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Julie Wootten, Meditation for Health, Relaxation and Beyond
Denise Muirhead, Understanding the Meridians
Beverley Chilcott, Behavioural Kinesiology
Sam Rao, Yoga and Diabetes
Linda Williamson, Psychic Protection for Therapists and Healers
Liz Osman, Mid Life Conquered
Rachel McCallum, An Introduction to Reflexology
Jonathan Pledger, Shiatsu: A Complete Guide
Anne Robinson, Reiki - Hands on Healing
Christel Thimont, Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Deena O'Brien, Shamansim - An Introduction to an Ancient Spiritual Path
Diksha Chakravati, Recreate Balance & Reduce Pain: take more control of your life
Brahma Kumaris, Meditation and Wholeness with Esme Weithers
Nick Roach, What is Self Realisation?
Rhys Ridgewell, "Finding God" An Inward Journey of Self Realisation
Joanna Bristow Watkins,Sound Healing with Voice and Tuning Forks
Caroline Nettle, What is BodyTalk and How can it help you?
Jill Miller, Ascension : What it is and How to Achieve it
Caroline Mitchell,Dragon Wisdom
Joanna Bristow Watkins, Bringing
Angels into your Life
Kris Lawrence, Magnotherapy
Jan Trewartha and Miriam Watson, Energy
Healing for People/Buildings
Denise Muirhead, Spring into Life
with Acupuncture
Patrick Hamouy, Facial Diagnosis
Liz Osman, How to Nourish, Balance
& Detox your Body
Marie West, Bi-Aura Therapy
Tracey James, Cranial Sacral Therapy
Linda Williamson, Medium
Nicola Slade, A Brief Introduction to Existential
Counselling
Martin Lewis, Kinesiology (see also article
of the month)
Yvette Richards, Satvik Healing
David England, Psychospiritual Psychology
– A Psychology of Hope
Yvete McCan, Protecting our Precious Skin
Joanna Bristow-Watkins, Reyad Sekh Em
Patrick Hamouy, Holistic Therapist
Martyn Jones, Alexander Technique Teacher
Marina Duskov, Holographic Repatterning
Level 2 Practitioner
Bekki Hill, Life and Writer Coach
Martin Lewis, Kinesoligist
Joanna Bristow-Watkins, Sacred
Site Travel and Holistic Healer
Tracy James, Cranial Sacral Therapist
Anne Robinson, Acupuncturist
Pat Knightley, Enneagram
Yvette Richards, Satvik Healing
Essential Well Being, Vibrational Medicine
Julie Wootten, Crystals in the Home/Workplace
Subhash (Sam) Rao, Yoga Teacher
Beverley Chilcott, Holistic Therapist/Reiki
Master
Julie Wootton, Body in Balance
Fay Sims, Clairvoyant Medium, Psychic Development
Teacher
Yvete McCann, Fabbodz
Rhys Ridgwell, Numerologist
Kathy Warwick, NFSH
Cathy Harris, Life Coach
Jan Reid worked in the Corporate World for quite a few years before becoming a self employed Holistic Practitioner/Complimentary Therapist, so she knows how stressful life can be. With this in mind she decided to make a DVD about meditation. Find out more about meditation and how you can become less stressed at Jan's talk.
Abnormal at birth due to being born with a chronic illness I have always been outside of the picture. My life has been a series of dramatic events each creating a shift within my consciousness and changing my perspective of reality. Unable to sustain the circumstances of my life I was awakened to a spiritual understanding causing me to turn my focus inward and begin my journey of "Self Realisation", a journey that has taken me to the very source of my being in my quest to find God.
Take a journey into the metaphysical world of numbers & learn about your unique energy & the purpose of your personal journey & spiritual path.
Crystals, as well as being decorative, have many health and therapeutic benefits. Come and find out how to use them in your everyday life.
Details to follow
A new paradigm in self-healing & consciousness.
Restoring the self-healing ability of our bodies by clearing away the cellular memory of all that is blocking ultimate well-being, such as emotional stress, physical trauma, inherited conditions, limiting belief patterns, and also clearing chords that vampire our energy.
With a demonstration of self-healing techniques that can dramatically change your energy levels and improves your health on all levels. This is a whole new world of kinesiology...
Stress is a problem for most of us with busy lives. In the Talk we will be learning about hypnosis and the power of the mind, so that you can begin to explore your inner strengths. You will learn how to create the relaxation process for yourself and how to create positive affirmations that you can use whenever you feel tired or stressed.
Details to follow
Everybody has the potential to Heal, not only themselves but their family, friends and the earth. This discussion will help those who attend unlock and discover their hidden healing gift.
I am currently training in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) & Hypnotherapy. Having always been interested in people and how they think, this area of learning has had an immense impact on me and I would like the opportunity to share this with you.
So what is NLP & Hypnotherapy? NLP is a way of understanding how we think. It is a way of helping us to understand and use the differences in how we think. Many of the problems people experience are caused by the way they think about them. If we can change the way we think about a situation we can change the problem. We can all do more than we think we can and this is where hypnotherapy comes in. Many people have concerns about ‘being in trance’ they feel they will be out of control and could be made to do things they would not choose to do. I will explain why this is not the case and the beneficial and therapeutic uses of this type of process. By the end of the session, I hope you will understand more about yourself, more about NLP and Hypnotherapy and more about your ability to turn positive thoughts into positive actions.
Take a journey into the metaphysical world of the zodiac & learn about your character & destiny through the esoteric discipline of astrology. Free Horoscope for everyone attending.
Within each of us reside the events of past lives. A migraine, chronic lower back pain or knee problem may be telling a story from an old accident or wound. A sore throat may derive from strangling, hanging or choking. As the soul returns to life over and over these traumatic memories are re-created in our current life often making little sense, and keeping us from living peaceful lives. They are brought to our conscious awareness by anxiety, panic attacks, anger, depression, phobias, obsessions, recurring relationship problems, nightmares and unexplainable physical pain. Past Life Regression allows us to see beyond the confusion and illusions of this life and brings about a healing of the past life that resonates into our current life.
You can contact Christine on Phone 0118 9723899 or 07778845820 Email: kwetus@hotmail.com
Soultalk is a way of accessing your soul for guidance on all areas of life, as well as a way to pinpoint and release blocks and fears that stop us from living fully and joyfully. I will explain and demonstrate how Soultalk® works, and teach you how to have direct access to your soul so that you can tell the difference between your soul’s guidance and your thoughts.
You can find out more about Kathryn at www.katalyst4change.co.uk .
With examples of my art work I will talk about how I started. We will explore how we can all be inspired to create inspirational work through interactive discussion.
Find out more about Virginnia at www.psychic-art-meditation.co.uk Or Phone 01635 37707 Email virginnia.mary@virgin.net
As individuals we co-exist within two worlds: the external world of circumstance- events that shape and govern our lives, and our own internal, private world.
Using the focus of a theme or guided fantasy it’s possible for you to tap into that private world and to capture an image. The image acts as a bridge between you and your inner voice. Using the language of the metaphor to explore your drawing it is possible to connect with the wisdom of your higher-self.
The talk will cover the following:
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
A brief history
How it works
What it can help with
What you can expect from a treatment
A perception exercise
Mike and Tilly Chirobokow will be holding a talk around the traditional North American Indian Sweat Lodge Ceremonies that they hold monthly in the peaceful countryside around Oxfordshire.
These ceremonies have been practiced for many centuries and continue to this day in many North American Indian Tribal Nations. In fact history-ically this ceremony has been performed amongst many cultures including in Europe and the UK but the ceremonies and ritual practices have been forgotten and disappeared with time.
Some countries have continued this legendry ceremony practised in many different ways but the fundamental basis of each one being a connection to Mother Earth, the Universe, each living being and ourselves bringing an awareness of cleansing, balancing, re-energizing, re-focusing and a multitude of other dynamics experienced individually and collectively. Through this contact we come to a better understanding of our place in the Universe, our relationship to ourselves and to all things.
Whether you are playing an instrument, driving a car, using a computer, exercising, writing, or cooking, bad posture or balance can interfere with your activity and cause tiredness or pain.
The Alexander Technique is a pratical skill which improves your self awareness and coordination and will change habits that cause contraction, stiffness, pain or imbalance. It may also address causes of persistent problems such as back pain, neck or shoulder pain, breathing, vocal disorders and RSI. In this introductory talk, the basic principles of the method will be covered, and will be demonstrated on how you can apply them in everyday life"
Nutritional therapy is using diet to prevent illness and restore the body to a natural healthy equilibrium. We believe and work upon the basis that deficiencies of minerals and vitamins are responsible for much disease and weakness in the body. What we eat affects our physical and mental health. Success relies upon a multi dimensional approach; incorporating permanent lifestyle (relaxation, exercise & coping with stress) and dietary changes to address your concerns.
During my talk I will explain how I work as a nutritional therapist and what you can expect from a session.
Find out more on my website.
Find out about light therapy - a talk and demonstration by Lorna Carlini
Find out more on Lorna's website.
Read Lorna's article
For thousands of years the Chinese have applied the philosophy of Feng Shui to create auspicious energy flow within their surroundings. Literally translated as Wind and Water or the harmony between nature and living beings, Feng Shui utilizes the delicate flow of universal life energy to enhance our lives. Feng Shui has been called environmental acupuncture simply because we are working with the energy meridians around us and enhancing the Chi, or beneficial energy, flow within the environment. Using these ancient principles and your clear intention, you can discover how to enhance your environment and create harmony, abundance, and well-being for yourself, your family and your clients
. As an Usui and Karuna Master, I have taught some of the principles of Feng Shui on my courses for the last 11 years to help increase the effectiveness of treatments and promote well-being for my students and our clients. Our treatments are only part of the help we give our clients. Our role is to facilitate their changes to bring about well-being and an energy-rich lifestyle and environment for them. A basic knowledge of the energy flows in the home or office can enhance and improve the effectiveness of our treatments. Many health problems can be affected by blocked energy in the home and it may be a factor in weakening the immune system as it affects our ability to resist disease.
I now teach Feng Shui and Space Clearing workshops as well as Usui, Karuna and Seichem Reiki courses, EFT and Kinesiology.If you would like to learn how to make your home a more energy-rich and healthier environment, I’ll be delighted to give you an insight into this fascinating subject.
Beverley Chilcott
ITEC, MAMT, An EMBODY Professional
Kinesiologist, Meridian Energy Therapist,Aromatherapist, Reflexologist
Usui, Karuna, Tibetan and Seichem Reiki Master
12 Wimbushes, Finchampstead, Berks. RG40 4XG
0118 – 9328395 or Email
Website
Based on the teachings of Sir Brian Jenner, QVK healing is a stress-release balance
that is easy for everybody to learn & use. Incorporating the use of harmonics & fractals to sustain health & healing from amalgam fillings, vaccinations, radiation etc… so that we can help our immune system to function better each day. The talk will also include a demonstration of the
5 daily techniques to help maintain health. Showing how easy it is to re-programme the body at all levels away from dis-ease to equilibrium.
Leanna trained to become a QVK practitioner with Sir Brian Jenner in 2005 & has been healing since June 2005 & teaching since January 2006. She has also been an Usui Reiki Master since 2003, & works with horses in equine facilitated healing (horses as healers)& horse whispering.
For more information please view: www.qvkhealing.com and www.flyingwithhorses.com
Ayurveda, or the science of life, is one of the most remarkable holistic systems in the world. It originated in India and is believed to have been in existence for over 5,000 years. It has only started to gain prominence in the West relatively recently.
Ayurveda aims to enable individuals to avoid illnesses, rather than waiting for them to develop before they can be treated. It is a system for maintaining health, as well as curing illnesses, through adherence to natural rhythms and cycles. Ayurveda encompasses knowledge of complete balance of the body, mind and spirit at all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realisation therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, lifestyle choices, yoga, massage, aromas, mantras, and meditation. By simply factoring in the above steps, individuals are empowered by nature to both overcome ailments and maintain good health.
The major difference between Ayurveda and conventional medicine lies in the treatment method - while most modern medical treatments operate at the symptomatic level, Ayurvedic treatments work at much deeper causative levels. By balancing the doshas (primary life-forces within the body), the root of the problem is solved.
Ayurveda’s fundamental belief is that whatever we can do for ourselves to improve our health, is far more effective in the long run than what another person can do for us. Ayurveda offers everyone the chance to re-discover for themselves what their optimal conditions might be and thereby begin the journey towards maintaining good health consistently. It's never too late for us to start helping ourselves.
Deepthi Niranjan
Ayurvedic Consultant
Ayurveda Retreat, 32 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 1RD – Telephone number: 01189588190
For more information please view: www.ayurveda-retreat.co.uk
Carol will give a brief outline of the Japanese therapy of Amatsu, its origins, philosophy and the conditions it can be sued to treat. She will also outline what a treatment involves and include a 'taster' demonstration.
Hypnotherapy helps people develop their potential. Learn about the process and technique hypno-therapy uses to help people grow above their depression, fears and phobias; grow in self confidence/self esteem. Learn how to calm the inner critical voice using the techniques of hypno-therapy.
The use of numbers is an ancient philosophy that predates the alphabet. In ancient times numbers were used as a symbolic language to unlock and interpret the sub-conscious mind, and reveal the inner truth of character and destiny.
Understand your own unique energy and the purpose of your personal & spiritual path through the power of numbers.
Goal Mapping is a combination of ancient wisdom and modern, accelerated learning techniques, woven together with goal setting principles into one holistic system for sustainable success. While traditional goal setting techniques focus on left-brain words and endless repetition to condition goals into the subconscious, Goal Mapping activates your left and right brain by using imagery – the language of the subconscious – bringing words, pictures and symbols together to create extraordinary power. Goal-mapping will help you develop your natural mental ability of conscious intention into a powerful skill for achievement. Whatever your dream, Goal Mapping, ‘PICTURE SUCCESS’ and drawing out your potential can help you achieve it.
Although Buddha lived and taught some 2,500 years ago, his message
and example continue to inspire many people; and his teachings are powerfully
relevant to our modern world. During this talk, we will discover some basic
principles of Buddhism, learn simple meditation techniques and see how we can
integrate them into our daily life.
Find out more about the Shantideva Centre here
Taijiwuxigong is a series of self-healing exercises which has its roots in Tai Chi and the ancient Chinese understanding of energetic practises. Exercises are simple and can be as strong or light as is required by the practitioner. Working to activate the energy system using standing and moving positions, mental concentration and the breath we develop the internal forces to generate the clearing of the five main energy channels in the body; the effects of which both generate health and provides a tool for personal development. We work with vibrational forces and spontaneous body movement forces. Jo has regular daytime and evening classes in Godalming and Farnham and some one day workshops. She also works with horses with Buqi which are the healing forces that have been developed through working with this practise. To contact Jo jo@joosborne.com
The wisdom and energy of the Dragons is ancient, and they are almost certainly of Atlantis. They are made up of the very fabric of everything that is, has been, and will be, including our humanness, and the Divine.
They are Alchemists of our world and carry most ancient knowledge known to man, that of pure magik. They work with sound and symbols the most well known of these being the Merkabah. They just love sacred geometry and sound; the way it weaves and moves together.
This is now Our Time – and the Dragons purpose it to help us fulfil it – their lessons are to help us stop feeling and behaving like victims, feeling that we have no control over our lives and the outside world – for we do – it’s the choices we make that can make us feel so powerless.
They want to teach us to stand in our power by entering our hearts, embracing it totally, and to learn to take full responsibility for all our experiences and our feelings. They want to help us find and honour our True Authentic Self.
The greatest joy for the Dragons is when we finally ‘let go’ and fully embrace our power, truth, integrity and learn to honour ourselves.
You can find out more at http://www.carolinemitchell.co.uk
A brief introduction to Complementary Medicine, holistic therapies, and how important it is to look at the entire bodymind complex when assessing health. We will also cover how we perceive the world, how complementary medicine can differ from conventional medicine, and how BodyTalk can help to rebalance your natural energy systems so that they can function as nature intended.
There are many differing views about what ascension is and what it isn’t. In this talk today Jill will explore some of the different ideas and thoughts on the topic. We are living in a very special time in the earth’s history. Many of you wanted to be here on earth at this time just to experience the unique changes happening to our planet as we move towards the critical date of 21 December 2012. There are immense opportunities for spiritual growth in this next 6 year period. Find out ways you will be playing your part in Earth’s history. As part of the talk today Jill will lead you in a beautiful meditation to connect to the higher energies reaching our planet at the moment.
For more information about Jill visit her website www.pathwayoflight.net
Sounds introduce a vibration into the energy field, which is transmitted via the cerebrospinal fluid and connective tissue into the cells.
Tuning forks produce a pure sound, a single frequency without harmonics. It is speculated that by generating a sound movement, which coincides with the cranial rhythmic impulse, we can stimulate the basic healing mechanism of the body. By creating sound wavelengths between the frequency of Alpha and Theta brainwaves, we can promote a relaxed or even dream state within the listener.
Joanna also utilises vocal tones which are intuitive and vary considerably in style and pitch. She has developed a negative energy drain system for use on the body and afterwards vocal sounds recalibrate the cells and fill the area with vibrant healthy energy.
The talk is about my spiritual journey of how I was awakened to the realisation of my spirit and the existence of God. As part of my spiritual awakening I channelled spiritual poetry about a subject I had no conscious knowledge of. The poetry is an intrinsic part of the talk as well as words of inspiration channelled through spirit.
I have worked with young people for most of my working career. Part of my experience was spent working in a psychiatric adolescence unit in the capacity of a group facilitator and counsellor. I am qualified in Youth Counselling & Person Centred Art Therapy. After a long lapse of illness I am hoping, in the near future, to return back to work as a clairvoyant Astrologer & Numerologist.
Nick Roach, author of 'Enlightenment, The Simple Path', takes those present into the truth many of us are looking for. Able to answer questions on a wide range of subjects due to the knowledge awarded in the experiance of 'self-realisation' also called God-Realisation or Enlightenment, Nick speaks in an amazingly simple, down to earth, commonsensical way, removing all the confusion and mysticism usually associated with this subject.
Nick Roach followed the teachings of Barry Long for 13 years, an Australian teacher, during which he had many insights and experiences. These eventually all came together in 2003 with the experience often called Enlightenment, amongst other names. Nick now teaches from this state. Nick has also been invited to run the Q&A page in a new magazine soon to be launched, called Know Yourself.
For more information about Nick visit his website www.nickroach.co.uk and read the article on this website Enlightenment = Self Realisation + God Realisation?
For over two thousand years meditation has been used as one of the most effective means of restoring a positive and relaxed state of mind. Raja Yoga meditation is easy, enjoyable, and creates stability of mind, body and spirit. Today we will examine this ancient technique and experience some of its effects through guided commentaries. Esme is a meditation teacher and co-ordinator of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University in Reading.
For more information about Brahma Kumaris visit www.brahmakumaris.org.uk
Nick Roach, author of 'Enlightenment, The Simple Path', takes those present into the truth many of us are looking for. Able to answer questions on a wide range of subjects due to the knowledge awarded in the experiance of 'self-realisation' also called God-Realisation or Enlightenment, Nick speaks in an amazingly simple, down to earth, commonsensical way, removing all the confusion and mysticism usually associated with this subject.
Nick Roach followed the teachings of Barry Long for 13 years, an Australian teacher, during which he had many insights and experiences. These eventually all came together in 2003 with the experience often called Enlightenment, amongst other names. Nick now teaches from this state. Nick has also been invited to run the Q&A page in a new magazine soon to be launched, called Know Yourself.
For more information about Nick visit his website www.nickroach.co.uk and read the article on this website Enlightenment = Self Realisation + God Realisation?
I am a Lower Earley based holistic health practitioner with a simple philosophy: I aim to inform clients about the workings of their own bodies, thereby empowering them to make necessary changes to live a relatively pain free life.
My treament is suitable for those experiancing musculo-skeletal pain caused by incorrect posture (which unfortunatley includes most of us); lifestyle; sport; stress; pregnancy. Conditions that can be helped include: headache, neck and shoulder pain; back pain; joint pain; including RSI.
In addition to providing information, the treament I offer is unique and consists of various MASSAGE techiniques, CLASSICAL MANIPULATION & MOBILISATION, and if needed and asked for REIKI, a gentle system used to balance the energy wihtin the body. The treamtent is safe and gentle and has the potential of affecting various systems in the body.
For more information about Diksha visit her website www.fixme.org.uk
There are many different types of meditation, but whatever type you practice, your body and mind will benefit from it. Meditation has been described by a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School as being as important to the body as exercise! Come and find out about the benefits of meditation and experience a few different techniques.
To me, finding meditation was an important part of my recovery form M.E. Prior to the M.E. I had always been a very active person (bordering on over-active, if the truth be known!). Work and housework took up most of my time spent very little time on myself and time to relax just wasnt on the agenda.
My journey to recovery, which included Healing and Crystals, made me look at my spirituality, which had been non-existent in my previous life as a school teacher. I started to learn meditation and relaxation techniques at the N.F.S.H. Healing centre and this quiet time in my life became very important to me. Little did I know at the time that until you learn to relax your body doesnt fully self-heal, hence these quiet time in my life were also part of my road to recovery.
Many people find it hard to switch off from our busy lives. There is always something to think about the shopping list going through our minds or the 101 jobs we still have to do. Hence some the focus of my initial meditation work is often on visualisation and breathing techniques, because until we can relax our bodies and still our minds inner growth will be limited.
As someone who is not too keen on strenuous exercise, I was very pleased to read an article by Dr Herbert Benson, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is convinced that quiet inactivity such as relaxation and meditation are just as important to long-term health as exercise. To me, I would much prefer meditating than pounding non a treadmill at the gym!
As well as calming your mind, meditation helps to:-
lower you blood pressure, heart rate & metabolic rate,
it slows down breathing rate,
positively affects hormone levels
relaxes tense muscles
reduces pain levels
stimulate our bodys self-healing mechanisms
improve digestion
positively affects hormone levels and
relaxes tense muscles
stimulate our bodys self-healing mechanisms
improve digestion
I personally have had some tremendous experiences whilst meditating, including coming up with my business idea of Body in Balance even the name came to me whilst meditating! Often meditations to use with my clients come to me whilst I am meditating.
I started off running meditation/relaxation classes in 2003. I was given the opportunity to run these from the PhysioStudio in Binfield. The owner rightly believed that meditation and relaxation would benefit her patients and reduce their pain levels. This was an important break for me and my path back to work.
I now run one-to-one sessions from my therapy room at my home in Binfield. I have found that I can tailor these sessions to benefit the individuals and work on what they need most e.g. relaxation, stress relief, or something more spiritual. I also run Crystal and Angel Study groups where as well as learning about a specific Crystal or Angel, we also spent an hour meditating with the crystal or angel, with a guided meditation.
For more information about Julie see her earlier talk Julie Wootten, Crystals in the Home/Workplace
Further details of this talk awaited.
For more information about Denise see her earlier talk Denise Muirhead, Acupuncture
For more information about Beverley see her earlier talk Beverley Chilcott
A timely reminder and awareness session with Sam Rao. His talk will highlight the facts regarding this growing challenge to our society. Sam will use current statistics and examples of how best to handle Diabetes. Most of the time it is common sense combined with a desire not to want to experience the disease. This session is for both those who have Diabetes and those who do not. Both groups will benefit from awareness of what can be done.
For more information about Sam see his earlier talk Sam Rao
In linking energetically with clients, therapists and healers can easily absorb the client's negativity and become tired and depleted. Linda explains why this happens and suggests way in which you can protect yourself from energy drain.
For more information about Linda see her earlier talks Linda Williamson
An Introduction to the philosophy and history of Shiatsu with an outline of how a diagnosis is made. There will be an opportunity to see how a treatment is given and (for volunteers) to experience for yourself how it really feels.
Jonathan has a Diploma in Shiatsu (Dip S)and is a Member of the Professional Register of the Shiatsu Society (MRSS)
You can contact Jonathan at jjpledger@hotmail.com
Liz will be talking about Aromatherapy and how it can benefit the menopausal lady. The talk will include an explanation of what aromatherapy is and how to use it in the home environment. Aromotherapyis a holistic therapy which can benefit all aspects of human health, physical, mental and emotional.
She will explain how she would go about indentfying which essentials oils would be most useful in individual cases.
Liz will explain what happens to a woman's body during menopause, and how essential oils and other plants can be used to advantage both internally and externally to facilitate an easy transition through the change of life, to cleanse and nourish, the skin and connective tissue.
She will also discuss the principles of body sculpturing using essential oils to break down fatty deposits and then working with the lympatic system to eliminate the fat from the body.
For more information about Liz see her earlier talks Liz Osman
An outline of the types of ailments that respond well to Reflexology and the training a Reflexologist undergoes before they go into practise.
A description of where on the foot the organs of the body are said to be positioned and then how a Reflexlogist would plan a course of treatment and a demonstration of techniques used. Also an opportunity to have a short practise on each other, most probably using the hands rather than the feet. This illustrates how therapeutic even a short treatment can be as it relaxes the individual.
About Rachel McCallum: I trained as a Registered General Nurse in the early 1980's and worked in various areas of the Health Service until 1993 when I went to live in Argentina. In 1999 I returned to the UK and trained as a Holistic Therapist, this is when I trained in Reflexology, Massage and Aromatherapy, I set up my practise in September 2000 and have been working from home and teaching occassional private classes since then. In 2000 I embarked on a four year training as a Homeopath and have now been in private practise as a Homeopath since September 2004.
Contact Rachel at rachelmccallum@aol.com
NLP was specifically created in order to allow us to do the magic by creating new ways of understanding how verbal and non-verbal communication affect the human brain. As such it presents us all with the opportunity to not only communicate better with others, but also to learn how to gain more control over what we considered to be automatic functions of our own neurology.
Christel Practices NLP, hynotherapy and Time Line Therapy.
Phone 07971-683-415
Email christel.1.thimont@britishairways.com
Reiki is one of the fastest growing therapies in the West.
What exactly is it and what are its roots, how does it differ from spiritual healing?
How is todays reiki different from the original source, and why is there so much interest in it?
How can reiki be used as a tool for self development?
These are some of the questions I intend to explore in my talk, as well as giving a brief history
of reiki and explaining the structure around it.
I hope to provide something for everyone, whether you already practice or you just want to
find out more.
Contact Anne at anne@robinsonascot.demon.co.uk
Deena O'Brien is an accredited Counsellor and Shamanic Practitioner. Using the traditional rythmn of the shamanic drum she will facilitate a magical journey to meet with our power animals for guidance and support.
Deena can be contated on 01628 778480, dobrien@waitrose.com
Find out the toxic-truth about most skincare products & explore the alternatives for healthy, nourished, beautiful skin. Yvete is a health educator and consultant. She advises on nutrition, what we put into our bodies, and also what we put onto our skin. Yvete will be bringing along samples for people to try.
For more information about Yvete see her earlier talk Yvete McCann, Fabbodz
History of Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT):
In 1980 Dr. Roger Callahan was working with a patient, Mary, for
an intense water phobia. She suffered from frequent headaches and
terrifying nightmares, both of which were related to her fear of
water. To seek help, she had been going from therapist to therapist
for years....with no material improvement.
Dr. Callahan tried to help her by conventional means for a year and a half. He didn't make much headway either. Then one day he stepped outside the normal "boundaries" of psychotherapy. Out of curiosity, he had been studying the body's energy system and decided to tap with his fingertips under her eyes (an end point of the stomach meridian). This was prompted by her complaint of some stomach discomfort.
To his astonishment, she announced immediately that her phobia was gone and she raced down to a nearby swimming pool and began throwing water in her face. No fear. No headaches. It all went away....including the nightmares. And it has never returned. She is totally free of her water phobia.
Results like that are rare in the field of psychotherapy...but
commonplace with EFT.
How can people benefit from EFT?
Negative emotions are one of the leading cause of ill health. By
using EFT and quickly and efficiently getting rid of these negative
emotions, a person can regain health.
I teach Emotional Freedom Therapy to students and also have private customers come to me for treatment. I consider it as a major weapon in my endeavour to help clients with their health problems.
For full details of EFT see Patrick’s article
or check out his website: www.therapies.com
Appointments can be made by phoning him on 01628 637 051
Patrick’s Hot tips:
1. Get rid of your negative emotions as this is one of the main
cause of disease
2. Emotional Freedom Therapy works on the emotional and the physical
3. Emotional Freedom Therapy is simple to learn and to use
4. Emotional Freedom Therapy is a truly holistic therapy as it works
on the mind, body (through meridians) and spirit
5. Quick results in most cases when other methods would take much
longer
6. I have personally successfully helped customers who suffered
from phobias, physical pains, negativity, depression, addictions,
overweight, nail biting, back stiffness and many more
7. A success rate of over 90% this year with Emotional Freedom Therapy
I got into the Alexander Technique due to a whiplash injury to
my neck. Soon after starting lessons I recovered all mobility in
my neck and saw the Technique as an effective way of increasing
freedom and ease in the body. I think a lot of people would like
and appreciate this as they go about their busy stressful lives.
The Alexander Technique allows the Student to be able to have a
conscious control over tensions that build in the body in everyday
life from tightening the jaw and contracting the face muscles, to
tensing the back muscles ending in back pain.
When learning the Alexander Technique you need a teacher who will
be able to guide and prompt you to release your tense muscles. Every
person has their own unique forms of tensions locked into their
bodies over many years.
I have been involved with the Alexander Technique for 7 years. Three
of those years were in training. I am a member of the Society of
Teachers of the Alexander Technique, STAT for short. I have a studio
in my apartment in Crown Wood, Bracknell. Lessons can be scheduled
to suit the Student.
My contact info is:
martynjones75@ntlworld.com
Home telephone 01344.445853
Mobile phone 07773 276789
HOLOGRAPHIC REPATTERNING: The Process for Positive Change
Holographic Repatterning was developed by Chloe Faith Wordsworth
over a 25 year period of studying and practising various systems
of healing. Chloe synthesized this new and dynamic system of self-healing
by applying her training in Acupuncture, Polarity Therapy, brain
integration and other healing systems along with her knowledge of
psychology, physics, holograms and sound frequencies.
Holographic Repatterning® is a Process that makes it possible
for us to create positive change in any area of our life where we
experience limitation. Also it can release generational patterns
as well.
The list of benefits from a Holographic Repatterning session is
endless as the technique can be applied to any area in your life.
For example, Holographic Repatterning can transform problems such
as:
Lack of confidence; Nervousness and anxiety; Stress and tension;
Reactive behaviour; Fears and phobias; Aches and pains; Negativity;
Fatigue
It is also extremely effective in helping to:
Generate change in attitude, belief systems and behaviour patterns
Increase self esteem
Gain deeper self awareness and self acceptance
Prepare you for interviews, exams and auditions
Increase your energy level
Enhance your relationships
Orient you to your purpose in life
In the session, information is gathered using the tool of muscle
checking (using only client’s arm), a technique used to access
the body's own wisdom. We store a lifetime of experiences, thoughts
and memories in our bodies.
The practitioner asks the body what physical, mental and emotional
tension it needs to release in order to return to optimum health.
The body is then offered various therapeutic techniques and is able
to select the treatment which will help to restore balance.
The diagram of the double spiral shows that every situation has
Point of Choice.
Based on the principal that everything has a frequency of energy
that is coherent or non-coherent. Coherence is about unity; cells
get together and work in unity. Non-coherence means cells are not
working together in unity.
All of our negative thoughts, feelings, difficult life experiences
and relationships are the result of non-coherent frequency patterns.
Holographic Repatterning enables us to identify and transform these
energy constrictions and unconscious patterns that underlie any
problems we may be experiencing in our life: pain, sickness and
unworkable relationships. This dynamic system emphasizes a holistic
approach to health. As a result, healing takes place on all levels
- physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Good health, harmonious relationships and the success and pleasure
we receive from our life and work are determined by the state of
our frequency patterns, which may be coherent or non-coherent. All
our negative thoughts, feelings, difficult life experiences and
relationships are the result of non-coherent frequency patterns.
The HR practitioner is able to identify the exact pattern of non-coherence
underlying your problems by using the extensive options listed in
all the HR books and the muscle indicator response.
Preparation for the client is not needed, nor do they need to bring
anything. The session is usually conducted while sitting down and
talking unless it is the more appropriate to lie down.
My first introduction to Holographic Repatterning was an event led
by Cloe Wordsworth at the end of 1996. I started training in 1997
and from then put into practise each module until I completed the
course. After that I had to give and receive at least 100 sessions
under supervision of four qualified teachers of Holographic Repatterning
before I qualified as a level 2 Practitioner in 1999.
My background is in personal development in various roles as well
as gaining Advance diploma in Hypnotherapy and NLP in 1995. I also
qualified in Reiki 1 & 2 in 1999/2000
Marina Duskov runs sessions at her home in Heathlands Road, Wokingham.
She can be contacted:
phone 01344 762 181
mobile 07940 837 339
e-mail marina@simply.go-plus.net.
For further information you can visit the UK website: www.holographic-repatterning.co.uk or USA website www.holographic.org
Life Coaching And The Unstoppable Combination of Values, Goals and Beliefs.
I got into life coaching in the year 2000, having experienced the way it rebuilt my confidence and turned my life around after a nightmare experience. I was so impressed, I trained to become a life coach. I qualified in May 2002 and now run my own coaching practice. I am also a mentor coach for The UK College of Life Coaching and write articles and features for popular magazines about life coaching and related subjects.
A non-directive life coach recognises you have all the wisdom
and knowledge inside you to start making more of your life right
now. Of course things get in the way. We all have challenges. But
if you don’t start now, then when are you going to start?
If you’ve got a good reason not to start, you don’t
know where to start, or it just sounds too plain scary, then life
coaching could help you.
As a non-directive coach I work using “The unstoppable combination
of values, goals and beliefs,” as the foundation to enable
my clients to make changes, and in many cases, transform their lives.
Values
Values are the ‘personal rules’ or qualities that are
important to us, they effectively define who we are. They are one
of the fundamental elements that influence our emotions and desires,
and therefore the goals and the actions we take to achieving them.
By hiring a coach to help us discover our values, we gain the key
that unlocks the influences behind much of our motivation and behaviour:
Two elements which are fundamental to what we achieve in life.
Behaviour
By recognising the reasons behind why we behave in certain ways,
we can become less stressed and more influential over the situations
we find ourselves in.
Motivation
Our motivation, doesn’t just determine whether we succeed,
but whether the success we achieve truly satisfies us. Once we understand
the influences behind what satisfies us, it’s easier for us
to determine and achieve goals that truly make us happy.
Goals
A lot of people don’t like setting goals, because they’re
afraid they won’t achieve them. However, goals aren’t
chiselled rock. They’re simply a target to aim for. -Consider
the analogy of an archer firing his bow, if he hasn’t got
a target to aim for, why bother to draw his arrow in the first place?
By anchoring our goals to our values, we ensure that the goals we
are headed for are really what we want and also goals we feel inspired
to achieve.
Beliefs
Beliefs are what we believe to be true (even if it isn’t)
and consequently beliefs create the limits to the goals we set,
and sometimes prevent us setting goals.
Beliefs are built up as we experience life. However, we often maintain
old beliefs once circumstances or we ourselves have changed. Also
the way in which our brain processes information and forms memories
can lead to our thinking causing barriers and obstacles to achieving
what we really want.
Recognising and working with our beliefs, helps us to establish
better goals and allows us to clear the path to the life we desire.
Do you put off doing the things you want to do?
Do you put up with things you don’t want in your life?
Do you have ‘reasons’ your life isn’t exactly
the way you want it?
Life coaching helps us to see the wood for the trees, so we can tap into the wisdom and knowledge inside ourselves to make more of our lives.
How are People Coached?
Coaching delivered on a one to one basis is tailored to fit the
unique requirements of each individual. I coach people to build
confidence, reduce stress, achieve goals, work on and discover their
life purpose, build small businesses in creative areas and I also
work with writers to help them become more successful.
Coaching can take place either face to face or over the telephone
(which may sound strange, but actually aids focus and is extremely
effective and time efficient.)
I also run a development workshop for writers.
Ten Hot Tips, For if you Decide to Hire a Coach...
1. Before you start to look for a coach ask yourself if you’re
ready to do the work and make the changes. A coach will do there
utmost to help you. But you are the one who has to work at it.
2. Look for a coach with a qualification. -Coaching is a fashionable
term and there are many people calling themselves coaches who aren’t
properly trained. Some don’t even know what life coaching
means.
3. Ask your potential coach who their qualification is with. -There
are many cheap correspondence qualifications where no practical
work is even assessed. Look at their training provider on the internet
as though you wanted training. Ask yourself, “Who would I
choose to train with?” Also ask, “Who ensures that training
body maintains its standards?”
4. The ICF are the American coaching body. The internet can give
the impression their endorsement is the standard to look for. Their
coaches are well trained, but are often much more directive than
British coaches.
5. Ask your potential coach if they have a code of ethics and what
it is.
6. A good coach can clearly articulate the difference between coaching
and counselling.
7. Any coach with integrity will be happy to answer any questions
you have about their work or themselves. Don’t be embarrassed
to ask them.
8. You’ll be talking about personal stuff here. Find a coach
who you feel comfortable taking to.
9. If your life coach tells you what they think you should do, they’re
not coaching.
10. It’s your life and it’s precious. A good coach can
help you make changes, a bad coach could ruin it.
© Rebecca Hill 2004
To find out more about Bekki or life coaching visit her web site:
www.thenextlevelcoaching.co.uk
You can contact her via e-mail at bekki@thenextlevelcoaching.co.uk
Or by telephone 0118 9784 904
My name is Martin Lewis and I became involved with Kinesiology as a result of becoming ill with what my doctor called ‘general stress syndrome’ in 1998. I qualified in 1999/2000 gaining a Certificate in Balanced Health 1-4 and have since gained additional modules to this basic qualification. I am now qualified to Kinesiology National Occupational Standard - a government recognised qualification.
Kinesiology was discovered by George Goodheart in 1965 and links the traditional Chinese theory of meridian energy flow found in acupuncture and acupressure with Western style muscle testing, diet and stress management. Muscle testing is a form of language which communicates with the body. Simple, gentle and non-intrusive muscle testing enables the client’s own body to reveal imbalances which can then be treated. Kinesiology deals with the underlying cause of illness NOT the symptom. It enables the body to function more efficiently and due to this there are many benefits including: better posture, pain relief, efficient digestion, and endocrine system ( the body’s own repair kit) balance.
I have clinics in Reading and Newbury. I also arrange talks and
demonstrations nationwide. My contact number is 07968 740550 or
by e-mail at:
martin@kinesiology.fslife.co.uk
or my website at www.kinesiology.fslife.co.uk
MY Hot tips!
Drink at least 10 tumblers of plain tap water a day (forget bottled water - it is often contaminated)
Eat protein as a snack in between meals
NEVER skip breakfast
If you have metal fillings get them removed.
A good therapist is NOT determined by how many letters they have after their name. It is based on YOUR instinct.
If the therapy you are having feels right then give the therapist a chance. There is a ‘right time’ for every therapy. If it doesn’t feel right then move on.
Word of mouth is the best way to find a good therapist
Everything in your life needs to be in balance with everything else. Balance is the key to good health.
After five years as managing director of a chain of travel agencies through the 1990 Gulf War and continued recession, Joanna left her stressful career behind. Two caesareans later, she started a quest for holistic well-being, following a chance remark by another mother. Having personally discovered the benefits of Reiki and subsequently Sekh Em, a new vocation was born. This led to the rewarding experience of spiritual awareness and Joanna felt compelled to pass this amazing opportunity onto others. Having trained as a practitioner, then up to and beyond Mastery level, she was able to offer Sekh Em training, in addition to other holistic workshops.
More recently, Joanna has developed Reyad Sekh Em a unique combination of the elemental healing rays (of earth, fire, water, air and spirit) with the use of colour breathing, sound vibration, crystalline and angelic healing energies. She also escorts Harmony Journeys to sacred sites in the UK and globally.
Joanna says “We live in a multi-dimensional reality and many of us, consciously or unconsciously, shift in and out of various dimensions all the time. These other dimensions co-exist in the same physical ‘space’ as ours and are host to other living energy beings (Angels, Ascended Masters, various Elemental Devas and other spirits), many of whom have a far greater perception of our universe - and the role of the human race within it - than we can easily understand. Thus heaven and earth co-exist right here, as do our past and future selves!
The separation between these different dimensions is quite simply vibration; within each dimension we operate and exist at a different vibratory rate. Most of us are unable to consciously alter this and hence we are oblivious to any other existence but our own. Most of us requested this state for our present incarnation but Psychics or Mediums communicate with these other dimensions by raising their own cellular vibration (activating their Higher Selves) so that they can see, hear, feel or intuit messages.”
In this light-hearted but informative presentation listen to Joanna’s views on how to pursue an accelerated path to enlightenment.
See Joanna’s articles Part I and Part II and Harmony Healing ads for more details or go to www.harmonyhealing.co.uk
HOW TO BRING ANGELS INTO YOUR LIFE
Joanna says "We live in a multi-dimensional reality and many of us, consciously or unconsciously, shift in and out of various dimensions all the time. These other dimensions co-exist in the same physical 'space' as ours and are host to other living energy beings (Angels, Ascended Masters, various Elemental Devas and other spirits), many of whom have a far greater perception of our universe - and the role of the human race within it - than we can easily understand.
Joanna will introduce us to the Angels of the Week and the Elemental Angels. She will then show us that they are waiting for us to call upon them and invite them into our lives for many different reasons.
REYAD SEKH EM
An introduction to Joanna's newly developed Egyptian energy healing system Reyad Sekh Em. Reyad Sekh Em is an ultra high vibrational energy healing system utilising the elemental healing rays of earth, air, fire, water and ether (spirit) with angelic, etheric crystalline and sound vibration. The system also embraces the ancient Egyptian Philosophies according to the local oral tradition wisdom keepers. The presentation will include demonstrations.
Most of you must read the word “CranioSacral Therapy” and think what on earth does this therapy mean, never mind the fact that you can’t pronounce it? My belief is that regardless of the name, “it’s the healing touch that you gain”!
So, what is this “healing touch”?
The “healing touch” is a light pressure applied to appropriate
areas of your body to achieve your sense of balance on mental, physical
and emotional levels.
What can CranioSacral Therapy do for you?
Are you in a situation where you feel stressed, tired or unable
to sleep properly? Do you suffer from pain that simply won’t
go away? If so, then your system may be out of balance. Your body
has an inherent knowledge of how to heal itself. CranioSacral Therapy
facilitates this healing process by the application of this “healing
touch”. This allows for the releasing and unwinding of your
tissues, thereby removing any restrictions in your body that may
be responsible for your symptoms.
Where is this craniosacral system found in your body?
The craniosacral system is essentially a fluid system that makes
up the core of your body. It consists of your skull, spinal and
pelvic bones; the brain and nervous system, the membranes surrounding
the central core and last but not least, the cerebrospinal fluid,
which nourishes and supports this system. The motion of this craniosacral
system can be felt anywhere in your body.
What does CranioSacral Therapy feel like?
Since everybody is unique and our bodies differ, this usually differs
from person to person. You may experience one or more of the following:
Deep sense of relaxation.
You may just drift off to sleep during the treatment.
You may feel your body releasing, warmth, pulsing etc.
You may experience “old pains” that re-occur temporarily
and then pass away.
You may feel teary or emotional during treatment. This is perfectly
normal and is probably just what your body needs.
Anything else may be perfectly normal.
How do the treatment sessions work?
The number and duration of treatment sessions is entirely individually
based. The session usually lasts for one hour and the number of
sessions will vary depending on your problem. The nice thing is
that you don’t have to undress for the treatment.
How did CranioSacral Therapy come about?
CranioSacral Therapy has its beginnings rooted in Osteopathy. Investigations
since the 1920s, focused on the cranial (skull) bones and their
movement(s).
In the early 1970’s, Dr John Upledger and his team of researchers from the University of Michigan discovered the craniosacral system. They discovered that the membranes that were found within this system played a key role in the movement of the cranial bones.
Techniques for evaluating and treating this membrane system were largely developed by Dr John Upledger.
Who can help you and your body to heal?
My name is Tracy James and I am a Chartered Physiotherapist. I have
practised CranioSacral Therapy for nearly two years.
My interest in CranioSacral Therapy has stemmed from my own personal experience of this approach to treat my chronic pain. I am truly amazed at the dramatic changes it has made and continues to make in my life.
What tips can CranioSacral Therapy teach you?
Healing is more about your journey than your destination.
You have the capacity to heal yourself.
By tapping into your body’s inner knowing, you can find health
and experience your sense of wellbeing.
Listen to your body for it has the answers to your unanswered questions.
Your entire body is connected on many levels, including mentally,
physically, emotionally and spiritually.
CranioSacral Therapy taps into all of these levels to achieve your
sense of balance, to find your inner stillness and to experience
your oneness.
Lastly, don’t forget to laugh. This is your healing gift.
To experience this holistic therapy or to find out more information see Tracy’s ad, or come to her talk at the Wokingham Group on July 30th (see page 3 for details).
The Well Life Practice is situated in Woodley.
The Upledger Institute U.K. can be contacted on 01738444404 or
www.upledger.co.uk
Acupuncture balances all the body's systems, creating an internal harmony, revitalising from within. This is why so many people feel a great sense of stress relief when they have treatment.
Anne has a practice in Chavey Down, near Ascot and also in Eton at Essence World. She trained in Reading and also studied Chinese Tuina massage at the University of Westminster.
Acupuncture treats a wide range of conditions including migraines, PMT, fertility, stress, muscular aches and pains, backache and many more. Anne attended a birth earlier this year and gave acupuncture throughout the labour and delivery.
For an appointment or more information, contact Anne on: 07973 759477
Pat Knightley is an NLP Master practitioner and Enneagramist with many years experience in the corporate world. She runs team development and coaching sessions based both on NLP and a unique personality coaching tool,the Enneagram.
The model is based around nine motivational and strategy focus areas that have been developed during our childhood development. The core patterns derived during this phase stay with us for life and charge our motivation to gain reward, recognition and love.
Pat will explain the theory and provide an illuminating session that will help you start the journey of discovering why you do what you do and its impact on others.
For more background on the Enneagram Visit her website on www.ennearoutes.com prior to coming along to the event in September.
In 1990 my life crashed, I hit ‘rock bottom’ and so
began a personal development journey that has transformed my life.
This journey began with 6 years of intensive counselling (addressing
issues of addiction and codependency), which developed into a spiritual
programme of transformation – one that I am still travelling!
In 1997 I was treated energetically for a physical complaint and
was astounded by the dramatic and positive results - I began training
the same year. Since 1998 I have been working with a form of healing
founded upon the Taoist tradition of energy dynamics. It has created
profound change for my clients and myself; clearing emotional, physical
and spiritual traumas and being a catalyst for change.
See Yvette's article on Satvik
Healing for more information
The use of crystals goes back to many ancient cultures. Over time,
the properties of different crystals became known and the wisdom
of crystals spread throughout the world.
They can be used in many ways: during healing sessions, worn on
parts of the body or hidden in a pocket. Placed correctly they can
be used to great advantage in your home or workplace. This talk
will tell you which crystals work best for which room and for which
purpose.
Julie regularly runs crystal workshops and healing sessions as well
as giving talks on the many aspects of crystals. Julie is also an
NFSH trained healer.
For an appointment or more information, contact Julie on: 01344 646499
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
I am 56 years old and have lived in this area, with my wife and
two sons, for over 25 years. I run my own IT business from Wokingham
and we live in Crowthorne. I have been practicing yoga since I was
a boy. My father encouraged me to learn some of the postures, plus
the art of “lathi”. This is a form of martial art using
a 5’ staff and requires a strong but supple body. Following
an injury to my lower back (result of wrong move in a squash game)
I found myself moving further away from gym work towards yoga. Over
3 years ago I met my yoga teacher, Ruth White, an inspirational
Iyengar Yoga teacher. Ruth has practiced with and has been coached
by Mr. BKS Iyengar. To attach a Teacher’s qualification with
Ruth takes between 2 - 3 years. I continue to attend as many weekend
Teacher’s Training sessions as I can and gain more knowledge.
I am very interested in understanding the human body and how yoga
can benefit and effect the body, mind and spirit. In my classes
I teach the postures with great emphasis on the effects of the postures
on the body as a whole.
I’M NOT FIT AND I’M OVERWEIGHT, IS YOGA FOR ME?
This is by far the most common question I get. The yoga I teach
is very traditional. Iyengar yoga concentrates on precision so you
do not have to be ‘fit’ to build a yoga practice. After
attending several classes everyone finds that postures slowly become
easier. The body starts to become more supple and muscles begin
to gain strength. The size of the person has no bearing on being
able to do yoga, neither does age or gender!
CAN YOGA HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT?
This is another comment that comes regularly. Yes and no. Iyengar
yoga stretches, strengthens and tones your muscles. You will find
improvement in your posture so you look and feel better. As your
muscles get toned your body shape will change. Weight is also a
mind thing, however weight loss does come as the yoga practice progresses.
I HAVE NOT DONE YOGA BEFORE, DO YOU HAVE A BEGINNER’S CLASS?
I get asked this question a lot! All my classes are made up of a
mixture of people with mixed yoga abilities. This way every beginner
gets a chance to learn and move towards deeper and more advanced
postures. The progress you make is personal to you. In the class
everyone does the same postures but the extent to which you take
the posture depends on your personal physical ability. As your body
moves further you will be able to take the stretches further.
CAN PEOPLE WITH A MEDICAL CONDITION DO YOGA?
I am not a doctor so the first answer must come from your doctor.
If you let me know what physical challenges you have, then I can
modify postures to suit you. You may find yoga improves or eases
the physical challenges. You can do yoga when you are pregnant or
have back aches or knee problems. It is just a matter of being aware
and doing yoga to benefit your body.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR AND BRING?
It is best to wear loose clothing. Towards the end of the class
there is always a relaxation period so bring a blanket and a pair
of socks to wear as you relax and your body cools down. Also invest
in a yoga mat as most venues have wooden floors.
WHEN AND WHERE ARE YOUR CLASSES?
I am currently holding three weekly classes all at £5 per
session:
Saturdays, 9.30 - 11.00 am
St. Sebastian Memorial Hall
Nine Mile Ride/Honey Hill Road
Crowthorne
Thursdays, 7.30 - 9.00 pm
Hatch Ride Primary School
Crowthorne (opp TRL)
Fridays, 10.00 - 11.30 am
Morgan Centre
Wellington Road
Crowthorne
HOW CAN YOU BE CONTACTED FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Call me or email me:
mobile: 07775 770 526
email: sam@samraoyoga.com
Tell me about yourself and how you came to be involved with
crystal healing
I first had healing 7 years ago. I’d had M.E. for 4 years
then and was willing to try anything that might help - which healing
did. After having healing for a couple of years I undertook the
National Federation of Spiritual Healers training and probation
period and qualified as an N.F.S.H. Healer over two years ago.
I was given a Turitella crystal for my energy levels and it helped
me so much, that I decided to learn about crystals. Using crystals
with the healing was a natural progression for me.
I have a teaching background, and decided to undertake workshops
and crystal parties as a way of utilising my teaching skills and
combine them with my interest in crystals and healing. Crystals
have so many therapeutic uses and benefits that I want to share
that knowledge.
Tell me about crystal healing
The use of crystals goes back to many ancient cultures. Over time,
the properties of different crystals became known and the wisdom
of crystals spread throughout the world. Crystals also have much
natural power. As well as being decorative, crystals have many therapeutic
and health benefits.
How can people benefit from this?
Each crystal has many health-giving properties, which can benefit
a wide range of conditions from anxiety to whooping cough (sorry
I can’t think of a condition beginning with z that crystals
can help at this time!)
How are crystals used in healing?
Crystal healing is a gentle and subtle process. It combines the
benefits of healing and the therapeutic properties of crystals chosen
to suit your needs. You will be asked if there are any specific
areas you would like help with - either regarding health, relationships
or life in general. Crystals will then be selected for the healing
that will bring benefit to your situation.
Crystal parties are a fun way to find out more about crystals. Workshops
are a good way of extending your knowledge and taking it further.
Do people need to bring anything with them etc?
No, just an open mind!
Tell me about your classes/appointments/workshops etc?
I give Crystal Healing at my home in Binfield, or if necessary,
at the patients home. I run workshops at various locations in the
area and also run Meditation/Relaxation Classes in Binfield. Crystal
parties are generally held in the host’s home.
How can you be contacted?
I can be contacted by phone: 01344 646499 (home) or 07968 304027
(mobile). My email address is bodyinbalance@btclick.com
My website should be up and running soon at www.bodyinbalance.org.uk
JULIE’S 10 HOT TIPS
1. Choose crystals that you are drawn to.
2. Use your intuition!
3. Always wash/cleanse the crystal before use, as it will have absorbed
a lot of energy from other people since it was mined.
4. Energise the crystal in sunlight or moonlight.
5. Programme or “dedicate” the crystal. Without this,
the crystal will not know what you want to use it for (e.g. stress
relief).
6. Keep the crystal about you – wear it as jewellery, put
it in your pocket etc. to get maximum benefit from it.
7. Wash/energise crystals periodically to keep them working at their
maximum for you.
8. Choose a therapist that you feel comfortable with.
9. Make time for yourself.
Enjoy your crystals and reap the benefit from them!
INTERVIEW WITH FAY SIMS, CLAIRVOYANT MEDIUM AND
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT TUTOR (June 2003)
Do you think you have always been clairvoyant?
No! I reached a stage when I felt I wanted to be but I wasn't sure
how to go about it. Then I had a chance meeting (a synchronistic
event!) with a Medium/Tarot reader that led to my first psychic
circle, and I started from there. I have taken a long time to develop
because, I now realise, of my own doubts and fears. I believe that
everyone has psychic ability to varying degrees, and yes some seem
to be "born with it", but you can develop it like any
skill with some discipline, perseverance, lots of patience and of
course desire!
Do you think Mediums are accurate all the time?
No! There are many different components that comprise a reading
and these can affect the accuracy or perceived accuracy. The information
that comes through to the Medium often needs interpretation and
the medium's interpretation itself may be off mark. Their information
and interpretation is also likely to be coloured by their own beliefs,
experiences and personality. Sometimes the client doesn't recognise
what is being said until after the reading, sometimes a long while
later. Timing seems to be a particularly difficult area for accuracy.
Clients may also misinterpret the message or may only hear what
they want to hear. Like everyone, Mediums also have their off days!
Do you have any experience with other areas
of metaphysics?
I started with a keen interest in astrology which led onto tarot
cards. I have done many courses including spiritual healing and
hypnotherapy. One of my fascinations is checking out "hauntings",
I'd love to be Derek Acorah's apprentice!
How can you help other people?
I aim to use my skills and knowledge to empower people and to give
an understanding of something beyond. Through my psychic development
groups I offer people the opportunity to explore and develop their
own abilities, in a friendly, encouraging environment. Having overcome
my own difficulties in development, I believe I can better help
others overcome theirs. Our Clairvoyant/Mediumship evenings provide
a safe forum for people to practise demonstrating their psychic
skills in front of a small audience. In general, I aim to help people
to meet others, to share their interest and psychic experiences
and to enjoy themselves.
My personal experience with Fay:
I have attended Fay's Evening of Clairvoyance and Mediumship which
she runs with her friend Sally. The audience number is limited which
allows them time, they hope, with each person. They were both accurate
and obviously helpful in a loving and sympathetic atmosphere.
In my personal consultation with Fay I was surprised at her accuracy and detail. She received similar information I had received myself but her level of detail was much finer than mine. She "brought my picture into focus" as it were. She only works within a safe, loving, non-judgemental environment.
Fay Sims 0118 979 6833Why are you involved in Natural Health?
A love of life and reverence for nature motivates my keen interest
in health & my enthusiasm for assisting others to restore &
maintain their vitality. I was always a ‘kinesthetic kid’.
I loved using & expressing the body; my body. But whilst I was
robust, I wasn’t always well. I had all the usual (supposedly
‘normal’) childhood afflictions. Indeed, I had all the
tell-tale signs of a toxic system. I was living in a body clogged
with the pollution of modern life & unsupported by a nutritionally
poor western diet. At age 12, a combination of puberty, ‘comfort’
eating & overeating in an attempt to address (what I now understand
to have been) chronic nutritional deficiency, caused me to layer
on a bit of blubber. As a consequence I began to deliberately investigate
diet, health & well-being. This inquiry revealed to, & confirmed
for me the critical place of nutrition & the common-sense wealth
of Natural Health. However, whilst I sought the theory, I didn’t
always get it right in practice. I struggled with fatigue &
other symptoms for a further 25 years. Now, better informed &
with a more balanced approach, I feel it’s time to share my
interest & experience with others. I am currently consolidating
3 decades of self-study with a formal degree in Clinical Nutrition.
This will also complement my existing qualifications in the related
fields of Yoga & Education.
Historical Background
Natural Health is not new. It has always been taught & it has
always been practiced. It is simply the understanding & application
of natural elements to the physical & energetic needs of the
human being. It is about restoring & maintaining balance &
dynamism within the system. This is done by enabling the body to
cleanse, by supplying the cells with the required nutrients for
function, repair & maintenance and by protecting & supporting
all the systems of the body through lifestyle, therapy & diet.
How can people benefit from this?
Everybody longs for enjoyment & ease in their life. And , luckily,
we live in a brilliant organism. The Mind-Body-Spirit Matrix of
the Human Being is a true Phenomenon of Creation. If we give it
what it requires: rest, water, true nutrition, movement & self-expression
and if we protect it against the insidious, toxic onslaught