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Ayurvedic Workshops
 
   

We are all unique. We each have very different constitutions, externally, internally, emotionally, and spiritually, due to our individual combination of the elements of air, fire, earth, water, and space within us. Our diets, health care, and exercise routines are most effective when they take into account these unique individual needs.

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda, the “Science of Life” or longevity, is the holistic alternative health science from India , and is more than 5,000 years old.

Life is composed of many elements; it is not seen as independent parts. If one aspect of life becomes out of balance all the other aspects are affected. Rather than merely treating a symptom, Ayurveda looks to the root cause or underlying reasons of illness. The body may be sick because of mental, emotional or career stress. Rather than instruct the patient to merely take a drug or a herb to heal the physical condition, the practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine looks to restore balance within the patient (e.g. calming the mind, balancing the emotions, or finding a more purposeful job). The deepest root level is spiritual development. Thus, all of the areas of life must be cultivated; mind/body, career, spiritual relationships, and inner spiritual development.

 

 
   

Ayurveda ~ The Doshas Workshop

$200

TBA 2008 ~ 9.30am - 3.00pm

Bonus Module ~ Learn Shirodara (warm oil treatment)

Ayurveda, the ‘science of life,' or longevity, is the holistic alternative science from India , and is more than 5,000 years old. It is believed to be the oldest healing science in existence, forming the foundation of all others. Learn how to read your personal constitution, plan lifestyle strategies for long-term health and wellness, and discover the nutritional value in food sources.

Ring 07 3879 9804 for further details

•  Determining Your Ayurvedic Constitutional Type •  Doshic, Bi-Doshic and Tri-Doshic •  Balancing Vata Dosha: Diet •  Balancing Pitta Dosha: Diet •  Balancing Kapha Dosha: Diet •  Balancing Vata Dosha: Lifestyle •  Balancing Pitta Dosha: Lifestyle •  Balancing Kapha Dosha: Lifestyle

 

 
 
     

ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE IV – AYURVEDIC LIFESTYLE CONSULTANCY

DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THE TOOLS WHICH PROVIDE HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR SELF AND OTHERS

Study at your own pace ~ 14 Government Accredited Modules ~ Combined College attendance and external study program

(Classes held Mondays are aligned with Queensland school term dates)
Each module has its ownAccredited Certificate of Attainment, with a Certificate IV in Lifestyle Consultation at completion of all modules.

COST: $5000.00 (payment plans available, or payment by module option)

College of Mind, Body & Spirit introduces Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation Certificate IV. Students of this course have the opportunity to understand & apply health enhancing procedures in all aspects of life. Cooking, eating, living, exercising & relaxation. Learn to apply dietary, lifestyle & kitchen herbal advice to individualise Ayurvedic consultations, & create profound yet simple medicine. Every day life supporting activities are the foundation of life. Natural health practitioners & laypersons will find new inspiration & career opportunities when applying the refreshing salve of Ayurvedic knowledge. The emphasis of this 12 month course is on practical application.

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AYURVEDIC COOKING CLASS

A day filled with great food and laughter…

DURATION: 4 hours (includes Indian Banquet)
COST: $50.00

CLASS DATES: TBA
9.00am – 1.00pm

 
 

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Double Dal Soup A protein enriched, mildly seasoned combination of mung and toor dal, popular as a dish in cooler months

Mixed Vegetable Pakoras Deep-fried vegetable pieces coated with spicy chick pea flour.

Chapatti Hot griddle baked and flame finished. The most popular of all Vedic breads. Utterly irresistible.

Paneer A versatile protein source from milk extract. It is a simple form of unripened cheese, with a nutty flavour.

Sour Chickpeas An exquisite dish that takes chick peas from the ordinary to the sublime.

Green Beans with Pine Nuts Tender, beans with a spicy finish.

Saffron Rice Basmati Rice, cooked with saffron strands and glossed with ghee.

Pineapple-Papaya Chutney Green papaya is known in Ayurveda as a digestive. When combined with fruit, spices, salt and sugar, papaya makes a delicious chutney.

Cucumber Raita Cumin flavoured yoghurt with cooling cucumber.

 

2 hr Yoga Workshops - $20 per person

Bring balance in to everyday life. These workshops will include techniques for understanding the mind and how it tries to control us, balancing the emotions by knowing the triggers, and bringing flexibility to the body for health and long term wellbeing. Workshops will be limited to 10 students at a cost of $20. We will explore techniques of breathing, movement, sound, visualisation, relaxation and understanding the energy centres of the body.

(Further dates to be advised)
Workshops will run from 10.30am – 12.30pm . Bookings are essential for each workshop. To receive more information,call on 3879 9804.

 

Belly Dancing Workshops

Thursday Evening Belly Dance Classes - With Melinda Mailot

Exercise for fun, fitness and creative expression ~ Explore your feminine potential through dance

10 Week Term

Commencing: TBA

7.30pm – 8.30pm

COST: Full Term Discount $100.00

CASUAL CLASS: $15.00

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Chakra Workshops

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CHAKRA JOURNEY

Reclaiming Mind, Body & Spirit through the Chakras  

DURATION: 1 Saturday per month for 9 months.

COST: $990.00 (GST incl.) Commencing Saturday March 8th 2008 (next course to commence 2009)

COURSE CONTENT: The Chakra System is a map for the journey through life.

Its seven rainbow colours represent the full spectrum of human possibility that stretches from the ordinary to the extraordinary, from Earth to Heaven, forming a bridge and describing the steps between them. The map is an archetypal formula for wholeness that addresses the full spectrum of human possibility. To navigate its territory is to take an exciting journey of awakening – in mind, body and spirit. Chakra Journey Is step-by-step approach to a profound spiritual system. Working in this system is not just a matter of understanding, but of integrating that understanding into all the workings of life.

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Ear Candling CertificateWorkshops

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EAR CANDLING PRACTITIONER TRAINING

DURATION: 4hours ~ COST: $120.00

OPTIONAL: Practitioner Start-up Pack $129.95 ~ Includes: 5 pair pack of candles (10 candle unit); CD - Dream Your Inner Healing; Cell Energy Massage Cream; Hopi Ear- Candling Training Manual.

COURSE CONTENT

  •   The history or Ear Candling •  The Structure of the Ear •  How Ear Candling works •  The Ear Candling Process

WORKSHOP DATES & TIMES: TBA 2008 ~ 9.00am - 1.00pm

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Massage Workshops

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Today, more than ever before, massage is enjoying resurgence in the level of understanding and teaching. There are many styles and techniques within the world of Massage Therapy. As a therapy, massage is one of the most enjoyable to work with, as it encompasses relaxation of the mind, body and spirit of both the giver and the receiver. Massage is a complimentary therapy that, when applied with skill, love and care, can evoke many beneficial changes within the body, mind and spirit of the whole person.

One of the best things about massage is that anyone can learn the techniques. It is based on the human instinct to soothe and comfort someone by touch. It needs no expensive equipment, just a firm comfortable surface, some creams or oils, and most of all a pair of nurturing hands. It is the simplest, quickest and most pleasurable, inexpensive way to bring about change in the life of another. The art of relieving symptoms of physical and mental tension by the use of massage has been practiced since the beginning of time.

Massage is as old as humankind.

INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE COURSE

  DURATION: 12hours (4 x 3hour workshops) COST: $240.00

DATES:TBA

Massage is a complimentary therapy that, when applied with skill, love and care, can evoke many beneficial changes within the body, mind and spirit of the whole person. One of the best things about massage is that anyone can massage, as it is based on the natural human instinct to soothe and comfort someone by touch.

Session 1: •  Muscular & Skeletal Anatomy for Massage •  Procedures for Client Comfort & Draping •  Basic Massage Strokes

Session 2: • Apply Massage Moves to the full body 

Session 3: •  Stress Relieving Techniques • Foot Zone Therapy for Stress Relief •  Practical Review & Problem Solving

Session 4: •  Full Body Relaxation Massage

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INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE  

DURATION: 6 hours COST: $150.00

Course Dates: TBA ~ Course Times: 9.30am ~ 3.30 pm

Model required

Learn the art of chair massage. Where to apply pressure point (marma) therapy to head neck & shoulders, while using aromatic Ayurvedic oils to soothe and calm the Mind, relax the Body and connect to the Spirit

  • COURSE CONTENT: Physical & Energetic Anatomy specific to chair massage ~ Practical application of neck & shoulder massage techniques ~ Marma Points specific to Indian Head Massage ~ Practical application of Indian Head Massage techniques.

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Meditation Workshops

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Meditation, Chanting & Breathing Techniques with Gaye-Brielle

Relaxation, visualisation and concentration techniques to calm the mind, relax the body and connect with the spirit. What a beautiful way to start your Sunday.  

DURATION: 9.00am — 10.00am (EVERY SUNDAY) ~ COST: $10.00

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MEDITATION & HEALING CIRCLE with Ensha

Discover the joy of living more in the moment; Enjoy the relaxing, healing and centering benefits of meditation; Learn various techniques incorporating silence, music, colour, the senses and the breath.

DURATION: 7.00pm – 8.15pm Every Wednesday Night Cost: $10.00

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Yoga of Chant

Join us for Yoga of Chant
Enjoy a morning of music, singing and togetherness.
KIRTAN ~ DEVOTIONAL CHANTING
1st SUNDAY of each MONTH
$10 donation to chant master Rob Stevenson
In the Yoga Studio from 9.00am ~10.30am

Natural Beauty Workshops

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WAXING & HAIR REMOVAL

DURATION: 2 x 3 hour workshops + External Study Program ~ COST: $450.00 ~ Dates & Times: by individual arrangement

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1 ~ History of Hair Removal ~ Methods of Hair Removal

Module 2 ~ Setting up the Waxing Room ~ Health, Safety & Hygiene ~ Advertising, Pricing & Promotion of Services ~ Consultation and Record Keeping

Module 3 ~ Related Anatomy & Physiology

Module 4 ~ Contra-Indications for Waxing ~ Diseases of the Skin

Module 5 ~ Waxing Products & Methods of Application ~ Eyebrow Shaping ~ Lash/Brow Tinting

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Reiki Workshops

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What is Reiki?

Life force is inherent in all beings. It permeates everyone and everything. Reiki is simply transferring this healing life force energy through a Reiki channel to the receiver. It is an ancient healing method, which is easy to learn and provides enrichment for everyday life. Reiki not only promotes your physical well-being, it also has a positive effect on your emotional and spiritual equilibrium.

How does Reiki Work?

Reiki energy is emitted from the physical body of all beings. Learning Reiki brings your awareness to this energy flow and enables you to direct it. When the immune system is out of balance, whether it be for mental, emotional or physical reasons, the body becomes susceptible to illness. Through Reiki , the body's natural ability to heal itself is reactivated and balance is gradually restored on all levels.

What else can Reiki do for you?

Reiki raises your conscious awareness and advances self-growth. It brings about peace and harmony in personal relationships and helps you to forgive yourself and others. Reiki helps you realize your dreams and enable you to receive guidance from the Universe allowing you to fully live your life journey.

Reiki can be used to replenish vital energy, strengthen the immune system and to ward off disease.

As Reiki supports and compliments other medical and natural healing techniques, it can be used with other treatments. Reiki is a gift of the Universe, available to everyone. As you grow with Reiki , you will contribute healing and harmony to yourself, others and to the Earth.

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Reiki 1 – Practitioner Diploma

DURATION: 10 hours COST: $260.00

Reiki 1 is the beginning of the journey into self-development and personal mastery. A seminar is held over 2 days where initial attunements are given to ‘turn on' the Universal Life Force Energy. T he Chakra System is explored and information is provided on hand positions for self-healing, direct healing with others and pets, as well as group healing. It is important to be aware that self-healing is the crucial first step in becoming a Reiki channel. Only when you take responsibility for your own healing are you in a position to support others in their healing processes. Self-treatment leaves you feeling more relaxed, reducing stress and strengthening powers of resistance to illness. On a broader level, Reiki brings harmony and well-being into your life.

DATES: TBA

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Reiki II – Practitioner Diploma  

DURATION: 10hours COST: $260.00

Reiki II is the level where the three symbols (power, distance, and emotional/mental symbols) are taught. With this comes the skill of being able to focus healing on mental and emotional problems, and distant healing those not physically present. This is the major focus of Level II Reiki. It is the next exciting step in learning to use Reiki, and it is commonly reported that with Reiki II comes an increase in the power of Reiki. Realistically, people respond to Reiki II just like they do to Reiki I, and that is individually. The level II Attunements were designed to increase your ability to allow the Reiki energy to flow. With Reiki 11 there is a process of emotional and mental cleansing and releasing, enhanced intuition, as well as an increased ability to help others.

DATES: TBA

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Reiki Master/Teacher

DURATION: 3 days live-in retreat October COST: $1500

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Sankalpa Yoga Teacher Training

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OUR VISION: To train teachers of the highest standard to promote Yoga with the integration of other health-related modalities for personal wellbeing

Come and join our six month Teacher Training Program! Combine external/distance learning with 6 x monthly hands on training workshops, with a three day live-in retreat on completion. Due to the freedom this course offers, enrolments re ongoing.

Ongoing intake from January 2008

Program curriculum includes:In depth study of Hatha Yoga asanas, relaxation and breathing techniques; classes in meditation, yogic diet, anatomy and physiology, chanting and Yoga philosophy; development of communication, facilitation and leadership skills; yoga methodology and class instruction; effective tools for designing and managing your practice; three day live-in retreat

Optional short courses & workshops for the ongoing development of Mind, Body & Spirit are available

What are the objectives of the Sankalpa Yoga teacher program?

To encourage the student to become more deeply grounded in their practice
To integrate the Eastern philosophy of Yoga with the Western psyche to create a balanced awareness and understanding
To deepen the student’s knowledge and develop the communication and teaching skills to be able to effectively share this knowledge with others
To foster a sensitivity to meet the needs of an individual in a group environment

What subjects are covered in the teacher program?

Yoga Anatomy and Physiology
Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Diet and Nutrition
History and Philosophy of Yoga
Yoga the Practice
Yoga Methodology and Class Instruction
Designing and Managing your Practice

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