With modern technology affecting all our lives, communication has become instantaneous and the internet has opened up a whole new world for us all.

In many ways, progress is a good thing and I believe that we are incredibly fortunate to be living in one of the most exciting times of world history. However, there is one tradition that I hope will continue to be treasured by us all – the joy and pleasure of the World of Books.

With the advent of the ‘Kindle’;  the book reading experience has joined the modern age and gone all ‘techie’. I agree  that it is a great tool for reading on the move…and a boon for backpackers who are often weighted down with kilos of books – I just wish it had been around when I went back packing a few years ago!

However, I am delighted to report that following a recent ‘straw poll’ of my friends and family to ask how many would want to replace their beloved books with an electronic version of the same, the general consensus was that no piece of technology can replace the joy of curling up with a good book and that it wouldn’t be the same somehow (at least for those of us over the age of 25!) to snuggle up in bed with a good ‘Kindle!’

There is something special and ‘touchy feely’ about the whole book experience…from perusing the shelves in the local book store or library; to making a selection and looking forward to some quiet time when we can switch off from the outside world and enter the world of inspiration contained within the pages of our chosen book.

Books have their own special energy and unique smells. We like having them around to bring us comfort and security. Turning the pages to reveal the next exciting chapter is a real thrill. Books are our friends and our companions and we are never alone when we have a good book for company.

A book that touches us in some deep way will remain in our memory forever. And when a book makes such an impression, we can often we can recall exactly where we were when we first read it.

As you may have gathered by now, I am just BONKERS about BOOKS!

Julie Bryant – Creator of Naked Dragon

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Naked Dragon are committed to promoting the joys of books and the pleasures of reading. We will be participating in World Book Night on 23^rd April 2012 and will be giving away a copy of my favourite book – The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho -  to the first 24 people to book a ticket for John Whiteman’s talk – Creating Happiness from the Inside-Out – on Wednesday 25^th April.

For further information about John’s Talk, please click HERE

And for further information about World Book Night, please click HERE

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Some final thoughts on our enduring love for books…

To read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to meet an old one ~ Chinese Saying

Books are the windows through which the soul looks out ~ Henry Ward Beecher

The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it ~ James Bryce

If there’s a book you really want to read but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it ~Toni Morrison

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers ~ Charles W. Eliot

Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it ~P.J. O’Rourke

I find television to be very educating.  Every time somebody turns on the set, I go in the other room and read a book ~ Groucho Marx

Three Scottish Mediums
Three Great Events
One Fantastic Price!

Sun 29th April, Thurs 31st May & Wed 25th July

A tartan army of Scottish intuitives will be descending upon Chertsey over the coming months as we welcome three of today’s top psychics to the Naked Dragon stage!

David Wells
Who Do You Think You Were?

One Day Workshop – Saturday 29th April 10am-4pm

In this amazing interactive workshop, David Wells shares some of his own past lives and takes you on a guided meditation to the Akashic Records to show how you can access your own memories.
Along the way you may even recognise someone in this life who you have travelled with in times gone by!

You will find out more about Karma – what it is and how you can use it to your advantage.

David will show you how to release Karma you may not need anymore; recognise your strengths from previous incarnations and how to ask your spiritual guides to help you out when the going gets tough!

For further information on this event, please click HERE

Kyle Gray
An Evening with The Angel Whisperer

Talk & Demonstration – Thurs 31st May
7.30pm-10pm

During this evening talk and demonstration, Kyle Gray, The Angel Whisperer will share with you his secrets and experiences of connecting with the other side as he explains how The Angels are all around us and are waiting to help and direct us on our pathway.

The aim of this talk is to help you meet or strengthen your connection to heaven and know that even your wildest dreams are possible.

Click here to view the embedded video.

For further information on this event, please click HERE

Gordon Smith
Intuitive Studies

Evening Talk – Wed 25th July
7.30pm-10pm

In these fast changing and challenging times, world renowned medium, Gordon Smith believes it is crucial that we all find a way to connect as powerfully as possible with Spirit.

Over the past two years he has been receiving guidance from his own guides on effective ways to help empower people to make direct connection with their own teachers in the Spirit world.

Gordon is keen to help people find their own personal connection – rather than rely on mediums as an intermediary.

For further information on this event, please click HERE

Tickets

To celebrate this glorious feast of psychic connections we are offering a wonderful opportunity to attend all three events for the amazing price of just £99.00!

A saving of £16.00 off the full ticket prices!

Please book your combined ticket using the booking form below

Venue

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The Crown Hotel (Windsor Suite)
7 London Street,
Chertsey, Surrey
KT16 8AP
United Kingdom

A lunch menu is available at the venue

Parking is available at Sainsburys (almost opposite the venue.)
Chertsey train station is about 10 minutes walk from the venue.

With Mark Wentworth & Filipe De Moura

If you are having problems with: health, money, relationships, success or extra weight then it is possible that you are carrying and holding some of the unfinished stories of your ancestors.

All those who have gone before us play a part in making us who we are today. Deep in our subconscious we carry the collective story of our family’s history.

In this transformational workshop, using the process of DynamicTheatre, ritual and storytelling we will explore and work with the unfinished business of our ancestors.

By bringing peace and harmony to the family soul we are able to reconnect to an immense and consistent support system that wants nothing more than our total happiness.

When we honour and listen to those distant voices from the past, we create stronger roots, securer foundations and experience a joy of living in the present, together with the excitement and potential of creating ahappier and more fulfilling future for ourselves and our descendants.

When we make space in our life for the loving wisdom of our ancestors it’s almost impossible to ever feel alone again. We are the consciouscreation of our ancestors; somewhere back in time someone hoped and prayed for someone just like you, you are the answer to their prayers.

Join them and us on this weekend of celebration and reconnection.

About the Workshop

This two-day workshop will enable you to understand and free yourself from any repeating ancestral patterns as well as contribute to the healing of your cultural heritage.

From the workshop you will gain information and action to take to heal yourself, your family, and your country.

“In every community there is work to be done
In every nation there are wounds to heal
And in every heart there is the power to do it”

Marianne Williamson

Your Facilitators

Mark Wentworth lives between Lisbon and London and has been working and studying personal development for 25 years. His background is based in Colour Psychology, Deep Memory Process and Shamanism. Mark is the founder and principal of Colour for Life, a training school for transformational colour therapy and personal development. In 2003 he, along with Filipe De Moura created DynamicTheatre (DT). DT is an action method of spontaneous representation incorporating ritual theatre, storytelling and the power of play. Mark has studied and worked with myths and storytelling to help people become authors and directors of their own best lives.

Filipe De Moura is a professional Tenor and gained a Bachelor of Music Degree from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He also has a Degree in Marketing Management allowing him to see the best not only in businesses but also in people. He has a wide range of experience in directing and stage management having produced and directed various musical events in Portugal. It is his diverse experience from different fields that gives Filipe the ability to encourage and inspire people to go beyond their capabilities.

Dynamic Theatre

Dynamic Theatre (DT) was founded in 2003, by Mark and Filipe. Both share a desire and a passion to make a difference in the world. It is their belief that Dynamic Theatre can be a way to achieve this mission.DT is an “action method” using spontaneous drama to help people understand the underlying issues that run through their lives. It is a technique that offers hope, inspiration and resolution to the challenges of daily living facing young and old throughout the world today.

www.dynamictheatre.com

Investment

£149
(Early Bird price of £125 if booked and paid in full by 31st March)

Venue

Faulkender Room, University of London, Cartwright Gardens, London WC1H 9EB.
(Nearest tube Euston or King’s Cross St Pancras)

Time

9.30am – 5.30pm (Both Days)

For Further Details or To Book

Email:
mark@dynamictheatre.com
filipe@dynamictheatre.com

Call: 07949 282 384

Three Vibrant and Healthy Recipes by the UK’s Leading Raw Food Coach Karen Knowler

The Green Smoothie

The Green Smoothie takes just three minutes to make, uses just two ingredients, can easily be considered a meal in and of itself, and will give you energy and taste to fuel you up for the next exciting activity!

Serves: 1–2

Equipment: Blender

Ingredients

1 large sweet and ripe mango (or 2 small ones)
5–6 large handfuls of spinach

Directions

1. Chop your peeled mango into pieces and put into a blender first (it’s important that you put the mango in first, as it creates the juice which the spinach can be blended into).
2. Wash your spinach thoroughly and add to the blender.
3. Blend the two together thoroughly until a thick but bit-free consistency is achieved.
4. Taste-test: If it’s not sweet enough for you, add 1–2dates or more mango. If it’s too sweet, add a bit more spinach.
5. Finally, if you prefer your smoothie less thick, simply add water to reach desired consistency.
6. When you’re happy with taste and texture, pour into a tall glass and swoon. Feel the green goodness flooding into you!

Karen’s Tip

I recommend that you make 2 pints worth (the above recipe will make roughly this amount) and drink one immediately and put the other into a pint glass and keep in the fridge until later in the day. The latter makes for a great afternoon ‘snack’ or satiating pre-dinner filler. Two in a day? It’s super-efficient, doesn’t take any extra time to make and you’ll be feeling so much better in no time at all!

Fresh Strawberries Dipped in Raw Chocolate Sauce

This treat is beautiful to look at, tastes divine, feels naughty – and is the perfect dish to share with a lover!

Serves: 1–2

Equipment: Food processor

Ingredients

Fresh strawberries (as many as you desire)
1 cup raw cacao powder (cocoa powder also works but may be stronger)
1 cup agave nectar

Directions

1. Wash your fresh strawberries well, taking care to leave the stalks on. (Sensual Eaters like the contrast!)
2. Put your cacao powder and agave syrup into the food processor and blend until you have a thick, smooth, chocolaty mixture that is the same consistency all the way through.
3. Place your strawberries in a medium-sized bowl and pour the chocolate dipping sauce into a smaller bowl in the middle.
4. Enjoy by simply dipping the strawberries into the sauce and eating/sharing/feeding as many or few as desired.

Karen’s Tip

This sauce keeps brilliantly in the fridge for a few weeks, so make as much as you want and enjoy!

Raspberry Passion Pudding

This recipe is a dessert or summer brunch recipe that’s universally adored, can be decorated any way you like for the wow factor and, better still, takes only a couple of minutes to make. Well, we wouldn’t want to keep you from your guests now, would we?

Serves: 1–2

Equipment: Blender

Ingredients

3 cups frozen raspberries
1 passion fruit (cut in half and seeds squeezed out, shell discarded)
1 mango, peeled and pitted

Directions

1. Place the prepared fresh fruit into the blender first, then add the frozen raspberries on top.
2. Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
3. Taste-test before serving. If too tart for your palate, add some honey or dates to your blend.

Karen’s Tip

Feel free to add any other fresh fruits of your choice and decorate as desired.

Meet Karen at Naked Dragon

If you are interested in learning more about the part that a raw food diet can play in creating a state of optimum health and well-being, you are warmly invited to come and hear Karen speak at Naked Dragon on Wednesday 28^th March at 7.30pm.

For further details and to book your ticket, please click HERE

In Celebration of World Water Day

Ocean of Song

Singing to raise waves of funds and awareness for WaterAid

Top choirs and performers will perform specially chosen songs for water, closing in a truly oceanic collective finale directed by founder of Sing For Water, Helen Chadwick.

Choirs

Croydon Community Choir, Hackney Empire Community Choir,

Hackney Harmony Community Choir, Hackney Voices,

London Lucumi Choir, Song Works & The Wing It Singers.

Performers

Carina Coen, Hackney Choir Leaders Ensemble, Heloise Pilkington,

Jana Rowland & Bramfield Community Choir.

Mike Rowland & The One Feather Project, The Helen Chadwick Group

Singing Together to Transform Lives in Ghana & Malawi

One Child Dies Every Second From Water Related Issues

Help us to support WaterAid’s projects with local communities providing clean water, safe sanitation and hygiene education in Ghana & Malawi.

Click here to view the embedded video.

About

Sing for Water was initiated by composer Helen Chadwick as a project to raise money for WaterAid at the Mayor’s Thames Festival.

www.singforwater.org

All Profits to WaterAid

Registered charity numbers 288701 (England and Wales) and SC039479 (Scotland)

www.wateraid.org

When

Friday 23rd March

St John at Hackney, Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0PD

www.stjohnathackney.org.uk

Doors Open 7pm for 7.30 start. Close 10pm.

This event will be live-streamed by Sounds Orange reaching a live on-line audience.

Tickets

Reservations in advance  - £7

£10 on the door

Info & Reservations: Katie Rose – oceanofsong@gmail.com

Mobile: 07870 679 161

The Angels of Atlantis want to drench our lives with their inter-stellar intelligence, suffused with the purity of their unconditional love.

They hover, waiting to show us that we are simply much more than that we first thought, felt or imagined. For they wish to bring us into direct communion with The Source.

They wish to diminish within us the notion that we are separate from the ALL THAT IS.

So can you allow yourself to be bathed in their presence?

The Angels use this extraordinary time to encourage us to reinvent the wheel – that is to shift our perspective from the fixation we have with being alone. They wish to recalibrate our vision, so that we feel the connectivity of the Galaxy, and they pledge assistance to our restless creativity for one measure only, to aid us in our relationship with the divine.

A separation took place from the ALL THAT IS in the sixteenth century during the era known as the ENLIGHTENMENT, when the materialists flatly refused to honour that the Universe had a Soul.

Ironically, this occurred just after the second most significant wave of Angels the planet had ever seen, that being the Italian Renaissance, when great Artists captured Angelic nature in their beautiful paintings.

For example observe the Annunciation of Mary by Raphael, or the depiction of Heaven in the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo.

Now the Angels are with us once again in another time of Renaissance, as many of us are feeling that we stand on the brink of a massive change, a shifting point of Divine proportion.

You see the space between God and Man is decreasing, the light-years between the Galaxy and Planet Earth are diminishing, the chasm between the Light and the Dark is morphing, and the void between Love and Hate is lessening.

Within this transition lies a path towards super-coherence – an opportunity to dispel the urge for separation, and instead we can become fifth-dimensional beings.

Living thus, we will glimpse our soul’s inheritance as a portal to inclusivity – a transition that does not need to be accomplished alone.

Although many of us have sought healing over the years, and have taken responsibility for our sorrows and pains, waking to the notion that healing means a movement back to wholeness; Jungian Analysis has brought us the compelling nature of individuation, and simultaneously produced a level of personal independence that can overly-control our lives. If so, we then wake to the notion that we’ve created another point of resistance and in this sense a false sense of exclusivity.

The point is we don’t need to relinquish this resistance alone, for the Angels are stirring us through their eternal love to recognize that We and the Universe are evolving together.

They urge that we imagine shades of experience, rather than the force of opposites, encouraging us to at last see ourselves free of limiting thought patterns. For in the fifth dimension we will feel ourselves forever experiencing the oneness of all as a heightened state of interdependence.

Inevitably, this will alter our expression and understanding of the free-will arena, because the either/or perspective will become diffused into the ever-evolving Oneness of the eternal present.

Not that duality will cease to exist, for if we are to truly know ‘freedom of choice’ – the motivational driver of our existence – this evolutionary trigger will need to be with us to diminish any passivity or inertia. Can you imagine what it will be like to see the world through the Eyes of Source?

This is why the Angels refer to us as being the Dream Weavers of the Universe!

Stewart Pearce (copyright)

***Stewart will be hosting an evening workshop at Naked Dragon on Wednesday 7^th March***

For further details and to book your ticket, please click HERE

Created for Healers, Psychics, Intuitives and Highly Sensitive People

As we enter the most exhilarating year ever, we are poised for more opportunties opening, more happiness and more excitment than ever before.

These are challenging times, but we can be ready to take on anything that comes our way.

It’s your time to be inspired!

Inspire 2012

Last year’s INSPIRE attracted people from all over the world for a fabulously inspiring weekend.

Your INSPIRE 2012 conference will provide the opportunity to bring you together for a wonderful weekend of learning and fun, especially created for Healers, Psychics, Intuitives & Holistic Business Members plus ALL highly sensitive people who are just starting out and those who are strongly into their spiritual development.

INSPIRE 2012 will be a much more intimate conference with a deeper experience. It will empower you to lead your INNER LIFE and will introduce you to a community of supportive and talented people who are overcoming challenges and going for what they want in life!

Brand New Inspire Programme

INSPIRE 2012 has a fascinating programme planned this year with totally new content which will surprise and inspire you as never before.

Attachment & Release – Soul Realignment

Sensitives can get trapped in an over developed sense of responsibility and guilt. The soul vibration stores old energies from previous generations and social conditioning. This session will take you into the deeper meaning, help to release the ‘victim’ and free you from old karmic family patterns and social conditioning.

Transforming Challenges – The Power of 2012

The year 2012 has some powerful messages for the sensitive. It’s now or never to develop your healing abilities, intuitive skills, and sense of belonging in this world. This session you’ll discover what 2012 is to you, what you need to do, and why you must now engage your abilities moving forward.

Discovering Consciousness – The Power of The Atma

The Atma is one of the highest levels of psychic and spiritual development. It is the space within consciousness of pure bliss, settled feelings, happiness and belonging. In this session you’ll visit the vibration of the Atma to see yourself, and your life from your highest perspective.

‘Out of My Space’  - Harnessing your Sensitivity for Profound Development

Some of the biggest issues for the sensitive is working out boundaries & space. ‘What’s yours and what’s mine’ in terms of feelings and energy. This is the greatest part of the development process that holds you back. Knowing when to help and when to let go. The fact is, once you understand this process you no longer need to feel exhausted by other people’s energy. You can actively go onto harness the best of your ability to access your full potential. This session will show you what’s been slowing your progress, what to do about it, and how to move properly step forward to maximise your purpose.

How to do Psychic Readings and Practice

Not everyone wants to do or give psychic readings but find themselves in that position anyway. The vast majority of sensitives have a natural talent for psychic readings whether you realise it or not. People ask you constantly for your opinion, you attract strangers who offer their life story and tell you the secrets they’ve never told. You find yourself feeling compelled to pass on information even if you feel awkward. This session will show you how to do readings properly, what to pass on and what to keep whilst practising in a safe environment.

Energy Medicine – How to do the Most Effective Healing

Healing for most people cannot be predicted. Some people respond very well whilst others don’t seem to get anything beyond a placebo effect. Why does the energy work for some and not for others? Many healers keep giving and giving, completely exhausting themselves. Others never start incase they can’t get it completely right first time. This session will show you what’s effective, how to protect yourself as a healer, and how to really help yourself and other people first time.

Guest Speaker – Stewart Pearce

The Power of the Voice as the Song of the Soul

Celebrity voice coach Stewart Pearce is a man of great charisma, humour and personal magnetism. He is the Master of Voice and Presentation and counts Diana Princess of Wales amongst his many high profile voice coaching clients. During this session, Stewart will demostrate the power of the angelic voice and enlighten you with his flowing wit.

Subjects covered in this presentation include Establishing Rapport and Living Personal Sovereignty and the fascinating Enchantment.

This is a talk not to be missed!

When

Saturday 10th March 2012 10am – 5pm
(with optional extra until 6.30pm)

Sunday 11th March 9.30am – 5pm

Ticket Prices & Special Naked Dragon Offer

STANDARD TICKET PRICES

Single Weekend Ticket – £127.00
Double Weekend Ticket – £187.00

Details of these FULL PRICE TICKETS can be accessed HERE

***Special Offer***

We are delighted to announce that Naked Dragon supporters can purchase their tickets at the same price as Heidi’s Psychic Circle Members and save more than 20% off the cost of the full price tickets.

Ticket prices for Psychic Circle Members:-

Single Weekend Ticket – £97.00
Double Weekend Ticket – £147.00

For full details and to book your tickets at these special discounted rates…please click HERE

Where

The venue for INSPIRE 2012 is the luxury Arora Hotel near Gatwick airport

The award-winning four-star Arora Hotel has stylish Conference Suite, excellent Restaurant, Bar and Health and Fitness Studio. The Atrium has free WiFi access and a stunning 4 story waterfall cascading down. There is on-site parking and the hotel is a complete non-smoking zone.

SPECIAL ROOM RATE AT THE ARORA

Twin and single bedrooms are on hold for INSPIRE delegates at a special rate of £55 .00 (including VAT) per room, per night, (breakfast an optional £10.50 per person extra).

Please book room if required direct with the hotel, quoting Code CONF/100312
The hotel telephone number is: 01293 530000

For Further Details About Inspire 2012

Tel: +44 (0)1992 531 284

Holistic and Mystic celebrates all things Holistic and Spiritual to nurture and uplift your Mind, Body and Soul.

About The Fair

Holistic & Mystic are now established as the leading Mind, Body, Soul fair in Surrey. All our exhibitors have been carefully selected for their integrity, passion and experience.

Our exhibitors include;

•        International Psychics, Clairvoyants, Mediums, Tarot and Angel Card readers and other spiritual consultants offering life guidance

•        More than 65 product stands offering crystals, hand-made jewellery, spiritual art, candles, natural skincare and health-care products, chakra products, handmade soaps and smellies and more…

•        Taster sessions of complementary therapies, including;

Intolerance Testing
Body Talk
Massage
EFT
Hopi Ear Candles
Kinesiology
Reflexology
Reiki
Medical Intuitive and many more…..

•        FREE talks and workshops ALL DAY

•        Demonstrations of Mediumship

•         Refreshments and lunches are available in the beautiful conservatory

•         Free parking

Come along and be inspired!

Where

Denbies Wine Estate

London Road
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 6AA

When

Sunday 4^th March

10am until 5.30pm

Cost

Adults – £4.00

Under 14’s – FREE

Online ticket discounts

For Further Details or To Book

Website – please click HERE

Tel: 01883 717069

The first specialised training and healing retreats for dogs and owners in the world!

Taking You and Your Dog from Where You are Now - to Where You Want to Be.

About

Dogs are undoubtedly “Man’s Best Friend”…

…but often our relationship with our pets aren’t everything they could be!

With stressful behavioural habits, mis-understandings, or well-being issues being all too common in the modern canine – a new Dog and Owner Retreat in Wales aims to change this.

Transformational Dog Retreats take a new and holistic approach to delivering outstanding results in dog training, well-being and care.

Utilising a range of highly effective techniques; from energy balancing to animal communication and healing, the techniques are not only transformational for the dogs – but also for the owners!

Whilst more traditional training and well-being methods work for some; many dog owners still have problems and are looking for something that will give them a better understanding of how their dog feels and what they can do to improve their confidence, behaviour and health in a more peaceful, natural and effortless way.

Transformational Dog Retreats help dog owners develop a fresh perspective towards their dog training, care and ownership. During the retreats, owners are encouraged to discover new ways to transform their dog’s behaviour and well-being peacefully, by learning effective ways to move forward from the present moment of ‘NOW’ – to a future of peace, abundance, happiness and wonder!

Founder of Transformational Dog Retreats, Caroline Griffith says: “Our wide range of holistic approaches to connecting with and then working with your dog to create a happy partnerships are highly effective and rewarding for both owner and the dog. Whether you are experiencing problems, or simply want to improve your bond and relationship with your dog – our retreats are the perfect place to come”.

Dog & Owner Retreats

Our retreats take place in the beautiful, relaxing Welsh Carmarthen countryside.

Offering both dog and owner a peaceful, and well earned retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Dogs stay with their owners in individual rooms, with full board organic food and drink included.

Over the course of four days, owners and dogs will be able to take in the stunning scenery, enjoy group dog walks, receive pampering therapies, healing treatments, and take part in training and workshops including :

The Tellington TTouch
Animal Communication
Arts and Crafts and Dolphin Reiki – which even includes a boat trip out to meet the Cardigan Bay Dolphins (with dogs in tow!).

The retreat also includes an opportunity for owners to qualify as a practitioner of the new energy technique “The Balance Procedure”, and begin an inspiring career working with dogs and animals (or people too if they wish) -improving behaviour, well-being and life success.

Where

Ceridwen Retreat Centre
Penybanc Farm, Velindre, Carmarthenshire, SA44 5XE

25mins from Carmarthen

25mins from Cardigan Bay

0 mins from Peace and Tranquility!

The venue has comfortable spacious accommodation with individual bedrooms, bathrooms, country kitchen, dining area and quaint seating areas with log burners.

A separate workshop/training classroom, a treatment room, meditation room, outside seating areas, garden, acres of land to explore, camping facilities with power and water links and even a yurt & a romany gypsy caravan to stay in. There is also plenty of parking.

Please discuss your preferred accommodation with Caroline when booking your training retreat place. Accommodation will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Dogs stay with their owners in the accommodation. Local vets will be available should you need them.

When

Dates for 2012

All retreats run from Monday to Thursday. You can arrive and leave to fit your schedule. Activites run from Monday afternoon until Thursday lunchtime.

May 7th -10th 2012
Sept 10th- 13th 2012

About Your Retreat Leader – Caroline Griffith

Caroline is an animal well-being expert with 18years experience working with natural pet care and holistic training techniques.

Her qualifications as an Animal Healer, Tellington TTouch Pet Behaviour Practitioner, Balance Procedure Coach & Trainer, Canine Hypnotherapy and Nutritional Therapist empower owners with a deeper understanding of their animal friends bodies and minds.

These powerful techniques allow both pets and their owners the chance to transform relationships, overcome well-being issues, solve behaviour problems and create a happier more peaceful lifestyle.

Caroline is committed to achieving a greater understanding and acceptance of the philosophy and science behind the power of the mind, natural holistic living and teaching compassionate ways through which we can understand and improve the lives of our own pets, and animals globally.

Her goal in life is to educate and empower people with the knowledge and tools to create a more peaceful, happier and confident future for animals and pets worldwide.

Caroline’s first book ‘The Best Dog Diet Ever’ is released in March 2012 and includes a forward by the well known Holistic Vet – Nick Thompson.

For Further Information and to Book

Please contact Caroline on Mobile: 07980 933702

www.carolinegriffith.com

A Guest Post by Russell Leak

A note, a chord or a song can change your being. It can move you, lift you, make you cry…and even make you laugh out loud!

Since ancient times music has been used to alter states and rouse nations. There’s something in music that goes way back in us, back to the shamans and the drums – back to the first person who worked out how to string a hollowed out log.

Music has been a powerful and transformative part in my life and I used to believe it was the same for everyone. However, as I was vexing passionately to a friend about a new album from my favourite band he said “I’m not really into music…occasionally I just buy a tape for the car!” What???  I could hardly believe his total lack of interest in music. Then I remembered that he was also a football fan and that he used to sing his heart out every Saturday on the terraces!

So I guess music really does touch us all – in one way or another…even if we are blissfully unaware of its powerful effects.

Maybe because it’s wired in us in some way – woven into our DNA. Getting briefly technical; the Pentatonic scale consisting of 5 notes that can be heard in pretty much every culture of music including Chinese, Arabic, African, Blues…everywhere in fact. In those ancient caves, the ones with the animal paintings made by men from 20,000 years ago they found flutes made from a vulture’s wing bone, and low and behold; the scale is Pentatonic. Natures’ natural rhythms…the beat of the wing, the rhythm of the waves and the delicate chimes in the wind.

Life itself has a natural rhythm too. It goes up and down. Sometimes we are happy, sometimes sad, and sometimes it throws us around so much we start to feel a kind of motion sickness. “I want to get off” or “I just want some stability,” we find ourselves saying. So we choose something quiet or gentle, we settle for less until the rhythm becomes a steady hum. At this point we might choose to get back on the ride and find a little excitement again. As one of my favorite song writers said “if their lives were exotic and strange, they would likely have gladly exchanged them for something a little more plain, maybe something a little more sane.”

So through this chaos of life’s ups and downs, we start to look for a sign, a reason and a strategy for coping. We follow the wise words written by the ancients. We meditate knowing that we are searching to find ourselves. We remember those wise cracking gods who thought they’d have a laugh and store the secrets deep within us. How can we go looking inside for ourselves when the whole world is distracting us? It throws us daily emails, glowing lights and 3 minute videos! People start to say “With all this science and technology I don’t believe in God, I believe in matter, I want what’s solid, but I’m sure I have a soul somewhere…I have to have something more within me. Don’t I?”

If you spoke to someone, just as they were turning off their bedside light at the end of a busy stressful day, and asked “What was your absolute best moment of the day?” I’m sure most would enthuse; “Well I had a real laugh working with my colleagues” or “I hugged my man as he realised he’d made a mistake” or “I kissed my sleepy child as she gave in and let the dreams take her” …or, some other wild and crazy act of love. Love is a mysterious and wonderful expression of our existence that makes us question, write, sing, express and confuse ourselves on a daily basis.

With all these conflicting thoughts it’s sometimes hard to find calm in the chaos of our minds. Perhaps a song can transform us, maybe a book, a poem, or a smile.

Or maybe a talk from a couple of crazy guys who have been around the block, learnt a bit about life – and want to share it with you!

Russell Leak will be sharing the stage with Andy Dovey at Naked Dragon on Wed 15^th Feb.

For further details and to book your ticket, please click HERE