Expanding the Mind, Liberating the Emotions – A unique opportunity to explore the power of ‘mantra therapy’ which can help deal with unresolved issues. Workshop using Gestalt techniques and mantra-based spiritual practices to expand the mind and liberate emotions.

“Lifelong issues that have affected people for years have been resolved during these seminars. Mantra therapy is remarkably effective and easy to learn” Dada says.

Enquiries and bookings, please phone JD on 02 9557 2774 / 0406 372 142. Or email to sydneyspiritfest@gmail.com

Dada has been a travelling yogi for 40 years, and is an experienced teacher with deep insight and humour. His presentations are renowned for being both entertaining and empowering. Website: http://www.dadaprana.com/

What is Ballina Spiritfest? More than 2 full days of celebration: yoga, meditation, great music, new friends, creative workshops, dancing, drumming, concerts, children’s activities, swimming, bushwalking, accommodation and fantastic vegetarian food. As always, all spiritual paths are welcome. Collective meditation & kiirtan (chanting to live guitar and drums) are the heart of Spiritfest. Don’t let lack of meditation experience keep you away. We’re happy to show you the basics. This is a wonderful gathering to share with your kids. We provide an engaging children’s festival with lots of interactive indoor & outdoor fun.

Ballina Spiritfest is a smaller, slower, cosier version of Sydney Spiritfest. With a usual attendance of 25-30 plus children, we have plenty of kiirtan, a couple of philosophy workshops, morning yoga, some other workshops (e.g. music healing) and two evening concerts. The afternoon soccer game is a highlight as are Bratati’s stories and the devotional flow. There’s plenty of time for catching up with old friends and lots of opportunities for making new. It’s a chance to re-create, re-focus and re-connect. And it’s a warmer winter in Ballina so we may have meditation on the beach and a dip in the sea is definitely a possibility if you wish. Join us in paying respect to the Arakwal people, the original owners of this area, and keep your eyes open for passing whales, resident dolphins and other wildlife.

Visit the website to contact the wonderful organisers http://spiritfestballina.weebly.com/

THURSDAY  12 – SUNDAY 15 JANUARY 2012
Monday 16th Extra Retreat Day
Celebrating 10th Year Anniversary
Baden-Powell Scout Centre, Lane Cove National Park.

Since 2002, Sydney Summer Spiritfest has brought together people from many paths including pagan, quaker, buddhist, goddess, shaman, and a range of eastern guru-based traditions. This unique, easy-going festival celebrates inclusiveness, and combines the sharing of practical spiritual wisdom with warmth, fun and everyday experience. Everyone welcome.

3 full days of celebration: yoga, meditation, great music, new friends, creative workshops, choir, dancing, drumming, concerts, children’s activities, bushwalking, accommodation and fantastic vegetarian food – all for just $230 or concession $200. Children up to 6 years old are free, and under 16 years half price. Daily rates available too, $70 or concession $60.  Monday extra retreat day $30 or $25 concession. Spiritfest is a non-profit event organised by volunteers welcoming community connectedness and spiritual diversity.

The 2012 Spiritfest theme is “gratitude” and celebrating its role in our lives.

Contact Georgina on 02 95572774,  mobile 0406 372 142 or email sydneyspiritfest@gmail.com with any enquiries. For information about what happens at Spiritfest download our 2012 brochure here.

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A very BIG THANK YOU to our fabulous crew and everyone who made this years Spiritfest amazing! We especially thank Michelle & Carolyn for being our wonderful Chefs for so many years. We look forward to seeing you all again next year:

THURSDAY  10 – SUNDAY 13 JANUARY 2013 Monday 14th Extra Retreat Day - Sydney Summer Spiritfest Baden-Powell Scout Centre, Lane Cove National Park. We will post the brochure online later in the year.

Spiritfesters also enjoy a monthly meditation group held in Tempe, inner west Sydney on a sunday night 6pm-9pm. Vegetarian pot-luck dinner included. All welcome. Dates for 2012:

January 29
February 5
March 4
April 1
May 6
June 3
July 1
August 5
September 2
October 14
November 18
December 16

RSVP – Please ring Aparesha or Reva on 02 9591 2288 or Jayadiipa (JD) on
02 9557 2774 / 0406 372 142 so we can coordinate our shared dinner after kiirtan, meditation,inspirational readings.

“May all beings see the bright side of everything. May all beings be healed. May all beings be at peace.” Shrii Shrii Anandamurti