The Wellbeing Hub
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Wholesome Sessions at The Wellbeing Hub
wholesome (adj.) c. 1200, "of benefit to the soul,”
Discover the fascinating world of personal growth classes at the Wellbeing Hub, where you can explore the meaning of life and unlock your potential. Join our inclusive space and learn from experts, gaining wisdom that can genuinely transform your life.
Embrace the Opportunity
| Unlock Your Potential w. Georgia Takarangi | Monday 11, 17, 25, Sept 2, 9 Oct 5:15- 6pm |
Art for Art's Sake w. Kate Symmans | Wednesday 13, 20, 27 Sept 5:15-7:15pm |
| DIY Reflexology w. Karen Philispen Brown | Thursday 21 Sept 5:30-6:30pm |
| Period Power w. Alison Storey | Tuesday 26 Sept 5:15-6pm |
| African Drumming w. Kuda Chininga | Thursday 28 Sept & 12 Oct 5:15-6pm |
| Relax & Calm w. Kasha Latimer | Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct 5:15-6pm |
Unlock Your Potential
learn the tools to eat, recover, connect, think and move for wellbeing!
- Have a desire to continually grow and improve?
- Do you like small, simple tools that make a big difference?
- Is being healthy for life important to you?
- Does tailoring tips to you and your life make the most sense to you?
In this five-week, small-groups series Georgia will give you easy to implement yet life changing powerful tools to unlock the five key factors of health. Learn what works for you so that you can unlock your potential.
Details
- Monday 11, 18, 25 Sept, 2, 9 Oct 2023
- 5:15-6pm
- RSVP Required- email [email protected]
About Your Facilitator
Georgia Takarangi brings immense passion and expertise to these sessions. Having completed her masters in sport psychology, and being a life-long learner she speaks from experience and empathy. Her sessions are connecting, conversational, and deeply practical.
Art for Art's Sake
take your drawing to the next level and boost your creative wellbeing
- Do you often draw and doodle just for fun?
- Did you love art in High School but haven’t been able to find or afford classes as an adult?
- Do you want to learn from an experienced teacher and artist?
- Are you looking for a way to relax that is creative and purposeful?
In this three-week series Kate walks you through essential drawing skills and how to add colour. Whether you have been drawing for a while or always wanted to try, each lesson builds on the last so you can see your progress. All art-supplies are provided. Just register, turn up and get art-ing!
Details
- Wed 13, 20, 27 Sept 2023
- 5:15-7:15pm
- RSVP Required- email [email protected]
About the Facilitator
Kate Symmans is an artist and educator working from her home studio in Kihikihi, Waikato or teaching throughout the Waikato. She brings a love for the arts and a passion for teaching. She is also the developer of The Artistry Huddle a program that allows artists to keep learning and growing together. Visit her website www.katesymmans.co.nz/ and follow her @kate.symmans to see more.
DIY Reflexology
discover the power of touch to soothe and re-centre
- Is touch your love language?
- Have you always been curious about reflexology and massage for self-care
- Do you want simple techniques that work quickly?
- Interested in an hour of playful exploration?
In this one-off session Karen reveals the magic of reflexology and how you can harness it as a self-care go-to. Learn simple techniques that will see you distressed, soothed and centered...all with the press of a foot.
Details
- Thurs 21 Sept 2023
- 5:30-6:30 pm
Meet Your Facilitator
Karen Philipsen Brown leads from the heart with an insatiable playfulness that guarantees to have you smiling. She has over 20 years' experience in Reflexology, Massage, Meditation, and a host of other complimentary therapies. Learn more about Karen on her website www.healingways.co.nz/
Period Power
find out how to tap into the power of your cycle for improved performance
- Are you wondering what happens to your hormones during your menstrual cycle
- Do you beat yourself up when you are more tired, hungrier and less able to concentrate like the other 90% of women who have some effects of their cycle during the month?
- Are you ready to take back your period power?
- Want to work with mother nature to perform better cognitively and physically?
In this session Alison explains how your menstrual cycle impacts your energy levels, cognition, muscles, injury prevalence, fitness, sleep and general sense of wellbeing. She helps you understand the physiology behind your menstrual cycle and how to make the most of the natural changes that occur.
Details
- Tuesday 26 September 2023
- 5:15-6pm
- The Wellbeing Hub
Meet Your Facilitator
Alison Story is passionate about helping women break the taboo around menstruation-talk to give back the power. She is a triple international athlete and brings her accumulated knowledge of being a high-performance athlete, a strength and conditioning coach and studying the female-athletes performance as her Masters dissertation focus.
Africa Drumming
Feel the rhythm! Feel the Rhyme! Come on up, it's African Drumming Time!
- Always wanted to experience African drumming?
- Are you curious about the destressing benefits?
- Looking to sharpen your cognitive functioning?
- Interested in this ancient alternative medicine?
Kuda guides you through these African drumming sessions designed to boost your mood and lift your spirits!
Details
- Thurs 28 Sept & Thurs 12 Oct 2023
Meet Your Facilitator
Kuda Chininga is a qualified Occupational Therapist currently working at Waikato Hospital in the Mental Health Unit. Kuda brings a sense of humour and a kindness of heart that makes his sessions easy to enjoy.
Relax and Calm
breathing, mindfulness and meditation taster techniques
- Do you find yourself wanting to slow down but not knowing how?
- Have you always wanted to try meditation, mindfulness or breathing for relaxation but haven't known where to start?
- Do you want a chance to deepen some skills you already have and maybe learn more?
- Are you looking for a way to relax mind and body for better sleep, improved focus and a greater sense of wellbeing?
In these sessions she will dispel myths and expectations of meditation like why perfect posture is NOT necessary and why different people prefer different practices. The sessions will consist of a mix of 5-10 min taster techniques (e.g. sense awareness, body scanning, belly breathing, breath awareness and mantra focus,) with relaxed conversation in between.
Details
- Wednesday 16, 23 August and 4, 11, 18, 25 October 2023
- 5:15-5:55pm
- The Wellbeing Hub
- No RSVP Required
Meet Your Facilitator
Kasha has been a yoga teacher for over 15 years. She brings a joyful approach to her classes encouraging curiosity and compassion. Each session with Kasha is unique and you will be able to build on your skills.