You are invited to join us at Red Tent Aotearoa for our next circle

The Power of Laughter

Sunday, 17 September 3-6pm

Manuka Cottage, Addington.

During this inspiring and fun session our special guest speaker Hannah Airey, will be sharing with you the health benefits of laughter and how laughter is our body’s natural antidote to stress.

Hannah will also give us an introduction to the history of laughter yoga and how she came to be a laughter yoga leader and she’ll be leading us through some simple exercises as well.

Don’t be concerned that she’s going to ask you to turn yourself into a pretzel, she’s promised she won’t!

A wee bit about Laughter;

Laughter is our body’s natural antidote to stress.

When we laugh it stops the fight and flight response, lowering cortisol and adrenaline levels, increasing endorphins and serotonin.

Laughing helps remove stress, tension and trauma.

Laughter “Yoga” is a deceptively simple yet very powerful form of exercise, combining laughter exercises with yogic breathing (quite different from traditional yoga with postures).

Ultimately, Laughter “Yoga” is about the cultivation of joyfulness.

It teaches you to make happiness a choice and not a consequence.

Laughter is a universal language that transcends all barriers; age, gender, language, hierarchy, physical abilities, race, religion, political beliefs.

Anyone can laugh without relying on humour, jokes or comedy.

Laughter has profound effects on our mental and physical state of being:

• the release of endorphins and serotonin;

• decreases levels of stress hormones;

• beats depression and anxiety;

• boosts the immune system;

• increases circulation;

• floods the body with oxygen;

• increases Killer T Cell production, which helps fight cancer;

• is an aerobic exercise; and

• improves communication and creativity.

About Hannah Airey;

Hannah came across laughter yoga 16 years ago and started the first Laughter Club in the South Island (2nd in NZ) in 2007 and has trained hundreds of people to become laughter yoga leaders and has mentored many to start their own laughter clubs in the community.

In her own words laughter yoga is weird, wonderful and extremely powerful and for her it has been life changing and supported her in coming off medication for anxiety.

She has taken laughter workshops into businesses, prisons, retirement villages, schools, mental health groups and drug and alcohol addiction services – to name a few.

Contact: Hannah Airey

Ph: +64 21 998 109

Email: hannah@hannah-airey.com

Web: www.hannah-airey.com

About Red Tent Aotearoa-

"What women want is CONNECTION.
Not on a superficial level, but a REAL connection and support."

The Red Tent is a place for women to feel that connection and to offer and receive that support.
We want to help women to free themselves from the isolation of today’s modern world and find their tribe.

Red Tent Aotearoa has the aim to connect, collaborate, and create a community of strong and educated women in a supportive & nurturing environment.
We establish community networks and support between women by hosting local gatherings, and events in what we call 'Red Tents.

'Red Tent Aotearoa is not religious, and we invite anyone who identifies as female from 11 years + from all walks of life.
It’s our hope for everyone who enters each Red Tent to experience a sense of belonging, sisterhood, and strength that stays with them from then on.
Any questions please reach out to Jill: redtentaotearoa@gmail.com

The price to come to Red Tent circles is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

Included with your ticket purchase is a welcome cup of ceremonial cacao from The Cacao Ambassador.
If the cost is prohibitive please get in touch.

To become a member of this magical movement fill in the membership form.

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Membership is a sliding scale from $20 annually, pay what you think this movement is worth.

Membership fees go to admin, supporting the facilitators, & opening more Red Tents!

Our events are held at a unique and stunning location in Tai Tapu in the spring and summer and at Manuka Cottage in Addington in the winter. (June-September).

Space is limited, please register via Humanitix so we can plan for your arrival.

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FAQ:
What is the Red Tent and what do you do there?
The Red Tent movement is worldwide and stemmed from the book The Red Tent written by Anita Diamant.
Red Tents are spaces created by women, for women to come each month and share their stories, relax, feel nurtured, seen, and heard.
There is nothing required of you and the main goal is for you to relax, recharge and reset.

Each month at Red Tent Aotearoa is different, we invite a different woman to share her experience and interest with us so that we all can learn and become more confident. Some of our themes in the past have been; The Power of Pleasure, The Power of Identity, The Power of the Spoken Word, The Power of Positive Touch, and The Power of Humility. Our belief is that 'Power-with' instead of 'Power-over' will change the world.

Who is the host and why does she do this?
Jill Natalia is the founder of Red Tent Aotearoa and Red Tent Australia.
She is a Holistic Counsellor and Business Mentor with Conscious Consulting NZ. Born in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, she left when she was 18 and returned 28 years later in 2020. Jill is a community-focused change-maker with a devotion to non-profit organisations and a passion for non-violent communication.

She has dedicated the last 10 years of her life to starting, growing, and sharing Red Tent Australia and now Red Tent Aotearoa as an organisation that helps start and support the birthing of Red Tent circles all over the country. Jill believes in the power of Red Tent circles to heal the women of the world and in doing so the ripple effect will be felt across the globe.

What do I bring?
Please bring a snack to share, and a journal to capture aha moments and your water bottle. Some warm socks in winter and maybe even a blankie so you can be cozy. Bring an open heart and a longing for connection.

Do I need to print my ticket?
No, we will have a list of attendees and will have already made space for you in our hearts.

What type of women come to Red Tent?
Women from all age groups, all backgrounds, beliefs, and countries. Women who are ready for a shift, women who are tired of the status quo, women who want deeper connection to themselves and others.

What time do I arrive?
Please arrive at 2:45 pm to be settled, with your cuppa by 3 pm.