Through a series of synchronistic life changes, Ambika was brought into contact with healers and psychics who encouraged and helped her hone and develop her innate talents and abilities. As a writer, intuitive reader and healer with an interest in comparative theology and world mythologies, she has investigated a wide range of of avenues for spiritual expression. Her individual consultations reflect her wide ranging interests; Tarot, Runes, Egyptian Cartouche and the Dakini Oracle.She believes by exploring and reclaiming her feminine wisdom she is able to open her mind, heart and soul to offer help in constructive ways. She encourages people to embrace change and nurture themselves, helping them to re-discover fun, creativity and abundance in their lives.

Ambika has also trained in modalities such as Reiki, Tibetan Yoga, and Astrology, as well as completed a certified course in counselling. She believes a structured approach would be beneficial to her clients and is keen on bridging the gap between mainstream and alternative therapies. Her workshops on divinatory tools such as Tarot and Runes are well-received and she also offers workshops designed to empower women as well as those based on more esoteric teachings centred on pagan and earth religions.

The tarot is usually seen as a means of ascertaining information and guidance from one’s inner consciousness, spiritual beings as well as representing archetypes that we can identify with. In fact, psychologists now use tarot cards as tools to help clients articulate how they view themselves.

All of us remember our past with a mixture of regret and joy; tarot cards could be used to understand how the past has brought about the possibilities inherent in the current moment while giving us a glimpse into a future we can prepare for. Properly interpreted and described, the guidance offered by the cards would often contain stunningly accurate information about the issue being considered. The tarot enables a person to consider the different areas of their lives, with an approach that is both systematic and insightful. In additions, the symbols on the cards are ideal for meditation as well as creative visualization. Tarot cards have been used successfully in conjunction with numerology, astrology and other esoteric fields of study.

By appointment only.
$50 (30 mins)
$95 (1 hr)
$140 (1 hr 30 mins)

Runes date from the Bronze Age and are believed to have been utilized by the Vikings both as an alphabet as well as an oracular instrument. The term ‘rune’ comes from a German word meaning ‘mystery’ and perfectly describes the attraction and powers these magnificent symbols hold for us. Runes are also featured in some of the recent century’s greatest fantasy literature, most notably, the Lord of the Rings.

Runes offer an opportunity for individuals to tap into the wellspring of their own unconscious where the knowledge necessary for personal growth and fulfillment rest. Runes are a tool much in the way that Tarot Cards and the I-Ching are, helping us uncover our own gifts and guiding us on the path to self-discovery.

In addition to being an oracular device, runes are also used as talismans and amulets for health, wealth and protection.

By appointment only.
$95 (1 hr) (Special promo this month only! Receive a free customised runic meditation for yourself with every reading.)
$140 (1 hr 30 mins)

Cartouche is referred to as an “oracle of Ancient Egyptian Magic” and is based on the teachings of the Egyptian “older” knowledge and not to be confused with the Tarot. Cartouche cards use the extremely powerful symbols of the ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. A Cartouche reading is a potent guide to your spiritual, emotional and mental health and success.

The Cartouche cards revealed in your reading may even be used as powerful symbols of protection and meditation. Thus, these readings tend not only to be a guidance and advisory device for the client but can also be practically applied in the life of the client.

Warning: Always consult the cartouche reader before using a symbol for meditation or even as decoration. These Egyptian archetypes are extremely potent and are not to be used indiscriminately.

By appointment only.
$95 (1 hr)
$140 (1 hr 30 mins)

Reiki which means “Universal Life Energy” is a gentle non-invasive treatment which is fast gaining popularity. Whether by itself or in combination with other healing modalities, Reiki has been successfully utilized to relieve minor aches and pains to alleviating major illnesses.

By appointment only.
$110 (1 hr)
SAVE: A package of 5 sessions will cost just $500. Valid for 6 months.

The purpose of meditation are manifold; to combat depression and psychosomatic illnesses, to heighten psychic abilities, to deepen spiritual awareness or perhaps simply to reduce stress and learn to be more relaxed! Whatever your reason, there is a meditation technique that is suited to your personality, life style and perceptions.

Learning to meditate is not difficult; it simply requires practice and purpose. Once you have experienced the bliss of a deep meditative state, your desire to return to that state will be the driviing force of your meditation practice.

At Sanctum, we offer a variety of meditation techniques that will hopefully intrigue you sufficiently to explore this timeless procedure to self fulfillment.

Meditation to Transform Soul Fears

Primal fears or soul fears as it is sometimes called, are inherent in everyone. How, why and when they manifest in our lives is dependent on both our nature and nurture we receive. This meditation is effective in not only identifying the primary primal fear but in transforming it into a source of strength. The following are the fears identified as primal:

• Fear of Ascending/Fear of Success
• Fear of Descending/Fear of Failure
• Fear of Separation/Fear of Isolation
• Fear of Assimilation/Fear of Responsbility
• Fear of Divine Unconditional Love/Fear of Unconditional Acceptance.

As this meditation may lead to cathartic personal revelations not suitable in a group setting, clients who may wish for private sessions are requested to contact us.

29 October (Wed): 7.30pm - 8.30pm
$11 (1 hr)

Reiki (‘ray-kee’) is a form of spiritual healing and practice believed by its advocates to be beneficial for treating physical, emotional, mental and spiritual diseases. It is also a Japanese word meaning ‘universal life energy’.

It was developed by a male Japanese doctor, Mikao Usui, in the early 1900s. Usui undertook a meditation retreat to receive answers to his problems, including one on his vow to one day

Reiki therapy is a simple yet powerful method of natural healing: energy is channelled through the light touch of hands on the body, or through one’s energy field, which results in a systematic treatment that covers all organs and energy systems of the body.

In a Reiki session, the recipient would lie down and relax. The practitioner, who acts as a channel for the Reiki energy, would ‘direct’ the Reiki energy to wherever the patient is believed by them to require it. Usually they would move their hands close to or on various parts of the recipient's body.

Some patients report feeling various sensations like heat, tingling, coldness and pressure. People often speak of feeling sensations of melting warmth coming from the practitioner's hands, giving a strong sense of comfort. Pain may be relieved during treatment, leaving a deep and lasting sense of relaxation and peace.

The power of Reiki lies in its simplicity. Reiki energy flows through the hands to wherever it is needed in the body.

Some liken this healing method to the way that a plant takes up water. It is absorbed only where it is needed. The receiver draws the energy in a completely natural and nourishing way. Both the practitioner and the receiver of Reiki are revitalised after treatment.

Practitioners of Reiki attribute these to Reiki energy filling energetic deficiencies in the body and aura of the recipient, repairing and opening their energy channels (or meridians), pulling out the ‘negativity’ and dissolving the blockages of ‘stale’ energy.

Intention is the primary method for directing the flow of the energy. Some Reiki healers may even use this energy for healing from a distance.

This energy is far beyond what we can understand. Our bodies utilise this energy to heal on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Usui Reiki also opens the mind and spirit to the causes of disease and pain, accelerating the body’s ability to heal physical ailments.

Who is Reiki For?

Everything that has life can be helped by Reiki – including animals and plants. Treatment will also benefit people of any age and condition.

Reiki is empowering, and when faced with pain or crisis, it will assist you in overcoming feelings of helplessness and dependency.

By appointment only.
LEVEL 1
$300

LEVEL 2
$450

LEVEL 3 (MASTERSHIP)
$550

Seichim (say-sheem) is an Egyptian word meaning ‘living light energy’. It also means the power of powers. It is believed to be an ancient and sacred form of hands on healing that originated from ancient Egypt – maybe even earlier

The Seichim energy is very powerful yet tender at the same time. It heals on a cellular level, harmonising and transforming the energy vibrations, as well as clearing blockages and toxins. Seichim releases us from our sufferings, creates prosperity and increases our spirituality. It also releases us from karmic accumulations from former rebirths.

By appointment only.
$210 ()

ISI SEICHIM
Isis Seichim is a form of Reiki that resonates with the energy and concept of the Goddess, Isis.

Developed by Ruth Mays in 1990, the symbols draw upon other, older forms of Reiki systems. While traditional Reiki healing can be considered to be more tranquil, Isis Seichim can be described as nurturing, reflecting the qualities of the goddess it is named for.

Isis Seichim works best for deep-rooted emotional or mental blockages, allowing for greater access to universal understanding. This healing modality works more with balancing psychic as well as emotional imbalances and stimulating one's ability to provide nurturing for one’s self as well as others. It filters healing through our auras, gently activating the chakras and flooding them with healing energy, opening up blocked energy areas around and on the body. Slowly, its wisdom and healing power are worked down through the outer spiritual levels and into the body. This is when a slow, gentle and loving healing takes place.  

By appointment only.
LEVELS 1 & 2
$550 ()
Note: Prerequisite of Usui Reiki Level 2 or higher.

Green Tara Seichim is an unique form of energy healing structured on the line of Seichim Reiki, with the addition of special Green Tara symbols, and chants, mantras and prayers. 

Tara is a Tibetan Bodhisattva or enlightened being, motivated by pure compassion and seeking liberation for all living beings. Green Tara is one of the 21 forms or aspects of the Mother Goddess, representing active compassion. The worship of Green Tara is wide-spread and extremely popular as she is believed to provide peace, harmony and balance.

Green Tara Seichim was developed as a specialised form of energy empowerment to enhance and complement the traditional practice of Reiki. It was created by Stephen Comee, a ‘ngakpa’ or a lay ordained practitioner in the Nyingma Tradition. He combined traditional teachings on Tara that he had received from great Tibetan Masters with the existing Reiki practices to create a new system which could be used to improve one's spiritual practice or to increase existing healing abilities.

Devotees believe that the Green Tara protects from fear and danger, eliminates suffering while granting wishes, and creating happiness. Green Tara Seichim strengthens and deepens our capacity for universal compassion while allowing us to develop our powers of discrimination and perception.

By appointment only.
MASTERY COURSE
$400 ()
Note: Prerequisite of Usui Reiki Level 2 or higher.

HOW SEKHEM CAME ABOUT
Helen Belot from Australia developed her own school of Seichim, an energy system that was first introduced into the modern world by Patrick Ziegler. Helen calls her system Sekhem because it resonates more with the Egyptian lion-headed Goddess Sekhmet, the guardian and protector of this energy.

Seichim (say-keem) appeared in Egypt 5,000 years ago – maybe even longer – and it was rediscovered by Patrick in Egypt in the early ‘80s, when he was seeking spiritual guidance. Seichim means Living Light Energy and it is also an ancient Egyptian system of healing wisdom. Practitioners claim that it is the ‘the Parent Energy’ of all healing systems based around the laying on of hands.

Helen was energetically directed to develop Sekhem (say-kem), a system of healing which resonates with the energy of the Goddess, Sekhmet. Associated with destruction and chaos in the ancient Egyptian pantheon, Goddess Sekhmet is both venerated and feared for this power – she destroys that which no longer serves us, so that we can build on a new foundation.

Sekhem helps to release our hidden potential, synthesising our scattered energies and increasing our focus. Sekhem, the origin of Goddess Sekhmet’s name, means power or might. It bears similarity to the terms prana, ki or chi – the very energy that is in us. It is difficult to adequately describe the feeling of this beautiful energy; experience offers the best understanding of it. A Sekhem healing or attunement session can be a very unique experience!

Sekhem can bring about dynamic changes as provide clarity and insight. It empowers as it heals and its ability to impact memories on the etheric and cellular planes could be life-transforming. Sekhem also is a great complement to other forms of therapies and treatments.

Working at all levels of the physical, emotional, mental and subtle spiritual bodies simultaneously, Sekhem energy works through the nervous system, meridians and is believed to provide healing for past life issues. It helps us to resolve conflicts at the deepest core of our being and allows the “inner child” to reveal itself fearlessly.

By appointment only.
Mastery Course
LEVEL 1
$400 ()

LEVEL 2
$400

LEVEL 3
$450

LEVEL 4
$450

LEVEL 5
$500
Note: Prerequisite of Usui Reiki Level 2 or higher.
SAVE: For Usui Reiki Master Practitoners or Teachers, LEVEL 1 & 2 combined for $650, LEVEL 3 & 4 combined for $750.

Sanctum is proud to present our very own Reiki Share Night!

Our Reiki Share Nights will offer many unique insights and interpretations of this popular healing and spiritual tool. Practitioners and non-practitioners alike, come join us to experience and share in this wonderful, calming and blissful energy.

We request interested participants to confirm their attendance one week before.

19 November (Wed): 7.30pm - 8.30pm
FREE (1 hr)

Tibetan Lamas or monks have been found to generally live to a ripe old age while having the constitution of people half their age. This remarkable feat has been attributed to a series of simple asanas called the ‘5 Rites’ or the ‘5 Rites of Rejuvenation’ that were developed over the centuries in the monasteries of Tibet.

The 5 Rites activate and balance the seven chakras, which are believed to be linked to our endocrine glands, thus regulating the hormonal output which governs all of body’s organs and functions. The improved circulation produced by the 5 Rites aid the body in washing away toxins and impurities that are stored in fatty tissues, organs and joints.

These unusual and rhythmic exercise movements combine posture, breathing and motion to create a dynamic effect. They do not require either exceptional strength or flexibility, but they are very powerful.These exercises are simple and require only 15 to 20 minutes a day.

Some benefits of practising the Tibetan Yoga are better quality sleep, rejuvenated body and mind, increased energy level, improved blood circulation and better control over emotions as you work on your nervous system along the way.

In addition to the exercises, you will also be presented with methods of meditation for empowering and activating the three most important chakras of the body and used by the yogis to reduce stress, promote concentration as well as increase your personal power and powers of manifestation. These techniques are secular and suitable for both men and women, regardless of their personal religious beliefs

We also offer a free follow up session within 6 months of the course. Participants are encouraged to refrain from alcohol, caffeine and heavy meals at least two hours before your session. Please wear light or loose clothing for the exercises.

By appointment only.
$120 (3 hrs)

The heart of the Goddess is to encourage women to trust themselves and to honor their innate ways of knowing and nurturing. In this workshop,all women, regardless of their issues or religious beliefs, may explore the nature of their spiritual power and learn to draw on and express their wisdom more fully and effectively. The Goddess Workshop is designed for women interested in both spiritual and secular issues; those who seek to revitalize and deepen their chosen path with their sisters and those who wish to expand their horizons with new insights.

We need the opportunity to come together to reclaim, honor and celebrate what is truly sacred, so as to be able to honor not only our own divinity but the Divine in everyone, young and old, regardless of gender.

Goddess workshops use the archetypes of the ancient Goddesses as a source of inspiration and to understand our feminine psychology: Ever been labelled “butch”, “bimbo” or “man-eater”? Why not learn to capitalize on your strengths and transform your weaknesses? Divine archetypes such as the “Warrior Queen”, “The Maiden”, “The Healer” are all part of the feminine psyche. We will explore ways to connect and enhance our abilities by calling upon the Goddesses that embody these powerful qualities.

We invite you to a series of workshops inspired and related to the “The Goddess Oracle” by Amy Sophia Marashinsky and Hrana Janto which will enable you to embrace and synthesize your nature to reveal the real goddess within. We hope to create a world where our differences will be honored and celebrated, our richly diverse origins and cultures be lauded for the contributions to the spirituality we practice.

FREE TALK

Ambika will discuss how through “Invoking the Goddess” workshops women can better understand how to work towards self-empowerment, release of inhibitions and wholeness. Find out how even the “Dark” Goddesses play an essential role in liberating us from self-imposed fetters. Women have won many victories in the fight for liberation economically and socially;now it is time to face the greatest challenge- understanding yourself!

The purpose of “Invoking the Goddess within” workshops is simple; to provide women with role models who embody the highest expression of the many faces that is Woman. What is your secret battle about? Would you like to conquer your deepest fears, give voice to the inner you? Allow the Goddess to show you the way to oneness.

16 October (Thu): 7.30pm - 8.30pm
FREE (1 hr)

WORKSHOP TOPIC

"Healing from grief is not the process of forgetting, it is the process of remembering with less pain and more joy."

If this is something you need, join us for our next instalment of “Invoking the Goddess Within”. The process of grieving is very personal, yet when done in a safe and nurturing environment, can prove to be not only liberating, but empowering. The issue you are grieving over is not important, only your need to grieve. We look to Goddesses such as Coatlicue, Demeter, and Hecate for insight, understanding and strength to help us through such difficult times.

14 November (Fri): 7.30pm - 9.30pm
$80 (2 hrs)

Over the centuries people have developed many uses for the Tarot. The Tarot is more popular today than ever before and has considerable value as an instrument of spiritual development and a channel for expanding one's intuitive awareness. Some often asked questions about Tarot cards are “What are the differences between ways of using the cards? How do we determine our own personal way of using the cards? Why and how does the Tarot work?

These certified workshops are designed to assist the practitioner to explore the different facets of the Tarot cards in stages. The Basic workshop will examine the history and mystique of the Tarot cards as a foundation to provide the beginner with the fundamental knowledge crucial to the understanding of the cards, and includes sample readings and common spreads. This level focuses on providing individuals with the techniques and the skills to provide oracular readings for others.

The Intermediate workshop explores the association and use of modalities such as alchemy, astrology and numerology with the tarot to enhance not only divinatory readings but as a tool for self-development. The student will be also be introduced to more detailed layouts, which can be used for specialized readings ideal for unconscious motivations and habits.

At the Advanced level, the focus in on the symbolism of the Kaballah and its use with the Tarot, both for in terms of direct association and its metaphysical and spiritual interpretations. This level also includes the use of the tarot in meditations, magick and manifestation.

BASIC LEVEL
22 September (Mon): 10am - 6pm
$180 (8 hrs)

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
To be confirmed.
$200 ()

ADVANCED LEVEL
To be confirmed.
$250 ()

While everyone has either heard or owns a Tarot deck, runes are still a mystery (except perhaps for Lord of the Rings fans!). In fact the name, “runa” literally means “mystery”! Runes originated in Northern Europe probably around the 1st century C.E. They were used as alphabetic script as well as for magick and divination. These workshops will assist those who wish to utilise the immense power of the runes in their daily lives in ways both startling and rewarding. Runes can be used for meditation, divination and affirmations among others.

Join us for an exciting journey into unlocking the wisdom of this ancient oracle!

To be confirmed.
$210 ()

“There was a Door to which I found no Key;
There was a Veil through which I could not see;
Some little talk awhile of Me and Thee it seemed, and then...no more of me and thee”.
Omar Khayyam

If you are ready to move beyond the disappointments, losses and hurts of the past year, join us for our Samhain observance. Celebrated as the new year in Pagan culture, this is the perfect night for soul searching at the deepest level. Cleansing and purifying, Samhain is also the perfect time to honor those who have gone beyond the veil, be it human or animal. Understanding the darkness allows us to express our power more effectively and with greater compassion. All Hallow's Eve beckons!

31 October (Fri): 7.30pm - 8.30pm
$11 (1 hr)

The 3 components of this workshop are concepts which are an integral part of many Eastern belief systems. These workshops offer a range of exercises and techniques which will allow participants to tap into the immense power that resides in all of us.

These workshops will cover:

• Explanation on the basic framework of energy systems in the body
• The positive and negative effects of kundalini and nadi power
• How chakra imbalances can influence your personality and your life choices
• The use of crystals, oils, herbs and other accessories in chakra work
• The practical and esoteric applications of mudras and mantras
• Meditations, rituals and exercises for physical, emotional, mental and psychological well-being.

30 November (Sun): 2.30pm - 6.30pm
$120 (4 hrs)