About us

A School for Creativity, Clarity and Consciousness.

About The Broad Place

At The Broad Place, we are devoted to the art of meaningful living.

We are a global school offering a unique synthesis of ancient wisdom, modern neuroscience, somatic intelligence, and creative inquiry. Our mission is to guide individuals into deeper self-understanding, emotional expansion, and grounded clarity. We create transformative experiences that bridge the realms of the mind, body, and spirit—helping people worldwide live with more consciousness, creativity, and coherence.

For over a decade, we’ve supported people from all walks of life to move beyond stress, confusion, and burnout and into a life of genuine fulfillment. We believe the quality of our being determines the quality of our doing. That our internal landscape shapes our external experience. That personal evolution isn’t a luxury; it’s essential.

Our teachings are rooted in timeless principles and made accessible for modern living. We blend meditation, self-inquiry, nervous system regulation, and deep creative exploration to help our students become more present, intentional, and awake to what truly matters.

Meet Jacqui Lewis – Principal & Co-Founder

Jacqui Lewis is the co-founder and principal teacher at The Broad Place. Her work sits at the intersection of self-leadership, neuroscience, and spirituality. With over 30 years immersed in Eastern philosophy, Western psychology, creativity, and consciousness studies, she brings a rare depth and clarity to everything she teaches.

Jacqui is a globally recognized facilitator, author, therapist, and speaker. She has guided thousands of individuals across more than 35 retreats around the world, hosted expansive online programs, and taught both children and adults the art of mindful, intentional living. Her students include creatives, entrepreneurs, executives, seekers, parents, teachers, and change-makers across industries and cultures.

Through her personal practice and her work, Jacqui invites people into a deeper, more embodied experience of self. One where clarity replaces chaos, creativity flows freely, and inner coherence becomes the foundation for outer success.

Her teachings are direct yet compassionate, rooted in both lived experience and academic rigour. Having studied under renowned mentors including Ram Dass, Adyashanti, Sri M, Rose Baudin, David Whyte, Turiya Hanover, and Rafia Morgan, Jacqui distills wisdom into everyday tools that are elegant, useful, and transformational.

She is the author of four published books, including The 14 Day Mind Cleanse and High Grade Living, and is currently working on her fifth. Jacqui has spoken at TEDx, collaborated with organisations like Atlassian, LinkedIn, ANZ Bank, and Goldman Sachs, and was named one of Australia’s Most Influential Women by David Jones.

Our Philosophy

We believe real change is multidimensional. It involves nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, spiritual insight, and practical action. And it must be sustainable, rooted in the body as much as the mind.

At The Broad Place, we are not here to help you simply do more. We are here to help you be more present, more connected, and more aligned with what truly lights you up. Our students don’t come to us just to optimise their calendars or manage their stress. They come because they want to live—and lead—with greater clarity, confidence, and depth.

We honour every student as a partner in the learning process. We recognise that without students, there is no teacher. Our mission is to continue evolving the way personal development is taught, experienced, and embodied.

What We Offer

Our work spans multiple formats to support different stages of growth:

Private Coaching + Therapy -Deep, one-on-one work for individuals seeking personal evolution, nervous system attunement, and a richer experience of life.
Small Group Mentoring -Intimate, guided containers for those craving community, accountability, and elevated conversations.
Immersive Retreats -Transformational experiences hosted in nature, blending deep rest, expansive teaching, and embodied integration.
Courses + Programs -Online and in-person offerings that support clarity, creativity, and consciousness in daily life.
Leadership Trainings -Bespoke and open-enrolment programs for conscious professionals, teams, and organisations.

Why We Do It

Because the world is asking for a new way to live.

Because being overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected can no longer be the norm.

Because we believe fulfillment isn’t found in overachievement or spiritual bypassing—but in presence, clarity, emotional resilience, and conscious action.

Because we know that when people understand themselves more deeply, they live with more grace, courage, and purpose. And that this, in turn, transforms everything.

The Broad Place is where lasting change begins. Where the sacred meets the practical. Where you return to yourself.

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.

What People Say

Code of Conduct