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SUMMARY:Sing Your Heart Out with Tony Backhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Gospel Singing Weekend with Tony Backhouse \n\nIntroducing Your Teacher \nTony Backhouse\, BA\, B.Mus\, is one of the leaders in the Australasian a cappella movement.Tony Backhouse founded Australia’s foremost a cappella gospel choir Café of the Gate of Salvation in 1986 and directed it for 21 years. He arranged and composed the bulk of their repertoire and still writes music regularly for them. He founded a cappella choir the Honeybees and has directed and sung with the reclusive male a cappella group the Heavenly Light Quartet since 1996. In demand for his inspiring teaching style\, Tony has run more than 2000 vocal workshops throughout the world for the public\, for festivals\, schools\, universities\, churches\, organisation’s and corporate training events. \n  \n  \n\nWhat others have said about Tony \n“He is quite simply the finest vocal arranger he knows and Sam Neill reckons he’s a national treasure” – Tim Finn\nTony Backhouse has been\, and continues to be\, a major influence on music in Sydney and beyond. The a cappella revival is almost entirely due to him – Roi Colbert\, New Zealand Listener \nTony Backhouse’s voice can be heard several times on The Cafe of the Gate of Salvation and each time he manages to cleverly shape otherwise simple melodic lines. He’s very effective at blending into the ensemble and then appearing again\, wrapping around notes\, gliding above the sopranos\, growling between the tenors and baritones. Few ensemble leaders have as clear an understanding of their group’s sonic spectrum\, and how their voice fits within as a soloist – Martin Wesley-Smith\, composer\, Australia \nFor more information about Tony Backhouse\, please visit https://www.tonybackhouse.com/ \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/sing-your-heart-out-with-tony-backhouse-2/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Singing and Chanting
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SUMMARY:Working with Legacy material (IFS between the Generations)
DESCRIPTION:Working with Legacy material (IFS between the Generations)\nLearn how to identify\, explore and heal legacy burdens while honouring and celebrating legacy gifts. Legacy burdens often present as parts that have entrenched beliefs and patterns of behaviour that are perpetuated across generations and can be corrosive\, counter-productive and no longer compatible to the here and now. By working with clients’ legacy burdens we can move stuckness\, shift deeply held pain\, create more connection to authenticity while remaining connected to and respectful of a multiplicity of generations. \nThis workshop offers opportunities for you to do your work and to give you the skills and abilities to work with your clients legacy material. There will be lectures\, demonstrations\, small group and somatic/ embodied experientials offered. All in the beauty\, simplicity and tranquility of the Mana Retreat centre. \nThis workshops specific focus is on familial legacies as held by parts\, the body and within the system. Learn how to work with legacy material in a variety of experiential ways through somatic exploration\, creative externalisation and IFS as it applies to many systems. \nYou will learn to work with protectors that hold legacy material and exiles that are often holding pain that is not entirely all theirs. As we tune into legacy material we see that it is often deeply woven throughout our systems and often subtle yet powerful in its influence- when we bring this material to awareness and meet it with curiosity and openness applying the IFS model\, profound change can happen. \n\nYour Teacher\n\nEmma Diamond MA is an Individual\, Child and Family Therapist in private practice with a Masters in Family Therapy. As the inaugural IFS Institute Trainer in the Australian and New Zealand region\, Emma has eighteen years of experience working extensively with children\, families\, couples and individuals mostly in the context of complex trauma. She deeply values being part of the growing IFS community of Australia\, New Zealand and Asia. \nEmma has enjoyed deepening her IFS practice over the last five years via trainings\, workshops\, deepening courses and most importantly her clients\, supervision and personal therapy. She works with creativity\, playfulness\, perspective and presence to deliver expansive and practical consultation and guidance for your ongoing IFS growth both personally and professionally.
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/ifs-between-the-generations/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:The Perceptual Journey - Soma to Wholeness
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to our weekend course The Perceptual Journey; Soma to Wholeness with the blessing and guidance of Robyn and Manuela we are offering this course at Mana. This course has been developed to continue to support your development of the perceptual journey. \nOver the weekend we will explore topics of: Polyvagal theory\, and its role in inflammation and allostasis. Trauma and its impact on soma and the journey to Wholeness\, including the modified or adapted form\, autoimmune conditions and PTSD. The Neuroimmune axis\, lamina terminalis and The Bird\, thus deepening your understanding of mind\, body\, spirit connections\, how the subtleties of these connections of the bodies systems impact how our patients present and treat and the beauty of the bodies inherent ability to remember The River of Life and the Wisdom that flows and guides each one of us. \nOver the weekend there will also be time for reflection and rest. \n\nAbout the Course\nThe course will be worth 20 hours of CPD and take a similar approach as that which you have experienced in the past with both theory and practical elements. \nStart 12noon Friday 20th November\nFinish 1pm Monday 23rd November \n\nFacilitators\nThe Perceptual Studies Group NZ\nRoss Payn\, Debbie & Jerry Ryan\, Angela Procter\, Anne Bengsston and Anya Schumacher Knight.\nA little bit about us\, together we have over 135 years osteopathic experience in private practice\, we have all completed the IX Phases with Robyn and Manuela. We are dedicated to supporting osteopaths on their biodynamic journey\, preserving and growing the legacy left to us all by our elders. \nTo book your study place if you haven’t already please email perceptualstudiesnz@gmail.com
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/the-perceptual-studies-group-nz/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:December Relax & Wellness Weekend with the Mana Team
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Relax and Wellness Weekend Retreat at Mana\n2 nights accommodation & delicious vegetarian meals  \nAre you looking for an affordable getaway to unwind from the pace of life? Catch your breath at a Mana Relaxation Weekend\, where you can experience recreation in a way that supports your wellness and well-being. An opportunity to rest and replenish with an optional daily schedule designed to cultivate relaxation.  \nMana is the most beautiful tranquil place to visit that allows you to step away from life for a bit. The staff are so warm & welcoming\, the food so nourishing & delicious! Thank you so so much for sharing it with so many of us. I’ve been a number of times now & will continue to return! \nDriving in Mana Retreat Centre you really do feel like you’re leaving the hustle and bustle behind to be enveloped by the earth. They make you feel looked after\, well-fed\, relaxed and supported. \nNon-judgmental\, quiet and contemplative sanctuary\, in the most beautiful location. \n\nWhat is included?\n\nTwo nights of accommodation.\nBreakfast\, lunch and dinner – wholesome vegetarian cuisine\nBeginners Qi Gong\, Meditation and Yoga classes\nPlenty of time to relax\, read\, walk in nature\, have a sauna\, bush bath or massage\n\n(please note massage appointments are an additional charge and require booking in advance\, schedule may change). \n \nInspired to see more? Watch our Relax and Wellness Video here. \n\nIntroducing\nYour Teachers\n  \nAmrit Saraswati – Centre Manager\nAmrit Saraswati \nAmrit is a dedicated student and teacher of yoga and meditation. She completed her first yoga teacher training with Ashram Yoga in 2012 and has been learning\, deepening and sharing traditional yoga practices in various retreat Centre’s around New Zealand for the last decade. \nShe has been involved with the Silent Meditations Retreat for the last 10 years and is passionate about the transformation and growth it inspires in people. She teaches with compassion\, authenticity and humility. Her calm and concise teaching allows people to go deep within themselves and have their own unique experience. \n  \n  \n  \nHedwig Bakker – Office\nHedwig Bakker \nHedwig grew up in the Netherlands\, was trained as a teacher physical education and worked  as an outdoor instructor for 15 years until she left the Netherlands in 2000. Initially she travelled overseas\, then lived in India and Nepal for nine years where she engaged in Buddhist teachings & retreats and several charity projects. Hedwig has been practicing meditation for over two decades and has been leading meditation classes\, courses and retreats since 2004. She is also a certified Holden Qi Gong teacher and leads all kinds of Qi Gong events.  These many years of personal practice and leading retreats & courses have resulted in a richness of experience and a genuine joy in sharing and guiding others in meditation & movement practice. \nHedwig’s courses & classes are universal and suitable for people from all walks of life. Her approach is joyful\, gentle\, practical\, and with a sense of lightness and humour. \n  \n\n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/december-relax-and-wellness-2026/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Eyebody Retreat with Peter Grunwald
DESCRIPTION:Please note that before booking below for Mana accommodation\, you must first register and complete payment on the Eyebody website >> Eyebody Registration Page\n\nThis unique experiential retreat with Peter Grunwald explores the integration of vision\, eyesight\, posture\, movement\, relaxation\, imagination and brain function. The EYEBODY method is a principle-based educational process that can transform your way of seeing and being. It can help you let go of the habit of wearing glasses or contact lenses. Central to the method is the understanding that eyesight and vision are flexible and can be changed. This is true of many known visual symptoms such as myopia (short-sighted)\, presbyopia (middle-age vision)\, hypermetropia (far-sighted vision)\, astigmatism\, cataracts\, light sensitivity\, and glaucoma. \n\nOn the 6 day Eyebody retreat you will:\n\nUnderstand the visual process and your unique visual function\nMake your first steps without glasses or contacts\nLearn to apply the Eyebody principles to the process of seeing\nEnhance the primary control mechanism through depth perception\nLearn how to integrate the Eyebody method into activities of your daily life\, such as walking\, driving and working.\n\n\nThe EYEBODY Method:\nBrings clarity to the physical\, mental\, emotional and spiritual aspects of seeing. It is beneficial for people of all ages and offers a comprehensive learning experience. The method is based on principles that can transform your seeing and being. These principles can help you to let go of the habit of wearing glasses and contact lenses. EYEBODY coordinates the brain and releases tension in the eyes and the whole visual system. Through the EYEBODY patterns\, the body is reached in an indirect way and can have a positive effect on many conditions\, such as neck\, back\, and joint pain\, asthma\, and general fatigue. \nEYEBODY enhances clear thinking\, integrates all the senses (especially hearing) and makes the processing of information effective. Clear sight is only one aspect of vision. Perceiving the world in more depth and letting go of over- and under-focusing promotes a deep sense of well-being that permeates all aspects of life. Very often physical\, mental and emotional difficulties can be transformed\, the roots of which may have seemed elusive. The retreat combines individual and group work. In time\, many students have completely discarded their glasses or have avoided needing glasses through this educational experience. Essential for maintaining good vision\, the course includes work on myopia\, hypermetropia\, presbyopia\, crossed and lazy eyes and other vision disorders. \nPeter Grunwald discovered the connections between the eyes and the body in the early 1990s. These EYEBODY patterns describe how every part of the eyes\, the visual pathway and the visual cortex is connected to a specific area of the body. Particular visual symptoms correspond with specific tensions in the body. \n\nIntroducing\nThe Teacher\nPeter Grunwald was myopic and astigmatic from early childhood\, with his first pair of glasses at the age of 3. He began to stutter and both his posture and self-esteem slumped. \nIn 1984 he began a 4-year full-time professional training in the Alexander Technique (Australia) to overcome his stuttering and slumped posture. He emerged from his training with his stuttering vastly improved\, a sense of postural and mental poise and increased self-esteem. \nHe went on to study in Germany with renowned vision leader Janet Goodrich\, PHD\, and within 18 months was able to let go of his 10 1/2 dioptrestrong glasses. His discoveries of the first intrinsic associations between eyes and body followed in 1992 and led to high resolution in clarity. Since then he has continued researching and has developed a learning method in his own name. \nPeter now consults privately\, writes\, and leads seminars in nine countries around the world. He lives in New Zealand.
URL:https://manaretreat.com/event/eyebody-2027/
LOCATION:Mana Retreat Centre\, 608 Manaia Road\, State Highway 25\, RD1\, Coromandel\, 3581\, New Zealand
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