Creating a yantra is a powerful energetic practice that involves the simultaneous use of both hemispheres of the brain. It is also a relaxing and wonderful way to spend a day.

A form of sacred geometry, a yantra is a mystical design used as a centering device for meditation. It is a symbolic composition of specific energies, a visual representation of a universal pattern and its use encourages focus and calming.

In this workshop you will learn how to draw and paint the Mercury Yantra. You will learn the mantra associated with Mercury and we will discuss the planet’s qualities according to Vedic numerology. Time permitting you may also construct a mandala around the yantra using the Vedic Square.

According to Vedic Astrology the 9 planets release energies that influence our lives. Similarly, it is believed that these energies can be drawn upon to improve our lives. So there is a specific astrological yantra for each planet with specific colours and form imparting specific energies.

You will need to bring a good compass, a ruler, a sharp pencil and an eraser. Art paper, all guache paint and other supplies will be provided. A delicious ayurvedic inspired morning and afternoon tea will be supplied.

We will be breaking for lunch. Please bring your own food or be ready to pop out to get something nearby.

No art experience is needed for this practice. Just bring along a willingness to engage mindfully with the healing energies that drawing a yantra offers.

Cost $ 75.00

Limited spaces are available.

Pre payment is need to secure your place.

Use CONTACT tab to reserve your place or call Margie directly on 0458262693.

Learn how to prepare nourishing and balancing Ayuvedic food.

Sweet and Sour Pumpkin Curry with Split Moong Dal and Spinach.

Where: Hridhaya Centre for Wellbeing, 76 Carlyle St., Mackay

When: Saturday 5 June 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Cost: $45 includes all ingredients

(Please bring a take-home container to take your dish home).

Places limited

Pre payment is required

To book use the CONTACT tab. Payment details will be emailed to you to reserve your place.

In this session you will draw the beautiful Moon Yantra.  This is a powerful time to draw the Moon Yantra as it is scheduled for 3 days before the May Supermoon and Lunar eclipse.

A form of sacred geometry, a Yantra is a mystical design used to help in meditation. It is composed of geometric form and patterns and the act of creating one encourages centering, focus and calming. Yantra drawing encourages the use of both right and left hemispheres of the brain. 

You will need to bring a compass, ruler and pencil. You will also discover how the ancient Vedic Square can be used to draw a mandala around the yantra.

Where: Lotus Room- Hridhaya Centre for Wellbeing

Cost: $20 - pay on the day

Contact Margie to reserve your place at:

margiedeurhof@gmail.com or 

marigoldayurveda@gmail.com

On the 17th April, we will be learning how to prepare easily digestible yeast-free breads. We will prepare plain and stuffed breads - chapattis and parathas.
Many people who find wheat hard to digest find they can enjoy these types of fresh breads because they are free from yeast and other additives that hamper our digestive processes.

Cost: $45 - includes all ingredients - Prepayment is required (Information will be sent via email with details for bank transfer).

Where: Hridhaya Centre for Wellbeing

76 Carlyle Street Mackay

To Book: Contact Margie directly on 0458262693 or make contact through the website.

The art of Paneer-making. Plus learn how to make Ayurvedic Spinach Paneer, an all-time favourite.

(Dairy-free options are available for vegans or those with lactose-intolerances – please advise when booking) 

Cost: $45.00 - prepayment required. Includes all ingredients.

Where: Hridhaya Centre for Wellbeing

Make contact to pay and book your spot. Bookings close 3 days prior to event.

Places limited. Minimum number required to proceed.

This workshop will focus on how to balance the heat of Pitta that characterises the season of Summer, thereby avoiding seasonal ailments.

We will be discussing daily routines especially for the Summer and will learn how to make a Summer de-tox drink and a Summer electrolyte drink from kitchen herbs.

This workshop will take place at the Hridhaya Centre for Wellbeing.

Cost $30 ($25 for members of the Centre).