About us

A School for Creativity, Clarity and Consciousness.

We are a global school sharing ancient knowledge and modern neuroscience, tools and experiences for higher grade living. Our teachings are based on time-honoured truths and practical experience. We are outcome-based and focussed on improving the quality of life for our students, teachers, and community. There is so much opportunity to become better at doing in life, we focus instead on the elements of being, as who we are as a human being informs all the action. We create education for people to understanding and empower themselves in their daily life, and to live with more clarity, creativity, and consciousness.

Principal of The Broad Place

Jacqui Lewis is the co-founder of The Broad Place, a globally recognized school dedicated to blending ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience to offer transformative tools for elevated living. Grounded in clarity, creativity, and consciousness, Jacqui’s innovative approach helps individuals worldwide cultivate resilience, deepen purpose, and enhance overall well-being.

A multi-published author, TEDx speaker, and sought-after facilitator, Jacqui has guided thousands of people—from children aged 5-18 to busy professionals—in effectively integrating mindfulness into their daily lives. Over the past decade, she has created, hosted, and facilitated over 35 retreats around the world, in addition to developing accessible online programs that reach a global audience.

She has studied and practiced with some of the world’s most renowned teachers and facilitators, including Ram Dass, Adyashanti, Sri M, David Whyte, Rose Baudin, Michelle Baty, Turiya Hanover, and Rafia Morgan.

Jacqui has published four books to date—including The 14 Day Mind Cleanse (Murdoch Books) and High Grade Living (Thames & Hudson)—and is currently working on her fifth. She regularly partners with leading companies such as Atlassian, LinkedIn, ANZ Bank, Westpac Bank, Scentre Group, and Goldman Sachs to share insights on mindfulness, resilience, and personal transformation.

Named one of Australia’s Most Influential Women by David Jones in 2016, Jacqui continues to offer practical wisdom, humor, and relatability to help people thrive amidst the demands of modern living.

Why We Do It

As a global school we are committed to creating a new paradigm for education and self-development, celebrating creativity and consciousness.

We aim every day to elevate how we offer our education programs, our experiences and our teach training to continue to the world in more creative and inspiring ways. We recognise that without students, one is not a teacher, and so our students are our entire reason for being. Everything we do is with the purpose of understanding and exploring ourselves so that we can better explore the world.

We have spent almost three decades studying Eastern knowledge and techniques, and 12 years teaching and facilitating thousands of students in courses, meditation practices and over 35 retreats around the world.

The Broad Place is where we discover lasting change that enhances our life.

What People Say

The three day retreat of yoga and meditation held by Jacqui Lewis at The Broad Place was an incredible experience and one that I am so grateful for. The location was brilliant and carefully sourced and the food was delicious and exquisitely thought through. Jacqui was the perfect co-ordinator and she shared her extensive knowledge of Ayurveda with eloquence and humour. This, coupled with an inspiring group of fellow meditators made for a rewarding, relaxing weekend and I came away rejuvenated and ready to take on the pressures of life with a renewed energy. Thank you so much, I am ready and waiting for the next one!

Victoria Barber – Founder of Di Nuovo Fashion

“Thank you so much for sharing Vedic meditation with me. The course was such a lovely experience and just like when I found ‘my yoga’ after years of dabbling in different styles I feel like I’ve finally found a meditation style that clicks for me. It’s part of my life now and I’m so grateful”

Emily L’Ami – Founder of Bodha

“Jacqui’s teaching in vedic meditation has fundamentally impacted the way I approach my life. Having meditated for years, but not been as diligent as I had hoped most recently, I undertook Jacqui’s vedic meditation course at The Broad Place. Honestly, it has been the most incredible thing I have done for myself, business and life overall in recent years. Through Jacqui’s teaching and my daily practice, I have become far better equipped to approach everything in my life with greater focus and clarity. I cannot speak highly enough for Jacqui’s teaching, guidance and ongoing support”

Jacqueline Alwill – Founder of Brown Paper Nutrition

“I wanted to drop you a note to sincerely thank you for the Vedic meditation weekend course. I have been practicing twice daily and have already felt significant difference in my life. I had hesitated for a while because of the cost involved but am now wishing I had done it earlier. Your presentation style is very approachable and I particularly valued how you taught us to use this ancient wisdom in the real world. The stories you used to illustrate your point were great, making it easy to apply the knowledge to my own life. I’m also grateful for the ability to stay in touch and look forward to attending another course next time you are in Melbourne!”

Sarah Hogan – Melbourne Vedic Meditation Student

Code of Conduct

Our teachings are based on time-honoured truths and practical experience and are outcome-based and are focussed on improving the quality of life for our students, teachers and community.

We will respect different approaches to meditation and the sharing of knowledge. We will honor the contributions and the efforts of others and not misrepresent them as our own.
If we believe any student would be better served by another teacher or professional we will encourage the student to make a change. We will suggest that our students seek the services of other professionals when deemed appropriate or necessary.
As teachers, we have a duty of care towards our students and should be alert to any abuse of power, emotional or otherwise. We will not exploit any aspect of the teacher/student relationship for personal benefit, professional advantage or monetary gain.
There is no hierarchy within our organisation and all teachers and students are treated equally. We are not a personality-driven organisation. We are wary of creating ‘gurus’ recognizing that this concept can be distorted and abused. We are also on guard for the human tendency to ‘disciple’ and become disciples of a teacher, and instead encourage students to determine their own truths through the practical teachings we provide.
Sexual relationships between teachers and students are unacceptable. We fully understand the inherent power imbalance in all teacher/student relationship and are careful not to exploit this, and we hold ourselves with integrity and a full understanding of the potentially vulnerable and the misuse of power that can occur between teachers and students.

If you are a student of The Broad Place and are witness to any behaviour that is out of alignment with this Code, we will absolutely welcome any conversations that can take place around this so we can be accountable for our behaviours and for ensuring our students have a wonderful learning experience.

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About us

A School for Creativity, Clarity and Consciousness.

Why We Do It

What People Say

Code of Conduct

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