AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF MEDITATION & YOGA

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1 AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF MEDITATION & YOGA Meditation, Yoga, Kirtan, Philosophy, Workshops, Retreats JULY-DECEMBER 2018 Gold Coast

2 DEEP PEACE MEDITATION CONTENTS TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH MEDITATION YOGA & THE ART OF DYING CREATING A SUCCESSFUL LIFE SERIES YOGA ASANA TIMETABLE 30 DAY YOGA CHALLENGE JANMASTAMI - THE ADVENT OF SRI KRISHNA FREE YOGA LIFESTYLE WORKSHOPS WHAT IS KIRTAN? THE MANTRA ROOM SPECIAL EVENTS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING FREESTYLE CHILLOUT AROUND AUSTRALIA ASMY AROUND AUSTRALIA asmy.org.au gold-coast@asmy.org.au The Australian School of Meditation and Yoga is one of Australia s largest non-profit yoga schools with teaching centres in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin and Adelaide. Each lifestyle centre is run by qualified teachers who offer relaxed and personable instruction incorporating asanas, meditation, diet, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques for a wholistic yoga experience. Please visit us to learn how yoga can benefit your life SUCCESSFULLY TRAVEL THE PATH OF LIFE Our journey through life can be compared to traveling through a vast and varied landscape full of all kinds of wonders, enjoyment, dangers, suffering, heartache, light and darkness, clear and cloudy skies. On our journey through life we come across many different people and other living entities, all kinds of landscapes, experiences, challenges, fearful situations, and comfortable and happy situations. Sometimes things go our way and sometimes they don t. There are times in our lives when it feels like we are walking through thick mud and everything is a hardship, while at other times life is like walking across flowery meadows where the sun is warm and the breeze refreshing. Sometimes everything is going our way for a while and we feel confident that we know where we are going and what direction to take, while at other times nothing is going our way and we feel confused about what direction we should take in our life. So what does life s journey have to do with yoga? After all isn t yoga just a type of physical exercise? Absolutely not! It is an enlightening path that helps one successfully travel the path of life itself. A path that offers a refuge from the storms of life; a path where the rugged mountains become small easily climbed hills; a path that enables us to integrate, harmonise, and surcharge with deep meaning and purpose, every aspect of our life, even the seemingly mundane. 2 3

3 DEEP PEACE MEDITATION DEEP PEACE MEDITATION: Experience the deeply relaxing and restorative effect of yoga relaxation and mantra meditation. These ancient yoga practices can help you overcome stress and anxieties, help relieve tension and calm the mind. This is 45 minutes of bliss. It feels wonderful and helps you to experience perfect rest and recuperation. This class will help transport you to a place of pure relaxation of mind, body and heart. Monday 10:45am & 5:30pm Tuesday 10:15am Wednesday 5:30pm Thursday 10:15am Nobby Beach 2241 Gold Coast Hwy Nobby Beach Shops Monday 5:30pm Southport Community Centre 6 Lawson St Wednesday 10:35am Labrador Girl Guides Hall, 222 Turpin Rd Friday 10:45am Nerang Cycle Centre, 1 Hope St DEEP PEACE MEDITATION DAY RETREAT During the retreat you will experience many skills that can be easily implemented in your daily life to help to recreate the sublime peace you will be experiencing each moment of this day. We will be learning calming yoga breathing, a variety of meditations, a simple yoga class perfect for all levels and a relaxing head massage technique. The delicious vegetarian lunch is a taste treat even for those who are not used to plant based meals. (We even give you a cooking demonstration to show you how easy it is). 9:30am - 4:00pm (QLD time) 8th Sept, 3rd Nov Nadia Rainforest Retreat, 323 Hogans Rd, Bilambil, NSW Bookings asmy.org.au vrndavan@asmy.org.au MEDITATION CLASSES TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH MEDITATION Meditation is a time tested and proven process that enriches, improves and enhances your life. Use meditation to: Reduce stress and tension Increase your mental focus Gain a clearer understanding of yourself Help you to make better decisions in life Boost your ability to be self disciplined Help you exchange unhealthy habits for healthy life choices Develop positive traits such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance and inner peace These practical, hands-on workshops will give you the tools you need to transform your life with meditation. July hour workshop starting 1pm Saturday 21st August part course starting 7:30pm Thursday 2nd September hour workshop starting 1pm Saturday 22nd October part course starting 7:30pm Thursday 4th November hour workshop starting 1pm Saturday 10th December part course starting 7:30pm Thursday 6th Option for a free course, or $30 for the course with a take-home kit Bookings Essential asmy.org.au gold-coast@asmy.org.au

4 CREATING A SUCCESSFUL LIFE SERIES YOGA WISDOM YOGA & THE ART OF DYING Did you know that 75% of us have not had end of life discussions, and that 60% think we don t talk about death enough? We talk about so many things - jobs, sports events, family happenings, holiday plans - but there s one topic almost everybody avoids: death. The vast majority of us go through life behaving as if it will never happen. When the time comes, we are caught unprepared. Would you like to live a joyful, purposeful life and face death fearlessly? Take this chance to explore the yogic perspective of death. Be inspired by powerful stories of ordinary people s extraordinary passing. Take practical steps towards creating a conscious death plan for yourself and learn how to support loved ones on the ultimate journey. Bring your questions! Our panel have a wealth of wisdom and real life experiences to share. Sunday 5th August 5:00pm - 8:00pm The Mantra Room Fradgley Hall Burleigh Heads Free Event $5 Veg meal available Radha Krishna das offers a beautifully clear & practical understanding of the profound wisdom of yoga. Learn authentic spiritual practices and methods of meditation that help you better understand the roots of happiness, love and innerpeace and how to live a truly successful, enlightened life. WHY ME? WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS? Life hands us all trying times. Everyone experiences loss, injustice and sadness, why? Is there a purpose for suffering? Can we overcome it? Yoga wisdom sheds light on these important questions. Thursday 19 July 7:30pm 9:30pm ASMY 2241 Gold Coast Hwy Nobby Beach Shops Free Event STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND - THE JOURNEY HOME: Have you ever felt out of place? Have you ever questioned why things don t seem to fit? Travel beyond the impermanent world and journey within to discover the beauty of the true eternal self. Sunday 12 August 5:00pm 7:30pm The Mantra Room Fradgley Hall, Burleigh Heads Free Event ARE YOU A LOVE VAMPIRE? Do you have an insatiable craving for the taste of love? We may go from one person to the next looking for that perfect person, but they fall short and we end up disappointed time after time. Why is that? Does my perfect soulmate exist? Thursday 20 September 7:30pm 9:30pm ASMY 2241 Gold Coast Hwy Nobby Beach Shops Free Event THE POWER OF CHOICE: We all have the power to design our own destiny. According to yoga wisdom, life is an interplay of fate (karma) and free will. Discover how our desires & actions mold our future destiny. Sunday 21 October 5:00pm 7:30pm The Mantra Room Fradgley Hall, Burleigh Heads Free Event SECRETS TO A LIFE OF HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT: Everyone experiences the sadness and happiness which results from ever-changing circumstances in life. Discover a happiness which is so deep and constant that it is present regardless of life s ups & downs Sunday 18 November 5:00pm 7:30pm The Mantra Room Fradgley Hall, Burleigh Heads Free Event 6 7

5 COMMUNITY CLASSES AROUND THE COAST Free and low cost classes in conjunction with the GCCC Active & Healthy Program YOGA ASANA TIMETABLE NOBBY BEACH (MERMAID BEACH) TIMETABLE S&R Stretch & Relax - $8 1 hr Gentle yoga stretches and deep relaxation Yoga Asana Classes - $12/$8 1 hr Stretch, strengthen, balance & breathe 2241 Gold Coast Hwy Nobby Beach Shops gold-coast@asmy.org.au Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30am S&R S&R S&R 10:45am 10:15am 10:15am 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 6:00pm * 6:30pm 6:30pm Deep Peace Meditation By Donation 45 min Guided drop in meditation sessions * By Donation Centre closed: Sun 16 Dec Sun 6 Jan class pass $50 10 class pass $95 1 month pass $85 Annual pass $800 asmy.org.au /AustralianSchoolofMeditationandYoga /yogaandmeditation Burleigh Nerang Southport Yoga Asana by The Sea Saturday 8:00am $3 Justins Park, Burleigh Heads Beachfront Yoga Asana Class Sunday 8:30am $3 Fradgley Hall (Above Burleigh Library) Cnr Park Ave & Gold Coast Hwy Robina Easy Yoga Asana Class Tuesday FREE Thursday 11:00am FREE Robina Community Centre 196 Robina Town Centre Dr Easy Yoga Asana Class Monday 9:30am $8 Friday 9:30am $8 Deep Peace Meditation Friday 10:45 am Donation Nerang Cycle Centre 1 Hope Street, Nerang Easy Yoga Asana Class Wednesday 6:00pm FREE Country Paradise Parklands 231 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd 30 DAY YOGA CHALLENGE How would it feel to practice yoga and meditation every day? To relax, unwind and feel grounded every day, for 30 days? This coming April we invite you to join us for a solid 30 days of practice! This challenge is perfect for anyone who: Wants to make yoga a healthy habit Would like to establish a simple and sustainable home practice Is curious about how yoga practices can benefit their life Starts 1st of November Book your 30 Day experience today! 8 9 Yoga Asana Room F3 Monday 6:30pm $8 Easy Yoga Asana Main Hall Thursday 9:15am FREE Deep Peace Meditation Monday 5:30pm Donation Southport Community Centre 6 Lawson St Labrador Yoga Asana Class Wednesday 9:30am $12/$8 concession Deep Peace Meditation Wednesday 10:35am Donation Girl Guides Hall 222 Turpin Rd (Brisbane Rd end)

6 JANMASTAMI THE ADVENT OF SRI KRISHNA The auspicious advent of Sri Krishna is a worldwide time of joyous celebrations. We invite you to join us for an immersive experience of inspiring Vedic stories, uplifting kirtan and peaceful meditations, along with a hands on bathing ceremony (abishekam), and of course, a delicious Indian feast. Come together with hundreds of souls for this devotional festival as we celebrate the universally renowned jewel of yoga wisdom and the embodiment of spiritual love The Supreme Soul, Sri Krishna. 9 SEPTEMBER 5:00PM 8:00PM THE MANTRA ROOM FRADGLEY HALL, BURLEIGH HEADS FREE EVENT $5 VEG MEAL AVAILABLE WORKSHOPS FREE YOGA LIFESTYLE WORKSHOPS AROUND THE GOLD COAST In conjunction with the GCCC s Active and Healthy Program and the GCCC Library programs, we are happy to present a wide variety of yoga lifestyle workshops around the Gold Coast. The Yoga Lifestyle & Meditation: Elanora Library Tuesday 13 November 10:00am to 12:00pm The Yoga Lifestyle & Dealing With Insomnia: Elanora Library Tuesday 2 October 10:30am to 12:30pm Krishna is the original father of ourselves and everything else. He is the origin of each and every one of us. He is our father, our mother, our refuge, our support, our most dear friend. When we speak of Krishna, we are speaking of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the cause of all causes, the original person. The Yoga Lifestyle & Dealing With Stress/Anxiety: Southport Library Monday 26th November 10:30am to 12:30pm Introduction to Yoga (for beginners): Elanora Library Tuesday 3 July 10:00am to 12:00pm Yoga & the Immune System: Elanora Library Tuesday 7 August 10:00am to 12:00pm The Yoga Lifestyle (complete well-being): asmy.org.au /AustralianSchoolofMeditationandYoga /yogaandmeditation Elanora Library Tuesday 11 September 10:00am to 12:00pm

7 THE MANTRA ROOM KIRTAN TALKS MEDITATION MUSIC COMMUNITY Presenting events that promote spiritual awareness, compassion and peace in the individual and in the world. A vibrant mix of live kirtan, meditation and yoga wisdom in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Featuring house band Ashraya and a variety of talented guest kirtan artists. The Mantra Room is the heart and soul of kirtan on the Gold Coast. Everyone is welcome to come sing and dance or simply rest your heart and mind in the experience of transcendental sound. TheMantraRoom.com /MantraRoom /themantraroom WHAT IS KIRTAN? Kirtan is the heart and soul of yoga. Often described as meditation of the heart, kirtan is the hearing and singing of mantras or transcendental sounds. Weaving together melody, music and mantra in an interactive experience with people responding to the words of the singer, clapping, swaying and sometimes dancing, kirtan is simultaneously a meditative, exhilarating and fun activity. Weekly Events Friday Nights [acoustic relaxing candlelight] 6:30-8:00pm ASMY Centre, 2241 Gold Coast Hwy, Nobby Beach shops. Free Event. Chai & Dessert served Sunday Evenings [electric uplifting dance] 5:00-7:30pm Fradgley Hall, Burleigh Heads (cnr Park Avenue & Gold Coast Hwy) above the library. Free Event. Vegetarian meals available $5 Man means mind and Tra means to draw away or to free. By meditating on these sacred sounds we free the mind and heart of the stress and worries of life and begin to taste the happiness that we are always searching for. Kirtan is yoga s most essential and valuable treasure because it nourishes a person s deepest needs; inner peace, inner happiness, freedom from fear and heartfelt connection with the Supreme Soul and others in spiritual love. Australian kirtan band, Ashraya, are known for their innovative approach to sacred music. Weaving together a mix of modern and traditional melodies with sacred mantras, the 6 piece band offer an eclectic range of tunes, from indie-rock, to acoustic and traditional harmonium chants. Combining guided meditations, yoga wisdom and kirtan, the band s intention is to create opportunities for people to experience and cultivate a deep, inner peace and spiritual happiness. Ashraya play regularly at The Mantra Room, retreats, and yoga festivals both nationally and internationally. Please contact us if you would like us to play at your event! /Ashraya.Band /ashrayaband 12 13

8 SPECIAL EVENTS Yoga Day Festival 16th June 1:00pm Community celebration of International Yoga Day at Justin s Park on the beautiful Burleigh Heads beachfront. Talented local teachers take you on a fun and inspirational journey through flowing asanas, sacred music, guided meditations and a long and luxurious relaxation in the warmth of the gentle winter sun. Plus! Wander though our yoga lifestyle village for rejuvenating deep peace sessions, healthy living workshops, and inspiring spiritual wisdom classes. Enjoy delicious vegan food as leading kirtan band Ashraya plays their renowned mix of innovative, uplifting sacred music. And bring the little yogis to have fun in our famous kids yoga space with games, music, dancing and more! Justin s Park, Burleigh Heads Free Event Family Friendly Bhakti Soul Dance 17th June 5:00pm 8:00pm Dancing comes from the soul. To move, to dance and to be free is an expression of the soul, part of our very being. So what happens when we connect the soul s innate desire to dance with transcendental sound vibration? All burdens, worries and fears fly away and are replaced with bhakti (spiritual love) within the heart. It s an opportunity to connect to the Divine and literally dance your cares away! The Mantra Room Fradgley Hall, Burleigh Heads Free Event $5 Veg meal available Free Yoga in November for Veterans and Active Duty ADF 1-30 November Yoga and meditation are time-tested, proven practices that help decrease stress, anxiety and depression, and are simple yet powerful personal healing tools. Veteran and military communities around the world are successfully using the tools of yoga and meditation to help support their health, resiliency, and the physical, mental and emotional demands of military service. We look forward to welcoming all active duty ADF and veterans to our programs in November in the hopes of supporting them on their path to health and well being. Australian School of Meditation & Yoga 2241 Gold Coast Hwy, Nobby Beach Shops Full Moon Beach Kirtan + Meditation 23rd November 5:30pm 8:00pm An iconic Gold Coast event, the Full Moon Beach Kirtan + Meditation is an experience like no other. Bring a picnic and enjoy a beautifully decorated, welcoming space by the ocean with our amazing local community. There ll be kirtan, guided meditations under the full moon light and of course, dancing. Enjoy an enchanting evening of star-lit sacred chant. TBA, please check website for details Free Event BYO Picnic Family Friendly Christmas at The Mantra Room 16th December Full Moon Bonfire Kirtan 28th July 4:30pm - 7:00pm 5:00-8:00pm Our unforgettable Winter kirtan event is finally here! As There is nothing quite like our end of year Christmas you arrive at Nadia Rainforest Retreat, allow the heart celebration - a heavenly evening of kirtan, feasting, opening sacred sounds to lure you in through the mystical friendship, and an inspirational short film on the incredible gardens, leading you towards the community bonfire. life of Lord Jesus Christ. Ashraya and the Choir of Angels Lose yourself in kirtan; enjoy the magical setting of fairy will serenade you with songs of praise that will lift your lights, hay bales and a roaring bonfire; and get your fix of spirits and warm your heart. Enjoy an unforgettable conscious community. We invite you to come and sit back evening filled with the incomparable sound of hundreds and relax under the stars or get up and dance around the of souls singing sacred music in unison. Bring your family fire. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this cosy and friends and get ready for a night of true Christmas Winter evening event! spirit! Nadia Rainforest Retreat, 323 Hogans Rd, Bilambil The Mantra Room Fradgley Hall, Burleigh Heads All Welcome $10 soup, chai & vegan marshmallows Free Event $5 Veg meal available Please RSVP facebook.com/mantraroom 14 15

9 YOGA TEACHING TRAINING Do you love yoga and wish you could share your passion with others in a safe and effective way? Veda Yoga Teacher Training will give you the skills needed to build a successful personal practice and professional teaching method in a friendly, caring atmosphere. Next course begins February 2019 Book in now or inquire at Vedayogatraining.com FREESTYLE CHILLOUT UNIVERSITY YOGA & MEDITATION CLASSES AROUND THE COAST Free & low cost classes Students (Free) Non-Students ($3) Meal on offer ($5) A fresh approach to all things health. Whether it s on campus spreading the good vibes, chilling out in nature, disconnecting to connect or retreating for the weekend to reset and recharge; there s practically always something far out and cool going on at the FC hq s! Your challenge, should you choose to accept it is to let us share with you some freestyle fun. You ll be in your element! Classes run subject to semester please contact us to confirm FC also runs yoga, meditation and adventure day trips/retreats! For more info: amara@freestylechillout freestylechillout