Natural Living Area

The Natural Living Area provides information on a variety of alternative therapies, creating a safe haven for spiritual and physical inspiration.

Available in the natural living area:

Crystal Healing, Homeopathy, Tai Chi, Yoga, Yoga for children, Yoga Niedra/Yoga Trance, Meditation, Chanting, Satsang (only avaiable in english), Praying, Life Coaching, Shiro Abhyanga Massage /Indian Head Massage, Marma Massage /Vital Point Massage, Yogayur Massage, Energy Healing, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Midwifery, Thai Massage, La Stone Therapy, Flower Essence Therapy, Aromatherapy, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Osteopathy, Astrology and Hypnotherapy.

DO-IN (percussive self-massage based on meridian system)

Please join Alan for instruction and practice after the morning yoga session - It's fun!

Tai Chi Chuan

a Chinese Taoist based system of internal martial practice emphasizing soft open flowing movement and the ability
to read the flow of energy of another and move with it. Daily sessions. (Trevor)

Womens space and Da – a – Luz

The womens space offers a safe haven for all women to come and talk, share stories and experiences. Here you will find a wealth of information on womens issues, pregnancy, childbirth, contraception, and more..
There will be sessions for expectant mothers to talk about whatever they want and to gather information about natural childbirth, and how optimal foetal positioning can be encouraged by practice of yoga, etc..

Yoga

Hatha Yoga

What better way than to start each day at the Rocket with some nice strong and gentle asanas in the morning sun with Ruth and all the other earlybirds.

Partner Yoga

This interesting dynamic form of Yoga allows two people to improve balance, strength, and flexibility as well as increasing the level of trust and communication between you and your partner. Open to any level of yoga experience, bring along any sort of partner (friend, child, lover…)

Vinyasa Flow Power Yoga (Ashtanga)

If you want to energise your mind and body before hitting the main arena this is the place to do it! During this session you will be helped to perfect powerful yoga postures by the lovely Essie.

Pranayama and mantra sessions

Pranayama is the control of the Prana and the vital forces of the body. It is regulation of the breath. This is the most important step. The aim of Pranayama is the control of Prana. Pranayama begins with the regulation of the breath for having control over the life-currents or inner vital force.
Mantra affects subconscious mind, thinking patterns are affected, negative impressions can be removed from subconscious such as fear, anger, jealousy etc. also positive impressions can be programmed in the subconscious. Practice of Mantra increases concentration, memory, logical thinking.?Mantra Chanting has soothing effect, helps relax the muscles, can be effectively used to reduce stress and its effects.

Chi gung

An easy low impact exercise that can be practiced at any age. It is an excellent way toward stress reduction and relaxation, to foster good health and increase our physical and mental capabilities, stamina, wellness and longevity.

Raw food workshops

Our body multiplies cells all the time, but if our cells have addictive needs, habits, or any kind of sickness, those cells too will be copied creating a vicious cycle of unhealthy cells. Eating live Raw food (food in its natural state) we can restore our Mother cells, and from this if we keep eating raw food our body gradually heals itself. In these workshops Daniel will give you recipe ideas to make eating raw food interesting day in day out! To get more of an idea check: www.rawfoodchef.com

Singing Workshop

Rada will amaze us once again with her ability to get everyone singing where they are comfortable. Bringing forth harmonies from around the world which will make you sonically vibrate. Open to everybody.

The ‘Gong Man’

The ‘Gong Man’ plays gongs, tibetan bowls and various other wierd and wonderful instruments with the purpose of creating a "sonic voyage" whilst his partner uses these vibrations to disperse healing energy. He utilises a special technique with the gongs, stroking rather than hitting them, which causes them to "sing". You will be sure to catch him in the Natural living area at sunset but he may surprise us with an impromptu performance at any other time of the day providing a beautiful sonic backdrop to your visit to the garden for example!

Talks

‘2012 – the Maya vision’

Authors and researchers Alloa and Mikhail guide you through the many prophecies from the people of the Americas who place importance upon the year 2012. There will be a focus upon what the Maya Elders themselves have told us will occur. Contrary to some predictions of doom and gloom ‘this could be a good time’ – say the Elders.

‘Living/building an intentional community’

34 years ago Mikhail co-founded an intentional rural community in Suffolk, U.K. Some fifty people still live there, practicing organic farming and sharing all resources. Solar heating, straw bale building, cheese-making, food preserving etc. feature in the aim of self-sufficiency. Non violent communication, consensus decision making, sharing skills, trading without money, and community building have lessons we can take into the wider community. For years Grandfather Mikhail and Alloa have been Andalucian representatives of the Findhorn Foundation (community), Scotland. In the presentation there will be time for questions – we are sure you will have many! (Grandfather Mikhail and Alloa)

Fiestas Dearte - Art Café

Will be offering a range of interactive art workshops including photography, mosaic making and expressive art. Here you will also be able to chill in the afternoon shade with a lovely healthy bowl of strawberries (and cream! sshh).

Therapies

Aromatherapy massage

Choose from either Ayurveda or Thai-inspired whole or part body aromatherapy massage (Claire Anthony)
delicious facial treatments (Claire Anthony)
Whole body 1 hour €35
Back and facial massage 1/2 hour €20
Any other part-body massage (e.g. legs and back) 1/2 hour €20

NO HANDS Massage

NO HANDS Massage is a dynamic new form of Massage that is sweeping across the world as one of the most powerful new therapeutic Massage treatments available. NO HANDS provides Massage that is deeper and more effective than you ever thought possible. It works because we literally do not use our hands, but instead use the soft surfaces of our forearms. (Julie Taman)

Seated Shiatsu Massage/Acupressure

lasting 30 minutes or an hour, for which the client remains clothed. Main focus on head, neck, shoulders, back and arms but with benefits for the whole system. (Alan + esther kley also has massage chair)

Reiki

Qualified as Reiki Master, Alan wil be prepared to give treatments in the evening.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy recognises the importance of the link between the structure of the human body and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on the body’s skeleton and joint function along with the underlying muscles, soft tissue and internal organs.

Osteopaths consider each person as an individual. Utilising a highly developed sense of touch, they identify problem areas of the body. Using gentle stretching and mobilising techniques as well as manipulating joints, an osteopath works with the body to create the perfect conditions to facilitate the healing process.
Treatment usually consists of a combination of soft-tissue releasing techniques, and some specific adjustments affecting joints and soft-tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments). Advice can also be given on self-help treatments. (Mark Shurey)

Esme

La Stone therapy

Thai Massage

Tina Antman - Foot, shoulders