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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...

 

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 'Circle of One'

Women's Sacred CircleWelcome to the Circle of One…Today we live in a very hectic world full of chaos.....At times it can be difficult to see through the troubles that surround us and we forget how to stay in our centre of Power....Power of Love, Beauty, Compassion, Joy, Balance and Harmony.....Join me in the journey of Re-connecting the Divine Feminine Energy , so you can feel more in balance within and without… It is important to stay connected to these 'Gifts', that we all own through our birthright. It has come to me to set up a group for Women to re-connect and join together to remember the Power we all have within. This group is called 'Circle of One'.  In Scotland (UK) the women meet in my garden, in a Mongolian yurt. The yurt gives us a sacred space, which represents the womb of Mother Earth and connects with Father Sky. It provides a safe and beautiful space for a woman to meditate, sing, chant, drum, laugh, cry and share what she feels is needed at the time. Sometimes we focus on a certain theme, which might be an Equinox, or Full Moon. We can use this time together to re-connect with our Divine Feminine Energy to heal ourselves and others. We support each other in our journey to our Higher Self and invite and welcome all Wo’Moon. We will be vessels for Peace, and in this environment, you have the possibility to find moments of re-connecting with who you are, surrounded and supported by Wo’Moon. I encourage Wo’Moon to start their own ‘Circle of One,’ to bring the Wo’Moon back together, with the intention to bring Peace and Harmony into the world. I will support you to manifest this into this world, if you are interested in starting a Wo’Moon group. I travel internationally to share what I do. I have learned several healing techniques by different Shamanic practitioners, and spent time with several medicine man and women from all different corners of the world. I will share some of this at the Wo’Moon Circles Ceremonies , as there is a  need to be reminded of our ability to heal and protect ourselves so we can be to service to others. I was told that this is what I need to do; to help to bring the Wo’Moon back together, and to share what I learn along the Path.If you feel this is something you have been looking for; to be able to follow what your soul-being is longing for, it is not surprising that you are reading this and that we have crossed our paths here so far.....Thank you for re-connecting. Perhaps you now want to step into the Circle of One. If you would like me to facilitate a Circle of One Gathering near you, please contact me. Dates for our meetings will be on my website. If you feel you want to be on my mailing list please send your contact details to me at:

inner-melodies@hotmail.co.uk    



 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

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=361860&y=805885&z=5&sv=361860,805885&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=733&ax=361860&ay=805885


'Even after all this time,
the sun never says to the earth, 'You owe me.' Look what happens with a love like that -- it lights the whole world.'

~ Hafiz

 

"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 also teach again at Primary Schools, so if you know if your local school is interested to teach Hatha Yoga to children, please contact me...Children are great teachers themselves, and they really love to share their experiences about Yoga with their friends and family, so they can also find their own Inner Melody!

I will also start Tibetan Energy Yoga Classes, so please keep checking the website fo dates and venues....

Please email me for more information

From 27th August 2008 I will be teaching Hatha Yoga in Lumphanan Hall.
 This is on Wednesday evenings from 7.45-9pm. We will be focussing on gentle excercises for the body and you will learn breathing techniques for relaxation and different types of meditation.
If you would like to join us, please contact me.

This site is still being updated, please keep checking for news and further information...