Unity News! Jan/Feb 2015

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UNITY NEWS
January / February 2015 Charity No. 288813

A very warm welcome to Unity News – and a brand new look for 2015 as we proudly celebrate the start of our 35th year of providing holistic health and healing.
We hope you will be as excited as we are because we want to make this a special year and one to remember.
Since the Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, fondly known as Unity House, first opened in 1980 we have seen many changes particularly in lifestyles and growth in technology. Much of this in a positive way but as therapists and healers we have had to change and adapt to these changes and the additional stress that our faster paced lives now bring. This has seen a development in traditional healings but also the introduction of newer or revived methods of support, all of which aim to restore the harmony and balance that our bodies and minds need to lead happy and healthy lives.
As a charity Plymouth Natural Health and Healing Centre has come a long way from the initial days of starting up with founders, Gillian Fordham and Dr Alex Forbes’ vision of a more holistic approach to health and healing. In these uncertain times it is a huge tribute to Unity and all its supporters that we are now entering our 35th year. We felt this should be a year of celebration, after all that is quite some achievement!
We will of course still be offering our famous ‘Taster Day’ specials, along with all the regular workshops and groups that give Unity its unique and friendly community feel. But! Look out for our NEW website, follow us on Facebook and look out for our information stand at Mind, Body & Spirit events – pop over and say hello if you see us!
I hope you will support us in this very special year and help the Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre to be here for another 35 years.
Blessings
Robert Parkins,
Chairman

NEWS & STORIES
Linda Bennett, Crystal Master & Reiki Master has published a book, ‘Crystal Essences – a Guide to over 40 crystal essences’. This very helpful book details how you can use the natural energy of crystals to help you in a variety of ways, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Linda explains how you can make your own essences and gives clear guidance on which crystal to use. If you would like a copy please contact Linda 07527 014669, cost £4 + pp.

Helen Fox has also been a busy lady travelling around the Holy Wells in Cornwall to produce a remarkable set of Oracle cards. The set comprises of 63 wells each one with a different message for you. These are based on the myths, legends and stories of the Holy Wells and can be used for meditation, guide or for a reading. They are all fully illustrated with easy to use messages. If you would like a copy please contact Helen 01579 324636, cost £24 incl p+p.

Nick Millington has spent the last year learning Tai Chi from Master Choy and is now a Teacher Trainee with the Rainbow Tai Chi School. At the end of 2014 Nick introduced his first classes, unsurprisingly held in Unity’s Rainbow Room! This was a huge success for Nick and his first students who all thoroughly enjoyed it (see ‘What’s on’ section for more details). If you would like to find your Smiling Chi please contact Nick on 07799 881190.

SPIRITUAL HEALERS NEWS
Over the last few months of 2014 we saw many changes with some long-standing and valued members starting a new life as far away as Spain! This has meant changes within the Spiritual Healing group for both teaching and regular sessions; however we are very pleased to announce the continuation of this healing service.
If you would like to receive Spiritual healing we run a weekly drop-in session starting at 2 pm on Monday afternoons. There is no appointment necessary but donations towards the charity are very much appreciated.
If you would like to know more about Spiritual healing please contact Margaret Jenkins via reception on 01752 770048 (Mon – Fri, 10 am – 4 pm).

THERAPIST PROFILE
My name is Catherine Hutchins and I am a counsellor and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) course facilitator. I have been practising at Unity House for 3 years now and am devoted to the centre and its ethos of providing healing and therapy. I offer general counselling, solution focused counselling and specialise in areas such as problem gambling and anxiety disorders. I also offer CFT both one to one and group therapy.
The CFT group runs for eight weeks at a time for two hours per weekly session. The focus of the work is to help people learn how to take care of themselves from a self-compassionate point of view. CFT uses education about how we and our tricky brains evolved, mindfulness, visualisation and imagery as techniques to promote positive change from a place of acceptance and kindness.
The next CFT course/group will commence in February 2015 so keep an eye on our website for further details. I also run courses on Stress Management and smoking cessation. If you wish to contact me regarding counselling sessions or about the courses I offer please contact me on 07792701025 email: catherinehutchins@bluetonder.co.uk

ASTROLOGY CORNER
Welcome to the first edition of Astrology Corner – for glimpses into the mysterious realm of the planets and what their movements may mean for us. Astrologers always keep an eye on the ‘heavy-hitters’ – Pluto, Neptune, Uranus and Saturn – as these planets in particular seem to impact powerfully on us when they align with sensitive points in our birth charts. My comments will of necessity be focused mainly on our Sunsigns.
Pluto – signifying upheaval, destruction and new starts – and Uranus which signifies sudden change and the shock of the new – have been stressfully at right angles to each other as seen from Earth since 2012. They will remain so through 2015. On the world stage this has coincided with insurgency in the Middle East and economic emergencies in Europe and elsewhere.
On an individual level Capricornians, Arians, Cancerians and Librans born around the 4th of the month will have been feeling these forces of Pluto and Uranus strongly for the last few years. More generally, people with a lot of Scorpio in their charts may breathe a sigh of relief now that Saturn has finished moving through the sign for a while. Sagittarians will be next in line to deal with Saturn’s demands for rules, boundaries and self-discipline. On a more buoyant note, Mars opposes Jupiter from Aquarius to Leo – offering energy and enthusiasm through these two signs.
Robert Anderson DMS Astrol., FAPAI
This article is for entertainment purposes only. If you would like to know more about Astrology please contact: info@plymouthastrologygroup.org

WHAT’S ON
Regular Events
Spiritual healing every Monday 2 pm – drop-in session, no appointment needed
Pythagorean Society meetings due to start again in March, see website for details

Workshops, Courses and Events
14th Jan – Rainbow Tai Chi Chi Kung Classes £45 for 10 weeks 11am to 12.30pm. I have been training with Master Choy for the past year and I am a Trainee Teacher with the Rainbow Tai Chi School. Contact Nicholas Millington 07799 881190 or millington.nicholas@gmail.com

7 & 8th Feb – Zhineng Chi self-healing and rejuvenation at Yelverton with Master Choy Assisted by Christine Chin and Nicholas Millington. Fun Energising Exercises, Laughter and Chi Healing (open to students who have done the Rainbow Tai Chi Chi Kung exercises). Course Fees £70 Early Bird Discount £55 with payment before 10th Jan. For further enquiries or to book, please contact Nick on 07799 881190 or millington.nicholas@gmail.com

7th Feb - Crystals in Your Life This introductory day explains how crystals work and various ways you can use them to help you, family and friends. It looks at crystals and the zodiac, numbers, pendulums and chakras, plus more. Cost £45. For more information please contact Linda Bennett, Crystal Master on 07527 014669 or email crystalsinlife@gmail.com

28th Feb & 1st March - Usui Reiki Level 1 This 2-day course introduces you to Reiki energy, giving you the basis for all further levels and the ability to use Reiki healing for life for yourself, family, friends and pets. Cost £80. For more information please contact Linda Bennett, Reiki Master on 07527 014669 or email crystalsinlife@gmail.com

14th March – Mother’s Day Special – Pamper Day! A unique opportunity to give a gift of love and healing. A one day special treatment of six different therapies, readings, self-help sessions and FREE lunch! Only £90 with Early Bird booking discount. Therapies inc Tai Chi, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Reiki, Crystals & Chakra Balancing and Readings. To book please call Linda Bennett 07527 014669 or email crystalsinlife@gmail.com

Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, 175 Outland Road, Plymouth, PL2 3PY
http://www.plymouthnaturalhealth.org.uk  01752 770048