Festival Program

Cam says 'this will be bliss, welcome to some intelligent yoga, a gentle yin-yang style practise that focuses on subtle, yet powerful movements, feeling into your body and calming your mind.' In his seventh decade and still catching epic waves before breakfast ... Cam will share some of his go to flows for vitality, longevity and deep peace. This gentle breath led practice is accessible for all bodies and you will leave feeling more energised, resilient, connected, inspired, relaxed and most importantly OH SO GOOOOOD.

A class designed to shake, jump and cathartically enlighten the western mind ultimately to stillness. This class is a combination of Catharsis, Kundalini and Kriya yoga capped with a heart meditation. This experience will leave you feeling you didn’t miss a thing and dancing lightly on the planet.

The Power of You. Join Kate for a deep dive into relaxation and rejuvenation with a supremely restorative Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation) and Sacred SoundScape. Featuring a wide range of Tibetan Singing Bowls including the remover of obstacles the Grand Ganesha Gunapatiyea. Clearing and cleansing. Healing and strengthening the best bits of you - your courage, compassion, love, loyalty and joy. Then gathering the power that is you to send this out to those you love and those who need your love. Celebrating and honouring the power that is you.

Somatic Movement Education is a powerful tool that addresses the impact of stress and trauma on our bodies and overall well-being. It recognizes that movement is vital for our daily functioning, from basic activities like breathing to more complex tasks. However, stress and trauma can lead to chronic muscle tightness, often without us even realizing it, resulting in a decrease in the quality of our daily lives. A Key aspect of Somatic Movement Education is learning the technique of pandiculation. Pandiculation serves as a catalyst for connecting the brain to the muscles. Through this technique, we can rewire our neural pathways, facilitating more efficient and coordinated movements. By practicing pandiculation, we can learn to move with greater ease, releasing habitual patterns of tension and creating a harmonious relationship between our brain and muscles. By sensing our bodies from within, moving with more ease through pandiculation, challenging habitual movement patterns, and cultivating patience, persistence, and positivity, we can transform our bodies and minds, reduce stress, tension, fatigue and any aches, pains you may have.

Two sets of Tibetan bowls on either side of the room, and two Sound healers to send you on your magic carpet ride to infinity...The room will be filled with high frequency sound from the Tibetan bowls and beams of reiki energy (no hands on). You'll open the body with a few gentle movements, and then lie in shavasana (resting position) for almost an hour, to receive all the magic that these two modalities bring. The experience is one of deep peace, bliss and often extremely insightful and transformative. It is always a powerful journey within.

Rhonda's gentle flow yoga class is suitable for all fitness levels that focuses on unlocking, cleansing and detoxing the body.The session will balance the mind, body and spirit and target the deep connective tissues of the body ~ the ligaments, bones, muscles and deep fascia networks to support the flow of energy, improve circulation to the joints and reset the whole body.

Transformational Breath® Group ExperienceGift yourself a powerful experience of therapeutic breathwork. Transformational Breath is a recognized, unique and powerful method for healing and transformation.It is important to breathe well, as the way you breathe is affecting all areas of your life; - your body, your thoughts, your emotions, and all your relationships just to name a few.A fuller and deeper breath and a heightened awareness of your breath purifies and balances the physical body, clears old mental and emotional patterns as well as being a pathway to increased spiritual awareness. The benefits of the breath are multi leveled and well documented by science. Transformational Breath is a therapeutic and powerful tool.Enhance your capacity for breath (life force) and experience its potential to gift you with great changes such as radiant health, greater peace, direction in life, clarity, joy, improved relationships, vitality, and spiritual awakening just to name a few.Come and let us breathe together and be carried by the wings of our breath and powerful world music. You will be supported by competent and loving hands through this high energy breathing session.Please bring a mat, a blanket (you can get quite cold when energies start to shift) and if you like, a cushion.Important! If you have any of these conditions please contact your GP or health provider before coming to experience this therapeutic breathwork:Epilepsy Bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis Untreated/severe PTSD Delicate pregnancyThank you for taking care of your wellbeing, listening to your body and respecting these guidelines.

Inner Worlds Sound Journey with Julie-Ann from Resonant Sound Healing.

This workshop is designed to be a safe space for you to connect to your feelings, wants and needs.Empathy helps us to engage in a deep and compassionate awareness of our own experience and to see the unique beauty in the other person whcih creates potential for rich and close connections.I will guide you through breathwork, movement and partner exercises and I gently invite you to practice speaking and listenting from your heart throughout the journey.

A modified Ashtanga sequence allowing the traditional and powerful practice of Ashtanga Yoga to be made accessible for all levels and body types. Beginner friendly and a fun way to get to know this style of yoga.

This Reiki Infused Gentle Chakra Balancing Yoga session emphasises on the body and mind connection. Slowing down and feeling every part of your body, be it muscular or spiritual. It is vital to tune in, especially in this present time, where we are rushing from one appointment to another, and we can't stop staring at our phones.Come and join me to reconnect with YOURSELF <3

Starting out lying down, connecting with the breath, the body, and the sound of crystal singing bowls, the class moves through a restorative sequence to ease into the hips and shoulders, and work into the legs and twists. By the time we are standing it's time for some slow flow, moving with the poses and taking time to sink deep as well. This is a class that caters to beginners, all the way through to those wanting to challenge their body with lots of variations, and plenty of time to adjust for your body.

Tapping into the innate wisdom of your body. Join Lauren from JourneYin to embark on a transformative experience that celebrates individuality, self-expression, and empowerment.Intuitive Movement is about tuning in to your body's signals and honoring its unique needs from moment to moment. No rigid rules or choreography here - just a space to dance, sway, stretch, flow or simply be still as your body guides you.Release the shackles of judgment and self-doubt as you reconnect with your most authentic self. Say goodbye to the pressure of perfection and embrace the freedom of movement that feels right for you.

Nia Technique is a holistic dance fitness program which fuses the energies of nine movement forms. Combining the precision of Martial Arts, the self-expression of Dance Arts, and functional movement of the Healing Arts, come and discover the energies that move you. Together, we will explore each movement personality, dance with them in a Nia class, and invite whole-body awareness and JOY into our life.

This workshop is a deep dive into the power of nutrition and its role in mental health and anxiety. This will empower you to take charge of the stresses of everyday life and make sustainable changes. We will discuss what anxiety is and how it impacts us in our day-to-day lives but also how to take back control and lower the causes and effects of anxiety. We'll explore the top foods to focus on and the ones to avoid in order to support your overall wellbeing and mental health

This course is an invitation to bring more physical touch into your daily life and create new ways of communication. Get a better understanding of both your bodies, as you are going to experience giving and receiving a massage in a new way.Using the knowledge of the TCM we bring to this class the shiatsu's techniques adapted for beginners.You don't need any previous experiences as our class is an invitation to explore, play and enjoy your bodies in a safe environment.

This is a gentle class encouraging participants to enter the subtle aspects of themselves, to feel the layers of our being and to clear pathways to a new space. This is an opportunity to observe yourself. A few minutes will be provided at the end to journal any insights.

In this session we will explore skeletal variation in anatomy and what makes you YOU!!Using simple interactive exercises, within the group we will discover the amazing variation from one body to the next and even within one body.Embodying this exploration is the invitation to move into movement- honouring YOUR own uniqueness, your bones, your joints, your feelings and celebrating that which connects you and us all- the connective tissue.Learning OutcomesTo gain a greater understanding of why some-bodies can do some asana with ease and why some can’t. Through this understanding you will be able to practise and or teach more skillfully & safely.

A breath-centered approach to your yoga practice is a wonderful way to cultivate mindfulness, relaxation and a deeper connection with your body. Learn a full breath, inhale from above, exhale from below, coordinated with movements and postures. Let your yoga flow with ease and comfort where the breath movement is the body movement.

It's a little love letter to your inner self. In this session, I want to assist you in reconnecting and bringing the focus back to yourself, identifying your own needs, enhancing your own self-care, and filling your cup with energy. During this time, we can show ourselves some much-needed compassion and love.Through breathwork, meditation, and journaling, we will tap into our own self-love needs. The goal of this 60-minute session is to leave you feeling connected, aligned and celebrating exactly who you are (coz you are pretty EPIC ! )All you need is a journal, a pen, and an open mind.

The kaupapa of this playful exploration of, yoga (Pū) and breathwork (Hā) is synergised through the weaving of Te whare tapa whā, the Māori holistic approach to hauora, (well- being).

Non of us needs a priest, intermediary or years off training to access our birthright - our connection with the Divine, All There Is or the Superconscious. It is a nano-second away and may be accessed easily and safely through Crystal Dreaming® E X P R E S S. Master Raym will share his experiences over the past 30 years.

During this practice we will explore not only our minds and bodies but all of our senses as we move into a state of profound awareness. Creating the space to embrace all of our greatness with humility and courage. Discovering new aspects of our being, reconnecting with forgotten parts and letting go of the parts of ourselves that no longer serve us, releasing them with love and compassion. This practice will bring you back home or closer, into the heart center, into your body, into who you truly are, cultivating space for celebration of everything that you are. Moving like no one is looking, breathing like it's your last breath, and being present like if it was your last moment on earth.

Ceremonial cacao, psychedelics, neuroplasticity – ancient practices for modern day mental health Dr Corin Storkey (PhD – Med Chem) has over 15 years of academic and research experience, specialising in medicinal antioxidant chemistry, oxidative diseases, cellular protection and health. He has previously struggled with and overcome chronic fatigue syndrome and promotes an integrative and holistic approach to managing chronic health conditions. He currently leads the New Zealand based Maca and cacao research program that studies Andean and Amazonian plant medicines and their bioactive components.Sally Huapaya is a native Peruvian of Andean descent, with a Bachelor in engineering and ancestral knowledge of traditional Peruvian medicinal plants and Andean/Amazonian cosmovision. She has a passion to bring the sacred plant knowledge of her people to the world and promoting respect and acknowledgement to the indigenous farmers and communities that produce them. Through her combination of industry experience, cultural and ancestral knowledge she has created a range of authentic and high-vibrational maca and ceremonial cacao products under her brand - Seleno Health with her kiwi husband Corin Storkey and also provides training to facilitators and healers who want to better connect to both plants

The class will include a short meditation, some breathwork and a gentle mix of Hatha Yoga & Yin Yoga poses. We will finish off with a longer Shavasana accompanied by Sound Healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls– a relaxing, easily accessible & restorative experience.

Kundalini Yoga & Meditation, otherwise known as The Yoga of Awareness takes you on a journey within, A Kundalini Experience tapping into the inner realms of wisdom and awakening the ten light bodies of consciousness.  During this 90 minutes you will be taken on a journey through the chakras, purifying the obstructions to life and landing you in your heart to send out to the world.

RestOra means: rest; allowing the body and mind to rest, relax and not work. Ora; meaning in Te Reo, health and well-being for life. The nature of RestOra is to create a safe sacred space which weaves in breathing techniques, restorative (gentle) yoga poses, a beautiful shamanic sound journey by Aaron, followed by a guided meditation of Yoga Nidra with the healing and clearing energies of Reiki. Its a relaxing, blissful and healing experience that allows you to connect inwardly allowing your mind and body to rest and restore.

Coming to Rest is a practice that deepens all of the yoga practices, letting the body and mind recover from life and moving into meditation or vision, or simply staying with rest. The first part of the journey is sinking into the Earth, into the place you are, connecting with the breath and the body and the sound of the drum. Then the beautiful sounds of the crystal singing bowls take over and let people soften into place, coming back slowly to the sound of the drum, refreshed and ready for the next exciting class on the timetable.

Healing from heartache and gently opening yourself up to receive the frequency of LOVE with Ceremonial Cacao, the rawest form of chocolate.Who would have thought the healing journey could include the consumption of delicious chocolatey goodness?!In this workshop I will be guiding you on a journey into the depths of your being and heart space so that you can connect to the divinity within you, the god/goddess of divine LOVE!Many of us have become our own worst critic/enemy, putting ourselves down with our internal dialogue and feeling guilty for prioritising ourselves, this is your opportunity to END THAT CYCLE & begin anew with this self love journey that will support you in transforming into your greatest ally and best friend.This is a journey of coming home and reconnecting to your authentic self. I will guide you through Sacred Cacao Ceremony, Somatic Experiencing & Meditation.

Erin Zen Warrior has 20 years experience in all forms of calisthenic movement, postural correction and rehab. This class honours the yoga body of today. Combining Yang activations from various movement modalities with longer yin poses to get deep into the stretch. More hypermobilie bodies will be guided to stabilise and activate through all postures.

Yoga, Chanting, and Meditation Kerry will guide you through yoga poses designed to activate each of the seven chakras (Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown), followed by chanting 7 chakra-specific tantra sounds which will help to clear stagnant energy in each chakra. She will finish by guiding you through a meditation created to focus on each of the chakras individually, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed and balanced.

Open Floor Movement Practise & Possibility Management & Embodied FreedomAuthentic movement is the highway to your own aliveness. Your feelings serve as a compass to your authenticity. Together we will move and practise new possibilities for you to relate to your physical body, emotional body and your energetic body while we move from head to heart and connect with ourselves and each other.

This class is for everyone. Focused on creating and enhancing feelings of joy and goodness through movement, sound, and breath. You will leave feeling invigorated and energised.

Yoga Nidra is the practice and art of Yogic Sleep. In this class, you will begin with some gentle movements and then be guided through a detailed sleep meditation that will allow your mind and body to slip into a deep state of relaxation. The brain will switch from beta to alpha waves, signaling the transition from activity to meditation. Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice that is done entirely lying down. - All levels welcome-

In my class I will teach hatha yoga, chanting and pranayama through techniques in a proper manner of exhale and inhale. I am passionate to explain to people about how they can connect their mind and soul together. I will be fortunate if I could bring awareness of yoga. I will inspire people for practicing yoga and get on the mat with dynamic power for their body and mind. I will let people know how they can change the body with the aesthetics of a trained body, but ultimately enjoy the feeling of the healthy body even more. Also how they can achieve peace and clarity of mind through chanting and pranayama.

In one Mat, two individuals become one flowing breath in motion.Partner Yoga is a creative yoga discipline of mutually beneficial partner asanas and stretches. Partner Yoga is based on communication, self-acceptance and honesty to be able to create a flow where both partners can move together, stretch, laugh and workout. Partner yoga’s flows can be Solar or Lunar; Standing or seated; challenging or relaxing. It can be done with a mate, a sister, a son, a kid, your life partner or someone you just met.In this practice, we are using the following tools : Breathwork, mutual stretching, counterbalance, transitions, communication ( verbal/non verbal ), respect & compassion.

An opportunity to explore and play your edge in a fun practice. Based on a baptiste practice, you will move and find stillness through a strength and breath. A great opportunity to clear the mind and focus on the present moment.

Explore powerful tools and practices that help to restore and rejuvenate your nervous system. You'll then be guided through a nourishing yin yoga sequence focused on balancing the autonomic nervous system through gentle holds and reflective prompts

This very special modality was founded by Dr. David Berceli. Beyond a somatic experience where you just sense and feel your body, TRE provides you with a unique opportunity to connect with the natural rhythm of your body.When you hold out your arm or hand in front of you, do you suppose that it is still?Or do you hold an awareness of the many muscle fibres which are constantly contracting and releasing in order to keep it there?In actual fact, it's not just your muscle fibres which are constantly moving, but your whole body has a natural rhythmic pulse, oscillating with movement beneath your conscious awareness.A heart beat, a blink, and breathing are all examples of this. Yet sometimes, through stress and the pressures of life these natural rhythms can become interrupted and replaced in some areas with stiffness, tension and pain. We become more rigid and more stuck, not just in our body but in our thoughts, feelings and sometimes behaviour as well.Practising TRE helps to connect you with your body's natural recovery reflex, and restore your innate rhythm within.Through the process of gentle tremoring, TRE down regulates the nervous system, balances the biochemistry of fight and flight, and returns your body to an easy natural state of ease.Over time, it supports recovery from trauma and stress-related disorders such as PTSD, and participants describe feeling more relaxed, centred, and just more themselves again.While everyone's journey is different, I hope you'll accept this invitation to experience TRE.Come into the warmth of your heart, the stillness of your mind, and into the utter mastery of your body.You'll be really pleased you did.

We can all explore deeper levels of wellbeing, peace and personal power. This is a potent opportunity to take time to honour where you stand today. Amidst the ever changing landscape of life. To recognise the resilience you have lived to date. To explore and embed new ways of being. This RESILIENCE SUPERCHARGE will cover 6 top science backed mindfulness tools that can bring powerful shifts to your life. Come and experience these for yourself and see for yourself the difference they can make to the rockstar that is you

Stop suppressing your emotions and instead embrace and flow with them so that you can experience the FREEDOM to express authentically and unapologetically.When an emotion is suppressed, it creates energetic blockages in the body leading to mental, physical, emotional and spiritual dis-ease and disharmony which ripples out and affects all areas of life.You may find yourself getting emotionally triggered, feeling anxious, depressed, irritated, frustrated, resentful, and confused to why you’re feeling all of these.. Emotional triggers take place because there are layers of suppressed emotions and experiences from the past that haven’t been integrated and a present moment experience is triggering what is unresolved from your past, creating a heightened, intense emotional experience in the present.In this workshop I invite you to join me in a dance.. A dance of the emotions where you will learn how to embrace and flow with the energy within you so that you can experience inner freedom, peace and harmony within and in your life. Incorporating Breathwork, Vocal Expression, Movement & Meditation.

Mantra clears the chatter of a melodramatic mind, uncovering the purest, deepest parts of oneself, a connection to source, purusha. It is a daily remembrance (smarana), a reconnection to the greater, to oneness, a balm to the soul, to the joy in your heart. Bhakti at its finest.This workshop will introduce you to the transformational power of mantra, how it affects your brain, nervous system and simple ways to incorporate mantra into your daily life. This informative talk will conclude with 108 rounds of joyful chanting together.

Combining the form of asana and breath with the expression and energetic flow of the Nia Technique - for an inspiring, adaptable, whole body experience. A blend of music, movement and mindfulness to leave you physically energised, mentally calm, emotionally balanced and joyful in spirit.

Mantra music meditation and wisdom of the sages. We invite you to explore the power of chanting mantras with music and have an experience of ancient wisdom for modern times infused throughout the meditation.

Let us let go of the woo-woo and mumbo-jumbo and talk about how easy it is to access a drug-free expanded states of consciousness and to experience a profound spiritual awakening. Ask any questions you like of Master Raym a Teacher with a great deal of experience in this realm.

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