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Workshops and retreats around Brisbane and The Redlands
Rhythm of Life
​Drum & Rhythm Workshop for Emotional Connection and Well-Being
Allambee Sanctuary, Capalaba
1st Saturday of every month
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Begins February 7th 2026
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Rhythm of Life is an ongoing therapeutic drumming and rhythm workshop series designed especially for beginners or those who have never picked up a drum before. This is not a traditional drum circle—it is a guided, supportive therapeutic group that blends rhythmic learning with emotional exploration, mindfulness, and connection.
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DRUM INFO
There are three options:
1. BYO drum and attend once, twice or every time... pay as you go & attend as much or as little as you'd like
2. Hire a drum for the 5 sessions (pay in advance after session 1 - drum stays at the venue)
3. Commit to 4 sessions (after the first session) and get a drum to take home included in the price!
Participants are welcome to drop in casually each month, however you must bring your own drum for casual bookings (from the 2nd session onwards).
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WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE
Introduction to the drum in healing
Basic drum technique
Bass, Tone, and Flam exercises
Introductory rhythms
Call & response games
Rumbles for connection and fun
Values exploration
Healthy vs. unhealthy personal patterns
Rhythmic communication exercises
Focus & attention activities
Strength-based rhythmic activities (Positive Psychology)
Cathartic rhythmic release exercises
Singing bowls & guided grounding
And much more!
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COST (Introductory Prices)
7th February:
$55 (+bf) - session plus drum hire (only available for February)
$50 (+bf) — Per session (only with BYO djembe, not available with drum hire or purchase)
Bulk classes:
4 class pass (after you pay for the first session):
$220 (+bf) - March, April, May & June with drum hire (not take home drum)
$330 (+bf) - March, April, May & June with a brand new 10 inch djembe to take home
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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
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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