A few years ago I spent 12 months diving deep into shamanic and esoteric practices that had been a part of my awareness most of my life.

I became certified as a Red Tent Facilitator with the vision of walking alongside girls and women in womanhood. To empower, connect inspire and uplift women through monthly circles was my end goal.

I am pleased to say I spent two years doing just that. Through these monthly rituals based around the moon’s cycle, we came together for reflection and sharing, to enhance our connection to our selves and nature.

Since moving to Northern Victoria I have not yet run these circles. I am doing a special taster on Friday 27th September. I am calling all women who are looking to go within themselves, unravel the depths of their womanhood, inner knowing, intuition and connect with like-minded women. If you are interested in joining please get in touch.

To find out more about The Red Tent go here

Expression through art is a therapeutic process. Art therapy gives you the freedom to create from the soul. You will be guided through a mindful art session for emotional and intuitive reflection and connection to your self. It is deeply transformational and healing as well as powerfully insightful. As you let go and allow the feelings to flow through you, self-esteem will improve, anxiety will be reduced and past hurts can be healed.

Come and try Art Therapy on Thursday 26th September, 10am at the Community House in Numurkah. To book contact 0422 035 204.

There will be three school holiday wellbeing groups this September school holidays. These sessions are ‘come and try sessions’ so you can have a taste of some activities that can improve wellbeing. The common thread amongst all the groups is mindfulness. This can be a great way to be present, centred and grounded to relax and unwind. Places are limited, to secure your spot please book through 0422 035 204.

Often I have conversations with busy people about meditation. They tell me that they “can’t do it”. They want to have the ability to switch off but when they try to meditate it just doesn’t work. 

There’s a few words of advice I have here: 

1. Meditation does not have to be cross-legged on the floor with hands in lotus position ommming

2. Meditation can be active. Yes, you can be doing whilst being. Like craft, walking, patting a dog, gardening, doing housework or even exercise. 

3. Meditation does not necessarily switch your mind off. The brain has a lot of work to do, we don’t want that! 

4. It’s about noticing your monkey mind as an observer and putting some boundaries in place about what you allow in and what you kindly usher out. This takes practice. 

5. The art of meditation is awareness of self. Noticing your body, emotions, thoughts, behaviors and actions. 

6. Meditation is a mindset, it’s a way of critically reflecting on our world and how we interact with it and allow ourselves time to interact in a joyful way. 

7. Try some more simple activities to create the space you need in your day to relax, like making a warm drink uninterrupted with your full attention on your actions and senses. 

8. If you can’t seem to find the time, start tracking what is taking up your time. Where can you give yourself 5 mins? If you can’t, consider the value that you’re placing on your self and your peace. 

9. Meditation is uncomfortable at first. Remember you have been busily escaping yourself for quite a while now, your self has a lot to tell you. Sit with it. You will slowly unravel all those layers and it will become more peaceful. It is a process.