Elementa Health and Wellness Events, Courses & Workshops

Elementa offer a number of dynamic, informative and interactive events, workshops, courses and seminars on a variety of topics from nutrition for you and your family, hormonal health, allergies and intolerance to picky eaters, babies first foods and sports performance through nutrition and meditation.
Check out our current courses below. We will be adding to and updating the series on a regular basis. Most courses are run at elementa in our seminar room - 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland. Tel:09 520 4015

Bookings.
To book our courses either contact Elementa on 09 520 4015 or the phone number provided for each course, or please book on line and we will be in touch.


Current courses:
HEALTH & WELLNESS COURSES
COURSE 1 - Meditation for wellbeing workshop
COURSE 2 - Meditation classes - regular monthly Sunday session

PARENTING COURSES
COURSE 1 - Growing Fit, active and healthy kids
COURSE 2 - Keeping Kids Well - naturally 
COURSE 3- Picky eaters - physical problems or learned behaviour?
COURSE 4 - Baby's first foods


DETAILS OF HEALTH, WELLNESS COURSES

COURSE 1 - MEDITATION FOR WELLBEING WORKSHOP
Meditation is a precious skill for life and a journey of deeper self knowledge and understanding.
This ancient discipline can support a better quality of being in our busy, modern lives  Our experienced meditation teacher, Kate Taylor will run an experiential afternoon and an opportunity to learn some simple yet profound  techniques ...
  • Be guided into deep physical and mental relaxation
  • Practice breathing exercises and gentle movementas preparation for stillness.
  • Learn and practice meditation skills to quieten the mind - creating an inner spaciousness from which clarity, peace andwisdom can arise
  • Experience guided visualization and active imagination.
  • Learn how to carry on own practice at home.

No experience necessary.  All welcome.
When: Saturday (TBC) October 12.00 to 4.00 pm
Where: Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Teacher: Kate Taylor
Cost: Only $60 per person
Reservation and payment essential before the start of the workshop. A minimum of 6 students for the workshop to go ahead. Please call 09 520 4015 to reserve your space.


COURSE 2 MEDITATION CLASSES - MONTHLY SESSIONS
Wish to get started meditating? Already meditate but need some support to get it into regular practice?   Then these monthly sessions are for you.
You will learn and practise tranquility meditation, a method to quieten the mind and return to the heart. From your still centre you can connect with yourself and life at a deeper level. This is an art and skill that not only brings health benefits but creates and oasis of calm in a busy life. You will also experience guided visualisation and inner journeying as a gateway to deep relaxation and meditation. No experience necessary.
When: Next two months sessions Sunday 5th September  8 am to 10 am and Sunday October 10 8 am to 10 am
Where: Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera T:09 520 4015
Teacher: Kate Taylor
Cost: Only $30 per person
Reservation and payment essential before the start of the course. A minimum of 6 students for the course to go ahead. Please call 09 520 4015 to reserve your space

About Kate Taylor
Kate draws on 25 years of yogic, buddhist and contemporary  traditions of inner work. Vispassana and Mindfulness have been major influences and are at the core of her teaching. She has always had a strong interest in the inner journey and has explored a variety of traditions and teachers. Whilst her approach is eclectic, it is grounded in established traditions.
Kate holds a yoga teaching diploma (IYTA) with 13 years teaching  experience in Australia.  She has been leading meditation courses and workshops in Auckland for the past 2 years. She is also a qualified herbalist.
Testimonials
"Learning to quiet the mind and regenerate the soul is an essential tool for well being.
Kate"s soothing voice and practical approach to the art of meditation have started me on that journey - highly recommended to anyone at any  level."
Helen Wood , Devonport

"Taking the time to be.  Kate has the most beautiful voice, and ability to help me find the tranquility I know I have inside.  Of course with dedication and practice I can find
it for my self but Kate leads me there quickly and effortlessly and guided me through journeys of healing restoration, forgiveness and gratitude.  When I leave my mind is clear, I feel like a human bind again, instead of a human doing.  Thank you Kate"
Jackie Frank,  Castor Bay


PARENTING COURSES

COURSE 1 - GROWING FIT, ACTIVE & HEALTHY CHILDREN
Is your child obese or overweight, spending too much time in front of the tele or computer, a junk food addict, generally not as fit as they should be or lacks confidence and has anxiety around physical activity? Then this is the workshop for you.
Nutritionist and NLP practitioner Sheena Hendon and Deputy School Principal and physical education specialist Matthew Crumpton will discuss;

  • Understanding the right way to handle child obesity, fitness and health issues
  • Tips for creating a healthy diet and boosting physical fitness
  • Increasing your child's confidence
  • How to motivate your child to be active
  • Having fun playing outdoors as a family

When: Wednesday 8th September
Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm
Where:  The Parenting Place, 300 Great South Road, Greenlane
Cost:       $10 single ticket
Organiser: The Parenting Place, 09 524 1387, bookings@parentsinc.org.nz
Please RSVP as places are limited
Matthew Crumpton (B.Ed Hons) is the Deputy Principal of Remuera Intermediate School. Matthew has majored in Physical Education and is the founder of 1FITKID, who specialise in individualised physical training for students of all ages. He has seen firsthand the need for personal training for kids, particularly if a child is anxious, lacks confidence in front of their peers and is unwilling to participate in team sports.

Sheena is a nutritionist/dietitian, NLP practitioner, the owner of Elementa, a natural health centre and the mother of two young boys. She specialises in child health and nutrition and has over 20 years experience and success with managing baby to teen nutrition issues from weight management and sports performance to increased mental ability and focus, behavioural disorders and boosting immunity. She presents talks and workshops in the community including several at The Parenting Place. She is also a Toolbox facilitator. Sheena recognises the importance of  children eating right and exercising right to look, feel and be the best they can be thrughout their lives. "I look forward to making a difference to your child."


COURSE 2 - KEEPING KIDS WELL NATURALLY
Is your child on another course of antibiotics, seems to have  recurring illnesses such as coughs, colds, eczema or tummy issues? Then this is the workshop for you.
If you are looking for natural alternatives to prevent and treat childhood illnesses - from colic and reflux, colds/flu, bronchitis, glue ear, earaches and infections to eczema, behavioural issues and allergies and intolerances join health practitioner Sheena Hendon who will take you through the general use of diet, lifestyle, essential oils, homeopathics, herbs, health supplements and more for keeping kids well.
When: Saturday 18th September 12 pm to 2 pm
Where: Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera T:09 520 4015
Cost: Only $10 per person
Reservation and payment essential before the start of the course. A minimum of 6 people for the course to go ahead. Please call 09 520 4015 to reserve your space


COURSE 3 - BABIES FIRST FOODS
Babies first foods is a workshop for parents of children aged around 4-6months. Sheena Hendon, nutritionist, and parent of two under five year olds will talk to you about starting solids and infant feeding from 4 months through to 9 months.
Topics include:
When is your baby ready for solids?
Managing reflux and colic
What foods should I start with?
Preparing nutritious foods at home
Developing healthy eating habits
Avoiding allergies and intolerances
How much food to feed your babies
How much breast milk/formula to feed your baby
and more...
The session aims to be interactive, so please come prepared with any questions or issues you may wish to discuss.
You are welcome to bring your partner and also your baby should you wish. To book, please phone elementa on 09 520 4015 to register, stating the date of the course you wish to attend.
When: Wednesday 15th September
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Where:  The Parenting Place, 300 Great South Road, Greenlane
Cost:       $10 single ticket
Organiser: The Parenting Place, 09 524 1387, bookings@parentsinc.org.nz
Please RSVP as places are limited

COURSE 4 -PICKY EATERS - PHYSICAl HEALTH PROBLEMS OR LEARNED BEHAVIOURS?
Do you have concerns about your child's eating habits and not getting the best nutrition for growth and development? Perhaps your child won't eat meals, avoids a certain food group such as vegetables, has a limited food repertoire, has difficulty eating or reacts to certain foods... Elementa's nutritionist and NLP practitioner will discuss the various causes of picky eating - both physical and behavioural and what you can do to have your child reach her full potential.
The workshop will be interactive and tailored to the needs of each group.
When: Wednesday TERM 4 (date TBC)
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Where:  The Parenting Place, 300 Great South Road, Greenlane
Cost:       $10 single ticket
Organiser: The Parenting Place, 09 524 1387, bookings@parentsinc.org.nz
Please RSVP as places are limited


SPEAKER
Sheena Hendon:
Sheena is a UK-trained dietician, a nutritionist,  NLP practitioner and the owner of Elementa - a Remuera natural health centre specialising in family health. She has worked for many years in the area of physical and mental health - in both private practice and through community speaking engagements and draws upon her experience and skills to assist children (and adults) to reach their full physical and mental health and potential.  Sheena is passionate about natural medicine, yet believes both orthodox and complementary medicine have a part to play in the wellbeing of her clients, recognising neither has all the answers to people's health issues. As a mother of two AND a past half ironman competitor she is passionate about both family health and sports performance.


Contact elementa T:09 520 4015; E:info@elementa.co.nz
W: www.elementa.co.nz for more information. Booking and payment (if indicated) in advance is essential to secure your place.