Lotus Centre Newsletter November 2010

Reiki Certificate (Level 1) Workshop

A Day of Mindfulness Meditation
and more

Two special events coming very soon at the Lotus Centre

1. Reiki Certificate - Level 1, One Day Workshop
2. A Day of Mindfulness Meditation

Looking for a different Christmas idea ? - Gift Vouchers Available

Still great value - $75 for any 1 hour treatment or $110 for 1 hour and a half hours
Call 02 8007 6380 or drop by the office and pickup

Improve your digestion with Ayurveda

Make lunch the main meal of the day Wait at least two hours after the evening meal before going to bed. Avoid heavy foods at night such as ice cream, cheese, heavy proteins Sit down at meal times, chew your food well, savour the tastes, do not rush Enjoy silence or relaxed conversation when eating; avoid emotional upsets Take time to select appropriate foods considering, appetite, season, body type. Select fresh foods free from additives and preservatives, cooked with love Eat only when the previous meal has been fully digested Avoid strong exercise, or sleep for two hours following a meal Sip fluids throughout the meal avoiding carbonated drinks Avoid frozen or very cold foods Avoid unripe foods, improperly cooked or leftover foods

Reiki Certificate - Level 1 (Workshop)

Saturday 20th November, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Reiki is a personal journey of spiritual self development and practice in the art of healing. Reiki teaches us to balance our own energy and live in harmony as we align with the Universal Life Force. Anyone can be taught Reiki.  Teachings are passed on directly from master to student via an unbroken lineage. After attunement the Reiki energy flows through the practitioner, via the heart chakra through hands, feet and major joint complex’s to the recipient. Reiki is not deliberately directed or manipulated by the practitioner. Reiki does not cure in itself, but enhances the vital energy (chi or prana) of the recipient which facilitates the body’s own self-healing process. As practitioners we work in harmony with the universal life force.

You will learn:

• The history and philosophy of Reiki
• The Reiki principles
• Subtle anatomy (energy system)
• How to connect to Reiki
• Giving a Reiki treatment
• Grounding and centering
• Exercises to deepen practice
• Self care and self healing

Where - Lotus Centre, 1 Rowe Street, Freshwater
Cost - $195 includes light refreshments
To book phone - 02 8007 6380. Places limited

A Day of Mindfulness

Sunday 28th November, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Deepen your meditation practice and learn more with a whole day of mindfulness contemplation. We learn more effectively from our experiences, and when we experience longer periods of mindfulness, we are able to gain more understanding, self awareness and move to a deeper level of practice. When we stay longer in a meditation practice we learn to increase focus, quieten the mind, and experience a deep
inner state of peace. There will be no longer than 30 minutes of sitting practice dispersed with walking or gentle movement. We will explore different styles of mindfulness including:

• Gentle Yoga & Mindful Movement
• Seated and walking Meditations
• Visualization and relaxation
• Pranayama (Yogic breathing)

Where - Lotus Centre, 1 Rowe Street, Freshwater
Cost - $175 includes light refreshments
To book phone - 02 8007 6380. Places limited

For more information visit our web site www.lotuscentre.com.au, we are updating it regularly.