UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover Your Natural Bliss
Silent Day Retreat
Sunday 27 January 2019
10.00 am – 4.00 pm
A silent retreat day to embrace stillness and understand key elements to create bliss
in your own magical tranquil sanctuary.
Cost per person $65.00
Venue: The Lotus Yoga Centre, 91 Ruapehu Street, Paraparaumu
Bookings https://www.boxofchocolates.co.nz/
The Art of Mindfulness
and qi gong 1-day silent retreat
Saturday 23 February 2019, 10 am – 4.30 pm
Led by Rachel Tobin
Replenish your energy & vitality! Relax your mind & body!
Enjoy a day for yourself in a lovely, tranquil setting to tap into the power of the now
and rediscover your inherent OK-ness. Enjoy the benefits of relaxing your body, and give your mind a rest from over-thinking.
In this retreat, mostly silent for participants, we will explore mindfulness meditation and qi gong as a way of opening to a place of stillness and presence.
During the day you will learn and practise:
Sitting and walking mindfulness practice,
Qi gong warm ups to energise your body and prepare for qi gong,
Qi gong practices that you can take home to use.
Fee: $95 (includes coffee and teas, snacks, plus all tuition. Please bring a vegetarian lunch to share)
Venue: The Lotus Yoga Centre, 91 Ruapehu Street, Paraparaumu
For more information or bookings contact Rachel 021 473 012
email rachel@theartofmindfulness.co.nz
http://www.theartofmindfulness.co.nz/retreats/
Pamper Yourself Day
Sunday 24 February 2019, 9.45 am – 3.30 pm
Organised by Claudia Duncan
You are invited to join us to relax and pamper yourself
Gentle yoga, breathing and relaxation with Cathryn Doornekamp
Introduction to Crystals with Moeawhi
A lunch of juices and or fresh salads
Natural face mask of your choice
Foot or Back massage with Claudia Duncan and Jill Newman
Energy readings with Aryana ($10 extra)
Meditation in the Sanctuary with Cathryn Doornekamp
Cost $45.00 or Early bird $40.00 paid in full by 12 February
Venue: The Lotus Yoga Centre, 91 Ruapehu Street, Paraparaumu
Please bring a towel and blanket and enjoy the fun.
Yoga mats will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own.
Yoga will begin at 10.00 am
For more information or bookings contact Claudia Duncan
email claudia.duncs@gmail.com
or text Claudia 021885515
Maximum 12 people
(proceeds go to the Lotus Yoga Centre)
Body, Mind and Soul Retreat
Sunday 24 March 2019, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
Facilitated by Cathryn Doornekamp
IYTA trained Yoga Teacher
Treat yourself to a day of Yoga, Breathing, Relaxation and Meditation to nourish the body, mind and soul
Please bring a vegetarian dish for a shared lunch, a blanket and a cushion.
Yoga mats will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own.
Cost $45.00 or Early bird $35.00 paid in full by 10 March
Venue: The Lotus Yoga Centre, 91 Ruapehu Street, Paraparaumu
To register or for more information please phone Cathryn at the Lotus Yoga Centre 04 298 8258
or email lotusyogacentrenz@gmail.com
Now, in this Moment
Mindfulness course for children
Led by Rachel Tobin
Wednesdays, 4.15 – 5.15 pm
27 February – 10 April 2019 (Term 1)
Offer your child tools to increase calm and wellbeing.
Research overwhelmingly shows that mindfulness training helps children become more resilient, more thoughtful and more empathetic.
In this 7-week course, for 8 – 10 year olds (ish), children will learn how to:
Reduce stress and anxiety
Practise gratitude
Understand the relationship between thinking + feeling in the body
Appreciate the connection between all things….. and lots more!
Spaces are limited to 12 – Bookings essential!
Fee $120 (for 1 child) – includes weekly emails and mindfulness recordings.
Commitment required to practise daily with your child between sessions.
To register or for more information contact Rachel 021 473 012
Alive to Thrive Unity Meetings
Ros Goldsbrough, the founder of Alive to Thrive, a centre to help people transform their dreams into reality, and Licensed Unity Teacher facilitates regular meetings at the Lotus Yoga Centre on Sundays.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
11.00 am – 1.00 pm followed by a shared vegetarian lunch at 1.00 pm.
The schedule of dates for 2019 is
Sunday 13 January
Sunday 10 February
Sunday 10 March
Sunday 7 April
Sunday 5 May
Sunday 9 June
Sunday 7 July
Sunday 4 August
Sunday 01 September
Sunday 29 September
Sunday 27 October
Sunday 24 November
Sunday 15 December
What to expect: Music, meditation, a short teaching piece and taichi qigong.
What to bring: an open heart, a vegetarian dish to share, a love offering (donation), and a friend.
For more information please contact Ros 021 08181 584
