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REGULAR FEATURES PARENTING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROSPERITY, JO ELLENDER, STARS, AND THE DIRECTORY
Yoga secrets Why yoga fans just can’t get enough
May 2009
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I used to live with a flatmate whose life had been transformed by Indian culture. After visiting the country and living on Ashrams, she came back to the UK with a burning passion. She took up Hindi lessons, cooked up copious amounts of dhal, and wore decorative bindis. Each night, as she lay in the darkness of her payer-flag festooned bedroom, I would hear the softly droning tones of her Indian meditation CD drifting out from under the door. But it was her devotion to yoga that stood out for me. Each morning, she practised religiously, and, as well as undertaking an extremely demanding yoga teacher training course, would spend her Monday evenings in a local hall, encouraging a small group of the stiff and the ungainly into the familiar yoga-pretzel shapes. Without fail, these students of my flatmate would show up each week with their yoga mats and spend an hour contemplating their breath and their knees. None of these people seemed remotely interested in learning about the history of yoga, or the country that it comes from, and yet they found their yoga class to be a once-a-week oasis of calm, peace and tranquility amid busy lives of noise, stress and pressure. You’ll find similar scenes in halls and studios up and down the country, and indeed, other countries too, as this five thousand year old system still beats new-fangled exercise fads hands down. The question we ask in our feature this month is, what is it about yoga that keeps us coming back for more, when so often we become the victims of our own short attention spans, always on the lookout for the next new thing? In the meantime, if you’re looking for something new to read, we have plenty to offer in May's issue of Wave – from Joanna Ellender’s musings on damp summer holidays to Netty Wendt’s pontifications about bees, with many little gems in between.
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I wistfully remember these trips: the sounds of the call to prayer echoing around a Moroccan souk; the chorus of the bullfrogs pulsing through a lush Balinese rice terrace; the excitement of stepping off a train into an unknown city. The reality, as always with travelling, was often less pleasant – but I felt alive and I loved it. Since having a family, this wanderlust has taken a bit of a back seat. It’s a lot harder to uproot a whole brood just because I’ve got itchy feet – two of my sons are at school, we’ve got a great network of friends and really feel part of the local community. And travelling seems rather daunting, although I know people who have taken off to India with small kids in tow and had a fabulous time. At the moment even getting to the supermarket with all three kids feels like a massive operation. Which is why our family holidays so far have just consisted of camping. Last year, as we huddled in a typhoon-battered tent on a clifftop in Wales, I felt the familiar urge to explore somewhere different. Really Last week a homeopath told me I looked ‘tubercular’– a comment which different. And hot. Or even just warm. The travel bug may have been conjured up an image of such Dickensian horror that I nearly fell off my splattered on the windscreen of family life, but surely there’s a way to tastefully-patterned chair. It was only when have adventures that doesn’t involve huge she elaborated I discovered that, rather than expense and multiple stress attacks? Taking referring to the dark hollows beneath my eyes into account global warming, my husband’s “Even getting to the supermarket with all and my ghostly pallor, she actually meant my hatred of flying, our lack of holiday funds three kids feels like a massive operation” constitution was tubercular – which may not and general inability to plan more than a few seem much better, but let me explain. Like weeks ahead, this year we’ll probably end up many people I’ve always been a restless soul, windswept and cursing in a drizzly English constantly looking for the next place to move campsite – again. flickr.com/photos/andy_page to, for the next career change or longing to Not that there’s anything wrong with revamp my entire wardrobe (and I use that camping. In fact, there’s something innately term in its loosest sense: what I really mean magical about being outdoors yet cocooned is my jumbled pile of clothes stuffed into a in your tent. Children seem totally in their too-small cupboard). Apparently this is the element in nature, losing themselves in what tubercular part of me, a part I satisfied in the feels like very old-fashioned games with past by either moving house (eleven times in sticks, rivers and trees. And it even seemed sixteen years) or travelling. to be the holiday type du jour last year, with I spent many summers heading off with an all types of folk (from city slickers to over-packed and ill-equipped rucksack and a hardened campers) heading for the fields. close friend to explore some exotic new It’s just that the idea of another year of the country. It is with rose-tinted sunglasses that same thing doesn’t totally ‘scratch the itch’.
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Jo (she who once was Tallulah) will be settling for the rain-soaked charms of camping in Britain this summer
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Playing the Matrix – London 19th September A 1-day workshop with Mike Dooley One of the key presenters in the hit DVD ‘The Secret’. On this day you will: Distinguish between what it is you really want versus how to get it. Define your dreams in terms of your end results. Allow the universe maximum freedom to deliver your true heart’s desire as fast and harmoniously as possible. Mike Dooley is a life adventurer who has successfully navigated careers in both the corporate and
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Rewire your brain by taking a journey in brain evolution, using scientifically proven neurophysiological principles. In this workshop you will be given the important steps to overcome destructive emotional states such as insecurity, unworthiness and anger. Replace those emotions with new states of mind as you are guided through a step-by-step process of personal change to transform yourself from thinking to doing to being.
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HIP KIDS Radio personality Sara Cox is backing a campaign by national charity STEPS to get a formal policy in place for infant hip examinations. Up to two thousand children a year are diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), and late diagnosis can lead to complex surgery and lifelong problems. Sara, who was affected by DDH as a child, says: “I’m sure my parents would have been would’ve been grateful for an organisation like STEPS, who are invaluable and offer advice, a friendly ear to help families through what can be a very emotional experience.” For more information visit www.steps-charity.org.uk
ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND SHOPPING The media is full of talk of recession and gloomy times ahead, but a downturn in the economy can spark new ideas and force us to think about what we really value. Fair trade is a more people-centred way of leading the market and lots of us now feel it’s time to welcome the opportunity to do things differently. Established in 2002, Lovethatstuff has run a monthly Fair Trade Market in central Brighton for four years and now has an additional venue at The Brighton Marina. The project will run for a full year, practically supporting at least sixteen producer groups in developing countries. Visit the Lovethatstuff Indoor Fair Trade Market at Unit 9, Brighton Marina on Thursdays to Sundays, from 11am to 5pm.
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ON YOUR BIKE This year Bike Week (13–21 June) is encouraging busy, fashionconscious women to cycle to work. It’s often faster than public transport, a cheaper way to get fit than the gym – and shrink your carbon footprint. Vivienne Westwood cycles everywhere and is supporting Bike Week to encourage others to do the same. She says: “Cycling is so convenient. Because I never ride very fast, I don’t need a change of clothes – if necessary I walk up the hills. Sometimes I carry high heel shoes with me in the basket if I'm going somewhere.” To find out what is taking place in your local area as part of Bike Week, enter your postcode at www.bikeweek.org.uk
ECO TREATS MoreEco.co.uk is a new eco-reward site, featuring over seventy top online retailers for you to choose from. The site gives shoppers the chance to not only earn points that can be redeemed against vouchers and gifts, but every ten points will offset 1kg of carbon on your behalf. Wave readers can earn an extra 200 points simply by registering and entering Wave09 into the promotional code box. For the chance to win a £100 voucher, just answer this question: How many MoreEco points does it take to offset 1kg of carbon? Email your answers to sarahobbin@btinternet.com
THEPET.NET Co-founded by TV vet Marc Abraham and social networking expert Andrew Steel, ThePet.net has been working with Hope Rescue to launch ‘Year of the Rescue Pet,’ in an initiative to raise awareness of overcrowding in rescue shelters. With the onset of the credit crunch, there has been an increase in people giving up pets as money gets tight. ThePet.net website has some great money-saving tips to help you through tough times, and is keen to highlight the benefits of pet companionship to your health during times of stress. To find out more, visit www.thepet.net
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Simply Searching, the brainchild of Brighton entrepreneur Rob Wassell, is a new online service designed to bring together people from all walks of life, to make new friends and participate in events and activities of common interest. “I'm really inspired by creating projects for the community,” enthuses Rob, “and as such Simply Searching is sponsoring The Collaborative Project.” This will be your chance to get creative, and something exciting is planned for The Brighton Festival. To find out how you can get involved, go to www.thecollaborativeproject.co.uk or www.simplysearching.co.uk
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Reaching for life The popularity of yoga shows no signs of abating. Pearl Bates looks at what keeps fans so devoted and how it’s helping prisoners build new lives When it comes to personal development, yoga is just about the oldest system out there. So how is it this five-thousand-yearold spiritual practice exploded into the lives of Westerners in such a big way over the past decade? From Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, and Reese Witherspoon to Jerry Seinfeld, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sting, Meg Ryan, J. Lo and Geri Halliwell, a whole host of celebrity stars are dedicated yoga fans, which perhaps helped to spark initial curiosity. But there must be more to yoga than that. Over fifteen million people – who may or may not include Madonna – wouldn’t be regularly contorting
“Madonna has tremendous discipline,” says Paradise of his student. “She was very serious about the practice from the moment she began.” “I want to be more liberated from my ego, less concerned with what people think of me,” Madonna told ABC’s 20/20 programme. “I remember that I couldn’t sit still for a second. I was always on the move. I was often pretty aggressive, wild and unpredictable, but all that’s changed.” “Yoga has the power to settle your mind and take the focus from your outer self and turn it inward. Whether it’s an acne breakout or a wrinkled forehead, stress shows up
prisons is becoming increasingly popular, particularly in South Africa and America. James Fox has built a career on helping to rehabilitate even the most violent of criminals. He is one of just a handful of teachers who have successfully promoted the use
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of yoga in the American Prison System, and has developed the highly acclaimed ‘Prison Yoga Project’ in San Quentin State Prison, California. James, who has been practising yoga for over twenty years himself, says: “I began to realise that the real benefits of yoga were internal, affecting mind, body and emotional balance, as well as spiritual. After deciding the world didn’t need another yoga teacher to teach the middle classes, I had a desire to bring yoga to people who would not otherwise be exposed to the potential healing benefits of the practice.”
themselves on mats if they were not reaping some kind of benefit. “It’s interesting to me how yoga is becoming incredibly popular. More and more people seem to be taking it up,” says singer and songwriter Sting, whose passion for yoga, which he shares with his film producer wife Trudie Styler, is well documented. “I think the time is right for yoga. We really are living in a very complex time – a time of great turmoil and change. Yoga is a good antidote to all of that.” Singer Madonna was introduced to yoga by Sting, who invited her to his apartment to sit in on a lesson from yoga guru Danny Paradise.
in our bodies,” says yoga teacher Heather. “For many, the peace yoga instills is not just a welcome retreat, but a needed treatment to stay and look healthy.” Following scientific studies that prove yoga can be linked to stress and behavioural management, the introduction of yoga into
James began to work with yoga in a residential treatment facility for abused and neglected boys aged between 12 and 18, and achieved transformational results. Inspired, James wanted to work on a bigger project, and in 2002, the Prison Yoga Project was launched. “Yoga has really opened up my soul,” says one of James’s students at the prison. “I have to say that yoga is the key to my learning and changing that is going to keep me out of prison and once again make me a productive member of society.” James adds: “The thing about yoga, if taught well and true to its tradition, is that it can touch the core of a person, and with persistent practice can provide great personal insights into one’s behavioural patterns.”
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“There are more benefits to yoga than I would have thought,” says Sting. “They are not just physical, but mental and I am even coming to believe that they are spiritual. That’s a development in my thinking. The deeper you get into yoga you realise, yes, it is a spiritual practice.” (Research and interviews for The Prison Yoga Project by Polly Cook – p.cook@live.co.uk)
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What is… Aura Soma? Dominique Hurst discovers there is more to colour than she thought when she meets artist and Aura Soma practitioner Claire Fearon Anyone who is part of the Brighton art scene will remember the irrepressible Claire Fearon, with her riot of vibrant red hair and incredible energy, as the ambassador of Canvas, the not-for-profit art auctions that raised money for charity. But a few years ago, an exhausted Claire packed her bags and decamped to Henfield in the countryside, where she has set up a blooming business in Aura Soma. As it turned out, the bus journey from Brighton to Henfield was very straightforward, and when Claire picked me up from the bus stop, she was brimming with enthusiasm. “I absolutely love Aura Soma,” she exclaimed, beaming from ear to ear. “It is such a joy to be able to work with clients, using these amazing coloured bottles to help them with their lives. And it works – I honestly have more testimonials than I can fit onto my website!” Aura Soma works on the simple premise that colour and light affects our mood and emotions, and that we are drawn to the colours that we are, and to the colours that we need to feel balanced. In this respect, colour can be used as a tool to help us understand ourselves at a deeper level. A consultation with Claire takes place in her art studio – a pristine white space within her beautiful home – an unusual terraced cottage that looks out over endless acres of rolling, unspoilt Sussex countryside. A large lightbox hangs above the fireplace, and the one hundred and seven beautiful, jewel-like Aura Soma bottles are arranged within it. Each one consists of half organic oil and half water, and will also contain organic herbs, liquid crystals and essential oils, all of which will have been lovingly created at the highly energised Aura Soma biodynamic farm in Tetford. Clients are then asked to select just four of the bottles. “Many people end up picking bottles they may not actually like the look of,” says Claire, “but they are the bottles whose message they need to hear.” Once I had made my selection, I was whisked downstairs where we sat at a broad kitchen table, with my four chosen bottles in attendance. The bottles you choose will tell Claire about your life’s path, your personality and what drives you. You'll learn about what’s holding you back, what gifts and talents you have and how to utilise these to transform difficult situations in your life and how to move forward. Claire was keen to stress that it was the information contained within the bottles that she was using rather than her own interpretations, but her revelations were spot on and just what I needed to hear. I came away feeling so uplifted and excited about what is going on in my life right now. The whole experience with Claire seemed to be supercharged with positive vibrations, and an Aura Soma consultation with her is something I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. To experience Aura Soma for yourself, contact Claire on 07890 170 831 or claire@clairefearon.com. For more information, visit www.clairefearon.com
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Wellness coach Viv Craske says the way we handle meaning has a lot to do with how we live our life
Selina di Girolamo is taking a stand against gender stereotypes when it comes to boys’ clothes
In a classic 1950s psychology experiment, Harry Harlow of the University of Wisconsin looked at the relationship between mothers and newborns. He took infant monkeys and put them in a cage with a choice of two ‘mothers’: a ‘cloth mother’ (terry cloth warmed by a light bulb) and a ‘wire-mesh mother’ (an uncuddly wire frame with milk on tap). Many psychologists at the time believed that infantmother bonding was solely due to babies associating snuggling up to get milk. Surprisingly, Harlow’s infant monkeys spent all their time clinging onto Cloth Mother, only briefly visiting Wire-Mesh Mum to feed. What Harlow discovered was that snuggling up to Mum for some love was hardwired. The Cloth Mother experiment neatly demonstrates the powerful place meaning has in our lives. From our beliefs to our fears, our little rituals to our entire personalities, the emotional association we give to people and things creates our whole perspective on the world. Remember when your mum would rub or kiss a graze, and said, “There, there, it’s fine now”. Just her words and touch did make our ‘hurtees’ feel better – the meaning we gave this emotional ritual was perhaps our first experience of the placebo effect.
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As the mother of three sons I am always astounded by the lack of choice available in boys’ clothing. Finding an ethical, creative source of interesting boys’ clothes has long been my mission. I have trawled the high street in vain for twenty one years and made some surprising cultural discoveries along the way. It seems when it comes to clothes for children both colour and comfort are gender issues. In many mainstream stores girls’ clothes come in a riot of colours and patterns while little boys, even baby boys, are only expected to wear navy, grey or brown. Baby girls’ jeans are routinely lined with cosy fleece and boys’ jeans are often just scratchy denim. And don’t even get me started on tights! What are we teaching our children about the world when we dress them this way? Are we encouraging boys to take pride in their bodies, to be comfortable in their own skins and to revel in this vibrant opportunity called life? Or are we desensitising them from birth, expecting them to endure the cold, to shut off their feelings and to close their hearts to colour, forever?
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Colour is healing; it has a proven effect on our emotions, energy levels and concentration. Wearing bright colours lifts the mood, it sparks excitement and adventure while subtle tones can soothe and calm the nerves. All these delights are closed to boys. Not only do parents of boys have to contend with combat-style clothing, aggressive slogans and limited colour in their son’s wardrobe but the motifs are almost always mechanical and commercial in origin. Flowers, birds, animals, butterflies and rainbows are all feminised within the shopping mall while lorries, diggers, guns, cartoons and sport are considered appropriate and desirable decoration for little boys. Thus boys become detached from nature, from their warmth and their softness and girls are taught to suppress their anger and physical strength. I urge all parents to rebel against this insidious gender stereotyping! Forget the High Street and buy fair trade clothing on the internet or in independent stores where the colours are brighter, the fabrics softer, the welcome warmer and no sweatshops are involved. Or seek out pre-worn garments in charity shops and resurrect the art of tie-dye. Customise old clothes with patches, sequins, embroidery and fabric paint. Dress your sons in tights when it’s snowing and soft cotton in the summer. I envision a future in which boys and men can be as radiant as peacocks if they wish. If you see a tribe of longhaired, rainbow clad, sparkly boys in Sussex this summer, they’re probably mine. Let the revolution begin. www.flickr.com/photos/chiaramarra
What about the meaning we attribute to pain? Those born with the extremely uncommon congenital insensitivity to pain don’t feel pain, meaning they miss out on one of the most important learning experiences we can have growing up. Sufferers don’t remember that jumping out of a high tree means a broken ankle because, without pain, they don’t attach meaning to the damage they do. Pain means: whatever you’re doing, don’t do it! We use meaning to learn how to get what we want in later life too. Psychologists talk about ‘coping strategies’, and that those who learn the most flexible strategies as kids, get better results as adults. Say you want a biscuit and when you cry you get one, you associate the ‘cause’ and the ‘effect’. If you never need to wash the car, or make a bargain, or get angry to get what you want, your coping strategies for later life are limited to getting teary. Attaching meaning to events is how we create phobias, fall in love, or believe money has value. Every time we have an emotion and follow it with a thought, we’re creating meaning, whether we’re conscious of it or not. Next time you get upset, you can ask yourself: was it really the person or event that made be feel bad, or the meaning I gave to it. Then think about summer and notice what good feelings you’ve already attached to the coming months… Viv Craske is a meta-medicine health coach, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist based in Brighton. To change your life, call 01273 208605 or email viv@nlpbrighton.co.uk
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Your intuition is a valuable resource, says Steve Nobel
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“Imagination is more important than knowledge” – Albert Einstein Intuition can help you find more purpose in life and ultimately live more abundantly. However, in this culture, we are not trained to use our intuition. There are many things that block people in this area such as believing intellect is more important than intuition; not knowing how to distinguish intuition from fantasy; and intuition being drowned out because of constant internal chatter, busy-ness or information overload. Your intuition is not your emotional reactions and your intuition tends to work best when you are emotionally still and calm. It is not possible to connect with your inner guiding intuitive wisdom when you are feeling angry, depressed, fearful or sad. To connect with your intuition it is important to develop a practice of inner stillness. You can do this through regular meditation, walking in nature, being in silence or through yoga or Tai Chi where you connect to the wisdom of your body. It is very difficult to have an accurate intuition if you do not feel connected to your body and grounded in life. You can connect to your intuition through your imagination. When your mind is still, your unconscious mind will in time present to you
Wave business Wave talks to some small businesses with planet-changing ideas. This month: Ria Wilson from The Ethical Occasions Company What was the inspiration behind setting up the company? The ethos behind The Ethical Occasions Company is to create stunning occasions that have that ‘wow’ factor; that are inspiring yet affordable, practical and most importantly, based on my client’s own ethical profile. I realised after my own green wedding last year that it’s impossible to be 100 per cent ethical with every aspect of an event, so what I do is design an occasion around what’s important to the individual. I carry those passions through the whole event; whether it’s organic, vegan, local – everything is sourced specifically for that person. Ethical Occasions manages all kinds of events, from corporate and private parties to hen and stag nights, barmitzvahs, seasonal celebrations and of course weddings. We’re also on hand to help facilitate the green lifestyle, for example, we can arrange green audits for homes and business and come up with eco-friendly transport solutions. In addition, we also donate 10 per cent of our profits to charity. What has been the biggest challenge you have faced? A lot of what I do could be seen as only for those with a big budget, but that’s not the case. Accessibility is key to the work that I do. I offer a free initial consultation, after which I provide clients with a competitive quote for exactly what they are looking for. My prices start from just £20 for a corporate consultation or for bespoke research. Everything is tailored to the client’s budget and timescale.
insights into problems, issues or aspirations through imagery, symbols or metaphor. Your unconscious mind does not speak in words and so you need to understand its way of communicating with you. When you learn how to engage your intuition in your life, you will find that it becomes an invaluable resource that can help you in every area, from your relationships to how you make money. Over the years, my intuition has saved me thousands of pounds and led me to situations where I have earned thousands of pounds. In my romantic relationships my intuition would tell me when a relationship was not working and it was time to leave. My intuition also directly led me to meet my life partner who I have been with these past 10 years. So you see, intuition is an invaluable resource that you can either use or lose. Steve Nobel is an author, spiritual coach and a director of Alternatives. For more information on his coaching visit www.stevenobel.com. Steve will be running a retreat in the Lake District from 4 June to 7 June called ‘Discover Your Flow’. For more info visit www.discoveryourflow.com
What has been your greatest success? Having my money-saving, ethical wedding ideas recognised by The Times was really flattering for me. People understandably think the majority of things with an ‘eco’ tag are gimmicky and over priced. Being environmentally aware does still conjure up an image of hemp bags and composting, but there is so much more to it than that. The more memorable and remarkable an event is, the more likely the reasoning behind it will be taken up by others. It’s little successes like that which excite me. Who are your heroes? That’s a tough one! Heroes are everywhere – my inspiration and love for what I do comes from many different things and many different people – perhaps even Wave readers! For more information about The Ethical Occasions Company, visit www.theethicaloccasionscompany.com Email ria@ethicaloccasions.com or call 01273 921885
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Some issues are just too much of a strain to discuss, says Netty Wendt
To bee, or not to bee Research shows bees can count to four. That means they’re officially more intelligent than me when I come home from the pub after having “about a couple”. Closely related to wasps and ants, there are 20,000 species of these fuzzy buzzy critters found on every continent except Antarctica, though with global warming, penguins may soon be swatting them away from picnics too. Usually I run a mile from anything with too many legs, especially if it possesses the ability to cause me pain, like a bitey foreign spider, or a restaurant table with an enormous bill on it. Bees, however, I find seriously cute, unlike the wasp I once rescued from drowning, which, having recovered on a nearby wall promptly found me, stung me, and flew off into the sunset. Unfortunately, on top of all the other environmental dooms, we now have the little matter of colony collapse. This is not America falling over. This is an unknown malaise that’s wiped out 80 per cent of bees in parts of the States. Now, one of London’s biggest beekeepers says 23 of his 40 hives have been abandoned like little honeycombed Mary Celestes.
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Wave Theories abound – is it the varroa mite with its devastating viruses? Or GM crops? Global warming? Pesticides? Research shows a bee’s behaviour changes near power lines, and the latest theory is mobile phone radiation. I don’t even like honey but if I thought my mobile affected a bee’s ability to make a ‘bee line’ for home and perform their waggle dance, I’d ditch my hand set in a heartbeat.
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For those who do like honey, may I suggest a little peek at the Vegan Society’s website? For something so innocuous, it seems a great deal of pain, death and manipulation is involved in mass-producing the sweet stuff, rather like the heinous battery egg industry. I think the way to go is to support small independent keepers with more of the bees’ interests at heart. Surprisingly, the vast majority of bees are solitary, making their homes in nooks and crannies… and I imagine on occasion the hair of unsuspecting grannies. I don’t blame them – hive-life sounds like one of Dante’s nine stages of hell to me. According to Einstein, if bees disappeared the human race would only have four years to live. If that old crazy-haired genius is correct, we’re counting on them for a lot more than just honey.
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May’s stars by Val Aviv
Aries
Leo
Sagittarius
This month gets going with the archetypal god and goddess of passion, love and sensuality meeting up in your sign. Just be ready to follow your heart and fulfil all your longings – you’re hot stuff!
Although you’re craving a new kind of excitement, material considerations keep reining you in. With major upheavals in your working life putting a strain on finances, this is nearing an end as you gain perspective.
You’re most likely enjoy roaming wild and free, high on life and chasing conquests. This month you won’t be short of this however the new moon in your partnership sector might deepen one special tie.
Taurus
Virgo
Capricorn
This month’s full moon in your opposite sign of Scorpio may illuminate the fact that partners do not tell you everything. It’s a good time to solidify a romance that has only ever appeared erratic.
With the new moon and your ruler riding high, this month sees you rethinking grand plans. The world is starting to see you in a new light. Keep your eye on the prize.
Those born early Capricorn are still experiencing major upheaval. For most of you, this month will offer bountiful fun – as your creativity is at a high. Home and family is where your heart is.
Gemini
Libra
Aquarius
A long awaited new moon in your sign brings rejuvenation. Get ready to limber up for most of the month while your ruler is retrograding in your sign and allowing you to rethink personal viewpoints.
With your ruler in your partnership sphere, you should feel most authentically yourself. Close relationships offer opportunities for big fun to be had and savoured. There is however a deeper force for change at work.
Your speed of personal learning is accelerating. The world is opening up for you in a new way and you can see life with fresh eyes. Get out this month; you’re socially in high demand!
Cancer
Scorpio
Pisces
Friendships have become more important to you recently since major love decisions have found you reinventing yourself. There is still a lot of change left to manifest. This month’s full moon may reveal love secrets.
This a perfect time to reaffirm those long term hopes and wishes, after all you’ve got the will and the “know how”. The full moon in your sign heralds possibilities for eye opening self realisations.
Sorting out personal finances keeps you busy, the trick is not to spend income the moment it reaches your bank; there are influences for the desire of lovely things and impulsive buys to contend with.
For a confidential reading and an indepth review of your destiny, contact Brighton’s most sought after astrologer, Val Aviv, call 01273 882233 / 07940 128991 or email: astrology@valaviv.com.
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wave stays in Book, CD & DVD reviews by Elizabeth Holmes Self Mapping: The Practical Workbook (How to awaken your true self)
When You’re Falling, Dive
Brian Mayne (Watkins, ISBN 9781906787004) The self-mapping system, as devised by Brian Mayne, is designed to help us to discover the real self and true potential. This is based on the age old premise that you can change the condition of your life by altering the attitude of your heart and mind. Author Mayne said: “Understanding our true selves is what it’s all about. Goal setting ought to be about developing the self and character but so often it is about material acquisition. The reality is that who you become as a person in reaching your goals is crucial. The most important goals we can set ourselves are to do with the personal. We can still have our physical goals on the outside, but the journey is everything.”
Mark Matousek (Hay House, ISBN 9781848500679) If anyone can teach us how to ride out a spiritual crisis, it’s Mark Matousek. After being diagnosed HIV positive, and then being told that it probably wouldn’t kill him, Matousek set out to answer an age-old question: Why do some people thrive in adversity and others fall apart? The answer he reaches is viriditas, the power of finding passion, beauty and wisdom in the unlikeliest of places. Drawing on stories from famous survivors such as Eli Wiesel and Isabel Allende, he weaves a fascinating blend of science, spirituality and common sense as proof that it is possible to emerge from the greatest of tragedies to find our lifeaffirming strength.
Time’s Up! An uncivilized solution to a global crisis
Biodynamic Gardening: For health and taste
Keith Farnish (Green Books ISBN 9781900322485) We talk about the global economic crisis as if it is the most important thing to be happening on our planet, yet a crisis far deeper and far more significant for our survival is currently unfolding and the vast majority of us just aren’t aware of how serious it is. Keith’s inspiring book is a survival guide to this crisis, teaching us which actions must stop, and which will enable us to give Earth, and ourselves, a future. Read it.
Hilary Wright (Floris Books, ISBN 9780863156960) Utterly accessible with easy to follow instructions, this fascinating guide to biodynamics will carry novices through all the pitfalls and pleasures of creating and maintaining a biodynamic garden. This is about both theory and practical techniques for achieving that ultimate goal of a garden packed full with abundant fruits and vegetables and gorgeously blooming flowers!
The Element: How finding your passion changes everything
Edible Schoolyard: A universal idea
Ken Robinson with Lou Aronica (Allen Lane ISBN 9781846141966) Educator and creativity expert Ken Robinson asks why it is that we lose confidence in our imaginations as we grow up. It seems that too many of us never really connect with our true talents and so never know what we are capable of achieving. The solution, says Ken, is to find the point at which our passions meet our abilities, otherwise known as the ‘element’. An intriguing read, it leaves you wondering why the personalised marriage of passion and ability isn’t an overarching goal in our schools today.
The model behind this project is Alice’s idea of ‘edible education’; sustainable farming and childhood nutrition that is more than capable of tackling the obesity crisis currently stalking our children. The whole book is a cry out to teachers and educators (including parents) to revolutionise the place of food in our society. Beautifully illustrated and utterly inspiring, let’s hope this book shifts all schools towards creating sustainable, food-producing gardens for the greater good of our children.
The Meaning of Sunglasses: A guide to (almost) all things fashionable Hadley Freeman (Penguin ISBN 9780141031996)
More poignant than even the most earnest of pieces in the likes of Vogue, and far wittier than the broadsheet fashionistas, this is a great read for all for whom fashion is more than just a diktat. It also explains that falling in love with an ‘It’ bag doesn’t necessarily mean that you have the IQ of an ‘It’ girl. So if you want to know how Kate Moss ruined your wardrobe and why only harpists should wear velvet then look no further. The irony is it may just change the way you dress.
Alice Waters (Chronicle Books ISBN 9780811862806)
India (CD) Putumayo World Music With over a billion inhabitants in 28 states, speaking 23 major languages and 1,600 dialects, India is a vast country. It’s true no single CD can hope to represent the full scope of musical diversity there but as usual, Putumayo has done an amazing job with this showcase featuring the traditional and acoustic alongside Bollywood and electronica. Packed with stellar musicians such as Satish Vyas, Kailash Kher and Chinmayee among many others, this is mesmerising stuff, far reaching and utterly appealing.
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wave goes out Diary dates from the world of Wave for the next month May Special offer at The Brighton Natural Health Centre £7 for seven days. Come and try out a mixture of classes in yoga, dance, tai chi, meditation and pilates. (Offer is for seven consecutive days only and is not valid for workshops or performances or in conjunction with other offers). •The Brighton Natural Health Centre, 27 Regent Street, Brighton BN1 IUL. Call 01273 600010, www.bnhc.co.uk 1st & 16th Trance Dance People all across the world have been going into trance through movement and dance for thousands of years. It is a powerful method of self expression, personal healing and movement meditation. Go beyond the normal state of consciousness, to have a direct connection with pure energy and a deep connection with those we journey with. Join the tribal journey into sacred ecstasy. •St Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Brighton, 7–10pm. Call 07863 134255 spiritjamming@yahoo.co.uk, www.sacredecstacy.co.uk 2nd May Create Confidence and Happiness Beat stress and quieten the mind for just £10. Learn how to use hypnosis in just one day! Discover powerful selfhypnosis and how to help others easily. •10am–4.30pm, St. John’s Room, Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, Hove. Visit www.brightonhypnotherapy.net or call 0845 838 8454 – places are limited and will sell out fast so book now! 3rd Friends massage with Amanda Wilson These popular massage days are specially designed to introduce simple and effective techniques to encourage confidence and awareness, and to cultivate an atmosphere of creativity and relaxation. Invite a friend or a partner and book now! This is an ‘oil on skin’ treatment using base oils, which will be provided. •10.45am– 4.45pm, £45, concs £38. Evolution Arts and Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. www.evolutionarts.org.uk 3rd & 17th Sonic transformations: Gordon’s Gong Sunday Gong therapy for the mind and body with Gordon Coxon. Experience the extraordinary healing power of the gong. De-stress, meditation, deep relaxation. •Dynamic Yoga studio, Top floor, Unit 9, The Old Perfume Factory, off Fonthill Road, Hove, BN3 6HA (over footbridge by Hove railway station). 2pm–3.15pm. £10. Call 07816 634047 5th Festival of Fertility Wheel of the Year open Ritual. Open your heart and mind and join the realm of the faeries and tree spirits. Celebrate sacred mystical union and open the door to spiritual transformation. Leap from your past into the next phase of your future. •Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, ££10/8. For more info visit website: www.lilithrising.co.uk Call 01273 307297 or email: info@lilithrising.co.uk 8th Connection – A Celebration A sacred celebration on the theme of ‘connection’ for people of all faiths and none, offered by the Forest Row InterFaith Ministers. Exploring this theme within the different faiths and with music, song, ritual, blessings and reflections to deepen our own connection to the divine presence within. •8–9.30pm, Hambro Hall (near the Community Centre), Hartfield Road, Forest Row. Contribution to costs are invited. For more information please call 07990 500292 or jona@jfeichner.me.uk 8th Performance by Acro Yoga London: Acro Yoga Flight of Fancy Stretch your imagination with the possibilities of light and flight. A performance piece that combines music, acrobatic balance, yoga and Thai massage. •£10, 8pm, at The Brighton Natural Health Centre, 27 Regent Street, Brighton BN1 1UL. Call 01273 600010
9th Hypnosis for Health and Wellbeing – just £10 Feel good. Enjoy life more. Learn inner confidence. Remove negative thinking. Create your future happiness – learn skills for wellness in just one day! •10am–4.30pm, St. John’s Room, Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, Hove. Visit www.brightonhypnotherapy.net or call 0845 838 8454 – places are limited and will sell out fast! 9th Yoga afternoon with Lynne Jarrett Starting with relaxation and pranayama, the classes will then move into a more dynamic practice that will improve circulation and energy levels, before concentrating on specific asanas to improve flexibility and posture. The session will close with a restorative relaxation to completely rest and revive body and mind. These classes are suitable for all levels of experience and ability. 2.30–5.30pm. Cost: £30 (£25 concessions and earlybird – book one month in advance) •Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. Call 01273 204204. www.evolutionarts.org.uk 9th Dance and Physical Theatre Performance by Laurie Booth A solo dance performance by internationally renowned choreographer Laurie Booth combined with a photographic exhibition by Japanese artist Mariko Miura Dawson. •£10.00, 8pm, at The Brighton Natural Health Centre, 27 Regent Street, Brighton BN1 1UL. Call 01273 600010 10th Biodanza with Patricia Martelo Through a subtle combination of well-chosen music, movement and the expression of positive emotions, Biodanza promotes a positive and caring connection with yourself, with others and with the universe. This dance of life is uplifting, revitalising and puts new energy into your heart. It combines dance, creative expression and body-sensitive experience with music and community. •12–5pm. Cost: £45 (£38 concessions and earlybird – book one month in advance). Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. Call 01273 204204, info@evolutionarts.org.uk 10th Alexander Technique with Korina Biggs The Alexander Technique helps us to move with poise and freedom. By learning to unravel muscular tension and eradicate harmful postural habits, we can reduce pain and contact a deep sense of well being. This workshop is a practical introduction to the principles of the Technique. Group activities, self-awareness exercises and pair work will provide an opportunity to practise and explore these ideas. 11am–5pm. Cost: £45 (£38 concessions and earlybird – book one month in advance) •Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. Call 01273 204204. www.evolutionarts.org.uk 10th Still Life In Mixed Media with Dinah Kelly Create a piece of art work in an exciting one-day workshop, using a unique still life as your starting point to inspire you. A variety of mixed media, including paints, pastels, ‘twig & ink’ and collage will be used in this project. Students will be introduced to new techniques and shown how to develop their ideas, encouraging them to experiment and explore their creativity in mixed media. 11am–5pm. Cost: £45 (£38 concessions and earlybird – book one month in advance). •Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. Call 01273 204204 www.evolutionarts.org.uk 13th Workplace Stress is Bad for Your Health – Brighton and Hove Business Show According to the latest statistics, stress has taken over as the number cause of most absenteeism from work in the UK. That’s why The Brighton and Hove Business Show thinks it’s important to offer visitors free information and advice about issues such as ‘business related’ stress, and how one can feel less stressed in
16th Brighton Goes Gospel daily business lives – and even receive therapies while visiting the Business Show. •At Hove Centre, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove. Open 12–8pm. www.brightonandhovebusinessshow.co.uk 14th Celestial song Masters of Indian bass sitar, East African kora and Western violin join forces with an acclaimed British storyteller to create this collaborative new work composed by Baluji Shrivastav and inspired by words from the Bhagavad Gita: “Silver of moon and gold of sun are glances rolled from thy great eyes.” •7.30pm, St George’s Church, Kemp Town. Tickets £10 (concs £8), available in advance from Brighton Dome Box Office 01273 709709 www.worldsacredmusic.org 16th Brighton Goes Gospel, in concert Following a five-star Fringe review, Brighton Goes Gospel promises to deliver a mix of traditional and contemporary gospel music, feeding your soul with infectious joy, whatever your beliefs. •At Roedean Theatre, Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RQ. Adults £9, concs £7, children £4. 8pm. Tickets available from the Dome Box Office, New Road, Brighton. Call 01273 709709. www.brightongoesgospel.org.uk 17th Womens’ Chillout Day with Christine Brown Do you need to take some chillout time? Why not take the opportunity to relax and revitalise in peaceful surroundings in the heart of Brighton. During the day you will experience a range of activities designed to balance the mind, body, spirit. The workshop includes yoga, meditation, creative visualisation and massage, with a view to learning new skills to best utilise the future space you reserve for yourself within your busy life. 10.45am–4.45pm. Cost: £45 (£38 concessions and earlybird – book one month in advance). •Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. Call 01273 204204. www.evolutionarts.org.uk
Critical Incident, which began in Brighton in 2005, is an event of life-changing significance. It’s a 24-hour programme of events and activities that approach personal, work, and community life from different points of view, from different skill sets and ideologies. Live performance, the arts, science, the borderland between disciplines, philosophy, practice, personal development, community innovation, invention, dialogue, debate, creation, revolution, evolution, involution, creativity, innovation, recreation, and even a space for nothing at all. Full price: £30/ Concessions £25 (for students, OAPs and unemployed). •www.thecriticalincident.com or www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk, or Call 07771 394773 20th–25th The Mind Body Spirit Festival The 2009 Festival brings together 60 of today’s leading authors, experts, teachers and musicians in a six day event designed to empower the individual by revitalising their thoughts and lifting their spirits. Bigger and better this year is the focus on rejuvenating the body with a host of exciting yoga and dance. Free on stage demonstrations include: Sivananda, Acro, Qi, Inversion, Tantric and Laugher Yoga disciplines, Martial Arts, Chi Gong and Tai Chi. In addition Bollywood, Ballet and Biodanza dance displays will also be featured alongside specialised talks and musical performances . •Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria, London, SW1P 2QD. Visit www.mindbodyspirit.co.uk for full programme details and booking workshops, or Call 0207 3719191 23rd–24th The Breath of Life Conference The fifth Breath of Life Conference, being held in central London, will bring together pioneering scientists and practitioners to explore how we function, beyond just the physical form. It will facilitate debate and provide the opportunity for therapists to widen their exposure to new and established approaches to holistic healthcare. This year’s line-up of speakers includes Rupert Sheldrake, Professor Stephen Porges and Gabrielle Roth. £240/210. •info@breathoflifeconference.co.uk. Call 01316 569199 www.breathoflifeconference.co.uk
17th Sculpture with Found Objects with Olivia Ferrier On this one-day workshop students will learn the basic skills needed to make a piece of figurative sculpture from recycled and found objects. Students can either completely transform found objects, disguising their previous use and losing their original identity, or integrate the objects into a form related to those objects. 11am–5pm. Cost: £45 (£38 concessions and earlybird – book one month in advance). •Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. Call 01273 204204. www.evolutionarts.org.uk
24th Free Your Voice with Alan Mars Learn some simple and effective ways to use your voice with greater ease and power. Experiment with simple vocal and breathing exercises. Explore the anatomy of confidence. Sing some beautiful group songs and rounds. Wrap your mouth around a rich language text! Everyone is welcome to this workshop – especially confirmed “non–singers”! 11am–5pm. Cost: £45 (£38 concessions and earlybird – book one month in advance) •Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. Call 01273 204204. www.evolutionarts.org.uk
19th – 24th The Real Inspector Hound – a play by New Venture Theatre Two theatre critics attend a performance of an Agatha Christie type ‘whodunnit’ little knowing that they will become key players in the lives of the drama they have gone to review. This is the play where ‘real life’ ends up on stage and ‘on stage’ ends up in the audience. And, if that doesn’t do anything for you, it’s also one of the funniest plays ever written. Suitable for all the family – because everyone can be amazed and everyone can laugh. Performances at 7:45pm with a matinee at 2:30pm on Sunday. Tickets £8 (members £7). •www.newventure.org.uk. Call 01273 746118
31st NLP – Building Confidence with Peter Connolly If you want to be more confident, then this is the day for you. Come and learn how to develop confidence-building attitudes, how to access empowering ‘states’ and use transformational language to change the way you feel about yourself and the world. Everything you learn will be developed through practical exercises in small groups, and a full set of course notes will be provided. 11am–5.15pm. Cost: £50 (£43 concessions and earlybird – East African kora and Western violin book one month in advance) •Evolution Arts & Health Centre, 2 Sillwood Terrace, Brighton, BN1 2LR. Call 01273 204204. www.evolutionarts.org.uk
20th Science, Spirituality, Sustainability, Sensuality and Spontaneity
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