Last week, ACMM Meditation Teaching Community members gathered for our Peer Connection Group Session entitled ‘Navigating Challenges With Confidence and Self Compassion’.   This supportive event was designed for new Meditation Teachers and those studying with ACMM. It helped us to successfully manage the inevitable challenges and hiccups that come with starting or growing a new business and getting out there as a Meditation Teacher. Introduction: ACMM Mentors, and PCG Facilitators Sammy Wynn and Donna Shiel ran an honest, supportive and informative session. Students and graduates of ..read more

We are proud to introduce you to ACMM Certified Meditation Teacher Wendy Stephens. Wendy completed our accredited online meditation teacher training by completing her Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation and Mindfulness in April 2021. Wendy is super happy with the business she has established in St Georges Basin, NSW. She is feeling deep gratitude and contentment with what she has created. Continue reading to find out about the wonderful services that Wendy offers in her Meditation and Relaxation studio. It’s so inspiring to see what our amazing graduates are doing with thei ..read more

In today’s busy and fast-paced world filled with constant distraction and stress, the practices of meditation and mindfulness have emerged as powerful tools for cultivating mental and emotional peace, balance, and clarity. While the definition of these terms is not clear-cut, this article aims to shed light on some of the key similarities and differences between them. So what’s the difference between mindfulness and meditation?   Complementary and Distinct Although often used interchangeably, meditation and mindfulness are complementary, sometimes overlapping yet also distinct practices t ..read more

We are proud to introduce you to ACMM’s newest Diploma Graduate, Catherine, Elvian (El) Drysdale. Catherine completed our accredited online meditation teacher training by finishing her Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation and Mindfulness in early 2023, and went on to complete her Diploma at the end of that same year. She has combined her qualifications in Naturopathy and a range of health modalities with her passion for meditation and mindfulness into a new business offering called Mindful Naturopathy. Continue reading to find out about her journey and how she created a busi ..read more

Last week, The ACMM Business Lounge Members attended an exclusive value-packed Masterclass on the topic of  ‘Facebook and Canva Masterclass for Beginners’.  This masterclass was aimed at new Meditation and Mindfulness Teachers looking to start a Facebook Business Page, launch Facebook Events and interested in learning how to use Canva for creative design. Read on to discover all the highlights from this event. Introduction: ACMM Mentors, Sammy Wynn and Donna Lo Bartolo Shiel led from the heart to share practical steps and tips on how to demystify Canva and Facebook, and uplevel creat ..read more

Discover the important skills required to become a meditation teacher, what to consider before choosing a Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher training and how our courses can help you reach your goals and cultivate key skills required to teach confidently. Learn how to bring your whole self to your work and earn an income doing what you love! We recently conducted a Meditation Teaching Information Evening entitled “Everything you need to know to become a meditation teacher in 2024”. Here are some key points from that event. Becoming a meditation teacher is a process that needs to be felt and e ..read more

We are excited to share Miranda’s Meditation and Mindfulness Community Work Placement (CWP) Experience this week! Miranda is a Post Graduate Diploma graduate who has also now completed her Community Work Placement (CWP) program! As part of this program, she ran a 6-week meditation program for Cancer Wellness Support based in Leura, NSW. Miranda is also in the process of completing her Masters with ACMM! The ACMM Community Work Placement program provides a 6-week work placement to graduates supporting vulnerable people in the community. This does wonders for graduates’s confidence and growth AN ..read more

Having spent over 40 years working as a registered general nurse, midwife, maternal and child health nurse, in a number of different facilities – acute care, emergency care, intensive care – both adult and neo natal, schools, in community health centres and home visiting; I can say I have seen the best and the worst of both the health care system and those we serve. It’s fair to say that people who are unwell, scared or injured, along with those working under sometimes intolerable conditions, are really pushed to the limits of their personal coping strategies. This can result in negative ..read more

This week we introduce you to Alison! She is an ACMM graduate who has recently completed our Community Work Placement (CWP) program where she ran a 6 week meditation program for Mareeba Aged Care in Northern NSW. Mareeba Aged Care provides quality care, in a safe and nurturing environment for residents. The facilities include aged care, accommodation, respite care, allied health services, as well as 24-hour nursing support and incredible activities like our meditation and mindfulness sessions. The staff at Mareeba were supportive of the program from the very outset. Alison created a supportive ..read more

We would love you to meet Brea, a mentor at ACMM and recent graduate of the Community Work Placement (CWP) program where she ran a 6 week meditation program for the residents at Bolton Clarke Fairways, Bundaberg – Retirement Living and Residential Aged Care. Continue reading to find out about Brea’s experience sharing meditation and mindfulness with these local aged-care residents.   Hi Brea, tell us a little bit about yourself I live in sunny Queensland in a town called Bundaberg, with my husband and two fur children. I am a holistic health coach, helping people on their health, healing ..read more