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Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) Class
I am delighted to invite you to participate in my next TRE Class coming up on Saturday 4th May 2024 in Mona Vale.
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, groundedness and presence.
A little bit of background...
When we feel under stress or in danger, our body releases stress hormones and increases blood flow to specific muscles of our body to prepare us to either fight or run away. An important set of muscles used in this process is the psoas (also known as hip flexor muscle), which stand guard to protect the centre of gravity of the human body.
During any traumatic or stressful experience, the psoas muscles contract in order to protect the body from harm. When the psoas muscle doesn’t return to a relaxed state after the stressful event, they remain vulnerable to continued stimulation from even minor amounts of stress, setting up a vicious cycle of endless stress and anxiety as well as psychosomatic problems.
What is TRE?
TRE consist of six gentle exercises that are designed to stress the psoas muscle that reply purely on the body’s natural ability to trigger tremors. This releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this natural mechanism is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This therapeutic tremoring helps the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and even trauma.
What to expect on the day
The session will last for about 90min, it will include an introduction and explanation about TRE, space for any questions you might have. I will then start the exercises followed by some time for tremoring and movement. The session will finish with a guided meditation, closing circle and optional cuppa after! Below are the details for the session:
Date: Saturday 4th May 2024
Location: 63 Basset Street, Mona Vale (Onespace Collective)
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $40
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have anu questions. I would love to see you there!
Love
Renata
The Inner Rhythm of Being - Six-day Insight Meditation Retreat
"Within this fathom-long body and mind is found all of the teachings." Buddha
This six-day residential retreat offers the opportunity for you to experience the teachings of the Buddha using the body as a gateway for insight and freedom.
The retreat will guide you in cultivating embodied self-awareness, rediscovering the organic rhythm of your being as a source of clarity and profound freedom. Connecting and trusting your inner rhythm becomes a foundation, empowering you to face life's challenges with intimacy, balance and ease.
The program will consist of various practices. At the core will be Insight Meditation practices which include guided meditation, walking meditation and talks reflecting the teachings of the Buddha. These will be supported by somatic practices (the Greek word soma means the body). These practices are designed to deepen the connection between body and mind as a way to support awakening, concentration and ease of body-mind-heart.
We will also be offering Mindful Movement sessions with music. These sessions are adapted from Biodanza, a deep methodology that supports learning to dance with life and rediscovering vitality and the pleasure of living.
Suitable for experienced and new meditators.
When: 19 July to 25 July 2024 (6 nights)
Times: Start: arrive from 4.00 pm on Friday 19 July
Finish at 2pm Thursday 25 July
Cost: for all meals and accommodation
Twin Share - $930
Single rooms - $1230
Concession (Twin Share) - $825, for full time students, pensioners and unemployed. If you need assistance and do not qualify for the concession you may wish to apply for a scholarship (see below)
For more information email Renata: rnatamalinau@hotmail.com
Donation: In keeping with a 2,500 year old tradition no fee has been charged for the teachings. At the end of the retreat you are invited to give a donation (dana) to express your appreciation and to support the teachers to continue their work.
To book your place and pay Click Here
Note: If you will be requesting a scholarship, please complete the registration form as well as the scholarship form below.
Scholarships
Scholarships for all SIM retreats are available for people who need assistance paying the full fee and do not qualify for the concession. Click here for more information.
About the Teachers
Alan Bassal - Click here for information
Renata Malinauskas - Click here for information
Clear Seeing - One Day Insight Meditation Retreat
This one-day meditation retreat is an opportunity to reconnect with your true nature using the body as a vehicle for awakening and freedom. Meditation offers a means to become more present in our lives and more aware of what's happening in our experience. By slowing down, finding calm and tranquillity, we can develop more insight and a greater ability to meet the ups and downs of life. Becoming more embodied helps us rest in a reliable place of inner ground and ease.
Take time to connect with…
Your meditation practice... through guided practices and alternating sitting/ walking meditation
Your body... through mindful movement
Your dhamma community... through mindful listening and speaking and relational inquiry practices
The program will consist of guided meditation practices, walking meditation, relational inquiry, dharma talks and somatic practices.
When: Sunday 21st April 2024
Times: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Where: Bilarong Reserve - 55 Wakehurst Pkwy, North Narrabeen NSW 2101
Cost: $40 + Dana
The course fee covers hall hire and admin costs only.
Additional Cost 'Dana' - In keeping with a 2,500 year old tradition no fee has been charged for the teachings. At the end of the course, you are invited to give a donation (dana) to express your appreciation and to support the teacher to continue her work.
For more Information email Renata on stillwaterinsight@gmail.com
About the Teacher
Renata Malinauskas - Renata has been studying and practicing in the Buddha Dharma for over 14 years, first in the Tibetan tradition and then in Vipassana and Western Insight. She is the co-founder and guide at Still Water Insight Group in Narrabeen, NSW and is currently a committee member of the Insight Meditation Institute. Renata has a particular interest in the interplay between Buddhism and Psychotherapy, most particularly how they benefit and support each other in healing and awakening journeys. She is a certified Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher and works full time as a Holistic Body-Centred Therapist in private practice in Sydney, NSW.
www.somawisdom.com.au
Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) Class
I am delighted to invite you to participate in my next TRE Class coming up on Saturday 24th February in Mona Vale.
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, groundedness and presence.
A little bit of background...
When we feel under stress or in danger, our body releases stress hormones and increases blood flow to specific muscles of our body to prepare us to either fight or run away. An important set of muscles used in this process is the psoas (also known as hip flexor muscle), which stand guard to protect the centre of gravity of the human body.
During any traumatic or stressful experience, the psoas muscles contract in order to protect the body from harm. When the psoas muscle doesn’t return to a relaxed state after the stressful event, they remain vulnerable to continued stimulation from even minor amounts of stress, setting up a vicious cycle of endless stress and anxiety as well as psychosomatic problems.
What is TRE?
TRE consist of six gentle exercises that are designed to stress the psoas muscle that reply purely on the body’s natural ability to trigger tremors. This releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this natural mechanism is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This therapeutic tremoring helps the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and even trauma.
What to expect on the day
The session will last for about 90min, it will include an introduction and explanation about TRE, space for any questions you might have. I will then start the exercises followed by some time for tremoring and movement. The session will finish with a guided meditation, closing circle and optional cuppa after! Below are the details for the session:
Date: Saturday 24th February 2024
Location: 63 Basset Street, Mona Vale (Onespace Collective)
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $40
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have anu questions. I would love to see you there!
Love
Renata
Tension and Trauma Release (TRE®) Class
I am delighted to invite you to participate in my next TRE Class coming up on Saturday 18th November in Mona Vale.
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, groundedness and presence.
A little bit of background...
When we feel under stress or in danger, our body releases stress hormones and increases blood flow to specific muscles of our body to prepare us to either fight or run away. An important set of muscles used in this process is the psoas (also known as hip flexor muscle), which stand guard to protect the centre of gravity of the human body.
During any traumatic or stressful experience, the psoas muscles contract in order to protect the body from harm. When the psoas muscle doesn’t return to a relaxed state after the stressful event, they remain vulnerable to continued stimulation from even minor amounts of stress, setting up a vicious cycle of endless stress and anxiety as well as psychosomatic problems.
What is TRE?
TRE consist of six gentle exercises that are designed to stress the psoas muscle that reply purely on the body’s natural ability to trigger tremors. This releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this natural mechanism is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This therapeutic tremoring helps the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and even trauma.
What to expect on the day
The session will last for about 90min, it will include an introduction and explanation about TRE, space for any questions you might have. I will then start the exercises followed by some time for tremoring and movement. The session will finish with a guided meditation, closing circle and optional cuppa after! Below are the details for the session:
Date: Saturday 18th November 2023
Location: 63 Basset Street, Mona Vale (Onespace Collective)
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $30
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have anu questions. I would love to see you there!
Love
Renata
Dharma Talk: Trauma and the Spiritual Path
Trauma impacts many (if not most) of us, on both individual as well as collective levels. These impacts will not only be felt within our physiology expressed through unstable emotional life, nervous system dysregulation and inability to feel safe in the world, but it also shows up as profound sense of disconnection from our body, from the earth and from one another. When trauma is present, it is hard to truly see the interconnected nature of things - one of the biggest causes of human suffering.
Meditation is an extremely important pathway for trauma healing, alongside building safety within through trusting and safe relationships. Although, when not approached skilfully and tailored to our needs, it can lead to further harm or even re-traumatisation.
In this talk, I will speak about the physiology of trauma and why we should be cautious when practicing meditation. I will also dive into the shadow side of the spiritual path when there is still unprocessed trauma.
Whether you are a student of meditation or a teacher/facilitator, this topic is of great importance for ensuring safety within spiritual communities.
Clear Seeing - One-day Insight Meditation Retreat
This one-day meditation retreat is an opportunity to reconnect with your true nature using the body as a vehicle for awakening and freedom. Meditation offers a means to become more present in our lives and more aware of what's happening in our experience. By slowing down, finding calm and tranquillity, we can develop more insight and a greater ability to meet the ups and downs of life. Becoming more embodied helps us rest in a reliable place of inner ground and ease.
Take time to connect with…
- Your meditation practice... through guided practices and alternating sitting/ walking meditation
- Your body... through mindful movement
- Your dhamma community... through mindful listening and speaking and relational inquiry practices
The program will consist of guided meditation practices, walking meditation, relational inquiry, dharma talks and mindful movement.
When: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Times: 10:00am - 4:300pm
Where: Oxford Falls Peace Park
Corner of Wakehurst Parkway and Dreadnought Road, Oxford Falls
Cost: $60 + Dana
The course fee covers hall hire and admin costs only.
Additional Cost 'Dana' - In keeping with a 2,500 year old tradition no fee has been charged for the teachings. At the end of the course, you are invited to give a donation (dana) to express your appreciation and to support the teacher to continue her work.
To Register click Here.
For more Information email Renata on stillwaterinsight@gmail.com
About the Teachers
Renata Malinauskas - Renata has been studying and practicing in the Buddha Dharma for over 12 years, first in the Tibetan tradition and then in Vipassana and Western Insight. She is the co-founder and guide at Still Water Insight Group in Narrabeen, NSW and is currently a committee member of Insight Meditation Institute and Sydney Insight Meditators. Renata has a particular interest in the interplay between Buddhism and Psychotherapy, most particularly how they benefit and support each other in healing and awakening journeys. She is a certified Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher and works full time as a Holistic Body-Centred Therapist in private practice in Sydney, NSW.
www.somawisdom.com.au
Tension and Trauma Release (TRE®) Class
I am delighted to invite you to participate in my next TRE Class coming up on Saturday 30th September in Mona Vale.
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, groundedness and presence.
A little bit of background...
When we feel under stress or in danger, our body releases stress hormones and increases blood flow to specific muscles of our body to prepare us to either fight or run away. An important set of muscles used in this process is the psoas (also known as hip flexor muscle), which stand guard to protect the centre of gravity of the human body.
During any traumatic or stressful experience, the psoas muscles contract in order to protect the body from harm. When the psoas muscle doesn’t return to a relaxed state after the stressful event, they remain vulnerable to continued stimulation from even minor amounts of stress, setting up a vicious cycle of endless stress and anxiety as well as psychosomatic problems.
What is TRE?
TRE consist of six gentle exercises that are designed to stress the psoas muscle that reply purely on the body’s natural ability to trigger tremors. This releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this natural mechanism is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This therapeutic tremoring helps the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and even trauma.
What to expect on the day
The session will last for about 90min, it will include an introduction and explanation about TRE, space for any questions you might have. I will then start the exercises followed by some time for tremoring and movement. The session will finish with a guided meditation, closing circle and optional cuppa after! Below are the details for the session:
Date: Saturday 30th September 2023
Location: 63 Basset Street, Mona Vale (Onespace Collective)
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $30
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have anu questions. I would love to see you there!
Love
Renata
Tension and Trauma Release (TRE®) Class
I am delighted to invite you to participate in my next TRE Class coming up on Saturday 19th August in Mona Vale.
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, groundedness and presence.
A little bit of background...
When we feel under stress or in danger, our body releases stress hormones and increases blood flow to specific muscles of our body to prepare us to either fight or run away. An important set of muscles used in this process is the psoas (also known as hip flexor muscle), which stand guard to protect the centre of gravity of the human body.
During any traumatic or stressful experience, the psoas muscles contract in order to protect the body from harm. When the psoas muscle doesn’t return to a relaxed state after the stressful event, they remain vulnerable to continued stimulation from even minor amounts of stress, setting up a vicious cycle of endless stress and anxiety as well as psychosomatic problems.
What is TRE?
TRE consist of six gentle exercises that are designed to stress the psoas muscle that reply purely on the body’s natural ability to trigger tremors. This releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this natural mechanism is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This therapeutic tremoring helps the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and even trauma.
What to expect on the day
The session will last for about 90min, it will include an introduction and explanation about TRE, space for any questions you might have. I will then start the exercises followed by some time for tremoring and movement. The session will finish with a guided meditation, closing circle and optional cuppa after! Below are the details for the session:
Date: Saturday 19th August 2023
Location: 63 Basset Street, Mona Vale (Onespace Collective)
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $30
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have anu questions. I would love to see you there!
Love
Renata
Clear Seeing - One-day Insight Meditation Retreat
This one-day meditation retreat is an opportunity to reconnect with your true nature using the body as a vehicle for awakening and freedom. Meditation offers a means to become more present in our lives and more aware of what's happening in our experience. By slowing down, finding calm and tranquillity, we can develop more insight and a greater ability to meet the ups and downs of life. Becoming more embodied helps us rest in a reliable place of inner ground and ease.
Take time to connect with…
- Your meditation practice... through guided practices and alternating sitting/ walking meditation
- Your body... through mindful movement
- Your dhamma community... through mindful listening and speaking and relational inquiry practices
The program will consist of guided meditation practices, walking meditation, relational inquiry, dharma talks and mindful movement.
When: Sunday 11th June 2023
Times: 10:00am - 4:300pm
Where: Oxford Falls Peace Park
Corner of Wakehurst Parkway and Dreadnought Road, Oxford Falls
Cost: $60 + Dana
The course fee covers hall hire and admin costs only.
Additional Cost 'Dana' - In keeping with a 2,500 year old tradition no fee has been charged for the teachings. At the end of the course, you are invited to give a donation (dana) to express your appreciation and to support the teacher to continue her work.
To Register click Here.
For more Information email Renata on stillwaterinsight@gmail.com
About the Teachers
Renata Malinauskas - Renata has been studying and practicing in the Buddha Dharma for over 12 years, first in the Tibetan tradition and then in Vipassana and Western Insight. She is the co-founder and guide at Still Water Insight Group in Narrabeen, NSW and is currently a committee member of Insight Meditation Institute and Sydney Insight Meditators. Renata has a particular interest in the interplay between Buddhism and Psychotherapy, most particularly how they benefit and support each other in healing and awakening journeys. She is a certified Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher and works full time as a Holistic Body-Centred Therapist in private practice in Sydney, NSW.
www.somawisdom.com.au
Living Mindfully: 8-Week Mindfulness and Meditation Course
The Living Mindfully course is an opportunity for you to gain understanding of the foundations of mindfulness and how to integrate this powerful tool in your daily life. You will learn tools for developing compassion towards yourself and others, gain skills that will help you engage with difficult feelings and situations and develop a kinder and wiser relationship with yourself and the world around you. The course is based on the deep wisdom and the teachings of the Buddha as well as contemporary wisdom practices.
Whether you just started your mindfulness practice or want to deepen it further, this course will give you the techniques and tools over the course of 8-weeks that will enable you to weave mindfulness practice into your day to day experience at work, at home, family life and on the cushion.
Each week will expand on a different topic and will provide a set of tools including guided meditations, inquiry, journaling and practices you can do at home to keep you engaged and motivated throughout the course.
Who is this Course For?
This course is for anyone who is interested in deepening self-awareness, gaining a better understanding of the effects of stress on the mind and the body, calming the overthinking mind, responding to stressful situations in a wiser way, or simply wanting to be more present to life and relationships.
For Flyer and Course Outline click here.
When: Thursday 1st June - 20th July 2023
Times: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (NSW time) on each Thursday evening for 8 sessions.
Where: Online
Cost: $50 + Dana
The course fee covers hall hire and admin costs only.
Additional Cost 'Dana' - In keeping with a 2,500 year old tradition no fee has been charged for the teachings. At the end of the course, you are invited to give a donation (dana) to express your appreciation and to support the teacher to continue her work.
To Register click Here.
For more Information email Renata on stillwaterinsight@gmail.com
About the Teacher
Renata Malinauskas - Renata has been studying and practicing in the Buddha Dharma for over 12 years, first in the Tibetan tradition and then in Vipassana and Western Insight. She is the co-founder and guide at Still Water Insight Group in Narrabeen, NSW and is currently a committee member of Insight Meditation Institute and Sydney Insight Meditators. Renata has a particular interest in the interplay between Buddhism and Psychotherapy, most particularly how they benefit and support each other in healing and awakening journeys. She is a certified Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher and works full time as a Holistic Body-Centred Therapist in private practice in Sydney, NSW.
www.somawisdom.com.au
Tension and Trauma Release (TRE®) Class
I am delighted to invite you to participate in my next TRE Class coming up on Saturday 27th May in Mona Vale.
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, groundedness and presence.
A little bit of background...
When we feel under stress or in danger, our body releases stress hormones and increases blood flow to specific muscles of our body to prepare us to either fight or run away. An important set of muscles used in this process is the psoas (also known as hip flexor muscle), which stand guard to protect the centre of gravity of the human body.
During any traumatic or stressful experience, the psoas muscles contract in order to protect the body from harm. When the psoas muscle doesn’t return to a relaxed state after the stressful event, they remain vulnerable to continued stimulation from even minor amounts of stress, setting up a vicious cycle of endless stress and anxiety as well as psychosomatic problems.
What is TRE?
TRE consist of six gentle exercises that are designed to stress the psoas muscle that reply purely on the body’s natural ability to trigger tremors. This releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this natural mechanism is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This therapeutic tremoring helps the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and even trauma.
What to expect on the day
The session will last for about 90min, it will include an introduction and explanation about TRE, space for any questions you might have. I will then start the exercises followed by some time for tremoring and movement. The session will finish with a guided meditation, closing circle and optional cuppa after! Below are the details for the session:
Date: Saturday 27th May 2023
Location: 63 Basset Street, Mona Vale (Onespace Collective)
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $25
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have anu questions. I would love to see you there!
Love
Renata
Tension and Trauma Release (TRE®) Class
I am delighted to invite you to participate in my next TRE Class coming up on Saturday 22nd April in Mona Vale.
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, groundedness and presence.
A little bit of background...
When we feel under stress or in danger, our body releases stress hormones and increases blood flow to specific muscles of our body to prepare us to either fight or run away. An important set of muscles used in this process is the psoas (also known as hip flexor muscle), which stand guard to protect the centre of gravity of the human body.
During any traumatic or stressful experience, the psoas muscles contract in order to protect the body from harm. When the psoas muscle doesn’t return to a relaxed state after the stressful event, they remain vulnerable to continued stimulation from even minor amounts of stress, setting up a vicious cycle of endless stress and anxiety as well as psychosomatic problems.
What is TRE?
TRE consist of six gentle exercises that are designed to stress the psoas muscle that reply purely on the body’s natural ability to trigger tremors. This releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this natural mechanism is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This therapeutic tremoring helps the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and even trauma.
What to expect on the day
The session will last for about 90min, it will include an introduction and explanation about TRE, space for any questions you might have. I will then start the exercises followed by some time for tremoring and movement. The session will finish with a guided meditation, closing circle and optional cuppa after! Below are the details for the session:
Date: Saturday 22nd April 2023
Location: 63 Basset Street, Mona Vale (Onespace Collective)
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $25
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have anu questions. I would love to see you there!
Love
Renata
Tension and Trauma Release (TRE®) Class
I am delighted to invite you to participate in my next TRE Class coming up on Saturday 11th March in Mona Vale.
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, groundedness and presence.
A little bit of background...
When we feel under stress or in danger, our body releases stress hormones and increases blood flow to specific muscles of our body to prepare us to either fight or run away. An important set of muscles used in this process is the psoas (also known as hip flexor muscle), which stand guard to protect the centre of gravity of the human body.
During any traumatic or stressful experience, the psoas muscles contract in order to protect the body from harm. When the psoas muscle doesn’t return to a relaxed state after the stressful event, they remain vulnerable to continued stimulation from even minor amounts of stress, setting up a vicious cycle of endless stress and anxiety as well as psychosomatic problems.
What is TRE?
TRE consist of six gentle exercises that are designed to stress the psoas muscle that reply purely on the body’s natural ability to trigger tremors. This releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this natural mechanism is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This therapeutic tremoring helps the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and even trauma.
What to expect on the day
The session will last for about 90min, it will include an introduction and explanation about TRE, space for any questions you might have. I will then start the exercises followed by some time for tremoring and movement. The session will finish with a guided meditation, closing circle and optional cuppa after! Below are the details for the session:
Date: Saturday 11th March 2023
Location: 63 Basset Street, Mona Vale (Onespace Collective)
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $25
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have anu questions. I would love to see you there!
Love
Renata
Tension and Trauma Release (TRE®) Class
I am delighted to invite you to participate in my next TRE Class coming up in Mona Vale.
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, grounding and presence.
What is TRE?
TRE consist of six gentle exercises that are designed to stress the psoas muscle (also known as hip flexor muscle) that reply purely on the body’s natural ability to trigger tremors. This releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this natural mechanism is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This therapeutic tremoring helps the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and even trauma.
About the session
The session will last for about 60min, it will include an introduction and explanation about TRE, space for any questions you might have. I will then start the exercises followed by some time for tremoring and movement. The session will finish with a guided meditation and a closing circle. Below are the details for the session:
Date: Saturday 22nd October 2022
Location: 63 Basset Street, Mona Vale (Onespace Collective)
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Cost: $30
If you have any questions, email Renata on renatasomawisdom@gmail.com
Living Mindfully: 8-Week Mindfulness and Meditation Course
The Living Mindfully course is an opportunity for you to gain understanding of mindfulness and how to integrate this powerful tool in your daily life. You will learn tools for developing compassion towards yourself and others, gain skills that will help you engage with difficult feelings and situations and develop a kinder and wiser relationship with yourself and the world around you. The course is based on the deep wisdom and the teachings of the Buddha as well as contemporary wisdom practices.
Whether you just started your mindfulness practice or want to deepen it further, this course will give you the techniques and tools over the course of 8-weeks that will enable you to weave mindfulness practice into your day to day experience at work, at home, family life and on the cushion.
Each week will expand on a different topic and will provide a set of tools including guided meditations, inquiry, journaling and practices you can do at home to keep you engaged and motivated throughout the course.
Who is this Course For?
This course is for anyone who is interested in deepening self-awareness, gaining a better understanding of the effects of stress on the mind and the body, calming the overthinking mind, responding to stressful situations in a wiser way, or simply wanting to be more present to life and relationships.
When: Thursday 13th October to Thursday 1st December 2022
Times: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (NSW time) on each Thursday evening for 8 sessions.
Where: Online
Cost: 50 + dana (donation).
Additional Cost 'Dana' - In keeping with a 2,500 year old tradition no fee has been charged for the teachings. At the end of the course you are invited to give a donation (dana) to express your appreciation and to support the teacher.
About the Teacher
Renata Malinauskas – Renata has been a dharma practitioner since 2012 in the Insight Tradition. She is a Certified Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher and works full time as a Body-Centred Therapist and Health Coach in private practice in Newport, NSW. Renata is the Founder of Still Water Insight and is currently a committee member of Insight Meditation Institute and Sydney Insight Meditators.
For more Information email Renata at stillwaterinsight@gmail.com.
Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) Class
I am delighted to invite you to participate in my next TRE Class coming up on Saturday 30th July in Mona Vale.
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, grounding and presence.
What is TRE?
TRE consist of six gentle exercises that are designed to stress the psoas muscle (also known as hip flexor muscle) that reply purely on the body’s natural ability to trigger tremors. This releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this natural mechanism is activated in a safe environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. This therapeutic tremoring helps the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and even trauma
If you are new to TRE, please read my latest blog on the topic to find out more.
About the session:
The session will last for about 90min, it will include an introduction and explanation about TRE, space for any questions you might have. I will then start the exercises followed by some time for tremoring. The session will finish with a guided meditation and a closing circle and healthy treats at the end.
Below are the details for the session:
Date: Saturday 30th July
Location: 63 Basset Street, Mona Vale (Onespace)
Time: 09:00-10:30am
If you have any questions, call or txt on 0450951398.
Living Mindfully: 8-Week Mindfulness and Meditation Course
The Living Mindfully course is an opportunity for you to gain understanding of the foundations of mindfulness and how to integrate this powerful tool in your daily life. You will learn tools for developing compassion towards yourself and others, gain skills that will help you engage with difficult feelings and situations and develop a kinder and wiser relationship with yourself and the world around you. The course is based on the deep wisdom and the teachings of the Buddha as well as contemporary wisdom practices.
Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) Workshop
The TRE sessions are a great opportunity to release deeply held patterns of tension and stress, as well as to deepen connection with your body and mind, leading to greater ease, grounding and presence.