CAMERA MODE/ANGLE
You do not need to have the camera on, however for new people to the online sessions I recommend that you have the camera on for at least the first few sessions so that I can offer postural support if needed via email. If using the camera you will need to setup your computer and camera so that it can show your whole body sitting on a yoga mat. A side ways angle is usually the best. Please make sure you are not too far away and that there is adequate lighting.
THE SESSIONS
Each session you will need the ZOOM meeting number.
We will use the one meeting number for the 6 sessions. Please plan to login 5-10mins before each class start time so as to prepare and allow space for any technical issues that may come up.
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IF NEW TO THESE CLASSES DOWNLOAD FUZE
ZOOM is the platform that we connect to for these classes which is very easy to use and is free for participants. If this is your first time participating in these classes using ZOOM, please make sure you successfully download. By clicking on the meeting link your computer should automatically download the application software for you so just follow the prompts. It should only take a few minutes to do this and then once downloaded it will stay on your computer. The ZOOM meeting link for the live classes is posted in the Course Login page.
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TIMEZONES
The Course dates and times are scheduled in Australian NSW AEDT times.
Please check your own time-zone by using the time converter
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RECORDINGS
I recommend that if your schedule allows for you to attend the live sessions, then you commit to this. However if you are unable, the sessions will be recorded and available up to 7 days after each live session. These will be posted within 30mins of the live class on the Course Login page.
0405 007 670
About Marika
Health | Wellbeing | Education
Marika has always spread her wings in a variety of occupations, with the common underlying thread being the care and well-being of people. She is a warm, vibrant and intuitive Counsellor & Body work therapist with 15+ years experience working with clients. Marika simply loves supporting people and facilitating the growth and learning that comes with an inner enquiry.
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Marika brings a deep care, steady presence and sharp perception to her sessions and enjoys providing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the patterns, behaviours and mindsets that keep us stuck and get in the way of living our joy and potential.
"We must first have a healthy relationship with ourselves
before we can have healthy relationships with others."
Understanding firsthand the realities and stresses that corporate life can bring means her well-being programs are very relatable to her participants. She is dedicated to providing quality services with the utmost of integrity, offering clients an opportunity to re-connect to the harmony, stillness, joy and wisdom that naturally lies within.
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A snapshot of Marika's health and well-being background…
At age 13 Marika began her physical pursuits with the soon to be infamous, ‘Flying Fruit Fly Circus’. At age 15 she was appointed as a senior acrobatic teacher learning alongside some of the best acrobatic teachers from China, which was to be the beginning of a 20year acrobatic performing career. Her love of music and rhythm, interest in human potential and the functioning of the human body inspired her to also pursue a career in the fitness industry alongside her performing career. For over ten years Marika worked in high profile health clubs in Australia as a personal trainer and group fitness leader.
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In 1997 Marika began a more inner journey and started practicing Yoga & Meditation. With her natural flair to teach, Marika was soon invited to travel the globe presenting workshops & yoga retreats. She now specialises her yoga expertise to present a very gentle but powerful style of yoga known as ‘The Yoga of Stillness’, presenting regular online courses to support body awareness to a global clientele.
Since 2007 Marika has operated a private clinic offering Massage, Complementary Therapies, Lifestyle Coaching, Yoga, Meditation and Counselling. She is inspired by the profound support, connection and harmony that these complementary to medicine modalities bring to people’s bodies and lives, including her own. It has been an enormous support for her own personal development alongside her corporate career.
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In 2017 Marika was approached to work for Evolve College (the largest and most respected Massage school in Australia) as a Massage Trainer and Assessor for the Diploma of Remedial Massage. And more recently she began as a Trainer & Assessor for the Diploma of Counselling. Training is something that has been a lifelong passion for Marika, and presenting so natural and a joy. Turning complexity into simplicity and having fun doing it has always been easy for Marika. She is a natural in the classroom or on a stage and absolutely loves supporting the growth of others.
Qualifications
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Diploma of Counselling - ACA Registered (Level 2)
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Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health First Aid Australia Registered
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Diploma of Remedial Massage - AMT Registered
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Cert IV TAE - Trainer & Assessor at Evolve College
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Cert IV Relaxation Massage - AMT Registered
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Yoga & Meditation Teacher - EPA Registered
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Complementary Therapies Practitioner - EPA Registered
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Bachelor of Business Administration - Management & Marketing
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Project Management - Prince 2 Certification
Corporate
Marika has a strong backbround in the corporate arena that gives her first-hand insight into the challenges these environments include. Her extensive experience includes Project & Operations Management, Arts Management, People Management, Office Management, Change Management, Process Improvements & Corporate Wellbeing. As part of her Counselling services, Marika offers business and career consulting as she truly cares about the well-being of people and how this is integral to the success of any business.
Entertainment | Arts | Education
For more than 20 years Marika graced her teaching, producing and performance expertise worldwide. Her experience is extensive and includes 6 years as senior Acrobatic Trainer and Program Coordinator at Circus Oz, responsible for the design and facilitation of all of the public acrobatic programs for kids and adults and commissioned to design and teach for many school, festival and corporate programs throughout Australia and abroad.
Some corporate clients include:
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IBM, Acer, Price Waterhouse, Orica, Mobile, Melbourne Scienceworks, The Victorian Art Centre, Southgate Promenade, Latrobe University, RMIT, Australian Toy & Hobby Fair, Circus Oz, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival & Moonee Valley City Council (The Clocktower Centre).
Overseas highlights include:
Ambassador for Australia at The Veneto Project (Italy); IBM Golden Circle (Hawaii), International car launches & Theatrical Extravaganzas (Taiwan, Japan, Singapore) & ‘Hercules’ TV series (New Zealand).
A multidimesional woman of many talents
Yoga
I have just completed Marika’s 6week yoga course and I have thoroughly enjoyed everything that was presented in each session and the unfolding awareness that came thereafter. I find The Yoga of Stillness classes provide the space for me to connect to my body and be able to let go of tension and unwind. I feel the difference in my body after every class especially how rejuvenating and restored I feel.
Marika has a wonderful understanding of Yoga – she presents from her solidness, her presence and the wisdom that she lives. Each class inspires me to bring focus to certain areas in my life. Her guidance and support throughout the 6week course was really beautiful and I highly recommend her course to anyone who wants to re-connect to themselves on a deeper level.
Leah - Accounts Administrator
Testimonials
Complementary Therapies
Marika is a master of bodies; a reflection of the ease, light and strength with which she carries her own body. Marika’s touch is both gentle and firm; a perfect combination for massage which my body was very appreciative to receive.
My body felt deeply held and supported and safe to surrender to the power of its own healing throughout the session. And it was delivered with the utmost professionalism, integrity, respect and care for me as the client and for my wellbeing.
Stevie, Project Coordinator
Project Management
In my position as Creative Director, over the last eight years, I have been asked to write many references for students and staff. It is not often I have the opportunity of going over the top. The attitude and efficiency Marika brought to the demanding tasks and challenges she faced were exemplary.
Each project and programme she was involved in, once completed had her mark on it. By example she taught the senior staff in this organisation as much as we taught her.
She is an extraordinary young woman, loyal, dedicated, hard working, creative, gregarious, efficient, mature, and a delight to work with. I truly believe she is capable of anything she sets her mind to.
Robert Perrier, Creative Director
Flying Fruit Fly Circus