Megan Ward

Megan’s spiritual journey through the practice of Yoga and Chi Kung began just before her seventh year in her birth country of New Zealand, when she received a simple blessing from Swami Venkatesananda…

‘Be good, Do good, may God’s light
Always shine through you.’

Swami Venkatesananda

This light has guided Megan to continue to seek knowledge
and insight through the practice of Yoga and other forms of internal movement.

Megan’s formal studies have included Science, Naturopathy, Massage and extensive training in Yoga and Chi Kung. Megan has continued to develop her knowledge through different paths of yoga and internal arts, developing a deep awareness of the intricacies of the science of yoga and meditation.

By 2002 she had developed her own form of Yoga named, Manasa Yoga. Manasa Yoga draws from a Sanskrit term meaning ‘to move from within the spirit or soul.’ It is a synthesis of intuited and classical yoga postures, natural breathing awareness and the internal energy system, Chi Kung. Together they form a gentle but dynamic form of yoga and meditation that draws from our own innate wisdom and knowledge.

The essence of Manasa Yoga is to allow the practice of yoga and meditation to become accessible for all people, with the passion and belief that this practice has the ability to improve people’s health and well being. This led Megan to begin working with specialist need groups. These have included people with physical or mental disabilities, in rehabilitation, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Veterans and those suffering Depression. During this time she was requested to write several Yoga manuals for the Health and Wellness sector.

In 2003, Megan began developing a Seated Yoga Program to address the specific needs of the less physical or able person.
In December 2004, the program was produced in DVD format to allow for wider use throughout the community with an emphasis on both visual and audio presentation.

Since the release of this unique DVD it has been embraced throughout Australia.
Megan began receiving requests for public speaking from Aged Care Accreditation Agencies throughout Australia on the benefits of yoga and meditation for the community. These interactive presentations presented with insight, passion, knowledge and a healthy sense of fun and movement have brought further recognition of the gift of Yoga and Meditation to the community.

Megan went on to complete a Relaxation and guided Meditation CD in August 2006 assisting in bringing the healing power of meditation and relaxation to the public. Megan is currently continuing to contribute her knowledge and insight with several pilot Yoga/Meditation studies for government and private Institutions.      

However her greatest achievement and blessing has been the gift of her five beautiful children.