The path from being an emotional wreck to being an emotional master is one worth walking. Emotional mastery shifts us from a seemingly ceaseless roller coaster of up and downs to a blissful boat ride down the river of life. The emotionally skilled person is able to monitor, control and leverage their emotions for optimum clarity of mind and ease of heart.
Restorative yoga is a slow and mindful practice, which usually involves the use of props such as bolsters, blocks, blankets, straps and walls, to aid the student in holding a pose for an extended period of time. Using props allows the student to feel “supported” and “safe”, and therefore, the unconscious and habitual muscle tension has a chance to be dissolved and released. This practice leads the yogi towards a more healing and recuperative experience, achieving a deep level of relaxation in body, breath and mind.
Self-esteem is the outcome of doing and being ourself, hearing and following our instincts and intuition. The Self-esteemer is easeful in all situations and with all beings. They are quietly confident, self-assured, and not governed by family, culture or the past. They are also undeterred by error and are swift to admit and overcome incorrect behaviour and attitude. The self-esteemer is a true delight to be around, full of ease and grace, peace and power, present moment awareness and deep compassion.
In this workshop we will decipher some of the unreal from the real and give methods to establish new behaviours cultivating self-esteem and self-love.
Do you find your self unable to sleep or do you have trouble getting back to sleep?Yoga isn’t just beneficial for improving core strength, mobility, and stress levels; it can also help you sleep better. When yoga becomes a part of your daily life, you sleep for longer, fall asleep faster, and return to sleep more quickly.
With the modern world becoming more hectic, and the incessant pressure to “do more and be more”, it is no wonder that many people are finding it hard to balance the multiple aspects of their lives. We must negotiate the management of our family, relationships, money, the physical body, rest, careers and the general ups and downs in life. To manage these, we need a good measure of both power and peace. This workshop on balance will include a practical yoga class focusing on balance poses and how to find stability (sthira) and comfort (sukha) within a precarious position. There will also be a discourse and discussion on finding equilibrium in our lives.
Do you want to practice yoga at home, but don’t know where to start? Attending a yoga class is a great way to get to know yoga. However, your relationship with yoga deepens exponentially once you begin to practice at home - by yourself - just you and your mat. This is when you can truly listen to your body, honour its desires and needs, and take the time to practice in a way which is unique and nourishing for you. In this new workshop, you will explore what you want from your yoga practice and then design a sequence to help you achieve your goal. The workshop will help you transform your home practice into a joyous experience and also assist in a deep understanding of your body, mind, heart and spirit.
In every person there is a dormant and potent potential – this is called Kundalini energy. When it is activated, it gives us the power to experience and express our uniqueness as a human being, as well as be aligned with the divine light which lives within us all. When you tap into this energy, you feel vibrant, energised, clear and powerful. Join Ginny Clarke for a special immersion into the practice of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Learn more about this practice and how it is different (and similar) to Hatha Yoga. Learn how this form of yoga can realign your body, mind and energy with the incredible source of your innate ocean of peace and power.
Words may assist and uplift, they may heal or harm, they may help or hinder. Becoming a peaceful and powerful communicator requires us to have the highest ideals and intentions for the words we speak. It requires a quiet and calm mind so our words are as truthful and pure as they can be. The exceptional communicator is able to deliver these pure and precise words in ways that can be heard and correctly understood.
Art, like meditation, allows us to create space between our sometimes negative, anxious thoughts and connect with our true selves. Art can help us access a deeper and more quiet part of ourselves; help us enter into a state of flow and present moment awareness; dive deeply into a cocoon of concentration."All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness”. Eckhart TolleThis workshop places the inner state of the yogi / artist as the main focus, witnessing the creative process as it takes place - the creator is both an artist and a witness. Begin to connect with your inherent creativity, letting go of expectation, judgement and unhelpful conditioning.Create sculptural forms using a combination of found objects and art materials using simple weaving and binding techniques. You will be guided through the processes of creating and assembling sculpture/collage. We will collect natural materials from the lake foreshore (practising the principles of Shinrin Yoku); you are also most welcome to bring materials from your own collections (string, beads, feathers, stone, seed pods, fabrics etc).
Join us for the official launch of this incredible new book, Peaceman! There will be a talk by the author who will also do book signings, and other special guests who will share their journey as men of peace. Light refreshments will also be served.
Peaceman is a handbook for Men awakening to a deeper understanding of themselves and a how to guide for transcending the limits of the mind. Hanuman Das has produced a clear and practical guidebook for developing masculinity and uncovering what lies beyond the roles of Masculinity.
