Bridging Worlds Through Culture, Yoga & Country with Aunty Jacqui Jarrett
Episode 6
In this powerful and deeply grounding conversation, Host Danielle Begg sits down with First Nations Elder, Aunty Jaqui Jarrett, a respected cultural educator, healer, and community leader whose work weaves together ancient Indigenous wisdom with the transformative tools of yoga.
Jacqui shares how yoga became a vital companion on her journey - supporting her to navigate judgement, walk in two worlds, and honour her identity with strength and calm. Her story is rich with generosity, truth-telling, and the kind of embodied knowledge that can only come from deep connection to Country and Culture.
In this episode, Jacqui discusses:
Yoga as a bridge between worlds. How the practice has helped her move through external judgment, stay grounded in her identity, and create meaningful cultural exchange
Blending First Nations cultural practices with Yoga. From ceremony to breath to movement, Jacqui reveals how these worlds meet naturally - and how she brings them together with integrity and respect
Creating culturally safe spaces for mob. The practical ways she ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel seen, supported, and sovereign in the spaces she holds
Why trauma-informed practice is essential. Especially within First Nations communities, Jacqui speaks to the need for agency and practices that honour lived experiences
Carrying ancestral wisdom. The gifts, stories, and knowledge passed down to her - alive through her teaching, her presence, and her connection to Country
The world's oldest living culture as a modern teacher. Jacqui explores how these ancient lessons continue to shape wellbeing, identity, and community today
The healing power of Country & Welcoming of non-indigenous people onto Country. Her unique approach to guiding white Australians in connecting to Country with respect, humility, and openness.
Why this episode matters
This conversation is an invitation to slow down, to listen, and to expand our understanding of healing. Jacqui's wisdom reminds us that wellbeing is relational: to body, to land, to ancestors and each other.
Whether you're a yoga practitioner, a wellbeing professional, or someone seeking deeper cultural understanding, this episode offers insights that stay with you long after listening. Journey with us into a space of truth, connection, and embodied healing.
