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An introduction to healing with star energies - Emily Wilson

Emily-WilsonThis is an experiential workshop where energies from different stars and star beings/groups will be channeled through by the facilitator, such as energies from Sirius B, the Pleiades, Arcturus and others. This workshop will inform us how to work more closely with these energies and beings of light at this time of great change when..

Last Updated on Sunday, 13 January 2013 08:39

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Ancient Vedic Fire Ceremony - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Fire CeremonyStep back 10,000 years and join a powerful ceremony of purification with equivalents across all ancient cultures. Using special mantras and sacred herbs, join us in taking this opportunity to offer that which no longer serves us to the fire, freeing ourselves from its weight.
Suitable for all ages, children welcome.

Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 09:56

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Blooming Sister Women’s sharing circle - Aralyn Doiron

aralyn-webNurture the timeless feminine in the ancient tradition of the talking stick circle.  This casual sharing in celebration of the commonality and individuality of our life experience as women while witnessing the sharing of others is profoundly connecting and uplifting.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 08:20

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Calling in the Roses―Alchemical and Shamanic Tools for transformation - Aralyn Doiron

aralyn-webThis workshop offers simple but profound tools that are very useful to clear, strengthen and contain your personal power field.  They will allow you to move through shifting times,  upheaval, reactivity and energy without getting tossed around by the waves. You will learn the ability to call in and know your own energy without taking on..

Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 January 2013 09:04

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Chakra Vibrations - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Chakra VibrationsExplore the chakra system and learn how to influence the chakras using the power of your own voice.

Suitable for all ages, children welcome.

Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 09:58

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Chakras - Connecting to your inner Crystals by Ashley Szlachta

Ashley SzlachtaThe word chakra means, “wheel”, and are thought of as spinning energy centres within the body. The seven major chakras are located along the spine and correspond with significant nerve plexuses and organs in their region.

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 January 2013 07:17

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Chill Out Yoga - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Chillout YogaPause the day for an hour and unwind with our Chill-Out afternoon Hatha Yoga session. Join us in a space of peace and tranquility for some gentle stretching and relaxing postures. Experience the benefits of harmonizing breath work and emerge refreshed and revived.

Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 10:01

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Ecstatic Shaking Meditation - Diane Sparks

diane biodanzaShaking is one of the world’s most ancient healing traditions. Inspired by Ratu Bagus, the Balinese Shaman. In this workshop, I offer the opportunity to practice this technique to beginners and experienced practitioners alike within group energy. Shaking helps to release the blockages we store in our bodies.

Last Updated on Saturday, 12 January 2013 08:33

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EFT - Emotional freedom techniques - Adelina Martin

A-nophotoEFT is a form of psychological acupressure, based on the energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture. It treat physical and emotional ailments without the invasiveness of needles. Instead, simple tapping with the fingertips is used to input kinetic energy onto specific meridians on the head and chest while thinking about

Last Updated on Sunday, 06 January 2013 02:01

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Heal Your Self - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Heal YourselfBlocks in the flow of energy in our body (prana), can lead to illness as well as mental and physical imbalances. In this workshop, you will discover a technique to help you develop subtle awareness of this constant flow of energy. By awakening the perception of this energy, we can learn to control and redirect it for total health..

Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 10:03

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Laughter Yoga - Sarah Berger

sarah--laughter-yoga-webLaughter “Yoga” is a deceptively simple yet it is a very powerful form of exercise. It combines laughter exercises with yogic breathing (quite different from traditional yoga postures). Laughter is initially stimulated as a physical exercise within the group but with eye contact and childlike playfulness it soon turns into real ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 December 2012 10:09

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Meditations from the Tantras - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Tantra MeditationsDiscover the real meaning of tantra and awaken to your inner depth and wisdom. Explore the healing and transformative effects of ancient powerful meditation practices. The path of evolution lies within, waiting to be discovered.
Suitable for all ages, children welcome

Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 10:06

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Nurturing Positivity - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Nurturing PositivityA positive mind is the source of health, abundance and peace.  This workshop will include yogic movements, breathing exercises, meditation and a session of the rib-tickling, belly-aching practice of laughing yoga. Take this wonderful opportunity to create a powerful positive healing energy, showing gratitude for all you have and..

Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 10:09

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One Mind Meditation - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Tantra MeditationsDo you struggle to sit by yourself and meditate?
Access the power of the group using voice and movement to bring us into a state of 'One Mind'.

Suitable for all ages, children welcome

Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 10:13

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Opening to Bliss Within – Yoga and Tantra for All of Us - Viryam Robertson and Ellie Lawler

viryam tantra cosmic heartIn this workshop, Tantra and Sacred Connection is introduced as a basis for all our loving relationships and especially in our relationship with ourselves. As women and men, we shall explore our birth right to create safe boundaries, and express our needs and desires in the most effective ways.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 December 2012 07:36

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Sacred Heart Song Circle - Inna Alex & Justin Quan

inna alex“Join us for songs of love, joy and devotion. Experience the expansion and connection that develops when we raise our voices together. Come and sing your heart out!”


Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 08:26

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The Healing Art of the Didgeridoo - Grant Lewis

grant didjeridooDiscover why the didgeridoo has been such a powerful healing instrument for over 3000 years and learn the science behind the practice of the didgeridoo. Experience how the sounds of this instrument can soften our mind, clear emotional blockages and fill our hearts with joy.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 December 2012 10:05

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The Yoga of Sound - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Yoga of soundIn the ancient texts, they say that we first manifested as sound. This primal sound resides in Anahata, the heart chakra. Discover the path back to the heart sound through the power of listening in this workshop led by sound specialist Chakradhyan.
Suitable for all ages, children welcome

Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 10:17

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Traversing the Cutting-Edge of Spiritual Sexual Shamanism - Baba Dez Nichols

Baba DezBaba Dez shares foundational information with energetic transmissions and exercises for presencing, activation, and integration of Spiritual Sexual Energy.  We will explore ingrained cultural guilt, shame, and fear and how beliefs, judgments, and telepathic agreements can limit and control our lives. 

Last Updated on Friday, 25 January 2013 01:05

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World of the Sacred – Celebrating our Divine Connection - Viryam Robertson and Ellie Lawler

viryam tantra cosmic heartThis workshop is an interactive journey within our physical experience of the world through all our senses - smell, taste, hearing, seeing and touch, and our inner awareness. To give our senses a conscious opportunity to be receptive can allow us to receive more pleasure in our life and to deeply meet ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 December 2012 07:47

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Yogic Sleep - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Yogic SleepRelax and recharge your entire system with 30 minutes of “Yoga Nidra” or Yogic Sleep, daily from 2-3pm. With a 30 minute Yoga Nidra equivalent to four hours of deep sleep, this proven relaxation technique will leave you feeling grounded, rested and rejuvenated.
Suitable for all ages, children welcome

Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 10:21

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The Yoga of Sound - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Category: Holistic

The Yoga of Sound - Anahata Yoga Retreat

In the ancient texts, they say that we first manifested as sound. This primal sound resides in Anahata, t...

The Healing Art of the Didgeridoo - Grant Lewis

Category: Holistic

The Healing Art of the Didgeridoo - Grant Lewis

Discover why the didgeridoo has been such a powerful healing instrument for over 3000 years and learn the...

Irish low whistle - Eoin Duignan

Category: Soundz

Irish low whistle - Eoin Duignan

This workshop, will demonstrate the techniques of playing tunes on the irish tin whistle and the low whis...

Meditations from the Tantras - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Category: Holistic

Meditations from the Tantras - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Discover the real meaning of tantra and awaken to your inner depth and wisdom. Explore the healing and tr...

The Ladino songs of medieval Judeo Spain with Carolina Moon …

Category: Arts & Culture

The Ladino songs of medieval Judeo Spain with Carolina Moon and Nigel Gavin

Nigel and Carolina will talk about the history of this beautiful repertoire and how they work together, p...

Nikki Henson - Coordinator JPTZ

Category: Circus

Nikki Henson - Coordinator JPTZ

Nikki has been involved with the JPTZ at Luminate Festival since it began:This is her fourth year co...

Stephen Benge

Category: Circus

Stephen Benge

Stephen has performed over the last five years at Canberra fringe festival, Dragon Dreaming, Regrowth, Ki...

Moving into the Stillness - Yoga - Julie Stephens

Category: Move

Moving into the Stillness - Yoga - Julie Stephens

The style of yoga Julie will be teaching is Vinyasa Flow which can be as dynamic as  you want it to ...

Blooming Sister Women’s sharing circle - Aralyn Doiron

Category: Holistic

Blooming Sister Women’s sharing circle - Aralyn Doiron

Nurture the timeless feminine in the ancient tradition of the talking stick circle.  This casua...

African Drumming - Jimi Dale

Category: Soundz

African Drumming - Jimi Dale

We all are made of Earth, Water, Fire and Air. This session is a taste of the ceremonial music of Zimbabw...

Managing an organic vege garden - Sol Morgan

Category: Organic

Managing an organic vege garden - Sol Morgan

Come and learn how to create and maintain your own vegetable garden. This workshop will Include various m...

An introduction to improvisation - Tamara Smith

Category: Soundz

An introduction to improvisation - Tamara Smith

Improvisation is a fun, interactive, creative way of expressing yourself musically. In these workshops, y...

All star Jam

Category: Soundz

All star Jam



Come together with performers and workshop facilitators for a big jam.  A chance to practice new s...

Twisty Twinz

Category: Circus

Twisty Twinz

Can you guess who's who?? This identical twin duo will wow you with their TWINcredible Acrobati...

EMPOWERING LOCAL FOOD RESILIENCE - Robina McCurdy

Category: Organic

EMPOWERING LOCAL FOOD RESILIENCE - Robina McCurdy

Robina will share a permaculture-based strategy for food security which she facilitates with local commun...

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