About

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The Open Mind Space is for the student, the teacher, the seeker, the soul searcher, the curious heart.

A sanctuary for those who know there’s more beneath the surface – and who are brave enough to dive in.

A sacred, inclusive space for yoga, meditation, healing and spiritual education.

Here, you’re invited to explore the edges of your inner universe through yoga, meditation, breathwork, energy healing, our transformational events, and more.

Here, you'll find a conscious community that welcomes you exactly as you are.

Here, you’ll find a place that embraces the transformation you crave, the change you’re ready to embody.

And here, you’ll find acceptance for things exactly as they are – and for the real, authentic, unique you.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or are already walking the path of self-discovery, you’re in the right place.

Welcome hOMe.

What we offer

Yoga, Meditation, Energy Healing & Events in Newcastle

The Open Mind Space offers a wide range of practices to support you in reconnecting, rebalancing, and realigning – body, mind, and spirit.

Here, we hold space for:

Yoga & movement classes (Flow, Yin, Gentle & more)
Guided meditation & breathwork
Reiki, sound healing & energy therapies
Transformational workshops, ceremonies & special events
Retreats, trainings & other immersive experiences

Our intention is to make yoga, meditation, breathwork, reiki, and more self-development & self-discovery tools approachable, inclusive, and empowering – for open-minded souls both nearby and far away.

Ready to dive in? Join us...

INTRO OFFER

The Open Mind Space Story.
From dream to reality – how The Open Mind Space began…

The Open Mind Space began as a vision for co-founders Renee Wilkinson and Murray Smith… A flag in the ground for those who feel the pull of something greater, deeper, more expansive. A place where people could remember their own power, peel back the layers, and discover community in the process.

A vision turned reality, built on love and a deep desire to create a safe, sacred space where people could come hOMe to themselves.

Today, The Open Mind Space stands as a thriving studio in the heart of Newcastle, as well as a thriving community of conscious, curious and courageous humans – showing up for themselves and each other, every single day.

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With our on-demand platform and global retreats, the Open Mind Space magic extends far beyond the four walls of our Newcastle studio.

VISIT US IN STUDIO

MEET THE TEAM

STUDIO ETIQUETTE & FAQs

The Open Mind Space Manifesto and Our Mission

Our wish for the Open Mind Space is to…

…create a safe space.

One free from judgement, and open, welcoming and supportive for all.

…support you as you show up for yourself, each and every day.

To foster a safe, sacred space and a supportive, conscious community, where we can experience, teach, share, honour, value, connect, learn, and grow together.

…initiate a ripple effect through the wider community.

In uplifting, empowering and holding space for you as you plunge into the depths of self, we hope that you, in turn, cheer on others as they, too, dive deep into the sea of self-discovery.

…encourage the growth of consciousness and community – of conscious community.

Both in and around Newcastle, and beyond.

Manifesto & Misson

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Meet our OMmunity

Meet the conscious collective that calls The Open Mind Space hOMe.

Our wish is that right here is where you find acceptance for things exactly as they are. And that right here is where you find a community of open-minded, open-hearted people to celebrate you for exactly who you are.

An entire community of other like-minded humans, who just get it.

Here’s what some of our OMies have to say about The Open Mind Space…

"A year ago I came for a little exercise and stretch but walked out with so much more. And ever since then the OM space have turned into my morning sanctuary I come to and leave with energised body and soul. With amazing and highly qualified teachers they offer wide range of styles and levels of yoga that’s suitable for everyone"

- Zaya

"The visualisations, mentoring and offerings are exceptionally potent & wise."

- Rebecca

"I felt so safe and welcomed from the first moment I stepped into The OM Space. Jacqui & The OM Space crew are super lovely, give really great instructions in class and provide really helpful individual support where needed as well. This space has become a really huge part of my healing journey & would recommend it to anyone living local looking for a yoga studio!"

- Danica

"All yoga teachers there are kind and helpful they are always professional and caring I recommend the Open mind space for a good yoga session guaranteed"

- Jonathan

"What an amazing space and community. I felt welcomed, and appreciated for being at the OM space. The stories that went with each practice made me feel grounded , connected, and opened my heart and made me curious, and has embodied my spiritual growth."

-Leigh

"I love having a space to come & practice among smiling faces."

- Liv

"Most welcoming yoga studio I've ever attended. All the teachers are so friendly and supportive."

- Chris

Our Yoga Teachers, Healers & Facilitators

Team

Each of our teachers and facilitators is on their own journey of healing, integration and growth.

Here at The Open Mind Space, they act as the guides, space-holders, and fellow seekers, devoted to holding a safe, inclusive, and sacred space for you to explore your own practice – and journey.

Get to know some of our teaching team below...

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Jacqui Rose

Studio Owner & Teacher

Jacqui Rose is a passionate yoga and movement teacher, somatic therapist and energy alchemist with more than ten years of experience guiding others into embodied awareness and inner freedom. After six years of teaching at The Open Mind Space, she became its proud owner in 2024.

Drawing from her background in classical dance, somatic breathwork, Reiki, sound healing, retreats and teacher trainings, Jacqui creates practices that support deep reconnection with the body, heart and spirit. Her work is grounded in lived experience, having transformed her own journey through mental illness and addiction into a life filled with purpose, wellbeing and joy.

Known for her warmth, honesty and playful approach, Jacqui invites students to meet themselves fully and soften into presence. She teaches in a way that makes healing feel possible, empowering and deeply human, with space for both vulnerability and joy.

Alanna Wallace

Studio Manager & Teacher

Alanna discovered yoga during one of the most difficult periods of her life. What began as a weekly class to ease anxiety grew into a foundation for healing, personal transformation and emotional regulation. She is a strong believer in the power of yoga for mental health and long-term resilience.

Trained in trauma sensitive yoga, Alanna understands the relationship between the body, mind and nervous system. Her teaching focuses on creating a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where students can reconnect with themselves and honour their own pace. Her lived experience with anxiety, trauma and dysregulation informs the compassion and steadiness she brings to every class.

Alanna also loves tarot and often draws on the storytelling wisdom of the cards for inspiration. Her intention is to support each student in cultivating self-awareness, inner trust and a deeper sense of devotion to the self.

Mikeala Ainsworth

Teacher

Mikeala’s first language is energy. Throughout her teens and early adulthood she often felt overwhelmed by emotions that she later realised were not always her own. Through embodiment practices, nervous system regulation and Reiki, she learned to understand her inner world and differentiate between internal and external energetic influences.

Yoga asana and meditation helped her reconnect with her physical body and recognise that movement can shift and release energy. This insight now shapes the way she teaches. In her classes, Mikeala guides students to become familiar with their own energetic signature and to use this awareness as a compass for personal growth and inner clarity.

Since completing her first Yoga Teacher Training in 2017, she has continued to expand her toolkit. She is also a Pilates instructor, Reiki Master and Spiritus Breathwork Facilitator. Her interests in astrology, human design and numerology further support her unique approach to translating and working with energy.

Tyreece Villacampa

Teacher

Tyreece was introduced to yoga as a young teen by his mum, although he initially resisted the practice. After a difficult period in his life, he committed to a daily meditation routine at just 16 years old and soon completed his first Yoga Teacher Training with Power Living at 17. He has now been teaching for more than half a decade.

His classes are influenced by the philosophies of the Eight Limbs of Yoga, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the Baptiste method, along with inspiration from teachers such as Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hanh and Dr Joe Dispenza. Expect a blend of meditation, pranayama, powerful and creative sequencing and moments of reflective stillness.

Tyreece teaches in a way that is accessible to all levels. His intention is to support students in meeting themselves more honestly and compassionately. He hopes each student leaves with a deeper sense of inner awareness and a renewed connection to their own wisdom and possibility.

Cazz LeMessurier

Teacher

With more than ten years of teaching experience and over 1,000 hours of training, Cazz is dedicated to helping students remember their natural strength, wisdom and capacity for growth. She teaches with an intention to spark curiosity, build clarity and inspire connection within the self.

Her classes blend mindful movement, conscious breath and gentle introspection, creating space for both grounding and expansion. Students often describe her teaching as nurturing and empowering, with a focus on building confidence from the inside out.

Cazz meets each student exactly where they are and guides them with presence and care. Her mission is to support people in exploring their edges while remaining anchored in self-awareness, allowing their practice to unfold with authenticity and courage.

Lizz Pennings

Teacher

Lizz Pennings is a 600 hour trained yoga teacher, Reiki Master, sound healer, ceremonialist and international retreat facilitator. Her work is inspired by her Southeast Asian heritage and her studies across Bali, India and Australia, which inform a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern creativity.

Lizz works closely with cacao, crystal sound bowls and the hand pan, using sound as a heart opening tool for personal connection. Her classes integrate yoga, meditation, Reiki energy and elemental Ayurvedic philosophy to support alignment on physical, emotional and spiritual levels.

Warm, intuitive and deeply intentional, Lizz holds space in a way that encourages grounding, exploration and deep rest. Her mission is to guide students back to their inner truth and to help them remember their natural creativity, strength and inspiration with every breath.

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Ready to Dive in?

Here at The Open Mind Space, you’ll discover deep connection, support, and acceptance. And – as you journey through yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound & energy healing, Reiki, and our mind-opening events – you’ll begin to discover your truest self.

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