Shirsha Marie has taught internal martial arts and meditation in the Byron Shire for over 40 years. Since founding Heart Mind Centre in 1986, she has guided students in practices that cultivate vital life energy, inner calm and resilience.
A senior teacher of Tai Chi and Qigong, Shirsha also holds advanced Black Belt qualifications in several martial arts styles. She is a qualified Somatic Psychotherapist and trained Mindfulness and Compassion teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition.
Tai Chi is a meditative martial art rooted in Buddhist and Taoist wisdom, developing internal strength, balance and awareness through graceful, flowing movement. The associated art of Qigong is an ancient healing practice combining movement, breath and mindfulness to nourish vitality, wellbeing and connection with nature and universal energy.
Body Psychotherapy integrates physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing, supporting deep healing and authentic self-understanding through somatic awareness.
Shirsha teaches classes in Bangalow and Mullumbimby, offers individual Body Psychotherapy sessions, and leads Qigong and Meditation retreats at Sangsurya Retreat Centre, Byron Bay. You can also find her range of Qigong instructional videos on Heart Mind Centre website. Her warm-hearted and refined teaching style makes these transformative body-mind practices accessible, grounding and inspiring for people of all ages and levels of experience.
Weekly classes held by Shirsha Marie
Class bookings: heartmindcentre.com.au/classes-and-sessions
Qigong
Meridian Massage and the Eight Treasures of Health
Time: Tuesdays 8.00am to 9.30am
Address: St Martins Church Hall, Stuart St. Mullumbimby
Tai Chi
The Yang Style of Cheng Man-Ch’ing
Time: Tuesdays 8.00am to 10.30am
Address: St Martins Church Hall, Stuart St. Mullumbimby
Qigong
Qigong Breathing and the Shaolin Coiling Set
Time: Wednesdays 8.00am to 9.30am
Address: The Moller Pavilion, Bangalow Showgrounds
Qigong
Tai Chi Basics and the White Crane Set
Time: Wednesdays 6.00 to 7.00pm
Address: The Moller Pavilion, Bangalow Showgrounds
Tai Chi
The Yang Style of Cheng Man-Ch’ing
Time: Wednesdays 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Address: The Moller Pavilion, Bangalow Showgrounds
Qigong
Gentle Joint Stretches and the Shibashi Set
Time: Thursdays 8.00 to 9.30am
Address: St Martins Church Hall, Stuart St. Mullumbimby
“Through Tai Chi and Qigong I experience a profound sense of myself and my world. They are powerful vehicles that bring my mind into union with my body, my life force and into resonance with the heartbeat of life. My years training with Shirsha have been a wonderful blend of informative instruction and interesting learning. We are incredibly lucky to be taught by a teacher who not only is passionate about these arts, but embodies grace, patience and the rare ability to transfer her knowledge whilst retaining impeccably the integrity of these extraordinary arts.”
Judy, Creative Director
Shirsha Marie
info@heartmindcentre.com.au
www.heartmindcentre.com.au
