Wednesdays from November 14, 2018 – 6:30pm to 7:30pm Venue: The Hub at Primary & Community Care Services 2580 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

5-minute walk from Broadbeach South tram stop (350m)

Ancient wisdom meets modern knowledge

This specially designed Plus Social group program blends ancient practices drawn from the worlds of yoga and meditation with modern health practice and information.

Led by Dr Max (medical practitioner) and Rita (an experienced yoga teacher), each session works to improve your sense of wellbeing as you use movement, mindfulness and breathing to develop skills to help manage a range of everyday concerns.

These sessions are for participants of the Plus Social program.

Plus Social provides supported social participation groups for people whose mental health significantly impacts their daily living. It aims to build wellbeing, inclusion and resilience.

Plus Social is funded by the Gold Coast Primary Health Network and provided by Primary & Community Care Services Limited (PCCS).

How to join in Phone PCCS on 3186 4000 or email mbrunger@pccs.org.au to book your place. Don’t delay as spaces are limited!

Primary & Community Care Services Limited 2580 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 Phone: 07 3186 4000 | Fax: 07 3186 4099 | gc.pccs.org.au

What to expect • Sessions are held at the PCCS Hub in Mermaid Beach. The groups are led by a yoga professional and

an experienced medical practitioner.

• You will learn how many of the ancient practices, including yoga and meditation, combined with gentle exercise and breathing can help you manage anxiety, anger and stress, changing your outlook and breaking negative thought patterns.

• You will have an opportunity to develop techniques to regulate your emotions through breathing and relaxation, in the company of a small group.

• Participation is not compulsory – you can observe the session without the pressure to join in. If you do join in, you can do so sitting, standing or lying down, whichever is most comfortable. The teacher will guide you in a safe and professional manner.

• Each week explores a different topic. Topics include:

About your facilitators Dr Max Mansoor, Medical Practitioner Dr Max is a local medical practitioner with a holistic approach to wellness and has special interests in combining the benefits of ancient wisdom with modern science.

Rita Schwarcz Rita is an experienced yoga teacher and life coach, using her knowledge to improve physical and emotional wellbeing. Rita has overcome physical and mental health concerns to become a role model for balanced living. You can learn more about Rita at http://www.ritaschwarcz.com/.

• Managing anger • Anxiety and learned

behaviour • Emotion and automatic

thought

• Sleep awareness • Senses and the self • The stress of life

• Improving self esteem • Enhancing social skills • Conscious about

consciousness