We are excited to introduce ACMM Certified Meditation Teacher Penny Horne! Penny has gone from an Early Childhood Educator to Meditation Teacher launching her meditation business, “Time for You.” Penny has embraced a fulfilling new chapter, using meditation to support and nurture herself.
She now shares this gift with others through classes in her garden and at a local retirement village. Penny is also a Diploma graduate who has completed the ACMM’s unique Community Work Placement Program. Discover how Penny is bringing mindfulness to her community in a heartfelt way.
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Penny realized her next step was to become a Meditation Teacher
Penny is a retired Early Childhood teacher who lives in a coastal town in Victoria with her family. She shared, “The coastal environment has been a huge part of our lives. We love to walk, bike ride, surf, and swim together.” Initially interested in learning about meditation to incorporate into her early childhood teaching, Penny soon realized it was a true passion and something she wanted to pursue further.
How Penny transitioned from Early Childhood Educator to Meditation Teacher
Penny shared with us that it has been quite a journey since retiring from Early Childhood teaching and starting her own meditation business. She’s learned a lot about running a small business and found joy in teaching adults. On a personal level, meditation has become her way of nurturing and supporting herself, helping her to accept who she is and be present with her loved ones. It’s been a beautiful gift, allowing her to stop, be still, and embrace life with gentleness and kindness.
Penny infuses personal touches into her meditation classes
Penny told us that she holds meditation classes both in her garden and at a local retirement village, finding immense joy in meditating amidst nature. She has discovered that being in nature helps people switch off and stay present, and she values the connections formed not only with nature but also between participants. To nurture these connections, she keeps her classes small and cherishes the time after each session to share herbal tea from her Grandmother’s China cups and a homemade treat. This post-meditation time allows for reflection and creates a special, safe space where clients feel truly nurtured.
Her confidence has grown since completing ACMM’s Diploma course
Penny shared with us that the Diploma was “a wonderful and enriching experience,” providing her with invaluable support and guidance as she developed her meditation teachings and business. She appreciated how “connecting with Lisa and other Diploma students on a regular basis” allowed her to learn, be supported, and embrace new approaches. The Diploma also encouraged her to reflect positively on her practice, helping her “see my strengths, successes, and be open to trying something different.”
We are excited to introduce ACMM Certified Meditation Teacher Penny Horne and celebrate her inspiring journey.
Learn more about Penny below:
Learn More: www.timeforyou.au
Insight Timer: @Penelope Horne
Read about more ACMM Graduate stories here.
ACMM provides a range of certified meditation teacher training options and support, including our Post Graduate Diploma and Community Work Placement Program which supports new meditation teachers to begin or expand their teaching practice. Download a prospectus for all the details or book a discovery call here to find out more!
