WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS We are delighted to have initiated an exciting programme of upcoming workshops. Be sure to check this page regularly for news of courses, workshops, talks and any other special events we will be hosting. For a comprehensive timetable of all our classes and workshops, click here. If you have any ideas for workshops that you would enjoy seeing on our ‘menu’, please let us know: we value your feedback and will work to create an exciting, inspiring, informative programme of events. Here’s what we’ve got coming up. NB As these sessions takes place outside usual Centre hours, please press the buzzer 8 YOGA STUDIO to access the group. EVENING GENERAL YOGA CLASS with LISA POWELL General yoga class for all levels, with Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. This six-week course is extremely popular and many students sign up time and again... • Learn to relax and unwind Lisa is a highly-trained Yoga teacher who will ensure that you receive close attention during the class in order to help with your postures, ensuring that those who have done Yoga for a long time are suitably challenged - while newcomers are introduced to this very popular form of exercise in a gentle, encouraging and non-competitive way. We provide mats and blankets.
You need to reserve your place in advance for this course, so please call her on 07733-395065 or 01424-445653 (deposit payable to secure your place). If you are signing up for this course for the first time, Lisa will explain about access to the building, as Reception is now closed in the evenings and there is a new system for entry. You can also leave your name and contact details with Reception between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (or leave a message on our answering machine) and we will arrange for Lisa to contact you direct. Beginners General Yoga Class with LISA POWELL General yoga class for all levels, with Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. This six-week course is extremely popular and many students sign up time and again... • Learn to relax and unwind Lisa is a highly-trained Yoga teacher who will ensure that you receive close attention during the class in order to help with your postures, ensuring that those who have done Yoga for a long time are suitably challenged - while newcomers are introduced to this very popular form of exercise in a gentle, encouraging and non-competitive way. We provide mats and blankets, although you can also buy your own high-quality yoga mat in our boutique.
You need to reserve your place in advance for this course, so please call her on 07733-395065 or 01424-445653 (deposit payable to secure your place). If you are signing up for this course for the first time, Lisa will explain about access to the building, as Reception is now closed in the evenings and there is a new system for entry. You can also leave your name and contact details with Reception between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (or leave a message on our answering machine) and we will arrange for Lisa to contact you direct. BREATHWORK SESSION with MICHAEL GOULD
Date: Sunday 5th May and Sunday 12th May, 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Price: £15 per drop-in session, payable on the day Conscious Connected Breathing or ‘Rebirthing’ has long been recognised as a potent tool in the development of greater self-esteem, confidence, and creativity. It is a gentle, safe, non-invasive therapy which harnesses the immense power of the Breath to heal and restore. These sessions, lasting two hours, are informal and relaxed and take place in our beautiful Studio. Michael Gould is a highly experienced Rebirther whose practice has taken in Sussex, London, New Zealand, and the United States in recent years. He is a man of gentleness and empathy, and is a long-time student and teacher of “A Course in Miracles.” Please bring a blanket and a pillow, and prepare to be relaxed! To book a place please contact Michael on 01424-440981, or e-mail NB Further sessions will be held on Sundays on 5th May, 12th May, 26th May, 2nd June, 16th June and 30th June 2013. MEETINGS IN STILLNESS with PAUL HURCOMB These ‘Self-enquiry’ (advaita) meditations, meetings and open discussions are held regularly at The Wellington Centre; for more information, visit www.meetingsinstillness.co.uk, or e-mail Paul at MUSIC HEALING AND MEDITATION with KAVI
A wonderful opportunity to let go of stress and mind chatter through unique and soothing sounds of the guitar and songs of the heart. This is music that points to the silence within. A moving and deeply spiritual experience. Kavi is a talented musician and his music is sensitive and poetic, speaking directly to the truth of who you are beyond ego and beyond entertainment. His music has been described as ‘refreshing for the soul, deeply nourishing and peaceful, yet full of presence and love’. These evenings are a rare treat to be savoured. For more info, e-mail The Eight Strands of Brocade Qigong (Ba Duan Jin) and Developing Your Core Strength with CATHERINE BURNETT
You will learn the Vietnamese version of this dynamic and popular Qigong and how to connect with and develop your core strength to improve your posture, balance and fluidity of movement – and it may also help you look great in your swimmers! The Heavenly Pillars Qigong and Shibashi Set 1 with CATHERINE BURNETT
Open to all: The Heavenly Pillars Qigong is a wonderful 1000 year old Taoist form developed to help students connect with the universe and their own energy, body and spirit. We will also do chi awareness exercises, such as expanding your chi field and sensing other peoples energy. Many people experience a greater awareness of chi after this course. During this course we also learn the classic Inner Smile meditation and work more energetically with Shibashi set 1, learning to open the joints to improve chi flow, the ripple effect and connecting with acupoints, such as the inner and outer gate. Spaces are limited in the studio for these very popular courses: please book in advance through Catherine on 01424-815128.6-WEEK PREGNANCY YOGA COURSE with LISA POWELL Yoga can support and nourish you through the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth. This gentle, energising and nurturing class combines fluid movement, breath, sound and deep relaxation techniques specifically designed to help women enjoy and celebrate the journey to motherhood… • Take time to deeply relax and connect with your baby This course is repeated in 6-week blocks which are priced £54; and places are limited so please book early. You can repeat this class throughout your pregnancy. NB Suitable for 15 weeks onwards; you will need to fill in a health questionnaire before the start of the first class in the series. Mats, blankets and bolsters supplied. You will need to pay Lisa direct for this class; please call her on 07733-395065 or 01424-445653 (deposit payable to secure your place). If you are signing up for this course for the first time, Lisa will explain about access to the building, as Reception is now closed in the evenings and there is a new system for entry. You can also leave your name and contact details with The Wellington Centre Reception between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (or leave a message on our answering machine) and we will arrange for Lisa to be in touch with you direct. Please note there are no classes on Bank Holiday Mondays. VOICEWORK CIRCLE with NARAYANI Voicework offers you an experience of your voice, your unique expression, and sense of connection to a greater whole. In one to ones or workshops Narayani combines chanting, mantras, sound and song in a way that will both support and expand you. The practices she offers will bring out new voices and emotions. This helps to surface the patterns and habits that emerge when you seek to express yourself. Singing and sounding in this way helps to release stuck energy and emotions, leading to a sense of lightness, clarity- and often a new kind of stillness. For more information about this monthly workshop - which is priced £10 - please contact Narayani at:
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