Taruna College New Zealand is a centre for Adult Education offering an exciting range of formal and informal holistic courses and subjects inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner PhD. such as: Waldorf Teacher Education, Biodynamic Organic Agriculture, Anthroposophical Nursing, Art of Health and Coaching and Biography Workshops.

Click on this link: info@taruna.ac.nz
or phone 0064+6+877 71 74
to arrange a visit to Taruna College to see courses in action and to talk with Programme Directors about your learning prospects.

Testimonials From Past Students

"I really loved this course--especially the art therapy aspect, which I found really helpful and want to do more.  It was well run and had a good rhythm.  I highly recommend it."  -Penny Angus, 2005

"The Art of Health course has turned my art school training and Western art history orientation upside down.  As a practising artist, I can clearly see the 'deadness' in my past approach, and feel I've been given an amazing opportunity to transform my own painting.  It has shown me that the connection and role of art with spirituality, our development as human beings, and everyday life is far more important and potent than I had previously understood.  I had known of the connection, but not of its strength and vitality, and potential. The course is conceived and taught with love, and at a high professional level, where all that is taught is coming from a commitment and understanding of spiritual development as the core of life.  I absolutely recommend it."  - Becky Turrell, 2005

"I have been changed by the fact that I choose to take myself on, master fears coming up, wanting to change.  It has changed my whole perspective on life."  - Andrea Lehmann, 2005

"Doing the Art of Health course at Taruna College, I have been transported to the world of the great philosophers again and it has been a great experience.  A strange thing happens when you enter gradually into the science of the spirit.  I have noticed that your life of instincts and how you face the world changes; it makes you wise, tolerant and more secure.  It is interesting that the more you know the more it goes into your inner life.  I was very tired at work, not interested any more, very intolerant with some strong characters and situations.  After the second run of lectures at Taruna I came back totally renewed, I was telling everyone what I learned and how wonderful I was feeling.  People at work noticed my changes.  I managed to deal with difficult situations in a better way.  I don't worry about people with strong personalities anymore.  We had really bad times in the past with very intolerant, aggressive and rude people.  I discovered that I can relate to all of them with no problems.  I still have some unsolved situations that one day I will be able to solve.  I have been able to give my advice and use my medical knowledge in a different way.  Personally, I was clumsy with my hands and never tried any art--I thought  I was really bad--now I realise that you can improve your observation skills everyday, look at nature in a different way and I do not feel scared of making mistakes. 
I was always convinced that art was only for very skilled people; now I can see that it helps to transform your soul while still in the physical world.  I know this is only the beginning, I wish I could have had this information 20 or more years ago.  I will always recommend the Art of Health course to friends and anyone who wants to improve their quality of life."  - Dr. Livia Escobar, 2002

"The course has brought clarity, understanding and positivity into my life, as well as enabled me to consciously acknowledge my spirituality.  It has given me a clearer view of the path that I am on."  - Megan Bradley, 2005

"This programme has brought many gifts and insights that I will bring into my practice.  It's been a wonderful journey."  - Melissa Neilson, 2005

"I am a teacher and the course has given me a very holistic view of human development, which has helped tremendously when dealing with children.  I now come from a place of understanding when planning lessons.  I can stand back from problems and be more objective."  - Kay Hitchcock, 2005

"I was feeling like I had lost the soul in my work.  Bringing this work to my teaching has given it new life. It brought me back to my soul, to my centre of being.  The connection of art and spirit brings tears to my eyes. Wherever you are, it will take you further."  - Jesse Summers, 2005

"The Art of Health course has nourished my soul and senses and broadened my perspective of what it is to be human and live and grow in the world.  It has helped me to see the developing child in a clearer and true way."  - Heidi Gilgenberg, 2005

"The Art of Health course opened a whole new world to me.  It's given me useful, relevant, knowledge for many aspects of my life, and connected me with a whole new group of like-minded friends." - Philippa, 2005

"Thanks to the course I'll trust my intuition much more readily and my spirituality feels more a part of my everyday life."  - Hilary Ramage, 2005

"The best learning experience I have ever had.  The programme was a complete package that encompassed mind, body, and soul."  - Sandy Seymour, 2005

"The course has planted a seed from which to develop in a new direction.  It's given greater meaning to my personal and professional life."  - Janet Leonard, 2005