Wholefood Vegetarian Cookery Program: June-December 2011
June – December: Learn everything you need to know about cooking vegetarian and wholefood dishes that are nutritious and satisfying. Work through every stage of producing creative, exciting and balanced meals, and enjoy eating them in the company of your fellow participants.
read moreAn Urban Reset From Optimum People: 2 September 2011 (Fri)
A high-intensity 1-day “urban” programme for individuals and/ or groups to escape the daily grind. optimum personal development coaching cardio, relaxation & activity exercises beautiful local setting ideally suited for 10-12 people take home toolkit Topics and Activities Include: one-on-one life coaching professional development stress managment business planningteam building goal setting yoga meditation cardio classes (to suit) bush walks rfelection and relaxation massage nutrition and wellbeing Please note that above list is not...
read moreRelationship Workshop: 3-4 September 2011 (Sat-Sun)
with Brenda Rawlings and Peter McMillan Learn practical skills and new understanding for a long-term successful relationship. Develop greater compassion for each other. Renew passion and rediscover the joy and potential of being together as a couple. The Workshop was originally designed by Harville Hendrix, author of the best-selling book: “Getting the Love You Want – A Guide for Couples” and it is offered in more than 20 countries. The Workshop is an educational experience. It includes lectures, written exercises, re-romanticising...
read moreTwo Evenings With Barry Brailsford: 6-7 September 2011 (Tues-Wed)
with Barry Brailsford For two an unforgettable evenings. Since writing fulltime from 1990, Barry has made eight speaking tours through New Zealand. In 2000 he gave 50 talks in the USA, Canada, the UK, Finland and Hawaii and in 2006 he gave 25 talks and held 5 seminars in California, the UK and Germany. Barry Brailsford says his love of the land and the mystery of the past is his birthright. Born in Greymouth, near Te Ake Ake o Poutini, the ancient anchorage of the great navigator Poutini, and nurtured by the wild coastlines and forested...
read morePublic Talk On Yoga: 13 September 2011 (Tues)
with Shridar Madella Banishing back pain with Yoga. Come along and find out how asanas and posture can contribute to correcting your postural dysfunction 7:00pm -9:30pm “Banishing Back Pain With Yoga” for Tuesday September 13 7:00pm-8:30pm How Asanas or Postures can Contribute to Correcting your Postural Dysfunction As a society, we tend to hold a lot of tension in our shoulders, lower back & hips which ultimately affects the entire body. Yoga can be very helpful for correcting upper or lower back pain, in this workshop we will look at...
read moreThe Ancient Science of Breath and Meditation: 15 September 2011 (Thurs)
In this video, Prajnanandaji gives a rare discourse on the ancient science of Kriya Yoga. He interweaves a mixture of humour, talkes of ancient rishis and cystal clear insight. We are left with a profound undestanding of our true nature and how Kriya Yoga can awaken us to our own divinity. This is the last informational evening before the annual Initiation Program, 7-9 October. Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm, Wellpark College, Grey Lynn
read moreStaying Balanced in Times of Change: 15 September 2011 (Thurs)
with Maureen Wesley, Pauline Baker, Rebecca Schipper This is a dynamic evening workshop exploring easy ways to stay calm amongst the storms around you. A Dynamic Evening Workshop Thursday 15 Sept 2011, Kawai Purapura, Albany Explore easy ways to feel calm amidst the storms around you Access your intuitive voice through inspirational writing Balance your energy Dissolve an emotional charge Feel peaceful and grounded in guided meditation The Facilitators: 50+ years of spiritual/energetic/intuitive knowledge Maureen Wesley Self-development...
read moreLiving Love Kundalini Yoga: 21 September – 26 October 2011
with Elandra and Antion A unique brand of Heart- imbued Transformational Kundalini and Naad Yoga for Joyous Living through Evolutionary Transition Times Breathing and chant designed for your super health, immune strength and ageless living Heart-centred and fun-focused with Antion’s live relaxing music No matter what your physical shape and health, come and join our yoga community at Kawaipurapura! Rejoice in increasing loving co-creative self-sovereignty in these challenging times! Learn specific exercises from Elandra’s ...
read moreAyurvedic Lifestyle Management 2: 24-25 September 2011 (Sat-Sun)
with Vijayendra Murthy This weekend is for students of the Wellpark Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultancy Diploma. www.wellpark.co.nz
read moreNutrition and Cooking: 28-29 September 2011 (Wed-Thurs)
with Karen Mees This weekend is for students of the Wellpark Naturopathy Degree.
read moreSweat Lodge – A Transformational Healing Journey: 7-9 October 2011 (Fri-Sun)
with Tony French World Soul Sweatlodge – healing journey of transformation. Join us in the sweatlodge to be healed, renewed and restored in body, mind, and soul. The WorldSoul Sweatlodge weekend is a transformational journey and initiation into deep soul wisdom – and a powerful de-stress and de-tox. Join us for a powerful initiation into soul wisdom in the healing journey of the sweatlodge The sweatlodge is a natural therapy and traditional rite of purification, healing, and release – on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels....
read moreA Spiritual Treat and Retreat: 15-16 October 2011 (Sat-Sun)
with Swami Suddhananda Is true and lasting happiness to be found outside of ourselves — or inside? Is it to be found in the distant future, or right now? Where do we look for happiness? How can we be happy all the time, right here, and right now? Come and listen to Swamiji, and you will find out how. Topic: Happiness Here and Now Lecture dates: 11/10/2011 (Tuesday) to 14/10/2011 (Friday) Time: 7.15pm to 8.45pm (Please be seated by 7pm) Venue: Red Lecture Theater, Unitec, Mt Albert, Auckland (Please come through Gate 3, drive to the end and...
read moreAnanda Marga: 21-24 October 2011 (Fri-Mon)
Learn easy and effective meditation and yoga in a relaxed peaceful atmosphere. The practices of Ananda Marga encompass a wide range of techniques for physical, mental and spiritual development. Ananda Marga ( Sanskrit meaning ‘Path of Bliss’) was started in 1955 in India by its spiritual founder P.R. Sarkar (also known as Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, or more simply as ” Baba”) The aim of Ananda Marga is to help individuals achieve complete self-realisation and to build a social structure in which the physical, mental and spiritual needs...
read moreMunay Ki: 29-30 October 2011 (Wed-Thurs)
9 Great Shamanic Rites of Passage Rites of Awakening, Initiation and Empowerment The prophecies of the ancient Americans speak about a new human appearing on the planet – one who lives free of fear and is conscious of every action, intent, and thought. They speak about this time as a period of great transformation, a time to make an extraordinary difference in the world. They foretell of a new human appearing on the planet—one who lives free of fear and resides in his or her transcendent nature. The Munay-Ki is your invitation to dream...
read moreHigh Performance Fencing Camp: 16-20 January 2012 (Mon-Fri)
At this High Performance Summer Training Camp, top young New Zealand Epee and Foil fencers will come together for a serious big camp. This is the opportunity to do some intense, full-time training before the 2012 season begins. This camp will be hard work with highly competitive and challenging fencing training and fitness sessions. This is a residential camp to be with a limited number of places (40) available. The camp will start with lunch at mid-day on 16th January and finish 2pm on 20th January. Early and late arrivals and departures...
read moreYoga Getaway: 13-15 January (Fri-Sun)
A perfect yoga weekend getaway to rejuvenate, relax, and re-invigourate. The perfect solution for everyone wishing to recharge their batteries. Integrated wellness experience along with peace, tranquility, and wellbeing. Let our experienced teachers and gourmet cooks treat you to two days of inspirational yoga, blended with gourmet wholefood cooking, while you rest and take care of yourself. Stroll our bush walks and soften into the sound of the bubbling streams and the birds. through a nineteen acre, secluded sanctuary. Practice and...
read moreReiki Gaia Seminar: 14-15 January (Sat-Sun)
with Sandra Daubney Reiki is a simple yet powerful portable tool to create balance, reduce stress and increase your vitalilty and well-being. This workshops certifies you as a Reiki Practictioner “Within each of us lies unlimited potential. If we can each realise this potential and achieve harmony, that harmony will spread through the planet and Life on Earth will be nurtured” Sandra Daubney 1990 Sandra (BA in Psychology & Philosophy); Reiki Master-Teacher (1990); EFT ADV; has been teaching energy healing and energy/spiritual...
read moreNia Movement Workshops: 20 January (Fri) – LOTUS SANCTUARY
with USA Teacher/Trainer Laurie Bass Deepen the sensation of Nia in your body with an experience that seamlessly weaves Nia movement with elements of the Nia 5 Stages ~ a self-healing practice based on human development. Explore a spacious blend of flow, polarity, play, stability and whole body integration. A Nia class is included with each workshop. No previous movement, athletic or dance experience necessary; All are welcome! WORKSHOP FROM 6:00-8:30pm $40 at door, $35 if pre-registered Contact: Sally...
read moreNia Teacher Training 20-22 January (Fri-Sun) – Lotus Sanctuary
The Nia 5 Stages is an integrative practice based on the five stages of human development: Embryonic, Creeping, Crawling, Standing and Walking. Practiced with awareness, these stages have the power to facilitate optimal alignment. A Nia 5 Stages Class blends the stages with The Bodyʼs Way ~ Niaʼs study of anatomy. The result is access to a deeper level of body knowing, awareness and self-healing. “The five stages reflect the bodyʼs organic workout; we come to standing from the floor. I continue to be astounded by our bodyʼs ability to...
read moreProsad, with Special Guests – 21 January 2012 (Sat)
Fresh from Prana Festival 2012, Prosad is bringing his fusion of dub/trance and classical sitar to Kawai Purapura. Prosad is an international musician, composer and well known sitar player. He has toured Canada, India, New Zealand and Australia; performing in a variety of venues from massive music festivals to pubs, concert halls, yoga centres and busking in the streets. Prosad has played sitar for Prince Edward of the United Kingdom and been the featured soloist in an orchestral concerto. The concert at Kawai Purapura is for one night only....
read moreSing for Joy: 27-30 January 2012 (Fri-Mon)
SummerSing is a Celebration of Song with Max Maxwell, Tania Bosak and Julian Raphael. Register now for this a weekend of community, rich with singing, rhythmic movement, percussion and more. An outstanding team of musicians will be drawing from traditions as wide and varied as Gypsy/Romany, Haitian, African, Pacific and South American. A strong rhythmic theme (voice, body and percussion) Both residential and non-residential options. There will be time to enjoy the grounds or have a swim in the pool. Not the least of the weekend’s...
read moreIntroductory Discourse on Kriya Yoga: 25 August 2011 (Thu)
This 45 minute discourse gives a wonderfully simple explanation of Kriya Yoga. The message is conveyed through a mixture humorous stories as well as technical explanations. A tangible eternal radiance is felt from the Swami’s presence – even on film five years after it was recorded. For guidance on living a spiritual life with balance and moderation this is a film evening not to be missed. Thursday 6:30-8:00pm Wellpark College Grey Lynn
read moreWellpark Yoga Therapy Intensive: 6-12 July 2011 (Wed-Tue)
With Drs Shridar and Pooja Maddella This intensive is part of a one year, fulltime Yoga Therapy Diploma run by Wellpark College. This program provides students with a thorough understanding of the traditional yoga classical texts to facilitate healing at all levels of being, along with an understanding of medical sciences through the study of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Students learn to integrate modern medical science with the yogic understanding of disease. Through this course , students will learn how to design...
read moreFasting Retreat: 1-5 October 2011 (Mon-Fri)
Relax, rejuvenate and regenerate with a comprehensive 5-day organic juice fast that provides the ideal opportunity to detox, relax, gain balance, meet like–minded people, enjoy meditation, yoga and benefit from informative talks with experienced naturopaths.
read moreAn Urban Reset From Optimum People: 19 August 2011 (Fri)
A high-intensity 1-day “urban” programme for individuals and/ or groups to escape the daily grind. Optimum personal development coaching Cardio, relaxation & activity exercises Beautiful local setting Ideally suited for 10-12 people Take home toolkit Some topics AND activities: One-on-one life coaching Professional development Stress managment Business planning Team building Goal setting Yoga Meditation Cardio classes (to suit) Bush walks Reflection and relaxation Massage Nutrition and wellbeing Please note that above list is not...
read moreAyurvedic Lifestyle Management 1: 27-28 August 2011 (Mon-Tue)
With Vijayendra Murthy This weekend is for students of the Wellpark Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultancy Diploma. www.wellpark.co.nz
read moreHypnobirthing: 23-26 August 2011 (Thu-Sun)
With Stephanie Gardiner Train to be a hypno birthing practitioner so you can teach parents how to experience a calm, relaxed, natural birth. This is a four day certificate program for anyone interested in Maternal Health and Birthing. HypnoBirthing is based on the teachings of the English Physician Dr. Grantly Dick-Read, a pioneer in the field of natural childbirth. HypnoBirthing was established in the United States by Marie Mongan and her book HypnoBirthing – The Mongan Method was first published in 1989. HypnoBirthing teaches parents how...
read moreFoundations of Ayurvedic Practice 2: 13-14 August 2011 (Sat-Sun)
>With Vijayendra Murthy This weekend is for students of the Wellpark Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultancy Diploma. www.wellpark.co.nz
read moreReiki 2: August 2011
Second Degree Reiki increases the strength of the Practitioner’s Reiki and involves learning three of the Energy Patterns (symbols) which are used in advanced Reiki. These can be used as “tools” to perform many tasks including sending Reiki at a distance, sending harmonising energy to past and future events, developing intuition, providing protection to yourself, to others and to your environment; accelerating personal growth, potentialising energy fields etc. The Reiki Chakra Balancing Treatment and the Mental/Emotional Treatment are...
read moreReiki 1: 25-26 June 2011 (Sat-Sun)
Enhance your body’s natural healing ability, your potential and well being with Reiki. Clinically demonstrated to be one of the most advanced natural stress relief therapies and recently cited by Dr Oz as the treatment that could change the future of medicine forever, Erik excels for relaxation and stress relief. Reiki works on the casual level to disintegrate the energy blockages that cause lack of clarity and purpose, stress and disease. It increases your intuitive, cognitive and creative processes and has a similar...
read moreBreathe, Move and Flow: 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 August 2011 (Wed)
with Kristine Walsh Date: Wednesday August 3rd, 10, 17, 24, and 31 Time: 7-8.30pm in the Lotus Sanctuary A four week experiential workshop with Kristine Walsh This workshop aims to cultivate a deeper connection to your inner body, fluid easeful movement, postural patterns and an integrated harmonious sense of being ‘at home in your body’. In a safe supportive space we will explore early fundamental movement patterns and exercises. Using breath, expressive dance movement, and drawing materials to aid the integration of your experience. The...
read moreThe Art of Living
The degree to which stress unduly influences our lives is generally underestimated. Often the mind clings onto anger, guilt, regrets about the past, or anxiety about the future. This oscillation of the mind is the determining factor for tension and stress, both for us and for the people around us. The Part 1 course incorporates simple yet powerful techniques, including breathing exercises and meditation, to help relieve people of physical and emotional stress and improve clarity of thought. The programme seeks to blossom an individual’s...
read moreBella Mama Yoga Tree: 24 July 2011 (Sun)
One Day Pregnancy Retreat Date: Sunday 24th July 2011. Time: 9am to 5pm Take time out to enjoy this very special time of your life. Join us in a gorgeous bush setting for a day of relaxation, indulgence and preparation for the birth of your baby. Includes… - Morning Pregnancy Yoga class – stretching, strengthening, meditation and relaxation - Birth Dance Gentle and Fun Belly Dance for Birth - Nutritional Consultant – The 20 most Important Pieces of Nutritional Advice for Pregnancy - Relaxing Shoulder, Neck and Scalp Massage -...
read moreFoundations of Ayurvedic Practice 1: July 2011
With Vijayendra Murthy Ayurveda is the knowledge that indicates which eating habits are appropriate and inappropriate, auspicious and inauspicious, what brings happiness and sorrow, as well as what increases the measure of life itself. Charaka Samhita 1.41. This is the second weekend of an introductory series of workshops teaching healthy living from an Ayurvedic perspective. www.wellpark.co.nz
read moreBuddhist Mindfulness Retreat: 21-25 July 2011 (Fri-Tue)
4 day residential Mindfulness retreat: Thursday evening 21st July to Monday afternoon 25th July. The cultivation of a meaningful peace can be understood as the human enlightenment project. According to traditional Dharma, this means cultivating mindfulness, the humane in us. This is the central idea of the Dharma. The teachings here are created to serve mindfulness. For this reason, the Buddha devised reflections and exercises that are intended as universally helpful practice. Within this view, the foundations of mindfulness might be thought...
read moreNia Dance White Belt Intensive: 19-30 July 2011
Nia dance is similar to 5 Rhythms dance. Nia provides whole body fitness, strength and flexibility using safe, grounded barefoot movement. An expressive mind-body movement practice, which embraces fitness and health through the joy of movement danced to inspiring music, Nia empowers you to make your own movement choices by offering a flexible structure that can be personally modified to suit your individual needs. Nia combines martial arts, healing arts, and dance arts to create a high-powered, synergistic workout which brings the body, mind,...
read moreGetting the Love you Want – Couples Workshop: July 2011
About the Workshop The Workshop was originally designed by Harville Hendrix, author of the best-selling book: “Getting the Love You Want – A Guide for Couples” and it is offered in more than 20 countries. The Workshop is an educational experience. It includes lectures, written exercises, re-romanticising exercises, guided imagery, demonstrations and practice of dialogue and communication processes. The intention is that the experience will be a safe and personal one. There is not a requirement to share personal information about your...
read moreLet Go: July 2011
After 21 years at the top of international windsurfing, including attending five Olympic Games and winning Olympic medals in three of them, Barbara Kendall knows more than most about overcoming obstacles and achieving your dream. At an early age I realized that your attitude and emotions were the key success factors. Physical ability was usually similar, so whoever had their emotional intelligence firing would win. Barbara is now passionate about helping others achieve their potential by improving their...
read moreFree Meditation Classes – Sri Chinmoy
Teachers from the Sri Chinmoy Centre introduce a broad range of techniques, enabling each participant to learn several different approaches to meditation and to explore their preferred method of practice. The Shri Chinmoy Centre offers ‘Learn to Meditate’ classes free of charge in communities around the world. They believe meditation and peace come from within and can not be bought. In these classes you will learn skills to get back in touch with what is already deep inside you. The classes introduce a range of effective techniques to...
read moreThe Middle Way Meditation: 13 October 2011 (Tue)
The Middle Way Meditation Retreat has been held since 2006, and has spread to 6 continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America. Meditation is Good for Everyone – people from over 70 countries and of diverse religious background, such as Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, Buddhist as well as non-believers have been: Gathering and meditating together in peace Discovering the same Inner Peace and Happiness Spreading Loving Kindness to the people of the world Experiencing relaxation and learning to let go of...
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