Wellness Hub

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Discover Wellness at the Willoughby Wellness Hub
Upper Green Space, The Concourse – Chatswood StreetFair

Join us for a day of relaxation, mindfulness, and creativity, featuring:

  • Mindfulness Gong Bath Meditation – immerse yourself in soothing sound and deep calm
  • Tai Chi Performance - gentle movement to balance body and mind
  • Naturopathic Solutions for All Ages – practical tips for healthy living
  • Creative Kids Workshops – hands-on fun to inspire imagination and wellbeing
  • Reduce Hidden Toxins in Your Home – an insightful and practical session for a healthier lifestyle

Whether you’re looking to recharge, try something new, or enjoy mindful family activities, the Willoughby Wellness Hub is the perfect place to pause, breathe, and feel good.

Schedule

10:00am -10:45am Mindfulness Gong Bath Meditation with Sylvia Chen

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Come and join Sylvia in her gong bath sound meditation, this ancient therapy is always here. Waiting at the edges of our work, should you wish to meet it.

www.thewellnesscircle.com.au

- Sylvia Chen's Bio

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Sylvia is a trauma-informed clinical counsellor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who integrates evidence-based talk therapy, somatic work, breathwork, and gong bath sound meditation to guide individuals and couples from survival to wholeness. Her specialty is working with clients to awaken their innate capacity for healing and build a more fulfilling life after trauma. She creatively adopts sound therapy to support autonomic nervous systems to return to the zone of regulations and runs regular mindfulness gong bath sound meditation sessions for the community. The gong's voice is older than time - a resonance that hums through bone and breath, weaving the body back to stillness. Sylvia learned this alchemy from Don Conreaux, the Grand Gong Master of modern sound therapy, who taught her; sound is the language the nervous system speaks first. In its shimmering waves, the body remembers what words cannot touch. Trauma loosens its grip. The mind grows quiet as a forest at dawn. Here, healing is not done to you, but through you - a homecoming orchestrated by vibration's golden hands. Some truths are too deep for sentences. The gong knows this. It sings the parts of us we've forgotten to listen for.

11:00am - 11:20am MOSAIC Tai Chi Group

Set 1: Kung Fu Fan

Kung Fu fan first form has 52 steps. This is a dynamic and enjoyable fan form that incorporates wide range of movements from traditional Chinese kungfu, as well as movements from non-martial sources. The rhythm of the fan plus the distinctively motivating, energising music makes this routine both powerful and captivating.

Set 2: My Homeland

Second performance is My Motherland 13-style which has a set of health-preserving boxing stances suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. The music and movements are soft and relaxing at the same time exhibiting a degree of Taiji culture.

Set 3: Ningbo 18-form

First performance is Ningbo 18-form which was created by Mr. Cai Tianbiao, Chairman of Ningbo Wushu Association. The movements are soft and firm, coherent and even, with a sense of rigidity.

Set 4: Tai Chi Double Fan

The fan is an effective weapon.  When you are practicing double fan, you feel as if you were dancing and moving with grace and fluidity. By combining the softness of the silk and the strength of the bamboo, taiji fan exemplifies inward calmness and outward power, a perfect combination of yin and yang. With constant practice, the movements improve posture, muscle tone, flexibility, coordination, balance, focus, mobility with hands/fingers and wrists.

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- MOSAIC Tai Chi: About the Group

Tai chi is a combination of slow flowing movements coupled with meditative breathing which enhances physical as well as mental well-being. It is excellent for balance and promotes a philosophy of healthy living!

To master these principles we have sets/routines which we have to learn by heart and this is a slow process. Not just to learn them but we have to perform these sets well enough in order to get the maximum benefits. Tai chi is not easy to master but what we do in class and all the practices after class definitely help one to refine on the skills learnt.

MOSAIC Tai Chi is a leisure group. There are 2 classes- beginners and intermediate. Our instructor Ms Ma also has a group of followers that practice on top of the library. These followers comprise of current and ex-students plus anything in between.

The classes are on Mondays for intermediate and Fridays for beginners. Ms Ma is a very dedicated and passionate teacher and teaches these 2 classes well. She leads the group who meet on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and occasionally she might teach them. MOSAIC Tai Chi wants to promote Tai chi to the wider community and population so please join us for StreetFair !

 

 

11:30am - 12:00pm Remove Hidden Toxins with Simple Changes - The I am Project Australia

Join Mary Alonti, founder of The I Am Project Australia, for an insightful and practical session on how to reduce the hidden toxins in our homes. With decades of experience in natural skincare and wellbeing, Mary will share simple swaps, everyday hacks, and easy-to-follow tips that make a real difference to the health of our families and the spaces we live in.

This talk will empower you with knowledge, inspire small but powerful changes, and show that creating a safer, more nurturing home environment is achievable for everyone.

Website: https://www.theiamprojectaustralia.com.au

- Mary Alonti's Bio

 Mary Alonti - Natural Skincare & Wellbeing - The I am Project Australia Founder

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Mary Alonti is the founder of The I Am Project Australia, a boutique brand dedicated to natural skincare, candles, and wellbeing. With decades of experience in the industry, Mary has cultivated a deep passion for creating non-toxic, plant-based alternatives to the products we use every day.

Her mission is simple yet powerful: to show that caring for ourselves doesn’t have to come at the expense of our health or the environment. By blending pure, natural ingredients with a focus on positive affirmations, Mary’s work is about more than skincare—it’s about nurturing the mind, body, and spirit.

Through her handcrafted products and interactive workshops, she continues to inspire her community to embrace clean living, self-worth, and intentional self-care.

 

12:15pm - 1:15pm Hands on Creative Kids - Workshop

Led by Mary Alonti, founder of The I Am Project Australia, each workshop gives children the chance to:

  • Explore safe, non-toxic ingredients and their natural benefits.
  • Create their very own unique product to take home and enjoy.
  • Learn healthy habits that promote relaxation, self-care, and mindfulness.
  • Grow in independence and creativity by customising a product that reflects their personality.

With a focus on fun, health, and wellbeing, these workshops are a perfect blend of education and creativity for kids aged 6+.

Workshop 1: Sleep Pillow Mist

Sweet Dreams Start Here!
Give your child the joy of creating their very own calming pillow mist, designed to support restful sleep and healthy bedtime routines.

Spots are limited!  Book now and secure your spot.

https://www.theiamprojectaustralia.com.au/search?q=chatswood+streetfair+creative&_pos=1&_psq=chatwood&_ss=e&_v=1.0

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2:00pm - 3:00pm Naturopathic Solutions for Living Well at all Ages with Yasmin Kent from Mr Vitamins

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Yasmin is a heart centered health practitioner who believes in a holistic approach to healing. With over 20 years working in the complimentary health industry,, she understands the vital role that preventative medicine plays in our lives. She is a Degree Qualified Herbalist, Clinical Reflexologist, Remedial Massage therapist, Aromatherapist and Nutritionist.

Yasmin combines her naturopathic knowledge with body work, holistically weaving the two into her sessions. With an in-depth knowledge of supplements and a compassionate nature you can be confident that Yasmin will make sure that you get the right advice, product and service for your individual needs. Specialising in mind body medicine, women's health and stress management, Yasmin believes that the way you feel today shapes your tomorrow. So, taking time to care for your body, becoming aware of your subconscious beliefs and looking at where you're focusing your energy will help guide you in making positive changes in your life.

Focus Areas

  • Mind Body Medicine
  • Women's Health
  • Stress Management

You can find Yasmin Kent at Mr Vitamins 324 Chatswood store, which features a wide range of wellness products and expert guidance from qualified practitioners like Yasmin to support your health goals.

 


 

- Yasmin Kent's Bio

Yasmin Kent - Clinical Reflexologist, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Aromatherapist

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Yasmin is a heart centered health practitioner who believes in a holistic approach to healing. With over 20 years working in the complimentary health industry, she understands the vital role that preventative medicine plays in our lives. She is a Degree Qualified Herbalist, Clinical Reflexologist, Remedial Massage therapist, Aromatherapist and Nutritionist.

Yasmin combines her naturopathic knowledge with body work, holistically weaving the two into her sessions. With an in-depth knowledge of supplements and a compassionate nature you can be confident that Yasmin will make sure that you get the right advice, product and service for your individual needs. Specialising in mind body medicine, women's health and stress management, Yasmin believes that the way you feel today shapes your tomorrow. So, taking time to care for your body, becoming aware of your subconscious beliefs and looking at where you're focusing your energy will help guide you in making positive changes in your life.

My aim is to assist you in creating a happier more vital YOU!

 

3:30pm - 5:00pm Hands on Creative Kids - Workshop

Led by Mary Alonti, founder of The I Am Project Australia, each workshop gives children the chance to:

  • Explore safe, non-toxic ingredients and their natural benefits.
  • Create their very own unique product to take home and enjoy.
  • Learn healthy habits that promote relaxation, self-care, and mindfulness.
  • Grow in independence and creativity by customising a product that reflects their personality.

With a focus on fun, health, and wellbeing, these workshops are a perfect blend of education and creativity for kids aged 6+.

Workshop 2: Wellness in a Jar!
Watch your child explore colours, textures, and scents while crafting their own magnesium-rich bath salts—perfect for relaxation and self-care.

Both workshops use natural, non-toxic ingredients and are guided in a supportive, encouraging environment—making them a fun, healthy, and memorable experience for every child.

Spots are limited!  Book now and secure your spot. 

Link for Creative Kids Workshops: Chatswood Emerge Festival Street Fair - Creative Kids' Workshops – The I Am Project Australia