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SUMMARY:Seasonal Self Care | Winter
DESCRIPTION:Return to Stillness:\nStrengthen your Foundation & Reclaim Inner Wisdom IntroductionWinter is the season of stillness\, restoration\, and deep nourishment. In Chinese medicine\, this is the time of the Water Element\, which governs the Kidneys\, Bladder\, adrenals\, and our core energy reserves (Jing). These systems influence not only our stamina and emotional resilience\, but also the entire reproductive and hormonal landscape — from menstrual health and fertility to perimenopause and menopause. \nWhen Water is supported\, we feel calm\, grounded\, and well-rested. When depleted\, we may experience fatigue\, anxiety\, irregular cycles\, waking through the night\, or a sense of inner instability. \nThis workshop offers practical\, nurturing guidance to help you replenish your reserves\, soothe the nervous system\, and reconnect with your inner wisdom throughout the winter season. \nEach workshop stands alone — and the accompanying seasonal eBooks offer ongoing guidance to support your self-care journey all year round. \nThis WorkshopJoin Tania for a restorative day of learning\, reflection\, and gentle movement as we align with the deep\, quiet essence of Winter. Together\, we’ll explore how to protect your reserves\, soothe the nervous system\, and rebuild the foundation that supports energy\, hormone balance\, emotional steadiness\, and resilience. \nWhat We’ll Explore \n\nThe Essence of the Water Element — Jing\, Qi & ShenUnderstand why your foundational energy matters most in winter\, how stress drains your reserves\, and how to rebuild vitality through lifestyle\, rest\, and nourishment.\nStrengthening the Kidneys & AdrenalsLearn simple daily practices that support energy\, hormonal balance\, deep rest\, and emotional steadiness — especially during times of burnout\, midlife change\, or prolonged stress.\nThe Wisdom of StillnessExplore how fear transforms into clarity and insight when we pause\, listen deeply\, and create space for inner guidance.\nBladder & Nervous System CareDiscover how to soothe urgency\, night waking\, adrenal depletion\, and the “tired but wired” feeling through warmth\, hydration rhythms\, gentle movement\, and bladder-supportive strategies.\nWinter Nourishment Without Dampening DigestionLearn which foods and cooking methods best support warmth\, digestion\, fluid balance\, and Kidney energy during winter.\nSeasonal Qigong for Inner StabilityExperience Qigong to calm the nervous system\, strengthen the lower back and core\, ground your energy\, and cultivate a sense of deep inner stillness.\n\nYou’ll leave feeling grounded\, replenished\, and supported — with practical tools to nourish your energy\, calm the mind\, and honour winter’s natural rhythm. \nWhat’s included:\n\nA printed folder of detailed workshop notes \n\n\nMorning and afternoon tea featuring winter-inspired tasters and warming herbal teas \n\n\nGuided meditation and a seasonal Qigong practice \n\n\nA supportive\, nurturing environment of like-minded people \n\n\nPlease bring a plate to share for lunch \nWhat participants say:\n\n“Tania explained the Water Element in such a grounded\, practical way that everything suddenly made sense — the fatigue\, the fear\, the winter blues. I left feeling calmer and more in tune with my body. I’ll definitely be slowing down\, keeping my kidneys warm\, and starting my mornings with a warm breakfast.” \n\n\n“The blend of theory\, food-as-medicine\, movement\, and emotional insight was perfect. Tania is such a clear\, generous communicator. I left with practical steps I can use straight away — better sleep routines\, hydration rhythms\, and the reminder to actually rest in winter.” \n\n\nJoin Us for a Day of Restoration & Inner Strength Winter invites us to rest\, listen within\, and rebuild our reserves. \nJoin us for a nourishing day of learning\, movement\, and quiet reflection. You’ll leave feeling clearer\, steadier\, and more deeply aligned with the season — ready to move through winter with resilience and ease. \n\nEarly bird $185 until Jun 12 — Full price $220 from Jun 13\n\nBook Now!
URL:https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/event/seasonal-self-care-winter/
LOCATION:Katoomba Masonic Hall\, 8 Civic Pl\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Self Care
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Self Care | Food as Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Nourishment:\nSupport your Energy\, Digestion & Emotional Harmony IntroductionNourishment is at the heart of well-being. In Chinese medicine\, the Earth element governs our ability to digest food\, absorb life\, and feel steady within ourselves. When our centre is strong\, we feel grounded\, energised\, and emotionally balanced. When it’s depleted\, we may experience bloating\, fatigue\, worry\, cravings\, or a sense of heaviness — signs that the body is asking for gentler\, more supportive care. \nUnlike the other elements\, Earth doesn’t belong to just one season. It is the stable ground beneath every seasonal transition — and it sustains us all year round. \nRooted in the wisdom of Chinese medicine\, this workshop explores how food becomes medicine when chosen\, prepared\, and eaten in harmony with the body’s needs. You’ll learn how to support your digestion\, stabilise your energy\, and cultivate emotional ease through the art of nourishment — using flavours\, cooking methods\, the body clock\, and simple practices that restore your inner balance. \nEach workshop stands alone — and the accompanying eBook offers further guidance for deepening your self-care at home. \nThis WorkshopJoin Tania for a day of learning\, reflection\, and gentle movement as we explore the art of nourishment through the Earth element in Chinese medicine. Together\, we’ll look at how to strengthen digestion\, stabilise energy\, and cultivate emotional harmony so you can feel centred and well-supported in daily life. \n\nUnderstand Your Centre — explore the role of the digestive system as the foundation of energy\, clarity\, and emotional steadiness\, and learn how to support them through food preparation\, meal timing\, and mindful eating.\nFlow with the Body Clock — discover why the morning hours (7–11 am) are the most powerful time for digestion and focus\, and how aligning with these rhythms can improve energy\, concentration\, and overall well-being.\nNourish Your Energy — learn practical Food as Medicine principles\, from warming and cooling foods to cooking methods\, the five flavours\, and how to choose meals that truly support your unique constitution.\nSoothe Worry & Overthinking — understand worry as the emotion of the Earth element and explore simple practices to return to centre\, calm the mind\, and restore emotional balance.\nHarmonise Digestion — discover how to reduce bloating\, cravings\, or heaviness by working with food energetics\, flavours\, temperatures\, and the sweet taste in its nourishing (not sugar-based) form.\nTaste the Wisdom — enjoy seasonal tasters and learn how simple\, grounding recipes—such as congee variations and naturally sweet vegetables—can build energy and support clarity.\nPractice Grounding Qigong — experience gentle\, centring movement to support digestion\, clear stagnation\, release worry\, and reconnect with your inner stability.\n\nYou’ll leave feeling nourished\, grounded\, and steady — with practical tools to support your energy\, digestion\, and emotional well-being in a way that is sustainable\, enjoyable\, and deeply aligned with your body’s natural rhythms. \nWhat’s included\nA printed folder of detailed notes on Food as Medicine\, digestion\, and Earth-element nourishment\nMorning and afternoon tea featuring grounding\, nourishing tasters and supportive herbal teas\nA guided meditation and a gentle Qigong practice to centre and calm the mind\nA warm\, supportive community of like-minded people\n\nPlease bring a plate to share for lunch \nWhat participants say“This workshop completely changed how I nourish myself.”“I finally understand when to eat\, not just what to eat. Learning that breakfast between 7–9am supports my digestion was eye-opening — and trying congee for the first time was a revelation! I’ve started eating more mindfully\, slowing down\, using the five flavours\, and choosing natural sweetness that truly nourishes me. Tania makes Chinese medicine so practical and empowering. I left feeling grounded\, inspired\, and ready to make real changes.” \n“Deeply practical\, beautifully delivered — it transformed my relationship with food.”“I realised how much my wellbeing improves when I support my Earth element. Understanding cravings\, the gut–brain link\, earthing foods\, and how the seasons influence digestion gave me a whole new perspective. The meditation\, Qigong\, food tastings\, and Tania’s clear explanations made everything click. It’s the perfect blend of knowledge and lived experience — engaging\, accessible\, and genuinely life-changing. I recommend it to anyone wanting grounded\, actionable ways to improve their health.” \nJoin Us for a Day of Deep Nourishment The Earth element invites us to reconnect with our centre — to strengthen digestion\, steady our energy\, and cultivate emotional harmony.Join us for a warm and grounding day of learning\, mindful movement\, and real-world tools to support your wellbeing from the inside out. You’ll leave feeling nourished\, centred\, and empowered to make simple changes that genuinely transform how you eat\, digest\, and care for yourself. \nEarly Bird: $185 until Aug 7 – Full price $220 from Aug 8 \nBook Now!
URL:https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/event/seasonal-self-care-food-as-medicine/
LOCATION:Katoomba Masonic Hall\, 8 Civic Pl\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Self Care | Spring
DESCRIPTION:Awaken & Grow:\nRelease Stagnation\, Move forward with Clarity IntroductionSpring is the season of growth\, renewal\, and fresh beginnings.After winter’s stillness\, the Wood Element brings a rising energy that propels us forward — urging us to stretch\, detoxify\, and awaken our potential. When this energy flows freely\, we feel inspired and focused. When it’s blocked\, we may feel stuck\, tense\, or frustrated. \nRooted in the wisdom of Chinese medicine\, this workshop helps you align with the Wood Element to move through spring with greater ease\, vitality\, and vision.If you missed earlier workshops\, each one stands alone — and the accompanying eBooks are available to support your seasonal self-care journey. \nThis Workshop | Wood ElementJoin Tania for a day of learning\, reflection\, and gentle movement as we align with the vibrant\, upward energy of the Wood Element. Together\, we’ll explore how to work with spring’s rising momentum — awakening energy\, clearing stagnation\, and supporting your body’s natural capacity for renewal and growth. \n\n\nFlow with the Body Clock — understand how Liver and Gallbladder energy shape your rhythm\, sleep\, and decision-making. \n\n\nTransform Frustration into Vision — discover the emotional wisdom of the Wood Element and how anger\, when understood\, becomes clarity\, courage\, and purpose. \n\n\nRelease Tension Through Movement — explore how stretching\, Qigong\, and mindful breathing restore flexibility in both body and mind. \n\n\nEase Spring Sensitivities — find gentle\, natural ways to support your Liver and sinuses through hayfever season. \n\n\nNourish & Detoxify — learn about alkalising\, the benefits of sour and fermented foods\, and how to support the Liver without depleting energy. \n\n\nTaste the Season — enjoy spring-inspired teas and tasters while we share simple\, nourishing recipes to take home. \n\n\nPractice Seasonal Qigong — experience Guigen Qigong and the healing sound for the Wood Element to restore flow\, release stagnation\, and balance your energy. \n\n\nYou’ll leave feeling lighter\, clearer\, and more energised — with practical tools and a deeper understanding of how to thrive through spring’s expansive energy. \nWhat’s Included:\nA printed folder of detailed workshop notes\nMorning and afternoon tea featuring spring-inspired tasters and nourishing herbal teas\nGuided meditation and a seasonal Qigong practice for the Wood Element\nA supportive\, uplifting community of like-minded people on their wellness journey\n\nPlease bring a plate to share for lunch. \nWhat Participants Say:\n“Tania’s workshops are so inspiring — full of warmth\, knowledge\, and practical wisdom. I left feeling grounded\, motivated\, and ready to make positive changes.”\n“It’s comprehensive and empowering — everything from teas and foods to Qigong and emotional balance. The perfect reset for spring.”\n\nJoin us for a day of renewalSpring is your time to awaken potential — to stretch beyond what’s been dormant and make space for growth.Join us for a nourishing day of learning\, movement\, and connection. You’ll leave with renewed energy\, practical self-care tools\, and a deeper sense of harmony with nature’s rhythm. \n\nEarly bird $185 until Oct 9 — Full price $220 from Oct 10\n\nBook Now!
URL:https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/event/5-elements-of-self-care-spring/
LOCATION:Katoomba Masonic Hall\, 8 Civic Pl\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Self Care
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SUMMARY:Qigong with Master Simon Blow
DESCRIPTION:Six Unity Qigong Six Unity Qigong – Liu He Gong learn an ancient health cultivation practise which has been influenced by the philosophy of Daoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine and further developed by experts and Professors at the Shanghai Qigong Research Institute in China. The word Liu He refers to the six directions upward\, downward\, East\, West\, South and North. The exercise allows the practitioner to connect with and become an integral part of the universe and united with heaven and earth. \nWhat’s included \nMorning and afternoon tea \n\nBring a plate to share for lunch \n\nMeditation sessions \n\nAll tuition with Master Simon Blow \nBook Now!
URL:https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/event/qigong-with-master-simon-blow-2/
LOCATION:Katoomba Masonic Hall\, 8 Civic Pl\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Qigong
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