The breakdown of families and communities causes distress and difficulties for many.
Each term the foundation offers workshops that fosters genuine growth in our personal, spiritual and social lives. Explore your understanding of relationship with yourself, the divine, family, work, community, planet.
PRACTICES
TAI CHI - FOR HEALTH AND WELL BEING
TAI CHI - NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
Join us on Thursday afternoons for the relaxing,
deep breathing, physically coordinating practice
of Tai Chi!
Learn Tai Chi and Qigong breathing exercises for
the prevention of stress and chronic
diseases. Learn postures and movements that
prevent pain, improve balance and coordination
and promote brain and immune system health.
Develop a healthy practice that has lifelong
health benefits,
Join Sue Salvary and friends
Date: Thursdays, 10 September - 26 November
Time: 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Location: FHD
Cost: $330.
Photo by Monica Leonardi on Unsplash
GENTLE YOGA
GENTLE, RESTORATIVE YOGA
Sitting on a chair supported by the seat and the
ground beneath your feet, or on your mat, we
practise slow stretches and postures coordinated
with the breath.
Yoga improves posture, balance and mood,
as the muscles get a gentle workout
and the mind centers and calms.
Join Vivien Stollmeyer,
Yoga teacher for over 30 years.
Date: Thursdays, 17 Sept - 26 November
Time: 10.30 am - 11.30 am
Cost: $400
Photo by Anupam Mahapatra on Unsplash
QIGONG
QIGONG
is an ancient Chinese healing practice that
incorporates breathwork and slow flowing
movement. Qi means vital energy and gong means
work.
Qigong helps with physical balance and
flexibility and mental/emotional equanimity.
Vivien Stollmeyer has practiced Qigong since 1994
and was certified to teach in 2007.
Join us and enjoy this new offering on Tuesday mornings.
Join Vivien Stollmeyer,
Date: Tuesdays, 22 September - 10 November
Time: 9.30 am - 10.30 pm
Cost: $320
Photo by Hitomi Okushima on Unsplash
COURSES
WORKSHOPS
DAY RETREATS
EXPLORATIONS ON SUFFERING, FREEDOM AND LIVING AN ABUNDANT LIFE
EXPLORATIONS ON SUFFERING, FREEDOM
AND LIVING AN ABUNDANT LIFE
“My daily bread is powerlessness…
I am falling, falling
Plunging into non existence
Is this annihilation?
Or is it the path to silent love that
We are
As the false self disappears
The true self is born
Thus the dance of human nature with
That which is
Takes on a wholly new perspective.”
(T. Keating, excerpted from ‘The last laugh’,
The Secret Embrace)
Join Peter Jamadar, Saturday 19 September,
9.00 am -12.30 pm, $250 with lunch.
Join: Peter Jamadar
Date: Saturday 19 September
Time: 9.00 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: $250 with lunch
Photo by Ahmad Odeh on Unsplash
ONLINE - CONTEMPLATION AND COSMIC DEVELOPMENTS
ONLINE - CONTEMPLATION AND
COSMIC DEVELOPMENTS
Continuing from the January session, all are
welcome as Many sense the new energetics
coming in and might have heard about the
global transitions occurring as cosmic cycles
are being completed now. The evolution of the
earth and the evolution of human
consciousness are among key positive benefits.
Electromagnetic and cosmic waves are
activating earth’s ancient energy lines, locally
and globally and are awakening sacred sites
and sacred paths. Join Dr. Catherine Ali,
ONLINE for 4 sessions, Monday 21 Sept -
Monday 12 October, 6.00 - 8.00pm, $300
Join: Dr. Catherine Ali,
Date: 4 sessions, Mondays, 21 September -
12 October,
Time: 6.00 - 8.00 pm
Cost: $300
Photo by Ahmad Odeh on Unsplash
THE POSITIVE IN DIFFICULT EMOTIONS
THE POSITIVE IN DIFFICULT EMOTIONS
We will explore the difficult, or negative
emotions, such as shame, guilt, depression, fear
anxiety, in order to begin to recognise the
positive in the messages they bring. Join Nicole
Dumbell, Saturdays 3 & 10 October,
9.00am - 12.30pm, $400 with lunch
Join: Nicole Dumbell
Date: Saturday 3 & 10 October
Time: 9.00 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: $400 with lunch
Photo by kilarov on Unsplash
THE GRACE OF AGING - WHAT KIND OF PERSON ARE YOU BECOMING?
THE GRACE OF AGING
“This time of life is not meant to solidify our
inadequacies.
It is meant to free us
to mature even more----
This is a time for bringing ourselves
into the light”
Joan Chittister, Benedictine Monk
Join Angela Laquis Sobrian,
Date: Saturday 17 October
Time: 9.00am -12.30pm
Cost: $250 with lunch
Photo by Diego Marín on Unsplash
CATHERINE OF SIENA
CATHERINE OF SIENA
Catherine’s spirituality focuses on the interior
work of self knowledge, truth, surrender,
compassion, action and extends to service, the
Church and the world.
She believes that contemplation is not just private
but moves from ‘the cell of self knowledge’
into love of neighbour, truth telling and service.
She worked for reform, cared for the sick
and spoke boldly.
Join Michelle de Leon Thomas
Sat 28 November, 9am-12.30pm, $250 with lunch.
Join Michelle De Leon Thomas
Date: Saturday 28 November
Time. 9.00 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: $250 with lunch
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ONLINE - HEALING FROM TOXIC PARENTS
ONLINE - HEALING FROM TOXIC PARENTS
There is a kind of hurt that can only come from
people who are meant to love you.
Healing starts with deciding that the lifetime of
messages that have left you hollow and scarred
are wrong.
Breaking free may be difficult but not impossible.
Join Steve Williams ONLINE
Date: Mondays 16 & 23 November
Time: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Cost: $200
Photo by Diego Marín on Unsplash
WALKING WITH GOD - ABUNDANCE
WALKING WITH GOD - ABUNDANCE
A contemplative walk through the beautiful
Ortinola Estate invites you to rediscover yourself
as part of the fullness of God’s creation.
The bright colours of the forest lush with the
rains, the perfumed scents, the rhythmic sounds
of the River are sure to restore a sense of balance
to souls caught up in a fast-paced world. . Sunday 22 November
Ortinola estate, Maracas Valley
$250 with freshly cooked breakfast.
Join Russell Nath, Ian Benjamin
and Marc Grosberg
Date: Sunday22 November,
Time: 6.00 - 10.30am
Place: Ortinola Estate, Maracas Valley
Cost: $250 with freshly cooked breakfast
Photo by Nicole Dumbell