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Meditation in Balingup Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30 pm $20 (8 week course – each session may be attended separately)
Corporate option: MEDITATION has been shown to lower stress and workplace injuries. For corporate settings, I offer from 2-hour to full day (up to two days/month) options for management, machine-handler, mining, and hospital (staff) options. COST: $2500 / day (plus travel and accommodation where applicable).
My consultancy in both education and mindfulness-meditation continues, though I am not actively pursuing contracts (offers will nonetheless be considered on their merit and my availability).
Homeschooling and teens tutoring support: Augusta-Witchcliffe-Margaret River AND Balingup-Bridgetown-Nannup regions homeschooling 12-17 yo. Please be in contact for details – 0490770061
TERM 4 2026 (Nov – Dec) 8 weeks
9:30 – 11:30 Mathematics: Combinations and Permutations – please bring a clean notebook and pencils (including at least five different colours)
12:30 – 2:30 ART, with some History and Philosophy – focussed on the Virtues
Permutations and Combinations are important methods used to solve counting problems in combinatorics. Before proceeding further, it is worth setting out what is mathematically pertinent: a permutation concerns the number of ways a set of items may be arranged when the order in which they are taken matters (calculated as nPr = n!/(n−r)!), whilst a combination concerns the number of ways items may be selected when order is immaterial (nCr = n!/[r!(n−r)!]). The latter, in effect, being the former divided through by the redundant orderings within each selection.
We will be working towards an understanding of these differences through beginning with simple visual problems, over the 8 weeks working to understanding the formula used rather than just only able to apply it to specific problems.
Mathematics provides a mean through which to develop precision in thought and logical abilities, in a somewhat analogous manner that various sports provides efficient means to develop bodily strength, flexibility and precision.
In Steiner (Waldorf) education – the methods from which I predominantly work, this distinction is best served by an approach that begins with understanding the abstract formula from a breadth of engagement and later works towards its application. Consonant with the Aristotelean-Steiner principle that each subject has its own appropriate mode of being known at various developmental stages. The adolescent’s own emerging capacity for combinatorial and hypothetical thought (itself part of the incarnating faculty of judgement developing during this stage) is a discipline that meets, and in turn strengthens, the teenager’s unfolding inner life allowing the abstract world to become fused with developing understanding.
Focussed on the Virtues and the History of Ethical theory in especially (but not only) Western civilisation, we will travel from Ancient Greece, through the Latin age and into modern transcendental views to especially consider what are referred to as the four Cardinal Virtues, the three Theological Virtues, and the three Transcendentals.
Virtues are key guides to the development of character as well as understanding the ethical content faced in each and every situation we face in daily life.
Focus will be on artistic representation of the Virtues, reflecting some of the ways in which these have been considered and painted or represented, including (for some of these) in figurines or playing cards.
Spiritual Awakening: – Formation and Personal Development through individualised Spiritual Direction guided by meditation and imagery.
Dive in to your own inner journey
Personal Development, Integration, and Personal Healing practices have traditionally focussed on spiritual formation which includes facing and coming to terms with one’s own life-journey.
In the manner that I work, I include practices inclusive of imagery and meditation, the uses of certain extracts such as Blue Lotus and Cacao preparations, and some suggested movements and/or Breathwork. If you are interested in finding out more, please be in contact.
There are two forms this work takes:
a) intense session using ceremonial style Cacao and Blue Lotus (exchange is $590 individuals; $700 couples; $210 pp for groups of between 7 and 15). Each session lasts between 2-6 hours;
b) following an initial consultation, deepening work requires commitment for a once-a-month meeting for either 6 or 12 months (renewable if desired) – exchange is $260 per session, each approximately 1-2 hours.
For details do have a look at this pdf outline, or contact me to reserve an initial consultation – by email, text +61 490770061, or use my contact form:
June Conference
YOGA: principles based on the Yoga Sutras and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
My yoga classes reflect the participants in the session, based on Hatha and Kundalini principles. Usually, the Asana part is followed by some Pranayama, Relaxation, and a brief meditation.
Currently at:
Balingup Thursdays at 10 am and 6 pm, Balingup Yoga Studio (side street opposite Tinderbox)
Yallingup in conjunction with other yoga teachers, Summer Yoga on the Lawn at Caves House Hotel resumes in December… check my Newsletter for updates!
For those interested in the fast changing field in psychedelic healing sciences, Monash University is holding an Asia-Pacific Conference in February 2027.. Details forthcoming… and in my Newsletter.
Links to Fourhares specialised areas
Yoga, Meditation, Tarot & Paneurhythmy
Books
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Though I do have numerous papers on a range of subjects, these three, on Tarot and on Philosophy, are my current offerings. Enjoy!
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ANTHROPOSOPHY | PHILOSOPHY | MEDITATION | YOGA | TAROT | PANEURHYTHMY
Testimonials – TO BE UPDATED
Giselle
“That philosophical text is not an easy read… but WOW!”
Jane
“I was astounded by the insights provided through tarot. It’s like a whole new world of understanding unfolded.”
Tom
“My husband and I now enjoy coming to yoga… together! Thankyou for the stretches and the insights JMD!”
Ivanna
“Caves House gardens are incredibly beautiful. The sessions are amazing. Cheers for supporting me in my journey.”