About Us

Ruben is a RESET Teacher Level 1 teacher working in schools supporting students with body-breath-mind wellbeing strategies. Ruben also supports many of our RESET programs and events and is completing a Diploma of Youth Work to expand his capacity to support young people.

“I have always been passionate about understanding the influences that have a lasting impact on the way we develop into adults. Having first-hand experience with some of the issues young people encounter on a daily basis, one of my goals is to gain a deeper understanding of the physical, mental, emotional and social influences that impact youth. 

Being a part of this team gives me the opportunity to create calm, clarity and confidence within myself and the ability to share these empowerment strategies with others. Working in this space also allows me to share my experiences to help assist in the implementation of this program and bring positive change!”

RESET Traineeships provide successful applicants like Ruben with the opportunity to join our social enterprise team.

One of Juele’s creative passions is videography and film making. Juele is assisting us with marketing as well as sharing her valuable insights as a young adult in today’s world.

“From a young age I struggled with social anxiety. I was bullied at school and grew up with the incline of online connectivity, social media and the rapid decline of mental health in young people. I always had yoga around me, but I didn’t fully understand it’s benefits. Upon entering high school, I practiced yoga less because I couldn’t be bothered, or I thought I was too cool to meditate. Reflecting now on the personal struggles I endured throughout school, I understand what it must be like for younger teenagers today. The days I start my day with mindful movement and meditation are the days I conquer the world! These tools work, and most teens don’t even realise how essential it is to take time to re-centre yourself.”

I find the art of film making stunning as well as meditative. Seeing how fidgeting and an unsteady breath transitions into complete calm, is so powerful! You can actually see and feel the energy completely shift! I’m so proud to be a part of this team to help more youth gain access to this experience.”

Oliver is a RESET Teacher Level 1 teacher working in schools supporting students with body-breath-mind wellbeing strategies. Born and raised in Townsville Oliver found high school to generally be an experience that offered little to nurture his curiosity and intellect.

“One of my challenges as a young person has been overcoming the feeling of not really belonging anywhere. Gradually I have turned this recurring theme into my strength by being the connector between many different people, and therefore, ideas.”

As an avid reader of history, philosophy, and human nature, Oliver actions his passion for positive change through his work and connections with many community groups and projects.

“Reading can be something of a meditation which continues to guide me on my journey to become the greatest listener, learner, and leader I can be. I believe in the greatness of young people once we are reminded of everything we can be and be guided toward. The world and the people in it fascinate me and I believe every single person has something very important to contribute. This fundamental understanding of awakening the human spirit also sits in the foundations of Youth RESET which is why I am excited to contribute to this organisation.”

As an educator, Renae has worked with young people in primary schools and adult education settings for the past fourteen years. As a researcher in the field of education for over ten years, Renae’s work has investigated both teacher wellbeing and student wellness, as well as the need for inclusion and belonging in teaching and learning experiences. Her view is that a sense of openness around the prevalence of stress and anxiety, along with access to a range of strategies to improve wellness, is essential in countering the impacts and stigma that can be associated with experiencing mental health concerns.

With professional and personal experience of the value of yoga and meditation, Renae is an ongoing advocate for programs such as Youth RESET, that provide support for students (and their teachers) to navigate life’s challenges.

“One of the most worthwhile things schools can do to support young people is to help them develop their emotional awareness. The mindful awareness skills within yoga and meditation are beneficial strategies that provide people time and space for self-care, calm and connection in an often chaotic and accelerated world.”

Lynne graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 1991 and worked in various positions in the Building Services fields until 2011. She then decided she needed a change and pursued other design fields which led to her finding a passion for Graphic Design and Website Design. Lynne now has her own business called LMM Design Envision.

Since becoming a mother, Lynne has been dedicated to finding ways to enhance the health and well-being of her son, as well as our next generations of children. She believes the focus of our educational institutions should be on the whole child, including their social and emotional well-being and not just their academic, sporting or artistic achievements.

“When I joined the team at Yoga Tools For Schools Inc. in 2012, I saw how yoga in schools can make a positive difference to the personal and social capabilities of our students and support our educators to improve in-school health and wellbeing. RESET strategies are so important today to develop specific self-awareness and self-regulation tools, which are empowering throughout life.”

As one who has practiced yoga for many years, Lynne knows how yoga has the ability to not just improve physical health, but also brings inner peace and happiness in our challenging modern world. Lynne is dedicated to sharing this with our current and next generations in any way she can which is why she supports the Youth RESET vision as Business Manager. Lynne also provides In-Kind IT and website support to help us make a lasting difference in our education system and communities in the coming years.