Wave magazine: Issue 74

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Mind, body and spirit Getting the three of them all in one place, at the same time

PLUS REGULAR FEATURES PARENTING, INTERIORS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, FITNESS & FOOD, PLUS THE DIRECTORY

September 2008

Available online at www.wavemagazine.co.uk

Thinking of ditching the nine-to-five?

Find out how inside

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I've recently returned from a little sojourn to Austria. I had a great time – cycling in the hills (all the while keeping an eye out for Julie Andrews), eating fish caught straight from a river, and gorging on chocolate cake in Vienna.

But what really impressed me was the nofuss, matter-of-fact manner in which the Austrians have taken on an ethical consciousness. Every bin – even in the streets, outside cafes, and in cinemas, has a compartment for paper, another for plastic, and third for everything else. “When it comes to the environment,” says Alfred Strigl, deputy director of the Austrian Institute for Sustainability, “Austrians are top of the world. Seventy per cent of our power comes from alternative energy, and sixty per cent of all waste is recycled.”

There were no plastic bags in the supermarket we visited – shoppers loaded groceries straight into their own cardboard boxes that fit into the shopping trolley.

Genius. I felt that – in comparison – Britain seems to be lurking in the ecological dark ages, with our prevalence of old-fashioned light bulbs, mashed-up litter pouring out of our bins and our supermarkets still belching out plastic bags, given half the chance.

Still, my feeling is if the Austrians can manage it, then we can too.

Back at Wave Towers, we've been taking a look at getting our minds, bodies and souls aligned. There seem to be as many different ways to do this as there are pebbles on the beach. In Brighton, we have a plethora of practitioners, treatments and practices we can turn to for alternative healing and health; it can seem overwhelming and you may be left wondering where to start.

Hopefully, our guide on page 11 might give you some thoughts and ideas.

If you are itching to ditch the nine-to-five and become a practitioner yourself, you'll find some tips and pointers on page 13 to help you make that first step. Becoming self-employed takes a big leap of faith, but with a healthy dose of self-belief, grit and perhaps a little dash of magic, you can make exciting things happen.

Features 11 The Big Three Connecting the mind, body and spirit

13 Ditching the nine to five?

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Here’s some tips to making that first move away from the office

Regulars 5 Jo-ann goes green 7 Wave world

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9 The Green house 9 Wave family 15 Mind Games 15 Kann Do 17 Prosperity 17 Wave business 18 What is?

19 Food for thought

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20 Wave goes out 21 Wave stays in 22 Netty’s world 22 Wizard’s guide 23 Service directory

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Jo-ann Hodgson A party that comes with free clothes?

Not surprisingly, clothes swapping is Jo-ann’s new favourite thing

Swap till you drop making your evening’s entertainment sound a lot more exciting than the usual “just gonna get a film or something”?

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According to DEFRA, the UK generates approximately 1.5 to 2 million tonnes of clothing waste every year, with 63 per cent of this entering the household waste stream and ending up in landfill.

This makes me sad. Not just because of the obvious environmental effects of dumping man-made textiles, but because clothes are nice and deserve to be given a second lease of life.

After hearing about the success and excitement created by a local clothes swapping event, based on the American concept Swap-O-Rama-Rama, I suggested to a friend that we hold our own. When I said ‘we’, I meant her. My contribution was to invite one person and turn up at her flat with wine, a bin bag full of clothes and an appetite for free, pretty things.

As a host she did a good job, providing crisps, chips and wine – she even managed to persuade her fiancé that having a load of women in his flat, high on the love of clothes, wasn’t such a bad thing – he soon perked up after popping his head round the door to find his front room transformed into a ladies’ changing area.

Indeed, I think the title ‘clothes swapping’ suggests something a little more saucy than the reality turned out to be, but still, what’s wrong with

Now, it seemed those attending and contributing to the party had read ‘clothes’ as ‘any old stuff you want out of your house ASAP’. Among the more exceptional items to pepper the swap pile were books of erotic fiction, confusing, unworn bedroom attire and some things that just shouldn’t have been there, unused or not.

There was also the usual charity shop fayre: candle holders, Body Shop kits that always do the rounds at Christmas and had gathered dust since the last festivities. And many pretty dangley things that caught the eye like a magpie’s loot until – when no one could

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work out what they were – the conclusion was reached that there’d be no justification for cluttering up shared houses with such shiny nonsense.

But to be fair, many unlikely rejects found new homes. And as well as a dress, three jumpers, a summer top, a pair of shoes, a cuddly toy – okay, not really – and a skirt, I picked up a complete bed set including sheet, duvet cover and pillow cases. They’re brown and orange, they’re nice, really, very Seventies.

Obviously there were a few bits of clothing people were desperate to get rid of for good reason – usually because they couldn’t remember why on earth they’d bought such a hideous item. One or two choice pieces had shrunk to a size zero in the wash, and some were definitely pregnancywear. But one woman’s trash is another’s treasure, so all leftovers were bagged up to be taken to a charity shop.

Also, a number of my questionably patterned tops – I like the Sixties and Seventies, alright? – were snapped up by one of the more creative guests, who had plans to turn them into pants and sell them on.

In an apparently burgeoning new scene, the community-based swapshops popping up around Brighton often seem a little more adventurous and glam than our throw-a-pile-of-clothes-in-themiddle-of-the-sitting-room shindig. The bigger events have on offer newly designed, recycled goods and sewing machines are on-site and at the ready, so adopted clothes can be taken in and adjusted there and then.

Clothes swapping between friends and acquaintances also holds the added bonus of weirding out the men in your life. “Isn’t that...

No... Your top, that’s... Hmm”.

Then again, I guess it’s probably not the best idea to swap clothes with your ex’s new girlfriend.

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The Dharma School is a small primary school which is open to boys and girls aged from three to 11, and welcomes families from all spiritual backgrounds.

At the Dharma School, children are introduced to the joy of stillness through regular meditation practice, enabling them to develop a reflective understanding of themselves, their life and the world around them.

They value creativity and imagination in all areas of the curriculum.

In their early years children are taught basic skills in literacy and numeracy through focussed and practical activities attuned to the child’s readiness.

Throughout the primary school children enjoy a broad range of fun and interesting activities, which fully supports their learning across the curriculum. There is plenty of opportunity for outdoor play and exploration of the natural world, and they are actively encouraged to have respect for the environment and living things. As well as good academic progress, the Dharma School believe that emotional development and social aptitude is essential to personal growth and character. This approach to learning creates a precious seed that grows within each child and is carried beyond their years in The Dharma School, enabling them to make successful transitions into secondary education. Hopefully the children will then go on to act in ways that will help to create a more compassionate, intelligent and peaceful world.

The Dharma School will be having an open morning on September 12th, from 9am until 11:30am. The school will also be running a compassionate parenting course which begins on 17 September. For all enquiries, call 01273 502055, or email office@dhamaschool.co.uk

The Brighton Steiner School is one of 32 schools in the UK (there are 894 worldwide) that follow the renowned international Steiner-Waldorf curriculum. The curriculum offers a comprehensive range of subjects with a focus on interdisciplinary learning and the development of social and creative abilities alongside academic achievement. The emphasis is on the holistic development of each pupil, to nurture the skills and confidence that will benefit a child in later life.

Acknowledged for producing confident, happy children with a love of learning, Steiner schools demonstrate a culture of mutual respect between teachers, pupils and parents and foster the imagination of each individual. Their festival will provide insights into how this is achieved and offer an inside look at a Steiner school that can inform parents’ educational decisions.

The Friday programme is free and open to all and will feature tours of ‘live’ classrooms, an introductory talk on the Steiner curriculum, an exhibition of work and performances by pupils.

Due to increasing interest, the Saturday programme is aimed at educators and will consist of lectures and workshops by Steiner teachers from the Brighton Steiner School and Steiner teacher trainers from around the country. The cost for the Saturday programme is £65.

There will be separate programmes running for early years (2–7yrs) and main school (7–16yrs).

For further information and bookings please call Sara on 01273 386300 or email enquiries@brightonsteinerschool.org.uk Learn about Steiner education at The Brighton Steiner School’s open days, on the 26 and 27 September. The Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Road, Brighton, BN2 5RA

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FIRST PORT OF CALL, LAPORTE’S Popular Lewes café and gallery, Laporte’s, are now opening a second shop, which will enable them to sell an even wider range of locally sourced foods alongside organic and fair-trade produce. Set up two years ago by mother and daughter team Tanya and Indianna, Laporte’s serves wonderful organic coffee, teas, cakes and sandwiches, as well as recycled old and antique furnishings for the home, and all surrounded by local artists’ work – an experience not to be missed! For more info, call Laporte’s on 01273 478817

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LESSONS IN GREEN Pupils at Brighton Pre-Prep School will be learning all about how to protect the planet with initiatives on recycling and conservation. Children will plant a new wildlife garden and will create a “Hedge of Pledge” where they can promise to contribute to a cleaner environment by changing their behaviour. Head Mistress Mrs. Sue Wicks commented, “Being kind to the environment can be fun. As well as learning how to be good citizens, the children are also getting tips on healthy eating and understanding that the actions of the individual have an impact on other people.”

STEPS TOWARDS CHANGE – ON THE DANCEFLOOR

JONNY TAKES A TRIP Jonny Hall is realising a childhood dream – to ride around the world solo on a motorcycle. “For much of my life I’ve been pulled by the freedom of travel, going where my mind takes me each day,” he says. He has also, for much of his life, battled with bipolar disorder. “In essence,” he explains, “my mood levels are not as stable as Joe Bloggs.” A therapeutic community called Lothlorien, run by a charity called The Rokpa Trust, have helped Jonny to better understand his condition. “It’s been an incredibly challenging and cathartic process – one I feel extremely lucky to have experienced. Now that I’m leaving, I’d like to give something back.”

If you’d like to donate to the charities Jonny is riding for and learn more about his travels, visit his website at www.earthtrek.co.uk

ONE FOR THE ANIMALS World Animal Day began in 1931 when ecologists at a conference in Florence nominated 4 October (the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals) as an ideal way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. Since then World Animal Day has evolved to encompass all animals and is celebrated in many countries. Please get involved and visit www.worldanimalday.org.uk where you will find plenty of ideas to inspire you, as well as everything you need to help you organise a successful World Animal Day event – it’s all there waiting for you!

Surya, based in London’s King’s Cross, is the first ecological club in the world, and aims to be no less than a pioneer of ecological excellence. The club’s features include a unique dance-floor, combining materials such as quartz crystals, ceramics and cutting edge technology that uses the dancing motion of clubbers to generate part of the club’s energy requirements, a wind turbine and solar energy system and the club will also be installing the latest air flush, waterless urinals, low flush toilets and automatic taps to ensure maximum water saving plus the latest innovations in ecological air conditioning units.

To find out more, go to www.club4climate.com

TREADING ON THIN ICE An expedition led by British polar explorer Pen Hadow, to take place next spring, has earned the rare patronage of HRH The Prince of Wales. Hadow’s Arctic Survey will make the first definitive measurements of the depth of the North Pole ice cap, helping scientists around the world to determine the declining state of the Arctic sea ice cover. The consequences of its melt will effect millions globally. “The Prince of Wales is one of the world’s great environmental leaders who has been warning of the threat from climate change for decades. We could not find a better patron of our expedition and he has asked us to keep him informed on a regular basis as our journey progresses,” says Pen Hadow. www.penhadow.com

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There’s Feng Shui here... but not as we know it Have you been interested in the concept of Feng Shui but have some reservations about the intangible nature of it? I know I was rather sceptical at first.

My first experience with a consultant in my home was exciting and productive but I was left wondering just how the changes recommended actually influenced me. I found that of all the recommendations, I was keen to make those that also aided the aesthetics, but rather reluctant towards the ones that made no obvious sense. In fact over time I think I may have put them off indefinitely.

Needless to say the remedies I did implement were enough to have a real positive effect on my life, and it started a long journey towards becoming a consultant myself.

I feel very fortunate that my partner Angela had already begun studying various traditional schools of Feng Shui, and after much research, had found a cutting edge school that adds a new factor to the application of traditional theory. It involves indepth study and practice of energy awareness, which allows the practitioner to tune in directly to the energies involved, bypassing many of the calculations and rulechecking previously required. This creates a unique and ‘live’ assessment and ensures the most personalised service to the client. It is known as Vision Feng Shui.

Most importantly, this can also be physically demonstrated on the spot. This is certainly a great step towards helping the sceptic in us all to more readily accept the benefits available.

And the wonderful thing is, a Feng Shui balanced home or business can bring a substantial source of energy and support into your life. Most of us inadvertently leave this up to chance and in doing so miss out on a potential reservoir of positive energy waiting to be soaked up!

Real Change Feng Shui is perfect for enhancing your life, whether you are comfortable where you are, starting a new chapter in your life, or looking to kick start your fortunes for the future.

If you would like to know more about how Vision Feng Shui can help you, or get some for your property, call Angela or Toby at Real Change Feng Shui on 01273 771944 or email angela@realchangefengshui.com

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Green house

Family affairs

If you’re planning to lavish your house in

Selina di Girolamo admits that even as a parent, she’s dreading the end of the school holidays

sumptuous textiles, Sarah Whittaker has some tips on how to keep it ethical

The fabric of life

Back to school?

My cats have wrecked my sofa. No amount of hissing, clapping, or throwing of rubber objects will stop them in their relentless mission to scratch the arms bare of their perfect cream textile. Now friends have started commenting on said sofa I think it’s time I did something about it, the ‘shabby chic’ look having gone way too far this side of shabby.

Obviously for one as eco-aware as I, a new sofa simply isn’t an option.

One must fix, repair, renew. So, what are my eco-options when it comes to sourcing the fabric?

Consider these key principles and you can lounge ethically and toxin free; fabric should be organic. This means the materials are organically produced, usually hemp, cotton and wool and harvested from sustainable crops. The fabrics and dyes should be non-toxic, which is certainly what I want to have in my home, and if you opt for natural materials then they will also be biodegradable. Flax and linen are very ‘in’ this season, and therefore a natural and fashionable choice. Companies should employ strictly ethical manufacturing policies. If you’re looking at sourcing leather or animal derivative products, high standards of animal welfare should be employed. For those luscious few that can only sleep, lie or lounge in silk, try and find peace silk, where the moth is able to leave its cocoon and complete its life cycle. Aw. If you think about all the people in the world, and all of the furnishings in their homes, then it’s no surprise that the demand for fabrics and furnishings is huge. The production of textiles is one of the most polluting industries on earth, responsible for around 25 per cent of the pesticides used around the world. Try and choose companies that have a clear statement about their environmental policy.

As the halcyon days of summer stretch towards September, I have a confession to make. I don’t want my boys to go back to school. I know that I should pull myself together, put on a brave face and battle it out on the high street with all the other mums vying for pencil cases and Teflon trousers, but I am gripped by terror. As a child I dreaded school, suffering daily term-time headaches and stomach cramps until I was 15, when I discovered hair dye and punk music and was promptly expelled.

Quite a lot has changed since then. Schools have embraced the creative curriculum and pupil-led learning, playgrounds are studded with pirate ships and organic vegetable gardens, children make documentaries and design new school buildings. I’m even married to a headmaster! So why am I so worried?

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“If you think of all the people in the world, and all of the furnishings in all of their homes, then it’s no surprise that the demand for fabrics and furnishings is huge”

The consumer demand for cheap textiles and furnishings materials means much of its global production is concentrated in developing countries where costs are a fraction of those in the west, just like in the clothing business. Look for companies that have a sound fair trade policy or alternatively, opt for fabrics produced in the UK. Make sure any woods used in furniture production are sustainable and have the FSC stamp.

For something a bit different try ‘Revampit’ (revampit.co.uk) where artist and designer Sarah Baulch recycles textile waste into products for the home. Try mixing a few of her vintage pieces with natural fabrics for a funky modern look.

Sarah Whittaker is available for interiors projects. Contact Sarah at sarah@bluelamb.co.uk

Both my younger boys start new schools this September. They are keen and excited, the schools carefully selected for their imaginative approaches to learning and their excellent pastoral care. We have practised the walk to the bus stop with Tali and made a collage of all the exciting new experiences Iggy will discover (learning to read, making new friends, having a big-boy playtime etc). I have tried my very best not to project my fears on to their experience, it’s just that for me school seems so final. It makes me feel that their growing up is escalating inevitably and that my role as a mother is changing.

For some families, home education is a viable alternative to school and many excellent home-schooling groups exist in our area. (Check out www.educationotherwise.com for more information) The boys rejected this option, preferring the adventure of being out in the world with a wide range of other children. Iggy and Tali are highly sociable with very clear ideas about what a school should be. If they don’t like something they will have the courage to try to change it, and this gives me a sense of confidence in them to take responsibility for their own experiences.

Whereas the routine of school paralysed me, they find it stimulating and empowering, and I can’t argue with that.

Just as in birth, my perception of time, body, pain, control and release were tested and transformed by the emergence of my children, and they constantly show me deeper levels of letting go and healing. So this September my school phobia has got to go!

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The mind, body & spirit connection Do you ever feel that your mind, body and spirit are in three very different places? Wave takes a look at how you can get them to be in the same place at the same time

affections was meditating. Recognised as a component of almost all religions, meditation in modern Western culture is mostly practised outside of religious traditions.

Essentially, it’s all about going beyond the conditioned, ’thinking’ mind, and entering a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. “Imagine that your mind is an over-swamped email inbox.” says Ben Giggs. “For me, meditation empties that inbox. And once it’s shiny, clean and uncluttered, life is far more efficient.”

If you are new to the whole idea of meditation, it may be helpful to use a guided meditation CD or find a drop-in meditation class to help you get going. After that, choose a moment when you won’t be disturbed, try lighting a candle, put on some relaxing or calming music and sit comfortably. Don’t worry too much about ’doing it the right way’ – meditation can take some practice but once you find your way, you’ll be hooked.

Martial arts

Some people are born relaxed, some people learn to relax, and some people must have relaxation thrust upon them. In a 24/7 world where we juggle babies with BlackBerrys, cyber-friends with career fulfilment, long-term commitments with wanting instant results, it’s not surprising so many of us find it hard to go from manic to zero and find time to just stop.

But if we don’t occasionally do just that, then we’re losing sight of the bigger picture.

Because while our burnout culture insists we should have it all and do it all, we’re at risk of draining all our resources if we don’t occasionally take time to refuel.

If you’re not of an easily laid-back persuasion, then you might find that the best form of relaxation is the active kind: combining mind, body and soul stimulation to consciously engage the self in working towards a more relaxed state. It’s a more holistic approach to relaxation which both acknowledges that our selves cannot be segmented, and makes sense in a multitasking world where we’re used to active involvement.

If you’re looking to take some time out to get de-stressed and re-balanced, you may be wondering where to begin. With the overwhelming abundance of fabulous treatments and holistic pursuits on offer, how do you go about choosing the one that will suit you the best when it comes to getting your mind, body and soul back in tune? We’ve put together a brief overview of some of the most popular.

Several seals from this time have been discovered that depict figures in yoga-like postures.

Basically, yoga had already been around for quite some before Madonna’s rippling muscles and Geri Halliwell’s flat tummy helped to drive an explosion in yoga popularity as a form of exercise in the West. But yoga is as much a mental discipline as it is a physical one. The Sanskrit term ‘yoga’ has many meanings, but commonly relates to ideas of union and conjunction.

You may be baffled by all the different types of yoga practices that are out there, but they are all essentially based on the same physical postures, and each style has a different emphasis. One of the most popular styles is Hatha. A class described as Hatha is likely to be slow paced and gentle, with a good instruction to basic poses. Yinyasa means breath-synchronised movement and is likely to be more vigorous, while Ashtanga, which means ’eight limbs’, is fast paced and intense.

Iyengar is mostly concerned with body alignment, Kundalini emphasises breath in conjunction with movement, with the purpose of freeing energy, and Bikram or Hot Yoga is practised in a room heated to 95–100˚F, which allows for the loosening of tight muscles and profuse sweating, which is thought to be cleansing.

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The Indus Valley Civilisation, which flourished in the Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan and Gujarat and Rajasthan in India, is thought to have existed somewhere around 3300 to 1700BC.

“Jennifer, Juniper, sitting very still. Is she sleeping? I don’t think so. Is she breathing?

Yes, very low”, crooned the 60s rockpsychedelic singer Donovan. The object of his

Wikipedia states that: ’martial arts share a single objective: to defeat one or more people physically and to defend oneself or others from physical threat’. However, many forms of martial arts are linked to spiritual beliefs or philosophies, while others have their own spiritual code of honour.

“When my brother took up Ki-Aikido,” says Petra Bonnington, “I was amazed to witness the swift change I saw in him. He became much more confident, in a calm and measured way, and seemed to suddenly begin developing new capabilities for dealing with life. I’m now inspired to start classes myself!”

The variations of martial arts on offer are truly vast. When it comes to finding the right practice for you, some people advise looking for the right teacher rather than just choosing a particular discipline. Shop around, try a few different styles, and see what feels most comfortable and natural to you.

Spas There are many ways and means to slow down and get re-connected with your mind, body and spirit – and one of those ways could be with a spa. What’s nice about a spa environment is that it provides a centre of relaxation that can be geared to your own personal pace, allowing you to combine mental and physical pursuits and seek psychic and bodily comfort in a way that suits you as an individual.

Julia Coles tried a spa in Bath, Britain’s only natural thermal spa, called the Thermae Bath Spa. “They have gone one step beyond most, to create an all encompassing experience.

An architecturally stunning and holistically impressive new creation in the Georgian spa town of Bath, it takes its inspiration from a heritage in which people visited the town for its healing spa waters, combining that with state-of-the-art treatments at a modern facility,” she says. Appealing to the body, mind and soul, it provides a cross-section of facilities, from a swimming area featuring whirlpools to water-based treatments in the thermal waters, from specialised beauty treatments – including the Kraxen Stove and Vinchy Shower – to scented saunas.

But the centre’s cherry, figuratively, is on top. With its open-air spa pool, visitors can soak in the naturally hot spring water while looking out across Bath’s stunning cityscape.

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Ditching the day job eptember always seems to round off the halcyon days of summer with a gentle bump back to Earth. The kids have gone back to school, kitted out with fresh pencils and new uniforms in a bigger size. The suitcases have gone back into storage in the attic, having had the sand shaken out of them. As many settle back into the routine of a nine-to-five, there must be a fair few who spend their daily commute daydreaming about following their heart, taking the leap, and retraining in the holistic arts. If this is you, then read on.

Keeping it real It seems like a pretty idyllic life, being free to work the hours that suit you, immersing yourself in a world of health and emotional balance, while helping others to achieve the same.

“Making people better is a humbling and gratifying experience,” says Sally-Ann, of The London College of Traditional Acupuncture.

It's also important to bear in mind that running your own business will require you to develop some shrewd business sense. Ask yourself, are you organised? Focused?

Disciplined? Do you value yourself and your skills? You'll need to think carefully about how much you would like to earn in a year. How many days a week would you be prepared to work to earn this much? How much time would you like to have off each year? How about competition in your local area? Would you be prepared to travel to avoid it or do you have some fresh ideas to help you stand out? There are a number of places you can turn to for help to get you started: try www.businesslink.org.uk or if you are under 30, The Princes Trust.

Increasingly – through the internet – networking and support communities for the selfemployed are springing up, with the aim of regularly meeting to brainstorm and swap information. Get creative and scour resources like Facebook for local groups of people like you, or, why not set up a group of your own?

Back to school If you've studied hard to get where you are potential clients are going to perceive you as much more trustworthy and professional.

Plus, if you want to work in a clinic, then you'll need those qualifications before you can get insured.

Courses, and the approach of teachers, can differ vastly, so it's important to find one that is going to suit you before you get committed.

Find out as much as you can about the course that interests you. See if you can go on a taster day, speak to the tutors and other students – what are graduates doing now? If you're on a budget, local further education colleges can be a good place to check out – many offer vocational holistic courses. “I trained in Swedish Body Massage and Indian head

massage at Sussex Downs College,” says Jules Asche, of Lewes. “The cost was a concern, but as the classes ran in the evenings I could work full-time and could cope financially. The only real problem with training in holistic therapies is that it is addictive!”

Jules has found that since graduating and setting up her own practice, she has enjoyed ongoing support through her fellow graduates, as they all keep in touch and meet regularly.

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Spreading the word It's no good being an amazing practitioner if nobody knows you are there! It's important to let people know who you are and what it is that you do. Many people shrink away from the term ‘marketing‘, but really it's just about communication. “Great marketing comes from having a strong brand,” says marketing coach Susi White.

A brand is simply shorthand for what people think and say about your business.

You need an identity that differentiates you from your competitors, appeals to your ideal clients, and tells them what you can do for them. What makes you

unique? Make sure your contact phone numbers and email addresses work, and utilise the internet. A simple one-page website can be enough, or you could write a blog for free at www.blogger.com. Be professional and make sure your service is excellent – the best marketing of all is word of mouth.

Money, money, money Managing your own money as freelancer can seem scary if you are used to being an employee, but really it's more a case of building new habits around money. Invest some quality time in having a good look at the Inland Revenue's website to see which bits of tax law apply to you, and talk to a couple of accountants and bookkeepers to see what free advice they can provide.

A good accountant will definitely be your new best friend. Be sure to keep all your records as orderly as you can and keep on top of things from the start. “I file my receipts at the end of each day while I'm watching TV,” says Naz, a freelance textile designer. Far better than trying to unscramble a year's worth of data and paperwork at the last minute just as the Self Assessment deadline is looming!

LCTA – London College of Traditional Acupuncture, have an open day on the Saturday 13 September. For more information call Sally-Ann on 0208 8446 3332.

Susi White’s website is www.thewhitehavens.co.uk Jules Asche’s website is www.phoenixtherapy.net

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Pamela Sidney’s fear of driving had become all-consuming. She finally turned to NLP coach and hypnotherapist Jonathan Conway to see if he could help her get back behind the wheel

Free initial telephone consultation available London, Brighton, Hove & Forest Row Practices

I had always put my fear of driving down to the fact I failed my driving test four times.

Since finally passing my test eight years ago, I had struggled with the fear and the panic of getting in the driver’s seat. It had got to the point where it was stopping me from doing things that I wanted to. I decided to go and see Jonathan Conway; Hypnotherapist and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) coach, to see how he could help me.

At first I was slightly apprehensive but Jonathan made me feel at ease by asking me general questions about my background. I found I was able to open up to him as he created a safe and trusting environment. He listened carefully as I answered his questions and then gave me time to explain my problem and we discussed my symptoms. On asking me if I had ever been in a car crash, my mind raced back to when I was 14; I was in a car which skidded over a T-junction and into a ditch. This was something I had completely forgotten about. I became quite emotional but Jonathan was understanding and reassured me that I was describing a typical phobia.

Jonathan explained that we would use an NLP-based phobia cure technique to disassociate myself from the experience. This involved closing my eyes and imagining myself in a cinema. Jonathan asked me to imagine floating up out of my body into the projection booth and looking down on 14-year-old Pamela watching the incident on the screen in black and white. He then asked me to quickly rewind it in colour four times. This scrambling technique is used to recode the information in the brain and after this I felt a lot calmer and less emotional.

Following this, Jonathan explained how hypnotherapy utilises the unconscious mind to facilitate change in patterns of thinking and behaviour. The hypnotic trance was not deep but pleasant and relaxing. It involved a reassuring visualisation of driving my car to help give me the confidence to get back in the driver’s seat. As I listened to Jonathan’s soothing voice he continued to tell me a metaphorical story about a woman who had to climb a mountain but had never even climbed a hill before. She felt anxious at the bottom of the mountain but calm at the top. The subconscious mind takes its own meaning from this and makes sense of it in its own way. Coming out of the hypnosis I had the feeling of an emotional release, much like you do after you have cried. The hypnosis allowed me to find the resources within myself to deal with the problem in my subconscious mind.

Finally, Jonathan taught me a self-hypnosis technique. This made me feel calm and in control and is a great skill I can use any time where it’s safe and appropriate. I left Jonathan’s practice feeling empowered that I had resolved my issue and with the necessary skills to use if and when I needed to.

I can’t believe I am genuinely excited about getting back in a car and driving! I never thought it would have been possible. I might need a few driving lessons though as it’s been so long! I’m so pleased Jonathan has been able to help me.

Jonathan is a graduate of Social Sciences, is a qualified experienced hypnotherapist and a certified NLP Master Practitioner and Coach. He has practices in Hove and North London and a new practice in Forest Row Contact Jonathan on 01273 540425, 07956 855027 info@jonathanconway.co.uk www.jonathanconway.co.uk

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The new reality

Kann do attitude

This month, wellbeing coach Viv Craske says there’s a secret that ‘The Secret’ doesn’t tell you

Fitness guru Adam Kann says leading a fun, healthy life is easy when you live beside the seaside

What’s the big secret?

Keep it pure and simple

Self-help book The Secret has sold 80 million copies since its release in 2006, proving that the power of the imagination is equally matched by the power of our desire to change. The Secret boils down to this: focus on something and you can get it. To reap the benefits of your imagination, you must give a specific message to the universe, such as: “I am going to earn £75,000 between now and the end of 2008”, and you must only focus on what you want (e.g. money) and not on what you don’t want (e.g. debt).

It’s a wonderful idea and one that certainly isn’t new, and The Secret spends many pages attributing this ‘secret’ way of thinking your way to health, happiness and prosperity to everyone from Henry Ford to Buddha.

It is a fact that those who live the longest tend to be those who have successfully managed to exist free from artificial substances. I know this is a broad statement, so let me elaborate. Our lives are basically a toxic mess! Every minute of every day, toxins in one form or another are invading our bodies. The air we breathe is full of hydrocarbons, the water we drink has been ‘chlorinated’ and is polluted with sediment, the food we eat is full of pesticides and if that’s not enough, we go out and drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes! Oh, and did I forget that during every second of our existence, transverse electromagnetic radiation of varying frequency and magnitude passes through our cells causing untold damage and mutation!

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“There’s one essential ingredient that The Secret misses out, turning what could be a tool for world change to one that may have left many inspired, but still wanting”

Viv Craske is a Meta-Medicine Health Coach, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist based in Brighton. To change your life, call 01273 208605, email: viv@nlpbrighton.co.uk or visit: www.nlpbrighton.co.uk.

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But there’s one essential ingredient that The Secret misses out, turning what could be a tool for world change to one that may have left many of those 80 million inspired, but still wanting. Here’s the secret that The Secret doesn’t tell you: in order to truly get what you want, you need to believe that you can consciously, and also unconsciously.

Consciously you may say that you want £75,000, but if you are running a contrary belief (one that you’re probably not aware of) that money is bad, evil or makes people greedy, then no amount of positive thinking can make you rich.

Let’s do a little experiment. Think of what you want and say the following four questions in front of a mirror (or, better still, ask a friend to listen to you): 1 I can have/do/be…

2 I allow myself to have/do/be…

3 I am willing to do what it takes to have/do/be…

4 I have/am doing/am…

Do you sound and look natural and convincing? If so, great! Use The Secret to get what you want. If 1. was difficult, you need help with believing what you want. If 2. wasn’t convincing, there may be an underlying self-worth issue. Question 3. is about taking responsibility.

Difficulty with 4. means you need to spend time imagining what you will be like when you have what you want.

A personal change coach like myself can easily help you clear these unconscious blocks. But you’d better hurry quick, because when that £75,000 comes through, I’m booking a ticket on a round-the-world cruise and I don’t know when I’ll be back… Happy imagining.

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“Now I know what you’re thinking… we’re all going to die sometime. Of course we are and that’s exactly why we must cherish the life we have and treat our bodies with more respect”

Now I know what you’re thinking… we’re all going to die sometime. Of course we are and that’s exactly why we must cherish the life we have and treat our bodies with more respect. 10,000 years ago, when we were running around in loincloths made of wolf fur and chasing woolly mammoths for food we were all very healthy. Now things have changed.

Obesity is on the rise along with cancer, osteo-arthritis and many other autoimmune diseases. There is a bone of contention regarding the causes, but it is my firm belief that the presence of toxins has a major role to play in this unfortunate crisis we are facing.

So what do we do? Well, let’s all start to be more mindful of the choices we have. Drink pure water as opposed to tap water. If you can find 750 pounds, a great investment would be a ‘reverse osmosis’ purification system, which removes absolutely all foreign elements, leaving only the purest H20 on tap. Filters are a step in the right direction, but they remove less than half the sediment! Eat organic, free-range seasonal food wherever possible. Stop using beauty products that contain toxic artificial additives. Switch to natural toothpaste. It is especially important to limit orally-absorbed toxins since they enter the body easily. Aloe dent makes great-tasting toothpaste free from toxins.

Limit your exposure to radiation from mobile phones, televisions and other electrical devices wherever possible by opting for hands-free kits.

In summary, there is plenty you can do and your choices will ultimately have a direct influence on your own health and that of your offspring.

Adam Kann is a personal trainer at David Lloyd Health Club, Brighton Marina. Email him at: adamkann@hotmail.com.

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Competition Internationally renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi, otherwise known to millions as ‘Amma’, returns to London for a three-day visit, from the 26–28 of October 2008.

Thousands from across the UK are expected to attend the free programme of inspiring talks, meditation and the opportunity to receive her blessing. For full details visit www.amma.org.uk In our competition we are offering three wonderful prizes: 1 Messages from Amma – a book containing a collection of Amma’s teachings on life, and an inspiring introduction to her universal message of love and compassion.

2 Durga Yantra – a beautiful diagrammatic representation of the Goddess Durga. Hand-painted by Sri Lankan artist Karmini, it evokes the powerfully protective qualities of the Divine Mother.

3 MA, CD by international singer Gayatri. This beautiful, evocative CD contains devotional songs to the Divine Mother.

For your chance to win, can you tell us in which Southern Indian State was Amma born?

Send your answers by email to ammacompetition@hotmail.co.uk.

You’ll need to let us have your name and contact details.

Due to an administrative error we are re-running the competition from last year.

Two Great Workshops!

Teachings of the Medicine Wheel – Leo Rutherford The Medicine Wheel is a Circle of Knowledge. It is the Universe and it is the individual. It teaches of our connection to all things and it shows the way back to Centre, the way home. The Medicine Wheel teaches a profound way of knowledge, not a set of beliefs.

Sunday 28th September 2008: 10am to 4.30pm: £65

The Secret Powers of Your Mind - Laura Dziaszyk How would you like to relieve your stress and improve how you function in every aspect of your daily life?

This workshop explores our thinking patterns and lets us experience how we can retrieve unconscious knowledge and unlock the incredible power of the integrated mind.

Saturday 4th October 2008: 10am to 4pm: £65

To book your places on either or both of these workshops, please call Lynda on 01323 735537.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Haven in Eastbourne’s town centre.

The Haven

32 Hyde Gardens

Eastbourne

BN21 4PX

T: 01323 735537

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Abundant Living

Having it all Hello again, and welcome to this little spot on living abundantly. In the West we enjoy considerable wealth, yet, by and large, people don’t know how to live abundantly. Many wealthy people chase after happiness through accumulating more assets and find that happiness forever eludes them. Many people chase after success and despite their achievements find that real joy is always another achievement away. On the other end of the scale there are people with few assets who know deep joy. I recently travelled to Bulgaria, which is an interesting country in that it has experienced years of communism and is now fast embracing a capitalist mindset. Many of the people I met there are not wealthy in our terms, yet they are very wealthy in terms of their quality of life, supportive community of family and friends, and their generosity of spirit.

The possibility many people are stretching towards, is that of living a joyful and spiritual life and also an abundant life in terms of assets and resources. This has not really been possible until now because in the past, people had to choose between either being in the world and raising

Wave business Wave talks to some small businesses with planet-changing ideas. This month it’s the turn of Rachel Hughes from Green Mop, an ethical cleaning service What was the inspiration behind setting up the company?

I had a career in IT for 20 years but I didn’t want to carry on commuting and sitting in front of a screen all day. So I decided to start a bit of part-time cleaning! Eco-friendly cleaning was really the only option for me as I didn’t want to work with harsh chemicals all day.

Hence Green Mop was born! That was just over a year ago now, and it’s all taken off much more than I expected. The good people of Brighton and Hove respond very well to an ethical, eco-friendly business.

What’s been the biggest challenge you’ve faced?

It’s been a very steep learning curve from Green Mop being just me, to it flourishing into a small business. There’s a lot more to running your own business than I had ever imagined at the beginning. Employing people to go into people’s homes and workplaces is obviously a big responsibility. That was a big worry for me at the start, but now I have some wonderful Green Moppers doing a great job!

What’s been your biggest success?

The biggest success for Green Mop has been the great response we get. Repeat business and recommendations from happy customers is very rewarding. And convincing some habitual bleach lovers that the eco- option works just as well, if not better...well that’s very satisfying!

a family and generating money, or retreating from the world and going into meditation, prayer and a life dedicated to service. There has been a great split for centuries between the spiritual life and the material life.

This split is now healing.

Many spiritual people are finding a way to bring their spiritual values into their workplaces, relationships and homes. Most of the successful authors and teachers on spirituality nowadays do not live in monasteries or nunneries.

I have worked as a director of a spiritual organisation called Alternatives for the past ten years. I have both encouraged and witnessed a change in thinking at Alternatives – a change from seeing ourselves as a spiritual yet poor organisation to seeing ourselves as a spiritual and wealthy organisation.

Even spiritual organisations need money to pay staff, create websites, market themselves, and put on various events. The real question is, are you ready to live a life that is joyful, spiritual and also abundant? ➜Steve Nobel is an author, coach and a director of Alternatives, St James Church, Piccadilly, London W1. To register for your free Daily Prosperity Thought, go to www.stevenobel.com. Steve has a special offer for Wave readers – claim a signed copy of his book The Prosperity Game for £8 (normally £9.99) plus postage, by emailing him at raiseyourgame@yahoo.co.uk

Who are your heroes?

Oh, this is a difficult one. Is it cheating to say my mum is my hero?! I guess for starting an ethical business in Sussex and having global success, the late Anita Roddick is an inspiration. But mainly, my mum is my super hero! ➜For more information visit www.greenmop.co.uk or call 01273 774951

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Steve Nobel says that prosperity and spirituality are far from mutually exclusive

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What is…

Solution Focused Brief Therapy?

Lee Turner speed-walks through a therapy that could suit those in a rush Are you interested in therapy which takes the shortest possible route to a solution in the least possible time? If you are then Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is something you would be wise to take a look at.

Rather than focusing and dwelling on problems, a SFBT therapist will focus on identifying the client’s goals for each session and working with the client to achieve them. This means that very often, clients see very immediate benefit from their therapy session and this motivates them to continue their cycle of change.

So what would you expect a therapy session to be like? First of all, you will go through your problem and scale it, so you will be able to tell how much better the problem is getting. The therapist will identify specific patterns within the problem and they will also ask about other areas of your life, to identify what skills and resources you have which you can use in this situation. You will be asked what you would like to achieve and they will work with you to ensure it is achievable. You will focus on what life will be like without the problem and by utilising language techniques and focusing on your desired future, the therapist will gently guide you towards your goal. In addition, they will often give you specific tasks to complete after the session, to enable you to realise that future and see the difference the therapy is making.

So how brief is brief? As SFBT is client driven, therapists don’t give specific timescales for how long therapy will take. A good therapist will focus on helping clients set goals and develop strategies to reach those goals in the shortest possible time frame. To give you some idea, there are normally between one and six sessions. Solution-focused therapists ascribe to the ethical value of providing clients with the most effective treatment in the most time-efficient manner possible so that clients can get on with living their lives.

Can this therapy be used for anything? Absolutely. No matter what the perceived size of the issue is, this approach will enable clients to see real benefits, fast. For bigger issues, by breaking down the problem into smaller achievable goals, this can often enable people to feel the difference that therapy has made much more quickly than other therapeutic approaches.

For more information on SFBT, for both one-to-one sessions and being trained to use it, contact Subrideo Ltd at: www.subrideo.com or call: 01273 207333

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Local & legal Support for local producers and encourage consumers

Tea up The introduction of Dragonfly’s Rooibos tea to Oxfam is part of a history of sharing a great tea Fine tea pioneers Dragonfly – perhaps the most famous name in Rooibos – will have its Fairtrade Organic Rooibos Tea in 450 Oxfam stores nationwide from September.

The wholesome, refreshing, yet naturally caffeine-free redbush tea – renowned for its unique health benefits and antioxidant properties – is grown by small-scale farmers in remote parts of the magnificent Cape coastal mountains of South Africa, where it has been enjoyed for centuries. It is still harvested by hand and cured naturally in the sun. For the last 50 years these small farms have produced organic handmade Rooibos tea, based on a real respect for and understanding of their environment.

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Buying your tea through Oxfam and choosing Dragonfly’s Fairtrade Organic Rooibos Tea will help the farmers to reap the rewards of their hard work and ensures the sustainability of the unique ecosystem and their culture. Dragonfly Tea is a family company with a tradition of growing, making and sourcing Rooibos for over a century.

As the original founders of Rooibos tea, Dragonfly takes pride in its first hand expert knowledge.

Dragonfly’s Rooibos history dates back to the 1900s when Benjamin Ginsberg, a young adventurer, arrived in Cape Town from a Russian family tea dynasty only to discover local shepherds drinking a rough mountain brew from a local plant. Benjamin applied his knowledge of tea and transformed the drink into the smooth and palatable tea we drink today.

This tea, known around the world today as Rooibos, was in fact a name

chosen by Benjamin Ginsberg over a century ago. As such, Dragonfly was the very first to introduce Rooibos to UK tea drinkers and remains Britain’s favourite Rooibos tea.

Nationwide from September, Oxfam shops will be stocking Dragonfly’s Fairtrade Organic Rooibos tea with the assurance that it has been sourced directly from the farmers; with Fairtrade certification guaranteeing that the smallest-scale producers can compete at an advantage in the global markets.

Dragonfly Teas work with nature to achieve the best quality teas. It has pledged to bring these teas to the discerning palate and, in doing so, has helped to keep alive the traditions and skills that have created them. The company (www.dragonflyteas.com) is an exciting and innovative family business with generations of passionate tea making experience. Dragonfly Teas are sourced and packed by Wistbray Limited, the driving force behind a number of innovations in the tea market.

Dragonfly’s Fairtrade Organic Rooibos Tea is available in boxes of 40 tea bags RRP £1.99 and is available in Oxfam stores nationwide (www.oxfam.org.uk) as well as at health retailers around the country and online at www.dragonflyteas.com.

Southeast law firm, Mayo Wynne Baxter, is encouraging consumers to think local and support Sussex food and drink producers.

The law firm is sponsoring the Sussex Food and Drink Awards and is inviting members of the public to vote for their favourite Sussex-produced drink. The awards were set up three years ago to promote local produce. There are several categories including Sussex Drink Producer of the Year, sponsored by Mayo Wynne Baxter for the second consecutive year.

The winning products and producers are chosen entirely by consumers who nominate and vote for their favourites. A judging panel made up of food and drink experts oversees the awards and validates the category winners.

Simon Baillie-Hamilton, partner with Mayo Wynne Baxter and a specialist land and agricultural lawyer, is delighted that Sussex food and drink producers are being recognised and awarded for their excellence. He said: “These awards are a fantastic way of encouraging people to eat and drink local produce. The variety and quality of Sussex food and drink is outstanding but too few people are aware of what’s available.

“We should take a leaf out of our French neighbours’ book and endeavour to eat and drink seasonal local produce wherever possible. Not only does that support the local economy but it also means you cut down on the time and distance your food has to travel so you get to eat it when it’s at its freshest and best.

“I’ve no doubt that the Sussex Food and Drink Awards will help identify and promote some of the very best producers in the county. The Drink Producer category is open to anyone – be they making beer, wine, cider, fruit juice, soft drinks or spring water. What matters is the quality and that it is made in Sussex.”

Last year, Drink Producer of the Year was awarded to Hepworth’s Brewery. The Horsham based brewery currently makes around seven different real ales using top quality hops and barley which, as far as possible, are locally sourced.

You can nominate or vote for your favourite Sussex-produced drink at www.sussexfoodawards.com. The deadline for votes is 17 October 2008.

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wave goes out Diary dates from the world of Wave for the next month September Sunday 31 Aug – Thursday 4, workshop with Manju Jois, son of the founder of Astanga Yoga This is a unique opportunity to work in a small group with a world-renowned teacher. Manju Jois has been instrumental in spreading his father’s (Sri K Pattabhi Jois) teachings to students all over the world. Sunday morning workshop 10am–1pm, £35 (£30 conc) Sunday afternoon workshop 2pm–5pm, £35 (£30 conc). Mysore Style Self Practice, Monday to Thursday inclusive 6.30–8.30am, £15. Whole package: £110.

To book call BNHC on 01273 600010, online at www.bnhc.co.uk or email info@bnhc.co.uk Saturday 6, Meditation 11am–2pm, £35 (includes fruit, tea and biscuits.)

Please go to www.thesecretretreat.co.uk or call Taryn on 0208 671 7779 or 07882 634 564 for more information.

Sunday 7, Growing into a New You (NLP) A one-day course on discovering creative, effective and lasting ways of clearing past limitations, resolving internal conflicts and realising personal potential.

Patterns explored will include: the new behaviour generator; change history; and parts negotiation.

Everything you learn will be developed through practical exercises in small groups, and a full set of course notes will be provided. Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. 10.45am–5.00pm.

Cost: £50 (£40 concessions) 01273 204204, info@evolutionarts.org.uk www.evolutionarts.org.uk

Friday 12, A Celebration of Joy 7:30pm–9pm Hambro Hall (near the Community Centre), Hartfield Road, Forest Row. For people of all faiths and none, in a spirit of universal love, offered by Forest Row Interfaith Ministers. With song, dance, prayer, chanting, ritual, blessing, fun and abundance baskets. Donations are invited towards costs. For more information please contact Jona 07990 500 292 or jona@jfeichner.me.uk.

Saturday 13, Bodhi Garden Festival 10am–4:30pm, Friends Meeting House, Brighton.

A one-day festival. with an off-beat Buddhist twist.

Organised by the Bodhi Garden to give a platform to the multifarious talents of Brighton's Buddhist orientated community, and also a fundraising for the Bodhi Garden, a unique and internationally known Dharma centre tucked away in the heart of the city. Live, inspirational and eclectic music. Buddhist cinema from around the world. A taste of real Buddhist meditation for complete beginners. Talks from experts from the different traditions of Buddhism. Vegetarian and vegan café serving delicious home-cooked food and cakes.

Therapies and workshops: Art therapy, massage, hypnotic meditation, mindful stress management, yoga for kids etc. Stalls: Ethnic, fair trade, ethical goods, handicrafts, clothing, jewellery, Tibetan art. info@bodhigarden.org Saturday 13, Autumn Yoga Day 11.15am–4.30pm, £60 (includes organic Indian lunch and refreshments.) www.thesecretretreat.co.uk or call Taryn on 0208 671 7779 or 07882 634564 for more info.

parking). Personal development for connection, expression and vitality with Patricia Martello. www.biodanza-brighton.org.uk. Call: 01273401973

Workshop with Manju – Sunday 31Aug

Saturday 13–Sunday 14, Inspired Mosaics Treat yourself to a mosaic-making weekend with a friendly, skilled mosaic-maker in a delightful spacious mews workshop, close to Hove Lawns and the sea. Lose yourself in the creative process and forget your worries, concentrating on colour, light and shape. Soon you will be making your own mosaic piece, with plenty of friendly hands-on help, tuition and guidance.

10am–5pm at Inspired Mosaics. £175. 01273 204204 Sunday 14, One day retreat with American Dharma teacher Leigh Brasington.

7a Ship Street Gardens, Brighton. ‘Dependent Origination‘. £15 (concs available). Booking in advance required. Contact Richard on 07796 331167.

Sunday 14, Thai Massage Traditional Thai Massage is a 2,500 year old technique for relaxing the body and quietening the mind. It can help to relieve many physical problems such as back pain, tense shoulders and neck, stiffness, poor posture, indigestion and sciatica as well as more mental problems like stress and lethargy. This workshop will give you a basic set of techniques, enabling you to give a Thai massage about 45 minutes long. 10.45 am–4.45 pm, £45 (£35 concessions). Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. 01273 204204, info@evolutionarts.org.uk Saturday 20–Sunday 21, Dances of Life Transformation - Biodanza Workshops.

Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Rd, Brighton (near Preston Park, free

Sunday 7, Evolution Walk Walking for just thirty minutes five times a week not only keeps you healthy, but can also reduce the risk of most of the major chronic diseases by up to 50 per cent.

Walking outdoors gives you access to fresh air and sunshine, and being in nature can have a restorative effect. Walking with others is a lovely way to socialise and meet new people. This 5.5 mile walk will take place in Friston Forest and by the Cuckmere River.

11am–2.30pm. Cost: £7.50 (£6 concs/£3 under–12s.)

01273 204204, info@evolutionarts.org.uk

Saturday 20–Sunday 2, Emotional Freedom Technique Foundation These two days are designed for both future EFT therapists and those who wish to work on their own issues. The workshop includes plenty of time for discussion and you will be able to get hands on experience by working with others. The workshop will help you to deal with any pitfalls and help you to avoid them. After attending the workshop you will receive Level Two certification after you have completed a tick-box exam. 10.45am–4.45pm, £135 (£110 conc) Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. 01273 204 204 Sunday 21, Walk In The Park for The Meningitis Trust Closest walk to Brighton is Regents Park. The Meningitis Trust is appealing for walkers of all ages and abilities to join in with its national 'Walk in the Park' month. The sponsored walks are suitable for all ages and abilities.

To register visit www.meningitistrust.org/walking/documents/walkintheparkbooklet.pdf, complete the form and post it along with your registration fee (£6/adult, £4/child, dogs free) to the free-post address given. You’ll then get your pack with sponsorship forms, stickers, venue details and free Tshirt/s. Call 0845 120 4530 or email walkinthepark@meningitis-trust.org Sunday 21, Self Coaching 10.30am–4.30pm £125 (includes Italian buffet lunch and refreshments) Special offer: first ten to book £75.

Please go to our website www.thesecretretreat.co.uk or call Taryn on 0208 671 7779 or 07882 634564.

Tuesday 23, new course in Buddhist study begins 7a Ship Street Gardens, Brighton. A 6-week course exploring the fundamentals of Buddhist practice, history and philosophy. (For six weeks) £30. Booking in advance required Info: Richard on 07796 331167.

Friday 26, A Festival of Steiner Education Discover what Steiner education is really about. Many people, concerned at the emotional costs of a targetsdriven approach to education, are looking ‘over the fence’ to see how Steiner education differs.

Acknowledged for producing confident, happy children with a love of learning, Steiner schools provide wholehearted education that nourishes each individual. Places are limited so book early on 01273 386300 or email enquiries@brightonsteinerschool.org.uk. www.brightonsteinerschool.org.uk.

Sunday 7, Regent Street Festival Celebrating the best of British, Regent Street will be closed to traffic from 12pm to 8pm, welcoming people from all over the world with an expected footfall on the day of over 600,000. The festival will feature live performances sourced from all over the UK with lots of fun activities and demonstrations showcasing all things fantastically British from the eccentric to the classically quintessential. For the most up-to-date festival information please visit www.regentstreetonline.com.

Saturday 27–Sunday 28, What’s colour therapy all about? At The Friend's Meeting House, Brighton. 1st day: colour in history, psychology, dressing, interior decoration and the nine colour personalities. Second day: Colour in Healing: how to use colour light, crystals, essences, art. £35 per day. To book, email theresa@color-discovery.com.

01273 303571. www.color-discovery.com

Sunday 7, Walk for Wolves with Jenny Seagrove Meeting at The Albert Entrance, Boules Area, Battersea Park, London. 10am or 2pm. International wildlife charity, the Born Free Foundation, is holding a special sponsored dog walk to raise funds and is calling on all dogs to take part and help the Ethiopian wolf! Dogs (and their owners) can walk either one, two or three laps (one lap = 1.7miles) around Battersea Park to help raise funds for Wolves. For more information please visit: www.bornfree.org.uk/getinvolved/events/walk-for-wolves/ Friday 12–Sunday 14, Out of the Ordinary Earth Mysteries Festival Set in the fields and woodland of the Sussex Downs, in the vale of the Long Man of Wilmington. Earth mysteries, ancient and forbidden knowledge, consciousness, healing, spirituality, sacred sound, live music, performers, community, green energy and spreading the love. OOTO is a magical family event that resonates with the rhythms of the cosmos. The focus of the festival is education, healing and then entertainment.

(Edutainment) A stone circle is being built on the site dedicated to world peace, called the ‘Peace circle‘. http://outoftheordinaryfestival.com/what's%20on.html

Saturday 20–Sunday 21, Ready to Move… Dance of Awareness Weekend Workshop Brighton Steiner School. Bodywork, Authentic Movement, Bioenergetic Dance. Dance of Awareness combines the joy of embodiment with a fascination about how consciousness relates to movement, music, space and other movers. The workshop is for people with an interest in exploring movement and bodywork in a spirit of self discovery. There will be opportunities to move individually, in pairs and as a group. £65 (early booking discount £60). Info on www.bodyworks.org.uk or contact Tim Brown 01273 271408 / tim@bodyworks.org.uk

Saturday 27, Aruveydic Yoga 11am–4pm, £60 (includes organic Indian lunch and refreshments.) www.thesecretretreat.co.uk or call Taryn on 0208 671 7779 or 07882 634564.

Regent Street Festival – Celebrating the best of British Sunday 7

Sunday 28, Meditation day These one-day workshops are an introduction to the basic principles of meditation. They will look primarily at the Mindfulness of Breathing, which is a tool for developing greater awareness, calm and relaxation. The days are suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience and will consist of instruction, short periods of meditation, and discussion.10.45am–4.45pm. £45 (£35 concs) Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR, 01273 204204 Sunday 28, Yoga & walking retreat with Soles & Souls Westmeston. www.solesandsouls.co.uk, 01273 813722

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wave stays in Book, CD & DVD reviews by Elizabeth Holmes Creating Bedtime Stories for Your Children

No Need for Weed: Understanding and Breaking Cannabis Dependency

Ronny M Cole (Hay House, ISBN 9781401916039) If ‘tell me a story’ is a regular cry in your household, and you don’t exactly feel like you’re a Rowling or a Pullman after a hard day of multi-tasking, this is a fantastic guide for developing your storytelling skills.

Find out how to use stories to subtly teach about values, morals and goals, to explore creativity and manage emotions, to have fun and to remove the stresses of the bedtime routine. This fabulous book covers visualisation, coming up with ideas, starting, middles, endings, the power of story and much more beyond and is sure to trigger your own storytelling skills that will delight your Wavelets no end!

James Langton (Clearhead, ISBN 9780955762604) This most versatile drug can have real impact on just about every aspect of your life: senses, sleep, work, relaxation, relationships, emotions, creativity – the list is endless. It’s used by so many that the adverse effects are pretty well known now, from basic dependency issues to full-on psychotic episodes. Covering the early days of use, the stoned perspective, starting to stop, making the necessary adjustments and recovery, this book is an excellent way of stepping out of the pothead mentality and discovering that life beyond cannabis is worth far more to you than life with it.

Amazing Tales for Making Men out of Boys

Microtrends: Surprising Tales of the Way We Live Today

Neil Oliver (Penguin/Michael Joseph ISBN 9780718153823) These superb tales of bravery and selfless deeds from this popular TV archaeologist and author are bound to appeal to mums and dads alike, and anyone else wanting to help young people carve a path through life towards setting and reaching goals, and most importantly, meeting their challenges. Oliver’s retelling of epic stories is vivid and skilled, from days when becoming a man was more about comradeship and standing by your friends rather than gangs and stabbings.

Mark J Penn with E Kinney Zalesne (Penguin, ISBN 9780141035383) It doesn’t take a genius to see that the world we live in today is changing rapidly. There’s no doubt that some aspects of life are deteriorating and behaviour is altering. With this intriguing book, we now have conclusions drawn which paint a fascinating picture of society. Covering themes such as race and religion, love, sex and relationships, health and wellness, money and class, politics, teens and so on, the authors also explore the trends which are currently being overlooked such as the fact that women are driving technology and dads are spending more time with their children than in the past.

The Happiness Trap

5 Ragas (CD)

Dr Russ Harris (Robinson ISBN 9781845298258) Are you among the ranks of the miserable and unfulfilled, the stressed and the anxious? Don’t worry, realistically that probably includes just about everyone on the planet at some point in their lives or other! All those pesky conditions such as low self-esteem, anxiety and depression are a way of life for many, but why exactly that is remains beyond our full knowledge.

Here, Dr Harris suggests that the more we strive for happiness the more we suffer in the long term. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Harris offers us a means of escape, by accepting what is, and allowing it to pass, without fighting it or denying it. There’s a lot to be said for this approach and the ultimate goal of creating a life worth living seems utterly achievable when you read this sage advice.

The Sabri Family (ARC Music Productions) The award-winning Sabri family, including three generations of sarangi maestros, offer this enchanting collection of North Indian classical music. There are morning, evening and night time ragas played expertly on the sarangi, tanpura and tabla. The detailed booklet accompanying the CD is a fascinating read for any wanting to know more about meaning, mood and method, but my advice is just to sit back and be swept away!

Rebel Woman (CD) Chiwoniso (Cumbancha) Chiwoniso Maraire describes herself as a mirror. The Zimbabwean singer says, “I basically sing about what I see happening in the world. If someone comes up to me in the street to ask for money I’ll sing about that.

If people are jumping borders because their economic situation is too difficult, I’ll sing about that. If the police are beating people up and intimidating them, I’ll sing about that.”

And that’s exactly the feel of this stunning CD. The political and economic turmoil of Zimbabwe may have thrust the country into the news for all the wrong reasons, but Rebel Woman offers messages of hope from the eye of the storm. Deep grooves, lyrical themes and audible emotional depth make this a masterful album you’ll want to listen to again and again.

Britain’s Best Wildlife: The Top 40 Sights to S ee Mike Dilger (Collins, ISBN 9780007275915) If you’ve ever wanted to know where to see leaping dolphins, boxing hares, soaring eagles, rutting red deer, pine martins hunting, grey seals pupping and a whole host of other natural delights in the UK, this is the book for you. Taking each top 40 sight in turn, this stunningly illustrated book not only tells you when and where to see it, but also offers a detailed explanation, history and description. It is so compelling it makes you want to tick each sight off on a fantastic wildlife quest around these amazing isles. OK, it may take a while to get round to each one, but you’re left with the distinct impression on reading this book that if you make the effort to do that your life will be enriched no end.

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The wizard’s guide to wellbeing

How green am I? When it comes to energy, it’s waste not want not, says stand-up comedian Netty Wendt

The ancient techniques of Shamanism have a powerful relevence for modern lives, says Brian Bates

Nappy talk

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These days the call is for green nappies (though in my experience most nappies are revoltingly green). Even when the 188 40˚ washes are taken into account for the average life of a terry nappy, it produces a third less CO2 than the 1,412 tons caused by its disposable alternative.

That’s the equivalent of driving a car 2,182 miles. That’s potty!

When disposable nappies became de rigueur, along with convenience of disposal they were marketed for lightness, comfort and better absorbency of that blue liquid advertisers pour onto anything to prove a point. But they had a terrible impact on the environment, filling our land with poo and plastic; they cost loads and elicited a generation of horrid nappy-smelling adverts by Huggies and Pampers in the war to win custody of our tot’s botts.

Now we have a new generation of eco nappies: washable, biodegradable and kinder to baby’s skin – even though they’re made of bamboo, so stay away from pandas. They’re a slimmer fit too which means your little one won’t be hampered in the toddling stakes.

I reckon the best thing for the environment (especially the babysitter’s) is to potty train the little poo machines as soon as possible. To my joy, I recently witnessed three toddlers enjoying a ‘dry’ celebration. Having had their nappies removed and being found sans poo or wee they danced around the room waving their nappies in the air like little Morris dancers. I guess they were Morris minors. Sorry.

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I’m not remotely maternal.

You could chase me away with a baby – that’s what I’m afraid The Stork might do.

Friends often do it to me when in need of a break.

Being a childless old witch makes me the perfect babysitting candidate. That’s why despite having not bred (unless you count the cats), I consider myself an authority on nappies.

My earliest memory is having my bum wrapped in a tiny triangle of terry towelling, and the next involves a massive safety pin and a lot of crying – and that was just my mum. Along with nappy liners and pins – safe or unsafe – a nappy-changer used to have to possess a degree in the art of complicated folding, and be proficient in the workings of poppers for the separate waterproof thingy that kept ‘moisture’ in. Is anyone old enough to remember Virginia Wade’s frilly pants in the 1977 Wimbledon final? Well, that’s what babies used to look like.

In American performer Grace Jones's video for her track ‘Corporate Cannibals’, she’s talking about the company you work for, the commercial products we buy, and the tribal jungle of urban life today. Not that all of this is bad – hopefully we all have some pleasure at work and in the stimulation of living in a media-soaked age.

But there are aspects of it which seem to be increasingly harsh, squeezing people to work harder than is necessary. The higher standard of living we are meant to be enjoying, even with the present dip in the economy, should surely be about greater wealth of life, rather than just about having more money to spend at the personal expense of work stress, road rage, exploitative commercial transactions and urban loneliness.

How do we empower ourselves to protect our freedom, creativity and spirit from these aspects of our lives? How do we best de-stress, claim back our dignity, resist pressures to own and be owned? Fighting powerful forces is often best done, as some martial arts teach, by realising that we can nimbly sidestep these lumbering giants, who may be powerful at running in a straight line, but not too adept at chasing you down if you are able to weave, skip and dance out of the way.

After all, one of the most powerful political weapons is often thought to be ridicule – an example of how fighting back by changing the site of the battle can bring about remarkable changes. One of my main interests is in modern shamanism. It is a healing, magical and life-changing way of living, and still common in many tribal societies.

I say ‘modern’ to indicate both how the ancient techniques have been updated to fit in with 21st century life patterns (especially the techniques of meditation, often called ‘shamanic journeying’, which are simple but surprisingly powerful in helping us to reach our intuition and deep inner knowledge), but also to underline how the deepest issues that affect our lives are perennial. They have always existed.

Even though our environment has changed, our lifestyles revolutionised, the primal issues of love, happiness and satisfaction with our lives are the same as for people of the past, as well as people of today’s tribal communities. Transferring these insights and techniques to this day and age is empowering, in that we can find ways of being stronger through self-knowledge. The jagged edges of today’s life then affect us less. Try some shamanism and see if it keeps the corporate cannibals from eating you!

BRIAN BATES is a professor of psychology and teaches the ancient techniques of shamans. For information about Professor Brian Bates’s seminars and wprkshops, email him at B.C.Bates@sussex.ac.uk.

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Annie Blampied is an experienced Interfaith Minister and spiritual teacher. Her passion is sharing joy and freedom by moving through and beyond forgiveness. www.annieblampied.co.uk Tel. 01342 825511

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Not getting any answers from your GP? I am an experienced nutritional therapist, who treats all acute and chronic health problems inc. bowel disorders, fibromyalgia, hormonal problems, allergies, stress and heart disease. Health screens and general blood tests available for most conditions and stool testing for bowel disorders.

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This can then restore physical and emotional health, releasing patterns and healing karma from past events and relationships. Janet is a Registered Healer working with the gentle energy of the Divine Mother and the love and compassion of the Ascended Masters.

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EMDR is a powerful approach to Psychotherapy that is very effective in treating trauma, blocked patterns and beliefs. Shawn Katz PhD is an EMDR Consultant, Chartered Psychologist, and Registered Psychotherapist. www.shawnkatz.com shawnkatz@btinternet.com Central Brighton. Call 07766 707531 Dolphin House Clinic 01273-324790

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A mindfulness-based approach that draws both from modern Western psychotherapy and the wisdom and compassion of Buddhist psychology.

Fiveways. 07901 812412 jthrivas@hotmail.com Julia Rivas is an experienced counsellor and senior MA student with the Karuna Institute.

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