Alternatives Programme Autumn 2015

A LTERNATIVES Talks Seminars Workshops Concerts Autumn 2015

Events inspiring heart, mind and soul

Hosting speakers in spirituality, personal growth, wellbeing and conscious business

BRANDON BAYS

MICHAEL NEILL

Saturday 19 September

Monday 5 October

GRAHAM HANCOCK

JULIA CAMERON

Thursday 15 October

Weekend 17/18 October

NEALE DONALD WALSCH

MARIANNE WILLIAMSON

Saturday 31 October

Saturday 21 November

WELCOME About Alternatives Alternatives explores world spirituality and personal growth through events and online resources. Based at St James’s Church,Piccadilly since 1982, Alternatives is an independent not-forprofit organisation serving a global audience.

A LTERNATIVES St James’s Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL 020 7287 6711 info@alternatives.org.uk alternatives.org.uk Executive Director Malcolm Stern Director Richard Dunkerley Office Venetia David – Head of Marketing Susanna Howe – Bookings & Members Trustee Directors Sangeeta Haindl – Chair Malcolm Stern Chris Waters Team Gwen Cover Imran Hussain Susannah Moore Miriam Montague Patrick MacPherson Tom Nicholson Mary-Rose O’Brien John Sleeman Shelley Williams Jennifer Wilson Marta Zdzieblowska Design Richard Dunkerley Printers RAP Spider Web Printed on FSC accredited paper from sustainable resources using vegetable based inks Alternatives is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee Registered in England & Wales Company no: 3978199

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In 1982 I co-founded Turning Points, with Sabine Kurjo, which went on to become Alternatives. At that time vegetarianism was weird, yoga was a bizarre Eastern practice and anyone involved in alternative culture was seen as a space cadet.

In the subsequent 33 years, what we do has become a mainstream pursuit. My vision in those early days was to provide a forum for seekers of wisdom to be nourished, inspired and educated by others of like minds. Happily that vision has not much changed.

With Mary Daniels leaving to work on her writing and teaching, I have stepped forwards from my role as trustee to being more hands on. I look forward to meeting you and learning what lights your fire, as we at Alternatives seek to stay at the leading edge of spiritual and psychological exploration.

My gratitude goes to Donald Reeves, the visionary Rector of St James’s in those early days and to Lucy Winkett, our current wise Rector and to all those whose love of Alternatives keeps us alive and relevant.

Malcolm Stern Executive Director & Cofounder

alternatives.org.uk

Welcome to our Autumn programme and our fantastic mix of diverse events to inspire and support you in your life journey.

With the desire to create community and deeper connections, we are starting a series of weekly ongoing groups, the first of which will be a community choir led by Sarah Warwick.

Singing energises your body and feeds your soul and this group will be a weekly dose of joy and fun.

It’s wonderful for us that Marianne Williamson loves London so much and she is back in November for the third time this year. She is a very wise woman and an incredibly inspiring speaker and she will be giving a talk and a seminar. Tickets will sell like hot cakes.

We are hosting Neale Donald Walsch for only the second time. His 2005 visit was very memorable for me personally as the day after his Monday talk I went out for the first time with Rachel who subsequently became my wife and mother of our two beautiful boys. Life can change for the better in an instant!

Richard Dunkerley Director

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TALKS Our Talks Our talks are in St James’s Church unless stated otherwise. Doors open at 6.30pm.

The talks start at 7pm and end at 8.30pm. Vegetarian food and books are available afterwards.

Advance Booking Buy your tickets in advance online, and enjoy our discounted prices as well as a FREE MP3 recording of the talk (subject to presenters agreement) – £12 online £15 on the door, Concessions £8 online, £10 on the door (See individual pricing for concerts and special guests).

Or buy a Loyalty card in advance which costs £35 full price and £20 concessions for 3 standard price talks. Buy the card from Susanna after a Monday talk.

Concessions are for full-time students, over 60s, jobseekers and DLA. Please bring proof to show at the door.

Alternatives Friends have priority entry at our busiest talks. Please show your Friends card at the door.

A Friendly Disclaimer We take great care in selecting our speakers and equally we ask you to use your discernment regarding opinions and information presented.

We recognise that quick solutions to some issues are not always possible. Although St James's Church, in its openness of heart and mind, includes Alternatives, the ideas in this programme are not necessarily representative of the church itself.

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Tahunanui Beach, Nelson, New Zealand

Monday 14 September The Naked Voice CHLOE GOODCHILD Your naked voice is your true sound, the voice of your personal calling and authority, the song of your soul. This evening, Chloe Goodchild will be launching her life’s work, The Naked Voice – Transform Your Life through the Power of Sound. Interweaving some of her own inspirational stories, sound and song, Chloe will reveal the increasing significance that voice and soundwork is playing in the evolution of awareness, health and wellbeing, conscious relationships, creative resolution of conflict and full spectrum consciousness. The evening is guaranteed to open your heart!

Chloe Goodchild is a pioneering singer and founder of The Naked Voice. She is the author of The Naked Voice – Transform Your Life through the Power of Sound. thenakedvoice.com

Jane Parkin

Monday 21 September The Simplicity of Stillness MARLISE KARLIN This evening, Marlise Karlin will introduce The Simplicity of Stillness® Method, a holistic technique that opens advanced meditative states in 5 to 11 minutes. What’s truly exceptional is that unlike meditation, your mind doesn’t have to become still for it to work. This scientifically researched method amplifies your ability to affect change, leading to optimal health, personal fulfillment, and greater life enjoyment.

Marlise will show you how the method influences your state of mind and generates significant physiological changes.

Marlise Karlin is a pioneering researcher and founder of The Simplicity of Stillness® Method which merges research from over 20 years in Eastern holistic traditions and modern science, . thesosmethod.com

The essence of all spirituality is presence, a state of consciousness that transcends thinking – Eckhart Tolle

Monday 28 September The Stress Cure PATRICK HOLFORD Are you often stressed or anxious? Find it hard to fall or stay asleep? Feel down and lacking in drive? Tired all of the time? Join Patrick Holford this evening and learn how to resolve stress, build resilience and boost your energy. The talk will help you transform your mental, emotional and physical state. The talk will give you: practical tools for resolving stressful situations and patterns developing stress resilience; a nutritional plan for good and consistent energy; the secret for sleeping well; and ways up when you are feeling depressed.

Monday 5 October Shifting the Foundations MICHAEL NEILL Where does your sense of security come from? Where do you look to find confidence in yourself and hope for a better future? Where is the pursuit of happiness taking you?

What if there was a way to secure your well-being and unleash your creative potential without having to wait for anything in your life to change? Join Michael Neill tonight for a thought provoking, soul awakening look at the shaky foundations people try to build their lives upon and the solid ground that's available to us in any moment.

Patrick Holford is a pioneer in new approaches to health and nutrition. He is the author of 36 books, translated into over 30 languages, including The Optimum Nutrition Bible, The 10 Secrets of 100% Healthy People, and The Stress Cure. patrickholford.com

Michael Neill is the author of The Inside-Out Revolution and an internationally renowned transformative coach, who has spent the past 25 years coaching and advising celebrities, CEOs, royalty, and people who want to get more out of their lives. supercoach.com £20/£15 concs

Monday 12 October Dalai Lama’s Compassion in Action FILM SCREENING WITH DIRECTOR Q&A Following the Dalai Lama's recent UK visit, film director Khashyar Darvich will present his newest film, Dalai Lama's Compassion in Action, with a Q&A afterwards. In this inspiring and thoughtprovoking film, the Dalai Lama and some of the most innovative thinkers of our time, including Fred Alan Wolf, Jean Houston, Elisabet Sahtouris, and Thom Hartmann, explore some of the key questions of our time.

Why do we seek happiness and fulfillment through money and things instead of from within? What are the critical problems facing our world today and how can we solve them?

Khashyar Darvich is the director and producer of Dalai Lama Renaissance, Dalai Lama Awakening and Dalai Lama's Compassion in Action. dalailamafilm.com

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TALKS Monday 19 October Wild Awakening MARY DANIELS In this talk celebrating Mary Daniel's launch of her book Wild Awakening, she shares how her journey from desperation, where she found herself standing on Tower Bridge with her baby in her arms ready to jump, to her discovery of 9 simple, yet powerful questions that not only saved her life but kickstarted her wild journey to finding more peace, happiness, trust in life and the real Mary within. All about keeping it real, this talk promises to leave you feeling uplifted, moved and inspired by one woman's courage and determination to find herself.

Mary Daniels is an author, social entrepreneur, founder of the Wild Women's Club and Conscious Living Hub, Huffington Post contributor, group facilitator, life and business coach and former co-director of Alternatives marydaniels.co.uk

Monday 26 October The Courage to Change MALCOLM STERN We are at a crossroads as human beings on planet earth and life is now demanding that we transform ourselves in order that we may be able to transform our society and ultimately our human existence.

In this talk, Malcolm Stern will focus on the challenges and opportunities at this crucial time in evolution. The talk will help you create inspiration and guidance for your individual journey of awakening and sow seeds for our future.

Malcolm Stern has worked as a group and individual psychotherapist for more than 30 years. He was a co-founder of Alternatives, runs groups internationally and is the author of Falling in Love /Staying in Love. malcolmstern.com

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Monday 2 November What God Said NEALE DONALD WALSCH The 9 books in the Conversations with God series opened the possibility of a spiritual revolution in the lives of millions. Yet the messages they contained covered over 3,000 pages—a huge amount for anyone to absorb. In a brilliant condensation, author Neale Donald Walsch has reduced the most important of those messages to 1,000 words, and now, in this talk, he shares his best understanding of how to apply them as a practical matter in every day life. This is Conversations with God individualised—with all participants invited to have their own direct interaction with The Divine.

Neale Donald Walsch is the author of nine books in the Conversations with God series, which have sold over 10 million copies in 37 languages. nealedonaldwalsch.com £20/£15 concs

Whether we regard our situation as heaven or hell depends on our perception – Pema Chodron

TALKS Monday 9 November The Road Least Travelled Concert LUCINDA DRAYTON Welcome to a concert featuring the long awaited new album from Lucinda Drayton voice of A Hundred Thousand Angels. This very special collection of songs tells of the journey along the road of truth and learning to balance both the shadow and the light. It is the journey of embracing, facing and loving all that we are. It is a story of hope, forgiveness and heart.

The songs will ‘transport you to the heavens and melt the hardest heart to tears.’ Lucinda will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Marcus Cliffe and guests.

Lucinda Drayton co-founded Bliss and has released many CDs including A Hundred Thousand Angels. blissfulmusic.com Monday 16 November Body Calm SANDY NEWBIGGING Join Sandy Newbigging tonight to learn about his amazing, accessible and new meditation technique that will help your body heal from physical issues. Body Calm introduces you to a powerful new way to meditate that harnesses this mind-body connection in order to heal.

You will discover: the research that proves meditation is essential for self-healing, staying healthy and even living longer; the 8 most common causes of bad health:

quick-start cures for lowering stress and increasing serenity.

Sandy will also address mind based causes for various physical conditions.

Sandy Newbigging is the creator and trainer of Mind Calm Meditation and the Mind Detox Method and the bestselling author of Thunk!, Heal the Hidden Cause and his latest Body Calm. sandynewbigging.com Wednesday 18 November Miraculous Thinking MARIANNE WILLIAMSON This evening, Marianne Williamson will inspire you to create miracle mindedness in your life. Miraculous transformations occur when we change the nature of our thinking from fear and limitation to faith and love. According to A Course in Miracles every thought we think creates form on some level. If your mind is in a loving place, your experience will reflect that. The way to change the nature of your experience is to change the nature of your thought.

Marianne Williamson is one of the worlds’ most respected spiritual teachers who has helped millions re-connect to their spirituality and find inner peace. Her many books include A Return to Love, The Age of Miracles, Illuminata, The Gift of Change and A Year of Miracles. marianne.com 7pm-8.45pm £25/£17 concs

Michael Howe

Monday 23 November Find What You Love, Love What You Do JULIAN RUSSELL This talk will introduce two key ideas: the idea that you have a life calling, a special purpose that you want to fulfil in the world; and you have a life vision, how that special purpose translates into tangible goals that can be achieved and measured. Imagine what your life would be like if you were following a vision that might take your whole life to fulfil. Imagine how your life could be if you lived this with passion, humility, curiosity and excitement? This is about a life well lived. During this talk you will begin to dream your life vision.

Julian Russell has been an international speaker, trainer and coach to senior executives since the 1980s and helped introduce NLP into the UK He is founder of the Life Talent programme based in the UK and China. lifetalent.com

The basic root of happiness lies in our minds – Matthieu Ricard

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TALKS Monday 30 November Death, the Last God ANNE GERAGHTY Speaking from the experience of her son dying, Anne Geraghty will explore how death may become the greatest teaching of your life. Life is about something far greater than being happy, famous, wealthy, and successful. It is about freedom, love, creativity, work….life is about being alive. It is therefore also about struggle, heartbreak, failure, loss and it is about death. ‘Eat or be eaten’ is the law of life on planet Earth, whether we like it or not. And life without death would have no meaning. To come fully alive to what makes life worth living, we have to consciously face death.

Anne Geraghty has been a psychotherapist, group facilitator and spiritual-therapist.

After a lifetime exploring the mysteries of the human condition, her understandings of life were turned on their head when her son died. dimensionsofdeath.net Monday 7 December No talk today as there is a concert in the church which is part of the Jermyn Street Christmas festival.

Jane Parkin

Monday 14 December Winter Solstice Celebration TEAM & GUESTS Winter Solstice has been celebrated in cultures the world over for thousands of years.

This start of the solar year is a celebration of light and the rebirth of the sun. The Winter Solstice is the time of longest darkness and shortest light north of the Equator. It is the traditional time to celebrate the truly important things in life: your family, your home and looking forward to a wonderful year to come.

This evening will include poetry, meditation, singing, a releasing fire ritual and dancing. Guests include the singer Sarah Warwick and the amazing drummers of Africa Junction.

“I came to the talk last night at St James’s with Marianne Williamson and was reminded of what a fabulous space you create there and what a special opportunity you offer to engage in diverse and inspirational conversation.”

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Monday 11 January Why Haven’t I Healed or Awakened Yet? JEFF FOSTER What happens when we stop trying to change or heal ourselves, and embrace ourselves exactly as we are? In this heartfelt talk, Jeff Foster will help us re-frame our journey of healing and awakening. He will guide us in his own unique, compassionate, humorous way back to the home we never left – the present moment, the origin of all true healing. He will invite us to know our pains, our sorrow, our doubts as holy parts of ourselves, longing to be loved and held, in the vastness of our Being.

Jeff Foster is a spiritual teacher and author of The Deepest Acceptance and Falling in Love With Where You Are. lifewithoutacentre.com

Be still, and know that I am God – Psalm 46

WORKSHOPS Saturday 22 August

The Way of the Shaman INCA SHAMANS & CHRIS WATERS In this workshop you will learn about the way of the shaman of the Q’ero tradition of Peru.

Stepping out of the world of 'doing' into the world of 'being’, you will come to understand that everything is alive and has its own song to sing. You will discover simple yet powerful healing techniques to come back into balance with your essence self and to clear your energy field. The day will close with a despacho ceremony, an active prayer for balance, harmony and right relationship with all of life.

Chris Waters is founder of Spirit of the Inca and Way of the Shaman training in UK and Europe. spiritoftheinca.com Don Francisco and Don Porfirio Sequieros Chino Pinares are Inca shaman of the Q'ero tradition.

10.30am-5pm Heythrop College 23 Kensington Square, W8 5HN Wednesday 9 September

The Suitcase Entrepreneur NATALIE SISSON Join Natalie Sisson today to discover: * The four things it really takes to be free and which of these is the most overlooked for living life on your own terms * How you can actually get paid to do what you love, are good at and turn that into a real business * The #1 mistake people make when designing a business online that keeps them stuck, underearning and tied down * Natalie's unique three-stage plan she's developed to build her multi six-figure location independent business Natalie Sisson is is a global adventurer and nomad who has been based out of her suitcase for over four and half years. suitcaseentrepreneur.com 1pm–5pm £60/£50 concs Unitarian Church 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 4RT

Saturday 19 September

Liberate Yourself From the Limitations of Ego BRANDON BAYS The ego is our mistaken identification as a separate self, as an individual ‘someone’. Our ego identity is shaped very early in life by our deepest fears, is concretised by the way we are conditioned by life’s events, and is the root cause of our human suffering. Begin your exploration of how your ego traps you in automatic selfsabotaging behaviours and prevents you from living in true fulfilment. With practical and deeply revealing teaching, deep meditations and profound guided introspection work you can take your first step towards undoing the knot of the ego and living a life of liberation.

Brandon Bays is the pioneer of The Journey Method and one of the most inspirational and innovative teachers in personal growth and cellular healing. thejourney.com 10.30am–4.30pm £75/£55 concs Colet House,151 Talgarth Rd, W14 9DA

Our Workshop Prices unless stated otherwise are: £65 Standard / £55 Visionary £50 Concessions – full-time students, over 60s, job seekers and DLA

While everything else falls away, wisdom alone remains – Ram Das

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WORKSHOPS Sunday 20 September

Weekly from Wednesday 30 September

Activate Your Inner Healer ABBY WYNNE

Community Choir SARAH WARWICK

Unlock your potential as a healer, and bring healing into your every day life. Learn how to create a regular Energy Healing practice to release your blocks, manage and clear overwhelming emotions, and connect you to your source of power. In this workshop you will receive a healing from Abby to clear anything in the way of you being a healer, and you will leave with a framework for healing that you can use on yourself right away, and others, for the rest of your life.

Singing is uplifting! It is energising, relaxing, heart-opening, immune-boosting and builds community easily and effortlessly. In this weekly evening session you will move, breathe, tone and sing gorgeous harmony songs and mantras from around the world. It will be both fun and profound. The songs will be taught by ear and will include beautiful rounds, Taize, African, gospel, jazz, pop, spirituals, and more. Everyone welcome, no audition or previous experience necessary.

Abby Wynne is a shamanic psychotherapist, energy healer and teacher. She blends psychotherapy, shamanism and healing for a powerful and unique experience. She is the author of Energy Healing Basics. abby-wynne.com 10.30am-5pm Columbia Hotel 95 Lancaster Gate, W2 3NS

Sarah Warwick is an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, workshop facilitator and sound-healer. lifesongs.com £75/£50 concs for each 5 sessions 7pm-8.30pm Sept 30, Oct 7/14/21/28, Nov 11/18/25, Dec 2/9 Colet House 151 Talgarth Rd, W14 9DA

Saturday 26 September

Sunday 27 September

The Simplicity of Stillness Method MARLISE KARLIN

PR and Media Skills for the Holistic Professional JANEY LEE GRACE

Join Marlise Karlin to learn The Simplicity of Stillness Method, a remarkable holistic meditation technology that works - even if your mind doesn’t become still.

You will learn how to apply this scientifically researched process to release entrenched patterns, harmonise energy meridians in the body, and access higher potential. The SOS method can assist with: relief from tension and trauma; enhanced vitality and well-being; recognition of self worth; connection to creative potential.

Are you an author, coach, therapist, or heart centred business owner and want visibility for your work? Join Janey today to learn about PR and media skills for your business. She will offer insights into what journalists and producers are looking for.

You will learn: how to prepare yourself for an interview; how to ‘take control’ of an interview; how to lose your inhibitions, and the importance of voice techniques to make you confident in the way you sound.

Marlise Karlin is a pioneering researcher and founder of The Simplicity of Stillness® Method which merges research from over 20 years in Eastern holistic traditions and modern science. thesosmethod.com 10.30am-5pm Heythrop College 23 Kensington Square, W8 5HN

Janey Lee Grace has been a presenter on BBC Radio 2 for 15 years, and previously a producer and presenter on BBC London, Virgin Radio and local BBC stations. imperfectlynatural.com 1pm–5pm £60/£50 concs Park Crescent Conference Centre 229 Great Portland St, W1W 5PN

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We can always choose to perceive things differently – Marianne Williamson

Sarah Warwick singing group

Skyros Holidays

Saturday 3 October

Sunday 4 October

The Unspoken Rules of Dating SUZIE PARKUS

Spiritual Transitions STEVE AHNAEL NOBEL

Relationships can be tricky things, but they really don’t have to be! One of the secrets to finding and maintaining a deep connection, is through authentic communication.

Whether single or in a relationship, Suzie will be sharing with you the secrets and triggers to better understanding your partner.

It will help you to overcome your fear of being judged or hurt when expressing yourself to new or current partners. Suzie will open your eyes and your heart to much deeper connections and your relationships will become more expressive and fulfilled as a result.

You may have noticed that we have entered a period of volatile energetic change. The world is changing and evolving. Humanity is getting a consciousness upgrade. This process is not easy but it is necessary.This can be a time of confusion, chaos, rapid change and transition.

This workshop will help you: understand your own unique process of transition; learn to surf times of uncertainty, confusion, chaos and challenge; upgrade your connection to your guides and 12D Higher Self; activate/align you with a higher potential of love, connection, purpose and flow.

Suzie Parkus is a dating coach, former matchmaker and regular contributor to Psychologies magazine. meetyourmatch.club 1pm–5pm £60/£50 concs Columbia Hotel 95 Lancaster Gate, W2 3NS

Steve Ahnael Nobel is an author, book mentor, coach and ex co-director of Alternatives. stevenobel.com 10.30am-5pm Heythrop College 23 Kensington Square, W8 5HN

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WORKSHOPS Saturday 10 October

The Wealth Chef ANN WILSON In this content packed four hours of fun and learning, Ann will show you how being great with money is not only easy, once you understand it, but something you must master in order to live the greatest version of your life.

Today, you will discover your unique Financial Freedom number; understand how money is an energy and that it needs to flow; and learn how to transform money into a source of abundance that flows to you enabling you to have, be and do more of the things you came here to do.

Ann Wilson is a money and wealth expert, speaker and author of The Wealth Chef. She helps people worldwide to become financially free by sharing her simple ‘recipes for wealth’ thewealthchef.com 1pm–5pm £60/£50 concs Heythrop College 23 Kensington Square, W8 5HN Weekend 17/18 October

Saturday 24 October

The Artists Way JULIA CAMERON

Returning to the Calm Centre STEVE TAYLOR

Join Julia Cameron for an intensive two-day trek through your creative kingdom. Tools will include Morning Pages and Artist Dates, and the workshop will be a mix of talks, Q&A, and experiential work in small groups. Expect this course to jump-start your creative process, refresh your own thinking around creativity, and introduce you to a wonderful supportive creative community.

Today, Steve Taylor will draw from his two most recent books, with poetic reflections from The Calm Centre as a guide. He will use meditative and practical exercises to help you disidentity with and transcend the ego-mind, and to gain access to the harmony and spaciousness beneath it.

We will identify and dissolve away our psychological attachments - such as attachment to possessions, ambitions, knowledge or status - and gain access to the wholeness and freedom at our core.

Julia Cameron is the author of more than 30 books, both fiction and non-fiction. Best known as the author of The Artist’s Way, her bestselling works on the creative process have been translated into more than 30 languages. juliacameronlive.com 10.30am–5pm £150 /£110 concs Cecil Sharp House 2 Regent’s Park Rd, NW1 7AY

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Steve Taylor is an author and lecturer in psychology and spirituality. Since 2012, he has been include in Mind, Body, Spirit magazine’s list of ‘the world’s 100 most spiritually influential living people.’ stevenmtaylor.com 11am-5pm Heythrop College 23 Kensington Square, W8 5HN

The wound is the place where the Light enters you – Rumi

WORKSHOPS Sunday 25 October

Wild Awakening MARY DANIELS Are you tired of all this searching? Of feeling as if you are going round in circles, exhausted, lost, alone, confused, in pain and still with the same concerns, relationships and questions?

After 20 years Mary has finally called off the search and over the course of this interactive day will share how she moved from separation to the discovery of 9 simple, yet powerful questions that kick-started her wild journey to uncovering more peace, authenticity, happiness, trust and the real Mary within.

Mary Daniels is an author, social entrepreneur, founder of the Wild Women's Club and Conscious Living Hub, Huffington Post contributor, group facilitator, life and business coach and former co-director of Alternatives marydaniels.co.uk 10.30am-5pm Heythrop College 23 Kensington Square, W8 5HN Saturday 7 November

The Magic of Radical Forgiveness COLIN TIPPING This truly magical, workshop offers you the opportunity not just to learn about Radical Forgiveness and how it differs from conventional forgiveness, but to experience it directly for yourself. You will leave feeling a great deal lighter, free from old emotional pain, and a lot more peaceful. And the effects are permanent.

Through a special energy-based exercise you discover where you might be holding emotionally toxic energies in your body and who might be responsible for them. That tells you who you need to forgive during the workshop to become free of the negative energies.

Colin Tipping is the creator of Radical Forgiveness, one of the most powerful leadingedge methods for personal and spiritual growth. colintipping.com 10.30am-5pm Heythrop College 23 Kensington Square, W8 5HN

Saturday 31 October

God’s Message to the World: You’ve Got Me All Wrong NEALE DONALD WALSCH Is it possible that everything we think we know about God, and what God wants, is wrong?

Could humanity’s ideas about all of this be one of the greatest inaccuracies … ever? Does it truly matter? Today, Neale Donald Walsch will examine these questions helping to move our species closer to a true spiritual revolution on Earth, changing humanity’s future for the better, forever.

Neale Donald Walsch is the author of nine books in the Conversations with God series, which have sold over ten million copies in 37 languages. He is one of the major teachers in the new spirituality movement and his life and work have helped to create and sustain a worldwide spiritual renaissance, nealedonaldwalsch.com 10.30am–4.30pm £75/£55 Concs Conway Hall 25 Red Lion Square, WC1R 4RL

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WORKSHOPS Sunday 8 November

Sunday 15 November

Business Alchemy ANDREW WALLAS

Intuitive Reiki TORSTEN LANGE

In this 4 hour masterclass Andrew will introduce you to the core principles of his bespoke Business Alchemy technique. Using his 30 year entrepreneurial acumen and honed intuition, he will help you to gain greater clarity of purpose, more creative energy, greater collaboration with less competition.

Whatever challenge you have in your business, Andrew will show you ways to unearth and diagnose these blocks, so that the energy will be released and the strategic direction of the business will flow in accordance with desired goals, outcomes and profitability.

In this workshop, Torsten will take you on an extraordinary journey of discovering the recently unearthed original methods used by Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki. These techniques will help you to gain intuitive insight, receive spiritual guidance, and allow you to follow Reiki rather than your ego. The highlight will be Byogen Chiryo-Ho, a mind-blowing exercise to find out the root course of an illness or problem.

Participants need to be attuned to Usui Reiki.

Andrew Wallas began his career in business in 1974 and developed companies which were sold for £20 million, £38.5 and £52 million. business-alchemy.org 1pm–5pm £60/£50 concs Heythrop College 23 Kensington Square, W8 5HN

Torsten Lange is the founder and director of the renowned Reiki Academy London. He is author of the recently published book Miracles Reiki – Heal Your Body and Your Life with the Power of Universal Energy. reikiacademylondon.com 10.30am-5pm Colet House 151 Talgarth Rd, W14 9DA

Saturday 14 November

Conscious Writing JULIA McCUTCHEN Conscious Writing is an original approach to deep creative writing which leads you to discover and express your true voice.

Whether you dream of writing or are a published author, you will learn how to: apply the 7 core principles for personal experience of transpersonal Truth, and emerge transformed and ready to write; align all aspects of yourself – body, emotions, mind and soul – to bring your whole self to the creative writing process; access the Conscious Writing Sanctuary, a powerful inner space out of which timeless words flow freely.

Julia McCutchen is an author, intuitive mentor, and the founder of the International Association of Conscious & Creative Writers. juliamccutchen.com 10.30am-5pm Unitarian Church 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 4RT

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An open heart is an open mind – Dalai Lama

SEMINAR

WORKSHOPS

Saturday 21 November

Love, Work and Miracles MARIANNE WILLIAMSON One of the most positive transitions you can make is from viewing your work as a job to viewing it as a calling. You have a calling simply because you are alive and because you are a child of God. Your divine purpose is to rise to the level of your highest creative possibility in order to make the universe a more beautiful place. As you do this, your entire life becomes your ministry, a way to serve God and to serve the world.

Join Marianne Williamson today to explore love and work from the perspective of A Course in Miracles and how you may bring miracle-mindedness into your daily life.

Marianne Williamson is one of the worlds’ most respected spiritual teachers who has helped millions re-connect to their spirituality and find inner peace. In 2014, she stood as a candidate in the elections for the US Congress.

Her many books include A Return to Love, The

Age of Miracles, Illuminata, The Gift of Change and A Year of Miracles. A section from A Return to Love is considered an anthem for a generation of contemporary seekers: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure..." marianne.com £85/£65 concs 10.30am-4.30pm Kensington Town Hall Hornton St, W8 7NX Sunday 22 November

Soul Plan Archetypes BLUE MARSDEN This is an opportunity to discover and integrate some of your own unique hidden or latent Soul Archetypes. These sub-personalities make up part of your experience of individuality, yet in a state of separation often act in conflict creating blockages at the unconscious level. Bringing them into conscious awareness is a fast and powerful way for us to become more whole, unified and aware.

In this workshop, Blue will show you how you can use the Soul Plan system to identify which archetypes are significant for you at this time and how to work with them.

Blue Marsden is a teacher of contemporary counselling and spirituality, founder of the Holistic Healing College and author of Miracles Soul Plan: Reconnect with Your True Life Purpose. healingcollege.co.uk 10.30am-5pm Columbia Hotel 95 Lancaster Gate, W2 3NS Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it – Eckhart Tolle

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WORKSHOPS Saturday 28 November

Sunday 29 November

Publish Your Book WATKINS PUBLISHING

I Heart Me DAVID HAMILTON

This workshop is for prospective authors interested in the Mind Body Spirit genre or anyone who wants to find out more about the writing process. The day is being run in partnership with Watkins Publishing, one of the oldest names in Mind Body Spirit publishing.

In the morning, you will hear from the Publisher, a Senior Editor and the Marketing and Publicity Director who will speak on: the commissioning process; how to write a compelling proposal, what to expect from the editorial process; taking the a book to market and what you will be asked to do to promote your book.

In the afternoon, four authors, Steve Nobel, Alison Davies, Catherine Wikholm and Tom Fortes Mayer, will share their experiences of writing and getting their work published.

Visit our website for the full list of presenters £75/£55 concs 10.30am-5.30pm Columbia Hotel 95 Lancaster Gate, W2 3NS

How much love do you have for yourself? Not the narcissistic 'Aren't I wonderful?' kind of love, but the essential regard for self that empowers you and helps you navigate life.

In this workshop you will learn some powerful insights and practical strategies for building a healthy self-love. You will learn about the 3 stages of self-love and how to move through them. You will also learn strategies for becoming resilient to shame, insights in how to change your perception of your body image, and even how to build a deep sense of compassion for yourself.

David Hamilton has a PhD in chemistry and he is the author of 8 books, his latest is Miracles Heart Me: The Science of Self-Love. drdavidhamilton.com 10.30am-5pm Colet House 151 Talgarth Rd, W14 9DA Saturday 5 December

The Process LYNNE McTAGGART If you’ve ever yearned to master the full power of your every thought and forgive your past, here is your rare opportunity to join Lynne McTaggart and her husband Bryan Hubbard for a one-day intensive that may well change your life forever.

Today, you will learn how your incomplete understanding of the past is undermining your present and future. You will have the opportunity to ‘go back’ and ‘re-do’ situations from your past that you regret through special ‘retro-intention’ techniques.

Lynne McTaggart is a researcher and author of the international bestsellers The Field, The Bond and The Intention Experiment. She is founder and editor of What Doctors Don’t Tell You. lynnemctaggart.com 10.30am-5pm Heythrop College 23 Kensington Square, W8 5HN

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We know what we are, but know not what we may be – William Shakespeare

WORKSHOPS Sunday 6 December

Launch Your Online Wellness Business 2016 AMANDA COOK Are you launching a new business in 2016, or want to build more buzz for your current business online? In this workshop, Amanda Cook teaches you the key steps to market your business online in 2016.

During this workshop, you will: Learn the key steps for marketing your business online; discover where you need to be online to find your ideal customers; develop a simple, actionable plan to build a tribe of engaged followers; create your personal online marketing plan for 2016 Amanda Cook is a digital strategist, certified holistic health coach and host of the weekly wellpreneur podcast. wellpreneuronline.com 1pm–5pm £60/£50 concs Park Crescent Conference Centre 229 Great Portland St, W1W 5PN Saturday 12 December

Sunday 13 December

The Essence of Non-Duality RUPERT SPIRA

Deliberate Receiving MELODY FLETCHER

Join Rupert Spira today to explore the perennial non-dual understanding that lies at the heart of all the great religious and spiritual traditions. This is a contemporary, experiential approach involving guided meditation and dialogue, and requires no affiliation to any particular religious or spiritual tradition.

All that is required is an interest in the essential nature of experience, and in the longing for love, peace and happiness around which most of our lives revolve.

Join Melody today to learn to manifest your reality successfully! This funny and informative workshop will answer even your most difficult Law of Attraction related questions, so you can finally manifest the reality you want.

You will receive channeled answers as well as an intellectual understanding of how to apply them. Melody will remind you that you are much more powerful than you've been led to believe and that you do, indeed, create (and receive!) your own reality.

Rupert Spira is one of the most respected and sought-after teachers of non-dual wisdom. He is the author of The Transparency of Things, Presence, The Ashes of Love, and The Light of Pure Knowing. rupertspira.com 10.30am-5pm Colet House 151 Talgarth Rd, W14 9DA

Melody Fletcher is a channel and expert in the Law of Attraction. She is the author of Deliberate Receiving. deliberatereceiving.com 10.30am-5pm Columbia Hotel 95 Lancaster Gate, W2 3NS

Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls – Joseph Campbell

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Eric Pearl & The Reconnection Teaching Team in London

16-20 October 2015 Venue: Kia Oval | London

Training: The Essentials of Reconnective Healing速 (Level I) Reconnective Healing速 Foundational Practitioner Program (Level II) Information: Wrage Seminar Service Phone +49(0)40-41 32 97-15 Email seminarservice@wrage.de www.wrage.com www.thereconnection.com

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CALENDAR MONDAY TALKS pay on door / advance booking Sept 14 Sept 21 Sept 28 Oct 5 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 16 Nov 18 Nov 23 Nov 30 Dec 7 Dec 14 Jan 11

The Naked Voice The Simplicity of Stillness The Stress Cure Shifting the Foundations Dalai Lama - Compassion in Action Wild Awakening The Courage to Change What God Said Road Least Travelled Concert Body Calm Miraculous Thinking Find What You Love Death, the Last God No talk Winter Solstice Celebration Why Haven’t I Healed or Awakened

Chloe Goodchild Marlise Karlin Patrick Holford Michael Neill Film Screening Mary Daniels Malcolm Stern Neale Donald Walsch Lucinda Drayton Sandy Newbigging Marianne Williamson Julian Russell Anne Geraghty Team and Guests Jeff Foster

SEMINARS advance booking Sept 19 Oct 31 Nov 21

Liberate Yourself from Ego God’s Message to the World Love, Work and Miracles

Brandon Bays Neale Donald Walsch Marianne Williamson

WEEKLY GROUP advance booking Sept 30

Community Choir

Sarah Warwick

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Alternatives provides an educational space for personal and spiritual exploration. You may find that taking one of our workshops can facilitate a powerful experience and we encourage you to take care of yourself during and after the workshop.

The Way of the Shaman The Suitcase Entrepreneur Activate Your Inner Healer Simplicity of Stillness Method PR & Media Skills Unspoken Rules of Dating Spiritual Transitions The Wealth Chef The Artist’s Way Returning to the Calm Centre Wild Awakening The Magic of Radical Forgiveness Business Alchemy Conscious Writing Intuitive Reiki Soul Plan Archetypes Publish Your Book I Heart Me The Process Launch Online Wellness Business The Essence of Non-Duality Deliberate Receiving

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