Special event:
9.30am - 12.00pm
Cost: $145

Bob Proctor (CAN)

You were born rich

It's your birthright to be rich and abundantly living every moment of your life. You have deep reservoirs of talent and ability that, for the most part, only scratch the surface. Your spiritual DNA is perfect. It requires no modification or improvement. It is all-knowing, all-powerful, ever-present, and it is the expression of the real you.
Where are you in your life right now? Are you living a prosperous, abundant life? Are you pursuing a goal that's worthy of you? In this session, Bob Proctor will delve into why we behave as we do and why we don't do the things that will bring us the results we desire.
Bob will explore the power of paradigms: what they are, how they're formed, and how they affect every aspect of your life - from your weight, your relationships, to the amount of money you earn. He will give you the mental tools to start creating your own abundant and prosperous life.
Conference room: Kawau 1.

9.30am - 11.00am
Cost: $30

Frank Ferrante (USA)

May I Be Frank? One man’s transformational journey

Frank Ferrante says transformation is not only possible in your life, it is imperative. The star of the award-winning documentary 'May I Be Frank' believes that like any fine art, living well requires practice. There are no magic bullets. Bullets, magic or otherwise, are designed to kill you.
Frank knows better than most the transformative and redemptive power of eating intelligently and exercising, but says it's just as important to nourish the mind and spirit. Looking good in the mirror means little if you're looking through the eyes of a troubled mind or empty heart.
To fully experience life, your mind, body, and spirit should be in harmonious alignment. How we feed our minds and treat our hearts is as important as what we put in our stomachs. Join Frank Ferrante for illuminating conversation and the opportunity to start fully participating in your own life.
Conference room: Rangitoto 1 & 2.

10.15am - 11.15am
Cost: $20

Julianne Taylor (NZ)

Managing appetite to lose weight and keep it off

If losing weight were a simple matter of eating less and moving more, we would all easily reach our ideal weight and stay there. But we struggle to eat less and when we exercise, our appetite increases. We may lose weight initially but we struggle to maintain that weight loss.
Our bodies are complex biological systems, not just food-burning engines. Each food group triggers the release of different hormones, all of which regulate our appetite in different ways. In this talk, Julianne examines how the food you eat and lifestyle factors affect hormones that control appetite, cravings, blood sugar, fat loss, and weight gain. She'll outline clinically proven ways to eat and live so you can manage your appetite, increase energy, lose body fat, and keep it off. These guidelines have helped hundreds of her clients lose weight, and more importantly, reverse numerous health complaints.
Conference room: Kawau 2.

11.30am - 1.00pm
Cost: $20

Professor Sir Lloyd Geering (NZ)

Whole, healthy and happy – evolving towards your true self in tune with the universe

Health means wholeness - wholeness of body, mind, and spirit. Happiness is not a goal to be reached at the end of the road but a by-product of the way each day, we grow in self-understanding, deepen our relationships with others, and appreciate what a privilege it is to be alive in this awe-inspiring universe.
Conference room: Rangitoto 1 & 2.

11.45am - 12.45pm
Cost: $20

Dr. Ajit (NZ)

Ayurveda – pathway to wellness

What should we do to lead a healthy and balanced life? Should we go for a run or exercise at the gym? Should we eat only organic raw foods and drink three litres of water every day? How about meditation, a silent retreat, or yoga?

Fortunately, there is a health science that answers these questions. Known as Ayurveda, this ancient science of India gives us the awareness to live a life in harmony and health. It provides a simple but systematic pathway to health that is focused on achieving balance at the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. In this talk you'll learn how you can use Ayurvedic principles to achieve a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.
*General Entry ticket also required to attend this event. Seats are available on a first-come first-served basis.
Conference room: Kawau 2.

12.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost: $25

Jason Shon Bennett (NZ)

How to live a long, healthy life free of drugs and disease

What can we learn from the world's healthiest peoples? What do they eat and what impact does it have on them? How can people live to be 100 and remain healthy? Just by changing your diet and lifestyle you can combat heart disease, obesity, diabetes, stomach cancer, bowel cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, stroke, osteoporosis, arthritis, and mental decline. And you can do it right now. Come and listen to health and longevity expert Jason Shon Bennett talk through diet, longevity, genetics, fasting, preventing illness, and why we need to eat more plants.
Conference room: Kawau 1.

1.15pm - 2.15pm
Cost: $20

Dr Robin Kelly (NZ)

Owning your health – the ultimate gift

Robin Kelly, multi-award-winning author, TEDx presenter, musician, and family doctor for over 30 years, shows how each of us can create a truly healthy environment for ourselves and our family, thereby taking full control and ownership of our lives and our health. It is becoming clear that to achieve optimum health we need to do more than eat sensibly, exercise, and rest. Learning to live in the moment, being compassionate to ourselves and to others, engaging in our creative passions, and challenging outdated beliefs are now seen as vital components of a happy, healthy life.

Science is now showing that by living this way, and by raising our children with these goals in mind, genes for chronic mental and physical illnesses such as diabetes and cancer are less likely to express themselves in later life. It is the ultimate gift for ourselves and our families.
Conference room: Kawau 2.

1.30pm - 3.00pm
Cost: $25

Dr Libby (NZ)

The fundamentals of outstanding wellbeing

The human body has over 100 trillion cells that interact with the body's 78 organs every minute of every day. Understanding these interactions is critical to understanding how your body behaves. Dr Libby has the ability to simplify even the most complex biochemistry and make it accessible to everybody. From this newfound position of understanding about what drives your body's behaviour, you can make informed and empowered decisions to achieve the outcomes you seek with long-term results.
Conference room: Rangitoto 1 & 2.

2.45pm - 3.45pm
Cost: $25

Dr Helen Smith (NZ)

What the hell is happening to me? The story of female hormones

Are you experiencing hormonal changes? Are you feeling grumpy, loss of libido, sleeplessness, weight gain, anxiety - just not yourself?
In this 60-minute talk, Dr Helen Smith will explain the ins and outs of women's hormonal systems in the body: thyroid, sex, and adrenal hormones. Learn how you can find out if your symptoms are due to a lack of specific hormones as your body ages, and how to navigate the change with natural options so you will feel more like your old self again and less aggro, anxious, tired, or hormonal!
Conference room: Kawau 2.

3.00pm - 5.00pm
Cost: $70

Shamash Alidina (UK) and Helen Mounsey (NZ) and Karina Stewart and Dr Mary Grogan and Rhondda Stewart

MiNDFOOD Health Symposium
Need to find balance in life, and better your well-being? Attend our MiNDFOOD Health Symposium and learn from our international and local guest speakers how to live a happy, stress-free life. Join MiNDFOOD's editor-in-chief Michael McHugh as he interviews a panel of experts in the fields of psychology, sleep, mindfulness, well-being, and relationships.
Karina Stewart is co-founder of Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand. She is also the creator of the Sleep Enhancement Program, which addresses sleep issues and imbalances for optimal wellness and vitality, teaching you how to have a great night's sleep, every night.
Shamash Alidina, one of the UK's most popular mindfulness coaches and best-selling author of Mindfulness for Dummies, will unlock your potential for being more focused, energised, and happy.
Rhondda Stewart, CEO of the Australian College of Hypnotherapy and the brains behind MiNDFOOD's relaxation CDs, will discuss how to relax your mind and body in any situation.
Dr Mary Grogan, MiNDFOOD's resident psychologist, will discuss how to live a healthy lifestyle without the stress of everyday life, and worrying about what other people think.
Helen Mounsey of Sex Therapy New Zealand will discuss relationships and sexual intimacy, and how it all contributes to a healthy life.
All attendees in the MiNDFOOD Health Symposium will receive an exclusive goodie bag valued at $200.
Conference room: Kawau 1.

Special Event: Smoothie Workshop
3.30pm - 5.00pm
Cost: $30

Victoria Boutenko (USA)

Healthy green smoothies for every use and occasion

In addition to demonstrating how easy it is to blend up exotic concoctions, Victoria shares many timesaving tips and answers the most frequently asked questions about making delicious green smoothies. Learn to prepare soup and savoury smoothies, scrumptious green smoothies for children and beginners, super green smoothies for advanced smoothie drinkers, green puddings for dessert, and green smoothies for pets, skin care, and more.Tastings and recipes included in this hands-on workshop.
*General Entry ticket also required to attend this event. Seats are available on a first-come first-served basis.
Conference room: Rangitoto 1 & 2.

4.00pm - 5.00pm
Cost: FREE*

Closing Meditation

A guided meditation for all-comers, no experience required.
*General Entry ticket required to attend this event. Seats are available on a first-come first-served basis.
Conference room: Kawau 2.

5.30pm - 7.00pm
Cost: $25

Liz Hart (NZ)

Make friends with your inner saboteur with EFT Tapping

Do you have a way you'd like to be in the world, yet find you undermine yourself one way or another? Want to lose weight but can't resist that chocolate bar? Want that promotion but don't feel worth it? Want to move on but can't get over that heartbreak?
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping enables you to deactivate your internal civil war and discover your saboteur's positive intention for you. It enables you to release resistance and move ahead confidently with your life.
Quickly and easily uncover your own truth by using EFT tapping, a powerful energy psychology technique you can learn for yourself. It's simple enough for a child to learn, but powerful enough to overcome Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in war veterans. The power is in your hands - come and learn how to use it. Session concludes with group meditation.
Conference room: Kawau 1.