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Residential Retreat 2008

3rd - 7th June

Following the great success of last year’s retreat at Mana, MS Auckland would like to offer its members the chance to attend this programme again. Professor George Jelinek, author of 'Taking Control of Multiple Sclerosis', will once again lead the course and be on hand to give advice and answer questions. 

Held in the serene surroundings of the Coromandel, this 5 day retreat has been a life-changing experience for many who attended last year. This is definitely a course for those who are looking for new ways to minimise the impact of MS on their lives, and to deal pro-actively with the condition. 

Due to limited numbers and high demand, places get filled very quickly, so we strongly recommend booking as soon as possible. For more information/bookings click here, contact your fieldworker or ring the office and speak to Gary on (09) 845 5921 / email gary.mcmahon@msakl.org.nz.

The Healing Power of Mind Workshop

Saturday, 10th May 08

There is much talk these days about the amazing power of mind. The big challenge is how to get it working for us in a way that supports our health and happiness. This workshop, facilitated by Bev Silvester-Clark will be devoted to just that. More info...

What's new

Draft of proposed new Constitution for the new organisation which will incorporate both the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Auckland Inc and the North Shore Multiple Sclerosis Society Inc. Click Here

Retreat '07

On Monday 7th May a group of people with MS from all over NZ descended on the tranquil calm of the Coromandel to the Mana Centre for the first Retreat ever run by Prof. George Jelinek in NZ. This retreat WAS based on the lifestyle promoted in his book “Taking Control of Multiple Sclerosis”. The week was a great success with overwhelmingly positive feedback from those that attended, some of whom came from as far afield as Dunedin and the West Coast. 

 

We asked Rachel Cutherbertson, one of the participants to reflect on the week:

 

I wasn’t really sure what to expect at the Mana Retreat. The brochure said, “This experience will give them (us) the tools for better health and well being”. I had read Professor George Jelinek’s book, “Taking Control of Multiple Sclerosis” and loved it but still felt there was more I could be doing to help myself. So my Mum and I headed off to Mana, which is located on a hill overlooking the sea in the Coromandel. Everyone at the retreat admitted to being a little nervous about the week ahead but there was nothing to fear, the retreat was supportive and positive and I met some wonderful people.

 

During the week the importance of diet for people who have MS was explained and emphasised. In the dim past I did a Science degree so was already sold on the theory behind the diet. The food provided at Mana was delicious and we came away with some great recipes which will make following the diet easier.  

 

The retreat introduced me to some valuable self-help and self-healing techniques such as meditation and reminded me of what is important to me. It helped me to discard old stresses and to be more accepting of and kinder to myself and others. There was laughter, music, tears and acceptance.  

 

I came away with some valuable knowledge and useful tools to face the challenges that life throws my way. I discovered Tofu can be delicious and made many new friends. It was a life changing and life enriching experience. I feel that I have been given a formula which will allow me to live a happier, healthier and more balanced life.

 

I want to thank Professor George Jelinek, Sandra Neate, Paul Bedson, Maia Bedson, MS Auckland and the staff at Mana for an incredible week.

 

Rachel (from Dunedin)

Welcome!

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and, so far, incurable disease of the central nervous system.

In New Zealand, more than 4,000 people have MS and another 200 are diagnosed with the disease every year.

Multiple Sclerosis can be very debilitating, but most people with MS are able to lead a fairly normal life most of the time.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Auckland is a registered charity serving people with MS and their families in Auckland, Manukau and Waitakere Cities, as well as Papakura and Franklin Districts.

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