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Welcome to this month’s
issue of The Lotus Centre
Newsletter
From the Babylon – Lotus Centre Team
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Hi dear Friends and Fellow
Travellers,
The end of April and now already May has had many full days
for us all at the Lotus Centre and Babylon.
Renovations and preparation for various events … & we would
like to invite you cordially to enjoy the upstairs practitioners’ waiting
area a little bit more, now with the second hall way completed, featuring at
its end a fountain wall, behind a temple shaped archway glassdoor.
News is also that regular daytime the
heart meditations have now been extended to six times per week … Mon
through to Sat @ 1:30pm, every
day.
Thank you all readers and contributors to this newsletter
and we hope you enjoy this month’s edition. You find it here and also on The Lotus
Centre web-site at www.thelotuscentre.com.au
If any information in this newsletter interests you … then
please contact the person listed in the newsletter …. or alternatively check
out:
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The Babylon Bookshop
noticeboard,
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Listed web-sites
; and
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‘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 and a gentle arriving of the colder seasons.
With Love from
Kent, Amanda, Christoph, Rene, 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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‘I have dipped the vessel of my heart
into the silent hour: it is filled with love.’
Rabindranath Tagore’
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1. Workshops & Events ... in
and around Hobart
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a. around Hobart … statewide
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*** Full
Moon Drum and Belly Dance- Exeter
The full moon is said to be a time for
artistic creations and inspirations.
And a time to teach. It's also a good excuse to dance and drum.
Zahira will teach a one hour belly dance
class-no experience necessary as class content will cater to group
level. Razi
will lead everyone into an hour of Middle Eastern drum rhythms. No
experience necessary. Drums are available for loan but feel free to bring
your own.
When: May 20th 6:45pm; Venue: Zahira's
Studio in Exeter.
Maximum of 6 students. Cost: $25.00.
Bookings are essential. zahira1au@yahoo.com.au
Zahira's
Belly Dance Bazaar http://home.iprimus.com.au/kazzray
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b. in Hobart, or close to …
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Therapeutic Touch - Discover your potential to help and to heal
Learn ways to reduce pain and alleviate
stress professionally or with friends and family. This course is nationally
recognised and leads to career opportunities in health and healing.
Basic Therapeutic Touch Unit 1 & 2
$300, June 21 & 22 Sat - Sun 9am - 4pm. Call Sue Gregory, Healthy
Outlook now 0419 119 744
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*** QUAMBY
BLUFF - MOUNTAIN RETREAT
A RELAXING, FUN FILLED LONG WEEKEND
EXPLORING THE JOY OF FREE SELF-EXPRESSION IN A BEAUTIFUL BUSH SETTING. Learn
how to access your creative self & how to change negative thought
patterns. Facilitated by Giovi Di Matteo
Saturday June 7th starting 9.30am until Monday
June 9th 4pm 2008.
Venue: Mountainside - 13185 Lake
Highway - Golden
Valley. Program includes:
Healing expressive arts (natural
movement, sound, drawing, writing, drama) meditations, guided
visualizations, yoga, bush walks and more.
Prerequisites: An open heart and mind,
and a desire to further expand into your true self.
Cost: $150 (couples $280) includes
Saturday and Sunday night shared accommodation
BOOKINGS: Please call Giovi on 63911799
or email giovi@pindariherbfarm.com
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*** Reiki
Awareness Day
As part of Reiki Awareness Week - there
will be free 1/2 hour sessions offered to anyone who would like to
experience Reiki (or have a wonderful relaxing Reiki session) on Sat 17th
May between 10am and 5pm. To book a place please ring Joy Nicholson on 0415
416 168. Donations to the Red Cross will be gladly accepted.
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*** Reiki
Workshops
Reiki 1 workshop - Sat 10th and Sun 11th
May. 9.30 - 4.30 both days.
Next Reiki 1 workshop Sat 7th and Sun
8th June.
For more information and to book please contact
Joy Nicholson (Reiki Master/Teacher) on 0415 416 168 or email: joynicholson@aapt.net.au
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*** Live with spirit …. (and below)
Using guided
meditation and visual imagery techniques, this one day workshop allows you
the opportunity to discover your spiritual nature and connect with your
subconscious to create positive change in your life. Date: Sat 14th June. Time: 9.30 to 4.30. Cost: $100
Venue: Lindisfarne, Hobart
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*** Colour your world
In this one day
workshop we explore the concept of colour and how we can use colour on a
daily basis to enhance our lives. We look at the energies and meanings of
each colour and how they can connect to our physical bodies through the chakras and auras. Date: Sat 28th June
Time: 9.30 to
4.30; Cost: $100; Venue: Lindisfarne, Hobart
For more
information and to book for either or both of these one day workshops
please contact Joy Nicholson on 0415 416 168 or email: joynicholson@aapt.net.au
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*** 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.
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*** 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.
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*** 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
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*** Satyananda Yoga
Please contact the Satyananda
Yoga Centre on 6231 9117 for the 2008 / 1st term program.
E-mail: hobart@satyananda.net, visit www.satyananda.net or check out a
copy at the Bookshop notice board.
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*** Conningham Heart Meditation Group
Enjoy opening your heart more and
feel greater peace, joy, loving connections ….. Easy and for everyone. Starting
again on 11th March. Feel warmly invited to join our child-friendly
meditation group. No experience necessary. Tuesdays at 9:30 am. Please contact Cheynie on 6267 9368 or 0433 324534
or e-mail cheynie.sukha@gmail.com.
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*** 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.
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*** HANDS OF LIGHT HEALING
Workshops ... 3 hours for $60:
1) Beginning your Path of Enlightenment and Light & 2)
Spirit Guides & Messaging (Part 1&2)
Maximum of 6 per class, or I can work with you on a
"One on One" basis. Please contact Lin on 6297 1663 for details.
Intuitive healings also available.
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*** Fine Art & Craft Workshops
Held by Wing Lau. Anyone interested, ph Wing on 6223 7988. email:
wingl@bigpond.com.au
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*** Dorje Ling Retreat Centre, Lorinna Tasmania
Available for solo or group retreats. Contact Anna Crotty on
6363 5178 or Maria on 6234 9404.
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*** 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.
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*** Reiki Exchange
On Wednesday evenings at South Hobart. Phone Joanna on 6224 2654.
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*** 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.
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*** Siddha Yoga Meditation
Chanting and Meditation group. All welcome. Ph 6248 8247
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*** Astrology and Tarot courses. Call Matt
on 0416 039695
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*** 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.
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*** 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
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*** 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
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*** Kingston Meditation Group
Meet Thursdays 2-3pm. Phone 6211 8520 or call in to the
Kingston Community Health Centre
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*** Course in Miracles Discussion Group
Phone Adrienne Godsmark 6223 7322 or email: seriousplay@optusnet.com.au
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*** 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.
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*** Earth Healing Meditations
Lenah Valley. Wednesday
fortnight. Phone 6228 5796
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2. Workshops, events, therapies at 'The Lotus Centre'
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New(s) at The Lotus Centre / Babylon Bookshop
J N/A JJJJ
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a. workshops ....
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***
Reiki Tummo Weekend (may)
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.
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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 (N/A)
Reiki Tummo - Level 2: Better
connection to Divine and Earth Energy
(N/A)
Reiki
Tummo - Level 3a (Tues 13 May ‘09)
Ad hoc we are offering a level 3 workshop on
Tuesday. 9am to approx. 5.30.
For more info contact The Lotus Centre or visit http://www.thelotuscentre.com.au/Heart/heart_reiki%20tummo.html
. Contact 6231 9669 or 0430 282 073
(Amanda) or e-mail: via www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm
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*** 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 e-mail via www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm to book
in. Or just drop in. (Preferably please book in J)
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***
Shiatsu – Workshop ‘Pamper yourself’
Experience this
popular & effective Japanese energy-balancing body work technique in a
beautiful & peaceful environment at The
Lotus Centre. Sunday 4th
of May 1pm -4.30pm.
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enough knowledge for self-treatment & partner treatment
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your feeling of calmness, wellbeing & inner connectedness through
gentle yet deep acupressure / shiatsu sessions
Join by yourself or bring a friend.
Shiatsu massage is practices 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.)
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b. events (regular )
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*** 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:
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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
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*** YOGA
JJJ All yoga
sessions – term II (31 march to 23 may):
* Yoga from the Heart with Clare Raffety
Monday 9:30 - 11am (Level 1&2) and 5:30 – 7:30pm (Level 1&2); Wednesday 9:30 - 11am (Level 2&3) & 11.35 – 12.25 (Back Care
& Level 1); and Thursdays 5.30 - 7.00pm (Level 2&3) & 7:15 – 8:45pm (6 week Beginners course. Pre-registration essential,
please call Clare. Phone 6227 8941
or visit www.yogafromtheheart.com.au
* Yoga with Sharon – while Lee
is away …..
Wednesdays at 5.30 - 7.00pm (General: dynamic Vinyasa flow); Wed 7:15 to 8:45 (Beginners) .
For further info please call Sharon on 6253 5348. Lee on 0417
319 046 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
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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.
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*** 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
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*** Reiki Tummo Practice Evening
At 6pm on Friday in the ‘Lotus Room’ at ‘The Lotus Centre’. This evening is for everyone who has
attended at least level 1 of either a Reiki Tummo or Heart Workshop.
Phone 6231 9669 or e-mail via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm. Room hire,
etc contribution: $5.
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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
John is joining our practitioners’ team at the Lotus Centre
… a heart-felt welcome J YYY from us all.
John has had a beautiful and long journey leading to
his involvement with Craniosacral Balancing. He trained with Craniosacral Australia,
which promotes and integrates the emotional, psychological factors
contributing to discomfort … John
also has a strong and long-standing Tai Chi background.
We look forward to having John with us here and hope
that his work and insights will contribute to the wider aspect of what we
intend to offer at the Lotus Centre.
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.
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3.
Reviews J NEW J
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Book Review
To be added JJJ
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Music Review
N/A … seeking reviewers
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4.
Miscellaneous
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*** WANTED **** 2nd Hand Books
We want to extend the Bookshop and include second hand books ….
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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
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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
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*** 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.
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‘Love is not a matter of what happens in life. It's a matter of
what's happening in your heart.’
Ken Keyes
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