Spiritual workshops aim at knowing one’s self at a deeper level, as well as your spiritual path as part of your existence. They are also there to encourage you to gather all the right tools that you need to achieve that spiritual growth.

But why do you need spiritual growth in the first place? Well, the main goal is actually to maximise the use of your lifetime so that you can gradually progress spiritually and ultimately fulfil your life’s purpose. If you are focused on this aspect of your existence, you can have what most people can only dream of – the elusive peace of mind.

Spirituality vs Religion

More often than not, you may misconstrue spirituality as religion. In fact, they are often used interchangeably. However, you can’t be any more wrong as they are completely different things. Spirituality is actually a broad concept of a belief or faith that something is beyond self and life, its meaning, the connection between people, different facts about the universe, and other mysteries surrounding human existence.

In other words, spirituality is a wider perspective that suggests that above life, there is more to uncover beyond what you experience physically or what your senses can gather and respond to. On the other hand, religion is believing and focusing on God or any higher power and is often involving organised rituals and devotions like, but not limited to, prayers.

What Are the Signs of Spirituality?

Spirituality is a complex belief system or path. People define it differently and there are various ways of experiencing it and its benefits can also vary from person to person.

However, for most people, it involves a connection to a higher entity or state. It can also be a connection to nature and humanity. Spirituality can come in different signs such as the following:

  • The sense of compassion and empathy.
  • The endless quest for purpose and meaning of life.
  • Deep connections with other people.
  • Aiming to improve the world.
  • The feeling of being interconnected.
  • The feeling of wonder and awe.
  • Finding happiness beyond rewards and material possessions.
  • Searching for answers about suffering and what becomes of you after death.

Types of Spirituality

Spirituality comes in different forms and people have varying experiences on how they get in touch with their own spiritual awakening. These may include some or all of the following:

  • Breathwork
  • Meditation or quiet time
  • New age spirituality
  • Prayer
  • Service to their community
  • Spending time in nature
  • Spiritual retreats
  • Yoga

What Are the Uses and Benefits of Spirituality

People have varying reasons for turning to spirituality and some of these are the following:

  • Finding their purpose and meaning in life. 
  • Coping with their feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression. 
  • Restoring their hope and optimism.
  • Finding a sense of community, support, and camaraderie.

While spirituality is more faith-based, research has found several benefits of turning to spiritual activities. One of its most important benefits is that people who are in touch with their spirituality or even their faith or religion are linked to better coping with stress and negative feelings. Another one is that those who are religion or faith-oriented tend to be more friendly and sociable.

Available Spirituality Workshops in AU

Rainbow Light Therapies 

Langwarrin, Victoria – 0401 561923

It offers workshops that are designed for stress and anxiety management that promote overall peace and happiness, family unity, as well as general well-being for kids, teens, and adults alike. Currently, there are two workshops under its spiritual category, namely, Empath Workshops and Crystal Workshops.

Empath Workshops are 1.5-hour workshops that are designed to teach highly sensitive kids, teens, and adults to manage their stress and anxiety. Some of the topics include breathing exercises, clearing negative energy methods, energy protection, grounding/earthing methods, and guided meditation.

On the other hand, Crystal’s 1.5-hour workshops are held all year round and are centred on using crystals as part of managing anxiety and stress. These are exclusive to kids and teens. Parents of kids are encouraged to stay, but not required for the teens.

Soul Praxis

Adelaide, South Australia

Adelaide, SA

Soul Praxis’ main agenda is “Supporting Women’s Soul Work”. It invites a growing movement composed of grassroots leaders coming from different backgrounds, particularly women, who seek a deeper connection between living and leading.

“This workshop was perfect for me. As a business owner, wife, mother and citizen of the world, I wanted to enhance my connection with my loved ones, while also developing my inner strength as a leader. Soul Praxis was amazing and helped me achieve all this and more!” said Sally Greengate, owner of a top Adelaide pressure washing company.

Some of its workshops include:

  • The Soul Flight – it’s a foundational workshop where you will be taught the core practices of the shamanic journey which is a very powerful tool that helps you with your so-called ancestors or spirit guides.
  • Dreams as Sacred Guides – this workshop will teach you how to decode and beyond the usual interpretation of your dreams. These guides are very personal in nature and delve straight into your soul.
  • Reclaiming the Dark – this is a self-development workshop wherein you will be asked to learn to navigate the cycle of “Life, Death, Life” and delve into the myth of the Goddess Inanna, who is the ancient goddess of love, war, and fertility in Mesopotamian mythology.

The Soul of Nature – this is an eco-psychology and spiritual ecology workshop that explores both the soul of humans and nature. Here, you will be taught to cultivate a spiritual connection between different living and nonliving parts of the ecosystem and to learn to listen to the earth’s voice.

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