Bringing together creative pursuits inspired by surf culture, Bleach* Surfing The Fringe will celebrate all art forms kissed by the ocean, encrusted in salt and bleached by the sun. From 11-26 February 2012, music, art, writing, film and photography sharing the common theme of surfing will be on display across the iconic beaches and venues of the Southern Gold Coast. website

Dubbed “India’s most rational mystic”, Sadhguru is not your typical guru. With a crackling wit and a healthy distaste for piety and clichés, he is a mystic who keeps it real. Come meet an ubercool, motorbike riding, contemporary yogi who can relate to everyday people like you and I. Saturday 8th October 2011 (5 – 8pm) Melbourne Convention Centre Grab your Tickets here: http://www.ishafoundation.org/australia Call: Melbourne - 0433 643 215| Sydney - 0432 268 672 Email: australia@ishafoundation.org website

You may now visit the first ever public hemp farm in the world. And it is in Byron Bay! A visit to this family friendly working hemp farm will show you how hemp is grown, processed and used in manufacturing of: Chocolate Ice-cream Plastics Building Materials Textile Visit the hemp museum and get a free gift by mentioning Use Nature! website

During these monthly Satsangs, Kharananda will share firsthand the experience of walking closely with a God-realised being; an often miraculous, humourous, initiating, and heart opening journey back unto the Self. She offers guidance and answers to life’s challenges and questions, and shares spiritual tools for growth and transformation, as taught to her by Louix Dor Dempriey, to bring more of God’s love and joy into our everyday lives. Join Kharananda, and other disciples of Louix, for an evening of storytelling, questions and answers, and Divine communion. Phone: (03) 9505-6933

Join Louix in Sedona, one of the most powerful energetic vortices on the planet, for a 6-day residential retreat at Enchantment Resort, during which we will usher in the auspicious year of 2012. Experience the transformational power of Louix’s darshan, and move into greater areas of mastery in your life, through the direct and personal guidance of this spiritual Master. Families are welcome, and a children’s program is provided. For more information or to register, please contact Samantha: Phone: (888) 288-3735 e-mail: Samantha@Louix.org website