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SATURDAY 23rd MARCH
Yoga, healing & local connection in Yamba, NSW
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Tashi
Tashi Dawa
Located in Yamba & Maclean NSW
Opening Circle 9am
Chanting 3pm
Tashi shares some of her favourite mantras as well as exploring toning for vocal confidence. You will receive a mantra sheet with the words and translations as well as access to recordings to continue to practice the mantra.
ABOUT
Tashi Dawa is one of the founders of Yoga in the Valley.
She grew up in the Lower Clarence and began traveling and teaching yoga in the late 90’s. Tashi moved to Europe in 2006 establishing herself as a yoga retreat leader.
She currently spends half the year in Europe teaching, extended periods in India and leads local classes when she’s home in the Clarence Valley.
Hayley
Hayley Skeggs
Located in Grafton NSW
Beginners Meditation 9.45am
A gentle movement & mobility session focused on preparing the body for seated meditation. Exploring seated postures, use of props & supports among mindful movements to create a meditative experience before settling into the meditation practice.
ABOUT
Hayley is one of the founders of Yoga in the Valley.
She fell in love with yoga while traveling abroad in 2010. Upon returning to her hometown of Grafton, she began practicing regularly. Hayley became a certified yoga teacher in 2018 specialising in Satyananda Yoga teachings, Hayley also enjoys teaching restorative yoga and meditation at her studio Grafton Yoga School.
Valerie
Valeria Saindon
Located in Yamba & Sydney NSW
Acro Yoga 9.45am
Valerie is an expert in the art of acroyoga with years of training and practice under her belt, she has become a sought-after acroyoga teacher in Australia
ABOUT
Known for her passion and expertise, Valerie brings a unique and dynamic energy to her sessions. Her teaching style is both fun and challenging, helping students to push their boundaries while also fostering a sense of community and connection.
Sharon
Sharon Hale
Located in Wooloweyah NSW
Lunchtime drumming 1.30pm
Sound Healing 4.15pm
Sharon welcomes everyone to join this celebration of rhythm and sound. We are sound, we are resonance, we are energy. Sound as vibration touches every part of our physical being and we can learn to listen not only through our ears but through every cell in our bodies.
ABOUT
Sharon provides alternative and natural health services locally. She is a sound healer, drum circle leader, kinesiologist and lymphatic drainage therapist. She shares her wisdom on Ashara Retreats and her business The Healing Room
Leeanne
Leeanne Eamens
Located in Yamba NSW
Opening Circle – Welcome to Country Meditation 9am
Leeanne is a Yaegl Traditional Owner, her great grandmother, Margaret Laurie, was the eldest daughter of Rocky and Bella Laurie.
The Yaegl People are the traditional custodians of the coastal areas around Yamba, Iluka and Maclean.
‘We are all visitors to this time, and this place. We are all just passing through, inheriting from the ancestors and gifting to our children. Our purpose while we are here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love… ‘
Greg
Greg Heath
Located in Ashby/Yamba NSW
Dynamic Hatha 9.45am
Join Greg to explore the science of Hatha Yoga via the alchemical fusion of Solar and Lunar forces in the navel centre. This practice will use traditional techniques to cultivate fire in the Manipura Chakra, allowing us to burn through and release energy blockages and limitations. From here we can move energy from the lower energy centres into the higher energy centres of the heart, expression, clear seeing and that which lies beyond the mind.
ABOUT
Greg started practicing yoga 20 years ago to help to rehabilitate a spinal fracture caused by a snowboarding accident.
He has a strong passion to share the tools from the yoga tradition to help others transform their lives, to build an inclusive community and ultimately create a better world.
Amanda
Amanda Brightwell
Located in Wooloweyah NSW
Create an Earth Goddess/Totem 11.30am
The medium of clay offers us an invitation to work directly with the earth. Amanda invites us to explore and reflect while we enjoy the sensory journey and create a token earth goddess to celebrate the feminine in our own personal way.
ABOUT
Amanda has worked with clay on and off for many years. She offers workshops in her studio The Clay Circle and has worked as a Remedial Massage Therapist for 20 years.
A long time Clarence Valley resident she finds inspiration in her surrounds, an avid surfer who draws her creative inspiration from her ocean playground and the surrounding national park.
Shakti
Shakti Burke
Located in Maclean NSW
Gentle Hatha Yoga 11.30am
Shakti offers a gentle yoga series with a lie down at the start and end (ah, shavasana heaven). There’ll be some rolling around on the mat for super gentle twists and stretches, joint movements from sitting (you’ll notice the benefit of taking the mind into the body), and simple standing poses to lengthen the spine. Throughout, you’ll be encouraged to maintain a relaxed mindful awareness of sensation. Bringing body and mind together is the essence of yoga. It’s what makes us feel complete, whole and totally zen.
ABOUT
From her 20’s in an Indian ashram to her 60s as an online Mindfulness teacher, Shakti delights in sharing the richness of yoga and meditation. She is a registered senior teacher with Yoga Australia.
The last couple of decades Shakti has taught yoga in Kyogle and been a keen student of Tibetan Buddhism. She recently relocated to Maclean where she leads classes.
Amanda
Amanda Christensen
Located in Lawrence NSW
Rebirthing Breathwork 11.30am
Rebirthing Breathwork is merging the inhale with the exhale in a gentle relaxed rhythm in an intuitive way that floods the body with Divine Energy. The altered state of consciousness allows for a more expanded perspective with added objectivity and neutrality.
Breathing moves energy and transforms whatever sensations and feelings arise. By the end of the session, most people experience deep peace, wellbeing and clarity.
ABOUT
Amanda is a dedicated practitioner in the holistic therapy field, with over 25 years of experience as a retreat cook, breathwork facilitator, Intuitive Massage therapist, retreat facilitator, space holder, and change activator.
Amanda’s journey is always unfolding and she enjoys the creative process and the authentic work it produces. She has experienced the deep medicine of this powerful transformational work.
Carol
Carol Greenwood
Located in Yamba NSW
Nia Dance 12.45pm
Nia is somatic, feel good movement for the body, mind and soul. It is a cardio-dance, fitness practice that blends energising, soul-stirring music with choreography that is easy to follow and designed to move the whole body.
ABOUT
Carol retired in Yamba in 2013 and has been teaching Nia locally for 8 years. She has enjoyed her journey to wellness and vitality through yoga, pilates, meditation, boogy boarding and, of course, Nia.
Her classes are joyFULL and inspiring. She believes creating community and a sense of belonging promotes well-being. Her mantra is ‘love your body, love
your life’
Terry
Terry Ronan
Located in Coffs Harbour NSW
Meditation for Life 12.45pm
Terry has a devoted daily meditation practice and has experienced the benefits first hand of regular practice. He teaches in order to share these benefits to others seeking a more balanced and mindful lifestyle.
Terry will pass on his knowledge, tools and experience during this session, you can expect a brief introduction to the process then the chance to experience meditation for yourself.
ABOUT
Terry has completed extensive training with Dr Joe Dispenza, Tony Robbins and has had the opportunity to learn from and experience some of the ancient South American cultures in plant medicine.
Terry brings his real life experience to his teachings from his own personal challenges and his continuous daily practices of over 40 years. He connects the science, practical applications and his lived experiences to allow people to be able to find their own path to wellness and balance.
Indu
Mimosa’s Kitchen
Located in Yamba NSW
Plant Based Lunch Boxes 1.30pm
You can pre-purchase a lunch box when you buy your ticket.
Indu Mimosa is an experienced chef & nutritionist, and owner of Mimosa’s Kitchen. She is always busy making her gut-healing goodies from her little home on Yaegl Country.
Passionate about health, she started Mimosa’s Kitchen in 2021 to provide the Clarence Valley with fermented foods, drinks, gourmet vegan dips, spreads & condiments. Spirited about animal rights, she is also a devoted vegan.
In her spare time she loves practicing yoga, surfing, crossfit, crafting, building and learning new things. She’s the loving mum of the incredible Ravi.
Di
DI Ellis
Located in Banora Point NSW
Gestational Blueprint Transformation 3pm
Our time in the womb can create patterns and a blueprint for our life. In this session we will erase subconscious beliefs and memories within seconds, with ease. You will learn simple methods to tune in to the deepest most sensitive parts or yourself, and allow blocked energy and emotions that may have been held deeply within your cells, to gently shift. In turn, this will open the pathways to deep love and bliss from within.
ABOUT
Dianne Ellis is an expert in mind/body healing, she has an intricate understanding of how stress, hidden pathogens, toxins, and our experiences can shape our whole self and well-being.
Di is a Rebirthing/Breathwork and Genome Healing practitioner, PSYCH-K® facilitator, health coach and PEMF therapist. With 30 years of practicing breathwork and a depth of lived experiences, Di is well placed to assist others to lead an enriching life.
Vanamala
Vanamala Mayr-Reisch
Located in Mullumbimby NSW
Intro to Face Yoga 3pm
Lift your face! Lift your spirit!
Face yoga is a gentle process to rediscover your confidence, self-love, and strength. This intro to Face Yoga will show you how to reduce tension from the face, neck, and shoulders, and practice poses to lift your face naturally.
Benefits include stress and tension release, reduced blood pressure and signs of aging, improved speech and eyesight.
ABOUT
Vanamala Mayr-Reisch’s is a certified face yoga teacher, physiotherapist, eye fitness trainer and the founder of Face Yoga Australia.
She regularly appears in magazines and on radio and has spoken at the USA Face Yoga Summit 2021. Vanamala is deeply passionate about sharing her extensive knowledge about the body, mind and spirit, acquired over 35 years of working with people.
Mandy
Mandy Briggs
Located in Yamba NSW
Yin Yoga 4.15pm
Mandy teaches a full moon release class, heart opening and hip releasing. Suitable for all levels.
ABOUT
Mandy is a Yoga & Pilates teacher at Free the Coconut Yamba, she has been teaching yoga and hosting retreats for 10+ years.
Mandy’s calm, nurturing energy and vocal queues allow you to move into each posture without needing to see each asana; thus enabling you to really connect with your own breathe & body during your practice. Yoga is for everybody and Mandy enjoys making yoga accessible.
DETAILS & TICKETS
DATE
Saturday March 23rd 2024
LOCATION
Wooli st Hall, Yamba NSW
TIME
9am – 5.45pm
“Our community yoga days aim to enrich our shared local connections and enliven our relationship to our bodies, our place and our visions for a bright and insightful future.”
Tashi Dawa
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