Following the great success of the 2009 Festivals, this year there will be two exciting weekend Tree of Life Mind Body & Spirit Festivals in Birmingham.
The next Festival will be on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th April 2010 and will be held in the spacious new venue of Queen Alexandra College in Harborne, Birmingham. This new venue provides plenty of space for all the talks and stalls to be on the same site. The Festival has expanded to 2 days to meet the desires of speakers, stall holders and visitors.
Dr David Hamilton and Tony & Nicki Vee have confirmed that they will also be speakers at the Festival. Muriel will also be singing at the Festival Party.
Deepak Lodhia, Executive Coach, Author, Firewalker and Inspirational Speaker
The Warriors Path to Success
Your Life on Your Terms, create your dreams with ease!
www.deepaklodhia.com
12 - 12.45pm
Jason Chan, Master of Tai Chi and Spiritual Teacher
Fulfilling Your True Purpose In Life
So many people waste their whole lives dreaming dreams that never come true. Join Jason Chan to find out how you can fulfil your highest purpose this lifetime while still living a beautiful worldly life.
www.lifefoundation.com
1 - 1.45pm
Sanjay Shah, Executive Coach, Professional Speaker & Emotional Intelligence Expert
Emotional Arousal - Harnessing the Power of Emotions
Come and discover how you can harness the power of your emotions to easily accelerate success in any area of life.
Louise & Jason, Professional Trainers & Wellbeing Therapists
Journey to Wellness
In this life we have two choices; the path of love and acceptance, or the path of fear and struggle. Experience the world in a different way and make a conscious choice to release what is holding you back.
www.discoverserenity.co.uk
FESTIVAL PARTY!
7 - 8pm
Altair G. de Almeida, Biodanza Teacher
Biodanza - Dance the language of sensations, enjoyessential human relationships.
Biodanza is an experience that will re-awaken your passion for life! It is a dance-based system for personal empowerment that is simple and joyful, yet profound.Learn more: go to www.altairedstates.co.uk
8 - 8.45pm
Muriel, Songs born of a Prayer
Muriel sings healing and inspirational songs for the Soul
"The music of Muriel is magic for the Soul. Her lyrics speak of deep and wonderful truth. Her melodies carry us on wings of joy. Here is… a bit of Heaven on Earth!" Neale Donald Walsch
www.MurielSings.com
8.45 - 10pm
Dawn Morgan, International 5 Rhythms Dance Teacher
5 Rhythms Dance
The 5 Rhythms is a beautiful dancing map of the movement energy. The structure offers you the freedom to discover your own dance. An invitation and an initiation into embodied ecstatic dance, come play in the waves of your movement aligning body heart mind and dancing spirit.
www.shapeshift.co.uk
SUNDAY MAIN HALL
11 - 11.45am
David R. Hamilton PhD, best selling author & former scientist
How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body
David will explain how our thoughts and emotions impact the brain, cells throughout the body, and even our genes, and how to use the mind to heal the body.
Breathe your way to physical, emotional & spiritual freedom
This taster workshop is an opportunity to experience the power of Transformational Breathing (TM) . Learn how connected breathing, sound and gentle movement can greatly enhance your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
www.transformationalbreath.co.uk
1 - 1.45pm
Joe Hoare, Laughter Facilitator and Coach
The Healing Power of Laughter
Laughter energises, heals, boosts zest for life, lifts your spirit, and is usually something we don't experience often enough. Learn how to laugh more and say 'Yes' to life.
www.joehoare.co.uk
2 - 2.45pm
Joginder Bola and Marketa Rozsypalova,Tantra & The Law of Attraction Teachers
Tantra Magic: The Art of Love
Discover how to use your sexual energy, which is your most powerful and creative energy, to experience personal, spiritual and sexual transformation and blissfully manifest your dreams into reality.
www.theartoflove.eu
3 - 3.45pm
Tony & Nicki Vee, Authors, Presenters, Tainers and World Class Coaches
Love, Sex & Intimacy
Intimate Relationships provide life's greatest pleasure as well as our greatest pain. Tony & Nicki share how to create a relationship that lasts...
www.tonyandnickivee.com
4 - 4.45pm
Andrew Nicholson and Diane MacDowall, inspirational speakers and coaches
Connect To Your Potential
Are you hiding from your true potential? Are you allowing fears and limiting beliefs to sabotage your happiness, authenticity and fulfilment? Learn the three secrets to Connect To Your Potential.
Linda Crockett, Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, Healer, and author of Healing Our Hormones
The Spirituality of Hormones
This talk will explore how hormones are a part of women's spiritual nature, and through which can be found a greater understanding of the complexity and frustrations of so many hormonal conditions.
www.thestonehousehealingcentre.co.uk
12 - 12.45pm
Debra Carter
Inspirational Coach, Speaker & Workshop Leader
How to free yourself from the past
If you ever find yourself chewing over the past, holding on to old hurts or expecting history to repeat itself, then come along and find out how you can let go of the past, embrace the present and boldly step into your future!
www.debracarter.co.uk
1 - 1.45pm
Heather Pozzo, Interfaith Minister, Spritual counsellor, paediatric nurse, ACIM student and teacher, gifted presenter and workshop facilitator
Healing our minds through Changing our Minds
Stepping aside from our personal histories and allowing space for self-enquiry, we are able to see that by questioning our unhealed, painful perceptions we can transform our beliefs from agitation to peace. Inspired by the teachings of A Course In Miracles and The Work of Byron Katie.
Zascha Bresilley, Practicioner of Yoga, Healing and Prayer for many years
Positive Thinking for Health and Wellbeing
Our thoughts affect not only ourselves but the world around us. Discover practical tools to bring about positive changes in your life and in the lives of others.
www.aetherius.org
3 - 3.45pm
Sarah Westwood, African drumming & singing workshop teacher
African Drumming
Come and enjoy the excitement and power of playing African drums with Sarah Westwood, inspirational workshop leader of many years standing and director of Drumvoice Orchestra. You'll have a great time and learn a new skill!
Endometriosis Sufferer? Finding no answers to the causes of your symptons? After my 3 year of research and 14 years of treating patients with female reproductive problems I came upon the missing link that all patients share. Treating this link has resulted in almost instant hormone balance.
www.stephenallen.org.uk
5 - 6.20pm
Movie "The Living Matrix"
The Living Matrix Movie - The New Science of Healing
The Living Matrix - The New Science of Healing is a full length film that discovers the intricate web of factors that determine our well-being. From the quantum physics of the human body-field to heart coherence and informational healthcare, the film explores innovative ideas about health. Scientists, psychologists, bioenergetic researchers, and holistic practitioners such as Bruce Lipton PhD, Lynn McTaggart plus many others share their insights.
SUNDAY ROOM 1
11 - 11.45am
Ruth Taylor,Stress Management and Personal Development Life Coach
Time to Let Go of Stress
Modern life can be extremely challenging, especially when balancing family and work life. Learning relaxation techniques to counteract the negative effect of stress can be a powerful remedy for restoration.
www.ruthtaylorlifecoaching.com
12 - 12.45pm
Sarita Armshaw, Holistic Therapist & Coach
Moving effortlessly with the Alexander Technique
There is more to the Alexander Technique than bad backs and poor posture. It is a powerful tool that will enable you to perform everyday tasks with comfort and ease.
www.aylesfordholistictherapies.co.uk
1 - 1.45pm
Rev Cheryl Ford, A Course in Miracles / Pathways of Light Facilitator
The Happy Dream: Being Your True Self Now
In this powerful session you will learn the keys to letting go of illusions that complicate your life and fully experience living your True Self now.
www.awakentothelight.org
2 - 2.45pm
Harun Rabbani, A social entrepreneur and speaking professional
The Seven Faces of the Conscious Leader
You have innate leadership qualities, & demonstrate the different facets of your leadership everyday. The question is is your style of leadership or combination of leadership serving your higher purpose?
www.humantwopointzero.wordpress.com
3 - 3.45pm
Declan Kerr,Writing, healing, workshops about becoming more of ourselves
Between now and 2012
Now: the sense of impending change. 2012: a time foreseen for a new dimension on earth. Between: a time to become more of ourselves. www.aaahpublications.com and www.moretoyou.com
4 - 4.45pm
Peter Roper, Fellow and current President of the PSA, Speaker and Author
Release The Spirit Within You
Have you ever felt that you wanted to stand up and speak - but were too scared to do so? Learn how to release the 'spirit within you' from Peter.
www.positiveground.co.uk
www.peterroper.com
SATURDAY ROOM 2
11 - 11.45am
Jennie Gentles, Jennie is a fully qualified nutritonal therapist
The Ultimate Mind, Body & Soul Detox
Boost your vitality and well-being with The Ultimate Detox. Discover what foods rid the body of toxins and how a healthy diet can feed the mind and nourish your spirit.
12 - 12.45pm
Charlotte Eaton,
Laughter Yoga Teacher
Laughter Yoga & Spirituality
Mentally relaxing, physically energising, emotionally uplifting! Understand Laughter Yoga's health benefits, spiritual basis, and experience it for yourself. No yogic ability required, for everyone who loves to laugh.
1 - 1.45pm
Sylvia Chandler, founder of the Zen Shops
Natural Health - An Alternative View
Many health techniques have been forgotten and mis-used, in this talk we go back to basics. Considering diet, lifestyle and some original Eastern techniques which may surprise but have a proven effectiveness www.thezenshop.co.uk
2 - 2.45pm
Jacky Ann Blakeway, Hypno/Psychotherapist, Soul Reader,Metaphysical Teacher and Author
' Soul Attraction - The Pain and the Ecstasy'
In this talk, discover the dynamics of 'soul attraction', the exquisite ecstasy and the unforgettable intensity that plays out when two soul mates join together. Most of us would like to cherish the belief that our soulmate is the harmonious coupling that sees us 'living happily ever after'. Sadly it's the ego, our personality self that would wish to stay in this 'comfort zone'... and our 'soul', our true aspect which craves these often 'darker' connections for the lessons and the learning...
www.mayanshift.com
www.jackquelineblakeway.com
3 - 3.45pm
Martin Boland, leads A Miracles Study Group in Birmingham
An Intro to A Course in Miracles
Martin has been a sudent and teacher of A Course in Miracles a Master Spiritual System that gently allows us to discover the truth within....for over 10 years
www.recreatesuccess.com
4 - 4.45pm
David Graham, Regression Therapist and Hypnotherapist
How do our Past Lives affect us now?
The journey of the soul takes us from one life to another in a quest for experience. How do those experiences affect the people that we are today?
www.allareonetherapies.co.uk
SUNDAY ROOM 2
11 - 11.45am
Chloe Cousins & Sandy Reygan, Transference Healing® is a seventh dimensional frequency healing and ascension process
Transference Healing® - Alchemy & Lightbody
Transference Healing® is a multi-dimensional ascension healing process, it works with the lightbody and creates alchemy. Come & experience this profound energy for yourself. There will be a short Presentation, Mass healing & Crystalline meditation. www.chloecousins.com
12 - 12.45pm
Sally Rosemary, Holistic Life Alignment Therapist offering specialist therapies to align your life - Body, Mind & Spirit
Align Your Life - with Phytobiophysics Remedies
Practical demonstration of how Flower & Tree Remedies can highlight specific areas of the body & areas of life which need re-balancing to bring harmony & alignment of body, mind & spirit.
www.escentialhealth.co.uk
1 - 1.45pm
Kanti Khanna, Trendsetter visionary transforms households into pure family path
Unlimited constant success using the 8 Spiritual Powers
Create an awareness and experience of self- esteem. Identify factors that enables the process of self -esteem to be manifested. Develop the awareness of 8 powers, and learn to utilize techniques that maintain self empowerment.
www.bkwsu.org
2 - 2.45pm
Barbara Staples, Barbara's fascination with hands spans many years
Palmistry Hand Analysis: Your Life in Your Hands
Discover the significance of the shape and flexibility of your hands. We will look at the major lines and marks and consider the implications of your dominant and passive hands.
www.rainbowspan.co.uk
3 - 3.45pm
John Sherry,Discoverer of how to live Real Simple Lives
Enjoy Real Simple Living
Would you like to be a real simple person who enjoys life much more easily? This talk will show you the real answers to living simply the best life possible.
www.spiritslifted.co.uk
4 - 4.45pm
Frankie Lassut,
Guiding people's thoughts to pleasanter pastures.
Household chores. An unopened treasure chest of wellbeing.
A MAN shows how household chores can increase wellbeing, and not decrease it, as people all too often find
www.drywater-wellbeing.com
SATURDAY ROOM 3
11 - 11.45am
Lulu Filce, Pilates
Health Benefits of Pilates
Introduction to the basic principles of Pilates. Discover how Pilates will benefit your mind, body and soul through gentle movement breathing exercises.
www.pilatesbirmingham.wordpress.com
12 - 12.45pm
Marion Parry, Beauty & Holistic Therapist
Be Beautiful
This inspirational talk is about inner and outer beauty. It is focused around my top tips for being beautiful which covers: gratitude, affirmations, visualisations, daily routine, diet, skincare, inversion therapy, lotions and potions, massage to name but a few.
1 - 1.45pm
Robert Brown
Robert is an Aura-Soma®
Teacher & Consultant
Discover Your Life Purpose with Aura-Soma® Colour-System
Discover how the colours we are attracted to reflect our special qualities and help us recognise ourselves at a deep level, and how we can use colour in our lives.
The different things that may have happening in are lives and the environment we live in and how reiki and crystal therapy can help reduce stress and be more positive.
www.violetzen.com
3 - 3.45pm
Kanti Khanna,Meditation Teacher
Meditation
Raj Yoga Meditation.
4 - 4.45pm
Terry Villars,
11 Years experience in Aloe Vera
The history and many uses of Aloe Vera
History, uses and medicinal properties of Aloe Vera and how it can help with many common ailments as well as keeping us, and our animals, healthy.
www.terryvillars.com
SUNDAY ROOM 3
11 - 11.45am
Gurbax Kaur Bajwa, Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan
Kundalini Yoga demonstration
A short Kundalini Yoga kriya plus pranayam and meditation techniques as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
www.shuniya.co.uk
12 - 12.45pm
Neil Tighe,
international speaker
Being Good At Being You
This is about the soul structure and how we program it with thought form clusters and how we are composite of many levels of consciousness within the soul. How the soul recognises completion and the requirements and conditions for the Higher consciousness aspects of the soul/mind to activate and participate in our lives.
Penn Munslow, Elohim Energy Healer and Spiritual Coach
Now is the time to start loving yourself
After a lifetime of being told not to be selfish now is the time to honour the amazing unique being that you are - even if that's not how you feel!
www.wairerewellbeing.com
2 - 2.45pm
Raj Fulchand, teacher of yoga, meditation and Health and Well-Being workshops since 1993
Health and Well-Being Incorporating stress-release techniques
The Health and Well Being workshop helps individuals and groups to reduce stress and tension through short, positive, uplifting, inspirational, knowledge talks but a high portion of the time is spent on practical processes.
3 - 3.45pm
Julie Armitage, Avatar (R)
Discover Avatar(R) and the POWER of your Beliefs
Come and experience how beliefs work and find out about the 'Compassion Project'
A Dru Yoga session is the perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. Dru Yoga will help you to strengthen your body, help relieve back pain and headaches and help calm your mind resulting in a happier, healthier you.
Festival Closing Cermony at 4.55pm in the Main Hall on Sunday
Location Details - Queen Alexandra College
49 Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9TG
Directions to Queen Alexandra College
Map & Directions by Public Transport
The number 103 bus stop is right outside the College, this can be caught from Colmore Row in Birmingham City Centre
Those coming by train from outside Birmingham will need to get a taxi from New Street Railway Station.
The nearest Railway station is Five-Ways from there you can catch the number 21, 22, 23 or 103 buses to Queen Alexandra College, check train times at RailTrack.