Director

Hi, I'm Jai Cheswick (Guy Cheswick Benfield), Director of Mind Yoga .

For 20yrs I've been helping business owners cultivate healthy workplaces through personalised counselling, meditation support, and drug & alcohol services.

For 35 years, I ran my own landscape design and installation company, giving me firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities business owners face.

This practical experience, combined with my ongoing psychology studies and mentorship from the esteemed psychologist and meditation master Dean Das, informs my approach to fostering genuine self-understanding and well-being within organisations.

My own struggles with depression, despite a privileged background, further underscore my commitment.

Based in Melbourne, I leverage this unique blend of business experience and psychological insight to guide you towards greater purpose, productivity, and engagement.

Here’s how my background translates into my coaching and counselling approach:

• Active Listening & Empathy: I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.

• Goal Setting & Action Planning: My project management experience helps you define your goals, break them into actionable steps, and create a clear roadmap.

• Creative Problem-Solving: My design background fuels a creative approach to identifying innovative solutions and overcoming challenges.

• Promoting Self-Awareness & Mindfulness: I encourage self-reflection and contemplation, including practices from traditional meditation and yoga, to deepen your self-awareness and connection to your inner wisdom. This includes developing an "Aware Ego Process," which allows you to observe your thoughts and emotions with greater objectivity, leading to increased self-understanding and conscious choice.

• Building Strong Relationships: My experience in cultivating strong client relationships ensures a collaborative and trusting coaching experience.