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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,
Please find below the latest newsletter for October
'07.
Spring is so abundantly showering us all in fragrance,
beauty and new zest for life … surrounding us with flowers and fragrant
flowering trees.
The name October stems from the Latin ‘octo’,
‘8’, which in turn has the primary numerological meanings of wholeness,
change, leadership and power. In
Chinese numerology ‘8’ has the additional meaning of potential … for growth
and transformation.
October is also the 10th month of the year, and
these lines being written by a gemini who always prefer to explore ‘both
sides of a coin’ …. ‘10’ has the meaning of fulfilment, the conscious mind,
the logical mind … in Chinese numerology it is a number of completion.
So please feel free to choose … the right number for the
month … or also choose to go deeper into the exploration of what is … in
numbers, sounds, visions, feelings, deep inside, at the heart of it all ….
Some of the new or regularly listed programs across the state and in Hobart will hopefully and genuinely inspire and assist you
on your journey forward, into the here&now.
Some of the highlights and / or NEW entries for the coming
month are:
- Engraming – Contact
Improvisation Classes
- REIKI WORKSHOPS with Joy
Nicholson
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
Please send us any information for the next Newsletter to ensure
that a timely e-mail-out can happen. GREAT if it can be with us here at
least 3 days before the end of the month.
THANKING YOU!
For today, the coming month, for all ahead and for all of
you, people close to you, all …
much, abundant and always-flowing Divine Love & Light ... for Joy,
Laughter, Peace, Health and Spiritual Growth, and all that your heart at
its core desires JJJ …...
With MUCH Love from
Kent, Amanda, Christof, Rene ...
and from all at Babylon and The Lotus Centre
PS. 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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‘The heart that loves is always young.’
Greek Proverb
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1. Workshops & Events ... in
and around Hobart
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around Hobart … statewide
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REIKI WORKSHOPS
Reiki 1 workshop on Sat 13th
and Sun 14th Oct and Reiki 2 workshop on Sat 10th and
Sun 11th November. Please
contact Joy Nicholson (Reiki Master/Teacher) on 0415 416 168 or email: joynicholson@aapt.net.au for
further details and/or to book.
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The Celebration of Earth
Day workshop with Sandy Stevenson and
the Ascended Masters and Cosmic Beings of Light.
As a special thank you for the wonderful
work done by the Lightworkers of Earth, we wish to acknowledge this great
gift. Celebration of Earth, a gathering of the Ascended Higher Realms of
Light for the express purpose of thanking the Light Force on Earth. Topic: Healing on all levels; The
Ascended Masters; Lemuria and Atlantis; Sacred geometry energising;
Products analysis.
Sandy Stevenson is an international
presenter and author. Location: Derby, Tasmania Sun 4t Nov. More info: Cheryle Holmes on
63542377, 0438 881065 cheryleholmes@hotmail.com
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Drum Making Weekend (near Launceston J?)
Indigenous cultures the world over have
used the Drum for music, ritual, and healing. Drumming is a phenomenal way to connect
with Spirit Medicine.
You are invited to join Richard
Littlefeather on Sat & Sun, Nov 24th - 25th to create your very own
Shamanic Drum. Bookings
essential. Workshops fill quickly! For further information please contact:
Littlefeather 0414457234 Email
medicinepower2002@yahoo.com
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in Hobart, or close to …
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Engraming – Contact Improvisation Classes
A moving massage
… general body awareness exercises and movement exploration using body to
body contact. Starting Fri 5th
Oct on 2nd floor at The Lotus Centre; 6pm to 7.15. Please contact Chris Welch on on 6224 9098 or 0427 0794088
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*** Introduction to Inka Mysticism
Have you ever
felt a yearning to learn more about the ancient healing traditions of other
cultures? This 16,000 year-old tradition of nature mysticism was brought to
a height during the Inka Empire, 1100-1532 AD. This fascinating spiritual
tradition teaches students how to interact with the Kausay Pacha, the world
of 'living energies. October 17 - 22 - Workshop in Hobart
Elizabeth
Jenkins is the author of the international bestseller "Initiation:
about her journey of self discovery through Peru. She
is a licensed psychotherapist and initiated fourth-level priest. Come, learn and be initiated into the
ancient Inka traditional healing, connect with nature and yourself. More
info http://www.inka-online.com/workshops.htm.
Or ph Lisa on 0400 703497.
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*** Full Moon Circle Workshop
Drum, sing,
chant. Connect with Mother
Earth. Journey to guided
Meditations. Only $25 inc. refreshments, 3 hour session and workshop
booklet. Phone Jane 62 674115 or email: jane.anderson@gotalk.net.au
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*** Sustainable Living Tasmania - Community Gathering
On the 14th
October, a community gathering will be convened by Sustainable Living
Tasmania to explore and consolidate community involvement in climate change
action and to build collaboration. This will be held from 1pm-5pm at Scots Church
Hall, 29 Bathurst Street, Hobart.
For more info
please contact Beth Chamberlain on 03 6223 4400 or 0400 641 467 or via
e-mail on chamberlain_beth@hotmail.com
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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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*** Pranic Healing
Learn the
ancient secrets of energy healing. Regular seminars. For further information please call 1300
363 064 website: www.nichealing.com.au
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*** Pathways
to Manhood - Hobart
A contemporary rite of passage transition from boy to man
... for details about the 2007 program contact Ranald Allen:
6223 3204 or 0409 623329.
E-mail: stas@pathwaysfoundation.com.au or register at www.pathwaysfoundation.com.au
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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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New Moon Woman's Circle
… provides a safe space for women to gather and talk
openly, tap into their higher selves, listen to their hearts, learn from
others and connect with their monthly cycle and the moon. The New
Moon Circle meets every
second new moon at a residence in Kingston. For
more information please call Jane on 0428 402 314 or e-mail: jane.anderson@westnet.com.au
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*** Satyananda Yoga
Please contact the Satyananda
Yoga Centre on 62319 117 for next term’s program.
E-mail: hobart@satyananda.net, visit www.satyananda.net or check out a
copy at the Bookshop notice board.
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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 Rebecca
II (Rebecca Urie) has recently also started at to The Lotus Centre as a
massage therapist … yes, two Rebeccas now …. Both
beautiful, very beautiful people in their own way and it will be wonderful
to have them here …..
J Rebecca
Urie will be working as a massage therapist and healer. Remedial massage is
a great treatment for lower back pain, sciatica, digestive complaints, headaches
and chronic joint injuries and discomfort … and more.
Rebecca uses Reiki as a beautiful way to balance body energies, heal
emotional and hurts and to gain insights into current life struggles and
learnings.
J Rebecca
will be at The Lotus Centre on Wed and Sat.
Treatment prices are $40 for ˝ hr and $60 for 1 hour. To book please call the LC on 6231 9669
or Rebecca directly on 0439 037357.
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a. workshops ....
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Reiki Tummo Weekend (Nov 17th to 20th)
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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Reiki Tummo is
also a unique tool to lead us to that inner part of ourselves that allows
us to truely 'follow our heart' more.
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 be deepened as we
are improving the connection to our hearts.
As our hearts open more, 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 (Sat – 17th Nov)
* 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 Energies
(Sunday
– 18th Nov)
* Heart
meditations and prayers for further and deeper heart opening
* Main Energy
channel opened completely
* Full, instant
and safe Kundalini awakening
* Further
practice for opening and using the Heart for meditation, spiritual
advancement and in daily life.
Reiki Tummo – Level 3a: (Mon 19th: 9 – 5:30) W’shop details are on the
web-site.
Meditation Workshop (9 – 1:30) & Kundalini Workshop (2 –
7pm) on
Tues 20th
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
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Qi Gong
.... 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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b. events (regular )
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*** HEART MEDITATION
At 7:30 pm Monday evening (PLEASE note the changed time J) …. and 3x daytime each week: each Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 1.30pm to approx. 2.15/2:30pm.
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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 started on Monday 18th of June JJJ and you can
still join for the rest of term 3. Time
and session leaders are:
* Yoga from the Heart with Clare Raffety
Monday 9:30 - 11am (Level 1&2); Tuesday 7:15 – 8:45pm (Level 2) Wednesday 9:30 - 11am (Level 3) & 11.30 – 12.30 (Back Care &
Level 1); and Thursdays 5.30 - 7.00pm (Level 1) & 7:15 – 8:45pm (Level 2). Phone
6227 8941 or visit www.yogafromtheheart.com.au
* Yoga with Leeanne Cody
Monday evenings 5.30 - 7.00pm (All levels), Tuesday 5.30 - 7.00pm (Level 1)); Wednesdays at 5.30 - 7.00pm (General/Dynamic Vinyasa flow) also Wed 4 to 5pm (kids yoga; pre-registration essential). Phone Lee on 0417 319 046.
*** Yoga Schedule – For a current Yoga Schedule /
timetable and any Yoga updates you can also visit www.thelotuscentre.com.au
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*** Therapeutic Lohan Qigong ( Chi Kung )
With Reg McKellar-Spence - every
Wednesday from 2.00 - 3.00pm. Ph. 62 95 1008 or
0439 038762 (Reg) or E-mail: rms@tadaust.org.au
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*** JOURNEY to the HEART
Women’s Healing Circle – Healing happens when we create the right
environment for it. For the woman who wants to seek her own authority, her
own authentic life, who seeks to find and to live from her own deeper
knowing. Guided meditations, sharing stories, music, drawing.
Lovingly guided by Cindy
Aulby (03) 6224 3211 email: cindyaulby@iinet.net.au
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*** Reiki Tummo Practice Evening
At 6pm on Friday in the ‘Lotus Room’ at ‘The Lotus
Centre’. Ph. 6231 9669. Room hire,
etc contribution: $5.
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c. therapies
A range of holistic, alternative
therapies available at The Lotus Centre:
1. Remedial Massage and Reiki with Anthony Bone (0408
132562)
2. Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage with Jackie Pisera (0423
482125); jackabean@hotmail.com
3. Shiatsu Therapy with Klaus Baur
(0419 440123)
4. Therapeutic Massage with Rebecca
Chugg (0405 370348) or r_chugg@hotmail.com
… at this stage FRIDAYS only J
5. Remedial Massage with Rebecca Urie (0439 037357) on Wednesdays and
Saturdays. Please see an
introduction to Rebecca and her work above in “New at the Lotus Centre”
To book a session, for all practitioners contact The Lotus
Centre on 6231 9669
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. Please contact the practitioner directly
for any details and cost.
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3. 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 6231 9669 (B/H) for further information.
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… to share …
‘Our
whole business therefore in this life is to restore to health the eye of
the heart
whereby God may be seen’
Saint
Augustine
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