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 Swami Shankarananda MA, BA, Keynote Speaker, has taught self-inquiry and techniques of emotional intelligence for more than 30 years. A master of an ancient path of yoga, Swamiji has combined the wisdom tradition of the East and applied psychology of the West into a dynamic, accessible method of creating and maintaining emotional health. He has given presentations and conducted seminars to a wide range of organizations, such as the Harvard Medical School, the Victoria Police and the Fire Brigade. He has been a guest on Australian and American radio and television and is the author of articles and books, including Happy for No Good Reason and Consciousness Is Everything.
He says, ‘Upward Shift is particularly effective in discovering appropriate actions and communications to unblock stuck areas in life. As extremely sensitive reactive organisms, we respond to every thought and feeling in our life. The goal is to free the flow of energy within and live life with ease and openness’.
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 Devi Angell, a psychologist, mediator and group facilitator, helped develop Upward Shift as a simple method of teaching individuals to overcome obstacles and live in more harmony in all areas of life. She has taught and led groups in many international locations for more than 25 years and, with Swami Shankarananda, is the cofounder of Upward Shift and its associate organization, the Shiva School of Meditation. She practised Gestalt therapy before dedicating her career to meditation, self-inquiry and the inner journey.
She says, ‘So often the qualify of our life is reflective of the quality of our relationships—with others and with ourselves. Self-inquiry is the most effective method of uplifting everything we do’.
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Nancy Jackson, MPW, BA, is a professional communications consultant with a broad background working with companies and organizations of all sizes. She has created sales, training and motivational programs for a wide range of industries in a variety of applications, including human resources, customer service and marketing. Some of her clients include DeBeers Diamonds, Ernst & Young and Cannon. She also has extensive experience working with individuals, conducting Upward Shift groups and writing about self-inquiry.
She says, ‘Over and over I’ve seen people be able to resolve old issues and operate more effectively at work and with families. Upward Shift provides skills that impact life decisions positively’.
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Mary-Anne MacCallum, LLB (Hons), BA, is a senior lawyer, specializing in commercial litigation, negotiation and conflict resolution. As a highly experienced Upward Shift facilitator, she has lead self-inquiry groups as well as provided one-on-one self-inquiry, workplace coaching, relationship coaching and private meditation consultations. She has helped many individuals and groups release inner tension and worry, find focus, improve communication, and redirect their life goals in more positive and fulfilling directions.
Mary-Anne says, ‘Upward Shift self-inquiry teaches individuals the skills to independently access areas of tension and release them. This process enables us to maintain clarity of thought and vision, to make effective decisions and have harmonious relationships. It also increases energy by releasing the blocks that hold us back, enabling us to be effective in the workplace whilst maintaining inner focus.’
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