mon1 - mon22 Michelle Morgan Women's Heart Songs - Thornbury Explore sacred sound, songs, chants, toning, meditation and sound healing in a safe and nurturing ritual space. On the 22nd, we'll share traditional and contemporary songs in celebration of Christmas! 7.30 for 7.45 start- 9.15pm Prana House $60 pre-booked, $20 per session 0409946994 michelleamymorgan@hotmail.com
mon1   Melbourne University Human Rights Forum Tibet: A New Roadmap to Resolution Featuring Dr. Lobsang Sangay of Harvard Law School and Prof. Baogang He, expert on democratisation in China. This unique public talk provides a rare opportunity to hear two leading authorities on Sino-Tibet relations - one Tibetan and one Chinese - outline a path to the resolution of the Tibet issue. sbradshaw@atc.org.au www.atc.org.au
tue2   Friends of the Earth & the City of Yarra Nanotechnology and Food - Public Forum Can the technology of the tiny help solve a giant food and economic crisis? A public forum presented by Friends of the Earth with the support of the City of Yarra. fiona.thiessen@foe.org.au nano.foe.org.au/
fri5 David Mathes Professional Helpers - Clifton Hill Many of us help people in our professions, counselling, social work and more. What hidden dynamics exist with our clients? How can we protect ourselves from taking on unhelpful energies and trauma? Using the Systemic Constellation approach we can explore these issues and find helpful resolutions. 9.00- 5.00 172 Noone St Clifton Hill $150. Group of 3 $100 each 0390149602 david@innersuccess.net.au www.innersuccess.net.au
fri5   Third-Way Theatre Towing the Line Inter/active Theatre event exploring community myths around mental health. Performance devised by people living with or caring for someone living with mental health concerns, in collaboration with Xris Reardon from Third-Way Theatre. inquiries@thirdwaytheatre.org thirdwaytheatre.org
fri5 Christine Ipsalu tantra Christmas gathering - Dandenong Ranges Play in the tantric heartspace space, activate your gorgeous energy for a Christmas celebration with Ipsalu. Everyone is welcome, singles, couples, any sexual orientation, those that have no tantric experience, those with lots of experience. No nudity or sexual contact in the program. Supper provided. 7.30pm- 111 Spillers Road, Macclesfield. Vic. $20.00 03 97521688 heartspace@dodo.com.au
sat6 - sun7 Dr Monika Merkes Meditation and Self-Hypnosis for Health and Happiness - Fairfield Beginners and advanced meditators, discover the health benefits of self-hypnosis. Let go of stress. Stop smoking. Control weight. Deal better with chronic pain. Change long held behaviour patterns and thought processes. Revitalise, enjoy life. 1 pm- 6 pm Fairfield $150/$130 03 9489 5392 monika@melbpc.org.au member.melbpc.org.au/~monika/workshop.html
sat6 - sun7 Geomantica 'Econospace Framing' - Castlemaine An affordable and easy construction method explained by architect Peter Cowman, developer of the 'Econospace', a cabin design ideal for practical, mortgage free and realistic sheltermaking. Hands on day of 'living architecture'. 10 - 5pm, & 9.30 - 4.30pm. 'Mucklestone', Yapeen, Castlemaine Fee: $150, 50% deposit required in advance. 5473 4284 (after Oct 21st) info@geomantica.com geomantica.com
sun7 School for F.M. Alexander Studies Alexander Technique- An Introduction - North Fitzroy This class with David Moore covers the basic principles of the AT from a practical perspective. Learn how to change dysfunctional patterns of posture and movement. There is the opportunity to also attend an afternoon voice workshop 10.00am- 1.00pm School for F.M. Alexander Studies, 330 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy $49 ($75 with afternoon Voice Workshop) 0394865900 info@alexanderschool.edu.au www.alexanderschool.edu.au
sun7 Christina Bio-Energy Shaking Meditation - St Kilda East Public screening of documentary on a transformational energy practise as guided by Energy Master Ratu Bagus. This is a multi-dimensional practice that has the potential to - heal disharmonies in the body/mind and awaken the true Divine Self - one's soul. 1.30pm- 3.30pm Cnr Inkerman St/Hotham Rd East St Kilda. Inkerman st church hall FREE 0404 648 208 christina_alexiou@yahoo.com.au www.ratubagus.com
mon8 Suzie Szabo Free Introduction to Pranic Healing - Armadale Pranic healing is a simple yet powerful system of non touch energy healing. Learn easy techniqes which can be applied to correct imbalances in vortices of energy that control pysical,mental emotional wellbeing and much more. Followed by a beautiful healing meditation. All welcome. 7pm- 9pm Vinaka Wellbeing centre - 2B Willis St Armadale Vic. Free. 0412016936 or 95760426 suzies@netcore.com.au aiis.com.au
wed10   TantraBliss - Jared and Isiah Ipsalu Tantra Evening ~ Making Peace with Stress Learn to use the Ipsalu Formula and powerful body consciousness practices to explore how we can flow between stress and peace to find a deep place of acceptance and joy within ourselves. No nudity or sex, for singles and couples. jared@tantrabliss.com.au http://www.tantrabliss.com.au/workshops.php#MelEPN10
thu11 Star of Ishtar full moon grail gathering - Thornbury These beautiful gatherings for lightowrkers are an opportunity to explore & harmonise the opposite polarities being transited by the Sun (masculine) & Moon (feminine) each month, creating greater balance & wholeness internally & externally. Light Refreshments Served. 7 pm for a 7.30pm start - 10 pm. Prana House. Lv 1 / 885 High Street, Thornbury. $25. 9434 3028 info@starofishtar.com www.starofishtar.com
fri12 soulplay moonplay - transpersonal dramatherapy full moon gatherings-East Brunswick soulplay conducts full moon gatherings with a difference! This month, moonplay offers an opportunity to explore the myth and the energy associated with the full moon in Gemini. moonplay uses dramatherapy techniques, including embodiment and games. 7 pm- 9 pm 255 Nicholson Street, East Brunswick $20/$15 0409 932293 clare@soulplay.com.au www.soulplay.com.au/moonplay
sat13   dance of Life Studio full moon chanting, indian feast and film night - Fitzroy Kirtan (full moon chanting) Indian Feast and Film night. Baba Ram Dass is the feature of this documentary 'Fierce Grace' following his existential career, meeting of his guru, and the subsequent stroke. He expresses this part of his journey as 'being stroked'. dncelife@satlink.com.au www.yogadanceoflife.com
sat13 Dance of Life Chanting at (about) the time of the Full Moon - Fitzroy Come and join a small but committed group of chanters to call the many names of God, Goddess, All That Is.All Welcome. Come and sing your little hearts out! From 6pm thru to 7.30pm at Dance of Life 1st Floor, St Marks Community Centre 250 George St (cnr. Moor St) Fitzroy. More info: Kevin 9416 1796 Free, as a community service
sat13 dance of Life Studio full moon chanting, indian feast and film night Kirtan, Indian feast and film night at Dance of Life. This month the documentary is 'Fierce Grace', and is about Baba Ram Dass and his journey before and after 'Being Stroked'. How he understood this as his hardest and most fulfilling lesson spiritually. dncelife@satlink.com.au www.yogadanceoflife.com
sat13   Feldenkrais Melbourne Free your Breathing and Open your Heart Learn how to breath freely during the crazy xmas season! We all have habits around how we breathe. In this deeply relaxing Feldenkrais workshop, you'll explore new ways to use your body to give you full, free, expansive breathing and an open heart. workshops@feldenkraismelbourne.com.au www.feldenkraismelbourne.com.au
sat13 Lose The Plot - playback performers Awesome Moments and Complete Debarcles Gather your stories of 2008 and come along and join us in an evening of story sharing and play. Prepare to participate if you like. lululalaofclench@yahoo.com.au
sat13 - sun14 David Mathes - Psychotherapist Exploring your Sexuality - Clifton Hill Examples of sexuality issues that you can explore at this workshop: • Low or High sexual energy • Being afraid of sex • Sex brings you feelings of shame or guilt • Sexualisation of your normal relationships • Difficulties in setting boundaries • Substituting sex for intimate connection • Sexual obsessions 9am- 5pm 172, Noone St Clifton Hill $200, $150 for groups of 3 or more 0390149602 david@innersuccess.net.au www.innersuccess.net.au
sun14 Usui Reiki Centre Chanting at Healing Circle - Camberwell Join us at 'Healing Circle' as we chant the many names of God, Goddess, All That Is. Please bring your intention for healing ... for yourself personally, family & Friends, community or globally. From 10am thru to 11.30am at Usui Reiki Centre 17 Fairholm Grove Camberwell 9882 0733 Free, as a community service
sun14 Ian Alexander Dynamic Breath Workshop (Men's Circle) What does it mean to be a man? Do you allow courage, strength, love and openness to live through your words, breath, thoughts & body? Or are you restricted by unspoken embodied fears or habits you’ve never shaken off? Shamanic Breathwork, Dynamic Meditation, and men’s talking circle. See website for full details. See website for full details. breathwork01@gmail.com www.breathwork.bravehost.com/mensbreath.html
sat20     inner clarity Mandala Making - Parkville Summer Solstice A mandala is a symbolic art work representing the self & inner harmony. Experience transformation as you balance your inner and outer world, attune yourself to the cycles of nature and create a life mandala! No art experience necessary. 10am- 4.30pm Parkville $120 0400 584 598 claire@uniquetoyou.com.au
sun21 Maria Sangiorgi Dancing the Summer Solstice - Ivanhoe Unite with me in Ritual & Dance with open heart & sing praises of gratitude to our good fortune. Please bring an object that symbolizes your harvest for this year that can be placed on the Altar. Supper & Chai will be served at the end of the Dance. Bring something to share if you wish. 7 pm- 10.30pm Inner Movement Centre 32 Lower Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe $30 (Concession Available) 0419 523 710 maria@dancingisis.com www.dancingisis.com
sun21 Dance of Life Yoga Studio Dance of Life Yoga - Enough Rope with Eugenie Knox - Fitzroy Come join us for a fun summer solstice gathering of stories, performance, food and mingling as we say a fond farewell to Eugenie after 25 years of teaching yoga in Melbourne. She will share some great stories from the Q & A interview couch. . . Johannes will take over the studio and rename it ‘Dance of Life Yoga Studio of Healing and Yoga.’ Arrive from 6pm bring a plate of food to share. Show starts 7pm. Dance of Life Yoga Studio, 250 George St, Fitzroy. 0422 406 809
sat27 - wed31 Heart Flow Worldwide & The Theosophical Fellowship Taking Harmlessness to Heart Wether the little hurts or larger harm, Wether to self, others or the Earth - What might it mean to truly put harmlessness into action? Striving to make Right Human Relations come alive. info@heartflow.org www.heartflow.org
mon 29- sun jan4 Down to Earth Summer Confest Workshops, play shops, singing, dancing, discussions, tai chi, yoga, jamming, alternative technology, vegetarian market, fire twirling, circus skills, meditations, walking, swimming and more. Create your own workshop. Advertise it on the workshop boards. ConFest is as much you as it is any other person. Clothing optional. $60.tickets at the gate. Woorooma site, east of Moulamein, NSW. www.dte.org.au