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Acknowledgment

Zazen Fitness acknowledges the Wathaurong people as the traditional custodians of this land in which we live and work.

We pay our respects to elders, past, present and emerging.

Zazen Fitness

Zazen Fitness is a small local business located in the beautiful historic town of Ballarat.

Headed by Founder Ash Bedford, Zazen Fitness aims to help educate and empower local people to manage their Health and Wellbeing effectively and easily using proven scientific methods.

Ash brings more than 15 years experience in the Health and Fitness Industry as well as a wide range of therapeutic modalities.

Ash has extensive experience working as a Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Yoga Teacher, Nutrition Coach, Meditation Teacher and Counsellor/Mentor.

Ash has also branched out in the past few years helping to heal people on a deep level through his work with whole plant, full spectrum CBD oils.

Ash is currently seeing clients at Elements Health and Fitness, Ballarat and is also available for Private Coaching and Yoga sessions at his private Yoga/Office space in Alfredton.

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Ash Bedford

Founder

My name is Ash Bedford and I’m passionate about helping others to maximise their fullest potential physically, mentally and spiritually. As a husband, father of 2 young boys and a business owner, I am very aware of the enormous challenges that we face in the world today and feel deeply called to the work that I do.

When it comes down to it, I simply enjoy holding space for people and guiding them towards the practices that serve them best in that particular moment.

My coaching style is very simplistic yet highly effective and has been proven over a long period of time. I enjoy building a deep connection with my clients to gain the full understanding required to help them break through physical and mental barriers.

In terms of managing Health and Wellbeing I help people in the following ways. Teaching and reminding people about proper breathing mechanics, helping people to find the most appropriate movement practice that helps them get strong and more flexible whilst avoiding injury, teaching people how to quiet the mind through yoga and meditation practices, deep healing through work with sacred medicines and private counselling/mentorship.

I look forward to catching up with you in 2023 to help you be supported in the way that you need.

My hobbies include anything involving nature. I love gardening and grow large amounts of organic produce at my home in Ballarat. I enjoy getting down the coast for a cheeky surf, sitting in ceremony with sacred medicines, reading personal development books, learning about Indigenous knowledge and practicing regular yoga and meditation.

Qualifications:

Allied Health Professional
Qualified Yoga Teacher/Therapist
Qualified Plant Medicine Coach (Natural Lore Wellness)
Qualified Nutrition Coach (Precision Nutrition)
Cert III and IV Fitness (Personal Training)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (partially complete)

Email:

ashbedford89@gmail.com

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Testimonials

“I’ve been training with Ash 2-3 times per week for approximately 4 years now. Our sessions are always positive and extremely well organised. Ash is very much a body and mind trainer, always injecting some positive psychology into the sessions. There is a blurring of personal trainer and life coach in Ash's approach to training, which I have really enjoyed over the years. As my body has aged with time Ash has adapted my training to be lower impact and more sensible to my needs. As a result I have never sustained injury under his direction. Thanks Ash for being a great trainer and great mate along this journey.”

Paul Sitzler

Gastroenterologist

"Ash is amazing! From the very first session my goals were very carefully considered and my abilities assessed thoroughly. As a result I saw a huge difference in my strength and control. Every session is specifically planned for me but also flexible to how my body is on that day, and it's fun! Ash constantly assesses how I'm feeling during and after sessions. He is so positive and encouraging- I love it! Never pushy, just calmly guiding me in the direction my training needs to go. As a physiotherapist, I can highly recommend Ash for his expertise and knowledge, calm but fun attitude to training and specific attention to the mind-body connection."

Janetta Macfarlane

Physiotherapist

"I have been training with Ash for a number of years now and I really enjoy it. I love the flexibility that the sessions provide. The ability to be creative and problem solve on the go. I love it when I need a session that is a bit more restorative, instead of intense, Ash is able to adjust the way he sees the session running. Attention to form and technique is extremely high. As a chiropractor, someone who is interested in form and wellbeing assurance, I love Ash's approach.

Damian Kristof

Chiropractor

‘Training with Ash has been a truly fantastic experience and I can safely say he is the best trainer I have worked with. I was repetitively injuring myself through poor management until I started with Ash. He worked closely with my physiotherapist to design a program that allowed me to build up a powerful strength base, leaving me feeling fitter and more confident in my body than I had been since my early 20's. My sessions were always dynamic and interesting and would always leave me feeling uplifted and satisfied. I highly recommend Ash's services to anyone.

Nick Gawler

Project Manager, NAB

"Training with Ash helped me a lot with my mental health and wellbeing. He has such great energy and positivity which helped me to balance myself and stay calm during periods of high stress. I am so grateful that I found Ash when I did."

Graziela Henriques

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