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Events and Workshops

Events and workshops coming soon to ISHTA…

Wisdom of the Heart Workshop, Saturday, 25th February

This workshop will focus on Metta, the practice of Loving Kindness.
Metta is a well-known Buddhist meditation practice, but it is much more. It is a frame of mind and a way of being. Living metta means living life fully!
When we practice metta we transform confusion into clarity, anger into trust and fear into friendliness. Transformation of the heart leads to transformation of the mind and the body and in turn to a more peaceful and wise society and a better planet to live on.
If you missed last year’s Metta workshops or if you would like to deepen your practice and experience of Metta, join Wendy Young for a heart opening afternoon which includes:
• Short Teaching on the Spirit of Metta – Loving Kindness
• Hatha Yoga focusing on the Heartspace
• Guided Meditation on Metta – the practice of Loving Kindness
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DATE: Saturday, 25th February
TIME: 2 – 5pm
COST: R280 including refreshments
VENUE: ISHTA School of Yoga & Health, 121 Atholl Rd, Atholl, Sandton
TO BOOK: Please call Wendy on 072 800 4982 or email az.oc1329936244.gniv1329936244il-es1329936244iw@yd1329936244new1329936244

Nia Soul Sounding Workshop, Saturday 10 March

With Anthea Hardwick and Courtney Ward
A time and place to dance your expression alive and listen gently to your inner reflection!
In Swahili Nia means “with purpose” – and that is how Nia teaches people to move! It is a path to condition, heal and express yourself though movement and sensation. Practiced barefoot to music, no experience beyond the desire to move your body is required. Nia is a fusion fitness and creatively integrates the mindfulness of the martial arts and meditative techniques, the grace and fluidity of the dance techniques, and the awareness and alignment of integrative body therapies. Guided by the sensation of pleasure, Nia brings the body, mind, emotions and spirit to optimum health though music, movement and self-expression. Most of all, Nia is exhilarating and fun!
A Sound Journey opens the doorway to the inner mystery. A life led on the run, day to day in a world of increasing speed, leaves little time for inner reflection. Through the weaving of indigenous instruments, voice and sacred intention, a Sound Journey creates the space for you to simply relax and let be, the mind drifts as the heart awakens. Vibration and song carry you into a peaceful and rejuvenating place within. Simply lie down and experience the inter connection of life, our planet, her people and her music.
DATE: Saturday 10 March
TIME: 2 – 5pm
PLACE: ISHTA School of Yoga & Health
COST: R280 (including refreshments)
TO BOOK: For more information and bookings, please Anthea on moc.l1329936244iamg@1329936244cigam1329936244anuhe1329936244rom1329936244

YTF YOGA DAY! Saturday 17 March

Inspiration, expanded awareness and fun!
MORNING: 11.00am – 12.50pm
Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Meditation (as taught by Yogi Bhajan) to release stress and balance the emotions as led by Jennifer Fitzsimmons. Jennifer is the author of Pathways to Wellness:  Simple yogic truths to implement for a healthy, happy and fulfilled life. Jennifer will be available for a book signing after the morning yoga session.
About Jennifer: North Coast based Jennifer (Sadasat Kaur) is a Life Coach specialising in Stress Management and Wellness, an ISHTA Yoga Teacher, a musician and author. She has released yoga DVDs, a Yoga Nidra and guided meditation CD, which can be purchased together with the book.
LUNCH: 1pm – 2pm
A delicious catered vegetarian meal by Nandiva
AFTERNOON: 2 – 4pm
Enhanced Yoga Stretch and Massage with Patsy Finger. Enhanced Stretch is experiential, deepens asana awareness and is profoundly healing. It is a combination of hands-on adjustment and alignment, Thai massage and yoga asana. We will experience the adjustment and practice the enhanced stretch on each other.
About Patsy: Patsy brings years of international experience together with her love of the ISHTA Yoga Tradition and restorative yoga to this massage method. Her eclectic approach includes energy healing and yoga inspiration from having studied with teachers such as Rod Stryker, Aadil Pakival, John Friend, Angela Farmer and Shiva Rea.
VENUE: ISHTA School of Yoga & Health
COST: R300 YTF Members; R350 Non Members
TO BOOK: Email az.o1329936244c.fty1329936244@anir1329936244am1329936244OR Nandiva on az.oc1329936244.low@1329936244avidn1329936244an1329936244
EFT or Direct payment to: Yoga Teachers’ Fellowship of SA
Standard Bank; Southdale Branch: 6405; Account Number: 000652326
Confirmation: email az.oc1329936244.fty@1329936244anira1329936244m1329936244

Connect with the life growing inside you…

Pregnancy Yoga Workshop

This pregnancy workshop will help you explore the mystery that you and your baby share, in a fun and expressive way. Using simple, holistic tools, you will be guided to access your intuition, trust your body and bond with your baby…

If this is your first, second or third pregnancy, give this baby your attention and focus for one afternoon to allow for a deep  (re)connection to yourself. You can enjoy this workshop at any stage during your pregnancy. We will utilise the transformative qualities of yoga and breathing, visualisation, deep relaxation and sound.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Tea, light snacks, an experience…
WHAT TO BRING: Yourself, an open mind and heart. A yoga mat if you have one.
WHEN: Saturday 24 March
TIME: 1.30pm. Start at 2 – 4.30pm
PLACE: ISHTA School of Yoga & Health
COST: R280 (R150 deposit secures your place).
TO BOOK: For more information, email Theoni on az.oc1329936244.htri1329936244bsuoi1329936244csnoc1329936244@inoe1329936244ht1329936244 or visit www.consciousbirth.co.za

SPACE LIMITED TO 12 PEOPLE ONLY, BOOK NOW!

This workshop will be of equal value to those moms expecting a C- section birth. Sadly, there is still very little dignity or respect shown to this kind of birth. It is still as miraculous and transformative a process, bringing the gift of life.

Please secure your deposit with an EFT transfer to:
ACCOUNT NAME: T. Papoutsis; BANK: ABSA Bank
ACCOUNT NO: 38028311670; BRANCH: Balfour Park (632005)