Unity News! Sept/Oct

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Message from the Chairman

August has been a fairly quiet time at the Centre due to the normal holidays etc but we are well rested and ready to go again as Autumn approaches.

We had a very successful Taster Day with lots of people coming in to enjoy treatments and readings. It was lovely to see some new faces at the Centre too, so a big welcome to all our new friends. It might be a case of ‘watch this space’ where Taster Days are concerned! These have been run for many years but we thought that perhaps they might be due for a bit of a ‘face lift’. We have a few thoughts and changes in mind but if you have any ideas how you would like to see this fundraising event work for both therapists/healers and customers then please get in touch, we would be delighted to have your input.

A date for your diary - October 26th sees our big 35th Celebration party – everyone is welcome so please come along and join in the event. We hope to have people who remember the ‘old’ days at Lipson Road (or before!!) and new supporters too as without you we wouldn’t still be here. We hope to have some ‘live’ music and a light buffet so please pop in to help us celebrate and be proud of what we do.

I’d also like to invite you to stay on after the celebrations for our Annual General Meeting which starts, 7 for 7.30pm. This is open to all and is your chance to be part of Unity House. We also have a vacancy on the Management Committee so if you would like to become more involved, or if you would like a chat to find out more, please give me a call on 07980 581177.

I look forward to seeing you soon
Blessings
Robert Parkins, Chairman

NEWS & STORIES

Taster Day Thank you to everyone who supported our Summer Taster Day either by giving your time and expertise or to everyone who attended to enjoy some relaxation or a reading. You have helped to raise over £300 for the Healing Centre.

Congratulations to Nick Millington for passing his Rainbow tai chi kung exams. Well done Nick, we wish you all the best for your future classes (see What’s On). If you would like to learn more about this lovely ancient art please contact Nick.

THERAPIST PROFILE

Reiki – With a Difference! By Deborah Penprase

I have been interested in complementary therapies for over 20 years, both as a client and therapist, and I have personally felt the benefit of this particular path. In 1995 I qualified as a Reflexologist but nowadays concentrate on my work as a Reiki therapist and meditation teacher.

I took a 12 month training in Kum Nye (Tibetan Yoga) at The Karuna Institute in Devon. The training took place over a series of weekly silent retreats, one to one and group meetings with my teacher. The depth of enquiry during this training was profound and this has greatly influenced my Reiki practice.

I completed my Reiki training in 2011 and Kum Nye in 2014. I offer a unique Reiki experience due to my Kum Nye training, finding that the two modalities influence and complement each other. My meditation practice enables me to be present, when with clients, and offers a safe, calming space for full relaxation to occur.

I was fortunate to find an exceptional Reiki Master who gave me one to one training and encouraged me to be open and work intuitively. I regularly meet with my Reiki Master and return to Karuna for Kum Nye retreats. I continue to learn and seek advice from those who taught me to ensure I offer my clients the best treatment possible.

If you would like to book an appointment for a Reiki treatment or for more information, please contact me: 0758 149 0012 or email: d.penprase1@gmail.com

SPECIAL OFFERS!

Taster Sessions for all New Customers with Maz Williams - Thai Foot Massage, Back Massage and Reiki. 30 minute tasters for £10 for all new customers. These are available every Thursday and Friday at the Centre. £10 tasters can be purchased as gift vouchers; as a block booking for a group of friends to be pampered on the same day, or to try something new for yourself to unwind. Offer available September to November. To book call Maz Plymouth 01752 298705

Astrology Corner special offer - If you would like an image of your personal chart plus a set of notes identifying its symbols - just email me your date, time & place of birth and I will send you the info free of charge. Robert Anderson - Robert.APAI@blueyonder.co.uk
ASTROLOGY CORNER

Welcome to the Sept/Oct 2015 edition of Astrologer’s Corner.

In April & September each year there are dates when day and night are of equal length – the equinoxes. In 2015, 23rd September marks the autumn equinox – when the Sun enters Libra. The spring or vernal equinox occurs when the Sun enters Aries. Such ingress charts can be used for predicting events in a given year – especially in so-called Mundane Astrology which deals with world events such as the fortunes of countries and their governments. Traditionally, eclipses are also considered significant in predicting the fates of nations – especially if a solar eclipse (a special case of a New Moon/Sun conjunct Moon), or a Lunar Eclipse (a special case of Full Moon/Sun opposing Moon) aligns with sensitive points in a national chart.

September 2015 will see two eclipses – a solar eclipse on 13th and a lunar one on 28th – so if you were born on or around these dates, you may feel the tensions of these phenomena more than most. Throughout September, Jupiter and Neptune are in opposition – good for spiritual pursuits – but beware of gambling or investments that seem too good to be true!

Between 12th and 17th October there are a number of powerful alignments that may affect Librans born around these dates. Uranus opposes the Sun on 12th – energizing with impatience. Mars, Jupiter & Pluto also boost energy, enthusiasm and drive. But the gentler energies of Venus & Neptune are evident from 17th, and at Halloween Venus & Mars are conjoined - bringing some emotional warmth before the onset of winter.

There is a Plymouth Astrology Group meeting on Wednesday 16th September at Unity House, starting at 7.30pm (see What’s On). You are very welcome to join us, all levels of understanding of Astrology from beginner to advanced, just come with an open mind and an interest in Astrology. Robert.APAI@blueyonder.co.uk 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


SPIRITUAL HEALERS

The Natural / Spiritual Healing Service has taken a long earned break throughout August but is back in its regular slot on Monday afternoons to offer healing. No appointment is required and there isn’t any fee but a donation is much appreciated to help support the work of Unity Healers.

All the Healers give their time and experience for free at these sessions following on from the original inspiration of Gillian Fordham who established it 35 years ago. It is non-religious with a friendly and warm atmosphere for you to relax, take time out and enjoy an hour of healing and friendship, please do pop in and see what it’s all about.

WHAT’S ON

Regular Events
Spiritual / Natural Healing Drop in session every Monday afternoon, starting at 2 pm no appointment is necessary just come along on the day for some lovely, well needed healing. Donations please for a cup of tea and biscuit after. All welcome.

Meditation restarts Monday 7th September, 7 - 8pm, £3.50.
Psychic/Mediumistic Development Group restarts Tuesday 8th September, 7 - 9pm, £5. Please contact Wendy Gaston before coming for the first time; tel: 07890 119956 or email wendy.gaston@yahoo.co.uk

Workshops, Courses and Events
12th September - Gaea Ka healing. This unique healing shows you how to combine the Mother Earth energy, Divine essence and channelled through specially made palm Crystals for healing with a difference. 10am-4.30pm £50 Please contact Linda Bennett, 07527 014669 or email crystalsinlife@gmail.com

16th September – Plymouth Astrology Group (PAG), 7.30pm.The PAG will be meeting in September 2015 at Unity House. This is a friendly group with pay as you go membership of only £3 per meeting – so why not come along and learn more about the endlessly fascinating subject of Astrology. Please email Robert.APAI@blueyonder.co.uk

10th October – Introduction to Crystals with Linda Bennett, Crystal Master. This one day workshop will help you to understand how Crystals work, which ones to use and different ways to use them. It also covers Crystals and Chakra’s, Zodiac, Numbers and Pendulums. You also learn how to give a relaxing hand massage. All for £50. If you would like to book a place please contact Linda on crystalsinlife@gmail.com or call 07527 014669

October (date tbc) – Usui Reiki 1. A 2-day introduction to the natural energy of Reiki. Includes two full Attunments and healing for family and friends. £80. If you would like to book a place please contact Linda on crystalsinlife@gmail.com or call 07527 014669

October (date tbc) – Rainbow tai chi kung classes – anyone interested please contact Nicholas (Nic) Millington on  01364 73180 or mobile 07799 881190

26th October – 35th Celebrations, 4pm – 7 pm in the Rainbow Room, open to all. We are holding an informal gathering to celebrate 35 years of healing and health so please drop in (stay as long as you want) to share this special occasion with like-minded people. We hope to have some live entertainment and some nibbles to enjoy.

26th October – Annual General Meeting 7 for 7.30 pm start, all welcome.


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