May/June 2012 Wllbeing Magazine

May/June 2012

Informative l inspiring l enlightening

NUTRITION l FITNESS l HEALTH l TRAVEL l COMPETITIONS

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Published by Haywood Media

TRAVELIs a yoga retreatfor you?

SPOTLIGHTThe Feldenkrais Method

INTERVIEWDeborah Meaden

SOPHISTICATEDAlcoholic

LACTOSE INTOLERANTnutrition

SHAMANISMHealing the soul

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CONTENTSInside this issue...May/June 2012

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LOCAL NEWS News from your area ... 4

Features

NUTRITION Lactose Intolerant.................................8

RETREATIs a yoga retreat for you?....................12

BACK CARETips for a gardeners............................13

SOPHISTICATED ALCOHOLICWhen does drink become a problem?.14

TRAVELJourney to yourself.............................16

Pilates Retreat....................................17

LAND MANAGEMENTValuing our landscape.........................18

SOLAR ENERGY Interview with Deborah Meaden .........20

SKINCAREScience of Cosmetics.....................21

FOOTCAREAre your feet ready for summer?.....24

SHAMANISMHealing the soul..............................27

SPOTLIGHTThe Feldenkrais Method..................28

TRIED & TESTEDProducts for you and the family........29

Regulars31 Therapy Rooms

38 Diary & What’s On

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NEWSL O C A L

Wellbeing news from around your area...

Listening to the national news, much of it dominated by the

economy and jobs as usual, a recurring story about Cameron’s

wellbeing index often catches my attention. Refreshing, sort of,

and whilst I find it encouraging that a well-off conservative, when

quizzed, sometimes appears to place more emphasis on the

nations happiness than the economy, I also can’t help feeling

slightly irritated at the same time. It’s taken a while for me to put

my finger on exactly why. I think the idea of measuring happiness

has something to do with it. I’m not quite sure how or why, but

I’m cynical about statistics at the best of times, let alone when

something as intangible as happiness is being measured, but it did get me thinking.

Just as sometimes it can be beneficial to look for alternatives for healing rather than looking

always to a GP to fix us, perhaps now is the time to look around us to our community rather than

the government to fix things? As I put together each edition of Wellbeing, I am often struck by the

diversity of groups, events and activities happening across the county; so many people, joining

together and sharing knowledge, ideas and a mutual interest in wellbeing. These people are not

measuring their emotions and feelings, they are just getting on and dealing with the best life has to

throw at them. Incredible singing workshops, powerful dance groups, healing workshops, fitness

sessions...so much to nourish the mind, body and spirit is on our doorstep, and possibly the most

powerful of all and which certainly can’t be measured, is our network of neighbours and friends and

the relationships that bind us to our community. Please, let’s go out into East Sussex, take responsibility for our own wellbeing and get involved!

Wishing you health and happiness,

Hannah East Sussex Publisher

WelcomeTO WELLBEING MAGAZINE!

RACE FOR LIFE!Natasha’s world fell apart

when she was diagnosed

with cervical cancer at just

30. The mum of two thought

she would not live to see

her children grow up and

although, thankfully, she was

successfully treated for the

disease, there came a further

blow – the devastating news

that she would not be able

to have any more children.

Natasha, now 33, from

Woodingdean, Brighton,

is eternally grateful for the

treatment she had and is

now passionate about raising

awareness about cancer

and furthering research by

Cancer Research UK. Suzi

Dent, Race for Life events

manager for Brighton, said:

“Come on ladies – please

enter Race for Life in Sussex

today! It’s all of us versus

cancer and we need you

to join the fight as soon as

possible. Enter Race for Life

at www.raceforlife.org or call

0871 641 1111.

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For most of us, getting into a lift is one of the easiest things in the world, but for people with a fear of enclosed spaces it can be a nightmare experience. For 55-year-old Jill from Lancing, it meant always having to use the stairs in public buildings or flats – and the London Underground was a complete no-no. But now, thanks to just four sessions with her hypnotherapist, Jill faces those lifts with impunity – and she’s definitely on the way up. Worthing based hypnotherapist Matt Roberts-Ward explains how hypnotherapy can change our beliefs and

our mindset – banishing those old-established fears for good. “Irrational fears like this are often the result of a trauma someone may have suffered in childhood,” he says. “When you feel fear as a child and you push that fear away, it can come back as a real problem in adult life. Regressing in your mind and confronting those fears in a relaxed environment gives you back the control you believed you’d lost.”Matt has helped all kinds of people conquer a wide spectrum of fears, including a young man who was unable to sleep because he’d convinced himself he would swallow his tongue.

“Once we’d triggered the initial memory from his past, we were on the right track to handle his fear,” says Matt.Giving up smoking, losing weight and cutting down on alcohol intake are all controllable through hypnotherapy. But don’t expect to go into a trance where you won’t know what’s happening – you’ll be awake and conscious of your surroundings throughout. And forget all those cabaret acts you may have seen where people are called up onstage and forced to cluck and strut like a chicken. “Once you’re under hypnosis no-one can make you do or say anything embarrassing,” says Matt. “You’re in

complete control, so there’s nothing to worry about.” And for many satisfied clients, it’s the first step to a bolder future.Call 07955 166426 for session rates and packagesor email: [email protected]

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Horses are a great emotional and behavioral mirror for us. They often reflect back both our conscious and subconscious behaviours and their consequences giving us deeper insight and understanding with ourselves.Intuitive Horse offers 3 day retreats. Over the 3 days the horses take you on a journey of self exploration. The retreat is designed to get you thinking about your relationship with yourself and your external environment. No experience with horses is needed and no riding is involved. We welcome people who are nervous of horses as well. For more info please visit www.intuitivehorse.co.uk, 01273 814 402.

Intuitive horse 3 day self development retreats, all at Ringmer, near Lewes East Sussex. £280 for three days: May 5th,6th,7th | June 6th,7th,8th | July 4th,5th,6th,

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Clay has been known as one of the oldest cosmetic treatments for thousands of years, and for its many benefits in a beauty industry, starting from facial masks to full body wraps. The natural healing properties of blue clay help nourish the skin, reducing blemishes, acne and even reducing eczema. It is naturally anti-inflammatory and helps to renovate the elasticity of the skin. Clay contains beneficial minerals - kaolin, calcium, phosphate, iron, magnesium and zinc which help to regenerate the skin, maintain its youth and elasticity. Many skincare products available on the high street use small

amounts of clay, but did you know that raw blue clay powder is highly effective when simply mixed to a paste with spring water? Simply mix to a smooth non-drip paste then apply to your face. Leave for a maximum of 15 to 20 mins then splash off with clean water. Sutton based company ‘Pure Skin Indulgence’ import the finest blue clay from Latvia. “We use only natural clean resources to create pure skin care products that are not only beneficial to the skin, but also environmentally friendly creating the minimal amount of waste.” The source of blue clay is in the Baltic region of Latvia - from a

small town called Cesis, on the River Gauja Valley. The town is developed as a health region due to it’s natural resources - spring water, and clay that is found near the town. The clay is extracted from a source 20M deep in the earth. The population of the town is only 18 000 people, therefore the pollution of the natural resources is almost non existent. “Here at Natural Skin Indulgence we offer raw blue clay powder for home made cosmetics, facials, body wraps, body treatments etc, and are developing a clay face and body scrub with almonds, and chocolate clay mask.”www.pureskinindulgence.co.uk

The RAW BeAuTy of Blue ClAy PoWdeRAn essential ingredient to make your own face masks

ModeRn hyPnoTheRAPy: A safe, natural process helping people of all ages.Caroline of the Eastbourne Hypnotherapy Practice says: “Over the years we have helped many people to deal with all sorts of issues. Some people come to lose weight, deal with a phobia or maybe give up smoking, others come to deal with unwanted feelings or emotions and a relatively new group of clients ask us to help them to improve their home, working or even their sporting ability. At this time of year we are all looking forward to the spring and summer and at our clinics in Eastbourne and Uckfield, we see many people who are looking to make positive changes to the way they look and feel. Losing weight, giving up smoking and feeling fitter are often top of the list. Remember, a positive and focused way of thinking will help you to achieve the things you want to in your life and we are here to provide the help and support, in a really relaxing way, to make these changes actually happen.”

Can hypnotherapy help me? First step is to come along and have a chat with one of our therapists. A free, no obligation, consultation where we can discuss, in confidence, all the things you would like to change and how we can help you to make those changes happen.

The Eastbourne and Uckfield Hypnotherapy Practice. www.eastbourne-hypnotherapy.com | Tel : (01323) 762844

VISIonSClosing downWe are sorry to announce that ‘Visions’, upstairs in the Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne, will be closing down at the end of June. Eve Peacock will be offering 10% discount on all readings until then, and will continue to offer readings at her home in Eastbourne. To book a consultation with Eve please phone 07807 637784, 01323 646101 (Visions), 01323 643220 (home). www.evepeacock-visions.co.uk



ABOUT NARAYANI

Narayani offers Kirtan and Voicework, one to ones and workshops, in Brighton and Eastbourne as well as throughout the UK and Internationally.

For more details visit www.onebodyonesound.com Upcoming workshops include Friday 25th May at the Brighton Natural Health Centre, and Sunday 17th June at The Yoga Life Studio, Eastbourne. She is also leading a Kirtan Concert at The Yoga Life Studio, Eastbourne on the 26th May.

For so many people

“singing” is not something

that they do or, if they do,

enjoy it. They feel they are

not good enough to sing

with people. I hear the

words “I can’t sing” “I love

singing but I sound awful” “I

would sing but my husband

wouldn’t like it” and so on,

incredibly often. But singing

is something that is available

to everybody and something

that is very important for

our wellbeing. Singing

together in a group can be

a profound and inspiring

experience as can singing

alone.

It is really not that long

ago that a normal way of

socialising would have been

to pick up a guitar or sit at a

piano and everyone would

have had a good sing along.

But the modern age has

disconnected us from this

incredibly important and

joyous practice and now

instead of it being normal

to sing, irrespective or your

ability, it seems so often

to be left up to those who

are deemed to sing “well”.

Emphasised more and

more by the talent shows on

television. The importance of

just singing because its fun

and makes us feel better has

largely been lost.

I feel this is slowly set to

change as more and more

singing groups, community

choirs and people like

myself, who work to break

down the barriers created

around our voices, pop up,

allowing us to find the fun

in singing again. We are

beginning to realise how

it is an important part of

everyones life and wellbeing.

I lead Kirtan (call and

response Sanskrit chanting)

and facilitate a practice

called Voicework, inspired

by “The Naked Voice”. Both

these are a yoga for the

voice, connecting the outer

voice to the inner ‘voice’ of

intuition, wisdom, peace and

centredness. Kirtan is an

ancient practice from India

and has been called the

“yoga of emotions” It comes

from Bhakti Yoga which is

a way of opening the heart

and connecting to the divine

in ourselves and outside

of ourselves through love.

Voicework also seeks to

provide a way to explore our

voice and help us to learn to

love our voice as it is. Using

both these practices we can

then use our singing voices

consciously to transform

emotions and bring us to a

place of peace and stillness.

The voice is the incredible

tool, that not only allows

us to release and connect

to how we feel but also

through the use of mantras

and sounding we can find a

deeper sense of presence

and intuitive living.

I want to invite the everyone

to sing! Don’t worry about

where or how, just sing, go

to Kirtan, sing in choirs or

come to my Voice Circles,

or simply allow yourself to

sing in the shower more

often. As you are driving, or

washing the dishes open up

your voice and let any sound

come out, or sing along

to your favourite CDs. The

more positive the music the

more of a positive impact

it will have. Just don’t hold

your voice back anymore.

singing with freedom Deepen the Connection to your Voice

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In the last ten years I’ve seen a surge of lactose and fructose intolerance patients that are mistakenly diagnosed with IBS. Without the proper test, diagno-sis, treatment or diet strategy, the symptoms won’t necessarily go away. I suspect many people diagnosing themselves with “al-lergies to dairy” could in part be lactose intolerant. To understand what exactly is going on we need to look a bit deeper as many of you are confused! One thing is for sure try not to diagnose your-self as this area is a minefield of mis-information.For more information on up to date research, articles and infor-mation on health and nutrition check out my Facebook page or follow me on Twitter.

What is Lactose intolerance? The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (born 460 B.C.) first noted gastrointestinal upset and skin problems in some people who consumed milk. However, it has only been in the last few decades that the syndrome has been more widely described by modern medicine. Lactose

intolerance is the inability to me-tabolize the sugar found in milk and dairy products. This is due to a lack of the enzyme lactase. Most adults in northern Europe and North America are able to absorb lactose. However, the majority of the world’s population are lactose intolerant, and as we get older our ability to digest lactose lessens. Globally a stag-gering 70 per cent of adults are lactose-intolerant (Gastroenterol-ogy, 1971; 61: 805-13). Babies’ bodies make lactase so they can digest milk, including breast milk. Premature babies sometimes have lactose intoler-ance. Children who were born at full term usually do not show signs of lactose intolerance until they are at least 3 years old. Lactose intolerance can begin at different times in life. In Cauca-sians, it usually affects children older than 5 yrs old. In African Americans, lactose intolerance often occurs as early as 2 yrs old. Lactose intolerance is more common in people with Asian, African, Native American, or Mediterranean ancestry than it

is among northern and western Europeans. Approximately 30 million American adults have some amount of lactose intoler-ance by 20 yrs old. What are the symptoms? Without lactase, lactose cannot pass through the gut wall into the bloodstream. This accu-mulation of undigested sugar causes gut bacteria to switch to lactose metabolism, resulting in abdominal symptoms such bloating, flatulence, cramps and, sometimes, diarrhoea. Symp-toms often occur 30 minutes to 2 hours after you eat or drink milk products. Causes• Bowel surgery• Infections in the small intes-

tine from viruses or bacteria which may damage the cells lining the intestine

• Intestinal disorders like coeliac disease

• Children weaned in non dairy consuming societies

• A genetic disorder from birth - usually diagnosed in early infancy

LACTOSEIntolerant?Kate Arnold was diagnosed as lactose intolerant about 17 years ago. It took six years to get a diagnosis in the days when she knew nothing of nutrition and health!

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Kate’s guide to

LACTOSE TOLERANCE TESTSYou can simply avoid eating foods that contain lactose for a couple of days and then drink

two to three glasses of milk. If you get stomach ache or diar-rhoea within half an hour, you might be lactose intolerant. If you would like it confirmed then the tests available are: The lactose tolerance test.Your doctor/consultant measures your blood sugar levels before and after you drink a liquid containing lactose. The lactose tolerance blood test looks for glucose in your blood. Your body creates glucose when lactose breaks down. For this test, several blood samples will be taken before and after you drink the lactose solution described above. Stool ph.If the stool is acidic this can indicate an infection of e. coli or lactose intolerance. This is done with children born with the condition. The hydrogen breath testThis is the preferred method. It measures the amount of

hydrogen in the air you breathe out. You will be asked to breathe into a balloon-type container, or gastrolyzer. Then, you will be asked to drink a liquid contain-ing lactose. Samples of your breath are collected at set time periods and the hydrogen level is checked. Normally, very little hydrogen is in your breath. But if your body has trouble breaking down and absorbing lactose, breath hydrogen levels increase. There can be issues with getting this test on the NHS as it’s quite expensive and it won’t necessar-ily be the first test your GP will use to diagnose your symptoms. Where do I find lactose? Lactose is also a commercial food additive used for its texture, flavour and adhesive qualities, and is found in foods such as processed meat, sausages, sliced meats, pates, gravy stock powder, margarines, sliced breads, breakfast cereals, proc-essed foods, medications, pre-prepared meals, meal replace-ments (powders and bars), and protein supplements (powders and bars). A comprehensive list includes all these ingredients:AvoidButterButter OilCalcium caseinateCaseinCheese

CreamDemineralised wheyLactalbuminMilk powderSkimmed milk powderMilk solidsNon fat milkNon fat milk solidsSodium caseinateSweet whey powderWheyWhey protein concentrateWhey SolidsAmmonium caseinateCaramel colouringCaramel flavouringDried milkDried milk solidsHydrolysed caseinHydrolysed milk proteinLactoferrinMagnesium casein atePotassium casein ateRennet casein

NB: nearly all prescription medi-cation has lactose in from senna tablets to painkillers. If you are lactose intolerant and are needing daily medication its worth talking to your GP or pharmacist and see if there is another option. Can I supplement with Lactase? When lactose avoidance is not possible, or on occasions when a person chooses to consume such items, then lactase supple-ments may be used. Lactase en-zymes similar to those produced

LACTOSE TESTING

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in the small intestines of humans are produced industrially. The enzyme, -galactosidase, is avail-able in tablet form in a variety of doses, without a prescription. Unfortunately, too much acid can denature it, so it needs to be taken on an empty stomach. Lactase supplementation may have an advantage especially in children where the avoidance of all dairy food might be diffi-cult. However personally for me, I’ve never found this affective in adults although this is about personal choice and what works for you. So what’s Casein?Casein (from Latin caseus “cheese”) is the predominant phosphoprotein in dairy food and accounts for nearly 80% of proteins in cow milk and cheese. It has been documented to break down to produce the peptide casomorphin, an opioid that appears to act primarily as a histamine releaser. One theory is that this casomorphine aggra-vates the symptoms of autism. Autism is complicated and is never caused simply by one problem but generally parents feel their children respond better to a casein free diet. As casein has a molecular structure that is quite similar to that of glu-ten, some gluten-free diets are combined with casein-free diets. Casein is often listed as sodium caseinate, calcium caseinate or milk protein. These are often found in energy bars, drinks as well as packaged goods.

What can I eat?If you cannot eat dairy food for whatever reason you will need to look for alternatives. Twenty years ago it was difficult finding substitutes to milk products but now all supermarkets stock a good range of soya products - go to www. alprosoya.co.uk.Soya products are low in choles-terol, trans fat and high in omega 3, 6, and 9 and help lower serum cholesterol. Rice dream and oat milk are also available in some supermarkets and health food shops if you don’t like the taste of soya. Goat, sheep and buffalo products can sometimes be tolerated better than cows milk, however please note they still contain lactose - many of you are getting confused and think-ing it’s just cow’s milk - its not!. Lactose free milk, yoghurt and cheese are now widely available - go to www.lactofree.co.uk for more information. Most people with low lactase levels can drink 2 - 4 ounces of milk at one time (up to one-half cup) without having symptoms. Larger (more than 8 oz.) servings may cause problems for people with lactase deficiency. However as its so individual it will differ from person to person - I can eat organic butter and feta cheese - I’ve no idea why but I can and that makes life a lot easier for me!

These milk products may be easier to digest• Buttermilk• Fermented milk products,

such as yogurt (particularly organic “ live” yogurt)

• Goat’s milk • Ice cream, milkshakes, and

aged or hard cheeses• Lactose-free milk and milk

products• Soy formulas for infants

younger than 2 years• Soy or rice milk for toddlers

If for whatever reason you are omitting dairy foods from your diet you will need other sources of calcium, so i you use soyal milk, do choose the calcium enriched soya milk. In order of greatest first here are some calcium rich foods to incorporate into your diet. You need 1,200 - 1,500 mg of calcium each day: Calcium sources:WhitebaitCanned sardinesTofuBlack beansPinto beansSpring greensMolassesRaw spinachSesame seedsPrawnsBaked beansCanned pilchardsChickpeasShrimpsCanned salmonAlmonds

New Lactofree vanilla ice cream has the same taste as regular dairy, just without the lactose.

For more information contact Kate Arnold 01323 737814 www.katearnoldnutrition.co.uk

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“For the past four years, I have been lucky enough to teach

and lead yoga retreats all over the world. During this time, I

have asked hundreds of people about why they chose to come

on a yoga retreat with me.” Katrina Love Senn

OneTo create a new perspective. If you are experiencing frustration, suffering or feeling a sense of struggle, attending a yoga retreat can help you gain new (and often enlightening) perspectives on life. Being on a yoga retreat breaks your daily habits and routines. At a yoga retreat you will have the luxury of time and space to do things just for you. You can focus on yourself and your needs. You will have time to indulge in long yoga sessions and deep relaxation. You will be able to contemplate what makes you happy and have the time to do it. You can have the time to eat yummy local foods, go for long walks in nature or just

sit peacefully in the sunshine.

TwoTo support a life change or transition.Life is all about change. It is one of the only constants in life and yet for many of us, it can be one of the hardest things to deal with. When our lives change, everything and everyone we know changes too. Retreats help us cope positively with change. If you are reassessing your life in any way; thinking of a career change, moving, going through a divorce or experiencing the loss of a loved one then attending a yoga retreat is a beautiful and healthy way for you to gain deeper understanding, clarity and insight. Going on a yoga retreat can

help build courage and internal strength to help you deal positively with your life change.

ThreeTo facilitate healing and transformation. If you are feeling physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually stressed or burnt out you can pretty much guarantee that you will benefit from going on a yoga retreat. Being on a yoga retreat reenergizes your batteries and will help bring a sense of balance back into your life. Creating balance in your life begins the healing process. As you reconnect back with your inner self you will be able to get clear on your real values, passions and desires. Alignment to who you

really are facilitates and strengthens the healing process. Yes, you can transform your life. You can choose to transform anything in your life and yoga retreats provide a great environment to support you as you do this. Whether you want to change your physical body, your thoughts, your career, your relationships, your health, your bank account or even your waistline. Yoga retreats are a brilliant way to break free of old patterns, release limitations, let go of fear and step into the space of courage and new possibilities. They allow you to go deeper into your yoga practice so that you can find space in your body that will allow you to connect with new opportunities in your life. Let’s be honest, life is stressful. Today, more

Is a yoga retreat FOR YOU?

Three Reasons to Go on a Yoga Retreat



TIPS FOR GARDENERS

Gardening can be addictive for many of us in

Sussex. Take a short walk around Old Town

and you’ll see a plenty of well manicured

lawns and cared for flower beds. As we get

into the spring, with those Bank Holidays

due, everything will start to grow again.

Back Care

Whether you enjoy the rewards of regularly

maintaining a well kept garden or you keep putting off dealing with those unruly flower beds, we all spend more time in the garden this time of year. However as many of us know to our detriment, over enthusiastic gardening can take its toll. It’s all too easy to spend longer than you planned out in the garden and end up aching because of it. “Back specialists see a flood of gardening related aches this time of year,” says James Revell (Doctor of Chiropractic). “As the weather improves many of us end up suffering from gardening for too long in awkward positions.” Gardening is really rewarding

and can be a great activity to help keep us fit. But it is all too easy to overdo it. Take it slowly to start with, until your muscles and joints get used to the increased demands. You can just throw yourself into it and “get it done” but if your muscles and joints are not used to it, then you could end up regretting it. Dr Revell has these top self help tips for our local gardeners:

Take regular breaksDon’t work for more than one hour at a time. This is particularly important if you’re not used to gardening or have a lot of heavy work or bending to do.

Try to keep good postureDon’t hunch over your work. It’s worth sitting, kneeling on a firm rubber mat rather than spending all day bent

over. Your back won’t thank you.

Bend your kneesKeep your back straight and bend your knees when lifting heavy pots etc. Just remember the basics: Back straight, knees bent, tummy tight – it works.

Listen to your bodyIf you start aching then stop, have a good stretch and a glass of water.

We hope you look after yourself whilst you’re enjoying your garden this summer. Take a break when you need to and chill out, after all the gardening will still be there waiting for you next weekend. Information provided by Lushington Chiropractic, 01323 722499 www.chirocare.co.uk.

than ever, people need the benefit that yoga retreats offer. If you want to take care of yourself, begin now. Your spirit will go ‘ahhh’…

I am running a Yoga Retreat

in Italy on the 24-30th May

2012. You can book your

place on the yoga retreat for

just £597. It’s exceptional

value and includes shared

accommodation, gourmet

healthy brunch and yoga

classes all included. Places

for this yoga retreat are

strictly limited. So, act

quickly.

To find out more information

about the retreat and

to secure your place,

please call Katrina directly

on 07428370792 or

[email protected].

or for more information:

www.KatrinaLoveSenn.com

Dominic, a man who

is healing from cancer,

attended a yoga retreat

last year. He came with

his wife and found that the

environment at the yoga

retreat was a perfect place to

relax and heal.

Jennifer, a young lady from

America travelled to one

of my yoga retreats in the

Greek Islands. She wanted

to get healthy and lose

weight and she told me that

being at the Yoga Retreat

was the perfect place to help

her establish new, supportive

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Well, it’s a good question because the NHS confederation

estimates that there are around 10.5 million people in the UK regularly consuming higher than recommended levels of alcohol. But, does that just reflect a change in the habits of society or could it be a creeping dependency?

It took a while for me to realise I had a problem because I drank excessively for years constantly justifying my behaviour with alcohol as ‘normal’ I just like a drink, what’s wrong with that? But, looking back, a dependency it certainly was. Even though I used alcohol in a managed and organised way, one might even say ‘sophisticated’ it had become very important to me and a part of my very identity. The fact that I regularly drank far more than was healthy was masked by the managed nature of the drinking. Because a part of this pattern involved friends of the same view the normality of this behaviour with alcohol retained a veneer of acceptability.

When does a ‘drink’ become a problem?

However, all that has changed. I no longer see alcohol as remotely necessary though I don’t fear it either. I was able to reach into my own subconscious and alter the beliefs that framed who I really was. Being a therapist helped me to achieve such dramatic and fundamental change as well as to construct a program to help others achieve the same results. Since 2007 I’ve been working with people who had the same issues that I had and initially it was surprising to discover that there were so many who felt exactly the same as I did.People who come to see me weren’t the stereotypical alcoholic. They also weren’t part of the visible downsides of inebriation so often portrayed on our streets late at night or in TV programs about ‘drunken’ Britain. They are people who never allow alcohol to interfere with work, wouldn’t dream of getting behind the wheel of a car and would fall asleep on the sofa rather than exhibit any form of anti-social behaviour. They also enjoy a degree of economic freedom although, even for those who don’t, the affordability

of alcohol is rarely an issue. In short, they are the backbone of the country, the hard working, family oriented Mr and Mrs Normal.Many of these people have serious personal concerns about their use of alcohol and at some point have tried to change without success. Their failure stems from addressing the perceived problem rather than the real one. Alcohol dependency, even when well managed, is emotionally and not cognitively driven so focussing on drinking itself can never achieve complete freedom. In a sense alcohol dependency has nothing to do with alcohol. The well reviewed ‘The Sophisticated Alcoholic’ provides a detailed insight into why such damaging behaviour is so difficult to change and shows how to begin addressing fundamental perceptions that underpin a well established relationship with drink.

David Allen is a therapist and author of ‘The Sophisticated Alcoholic’ published by O-Books www.control-your-drinking.co.uk or email [email protected]

sophisticatedALCOHOLIC


to yourselfDiscover the most beautiful

parts of India with local Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic

practitioner, Micha.

Once a year, Micha leads a small group to India,

to experience its true beauty and discover why it holds such fascination for many or us. Along with daily yoga, the trip provides a wonderful opportunity to step back from life and take stock, to relax and enjoy three weeks of spiritual rejuvenation. After a daily massage at a famous Ayurvedic Centre, there’s plenty of time to relax on enchanting beaches and a chance to experience real Indian culture at the most desired place for spiritual teachings at the foot of ‘the’ holy mountain. The schedule is planned for January 2013 and each week sees a varied programme of trips and activities. Learn the basic principles

of Ayurveda, mainly in regards to foods which help to increase your energy and lose weight, if you want to. Gain an easy and empowering understanding of how your body and mind function. Not only will you feel cared for and understood on all levels, but you can expect to feel transformed, rejuvenated and full of energy and enthusiasm knowing what you want from life in a powerful way and ready to embrace 2013! Here some comments from this years’ journey:

This trip for me was very special. It was so much more than just a holiday – it was enriching to my body, mind and soul. Thank you Micha xxx. Jacq, AustraliaMy Indian adventure with Micha was an experience

I’ll never forget. The first week at Nagarjuna Ayurvedic center was the perfect way to arrive in India. The mix of daily massages, yoga, herbal remedies and balanced diet left me feeling healthier and happier and very relaxed. The staff were very caring and Micha’s lessons on Ayurveda gave us more understanding of this ancient healing system. The houseboat trip down the Keralan backwaters was idyllic. Our second week in Varkala was spent doing yoga twice a day and in between sunbathing

and swimming at the gorgeous beach, or prowling the cliff tops for trinkets. In the 3rd week we stayed at the foot of the holiest mountain in India, and I felt intrigued by Ramji’s teachings on Vedanta, the massive Shiva temple and the calm of Ramana Maharishi’s caves. Om Namah Shivaya! Thank you for an incredible experience.Amrita, UKIf you like the sound

of this please give

Michaela Augustin a call,

07794323780, or go to her

website for more information:

www.scienceoflife.co.uk

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Following on from the success of their first Holiday in 2011, Seraphina Pilates are

once again returning to The Natura Beach Hotel, Cyprus but also to the Fabulous Forani Palace in Casperia, Italy in 2012.

Join them in daily Pilates practice, wonderful locations and lots of time to recharge and re energise with inspiring people.

June 10th-17th (Cyprus) and experience natures oasis in the glorious spring sunshine or alternatively come and discover La Dolce Vita for yourself October 4th-8th, (Italy)

For more information contact Suzy on 00 44 7776 013669 or contact Maureen via email on [email protected] Pilates Holidays in Italy and Cyprus seraphinapilates.com

I enjoyed every minute of my week,

wonderful location, teaching-and

weather! I didn’t realise how much

good it had done me until I came

back and was still feeling fabulous

and full of energy a week later’ AK

More about Seraphina Pilates...Suzy Mitchell (Body Control Pilates Teacher since 2002) currently teaches in London both Mat work classes and 1-1’s both Mat and Reformer. Prior to qualifying as a Pilates instructor Suzy enjoyed a career in Dance and performance as well as a becoming a qualified reflexologist and Personal trainer.

Maureen Crush joined Seraphina as administrator, her background is largely in theatre administration and sales, she now takes care of all the day to day details as well as enjoying a ‘so called retirement’.

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Our landscape – the scenery of which

we are so proud – doesn’t just ‘hap-

pen’. Very little of it is entirely ‘natural’-

in fact, most is ‘managed’ by our

farmers and growers and is something

that began with the developing skills of

our ancestors thousands of years ago.

Not so very long ago farmers were being paid subsidies to grub up hedges. The requirement to produce more food dominated; small fields were deemed unviable and hedges were perceived as occupying space that could better be taken up grow-ing food. Bigger fields facilitated the use of the larger machinery that was regarded as time- saving and so more cost effective. Simultaneously, hedges were being lost to make way for motorways and other infrastruc-ture: it is estimated that between 1945-70, no less than 120,000 miles of hedgerow were lost as a result of farming and a further 20,000 miles disappeared as a result of other projects.Latterly ‘reality’ and ‘holism’ have made an appearance (some would say not before time!) One of the drivers is recognition of the important part hedges play in relation to wildlife and the fact that genetic diversity is fundamental, in a wide range of ways, to human health and wellbeing. Today’s farmers develop practices that take account of conservation and biodiversity and we are fortunate to benefit, in so many different

ways, from their work. But farmers and growers are facing enormous challenges posed by the impact of climate change. Whilst we can expect some advantages such as the ability to grow more exotic crops and extend growing seasons, other consequences such as water short-ages and Extreme Weather Events may mean that our farmers are forced to develop radically different practices in order to produce the food we need.The Environment Agency has already warned that it will be impossible to protect all the areas threatened by rising sea levels. Homes and businesses affected by flooding will have to be relocated - thus putting additional pressure on land usage in other areas. At the same time global population is predicted to reach 9-plus billion by 2041 - at the current time it is a little in excess of 7 million. The high percentage of food we currently import will not be sustainable long term and the UK must become more self sufficient. Increases in fuel prices have trig-gered higher road, sea and air transport costs - and even further rises could be on the horizon. In any event, developing countries are un-likely to be able to maintain exports

at their current rate as they struggle to deal with the effects of climate change while simultaneously provid-ing food security for vastly increased populations. Most importantly - we must factor in the impact of carbon emissions created by transporting goods for vast distances. Thus we shall need more homes on less land whilst at the same time producing more food. ‘Land’ – and the way we use it being the crucial factor - we shall need more Landscape Managers. They will be tasked to use their technical and management skills to find sus-tainable solutions that take account of all the factors and issues involved. The discipline of ‘landscape man-agement’ is relatively new - it has existed for less than twenty years - but year on year it is becoming ever more vital. Landscape managers mitigate in order to come up with the best possible solutions. In the very near future, management of the land-scape will become even more chal-lenging - and crucially significant. Hadlow College offers a BSc (Hons) in Landscape Management, the only landscape management course ac-credited by the Landscape Institute. Richard Tilley, who heads up the programme, can be contacted direct on 07905 275413.

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I must admit I was a bit nervous at the prospect of interviewing Deborah Meaden. Having been an

avid fan of Dragons Den I won-dered how the interview would go and whether she would display the same characteristics as someone being grilled in the Den, but I needn’t have worried. As Deborah breezed on to the Ploughcroft stand at the recent National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC, it was obvious that the stern, focused, business woman also had a very friendly approach, happily chatting to the visitors on the stand and laughing with the Ploughcroft employees.Chris Hopkins, founder of Ploughcroft, who recently won the interest of the Dragons with his low carbon technologies and renewable energy company, walked out of the Den with an investment from both Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis. To-

day Chris was providing a solar installation demonstration and proudly announced that they are one of a few companies to sup-ply the new 333 watt SunPower panels.After the demonstration I caught up with both Deborah and Chris to find out more about the company and their plans for spreading the message about renewable energy.With so many Solar companies in the marketplace I was keen to find out what it was about Chris’s company that caught the imagination of Deborah. “It was obvious to me that Chris was in it for the long term play, so many companies have set up to make a fast buck but I was looking for someone who had a passion for their business and for renewer-able energy, until I met Chris I had even considered setting up my own company and bringing people together, but Ploughcroft meant we had all the people and

company already set up”“It is also rare to find an invest-ment that is both the right thing to do financially as well as for the environment and Ploughcroft offered both”.Deborah installed her own Solar panels, just before meeting Chris so knew a little about the tech-nology, she was also fortunate enough to have guarantee the 43p fixed feed-in-tariff which she secured for 25 years. Now that the government have dropped this to 21p, I was interested to find out if it was still a good deal for anyone considering solar.Chris and Deborah both agree that the deal is still good, “When I paid for my Solar the installa-tion cost about £17,000, but the same system would cost far less today so even though the fixed feed in tariff has been reduced to 21p it still offers the same rate of return as two years ago.”Deborah explains that the gov-ernment wouldn’t and shouldn’t

With recent confusion over the reduced fixed feed in tariff for Solar installation, Wellbeing magazine speaks to Deborah Meadon from Dragons Den and Chris Hopkins of Ploughcroft to find out more about the benefits of installing renewable energy and to find out if now is still a good time to consider Solar.

ENERGYsolar

words Rachel Branson

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support the fixed tariff long term, the idea behind it was to kick start the industry and once that’s done people will realise that it is the right thing to do not just for the financial reasons but for the good of the environment. The only criticism she has is how the government handled the cut in the tariff. “It wasn’t communi-cated well and people suddenly lost confidence.”Although the government are offering 21p, it is forecast to stay until June. The proposal is to reduce to 16p, however Chris is campaigning for it to remain 21p for another year, but both agree that some point in the near fur-ther the government will discon-tinue their support of the fixed tariff, so the next few months still offer a very good reason to install solar.The general perception is that unless you are going to stay in your home long term then it isn’t worth considering, I wondered what Deborah’s opinion was on this. “No one really knows how it will effect the secondary market, but if two properties were for sale on the same street and one had renewerable energies then this house would certainly have the edge over the other property” I tend to agree with Deborah, we bought our house three years ago and the fact that it had solar thermal was a real selling point for me. We turn off our heating in March and all our hot water is provided by the solar panels until September, I only wished that we had a larger roof space to ac-comodate Solar PV as well.During the demonstration I asked Chris if their was a

minimum number of panels to make it worthwhile installing. “I think a minimum of three of the 180 watt panels or perhaps two of the new Sunpower panels is the smallest installation I would recommend, on their website they have calculations from 15 to 30 square meters. We are lucky that our roof is South facing, but what if the roof faces another direction? “South facing, with a 30-35 degree pitch, with no shadow from other building and trees is obviously the best, however East and West is still 86% efficient and north still offers a 60% efficiency”, says Chris. Deborah also points out that you don’t need heat for Solar PV, even on a freezing cold day you can generate electricity, just as long as it is reasonably bright.Since investing in Ploughcroft, Deborah has installed further panels on her outbuildings and even has them fitted on the building housing her pigs, “ I regularly go down and check to see how much electricity I have generated, it is actually quite addictive checking to see how much money I have earned, it’s the easiest money I have ever made.”Our building developer, had the foresight to install Solar Thermal but I wondered if De-borah thought that it should be mandatory for all new buildings to install solar. “Solar may not be the answer, but I think that all renewerable energies should be considered whether it is ground source, wind turbines, air source heat pumps or the new Micro-CHP systems (Combined Heat

and Power), a new technology that Chris is very excited about.”Since winning the invest-ment from Deborah and Theo, Ploughcroft have expanded their business to include other forms of renewerable energy as well as expand to create 8 training sites, meaning that they can now offer installations all around the UK.With the Dragons contacts and Chris’s passion and knowledge he has developed NVQ courses, offers training, is a construction ambassador and is working with schools to educate children about the benefits of careers in this fast growing industry. “When I became a roofer, roofers were classed as the ‘dummies’ of the building trade, but this is chang-ing, we are having to be more knowledgeable and are gaining the respect of the industry”.So with so many Solar compa-nies appearing in this market, why should anyone consider Ploughcroft? Having met Chris and his team, I understand Deborah and Theo’s reason for investing in this company. They clearly have a passion not only the business and the environ-ment but also for doing a job well. His team are first and fore-most very good roofers but with a thorough understanding of this new and growing technology. They take pride in their installa-tions and I know that if I had a slightly bigger roof I would cer-tainly call Chris and his team, but with their other areas of expertise I shall be watching them carefully to see if they have other ideas for replacing my oil tank!

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The Science of

It is estimated that the British public spends over £1billion a year on beauty

and anti-aging products and that women alone spend £140,000 in their lifetime on

products that maintain their looks. Beauty products have the power to make people feel good about themselves and can give

an instant confidence boost but do over the counter products really work? With more anti-aging products available on

the market than ever and more women with disposable income, it is important to make sure that our beauty purchases are

informed and beneficial.

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Do over the counter creams really help in the battle against age? Unlikely. Despite their alluring packages and dreamy promises, over the coun-ter cosmetics do not affect the inner structure or function of the skin so they just work in a temporary or superficial way. They may create the illusion of less lines or smoother skin but they certainly don’t help reverse the effects of time or have any long-term function. For years cosmetic companies have convinced women through pseudoscience that their skin will look ‘younger’, ‘smoother’ and ‘softer’ but in reality they don’t deliver. Cosmeceu-ticals however are a new generation of products that represent a marriage between cosmetics and pharmaceutics. They describe a group of products that have a known biologic action on the skin that are driven by science and results. They reduce wrinkles rather than merely disguising them. These kinds of products are available for purchase in medical skin clinics rather than over the counter but are often at comparable prices. So if you have lost faith in the cosmetics game and are fed up of the commercial giants who promise younger, healthier skin but never deliver, then why not try some ad-vanced skin care that actually works? Seeing your Cosmetic Doctor would be the best place to start. They can assess your skin type and recommend a programme of active skin care that would best suit you. Cosmeceuticals can roughly be divided into 4 main groups: those that neutralise free radicals in the skin; those that regenerate components of the dermis; those that relax the tiny muscles of the face and those that coax senescent cells from retirement. Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid helps fight free radicals, protects against UV induced cell damage and is vital in stimulating fibroblasts to produce healthy collagen fibres. Retinoic acid – not a cosmetic but a drug – has been proven to reverse the signs of skin aging and stimulate collagen production and hyaluronic acid levels, both vital for youthful and healthy looking skin. Retinoic is anti-aging’s best kept secret and is the most potent anti-aging medicine available. So if you are serious about anti-aging then why not try some cosmeceu-tical skin care products that are scientifically proven and really work.Dr Johanna Ward Medical Director at The Skin Clinic Sevenoaks. www.theskinclinic.org.uk

Hadlow College, Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, KentDate: Sunday 1st July 2012Time: 11am - 3pm

Guest Speaker is James Wong, ethnobotanist, television presenter & best-selling author. He fronted the award-winning BBC TV series “Grow Your Own Drugs”, introducing a fresh, modern take on preparing a broad range of plant-based remedies, reflecting his life-long passion for all things botanical.He has since gone on to become a regular face on the hit BBC rural affairs series “Countryfile”, as well as presenting further series of Grow Your Own Drugs, Grow Your Own Drugs at Christmas. James has written two international best-selling books, also entitled “Grow Your Own Drugs”, as a tie-in with his TV series

Come & Meet James WongJames Wong will be providing two, one hour seminars with a Q&A session after each session.11.00 - 12.00 am - James Wong talks about Medicinal Horticulture, foraging and making remedies for yourself and your family12.00 - 1.00pm Lunch included in ticket price1.00pm - 2.00pm - James Wong talks about garden design and how to incorporate medicinal, herbal and edible plants in to your garden design.2.00pm - 3.00pmCarry on talking to our exhibitors, visit Hadlow’s Garden Centre or stop for a coffee in their Broadview Cafe.

Enter promo code wellbeing to get £10 off ticket price http://jameswong.eventbrite.com

Come and learn about medicinal, edible & herbal

plants with James Wong

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Summer is fast approaching and with the prospect of nice warm weather comes

the inevitability of getting your feet out.But if your feet are too hideous for your heels, too scandalous for sandals, or not fit for your flip flops, now’s the time to address the issue and get your feet in perfect shape for summer!Most of us walk between 5,000 – 10,000 steps every day or 75,000 miles in a lifetime, but how many of us really think or address, what happens to our feet on a daily basis?

BUNIONSDon’t be embarrassed…bunions are more common than you think! More than 50% of women in the UK suffer from the condition. It is one of the most common foot complaints and is caused when the bone under the first toe becomes displaced. This causes the big toe to shift towards the smaller toes, causing a bony prominence on one side. Over time these two toes can become crossed. Other symptoms can include swelling and redness and tenderness, which may have an impact on your walking.

The condition is more common in women who wear restrictive shoes such as heels or ones with pointy tips. This is because women tend to have looser ligaments than men. Winter shoes exacerbate the problem as the bunions are kept enclosed and this can restrict peoples’ physical activity. However the condition is mostly genetic.

Surgery to rectify bunions is not suitable for everyone. A key factor into whether someone may need an operation is the level of pain they are

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experiencing. Another factor will be if the person has started to develop further foot conditions as a result of this condition.If surgery is for you, you will need a period of six weeks to recover, and a further six weeks for the swelling to subside. Summer is the ideal time to recuperate following this procedure due to the requirement of wearing open toed shoes post op and sitting with your feet up. Alternative options include sourcing other shoes that do not contribute to this problem. These would be lower styles, which are also wider fitting.

CORNSCorns occur at the top of your toes or on the outside of the little toe, which experience the most pressure when wearing ill-fitting shoes. The pressure causes a localised thickening of the skin. They can also occur under your foot and in between your toes. They usually develop a root and can become very tender, especially when combined with

swelling, which increases the pressure felt.Corns can also be caused by hammering/clawing of the smaller toes and can be more prevalent in people with thinner skin, bony or deformed toes/feet, and in people who stand up all day.Treatments range from plasters, to the callous being removed by a podiatrist, and in some cases, can be rectified through an operation when it is a reoccurring problem caused by foot or toe abnormalities. The procedure to re align the toe & to prevent reoccurrence is simple, with a recovery time of three to four weeks.

IN-GROWING TOENAILSToenails bear the brunt of your daily activities including running, walking and sport. The symptoms usually include swelling, redness, infection and the toe can become very painful. Sometimes a bump to the toe can change the contours of the nail leading it to become

ingrown. Bunions can also result in this as the big toe puts pressure on the adjacent toe. An ingrown toenail is defined by skin growing over the edge of the nail; this can be on one or both edges. Alternatively the nail can grow directly into the skin and either can result in infection which must be looked at by a professional as soon as possible. They will be able to determine whether or not any underlying problems could be causing the condition, such as an outgrowth of bone beneath the nail, or excess surrounding tissue. As always, proper nail care is a must, and wearing well-fitting shoes will keep your toes in tip top condition.

The London Clinic offers Podiatry assessment and treatment for a variety of foot related conditions. These include foot health checks in diabetes, treatment of ulceration, foot pain and other conditions of the foot and lower limb. www.thelondonclinic.co.uk

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Shamanism and healing the soul

WORDS: KATY DUNNE

Shamanism refers to an ancient spiritual understanding of

life rooted in all cultures; it is our natural spiritual heritage. A shamanic practitioner specialises in working with the spirits and life-giving energies within nature, in order to bring about healing and wellbeing. Shamanic healing rebalances the subtle energetic fields of the body, removes spiritual blockages, reconnects us with our innate strength and passion, and restores connection with vital parts of ourselves we may have become disconnected from. The latter is known as Soul retrieval. Shamanism sees all living beings (including the earth herself) as having a soul. When we are in touch with our soul we find

happiness and direction in life, as we know and trust who we were born on this beautiful planet to be. However, the soul is very sensitive, and difficult life events sometimes result in parts of our souls fleeing the body as protection from pain, shock, stress or fear or heartbreak. This is known as Soul loss, and it is the way these beautiful and vital parts of our spirit guard themselves from harm. Usually they return of their own accord when the time is right. However, an ongoing or severely stressful situation (If a situation felt severe then it was - it is not for anyone to judge another’s experience) such as a relationship break up, bullying or violation of any kind, criticism or a even a frightening event as a child, may mean

parts of the soul leave and don’t come back, sometimes for years. The person is often left with an unexplained sorrow, yearning for this missing part of their soul to return. One client described feeling as if she’d ‘lost her spark’. People also describe varying feelings of anxiety, rage, difficulty in moving on from the past, or may simply yearn for a deeper sense of connection and meaning in their life. A shamanic healing goes to the root of these feelings to recover the sacred parts of the soul which may have gone missing. These are then restored to the client, ushering in a renewed sense of wholeness and reconnection to the joy that is all of our birthright. During healing, I use a drum, singing bowl, my

voice, rattle, crystals and sacred stones. There is little physical contact as the healing is conducted energetically, and clients only need talk about what they wish to. My healing practice is fully qualified, confidential, compassionate and experienced.

For testimonials and further information about healings, workshops, shamanic counselling and art see www.liftedspirithealing.webeden.co.uk or call Katy on 07810 868477.

A percentage of takings are donated to Survival International, a charity helping tribal peoples defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

Since my healing, I finally feel happy and like myself again after battling

with depression for two years. My one and a half year old daughter who

had healing with me has also been much happier! – Erica



SPOTlightThe Feldenkrais Method® is a way of learning about

yourself through attention to the way you move.

I came to the Feldenkrais Method out of curiosity and decided to do the training primarily for my own self-exploration and development. I have many years experience as an opera director, workshop leader, facilitator and researcher and realised how being a teacher of the Method could build on and benefit from my experience and skills.

Recently working with a group of young opera singers I asked what benefits they found from doing the Feldenkrais sessions. Several spoke of feeling more grounded, taller, finding more spaces to breathe, others said; having more stamina, feeling stronger, sleeping better but the one that really gladdened my heart was “I learnt there is a better way of living, a way where we can be comfortable with ourselves”. Given the extraordinary pressures these young professionals are constantly under I thought this realization was a real gift.

Although my work is mostly with performers I love working with anyone who is interested in learning about themselves and how to enhance their lives whatever their challenges might be. One of my clients calls the work “Assisted self-development!”

I am passionate about gardening, keeping bees & walking the Downs and so have developed workshops for gardeners and walkers! I also deliver Find your Voice workshops for public speakers and INSET for teachers and with vocal coach Marcia Bellamy.

My current series of classes in Lewes is entitled “Giving yourself breathing space”. These sessions will explore how we can breathe more fully. Many people are amazed to discover how flexible their ribs can be, how the whole body is involved in breathing and the pleasure of allowing the breath to

be easy and expansive. Wholesome breathing

helps with general health, good sleep, self confidence and many mobility issues. I also give one to one sessions in my garden studio near Lewes.

Rebecca has taught at the Grotowski Institute in Poland, Westminster Cathedral Choir School, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Warsaw Opera’s Young Singers programme and Music Conservatoires in the UK.If you have any queries or would like to book please contact: 075955 43605 or [email protected]

The Feldenkrais Method® is a way of learning about yourself through attention to the way you move. You can experience it through group classes and/or one-to-one sessions. The group classes are known as Awareness through Movement lessons. Each lesson is structured to lead you to your own

discoveries and experience possibilities of being in the world with greater ease and comfort.

The one-to-one sessions are known as Functional Integration lessons and they work using the same strategies as the Awareness Through Movement lessons, but are adapted to your individual needs and interests. Rather than following verbal instructions, each session is more like a conversation starting verbally but developed through very gentle manipulation.

Limitations in movement or discomfort brought about by habitual patterns or injury can be improved. The intention is to find ways of moving and thinking in order to fulfill your potential. That might take more than one session! But even after one session you may notice significant changes in how you feel, your balance, breathing and flexibility.

To find out more about the Feldenkrais Method please go to the Guild website www.feldenkrais.co.uk


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Win a Three Course Meal for Twoincluding a bottle of wine at The Ambrette Restaurant at RyeThe Ambrette Restaurant at Rye is the second venue for acclaimed Michelin-rated chef, Dev Biswal to add to his already award-winning establishment in Margate. The new venture is located in the historic White Vine House, holder of 5 AA stars in the “Restaurant with Rooms” category. www.theambrette.co.uk

WIN a Pamper Day for twoWe have teamed up with Knowle Grange to offer one lucky person living in Kent or Sussex, a pamper day for two people. You will have access to the pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym and a choice of the Hot Stone Massage or their new Divinely Organic facial.www.knowlegrange.co.uk

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TherapyROOMS

Wellbeing clinics & treatments

Welcome to the Therapy Rooms, where you will find solutions and ideas to support your health and wellbeing. We encourage you to contact our clinics and therapists to find out how,

they can help you to improve your health, fitness and knowledge. Enjoy and be inspired.


“Be transpor ted to a different world of relaxation”

Based in Battle, I provide holistic massage within a beautiful canvas Yurt.

The perfect place to unwind and receive a tailor made massage, whilst being warmed by

the wood burning stove.

Yur topia Therapies www.yurtopiatherapies.co.uk

07969 949984 Debbie Cobb - Holistic Massage Dip. m.CThA

www.goodfoodcookery.co.uk

E F T for L i v i n g Offering solutions to a wide range of problems such as:- Low self esteem Panic attacks Fears and phobias Eating disorders Difficulty sleeping Chronic fatigue syndrome Menopausal problems Stress (including post traumatic stress disorder).

A personal combination of therapies drawn from EFT, Reiki/healing, Dr Claire Weekes’ method, relaxation techniques, healthy living and mentoring, to help make the best of your life’s journey. To learn more or to make an appointment call 01825 873132 / mob 07767 367817 / email [email protected]

Paul Skene Keating

Call Julie: 0143581284307733 099735

From just £4 per session

NEW fitness classes HAILSHAM

fitness pilateslegs, bums, tums

zumba danceSue LewiS Independent Consultant

07879 075 81 | [email protected] www.arbonnesouthern.myarbonne.co.uk

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“Be transpor ted to a different world of relaxation”

Based in Battle, I provide holistic massage within a beautiful canvas Yurt.

The perfect place to unwind and receive a tailor made massage, whilst being warmed by

the wood burning stove.

Yur topia Therapies www.yurtopiatherapies.co.uk

07969 949984 Debbie Cobb - Holistic Massage Dip. m.CThA

www.goodfoodcookery.co.uk

E F T for L i v i n g Offering solutions to a wide range of problems such as:- Low self esteem Panic attacks Fears and phobias Eating disorders Difficulty sleeping Chronic fatigue syndrome Menopausal problems Stress (including post traumatic stress disorder).

A personal combination of therapies drawn from EFT, Reiki/healing, Dr Claire Weekes’ method, relaxation techniques, healthy living and mentoring, to help make the best of your life’s journey. To learn more or to make an appointment call 01825 873132 / mob 07767 367817 / email [email protected]

Paul Skene Keating

Call Julie: 0143581284307733 099735

From just £4 per session

NEW fitness classes HAILSHAM

fitness pilateslegs, bums, tums

zumba danceSue LewiS Independent Consultant

07879 075 81 | [email protected] www.arbonnesouthern.myarbonne.co.uk

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LOOKING FOR SOLUTIONS TO LIFE PROBLEMS?

Working With The Arts To HealAs an integrative Arts Psychotherapist I offer support

for people with a variety of issues using the arts as well as talking therapies.

Sarah: 07714218529 | [email protected]

www.sarahpaget.co.uk

TRANSITIONS COUNSELLINGAcceptance, Understanding, Empathy

Relational Counselling for Children, Families, Couples and Individuals.

Stress management, anger issues, challenging behaviour, separation & loss.

Lindsey Wilde: 01825 761875 Lindsey@transitions-counselling.co.ukwww.transitions-counselling.co.uk

Are you looking for better health?

www.equilibrium-clinic.com

To find out more call 01273 470955 or visit 16 Station Street, Lewes

Choose from over 50 naturally healthy drug-free treatments,

courses and workshops

Eczema and Psoriasis are kept under control by Elena’s Nature Collection naturally. Elena’s Routine formulated from customer research over 12 years is known to reduce the itch, lubricate the

dryness and regenerate the skin day and night.

Mail Order and invaluable information: [email protected] | www.elenasnaturecollection.co.uk

AvA i l A b l E o N t h E N h Shelpline 01435 882092/884090

O U R S U P P O RT, YO U R H EA L I N G , 2 5 Y EA RS O F S U C C ES S

Feldenkrais Awareness through movement

Giving yourself breathing space Exploring how you can breathe more fully

Thursdays 4-5pmLewes Subud Centre, BN7 2DB, £8.50 drop-in, £35 for 5 sessions

Contact Rebecca Meitlis: 07595543605 | 01273 477990 | [email protected]

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01273 [email protected]

Helping you be yournatural best

Aloe VeraBeehive ProductsNatural Nutrition

Skincare & CosmeticsWeight Management

Call Lesley on 01279 882754 or visitwww.naturalwellbeing.myforever.biz



Creative work using dreams and imagery from the unconscious to achieve balance.

Janis Muir

PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALING

07743473205, [email protected] Sussex and London

yoga | ayurvedarejuvenation retreatsMichaela Augustin, Ayurvedic Therapist BSc (AYU)

powerwisdom

magic

For appointments: The Acupuncture Clinic | 143 Portland Road | Hove, BN3 5QJ | or call Micha direct at 07794323780Member of APA | www.scienceoflife.co.uk

back to yourself...

Friendly fair trade wholefood shop. Because good food doesn’t cost the earth.

The Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne. 01323 411598 or shop online at:

www.goodandfair.co.uk

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A space for healing &

embracing wholeness

[email protected] | 01323 749747 | 07971 380547

Shiatsu with Amy

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*No horse experience necessary.*

A session with a horse can be increadibly revealing...

‘Seeing you for who you really are’

| 01273 814 402

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SUSSEX COLONICSDo you suffer from...Bloating,

Constipation, Diarrhoea, Diverticulitis, Fatigue, Haemorrhoids, IBS?

Improve your health & vitality with Colonic Hydrotherapy

www.sussexcolonics.co.uk or call Jilly 01273 477030

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Creative work using dreams and imagery from the unconscious to achieve balance.

Janis Muir

PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALING

07743473205, [email protected] Sussex and London

yoga | ayurvedarejuvenation retreatsMichaela Augustin, Ayurvedic Therapist BSc (AYU)

powerwisdom

magic

For appointments: The Acupuncture Clinic | 143 Portland Road | Hove, BN3 5QJ | or call Micha direct at 07794323780Member of APA | www.scienceoflife.co.uk

back to yourself...

Friendly fair trade wholefood shop. Because good food doesn’t cost the earth.

The Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne. 01323 411598 or shop online at:

www.goodandfair.co.uk

WattsPeter_GoodandFair_TherapyRooms_SeptOct2011.indd 1 13/07/2011 15:06:37

A space for healing &

embracing wholeness

[email protected] | 01323 749747 | 07971 380547

Shiatsu with Amy

AmyLawSmith_Shiatsu_TherapyRooms_SeptOct2011.indd 1 20/07/2011 11:11:47

*No horse experience necessary.*

A session with a horse can be increadibly revealing...

‘Seeing you for who you really are’

| 01273 814 402

ColyerEmmaV3_52x74mm_JulAug2011.indd 1 08/06/2011 15:07:15

SUSSEX COLONICSDo you suffer from...Bloating,

Constipation, Diarrhoea, Diverticulitis, Fatigue, Haemorrhoids, IBS?

Improve your health & vitality with Colonic Hydrotherapy

www.sussexcolonics.co.uk or call Jilly 01273 477030

EvansJilly_52x74mm_JulAug2011.indd 1 09/06/2011 12:15:35


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MovingU4ward

Stem SessionsStem Sessions have been developed by Liz Jeffries, as an

introduction to the Alexander Technique, to give an insight into the benefits!

Rediscover the joys of walking in comfortHelp boost mobility

Freedom of movementMaintain and increase your activities

Enjoy meeting like minded peopleBenefit your health

Come and join in – walking can be fun with the Alexander Technique. For information on dates and venues call Liz on:

01424 465838 |[email protected]

with

T R I C I A P E T R I - C L A R K Y O U R H O M E O R G A N I S E R

01435 883111 07974 950726 www.yourhomeorganiser.co.uk [email protected]

OVERWHELMED OR STRESSED BY CLUTTER?

get your life under control make the most of your time,

living space and belongings confidential advice and coaching practical de-cluttering assistance

Practitioners Help your clients get their lives back!

‘The Vital Impact You Can Have on M.E and Fibromyalgia’ Workshops call Catherine 01293 220906

Or book your space at www.thechrysaliseffect.com/janwb

Sufferers download your free E Book at

www.thechrysaliseffect.com/janwbm

Do you suffer from back pain?Book your FREE consultation today!

Did you know that back pain can be eliminated and prevented by following a few simple and logical steps?

Releive arthritis, sports injuries, back pain and improve

your quality of life. Central Eastbourne location.

Steve Crossley Bsc DO 01323 647711

CLAIRVOYANTTAROT READERPALMISTAppearances on ITV’S “This Morning”Columnist for “Spirit & Destiny”

Available for sincere, accurate consultations at Visions, The Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne.01323 646101 | 07807637784www.evepeacock-visions.co.uk

Eve Peacock Visions closing down end of June,

10% off all readings!

Yoga Holiday

Huzur Vadisi, Turkey24 Sept - 1 Oct 2012

Two yoga sessions per day, delicious meals, accommodation in idyllic setting, plenty of time to relax by the pool.

Contact Lisa on 07733395065www.lisapowell.co.uk

with Lisa Powell



Deepen the Connection to your VoiceWorkshops and 1-2-1s

Use the voice for self healing and finding stillnessMonthly workshops Brighton & Eastbourne

[email protected]

07976 016103 | 01323 871523

Your Natural Balance Your Natural Balance Ear CanEar CanEar Candddllling,ing,ing, Indian Head MassageIndian Head MassageIndian Head Massage, , , Reiki MaReiki MaReiki Massster/Teacher/Practitionerter/Teacher/Practitionerter/Teacher/Practitioner

Jane: Jane: Jane: 07906 55832607906 55832607906 558326

AAAppppppointmenointmenointments ts ts also avaalso avaalso available atilable atilable at

SeaSeaSeaford Chirford Chirford Chiropody & Podiatryopody & Podiatryopody & Podiatry 12 Place Lane, Seaford12 Place Lane, Seaford12 Place Lane, Seaford

[email protected]@[email protected] www.serenityhairandbeauty.com

Hair Cutting & Colour Specialists | Massage & Reflexology Hopi Ear Candling | Non Surgical Face Lift

46-47 High Street | Hastings01424 444946

It IS for you

Lose weight for goodImprove your sleepBecome an ex-smoker

HYPNOTHERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPY

www.together-therapy.co.uk

Call Steve Neesam now on 01323 768292 to book a free 30 minute consultation

What is life’s purpose?Where is your power?

Harner Shamanic Counselling©

In 5 sessions you will learn to become your own ‘divinatory shaman’. Gaining a tool that restores personal power, unlocks the child and lets the

heart sing! Contact for intro session:

Narda Martine BSc Hons Neuro www.narda.co.uk | 07964 743349 / 01273 670081


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Natural Blue Clay

For homemade skincare, face masks and therapies. Retail and wholesale.

www.pureskinindulgence.co.uk [email protected]

Traditional Chinese AcupunctureFacial rejuvenation acupuncture

Bach flower remediesNaturopathic advice

Jane Sefton PhD, Dip Ac, ND, MBAcC, MANPClinics in Eastbourne | Seaford | Newhaven

www.acupuncturenaturally.co.uk07834 369390 | 01273 917888

HypnotherapistStep into Healing: Take the first step now to overcoming your fears and gaining control of your life.

Matthew Roberts-Ward Dip Hyp,C Call 07955 166426 for session rates and packagesor email: [email protected]

Looking to grow your business?It’s not easy at the best of times, but with the right support and tools you can do it!That’s why Wellbeing Magazine offers support and tools specifically for therapists and

practitoners of alternative and complementary therapies. We know marketing is way down

your to-do list. We know you’d rather be helping people get better than sorting out your

advertising. We know what works, so let us do what we’re good and so you can get on

with what your good at.Our marketing packages start at just £15 a month and include

editorial and adverts in the magazine, free design, directory listings and

unlimited editorial online. Excellent value, excellent service, get in touch today!

[email protected], 0800 8815375,

www.wellbeingmagazine.co.uk/east-sussex


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May3rd4-5pm Feldenkrais,

Awareness Through

Movement Class on Giving

Yourself Breathing Space

1, Subud House, Lewes

£8.50, Rebecca Meitlis

07595543605

5th9am-2pm, walk in shiatsu

clinic, Natural Fitness

Centre, Eastbourne, from

£10, 01323 732024, info@

naturalfitnesscentre.co.uk

10am-11.30am, Crystal

Meditation Workshop - find

your inner peace - all levels

welcome, Natural Fitness

Centre, Eastbourne, £7.50,

01323 732024, info@


5th,6th,7th9am Intuitive horse 3

day self development

retreat, Intuitive horse,

Ringmer,£280, 01273 814

402, www.intuitivehorse.

co.uk

6-13thFeldenkrais Awareness

Week, Nationwide, www.

feldenkrais.co.uk

12th3 – 5pm, Free Introductory

talk on Classical Buteyko

Breathing method, Optimal,

physical and mental health

and reversal of chronic

disease, Brighton Natural

Health Centre, BN1 1UL,

[email protected],

www.learnbuteyko.co.uk

2-3.30pm, Self Acupressure

Workshop: Stress

Management, Natural

Fitness Centre, Eastbourne,

£15, 01323 732024, info@


2pm-4.30pm, Massage

for Carers with Heather

Edwards, Natural Fitness

Centre, Eastbourne, £30,

01323 732024, info@


13th2 - 4.30pm: Feldenkrais

Method workshop.

Feldenkrais movements

facilitate your breathing,

improve your mobility and

connect you throughout

your whole skeleton with

Sabine Schmid Blackaby,

Brighton Natural Health

Centre, £25/ £20, 01273

600010,www.bnhc.co.uk

5-6.30pm, Shamanic Drum

Journeying Session - an

opportunity to practice

the shamanic art of

journeying, Natural fitness

centre, Eastbourne, £15,

01323 732024, info@


14th4-5pm Feldenkrais

Awareness Through

Movement Class on Giving

Yourself Breathing Space

3, Subud House Lewes

£8.50, Rebecca Meitlis

07595543605

18th,

11am – 12 noon, Fruity

Friday - Healthy eating

advice in aid of World

Cancer Research Fund,

Lushington Chiropractic,

Eastbourne, Donation to

WCRF, 01323 722499, www.

chirocare.co.uk

19th

Open Day - try a class,

new gym equipment, kids

activities, Freedom Leisure,

Uckfield: 01825 761160,

www.freedom-leisure.co.uk

24th2.30pm – 4.30pm,

Tartan, T and Toasted Tea

Cake in aid of Teenage

Cancer Trust, Lushington

Chiropractic, Eastbourne,

Donation to Teenage

Cancer Trust, 01323

722499, chirocare.co.uk

25th8pm, Deepen the

Connection to Your Voice

- A Voice Circle with

Narayani, Brighton Natural

Health Centre, £10, 01273

600010, www.bnhc.co.uk/

workshops

Voice Circle at 8 -

9.45pm: Monthly voice

circle for chanting and

voicework with Narayani,

£10/ 8 Narayani@

onebodyonesound.com

01323 871523

26th7:30pm, Kirtan Concert with

Narayani, Eastbourne, Yoga

Life Studio, £10, info@

yoga-life.co.uk, www.yoga-

life.co.uk

10am to 630pm; Low Cost

Health Bonanza, many

complementary therapies

available; Anahata

Clinic, 119-120 Edward

Street, Brighton, BN2

0JL; £20/hour session;

01273 698687,www.

anahatahealth.com

2-4pm, Shamanic

Workshop with Emma

O’Leary & Susie Gates,

Natural Fitness Centre,

Eastbourne, £15.00,

01323 732024, info@


29th10am-4.30pm, revitalising

facial massage workshop

with Heather Edwards,


Eastbourne, £80 or £50 for

second person if booking

together, 01323 732024,

info@naturalfitnesscentre.

co.uk

30thBallet for Adults course

from 30 May to 4 July at

3.30 - 4.45pm. Within a fun

and relaxed atmosphere

with the emphasis upon

enjoyment. Suitable for

everyone regardless of

experience. Taught by

Charlie Plunkett, Brighton

Natural Health Centre.

Course - £45/ £42 or

drop in - £8.50/ £8. 01273

600010, www.bnhc.co.uk

June1st1st-3rd June, Deepen

the Connection to Your

Voice Weekend Retreat

at Claridge House with

Narayani, Claridge House,

£180 inc accommodation

/£99 workshops only,

01342 832150,www.

onebodyonesound.com

2nd10-11.30am, Crystal

Meditation Workshop: find

your inner peace, Natural


£7.50, 01323 732024,

info@naturalfitnesscentre.

What’s On



Wellbeingwhat’son

Stem Sessionstaking place in

Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne.

For dates & times contact Liz Jeffries

[email protected]

co.uk

6th,7th,8th9am,Intuitive horse 3

day self development

retreat, Intuitive horse,

Ringmer,£280, 01273 814

402, www.intuitivehorse.

co.uk

9th10-4.30pm, Horse-Wisdom

Body-Wisdom Workshop.

For BodyMind therapists &

teachers of all disciplines.

Little Dunks Farm

TN12, £70-80. nicola@

bodywisdom.org.uk. www.

bodywisdom.org.uk

2-3.30pm, Self Acupressure

Workshop: phobia and

anxiety management,


Eastbourne, £15,

01323 732024, info@


18th6.30-8.30pm, Free

Introductory talk on

Classical Buteyko






[email protected],


20th8pm, Deepen the

Connection to Your Voice

- A Voice Circle with

Narayani, Brighton Natural

Health Centre, £10, 01273

600010, www.bnhc.co.uk/

workshops

23rd3 – 5pm, Free Introductory

talk on Classical Buteyko






[email protected],


10am - 5pm, One Day

Yoga Retreat with Lisa

Powell, Brede Village

hall, Brede, £50 including

two yoga sessions and

lunch, 07733395065, www.

lisapowell.co.uk

9am-2pm, Walk in shiatsu

clinic, Natural fitness

centre, Eastbourne, from

£10, 01323 732024, info@


27th10am-5pm, Hot Stone

Massage Workshop with

Heather Edwards, Natural


£80 or £50 for second

person if booking together,

01323 732024, info@


29thVoice Circle at 8 -

9.45pm: Monthly voice

circle for chanting and

voicework with Narayani,

£10/ 8 Narayani@

onebodyonesound.com

01323 871523

30th2-4pm, Shamanic

Workshop with Emma

O’Leary and Susie

Gates, Natural Fitness

Centre, Eastbourne, £15,

01323 732024, info@


Mondays545-7pm, General Yoga

Class with Lisa Powell,

The Wellington Centre,

Hastings, £36 for 6 week

course, 07733395065,

www.lisapowell.co.uk and

715 - 830pm, Pregnancy

Yoga Class with Lisa

Powell, The Wellington

Centre, Hastings, £54 for 6

week course, 07733395065,

www.lisapowell.co.uk

Wednesdays10am, become your own

shaman! harner shamanic

counselling 45 minutes

introductory session, 4 st

james st, brighton, free,

01273 670081, www.narda.

co.uk

1030 am - 12, General Yoga




course, 07733395065,

www.lisapowell.co.uk and

545-645pm, General Yoga




course, 07733395065,


Thurdays10am, become your own

shaman! harner shamanic

counselling 45 minutes

introductory session, 4 st

james st, brighton, free,

01273 670081, www.narda.

co.uk

630-8pm, Intermediate

Yoga Class with Lisa

Powell, The Christ

Church Hall, crn London

& Silchester Road, St

Leonards, £42 for 6 week

course, 07733395065,


FridaysIyengar Yoga Advanced -

Course and drop in class

from Friday 20 April to 6

July at 6.15 - 8 pm

Taught by Sallie Sullivan

and Cathy Rogers Evans,

Brighton Natural Health

Centre. Course - £96/ £86

or drop in - £9/ £8. 01273

600010, www.bnhc.co.uk

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