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A different kind of holiday
• INSPIRING
• REJUVENATING
• EMPOWERING
2019 A different kind of holiday INSPIRING REJUVENATING EMPOWERING - Cortijo Romero
Introduction
    At Cortijo Romero, we offer a different kind of holiday. Although many
    of the key features of any good holiday are here – the magnificent
    setting, the fabulous climate, and the great food – there is something
    else too. The holiday is centred around the course of your choice.
    This means you’ll arrive and immediately meet a group of like-minded
    people with whom you can connect. Some courses will be focused on
    a relaxing, rejuvenating holiday; others on a creative or wellbeing
    week, and still others on personal transformation and change. All our                An ama ing place real escape
    course facilitators are experienced and will support each person and
    the group as a whole to get the most out of their week. Sometimes
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    during personal transformation weeks, people can go through what                    it s more than great ood
    they may describe as ‘life-changing’ experiences. Whichever type of
    holiday you choose, you will often find there are ways that you can
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    ‘take the holiday home’ with you. For example, people often make a                  or with a friend or even your
    shift towards what they really want in life, feeling empowered to go
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    home and make practical changes.
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      Earlybird Discounts
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      programme, to see the Earlybird prices and dates

                              6 Months               3 Months
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       Contents                                 Courses
                                                                                                                                                                                 Find Your Holiday
       About Cortijo Romero                     Course Listings (January-June)    14   Connect With Us                                                                           Cortijo Romero is a di erent kind of holiday centre,
       Find Your Holiday               5        At-a-Glance Calendar              26   Cortijo Romero is a small, family-run         practicalities of getting there – or any
       A Unique Atmosphere             6        Course Leaders                    27   organisation. Some of our guests have         other questions you may have about          where the course you choose is the key ingredient
       Superb Climate                  7                                               been coming to our centre for years, and      coming to CR. Just give us a ring, we’d
                                                Course Listings (June-December)   30
                                                                                       think of it almost as a second home. When     love to hear from you! If you also prefer   With such a wide variety of courses throughout the year, it can be quite a challenge to
       Inspiring Location              8
                                                                                       you call us, you’ll speak to one of a small   to book over the phone, rather than         know what’s right for you. To help you with this, courses are divided into five main,
       Delicious Healthy Food          9        Booking                                team and we’re always happy to talk you       on the website, that is fine, too.          colour-coded categories:
       Prices                         10        Travel                            47   through any queries you may have, either      Tel: +44 (0)1494 765775
       Delightful Rooms               11        How to Book                       48   about your choice of course, or about the
       A Typical Week                 12        Booking Form                      49
                                                                                                                                                                                    Discovering Cortijo Romero
       Choosing Your Course           13        Conditions & Hiring CR            51                                                                                                Wellbeing for Mind and Body
                                                                                                                                                                                    Transformation and Change
                                                                                                                                                                                    Arts, Creativity and Expression
                                                                                                                                                                                    Relax and Rejuvenate

                                                                                                                                                                                 For more information about these categories, as well as other ways to help you find your
                                                                                                                                                                                 holiday, please see page 13.
                                                                                                                                                                                 You’re also welcome to call and discuss any questions you may have. All of our small team
                                                                                                                                                                                 have been on a course at CR, so we know what’s involved and we’ll be happy to talk you
                                                                                                                                                                                 through the process.

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A Unique Atmosphere                                                                             Superb Climate
                                             The most important thing for many people is the friendly                                          ith       days of sun, low humidity          sea and the mountains. During this
                                             and supportive atmosphere for which we are famous                                               and little rain, this is the mildest           period, Cortijo Romero and its pool form
                                                                                                                                                                                            a shady green oasis in the midst of
                                             This allows everyone to relax, let go of        yourself, just as you are. As well as the
                                                                                                                                             climate in Europe, where much
                                                                                                                                                                                            shimmering, dry heat, when a high factor
                                             whatever pressures they may be under at         course leaders, all who work in and around      of life is lived in the open air               sun cream and a long siesta can seem
                                             home, and just be themselves. The majority      the centre, including office staff, cooks,                                                     essential! Swimming is usually from
                                                                                                                                             Spring By March, spring is well under
                                             of guests come on their own (whether            gardeners, as well as volunteers, share a                                                      April-October, although our pool is open
                                                                                                                                             way and temperatures are often up to
                                             or not they are single) and because the         love for the centre which shines through                                                       all year round and some people use it,
                                                                                                                                             midsummer ones in England. After that,
                                             holiday centres on a course, this gives a       their work and seems to touch guests,                                                          too! Even if you don’t go in, it’s a wonderful
                                                                                                                                             nature simply runs riot, with a huge
                                             natural and immediate way to get to know        since it is often commented upon as an                                                         place to sit or sunbathe at any time. By
                                                                                                                                             variety of flora and fauna.
                                             one another, and to bond as a group. This       important part of the holiday experience.                                                      May, many people can’t stay out of the
                                             is facilitated by the course leaders, who are                                                   Summer The long summers here are hot,
                                                                                             Who comes to CR? Our guests tend to be                                                         pool and midnight bathing is a regular
                                             all very experienced at working with a                                                          although tempered by breezes from the
                                                                                             looking for something a little different in a                                                  feature in the hottest months.
                                             group who don’t initially know each other,      holiday – and indeed from life – wanting to
                                             to build rapport and connection.                change, grow, expand or learn something
                                             Share a Room Some people also choose            new. Or, sometimes, guests have a deep                Average Maximum Temperatures ºC                                        CORTIJO ROMERO

                                             the Twin Share room option, which means         wish to be in a nurturing, peaceful                                                                                          LONDON              Autumn Autumn is warm and mellow:
                                             you’ll have a ‘room-mate’ to get to know too.   environment. Hence you’re very likely to                                                                                                         like spring, it’s a perfect time for walking
                                                                                             meet others who you’ll get along with;           35                                                                                              in the inspiring mountains.
                                             Ethos At Cortijo Romero, all holidays, from
                                             those aimed at personal transformation          many guests form deep and lasting                30                                                                                              Winter All the winter months are warmer
                                             to those aimed more at just relaxing and        friendships. Most of the year, two courses                                                                                                       than early May in London, and flowers
                                                                                                                                              25
                                             unwinding, benefit from the underlying          run side-by-side, with a maximum of                                                                                                              bloom throughout. Lunch al fresco can
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                                             ethos and atmosphere which nurtures             about 28 people in total, which means                                                                                                            happen even in January, and some gentle
                                                                                             that the centre has a personal, intimate         15                                                                                              sunbathing is nearly always possible. In
                                             connection, meaningful communication,
                                             and celebration of the simplicity of being      feeling about it.                                10                                                                                              the strong and brilliant sunshine, it often
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              feels warmer outdoors than in.
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                                                                                                                                          ALMERIA

       Inspiring Location                                                                                           MALAGA
                                                                                                                                                                                     Delicious Healthy Food
        ur spectacular region is called a Alpu arra, an unspoiled                                                                                                                    The food at Cortijo Romero is highly
       Natural Park in the foothills of the ierra Nevada in ranada                                                       CORTIJO ROMERO                                              rated by guests, who often tell us
       province, deep in the south of pain                                                                                                                                           that it was an essential aspect
                                                                                                                                                                                     of a great holiday
       Part of the area has been designated a        Cortijo Romero sits at 1493 feet in a fertile   The Centre Cortijo Romero itself is set within
       Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, with many        valley, within an 800-year old olive grove,     the mountains, with stunning views. The                                         All our food is vegetarian (eggs and dairy produce are
       unique or rare species. Its skies are         surrounded by magnificent mountain              centre is spacious, with luscious gardens,                                      included) and we use as much fresh, local and organic
       officially rated as the cleanest in Europe.   views. (Not only in daytime: watching the       fruit trees, a beautiful pool and a circular                                    food as we can. All meals and snacks are included in
       Here in the real Andalucía, the ‘duende’      stars over the mountains at midnight from       meditation room in the orchard. The                                             the price of the holiday, and you are very welcome
       (spirit) of passionate living is revered.     the roof is a magical experience!)              guest rooms dotted around the site are                                          to help yourself to various teas, coffee, biscuits and
       It was once ruled by the Moors, who           Our local town is Órgiva, the regional          single-storey, traditional Andalucian white                                     fruit at any time of the day.
       thought it was the paradise promised to       administrative centre, a 15-minute walk         buildings that keep you cool in summer
                                                                                                                                                                                     We sell a small selection of wines (some organic),
       them by Allah. Part of their legacy is the    away. It has a typical weekly market, banks     and warm in winter. There are two group
                                                                                                                                                                                     bottled water and beer.
       ‘acequia’, an ancient system of irrigation    and all basic shopping facilities. Further up   rooms, as from spring to late autumn we
                                                                                                                                                                                     Do you have any dietary needs? Please contact
       which still brings water from the mountains   in the mountains is a string of wonderful       have two courses running side-by-side
                                                                                                                                                                                             us before booking to check if we can
       to our gardens and fields.                    villages (many protected from development       each week. For much of the year, guests
                                                                                                                                                                                                   accommodate any specific dietary
                                                     by special status) tucked into sheltered        spend most of their time out of doors –
                                                                                                                                                                                                        needs you may have. The
                                                     hillsides amidst glorious scenery at heights    around the pool, in the many courtyards
                                                                                                                                                                                                           additional cost for this is
                                                     up to 5,700 feet. Nearby, Granada has the       and corners of the garden and its orchard,
                                                     finest Moorish palace and gardens in            or on the inviting dining patio and terrace.         ome of the best food you                           £21 per week.

                                                     Europe, the breathtaking Alhambra –             During the winter, it is often still possible to    could hope for anywhere
                                                                                                     enjoy lunch outside, and during the evening
                                                     one of the wonders of the world.
                                                                                                     there is a lounge with log fire. All in all, the    Every meal was delicious
                                                                                                     centre is homely, peaceful and nurturing,
                                                                                                                                                        John Francis
                                                                                                     a place of simplicity and beauty that
                                                                                                     encourages you to relax and be at ease.

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     Prices Include                                                 Ways to Save                                                                                Delightful Rooms
                                                                    Plan Ahead Earlybird Discounts –              oo           o ff e        ee
     All prices are per person and include:
                                                                    book six months in advance and get          Starting from February 2nd – March              The rooms are simply but comfortably furnished
      The 18-20 hour course of your choice                          £60 off, or three months, £30 off.          23rd to get £150 off – or £60 off for           and are decorated in local Alpu arran style
      Accommodation in a shared en-suite room                       Just pay £100 deposit to qualify.           later dates.
                                                                    Book Flights Early As well as getting       Connect With Us Join our mailing                All are en-suite with either bath or shower,   Single If you’d prefer a
      All meals and refreshments (excluding
                                                                    lower fares, you’re more likely to get      list to receive Special Offers.                 and have central heating in winter. Towels     room of your own, you
      wine, beer and soft drinks)
                                                                    the times you’d prefer.                     Join The Friends Of Cortijo Romero              and hairdryers are provided. The cost per      can book a Single, at a
      Daily yoga or tai chi, and an early evening
                                                                      o o et       g ffe e t Come on a          Get exclusive Special Offers, or win            person for a week at Cortijo Romero is         supplement of £115
      expressive dance session (all optional)
                                                                    tree planting week, at very low prices.     a free holiday in our regular draw.             based on two people sharing a Twin or          for the week. If our
      A day visiting the local villages, including a                Book Out Of Main Summer Season              Travelling On A Shoestring If you               Double room. For a supplement we also          website shows CALL
      picnic and walk in the mountains (all optional)               Air fares can be significantly cheaper –    are on a low income, working as a               offer a selection of Single and Single         for the week you
                                                                    and all seasons at Cortijo Romero           carer, or any kind of state benefit,            Occupancy rooms. Please choose the type        want to come, it
     NOT INCLUDED:                                                  are lovely!                                 ask about a bursary.                            of room you’d like, according to your needs:   means that demand
     Travel & Transfers Your travel to Spain is                                                                                                                 Twin Room If you are travelling with a         for the Single rooms
     NOT included. Most fly to Malaga and use                                                                                                                   friend, or as a couple, you can share a Twin   that week are high
     our private transfer service to Cortijo Romero;                                                                                                            room, with no supplement.                      and you’ll need to
     it’s easy. See page 47 for details.                                                                                                                                                                       phone the office to check
                                                                                                                                                                Twin Share If you are travelling solo, you
                                                                                                                                                                                                               whether we have availability.
     Insurance It is a condition of booking. You’ll                                                                                                             can take a place in a Twin room, where
     need to arrange this independently and                                                                                                                     you’ll be matched to a room-mate (same         Single Occupancy We do our best
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     confirm you have it before departure.               vali ices ar                                                                                           gender) with no supplement. This is a          to meet your accommodation needs, so
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                                                                    o                                            ne of the most inspiring &                     popular option if you would like to keep       sometimes there is also the option to have
                                                                   ur                                                                                                                                          a Double or Twin room for single occupancy.
     you prefer not to share, are £115 for
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                                                                   19                                           uplifting areas in the world                    your costs low, and many people enjoy the
                                                                                                                                                                                                               The supplement is £160 for the week, and
     a Standard Single or £160 for Single                                                                                                                       social aspect of sharing a room.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               you’ll need to call or email us before
     Occupancy of a Double or Twin room*.                                                                      National Geographic Magazine                     Double Room If you are a couple and
                                                                                                                                                                                                               booking to check if this is possible.
     Massage, holistic treatments and coaching                                                                                                                  would like a double bed, a Double room
     sessions – these are bookable on site.                                                                                                                     can be booked with no supplement.

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                                                                                                       Expressive dance (free) and                                                                      If you’re thinking of visiting CR for the first time and not sure
                                                                                                       Spanish songs performance                                                                        which course to choose, these weeks are ideal, as you’ll get
                                                                                                       (7 euros) are optional extras                                                                    the chance to try a variety of things. Typically, you’ll be able
     A Typical Week                                                                                                                                 Choosing Your Course                                to attend sessions in yoga or tai chi, and expressive dance, as
                                                                                                                                                                                                        well as enjoying guided walks in the mountains.
       e o er a wide range of                                                                                                                       An introduction to the five course
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wellbeing for Mind & Body
     courses but whichever                                                                                                                          themes and colour codes                             Holistic holidays to take care of yourself will often stay with
     you choose, there are                                                                                                                          With courses on offer nearly all year round, and    you after you return home – a better posture, an improved
                                                                                                                                                                                                        clarity of mind, or feeling more relaxed and at ease. You might
     many things that                                                                                                                               two courses per week from spring to autumn,
                                                                                                                                                                                                        have learnt something new to bring into your life, either
                                                                                                                                                    how do you know which course is right for you?
     most weeks have                                                                                                                                There are a few ways you can navigate the choice:   deepening an existing practice or discovering a new one.
     in common                                                                                                                                       Choose by type of holiday, e.g. Wellbeing,         Transformation & Change
                                                                                                                                                     Creative, Transformation, etc. – use the colour    Helping you to address issues in your life and/or explore your
                                                                                                                                                     codes to the right, then as you flick through      potential. For example, you might feel the need for deeper,
                                                                                                                                                     the course pages, you’ll be able to choose the     happier relationships, greater confidence or a clearer direction
     All holidays are from Saturday to Saturday.                                                                                                     relevant colour to guide you.
                                                    Main Course Sessions Each course offers         Local Market On Thursday mornings,                                                                  in life. These courses aim to empower you to make meaningful
     Most people arrive on our transfer service
                                                    18-20 hours of group time, with a long          most weeks, there is a large and lively local    Choose by date – go to the centre pages to         changes in your life.
     from Malaga in time for dinner and an
                                                    morning session and a shorter afternoon         street market in Orgiva, which you can           see the At-a-Glance Calendar.
     introduction on Saturday evening.
                                                    or evening one on most days.                    walk to, and where people often enjoy a
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Arts, Creativity & Expression
                                                                                                                                                     Find particular Course Leaders on pages 27-29.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        A week of singing, art, dance, music, photography or writing
     Each week centres around a course, but                                                         coffee or beer in the town square, soaking
                                                    Visiting the Region Each holiday includes                                                        Call us – we’re always happy to talk you through   can bring more creativity into your life. You may wish to learn
     these can be quite different in nature. The                                                    up the Spanish atmosphere.
                                                    a full day spent visiting the local area,                                                        it, we’re a small friendly team and we’ve all      or develop a particular skill, but most of our courses are aimed
     Discovering CR weeks offer a choice of
                                                    walking in the mountains for a picnic,          Yoga or Tai Chi Offered on alternating           been to CR so we know what’s involved.             at using the arts and creative expression as a means to free up
     optional sessions. Other courses are more
                                                    where during the summer months you              weeks, each day before breakfast, as free,                                                          your creativity and live a fuller life, feeling freer in yourself.
     focused, with each session built on the
                                                    may like to dive under a waterfall to cool      optional sessions. Usually taking place on
     ones before and participants attend all
                                                    off. You’ll stop off to enjoy the traditional   the roof terrace, with its inspirational                          +44 (0)1494 765775                Relax & Rejuvenate
     sessions together. A few, such as the
                                                    ‘white villages’ that cling to the mountain-    mountain views, where you really can                                                                There are times in life when you might just want and need a
     walking and photography weeks, naturally                                                                                                         At Cortijo Romero our friendly team is
                                                    sides, where you can taste, and buy, the        ‘salute to the sun!’ After breakfast there is                                                       total rest. These weeks offer a variety of ways to stop, have
     involve more time spent exploring                                                                                                                at the end of the phone, -      onday             some time to ‘be’, and give yourself a deep breather. Our aim
                                                    famous hams of the region, as well as           also a short, optional daily Spanish lesson.
     the region.                                                                                                                                      to Friday, or leave us a message
                                                    cheeses, wines and other local goods.                                                                                                               is to help you to go home feeling renewed, nurtured and with
                                                                                                                                                                                                        a fresh perspective on life.

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                                                      2-9 February                                      9-16 February                                           16-23 February                                        Identify unseen opportunities and create             23 February-2 March
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      momentum for change;
                                                      Winter Walking                                    Spring Awakening                                        Freeing Up Your Future                                                                                     Live! Love! Laugh!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Resource yourself to embody more of your
                                                      Sunny days in mild winter weather,                Looking inwards and outwards to                         A transformational journey                            true potential;                                      “My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry”
                                                      log fires at night mmm                            new possibilities                                       Ed Rowland                                                                                                 (Maya Angelou)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Free yourself from outdated loyalties or
                                                      Paul & Fiona Primarolo                            Maggie (Star) Whiteley                                                                                                                                             Rachel Caine
                                 Book                                                                                                                           Everyone is born with unique gifts, the potential     invisible dynamics holding you back.
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                                ecut                  Now in its umpteenth year, this holiday           Some life changes are big, dramatic and easy            to become more fully who we are, and to find        You will be guided step-by-step, drawing               A beautiful holiday for warm-heartedness and
                            2 Feb ive week
                                  -23       s         continues to attract a happy band of those who    to spot; we know exactly what is being asked            and return those gifts to others with ever-in-      on our ‘Whole Self, Whole System’ approach,            compassionate sharing.
                             get £ March,             love to be in a beautiful and inspiring region,   of us. Others that beckon are more subtle, like
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                                                      where winter is like spring in northern Europe.   delicate spring shoots. At such times, we need                                                              embodied presence.                                     movement, poetry, dance, clowning, play, song,
                                                                                                                                                                We’ll help you attune to what life is ‘calling
                                                      Discover the magic of the Alpujarras, walking     to pay close and loving attention, in order to                                                                                                                     laughter yoga, meditation and ritual, we’ll create
                                                                                                                                                                you to be’, and what is uniquely yours to do in
                                                      the valleys and mountains, following footpaths,   discern what action, if any, we need to take.                                                                                                                      a space where all are welcome, with plenty of
                                                                                                                                                                this world. Instead of reaching for a ‘planned             Standard Price £715
                                                      ancient drovers’ roads and old Moorish trade      Here, spring has already started – a good time                                                                                                                     room to unwind, express yourself fully, relax
                                                                                                                                                                future’, we will be listening to the ‘emergent
                                                      routes. See the typical irrigation channels       to consider the nature of things emerging within                                                                                                                   deeply, and re-discover the funny side of life.
                                                                                                                                                                future’ that wants to happen through you.

     February
                                                      (acequias) and terraces, with flat-roofed         and around us. Through mindfulness, we’ll pay           Whatever your path or work in life, this creative                                                          In these tumultuous times and with our own
                                                      houses in beautiful villages perched on           deep attention to the lessons of nature and             process will also help you to:                                                                             personal wounds and sorrows, it can sometimes
                                                      the sides of mountains.                           contemplate our inner landscapes to see what                                                                                                                       be hard to find a humorous response. Learn how
                                                      Daily walks will vary in length and effort        is emerging out of dormancy there; perhaps a
     Winter is like spring in                         required, the emphasis being on relaxation        gentle leaning towards a new way of behaving,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           to access your inner chuckle muscle and keep it
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           active no matter what, responding with great
     northern Europe                                  and enjoyment. The weather should be good         inspired by a deeper inner wisdom; maybe a                                                                                                                         kindness to yourself and others. Have loads of
                                                      for walking, with some sunshine during the        long-held dream’s time has finally come.                                                                                                                           fun in the process, so that you may return to your
                                                      day and the warmth of log fires to return to      We’ll let our creative juices flow; writing, drawing,                                                                                                              life with open-hearted curiosity, steeped in joy.
                                                      in the evening – or you can star-gaze on the      sharing, dancing, laughing. Expect to return
                                                      cleanest skies in Europe.
     19-26 January                                                                                      home filled with hope and purpose for what
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Standard Price £715
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                                                                                                         stay aware of and ‘in tune’ with our bodily felt
                                                                                                         experiences, our open heart and inner wisdom,         23-30 March                                                                             Medical evidence shows that how we age is
                                                                                                         while engaged in a busy world. Living out of                                                                                                  mostly determined by our lifestyle choices,
                                                                                                                                                               Spring Into Life                                                                        rather than with heredity. Modifying factors
     Live life to the full, cherishing                                                                   touch with what is real and authentic within us
                                                                                                         carries a great cost, felt as a lack of aliveness,                                                                                            such as diet and exercise give us a sacred
                                                                                                                                                               Renew yourself, in tune with the season
     each moment & renewing                                                                              meaning and purpose.                                                                                                                          opportunity to change the course of ageing
                                                                                                                                                               Nigel Shamash
     your passion for life                                                                               We’ll explore a holistic set of tools that can be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       and disease. But there is so much more!
                                                                                                         integrated into our everyday life, to cultivate       Live life to the full, cherishing each moment                                           Explore the power of the ‘Three Treasures
                                                                                                         being fully ‘present’. As an inner compass, this      and renewing your passion for life! A mixed bag                                         of Life’ and how to increase them to nourish
                                                                                                         will show us when we are ‘in tune’ or not, and        of activities with special emphasis on singing                                          and enhance our daily existence, increase the
     2-9 March                                           wandering to check Instagram and Facebook?      will help us to orientate our inner and outer life    and yoga.                                                                               levels of happiness and fulfil our purpose.
                                                         We can find it difficult to fully inhabit our   towards what is essential, real and meaningful.       The singing will be mostly informal, with no                                              Jing: Physical essence, the foundation of
     Coming Home To Yourself                             bodies, and be aware of feelings and needs.     The tools used include grounding, intentional         pressure to perform: ‘non-singers’ are welcome.                                           vibrant and balanced health.
     “The little things, the little moments,             To find intimacy, creativity, clarity and       silence, meditation, somatic tracking, self inquiry   There will be daily yoga sessions before dinner,                                          Chi: The universal life force, that keeps every
     they aren t little Jon Cabot inn                    meaning, we need to stop scattering our         and self awareness through movement. These            with an emphasis on breathing, relaxation,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  April
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         living thing ‘alive’.
     Judi Ledward                                        attention and find our own mind again.          enable us to develop and deepen our full self,        chanting and meditation, rather than on physical
                                                                                                                                                               exertion. Dance, massage, chi kung, laughter                                              Shen: The spirit or spark of the will, enabling
                                                         The aim of the course is to help you find       our connection with each other and with the
     Our capacity for deep attention is eroded                                                                                                                 therapy will be included according to the needs                                           us to focus, concentrate and expand our
                                                         an inner balance and the resources to           world in which we live.
     by 24-hour world news, social media and                                                                                                                   of the group, leaving time also for glorious                                              consciousness.
     the expectation that we are always available
                                                         regain the wonder and fulfilment of
                                                                                                                                                               springtime walks in Europe’s warmest climate.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Meditation to calm & clear
                                                         following your own rhythms.
     to respond to others. We have enormous                                                                      Standard Price £725                                                                              the mind, restoring its                     Standard Price £735
     amounts of information and distraction
                                                                Standard Price £725                                                                                   Standard Price £725                         natural creative power
     in the palms of our hands; how can we
     stay centred if our minds are constantly

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2019 A different kind of holiday INSPIRING REJUVENATING EMPOWERING - Cortijo Romero
6-13 April                                           6-13 April                                                                                  20-27 April                                          20-27 April
     Sing Out!                                            The Discovery Week                                                                          Easter Walking                                       Pure Yoga
     Celebrate your voice in collective glory             A great way to get to know Cortijo Romero’s                                                  et spring in your legs                              Gentle practice, self discovery,
                                                          activities and its fabulous environment                                                     Paul & Fiona Primarolo                               healing, transformation
     Kirsty Martin
                                                          Trevor Taylor                                                                                                                                    Leonie Dunlop
     Singing is the ultimate natural high: an all-over                                                                                                A mixture of easier walks and mountain hikes,
     mind, body and soul experience. It releases          Excursions to wonderful, unspoilt mountain                                                  taking in some of the sights and pageant of Holy     Enjoy traditional hatha yoga, balancing our
     endorphins, is as natural as talking and, as         villages and the fabled city of Granada.                                                    Week in southern Spain. As always, we’ll also        energies using gentle and powerful movement,
     with any other physical endeavour, your voice                                                                                                    visit some of the beautiful mountain villages        posture and breath work; stimulating, soothing,
                                                          A sample of typical Cortijo Romero courses, to try
     develops with loving attention and practice.                                                                                                     of the area.                                         opening, lengthening and restoring balance.
                                                          out as the fancy takes you: yoga, tai chi, dance
     Oh, and it’s great fun!                                                                                                                                                                               Then add pure yoga as taught by Swami Purohit,
                                                          and some easy-going development groups.                                                     Spring in the Alpujarras brings the fragrant
                                                                                                                                                                                                           a living master of several styles of yoga. Through
     ‘Sing Out!’ is for every kind of singer. Whether     Enjoy our superb gardens and pool, with nature                                              flowers and blossom, against the backdrop of
                                                                                                                                                                                                           broad and thorough research, he has developed
     finding your voice for the first time, reclaiming    truly bursting out and looking its most beautiful.                                          the peaks of the stunning Sierra Nevada, still
                                                                                                                                                                                                           a style which has powerful effects while being
     it, or continuing a path of vocal development,                                                                                                   lined with snow. Migratory birds are just arriving
                                                          Not least, let our excellent masseurs and life                                                                                                   fairly simple to perform, suitable for all ages and
     there is something for everyone through this                                                                                                     from Africa: swallows and colourful bee-eaters
                                                          coach help you gently into better shape.                                                                                                         abilities from beginner to experienced.
     lovingly crafted course. No need to be able                                                                                                      skim the tree tops and the calls of the golden
     to read music. Blow the dust off your musical        The most important thing for many is simply                                                 oriole and cuckoo can be heard. The willows          Asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing)
     preconceptions in a thoroughly holistic and          to relax into a different world where real                                                  lining streams and tumbling mountain rivers          practices draw our attention deeply inside,
     singing discovery week!                              human values and relationships flourish and                                                 provide shelter for the nightingales.                clearing energy pathways and enabling space for
                                                          the frenetic pace of life is slowed. Try it the                                                                                                  dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation)
     With plenty of humour and support to bring                                                                                                       With walks to delight, tasty picnics and convivial
                                                          Spanish way, with long leisurely lunches and                                                                                                     and samadhi (enlightenment) to unfold naturally.
     out a sense of liberation and exhilaration in                                                                                                    evening meals, what better way to celebrate the
                                                          good conversation, followed by a siesta before                                              arrival of the new season?                           Within the perfect stillness at the heart of the
     your own musicianship, you’ll get a vocal tool kit
                                                          surfacing to sample more delights. Optional                                                                                                      Andalucian countryside, enjoy the opportunity
     brimming with songs in many styles, harmony,
                                                          extras include the occasional meal out.                                                                                                          to journey deeply into yourself, beyond body
     lyrics, melody, rhythms, ideas and memories –                                                             13-20 April                                   Earlybird Prices
     a cornucopia of choral delight!                                                                                                                                                                       and mind. Practice developing physical, mental
                                                                 Earlybird Prices
                                                                                                               Private Booking                               £705 (booked before 20/01/19)
                                                                                                                                                                                                           and emotional strength, stamina and peace.
                                                                                                                                                             Standard Price £735
                                                                 £705 (booked before 06/01/19)                 Teen Yoga
            Earlybird Prices
            £705 (booked before 06/01/19)                        Standard Price £735                                                                                                                              Earlybird Prices
                                                                                                               info@teenyoga.co.uk
            Standard Price £735                                                                                www.teenyoga.co.uk                                                                                 £705 (booked before 20/01/19)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Standard Price £735

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11-18 May                                                     11-18 May
     27 April-4 May                                       27 April-4 May
                                                                                                                                          Six Keys To Wellbeing                                         How To Fall In Love
     Words To Catch The Light                             Mindful Photography
                                                                                                                                          Core practices to enrich your life                            A 10-step journey to the heart
     Writing to lift and transform your life               e-discover the oy of seeing                                                    Maggie (Star) Whiteley                                        Katherine Baldwin
     Rosie Jackson                                        Ken Scott

                                                                                                                 May
                                                                                                                                          There are many ancient practices that modern                  Self-love, self-esteem and a good relationship
     When we translate our experience into writing,       By experiencing fully, we bring ourselves into the                              science confirms can help us to develop happier,              with ourselves are the keys to forming healthy
     it can make sense of our lives, reconnect us with    present moment and can rediscover the beauty                                    more meaningful lives. We’ll be exploring:                    relationships with others.
     our deepest selves and effect lasting transfor-      in everyday things. When mindful and immersed
                                                                                                                                            Gratitude                                                   We’ll explore how to deepen our connection to
     mation. In a rich and inspiring exploration using    in our surroundings, photographs will flow to us       Improve & deepen                                                                       ourselves, prioritise self-care, build our self-worth
     journals, fragments, memoirs, poems, stories,        naturally; there are pictures in everything. Learn                                Mindfulness
     we will retrieve and share memories, encourage       to notice when you see something, to ask “what
                                                                                                                 current relationships,                                                                 and confidence and tune into our intuition. We’ll
                                                                                                                                            Connection
     creative thinking, celebrate our epiphanies and      stopped me? and to REALLY see what is there            grow in self-esteem        Forgiveness
                                                                                                                                                                                                        identify any unhelpful patterns that might be
                                                                                                                                                                                                        standing in the way of a loving partnership and
     invite in a more radiant future.                     for what it is, without judgement. Making the
                                                                                                                                            Kindness                                                    we’ll understand how to change them.
     As the poet Rumi put it: “Climb out on the roof      photograph is just the final step.
                                                                                                                                            Awe/Wonder                                                  We’ll also explore letting go – of lost loves,
     if you want more light. If you don’t want to live    Photography can be a joyful and therapeutic
                                                                                                                                                                                                        unhelpful beliefs and other blocks – and we’ll
     depressed any longer, move into the sun; the sun!”   pastime in itself, allowing us to express                                       More importantly we’ll be discovering our own
                                                                                                                                                                                                        practise setting healthy boundaries with
                                                          ourselves and ideas in new and individual ways.                                 unique ways to embed these habits in our daily
                                                                                                                                                                                                        ourselves and others. Finally, we’ll create an
                                                          Lightness and spontaneity will be key.                                          lives back home.
            Earlybird Prices                                                                                                                                                                            exciting vision for our lives so that we leave filled
            £715 (booked before 27/01/19)                 Suitable for all abilities and with any camera. If a                            Enjoy this process as we gently surface the                   with hope and sure of the steps we need to take
            Standard Price £745                           beginner, we’ll encourage you to see with fresh                                 wisdom of the group, trusting and expressing                  to create the life and relationship we desire.
                                                          eyes, learning the principles of visual design and                              our creativity through movement, poetry,
                                                                                                                                                                                                        This course is ideal for men and women who
                                                          camera control as you go. A basic knowledge of                                  artwork and delicious heart-opening conversa-
                                                                                                                                                                                                        would like to understand their relationship
                                                          exposure and depth of field is an advantage. For                                tions. Expect this soul-fest to be sprinkled with a
                    4-11 May                                                                                                                                                                            patterns in order to find love, as well as for
                                                          seasoned enthusiasts: a fresh outlook could be                                  liberal seasoning of irreverent humour and
                                                                                                                                                                                                        those who want to improve and deepen their
                    Private Booking                       the catalyst for a whole new phase in your work.                                plenty of time to chill out and relax.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        current relationships and grow in self-esteem.
                    Sue Machell
                                                                 Earlybird Prices                                                                Earlybird Prices                                              Earlybird Prices
                                                                 £715 (booked before 27/01/19)                                                   £715 (booked before 11/02/19)                                 £715 (booked before 11/02/19)
                                                                 Standard Price £745                                                             Standard Price £745                                           Standard Price £745

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18-25 May                                           25 May-1 June                                                                     1-8 June                                                     1-8 June
                                                          Learn Flamenco Guitar                               Being Here                                                                        Life Stories                                                 Tango Harmony
                                                          Solo, or accompanying dance and song                A great introduction to Cortijo Romero – or renewal                               Releasing creativity and becoming more fully ‘you’            ave fun, connect, and dance
                                                                                                              for regular guests                                                                Jamie & Sarah Jauncey
                                                          José León                                                                                                                                                                                           a id      arion Thomas
                                                                                                              Trevor Taylor
                                                          The captivating sound of the Flamenco guitar                                                                                          Thinking about changes you would like to make                The common view of Tango is one of high drama
     18-25 May                                            is unmistakeable. Rhythmic, percussive, melodic,    These popular events are ideal for people who                                     in your life? Want time out to take stock and                and acrobatic moves. Whilst this is great for the
                                                          haunting and intensely passionate, it is a          just want to relax and enjoy a variety of short                                   refresh the way you see the world? Either way,               stage, authentic Tango is different – calm, social,
     Flamenco Dance: Power & Passion                      pivotal element of an art form renowned for         sessions that best meet their interests – all in                                  the insights you can gain by exploring the stories           and joyful. It is improvised and based on
      et go, be proud, show o and en oy it -              its fire, mystery, spirit and drama. The course     beautiful surroundings, a highly supportive                                       you tell about who you are and where you come                walking, making it suitable for all.
     whatever your age or shape                           gives an authentic insight into the rhythms,        atmosphere and good company.                                                      from will help you make deeper connections with:             By the end of the week you can expect to have:
     Ana Dueñas León                                      accompaniment, techniques, forms and their          Sessions include yoga, tai chi, expressive dance,                                   yourself and your place in the world;                        learned the fundamental techniques and
                                                          origins. Elusive traditions and conventions         an evening folk band performance and an
     Improve your co-ordination, grace and strength                                                                                                                                               the people around you in your life;                          be ‘Tangoing’;
                                                          are demystified in a relaxed and enjoyable          excursion in spectacular mountain scenery.
     and – through this majestic and powerful             atmosphere, imparting confidence and a              Trevor offers tai chi and chi gong, leads wallks                                    your purpose and natural creativity.                         explored body and mind awareness
     dance – find the freedom and confidence to           deeper understanding.                               and arranges a variety of different sessions from                                 We use writing and other imaginative exercises                 techniques to maximise your progress;
     be comfortable with yourself physically and                                                              other local contributors.                                                         based around symbols and metaphors, along
                                                          Flamenco guitar is part of an oral tradition                                                                                                                                                        enriched your experience by learning about
     emotionally. All human moods and feelings                                                                                                                                                  with visualisations, discussion and simple
                                                          and Jos ’s teaching follows a time-tested           Optional extras include individual sessions of                                                                                                  Tango’s history, music, and Spanish lyrics.
     can be included and expressed in Flamenco,                                                                                                                                                 sharing of your own experiences. It’s
                                                          method relying more on the ear than any             massage, Thai yoga, shiatsu and life coaching.                                                                                                 Tango strengthens skills such as body
     which is both a way of celebrating yourself                                                                                                                                                thought-provoking and sometimes surprising,
                                                          written medium. Learning is reinforced by           Visits to the fabled city of Granada are possible.                                                                                             awareness, empathy, trust, patience, and
     and a highly enjoyable social activity.                                                                                                                                                    offering new and rewarding ways of seeing
                                                          demonstration, repetition, explanation and          All of the centre’s art materials, books, musical                                                                                              connection with others. It is meditative and
     Classes start with a technique section to warm       encouragement, which helps connect with             instruments, CDs of music and DVDs of Spanish                                     and being.                                                   calming, absorbing and restorative. It is proven
     up by learning various footwork exercises,           the music and dancers in a more instinctive

                                                                                                                                                                    June
                                                                                                              culture are freely available for use.                                             In a warm, safe and supportive environment                   to stimulate, and create new neural pathways.
     building strength and stamina. They also cover       and intuitive way.                                                                                                                    for personal discovery, we want you to have fun
                                                                                                              A marvellous time of the year, with masses of                                                                                                  What a fun way to achieve all of this!
     posture, arm exercises, rhythm, choreography                                                                                                                                               and all the benefit of a relaxing week in the sun,
                                                          No prior knowledge of Flamenco, academic            flowers and warm sun before the full heat of
     and improvisation. Particular attention is given                                                                                                                                           in a beautiful place!
                                                          musical training or reading needed but some         midsummer arrives.                                                                                                                                     Earlybird Prices
     to grasping the very special spirit of Flamenco.
                                                          basic knowledge of guitar is useful. Please bring                                                         A warm, safe & supportive                                                                        £715 (booked before 01/03/19)
     There will be an optional extra visit to a local
     restaurant for an evening meal, where you can
                                                          nylon-stringed guitar.
                                                                                                                     Earlybird Prices                               environment for personal           Earlybird Prices                                              Standard Price £745
     experience an authentic Flamenco performance.                                                                   £715 (booked before 25/02/19)                  discovery                          £715 (booked before 01/03/19)
                                                                 Earlybird Prices                                    Standard Price £745                                                               Standard Price £745
                                                                 £715 (booked before 18/02/19)
            Earlybird Prices                                     Standard Price £745
            £715 (booked before 18/02/19)
            Standard Price £745

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8-15 June                                           15-22 June                                          22-29 June                                        your body. Develop a more relaxed awareness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        of its movements, using yoga postures. Find
                                                                                                              The Theatre Of Our Lives                            Private Booking                                     Yoga & Meditation                                 more grace, poise and good health.
                                                                                                              Come alive with Playback Theatre                    Detox International                                 For health and harmony                            Breathing and walking are our most frequently
                                                                                                              Amanda Brown & Alison Fairlove                                                                          Andrea Newman                                     repeated movements. They make a big impact
                                                                                                                                                                  www.detoxinternational.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        on body structures and postures, so there will
                                                                                                              Playback Theatre is an internationally recognised   retreats@detoxinternational.com                     Would you like to:                                be practice in doing both in a way that suits
                                                                                                              form of spontaneous theatre that uses our own       0845 1000 247
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        move more fluidly;                              your uniqueness. Breathing will also be used as
                                                                                                              real life experiences, feelings and stories to                                                                                                            an aid to meditation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        be comfortably upright;
                                                                                                              create art and share our common humanity.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Yoga practices will be complemented with aspects
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        let go of held areas of your body;
                                                                                                              Theatre games and exercises help us open                                                                                                                  of the (much newer!) body re-education approach
                                                                                                              our voices and bodies, sharpen our senses           22-29 June                                            improve your posture;                           called ‘Rolfing’, after its pioneer, Dr Ida Rolf.
                                                                                                              and free our spontaneity. In this playful and       Flip To The Fun Side                                  be more relaxed and less stressed;
                                                                                                              fun atmosphere we’ll build a close group                                                                                                                         Earlybird Prices
                                                                                                                                                                  The joys of improvisation, for art and for life       learn ways to realise all these and more?
                                                                                                              connectedness and learn to trust our creative
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Enjoyment of body movement and the stillness             £715 (booked before 22/03/19)
                                                                                                              impulses, both individually and as an ensemble.     Alison Goldie
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      of meditation bring flow and balance into your           Standard Price £745
                                                                                                              We’ll create a safe and vibrant space in which      Do you want to be creative in specific ways like    life. Explore how you inhabit and experience
                                                          are and ride the tides of life. We can let go of    to learn the Playback Theatre forms and use         writing, performing or public speaking – or
     8-15 June
                                                          ways we haunt ourselves about the past and          them to bring our stories to life – in a strongly   simply to enhance your confidence, spontaneity
     The Roots Of Happiness                               of fears and fantasies about the future. By         supportive atmosphere for you to take risks         and social skills?
                                                          dropping into, rather than avoiding, our felt       and play at the edge of your creative aliveness.
     “The very source of all happiness is your                                                                                                                    This course will give you exciting new tools, and
     being-ness be there Nisargadatta ahara               experience we can discover what we need and         The course will enable you to see things afresh     motivate your mind and body. It’s designed to
                                                          find happiness – savouring beauty, pleasure,        and step into new territory in your life.           stimulate creativity by helping you to unlock the
     Judi Ledward
                                                          creativity and aliveness.                                                                               contents of your vast and fertile imagination
     Our lives are full of distractions: 24-hour news,    With movement, music, song, creativity,                                                                 (you have one, I promise).
                                                                                                                     Earlybird Prices
     smart phones, long hours at work, family             meditation, the therapeutic process of the group           £715 (booked before 08/03/19)                We’ll use a wide range of games and exercises,
     demands. Amid the busyness it can be difficult       and personal work if wanted, we’ll fully connect           Standard Price £745                          covering brainstorming, storytelling, creating
     to find a calm centre, where we know who we          with ourselves, others and our environment, fully                                                       characters, status-play, comedy-business, how
     are, how we feel, what we truly want. We might       present in our lives and our being in the moment.                                                       to fail happily and trusting yourself. You’ll be
     stay busy and distracted to avoid feelings unfelt,
                                                                                                                                                                  taught by one of the UK’s most experienced
     thoughts that torment us, fears about the future.
                                                                 Earlybird Prices                                                                                 improvisation practitioners. Oh, and we’ll laugh
     What we lose by staying plugged in to our                                                                                                                    and laugh with glee!
                                                                 £715 (booked before 08/03/19)
     technology is living life fully, now.
                                                                 Standard Price £745
     When fully present in our bodies, feelings and                                                                                                                      Earlybird Prices
     experience, we can whole-heartedly be who we                                                                                                                        £715 (booked before 22/03/19)
                                                                                                                                                                         Standard Price £745
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Course Calendar                                  At-a- lance                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course eaders

     Course Title            Course Leaders           Date       Page Category   Course Title            Course Leaders           Date       Page Category   Course Title            Course Leaders           Date       Page Category   Far more group leaders want to work at Cortijo Romero
     Winter Walking          Paul & Fiona Primarolo   02/02/19   14              The Theatre Of          Amanda Brown &           08/06/19   24              Singing Your Socks Off, Kate Daniels             24/08/19   37              than we have space for, so we are able to choose only the
     Spring Awakening        Maggie (Star) Whiteley   09/02/19   14              Our Lives               Alison Fairlove                                     Playing For Pleasure                                                        best, including some of the world s finest
     Freeing Up Your Future Ed Rowland                16/02/19   15              Flip to the Fun Side    Alison Goldie            22/06/19   25              Untangling Your Life    Liz sleeper              31/08/19   37
     Live! Love! Laugh!      Rachel Caine             23/02/19   15              Yoga & Meditation       Andrea Newman            22/06/19   25              The Garden Of           Beverley A’Court         31/08/19   38              Beverley A’Court has many years’ experience in art and body therapies, Buddhist
                                                                                 Finding Meaning,        Jessica Williams-        29/06/19   30              The Heart                                                                   meditation practices, deep ecology, and is passionate about poetry. (Page 38)
     Coming Home             Judi Ledward             02/03/19   16                                                                                                                                                                      painthorse108@gmail.com       www.beverleyacourt.wordpress.com
     To Yourself                                                                 Living Passionately     Ciemnyjewski
                                                                                                                                                             The Way Of The Heart    Javier Rodriguez         07/09/19   38
                                                                                 Move With Ease – The    Tina Lehmbeck            29/06/19   30                                                                                          Fiona Agombar has studied yoga since 1993 and is an advanced teacher with the
     Mindful Practices For   Javier Rodriguez         9/03/19    16                                                                                          Writing Your Own        Rosie Jackson            07/09/19   39              British Wheel of Yoga. Author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga and Endless Energy. (Page 41)
     Authentic Living                                                            Feldenkrais Method®
                                                                                                                                                             Memoir                                                                      fagombar@gmail.com       www.fionaagombar.co.uk
     Spring Into Life        Nigel Shamash            23/03/19   17              Pleased To Meet You     Adena Franses            06/07/19   31
                                                                                                                                                             Opening Doors To        Sarah Deco               14/09/19   39              Ari Badaines is one of the world’s most experienced and respected group leaders,
                                                                                 Heart-to-Heart          Gina Lawrie              06/07/19   31              Invisible Worlds                                                            gestalt therapists and psycho-dramatists. (Page 37)
     Movement In The Light Jason & Waisum Chan        30/03/19   17
                                                                                 Conversations                                                                                                                                           abadaines@gmail.com       abadaines.wixsite.com/psychologist-sydney
     Sing Out!               Kirsty Martin            06/04/19   18                                                                                          Living In The Light     Jason & Waisum Chan      14/09/19   39
                                                                                 Dreamscape              Rebecca Faro & Jessica   13/07/19   32                                                                                          Katherine Baldwin is a relationships coach, a midlife mentor and the author
     The Discovery Week      Trevor Taylor            06/04/19   18                                      Williams Ciemnyjewski                               The De-Stress Effect    Charlotte Watts          21/09/19   40              of How to Fall in Love – A 10-Step Journey to the Heart. (Page 21)
     Easter Walking          Paul & Fiona Primarolo   20/04/19   19              Weaving With Water      Gaynor Kavanagh          13/07/19   32              Taking Stock            Gary Smith               21/09/19   40              katherine@katherinebaldwin.com        www.howtofallinlove.co.uk
     Pure Yoga               Leonie Dunlop            20/04/19   19              Songs For The Soul      Polina Shephard          20/07/19   32              Yoga And Sound          Fiona Agombar &          12/10/19   41              Leah Barnett trained with a variety of Indian yoga teachers, as well as in
     Words To Catch          Rosie Jackson            27/04/19   20                                                                                                                  Leah Barnett                                        Feldenkrais and Chi Gung. She has been teaching yoga since 2003. (Page 41)
                                                                                 Grateful Thoughts;      Maggie (Star) Whiteley   20/07/19   33
     The Light                                                                                                                                                                                                                           leahbasana@gmail.com
                                                                                 Kind Actions                                                                Creativity Through      Mandy Wheeler            12/10/19   41
     Mindful Photography     Ken Scott                27/04/19   20                                                                                          Writing                                                                     Richard Brennan has taught the Alexander Technique since 1989 and written
                                                                                 Write Now               Diane Samuels            27/07/19   33
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         eight books about it, translated into eleven languages. (Page 35)
     Six Keys To Wellbeing   Maggie (Star) Whiteley   11/05/19   21              Movement For Life       Judy Greenman            27/07/19   34              Autumn Walking          Paul & Fiona Primarolo   19/10/19   42              info@alexander.ie    www.alexander.ie
     How To Fall In Love     Katherine Baldwin        11/05/19   21              Pilates                 Penny Little             03/08/19   34              Five Rhythms™ Dance     Dilys Morgan Scott       19/10/19   42              Amanda Brown & Alison Fairlove work with diverse groups, particularly reaching
     Flamenco Dance:         Ana Dueñas León          18/05/19   22              De-Stress & Connect     Charles Lambrou          03/08/19   35              and Creativity                                                              out to those whose voices are often unheard. (Page 24)
     Power And Passion                                                           Change Your Posture,    Richard Brennan          10/08/19   35                                                                                          amabro8@gmail.com       www.playbacktheatre-sw.co.uk
                                                                                                                                                             The Creative Connection Charlotte McLaughlin     26/10/19   43
     Learn Flamenco Guitar José León                  18/05/19   22              Change Your Life                                                                                                                                        Rachel Caine has been creating communities of life, love and laughter throughout
                                                                                                                                                             Mindful Photography     Ken Scott                26/10/19   43
     Being Here              Trevor Taylor            25/05/19   22              Unleash Your Voice,     Adrienne Thomas          10/08/19   36                                                                                          Europe for 25 years. (Se habla español.) (Page 15)
                                                                                                                                                             Being Here              Maggie (star) Whiteley   02/11/19   44              clownwithin@hotmail.com       www.clownwithin.com        www.dorisandfriends.com
     Life Stories            Jamie & Sarah Jauncey    01/06/19   23              Unleash Yourself
                                                                                                                                                             The Trees Of Life       Trevor Taylor            09/11/19   44              Jason & Waisum Chan Jason is a renowned Tai Chi Master, powerful energy healer
     Tango Harmony           David & Marion Thomas 01/06/19      23              Tai Chi Essence         Angus Clark              17/08/19   36
                                                                                                                                                             Christmas Week          Alison Goldie            21/12/19   45              and spiritual teacher. His wife Waisum, herself an outstanding teacher, will offer
     The Roots Of            Judi Ledward             08/06/19   24              Yoga, Life & Laughter   Marina White Raven       17/08/19   36                                                                                          some sessions. (Pages 17, 39)
     Happiness                                                                   Choose Life At Any Risk Ari Badaines             24/08/19   37              Starting Afresh         Nigel Shamash            28/12/19   45              taichijason@gmail.com     www.lightfoundation.com

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     Angus Clark is an honorary ice-President of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain,      Jamie & Sarah Jauncey Jamie is a writer, musician and co-founder of a                    Charlotte McLaughlin is a UKCP registered psychotherapist, creative therapist         Nigel Shamash was the founder of CR and now runs a smaller programme in
     the founder of ‘Living Movement’, a ‘Movement for Health’ practitioner and           programme of creative writing in business courses. Sarah is a counsellor,                and coach, working with individuals, couples and groups. Her work is centred on       France. He has a profound interest in the spiritual path (Se habla español.) (Page 17)
     a prolific author. (Page 36)                                                         working with individuals and couples in private practice and the NHS. (Page 23)          intimacy and creativity. (Page 43)                                                    nigel.shamash@club-internet.fr     www.nigelshamash.com
     angus@livingmovement.com        www.livingmovement.com                               jamie@jauncey.co.uk      www.thestorieswetell.org.uk                                     charlotte@journeywithcharlotte.com      www.therapyinlondon.uk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Polina Shepherd Born in Siberia, Polina (neé Skovoroda) started her musical
     Jessica Williams Ciemnyjewski is an actress, drama therapist, writer and group       Gaynor Kavanagh has an extensive background in the arts and museums,                     Andrea Newman has been teaching yoga since 1994 and trains teachers through           training as a child. She runs choirs and performs in the the UK and
     facilitator. She has explored deeply the power of devised theatre performance        and now chairs a charity, Open-Up Music, that empowers young disabled                    The British Wheel of Yoga. She trained as a Rolfer at the European Rolfing            internationally. (Page 32)
     and is passionate about artistic expression giving life to the soul. (Page 32)       musicians to build inclusive youth orchestras. (Page 32)                                 Association and was founding Director of The British Academy of Rolfing. (Page 25)    polina_shepherd@yahoo.co.uk       www.polinashepherd.co.uk
     jwilliamsciemnyjewski@yahoo.de       www.jessicawilliams.moonfruit.com               kavanagh.gaynor@gmail.com        www.kavanaghwales.com                                   andrea@yogauk.com       www.yogaandrolfing.co.uk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Liz Sleeper is trained by Gaye Donaldson and others at the Centre For Systemic
     Kate Daniels, singer and psychotherapist, has been both performing and helping       Charles Lambrou is a healer, meditation teacher and author of the transformational       Paul & Fiona Primarolo have lived in the area for many years and share their          Constellations. She has had further specialised training with Judith Hemming, who
     people find their own voice for the last 30 years. (Page 37)                         book The Alchemist’s Way. He Lives in India, teaches privately and delivers              love of it with an ever-widening circle through their Bootlace Holidays. They         is probably the most experienced Constellations practitioner in the UK. (Page 37)
     www.katedanielsjazz.com                                                              workshops, trainings, masterclasses and retreats all over the world. (Page 35)           have a deep knowledge of the mountains. (Se habla español.) (Pages 14, 19)            liz.sleeper@gmail.com
                                                                                          www.harahealthexercises.com         www.evolveintobeing.xyz                              bootlaceholidays@gmail.com      www.bootlace.com
     Sarah Deco is an art therapist and group analyst, working as a supervisor and                                                                                                                                                                                       Gary Smith is a psychotherapist, supervisor and group facilitator with over
     consultant for the NHS and other organisations. (Page 39)                            Gina Lawrie has a wealth of experience in facilitating individuals and organisations     Javier Rodriguez has an MA in Psychology and in-depth trainings in Gestalt,           30 years’ involvement in personal development work. (Page 40)
     sarah.deco@care4free.net     www.sarahdecostoryteller.com                            through change, using her style of support and gentle challenge. She is one of the       Process-Oriented Psychology and Somatic experience. He’s worked for over 20           commongroundarts@onetel.com          www.counsellingandcreativetherapy.co.uk
                                                                                          most experienced trainers of ‘Nonviolent Communication’ in Europe. (Page 31)             years as a workshop leader, therapist and coach. (Se habla español.) (Pages 16, 38)
     Leonie Dunlop has practiced yoga for over 20 years, with a passion for its healing   gina@ginalawrie.co.uk     www.ginalawrie.co.uk                                           javierfindhorn@gmail.com                                                              Trevor Taylor was our resident tai chi and chi gong teacher for many years,
     and transformational effects. She has studied many different styles and with                                                                                                                                                                                        ran an organic farm, and has an intimate knowledge of the area. (Page 22)
     Indian Masters of various traditions. (Page 19)                                      Judi Ledward is a UKCP registered psychotherapist with over 30 years’ experience         Marina White Raven is a yoga teacher, successful artist, Thai massage therapist,      trevorsgraywolf@gmail.com
     flexibletherapies@ymail.com                                                          helping others to empower themselves. (Pages 16, 24)                                     cabaret performer, dancer, singer, holistic coach, gestalt therapist and more! She
                                                                                          judi@elantraining.org    www.elantraining.org                                            has 30 years’ experience working internationally with a range of people. (Page 36)    Adrienne Thomas, for over 30 years, has helped a broad range of people
     Rebecca Faro is a dancer, poet and performer, and movement facilitator with                                                                                                   marinawhiteraven@gmail.com                                                            discover their full potential through the power of the voice. (Page 36)
     25 years’ experience of leading creative movement courses. (Page 32)                 Penny Little trained in Brighton at the New Pilates School with Helge Fisher.                                                                                                  adrienne.thomas1@aol.co.uk       www.unleashyourvoice.moonfruit.com
     www.dancinginsideout.com                                                             She runs a variety of classes and is also a qualified nutritional therapist. (Page 34)   Ed Rowland is a Director of the Centre for Systemic Constellations and a leading
                                                                                          penny@corepilates.co.uk      www.corepilates.co.uk                                       British practitioner for both personal and leadership work, helping people find       David & Marion Thomas are committed to sharing the benefits of Tango.
     Adena Franses is a U -Certified Transactional Analyst, psychotherapist and                                                                                                    and unfold their unique creative potential. (Page 15)                                 They run weekly classes and feature in a Tango instructional DVD. (Page 23)
     supervisor, working for more than 22 years with individuals, couples and             Tina Lehmbeck trained in massage and deep bodywork at the Esalen Institute               ed@wholepartnership.com       www.thecsc.net                                          connect@tango-journey.com       www.tango-journey.com
     groups. In Granada, she runs training for psychotherapists. (Page 31)                in California and as a Feldenkrais practitioner in the UK and Italy. (Page 30)
     www.psychotherapyandalucia.com                                                       tlehmbeck@yahoo.co.uk                                                                    Diane Samuels‘s career spans over 20 years and includes the award-winning play        Charlotte Watts is an award-winning nutritional therapist, yoga teacher and
                                                                                                                                                                                   Kindertransport. As well as writing for the stage and radio she has taught creative   author. She teaches for Yoga Campus, runs many classes elsewhere, lectures
     Judy Greenman trained with the originators of CFR, has a private practice            Ana Duenas León is a professional Flamenco dancer who has performed worldwide,           writing all her adult life. (Page 33)                                                 for The Minded Institute and writes for magazines. (Page 40)
     in Florida and teaches at the Esalen Institute in California. (Page 34)              and runs a successful Flamenco school in Brighton. (Se habla español.) (Page 22)         dianesamuels@mac.com       www.dianesamuels.com                                       info@charlottewattshealth.com       www.charlottewattshealth.com
     greenman.judy@gmail.com       www.spainheals.weebly.com                              info@flamencodance.co.uk       www.amorflamenco.co.uk
                                                                                                                                                                                   Dilys Morgan Scott has been teaching the ‘5 Rhythms’ work of Gabrielle Roth for       Mandy Wheeler is a writer with a background in directing and radio production.
     Alison Goldie is a performer, theatre director, life coach and author of             José León studied flamenco from a young age in Spain and performs                        over 20 years, travelling across Europe to share the healing process of movement      She is also a creative practice consultant in business and higher education. (Page 41)
     The Improv Book. (Page 25)                                                           internationally with his sister Ana in their group Amor Flamenco.                        and dance. (Page 42)                                                                  mjw@punchitup.co.uk       www.punchitup.co.uk
     alisongoldie@aol.com    www.alisongoldie.com                                         He teaches in the UK and Spain. (Se habla español.) (Page 22)                            dilys_ms@hotmail.com     www.soulwindows.co.uk
                                                                                          josemusica@hotmail.com       www.joseleonmusic.com                                                                                                                             Maggie (Star) Whiteley is a powerful coach and educator with a passion for lifelong
     Rosie Jackson has been running writing workshops for over 20 years and is                                                                                                     Ken Scott‘s approach to photography is very simple; it is about experiencing,         learning and experience of a wide range of group methods. She also more recently
     passionate about the healing power of the creative arts. (Pages 20, 39)              Kirsty Martin is an internationally renowned Natural Voice Practitioner, teacher         feeling, sensing and responding to whatever environment he is in. He is an            qualified as a Spiritual Companion. (Se habla español.) (Pages 14, 21, 33)
     rosie@rosiejackson.org.uk    www.rosiejackson.org.uk                                 and composer, who believes passionately that singing is for everyone. (Page 18)          Associate of the Royal Photographic Society. (Page 20)                                maggie@maggiewhiteley.com        www.maggiewhiteley.com
                                                                                          kirstymartin@mac.com       www.kirstymartin.co.uk                                        ken.scott@touchingthelight.co.uk     www.touchingthelight.co.uk

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