Workshops
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Kumarani Productions will be a leading and active part of the National Community Circus Network in New Zealand. Kumarani Productions Trust is a Social Arts Model using community circus for education, health and social development. Circus Kumarani provides daily classes, workshops and shows for people of all ages and abilities and leadership in the use of Social Arts in New Zealand. Circus Kumarani is an inspiring model for other communities, spreading and introducing the concept of Social Arts nationwide. |
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Ashram Yoga was established in 1980 as Satyananda Ashram NZ Ltd, with Swami Shantimurti Saraswati as senior teacher. Since these early days, we have worked ceaselessly for the development of Yoga, both within NZ and overseas. |
Luciana Camargo - Samba Dance Passion, vibrancy, enthusiasm and love for her nation and culture are what drive Luciana. She has been immersed in dance, theatre, gymnastics and capoeira (Brazilian Martial Art) since she was four years old. This has given her a variety of movement patterns and body awareness to work and teach from. |
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Gary Cook - Early Footprints The subjects of his series of talks will encompass a new view of the deeper human contact history of New Zealand covering 4000 years, and the footprints left by the early-comers. An explorer of ancient sacred places and energy sites in the unique New Zealand landscape, Gary has devoted many years of searching and writing of the wonders to be found within the islands of New Zealand and the South Pacific. |
Sheree Carbery - Conscious Women Circle Sheree works intuitively to support guide and create new consciousness for women on their journey. Through her healing, channeling, facilitation and holding of the space a deeply profound cleansing takes place creating self love and honour for all women rippling out to the world around them |
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Geash Bowler - 5 Rhythms® Ecstatic Dance 5Rhythms® is an ecstatic movement meditation practice which is spreading globally connecting tribes of dancing people across the planet. It is accessible for all people regardless of age, abilities, experience, size or shape. Geash Bowler teaches with a fascination and passion in how we can constantly become more and more free in our bodies, and in our lives. |
Jimmy Dale - Drumming workshop Jimmy has been teaching African style hand drum courses in Auckland since 1995. He plays with well known drum and dance group TAMANI who have recently been performing with Mohamed Bangoura Master drummer from Guinea West Africa. |
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Greg Villers - Transhealing Is a process that allows for the healing of issues and conditions in your body and in your life, allowing you to find greater clarity, peace and understanding, and recognises the connection between mind and body and the need to address all parts of the individual; physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Greg utilises his experience in counselling, mentoring, life coaching, nutritional counselling, remedial bodywork, energy healing, chakra balancing, alchemic healing and intuitive healing to facilitate this process. This is a process of healing, not curing. |
Juliet Shelley - contact improvisation Founder and director of Pineapple Productions and MMM Dance, she has taught and performed in the UK, Holland, NZ, USA and Australia. Juliet was born in Tanzania and is a citizen of Europe and New Zealand. |
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Amanda & Sean O’Connor - Maori and English singing. Amanda and Sean O’Connor are renowned for their beautiful harmony singing, and equally beautiful melodic and heartfelt songs. Sean is an accomplished guitarist and Amanda a brilliant flautist. |
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Peruquois Frances singer/chantress, world musician has been passionately singing her way around the planet for 11 years, connecting people to their heart and voice. Performing at festivals in Europe, Australia and New Zealand and giving concerts in concert halls and sacred spaces of devotion. Peruquois is also giving 3 workshops at Prana. 'Ecstatic Chant' (workshop for women), Song of Man-Voice/Tantra” (workshop for Men), ‘Deep in Chant’ (workshop for couples) |
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Paul & Jani Lee - Music Workshop Indigenous instruments session, all welcome Living close to nature in their bush sanctuary retreat Paul and Jani live at the head of the Whitianga Harbour, Pt. Kirehe, East Coromandel. Paul Lee is a professional musician, teacher, writer and recording artist. Jani Lee is a musician, teacher, writer and recording artist. |
Chris Bone - OceansWatch NZ, Chris will be presenting a short film (17 minutes) and then Chris will be talking about what inspired him to set up the organisation OceansWatch and what they are doing in the Pacific Islands to support the islanders towards more sustainable livelihoods. Sailing with other cruising yachts they form a flotilla of eco-activists who respond to requests from the local communities for help with marine conservation and humanitarian aid. |
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Vimal Gabrielsen - Art for teenagers In the everything and nothingness i am blessed with immense creativity that wants to flow through me. And I want to share it with you. I have been working in various art-related fields: next to my painting activities I have designed and made theater costumes and stages, worked as an architect, designed CD covers, created animation music video clips, made illustrations for children’s books and worked in the design department of a mannequin factory. I also lead intuitive painting workshops and events at spiritual gatherings. |
Amy McComb - Plant Rhythms Amy manages PlantRhythms, a herbal company that encompasses Nature teachings, a wide range of Tinctures and Essences, and Plant Cards. She is an internationally trained Herbalist who has over 10 years experience working and sharing close to her heart with nature. Amy is a Medical Herbalist who has worked in the ancient wholistic wisdom tradition for 10 years. She has an Honours Science Degree from UNB (Canada) with a concentration both in indigenous healing and botany, and has also completed an intensive five month herbal apprenticeship in New York with Susun Weed. She has been a Herbal tutor at Wellpark College of Natural |
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Genevieve Simperingham - Guided Shamanic Journey. Genevieve is a professionally trained Shamanic Practitioner and Energy Healer, as well as being a Group Facilitator, Medicine Woman, Spiritual Counselor, Clairvoyant and Certified Aware Parenting Instructor. She has been teaching Shamanism, Meditation, Shamanic Journeying, Spiritual and Personal |
Osher River Oriya – “Evening of Roses” Drawn from her rich Jewish/Yemen heritage, Osher is sharing with you wisdom and beauty of male/female in divine union. In this interactive ceremonial performance and play time, Osher invites you to nurture the sacred – Heart space through Nature, Dance, Song, Poetry and Storytelling. Founder of “Nature Dance Sacred Feminine”, Osher is a voice of inspiration to a world of peace. Osher is the author of “The Butterfly Child” and “Sacred Feminine”. “The Butterfly Child” book/CD launch will be held at Prana Festival, Children’s program. The book will be available at Prana Festival. |
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Karen Hunter - Creative Sound/Play Songwriting workshop An exploration into self expression through songwriting. Includes; vocal warm-ups, small group collaborations, rhythmic play and lyric writing exercises. Bring pens/crayons/comfortable clothes and your instruments (if you have them). One of the finest New Zealand female guitarists, songsters and performers, Karen Hunter can rock it, reggae it, folk it, funk it and jazz it with the best. (Mahinarangi Tocker in NZM June/July 2001) |
James Samuel - Transition Towns Through open and honest dialogue with each other we can discover new ways of being, and from there start to build a more resilient, vibrant and creative society in an energy constrained world. James is a speaker with vision, with a commitment to ‘walk the talk,’ and years of voluntary service under his belt, He brings a gentle compassion with his presentation, one that quickly warms and engages audiences. His message is underpinned by his own life – a life of trust in the inherent intelligence of the universe, and the creative potential of human beings to negotiate the future with grace and dignity. |
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Tina Bridgman - Vocal Exploration International singer/songwriter. Develop the natural voice by exploring techniques such as breath control, texture, projection and shaping and discover the canvas on which to paint your own unique sound. This is for everyone including the 'positively petrified'. Must be willing to have fun! From 1993, Tina was performing solo and in bands as one of the main song writers, playing guitar, percussion and vocals. She performed at festivals in the UK, plus Europe, Ireland including Cambridge Folk Festival and Glastonbury. Since 2004 she has been performing at events around the top of the South Island such as 'Festival of Opportunities' in Nelson, Luminate, Visions and Heartart in Golden Bay. Tina has released 3 CD's that will be available at Prana Festival. |
Tony Knight - Shamballa Full Moon Meditation Connect with the potent Capricorn energy of this full moon, which will create a whole new meaning on your New Years resolution! In fact by doing this meditation, with your full intent and focus, you can create anything your soul truly desires for 2010, and the planet needs this! Tony Knight created a well known shop called Jewel in the Lotus in 1994, and it went on to become the premier spiritual store in N.Z. Since then he has created various companies based on making a positive difference, such as Lotus Oils, Lotus India Journeys, Lotus Himalayan Salt and promoted many festivals and workshops. He is now a co-creator of the Friday night Forum and is concentrating on distributing the Himalayan Salt into mainstream NZ food and health stores. |
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Lou Taylor - Moving in Nature - What are the dances your spirit calls for? Explore a moment in time, making contact in the environment, sensing nature as it senses you. Lou is a visual artist, passionate dancer and facilitator. She trained with Anna and Daria Halprin in the Halprin Life/art process at Tamalpa Institute No previous arts experience needed. |
Sika - storytelling storytelling on didgeridoo in the Cave. Since a child, rivers, trees and wildlife have provided inspiration to me for paintings, drawings and music. At art college I graduated with a degree in Photography whilst continuing to create enough paintings to have achieved a degree in Fine Art too. The gift of a Didjeridoo at 25 years old was an unexpected addition to my 'palette', but it quickly proved to be the perfect compliment to the multi-media works of art I was already creating. |
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Max Maxwell - Sing Afro Gospel Max Maxwell is a choir leader based in Auckland, NZ. His passion lies in bringing people together to create harmony and rhythm in song. All are welcome to his workshop choir - we all have a voice, and to sing in harmony with a group of others is an uplifting experience and often inspires confidence. |
Robert van der Touw - Homeotherapy Robert developed Homeotherapy combining methods used in Classical Homeopathy and in Shamanic traditions. Inspired through an extraordinary experience in New Zealand he felt inspired to communicate directly with plants and nature. |
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Ryan McCallum - Sacred Space for Men Ryan is a Life, Dating and Relationship Guide, as well as being a facilitator and co-creator of men’s growth and development programs. Ryan is committed to assisting people to transition from fear-based existence to attracting and experiencing authentic conscious connections with themselves and others. His approach invites cultivating present moment awareness and empowering people to embrace responsibility in all areas of life. To be in the enquiry of one’s capacity to experience life… |
Franchelle Ofsoske Wyber - First Light Flower Essences Franchelle is author of ‘The Sacred Plant Medicine of Aotearoa’ and co-founder of New Zealand's first range of native flower essences made from the flowers, ferns, plants and trees of Aotearoa. Franchelle was awarded the New Zealand Health Industry Research and Development Award for ‘pioneering, developing and establishing N.Z. native flower and plant essences for holistic healing’ in recognition of her 35 years work. Franchelle is a New Zealander of Cherokee and Russian descent who comes from a long line of medicine men and women, and born with the ability to link directly into spirit and the ancestors. She has been fully initiated into the Kara Hunan, the mystery school of the Maori and for over 15 years has worked principally with highly respected Maori Thune Dr. Rang Marie Turkic Arikirangi Rose Pere. C.B.E. C.M. for universal healing outcomes. |
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Toni Tanner - Raranga (flax weaving) Toni enjoys combining her photographic talents developed at Elam school of fine arts with her weaving which she learnt traditionally on a Marae. Creating abstract contemporary works as well as traditional down to earth pieces. Having the ability to relay what she learns and enjoys Toni teaches both adults and children's art and Raranga (flax weaving). |
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With a voice that has been called "mesmerizing, soulful, original, and unique", Amira sings and plays quite a range of styles of music. Vocals, Harp, and hand percussion has been the focus of her solo music. Her passion for World music and Jazz vocals is often felt in her music. Amira is recording her first solo albums. One album will contain a diverse mix of songs with guest musicians playing with her. The other is an all harp album for relaxation. These albums will be out in late 2009. Until then, she can be found playing gigs around New Zealand alone and with friends. |
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Dhyana Tribe - The Wave 80/20 Method a simple way to structure a food plan. Using cleansing, healing, balancing or building foods to suit your needs, we will look at how to make this method your own. Dhyana is a Naturopath & Author, graduated from South Pacific College of Natural Therapeutics Auckland, in 1988. With a background in Macrobiotics and Biogenics, she has gone on to research the Alkaline/Acid theory, The Glycemic Index and Food Combining. These topics form the basis of her recently published Gourmet Health Food Cook Book for Vegans and Vegetarians ŒMy Best Alkaline Rich Recipes¹. She has also produced the 80/20 Alkaline/Acid Food Chart; Glycemic Index Chart; Raw Food Power 80/20 Card; and 'The Wave 80/20 Method Cookbook for Omnivores. |
Billy McGrath - Dancing Chi Dancing Chi (a dancing meditation whereby we move with our intuitive energy force). A guided meditation to connect everyone to the group energy - earth energy and cosmic energy. Then using breath work and visualization to breathe light through the body to certain areas, helping to relax people into a state whereby they can connect with their chi. Billy has 8.5 years experience with this work and can facilitate others to open to it. Other aspects of the workshop would be Chi Kung self massage (helps to open meridian channels so the chi can be more readily sensed), closing with a lying meditation. |
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Michael Fleck & Lorraine Warshaw - Where are the Leaders? The real work of leadership is done from the inside out. It¹s the quality of mindfulness and self-awareness that determines how leadership behaviour manifests. We will explore the "heart work" of leadership and how that can encourage sustainable change in our community and its organisations. Developing the Mind/Body Practice* of Sustainability *Mind/body practice implies mindfulness (mind) leading to action (body). We begin with the notion of "sustainability" as foremost a personal endeavour. About Lorraine Warshaw After many years as a devout capitalist (and graduate of Harvard Business School), Lorraine Warshaw is now focusing her strategic business consulting energies on conscious business practices and sustainable leadership. About Michael Fleck Founder of the holistic learning network Ecoversity and the creativity resource agency Good Company Pacific, Michael Fleck delights in the arcane craft of netweaving -- bringing people together in inspirational environments to explore transformative ideas and practices. |
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Do you want to connect and explore your inner clown consciousness thingy-ma-jig? Rubber chickens , banana peels ,whoopee cushions ,red noses ,bad fashion sense and balloon making all covered. |
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Erica Sosna - Taking The Hero's Journey: Why Me, Why This, Why Now? Erica Sosna is an international speaker and facilitator on personal development and soul education. Her organisation, The Life Project, brings transformational experience based education to offenders, entrepreneurs, professionals and youth across the UK. Every hero, from every storytelling tradition in the world. has a journey or a quest. This workshop will explore your life and experiences as the hero of your own story. We will explore how the model of the Hero's Journey can help us understand where we are and why we are in the midst of our own grand, epic adventure! |
Henri-noel Venturini - Tai Ji on the Beach. Henri Venturini and Catherine Opie live on Waiheke Island and are the founders of Balanced Energy and the Monshah Institute of Mind Body Medicine. With a combined 20 years of experience as international practitioners, teachers and producers of vibrational medicines, sacred art, Taiji, energy healing and Five Element Theory, they love to share these concepts in a down to earth, knowledgeable and playful way. Come to the workshop then enter the quiz to test your knowledge and win an enlightening gift. |
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Valee More - Animal Reiki Reiki creates a deeper connection with your animal friends, balances and clears the energy channels, and helps release tissue trauma and cellular memory. Conscious Relationships Experiential Valee is a licensed member of Relationship Coaching Institute USA, has a 18 year background in psychosynthesis (dip) human development and has extensive experience with EFT (emotional freedom technique). Her mission is to help singles, pre-committed and pre-marital couples to create a beautiful, satisfying and loving relationship that is empowering and life inspiring |
Lorraine Blackley - Creative Adventures in Manifesting Reality As a Transformational Coach using both metaphysical and practical approaches, I have spent the last 20 years partnering a thousand or more people individually, and in group settings on their journey’s of manifestation, bringing what they want into being. This can be a quality of life, a spiritual aspiration, a creative endeavour, a relationship, a business goal, a career direction, health and wellness or any long held heart desired aspiration. |
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Janine Seymour - Turned on and Self Centered She is an inspiring and gifted facilitator and healer, facilitating an empowering experiential of deep RE Connection, to all that you are, You turning Your LIGHT back on to you, for increased enjoyment, embodiment expression and deep love. Janine Seymour is a facilitator with 30 years experience as a life coach, nurse (general and psychiatric), naturopath, masseur, conscious breath /spiritual coach, actress, poet and writer and mother of two young adults. Janine facilitates hands on energy,soul and emotional integration. Janines passion is to inspire and guide those who are awakening. |
John Coombs - Participatory Theatre Capricorn Labour of Hercules Releasing Prometheus from his Chains in the depths of Hades. Experiential full moon sacred drama based on the initiatory experiences of Hercules, who performed 12 great Labours, one for each astrological sign. The Capricorn labour is about freeing Prometheus (who stole fire from the Gods), who has been captured by the king of the underworld, and the magnitude we all face with this task...All welcome, no experience required. |
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Dr Tony Minervino - Taking it to the next level Conscious Choice Healing, Consciousness, Ascension, Mastery Dr Tony Minervino, DC is a chiropractor in private practice at The Healing Business - 177 Sandringham Road in Auckland. His healing work assists people to shift their consciousness from that which is creating their apparent problems to that which creates the preferred state of being. “You can’t possibly get where you’re going...until you know you’re already there.” |
Sally Mabelle - Voicing Yourself as a Speaker and Leader Would you like to express your FULL potential as a speaker and a leader? Would you like more presence and authority to engage others in creating a better future for all? Sally Mabelle has been empowering groups and individuals to express their voice and develop their personal leadership for the past 20 years. Sally is the President of the National Speakers Association of New Zealand (Auckland Branch) and a mentor for the YWCA's Future Leaders program. Her formal training includes a degree with honours in Rhetoric (the Art of Influence) and Communication Studies from The University of Virginia as well as a Masters Degree in Education and professional work as an actress and singer in the United States. |
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Discover The Reconnection™ and Reconnective Healing™ Reconnective Healing™ utilises a bandwidth of healing frequencies that are new to this planet. It goes beyond energy and introduces light and information to the body allowing for healing on all levels. Gwyneth Evans is a Homeopath, Reflexologist and Reconnective Healing Practitioner. She says, "My experience of this energy, light and information is totally different from any other modality. Come and experience it for yourself." Sonna-Ra and Gwyneth Evans will be available for Reconnective Healing appointments during the festival.
Sonna-Ra Kavanagh is a Certified Reconnective Healing Practitioner and Visionary artist from Kapiti. Her personal Reconnection experience was life changing and she experienced a big shift in her consciousness. |
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Cherilee Monadhliath - Mayan Cosmology 2009 The Tzolkin 260 day count aka calendar is an advanced mathematical system based on the observation of galactic cycles and alignments. When applied to the individual human being it can represent conscious perceptions and how this serves a purpose in human evolution. Cherilee has been running Mayan cosmology workshops at Kawaipurapura Community in Auckland. Her purpose is to awaken conscious connection of the rainbow tribes and assist inter-galactic harmony. |
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Rosie Crocker - From modern medicine to holistic health via solid science What I found over the course of my studying was that many of the theories lack a solid base - people create a theory, apply it to a few people (over a matter of years at most) and then draw conclusions. There is some work, however, that I have come across that is really compelling and I think hard to dismiss. |
The largest Tepeein New Zealand will have tribal dance & drummers through the nights |
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| There will be more then 100 workshops to choice from.... more updates soon on this page! |