TALKS ROOM - Talks, Workshops and Demonstrations

Colchester Mind Body Spirit Festival - 21-22 October 2023


Where is Talks Room? Opposite the main entrance
Admission:
  1. Speakers Room access is on a first-come basis - no ticket required - limited to a maximum of 25
  2.  Cost for Talks? All FREE - these are the 20 or 30-minute Ted Style talks, and includes QI Gong and all Buddha Cave meditations.
  3. Cost for Workshops? A suggested £3 donation to Helen Rollason Cancer Charity 
  4. Cost for Mediumship Demonstration? Suggested £5 charity donation. 
  5. However, if you are no-waged or low-waged - 'pay what you can', nothing is expected

NOTE:

All monies raised are donated to Helen Rollason Cancer Charity

Children U16 FREE, but must be always accompanied by a responsible adult

Saturday 21st

Ruth Anderson

This workshop is in The Buddha Cave (Hall 3 - off the left-hand side wall)

11am - 11.30am

30 minutes

Qi Gong Introductory workshop

Gentle exercise from the Medicine less hospital in China to cultivate energy for health and happiness. No experience necessary, wear loose clothes and a smile!

Ruth Anderson has been studying Thai chi and chi kung for 40 years and trained in China and Europe. Her masters are Wei Chi Fen, Zhou Zhi Haou, Chen Lei, John Ding and Nigel Sutton. She is on an incredible journey, happy to meet other people on this path towards freedom and happiness.

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11am - 11.20am

20 minutes

Adaptogens & Nervines - Introductory talk 

An insight into two main categories of herbal medicines and how to use them.

Jane Robinson has been a medical herbalist for over 20 years, she runs an apothecary in Westcliff, Essex and works with patients nationwide.

Alex Crawford

This workshop is in The Buddha Cave (Hall 3 - off the left-hand side wall)

12pm


Buddhist Meditation & Healing Introductory workshop

An introduction to Buddhist meditation with FREE healing by a very experienced student.

Alex Crawford is a student of one of the Great Masters of Buddhism named MahaVairocana Living Buddha Dechan Jueren. He has been practicing a Buddhist path for over fifty years and will be happy to lead a simple, but very powerful meditation practice during both days of the Life Arts Marks Tey show, which will be repeated hourly throughout both days.

Juliette Bryant

12pm - 12.40pm

40 minutes

The power of plants and mushrooms Introductory talk 

Join Juliette as she teaches you about the amazing power of plants and mushrooms to bring about incredible healing in the body and mind

Alex Crawford

This workshop is in The Buddha Cave (Hall 3 - off the left-hand side wall)

1pm


An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Introductory workshop

Alex Crawford is a student of one of the Great Masters of Buddhism named MahaVairocana Living Buddha Dechan Jueren. He has been practicing a Buddhist path for over fifty years and will be happy to lead a simple, but very powerful meditation practice during both days of the Life Arts Marks Tey show, which will be repeated hourly throughout both days.

Stephanie J King

1pm - 1.40pm

40 minutes

Protection, Balance, Acute Awareness & Higher Trust Interactive workshop

Don't you know how long you have waited to reach this pointing your life? You knew it would not be easy - yet you said you wanted to try. NOW is the time to call on higher strength and support - always ready and willing to step in.

Stephanie J. King is an Internationally known and respected author, healer, speaker, life coach, relationship consultant - to support and help you overcome the many challenging facets of daily life…. Time permitting this workshop will also contain powerful, channelled, guided meditations.

Alex Crawford

This workshop is in The Buddha Cave (Hall 3 - off the left-hand side wall)

2pm


An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Introductory workshop

Alex Crawford is a student of one of the Great Masters of Buddhism named MahaVairocana Living Buddha Dechan Jueren. He has been practicing a Buddhist path for over fifty years and will be happy to lead a simple, but very powerful meditation practice during both days of the Life Arts Marks Tey show, which will be repeated hourly throughout both days.

Dawn Meadows

2pm - 2.40pm

40 minutes

Crystals for empowerment, enhancing, intuition & protection - Interactive workshop

Crystals have an amazing energy, they work in harmony with our own energies and that of the environment we live in. Learn how you can work with the energy of crystals.

Dawn Meadows is based in Colchester, Dawn has always been fascinated by the wonderful world of crystals, with a passion for the mineral kingdom. She has been on her spiritual crystal path for over30 years, Dawn is very knowledgeable, an experienced crystal teacher and an intuitive crystal reader.

Alex Crawford

This workshop is in The Buddha Cave (Hall 3 - off the left-hand side wall)

3pm


An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Introductory workshop

Alex Crawford is a student of one of the Great Masters of Buddhism named MahaVairocana Living Buddha Dechan Jueren. He has been practicing a Buddhist path for over fifty years and will be happy to lead a simple, but very powerful meditation practice during both days of the Life Arts Marks Tey show, which will be repeated hourly throughout both days.

Debbi Chambers

3pm - 4pm

1 hour

Psychic Mediumship - Demonstration

Debbi Chambers will be demonstrating mediumship, channelling messages from loved ones in spirit.

Debbi Chambers has been an intuitive therapist for over 20 years. She is also a Spiritual Medium and Reiki Master/Teacher. Debbi will be here offering Mediumship Readings and Soul Readings/Healing and for more information about courses she runs.

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Sunday 22nd

Ruth Anderson

This workshop is on the Stage

11am - 11.40am

30 minutes

Qi Gong Introductory workshop

Gentle exercise from the Medicine less hospital in China to cultivate energy for health and happiness. No experience necessary, wear loose clothes and a smile!

Ruth Anderson has been studying Thai chi and chi kung for 40 years and trained in China and Europe. Her masters are Wei Chi Fen, Zhou Zhi Haou, Chen Lei, John Ding and Nigel Sutton. She is on an incredible journey, happy to meet other people on this path towards freedom and happiness.

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Inna Kushnirova

11am - 11.20am

20 minutes

Keep up Your well-being with bio resonance  Introductory talk

Learn to manage your health, body and spirit in a natural, safe and effective way by using bio resonance technologies.

Inna Kushnirova is a bio-resonance therapist, member of IAMA (International Alternative Medicine Association), 12 years experience in bio-resonance technologies, specialist in Vegetative Resonance Test by H. Shimmel.

Gill Kissane

11.30am - 11.50am

30 minutes

Number cycles from one to nine - Interactive talk

Numerology is the philosophy, science, and psychology of numbers, it can help you to experience and explore the cycles within your life, the patterns, aligning with soul contact.

Gill Kissane is a professional and practicing numerologist, working with the cycles and rhythms of numbers every day. Teacher with the Connaissance school of Numerology and active member of the Association International De Numerologues since 2008.

Alex Crawford

This workshop is in The Buddha Cave (Hall 3 - off the left-hand side wall)

12pm


An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Introductory workshop

Alex Crawford is a student of one of the Great Masters of Buddhism named MahaVairocana Living Buddha Dechan Jueren. He has been practicing a Buddhist path for over fifty years and will be happy to lead a simple, but very powerful meditation practice during both days of the Life Arts Marks Tey show, which will be repeated hourly throughout both days.

James Stevens

12pm - 12.40pm

40 minutes

Benefits of Crystals in the Home - Interactive workshop

For centuries, crystals have been used in homes to ward off negative feelings, encourage prosperity, improve sleep and create harmony. Even the most common crystals on the market work on a vibrational level and have the ability to heal, protect and transmute energy.

James Stevens  biggest passions is crystals. He has used them in his personal life to overcome many obstacles. James would like to share with you how you could do the same. He is trained in crystal therapy & reiki and he loves to combine the two therapies together..

Alex Crawford

This workshop is in The Buddha Cave (Hall 3 - off the left-hand side wall)

1pm


An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Introductory workshop

Alex Crawford is a student of one of the Great Masters of Buddhism named MahaVairocana Living Buddha Dechan Jueren. He has been practicing a Buddhist path for over fifty years and will be happy to lead a simple, but very powerful meditation practice during both days of the Life Arts Marks Tey show, which will be repeated hourly throughout both days.

Judith Quin

1pm - 1.40pm

45 minutes

Whole & Unshakeable You - Interactive workshop

Discover how you can use your voice to free past patterns and emotions so that you can release your rubbish, raise your vibration and feel happy to show up as the whole of who you are. Liberate your voice, speak with  confidence, whole & unshakeable you.

Judith Quin combines voice vibration sound and chakra healing with life-coaching to create powerful release. She is an international speaker, author, oracle deck creator, and member of the Sound Healers' Association and Association of Transformational Leaders of Europe.

Alex Crawford

This workshop is in The Buddha Cave (Hall 3 - off the left-hand side wall)

2pm


An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Introductory workshop

Alex Crawford is a student of one of the Great Masters of Buddhism named MahaVairocana Living Buddha Dechan Jueren. He has been practicing a Buddhist path for over fifty years and will be happy to lead a simple, but very powerful meditation practice during both days of the Life Arts Marks Tey show, which will be repeated hourly throughout both days.

Edafe Capener

2pm - 2.40pm

40 minutes

Self-touch therapy for daily care  Interactive workshop

An interactive guide to encouraging energy flow through touch, movement & breathwork.

Edafe Capener is a Life Arts Reflexology graduate based in Colchester with excellent intuition, counselling, mentoring and coaching skills.

Alex Crawford

This workshop is in The Buddha Cave (Hall 3 - off the left-hand side wall)

3pm


An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Introductory workshop

Alex Crawford is a student of one of the Great Masters of Buddhism named MahaVairocana Living Buddha Dechan Jueren. He has been practicing a Buddhist path for over fifty years and will be happy to lead a simple, but very powerful meditation practice during both days of the Life Arts Marks Tey show, which will be repeated hourly throughout both days.

Wayne McHugh

3pm - 3.45pm

45 minutes

Sound and Meditation Journey Interactive workshop

Wayne will be hosting a Meditation Experience using sound to “let go of what no longer serves you, evoking love." This will be an opportunity to experience a sound journey personal to you through drumming, voice and other instruments through this journey. 

Wayne McHugh is a Spiritual teacher, life speaker, psychic medium, artistic, musician and song writer. Wayne has had  many enlightening spiritual experiences along his journey, often inspiring and empowering others to help find themselves to deepen their own connection. Wayne’s has a warming and caring charm about him and enjoys enabling others to be the best they can.