workshops & retreats


Life Force Oki-do Yoga Workshops - 2012
5 Elements with Lisa Iselin


There will be 5 x 1 day Life Force Workshops during 2012, run by Lisa Iselin from North Stradbroke Island and are seasonal, based on Chinese 5 Element Theory. The workshops incorporate Oki-do practices, meridian stretching, yoga therapy and Zenthai Shiatsu massage.

~ EARTH ELEMENT
Sunday 12th February -
Late Summer - Stomach and Spleen Meridians. Nourishment and Digestion. Therapy for ankles, knees, hips and lower back.

~ METAL ELEMENT -
Sunday 22nd April - Autumn -
Lung and Large Intestine Meridians. Surrendering to Change. Elimination and Purification. Respiration. Therapy for shoulders and lower back.

~ WATER ELEMENT - Sunday 8th July - Winter - Kidney and Bladder Meridians. Containing Your Power. Building and Maintaining Chi. Therapy for neck, backs, knees and hips, anxiety.

~ WOOD ELEMENT - Sunday 21st October - Spring - Liver and Gall Bladder Meridians. Focussed Intention. Therapy for the joints. Mid back and neck. Hips, shoulders and knees. Stretching and releasing muscles, tendons and ligaments.

~ FIRE ELEMENT - Sunday 2nd December - Summer - Heart and Small Intestine Meridians. Embrace and express your joy. Circulation and assimilation. Shoulder therapy.

Facilitator: Lisa Iselin

Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm - Each day will include an organic lunch.

Cost: Workshops are $120 each or $500 if 5 are booked and paid together.

Bookings: Lisa Iselin - 0411 311 621 - lisajiselin@gmail.com
stradbrokeislandyogamassage.com



Deep Stretch – Yin Yoga Workshop
with Michael Hetherington
11 March


This special two hour class will focus on the deep releasing of muscle tissues, connective tissue and fascia. This practice is a powerful technique that helps to release musculoskeletal tightness, increase overall flexibility, assist in joint repair and reconditioning and it fully supports the release of stress, toxins and tensions stored within the body and mind.

Yin Yoga is unique in its approach due to its focus on releasing and lengthening the connective and fibrous tissues, especially around the joints in the spine, the hips and the knees. In Yin Yoga we hold the poses from 3-5 minutes in a relaxed and supported fashion so that the muscles can fully relax and this allows the connective tissues to start responding, releasing and lengthening.

This class will also give you insight into the yin and yang of yoga and how and when to practice each one. If you’re looking for a gentle yet deep and powerful technique to release your body and mind then this class is for you!

Sunday 11 March, 3-5pm

Facilitator: Michael Hetherington

Investment: $25

Bookings & More info: Michael - 0479 042 484 - fuzzarelly@gmail.com



Friday Evening Workshops - Sydney
with Peter Masters


Makaho yoga stretches
Exploring the 5 Elements with movement, sound and visualisation
Friday 17 February - 6:30-8:30pm

Do-In - Yoga and Self Massage
Friday 13 April - 6:30-8:30pm

Both Workshops held at:
Concord Yoga Studio
1/43 Majors Bay Rd, Concord
(02) 9706 7060   info@concordyoga.com
www.concordyoga.com



Oki-do Yoga & Zenthai Shiatsu
Life Force Bali Retreat
1-8 June


Optimising our life force through touch breath and movement. Creating fredom of movement in the mind, heart and body. Enjoy Oki-do Yoga and Zenthai Shiatsu while immersed in simple village life. Explore with awareness the potential to heal, invigorate and enrich your daily life.

Presenters: Peter Masters & Lisa Iselin (Nth Stradbroke Island)

7 nights - all meals, accommodation and tuition included

Program:
~ Daily Oki-do Yoga classes
~ Healing Zenthai Shiatsu sessions
~ Living a simple Balinese village lifestyle
~ Developing Intuition and awareness
~ Embracing the 5 elements
~ Beach, Rice Paddy and Mountain Walks
~ Rest, Relaxation and Rejuvenation
~ Embrace Joy& Focus Intentions

Location: Shanti Agung Temple, Jasri, Amlapura - a small fishing and farming village on the east coast of Bali. Approx 2 hours by car from Denpasar Airport.

When: Friday 1st June - Friday 8th June 2012

Cost: $1295 twin share accommodation
or $1450 own room
Limited spaces available - $300 deposit will hold your place.

Early Bird Special:
$1200 - paid in full by 1st March 2012.

Bookings and information:
Lisa Iselin - 0411 311621 or (07)3409 8693