Who are we?
My name is Ben Mackinnon.
I am passionate about helping others regain their lost strength and mobility in both physical health and in mental fortitude as well as help others explore their innate human potential.
I have been working a Physical Trainer since 2001, a Massage Therapist since 2002, and a 500 + Yoga Teacher in Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin since 2016 as well as being a Registered Nurse with specialty in Mental Health and lifestyle planning.
I am an avid Lucid Dreamer and Dream Yoga practitioner and have been Lucid Dreaming actively for 40 years and teaching for over 10 years.
At Modern Buddha we offer the below services:
-Yoga Privates.
- Group Workshops.
- Mobile Massage Therapy.
- 1:1 + Group Personal Training.
- Sleep and Sleep Hygiene education.
- Lifestyle Planning and Mental Health Education.
- Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga practises for personal development.
Looking to improve your physical and mental capacity as you age?
As we age we often lose touch with the things that used to bring us joy, both physically and mentally.
With correct programming interventions and realistic goals we can regain that lost capacity and once again enjoy the pursuits that meant so much to us.
I am passionate about the use of Yoga, Massage, Resistance Training, Meditation and Lucid Dreaming as interventions in order to help those looking to regain, improve or maintain and improve their physical and mental capacities.
Interested in learning proven Yogic and Movement techniques to improve breath capacity, overall health and mental clarity?
What are the 3 key things which every activity in your life?
Your MIND.
Your BREATH.
And the way you MOVE.
At Modern Buddha we offer personalised programs using traditional techniques to help you on your journey to optimising your physical and mental health.
Want to age well and maintain your mobility and strength both phyically and mentally into later life regardless of age, gender or disability?
It is within anyones grasp to get their physical body and mind working to the best of its capacity regardless of age, gender or disability.
Through intelligent programming and correct interventions that suit each individual it is possible to live, move and feel well at any stage of life.
Group Workshops and Retreats
Modern Buddha offers workshops and multi day personal transformation retreats in Stress Reduction, Sleep Education, Yoga, Inversions and Arm Balances Pranayama, Meditation and Lucid Dream and Sleep Practises.
These unique workshops retreats are an opportunity to delve deep into practically discovering your own innate potential both physically and mentally.
To achieve clients retreat goals we use a combination of physical, asana practises, traditional conditioning training, breath work, pool training, dream work, meditation, group exercises, lectures and 1:1 consultations.
Lifestyle Planning and 1:1 Coaching
Modern Buddha offers tailored one on one coaching for those looking to accelerate their personal practices. We offer programs both in person and via video calling suited to your unique lifestyle needs. Programs range from stress management and imrprioving sleep and recovery utilising both a western scientific and eastern yogic approach.
Due to my extensive mental health and counselling background as well as work in emergency services and nursing we also offer our unique Transitional Coaching. This is focused on individuals who, due to challenging life circumstance, are moving from one profession to another or to another way of life and are looking for guidance and help in identifying what would really bring them joy in this new phase of their lives and how to implement these changes.
I also specialises in PTSD and yogic techniques to help manage sub acute symptoms.
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Arrange a time to chat about how the Modern Buddha team can help you with your unique life needs and goals.
What do others think of Modern Buddha?
“I have gained lots of insight from techniques Ben has taught me to explore my own mind, I highly respect him, as he won’t push any set beliefs onto you but instead help you with tools to learn and grow from your own experiences, he will also help you to integrate them into everyday life.”
-Jimmy
