Karen Barensché

Karen's spiritual journey really began as a result of her exposure from an early age to foreign cultures, esoteric books, spiritual healers, mediums and spiritualism. Living in Pretoria, her stepfather took her to Hindu temples, synagogues, various Christian churches and out to Zulu and Sotho tribal rituals. He introduced her to Eastern philosophies and yoga. Her latent spiritual gifts began to surface and personal astral experiences were clarified for her.

Years later while working in the fashion, hospitality, management and training fields, she continued studying and developing these gifts in the USA and South Africa. She completed a PhD in Metaphysics and was challenged by the quality and level of the material offered, yet no other options were available.

It has been through Karen's deep insight and appreciation of the human spirit that the heart of MetaVarsity's vision could be born. Through her powerful collaboration with Belinda, Karen has been able to impart her wisdom and experience through a structure that will ensure its continued impact on the many people who connect with MetaVarsity.

Due to Karen's deep desire to make the world a better place, she set up and now runs the South African Peace Alliance (SAPA), an NPO established to implement a Department of Peace in the South African Government. For more information on this initiative or to support it worthy cause, go to www.sapeacealliance.org.za.

Alexandra Lawrence

Alexandra qualified for a BSc in Hydrology and Soil Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. She then gained some experience in the field of research and environmental consulting before travelling to the UK, where she worked in various capacities from au pair to personal assistant within a large financial corporate organisation.

Returning to South Africa, she was involved in database management, training, events co-ordination and project management. She officially left the corporate world in January 2005 to pursue her long-standing metaphysical interests on a full-time basis.

Alexandra completed the MetaVarsity Introduction to Metaphysics and the Facilitators' Courses in 2004, and the Diploma of Metaphysics (Intuitive Practitioner) in 2006. She now facilitates the Introduction to Metaphysics, Applied Metaphysics and Intuitive Practitioner Courses. In addition, she practices as an Intuitive Practitioner, Past Life Regression Therapist and Metaphysical Mentor.

Her unqualified passion is to see the light-bulbs go on as people realise that there's so much more to life than they thought, and that they are always in choice. She considers it a privilege to be involved with empowering others to truly LIVE their lives.

Belinda Meuldijk

Belinda holds a B Bus Sc Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of Cape Town, and currently manages Industrial Relations in a large manufacturing concern. Her working background has spanned training, recruitment, social responsibility and labour law. In 2001 she reduced her working hours to allow her to play a larger role in raising her two beautiful daughters.

An inner restlessness has driven Belinda to explore metaphysics and search for higher truths. Her newest venture is writing children's storybooks that introduce metaphysical concepts. In addition, Belinda facilitates the Introduction to Metaphysics and Applied Metaphysics Courses for MetaVarsity.

Gillian Vosloo-Hollander

Gillian holds a Licientiate in Speech and Drama from the Trinity College of London, the Assessor and Moderator Certificates, and was awarded MetaVarsity's Diploma of Metaphysics (Intuitive Practitioner) in 2006.

She has worked extensively in the film and theatre industry, and from there moved into the corporate world in the field of training and development. She is a qualified Skills Development Facilitator and has in-depth knowledge and experience in the fields of training and development and legislation. From 1998 she has worked as a Training Manager within medium-sized and large organisations, as well as holding the position of Vice Chairperson of the Services SETA Regional Board and was a member of the Standards Generating Body for the Cleaning Industry.

Gillian completed the Introduction to Metaphysics Course, Facilitators' Course and Diploma of Metaphysics (Intuitive Practitioner). She currently facilitates the Introduction to Metaphysics and Applied Metaphysics Course. She also practices as a Sacred Sound Healer, Intuitive Practitioner, and Metaphysical Mentor.

Lisa Anderson

Lisa has a Diploma in Marketing and Business Management and is currently working in sales. Her work experience includes aspects of the hospitality industry, client account management and sales.

From a young age, Lisa longed to travel and explore new places, to learn more about people and what is "out there", before choosing a career and settling down. After four years of travelling and working overseas she decided to move to Cape Town.

Still driven by an inner knowing that there was more to life waiting to be discovered, she began an inward journey, exploring life from within. Gathering as much information as she could, and attending various courses, she was finally able to sink her teeth into the material that MetaVarsity presented. Lisa completed the Introduction to Metaphysics Course and then the Facilitators' Course in 2004. She works part-time as a facilitator for the MetaVarsity Introduction Course.

Lisa feels very privileged to be able to assist others to empower themselves and to witness the transformations that take place. She believes that learning, exploring and understanding self and others is a richly rewarding life-long process.

Jeanne Hugo