ABOUT HATHA YOGA

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Practice of Yoga is the art and science of creating an intimate union between the mind, body and spirit, so that one can live healthy and in harmony.

Hatha yoga has a lot to offer for beginners and advanced practitioners of all ages. Its intensity can also be modified depending upon the level one wants. Unlike other forms of yoga like Vinyasa or Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga does not focus on the flow of the movement from one pose to the other. Rather, it focuses on each pose independently. One can do a pose and come out of it and then change to another pose without impacting the overall effect of the practice.

The word “hatha” literally means force, and is derived from Sanskrit words “ha” means sun and “tha” meaning moon. The word yoga is derived from a Sanskrit word “yuj” which means ‘to yoke’ or ‘bind’ and is often interpreted as “union” or a “method of discipline”. Hatha yoga therefore translates to practice that brings union of pairs of opposite.

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Hatha Yoga comprises of a set of asanas that are designed to align the body in a certain way that facilitates various energy channels in the body; so that energy can flow freely. It is a powerful tool for self transformation as it eases physical and mental obstacles. 

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The main principle behind the practice of Hatha Yoga is breathing. Controlling our breath can help improve oxygenation in the body and reduces stress levels. Therefore, this practice encourages us to focus on our breath, maintain steady balance and promotes stillness in mind

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Prana is a type of energy in the human body. It means ‘Universal life Force’. Each human being is born with a certain amount of energy which is responsible for the body’s life and maintenance. Over time and usage, this prana diminishes and makes the body weak. Breathing techniques and yogic postures helps in regulating and maintaining this vital form of energy, hence increasing the longevity of life.

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Healthy muscles allow us to move freely and keep our body strong. Building muscle strength helps in keeping joints in good shape preventing various ailments like arthritis. Strong muscles also help in maintaining the balance of the body especially during old age.

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ABOUT RAFAELLA RESTA

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Rafaella did her first TTC 200 HOURS YOGA ALLIANCE with Heather Elton Yoga in Goa (India) 2015

and her 2nd TTC 200 HOURS YOGA ALLIANCE with Rishikul Yogashala in Pokhara (Nepal) 2017

followed by her TTC 50 HOURS YOGA ALLIANCE YIN YOGA with Namaste Zone in Amman (Jordan) 2017

she is also a certified  Healing Singing Bowls 1stlevel (21 hours) Boudanath Temple in Kathmandu 2015

and has completed her Ayurveda Foundation Intensive course with IAMM (Institute of Alternative Medicine) in Colombo (Sri Lanka) 2017

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WORKSHOP DETAILS

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When: Wed 4 April 2018

Time: 6.30pm-8.30 pm

Fees: 25 JOD

ABOUT ASHTANGA YOGA

It is a system that comes from india, a set sequence of postures always done in the same order. it's a comprehensive practice which includes deep breathing, postures (Asanas) and concentration of the mind which help draw senses inward rather having them wandering around. We believe that habit patterns of the mind take roots not just in the mind but in the body as well, by practicing these 3 elements of breath, pose and concentration we increases the body's capacity to purify itself from the inside out.
 

ABOUT HAYA

Haya is a certified multi-style yoga teacher, She's a Vinyasa, Ashtanga practitioner and teacher. She first started practicing yoga to help relieve stress and lower back pain. And was always seeking inner peace and a healthier lifestyle.

After she graduated from university, she took the teacher training in 2016 to deepen her practice, learn more about pranayama , meditation and yoga philosophy and this is where the journey of her personal growth started. She believes yoga can do wonders to one's life. After observing students on their mats she started to have interest in yoga therapy so completed a 50-hours Ashtanga yoga course for its therapeutic benefits. Her passion is using yoga as a tool to help the ones who need it the most, get people of all ages and different conditions to practice.

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CLASS DETAILS

When: THURSDAY March 29, 2018 7:30 Am - 8:30 Am

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Fees:  FREE

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Where:  The Pink Elephant Space (7 Ghoudoub Az-Zoubon St., Sweifieh-Amman)

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ABOUT THE CLASS

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Farah will be holding a free mindfulness meditation class for the first time at Pink Elephant Space. 

We will start off with our finding out meditative posture, and then move our attention through breathing and our bodies, bringing awareness to our breath and body in space and time.

It will be a 45 minute guided meditation. 

Best benefits are reaped if the meditator does not eat huge meals before the class and stretches up to 5 minutes after class to ease the body out of the meditation. 

See you on the mat!  

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ABOUT FARAH

Farah Abu Alia is an architect, life coach, and meditation teacher. Farah started learning about meditation when she visited India in 2014 and started to teach mindfulness meditation to friends and family after she completed a 10-day silent mindfulness meditation course that same year in Sri Lanka called Vipassana, one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. 

She now gives sessions to individuals and small groups wherever she is in the world., currently based in Amman. 

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WORKSHOP DETAILS

When: Monday March 19, 2018 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Fees:  FREE

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Where:  The Pink Elephant Space (7 Ghoudoub Az-Zoubon St., Sweifieh-Amman)

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Introduction to Nonviolent Communication™

With Robert Kržišnik, Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication - cnvc.org
2-day experiential workshop in Amman 
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ABOUT NVC

Nonviolent Communication™ (NVC) was developed by Marshall Rosenberg and has been spread around the world through the Center for Nonviolent Communication (www.cnvc.org).

NVC is about creating a quality of connection in which everybody’s need matter. NVC is not about being polite and diplomatic, but rather about expressing yourself with full honesty and integrity. NVC doesn’t force our life to be what we think it should be, but rather establishes a full and open flow of presence, aliveness and fullness.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

This experiential workshop will give participants an opportunity to understand and practice NVC through demonstrations, role-playing and exercises, so that NVC can get integrated in daily-life situations – in our personal inner life, in families, at work, as well as in building healthy communities.

Participants will practice to:

• Connect to others with empathy, hearing their needs behind difficult messages 

• Self-express fully, honestly and sincerely without hurting others

• Live and relate from the space of self-connection

• Use body awareness for cultivating presence and peace

ABOUT ROBERT

With a background in Psychology and after working as a psychotherapist 12 years, Robert has been working as a trainer, facilitator for over 30 years, covering areas from spiritual retreats to business training. Certified trainer with CNVC, Robert has shared NVC in 25 countries in Europe, Middle East, Asia, USA, Australia. http://thatfield.eu/
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DATE

March 16th & 17th 2018

9am-6pm

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FEES

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• Early bird before 24/02: 130 JD

• Early bird + support: 160 JD

• Standard rate after 24/02: 160 JD

• Standard rate + support: 200 JD

** If money is the only thing preventing you from joining, please get in contact with us. 
“+ support” gives us the opportunity to offer scholarships

Curious but not sure? Join us for an info session + Q&A 

Saturday February 17th 5 pm

FOR INFO
nvc.jordan@gmail.com
Alessia ‭+962 7 7593 7578‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
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REGISTRATION FORM
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ABOUT lINA

Lina Nahhas, an Arab-Canadian based in Dubai, was the first in bringing 5Rhythms practice to the Arab world in 2010, and her passion for the practice has led her to Waves level teacher certification by 2014.

“The impact that the 5Rhythms has had in my life, remains magical. There is a richer savouring of the sublime in every thing and every body, through deeper presence. It helps my soul inhabit its freedom and lightness in alignment with body, heart and mind. And in my continuing journey with the 5Rhythms, I wish to offer others an opening to this energy which nourishes true freedom and reclaims our humanity. My favourite quote from my teacher Gabrielle Roth has always been: Do you have the discipline to be a free spirit”

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

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On this one-day journey, we will explore meeting ourselves in the dance as Spirit in Motion. We will tap into simply moving into being, allowing our feet to guide us through that ever-continuing flow of life; whilst also embodying our breath to guide us towards simply being the movement

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About the 5Rhythms:  “5Rhythms is a dynamic movement practice—a practice of being in your body—that ignites creativity, connection, and community.

While a seemingly simple process, the 5Rhythms practice facilitates deep and unending explorations, moving the dancer beyond self-imposed limitations and isolation into new depths of creativity and connection.

Flowing Staccato Chaos Lyrical Stillness®: Each rhythm is interpreted by individuals in a uniquely personal way, opening them to a new sense of freedom and possibility that is both surprising and healing, exhilarating as well as deeply restorative. It is, in essence, “exercise for the right brain.” www.5Rhythms.com

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WORKSHOP DETAILS

When: Saturday December 2, 2017 10:30 am -5:30 pm (6Hrs with 1 hr lunch break)

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Fees:  65 JOD per person

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Where:  The Pink Elephant Space (7 Ghoudoub Az-Zoubon St., Sweifieh-Amman)

No 5Rhythms experience requirements. Only curiosity and willingness to move and be moved!

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You can now book your spot online using:  https://www.thepinkelephantspace.com/book-online

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ABOUT ALESSIA:

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Alessia is a certified Babywearing Educator and provides peer-to-peer parenting support through Nonviolent Communication practice to new parents. 

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"Carrying my kids in a wrap, close to my heart, made me feel more responsive to my children's needs and gave me freedom to move and be independent, while being a mum. I share the art of Babywearing because I believe in the importance of contact and presence from newborn to toddlerhood." 

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ABOUT BABY WEARING:

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“Baby-wearing is the practice of keeping your baby or toddler close and connected to you as you engage in daily activities through the use of one of a variety of types of baby carriers. Baby-wearing promotes bonding, supports breastfeeding, can help combat postpartum depression, makes caregiving easier, and can be a lifesaver for parents of high-needs children. Carried babies sleep, feed, and grow better. One study found that carried 6-week-olds cried 43% less than other children” – to learn more about Baby-wearing, you can visit: babywearinginternational.org

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WORKSHOP DETAILS:

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The Workshop will cover the following topics: 

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• What is Babywearing

• Bonding and other benefits of Babywearing for babies and parents

• Physical Child Development and Babywearing (how babywearing can prevent flat-head syndrome, hips displasia and encourage a healthy body development)

• Attachment theories and child psychological development, from the 4th trimester to toddlerhood

• Safety and comfort rules 

• How to choose the right carrier: first hand demonstrations of a range of different slings and baby carriers

This workshop is suitable for parents who want to know more about babywearing and the range of slings and baby carriers available. It’s also a great introduction for people interested in further training.

Babies and toddlers are very welcome at the introductory workshop.

This workshop duration is 1,5 hours 

Date: 17th Feb 2018

Time: 3:30AM-4.30PM

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

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The Workshop will be combining two beautiful moving meditative arts, Yoga & Dance.   You will explore breathing techniques that will help your Prana/Energy flow through your body energizing and calming you at the same time. 

We will begin the workshop with a pranayama session to energize and warm us up followed by an open level Flow Yoga practice where we will warm up and stretch our physical bodies preparing them to DANCE !!!!

We will then dive in feet first through a “5Rhythms Sweat”  dancing  through each of the rhythms to a music wave; moving our body parts with each breath…starting with the rhythm of  Flowing (feet), then Staccato (hips), Chaos (head), Lyrical (hands) and ending in Stillness (breath).  

Coming back full circle…we will end the same way we started with calming pranayama and a guided meditation. 

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ABOUT TALA

Tala Faris is the owner of The Pink Elephant Space; a dream which became a reality in 2015. Tala started her spiritual journey as a practitioner. Where she used yoga as a tool to help her cope with the stresses of her corporate career. In 2014, she decided to go for her Yoga Teacher Training  as well as Crystal Healing in Thailand in order to work on her own practice, She fell in love with the Therapeutic Healing aspect of Yoga and has been instructing ever since. Tala is also certified in Pre and Post Natal Yoga; which is has become her passion.

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Using The Pink Elephant Space Tala aims to bring together amazing healers, instructors as well as coaches to cater for peoples various needs. 

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ABOUT RANDA

Randa Aburayyan is a Mom, Wife, Architect, Holistic Healer & 5Rhythms Certified Sweat Spaceholder

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After 28 years of working as a Design Architect, she recently chose to “retire” from the day to day work and became a Certified Holistic Healer/Councilor from the Munira Nusseibeh School of Holistic Studies. in June 2015 after 4years of intensive study and self-healing. She rediscovered that healing is through the wound itself by reconnecting with our true inner core and dynamic essence.

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In December 2015, she also became a 5Rhythms Certified Sweat Spaceholder, following her passion for dance. The 5Rhythms® is a dance practice of movement meditation through rhythmic music waves.

Join Randa every Tuesday in a healing “Sweat” dance session and/or book an Private Energy Healing session with.

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WORKSHOP DETAILS

When: Saturday December 9, 2017 10:30 am -1:30 pm

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Fees:  30 JOD per person

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Where:  The Pink Elephant Space (7 Ghoudoub Az-Zoubon St., Sweifieh-Amman)

No 5Rhythms Or Yoga experience required. Only curiosity and willingness to move and be moved!

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You can now book your spot online using:  https://www.thepinkelephantspace.com/book-online

MORE ON THE 5RHYTHMS®:

Created by Gabrielle Roth and practices by tens of thousands worldwide, 5Rhythms® is a philosophy, perspective, performance art and a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principle that if you put the movement practice rooted in the principal that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself.  Movement is both the medicine and the metaphor, reaching across all languages, cultures and age groups to transform suffering into art, art into awareness, and awareness into action.  Wherever the 5Rhythms are practiced, a community is born to dance, to sweat, to change, to support, and to provide a safe space for each of us to shatter the ego’s hold and awaken the juicy, unpredictable, fascinating, edge-walking, rock star part of ourselves that yearns to be free.  

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“The 5Rhythms – Flowing Staccato Chaos Lyrical Stillness® – are states of Being. They are a map to everywhere we want to go, on all planes of consciousness – inner and outer, forward and back, physical, emotional and intellectual. They are markers on the way back to a real self, a vulnerable, wild passionate, instinctive self.” (http://www.5rhythms.com/gabrielle-roths-5rhythms/what-are-the-5rhythms/)

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ABOUT lINDSAY

"Lindsay Spainhour Baker is a mother of three boys with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in International Health.  She also holds a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Public Health.  She has been working in the capacity of a nurse, medical coordinator and nutrition coordinator with different hospitals, non-governmental agencies and the United Nations in the US and abroad since 1999.  After her first son was born in 2010, she began her journey to support and provide non-judgmental and evidence based care for other families. She is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) as well as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has helped many mothers sift through the enormous amounts of advice offered before and after their baby arrives and clarify their goals based on evidence.  She has also helped mothers through many breastfeeding hurdles and come to the rescue for new moms desperate to breastfeed successfully. Please see more details at www.thebreastadvice.com"
 

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

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Why is it that so many women choose to think about breastfeeding after the baby is born? Demystify breastfeeding and learn the techniques that will help you breastfeed your baby with confidence. Ideal for a first-time mom or those who’d like a better experience with a subsequent child. This class is for pregnant women who have not yet had their baby.

Here is a golden opportunity to join an informative and fun discussion on breastfeeding before the baby comes.

Some topics covered:

–     Simple tricks to keep plugged ducts & mastitis away
–     Easy steps to get the baby to latch well and prevent cracked nipples
–     Basic breastfeeding tips to remember in the first week after birth
–     How the family/partner can help when you are the only one producing milk

This is a course for pregnant women to attend who have not yet had their baby.

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WORKSHOP DETAILS

When: Sunday December 10th, 2017 6Pm -8Pm

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Fees:  20 JOD per person

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Where:  The Pink Elephant Space (7 Ghoudoub Az-Zoubon St., Sweifieh-Amman)

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You can now book your spot online using:  https://www.thepinkelephantspace.com/book-online

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ABOUT JUMANA:

Jumana is a Hatha Yoga Teacher as well as a certified Infant Massage instructor from IAIM "International Association of Infant Massage" of Sweden since 2009, which is an Association that promotes nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community.

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Out of Jumana's passion for children and her belief in the importance of bonding and interaction between parents and their babies, she's been giving Infant Massage as well as other children related services since 2000.

ABOUT INFANT MASSAGE:

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One of the best things you can learn as a new parent is how to give your baby a massage  and find ways to relief your windy, colicky or constipated baby.

Join us to learn with personal, live instructions the correct techniques which are simple to learn yet incredibly powerful, in nurturing and comforting to your baby. Baby Massage stimulates your baby's muscles, improving blood circulation and skin condition, invigorating and cleansing the body. It can relieve the symptoms of colic, gases, constipation and teething, induce sleep, and helps digestion. It boosts the immune system and helps build parents’ and baby’s self-esteem. Baby Massage also provides you with a unique way to spend time and bond with your baby in those precious early days that can start as soon as the first day of birth.
 

​The sequence and technique you will learn perform on your baby have been developed by Vimala McClure at the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM).  The IAIM has been teaching instructors and parents the art of infant massage since the early 1980's.  The program is based on a wonderful combination of Swedish and Indian Massage techniques, simple Yoga and basic reflexology.  

There are many benefits of Infant Massage, both physical and emotional.  And it is an excellent way for you to get to know your baby. YOU will be the only person to touch your baby. My role is to simply teach and empower you to massage your baby. It is particularly recommended for fathers or partners who are not always the main carer as it has been shown to aid in the bonding process.  Studies carried out at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital in London have shown that women with severe postnatal depression bonded to their babies much more quickly if they incorporated Infant Massage into their daily routine. 

Infant Massage involves touching, stroking, rubbing, squeezing and tapping, all of which your baby will find extremely relaxing and soothing. The movements are all easy to learn and will be introduced gradually throughout the classes, and during my Infant Massage Courses you will learn to express this in a logical and comprehensive manner.  Infant Massage allows you to focus on all parts of the body and target those areas that may require more attention. For example, tummy massage can relieve constipation and gassy periods, and some particular movements can help ease the symptoms of colic.

​All new parents out there will be delighted to hear that Infant Massage induces sleep, making it a perfect nighttime activity if they prefer. Research shows children who receive massage cry 50% less, sleep more soundly, and suffer less anxiety.

It is a wonderful way to increase the developing bond between you. It also allows you to enjoy your baby by learning an alternative way to play with them, which helps with their muscular development at the same time.
 

COURSE DETAILS:

Aimed for Parents and Grandparents

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Suitable for Newborns up to 10 months Babies/ or babies who haven't started walking yet

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Duration:  1 hour

Number of Sessions : 4 sessions

Time & Date :

                       Tuesday, 28th November 2017 (11AM-12 PM)

                       Wednesday, 29th November 2017 (11AM-12 PM)

                       Tuesday, 5th December 2017 (11AM-12 PM)

                       Wednesday, 6th December 2017 (11AM-12 PM)

What to bring with you: Your baby and your smile :) (in addition to your usual baby bag contents in addition to your babies favorite toy in case he/she gets fussy they may play with it while we’re massaging them)

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FEES:

120 JD for the individual

10JD/session Extra for the Couple (husband and wife)

ABOUT JUMANA:

Jumana is a Hatha Yoga Teacher as well as a certified Infant Massage instructor from IAIM "International Association of Infant Massage" of Sweden since 2009, which is an Association that promotes nurturing touch and communication through training, education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community.

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Out of Jumana's passion for children and her belief in the importance of bonding and interaction between parents and their babies, she's been giving Infant Massage as well as other children related services since 2000.

ABOUT INFANT MASSAGE:

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One of the best things you can learn as a new parent is how to give a tummy massage for your baby and find ways to relief your windy, colicky or constipated baby.

Join us to learn with personal, live instructions not only the correct strokes and styles of Tummy Massage but the pressure, rate, rhythm, the length that works best for your unique child, the best atmosphere to do it at as well as the oils to use while doing it, among many other tips that will reassure you that you are doing the right thing with your baby.

It's the best tool to treat or prevent colic, gas and constipation, as well as find a wonderful way to increase the developing bond between you and your baby. It also allows you to enjoy your baby by learning an alternative way to play with them, which helps with their muscular development and digestion at the same time.

 

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Aimed for Parents and Grandparents

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Suitable for Newborns up to 10 months Babies/ or babies who haven't started walking yet

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Duration:  1 hour 

Time & Date : 11AM-12 PM Saturday, 25th November 2017

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What to bring with you: Your baby and your smile :) (in addition to your usual baby bag contents in addition to your babies favorite toy incase he/she gets fussy they may play with it while we’re massaging them)

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FEES:

20 JD for the individual

30JD for the Couple (husband and wife)

ABOUT RAMSEY

Ramsey Kattan graduated from the Munira School of Holistic Studies 4 year course (Barbara Brenon school of healing) He is a certified holistic therapist and energy healer. 

Ramsey has also been working closely with Dr. Hafez Al Ishi.  Dr Hafez has been his mentor / teacher / healer.   Dr Hafez through his unique meditation techniques heals people undergoing stress - voice impediments / sickness physical -mental challenges - through voice and singing. 

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Ramsey's workshops are a manifestation of everything he chooses in life : from Sufi chanting to Qi Gong - Bio Energetics to Pranayama .  One thing is for sure Workshops will include meditation/activation / breathing . Ramsey is usually guided by intuition and workshop's are free flow. Tuning into the moment and feeling out the group energy is all what it is about. 

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

The focus and intention for these workshops are harmonic singing; opening the voice. You can heal any physical emotional or mental challenges using voice sound and vibration

An introduction to overtone singing Meditation using our voice to connect with our Human experience we will be using techniques taught and used by Dr. Hafiz al ishi and Master Don Conreux.

Breathing : Introduce what breath is and how to discover and train healthy breathing habits .This renews cells and creates vitality.

Body Awareness: through bringing our awareness to different points of the body we start gaining body awareness to enhance physical and mental health.

Voice: is the center of creativity, through singing and feeling the voice we connect with our creativity.

Vibration: Sound vibration causes the cycles per second in the brain to go slower. This calms our nervous system.
 

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PRICING

15JD 

6 PM - 7 PM

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ABOUT FARAH

Farah El-Hadidy a Certified Holistic Health Coach, the founder of www.WellnessWithinYourReach.com, a US-based health coaching website and blog to empower people in areas of health, nutrition and lifestyle.

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Educated at George Mason University in VA and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC, she began her career in Government Contracting and later through her own health journey progressed into the world of healthy living and clean eating.

Farah helps high-achieving women and men quit sugar and find that elusive balance. Farah has helped hundreds of clients around the world through private coaching, online programs and her blog.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

In this workshop we will talk about the reality of sugar addiction, ways to curb cravings, how to identify hidden sugars and healthy alternatives to the white stuff. "When I’ve run workshop in the past participants have left motivated and empowered to experience life without the burden of sugar weighing them down."  

Come and see how sweet a sugar free life can be!

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FEES & TIME

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5th of August 2017

SAT 10-11 AM

15 JD 

ABOUT ALESSIA:

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Alessia is a certified Babywearing Educator and provides peer-to-peer parenting support through Nonviolent Communication practice to new parents. 

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"Carrying my kids in a wrap, close to my heart, made me feel more responsive to my children's needs and gave me freedom to move and be independent, while being a mum. I share the art of Babywearing because I believe in the importance of contact and presence from newborn to toddlerhood." 

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ABOUT BABY WEARING:

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“Baby-wearing is the practice of keeping your baby or toddler close and connected to you as you engage in daily activities through the use of one of a variety of types of baby carriers. Baby-wearing promotes bonding, supports breastfeeding, can help combat postpartum depression, makes caregiving easier, and can be a lifesaver for parents of high-needs children. Carried babies sleep, feed, and grow better. One study found that carried 6-week-olds cried 43% less than other children” – to learn more about Baby-wearing, you can visit: babywearinginternational.org

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WORKSHOP DETAILS:

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The Workshop will cover the following topics: 

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• What is Babywearing

• Bonding and other benefits of Babywearing for babies and parents

• Physical Child Development and Babywearing (how babywearing can prevent flat-head syndrome, hips displasia and encourage a healthy body development)

• Attachment theories and child psychological development, from the 4th trimester to toddlerhood

• Safety and comfort rules 

• How to choose the right carrier: first hand demonstrations of a range of different slings and baby carriers

This workshop is suitable for parents who want to know more about babywearing and the range of slings and baby carriers available. It’s also a great introduction for people interested in further training.

Babies and toddlers are very welcome at the introductory workshop.

This workshop duration is 1,5 hours 

Date: Tuesday 28th

Time: 11.00AM-12.30PM

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COST:

10 JD 

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“The spirit in motion heals, expands, circles in and out of the body,

moving through the layers of consciousness from inertia to ecstasy.

Open to the spirit, and you will be transformed.”

-- Gabrielle Roth (founder of 5Rhythms Global-a movement meditation practice)

A July 7-8, 2017

Friday & Saturday 11:30-6:30 PM

ABOUT KIERRA

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Kierra Foster-Ba lives in New York City and has been a 5Rhythms Waves Teacher since 2007 & a Tribe Member since 1997. She has studied the 5Rhythms® with Gabrielle Roth, the founder, for 15+ years. Kierra appears in Gabrielle's Power Wave video and in the documentary "Dances of Ecstasy". She also dances with PURE (Public Urban Ritual Experiment) an international organization of artists devoted to using belly dance to promote peace and end suffering.  Kierra has been offering 5Rhythms® classes in New York City since 2008.  She has given classes and workshops in Philadelphia; Washington D.C; Maryland; California; Connecticut; and Brazil.  Kierra is a graduate of Yale University Graduate School and is a veteran New York City educator (20+ years) and has been an adjunct professor of education at the City College of New York.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

We give lip service to standing in our own power…but what does that mean?  One reason we find it hard to define is we rarely do it.  In fact, we spend much of our time trying to avoid our emotions.  In Heartbeat we partner with our emotions, welcoming them, dancing alongside and within them.  We find out what it is they want to tell us and move with and through them (the 5Rhythms).

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1. Flowing is the home rhythm of Fear – Our essential fear alerts and awakes us.

2. Staccato is the home rhythm of anger – It is clear and concise. 

3. Chaos is the home rhythm of sadness – sadness is the one emotion that is universally disallowed. 

4. Lyrical is home of the rhythm of joy – This rhythm is the letting go of letting go.  .

5. Stillness is the home rhythm of compassion– This is where we recognize our profound connection with all that is.

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“I have always loved HeartBeat workshops because of the way they wrestle loose what we only half allow ourselves to know. I know that I am not alone in this. I struggled for years with a kind of paralysis. I would be so overcome by crippling self-doubt and fear of failure that I found it very hard to be consistent and to be dependable. I would agree to things, but secretly doubt that I could follow through.

One of the key things I learned in HeartBeat was to physicalize what I was experiencing. This helped me to determine which (if any) fears had a basis in reality and which were me rehearsing old distress. The power of movement and guided 5Rhythms® practice helped me shed behaviors including thought patterns which no longer served me, opening a way for more authentic and proactive living.

HeartBeat is an invitation to tap even more deeply into the wisdom of your body.

I hope you will join me!”

Love, light & inspiration,
Kierra

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​PREREQUISITES

• This workshop will count as 2 days Heartbeat hours towards your Teacher Training

• Prerequisites: 12 hours of Waves classes or 1 weekend Waves workshop with a 5RTA member teacher

PRICING

160 JD 

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FOR MORE INFO ON PAYMENT & REGISTRATION EMAIL RANDA ABURAYYAN (5RHYTHMS CERTIFIED SPACEHOLDER & HOST OF THIS EVENT) AT 5rsweat.jo@gmail.com

ABOUT NANCY

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Nancy Zabaneh Cordahi is founder of The Red Chair, a Dubai-based platform designed to raise awareness on a wide range of topics in personal development, wellness and social change. Educated at both McGill University and the London School of Economics, Nancy began her career as a corporate banker, then later progressed into the world of communications. Today, she continues as an independent consultant in the realm of coaching, emotional intelligence and motivational speaking.

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A Certified Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (ABNLP), Timeline Therapy™ and Hypnotherapy (ABH), Nancy holds regular classes and workshops in mind-body wellness and yogic science. An active Kundalini Yoga Instructor, she is always looking at ways to deepen her teachings, currently working toward another certification to facilitate yoga for addiction programs. Nancy has also developed mindfulness initiatives for schools.

Nancy moves frequently between Dubai, Toronto and London.

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ABOUT KUNDALINI YOGA

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Over 5000 years old and referred to as the Science of Awareness, Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions. 

Kundalini Yoga combines dynamic movement, sound vibration, inward focus, meditation and conscious breathing to take you deeper into your authentic self, your truth.  It is said to work faster than other schools of yoga.  

Kundalini Yoga strengthens the nervous system and circulatory system, balances the endocrine system and releases tension in the muscular system. 

With regular practice, Kundalini Yoga techniques can help to eradicate emotional blocks, break through negative patterns, expand lung capacity, strengthen muscles and nurture a deep sense of self-awareness. Kundalini Yoga can be practiced at any age or fitness level. No previous experience is needed.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

• A History and Philosophy of Kundalini Yoga

• What Makes Kundalini Yoga different?

• Conscious Breathing to Bypass Limiting Patterns 

• Yoga Kriya/Sequence to Break through Emotional Blocks

• Meditation to Enhance Intuition and Expand the Magnetic Field.

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PRICING

30 JD 

ABOUT NANCY

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Nancy Zabaneh Cordahi is founder of The Red Chair, a Dubai-based platform designed to raise awareness on a wide range of topics in personal development, wellness and social change. Educated at both McGill University and the London School of Economics, Nancy began her career as a corporate banker, then later progressed into the world of communications. Today, she continues as an independent consultant in the realm of coaching, emotional intelligence and motivational speaking.

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A Certified Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (ABNLP), Timeline Therapy™ and Hypnotherapy (ABH), Nancy holds regular classes and workshops in mind-body wellness and yogic science. An active Kundalini Yoga Instructor, she is always looking at ways to deepen her teachings, currently working toward another certification to facilitate yoga for addiction programs. Nancy has also developed mindfulness initiatives for schools.

Nancy moves frequently between Dubai, Toronto and London.

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ABOUT KUNDALINI YOGA

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Over 5000 years old and referred to as the Science of Awareness, Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® is considered the most comprehensive of yoga traditions. 

Kundalini Yoga combines dynamic movement, sound vibration, inward focus, meditation and conscious breathing to take you deeper into your authentic self, your truth.  It is said to work faster than other schools of yoga.  

Kundalini Yoga strengthens the nervous system and circulatory system, balances the endocrine system and releases tension in the muscular system. 

With regular practice, Kundalini Yoga techniques can help to eradicate emotional blocks, break through negative patterns, expand lung capacity, strengthen muscles and nurture a deep sense of self-awareness. Kundalini Yoga can be practiced at any age or fitness level. No previous experience is needed.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

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When we feel that we cannot cope or manage the demands placed on us by family, our career, life events or our relationships, we experience stress.

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Each of us creates our own individual stress response pattern through the quality of our thoughts and beliefs, emotional responses, the way we breathe and the way we move our body. At a certain point, this pattern becomes set and although this response is intended to be initially helpful, much of the time, our personal stress response pattern blocks the natural flow of wellness in the body.

Kundalini Yoga provides a complete system of effective movement for the body. While most forms of exercise reduce stress, Kundalini Yoga is uniquely suited because of its tremendous impact on the glandular and nervous systems.

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The unique movements of Kundalini Yoga, set in the sequence of a kriya, help us learn to manage stress by consistently challenging and extending us. Having survived and adapted each movement, we promote a healing response in our bodies, ready to take on the next challenge.  Stress management is an inevitable side effect of this practice.

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Kundalini Yoga combines conscious breathing, dynamic movement, sound vibration, inward focus and meditation to stimulate pressure points in the brain and the body. 

There are no levels in this school of yoga, advanced practitioners and beginners are welcome - the ultimate goal for all is to evoke balance, build physical vitality and increase consciousness.

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PRICING

30 JD 

ABOUT KHALID

Khalid is a self-employed Energy Therapist, based out of Amman, Jordan. Works with clients in a one-on-one healing setting, as well as offers distance healing sessions to clients outside Amman and regular workshops on self-healing techniques. He has over 9 years of experience in this field and has been reported to greatly improve the conditions of people suffering from a range of physical and emotional problems as well as addictions.

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"It is necessary in order to live a pure balanced life and reach physical emotional mental and spiritual harmony to purify and balance our body's energy system."

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In his capacity as an Energy Healer, he conduct a weekly meditation called the Mercy to the Worlds, followed by some self-healing visualization workshops. 

ABOUT THE MEDITATION

Mercy to the Worlds Meditation is one of the most effective and efficient meditations that has affected many people's lives with stories of personal healing, spiritual uplifting, relationship improvements and inner transformations.

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The Meditation is a short guided meditation where we bless the entire earth with loving energy. Simple physical exercises are done before and after the meditation to prepare the body for the downpouring of Divine Healing Energy. After the Meditation, members feel a great sense of inner peace and relaxation.

However, with regular practice members may encounter the following results in their life:

1) Recharged Body and Improved Health

When doing the Mercy to World Meditation, lots of divine energy enters our system which cleanses the dirty, diseased, used up energies and improves health. This shows itself as recharged body.

2) Sense of Peace and Happiness

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Once the Hearts Center opens during the meditation, and once the old emotional stuff flushes out of our system, we feel an inner peace within us and we are filled with love and happiness.

3) Better Self Esteem

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Mercy to World Meditation helps us remove the old picture of us and create a positive image. With more power, with a cleaner system, more refined emotions and lots of divine energy we can achieve many things in life.

4) More Harmonizing Relationships

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By doing Mercy to World Meditation, we will be filled with love; our Heart Center expands, and our Crown Center develops. Once we use the generated energy to bless a person or a place after the meditation, it helps in bringing more harmony, love, and peace for them as well.

5) Sharper and More Intelligent Mind

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Once the old emotional thoughts and emotions are cleared from our system, we will have clearer mind and faster decision making.

6) More Good Luck

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You have been heard about the famous phrases like “what we sow is what we reap” and “it is in giving that we receive.”

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When we bless every person, every being on earth with love and light, peace and joy, hope and faith, we will see that even in difficult situations we will find help, hope, and peace.

7) Improved Intuition

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By developing the Crown Center, our intuition will be developed. People often call it direct knowing or inner guidance. Whatever it is called, intuition is a great tool to understand life and live it to the fullest with minimum mistakes.

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FEES

10 JD

ABOUT SHIREEN :

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Shireen completed her dance education at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, internationally recognized as a leading school of Music and Dance training, where she trained in Limon and Release technique studying under some of the best professionals from the field. 

Shireen is passionate about contemporary dance and interested in reaching out to people; who like herself when she began her formal training, are in love with dance but shy about exploring it. This workshop is about creating a safe and supportive environment for those who are ready to begin their journey into contemporary dance.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP :

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In this workshop we will focus on the basics. We will explore contemporary principles of opposition, fall and recovery, but also build foundations in alignment, positioning and body placement. Most importantly we will explore flow by learning a dynamic and expressive choreography that is guaranteed to make you sweat!

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The Workshop is an hour & a half of Dance and Choreography.

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ABOUT DANIEL:

Daniel is a teacher of Ma Gui Bagua and Qigong. With over a decade of experience, he has studied under a number of teachers in the internal martial arts and medical qigong systems. He has studied Bagua under Sifu Andrea Falk for a number of years in the Ma Gui system, which is known for deep connected circle walking with great health benefits. He has also studied Cheng style Bagua under Sifu Neil Ripski. As with most traditional Chinese systems, there is currently no official certification, which depend more on personalized transmission from teacher to student. Daniel is passionate about spreading the internal arts to help others to feel the amazing health benefits on a physical, mental and emotional level, and to experience the unique martial techniques

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ABOUT BAGUA:

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Bagua is a traditional Chinese martial art characterized by circling and spiraling movements. As an internal art, Bagua uses methods to focus on awareness of the spirit, the mind and the Qi - the body's energy. Other main internal styles include Tai Chi, Xingyi and Yiquan. In Bagua we utilize a relaxed connection to the ground and whole body power which does not depend on muscular tension. The core of Bagua practice comes from slow circle walking meditation, which improves the health and balance, strengthens the tendons, and promotes the flow of Qi and blood. With internal styles, the health benefits and martial skills go hand in hand, so you will improve in both, whatever your reasons for practicing.

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

This workshop will introduce the foundations of Bagua practice.

In order to build internal connections and grounding in the body, we will start with Post-Standing Meditation and then begin to bring in well connected whole body movement. The main focus in Bagua practice is Circle Walking, which builds connected stepping ability, strengthens the tendons in the ankles and knees, and promotes sinking of the Qi. We will also practice some core conditioning methods such as 'Dragon serves Tea' 'Rolling the Ball' and 'Mud Palms', which are also excellent forms of Qigong.

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This workshop duration is 2 hours 

Date: Sat 11th of March 2017

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Time: 10.30AM-12.30PM

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COST:

20 JD 

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