Founding co-partner of Big Shakti
Jayne Stevenson is a writer and filmmaker with a passion for healing and spirituality. Over her life she has pursued her interest in communicating ancient authentic healing and wisdom and creativity to the modern world in accessible and meaningful ways.
In 2004 she had the idea to bring authentic teachings of healing and spirituality to a wider audience via the web. Since then she has been the strategic and creative force behind Big Shakti. She is the creative director, architect and designer of www.BigShakti.com.
Big Shakti Learning Tools
Unless otherwise stated all of the products on Big Shakti have been developed by Dr Swami Shankardev and Jayne Stevenson. These tools and products deliver maximum quality, authentic knowledge and potent experience.
Nurturing the Creative
Jayne’s natural impulse is to support others to realize their potential. She gives generously to enable others to craft, manifest and proliferate their work. She puts her whole heart into these projects which are always inspiring, creative and of the highest quality.
Tai Chi, Dao Meditation and Mind-body Integration
From 1982 to 1992 Jayne studied Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, Dao Meditation and Traditional Chinese Massage with a master of Traditional Chinese Medicine and 9th dan martial arts, Professor Lun Wong, in Melbourne, Australia. In 2010, the now retired Professor Wong received an Order of Australia Medal for his innovative and effective service to TCM in Australia. Professor Wong is a rare healer who healed his patients emotionally and spiritually as well as physically.
This precious training and experience is a living force in Jayne’s life. It is the foundation of her understanding of the potential of mind-body, holistic medical approaches.
Filmmaker
At the same time as she was studying Dao and Chinese healing arts, Jayne pursued her interests in filmmaking, making several short and featurette length films over a 20 year period.
Her films have screened throughout the world. She wrote, directed and produced several films that have screened in art galleries, film festivals, cinemas and television networks around the world, including Australia, USA and Europe.
Filmography:
- Yoga of the Heart. A documentary about the work of Swami Satyananda Saraswati and his tantric festival held India. Screened at the Australian National Gallery Goddess Exhibition, 2006.
- Love Is. A documentary that explores the diverse meaning of love. Screened on SBS TV and ABC TV.
- The Invisible Girl. A drama about the emotional alienation of a teenage girl living in a creative wasteland. Nominated for Best Direction in the Australian FIlm Institute Awards. Winner Best Direction St Kilda Film Festival 1989.
- For Want Of. A crime romance story that unfolds through various styles of song. Screened on SBS TV and Melbourne Film Festival.
- Italian Boys. Documentary capturing the uniqueness of second-generation Italian boys living in Australia. Screened on SBS TV and featured at the Victorian National Gallery Popism Exhibition 1985.
Communications and Media
From 1993 to 2004 Jayne played an integral role in the development of Australian Free Postcard company Avant Card. From small beginnings she worked as both Marketing and Creative Director, assisting the company to become a multi-million dollar business.
During this time she was awarded most creative publication (1999) by Australia’s prestigious Creative Magazine for her creative direction on the company’s Who Are You media book.
Qualifications
- Dao, Tai Chi, Traditional Chinese Massage Certifications (Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Melbourne Australia) 1986
- Diploma of Design (Phillip Institute of Technology, Melbourne) 1982
- Graduate Certificate Multi-Platform Content AFTRS (Australian FIlm Television and Radio School) 2010
- Australian Writers Guild Member (Since 1993)
