A series of different workshops with GP Marie Noelle to improve health and wellness.
Wednesdays, 7pm - 9pm, Starts 2nd May
Come to one, two or all of them. All Welcome!
$35 each session
$55 for 2 sessions
$100 for 4 sessions (& get and additional 2 workshops for free)
$150 only for all 9 (April & May) workshops
Register with Marie: framatim@yahoo.fr or 022 689 5627
At Riverside Centre (Meeting Room)
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF YOGA, 2nd May
The work on yoga postures (asanas) is essential to develop the body's flexibility, strength and balance. The practice of asanas is led by principles which are described in particular in Astanga yoga. Those principles deal with anti-gravitational, relaxation and breathing techniques which are the basis of, not only asanas but every day life in general. Whatever, if you practice yoga or not, these techniques will help you to improve your posture, your breathing, and your wellness in general.
Open to all.
BASICS OF BREATHING & RELAXATION, 9th May
Oxygen is the first energy of life. Inadequate breathing results in stress in body and mental.In contrast, proper breathing leads to relaxation. Often our breathing is shallow, quick, blocked... we know it could be better.
- Understand how the breathing works.
- Learn simple techniques to achieve a slow, deep and regular breathing which will help you to remove stress.
Open to all.
ACUPRESSURE, 16th May
Acupressure is an old Chinese therapy using pressure on acupuncture points to clear blockages on the meridians. It belongs to the family of Acupuncture, Shiatsu, Reflexology...etc. Acupressure is like a simplified Shiatsu you can perform on yourself. It is mostly used for common illnesses such as flue, backaches, headaches, teeth pain, menstruation pain, insomnia, general fatigue, constipation... but also as regular massage to balance and free energy. Learn essential points and pressure techniques to help you in every day life for small issues. Acupressure can't be a substitute for medicine if needed...
Open to all.
YOGA FOR EYES, 23rd May
We are often not using our eyes in a proper way. They get lazy, tired, weak and loose their function. By simple exercises, get new habits of using the eyes, improve the eye's muscles, the circulation of fluids and the eyesight.
Open to all.
KEFIR & KOMBUCHA, 30th May
2 nice fizzy fermented beverages made from a Scoby (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast), containing pro-biotics and improving gut health. You will go home with scobies, recipes and beverages.
