About Yogazeit

About Mindful Movement Education

Unique programs to empower the mental, physical and social health and wellbeing for young people. 

Our Story

Our Mindful Movement Education Programs are offered under the umbrella of YOGAZEIT Ltd. Launched in 2017, Yogazeit is a Not for Profit and Health Promotion Charity (DGR 1 status) dedicated to the prevention and management of both psychological and physical health conditions. We educate and empower educators, yoga teachers, health professionals, parents, teens and children youth with Yoga and Mindfulness classes, programs, training, and professional development courses founded on the principles of education, ethics and research.

As of 1 July 2024 all Yogazeit programming, trainings and professional learning will be offered under the umbrella of

Curtin University | Act Belong Commit:

To support our activities, we rely on donations, grants, our own fundraising efforts and funding arrangements with strategic partners.

At YOGAZEIT, we believe that the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of Mindfulness and Movement should be accessible to all school communities across Australia, regardless of financial circumstances, race, gender, age, physical abilities, challenges and talents.

At YOGAZEIT, we appreciate the importance of taking the time to support wellbeing. Whether it is at school, at home or for yourself.
ZEIT (n) |ʦaɪ̯t|: Time

What We Do

Our VISION is to provide access to Yoga and Mindfulness to people and high-risk groups in need with a focus on:

Australian School Communities 
Empowering students and educators with the resources and activities they can use to reduce their stress and anxiety to best support their resilience, and physical and mental fitness leads to a happier and healthier future.

Indigenous Communities

We consult and collaborate with Indigenous Elders, Aboriginal Education staff, mental health experts, schools and Traditional Language Groups in remote communities to develop culturally-relevant mindful movement resources and activities.

Mindful Movement Education

Empowering students and educators with resources and activities they can use to reduce stress and anxiety, support resilience, physical and mental fitness, leading to a happier and healthier future.

Outreach Programs

We work with Indigenous Elders, Aboriginal education staff, mental health experts, schools and Traditional Language Groups in remote communities to develop culturally-relevant mindful movement resources and activities.

Executive Board and Advisory Committee

YOGAZEIT is governed by an Executive Board who dedicate their time and knowledge on a volunteer basis.

Nicki is the CEO of Fair Game Australia and brings a strong passion and commitment to mental health and physical fitness for underserved communities. Her experience at Fair Game help guide Yogazeit with purpose-driven activities and partnerships.
Nicki Bardwell
Nicki BardwellBoard Deputy Chair
Rob Houston is a driven and committed consultant lawyer and strategic advisor with extensive experience dealing with all aspects of native title law, commercial and resource development law and Indigenous policy issues. Rob has lived and worked in the Kimberley for approximately 10 years and has worked as a consultant and with Nyamba Buru Yawuru, KRED and the Kimberley Land Council in a number of senior legal and management positions. Rob has joined the Yogazeit Board in 2022.
Rob Houston
Rob HoustonBoard Chair
Jayme has over six years’ experience working as an accountant and is registered with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). During her public practice career she focused on servicing Not-for-profit clients with their accounting needs, and has now made a complementary change in direction towards business management and governance. She enjoys using her skills to contribute to the community through previous charity board memberships and volunteer positions.

Jayme commenced yoga in her early twenties to improve physical movement and subsequently discovered the mental benefits of adhering to a regular practice. Yoga is now an integral part of her weekly exercise schedule to help with de-stressing and improving overall wellbeing. She has a passion to continue to grow in these areas and believes that everyone, young and old should also have this opportunity.

Jayme graduated as certified Teenage Yoga Educator in 2020!
Jayme Watson
Jayme WatsonTreasurer
Born in Germany, Regina found Yoga in her own Teenage years. Following an international Executive Marketing Career, working in Germany, the UK, US and Australia, she was guided by her passion and started Yogazeit with the goal to make the mental and physical health benefits of Yoga and Mindfulness accessible to those in need. Yogazeit translates into YogaTime – acknowledging the importance of taking the time to support Health and Wellbeing.

Regina has introduced thousands of children, teachers, school communities and seniors playfully and safely to trauma informed Yoga and Mindfulness. Certified with Yoga Australia and Yoga Alliance she facilitates evidence-based Trainings and Professional Development for anyone interested in supporting the Health and Wellbeing for the Young and Young at Heart.

Having worked as exclusive Trainer for Yoga Ed. in Australia and New Zealand from 2018 through the COVID-19 pandemic until early 2021, Regina also holds tertiary degrees in Mental Health, Business, Marketing and Human Resources Management.

She’s a certified Life Coach specialising in Executive/Business and Health and Wellness coaching. Fascinated by Neuroscience and the mental Health benefits of Yoga and Mindfulness practices she advances her skills and knowledge with ongoing study.

Registered with Yoga Alliance she’s an E-RYT, RCYT and YACEP. Regina volunteers at local Youth Group organisations and community centres and supports the Yoga Australia Yoga for Children Committee. She’s a Board Member of ACHPER WA and is a Mentor at the Career Pathways Mentoring 2 Work Program . She’s a mum of three amazing little humans and loves exploring Australia’s outback and underwater world.

Successfully securing funding, employment and capacity building for Yogazeit, Regina stepped down from her CEO role in December 2022. Handing over the reigns to guide the organisation, she’ll continue to support Yogazeit in a Board capacity from 2023. Her vision is that one day there will be an integration and collaboration of education and yoga/mindfulness in all Schools across Australia empowering bodies and minds with tools to support physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Regina Cruickshank
Regina CruickshankSecretary
Dana has been CEO of Spinnaker Health Research Foundation since 2018, a not-for-profit organisation that supports medical research for the improvement of patient care and community health outcomes in south metropolitan Perth. She has previously held senior positions in the arts, higher education, health and disability sectors for more than 13 years and has both a personal and professional interest in the correlations between mental and physical well-being. Dana is mother to two wonderful adult children and wakes up to mindful meditation each day.
Dana Henderson
Dana HendersonAdvisory Committee
Associate Professor Kathy Arthurson is a social scientist, writer and researcher. She also teaches mindfulness and life skills to university students. She is passionate about the benefits of yoga, having practised and taught it for over twenty years. Kathy has been supporting Yogazeit since 2019 and her insight, experience and passion for research, mindfulness and movement are a valuable contribution to Yogazeit’s Advisory Committee.
Kathy Arthurson
Kathy ArthursonAdvisory Committee
Proud Noongar woman and graduate of Yogazeit’s first Indigenous Deadly Minds Youth Yoga Teacher Heidi Mippy has extensive experience supporting and empowering Indigenous communities. Heidi has held roles within local government, the WA Police, Child Protection, Education and Training as well as DFES. Her passion for Indigenous mental health and Connection to Country drive her enthusiasm for Yogazeit and she’s excited to advise, support and guide our Indigenous footsteps.
Heidi Mippy
Heidi MippyAdvisory Committee
Sharnell Avery, a proud Murri Gamilaraay and Maori woman, has been an integral part of Yogazeit’s Indigenous Outreach journey. With a background in AFL and health and wellbeing, her guidance and support to maximise yoga and mindfulness program impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has been substantial.
Sharnell Avery
Sharnell AveryBoard Director
Emma is a Marketing and Publications professional with a strong passion for purpose. Her innovative aptitude allow Yogazeit to maximise reach with newest technologies. She’s been supporting the organisation with Marketing, PR and Fundraising initiatives since the early days and is now guiding our activities as Board Director.
Emma Kenworthy
Emma KenworthyBoard Director
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Join the Advisory Committee

We are currently seeking people who are passionate about Health and Wellbeing to assist our organisation, especially with its strategic aims and objectives. If you have a background in corporate or not-for-profit with experience in fundraising, legal, marketing, strategic growth, or networking – please apply! People with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are especially encouraged to apply, having the chance to actively support our outreach programming.


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Volunteer with Yogazeit

Volunteers enable our life-changing programs to reach the most vulnerable amongst young people and adults. By educating others about the benefits of Yoga and Mindfulness or taking part in administrative or teaching duties, volunteers ensure that each week our organisation can successfully help those who need it most – allowing us to maximise our impact.


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Publications

Publishing Annual Reports, Newsletters and Blogs keep our valued funding partners, prospective donors, and engaged followers informed. You can freely download our publications and read our media posts and even subscribe to our Newsletter here – happy reading!