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Sara Jones

Wayapa Wuurrk
Orbost, Victoria, Australia
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About

Sara Jones is the co-founder Wayapa Wuurrk® and has worked within the Indigenous community for more than 15 years as a passionate supporter and ally. Sara wants to live in a world where Indigenous knowledge is rightfully respected and believes life could be so much better if only we listened to the wisdom of the world’s oldest living culture. After experiencing childhood abuse, domestic violence and manifesting her trauma in alcohol addiction, Sara always felt lost and never felt like she belonged.... Sara Jones is the co-founder Wayapa Wuurrk® and has worked within the Indigenous community for more than 15 years as a passionate supporter and ally. Sara wants to live in a world where Indigenous knowledge is rightfully respected and believes life could be so much better if only we listened to the wisdom of the world’s oldest living culture. After experiencing childhood abuse, domestic violence and manifesting her trauma in alcohol addiction, Sara always felt lost and never felt like she belonged. Jamie introduced Sara to Wayapa® before it was a modality and, despite constantly trying many different therapies and practices on her own healing journey, it was the first thing that immediately struck a chord and made total sense to her. Sara knew that this needed to become a modality and that this had become her soul’s purpose. In 2014, Sara and Jamie Thomas co-founded Wayapa Wuurrk® in consultation with Jamie’s Elders and community. Wayapa Wuurrk® means “connect to the Earth” in the language of the Maara and GunaiKurnai peoples respectively. Wayapa® was created to change thinking around how we view the idea of what it means to be well with a focus on Indigenous thinking that includes learning how to develop a relationship with our environment through the concept of ancient earth mindfulness. No matter how many gym sessions we do, steps we count or stretch our bodies into various postures, we can’t be well if Mother Earth is sick. Wayapa Wuurrk® is now an internationally-accredited modality that adds the most important word “Earth” to the well-known concept of mind body spirit wellbeing. Today, Wayapa® isn’t just about Sara and Jamie’s story. It belongs to the growing number of certified Wayapa® practitioners who come from all walks of life, heritage, backgrounds and religions but who all have one thing in common - the desire to share the wisdom of their own ancestors who used to live like the First Peoples of Australia, connected to the Earth so they live life well. Bringing a deep respect for Aboriginal culture, Sara combines her business experience within community with her passion for energy healing, metaphysics and any natural wellness practices. She has experienced the deep healing and wellbeing effects of Wayapa® personally so is dedicated to sharing it with others for a better world. Together with Jamie, Sara is passionate about challenging thinking and restoring connection within and between people, the Earth and spirit. Read more

Languages

English

Therapies

Membership of professional associations

  • International Institute for Complementary Therapists

Education and training

Wayapa® Practitioner Diploma Course (Wayapa®, 2016)

Working hours (GMT+11:00) Melbourne

Monday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Sara’s studio location

Orbost, Victoria, Australia

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Discovery call session

A discovery call will provide an opportunity to ask questions and gain an understanding about... A discovery call will provide an opportunity to ask questions and gain an understanding about your current challenges, goals and pain points. This is a key opportunity for us to start building a relationship and understand how I may be able to assist you. You can also learn more about my expertise and knowledge, the success I have had in helping others with similar issues, and consider whether my offerings will be able to meet your needs. Ultimately, a discovery call helps to determine if there is a good fit and we can decide if we would like to take the next steps together. Read more

Online

15 min

FREE

Diploma to become a certified Wayapa Wuurrk® Practitioner - Various locations

When you successfully complete the seven-day live diploma training, you will become a certified... When you successfully complete the seven-day live diploma training, you will become a certified Wayapa Wuurrk® practitioner. Certified practitioners enjoy many benefits including: • add a new practice to your existing business, or build a new wellness business around Wayapa® • deliver Wayapa Wuurrk® Ancient-Earth mindfulness sessions, workshops or courses • receive ongoing mentoring, support and marketing to help drive and grow your client base • be featured in our practitioner directory and have your events promoted in our online calendar • receive your first year’s licensing as a part of the course fee including logos, branding and the opportunity to quote on incoming work for Wayapa Wuurrk® clients • have access to a closed Facebook group exclusive to accredited practitioners providing peer support and a close-knit community feel • receive help with getting started including workshop templates, marketing material and Wayapa® soundtracks • be rewarded for participating in an affiliated marketing program and earn extra income. “I believe that we are all Earth people, some are just more disconnected than others. As a descendant of the First Peoples, it is my responsibility to share my connection to this Earth and teach others how to respect and care for it, to heal it and let it heal us. So that is why I created Wayapa®.” - Jamie Marloo Thomas Who can enrol: - anyone from any background, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, who is 18 years and over, can enrol in the diploma course. Trainers The diploma training will be delivered by co-founders Jamie Thomas and Sara Jones. Location Various locations throughout Australia. Contact us for more information about our next training location. Course Format In keeping with traditional Indigenous teaching, the format of the course will be based on experiential, interactive and hands-on learning. There are a maximum of 10 places per course to provide an intensive learning environment for each student. Day one to day five, participants will be immersed in learning the philosophies, concepts, knowledge and elements of Wayapa® as well as learning how to teach Wayapa® as a physical practice and as a visualisation. On day six and day seven, each participant will be required to deliver the Introduction to Wayapa® Workshop to the rest of the group as part of the assessment criteria. Course Requirements To be deemed competent and qualified at the end of the seven-day live training course, every participant will be required to have attended each day of the course and satisfactorily delivered the Introduction to Wayapa® Workshop to the group. Certification Wayapa® is the only known Earth connection wellness practice, based on Indigenous knowledge, that is certified by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) and this is the only accredited course of its kind world-wide. Licensing Once participants have completed the relevant training, have been deemed competent and been awarded their diploma, participants will be eligible to be granted a licence to use Wayapa Wuurrk’s® logo and branding. All graduates must sign the licencing agreement, which includes a code of conduct, to be able to deliver Wayapa®. Please note, attending all seven days of the course is part of the assessment criteria to receiving a Diploma. Payment options Pay in full $3850 Six-month plan 6 x $640 12 month plan 12 x $320 Read more

In person

1 hr

3557 AUD

Online course: How to Reconnect the Disconnection with Wayapa®

This online course has been designed to help you overcome the feeling of disconnection and... This online course has been designed to help you overcome the feeling of disconnection and reconnect you into living a Wayapa® lifestyle, feeling connected and well. You will learn: • how to connect to the Earth, connect to spirit and connect to self • a different way of thinking and thriving in life • an easy-to-do practice that creates Earth-mind-body-spirit-wellbeing • how taking care of the Earth can give you purpose • an understanding of how you fit into your environment • how Earth mindfulness can bring harmony into your life • how to live a Wayapa® lifestyle. What’s included in the online course? This course is designed to get you started on your journey of feeling connected. You will learn: • Indigenous wisdom and knowledge • proven Indigenous connection techniques • Wayapa® for Earth-mind-body-spirit wellbeing • understanding the 14 elements of Wayapa® and why they are important • the Wayapa® practice, narrated by Jamie • Wayapa® in practice, both standing and sitting versions • access to the private Wayapa® Wuurrk Facebook group. This course is perfect for you if: • you’re feeling disconnected but want to start feeling connection in your life • you’ve been searching for a wellness practice that creates Earth-mind-body-spirit wellbeing • you want to feel purpose and belonging • you want to access Indigenous wisdom in an easy, practical way. This online course is for personal development only and does not allow you to become a certified Wayapa Wuurrk® Practitioner. If this is of interest, please read more about the Diploma level course. Read more

Online

1 hr

99 AUD

Wayapa® Wuurrk Introductory Workshop For Organisations

Let Wayapa® Wuurrk into your workplace to create wellbeing! Wayapa® is a unique, globally... Let Wayapa® Wuurrk into your workplace to create wellbeing! Wayapa® is a unique, globally certified wellness modality that is based on ancient Indigenous wisdom that has been developed for a modern day context. The practice of Wayapa® combines ancient earth mindfulness, narrative meditation and storytelling through a physical movement practice in a series of 14 elements to teach participants the importance of connecting into the earth and nature for holistic wellness. Wayapa® : * teaches how earth mindfulness can create individual wellbeing and increase productivity while looking after the planet * shares Aboriginal thinking and culture in an interactive and positive way * can be practiced by anyone and at any time * explains how to live a Wayapa® lifestyle that benefits everyone This one hour workshop is held online via Zoom. Read more

Online

1 hr

600 AUD

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