What I love about Lightwork: A Message from Elizabeth

Elizabeth Stevenson // August 31st, 2025

In celebration of Lightwork’s 30th Anniversary

 

Reflecting on what I love about Lightwork, the answer is everything!

I love the light it brings to the world, and I love the warrior it has awakened in me.  

I love the integrity, humility and compassion of the practice.

I love the unlimited opportunities for healing Lightwork holds space for. I love that anything is possible.

I love being in spiritual community. I love amusement!

I love the Lightwork Ecovillage, and I love the teachings it offers so gently and generously.

I love my teacher and fellow students, and I love that everyone walks their own unique healing path.

I love that every being and every reality is validated.

I love that there are depths to Lightwork, and to healing, and to love, that I haven’t yet begun to explore.

I love the peace. I love the ease.

I love the opportunities to be of service, and I love witnessing others’ journeys. I love teaching!

I love the tools and the classes. I love the miracle space. 

I love being seen, and seeing others.  

I love the choice of showing up to do the work.

I love the letting go. I love the flow.

I love Lightwork!

Lighter & Freer: Yulia’s Story

Jacqueline // August 31st, 2025

In celebration of Lightwork’s 30th Anniversary

 

Congratulations Lightwork on 30 Years!

I want to share my warm congratulations to Lightwork for the 30-year anniversary. This is such a special milestone and a celebration of all the teachers, students, classes and beautiful energy that Lightwork has created through the years.

For me Lightwork is much more than a school. I love it for the spiritual freedom I feel there: to explore and discover my own truth.

I love the way knowledge is shared openly, always with kindness and clarity.

And I am grateful for the support that gives me strength and confidence on my own journey. Lightwork always empowers, not just teaches.

One of my strongest memories is from the “Level 3” class series and the work with family-charged energies. It was a deep process of purification, where I could release a lot of grief, pain, sorrow, old programming and limitations that were not mine. This was a true cleansing for me and it opened a lighter and freer path in my life!

Lightwork has changed and inspired my journey and I feel grateful to be a part of this community. Thank you to all the teachers and students who make this place so supportive and full of light!

May the next years bring even more growth, spiritual freedom and love to all who come to Lightwork!

Happy 30th Anniversary!

A Living Thanks: Tiffany’s Story

Tiffany // August 31st, 2025

In celebration of Lightwork’s 30th Anniversary

 

I took my first Lightwork meditation class in 2007 and was immediately struck by how helpful I found the tools. I took each of the classes successively, and in every instance, found myself riveted—supported by the depth of information and how helpful the practice was in my life.

Now, years later, as a full-time meditation teacher, it’s an interesting process to find words to describe why I love this work so much.

I’ll start with some history…

I was a camp counsellor for years in my youth and LOVED it. I credit that experience with now being able to live off-grid at an Ecovillage, which I adore. Over time, I held various roles in the social service sector—always in support capacities.

While I was occasionally encouraged to step into greater leadership positions—like directing the camp—I often felt uncertain of my abilities. I worried I might miss something critical or that I’d be ill-equipped. Some responsibilities just felt beyond my scope. So, I stayed in support roles—until life experience and the training I received at Lightwork helped me to open up a new space.

Through years of taking classes and programs—and through the self-reflection and healing that came with regular practice—I began to better understand myself. I started to see that the limitations I had believed were part of who I am were learned patterns—and not permanent truths.

Day by day, over the years, I’ve been letting those limitations go. At some point, I woke up to a new feeling—not only of comfort, but of healthy confidence in the leadership roles I now hold. Today, I help lead some of Lightwork’s programs, including co-facilitating the teacher training, running some staff meetings and supporting operations.  

At a certain point in my studies, there was a pivot I started to make—from solely receiving support to living in an awareness that I had the tools, energy, and insight to give back meaningfully. And through that giving, I began to receive in new ways.

I’m not sure there’s anything more satisfying and precious than first perceiving yourself through a lens of limitation and later discovering a broader, truer version of who you are. Indeed, for me, that journey—in all areas of life—might be one of the deepest reasons we’re here.  

Years ago, from my roots in Alberta, I had a list of things that I wanted to create in this lifetime—a kind of spiritual bucket list. It went something like this:  

  • Live outdoors, surrounded by trees.
  • Be close to the ocean.
  • Laugh.
  • Live near the mountains.
  • Fall in love with a man who wears fleece coats.
  • Share in a like-minded, supportive community.
  • Sing.
  • Live an active life outdoors, surrounded by nature.
  • Contribute to community and society through spirituality—helping to make the world a better place.

Looking back, I’ve come to realize I’ve consciously created each of these experiences in my life, with enormous support from what I’ve learned at Lightwork. I often think of this journey as my best lifetime ever—one of the most fulfilling chapters of my life, and a way of expressing the deep gratitude I feel for how things have taken shape.

And while I know that I owe nothing to Lightwork for all that I’ve received—the gifts of information and support have been so freely and cleanly given—I still feel a depth of gratitude and commitment to paying it forward: honouring what I’ve received by living this work to the best of my ability. And I intend to continue to do just that—as a living thanks.  

To Scott Robinson, Lightwork’s founder and Spiritual Director—my mentor, colleague, and wonderful husband—thank you for your leadership in guiding Lightwork with such integrity, grace, and care. I learn so much from you, personally and professionally, and I’ve seen firsthand how Lightwork is grounded in compassionate, thoughtful practices that support people and communities.

I know I’m one of many students and community members who share this deep appreciation.

Happy 30th, Lightwork!

My deepest thanks.

Curious about Energy Reading and Healing?

Jacqueline // July 30th, 2025

Lightwork offers services called “readings,” “healings,” and “reading-healings”…maybe you’ve wondered what these are all about. Let’s explore this.

Stress, emotions, and old experiences can linger in your energy and affect how you feel, behave, and see the world. An energy reading helps you understand what’s happening in your energy system. An energy healing helps you gently release what no longer serves you, so your energy can flow more freely. A reading-healing combines both.

These sessions are professional, gentle, and supportive. Your certified Lightwork reader-healer tunes into your energy, describes what they see, and assists you to release what you’re ready to let go of. You can bring a specific question to your session or focus on any aspect of life — relationships, work, family, health, or simply a desire to understand yourself more deeply.

Energy readings and healings can be helpful in any situation. They can help you gain momentum when things are going well, deepen your self-awareness, and open up more space for joy and ease in your life. They can help you move through challenges.

If you’re curious about your personal energy, or wondering how to create more flow in your life, consider booking a session. 

Be a Healing Force

Scott Robinson // July 30th, 2025

 

An excerpt from the book, ‘Navigation’, by Scott Robinson

Think of something you currently do that is supportive to the world. Let it be something you really enjoy about your life. Notice that by doing this, you are a healing force.

Now, notice what’s being generated in return. What are you receiving back? Validate this aspect of your reality.

Always notice the supportive aspects of your life that you want to maintain. You’ve created these. They’ve arisen from what you’re doing right now and what you’ve done in the past.

But of course, it’s important to notice all of your creations, even those that aren’t supportive to the world, and validate yourself. Spiritual practice is about letting go of judgment.

You’re working on changing your reality not because it’s a bad reality, but because you choose to change. You choose to heal. You choose to have awareness.
 
 

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Scott Robinson

Scott Robinson is the founder and spiritual director of Lightwork Spiritual Development, based on Gambier Island, B.C. For more than 30 years, Scott’s spiritual evolution has been his life focus, along with helping others discover themselves as spiritual beings.

Even in earlier stages of his life Scott lived outside the confines of mainstream society as a hippie kid, musician, video artist, photographer, poet and world traveller. Spiritually aware from childhood, he could see energy, and he knew there was a bigger picture than the material pursuits of life.

His spiritual purpose took shape in his early twenties when he discovered a meditation style that was an immediate fit. He dove deeply into spiritual studies, deepening his clairvoyant abilities and learning the art of self-healing.

Scott is constantly pushing the boundaries of spiritual knowledge. Through teaching, writing and photography, he empowers others to become conscious, bright spiritual beings on the path to freedom.

Scott is also Chair of the Board, chief visionary, and manager of the Lightwork Ecovillage, the Gambier Island sacred site that is home to the Lightwork practice.

Alison Cretney

Alison has been practicing Lightwork meditation since 2007. As a certified Lightwork teacher, she offers classes suitable to first-time meditators or anyone who has practiced other meditation styles. You can attend her classes in beautiful Nelson, BC, or by phone or Skype.

Alison has found Lightwork's clarity, ease and potency to be transformative in all aspects of her life including parenting, work, relationships and stress.

She has a Masters in Strategic Leadership Toward Sustainability which she applies in collaborative projects seeking solutions for climate change.

Julia Watson

Julia offers meditation and consulting services for organizations and individuals.

She started her conscious spiritual journey in her mid-twenties but it wasn’t until she came across Lightwork in 2002 that she found a meditation practice that really worked for her.

Julia completed Lightwork’s seven levels of training in 2010. She has been joyfully teaching meditation classes and offering private energy readings since then.

She was previously the Program Director at Hollyhock (Canada’s leading educational retreat centre) and is now a self-employed bookkeeper.

Julia received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University in 1994. She received a permaculture design certificate in 2000.

Julia Thiessen

Julia started taking Lightwork classes by phone from Winnipeg in 2004. The classes rocked her world so thoroughly she moved to Vancouver to continue her meditation studies, eventually graduating from Lightwork's most advanced program, 'Level 7: The Apprenticeship' in 2012.

Her move to the West Coast allowed her to become involved in the Lightwork Ecovillage, where she continues to deepen her meditation practice and learn life lessons (like...you really can grow kale year round!).

Julia is a certified Lightwork Teacher. She offers Lightwork Level 1 and Level 2 classes for beginners, as well as private energy reading sessions.

She brings creativity to the Lightwork administration team, and manages two annual meditation retreats: the summer '9-Day Dharma Healing', and 'Winter Light Week'.

She has an intuitive and studied understanding of all things green, arising from her work in therapeutic gardening at BC Children's Hospital and other locations around Vancouver.

Cathy Belgrave

When Cathy signed up for her first Lightwork class, she entered brand new territory. Coming from a scientific background, meditation was well outside her normal repertoire but she felt compelled to try it.

Without even being able to describe how, she shifted perceptions in all parts of her life and began making decisions that decreased stress. Encouraged, she thought she would keep meditating until it no longer felt like a fit. That day never came. She’s now a committed Lightwork practitioner and teacher.

Cathy offers Lightwork Level 1, Level 2, private classes and energy reading-healings. She blends her passions for writing, teaching and meditation by offering creative writing workshops for children and adults.

Darci Rosalie

Darci discovered Lightwork meditation in her last month of nursing school. She realized she wanted a totally new way of coping with stress.

So she turned down a fancy job in California with a big signing bonus and season’s tickets to her favourite football team. Instead she registered for Lightwork's beginners class and never looked back.

Throughout her healing journey Darci has witnessed how meditation has the power to shift tough situations and heal what needs healing.

Her favorite thing about being a Lightwork teacher is the simplicity and presence of being in the moment. The big and small of the universe come into focus and make room for significant awareness and healing.

Darci graduated from the Lightwork Apprenticeship program in March 2014. She offers energy reading sessions and meditation classes in a loving, supportive environment.

Tiffany Robinson

Tiffany Robinson has 18 years of experience in the social services sector, a B.A. in psychology, and over 15 years experience developing and facilitating dynamic wellness programs for youth and adults. She is a full-time instructor of Lightwork’s Level 1 – 3 meditation courses and Teacher Training program, and has been studying meditation for over 15 years, completing Lightwork’s two-year meditation teacher training in 2012, and a three-year apprenticeship in 2015. She is also Lightwork's Director of Operations.

As the Wellness Programs Specialist for the Crisis Centre of B.C., Tiffany co-developed and facilitated hundreds of workshops, webinars and wellness programs designed to enhance well-being, resilience and mental health. Over 13 years, she championed the centre’s first mindfulness training programs and was instrumental in establishing key contracts to deliver large-scale mindfulness programs to 1,500+ employee organizations, such as the Vancouver School Board.

Tiffany lives at the Lightwork Ecovillage on Gambier Island, an off-grid permaculture farm-meets-meditation-centre set on 80 acres overlooking Howe Sound.

Jacqueline Voci

Jacqueline first learned to meditate as an antidote to stress and a crazy-busy lifestyle in the tech and PR industries. As she gradually made it part of her daily routine, an entirely new way of experiencing life emerged.

In March 2014, she completed Lightwork’s two-year meditation teacher program and began its most immersive course, a three-year apprenticeship to founder, Scott Robinson.

Jacqueline teaches Lightwork's beginner classes (Levels 1 & 2) and offers meditation workshops for companies and organizations. She has hosted workshops for the Dalai Lama Center for Peace & Education, UBC Faculty of Medicine, BC Cancer Research Centre and BCIT Student Association.

She is also a writer and communications consultant.

Elizabeth Stevenson

Elizabeth decided to give Lightwork a try in 2010, after observing a friend's Lightwork journey. Deciding it was a fit, she took classes from her hometown of Victoria by phone for six years. She then packed up and moved to Vancouver to continue her studies, completing Lightwork's Level 6 Teacher Training Program in 2017.

Meditation has helped Elizabeth let go of fears and embrace all aspects of herself. She's excited that teaching now gives her the chance to offer the Lightwork techniques to other people.

Prior to Lightwork, Elizabeth completed a B.A. in anthropology, and certifications in community counselling and permaculture. Music has always been an important part of her life. She enjoys singing opera and jazz, and offering vocal improv classes.

Leslie Dickout

Leslie took her first Lightwork meditation class by phone in 2012 while living in the busy city of New York. She was awestruck by the simplicity of the tools she learned, and how they helped her let go of old patterns. She knew she wanted to learn more.

Now settled in Vancouver and enjoying a much simpler life, Leslie offers Lightwork Level 1 and Level 2 classes, as well as private energy reading-healings. She completed the Level 7 Apprenticeship program at Lightwork in 2021.

She also works in communications at BC Recreation & Parks Association.

Zhenya Andriyash

Zhenya started taking Lightwork meditation classes in the fall of 2012 while living in New York City and working for a bank. Meditation was his way of dealing with stress-filled workplace and hectic city life.

While taking Lightwork's Next Step program, he moved to Vancouver to lead a quieter, healthier life with a focus on his spiritual development.

Zhenya completed the Apprenticeship program at Lightwork in 2021 and now he offers beginner Lightwork classes (Level 1 and 2), as well as reading-healing sessions.

Having a job in the tech sector, Zhenya finds his meditation practice to be essential for having wellness and balance in his life.

Bogdan Serban

Bogdan Serban is a certified Lightwork teacher and a soccer-playing dad of two boys.

He started studying Lightwork in 2015 after many years of interest in spirituality and energy work. He considers the Lightwork practice to be life-changing, improving his relationships at home and work, and instilling a deeper self-confidence. He uses the Lightwork techniques every day to support his parenting, marriage and work life.

Bogdan originally hails from the picturesque, mountainside city of Brasov, Romania. He’s lived in Vancouver since 2005 and works in the telecom sector. In his down time, you’ll usually find Bogdan hanging out with his family or on a soccer pitch.

Bogdan completed his Lightwork teaching certificate in 2020. He also holds a degree in business management.