Exploring the journey of Birth & the pillars of Postpartum

Be held for a day retreat with Jenny & Prema in a loving safe container to deepen in connection with yourself, womb, baby and fellow sisters.

Day Retreat includes a weaving of gentle self inquiry, tools for exploring pregnancy, birth & how to cultivate a nourishing, connected postpartum. Weaving together the potent practices of movement, sound & bodywork. 

• morning sharing/contemplative circle

• resourcing/finding your seat of softness

• self care practices

• sound & movement exploration

Allowing you to rest in the centre of strength & softness, an invitation to birth into being, connecting heart and womb.

Co-facilitated by local homebirth midwife Jenny Vanderwinkel

& local Doula Prema Margot

The Maga and Maiden come together in service devoted to the Mother.

Jenny is a mother and a midwife working with women and families wishing to birth at home. Jenny sees midwifery as a craft that requires still hands and a full heart. She combines traditional practices with contemporary midwifery, she has a deep reverence for birth, women and wombs. Three Moons Midwifery

Prema is a weaver of bodywork, doula care and mantra music. Influenced and inspired by traditional medicine and practices from Yoga, Ayurveda, Taoism, Latin America and the somatic therapy of Craniosacral. She serves her community with a deep love and dedication to supporting families, particularly within the birth continiuum.

For the past year Jenny & Prema have offered Traditional Postpartum Closing Ceremonies and have found a beautiful resonance in sharing this potent practice together. This Pregnancy Day Retreat idea was sparked from their shared love of supporting birthing women to take responsibility of their birth, to be empowered in their experience and to foster these simple and effective tools to meet this unfolding journey. Connecting the wisdom of heart & womb.

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Hosted on Bundjalung Country in a beautiful wooden Temple Space ~ Ohana Sanctuary in Wilsons creek ~ just tens minutes from Mullumbimby town.

Tea & snacks provided with a collaborative potluck lunch ~ please bring a vegetarian plate to share.

Investment

We’ve created a three tiered payment option to support various needs and accessibility.

Please choose from one of the sliding scale options below that genuinely is in line with your financial position.

*If you need to request a payment plan or want to pay in cash please contact Prema here.

*Due to the nature of this workshop no refund available ~ however ticket can be transferred.

*Top film photo from @mamakind_studio

Learn the Art of Self Abhyanga a traditional Ayurvedic Oil Massage

This practice is one of Prema’s favourite tools for resourcing and regulating. She was taught 5 years ago by her friend and mentor Dylan at Vital Veda (a traditional technique from the renowned Ayurvedic Vaidya Raju Family). Since then, she has made Abhyanga one of her foundational daily practices and has taught many friends over the years. This workshop has come through demand and this winter its a perfect time to experience the fruits of this ancient Indian practice. Prema highly recommends this practice to anyone wanting to bring more grounding and nourishment into their life. Its very supportive for women at all stages of their life, particularly postpartum. (its contraindicated during your bleed, the first trimester of pregnancy and 32-36 weeks of gestation.)

*Please note this workshop has LIMITED SPACES + only open to women + only in-person at this point in time. If you want to put you name on the waiting-list for an online workshop please connect here

Benefits of Abhyanga:

• stimulate and strengthen the lymphatic system

• improve immunity and increase stamina

• enhance blood circulation

• calm the nervous system and mind

• activate the body’s marma points (vital points that house energy and concentrated life force)

• promote flexibility of the muscles, tissues and joints

• promote softness and lustre of the skin as well as youthfulness

• correct injuries, specifically the muscle and bone tissue

• regenerate and build tissues

• enhance positive microbiology in your body (your skin is home to massive colonies of microbes)

• detox as the medicated oil and specific methods drives the toxins from the deeper connective tissues back to the gastrointestinal tract for proper elimination. This is why after a massage you must rest and frequently sip hot water.

• Increase oxytocin - the loving, bonding and anti-anxiety hormone

Please bring:

• Your own Mug

• Wear underwear you dont mind getting oily (& bra if you prefer to wear in the massage)

• Bring a warm change of clothes you dont mind getting oily (socks, long pants, top, jumper & scarf)

• swimmers & beach towel (optional swim in the ocean once the workshop is finished)

Whats included:

• Medicated Sesame Oil or coconut oil

• Massage towel

• Yoga Mat & Yoga Block to sit on (if you prefer cushion please bring)

• You will take home a sequence sheet with the basic guidelines.

Investment

Workshop = $108

Workshop + 75 min Abhyanga Treatment from Prema ($18 discount) = $250  

(T& C’s Please note the above treatment voucher is only valid for three months ~ expires 29th September 2024, if you want to upgrade to receive 15mins of Cranio its an extra $30. It cannot be passed to another person and is only valid at Prema’s Clinic not a homevisit treatment)

*Payment plans available please contact Prema here

Book below

Join us in community for a joyous and devotional evening at South Golden Beach Hall, on the 2nd Friday of every month.

In the spirit of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we gather and chant as a community. Together we chant ancient Sanskrit mantras (coming from the Indian Vedic Tradition) in a repetitious melody, lead by Prema and accompanied by different guest musicians each month. This months guest musicians are Govardhan-Dhari Das and Tulasi Das.

Chanting can naturally invite both an ecstatic and meditative state. An invitation to sing from the heart and to the heart ~ opening more and more to the sacredness of Being. This practice is for everyone regardless of previous kirtan or musical experience.

Children are welcome if supervised by accompanying adult (especially near any candles).

10% of this events profit and the cake & chai donations is all going to the non-profit organisation INARA which funds support towards surgeries, medical supplies, post-operative care, and various mental health projects for the children of Gaza, affected by the current and ongoing genocide.

Please BYO mug & floor cushion (chairs are available if needed).

At the end we will be serving Cake & Chai by Cash donation.

*If experiencing genuine financial hardship please connect with Prema regarding partial scholarship or volunteer position.

Book Online below ~ General Admission $25 (on the door $30), Children $10

Fortnightly we come together in circle to sing from our hearts.

An invitation for all mothers upon their journey (pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, aunties, grandmothers) and mother-care workers (including doulas/birth-keepers, midwives, practitioners and nannies) to come together in reverence and devotion to honour the Sacred through the practice of chanting. This is a safe breastfeeding space, please bring any extra pillows you need to feel supported and comfortable. Your families; bubs, children and partners are welcome, we just ask that no little-ones are left unattended. In order to support the group if any disruptions arise with the children, we kindly ask you to take a pause outside together.

Together we will chant mostly Sanskrit mantras coming from the tradition of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of love and devotion. No experience with Kirtan or singing is needed, just come with an open heart. We finish each circle with a short gentle and relaxing guided yoga nidra/sound healing/meditation.

The inspiration for this regular circle was sparked by Prema’s love for tending to mothers in pregnancy and postpartum. Finding there was a need for more sacred spaces that support both self-care and community connection.

जय मा

Jai Mā

‘Victory to / Praise / Honour the Divine Mother’

Previous chanting/musical experience is not required.

Please bring your own water-bottle and any extra cushions you require.

Please note the parking instructions on the email confirmation.

Join us in community for a joyous and devotional evening at South Golden Beach Hall, on the 2nd Friday of every month.

In the spirit of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we gather and chant as a community. Together we chant ancient Sanskrit mantras (coming from the Indian Vedic Tradition) in a repetitious melody, lead by Prema and accompanied by different guest musicians each month. This months guest musicians are Jazzy Whetstone & Jonas Crowder.

Chanting can naturally invite both an ecstatic and meditative state. An invitation to sing from the heart and to the heart ~ opening more and more to the sacredness of Being. This practice is for everyone regardless of previous kirtan or musical experience.

Children are welcome if supervised by accompanying adult (especially near any candles).

10% of this events profit and the cake & chai donations is all going to the non-profit organisation INARA which funds support towards surgeries, medical supplies, post-operative care, and various mental health projects for the children of Gaza, affected by the current and ongoing genocide.

Please BYO mug & floor cushion (chairs are available if needed).

At the end we will be serving Cake & Chai (both GF & DF) by Cash donation.

*If experiencing genuine financial hardship please connect with Prema regarding partial scholarship or volunteer position.

Next Kirtan dates is 10th May.

Book Online below ~ General Admission $25 (on the door $30), Children $10

Fortnightly we come together in circle to sing from our hearts.

An invitation for all mothers upon their journey (pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, aunties, grandmothers) and mother-care workers (including doulas/birth-keepers, midwives, practitioners and nannies) to come together in reverence and devotion to honour the Sacred through the practice of chanting. This is a safe breastfeeding space, please bring any extra pillows you need to feel supported and comfortable. Your families; bubs, children and partners are welcome, we just ask that no little-ones are left unattended. In order to support the group if any disruptions arise with the children, we kindly ask you to take a pause outside together.

Together we will chant mostly Sanskrit mantras coming from the tradition of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of love and devotion. No experience with Kirtan or singing is needed, just come with an open heart. We finish each circle with a short gentle and relaxing guided yoga nidra/sound healing/meditation.

The inspiration for this regular circle was sparked by Prema’s love for tending to mothers in pregnancy and postpartum. Finding there was a need for more sacred spaces that support both self-care and community connection.

जय मा

Jai Mā

‘Victory to / Praise / Honour the Divine Mother’

Previous chanting/musical experience is not required.

Please bring your own water-bottle and any extra cushions you require.

Please note the parking instructions on the email confirmation.

Fortnightly we come together in circle to sing from our hearts.

An invitation for all mothers upon their journey (pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, aunties, grandmothers) and mother-care workers (including doulas/birth-keepers, midwives, practitioners and nannies) to come together in reverence and devotion to honour the Sacred through the practice of chanting. This is a safe breastfeeding space, please bring any extra pillows you need to feel supported and comfortable. Your families; bubs, children and partners are welcome, we just ask that no little-ones are left unattended. In order to support the group if any disruptions arise with the children, we kindly ask you to take a pause outside together.

Together we will chant mostly Sanskrit mantras coming from the tradition of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of love and devotion. No experience with Kirtan or singing is needed, just come with an open heart. We finish each circle with a short gentle and relaxing guided yoga nidra/sound healing/meditation.

The inspiration for this regular circle was sparked by Prema’s love for tending to mothers in pregnancy and postpartum. Finding there was a need for more sacred spaces that support both self-care and community connection.

जय मा

Jai Mā

‘Victory to / Praise / Honour the Divine Mother’

Previous chanting/musical experience is not required.

Please bring your own water-bottle and any extra cushions you require.

Please note the parking instructions on the email confirmation.

Join us in community for a joyous and devotional evening at South Golden Beach Hall, on the 2nd Friday of every month.

In the spirit of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we gather and chant as a community. Together we chant ancient Sanskrit mantras (coming from the Indian Vedic Tradition) in a repetitious melody, lead by Prema and accompanied by different guest musicians each month. This months guest musician is Armando on Bansuri flute and Dylan Smith on drums.

Chanting can naturally invite both an ecstatic and meditative state. An invitation to sing from the heart and to the heart ~ opening more and more to the sacredness of Being. This practice is for everyone regardless of previous kirtan or musical experience.

Children are welcome if supervised by accompanying adult (especially near any candles).

10% of this events profit is all going to the non-profit organisation INARA which funds support towards surgeries, medical supplies, post-operative care, and various mental health projects for the children of Gaza, affected by the current and ongoing genocide.

Please BYO floor cushion (chairs are available if needed).

*If experiencing genuine financial hardship please connect with Prema regarding partial scholarship or volunteer position.

Next Kirtan dates are 12th April & 10th May.

Book Online below ~ General Admission $25 (on the door $30), Children $10

Fortnightly we come together in circle to sing from our hearts.

An invitation for all mothers upon their journey (pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, aunties, grandmothers) and mother-care workers (including doulas/birth-keepers, midwives, practitioners and nannies) to come together in reverence and devotion to honour the Sacred through the practice of chanting. This is a safe breastfeeding space, please bring any extra pillows you need to feel supported and comfortable. Your families; bubs, children and partners are welcome, we just ask that no little-ones are left unattended. In order to support the group if any disruptions arise with the children, we kindly ask you to take a pause outside together.

Together we will chant mostly Sanskrit mantras coming from the tradition of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of love and devotion. No experience with Kirtan or singing is needed, just come with an open heart. We finish each circle with a short gentle and relaxing guided yoga nidra/sound healing/meditation.

The inspiration for this regular circle was sparked by Prema’s love for tending to mothers in pregnancy and postpartum. Finding there was a need for more sacred spaces that support both self-care and community connection.

जय मा

Jai Mā

‘Victory to / Praise / Honour the Divine Mother’

Previous chanting/musical experience is not required.

Please bring your own water-bottle and any extra cushions you require.

Please note the parking instructions on the email confirmation.

Join us in community for a joyous and devotional evening at South Golden Beach Hall, on the 2nd Friday of every month.

In the spirit of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we gather and chant as a community. Together we chant ancient Sanskrit mantras (coming from the Indian Vedic Tradition) in a repetitious melody, lead by Prema and accompanied by different guest musicians each month. This months guest musicians are Jazzy Whetstone & Jonas Crowder.

Chanting can naturally invite both an ecstatic and meditative state. An invitation to sing from the heart and to the heart ~ opening more and more to the sacredness of Being. This practice is for everyone regardless of previous kirtan or musical experience.

Children are welcome if supervised by accompanying adult (especially near any candles).

10% of this events profit and the cake & chai donations is all going to the non-profit organisation INARA which funds support towards surgeries, medical supplies, post-operative care, and various mental health projects for the children of Gaza, affected by the current and ongoing genocide.

Please BYO mug & floor cushion (chairs are available if needed).

At the end we will be serving Cake & Chai (both GF & DF) by Cash donation.

*If experiencing genuine financial hardship please connect with Prema regarding partial scholarship or volunteer position.

Next Kirtan dates are 8th March, 12th April & 10th May.

Book Online below ~ General Admission $25 (on the door $30), Children $10

Join us in community for a joyous and devotional evening at the Zenden, on the fourth friday of every month.

In the spirit of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we gather and chant as a community. Together we chant ancient sanscrit mantras in a repititous melody, lead by Prema Margot and accompanied by guest musicians.

Chanting can naturally invite both an ecstatic and meditative state. We invite you to slip into your most natural sense of being. An opportunity to sing from the heart, opening more and more to the sacredness of Being. This practice is for everyone regardless of kirtan or musical experience.

We will be serving Chai and Cake, for a small fee.

Come for
𖦹 Deep Rest
𖦹 Nervous System Regulation
𖦹 Optimising your Health

We hope to create greater pathways for both accessibility and awareness to this potent modality of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.
This idea started years ago while Andy and Prema were studying together in Newtown.
And now within the beautiful clinic SATYAM in Bundjalung Country … it’s began.

◎ $50 for a 40min treatment
◎ Tuesdays 9am-12.30pm (fortnightly)
◎ Bookings online only
◎ With either Andrew or Prema
◎ Limited spaces
(or book 2-3 at once if you’re wanting to address a particular symptom)

Come for a tune up, come for curiosity or come to have some self care time to resource and realign.

Come for
𖦹 Deep Rest
𖦹 Nervous System Regulation
𖦹 Optimising your Health

We hope to create greater pathways for both accessibility and awareness to this potent modality of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.
This idea started years ago while Andy and Prema were studying together in Newtown.
And now within the beautiful clinic SATYAM in Bundjalung Country … it’s began.

◎ $50 for a 40min treatment
◎ Tuesdays 9am-12.30pm (fortnightly)
◎ Bookings online only
◎ With either Andrew or Prema
◎ Limited spaces
(or book 2-3 at once if you’re wanting to address a particular symptom)

Come for a tune up, come for curiosity or come to have some self care time to resource and realign.

Join us in community for a joyous and devotional evening at the Zenden, on the fourth friday of every month.

In the spirit of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we gather and chant as a community. Together we chant ancient sanscrit mantras in a repititous melody, lead by Prema Margot and accompanied by guest musicians.

Chanting can naturally invite both an ecstatic and meditative state. We invite you to slip into your most natural sense of being. An opportunity to sing from the heart, opening more and more to the sacredness of Being. This practice is for everyone regardless of kirtan or musical experience.

We will be serving Chai and Cake, for a small fee.

Come for
𖦹 Deep Rest
𖦹 Nervous System Regulation
𖦹 Optimising your Health

We hope to create greater pathways for both accessibility and awareness to this potent modality of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.
This idea started years ago while Andy and Prema were studying together in Newtown.
And now within the beautiful clinic SATYAM in Bundjalung Country … it’s began.

◎ $50 for a 40min treatment
◎ Tuesdays 9am-12.30pm (fortnightly)
◎ Bookings online only
◎ With either Andrew or Prema
◎ Limited spaces
(or book 2-3 at once if you’re wanting to address a particular symptom)

Come for a tune up, come for curiosity or come to have some self care time to resource and realign.

Come for
𖦹 Deep Rest
𖦹 Nervous System Regulation
𖦹 Optimising your Health

We hope to create greater pathways for both accessibility and awareness to this potent modality of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.
This idea started years ago while Andy and Prema were studying together in Newtown.
And now within the beautiful clinic SATYAM in Bundjalung Country … it’s began.

◎ $50 for a 40min treatment
◎ Tuesdays 9am-12.30pm (fortnightly)
◎ Bookings online only
◎ With either Andrew or Prema
◎ Limited spaces
(or book 2-3 at once if you’re wanting to address a particular symptom)

Come for a tune up, come for curiosity or come to have some self care time to resource and realign.

Join us in community for a joyous and devotional evening at the Zenden, on the fourth friday of every month.

In the spirit of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we gather and chant as a community. Together we chant ancient sanscrit mantras in a repititous melody, lead by Prema Margot and accompanied by guest musicians.

Chanting can naturally invite both an ecstatic and meditative state. We invite you to slip into your most natural sense of being. An opportunity to sing from the heart, opening more and more to the sacredness of Being. This practice is for everyone regardless of kirtan or musical experience.

We will be serving Chai and Cake, for a small fee.

Come for
𖦹 Deep Rest
𖦹 Nervous System Regulation
𖦹 Optimising your Health

We hope to create greater pathways for both accessibility and awareness to this potent modality of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.
This idea started years ago while Andy and Prema were studying together in Newtown.
And now within the beautiful clinic SATYAM in Bundjalung Country … it’s began.

◎ $50 for a 40min treatment
◎ Tuesdays 9am-12.30pm (fortnightly)
◎ Bookings online only
◎ With either Andrew or Prema
◎ Limited spaces
(or book 2-3 at once if you’re wanting to address a particular symptom)

Come for a tune up, come for curiosity or come to have some self care time to resource and realign.

Come for
𖦹 Deep Rest
𖦹 Nervous System Regulation
𖦹 Optimising your Health

We hope to create greater pathways for both accessibility and awareness to this potent modality of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.
This idea started years ago while Andy and Prema were studying together in Newtown.
And now within the beautiful clinic SATYAM in Bundjalung Country … it’s began.

◎ $50 for a 40min treatment
◎ Tuesdays 9am-12.30pm (fortnightly)
◎ Bookings online only
◎ With either Andrew or Prema
◎ Limited spaces
(or book 2-3 at once if you’re wanting to address a particular symptom)

Come for a tune up, come for curiosity or come to have some self care time to resource and realign.

Join us in community for a joyous and devotional evening at the Zenden, on the fourth friday of every month.

In the spirit of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we gather and chant as a community. Together we chant ancient sanscrit mantras in a repititous melody, lead by Prema Margot and accompanied by guest musicians.

Chanting can naturally invite both an ecstatic and meditative state. We invite you to slip into your most natural sense of being. An opportunity to sing from the heart, opening more and more to the sacredness of Being. This practice is for everyone regardless of kirtan or musical experience.

We will be serving Chai and Cake, for a small fee.