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Our workshops and retreats provide a wonderful way to fully immerse yourself into the principles and practices of Reflexology, Ayurvedic Medicine, Kinesiology, Lymphatic Drainage, Yoga and Counselling.
We offer a wide variety of training opportunities in a beautiful setting:
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Ayurvedic and Yoga Retreats - full weekends and Day Retreats
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Ayurvedic Detoxing
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Ayurvedic Massage
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Ayurvedic Self Massage
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Ayurvedic Daily Routines
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Natural Fertility
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Natural Pregnancy and Post-Pregnancy Care
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Weight Loss
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Menopause with Ease
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Emotional and Mental Wellbeing
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Reflexology for Home Use
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Post-graduate Reflexology workshops for practicing Reflexologists
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Yoga and Ayurvedic Afternoon Workshops
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Ayurvedic Cooking
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Sound Healing Evenings
Our Workshops and Retreats Clarence Natural Therapies Grafton
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Ayurvedic Self Massage - Workshop 15th February 2025
Ayurvedic Medicine is traditional Indian medicine. It encourages a life lived in harmony with nature's rhythms, with an awareness of balancing all levels of being - body, mind and soul.
Ayurvedic self massage is a profoundly simple technique that will bring greater health, greater vitality and greater strength of mind.
“The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to accidental injuries, or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age.”
Charaka Samhita Vol. 1, V: 88-89
(an ancient Ayurvedic treatise)
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From this workshop you gain:
The ability to perform an Ayurvedic self massage. With regular practice you will gain the following benefits:
· Tension will be released from your muscles making them softer, more limber
· Blood flow will be improved so that each cell is nourished with life giving nutrient and oxygen
· Lymphatic flow will be improved, sweeping wastes and toxins out of your tissues
· Your organs will be nourished and become more vital and function more effectively
· Your senses will improve
· Your skin will have a healthy glow
· Your mind will be soothed and calmsed
· Stagnant emotions will be freed and released
The ancient Ayurvedic sages add that self massage is the remover of old age, enhancing longevity.
You will gain an understanding of the importance of regular oil application on the body.
You will learn about the Ayurvedic energy centres on the body. When worked correctly, these energy centres enhance the vitality of organs and body functions.
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DETAILS OF WORKSHOP
Date: 15th February 2025
Time: 2pm - 4pm
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Venue: Clarence Natural Therapies
Suite 2 39 Prince Street
Grafton NSW
Cost: $40
For more information:
Please contact:
Leanne Moore
Phone: 02 6642 8432
Mobile: 04228 70705
Email: padaveda1@bigpond.com
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Yoga and Ayurveda Autumn Retreat with Leanne and Frances
​Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences that support deeper inner connection to self and the world around us.
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Ayurveda provides deep insight upon the impact of seasonal change upon our being. And provides clear guidance on how we can maintain our inner equilibrium when the seasons shift. In Autumn, there is a tendency for our nervous system to jangle, anxiety to increase and niggling body aches to bother us. We can feel scattered and destabilised during the Autumn months.
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This afternoon is dedicated to exploring the Ayurvedic Autumn routines to counter this in a practical hands on way. And it is dedicated to diving deeply into being with yoga and massage.
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Experience a stabilising and grounding yoga session with Frances and a practical exploration of the Ayurvedic Autumn Seasonal Routines for an enjoyable and informative afternoon.
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This afternoon will include:
A nurturing and calming Yoga session with Frances
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Light afternoon tea
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Ayurveda and Autumn Routines with Leanne
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Guided Hand or Foot Massage - where we nurture one another.
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Details of Retreat
Date: 15th March 2025
Time: 2pm—6pm
Venue: Clarence Natural Therapies
Suite 2/ 39 Prince Street Grafton NSW 2460
Cost: $65
For more information:
Please contact:
Clarence Natural Therapies
Phone:02 6642 8432
Email: padaveda1@bigpond.com
A Balanced Life - A Personal Exploration of Ayurveda
Ayurvedic Medicine is traditional Indian Medicine. It encourages a life lived in harmony with nature's rhythms, with an awareness of balancing all levels of being - body, mind and spirit. According to Ayurveda, each one of us has our own unique blueprint to achieve balance.
In order to experience health, vitality, stamina, strength, enthusiasm and joy we need to honour our individual blueprint. “What is one man’s meat, is another man’s poison” is so very true in Ayurvedic Medicine. Ayurveda seeks to understand our unique individuality and then bring a person back to their own balance with specific advice on lifestyle and diet.
During this workshop you will discover this blueprint, your own unique constitution. (or prakruti) Armed with this knowledge, you will also learn how to bring and maintain balance to your life.
The closer you are aligned to your unique constitution, the more vital and healthy you will feel. Sometimes stress, environmental factors and diet can move us away from our constitution. So we become out of balance (vikruti).
This workshop will take you on a personal exploration of your constitution (prakruti) and your present state (vikruti). And then address how to restore alignment for better health.
From this Workshop you will gain:
· An understanding of the fundamental principles of Ayurvedic Medicine and how this is applied to your own self healing. You will learn about the 5 elements, the doshas (vata, pitta and kapha), concepts of prakruti (constitution at birth) and vikruti (present state).
· A deeper understanding of self and your state of health
· A personal exploration of your own unique constitution (prakruti), gaining a deeper understanding of self and what you require to experience wellbeing.
· A dive into your vikruti (or present state). This may be different from your constitution. When prakruti and vikruti do not align, disease is likely.
· Individualised Ayurvedic lifestyle and dietary recommendations to maintain health, vitality and balance. This is the gold.
Details of Workshop
Date: Saturday 26th July
Time: 9am—4pm
Venue: Clarence Natural Therapies
Suite 2, 39 Prince St
Grafton
Cost: $160
Please Bring: Notepad and pen
Handouts will be supplied.
For more information:
Please contact
Leanne Moore
Phone: 04228 70705
Email: padaveda1@bigpond.com
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Journey into Power - A Natural Approach to Menopause
This workshop will explore Ayurvedic insights, offering simple guidelines to ease you through this time of transition.
Ayurveda is India’s Traditional Medicine System. It brings 1000s of years of wisdom and insight to our modern times. Perhaps it is time to connect with this Ancient Wisdom.
Menopause is a gift. It is an opportunity to move into a more expansive and spiritual phase of your life, a calling to dive deeper into your true self.
Fundamental directions may change as focused, driven energies wane, to be replaced by creative, intuitive, insightful energies. It is the time to embody the essence of the wisewoman.
This is a natural process. In Traditional society’s it is rare for women to experience any form of discomfort.
The workshop will include:
* A deep dive into the Ayurvedic understanding of Menopause. This is a life transition and can be a place of power.
* An introduction to the Doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) and their relationship to possible imbalances during this time.
* Potent Ayurvedic daily routines, simple dietary advice and lifestyle adjustments to enhance hormonal balance and smooth the transition.
* An exploration of how to nourish the bones, nervous and hormonal systems
* An introduction to Ayurvedic herbs to ease or prevent uncomfortable symptoms
* An understanding of the importance of Ayurvedic Self Massage
This workshop will provide you with an Ayurvedic Menopause Programme.
This workshop is suitable for women in the midst of menopause or women moving towards this time of their life. It will provide you with the tools to feel empowered and enjoy a smooth transition.
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Details of Workshop
Dates: Saturday 17th May
Time: 9am - 6pm
Cost: $180
Workshop facilitator
Leanne Moore (Ayurvedic Practitioner)
Yoga and Ayurveda Winter Retreat with Leanne and Frances
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Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences that support deeper inner connection to self and the world around us.
We will be exploring how to stay strong and stay healthy during the Winter months using Yoga and Ayurveda.
Enjoy a half day retreat dedicated to you! Sometimes we just need to retreat to rejuvenate......even for an afternoon.
Combine the deep relaxation of a yoga session and a practical exploration of the Ayurvedic Winter Seasonal Routines for an enjoyable and informative afternoon.
This afternoon will include:
A warming, nurturing and calming Yoga session with Frances
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Light afternoon tea
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Ayurveda and Winter Routines with Leanne
In winter there is a tendency for internal cold and damp to build in the body—creating congestion, sinus, fluid retention, weight gain and lack of motivation. Learn how to counter these tendencies with specific Ayurvedic Winter routines.
We will explore these in a practical hands-on way. You will brew drinks, mix spices, inhale essential oils and explore daily routines that keep heaviness, sluggishness and colds and flus at bay.
Learn how to stay strong all Winter long.
Yoga Nidra with Frances
Finish the day with deep relaxation.
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Details of Retreat
Date: 1st June 2025
Time: 2pm—6pm
Venue: Clarence Natural Therapies
Suite 2/ 39 Prince Street Grafton NSW 2460
Cost: $65
For more information:
Please contact:
Clarence Natural Therapies
Phone:02 6642 8432
Email: padaveda1@bigpond.com
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Ayurvedic Pop-up Cooking Workshops with Leanne
Food is medicine in Ayurveda. The selection of food from an Ayurvedic perspective is beyond the satisfaction of hunger. Healthy food options will nourish every cell and therefore maintain strength, stamina and endurance and a real enthusiasm for life.
This is an opportunity to explore healthy, nourishing Ayurvedic recipes to build immunity, stamina and endurance and create a clear, calm mind.
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YOUR FOOD, YOUR MEDICINE
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Date: TBA
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Cost: $25
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In the first pop-up workshop, Leanne will cover some sustaining breakfast options for the cooler months. These breakfasts nourish and nurture your body and calm your mind, naturally. Leanne will share how to cook grains in a way that "activates" them, making them easy to digest, absorb and assimilate. We will also explore the use of spices to break down gluten.
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Ghee making will be demonstrated.
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Begin the day with a breakfast that is light and easy to digest, very nourishing and soothing (physically and mentally).
Good in cases of slow metabolism, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, tiredness, low immune system and chest congestion.
Great for the nervous system, stabilising and grounding.
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We could also zoom this workshop. Perhaps you could be cooking the recipes at home with us.
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Other pop-up workshops will include:
Date: TBA
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Cost: $25
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Delicious gluten free breakfast options for Autumn and Winter.
Continuing on with grounding and nourishing breakfasts for the Winter months. Leanne will be sharing how to cook besan porridge and rice flake porridge. Both of these recipes are gluten free.
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It is difficult to learn how to cook besan porridge from a recipe. You must be shown and it is best to keep practicing until you perfect it. But when you do perfect it, wow! It is stunning! Wonderfully tasty and so incredibly nourishing!
These recipes nourish the nervous tissue and the muscles, stabilise and calm the mind.
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Date: TBA
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Cost: $25
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Plant based protein pancakes for building stamina and strength.
Leanne will share some simple protein pancake that are great for stamina, endurance and strength. Great muscle building protein and easy to digest.
Again, it is best to witness how to cook these recipes for best results.
Beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome, colitis or other gastric disorders, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, weight loss and a sluggish lymphatic system.
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Paneer making will be demonstrated.
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Other cooking workshops will be conducted later in the year:
Recipes that cleanse and heal your gut.
Vegetables are Medicine
Recipes to build the blood, high in iron
More plant based proteins
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Leanne will explain the health benefits of the grains, legumes, vegetables, herbs and spices and share ways to cook that lightens the load on the digestive system.
Optimum nutrition. Optimum digestion. Optimum health.
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Ring Clarence Natural Therapies on 6642 8432 for more information
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Ayurvedic Foot, Hand and Head Massage Workshop
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In this workshop you will learn Padabhyanga, Hastabhyanga and Shirobhyanga. Or the gentle arts of Ayurvedic Foot, Hand and Head Massage.
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Ayurvedic Medicine is traditional Indian Medicine.
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Padabhyanga (Ayurvedic foot massage) calms the nervous system and so is beneficial for anxiety and insomnia. It is believed that regular foot massage will balance and cleanse the internal organs and soothe an agitated mind.
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Hastabhyanga (Ayurvedic hand massage) vitalises the whole being and balances the five elements through the fingertips. These elements of fire, air, water, ether and earth play and integral role in our health and healing according to Ayurvedic healing traditions.
Shirobhyanga (Ayurvedic head massage) relieves tension through the neck and shoulders, calms and strengthens the brain and expands consciousness.
Padabhyanga, hastabhyanga and shirobhyanga has a focus on promoting a harmonious flow of vital life energy (or prana) through the marmas of the feet, hands and head. The marmas are vital life energy centres that strengthen organs and body functions and can assist in alleviating diseases and imbalances.
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DETAILS OF THE WORKSHOP:
Date: TBA
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Time: Saturday: 9am—5pm
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Venue: Clarence Natural Therapies
Suite 2 39 Prince St Grafton
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Cost:
Early bird $160
Full payment $180
What can I hope to gain from this workshop?
~ The ability to nurture yourself, family members and friends in a home environment
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~ For therapists, a complete and unique treatment combining the feet, hands and head. Very blissful and therapeutic for clients.
~ An awareness of the vital energy centres (marmas) on the feet, hands and head, their indications and a technique to work them.
~ A relaxing, nourishing day
If you require more information
please contact
Leanne Moore
PH. 0422 870705
Or Email: padaveda1@bigpond.com
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