Handmade Book of Calm with Christine Rodrigues

Handmade Book of Calm with Christine Rodrigues

Using handmade and drawing paper, create a small folding book to fill with your own words, drawings, quotes or poems. Christine will guide you through her signature folding book methos and creating a linear landscape that flows through your book. You will leave with a...
Artful Walk on the grounds of Southlands Arts Centre

Artful Walk on the grounds of Southlands Arts Centre

Come along to an ‘Artful Walk’ session in the beautiful grounds of Southlands Arts Centre. Connect with nature by observing through art practices on a guided walk, in a small, friendly group. Dedicate some mindful time to appreciate the surroundings, be creative and...
Unpacking Unhelpful Thinking Styles

Unpacking Unhelpful Thinking Styles

Come along and hear how you can drastically reduce your anxiety, stress and worry by understanding your thinking and speaking styles. Cognitive distortions or thinking styles are how we filter and make sense of our lives. By understanding which thinking styles are at...
Restorative Yoga and Meditation with Bergamot Tree

Restorative Yoga and Meditation with Bergamot Tree

Stretch and strengthen your mind and body with this restorative flow and meditation session. Reconnect with yourself and reset your mind from anxiety as you flow through different yoga asanas. Finally, enjoy a guided meditation to promote healing and positivity,...
Embrace All of You: Biodanza Experience for Women

Embrace All of You: Biodanza Experience for Women

Have you ever felt that some parts of yourself are ‘too much’ or ‘not enough’? This International Women’s Week, we invite you to a transformative journey where every aspect of you is welcomed and celebrated. Biodanza is a gentle practice that combines music,...
Transformative Mindfulness with Beatrix Toth

Transformative Mindfulness with Beatrix Toth

Transformative Mindfulness with Beatrix Toth Are you feeling the weight of stress in your day-to-day life? You’re not alone. Stress can take a toll on our mental well-being and this session aims to change your perspective and help you navigate it with ease. Experience...
Literature for Mental Health

Literature for Mental Health

Sulebha Walsh and Gordon Milne come to Southlands to talk about the connections between literature and mental health and how engaging with literature and creative writing can improve wellbeing.       Sulebha Walsh’s initial training was in education where she had a...
Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week

Here at Southlands arts centre we take the health of our volunteers and patrons seriously. As part of our constitution we prioritise mental   is an integral part of the human experience and numerous studies have shown that by participating in creative pursuits the...