The Gawler Foundation

29/11/2021

In recent times, we have received many requests for our holistic retreats. It has been a deeply challenging time for many. As you know, we have also found these past couple of years very difficult, to the extent that we've had to completely reimagine the way forward.

We are so very happy here at the Gawler Foundation to be able to share with you the renewal of Yarra Valley Living Centre (www.yvlc.org) and on facebook under the same name- Yarra Valley Living Centre.

Our very good friends at The Brahma Kumaris stepped in as custodians of the Centre to enable it to carry on.
Please have a look at the new website and see the numerous offerings - retreats, online events and membership - that are enriching, nourishing and healing.
I'm sure that you'll find something that responds to your interests and to the needs of our time.

Our holistic spiritual retreats deal with mind, body and spirit. At the Yarra Valley Living Centre you enter a bubble that is like touching paradise. You relax, eat delicious and nutritious plant-based food, meditate, heal, rest, connect with yourself, like-minded others and exquisite nature.

30/06/2021

If you’re navigating a cancer journey
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, alone and afraid
If you long to feel understood and supported
If you’re needing guidance and clarity
(Or supporting a loved one who is)
Then the Healing Journal,
from cancer thriver Cindy Scott, is for you.
Cindy’s trusted guidebook is your permission slip to heal your body, mind and soul…

Start your sacred healing journal today with your FREE Healing Journal digital download
at healingjournal.co

And if you’re ready to dive in… score a 10% discount until the end of June. Just use ‘GAWLERSAVE10’ at checkout- DON'T MISS OUT, TODAY IS YOUR LAST DAY TO REDEEM THIS DISCOUNT!

07/06/2021

‘You Have Cancer’. The 3 scariest words you’ll ever hear, this was Cindy’s reality in early 2020…

Dealing with a new diagnosis and navigating through the bumpy terrain of treatment is a path we would never choose for ourselves…

Our lives are busy enough.
We have dreams.
Goals.
Families to look after.

Now, life seems even more frenetic being on a merry-go-round of tests, scans and appointments.

Cindy knows what it’s like to endure treatment, she’s been there too.
We wish for it to just disappear.
So we can get back to our usual routine.
Unfortunately, there is no quick fix to get through it all, as much as we’d love to just rush through to the other side…

The most helpful thing she did was to S-L-O-W down. Slow W-A-Y down. But in this crazy world where do you even start?

Amidst her darkest hours in treatment, Cindy created the book she wished she had been given on diagnosis. This book is for every woman navigating a cancer journey.

It’s a guidebook from a woman who’s been there and filled with mindfulness practices, self-inquiry questions and journaling pages to bring ease and comfort.

Explore the themes of grief, denial and anger, loneliness, hurt, loss, courage, comfort, self-care, soulfulness and sovereignty.

Lovingly written for you as a safe space to capture and reflect on your journey.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Are you ready for guidance, compassion, space, hope, connection, inspiration, love, awakening, growth, spirituality and healing?

Ready for more reverence for yourself and what is sacred to you?

Ready for more clarity from a woman who has already traversed this path?

Welcome to your Healing Journal.

Cindy’s trusted guidebook has been created to navigate your cancer journey and is your permission slip to heal your body, mind and soul…

Start your sacred healing journal today with your FREE Healing Journal digital download
at healingjournal.co

And if you’re ready to dive in… score a 10% discount for a limited time. Just use ‘GAWLERSAVE10’ at checkout.

28/05/2021

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27/04/2021

01/04/2021

Today our much-loved Yarra Valley Living Centre said goodbye to its last group of retreat participants and closed its doors indefinitely. And while our retreats won't be running anymore, many of our retreat facilitators are now offering privately run support services, online classes, programs, and free meditations. Visit gawler.org/ongoing-support to see the ongoing support that is currently on offer.

03/03/2021

REMINDER: MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE MEDITATION WITH MAIA BEDSON | TONIGHT, 8PM (AEST) | Check your Member Care email for the zoom access link 💖

MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE MEDITATIONS WITH MAIA BEDSON
RETURNING THIS WEDNESDAY 3RD FEB, 8PM (AEST).
We're delighted to announce the return of our members exclusive 30-minute Mindfulness Meditation sessions with Maia Bedson, returning this Wednesday 3rd February and continuing on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every Month. Mark your calendars! and check your inbox for the latest Member Care email/Zoom Access link 💖
Not a member? By joining our community of members, not only are you supporting us with the important work that we do, but there are plenty of perks for you too! Visit gawler.org/joinus to check out our member benefits & savings.

09/02/2021

Board Announcement: The Gawler Foundation Board have made the decision to cease operations at Yarra Valley retreat centre, effective Friday 2nd April 2021.

"While current commercial circumstances require us to cease operations in our Yarra Valley facility, that does not mean that the purpose and mission of The Gawler Foundation is no longer relevant. The Gawler Foundation are the pioneers of integrative medicine and have helped many thousands of people in their journey to wellness. The principles Ian Gawler first promoted four decades ago are now widely accepted across the community. The work of The Gawler Foundation is more relevant than ever and the need for such services will only grow – not only for Cancer, MS and Parkinson’s but also mental health and wellbeing. The Gawler Foundation Board is currently working through options to determine the future of the Foundation beyond the closure of the Yarra Valley facilities."

To read the full announcement, please visit https://gawler.org/yvlc-closure/

01/02/2021

MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE MEDITATIONS WITH MAIA BEDSON
RETURNING THIS WEDNESDAY 3RD FEB, 8PM (AEST).
We're delighted to announce the return of our members exclusive 30-minute Mindfulness Meditation sessions with Maia Bedson, returning this Wednesday 3rd February and continuing on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every Month. Mark your calendars! and check your inbox for the latest Member Care email/Zoom Access link 💖
Not a member? By joining our community of members, not only are you supporting us with the important work that we do, but there are plenty of perks for you too! Visit gawler.org/joinus to check out our member benefits & savings.

01/02/2021

Check out this 30-minute Parkinson's-specific Yoga Therapy class with integrative neurologist and movement disorder specialist, Dr Sanjay Raghav.

Weekly 60-minute classes are also being offered online, with 7-day access to recorded content.
When: Every Thursday, 5-6pm (AEST)
Cost: $10 per person per class OR $30 for a monthly subscription (cancel anytime)
For more information and to book please visit gawler.org/online-events/

Prof Raghav is a Senior Consultant Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist at Monash and Peninsula Health. He is Director at Dandenong Neurology since ...

27/01/2021

Wishing our ✨ New Year, New You! Retreat ✨ participants all the very best for the year ahead, as they move forward with positive action in the direction of their goals. We're so excited to hear how you are all progressing with turning your visions into reality. Stay in touch! 💖

27/01/2021

𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 | Join Daniel Cerny's growing Mindful Mondays Community, and explore the many facets and applications of the mindfulness practice in a group of like-minded individuals. Each week we delve into insightful teachings centred around a new theme, enjoy a 25-minute group meditation, and exchange questions and experiences with other group members. Downloadable audios of Daniel's guided meditations are provided following each session to support you with your daily practices.

Date: Every Monday
Time: 6:30-7:30pm AEST
Cost: $20 per single class OR $60 monthly (cancel anytime) subscription

For those who are unable to attend the live class, or for anybody who would like to revisit the content – you will have access to the recorded version of this class for 7 days.

Visit https://gawler.org/online-events/ -mondays for more information to book.

22/01/2021

Our very best wishes are with this lovely group of people, who are heading home today with lots of practical tools to support their mindset, physical, nutritional and emotional needs, as they work towards to healing and wellbeing goals ❤ Please do stay in touch!

For more information about our cancer retreats visit gawler.org/cancer Please note: Retreat numbers are currently limited inline with social distancing guidelines. To learn more about how we are keeping you safe, please visit https://gawler.org/covid-policy/

21/01/2021

OUTPACE PARKINSON'S - NOW OFFERED AS A WEEKEND RETREAT OR ONLINE PROGRAM!
Developed and delivered by Integrative Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Dr Sanjay Raghav, the Outpace Parkinson’s program has been tailored to assist people living with Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s syndrome, and Huntington’s disease find a greater quality of life through Yoga, meditation, therapeutic nutrition and other lifestyle interventions.
The proven-strategies covered in this program are based on the clinical experience and successes of neurologist and movement disorder specialist, Professor Sanjay Raghav, and his Parkinson’s-specific yoga program, which he has been running with impressive results since 2014.
>> For more information about our Outpace Parkinson's WEEKEND RETREATS, please visit gawler.org/parkinsons
>> For more information about our Outpace Parkinson's ONLINE PROGRAM, please visit https://live-well-be-well.thinkific.com/courses/outpace-parkinsons.

A specialised weekend retreat program, tailored to assist people living with Parkinson’s disease improve their condition and find a greater quality of life.

21/01/2021

𝙉𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 with this delicious KOHLRABI COLESLAW WITH ALMOND DRESSING by The Gawler Foundation's head chef, Stacey Williamson.
"Kohlrabi, although it looks very much like a turnip, is actually a brassica vegetable and related to cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. It is very versatile and can be eaten raw or cooked. Kohlrabi is extremely high in vitamin C and other antioxidants, so it’s perfect to enjoy raw as per this recipe." Visit https://gawler.org/recipes/kohlrabi-coleslaw-with-almond-dressing/ for the recipe.

Home > Kohlrabi Coleslaw with Almond Dressing Kohlrabi Coleslaw with Almond Dressing Author Written By: Joel Stocklinger Kohlrabi Coleslaw with Almond DressingBy Stacey Williamson Kohlrabi, although it looks very much like a turnip, is actually a brassica vegetable and related to cabbage, broccoli a...