Workshops
Yoga Therapy Courses - New at The LifePod!
6 week Back Care Course Starting Tuesday July 27, 6—7pm
- Taught by Neera Scott
This wonderful course will help you to:
· Build up the core and deep back muscles necessary to create spinal support
· Understand your own postural cues to put you on the path to better back health
· Create a wonderful sense of ease and freedom in your body and mind
What to expect:
· Be guided through a sequence of postures & receive safe and corrective adjustments
· Enjoy an intimate class environment with a maximum number of 10 students
· Receive plenty of personal instruction and enjoy the full benefits of your practice
· Suitable for beginners or the experienced student
· Work with existing conditions that might otherwise prevent you from attending
When: Tuesday evenings, 6—7pm (Begins July 20)
Where: : At our NEW space!! The LifePod Level 1, 1A Victoria Street, Paddington
Cost: $185 for the 6 weeks
Join Lauren and Belinda in the Royal National Park, 1 hour south from Sydney at a unique and gorgeous property set on 3 acres of cleared bush land. This is an ideal getaway from city living, a true oasis of privacy where you can enjoy a nourishing weekend as your held in the energy of the LifePod.
Kick start a new practice or deepen an existing one with two yoga asana classes each day, awakening each morning with a meditation and drifting off to bed after Yoga Nidra.
Spend your free time relaxing on the verandah, by the bank of the river, taking walks around the grounds or in the living room by the fire.
Enjoy being completely taken care of by Lauren and Belinda on this weekend away from it all!
Where: Lilyvale, The Royal National Park, 1 hour south of Sydney
Cost: $550 early bird – valid till April 15, $650 full and payment plan available.
Dates: May 28, 29, 30 (Arriving Friday afternoon anytime after 3pm)
How to book: Pay via EFT- details below, call to pay by credit card or pay in person at The LifePod
LifePod Birthing workshops – For couples and birthing companions
I have drawn on my years of experience as a prenatal yoga teacher, a doula, calmbirth practitioner and mother to create this wonderful workshop for couples. This time spent together will give you both the opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge to enhance your awareness of pregnancy, labour and birth.
The afternoon will involve learning gentle postures together, massage, breathing and relaxation techniques, meditation, visualization, use of mantras and sound and of course some in depth discussion. We will also look into the benefit of having a birth plan / preferences. Partners will learn how to support the birthing women with sensitivity and confidence, mums will feel assured of their own inner resources, abilities and strengths.
Spend an extremely enjoyable afternoon together, enhancing your own connection with each other and in turn the connection to your little one.
Cost: $200 per couple, includes booklet and afternoon tea
When: Saturday afternoons 1.30pm – 5pm
Dates:
August 21
September 4
October 30
Spaces are very limited, book now to avoid disappointment.
Acupressure Workshops:
supporting your natural childbirth
Easy to learn, practical tools to help your partner gain confidence with precious skills to support your birth.If you are keen to prepare for a natural birth then this is the workshop for you. Here you will learn effective pain relief techniques in a supportive and informative environment using acupressure. Find out how to help keep labour moving along, whilst staying calm and relieving nausea - all with simple acupressure methods that your partner can learn and apply easily.
In this workshop, you will develop an understanding of where the acupressure points are, how to use the right pressure on them and when to do it. You & your partner will come away with valuable tools to effectively assist a natural labour. You will also receive a booklet with pictures of where all the points are and info on what they do, as well as a quick reference guide for the big day.
Rebecca Mar Young and Naomi Abeshouse are acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists who specialize in women’s health, especially during pregnancy. They co-run the Red Tent Health Centre for women and their families in Woollahra. Naomi is also a Doula and has had a lot of experience with women in labour so will be able to share many stories with you that will give you extra little tips and the confidence you need to use these techniques well.
If you’re pregnant, please bring along the person who is going to be supporting you so they can become familiar with where the points are on your body.
Your investment:
Early bird rate (before Sept 24)
$149 per couple
Regular rate: $189 per couple
Singles: $110
Previous participants who want to refresh their skills - half price
Full payments secure your place. Refunds will not be given unless the workshop is cancelled by Rebecca & Naomi or The LifePod, or you have gone into labour.You will receive:
A booklet of the points, easy reference sheet.
When:Sunday October 31 from 2pm - 4.30pm
Where:The LifePod, Level 1, 1A Victoria Street Paddington www.thelifepod.com.au
Facilitated by: Rebecca Mar Young & Naomi Abeshouse from the Red Tent Health Centre
For bookings: Call Lauren on 0405 524 839 or email
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Baby Massage for Mums and Bubs
We are delighted to have Alicia from Blissful Bambini here at the LifePod sharing her passion about the joys of baby massage with new parents. Baby massage has been part of daily life in many cultures for centuries; the benefits are extensive, resulting in happier, healthier babies and parents.
Alicia has just had a baby herself, Congratulations Alicia! She will be back teaching later in the year....
Four Week Baby Massage Course
When: 10.30 – 11.30am Tuesday's (Another 4 week course running later in the year – dates to be confirmed)
Cost: $120 (Organize your own small group, minimum of 6 mums, and come for free yourself)
Casual Baby Massage Classes
These classes are each an experience within themselves, suitable for mums with or without previous baby massage experience. Simply enjoy a morning connecting with your little one in a wonderfully nurturing environment.
When: Classes coming up later this year, check bak in for dates!
Cost: $30 per class (Bring three friends and come for free)
Postnatal Workshop for mums - Run by Tabitha McIntosh from ‘Awaken your Health’
The 'fourth' Trimester & How to make great breastmilk
New mums!! Feel great after the birth of your baby – come along to this workshop.
Discover the best ways to recuperate after your pregnancy and labour
Learn how to best support yourself whilst breastfeeding, and how to optimise your breastmilk quality and quantity
Learn how to optimally support your baby if breastfeeding is unsuccesful
Discussion of common post-natal complaints and natural management
When: Saturday October 23 at 1.30 – 4.30pm
Cost: $150
Spaces are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.
HOMŒOPATHY first aid course: For all mums!
Learn how to treat your family’s bumps, bites and burns. Colds, flu and tummy bugs using safe and gentle homeopathic medicines. Run over two consecutive Thursdays.
I attended Ann’s workshop last year and absolutely loved it! I now have a gentle way of treating the whole family, even my dog! - Lauren
When: Saturday September 18, 1pm – 4.30pm
Cost: $85 includes a handbook written by Ann manning
First aid kits are available to purchase (Kits of 20 remedies for either $160.00 or $90.00)
Discreetly Fit – Contemporary Pelvic Floor Education and Training
Presented by Kathi Janssens
The goal of Discreetly Fit is to teach you how to preserve the strength of your pelvic floor. When your pelvic floor is in top shape you can sneeze, cough and laugh with confidence, be active and comfortable, run without a worry, holdon successfully without rushing to the bathroom, have enhanced, wonderful sex with your lover, avoid pelvic organ prolapse and feel healthy, sexy and confident during all phases of your life.
This is a wonderful course for all women!
Dates: July 31 and August 7
When: 2pm-5.30pm both days
Cost: $230 (includes a booklet and pelvic floor training CD)
A New Mums Circle at The LifePod – Facilitated by Lisa Hauser (counsellor and health care professional)
This is an intimate gathering of women that involves coming together as a group to find support, to be in a safe and confidential environment where you can feel open to speak your truth. Share your fears and doubts, joys and triumphs!
In community with other women develop a deeper belief in yourself and your unique way of mothering.
I’m thrilled to have this incredible workshop here at The LifePod, what every new mum needs is this level of support! – Lauren
Dates:Tuesday September 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 10-11.30am (morning tea served afterwards from 11.30am - 12pm)
Cost: $200
Tantra Down Under
Charu is coming back in November 2010!!!
Details of all workshops coming soon!
Tantra is a path of meditation…what sets it apart from other ‘paths’ is that it looks to the wisdom of the body and the senses as a means to becoming more present and alive in every aspect of our life. Our bodies have a deep wisdom that modern life has become accustomed to ignoring. Tantra uses simple exercises including breath, movement, sound, and communication techniques to help us re-discover the wisdom of the body and uncover deeper and deeper levels of pleasure.
Charu has dedicated her life to Tantra. She is the author of the Awaken to Your Body ¬ Home-Study Course and is committed to educating modern minds on the ancient secrets of Tantra through coaching, events & home-study courses.
Workshops running in March and November 2010 – check our website for full details.