Mar 13

School holiday chaos is set to be a thing of the past, with a range of local wellbeing specialists banding together this April to create a mindfulness sanctuary for parents and children at Noosa Civic shopping centre.

HAVEN Mindful and Creative Space will operate between Tuesday, 3 and Sunday, 29 April, offering a creative outlet where participants can relax and rejuvenate.

Noosa Civic Marketing Manager Aimee Dodge said following the success of the program in 2017, she was thrilled to welcome back a talented range of presenters this year, while also introducing a few new faces to the line-up.

“We’re excited to have local artist Cass Dellar delivering a watercolour lettering workshop once again where participants can design their own inspirational quotes,” Aimee said.

“Sunshine Coast Fibre Artist Jodie Townsend will also be getting the creative juices flowing with a workshop that provides participants with the opportunity to create their own macramé hanging.”

“Both Tammy Williams and Amanda Rootsey will also be making a return, with Tammy offering workshops on mindfulness and Amanda presenting two sessions that aim to empower teenage girls.”

Miss Dodge said nutritionists Emily Holmes and Georgia Nike would be joining the ranks for the first time this year, in addition to travel blogger Jaharn Giles and essential oils expert Danielle Spalding.

“Emily will be hosting a workshop for parents on healthy lunchbox ideas, and in addition to this session, she will be hosting some delicious bliss balls workshops which I’m sure will prove popular with children.”

“Georgia will be focusing on ways attendees can improve their gut health and overall wellbeing, and Danielle will outline the benefits of essential oils while also providing insight into making them at home.”

“Jaharn’s workshop is unlike any we have run before, with the focus on sparking participants’ inner creativity using Instagram.”

“We’re looking forward to rolling out a well-rounded program that appeals to a range of parents and takes the stress out of school holidays.”

Miss Dodge said a number of workshops had also been created solely for children, with the HAVEN Mindful and Creative Space featuring free kids’ yoga sessions.

“Mel Cattanach from Earthborn Temple will be running these classes in the second week of the school holidays, with sessions scheduled between 9 and 13 April,” she said.

“Yoga guru Kat Harding will also be delivering rejuvenating classes for parents between 16 and 20 April.”

Miss Dodge said in addition to offering some much-needed relaxation time and tips for general wellbeing, the HAVEN initiative would support a local not-for-profit organisation.

“Aside from the free yoga classes, each workshop costs just $5, with all of these funds donated to the Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation.”

“This organisation is a mental health surf therapy charity committed to changing lives by delivering innovative programs for people experiencing mental health challenges.”

“At Noosa Civic we firmly support WOW’s vision of a world where invisible mental health issues are treated like any other physical injury, and where anyone dealing with mental illness feels supported.”

Waves of Wellness (WOW) offers surf therapy, education and corporate programs to encourage social inclusion, connection to nature and engagement in meaningful activities.

The HAVEN Mindful and Creative Space will be based at Noosa Civic shopping centre between 3 and 29 April. To find out more or view the full calendar of activity, please visit www.noosacivicshopping.com.au, search for the centre on Facebook, or contact Centre Management on 5440 7900.

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