Welcome The Inner- Melodies Website
Let me Introduce Myself...
My name is Claudia van Zuiden. I was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. I am a mother of two beautiful children. I have lived in Scotland, UK for the last 17 years. I have created this site for you to keep you updated about my Yoga Classes and Workshops that we facilitate.
I am a Hatha Yoga, and 5 Tibetan Yoga teacher and teach both in groups and privately. I work part-time in the community as a psychiatric support nurse and have completed the COSCA modules 1,2,3,4 in Counselling Skills. I have studied Indigenous Religious Studies at the University of Aberdeen, and have been studying Tibetan Buddhism for the last 20 years.I have practiced Yoga myself for over 28 years and teach adults and children in Aberdeenshire. I am also studying Tibetan Bon Shamanism which I include in my Spiritual Counselling. As a Reiki Master from the Usui tradition, I am also available for Reiki treatments with or without shamanic drumming, distant Reiki healing and Indian head massage. I am the creator of the Wo'Moon Circle of One. I faciliate transformational workshops, in the UK and abroad.
Finding your own Power Song
If you feel you are out of balance, out of your centre
I can help you to find your own Inner Melody, in many different ways, sometimes by using meditation and relaxation techniques, by chanting and using Sound Healing techniques, sometimes just by 'Being' so one day you can sing your Individual Power Song again...if you feel this is what you have been searching for...contact me and and perhaps I can give you guidance and support, walk beside you for a while, until you feel balanced again to continue your own Journey in Life...
Latest News
Wo'Moon Day Saturday 28 th June 2008
Tornaveen Hall Nr Torphins Aberdeenshire
We are organising a day for Wo'Moon to connect, share, dance, sing,drum, etc in Tornaveen!
The intent for the day is to bring the women together from all different cultures and backgrounds. To build bridges and to create a venue where you can find like minded women to share stories with, to laugh with, to dance with etc. Many women have asked for a day like this to come in the North East of Scotland, and some of the Wo'Moon of the Circle of One are offering their help and energy to make this happen for you!
There will be workshops, talks, stalls, teas and coffees etc.
WORKSHOPS
11.30-12.30 African Dance with Zoe
12.30-13.30 Djembe Drumming with Maggie (bring your own drums)
14.00-14.45 Meditation and Chanting with Claudia
TALKS
11.00-12.00 Medieval Women with Catriona
12.00-13.00 Herbs and Moon Cycles with Fairley
14.00-15.00 Aromatherapy in the Home with Jenny
15.00-16.00 Women and Archetypes with Patricia
DEMONSTRATIONS
13.30-13.45 Martial Arts, Kuk Sool Won
OPEN MIKE
11.30-12.00 Native Indian Flute with Emma
12.15-12.45 Guitar and Songs with Araboushi
Afternoon session 'Open Mike'
We invite children, however, we ask you to look after your child, as we do not have creche facilities.
We welcome men, however this event will be focussing on workshops etc for women only. We thank the men for their support in our journey :-)
The day will start at 10 am and finishes at 4pm
If you feel you would like to volunteer to help us out on the day,
please contact Claudia on inner-melodies@hotmail.co.uk
The entry fees are (tickets cash only on the day)
£ 5 per adult
£ 2.50 concessions
£ 2.50 children 14-18
free children 13 and under
If you would like to have a stall to promote your bussiness then please contact Claudia for fees etc at inner-melodies@hotmail.co.uk
If you are a therapist and would like to offer taster sessions to the Wo'Moon then please contact Claudia for further information
Already a BIG THANK YOU to the Wo'Moon who are offering their time and energy to make this day happen, and to all the others: Look forward to seeing you there!!!!
With Love and Blessings to you All,
Claudia van Zuiden and Jenny Slater
this is the link to the map to the Tornaveen Hall
"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito!" H. H. The Dalai Lama
Everyone has their own Inner Melody....some have forgotten their Own Tune...
Yoga Classes
I will also start Tibetan Energy Yoga Classes, so please keep checking the website fo dates and venues....
Please email me for more information
This site is still being updated, please keep checking for news and further information...
