1. health and fitness
2. disorders
3. mental disorder
4. panic and anxiety

Newsletter and Programme of
Relaxation Centre of Queensland
January to Early April 2015
Rachel Collis
ACT & Finding
Meaning, p 4
A New Year – A New Way
W
elcome to our first Programme for 2015 – you will see radical changes in how we’re
presenting this – having listened to many people over the past several years it seems
that for newcomers it could be really helpful to find courses fully written under categories
rather than just in date order and we hope these will open you to new ways as well.
Paula Wilson
For those of you who would like to see immediately what’s on a particular day you will find
this on page 3 – so here we go – all comments welcomed – remember this is your Centre
and our aim is to always make available courses which are really relevant at prices which are
affordable to all people. AND remember if things are really tight for you then call us – in 40
years, although we have never been externally funded, we’ve always made sure that nobody
is denied a course that is meaningful to them – that’s our purpose.
Building Confidence
& Resilience ps 6/8
We live in a society with such huge promise on one hand and so many challenges on the
other. Anxiety by all measurements is climbing rapidly and stress and depression are being
experienced in numerous ways with ever-increasing amounts of medication. BUT the good
news is, there is so much we can do personally. What might be seen as an increasing personal
challenge can instead become a personal breakthrough rather than a breakdown – it can be
the doorway to a real sense of empowerment – it can be a doorway to discovering qualities
that have lain dormant in us for too long – qualities of courage, commitment, persistence,
hope, strength, tenacity – and we can discover ways to communicate, make connection,
inspire others and leave a legacy of example to all those we’ve touched.
Gavin Blakey
Public Speaking,
Procrastination ps 7/11
Elizabeth Noske
You will see below headings where we hope you will find quickly courses in line with your
current needs. There’s a huge range so go to the category most relevant to you but of course
there may be others you will find really beneficial under other categories. It has surprised
many people over the years how a course that was not immediately obvious for their needs
gave them the answers relevant for them, new ways to look at things and opened up talents
as well as new insights and possibilities that they’d never expected.
We look forward to hearing from you – meeting you – and welcoming you in 2015.
Growing Brains,
Teenage Brains ps 8/16
Lionel Fifield
HOPE  MEANING  VALUE  PURPOSE  HOPE  MEANING  VALUE  PURPOSE  HOPE  MEANING  VALUE  PURPOSE
Rosie Stave
Relationships,
Loving What Is p 15
Free Introductory
Morning Saturday 31
January See page 2.
Courses (except weekly) in date order
Page 3
Stress/Anxiety/Sleep/Depression and Meditation
Pages 4-6
Building Confidence/Overcoming Fears and Addictions
Pages 6-8
Kids and Parents
Page 8
Movement/Yoga/Qi Gong/Feldenkrais/Tai Chi etc
8-9
Motivation/Freeing/Specific Health Issues/Ageing
Pages 10-11
Freeing Your CreativityNurturing Yourself/Possibilities
Pages 12-14
Communication/Relationships/Connecting/Intuition
Pages 14-16
Your Remarkable Ageless Brain
Page 16
Inspiring Films
Pages 16-18
Books/CDs/DVDs
Page 19
Upcoming Speakers in April, Page 18
Other Information, Page 20
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W
hen we look into a garden there can be beautiful flowers. But if we’re hungry they don’t help us at all. And beside these
flowers there can be some really mundane looking vegetables which we may hardly notice yet they give us sustenance.
There can be herbs, many of which are not very interesting to look at yet they bring taste to cooking and healing to millions.
There can be what we call weeds yet these may have qualities we do not realise, or equally in being there,
they may be bringing benefits to the soil for the flowers, vegetables and herbs.
So how can we judge the best and the finest – for what reason and on what grounds – BUT isn’t that
the case for us human beings as well? All different, all with different purposes – some recognised,
some not. Some stand out and shine while others are almost unnoticed. Each of us is unique. Our
great challenge is to honour and respect each person for all they are – on a journey of self-discovery,
just like us. Together we make up the garden, the planet, the human race.
Success
Some of my friends have done so well!
John was a drug addict
But found the strength to be free.
Mary was consumed by alcohol
What determination and focus she showed to quit.
Jim smoked 80 a day
One day he said no more. We were amazed.
Greg was obsessed with money – always wanting more
One day he gave, changed – he’s helped so many now.
Doug reacted so quickly – always getting into fights
What an example of listening and communication he’s become.
Nancy once sulked, screamed, slammed doors and controlled
Wow, her presence of mind to change showed us
what was possible.
What huge challenges can be built into our lives
We can be perpetual victims of them
And they might seem enormous mountains to climb
But then we can marvel at the view from the top.
It is in climbing them it seems
We build commitment, persistence, courage and clarity.
We find the power within our spirit
And can inspire others with hope and possibilities.
That’s real SUCCESS.
—Lionel Fifield
Petrea King Coming Again
W
hen Petrea gave an evening talk in
October so many of you asked if she
could come back soon and give us more.
Over 30 years ago Petrea found herself with
acute myeloid leukemia with just a short time
to live – and also her brother had recently
taken his own life.
Who would have thought then that all these years later here
she is leading a dynamic life, assisting and encouraging
thousands of people each year. She established The Quest for
Life Foundation in 1989 and those trained and working with
her have journeyed with over 100,000 people facing some
of life’s challenges, including cancer, grief, drought, flood,
fire, sexual abuse, rape, murder, suicide and loss. Petrea is very
regularly heard on ABC talkback radio – she is the author of 8
books and numerous CDs.
Petrea will be giving an evening session on Friday 1 May and
a whole day on Saturday 2 May. Her sessions are so practical,
down to earth, inspiring, easy to understand and to begin
to put into practice. Both her sessions will be giving "how
to's" you can work with. This is a rare opportunity to spend
quality time with Petrea. See page 18 for full details.
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Mindfulness Meditation
M
ore and more people are exploring
the great benefits of meditation for
health, focus at work, for safety whilst
driving. Also for relaxing and reducing
anxiety, for being far less reactive and able
to connect with others in
friendship and respect. So we’re delighted
that Dr Rachel Darken (right) for many
years a psychiatrist (now retired) is back
offering one of her beautiful days on
Sunday 22 March (see page 6). Also Jane
Stanfield (left) is giving you the opportunity to learn and
practise Mindfulness Meditation over 4 weeks (see page 5).
Welcome – Special Free Previews!
Saturday 31 January 2015 – 10.00am-12.30pm
T
his morning all are welcome to come to the Relaxation
Centre and hear several speakers from our Programme.
They will each give a 10-15 minute talk and experience of
their courses.
Many people call and ask us what this course or that course
involves or covers – so here is a chance to find out more.
In line with the Centre's policies nobody will try to sell you
a course or any item from the Shop. This should be a really
outstanding and informative session. No charge – Just come
and enjoy it. Morning tea is provided so please tell us if
you are coming. We look forward to welcoming you and
answering any of your questions.
Volunteers at the Centre
H
undreds of volunteers have been vital to the vision of the
Relaxation Centre for 40 years. Volunteers are involved
in all areas and there are always over 100 people volunteering
their time to make sure you feel welcome and cared for. Some
of these volunteers simply want to give back to the Centre,
others are here to build confidence, while others are coming
through a testing period in their lives. In other words they are
a total cross-section of society.
Here is Sandra Kazai who is playing an
increasingly prominent role here and
now co-ordinating the Bookings Team.
If you want to find out more, our 1-hour
introductory
Volunteer
Information
Sessions are as follows – Friday 30 January, 6pm; Saturday
21 February, 11am; Thursday 19 March, 11am; Tuesday 7
April, 6.30pm.
Dates for Your Diary
January
Friday 23
Rock and Water for boys and girls ..................................................... P 8
Getting things Done – Overcoming Procrastination .......................... P 11
Film – May I Be Frank ..................................................................... P 17
Tuesday 27
Speaking to Groups – with skill and confidence ................................. P 7
Wednesday 28
Qi Gong – the gentle way to health and fitness .................................. P 9
Thursday 29
The Transformation Game .............................................................. P 14
Film – Humanity Ascending (Part 1).................................................. P 17
Friday 30
Film Sessions – ChoicePoint & The Art of De-tox .................................. P x
Saturday 31
Welcome Morning ........................................................................... P 2
ntroduction to Reflexology .............................................................. P 11
Living From the Heart – Creating a fulfilling Life................................. P 12
February
Tuesday 3
Problem Solving (all sorts) Using Fun and Games ............................. P 13
Thursday 5
Eat Your Way to Brain Health .......................................................... P 16
Film – Humanity Ascending (Part 1) ................................................. P 17
Insights and Overview of Compassionate Communication ................ P 14
Friday 6
Film – Fresh ............................................................................................ P 17
Film – Opening Doors Within ........................................................... P 18
Saturday 7
Practical Everyday Mindfulness........................................................... P 5
Managing Stress/Anxiety and Sleeping Better ..................................... P 4
Sunday 8
Overcoming Depression – a balanced approach ............................... P 5
I Just Want to Sing! ........................................................................ P 12
Coach Yourself to Success .............................................................. P 10
Monday 9
Achieving Higher Performance for Teens ............................................ P 8
Relationships – What are they? ....................................................... P 15
Tuesday 10
Your Busy Mind ............................................................................... P 6
Wednesday 11
Drawing on The Right Side of the Brain ........................................... P 12
Thursday 12
Sing Your Hearts Out ..................................................................... P 13
Film – The Mystery of Consciousness ............................................... P 18
The Fear of Flying ............................................................................ P 8
Friday 13
Drawing on The Right Side of the Brain ........................................... P 12
Films – Generation Rx –The Shadow Effect–.............................. Ps 17 & 18
Saturday 14
Acceptance Commitment therapy ..................................................... P 4
Sunday 15
Re-Invigorate Yourself With Yoga ....................................................... P 9
Loving Your Inner Child Introduction ................................................ P 13
The Transformation Game .............................................................. P 14
Monday16
Addictions – Finding Answers ............................................................ P 6
From ‘Fed Up’ to ‘Get Up’ in 4 Easy Steps ....................................... P 11
Tuesday17
Relax, Release and Regenerate ......................................................... P 5
Wednesday18
Loving Your Inner Child Workshop .................................................. P 13
Picture Planning – Direction and Meaning for 2015 ......................... P 13
Thursday 19
Inspiring Films – May I Be Frank ...................................................... P 17
Loving Your Inner Child Workshop .................................................. P 13
Friday 20
Mantras/Chanting and Meditation .................................................... P 5
Film – e-Motion.............................................................................. P 17
Saturday 21
Compassionate Communication (NVC) Workshop ........................... P 14
Breathing For Improved Health ......................................................... P 4
Relaxation and Meditation ................................................................ P 5
Sunday 22
Courage (Finding it) ........................................................................ P 6
Introduction to Tai Chi and Qi Gong ................................................. P 9
Monday 23
Eating, Eating, Eating ....................................................................... P 7
Intuition, Instinct & Feelings ............................................................ P 15
Wednesday 25
Qi Gong – the gentle way to health and fitness .................................. P 9
Thursday 26
The Artist's Way Introduction ........................................................... P 14
Film – The Living Matrix .................................................................. P 18
Friday 27
Film – I Can See Clearly Now (Part 1) ........................................................... P 17
Film – Magnesium: Master Mineral .................................................... P 17
Saturday 28
Awaken Your Natural Confidence ..................................................... P 6
Claiming Your Eldership – men and women over 55 ......................... P 10
A Course in Miracles ..................................................................... P 12
Get Your 3 Brains on the same page ............................................... P 16
Making Conversation ....................................................................... P 7
March
Monday 2
Emotional First Aid ......................................................................... P 11
Martial Arts for Inner Strength and Peace ........................................... P 9
Wednesday 4
Mindfulness Meditation .................................................................... P 5
Growing Great Young Brains ............................................................ P 8
Thursday 5
The Artist's Way ............................................................................. P 14
Sing Your Hearts Out ..................................................................... P 13
Film – ChoicePoint ......................................................................... P 16
Friday 6
Biodynamic Gardening and Film ..................................................... P 16
Film – I Can See Clearly Now (Part 2) .............................................. P 17
Saturday 7
Feldenkrais – Jaw, Neck, Shoulders in Movement ............................... P 8
Managing Stress/Anxiety and Sleeping Better ..................................... P 4
Freedom From Emotional Eating ....................................................... P 7
Tuesday 10
Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say ................................. P 15
Wednesday 11
Finding Answers: but what about the questions? ............................... P 15
Thursday 12
Film – Love, Medicine & Miracles .................................................... P 13
The Enneagram – Understanding Relationships ................................ P 16
Friday 13
Film – The Mystery of Consciousness ................................................. P18
Film – Intro to Byron Katie Work – Resentment & Jealousy................... P 18
Saturday 14
The Transformation Game .............................................................. P 14
Tune Into Your Life – by the use of a journal ..................................... P 14
Workplace Resilience ....................................................................... P 8
Sunday 15
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder .......................................................... P 7
Forgiving – How possible is it? ........................................................ P 11
Monday 16
Chinese Brush Painting .................................................................. P 12
Tuesday 17
Facing Fears – Let's Emnbrace Them and Go Forward ......................... P7
Wednesday 18
Buteyko Breathing – Asthma, Insomnia, Snoring, Allergies, ................... P 10
Living Life in Full Bloom ................................................................. P 11
Thursday 19
Film – Generation Rx ..................................................................... P 17
Loving Your Inner Child Advanced Workshop .................................... P13
Friday 20
Inner Power, Outer Freedom ............................................................. P 7
Mantras/Chanting and Meditation .................................................... P 5
Saturday 21
Retreat Day ..................................................................................... P 6
Sleep On It, Dream On It ................................................................. P 6
Knowing Your Numerology ............................................................. P 12
Environmental Therapy for Mind, Body & Soul .................................. P 11
Sunday 22
Finding Meaning in An Uncertain World ............................................ P 4
Mindfulness Meditation .................................................................... P 6
Monday 23
Problem Solving (all sorts) Using Fun and Games ............................. P 13
The Difficulty Could Be – you've lost your sense of humour ................ P 15
Tuesday 24
Dowsing For Answers ..................................................................... P 10
Thursday 26
Film – e-Motion ............................................................................. P 17
Friday 27
Film –The Living Matrix ........................................................................... P 18
Film – Love, Medicine & Miracles....................................................... P 17
Saturday 28
Couple Magic! .............................................................................. P 14
Embracing Prosperity ..................................................................... P 10
I Just Want to Sing ......................................................................... P 12
Loving What Is – The Work of Byron Katie ........................................ P 15
Sunday 29
Free Yourself in Relationships with The Work of Byron Katie .................. 15
Memory in Your Hands .................................................................. P 13
Overcoming Depression – a balanced approach ............................... P 5
Re-Invigorate Yourself With Yoga ....................................................... P 9
Monday 30
Addictions – Finding Answers ........................................................... P 6
Tuesday 31
Mysteries of the Teenage Brain ........................................................ P 16
April
Saturday 11
Managing Stress/Anxiety and Sleeping Better ..................................... P 4
Friday 17
Rock and Water for Boys and Girls 8-12yrs ........................................ P 8
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January to early April 2015 Programme
Stress, Anxiety, Sleep,
Depression and Meditation
Please recognise there are courses in other sections
that we've seen bring great benefits to participants
experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and suchlike.
Acceptance Commitment
Therapy
Rachel Collis
ACT, or Acceptance Commitment Therapy is
a very effective approach to dealing with
a whole range of difficult experiences from
anxiety and depression to weight loss and burn-out. In
carefully controlled studies it has been found to produce longlasting positive change, even for people who have tried a
whole range of strategies to no effect.
You will love this session. Rachel Collis is an outstanding
teacher and sought-after presenter throughout Australia. She
was for many years a consultant psychiatrist – people often
tell us they so appreciate Rachel's personal honesty and
openness.
FEE: $55. PLEASE BOOK with a deposit of $15. Bring lunch
to share.
Finding Meaning in an
Uncertain World
Rachel Collis
A sense of meaning and purpose can act
like a compass to guide us forwards as
we navigate the sometimes stormy seas
of life. Rachel has some wonderful insights and powerful
exercises to help you connect to what could give your life
meaning.
With Rachel’s rich background of working with thousands of
people as a consultant psychiatrist she’ll introduce you to a
range of strategies for not only identifying your purpose in life
but also uncovering the blocks that prevent you from taking
action.
FEE: $35. PLEASE BOOK. Bring lunch to share.
SUNDAY 22 MARCH, 10.00am-3.00pm
Guided Relaxation/Meditation
Lionel Fifield
Come and enjoy a different lead-in each
week to relaxation and meditation –
reducing stress in our bodies and calming
our minds.
SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY, 10.00am-4.00pm
Breathing For Improved Health
Rothy Benson
Here is a small course with what some
people have reported as having "huge"
benefits for them.
Most of us take our breathing for granted,
even though it is a key part of every emotion, pain, physical
or mental experience we have.
Rothy offers some wonderful insights and techniques for us
to use in a wide range of situations.
FEE: $20. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY, 10.00am-12.30pm
Deep Relaxation
Monnie Hooper, Lorraine Perry
and Sandra Ballinger
Dr Ainslie Meares the great
pioneer of Relaxation spoke and
wrote often of the remarkable benefits if we can achieve
stillness. Stillness, real peace, deep relaxation, can never be
described – only experienced.
When people commit themselves to a few of
these sessions they often talk of experiencing
feelings that they haven't known before. So
come and give it a try. Participants sit in
chairs.
FEE: $8 per session or $48 for 7 sessions. ($5 for pensioners).
MONDAYS FROM 2 FEBRUARY, 1.00-1.40 and 6.00-6.40pm
WEDNESDAYS FROM 4 FEBRUARY, 1.00-1.40pm
THURSDAYS FROM 5 FEBRUARY, 1.00-1.40pm
FRIDAYS from 23 JANUARY, 1.00-1.40pm and 6.00-6.40pm
EACH WEEK except on Public Holidays.
4
FEE per session $8.
THURSDAYS FROM 29 JANUARY, 6.00-6.40pm. EACH WEEK
except on Public Holidays..
Managing Stress / Anxiety –
Sleeping Better
Lionel Fifield & Tom Wixted
Stress and anxiety affect us in so many
ways, from headaches to loss of energy,
poor digestion, inability to sleep and lack of
motivation, to being emotional, accident prone and so much
more. Stress can cause pain, numbness and many other
symptoms and we can imagine we have serious illnesses
developing. In addition to this it is a basis for
lack of concentration and focus, tensions
in relationships and loss of humour.
Because of Lionel's own years of chronic
stress, anxiety and insomnia he is able
to offer insights and techniques that can
bring relief and benefits to your everyday
life. Lionel is delighted that Tom Wixted is able to be with him
to offer some valuable insights from his own personal and
professional experience in assisting others.
FEE: $35 (Repeaters $20). PLEASE BOOK.
Saturday 7 February, 1.15-5.15pm
Saturday 7 March, 9.30am-1.30pm
Saturday 11 April, 1.00-5.00pm
Have you any Questions?
Y
ou may have questions about what's happening in your
life – what the Centre can offer – courses that could
be most appropriate for you. You are very welcome to call
Lionel Fifield or make a time to see him - 3856 3733.
Mantras/Chanting and Meditation
Practical Everyday Mindfulness
Rob and Angela
Join Angela and Rob from SpiritSong for
a blissful evening of mantras, chanting
and meditation. When we sing mantras
we invoke the stillness of the heart
which is the presence that lives within us
all. It is a simple and easy practice that helps quiet the mind
and lead us to inner peace. No experience is necessary and
everyone is welcome. Join us as we gather together in a
sacred space of sound and silence.
Rob and Ange use sacred mantras from around the world
– gently creating a deep, nourishing and conscious space
using keyboard and the meditative resonance of the Indian
tanmandel. Please arrive early so we can all start together.
Nikki Ward
FEE: $15. Just come along and enjoy.
FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.00pm
FRIDAY 20 MARCH, 7.00-9.00pm
Mindfulness Meditation
Jane Stanfield
The practice of Mindfulness Meditation
leads to enhanced mental, physical and
emotional strength and resilience. This
means greater energy – enthusiasm for
life and the ability to cope more effectively with long- and
short-term situations.
Jane Stanfield comes from a background of many years in
health and recognises the remarkable value of meditation.
She loves sharing these ideas and techniques and we
know you will really enjoy her enthusiasm, humour and
caring approach over these four weeks.
FEE: $120 (Repeaters $60). PLEASE BOOK.
WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH, 6.30-8.30pm (4 weeks)
Overcoming Depression – a
balanced approach
Dr Winfried Sedhoff
Here is an opportunity to look at depression
in simple user-friendly and practical terms
and not only gain a practical understanding
of those uncomfortable emotions but also personal insights as
to what you can do about them.
You will gain more understanding of the sense of self, why
we miss out time for self and how so often we don’t do the
very things that will assist us but keep doing what causes
us self-damage. We also cover feelings of worthlessness, lack
of appreciation and exhaustion.
The good news is Winfried has many answers and invaluable
insights for you.
FEE: $45 (Repeaters $25). PLEASE BOOK with full fee.
SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY, 10.00am-1.00pm
SUNDAY 29 MARCH, 10.00am-1.00pm
Mrs Rufus and I went through a really
rough patch last year until we recognised
that we both had some ridiculous
expectations of each other
which we’d never talked
about. I wonder where
these expectations
came from?
Come and discover how to use the 4
Foundations of Mindfulness. Nikki will
carefully step you through several simple,
basic techniques that will allow you to
distinguish between your interpretations of
life, and seeing things as they are. This can
bring harmony, peace and a deep sense of unshakeability to
your spirit, no matter what happens to you in your life.
When we have clarity there is a flow to life – a certain
synchronicity that seems to just be there – everything seems
to be just right, and in its right place at the right time. When
these noisy, busy minds of ours can be quietened we will
begin to access that inner-net that has us connecting with
our inner existence in a way that accesses inner knowing
that we all have.
Remember that every day we have choices – every day we
can become a co-creator with life – we can be really present.
This is what Mindfulness and this course is all about.
FEE: $145 for these 2 days. PLEASE BOOK. Bring lunch to
share and a blanket.
SATURDAY 7 & 14 FEBRUARY, 10.00am-4.00pm (2 Saturdays)
Relaxation & Meditation
Rothy Benson
In this open-minded class you will be
shown first how to relax and then how
to find inner quietness through different
meditation techniques. It will include
breathing exercises to assist relaxation and how to create
a relaxing space that really works for you so that so much
more becomes possible. It's often said during classes that it
seems so simple, and it is! You just need to find what works
for you and start doing it.
Rothy provides a really friendly environment, gives lots of
handouts and says she can virtually guarantee you’ll leave
much more relaxed.
To fly I
FEE: $35. PLEASE BOOK.
have
to let
SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY, 1.30-4.30pm
go of
what
elax, Release and
I'm
Regenerate
holding on to.
Lionel Fifield
Most of us yearn to feel relaxed and free
to be ourselves. However the reality is the
majority of us instead feel under constant
pressure, become stressed, anxious, are
often unable to sleep, feel time poor, do our best to survive
and have inexplicable feelings of guilt.
In these 3 sessions Lionel focuses on the areas he sees to be
of real significance to people – how to quieten their minds,
relax their bodies and release unconscious pressures – AND
the key to all this is developing our minds to really work for us
and not against us. So come and relax, let go to free ourselves
and move on with greater strength and clarity.
R
FEE: $55. PLEASE BOOK.
TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.30pm (3 weeks)
One of our greatest challenges is seeing what
we have rather than what we don’t have.
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Retreat Day
Rothy Benson
Come and enjoy this one-day retreat with a
presenter who is known for her very relaxed
style and relaxing sessions.
In the morning Rothy’s focus will be on quietening your
mind and relaxing your physical body. You’ll enjoy valuable
breathing techniques, deep relaxation and meditation.
The afternoon will be very different; you’ll experience a guest
presenter, a range of creative activities, building a labyrinth –
followed by meditation and more. Bring a blanket and pillow
if possible. So come along for a day’s retreat – a holiday
and fun, all in one! We've had glowing reports about this day.
FEE: $65. PLEASE BOOK with a deposit of $15. Bring lunch
to share.
SATURDAY 21 MARCH, 10.00am-4.00pm
Sleep On It – Dream On It
Michael Pyers
Instinctively we know that we can resolve
problems, or come up with solutions while
we sleep and dream.
Often it's because we are too close to the
problem and getting some distance means looking at the
dilemma in a different way, approaching it from a different
angle or totally fresh perspective – dreams can allow us to
do that. We know you'll enjoy this session with Michael.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 21 MARCH, 10.00am-12.00noon
Your Busy Mind
Alexander Robey
Are you one of those people with racing
thoughts, who feel pulled in different
directions, or your positivity waivers at
times? Is there difficulty going to sleep
because of endless thoughts and things to remember to do,
and by the end of a week, it all seems too much? If you said
"Yes" to one or more of these, this is the perfect workshop for
you. You will receive practical strategies to calm your busy
mind in a positive environment to gain results. Alexander's
previous workshops on this topic had wonderful feedback.
FEE: $30. PLEASE BOOK.
TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.45pm
Mindfulness Meditation
Dr Rachel Darken
This is an experiential course which will
engage people physically, emotionally and
intellectually. It uses mindfulness meditation
training as the basis of a programme which is
practical, inspiring and transformative.
Two decades of published research indicate that the majority
of people who complete the course report lasting decreases
in physical and psychological symptoms, an increased ability
to relax, reductions in pain levels and an enhanced ability to
cope with pain. It also brings with it greater energy, enthusiasm
for life – improved self-esteem, and an ability to cope more
effectively with both short-term and long-term situations.
FEE: $85 (Repeaters $45). PLEASE BOOK with a deposit of
$20. Bring lunch to share. See more page 2.
SUNDAY 22 MARCH, 10.00am-4.00pm
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Building Confidence and
Determination – Overcoming
Fears and Addictions
Remember life is a journey of exploration and
finding answers appropriate for us. Courses in
other sections may stand out for you.
Addictions – exploring answers
Ian Ratcliffe
Being able to admit to yourself that you
have an ongoing addiction is half the battle.
Ian himself was strongly addicted for 40
years. Nine years ago he took back his power from his
addiction and this is what this session is all about. Ian has
inspired and given hope to numerous people struggling with
addictions.
FEE: $20. Book if possible or just come along.
MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY, 6.00-7.30pm
MONDAY 30 MARCH, 7.00-8.30pm
Awaken Your Natural Confidence
Paula Wilson
Paula shares 5 keys to accessing
your natural confidence and feeling
empowered. You will begin to recognise
imbalance in these five key areas and be
shown new strategies to restore and regain
this wonderful quality. You'll gain insights into valuing and
trusting yourself.
And if an aspect of your lack of confidence is experiencing
debilitating effects of anxiety and fear on a regular basis and
you want some truly concrete changes then come and enjoy
these practical processes. All importantly, you will learn from
a presenter's personal experience.
FEE: $45. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY, 9.30am-1.00pm
Courage (Finding it)
Bruce Pascoe
Bruce has a deep personal interest in this
remarkable quality "Courage" – why?
Because Bruce in his childhood experienced
himself as a frightened kid – fearful of heights,
fights, and so much more.
What is courage – are we born with it, are there different types,
can we develop it? What are the secrets?
Bruce has searched deeply for answers and able to give
a lot of encouragement and assistance. He has developed
valuable insights from personal experiences here, in the
Middle East, in the mountains and in the seas. He continues to
teach teenagers and others how to abseil, to climb mountains
and how to access their personal courage.
FEE: $25 (teenagers $15). PLEASE BOOK.
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 10.00am-12.30pm
Sameness brings no challenges to our lives;
change when embraced can stimulate new brain cells,
new possibilities and feelings of confidence never
experienced before.
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Eating, Eating, Eating
Making Conversation
Karla Cameron
Lionel Fifield
When eating is everything and food is love, are we in charge
of our eating or do you feel that sometimes food has control
over you? Why does eating seem to be the answer to every
challenge life throws at us? Come tonight for an overview of how
you can gain a real sense of internal control and rediscover
enjoyment with your eating experiences.
Do you find conversations, interviews,
meeting strangers or being out of your areas
of comfort rather daunting?
Come and find out how beneficial this
session can be as well as the benefits that
flow on for the rest of your life.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.00pm
Freedom From Emotional Eating
Karla Cameron
What a huge issue this is in our society. Karla brings a depth
of personal experience and of working with hundreds of
people to these sessions and is able to provide practical tools
and simple strategies you can use right now to break this
cycle, as well as insights from guided imagery exercises into
the subconscious reasons why we self-sabotage.
Today is an important step in reclaiming your personal
power in your relationship with food. Come and join us as
we explore how our thoughts, feelings and view of ourselves
can be used to open up a renewed sense of freedom and
enjoyment.
FEE: $55. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 7 MARCH, 12.30-5.00pm
Fears – Let's Embrace Them
and Go Forward
Lionel Fifield
Whether we like it or not fears are an
integral part of our lives. The big challenge
is whether they are the boss or we are.
When fears intensify – when anxiety becomes extreme – it
takes us into experiences such as panic attacks and holding
us back from doing what we'd like to do. Then they are more
than just the boss, they become prison guards stopping us
from living, loving, responding and enjoying the qualities we
each have.
Lionel often used to say that his name should have been Mr
Fearfield. So come for a session full of helpful ideas and
understanding as well as a lot of laughter and relief.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
TUESDAY 17 MARCH, 7.00-9.30pm
Inner Power – Outer Freedom
Tom Wixted
This evening with Tom is all about working
towards being a truly balanced individual.
For instance, can you say "No" and mean
it? Can you move and flow with others as
needed?
This wonderful little course is full of techniques to stand
strong, be flexible and even forgiving. To understand about
being assertive without being aggressive and the essence
of what a happy life is. Wear loose comfortable clothing.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
Some people chat easily, some are great
wits, some are the life and soul of the group, BUT there are
many, many, many people who are highly intelligent, creative,
skilled at work, really reliable but find conversation with
others very difficult – they just don't know what to say or are
perhaps, really shy. That's not a crime, it just is.
So if you want to step into situations with greater confidence
and some valuable ideas, hints and techniques at your
fingertips this is a great course to do with Lionel.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY, 2.00-4.00pm
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Margo Knox
Every day now we hear about this PTSD –
returned servicemen – people involved in
accidents – people who have been through
a crisis and much more.
BUT PTSD is like a deeply embedded
anxiety that may seem to affect us in a range of ways
including losing the will to live, feeling constantly exhausted,
having little interest in life as well as possibly stimulating a
range of emotions.
Margo herself went through PTSD nearly 20 years ago
which led to her discovering and working with a range of
ideas and possibilities that have revolutionised her life. She
would love to meet you today as well as members of your
family where relevant.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
SUNDAY 15 MARCH, 10.00am-1.00pm
Speaking to Groups – with skill and
confidence
Gavin Blakey
When we can stand up and speak with
confidence it can feel so good – we can do
so without stress and anxiety and there are
so many long-term benefits when we have
this ability.
Learning the steps to connect with our audience, being
informative and perhaps entertaining, can make a world of
difference.
Gavin Blakey has worked hard on himself to face his own
fears and get where he is now and then became the first
Australian International President of Toastmasters.
FEE: $35. PLEASE BOOK with full fee.
TUESDAY 27 JANUARY, 7.00-9.30pm
Mrs Rufus and I have been together now
for 28 years. Then one of our youngest
said to us recently, “How together are you
really?”
Well that really got us
thinking – they can be wise
these young pups.
FRIDAY 20 MARCH, 7.00-9.30pm
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The Fear of Flying
Growing Great Young Brains
Paul Spottiswood
Elizabeth Noske
Many people have a fear of flying so here is
a session that could help you enormously.
For some years Paul gave the “Fear of Flying
Course” conducted by one of Australia’s
major airlines. He says it has always amazed
him how many fear barriers seem to melt
as participants gain understanding and
are able to ask questions as well as hear insights, such as
how safe flying has become under the influence of dedicated
professionals who have an equal desire to get home.
A wide body of evidence suggests that
the human brain is highly susceptible to
environmental input.
Paul has been a commercial pilot, a flying instructor and had 25
years as an airline pilot and also previously presented courses
on fear and anxiety and facing the fear of public speaking.
FEE: $30. PLEASE BOOK.
THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.30pm
Elizabeth Noske sees herself as a perpetual student of
neuroscience, teaching leadership and parenting and
is passionate about sharing knowledge, strategies and
techniques so our brains not only survive but thrive in
a world of challenge, change and opportunity.
See also The Mysteries of The Teenage Brain page 16.
Workplace Resilience –
FEE: $20. PLEASE BOOK.
Paula Wilson
Rock & Water – for boys & girls 8-12yrs
Surviving to Thriving
There are big shifts and trends changing the
world of work right now and it seems that
changes keep on going, and faster than
ever. Resilience is a key to navigating the organisational
landscape during transformative times. While some
workplaces are experiencing rapid change and evolving into
a nourishing space for people, there are others that create
stress and anxiety, and others that are stuck and create great
suffering.
Here is an opportunity to come along and learn some keys
to building resilience designed to help you bounce back
from a variety of workplace scenarios and bring balance
and ease into your life.
Paula draws on many and varied skills as a workplace
strategist and educational kinesiologist helping people
in organisations to manage changes and function more
effectively for everybody’s benefit and comfort.
FEE: $45. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 14 MARCH, 9.30am-1.00pm
Kids and Parents
There may be courses in other sections that
will be helpful to parents and teachers
Achieving Higher Performance
for Teens
Tom Wixted
Whether in sport or in studies many
teenagers are striving hard to achieve their
best. Tension, setbacks and the attitudes
of other people can all undermine our best intentions. This
evening with Tom Wixted, using techniques from our very
successful Rock and Water programme, will help you to get
"into the zone" when dealing with pressure situations. You
will learn to develop greater "body awareness" in order to
achieve calmness and congruence between your body state
(dealing with anxiety or butterflies) and your mental state
(desire to achieve). We work in casual clothes and bare feet.
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Teaching and parenting is a highly targeted
form of environmental input. Therefore, teaching changes
brains. Experiences change the brain far more than earlier
believed in the first third of our life. This can give educators
and parents tremendous hope for change based on smart
teaching.
WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH, 7.00-8.30pm
Tom Wixted
This programme is for young people, to develop a stronger
sense of identity and self-confidence
when faced with life’s challenging moments.
Participants will learn to become purposely
grounded, centred and focussed and
experience how they can become more in
control of their minds and bodies. This
enables them to maintain calmness and
choose their response when challenged or threatened –
Great parent feedback.
Tom Wixted is very experienced as a teacher in the outdoors
and in the classroom. Great for the holidays.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK with full fee.
Friday 23 January, 9.30am-12.30pm
Friday 17 April, 9.30am-12.30pm
Movement – Yoga – Qi Gong
Feldenkrais – Tai Chi etc
Many people use these movements to let go and
relax – great to use in partnership with
other courses that offer a range of mental
techniques and insights also
Feldenkrais – Jaw, Neck and Shoulders
In Movement
Rita Ryan
This workshop relates to the connections of the Jaw, Neck
and Shoulders in Movement. By the end of the session you
will have a clearer connection/understanding of these aspects
and find it also assists in clearer voice projection. Come
and enjoy this Feldenkrais morning.
People are often amazed at the benefits they gain using
such gentle movements. Rita Ryan is a
Feldenkrais practitioner with many years
experience in helping people reduce their
pain.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK with full fee.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.00pm
SATURDAY 7 MARCH, 9.30am-12.00noon.
Freeing Yourself With Feldenkrais
Qi Gong – the gentle way to
health and fitness
Rita Ryan
Dr Moshe Feldenkrais was a great pioneer
and researcher who developed many
remarkably simple, gentle movements to
benefit those who could not bend or move
with ease. Come and experience them
yourself. It has brought miraculous changes
for many people.
FEE per session: $14.
FRIDAYS from 23 JANUARY, 10.00-11.15am. EACH WEEK
except on Public Holidays.
Gentle Yoga and Relaxation
Michael Dunn
These classes are designed to return you to
the place of peace and calmness that already
resides within you. Using simple postures for
the joints and digestion system, and a guided
relaxation that includes images that heal, this is an ideal class
for rejuvenation and recovery both physically and mentally.
Please bring a yoga mat or towel.
FEE per session: $12.
TUESDAYS FROM 3 FEBRUARY, 12.30-1.30pm. EACH WEEK
except on Public Holidays.
Introduction to Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Terri Kozak
Tai Chi and Qi Gong are often referred to
as “Moving Meditations”.
You’ll learn how to be present in the moment
with these gentle flowing movement
patterns which “grow” your brain. Muscles,
joints and bones also strengthen and you’ll begin to improve
flexibility and understand the wonderful health benefits
this can bring – and it's great for your heart!
Here is a gentle introduction with a highly experienced but
fun presenter.
FEE: $20. PLEASE BOOK.
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 2.00-4.00pm
Martial Arts – For Inner Strength and Peace
George Eaton
Behind the combative appearance of eastern
martial arts lie techniques for calming the
mind and defensive movements to create
safety, without needing to attack back.
This introductory lesson is an opportunity to
learn peaceful responses to aggression, to develop your
own strength and find effective ways to resolve immediate
conflict. George has a lifetime of expertise and qualifications
in these areas and has instructed hundreds of people in
this art. People say of these evenings, "Wow, that was so
interesting." Please wear loose clothing suitable for simple
movements.
FEE: $15. PLEASE BOOK.
MONDAY 2 MARCH, 6.30-8.15pm
Some people have gone to heaven and complained
about the service – they didn’t realise the essence
of heaven was serving others.
Terri Kozak
Qi Gong movements enrich your brain and
nervous system while enhancing your health
holistically. Just 10 minutes a day can make
a profound difference to mind and energy levels. Qi Gong is
energising and relaxing. It aids digestion, circulation, joint
and spinal health, blood pressure and a feeling of wellbeing.
Terri Kozak loves facilitating these Qi Gong sessions – so
come and enjoy.
FEE: $40 or $12 per session. PLEASE BOOK.
WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY, 10.00-11.00am (4 weeks)
WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY, 10.00-11.00am (4 weeks)
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL, 10.00am- 11.00am (4 weeks)
Reinvigorate Yourself With Yoga
James Rostas
Here is a session designed to take you
through physical movement patterns that
stimulate and enhance muscle tone, joint
mobility, balance, endurance and flexibility,
all aimed at increasing your strength
and vitality. You will experience breathing
exercises with various rhythms in order for you to feel their
energetic effects on the mind and body. These bring improved
psychological and physical health when we practice them
regularly. The whole purpose of this session is to leave you
feeling invigorated and more highly motivated – James has
been practicing yoga for over 30 years.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10.00am-12.30pm
SUNDAY 29 MARCH, 2.00-4.30pm
Yoga for Beginners
Chris Lloyd
Whether you're a beginning yoga student or
someone who hasn't practised in a while, it's
time to connect with your yoga practice
now. Both the mind and the body will
benefit from a class that begins and ends
with relaxation and meditation and includes a
range of all the important basic yoga postures.
Chris teaches each pose clearly with an emphasis on correct
alignment, building confidence and knowledge along the
journey.
FEE per session: $12.
FRIDAYS FROM 23 JANUARY, 12.00-1.15pm. EACH WEEK
except on Public Holidays.
Yoga for Everyone
Asako Ogi
Asako's classes are based on Indian Hatha
Yoga and Japanese Oki-do Yoga, which in
combination use gentle movements to
restore and maintain the body's natural
rhythm. Asako is an intuitive teacher and
works with individuals regardless of their
age and level of fitness. The classes are easy to follow – you
will come away refreshed and relaxed in mind and body.
FEE per session: $14.
TUESDAYS FROM 27 JANUARY, 5.45-6.55pm. EACH WEEK
except on Public Holidays.
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Motivation – Freeing –
Specific Health Issues – Ageing
It's good to remember that we can be creative also –
How we communicate with words –
How we move – explore health news – See what
appeals elsewhere in other sections.
Buteyko Breathing – for Asthma, Insomnia,
Snoring, Allergies
Jennifer Stark
Here are 5 evenings suitable for people
of all ages. Buteyko can bring a range
of benefits such as improved general
wellbeing, sleeping better, overcoming
breathing difficulties, better energy, giving up medication,
overcoming headaches, feeling revitalised, freedom from
asthma and so much more. Explore what Buteyko Breathing
can do for you. This is a small group so be sure to book.
FEE: $390. PLEASE BOOK with a deposit of $90.
WEDNESDAY 18, THURSDAY 19, FRIDAY 20 and then
THURSDAY 26, FRIDAY 27 MARCH, 7.00-8.30pm over these
5 evenings.
Cancer – Sessions to Support, Inform
and Encourage
Jeffrey Hodges
Jeffrey is an outstanding presenter and
author of several books. He has had a
life-long search to discovering how we
can harness our minds and expand our
personal capacity to break through personal barriers. His
sessions are infectious with his enthusiasm and Jeffrey
has assisted thousands of people.
We can guarantee you will come away from this session
inspired and enthusiastic about what's possible and why. See
more about Jeffrey on page 20.
FEE: $35. PLEASE BOOK.
SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY, 2.00-5.00pm
Dowsing For Answers
Rod and Megan Middleton
Dowsing has been used for thousands of years
and by many cultures. It is a way of tapping
into your mental and intuitive powers.
When skills have been developed dowsing
can be used in revealing answers to unanswered
questions, finding lost objects and exploring
what foods can be helpful – these along with
other possibilities.
TUESDAYS FROM 3 FEBRUARY, 10.30am-12.00noon.
Except on Public Holidays.
Rod and Megan Middleton have been teaching
dowsing for many
years.
These
are
Each day I
fascinating evenings.
find what
I need –
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
my
great
TUESDAY 24 MARCH, 7.00-9.30pm
gift is that
I have eyes that
mbracing
see – my mind is
open and enquiring,
Prosperity
however bleak the
Lionel Fifield and
landscape.
Jeffrey Hodges
Claiming Your Eldership –for men and
What is this prosperity? Is it simply luck of
the draw – having a good idea – or could we be the magnet?
Michael Dunn
These are invaluable sessions guided
by a man with over 30 years experience
of such groups. It's an opportunity to not
only receive ideas, insights and valuable
information but also to see how participants can assist
themselves after enjoying the support, friendship, and
understanding of others in a similar situation – also includes
a valuable relaxation session.
FEE per session: $12 ($18 couple).
women over 55
Margo Knox
The Third Age lends itself to using our
cooperative sense rather than competing
with each other. We can now nurture this new
ability to love and go beyond our addiction
to materialism. It is such a paradox to have worked hard all
your life and then to become more interested in the possibilities
on offer from a path to peace.
Moving to this new stage of life gives us a push in life’s
seamless movement and can be mistaken for depression and
anxiety, as this change occurs.
However if looked at from another perspective it becomes
a gift. It is this gift we will explore through looking at our
Purpose and Vision for this beautiful age we have entered.
Margo has written “Conscious Ageing, 7 Steps to Claiming
Your Eldership”.
FEE: $45 including book (repeaters $20). PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY, 10.00am-1.00pm
All the material wealth in the world can never
buy happiness.
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Coach Yourself to Success
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Many people say, "I'll believe it when I see it" but it's probably
more accurate to say, "I'll see it when I believe it."
Beliefs are so powerful, particularly in
relation to prosperity in all its forms including
financially.
When we've been a certain way it's not easy
to see what has been holding us back,
limiting us and blinding us to opportunity and
and a true sense of prosperity.
Come along today and discover what you can do now to
bring about feelings of genuine wealth and abundance.
FEE: $55 (concessions available). PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 28 MARCH, 10.00am-4.00pm
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Book Club
here are several people keen to launch
the Book Club again this year. If you would
like to join in, give us a call and register your
interest. The first meeting is on Monday 9
February, 10am-12pm. Just $5 per week,
refreshments included.
Emotional First Aid
Forgiving – How possible is it?
Alexander Robey
Margo Knox
With high youth and male suicide levels,
and domestic violence still prevalent in
its different forms, it is not necessary to
be a trained mental health professional
to recognise the warning signs and act
accordingly. This practical and informative
session is designed for those in normal
day to day living and from all walks of life to recognise the
signs and know what to do. This workshop addresses suicide
awareness, suicide ideation, risk taking behaviour and
precursors to domestic violence.
Alexander has extensive professional experience with both
women and men affected by domestic violence, healthy male
development, workplace bullying and complex family law
issues.
The greatest teachers throughout the
ages have highlighted the power within
forgiveness – and of course it takes real
strength, maturity, insight, love, courage and
much much more – very importantly it takes willingness.
Some believe it’s the key to healing, to heath, to personal
empowerment, to peace and to making connection with
others – and particularly with ourselves.
This is a wonderful session with a person who loves sharing
what she’s discovered within forgiveness.
FEE: $30. PLEASE BOOK.
SUNDAY 15 MARCH, 2.00-5.00pm
Getting Things Done –
FEE: $30 (concessions available). PLEASE BOOK.
overcoming procrastination
MONDAY 2 MARCH, 7.00-9.45pm
Gavin Blakey
Environmental Therapy for Mind,
We make resolutions, set goals, have great
ideas, give promises and say we’ll make
changes BUT something gets in the way.
If you’d like to discover ways to move beyond procrastination
and those nagging “meant to do” thoughts then come along
to this session full of ideas with Gavin. What a great little
course this is!
FEE: $30. PLEASE BOOK.
FRIDAY 23 JANUARY, 7.00-9.30pm
Body and Soul
Dr Malgosia Zlobicki
Our health, relationships, energy, sense of self,
our emotions, creativity, mental health and
our attitudes are all greatly affected by the
environment we find ourselves in and, equally, by what we
may unwittingly create.
Dr Zlobicki brings many years of personal and professional
experience.
When I'm in a
FEE: $20. PLEASE BOOK.
hole I always
SATURDAY 21 MARCH, 2.30-4.30pm
know there's
light
at the end
rom 'Fed Up' to 'Get Up'
of the
in 4 Easy Steps
tunnel.
Joan Wilson-Jones
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Feeling a bit jaded?
Sick of waking up
feeling unable to face the day? Need a bit
of a boost? If you answered 'Yes' to any of
these questions then maybe you deserve to
treat yourself to a couple of hours with Joan
Wilson-Jones.
Joan has spent many years sorting through the vast array
of information (from an extensive range of modalities,
philosophies and cultures) on feeling and living better. She
has subjected it to some rigorous testing and has fully road
tested a range of approaches to find what really works.
So come and discover your own tailored approach (because
there is no one size that fits all) to get that bounce back. After
all we all deserve the best don't we? People often describe
Joan as a tonic.
FEE: $35. PLEASE BOOK.
MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.30pm
Is the complaining mind addicted to complaining? Will
it always find something to complain about even when
surrounded by wonderful possibilities?
So how much do we lock ourselves out of our natural
inheritance?
Introduction to Reflexology
Sonia Bailey
Discover the Reflexes in your hands and
feet, and the amazing ability of the body
to help heal itself through natural reflex
signals. Take a look at how the feet and
hands are a microcosm of the whole body and how you can
improve overall health, harmony and wellbeing and see how
Reflexology helps reduce stress in yourself and others.
Bring a notebook and pen, and any health questions you may
have, e.g. how can Reflexology help my child's head cold?
Sonia is president of Reflexology Association of Australia.
FEE: $45. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 31 JANUARY, 10.00am-1.00pm
Living Life in Full Bloom
Winnie MacFarlane
Here is an 8-week experience based on
a remarkable book by Elizabeth Murray.
It’s described as life-changing, wonderful
medicine for the spiritual fatigue
engendered by our consumer society – it wakes us up to our
own creativity and love for life, purpose and imagination.
Others say it is radiant with deep wisdom for living beautifully
and transforming your life. It honours the earth and one
another. In following your path to full blooming you will meet
the gardener, the lover, the artist, the weaver and you will map
your life.
Come for a $10 introduction today – next week you will
commence the 7-week journey of discovery.
FEE: $160 for full course. PLEASE BOOK.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH, 10.00am-12.30pm (8 weeks)
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Freeing Your Creativity
Expressing from Within You
Nurturing Yourself Into
New Possibilities
It is good to remember that we can be creative also
– how we communicate with words – how we move
and explore health – see what appeals elsewhere in
other sections.
A Course in Miracles Study
Group
Maurice Robertson
A Course in Miracles is a home study course
that challenges our thinking and brings very
insightful realisations. Its ultimate goal is
giving up fear for love.
These sessions are for people who are well into A Course in
Miracles rather than newcomers.
FEE per session $10.
TUESDAYS FROM 27 JANUARY, 7.00-9.00pm. EACH WEEK
except on Public Holidays.
A Course in Miracles
Margo Knox
Here is a home study course that has revolutionized the lives
of many millions of people in many countries across the
world – it has been translated into over 20 languages. At the
same time many people own it but very rarely
look at it as they haven’t found the key to
really getting into it.
So come together with others today (whether
you own a copy or not) and begin to realise
all that this extraordinary course offers
and how life-changing it can be. Get some
insights into how it can best be understood and at the same
time why it is so liberating. Find out how to use it in your daily
life – that’s when you really discover the miracle.
Yes, come along and find out why this has given meaning to
so many millions of people.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY, 2.00-5.00pm
Chinese Brush Painting
Jean Turnbull
Here is an opportunity to do a 3-week
Chinese Brush Painting course with Jean.
You will have the chance to focus on one
theme and this will be on painting Bamboo.
So come along, learn and refine the skills
to employ for all other future paintings.
Chinese Brush Painting is essentially a meditation. The
flowing and soothing energy of breath and movement
facilitates spontaneous brush strokes. People comment
regularly on the remarkable
Finding who we are
capacity Jean has as a
teacher of this art.
and being ourselves is
FEE: $75 (including materials).
PLEASE BOOK.
MONDAY 16 MARCH
10.00am-12.30pm (3 weeks)
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probably what we’re
here for.
Drawing on the Right Side of The Brain
Carolyn Wilson
Drawing on The Right Side of The Brain is
mentioned in books such as The Brain That
Changes Itself because of the new pathways
it opens in our brains which means more
than simply discovering the ability to draw.
Participants are amazed at the creative skills they awaken and
develop even with absolutely no previous experience. Over the
years this has been a popular and deeply valued course. It
has also surprised many people in their 50s, 60s and 70s
who have spent a lifetime saying they could never draw.
FEE: $90 (includes all materials). PLEASE BOOK with a
deposit of $20. See also page 20.
wednesday 11 february, 5.30-8.00pm (6 weeks)
FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY, 10.00am-12.30pm (6 weeks)
I Just Want to Sing
Maxine Chisholm
Have you ever felt like you just want to
sing, but don’t? Thoughts such as, ‘who am
I kidding?’ or ‘someone might hear me’ or ‘I
can’t sing in tune’ or just ‘I can’t sing!' seem
to come into your head.
There are so many reasons that we don’t sing and only one as
to why we ought: It’s so good for us! The benefits of singing
are numerous and often the reasons you don’t sing are easy to
change. Maxine believes everyone who is vocal can sing, even
if they have been told they can’t. Today is about uncovering
that voice, learning to practise easy vocal techniques and
letting that voice out! Shy singers very, very welcome.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY, 1.30-4.30pm
SATURDAY 28 MARCH, 1.30-4.30pm
Knowing Your Numerology
Henry Conlan
We have known Henry Conlan for years. He
eats and sleeps Numerology and has done
so for over 36 years.
He is so generous in his knowledge and
understanding of numbers and in these 4 hours he will
show you how to set up your own Numerology Chart for
the months ahead. You will learn about Physical, Emotional
and Organising and Creative Numbers and their meaning
as well as the cycle of your life in detail including some of the
challenges and changes you may face. A great afternoon!
FEE: $35. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 21 MARCH, 1.15-5.00pm
Living From the Heart –
Creating a Fulfilling Life
Sonia Bailey
If you never seem to achieve the life you want,
we'll be looking at why this is happening:
Integrating Metaphysical and Quantum Physics laws. Sonia's
intention is for you to learn something new and gain greater
confidence in yourself and your life. So please come with
an open mind, allowing for a new you to emerge! Beliefs and
old patterns can hold us back. When we live from our hearts
we renew our contact with our dreams and purpose.
FEE: $45. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 31 JANUARY, 2.00-4.00pm
Picture Planning – Direction and Meaning
Loving Your Inner Child Introduction to
4-week Workshop
2015
John Bligh Nutting
Jean Turnbull
There is a part of us inside that never grows up, nor does it
need to. That part is our very own Inner Child. It is incredibly
real but it still carries many of our feelings of pain, stress,
sadness and vulnerability. The first step in healing this, is to
regain contact with your Inner Child (she or he is longing for
this).
Picture Planning is a great way to set the
scene for this year whilst it's still new. So
come and have a wonderful time with Jean
designing your own Directional Vision
Board by creating a colourful collage of discovery, pictorial
planning and prosperity picturing for you for 2015.
John brings many years of expertise, practice and
counselling to these sessions. His Inner Child Work is
recognised internationally.
People have said they've found their direction again, come
up with brand new ideas, rekindled childhood fun and yet
created boards for themselves that have such meaning
and inspiration – AND it was all in them already – that's the
magic of these days – and Jean loves them as much as the
participants.
FEE: $65 (including $15 book).
PLEASE BOOK. Bring lunch to share.
SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10.00am-4.00pm
FEE: $30 (Kids half price). PLEASE BOOK.
WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY, 10.00am-12.30pm
Loving Your Inner Child 4-week
Workshop
These four evenings will be very much "hands on" as you
experience the joy of communicating more and more
openly with your magical Inner Child. You will also discover
ways to heal childhood emotional wounds, improve selfconfidence and relationships as your grown-up parts take
over the work. Attendance to Introductory day 15 February is
not a prerequisite.
FEE: $105 (including $25 book). PLEASE BOOK.
THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY, 6.45-9.30pm (4 weeks)
Advanced Workshop
Participants in this advanced group should have completed
at least one previous Inner Child programme. Skills covered
will include creating Inner Parents to help look after your Inner
Child and then resolving trauma-based relationship and work
issues.
FEE: $105 (including $25 book). PLEASE BOOK.
THURSDAY 19 MARCH, 6.45-9.30pm (4 weeks)
Due to Easter the last two evenings are 9 and 16 APRIL.
Memory in Your Hands – Sculpting a head
Susan Margaret
Here is a really exciting, memorable experience – a selfnurturing clay workshop culminating in the creation of a lifesized head.
Come and sculpt your feelings through
flowing and forming. Refine your spirit’s
vessel for expression and awareness.
While working with your hands, watch how
emotional memory brings your ball of
clay to express your unspoken feelings or
thoughts.
Have fun finding your archetypal expression. Listen to your
heart and allow your hands to form what you hear – all
materials provided.
FEE: $55. PLEASE BOOK with a deposit of $15. Bring lunch
to share.
SUNDAY 29 MARCH, 10.00am-4.00pm
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How much do the beliefs you have of how you
should be, and ought to be, dictate
how people see yourself?
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s it possible we can all sing? Is it possible we can all
dance? (in some countries and tribes they all do.) Is it
possible we can all paint and draw?
How many kids love doing all these? So what happened
– how have we become suppressed and crippled? And
how amazing and liberating it is when we break out and
experience what we thought would never be possible.
BUT to do this we have to face those beliefs that we
can't and those fears that we will fail (they could both be
misleading us).
Problem Solving (all sorts) Using Fun and
Games
Bruce Pascoe
There is only one problem we've yet to find
an answer to – that is, how to write up this
introduction so that people realise how good
and how much fun this is.
Participants come out smiling, laughing and saying, "That
was fantastic…" It's not competitive, it's creative, it's mindopening, it's stimulating for both the logical and intuitive
aspect of our minds.
Come along and give us a better description for the course
next time!
FEE: $20. PLEASE BOOK. Numbers limited.
TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.00pm
MONDAY 23 MARCH, 7.00-9.00pm
Sing Your Hearts Out
Liz Thomas
There is something about those old songs
that just gets us singing and laughing and
feeling good. For those of us over 50 they
were all part of our daily diet and most of us
still love them and sing along when we hear
them.
Liz has brought together a great selection of songs which
people just love singing. Liz brings her keyboard, so let's feel
free to sing our hearts out.
FEE: $5 – teas/coffees/biscuits all included. Just come along.
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THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY, 10.30-11.45am
THURSDAY 5 MARCH, 10.30-11.45am
THURSDAY 16 APRIL, 10.30-11.45am
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The Artist's Way
Jean Turnbull
This 6-week course based on Julia
Cameron's The Artist's Way is about
developing creativity in every aspect of
our lives. It's gently and brilliantly insightful.
As we learn to recognise this inner artist we become more
able to articulate our own boundaries, and true goals. Our
desire to explore and discover becomes more alive than
ever before.
Many participants claim that the journey they go through over
the weeks is one of the most meaningful, enjoyable, exciting
and relaxed experiences they've had.
Come today for a free introduction. If you wish to continue, next
week you will start the 6-week journey of discovery.
Introductory Morning – no payment
THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY, 10.00-11.30am
The Artist's Way – 6 week course commences
FEE: $125 ($65 for repeaters) PLEASE BOOK with a deposit
of $25.
THURSDAY 5 MARCH,10.00am-12.30pm (6 weeks)
The Transformation Game
Rod Smith
Play the Game – change your life!! This
game has assisted numerous people.
Come along and explore an issue in your
life and make beneficial changes. The
Transformation Game provides a personal
and meaningful way of understanding and gracefully
transforming the way you play your life – it originated at the
world famous Findhorn Foundation and is conducted in a
board game format.
The feedback on Rod's facilitation is always full of praise and
appreciation. Maximum of 4 players.
FEE: $53. PLEASE BOOK.
These courses introduce such vital skills that open
doors to awareness, seeing hidden qualities and
blocks and further areas to explore.
Compassionate Communication
(NVC Workshop)
Cate Crombie
Imagine interacting with one another in a
way that allows everyone’s needs to be
equally valued.
This is what this weekend workshop is about – offering a
practical process to ensure that everyone’s needs are heard
and understood; bringing resolution to personal conflicts
with personal empowerment and learning how to be fully
present when people express emotion, including anger,
resentment, or criticism. This is an outstanding workshop
offering invaluable skills for everyone. See Insights & Overview
of Compassionate Communication below (5 February).
FEE: $175. PLEASE BOOK with full fee or deposit of $75
(Repeaters $125). Bring lunch to share.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 21/22 FEBRUARY, 9.30am-5.00pm
Couple Magic!
Andrew Lindsay
This talk highlights some of the key insights
into re-creating and growing the magic
in relationships. It provides simple and
effective tools you can immediately apply
to maximise the personal rewards available from relationships.
Drawing from a wealth of professional and personal
experience, and distilled knowledge of the field, Andrew is
deeply driven to share this essential information because of
the richness it brings within our grasp.
Tune Into Your Life – by the
Andrew Lindsay works with many individuals and couples
experiencing the challenges of rediscovering and maintaining
intimacy. With a young family and an adult son he understands
well the challenges and complexities of companionship and
family life.
Jan Watson
SATURDAY 28 MARCH, 9.30am-12.30pm
Using the journal method of Ira Progoff, a
psycho-spiritual approach developed in
the 1960s and now trusted instrument for
growth and change through writing. Meditative exercises
access deeper levels. Flexible structure assists exploration
and integration. There is no requirement for daily practice.
Insights and Overview of Compassionate
THURSDAY 29 JANUARY, 9.30am-1.30pm
SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 1.00-5.00pm
SATURDAY 14 MARCH, 9.30am-1.30pm
use of a journal
In this 12-hour Life Context workshop you learn the method
by experience, tuning in to your present life situation,
placing it in the context of your whole life, often coming to
fresh perspectives and freeing energy in moving towards
the future. Your privacy is respected. Jan Watson is an
outstanding teacher, see more page 20.
FEE: $160. PLEASE BOOK with a deposit of $20. Bring lunch
to share.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 14/15 MARCH, 10.00am-5.00pm
A person who really listens is very rare in our society.
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Communication – Relationships
Connecting and Intuition
FEE: $35 (couples $65). PLEASE BOOK with full fee.
Communication
Cate Crombie
Don't underestimate this evening; it is
more than simply an introduction. You will
receive many concepts you can put into
immediate use, at home, at work, and in
every aspect of your life.
This valuable session will give you an understanding of a
life- and relationship-changing concept using ideas and
approaches which are now bringing profound benefits to
people in many countries.
Enjoy this evening. See also above Compassionate
Communication (NVC) Workshop.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.30pm.
Intuition, Instinct & Feelings – can we
trust them?
Maryann Madden and Lionel Fifield
H
ow much do you rely on or follow your instinct,
intuition or feelings? Most of us have not been
encouraged to do this yet the value they can bring us is so
significant. It's like meeting ourselves and our inner wisdom
and knowing. Unfortunately with our lack of practise we have
become confused as to whether we're hearing our intellect,
fears, emotions or our intuition.
Maryann has the rare ability of being able to see and know
if we are operating out of feelings or intellect. See more about
Maryann below right.
Relationships – what are they?
Maryann Madden and Lionel Fifield
o you think this a strange title? What is
even stranger are the beliefs – expectations –
hopes and delusions that we take into relationships and
how the outcomes can be so different.
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Maryann has a lifetime of experience of assisting others in
their relationships – that's both the relationship each of us has
with ourself and then with others. See more about Maryann
below.
FEE: $25. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY, 7.30-10.00pm
Say What You Mean and Mean
FEE: $25. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
What You Say
MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY, 7.30-10.00pm.
Finding Answers: but what
about the questions?
Maryann Madden and Lionel Fifield
e've all heard of putting the cart before the horse: this
can certainly apply when we're looking for answers.
Often people say there's something wrong and want to find
answers and solutions but have unfortunately been unable,
or not wanted to identify the exact problem first. This makes
the chances of finding an answer virtually nil. Lots of answers
may be offered by others for different questions but not what
we want. The evening is all about seeing and identifying so
we can be honest within ourselves as to the question or the
problem. See more about Maryann below right.
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FEE: $25. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH, 7.30-10.00pm
Free Yourself in Relationships with The Work
of Byron Katie
Rosie Stave
We all come to recognise that our relationships – whether they
be with our partners, parents, children, friends or people
at work – can bring out the most unexpected pain, guilt, fear,
anger, misunderstandings, frustrations and much more.
Rosie Stave has been a foremost practitioner of Byron Katie
Work for over 10 years. Don't underestimate the extraordinary
breakthroughs, insights and renewed freedom that can
come out of this day.
FEE: $85. PLEASE BOOK with a deposit of $25. Bring lunch
to share.
SUNDAY 29 MARCH, 9.30am-5.00pm
Loving What Is – The Work of
Byron Katie
Rosie Stave
You may be amazed at what you get from this session.
Rosie will introduce you to The Work of Byron Katie which
has transformed the lives of millions of people throughout the
world. It can bring the most remarkable immediate insights
and movement in a most profound way.
It has the capacity to liberate us into a renewed sense of
being with ourselves and embracing and accepting life's
surprises as well as the differences in other people's
personalities and approaches. See above also.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 28 MARCH, 2.30-5.00pm
Jennifer Carpenter Hall and Lionel Fifield
Do you find it easy to say ‘No’ to sales people
or to an invitation? Can you speak up to those
involved when you feel something is not right, a decision is
being made or to a professional opinion?
Do you do many things to gain or keep approval from
the family? Do you find it easy to step aside from family
traditions or are you a reluctant prisoner to them? Do you
often find yourself feeling resentful?
Strangely enough it is these situations that
cause so much stress and anxiety. When
we speak and act contrary to what we feel
is right it affects our health, our relationships,
our friendships and of course our energy.
Tonight is about how to change – how to
approach difficult situations and ultimately how to free
ourselves and be our own best friend.
FEE: $25. PLEASE BOOK.
TUESDAY 10 MARCH, 7.00-9.40pm
The Difficulty Could Be – you've
lost your sense of humour
Maryann Madden and Lionel Fifield
H
ave you ever noticed just how quickly our sense of
humour can disappear? One moment we can be bright
and chirpy and then it's difficult to see anything vaguely
amusing.
So what's happening – why does the fun fade? Where have
we gone, along with our spontaneity, our intuitive insights,
our energy? Often we aren't really conscious that this has
happened.
See more about Maryann below.
FEE: $25. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
MONDAY 23 MARCH, 7.30-10.00pm
M
aryann Madden has been able to assist
thousands of people in many countries
over the past 40 years.
She works in every strata of society in numerous
situations. She has a very individual style of presentation
as she challenges repetitive and habitual thinking, controls,
and conditioned reactions – at the same time she guides
us to breathe into our truth and live with authenticity rather
than performance. See her 4 presentations on this page.
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The Enneagram –
Understanding Relationships
David Burke
Do you sometimes scratch your head or get
frustrated because of how other people
behave? Are you often at a loss to believe how people close
to you can behave in ways you just don't understand?
These evenings offer remarkable insights into personalities
and why we find some people easier to relate to than others
and how we can best communicate and find our way
through differences. David is recognised as an international
authority on The Enneagram and has a really interesting way
of communicating these insights.
FEE: $25 per individual session or $65 for all 3. PLEASE
BOOK. Enneagram Institute members $8 per evening.
THURSDAY 12 MARCH, 7.15-9.30pm (3 weeks)
Your Remarkable
Ageless Brain
There are many courses in other sections
exploring how we can really expand these
extraordinary brains of ours.
Eat Your Way to Brain Health
Elizabeth Noske
Improve your child’s behaviour and learning
by improving their diet. Eating adequate
protein and getting other nutrients that
support optimal brain function is one of
the BEST methods for improving attention
span and decreasing hyperactivity in children.
A healthy diet can help minimize symptoms of ADD/ADHD,
but they aren’t only for those who suffer from diagnosed
attention deficit disorder. By giving the brain the nutrients
it needs for optimal neurotransmitter and hormone function,
everyone will benefit from better cognition, improved focus
and drive, and less distractibility. Apply them to yourself and
your child for better academic and professional performance.
There's no denying that as we age chronologically, our body
ages right along with us. Research is showing that you can
increase your chances of maintaining a healthy brain well
into your old age if you add ten important "smart" foods to
your daily eating regimen.
FEE: $20. PLEASE BOOK.
THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY, 7.00-8.30pm
Get Your 3 Brains On The Same Page!
Bill Lee-Emery
The latest scientific research shows you have
complex, adaptive and fully functional neural
networks or 'brains' in your head, heart and
gut. But if they are not cooperating you may
have scattered, confused or indecisive thinking.
You could be procrastinating, feeling overwhelmed, unsure or
over-vigilant and also lacking fulfilment, direction, inspiration
or passion. The list goes on and on including anxiousness,
depression and burn-out.
Join multiple brain integration coach Bill Lee-Emery for some
intriguing and fascinating insights into the realms of your
3 brains… and how to get them to play co-operatively
together!
FEE: $30. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY, 2.00-4.30pm
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Mysteries of The Teenage Brain
Elizabeth Noske
The teenage brain is still changing and
growing, biologically and neurologically. This
development continues well into the 20s.
So it should be no surprise that adolescents
can be very different from the children they
used to be, but also from the adults they are yet to become.
The biggest mistake teachers and parents can make is to treat
them like adults – they are not. Their brains are still “under
construction” in many crucial areas. In this workshop you
will learn more about how the teenage brain works and ways
to work with, instead of against your developing teenager/s.
FEE: $28. PLEASE BOOK.
TUESDAY 31 MARCH, 6.30-9.00pm
Inspiring Films Sessions
Come and enjoy the following films either on
Thursday afternoons or Friday evenings.
A Course in Miracles –
Introduction and Film
Robbie Aquilina
Come and enjoy a fascinating film and
discussion about this remarkable mindchanging course for home study known
as A Course in Miracles. There are nearly 2 million copies in
circulation worldwide in 18 languages. We have these books
in stock ($29.95).
Entry $5. Just come along.
FRIDAY 10 APRIL, 7.00-9.30pm
Biodynamic Gardening and Farming – film
and talk
Peter Kearney
Here is an outstanding evening in which
you will not only hear about this remarkable
method but also see a beautiful and
unforgettable film "One Man, One Cow,
One Planet" which allows you to see vividly the power, value
and miracle of biodynamic farming.
It shows us the benefits for our future as human beings, and
how we work with our environment, nature and all other
creatures. It's already being used widely to grow the finest
organic produce. Peter has been a leading practitioner,
guide and teacher of biodynamics for many years.
FEE: $12. PLEASE BOOK.
FRIDAY 6 MARCH, 7.00-9.00pm
Choice Point
Here is a world-class documentary featuring
major visionaries and inspirational figures
of our time with the goal of unlocking the
secrets at the heart of transformational
change.
It challenges you to understand your world,
to align your purpose and to be the change. (Available in our
Shop.)
Entry $5. Just come along.
FRIDAY 30 JANUARY, 7.00-9.00pm
THURSDAY 5 MARCH, 1.00-3.00pm
e-Motion
I Can See Clearly Now
The makers of this film ask you to imagine a world where
trapped emotions, fears, anxieties and unprocessed life
experiences we hold in our bodies are the source of
everything that ails us. Experts from around the world
share their wisdom and negative emotion
clearing techniques to light a new pathway
for humanity. This film suggests that what
you see tonight is where we're going.
(Available in our Shop.)
Entry $5. Just come along.
FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.00pm
THURSDAY 26 MARCH, 1.00-3.00pm
Dr Wayne Dyer shares events from his life,
from the time he was a little boy in Detroit up
to the present day.
Fresh
Fresh celebrates the farmers, thinkers and
business people across America who are
reinventing our food system. Forging
healthier sustainable alternatives they offer
a practical vision for a future of our food and
our planet. This is a truly inspiring and really
enjoyable film to watch. (Available in our shop).
Entry $5. Just come along.
FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY, 7.15-8.30pm
Generation Rx
Generation Rx examines a culture of
medicine and corruption, documenting an
unprecedented change in western culture…
that of drugging children with psychiatric
medications earlier – and more often than
ever before. Many of these medications
have never been proven safe and/or effective for the very
conditions they are purported to treat.
Entry $5. Just come along.
FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY, 7.00-8.30pm
THURSDAY 19 MARCH, 1.00-3.00pm
Humanity Ascending – Our Story
Barbara Marx Hubbard, a leading Futurist for 40 years, says
it may be that this intelligent species,
which has finally gained understanding of
the atom, the gene and the brain, is now
getting a signal to evolve or die. Come
for this groundbreaking documentary series
where Barbara presents essential elements
to awaken codes for our own conscious
evolution. The series provides a direction,
and gives meaning and vision to the developments in the
world. Introduced by Trish Ferrier.(Available in our Shop.)
Entry $5. Just come along.
THURSDAY 29 JANUARY, 1.00-3.00pm (Part 1)
THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY, 1.00-3.00pm (Part 2)
FRIDAY 10 APRIL, 7.00-8.45pm (Part 1)
Dr Rufus
Happiness Consultant
If you have nothing
You can be Happy
If you always think you should have
more – You can never be Happy.
Here is an intimate look at an amazing
teacher, but it also holds the key for seekers
on a personal path of enlightenment. Wayne offers examples
of how we can all recognise the hand of the Divine steering
our individual courses, helping us accomplish the mission
we came here to fulfil.
Entry $5. Just come along.
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.00pm (Part 1)
FRIDAY 6 MARCH, 7.00-9.00pm (Part 2)
THURSDAY 2 APRIL, 1.00-3.00pm (Part 1)
THURSDAY 9 APRIL, 1.00-3.00pm (Part 2)
Love, Medicine & Miracles and
Mind The Healer Mind The
Slayer
Dr Bernie Siegel is a paediatric surgeon
and pioneer of the groundbreaking work
"Exceptional Cancer Patients". In this film
he shares from over 30 years of medical practice and tells
amazing stories, anecdotes, insights and strategies that
will wonderfully touch your heart and powerfully uplift your
spirit. ALSO you will see an interesting little film Mind The
Healer Mind The Slayer, involving Drs Ainslie Meares and
Ian Gawler: the title says it all!
Entry $5. Just come along.
THURSDAY 12 MARCH, 1.00-3.00pm
FRIDAY 27 MARCH, 7.00-9.15pm
Magnesium: Master Mineral
It seems that in Australia we suffer from a
deficiency in Magnesium and most of
us do not understand what an incredibly
significant mineral this is for us.
Magnesium has been called the "Master
Mineral" because of its central importance to
so many cellular functions and proper body glucose balance.
In this film Graeme Sait explains why so many of us lack
this essential nutrient and how we can easily correct this
shortage.
Entry $5. Just come along.
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY, 7.15-8.45pm
May I Be Frank
Here is the story of a 54-year-old overweight
Sicilian American. It documents Frank's
remarkable transformation as he stumbles
into a Vegan Café and over 42 days begins a
life-changing journey. Ultimately Frank gets a
new body, a clearer mind, and most importantly,
a soaring spirit. (Available in our Shop.)
Entry $5. Just come along.
FRIDAY 23 JANUARY, 7.00-9.00pm
THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY, 1.00-3.00pm
All films shown in these pages are usually available in our
Shop along with associated books and many other lifeenriching CDs and DVDs from the authors
wherever possible.
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The Living Matrix – the new science of
Opening Doors Within
Eileen Caddy has inspired thousands of
people in regard to meditation, quietening
your mind and receiving inner clarity. She
was at the heart of the Findhorn Foundation.
healing
FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY, 7.00-9.00pm
This film will challenge your beliefs about
health and healing – it examines the intricate
factors that determine our well-being. Scientists,
researchers and holistic practitioners share
many insights. Entry $5. Just come along.
The Work of Byron Katie –
THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY, 1.00-3.00pm
FRIDAY 27 MARCH, 7.15-8.30pm
Entry $5. Just come along.
Resentment and Jealousy
Two films to experience the remarkably
freeing work of Byron Katie as she works
publicly with people wanting to move on
from regular resentment, jealousy and other
patterns of recurring behaviour. See Loving What Is and Free
Yourself in Relationships, page 15.
Entry $5. Just come along.
FRIDAY 13 MARCH, 7.00-9.00pm
The Mystery of Consciousness
P
eter Russell Ph.D. draws upon his scientific background
and research into ancient Eastern Wisdom,
to question the two most unquestioned
assumptions in science.
Entry $5. Just come along.
THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY, 1.00-3.00pm
FRIDAY 13 MARCH, 7.00-8.30pm
The Art of De-Tox
The Shadow Effect
Graeme Sait talks about 74,000 registered
chemicals so many of which our bodies
were never designed to handle. Here are
7 wonderful ways to detox and clean our
bodies.
Entry $5. Just come along.
Debbie Ford, the late world renowned
thinker, reveals the transformative power of
your shadow: the parts of yourself that you
dislike and disown, the past that you regret
and repress and the future that is waiting to be
birthed. Entry $5. Just come along.
FRIDAY 30 JANUARY, 7.15-8.30pm
FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY, 7.15-8.30pm
Upcoming Speakers–April
Over 50 and Healthy
Kay Woodall
Are you over 50? Would
you like to take your health
into your own hands
and learn how to take
preventative measures
and reduce your current health issues?
Petrea King – Visiting in May
The Keys to Happiness
The search for happiness leads us up many blind alleys and is often
elusive or fleeting when we find it. It is often not until life brings us
some significant obstacles that cause us to question our existence
and ponder how we might embrace the challenge we face that we earnestly seek
lasting and unshakeable happiness or peace. This challenge to our happiness might
be a disappointment, a diagnosis, a disloyalty, a disaster, a divorce, a downpour,
a disability, a depression, a dementia, a drama – one of the ‘Ds’ in life! Suddenly
we are stopped in our tracks and we question ourselves and how we are going to
proceed. This is a marvellous moment in time when we say to ourselves, ‘That’s
it! Something’s got to change, and it’s me!’ We realise that it’s not about changing
the outer circumstances of our life, but how we perceive and respond to these
outer circumstances. There are four practical keys to happiness and everyone,
regardless of their challenges, can find the peace that passes all understanding by
implementing them.
Learn a little about Ayurveda and how to
use simple dietary and lifestyle guidelines
to improve, heal, reduce symptoms and
hopefully prevent the issues that take
away the pleasure of being an elder – our
health is precious.
FEE: $20. PLEASE BOOK.
FEE: $35. PLEASE BOOK with full fee. FRIDAY 1 MAY, 7.00-9.30pm
TUESDAY 14 APRIL, 6.30-8.45pm
Mastering Your
Life
Rory Goddard
Rory says that optimal
growth and development,
and optimal health and fulfilment occur
at the border of challenges and support.
This is rather than seeing life as an option
of either work or play or pain or pleasure.
Building Resilience, Health and Happiness
We don’t arrive at a place called ‘peace’ and unpack! Peace and happiness are a
moment by moment choice and are built on our personal resilience. The foundation
of our resilience is explained in four key principles that guarantee healing, health
and lasting peace.
This experiential workshop gives you a tailor-made roadmap to build your personal
peace, emotional resilience and increase your healing potential. The brain is ‘plastic’
and we can lay down new pathways that lead to lasting happiness and inner stability.
There are key principles to establishing a deep and lasting peace and happiness in
our lives and these can be learnt and incorporated into our daily lives. It involves a
Here is a short course of very interesting
shift in perspective and a deep respect for our lives so that we can make our unique
and empowering insights on mastering
creative contribution to living a life of meaning and on purpose. See more on page 2.
life and its seven areas.
FEE: $90. PLEASE BOOK with a deposit of $30. Bring lunch to share.
FEE: $20. PLEASE BOOK.
SATURDAY 2 MAY, 10.00am-4.00pm – please note both days $115.
TUESDAY 7 APRIL, 7-8.45pm
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Books – CDs – DVDs – Cards
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Welcome to our Shop of Books, DVDs, CDs, Cards, a
few special health products and other ever-changing
items to make every visit an adventure.
hat a lot of new exciting Books, CDs, DVDs there are. The world is exploding with insights, sharing of experiences, dealing
with health issues differently, taking power back into our own hands and, more than anything, recognising extraordinary
qualities inside us waiting to be brought out. Brains have always been remarkable; we didn’t know how remarkable with cells
that just keep renewing and, when we know how to harness them, how they can expand.
So many of us have questions about relationships because we’re in a different world from the one we were born into: So many of
us have questions as to what is wealth and security and what is really meaningful.
All over the planet men and women are exploring new dimensions, breaking through conventions, challenging where society is
heading and saying “This is our world, what can we make it and how can we make it a world that works for us all?”
Yes, in our Shop there are voices of many pioneers in Books and on CDs and DVDs – they’re talking about consciousness,
exploring spirituality, they’re looking at humanity ascending and moving into what is predicted by many to be a whole new era
of experience. You will realise that the acceleration of change has been phenomenal over the past 100 years – mostly externally
but now ever-increasingly within people. So often this has been speeded by personal crisis or breakdown leading to discoveries
of new ways of living.
It’s wonderful to have books in your hands. Our DVDs/Film section keeps expanding – Just look at the films shown on pages 16,
17, 18. Those CDs to relax and go inwards can be beautiful, those CDs to see life differently can be liberating, Mindfulness – living
here now, finding peace, what a journey. Our Shop is with you and supporting you all the way.
If you want an item and we don’t have it, our team is there to assist. We have great gems of books owned by others that
have been given to us to pass on at very low prices.
Just ask, just tell us what you need. Winnie and her team are here to listen.
Old Favourites
Just new in our Shop
Anastasia, tells the story of entrepreneur
Vladimir Megre's trip to the Siberian
taiga in 1995. There he met a woman
named Anastasia who shared with him
her unique outlook on subjects as diverse
as gardening, child-rearing, healing,
Nature, sexuality, religion and more.
Body & Mature Behavior – A Study of
Anxiety, Sex, Gravitation, & Learning –
Moshe Feldenkrais was decades ahead
of his time and his theory is only now
beginning to be fully appreciated. This
book charts the first steps of his method
for furthering human development, a
movement-based approach that calls
forth the organism’s powers of selfregulation. See Feldenkrais sessions page
8 and 9.
Queen Bees – Wannabees – Rosalind
Wiseman’s book is packed with insights
about technology’s impact on teenage
girls and enlivened with the experiences
of girls, and offers concrete strategies
to help empower your daughter to be
socially competent and to treat herself
with dignity.
You Are Not Your Brain – The 4-Step
Solution for Changing Bad Habits,
Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking
Control of Your Life – Jeffrey M Schwartz,
MD and Rececca Gladding, MD.
This easy-to-follow program
will
teach you how to find your
loving smart inner guide
and
lead a more fulfilling and
empowered life.
Tricky Teens – How to create a great
relationship with your teen… without
going crazy! – Andrew Fuller uses his
years of practical wisdom and knowledge
in one reassuring book to help and
support parents and offers crucial advice
on achieving a happy home life while
raising teens.
When Pain Is the Doorway – Awakening
in the Most Difficult Circumstances
– Pema Chödrön – For anyone
experiencing emotional crisis these CDs
provide expert guidance to help. Full
of support and encouragement to help
discover the deeper freedom available
just beneath the surface.
Adventures of The Soul – Journeys
Through the Physical and Spiritual
Dimensions – James Van Praagh takes
you on a unique journey to discover the
unique design of your very own soul.
You’ll learn to open up your mind to
your soul’s wisdom.
Learn to Be an Optimist – Lucy
MacDonald’s book is a complete guide
to changing your mind and your life.
Loving Yourself to Great Health –
Thoughts and Food – the Ultimate
Diet – Louise Hay, Ahlea Khadro and
Heather Dane. Unlike any health
book you’ve ever read.
The Healthy Raw Food Diet
– Susanne Roth – advice and
recipes to energise, dehydrate,
lose weight and feel great.
Something for everyone as well as the kids
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 I’m a Human Being – So are We All! 
ne thing we’ve all got in common, and that is, we are human beings! It doesn’t matter what colour, what religion, where we
come from, how we speak, what we look like, we are all human beings.
Funnily enough it’s what we all wrestle with day after day. All of us want to be liked, want to be recognised and acknowledged. We
want to be respected, loved; and certainly accepted for who we are.
Unfortunately, in our society we tend to judge people on who’s the most beautiful, the most handsome, the biggest, the strongest,
and the cleverest yet as I have seen over the years, we can have all those aspects and still be going through just the same internal
turmoil as everybody else. The beautiful can see themselves as ugly, the tall can feel tiny inside themselves, the strong can be so
full of fears and the clever can give themselves a really hard time.
Something else we have in common – we’re all looking for meaning, we want to feel we have value and we’re needed and we
actually have a purpose, otherwise we can go round in circles. In our pain we look to things and people to make us feel better,
we so want to somehow quench the thirst in the black hole within us, we want to feel complete where it feels empty, we so want
somebody or something to prove to us we’re okay.
Probably only a small percentage of us at any time leap out of bed with excitement and enthusiasm; we’re more likely to dwell on
the day ahead, what can go wrong, difficult people we’ll encounter, things we don’t want to do, fears around money, struggles in
relationships, regrets we have and sadness we can’t seem to shake off.
Well it seems to me this is what personal and spiritual growth work is for and what we do here at the Relaxation Centre is about.
Perhaps happiness is just natural once we can get these other things in check, when the real boss (the true us) is able to be in
charge of that yapping little dog in our heads that causes us so much frustration and heartache. I believe at heart we all want peace,
we all want to feel joy, we all want to feel happiness, we all want to feel meaning, we all want to feel included and we all want to
feel the satisfaction of contributing.
This is wishing you all the very best for 2015 in your quest for fully accepting that you are a human being and cannot be perfect.
Wishing you power on your ongoing journey towards embracing what is inherent inside beyond the clouds of confusion and the
noise of doubts and the chance to say "Thank You" – and MOST IMPORTANTLY, don’t forget to have some fun and laughter –
remember to watch children – they play and laugh, are curious and explore – we have so much to learn from them. —Lionel Fifield
Jeffrey Hodges
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rom his earliest years Jeffrey Hodges has been on a search to achieve
the impossible – to step beyond the limitations of the conditioned
minds around him. He is always asking how and why. It is this capacity
of exploring what’s possible in himself and seeing what’s possible in
others that has given him the rare distinction of training Olympic Gold
Medallists as well as numerous others wanting to find excellence in whatever they do.
People always come out of his courses excited by what they have heard and keen to put
his positive methods into practice in line with their own core values. Jeffrey is easy to
listen to and easy to understand. Give yourself a treat and hear him speak on Coaching
Yourself and Embracing Prosperity – see both on page 10.
Can you Draw – Are you
aware you have the
potential?
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or over 20 years our course Drawing on
the Right Side of The Brain has brought
amazed comments from people because for
them, after 20, 30, 40 years of believing they couldn’t draw
they started to draw pictures they never thought would
have been possible.
Carolyn Wilson is the presenter of this mind-opening
course. Drawing on The Right Side of The Brain is mentioned
in the book The Brain That Changes Itself and many people
have reported a range of other benefits that they never
expected from participating in these 6 weeks. Carolyn loves
offering these courses and would love as many people as
possible to benefit from them. So last year we decided to
drop the price to only $90 for this 6-session morning or
evening course. Come and take advantage of this mind
expanding and very enjoyable course – see page 12.
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Ira Progoff Journaling
– For Tuning Into
Yourself
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e welcome Jan Watson from
Melbourne back for her second
presentation
here
in March. Last time
more than half the
participants said they’d
love to do more – so
here she is, see page 12.
Practical Everyday
Mindfulness
f you’ve attended one of Nikki Ward’s courses
previously you will know the quality and
practicality of what she offers. So here’s a course
which we believe will have a profound effect on participants – 2 full
days, Saturdays, as she unfolds the 4 Foundations of Mindfulness.
She speaks on the art of being really present and accessing deeper
awareness, inner knowing and clarity.
Nikki has elected to offer this course on 2 Saturdays with time for
practice in between. See much more on page 5.
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Numerology
isiting us again is Henry Conlan who eats,
sleeps, dreams and speaks Numerology and
has done so for over 40 years and appears on radio
talkback very regularly, both in the USA and
in Australia. So come and get some insights into
Numerology. See page 12.
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