past events

2015 – 2017

 

Philosophy Fridays

with Andrew Mournehis

Myths, philosophy and the stories of the Gods and Goddesses are a wonderful way to connect with our own power, strength and resources through discovering and embodying our own inner deities.

Come join us for a 2.5 hrs philosophy lecture and interactive conversation exploring The Hindu Myths and How we can apply their teachings into our lives in present day !!

 

5 Philosophy Fridays 
4th August – “Gayatri and Saraswati”
8th Sept –  “Kundalini and Kali”
29th Sept – “Sages and Twists”
1st Dec – “The Joys of Radhe Krishna” 
15th Dec – “Conquering Darkness through Durga”

 

Join us as we:
– Connect to our Inner Knowledge, Music, Arts, Creativity, Wisdom, Learning and Divine Dharma with Gayatri and Saraswati.  Learn about the distinction and connection between these two creative expressions of Shakti.
– Find the Pure Love in our Darkest times, as well as through our Sexuality through the Power of Kali, The most Potent Goddess of Kundalini Shakti.

– Embody the Ancient Wisdom of Sages and Rishis’s and their place in our Asana Practice through Twists. 

We will look at 3 of the most famous sages reflected in our asana twists, through mythology.
(Please note there will be NO asana practice in these philosophy classes)
– Celebrate and rejoice in the joys of Radhe Krishna, their Divine meeting and Eternal Endless Love 
– Conquer our Darkness with the Power of warrior Goddess Durga, and the many ways she defeats the demons of Ignorance, illusion and Ego You can pick one or two classes that resonate with you right now, a 3 class package or join us for the whole series to take the full multidimensional journey into your inner Divine Nature.

 

“We do not want merely to see beauty… we want something else which can hardly be put into words- 
to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it.  That is why we have peopled air and earth and water with gods and goddesses…” CS Lewis 

 

Investment:
$40 per class

3 class pass – $100 
5 class pass – $150 

Venue:
Breathing Space Yoga
 217 Chapel St, Prahran

TO REGISTER 
Please Contact Andrew E mail: amournehis@divinegrace.com.au
Ph: 0418121468 (mob)
or go directly to the eventbritelink 

Pay Via Eventbrite 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philosophy-fridays-tickets-35906804218
Please note that there is a small processing fee through eventbrite.

Pay via Direct Debit:
For electronic bank transfer Please transfer payment to NAB Account
Account Name:  Look at You      BSB:  083449     ACC:  480597749

Please Note: Numbers are limited, and places fill fast, so early expressions of interest are advised.
PLEASE BRING A JOURNAL AND A PEN!

Namaste 
Andrew Mournehis

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BYRON / MULLUMBIMBY WORKSHOP

Philosophy Evening

GAYATRI & SARASWATI

with Andrew Mournehis

Friday 17th November 2017
7pm – 9pmSaraswati is the beloved Hindu Goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning.  She embodies the concepts of intelligence, consciousness, creativity, education, enlightenment and power.  Saraswati is recognised in the flow of fertile energy when an artist or creator becomes an open vessel to allow creative life force to flow through, sparking insight, inspiration, creation and artistic expression. 

She is the main muse of artists. 

Gayatri, often depicted with 5 heads, is an aspect of Ma Saraswati, Ma Lakshmi and Ma Parvati.  She is concerned with our dharma, life purpose or spiritual growth, and whispers into our ears intuitive wisdom.
Do  you hear the sweet intuitive voice within calling you?

Come join us as we connect to our Inner Knowledge, Creativity, Wisdom, and Learning through the arts with Gayatri and Saraswati. Learn about the distinction and connection between these two creative expressions of Shakti, and how we can utilise their unique powers in our lives.

“Follow your intuition, listening to your dreams, your inner voice to guide you.” – Katori Hall

The First Step begins by registering today!

When:  Friday November 17^th
Time:  7pm -9pm  

Location:  Living Yoga Sanga
First floor, 63 Stuart Street
Mullumbimby, Byron Shire
 
Investment:  By Donation!

TO REGISTER 
Please Contact Andrew via Email (follow link)
Ph: 0418121468 (mob)
  OR Go directly to the eventbrite link 
Pay Via Eventbrite 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gayatri-saraswati-tickets-37405014405
Please note that there is a small processing fee through eventbrite.

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BYRON / MULLUMBIMBY WORKSHOP

 Yoga Philosophy Workshop

BHAGAVAD GITA IN A NUTSHELL

with Andrew Mournehis

Saturday, November 18th 2017
1pm – 4pm

Believed to be written around 500 BC, the Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered texts in the Hindu religion and also in the Yoga tradition.

Set on a battlefield, the Gita has been interpreted as an allegory for the ethical and moral struggles of human life, and a philosophical manual on how to live, love and serve. Gandhi referred to it as his “spiritual dictionary” and its call for selfless action inspired his leadership. 
Join us for a taste of the delightful essence and tone of this Sacred Text. We will draw out some of the most beautiful and illuminating practices, teachings and paths that can be brought into our yoga practice and into our lives.

When: Saturday November 18th
Time:  1pm – 4pm  

Location:  Living Yoga Sanga
First floor, 63 Stuart Street
Mullumbimby, Byron Shire
 
Investment:  $45 Earlybird (before 18th October)
$60 full price

TO REGISTER 
Please Contact Andrew via Email (follow link)
Ph: 0418121468 (mob)
  OR Go directly to the eventbrite link 
Pay Via Eventbrite 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bhagavad-gita-in-a-nutshell-tickets-37405245095
Please note that there is a small processing fee through eventbrite.
Please Note: Numbers are limited, and places fill fast, so early expressions of interest are advised

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The Voices of Yoga Workshop

with Andrew Mournehis and Tania de Jong AM

Sunday 17 September 2017   |  12.30 – 5pm (incl. afternoon tea)

**NEW LOCATION**

Dimension5, Level 1, 10 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne

‘To sing is to give earth a spiritual blessing.’

A special afternoon workshop with acclaimed Yoga Instructor, Tantric Practitioner and Transpersonal Counsellor Andrew Mournehis and leading soprano, voice healer and social entrepreneur Tania de Jong AM.

Wake up and find your unique voice this Spring. Andrew and Tania will lead you on a journey of breath, yoga, sound, chant, meditation, song and vocal technique, where you’ll free your body, open your heart and uncover your own natural voice. This day of unlocking the potential of your voice and healing your mind, body and spirit will include moments of reflection, meditation and joyful celebration!!! 

Come Join us and be amongst the beautiful Voices of Yoga
Unleash your unique voice, free your body, calm your mind and experience pure joy!

BYO Yoga mat, journal and a pen

INVESTMENT   

$150 / $120 concession incl. afternoon tea

BOOKINGS/ENQUIRIES

To book directly on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-of-yoga-tickets-34813727797
We recommend booking early as places are limited.

You can also Email Andrew (follow link to contact page) or phone 0418 121 468.
We recommend booking early as places are limited

Andrew Mournehis has come from a diverse Yoga background and teaches a combination of Hatha, Bhakti and Tantra Yoga. His Creative, Joyful and Heart-filled teaching strengthens the body, soothes and clears the mind, whilst enlivening and enriching the Spirit through both Postural and Universal Alignment. His unique teaching style is imbued with Heart and Soul, rich in Tantric Philosophy and his classes are filled with Inspiration, Story telling, Mantra and the Spirit of the Divine. Andrew brings to his work over 14 years of experience in Transpersonal Counselling and Art Therapy Techniques, 17 years of Yoga Teaching and over 25 Years experience in the Creative Arts Fields, as a dancer, choreographer and movement stylist for, none other, than Tina Turner.

Tania de Jong AM is a leading Australian soprano, inspirational speaker, social entrepreneur, spiritual journeywoman and creative innovation catalyst. She founded Creative Universe, Creativity Australia, Music Theatre Australia, Pot-Pourri and The Song Room and works with diverse communities through the ‘With One Voice’ choir social inclusion programs. Tania sings around the world as a soloist and with her group Pot-Pourri releasing 7 CDs. She is Founder and Executive Producer of Creative Innovation Global. Tania’s TED Talk ‘How Singing Together Changes The Brain’ has sparked international interest.
Tania has just released her solo CD ‘Heaven on Earth’ – www.taniadejong.com

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Philosophy Afternoons

THE TEN MAHAVIDYAS
Ten Tantric Goddesses Of Great Wisdom

with Andrew Mournehis

Sundays 14th & 21st May, 2017
1pm – 4pm 

The Desa (Ten) Mahavidyas are the most revered Tantric Goddesses giving expression to our Highest Truth.

To embrace and honour the major challenges in life, and welcome the Delights and Pleasures, out of the 100’s of Goddesses in Hinduism, Ten were assigned to Tantra… a Stunning Sacred Path of Creative Consciousness that brings Awakening, Love, and Life to the Art of Living.

The Divine Expression of Shakti is always channeled through the Power of the Goddess within us, and we can allow this Presence in Her 10 Expressions to guide, teach and illuminate our Path… CONSCIOUSLY!!! 

Here is a glimpse of the power of the Goddesses:

• Benevolent and Ferocious Kali Slays and Transforms our Fears and Darkest Demons into Love, Wisdom and Radiant Light.
• The Self Decapitating Chinnamasta, surrenders to her primal hungers and inner cries for pleasure, and in honouring her Sexuality and Dreams, allows her Creative juices to flow.
• The Fierce Beloved Bhairava has the revelations of Wisdom that come through direct experience of the Divine Shiva … she delights in the small and seemingly mundane acts transforming our perception to see the shimmering Presence of Source in everything.
• Dhumavati is the Widow Goddess and the keeper of Sorrows, Grief, Disappointment, Death and Despair… she brings a depth and shades of grey to the wisdom of the spectrum of human experience in the tapestry of Life.
• The Divine Kamala (The Tantric Lakshmi) brings untold blessings and abundance into our lives through the Grace of Her Generosity.

We will be exploring all ten goddesses and how we can have a conversation and intimate relationship with them…through our embodiment of them and deep union, their wisdom moves through us and revelation lifts the heavy shroud of ignorance and concealment.  The Mundane becomes sacred…the pattern and pain suddenly has meaning and we set ourselves free from the bondage of our own enslavement through the realisation of the Truth.

WEEK 1 Sunday 14th May 1-4pm

1.  Kali – The Ultimate form of Brahman, “Devourer of Time” (Supreme Deity of Kalikula systems)
2.  Tara – The Goddess as Guide/Protector offers the ultimate knowledge which gives salvation.
3.  Tripura Sundari – The Radiant Luminous Goddess Who is “Beautiful in the Three Worlds”
4.  Bhuvaneshvari – The Goddess as World Mother, or Whose Body is the Cosmos
5.  Bhairavi – The Fierce Goddess/ The Eternal Student and Sage 

WEEK 2 Sunday 21st May 1-4pm

1.  Chinnamasta – The Self-decapitated Goddess
2.  Dhumavati – The Widow Goddess, or the Goddess of Death, Sorrow, Disapointment and grief
3.  Bagalamukhi – The Goddess Who Paralyzes Enemies…
4.  Matangi – the Prime Minister of Lalita : the “Tantric Saraswati” 
5.  Kamala – The Lotus Goddess; the “Tantric Lakshmi”

Location:  Breathing Space Yoga
217 Chapel Street
Prahran, Vic 3181
 
Investment:  $45 per afternoon
$70 for both afternoons

TO REGISTER 
Please Contact Andrew E mail: amournehis@divinegrace.com.au
Ph: 0418121468 (mob)
or go directly to the eventbritelink 

Pay Via Eventbrite 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philosophy-afternoons-the-ten-mahavidyas-tickets-33880386147
Please note that there is a small processing fee through eventbrite.

Please Note: Numbers are limited, and places fill fast, so early expressions of interest are advised.

PLEASE BRING A JOURNAL AND A PEN!

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Philosophy Evening

The Auspicious Ones

Sunday April 23rd, 2017
1pm – 4pm 

with Andrew Mournehis

Auspicious: blessed by success, prosperous, favourable or full of promise.

It is common to see Lakshmi, Saraswati and Ganesha depicted together…
Certainly their union and collaborative energy is potent, powerful and filled with good fortune, success and blessings …but why??

Lakshmi is the Goddess of abundance, prosperity and wealth.
Saraswati is the Goddess of skill, knowledge, music and arts.
Ganesha is the God of success, good fortune and wisdom.

You may be curious about the relationship between them…
There are some beautiful Tales and Myths surrounding their union and the power they bring together, and I look forward to sharing these with you and the relevance their teachings have for us today.

So during this afternoon we will unpack and explore:
– Each of the deities individually
– Why the three are so often depicted together
– Why Lakshmi is truly blessed to have Ganesha by her side and why this Dynamic Duo are also found in many Pujas and Images.
– What is the Power of the Trinity compared to each one’s individual power?
– What blessings can the trinity bring to YOUR life?

Bring a Journal and a Pen and give yourself this wonderful afternoon to bring great blessings into your life.
Come embrace the power of three and immerse yourself in the potent energy of the auspicious ones. 

Location:  Breathing Space Yoga
217 Chapel Street
Prahran, Vic 3181
 
Investment:  $35TO REGISTER 
Please Contact Andrew E mail: amournehis@divinegrace.com.au 
Ph: 0418121468 (mob)
or go directly to the eventbritelink 
Pay Via Eventbrite 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philosophy-afternoon-the-auspicious-ones-tickets-33449501359
Please note that there is a small processing fee through eventbrite.
Please Note: Numbers are limited, and places fill fast, so early expressions of interest are advised.

PLEASE BRING A JOURNAL AND A PEN!

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Philosophy Evening

Blessed by Lakshmi

Mullumbimby – Byron Bay Shire 

Friday 7th April 2017
7pm – 9.30pm

with Andrew Mournehis

Yoga Philosophy Workshop

History Of  Yoga

Mullumbimby – Byron Bay Shire 

Sunday 9th April 2017
1pm – 4pm

with Andrew Mournehis

Join us as we unpack and explore the timeline of yoga, reaching back as far as the Sramanas (“those who sat amongst the trees”) who were believed to be the first yogis in the Harappan Civilisation in 5000-2500BC. Ancient artefacts were discovered from this time that depict figures in yoga poses and postures, some believed to resemble Lord Shiva ( Our First Yogi) and Parvati (His First Student/Disciple) performing various asanas and practicing meditation.  It was at this time that yoga emerged in some form or another, and through the ages it progressed, shifted and changed in various ways to become what it is today.

We will delve deep into yoga’s rich and diverse history, exploring the ancient texts of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras, revealing and following the thread between all these periods and their relevance to us today. 

This one day lecture/workshop would be perfect for yoga teachers but can be embraced by yoga practitioners who are simply wanting to deepen their understanding of their practice, history and philosophy and access the wisdom of the ages. We will also chant a couple of truly transformative mantras from some of these potent periods.
We hope you can join us for this illuminating afternoon!

Location:  Living Yoga Sanga
First floor, 63 Stuart Street
Mullumbimby, Byron Bay Shire
 
Investment:  $60 Earlybird (before 13th March 2017)
$75 full price

TO REGISTER 
Please Contact Andrew via Email: amournehis@divinegrace.com.au 
Ph: 0418121468 (mob)
 or
Pay Via Eventbrite 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-philosophy-workshop-history-of-yoga-tickets-31046646355
Note that there is a small processing fee through eventbrite.

Please Note: Numbers are limited, and places fill fast, so early expressions of interest are advised.

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Yoga Mentorship Series

with Andrew Mournehis

5 Sundays –  June 5th to December 5th 2016

THE HEALING POWERS OF YOGA

December 5th 2016

1pm – 5pm

**Please note that there has been a date change for this workshop!  It will now run on Sunday December 4th instead of November 13th.  This will be our final edition of the Mentorship Series for 2016, but stay tuned for more next year!**

Four Great Healing Paths have informed my Yoga Journey for the past 20 years, and each one of those holds distinct, unique and powerful healings treasures. Hatha, Tantra, Jnana and Bhakti Yoga, combined provide extraordinary keys and gifts for unlocking the greatest potential within us all, and allow us to access and utilize the true healing powers of yoga.  These create a long and healthy life, a strong vibrant body, a sharpened clear mind, an open pure heart and an ever expanding state of Consciousness that ultimately frees the Soul.  There is also a fifth path which we will explore in our mentoring session which provides us with access to deep healing.

Through a multitude of different healing practices such as mudra, mantra, pranayama, yantra, visualization, ritual, invocation, affirmation, meditation, contemplation and deep energetic exploration, as yoga practitioners and teachers we can dive deep into our bodies, through the layers of our minds and into the more subtle layers of our Etheric field… through the five koshas, we can access one of the greatest healing resources within, far greater than any healing resource on the planet.  Do you know what that is?

Come share in this Deep Exploration of the Healing Powers Of Yoga and not only offer yourself this gift of Love, but then share this with your students, peers and Spiritual Yoga Family.

It will be a Priceless gift to share!

“I came to yoga through personal crisis and injury, and have intimately explored for the past 20 years, the power of healing that yoga brings. I hold complete trust and faith in its power, potency and potential, to heal not only the body, but also mental afflictions, traumas, addictions, deep emotional wounds and places that we have difficulty accessing in everyday life. Yoga brings to the surface these areas that are in need of our Love and Attention and the practices provide the space, nourishment and a healing balm to the Body, Heart, Mind and Soul” – Andrew Mournehis

INVESTMENT/BOOKINGS

$120 for each Sunday

Pay Via Eventbrite 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-mentorship-series-the-healing-powers-of-yoga-tickets-28851352171

(please note there is a small processing fee when booking via eventbrite)
If wishing to pay by DD please contact andrew direct for bank details.

TO REGISTER 
Please contact Andrew via Email (follow link to contact page)
Ph: 0418121468 (mob)
Please Note:  Numbers are limited, and places fill fast, so early expressions of interest are advised.

VENUE
Breathing Space Yoga Studio
Level 1, 217 Chapel Street, Prahran.

 

Aimed at yoga teachers, our intention with the Mentorship Series is to work alongside the growing Melbourne Teaching Community, offering guidance, insights and training from a combined 35 years of yoga teaching experience.  During our Teaching career, we experience cycles that unfold within our life, and are usually very reflective of the themes we choose for our classes, the insights and wisdom that present themselves and the experiences that may overwhelm or ‘trigger’ us during teaching.This series for Yoga Teachers explores the ability to be present with your students in your natural state. To bring a level of self assurance when teaching your classes, and reminding us of the ability to trust the process that unwinds for both the teacher & the student. 

 

Some skills we hope you walk away with from the series include:

* Determining your definition of the characteristics of a yoga teacher
* Pinpointing moments that throw you off your game when teaching and how to overcome these obstacles
* The ability to utilise all experiences within the class as material for everyone in the room to benefit from
* Get to the heart of your current theme’s that is showing up both as a teacher and within your life

The 5 THEMES and DATES:

1. June 5th – Thematics, Sequencing and Story Telling (Complete)

2. July 10th – Hone your Message and Tone your Authentic Voice (Complete)
3. August 7th – Stand in your Truth (Complete)
4. October 16th – Dancing with the Shadow (Complete)
5. December 5th – The Healing Powers of Yoga

 

Andrew graduated from the Phoenix Institute of Australia in 2001 with a very clear vision that his gifts and passions were best directed in the power of group, mythology and the potent healing energy that is exchanged in each others stories, both personal and Universal. Being an already well respected and established yoga teacher, he spent the next decade combining his love of Yoga with his passion for healing Transpersonal work to create Transformative spaces for his students and participants to heal and become more whole. Coming from a diverse and eclectic Yoga background, Andrew teaches a combination of Hatha, Bhakti and Tantra Yoga. His Creative, Joyful and Heart-filled teaching strengthen the body, soothe and clear the mind, whilst enlivening and enriching the Spirit through both Postural and Universal Alignment. His unique teaching style is imbued with Heart and Soul, rich in Tantric Philosophy and his classes are filled with Inspiration, Storytelling, Mantra and the Spirit of the Divine.Andrew has spent the past 17 years facilitating many healing groups, workshops, intensives and retreats both nationally and internationally working with the healing potential of both Yoga and Transpersonal Modalities. He brings to his work over 16 years of experience in Transpersonal Counselling and Art Therapy Techniques, 19 years of Yoga Teaching and over 25 Years experience in the Creative Arts Fields, as a dancer, choreographer and movement stylist for, none other, than Tina Turner.

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Philosophy Evenings

with Andrew Mournehis

The Healing Gifts of Hanuman

Friday 11th November 2016

7:30 – 9:30pm

Philosophy evenings are back!
Friday nights with Andrew Mournehis

As yoga slips into the mainstream, there is an increasing focus on the physical practice, and the various dimensions of this fascinating philosophy are being left out. We’re missing the wisdom that has tremendous relevance to our daily lives. Lycra-clad Yoga Aerobics classes are in vogue. Don’t get me wrong – the physical postures and sequences are fab, so are some of the outfits… but our physical practice can be so very much more when it is grounded in the ideas that birthed these forms.  The fact that Yoga is a wonderfully rich collection of ideas on how to connect more deeply with ourselves and our environment is fading.  Yoga is full of delicious philosophy, mythology, provocative suggestions and perspectives.  I say, let’s bring this conversation back!

Join us in this final evening of the series – The Healing Gifts of Hanuman

Our Beloved Fierce Humble Warrior, Lord Hanuman, once cursed for his powers and innate healing abilities, loses all recollection and memory of how truly powerful he is.Through this temporary amnesia, his loss of power and meaning leads him into the forest where he meets his Beloved Lord Rama, who has had his Divine Lover Sita abducted by a demonic Force, Ravana. Prince Rama approaches the monkey tribe looking for help. Although Hanuman is initially distrustful, he sees how virtuous and peaceful the young prince is, and is determined to let nothing stand between him and saving the princess.Through a profound love of duty, devotion and a call to service, Hanuman is awakened to a newfound remembrance of his healing gifts, powers and abilities with the help of his elders and Monkey tribe.  He is filled with a reawakened sense of fearlessness, strength and purpose. On his journey to rescue Sita he demonstrates Superhuman abilities and incredible feats of strength which empower him to overcome the evil demons.These powers and gifts extend into untapped healing resources such as mantra, sound, chanting, medicine, herbs and elixirs which soothe, heal and bathe those parts of himself and his Beloved Spiritual Family from the wounds of their battle.  These gifts revive them and allow those damaged, wounded and traumatised parts to be renewed, and all to be reunited in the deepest, most honourable space of Gratitude, Celebration and Love.What demons do you need to overcome?
What wounded parts of yourself would you heal with Courage, Humility and Love?
What abilities, powers and gifts will you uncover when you offer yourself with deep devotion to a higher calling?

 

Other Philosophy Evenings in this series:
27th May – Sacred Union of Divine Lovers (completed)
17th June – Demystifying Shiva (completed)
8th July – The Alchemy of Kali (completed)
21st October – The Fortress of Durga (completed)
11th November – The Healing Gifts of Hanuman

VENUE

Yoga Lab
494 Lygon Street, Brunswick

 

INVESTMENT

$35

Pay Via Eventbrite 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philosophy-evening-the-healing-gifts-of-hanuman-tickets-28749088297

(please note there is a small processing fee when booking via eventbrite)
If wishing to pay by DD please contact Andrew direct for bank details.

TO REGISTER /  CONTACT
 Email Andrew (follow link to contact page) or phone 0418 121 468.
We recommend booking early as places are limited
Please Note: Numbers are limited, and places fill fast, so early expressions of interest are advised.

 

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The Voices of Yoga Workshop

with Andrew Mournehis and Tania de Jong AM

Sunday 9 October 2016

12.30 – 5pm (incl. afternoon tea)

**NEW LOCATION**

Dimension5, Level 1, 10 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne

‘To sing is to give earth a spiritual blessing.’

A special afternoon workshop with acclaimed Yoga Instructor, Tantric Practitioner and Transpersonal Counsellor Andrew Mournehis and leading soprano, voice healer and social entrepreneur Tania de Jong AM.
Wake up and find your unique voice this Autumn. Andrew and Tania will lead you on a journey of breath, yoga, sound, chant, meditation, song and vocal technique, where you’ll free your body, open your heart and uncover your own natural voice.

This day of unlocking the potential of your voice and healing your mind, body and spirit will include moments of reflection, meditation and joyful celebration!!!
Come Join us and be amongst the beautiful Voices of Yoga
BYO Yoga mat, journal and a pen
Unleash your unique voice, free your body, calm your mind and experience pure joy!

INVESTMENT 

$150 / $120 concession incl. afternoon tea
BOOKINGS/ENQUIRIES

To book directly on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-of-yoga-tickets-25780266471
We recommend booking early as places are limited.

You can also Email Andrew (follow link to contact page) or phone 0418 121 468.
We recommend booking early as places are limited

 

Andrew Mournehis has come from a diverse Yoga background and teaches a combination of Hatha, Bhakti and Tantra Yoga. His Creative, Joyful and Heart-filled teaching strengthens the body, soothes and clears the mind, whilst enlivening and enriching the Spirit through both Postural and Universal Alignment. His unique teaching style is imbued with Heart and Soul, rich in Tantric Philosophy and his classes are filled with Inspiration, Story telling, Mantra and the Spirit of the Divine. Andrew brings to his work over 14 years of experience in Transpersonal Counselling and Art Therapy Techniques, 17 years of Yoga Teaching and over 25 Years experience in the Creative Arts Fields, as a dancer, choreographer and movement stylist for, none other, than Tina Turner.

 

 

 

Tania de Jong AM is a leading Australian soprano, inspirational speaker, social entrepreneur, spiritual journeywoman and creative innovation catalyst. She founded Creative Universe, Creativity Australia, Music Theatre Australia, Pot-Pourri and The Song Room and works with diverse communities through the ‘With One Voice’ choir social inclusion programs. Tania sings around the world as a soloist and with her group Pot-Pourri releasing 7 CDs. She is Founder and Executive Producer of Creative Innovation Global. Tania’s TED Talk ‘How Singing Together Changes The Brain’ has sparked international interest.
Tania has just released her solo CD ‘Heaven on Earth’ – www.taniadejong.com

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History and Philosophy Afternoon Workshop

Sunday October 2nd 2016
1pm – 5pm

with Andrew Mournehis

Join us as we unpack and explore the timeline of yoga, reaching back as far as the Sramanas (“those who sat amongst the trees”) who were believed to be the first yogis in the Harappan Civilisation in 5000-2500BC.  Ancient artefacts, ceramics and soapstone seals have been discovered from this time that depict figures in yoga poses and postures, some believed to resemble Lord Shiva and Parvati performing various asanas and practicing meditation.  It was at this time that yoga emerged in some form or another, and through the ages it progressed, shifted and changed in various ways to become what it is today.We will delve deep into yoga’s rich and diverse history, exploring the ancient texts of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras, revealing and following the thread between all these periods and their relevance to us today.This one day lecture would be perfect for yoga teachers but can be embraced by yoga practitioners who are simply wanting to deepen their understanding of their practice, history and philosophy and access the wisdom of the ages.  We will also chant a couple of truly transformative mantras from some of these potent periods.

We hope you can join us for this illuminating afternoon!

 

VENUE
Yoga Lab
494 Lygon Street, Brunswick

 

INVESTMENT

$70 Earlybird (until August 31st)
$85 general admission

 

Pay Via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-and-philosophy-afternoon-tickets-26631868636

(please note there is a small processing fee when booking via eventbrite)
If wishing to pay by DD please contact Andrew direct for bank details.

 

 

TO REGISTER 
Please contact Andrew viaEmail (follow link to contact page)
Ph: 0418121468 (mob)
Please Note:  Numbers are limited, and places fill fast, so early expressions of interest are advised.

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Bringing Myths To Life

with Andrew Mournehis

Weekend Workshop

Saturday, September 24 2016  –  Sunday, September 25 2016

After a beautiful and successful weekend workshop on the Gold Coast, this event has been requested here in Melbourne, and we’re happy to oblige again!!

Have you ever found your self particularly drawn towards a Hindu God or Goddess…perhaps Ganesha, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Hanuman or the Divine Lovers Sita/Ram or Radhe/Krishna?

The Hindu and Yogic Myths have been passed down for centuries and are filled with Great Wisdom, Light, and Truth, still relevant today,  emphasising Universal messages of Hope, Union, Power, Service, Happiness and Love.

During the “Bringing Myths to Life” workshop we will exploring the Mythological Tales in Yoga and the ways in which we can translate their messages into our present day living. We will unpack the various integral and pivotal Gods and Goddesses, there qualities, gifts, weaknesses/flaws and Divine Archetypal attributes that express themselves through us.

SATURDAY 24th, 1pm-5pm:  EXPLORING THE GODS
SUNDAY 25th, 1pm-5pm:   EXPLORING THE GODDESSES

FULL WEEKEND: $120
ONE DAY: $70

Come engage in a deep and every expanding conversation exploring these Divine deities within.

• Explore ways that we can translate and transpose the teachings and Messages into our current lives… 
•  Find ways to take our struggles, challenges and “dark times” in our lives and Find the Light and Illuminating lesson within them.
•  It will help with our relationships, not only with others, but with ourselves.
•  For Yoga teachers it will deepen their understanding of the yogic myths and tales, and discover ways in which they may be able to translate those into their day to day lives, and assist their students to do the same.
• Ultimately bring us to a space of Higher Divine Love…

“I can honestly say that these “Divine callings” have been the Gods and Goddesses within, aiming to draw out their qualities that were awaiting expression in my outer world. The opportunity to dialogue with them has been a profound and deep conversation that still I have today. Come join me for this beautiful never-ending and illuminating philosophical conversation” 

Andrew Mournehis

About Workshop Facilitator
Andrew Mournehis graduated from the Phoenix Institute of Australia in 2001 with a very clear vision that his gifts and passions were best directed in the power of group, archetype, mythology and the potent healing energy that is exchanged in each others stories, both personal and universal. Being an already established yoga teacher, he has spent the past 18 years facilitating many healing groups, workshops, intensives and retreats both nationally and internationally working with the healing potential of both Yoga and Transpersonal work. Having practiced Tantra for our 20 years, Andrew unites his diverse background and experience with Transpersonal work, Mythology, Astrology, Dance and Yogic Philosophy to bring a rich and exciting view and perspective on spiritual practices.

PLEASE BRING A JOURNAL AND A PEN. All else will be provided.  

BOOKINGS / TO REGISTER

Saturday, September 24 2016  – Sunday, September 25 2016
Time:  1pm – 5pm both days
Location:  Live Life Well Studio
Level 1, 409 Nepean Highway, Chelsea
Phone: 9773 9486  |   E-mail:info@livelifewellstudio.com.au

INVESTMENT
$120 for Both Days
$70 for One Day
**Please specify upon registration which day you are attending**

Book via eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bringing-myths-to-life-weekend-workshop-tickets-26342431923

CONTACT

Andrew via email:  amournehis@divinegrace.com.au |  Ph:  0418 121 468  OR

Kym via e-mail:  info@livelifewellstudio.com.au   |  Ph: 9773 9486

Please Note:  Numbers are limited, and places fill fast, so early expressions of interest are advised.

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Philosophy Evenings

with Andrew Mournehis

The Alchemy of Kali

Friday July 8th 2016

7:30 – 9:30pm

Philosophy evenings are back!
Friday nights with Andrew Mournehis

As yoga slips into the mainstream, there is an increasing focus on the physical practice, and the various dimensions of this fascinating philosophy are being left out. We’re missing the wisdom that has tremendous relevance to our daily lives. Lycra-clad Yoga Aerobics classes are in vogue. Don’t get me wrong – the physical postures and sequences are fab, so are some of the outfits… but our physical practice can be so very much more when it is grounded in the ideas that birthed these forms. The fact that Yoga is a wonderfully rich collection of ideas on how to connect more deeply with ourselves and our environment is fading. Yoga is full of delicious philosophy, mythology, provocative suggestions and perspectives. I say, let’s bring this conversation back!

THEME for 8th July: THE ALCHEMY OF KALI

At the most profound level, Kali represents the inner fire of the coiled serpent energy, Kundalini Shakti, lying dormant at the base of the spine in the subtle body of every human being. Through persistent practice, intense encounters with suffering, or blinding love for the divine, the serpent power arises and unfolds, purifying, cutting away doubt and ignorance, burning sloth and attachment, and driving the soul to union with its highest being as Lord Shiva. The union of these two, Shiva and Shakti, brings waves of unimaginable bliss, light and the vision of one’s own true nature as the boundless self of all.Despite her negative connotations, Kali is considered the Goddess of Change and Transformation. She slays the demons of ego, ignorance, selfishness, jealousy, prejudice, hatred, anger, ego and tamas (sleepiness / heaviness / darkness). Her alchemy changes darkness into light, fear into love, and chaos into order.Kali’s severed head represents the the destruction of limited understanding to reveal unconditional reality, and complete renunciation of the ego which keeps us bound to limited possibilities. Her black complexion symbolizes her all-embracing and transcendental nature. Kali is free from the illusory covering, for she is beyond all maya or “false consciousness.” This frightening yet compelling image forces us to contemplate the nature of death and desire, the chains that must be broken to attain a true understanding of reality.The sacred tale of Devi Mahatmya recounts not only the creation of Kali, but the many manifestations and transformational guises that Kali takes in her great alchemy of Love. Come explore this alchemy with us in this month’s Philosophy Evening.”It is said if we can look deeply into the eyes of Kali she transforms all darkness into great beauty, love and light.”

 

 

 

OTHER PHILOSOPY EVENTS IN THE SERIES
27th May – Sacred Union of Divine Lovers (done)
8th July – The Alchemy of Kali (done)

15th July – The Healing Gifts of Hanuman
21st October – The Fortress of Durga

 

 

 

VENUE
Yoga Lab
494 Lygon Street, Brunswick

 

 

INVESTMENT

$35

Pay Via Eventbrite 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philosophy-evening-demystifying-shiva-tickets-25830084478

(please note there is a small processing fee when booking via eventbrite)
If wishing to pay by DD please contact Andrew direct for bank details.

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Bringing Myths To Life

with Andrew Mournehis

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

MELBOURNE:  21st – 22nd May 2016   |   1.00pm – 5.00pm

QUEENSLAND: 11-12 June 2016   | Saturday 9-12pm & 1-4pm | Sunday 10-1pm

Philosophy Evenings

with Andrew Mournehis

Fridays 7th August, 16th Oct and 4th Dec 2015
7.30am – 9.30pm

Where:      The Yoga Lab
Address:   494 Lygon St, East Brunswick
BOOKINGS:   contact@theyogalab.com.au  |  0421 916 802

Investment: $30 per evening

NEXT PHILOSOPHY CLASS with Andrew Mournehis 

Friday the 4th December 730pm-930pm  @ The Yoga Lab

Come engage in a deep and every expanding philosophical conversation exploring these Divine deities within….

• Participants and Students will be able to unpack and explore the Universal messages that lay embedded and infused within   the Yogic and Hindu Myths.
• Explore ways that we can translate and transpose the teachings and Messages into our current lives… revealing the Joy, Light, Love, and Hope available to us.
• Find ways to take our struggles, challenges and “dark times” in our lives and Find the Light and Illuminating lesson within them.
• It will help with our relationships, not only with others, but with ourselves.
• For Yoga teachers it will deepen their understanding of the yogic myths and tales, and discover ways in which they may be able to translate those into their day to day lives, and assist their students to do the same.
• Ultimately bring us to a space of Higher Divine Love…

About Workshop Facilitator

Andrew Mournehis has come from a diverse Yoga background and teaches a combination of Hatha, Bhakti and

Chakras and Archetypes

Weekend Workshop October 2015

with Andrew Mournehis

Saturday 3rd October 2015  – Sunday 4th October |  9.30am – 4.30pm

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Professional Development Workshop

“Facilitating and Working with Groups”

with Andrew Mournehis

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2015
9.30am – 4.30pm

Where: Phoenix Institute of Australia
314 Queen Street, Melbourne 3000 Australia, (03) 9510 4264

Group Dynamics can be extraordinarily healing, potent and powerful, and in some cases tricky, when managing a wide variety of energies.
Working with groups is both an art and a professional practice that takes time to refine, manage effectively and master to bring the greatest potential out of the group dynamic.It requires many crucial skills to be able to powerfully hold space, create safe and trusting environments for deep transpersonal work, the ability to include and embrace all participants, remain centered during the 4 stages of group development and manage both the content of the group work and the energetic exchanges.This workshop will be tailored specifically for those interested in working with group and how to lead and facilitate groups of varying themes within the Transpersonal Field.

 

The 2 day workshop will provide you with skills on:
•    Safety, Trust, and Boundaries
•    Powerfully Holding Space/Building Confidence
•    The Power of Ritual/The Importance of Opening and Closing Rituals
•    Practical Skills and Methodology in working with groups/Structure and Format
•    Recognising the group process and understanding the 4 stages of group development
•    The “Soul of the Group”
•    Working with Difficult Participants
•    Working with Multicultural /Religious considerations to maintain inclusion and cohesion
•    Opportunities and Practice in facilitating both small and large groups

Investment:   $292.00     |   Concession:   $263.34

Book online: http://andrewm.eventbrite.com.au

Please follow link above to book for this event online via eventbrite. We recommend booking early as places are limited.

About Workshop Facilitator
Andrew Mournehis graduated from the Phoenix Institute of Australia in 2001 with a very clear vision that his gifts and passions were best directed in the power of group, story, archetype, ritual and the potent healing energy that is exchanged in each others stories, both personal and universal.
Being an already established yoga teacher, he has spent the past 14 years facilitating healing circles and groups, workshops, intensives, retreats both nationally and internationally working with the healing potential of Yoga and Transpersonal work. He is a lecturer and facilitator at Phoenix Institute of Australia specialising in group work.

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DAN MILLMAN (USA)

PEACEFUL HEART, WARRIOR SPIRIT
A Mindful, Reality-Based Approach to Living

With a special performance by soprano TANIA DE JONG AM

Sunday 22nd March 2015,  2 – 5pm

Hosted by Tania De Jong and Andrew Mournehis

You will learn:
• the secret of self-discipline — how to turn what you know into what you do
• the most realistic way to overcome fear and self-doubt • what mindfulness really means
• how to live in the present for a simpler, more peaceful life
• how to awaken the warrior spirit within whenever needed
• inner tools to open the hearts of self and othersBring questions, open mind, and a sense of humour! You will return home with your head in the clouds, and feet on the ground.Dan Millman’s best-selling classic Way of the Peaceful Warrior has sold millions of copies worldwide, and was released as a film by Universal Pictures in 2006. He is former world champion gymnast, coach, and college professor, has written 16 books published in 29 languages. His classic, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, was released as a film by Universal Pictures in 2007. Dan’s teachings have influenced people from all walks of life. His website: www.peacefulwarrior.comIn the film Peaceful Warrior a young college athlete named Dan Millman met a mysterious old service station attendant he named “Socrates.” After journeys around the world and study with other mentors, Dan developed a new approach to living. This action-packed half-day workshop highlights key facets of a reality-based and refreshing approach to living — with a peaceful heart and a warrior spirit.The workshop will include a magical, mindful performance by soprano and spiritual journeywoman Tania de Jong AM from her new album, Heaven on Earth. www.taniadejong.com.au

EVENT WEBPAGE: http://www.creativeinnovationglobal.com.au/Ci2015/other-events/
DOWNLOAD A PDF OF EVENT

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4th February – 18th March 2015

with Andrew Mournehis

If you dont have a Deck of Mythic Tarot, thats fine as we can order them in for the week after as we will be working with booklets and handouts on first week. Any card readings can be shared with other participants.

CANT WAIT TO SHARE WITH YOU ALL!!

Tarot cards are modes of divination, which guide us and bring to our awareness, energies that are important for us to know at any present moment. They are not a future telling tool, but rather a descriptive expression of the energies and vibrations surrounding a certain person, situation or time (usually spanning about 6 months), (past present and future) giving the individual a greater understanding of the influences surrounding them and offering them the choice to respond to these accordingly.

• A complete folder to take home covering all 78 Cards of the Tarot, which you can add to over the course of the 7 weeks and continue to expand on throughout your learning and practice.
• A systematic and methodological approach to learning the Tarot cards and ways to move eventually towards an intuitive, archetypal, symbolic and more lateral, expansive approach to translating the various meanings in each card.
• Developing a personal relationship with your deck and ways of heightening and sharpening your natural intuitive skills and extrasensory gifts through working with them ritually and regularly.
• Guidance, direction and clarity on any given situation or enquiry.
• An awareness of the energies and universal support that is surrounding you, and ways to work with these energies.
• “Unexpected gifts” and priceless insights that go beyond what we could rationally conceive.

• Your own deck of Tarot cards (Preferably the Mythic Tarot Deck/old or new version) by Juliette Sharman-Burke and Liz Greene
• A pen and journal, perhaps one specifically for the tarot learning
• Water Bottle
• Any symbol, crystal, image, or object that heightens your intuition (optional)

An important concept to grasp before you begin working with the Tarot is that no matter how positive or seemingly negative the cards may appear, they are always (without exception) serving to direct us towards our Highest Truth and Wisdom.
Keeping your intentions clear, loving and in Service of the Highest Good will only accentuate and heighten the potency of these invaluable tools of intuitive wisdom.

Please note:
Copies of Mythic Tarot can be found through the
Theosophical Society
126 Russell st. Melbourne 3000
Ph: 03 9650 3955 (ask for Paul and share that you are joining this course)
Or most spiritually minded or esoteric stores will usually stock the Mythic Tarot Deck by Juliette Sharman-Burke and Liz Greene. Get in quick though as stocks run out fast.

WHERE: BREATHING SPACE STUDIO
217 Chapel st Prahran
Upstairs Suite 6/ Level 1
When: Wed 4th Feb – 18th March 2015 Inclusive
Times: 630pm – 830pm

Investment:
$350 for the 7 weeks Course or $60 per individual session/ week

WEEK 1: Feb 4 Introduction to Tarot cards, and their association with Astrology, Numerology, Archetypes, The Hero’s Journey, Path of the Soul’s Evolution and Divinity.
WEEK 2: Feb 11 The Major Arcana/ The Souls Evolution 1
WEEK 3: Feb 18 The Major Arcana/ The Souls Evolution 2
WEEK 4: Feb 25 The Minor Arcana/ Numerology and the Hero’s Journey 1
WEEK 5: March 4 The Minor Arcana/ Numerology and the Hero’s Journey 2
WEEK 6: March 11 The Court Cards & Pages/ 12 Courts cards and 12 Astrological signs
WEEK 7: March 18 Tarot Reading Spread/ Celtic Cross Spread & learning how to read

Each week I will allocate some time to do have at least a 1 card selection and as weeks progress well work towards 2- 3 card spreads for one another …working up towards a 10 card spread by week 7.

“To the questions of your life you are the answer, and to the problems of your life you are the solution” Joe Cordare

PLEASE NOTE: NO prior experience or practice is necessary
Open to both beginners and experienced practitioners
It is an introductory course, so it will be targeted more towards beginners but I will tailor the course to whoever is present and even experienced practitioners know that when they bring a “beginners mind” to the space, there is so much more to learn!

Please find a Deck that you resonate with or have developed a relationship with, however I will be teaching from the Mythic Tarot Deck ONLY (old and new) by Juliette Sharman-Burke and Liz Greene, so for ease of learning this is the deck I would ask you to bring to this course to learn from.

Once the foundations are learned, they can be transposed to any Tarot deck.

I will also be scheduling some periodic Tarot reading dates in April, May, June and July 2015 where those who attended the course will get the opportunity to read for each other (Dates TBC throughout the 7 week course)

First step begins by registering today
Email Andrew on amournehis@divinegrace.com.au to register and secure your space or  call on 0418121468

“You just have to turn the page. Its tough knowing what has happened in the past and how close we’ve been, but you cant dwell on the past. This is the time to rewrite a new chapter for the future. Hopefully we can put ourselves in a position where we’ll all be happy”
Donovan McNabb

About Course Facilitator
Andrew Mournehis began reading and studying Tarot in 1997 and delved deeper into esoteric studies and mysticism in the years following. He graduated from the Phoenix Institute of Australia in 2001, with an Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Counselling, with a very clear vision that his gifts and passions were best directed in the power of group, archetype, mythology and the potent healing energy that is exchanged in each others stories, both personal and universal. Being an already established yoga teacher, he spent the next 13 years facilitating many healing groups, workshops, intensives and retreats both nationally and internationally working with the healing potential of both Yoga and Transpersonal work. Having practiced Tantra for over 17 years, Andrew unites his diverse background and experience with Transpersonal work, Mythology, Astrology, Tarot and Philosophy to bring a rich and exciting view and perspective on this liberating art form and mode of Divination.

“Having read Tarot for over 17 Years, I find it one of the most insightful means of personal discovery outside of yoga and deep transpersonal work. I look forward to sharing this priceless gift with you”
Namaste Andrew Mournehis

“Divination is the quest to understand more about the past, present, and future. In other words, Tarot readings are an attempt to understand ourselves better and discover how we might live better in the future.” ― Theresa Francis-Cheung

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