Open Yoga Class - Evenings
This class is suitable for beginners with minimal injuries or serious health conditions, unless you have done yoga in the past and are aware of any limitations. This will allow for yoga students with previous experience to join the group and be offered stronger positions (asanas and pranayama) if suitable. If you are unsure about whether the class will suit you, please contact Camille and discuss any concerns.

Yoga assists us to be able to sit for longer periods in comfort, to alleviate physical pain in the body, to strengthen, align and open the body in a gradual, safe and pleasurable way. The mind is well-prepared for meditation and study through concentration development, stress relief and breath awareness. General health and well-being are improved by a regular yoga practice.

About Camille Jeboult
Camille Jeboult has been teaching yoga since 2002 and studying Buddhism at Langri Tangpa Centre. Camille has a martial arts background and was drawn to yoga for its discipline and quiescence. She did her teacher training with Iyengar teacher Peter Scott and has worked with many other senior teachers. She divides her time studying Buddhism, yoga and parenting her son, Pierro.

Monday Evenings
6.30 pm - 8.00 pm (arrive from 6.00 pm)
$14/$10 casual or $60/$50 (5-class pass) or $110/$90 (10 class pass).
Concessions are offered to low income earners and LTC members.
All equipment is supplied.
(07) 3366 0928
info@yogaasana.com.au

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Gentle Yoga Class - Daytime
Yoga Chi Gung is a unique synthesis od classical Indian yoga, pilates, Chi Gung, Feldenkreis, Tai Chi and Alexander technique. YCG is most suitable for all levels of fitness and age groups.

In YCG we do not encourage overstretching the body as this creates muscle tightness and tension. Consequently all exercises are body friendly focusing on extension with ease. The practice begins with a short relaxation, joint release exercise followed by dynamic vinyasa flowing exercises, and body friendly floor postures. We finish with an extended deep relation. Class duration is 90 minutes.

Benefits of Yoga Chi Gung

• release of tension and blockage
• deep relaxation
• catalyses inner stillness
• works strongly on circulatory, digestive and lymphatic system and internal organs
• assists in breath awareness
• body awareness which catalyses posture alignment, preventing injury and generating strength regardless of fitness level.
• practice will improve your overall health, balance, flexibility and well-being

Led by Mellaine Newman
Contact her direct on 3398 4643 or pne01164@bigpond.net.au

Monday Mornings
9.30 pm - 11.00 am (arrive from 9.00 am)
All welcome - especially beginner's!
$12 per class
All equipment is supplied

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Mindfulness Retreat Day
We all get stressed. We all seek relief. Mindfulness can help. Mindfulness is, in its simplest mode, paying attention to each moment of experience with freshness, silence, clarity and precision. Originally taught by the Buddha some 2,500 years ago, mindfulness continues to benefit minds and hearts with its profound simplicity and richness of methods. Modern psychologists and doctors have seen its value and utilized mindfulness in therapy for conditions such as depression, anxiety, pain and stress.

A monthly retreat day to learn and practice mindfulness skills, attitudes and mindsets to foster serenity and insight, deepen our presence, soften our hearts and nurture a more stable inner peace. Guided retreat including short, mindful recitations from the Buddhist tradition, silent sitting alternated with walking meditations. Key instructions at each session, ending with question and answer.

About Chris Kang
Chris Kang Ph.D. BOccThy(Hons) is a mindfulness consultant and coach in Brisbane. Trained initially as an occupational therapist, Chris now teaches mindfulness courses, leads mindfulness retreats, and coaches private clients for better health, mental peace, and lifelong personal growth. He has worked with health professionals, managers, psychologists, counsellors, academics, business owners, companies, and local government. He also happens to be co-author of "The Meditative Way: Readings in the Theory and Practice of Buddhist Meditation" (Curzon: 1997) and lectures in Studies in Religion (Asian Religions) at The University of Queensland. Chris first encountered the Dharma as a child, and began his formal Buddhist study in 1985. He has learnt from Buddhist teachers in the Theravada and Mahayana traditions, and continues his studies with beloved and eminent Venerable Geshe Tashi Tsering, our very own teacher at Langri Tangpa Centre!

Contact Chris direct on (07) 3865 0219 or 0422 295 738
Saturday 1st November
Saturday 13th December
9.00 am - 4.00 pm (arrive from 8.30 am)
By donation

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Vegetarian Cooking
Learn how to cook delicious yet simple vegetarian food with professional chef Dallas Costello. This month features Greek Banquet. Watch and participate in the preparation of 3 courses. Share the delicious meal with new-found friends. We fill in the recipe notes with each other as we go. Please book early as places are limited and this class books out!

Saturday 1st November
2.00 pm - 5.00 pm (arrive from 1.30 pm)
$30 suggested donation to cover cost of ingredients

To book contact Julie Costello on 0415 317 772
or email her juliecostello@iprimus.com.au

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Reiki Healing Workshops
In these workshops, we will explore various aspects of the relationship between body, mind, emotions and spirit. We will learn to identify negative patterns, habits, thoughts and actions and discover how they affect our health and overall well being. Dealing with obstructions, we free ourselves from the burdens of stress and ill health leaving ourselves free to fully pursue positive goals and reach for a life of fulfilment. Let’s open ourselves to new horizons. Each participant will receive a session of Reiki energy balancing as part of the course.

Saturday 25th October
Saturday 29th November
10 am - 4 pm (arrive from 9.30 am)
Cost $55 (includes one session of Reiki healing)
BYO lunch (tea and buscuits provided)

Reiki Teaching Seminar
Come and learn how to heal yourself and others. The Seminar and materials includes: Reiki Level I Attunements, Reiki Manual, Music CD, Basic teachings in Reiki Healing, The 21 days of Self-Healing Practice, The Five Usui Principles, Healing others, Hand Charts, 90 days of personal backup and support, Reiki Group Work participation.

Early 2009
1.00 pm - 5.00 pm (both days)
Cost $200 (including attunement, manual, CD, certificate)

Led by Maiken Johnson
Please book at least 1 week in advance as there are preparations you need to do!
Call (07) 3351 0012 or email on reiki.sanctum@yahoo.com.au
http://peaceful.reikisanctum.com/

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Ayurvedic Health
Natural Therapies Spring Detox
Spring is upon us once again - time to banish the flu and rebuild our strength. As Nature renews, we turn to doing our own renewal, usually as a detox - but are we approaching it correctly??? Discover the who, what, when, where, how and why of detoxing from an Ayurvedic Medicine perspective. Ayurveda is the traditional Indian medicine known as the 'Science of Life'. It works with cause and effect as it relates to our own individual body type. Plan your spring detox individually suited to your own needs.

Natural Therapies is a system of treating a person’s well-being by using a range of modalities which stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal itself. These modalities can be used to compliment more orthodox and traditional forms of medicine. The benefits of using the modalities of Natural Therapy are many as they work on the various levels of our body – physical, mental, emotional.

About Karen Wallwork
Fully qualified & accredited Natural Therapist. Adv. Dip Ayurveda, Dip. Aromatherapy, Remedial Massage Therapy, Myofascial Release. (Associations – ANTA, ATMS, CMPAC AAMT, AAMA accredited.) She runs her own clinic in Ashgrove called "Talking Scents". Her interest in bodywork has enabled her to study overseas (most recently China) and seen a number of her articles/case studies internationally published. She believes that the ancient wisdoms have relevance as modern therapeutic modalities in today's society.

Saturday 6th September
For more information or to register, call Karen on 0417 904 757
Bookings essential 1 week in advance
2.00 pm - 5.00 pm (arrive any time after 1.30 pm)
Suggested donation $30 (class notes provided)