Painting is medicine

open studio space

 

‘Painting is medicine’ has morphed into a shamanic inspired free art space – where Artmaking , mark making, drawing, painting , sculpture, working with collected stuff and cardboard will be available, together with journals to go on the journey of inner transformation, emotional healing and reclaiming our inner knowing , intuition and inspiration on the way. 

I will hold the space, offer drawing techniques and approaches, guided meditations and techniques to loosen up and open the senses. 

Materials are provided, but collecting of personal stuff to bring along is encouraged.

 

Limited space so bookings are essential

cost $80-120 per session (small group setting or one-on-one)

 

Rhythm and Flow

Seasonal living: Spring

 

The focus is on the rhythm and flow of life. Remembering the seasons and how we can tune in on them, with our habits, foods we eat and herbs we can bring in to support us and keep us in the flow.

This is also a regular space to get to know more herbs. We will create opportunities to delve deeper into the secret and sacred language of plants. Using exercises and meditations which are opening our senses, we can access our intuition again and trust the messages coming through. Doing that in a group makes it much easier.

We will share from our and other herbalists’ knowledge, so that you can take some notes home to continue your journey. Medicine making will be part of each workshop. But also learning about our bodies going through the seasons each year and the seasons of life and how we can adjust ourselves and stay flexible ,vital and deeply connected.Bring your questions and personal needs, there is always space for addressing them ,so that everybody gets seen and heard.

Topics may include nutrition, specific health topics such as immunity, vitality, menopause etc. An ongoing core group would be appreciated, and could create a container for healing, but casual booking is also a good option.

 

Once a term – possibly monthly

on Sundays from 3.pm to 6pm             

Spring : 1st of November

Summer : February

Autumn :  May

 

cost:$110 

 

 

Forgiveness Fire Ceremony

ancient ritual for healing the heart

 

It is about forgiving yourself, others and situations that have hurt you in your life.In his book ‘ The making of a healer’ Russel Four Eagles shares this potent medicine and the beautiful lore that the Creator installed a heart box under our sternum with the instruction that :‘ …  it will be the place for people to store their traumas and heavy emotions for a few days, until they are ready to give them to me.”

Healing happens through emptying that heart box again.

We hold the space for the ceremony here at Mana Soulfood Urban sanctuary once a month or on request for individual sessions.  

 cost: Koha

Cooking with the Elements

Food as medicine

 Food as medicine is meant to bring shine a light into the  jungle of information about nutrition and diets, of whats good for us and whats not. It also brings new inspiration and playfulness into our daily cooking routine. 

Sharing recipes from my background as a chef and medical Herbalist  we will be working with the beautiful wisdom of TCM acknowledging our energetic make up which is closely related to the natural rhythms such as the seasons.

Cooking with the elements is an ancient way of integrating the knowledge about the effect of foods on our body .
It is based on the 5 elements and the relationship to the seasons We will fine tune this to your specific body type and needs in a hands on workshop we will share different food each time, Recipes and nutrient guidelines are provided. 

NEXT DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY

Cost: $120 including the poster to take home                                          

Booking essential

 

Osho Meditations

Osho’s active meditations are multidimensional and today needed more than ever before to support our healing , soul growth and humanities journey of ascension . 

There are different meditations and we will explore one each time in a safe space with some time allowed for sharing and a cup of tea.

There is a sound track coming with all the meditations, supporting body expression such as shaking or dancing.The duration is an hour and the last 15 minutes are always silent and the actual meditation, the rest prepares us to sit in a deeper and more relaxed state in body and mind.

 Can be arranged as needed for session or group setting

Cost: koha suggested $25-$45

 

Sweat lodge

 

Sweat lodge is an ancient ceremony to be shared in community, you get to sweat your prayers, to connect with the elements in a powerful way, to really reconnect with the earth and the elements.

            Women’s Healing Hive

 

Women’s Healing Hive is for women of all ages .

It is a hive in which to regenerate, learn self-help tools and daily flow patterns to increase vitality and rekindle the zest for life.  It is also a safe space to ask questions and to share what moves us .And to be moved by somatic healing, ceremony and experiencing plant spirit healing.

For us women it’s even more important to remember and tune into the bio rhythms of Mother Earth and our bodies. Following the monthly cycle of the moon is empowering for emotional and physical wellbeing. 

I can offer ancient healing experiences such as Yoni steaming or vaginal tea (Uttara vasti) to clear trauma, nourish the tissues and regulate the menstrual cycle .

Moving in tune with the natural cycles and rhythms is given to us as medicine by Mother Nature. Adjusting our live to the seasonal gifts and energies brings balance, vitality and a happy frame of mind.

Making medicine and experiencing Soulfood recipes will be included too.

NEXT DATE : 29th of November

cost: $110    

Limited spaces available so please book here or text 022 0756371