There’s a maker’s space with low to the ground (Japanese inspired) trestle tables, laden with thick cartridge paper and giant lyra colouring in pencils in a rainbow of colours. There’s stilt-walking classes. There’s a multitude of kids’ yoga classes. Laughter Yoga will be there as per usual. You and the kids can explore the Mount…
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New Zealand or as locals like to call it, Aotearoa, our land of the long white cloud, is made up for 3 main islands; Te Wai Pounamu (South Island); Te Ika a Maui (North Island); and Te Punga o Te Waka a Maui or Rakiura (Steward Island) which out of interest is runner up (after…
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Some good things take time, like this post being published. 2 years ago when our third born was a mere month over 1 year young, i ventured out to Papamoa with some Matua Mums to Jane and Kevin Powell’s place for a Teacher in the Paddock workshop. This one was their sauerkraut & bone broth.…
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little YOGA festival 2017 story of her conception… This summer and autumn i have been yoga-ing with Mari Hall. We have been doing Kundalini Yoga and Medi-Yoga. It has been ecstatic. It has been uncomfortable. It has been healing. Within one of Mari’s classes outside beneath the trees, blue and light and warmth of the…
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Chakra giant silk flags, craft zones with luscious coloured pencils from Europe and cartridge paper like art in the 80s, soulful local musicians & foodtrucks, enriching workshops & curious talks will bring you out of your winter cave this Spring for little YOGA festival 2017. She’s back – little YOGA festival Mt Maunganui 15-17 September.…
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Looking to get away from the stress and hassle of the city and reconnect with Mother Nature? If so, there is no better place to do so than in the Bay Of Plenty. This is one of the most beautiful destinations for oceanfront camping on the North Island. All its 259 kms of open coastline…
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Sister Corita Kent says, “Don’t try to create and analyse at the same time they’re different processes.” in her rules for creativity. I’m sharing this right here, right now, cos i found myself wondering where to begin with this Wanderlust 108 Auckland ‘shout out’. That Kent quote rescues me every time, and it’s a little sweet…
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Today i’ve created my own retreat, in my own home, by choosing to go slow, to light the fire, to be conscious of my breath and to observe my mind and heart. In the past (probably once every 1-2 years) i spent a well-day (a mental health day) IN BED. In silence, in stillness, with me.…
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Event-excite of the month: Saturday 20 May 7.30pm until 9pm – MUSIC – Kirtan & Sacred Song with Sarah Spence (Harmonium, Guitar, Vocals) and Dhurva Loka (Drum). This is a special warm-up event for little YOGA festival 2017 Mt Maunganui. Come sing your heart open and warm your being. Expect to feel very joyful. Considered to be women’s ideal…
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Every after school afternoon i take my three young people (6, 4 and 3 year olds) to our local playground (often times with beau beau de guard our SPCA pooch), we are met with a small, ever changing and yet dedicated tribe of slightly older children kicking the ball to each other in the lush expansive green…
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