The Lotus Centre

Newsletter

 

The Lotus Centre & Babylon Bookshop provide a community service newsletter for workshops in Tasmania & Hobart. **

www.thelotuscentre.com.au

 

Issue: August 2008

Welcome to this month’s issue of The Lotus Centre Newsletter

From the BabylonLotus Centre Team

Hi dear Friends and Fellow Travellers,

It is August already, a few days late our newsletter will hopefully find its way to your inbox ... our thoughts and prayers for you and all dear, near to you that the new month will bring abundance of all that is meant to be in your life by Divine will, as August means "month of reaping" or literally, "month of life".  

The birthstone for the month of August is “peridot”, a gem that enhanced the properties of any healing substances taken …

In this newsletter perhaps please note the following workshops listed:

·             JOURNEY TO SELF EMPOWERMENT CERTIFICATE J (starting 16th Aug)

·             Open Heart Workshops (Wed 27th & Thur 28th of Aug)

.. and don’t miss any of the other listings.  If any info in this newsletter interests you … then please contact the person listed in the newsletter …. or alternatively check out:

         The Babylon Bookshop noticeboard,

         Listed web-sites ; and

         ‘The Lotus Centre’ display board or come and talk to us at Babylon/Lotus Centre

Wishing you a wonderfully LOVE-filled, joyful and peaceful month ahead and many heart-warming moments, insights, journeying inside and alll that there is ………………..

Thank you dearly for your submissions / info for this edition and for taking the time to open the newsletter e-mail and to read/browse …..

With Love and smiles from

 

Kent, Amanda, Christoph, Rene, Isaac, Cheynie and Klaus.

and from all at Babylon and The Lotus Centre

PS.     (1) Please always send us any information for the next newsletter between mid month or – at the latest - a few days before the end of the month ….. simply use this e-mail address to write to us or go to www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm 

          (2) If you no longer wish to receive the newsletter, simply let us know, per e-mail and – we will take you off the date base with the same love that we placed you on it too.

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‘When you forgive, you love ….

When you love …

God’s Light shines on you.’

Ron … in ‘Into the Wild’ (Movie)

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1.  Workshops & Events ... in and around Hobart

a. around Hobart … statewide

*** no listing this month J

b. in Hobart, or close to …

*** JOURNEY TO SELF EMPOWERMENT CERTIFICATE

Using guided meditation and visual imagery techniques, this course allows you to discover your infinite nature and embark on a journey towards self empowerment. Due to the practical nature of this course, it is very common for participants to experience healing and change at the spiritual level resulting in an increased sense of well being and self awareness.

The techniques used in this course were developed in Melbourne by Eileen Goble, she named the technique Integrated Self Empowerment Therapy (ISET).

The course runs over 4 week-ends (16th &17th Aug, 30th & 31st Aug, 27th & 28th Sept and 25th & 26th Oct 2008). Cost $720 (which can be paid in instalments) Venue: Lindisfarne

For more information please contact Joy on 0415 416 168, email: joynicholson@aapt.net.au  or download a brochure from www.joynicholson.com.au . For ISET info - www.isetinstitute.com

*** REIKI 2 WORKSHOP

Sat 13th and Sun 14th Sept. 9.30 - 4.30 both days. Cost $200 Venue: Lindisfarne

Next Reiki 1 workshop: Sat 11th and Sun 12th Oct.

For more details and to book please contact Joy Nicholson (Reiki Master/Teacher) on 0415 416 168 or email: joynicholson@aapt.net.au or www.joynicholson.com.au

*** Courses in Gnosis and Gnosticism

a systematic study of the initiatic philosophy and a practical approach to what is loosely termed “the path”- what is it, what are its processes, what does it involve? Studying topics such as psychology, meditation, philosophy, alchemy, kabalah, astrology, tarot, practical dream-work, anthropology, chakras, kundalini and many other subjects. The objective of the Gnostic school is to give freely to humanity a practical teaching through which people can learn what specifically the inner work is and how to develop it in a day-to-day basis. Australian Gnostic Association (Tasmania)

Cost: free.  Courses are offered periodically throughout the year- to find out more visit www.gnosistasmania.org or phone the Gnostic Centre on 6278 9631

*** Preventing / Curing Chronic Disease. Wellness relies on a balanced WOMAN

2nd Tues of every month except January. 6.00 pm- 9.30pm $80 Refreshments included

All of these areas play a vital role in our health, well being and longevity.  This seminar covers why gut and liver balance is essential; easy ways to detox.  Why your cells are not performing to their maximum to give you the energy you need.  How physical/emotional/spiritual health relies heavily on nutrient/fluid uptake.  Learn why balanced vibrational frequencies within cells are imperative for great health and easy, simply methods to prevent/cure chronic disease by utilising the simplicity of a woman in balance principles, plus much more.  Find out how to restore your energy & heal.

For more information please contact Vicki and Janice @ Stream of Life Natural Therapies

http://stream-of-life.com or 0362285796 / 0419532286

*** Natural Fertility Management

1st Wed of each month 7.30 – 9.30pm $60.  May we give ourselves, our children and our future generations the gift of strong health & vitality, with a natural, safe and healthy start to life, & a natural, safe and healthy environment in which to live.  May we do this by seeking out knowledge about the inherent & natural fertility of our own bodies which is our own natural birthright. Learn:-

• The mucus and temperature method to pinpoint mid-cycle ovulation, & beginning & end of the fertile period.

• The lunar bio-rhythmic cycle pin points when a spontaneous ovulation may occur, which may or may not coincide with your mid-cycle ovulation.

• Secondary symptoms are also charted during the learning phase to further the process of getting to know your cycle.

This seminar is ideal for any woman of reproductive age including the teenager wanting to learn about her cycle or women wanting to conceive.  Small groups or private coaching available

For more information please contact Vicki and Janice @ Stream of Life Natural Therapies

http://stream-of-life.com or 0362285796 / 0419532286

*** Optimal pregnancy, birth and beyond

1 day intensive 9am -5pm $175 per couple. Having a child is one of the most wondrous & joyous experiences, ensure you are well informed.  It provides expectant parents & maternity carers with positive choices about pregnancy & childbirth, whilst encouraging trust in the natural process of birth.  It aims to encourage the participant to evaluate the care they are receiving or providing.  Small groups or private coaching with particular focus on partners & support people.

For more information please contact Vicki and Janice @ Stream of Life Natural Therapies

http://stream-of-life.com or 0362285796 / 0419532286

*** WELLNESS RETREATS & WOMENS CIRCLES – HUON BUSH RETREATS, RANELAGH

September 13-14th. Overnight  WOMEN'S FULL MOON Retreat. only $185 inc. accommodation and all meals. Connect with the full moon, sing drum connect with nature, enjoy an outside bush bath, walk the stone labyrinth.... Check out www.huonbushretreats.com Call Jane for more info 0428 402314 or email j.anderson@gotalk.net.au

*** WELLNESS RETREATS & WOMENS CIRCLES – HUON BUSH RETREATS, RANELAGH

August 17th and November 16th 9am-4pm. Women's Circle @ huon bush retreats. Walk a stone labyrinth, relax, connect with women in the beautiful surroundings of our natural bush land, sing drum meditate. Only $55 includes lunch and refreshments. Call Jane 0428 402314 for more info. or book with Michael pm 6264 2233 www.huonbushretreats.com

*** Tai Chi

.. is a gentle series of movements that when learned and practised can lead to optimum health and wellbeing.

At the Golden Years Club, 314 Main Road, Glenorchy.  Please ph Bill Pearson 6272 9694 for any info or to enrol.

*** Astrology – Kingston

Classes beginning shortly.  Tim Phillips will be holding the classes.  Ph. 6272 4675.  Tim is looking for someone who can make their home available for the classes.

*** Healing Circle

An hour of prayer, music, meditation and readings to nourish the spirit. Program includes readings chosen from any of the Holy Books of the world's great religions. Participants are also invited to offer their own prayers if they wish. Everyone regardless of belief or background is welcomes to attend. 1st Wednesday of the month 7.30pm - 8.30pm in South Hobart. Contact Angela on 6223 8415 or angelabryan@aapt.net.au .

*** Satyananda Yoga

Please contact the Satyananda Yoga Centre on 6231 9117 for the 2008 / term program. 

E-mail: hobart@satyananda.net, visit www.satyananda.net or check out a copy at the Bookshop notice board.

*** Earthwalk Retreat - Huon Bush Retreats -Wellness Retreats

Aug   1 – 3 & Oct    31 - Nov 2. . Cost: $450. Develop a conscious, gratitude filled and

meaningful relationship with the natural world in order to develop the vitality required for lifelong commitment to personal and environmental wellness. As well as group discussion time participants will immerse themselves in the beauty and "life" generating surroundings at Huon Bush Retreats.  Costs includes 2 nights accommodation, all meals and workshops:

PLEASE NOTE: 20% Discount applies to Pension, HCC Holders and Students. Information and Bookings  (03) 62642233 or info@huonbushretreats.com or www.huonbushretreats.com

*** Seasonal Connection Retreats - Huon Bush Retreats -Wellness Retreats

June 20 – 22 & Sep 19 – 21. Cost: $450

Relax, rejuvenate, take time out to nurture yourself. Enjoy the seasonal gifts of nature, her foods and her change in energy. Discover yourself through guided meditations. Walk a sacred labyrinth, Sing, drum, connect with your inner Heart voice. Relax in an outside bush bath!

Please register early and wait for confirmation 2 weeks prior to the retreat to book travel arrangements. Costs includes 2 nights accommodation, all meals and workshops. 

PLEASE NOTE: 20% Discount applies to Pension, HCC Holders and Students. Information and Bookings  (03) 62642233 or info@huonbushretreats.com  or www.huonbushretreats.com

*** Art as Child's Play Classes

At the Bellerive Community Arts Centre every Friday from 1.30 - 3.30 pm. For information, call Adrienne on 6223 7322.

CURATIVE  DOWSING

for negative earth energy,  (geopathic stress/ ley lines)  which have an adverse affect our health. I do houses, offices, stables, house blocks of land etc.

working mostly in Hobart & Huon , further afield is possible if there is more than one client.
Enquiries welcome. Contact Hannah on 6266 6022 or troyka@tpg.com.au

*** Fine Art & Craft Workshops

Held by Wing Lau. Anyone interested, ph Wing on 6223 7988. email: wingl@bigpond.com.au

*** Dorje Ling Retreat Centre, Lorinna Tasmania

Available for solo or group retreats. Contact Anna Crotty on 6363 5178 or Maria on 6234 9404.

*** Meditation groups

On Tuesdays from 10 am - 11.30 am and Thursdays from 7 pm - 8.30 pm weekly. Please phone Joy on 0415 416 168 for details.

*** Reiki Exchange

On Wednesday evenings at South Hobart. Phone Joanna on 6224 2654.

*** Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre

Regular events include various levels of yoga courses (foundation to advanced); positive thinking course, weekend workshops and World Meditation Hour 3rd Sunday of every month. Please call the Centre on 6278 3788 for detailed information and bookings.

*** Siddha Yoga Meditation

Chanting and Meditation group. All welcome. Ph 6248 8247

*** Astrology and Tarot courses.  Call Matt on 0416 039695

*** Living Yoga Children's Yoga Dance

At Weeroona Yoga Studio, North Hobart. Adult courses in Hatha & Raja Yogas for adults 6 weeks for children, Beginners, Continuation & Intermediate levels 3&4 yr olds attending with an adult participating and after school for primary ages 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Primary school ages 5-10.  Ph Roslyn (Satyamukhi) on 0439 995655, e-mail: roslyn@southcom.com.au.

*** WomanSong

Voices for peace women's singing group welcomes singers at Women Tasmania, Macquarie St at 12.30 - 2.00 pm Thursdays and some Wednesdays. Contact: Jo on 6257 7520 or Rebecca on 0408 102 919 or e-mail- becfitz@hotmail.com

*** Theosophical Society of Hobart - Introductory Courses in Theosophy held when there is enough interest.   Enq: ph 62314454.

Regular public meetings: Mondays 8.00 pm.  Wednesday discussion group 10.30 am. 13 Goulburn Street, Hobart.  Kingston Group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month 1.30pm at the Kingborough Community Centre, John Street, Kingston. For detailed information, phone the above number or visit the website on: www.theosophicaltas.websyte.com.au 

*** Kingston Meditation Group

Meet Thursdays 2-3pm. Phone 6211 8520 or call in to the Kingston Community Health Centre

*** Course in Miracles Discussion Group

Phone Adrienne Godsmark 6223 7322 or email: seriousplay@optusnet.com.au

*** Pagan Alliance

Meets every first Thursday of the month upstairs at the New Sydney Hotel at 6.00 pm. All welcome. Ask at the bar if you have difficulty finding the room.

*** Earth Healing Meditations

Lenah Valley.  Wednesday fortnight. Phone 6228 5796

2.  Workshops, events, therapies at 'The Lotus Centre'

New(s) at The Lotus Centre / Babylon Bookshop

J         Lee-Anne is back from her overseas travels …. a heart-felt welcome YYY from us all JJJ

a. workshops ....

*** Reiki Tummo Weekend (August 23&24th )

Learn in-depth about Reiki & discover more about your heart, the spiritual heart, the seat of our pure consciousness or true self.

Reiki Tummo workshops teach with much depth about energy channelling for self-healing and for healing to helping others.

The workshops also help us to share the Divine Blessing, as Reiki is also referred to, with others more and more. After a recent reiki atunement one of the participants wrote to us:

‘… I can really feel the difference …. I can find the feeling in my heart almost instantly now.’

Our hearts are something very deep and essential for healing and a peaceful life.  Our heart is the centre of feeling, inner calm & joy and love for others.  As our hearts open more, the way we feel and how we interact with others improves.  Also our ability to channel to others, to help others, family and friends, also greatly improves.  Reiki Tummo Level 1 & 2 benefits / content are:

Reiki Tummo - Level 1:       Crown and Heart Chakra activation (on Sat 23rd )

* Attunement to channel Divine Energy

* Cleansing and Activating Chakras and Energy Channels

* Steps to opening the Heart

Reiki Tummo - Level 2:       Better connection to Divine and Earth Energy
                                                (on
Sunday – 24th August ‘08)

* Heart meditations and prayers for further and deeper heart opening

* Main Energy channel (the sushumna) is being opened fully

* Full, instant and safe Kundalini awakening

* Further practice for opening and using the Heart for meditation, relaxation, spiritual advancement and in daily life.

Reiki Tummo - Level 3a (on the Monday after ) and the 2 ½ day workshops Meditation and Kundalini are also being offered (Tuesday)

For more info contact The Lotus Centre or visit www.thelotuscentre.com.au.  Contact 6231 9669 or 0430 282 073 (Amanda) or e-mail: reikitummo@bigpond.com

 

*** Open Heart Workshops (Wed 27th & Thur 28th of Aug)

Learn about the importance of the heart and what the heart, more heart, can mean for you, in your daily life. The heart is:

Y       The key to our connection to the Source of Love and Light

Y       Realise the difference between heart and mind

Y       Reduce stress

Y       Enjoy more calmness, peacefulness and joyfulness

Y       Strengthen your heart

Y       Feel the love and light radiate from your heart

Y       Clear negativities from your heart

Y       Understand the true purpose of life

Y       Pray from your heart & to be more grateful

The workshop will also help you to share the blessings of the Love and Light with others.  Our hearts are the centre of feeling and deep feeling of peace, calmness, joy and compassion or love for others are from our heart and can bee deepened as we are improving the connection to our hearts.  The Open Heart Workshops Level 1 & 2 benefits / content are:

The workshop will also help you to share the blessings of the Love and Light with others.  Our hearts are the centre of feeling and deep feeling of peace, calmness, joy and compassion or love for others are from our heart and can bee deepened as we are improving the connection to our hearts.  The Open Heart Workshops Level 1 & 2 benefits / content are:

Open Heart Workshop Level 1:

... gently guides you to be able to feel and understand your heart better, so you can feel calmness, peacefulness and joy every moment of your life. You will also learn to recognise the difference between heart, brain and feelings and thoughts. Level 1 offers the opportunity to open your heart and to learn to rely on the blessings from the True Source of Love and Light.

Open Heart Workshop Level 2:

... strengthens your heart even more to help you learn how to surrender, cleanse and direct your heart even better to the True Source. You will be guided so your heart begins to recognise more about the Love of the True Source, and begins to give answers to important questions.

Cost: Level 1: $ 100 (conc. $85) & Level 2: $120 (conc. $100)

Please contact the Lotus Centre on 6231 9669 for more information … or e-mail www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm

*** Reiki Clinic – Treatments based on donation

Every Saturday 2:30 to 4pm.  Please feel very welcome to join for a deeply relaxing reiki session or if you have a health issue & seek additional help. Level 1 at the Lotus Centre.

Sessions are donation based. Feel free to choose the amount that is right for you. 

Please contact the Lotus Centre on 6231 9669 or www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm to book in.  Or just drop in.  (Preferably please book in J)

*** Free Reiki Usui Atunements ....

These free* atunements began as an overseas community service, in particular to assist in poorer countries where health services were and still are limited.  Details for the next free* atunement are:

Date:             Monday, 1st September ….. 9:15pm

Where:           @ The Lotus Centre, 45 Victoria Street

Reiki atunements have helped many to improve energy levels, inner peace, joy, loving connecting to others. They facilitate a greater energetic opening (crown chakra) and significantly help to release negativities and blockages.

Phone 6231 9669 or e-mail via www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm. * A $5 contribution to cover room cost, etc. 

*** Shiatsu – Workshop ‘Pamper yourself’

Experience this popular & effective Japanese energy-balancing body work technique in a beautiful & peaceful environment at The Lotus Centre.  Sunday 21st of Sept 1pm -4.30pm. 

¬     Acquire enough knowledge for self-treatment & partner treatment

¬     Increase your feeling of calmness, wellbeing & inner connectedness through gentle yet deep acupressure / shiatsu sessions

Join by yourself or bring a friend. Shiatsu massage is practiced fully dressed. It is often experienced as healing & deeply relaxing. Ph Klaus on 6231 9669, 0419 440123 or e-mail via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm Cost: $35 ($25 conc.)

b. events (regular )

*** HEART MEDITATION

At 7:30 pm Monday evening and NEW now 6x daytime each week: Monday to Saturday 1.30pm to approx. 2.15/2:30pm.  Plus: 

NEW: due to increasing popularity this meditation is now being offered every day of the week!!!! Mon – Fri 1:30pm.

Experience meditation with the heart and being more 'in the heart.'  Often a deeply peaceful and joyful experience; for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Small groups, $5.00 donation to cover room costs. In the Lotus Room, 1st floor (Monday eve on 1st or 2nd floor).

Casual attendance, no need to book. All welcome. For more information, please ring The Lotus Centre on 6231 9669 or visit www.thelotuscentre.com.au

*** YOGA

JJJ All yoga sessions – term III (16 June to 5 Sept):

* Yoga from the Heart with Clare Raffety

Monday 9:30 - 11am (Level 1&2), 11:35 to 12:25 Beginners& Back Care and 5:30 – 7:30pm (Level 1&2); Wednesday 9:30 - 11am (Level 2&3); and Thursdays 5.30 - 7.00pm (Level 2&3) & 7:15 – 8:45pm (Level 1&2. Phone Clare on 6227 8941 or visit www.yogafromtheheart.com.au

* Yoga with Sharon and Lee ( back as of 8th July J)

Wednesdays at 5.30 - 7.00pm (beginners); Wed 5.30 - 7.00pm (General/Dynamic) & 7:15 to
8:45
Beginners (with Sharon). 

For further info please call Sharon on 6253 5348.  Lee on 0417 319 046 (after 6th July) ….. or
visit Lee’s beautiful and new web-site http://leecodyyogaspirit.com

*** Yoga Schedule – For a current Yoga Schedule / timetable and any Yoga updates you can also visit http://www.thelotuscentre.com.au/groups/groups-yoga.html

*** Yoga with Sharon East (see timetable above J)

Sharon draws on her background in Iyengar Yoga to offer classes that help you discover the alignment that can bring you freedom of movement. Working with breath to create a sense of spaciousness, serenity and peace. Classes included dynamic and gentle restorative practices. Phone 6253 5348.

*** Chi Kung (Therapeutic Lohan Qigong)

.... is literally the study and maintenance of our vital energy or Chi or Qi. Regular practice of these gentle and flowing movements enhances health, vitality of both body and mind and is ideal for stress management.  Other benefits are quietening of the mind, improvement of body posture, balance and assistance with pain relieve and more.

The classes are presently on a Wednesday at 2pm. Cost: $15 per session. Suitable for all ages, kindergarten children to 80 y.o. & over.

Reg McKellar-Spence has been a tutor for Adult Ed and private classes for over 30 years.  For any further details please call Reg on 6295 1008 or 0439 038762.  E-mail: rms@brine.com.au  

*** Reiki Tummo Practice Evening

At 6pm on Thursday in the ‘Lotus Room’ at ‘The Lotus Centre’.  This evening is for everyone who has attended Reiki Tummo or Heart Workshop level 1 or more J. Phone 6231 9669 or e-mail via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm.  Room hire, etc contribution: $5.

c. therapies – therapists at the lotus centre ….

A range of holistic, alternative therapies available:

1.     Remedial Massage and Reiki with Anthony Bone (0408 132562) via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm

2.     Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage with Jackie Pisera (0423 482125); jackabean@hotmail.com

3.     Shiatsu Therapy and Reiki (level 3) with Klaus Baur (0419 440123) or e-mail: via www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm

4.     Remedial Massage with Rebecca Urie (0439 037357) normally on Wednesdays and Saturdays (however Rebecca and her partner are currently touring in NZ). 

5.     Massage with Michael Carroll (0408 133679) …NOW on e-mail: carrollmjj@gmail.com

6.     Craniosacral Balancing with John Sager Phone 0421 983 938

NEW at the Lotus Centre

J Michael is on leave for a couple of months …. JJJ enjoy Michael and Jenny ….

To book a session, for any of the above listed practitioners please contact The Lotus Centre on 6231 9669 or e-mail via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm.

For any further information about the modality / therapy, it is best to contact the practitioners directly.  More detailed info also on www.thelotuscentre.com.au

Some practitioners also offer a mobile service or work from other locations.  Please contact the practitioner directly for any additional details or updates.

3.  Reviews                            J NEW J

Book Review

N/A … seeking reviewers 

    Music Review

N/A … seeking reviewers  

4.  Miscellaneous

*** WANTED **** 2nd Hand Books

We want to extend the Bookshop and include second hand books ….

·             Thank you for all the 2nd hand books already given to us by so many of you … most of
which have found a place in the Babylon Library.  As a new idea … we happily accept 2nd hand books for both the Library
AND a new 2nd book section

·             If you have a moment, it would be greatly appreciated if you could bring your pre-loved books … for donation or for us to purchase.  THANK YOU Y

*** Rooms available for rent for both:

A. Workshops (regular events & one-off or weekend) 

B. Practitioners (on a casual or full-time basis)
(Fully renovated rooms or current normal rooms, at reduced rates)

Visit the web-site for some details www.thelotuscentre.com.au or contact us on e-mail us via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm or on 6231 9669 (B/H) for further information.

'Only the heart knows the correct answer.  The heart is intuitive; it is holistic, it is contextual, it is relational.  It doesn't have a win-loose orientation.  It taps into the cosmic computer - the field of pure potentiality, pure knowledge, and infinite organising power - and takes everything into account.  The heart has a computing ability that is far more accurate and far more precise than anything within the limits of rational thought.' 

Deepak Chopra - The Seven Spiritual Lays of Success’

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The Lotus Centre

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www.babylonbookshop.com.au

 

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