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Welcome to this month’s
issue of The Lotus Centre
Newsletter
From the Babylon – Lotus Centre Team
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Hi dear Friends and Fellow
Travellers,
With a sigh of relieve and joy … one can feel the magic of
spring in the air … how magical has been the warmth in town, with the
towering Mt. Wellington, snow-covered shining in the light of the sun. Perhaps
a reminder to us, our heart, to grow, radiate and to share ….
In this newsletter perhaps please note the following workshops
listed:
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Come sit like a Buddha on International
Peace Day
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Workshops for men on relationships,
anger, grief and healing
.. and don’t miss any of the other
listings. If any info in this
newsletter interests you … then please contact the person listed in the
newsletter …. or alternatively check out:
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The Babylon Bookshop
noticeboard,
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Listed web-sites
; and
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‘The Lotus
Centre’ display board or come and talk to us at Babylon/Lotus Centre
Wishing you a wonderfully LOVE-filled, joyful and peaceful
month ahead and many heart-warming moments, insights, journeying inside and
alll that there is ………………..
Thank you dearly for your submissions / info for this
edition and for taking the time to open the newsletter e-mail and to
read/browse …..
With Love and smiles from
Kent, Amanda, Christoph, Rene, Isaac, Cheynie, Klaus and
Jane
and from all at Babylon and The Lotus Centre
PS. (1) Please always
send us any information for the next newsletter between mid month or – at the latest - a few days before the end of
the month ….. simply use this e-mail address to write to us or go to www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm
(2) If you no
longer wish to receive the newsletter, simply let us know, per e-mail and –
we will take you off the date base with the same love that we placed you on
it too.
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‘When
pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people's
hearts.’
Lao
Tzu
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1. Workshops & Events ... in
and around Hobart
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a. around Hobart … statewide
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*** no
listing this month J
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b. in Hobart, or close to …
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*** JOURNEY
TO SELF EMPOWERMENT CERTIFICATE
Using guided meditation and visual
imagery techniques, this course allows you to discover your infinite nature
and embark on a journey towards self empowerment. Due to the practical
nature of this course, it is very common for participants to experience
healing and change at the spiritual level resulting in an increased sense
of well being and self awareness.
The techniques used in this course were
developed in Melbourne by
Eileen Goble, she named the technique Integrated Self Empowerment Therapy
(ISET).
The course runs over 4 week-ends (16th
&17th Aug, 30th & 31st Aug, 27th & 28th Sept and 25th & 26th Oct 2008).
Cost $720 (which can be paid in instalments) Venue: Lindisfarne
For more information please contact Joy
on 0415 416 168, email: joynicholson@aapt.net.au
or download a brochure from www.joynicholson.com.au For ISET info - www.isetinstitute.com
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*** Chief
Red Cloud and the Elohim
Workshop with the full presence of two
powerful spiritual energies. During
a past life regression, Chief Red Cloud began speaking through Larnie. The
Elohim, The angels of Creation who have been speaking through Sharlene for
eight years, will lead you on a magical spiritual journey. Connecting you
with the Elementals, Nature Spirits and Mother Earth.
Where: Sunflower room, Lotus Centre
Hobart. When: Sunday 28th September
08. Time: 9:15am to 4:30 pm. Cost : $130 -
Deposit of $40 to be paid before 22nd Sept. Tea & coffee provided. Bring lunch to share. For bookings Ph: Sandy 6373
6106
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*** Come sit like a Buddha on International
Peace Day
By dedicating your time, sitting and
walking in silence, you can help support Khachodling’s
work here in Australia and
acknowledge International World Peace Day. Khachodling is a
small organisation dedicated to preserving sacred Himalayan spiritual
lineages and providing humanitarian aid.
Sunday September 21st Venue: Weeroona
House, Elisabeth St, Nth
Hobart; 10 am – 12.30
pm $10.00, All day sit 10 am – 2.30 pm with lunch
provided $25.00 For
Enquiries & Bookings Ph. Stuart
on 0488 487 526. Children welcome and free.
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*** Men Only: workshops for men on relationships, anger, grief and
healing
with John Lee, pioneer in masculine psychology and men’s issues. In
response to overwhelming interest last year, John Lee - American pioneer in
masculine psychology and men’s issues - will present at workshops for men
in Hobart, Canberra and Brisbane in 2008. Learn about:
• The damage that can be caused (and
repaired) in father-son relationships
• How to express anger appropriately
• Why dealing with grief is a key to
healing
• Emotional sobriety and healthy
relationships
$175 Early Bird Rate (book before
1st September) or $199 thereafter
Refreshments and lunch will be
provided. Hobart: Sunday 12th October 8.30am-4.30pm
Click here for more information and
registration http://www.southpacificprivate.com.au/mens-workshop.htm
How are boys affected by the way they were fathered? Click here to read
John's article from Pacific Connections. http://www.southpacificprivate.com.au/pc-august-08-1-2.htm
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*** REIKI
2 WORKSHOP
Sat 13th and Sun 14th Sept. 9.30 - 4.30
both days. Cost $200 Venue: Lindisfarne
Next Reiki 1 workshop: Sat 11th and Sun
12th Oct.
For more details and to book please
contact Joy Nicholson (Reiki Master/Teacher) on 0415 416 168 or email: joynicholson@aapt.net.au or www.joynicholson.com.au
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*** Clear
vision should remain yours for life.
Betty Munro of Vision Studio can show
you how. The Natural Vision Improvement workshop will show you how to
retrain your eyes to see clearly. Your eyes will be able to see clearly
WITHOUT glasses! Remember, of the five senses, sight is the most precious -
care for it.
27&28th Sept at the Lotus Centre, 45 Victoria
St, Hobart.
Contact Betty on 03.64248061, 0438 248061, betty@vision-studio.net or visit www.vision-studio.net
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*** Courses
in Gnosis and Gnosticism
… a systematic
study of the initiatic philosophy and a practical
approach to what is loosely termed “the path”- what is it, what are its
processes, what does it involve? Studying topics such as psychology,
meditation, philosophy, alchemy, kabalah, astrology, tarot, practical
dream-work, anthropology, chakras, kundalini and many other subjects. The
objective of the Gnostic school is to give freely to humanity a practical
teaching through which people can learn what specifically the inner work is
and how to develop it in a day-to-day basis. Australian Gnostic Association
(Tasmania)
Cost: free. Courses are offered periodically
throughout the year- to find out more visit www.gnosistasmania.org or phone
the Gnostic Centre on 6278 9631
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*** Preventing
/ Curing Chronic Disease. Wellness relies on a balanced WOMAN
2nd Tues of every month except January. 6.00 pm- 9.30pm $80
Refreshments included
All of these areas play a vital role in
our health, well being and longevity.
This seminar covers why gut and liver balance is essential; easy
ways to detox. Why your cells are
not performing to their maximum to give you the energy you need. How physical/emotional/spiritual health
relies heavily on nutrient/fluid uptake.
Learn why balanced vibrational frequencies within cells are
imperative for great health and easy, simply methods to prevent/cure
chronic disease by utilising the simplicity of a woman in balance
principles, plus much more. Find out
how to restore your energy & heal.
For more information please contact
Vicki and Janice @ Stream of Life Natural Therapies
http://stream-of-life.com
or 0362285796 / 0419532286
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*** Natural
Fertility Management
1st Wed of each month 7.30 – 9.30pm $60. May we give ourselves, our children and
our future generations the gift of strong health & vitality, with a
natural, safe and healthy start to life, & a natural, safe and healthy
environment in which to live. May we do this by seeking out knowledge
about the inherent & natural fertility of our own bodies which is our
own natural birthright. Learn:-
• The mucus and temperature method to
pinpoint mid-cycle ovulation, & beginning & end of the fertile
period.
• The lunar bio-rhythmic cycle pin
points when a spontaneous ovulation may occur, which may or may not
coincide with your mid-cycle ovulation.
• Secondary symptoms are also charted
during the learning phase to further the process of getting to know your
cycle.
This seminar is ideal for any woman of
reproductive age including the teenager wanting to learn about her cycle or
women wanting to conceive. Small
groups or private coaching available. For more information contact Vicki and
Janice @ Stream of Life Natural Therapies
http://stream-of-life.com
or 0362285796 / 0419532286
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*** Optimal
pregnancy, birth and beyond
1 day intensive 9am -5pm $175 per couple.
Having a child is one of the most wondrous & joyous experiences,
ensure you are well informed. It provides
expectant parents & maternity carers with positive choices about
pregnancy & childbirth, whilst encouraging trust in the natural process
of birth. It aims to encourage the
participant to evaluate the care they are receiving or providing. Small groups or private coaching with
particular focus on partners & support people.
For more information please contact
Vicki and Janice @ Stream of Life Natural Therapies
http://stream-of-life.com
or 0362285796 / 0419532286
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*** WELLNESS RETREATS & WOMENS CIRCLES – HUON BUSH
RETREATS, RANELAGH
September 13-14th.
Overnight WOMEN'S
FULL MOON Retreat. only $185 inc. accommodation
and all meals. Connect with the full moon, sing drum connect with nature,
enjoy an outside bush bath, walk the stone labyrinth.... Check out www.huonbushretreats.com Call
Jane for more info 0428 402314 or email j.anderson@gotalk.net.au
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*** WELLNESS RETREATS & WOMENS CIRCLES – HUON BUSH RETREATS,
RANELAGH
November 16th
9am-4pm. Women's Circle @ huon bush retreats. Walk
a stone labyrinth, relax, connect with women in the beautiful surroundings
of our natural bush land, sing drum meditate. Only $55 includes lunch and
refreshments. Call Jane 0428 402314 for more info. or book with Michael pm
6264 2233 www.huonbushretreats.com
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*** Tai Chi
.. is a gentle
series of movements that when learned and practised can lead to optimum
health and wellbeing.
At the Golden
Years Club, 314 Main Road,
Glenorchy. Please ph Bill Pearson
6272 9694 for any info or to enrol.
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*** Astrology – Kingston
Classes
beginning shortly. Tim Phillips will
be holding the classes. Ph. 6272
4675. Tim is looking for someone who
can make their home available for the classes.
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*** Healing Circle
An hour of
prayer, music, meditation and readings to nourish the spirit. Program
includes readings chosen from any of the Holy Books of the world's great
religions. Participants are also invited to offer their own prayers if they
wish. Everyone regardless of belief or background is welcomes to attend.
1st Wednesday of the month 7.30pm - 8.30pm in South
Hobart. Contact
Angela on 6223 8415 or angelabryan@aapt.net.au
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*** Satyananda Yoga
Please contact the Satyananda
Yoga Centre on 6231 9117 for the 2008 / term program.
E-mail: hobart@satyananda.net, visit www.satyananda.net or check out a
copy at the Bookshop notice board.
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*** Earthwalk Retreat - Huon
Bush Retreats -Wellness Retreats
Aug 1 – 3 & Oct 31 - Nov 2. . Cost: $450. Develop a
conscious, gratitude filled and
meaningful relationship
with the natural world in order to develop the vitality required for
lifelong commitment to personal and environmental wellness. As well as
group discussion time participants will immerse themselves in the beauty
and "life" generating surroundings at Huon Bush Retreats. Costs includes 2 nights accommodation, all
meals and workshops:
PLEASE NOTE: 20% Discount applies
to Pension, HCC Holders and Students. Information and Bookings (03) 62642233 or info@huonbushretreats.com or www.huonbushretreats.com
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*** Seasonal Connection Retreats - Huon Bush
Retreats -Wellness Retreats
June 20 – 22 & Sep 19 – 21.
Cost: $450
Relax,
rejuvenate, take time out to nurture yourself.
Enjoy the seasonal gifts of nature, her foods and her change in energy.
Discover yourself through guided meditations. Walk a sacred labyrinth,
Sing, drum, connect with your inner Heart voice.
Relax in an outside bush bath!
Please
register early and wait for confirmation 2 weeks prior to the retreat to
book travel arrangements. Costs includes 2 nights
accommodation, all meals and workshops.
PLEASE NOTE: 20% Discount applies
to Pension, HCC Holders and Students. Information and Bookings (03) 62642233 or info@huonbushretreats.com or www.huonbushretreats.com
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*** Art as Child's Play Classes
At the
Bellerive Community Arts Centre every Friday from 1.30 - 3.30 pm. For information, call Adrienne on 6223 7322.
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CURATIVE
DOWSING
… for
negative earth energy, (geopathic stress/ ley lines) which have an adverse affect our health.
I do houses, offices, stables, house blocks of land etc.
working mostly in Hobart & Huon , further afield is possible if there is more than one client.
Enquiries welcome. Contact Hannah on 6266 6022 or troyka@tpg.com.au
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*** Fine Art & Craft Workshops
Held by Wing Lau. Anyone interested, ph Wing on 6223 7988. email:
wingl@bigpond.com.au
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*** Dorje Ling Retreat Centre, Lorinna Tasmania
Available for solo or group retreats. Contact Anna Crotty on
6363 5178 or Maria on 6234 9404.
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*** Meditation groups
On Tuesdays
from 10 am - 11.30 am and Thursdays from 7 pm - 8.30 pm weekly. Please phone Joy on 0415 416 168 for
details.
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*** Reiki Exchange
On Wednesday evenings at South Hobart. Phone Joanna on 6224 2654.
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*** Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre
Regular events
include various levels of yoga courses (foundation to advanced); positive
thinking course, weekend workshops and World Meditation Hour 3rd
Sunday of every month. Please call the Centre on 6278 3788 for detailed
information and bookings.
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*** Siddha Yoga Meditation
Chanting and Meditation group. All welcome. Ph 6248 8247
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*** Astrology and Tarot courses. Call Matt
on 0416 039695
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*** Living Yoga Children's Yoga Dance
At Weeroona
Yoga Studio, North Hobart. Adult courses in Hatha & Raja Yogas for adults
6 weeks for children, Beginners, Continuation & Intermediate levels
3&4 yr olds attending with an adult participating and after school for
primary ages 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Primary school ages 5-10. Ph Roslyn (Satyamukhi) on 0439 995655,
e-mail: roslyn@southcom.com.au.
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*** WomanSong
Voices for
peace women's singing group welcomes singers at Women Tasmania, Macquarie St at 12.30 - 2.00 pm Thursdays and some Wednesdays. Contact: Jo on 6257 7520 or
Rebecca on 0408 102 919 or e-mail- becfitz@hotmail.com
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*** Theosophical Society of Hobart -
Introductory Courses in Theosophy held when there is enough interest. Enq: ph 62314454.
Regular public meetings: Mondays 8.00 pm. Wednesday discussion group 10.30 am. 13
Goulburn Street, Hobart. Kingston
Group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month 1.30pm at the Kingborough Community
Centre, John Street, Kingston. For
detailed information, phone the above number or visit the website on: www.theosophicaltas.websyte.com.au
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*** Kingston Meditation Group
Meet Thursdays 2-3pm. Phone 6211 8520 or call in to the
Kingston Community Health Centre
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*** Course in Miracles Discussion Group
Phone Adrienne Godsmark 6223 7322 or email: seriousplay@optusnet.com.au
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*** Pagan Alliance
Meets every first Thursday of the month upstairs at the New Sydney Hotel at 6.00 pm. All
welcome. Ask at the bar if you have difficulty finding the room.
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*** Earth Healing Meditations
Lenah Valley. Wednesday
fortnight. Phone 6228 5796
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2. Workshops, events, therapies at 'The Lotus Centre'
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New(s) at The Lotus Centre / Babylon Bookshop
J … Lee-Anne is back from her overseas
travels …. a heart-felt welcome YYY from us all JJJ
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a. workshops ....
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***
Reiki Tummo Weekend (Oct 18&19th )
Learn in-depth
about Reiki & discover more about your heart, the spiritual heart, the
seat of our pure consciousness or true self.
Reiki Tummo workshops teach with much depth about
energy channelling for self-healing and for healing to helping others.
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The workshops also help us to share the
Divine Blessing, as Reiki is also referred to, with others more and more.
After a recent reiki atunement one of the participants wrote to us:
‘… I
can really feel the difference …. I can find the feeling in my heart almost
instantly now.’
For more info contact The Lotus Centre or visit www.thelotuscentre.com.au. Contact 6231 9669 or 0430 282 073
(Amanda) or e-mail: reikitummo@bigpond.com
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Open Heart Workshops (Oct ‘08)
Learn about the importance of the heart and what the
heart, more heart, can mean for you, in your daily life.
Please contact the Lotus Centre on 6231 9669 for
more information … or e-mail www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm
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*** Reiki
Clinic – Treatments based on donation
Every Saturday 2:30 to 4pm. Please feel very welcome to join for a
deeply relaxing reiki session or if you have a health issue & seek
additional help. Level 1 at the Lotus Centre.
Sessions are donation based. Feel free
to choose the amount that is right for you.
Please contact the
Lotus Centre on 6231 9669 or www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm
to book in. Or just drop in. (Preferably please book in J)
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Free Reiki Usui Atunements ....
These free* atunements began as an
overseas community service, in particular to assist in poorer countries
where health services were and still are limited. Details for the next free* atunement are:
Date: Monday, 1st September ….. 9:15pm
Where: @ The Lotus Centre, 45
Victoria Street
Reiki atunements have helped many to improve energy
levels, inner peace, joy, loving connecting to others. They facilitate a
greater energetic opening (crown chakra) and significantly help to release negativities
and blockages.
Phone 6231 9669 or e-mail via www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm.
* A $5 contribution to cover room cost, etc.
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Shiatsu – Workshop ‘Pamper yourself’
Experience this
popular & effective Japanese energy-balancing body work technique in a
beautiful & peaceful environment at The
Lotus Centre. Sunday 21st
of Sept 1pm -4.30pm.
¬ Acquire
enough knowledge for self-treatment & partner treatment
¬ Increase
your feeling of calmness, wellbeing & inner connectedness through
gentle yet deep acupressure / shiatsu sessions
Join by yourself or bring a friend.
Shiatsu massage is practiced fully dressed. It is often experienced as
healing & deeply relaxing. Ph Klaus on 6231 9669, 0419 440123 or e-mail
via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm
Cost: $35 ($25 conc.)
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b. events (regular )
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*** HEART MEDITATION
At 7:30 pm
Monday evening and Monday to Saturday:
1.30pm to
approx. 2.15/2:30pm
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Experience
meditation with the heart and being more 'in the heart.' Often a deeply peaceful and joyful
experience; for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Small groups,
$5 contribution. In the Lotus Room, 1st floor (Monday eve on 1st
or 2nd floor).
Casual attendance, no need to
book. All welcome. For more information, please ph 6231 9669 or visit www.thelotuscentre.com.au
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*** YOGA
JJJ All yoga
sessions – term III (16 June to 5 Sept):
* Yoga from the Heart with Clare Raffety
Monday 9:30 -
11am (Level 1&2), 11:35 to 12:25 Beginners& Back Care and 5:30 – 7:30pm (Level 1&2); Wednesday 9:30 - 11am (Level 2&3); and Thursdays 5.30 - 7.00pm (Level 2&3) & 7:15 – 8:45pm (Level 1&2. Phone Clare on 6227 8941 or visit www.yogafromtheheart.com.au
* Yoga with Sharon and Lee ( back as of 8th
July J)
Tuesdays at 5.30 - 7.00pm (beginners); Wednesdays at 5.30 - 7.00pm (beginners) & 7:15 to 8:45 Beginners (with Sharon).
For further info please call Sharon on 6253 5348. Lee on 0417
319 046 (after 6th July) ….. or visit Lee’s beautiful and new
web-site http://leecodyyogaspirit.com
*** Yoga Schedule – For a current Yoga Schedule /
timetable and any Yoga updates you can also visit http://www.thelotuscentre.com.au/groups/groups-yoga.html
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Yoga with Sharon East (see timetable above J)
Sharon
draws on her background in Iyengar Yoga to offer classes that help you
discover the alignment that can bring you freedom of movement. Working with
breath to create a sense of spaciousness, serenity and peace. Classes
included dynamic and gentle restorative practices. Phone 6253 5348.
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*** Chi
Kung (Therapeutic Lohan Qigong)
.... is
literally the study and maintenance of our vital energy or Chi or Qi. Regular
practice of these gentle and flowing movements enhances health, vitality of
both body and mind and is ideal for stress management. Other benefits are quietening of the
mind, improvement of body posture, balance and assistance with pain relieve
and more.
The classes are presently on a Wednesday
at 2pm. Cost: $15 per session. Suitable for all ages, kindergarten children
to 80 y.o. & over.
Reg McKellar-Spence has been a tutor for Adult Ed
and private classes for over 30 years.
For any further details please call Reg on 6295 1008 or 0439
038762. E-mail: rms@brine.com.au
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*** Reiki Tummo Practice Evening
At 6pm on Thursday in the ‘Lotus Room’ at ‘The Lotus Centre’. This evening is for everyone who has
attended Reiki Tummo or Heart Workshop level 1 or more J. Phone 6231 9669 or e-mail via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm. Room hire, etc contribution: $5.
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c. therapies – therapists at the lotus
centre ….
A range of holistic, alternative
therapies available:
1. Remedial Massage and Reiki with Anthony Bone (0408
132562) via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm
2. Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage with Jackie Pisera (0423
482125); jackabean@hotmail.com
3. Shiatsu Therapy and Reiki (level 3) with Klaus Baur (0419 440123) or e-mail: via www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm
4. Remedial Massage with Rebecca Urie (0439 037357) normally on Wednesdays
and Saturdays (however Rebecca and her partner are currently touring in
NZ).
5. Massage with Michael Carroll (0408
133679) …NOW on e-mail: carrollmjj@gmail.com
6. Craniosacral Balancing with John
Sager Phone 0421 983 938
NEW at the Lotus Centre
… J Michael is back as of september 1st JJJ ….. even more relaxed now ….
To book a session, for any of the above listed practitioners
please contact The Lotus Centre on 6231 9669 or e-mail via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm.
For any further information about the modality / therapy, it
is best to contact the practitioners directly. More detailed info also on www.thelotuscentre.com.au
Some practitioners also offer a mobile service or work from
other locations. Please contact the
practitioner directly for any additional details or updates.
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3.
Reviews J NEW J
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Book Review
N/A … seeking
reviewers
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Music Review
N/A … seeking reviewers
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4.
Miscellaneous
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*** WANTED **** 2nd Hand Books
We want to extend the Bookshop and include second hand books ….
·
Thank you for all
the 2nd hand books already given to us by so many of you … most
of which have found a place in the Babylon Library. As a new idea … we happily accept 2nd
hand books for both the Library AND a new 2nd
book section
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If you have a
moment, it would be greatly appreciated if you could bring your pre-loved
books … for donation or for us to purchase.
THANK YOU Y
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*** Rooms available for rent for both:
A. Workshops (regular events & one-off or weekend)
B. Practitioners (on a casual or full-time basis)
(Fully renovated rooms or current normal rooms, at reduced rates)
Visit the web-site for some details www.thelotuscentre.com.au or contact
us on e-mail us via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm or on 6231 9669
(B/H) for further information.
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‘Go to
your bosom: Knock there, and ask your heart what it doth know.’
William
Shakespeare’
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