Events
Workshops and retreats around Brisbane and The Redlands
The Calm Lotus
Finding Steady Ground after Life's storms
Life’s storms can leave us feeling unsteady, lost, or weighed down. This workshop is for those who’ve faced real challenges — not just “bad days,” but the deep, life-altering events that change how you see the world.
If you’ve experienced trauma, loss, difficult relationships, burnout, or times where you’ve felt broken, this space is for you. You do not need to share your story — just bring yourself exactly as you are.
This 90-minute session offers a gentle, supportive environment to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with the parts of you that are still whole and hopeful.
Through meditation, creative reflection, and strategies we'll explore:
- How to set and protect healthy boundaries without guilt
- Self-regulation techniques for when emotions run high
- The art of deep listening and self-validation
- Ways to reframe life’s “if only…” moments into insights and growth
- Simple creative practices to reconnect with joy
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What’s Included
- Guided meditations for calm and clarity
- Practical strategies to regulate yourself
- Creative reflection activities
- Gentle group discussion (optional participation)
- Access to Allambee Sanctuary’s peaceful surroundings
Date & Time:
Saturday 4th October 10.30am - 12 noon
Location:
Allambee Sanctuary
36 Allambee Crescent, Capalaba
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The Calm Hour
Workshop
The Calm Hour
Hosted by Calm Lotus Counselling at Willow Oak Psychology in Brisbane.
Feeling overwhelmed? Life, work, money, family… the chaos can be relentless.
But you don’t have to face it alone.
Join us for a series of FREE, one-hour workshops around Brisbane designed to help you pause, breathe, and reset. You’ll learn simple, practical techniques to regulate your nervous system—tools you can use anytime life turns up the pressure.
No sign-ups
No sales pitches
No strings attached
Just a safe space, friendly faces, and like minded people
Whether you’re facing burnout, financial stress, emotional overload, or just want a pocket of peace in your week, you’re welcome here.
What to expect in the session:
- An opening meditation to relax and ground you in the space
- An introduction to your facilitators background and techniques
- A somatic regulation exercise to reduce muscle tension
- Psycho-education and group reflection to empower you in your own practice
- Deep listening skills to connect with others in the group
- A closing meditation to bring it all together
Come as you are. Leave a little calmer.
Because in the middle of chaos, we can still bloom.
The Calm Hour & Yin Yoga
Meditation & Yoga workshop
This is a one hour meditation and calm workshop, which will be followed by a Yin Yoga class that you are welcome to attend as a FREE trial on this date.
Feeling overwhelmed? Life, work, money, family… the chaos can be relentless.
But you don’t have to face it alone.
Join us for a series of FREE, one-hour workshops around Brisbane designed to help you pause, breathe, and reset. You’ll learn simple, practical techniques to regulate your nervous system—tools you can use anytime life turns up the pressure.
- No sign-ups
- No sales pitches
- No strings attached
- Just a safe space, friendly faces, and like minded people
Whether you’re facing burnout, financial stress, emotional overload, or just want a pocket of peace in your week, you’re welcome here.
What to expect in the Calm Hour session:
- An opening meditation to relax and ground you in the space
- An introduction to your facilitators background and techniques
- A somatic regulation exercise to reduce muscle tension
- Psycho-education and group reflection to empower you in your own practice
- Deep listening skills to connect with others in the group
- A closing meditation to bring it all together
After an hour of listening, sharing and getting our nervous systems regulated, we will journey through a one hour Yin Yoga class, as detailed below.
6:30 - 7.30PM
Vin Yin Yoga led by Rebecca Jackson
Vin Yin Yoga offers the perfect blend of movement and stillness. The class begins with a slow, flowing Vinyasa sequence to build warmth, strength, and flexibility, followed by grounding Yin postures held for longer periods to release tension and promote deep relaxation. This balanced practice is ideal for those seeking both energising flow and restorative stillness.
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Come as you are. Leave a little calmer.
Because in the middle of chaos, we can still bloom.
Calm in Chaos
Retreat workshop at Allambee Sanctuary
Details to be advised
