Harmony Centre NewsThe perfect setting for healing, learning and development

Autumn 2010No. 13

© The Harmony Centre 2010. Tel: 01986 784500The Harmony Centre, Walpole, Halesworth IP19 9BB www.theharmonycentre.com info@theharmonycentre.com

The word Yoga means unity or oneness and comes fromthe Sanskrit word yuj which means to join. This unity or

joining is described in spiritual terms as the union of the indi-vidual consciousness with the Universal Consciousness.Hatha Yoga has its roots in the ancient Indian tradition ofTantra. Tantra is a combination of two words, tanoti and tray-ati, which mean expansion and liberation respectively.Therefore Tantra is the science of expanding the conscious-ness and liberating the energy from the limitations of the mindand body, to live a life free from the bondage of the worldwhile still living in it.On a more practical level Yoga is a means of balancing andharmonising the body, mind and emotions. This is donethrough the practice of asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha,shatkarma and meditation. Yoga can benefit people of all agesand ability. Yoga is not competitive; the aim is to be comfort-able as you move into each posture. With regular practice, knots, tension and stiffness in the bodyare released and the whole physiological and neurologicalsystem is enhanced. A feeling of balanced energy and wellbeing is experienced. The mind is relaxed and inner aware-ness is expanded. These are some of the benefits of Yoga. It's not necessary for you to fully understand the deeper philo-sophical meaning of Yoga; you will gain benefit by practicingand experiencing. Yoga is a spiritual practice but not a reli-gion; therefore it does not clash or interfere with your ownbeliefs. My classes are designed for beginners and improvers.As you progress through the course I will gradually include dif-ferent variations to enhance your practice. Classes last 1.5hours and include: mantra chanting, gentle loosening move-ments, classical yoga postures, relaxation, breathing exercisesand meditation. Class sizes will be restricted to provide arelaxing space and enough personal attention. I am a fullyinsured Yoga teacher and member of Yoga Alliance UK.Tanya's new classes start in September.

Priya Yoga: the way to health,happiness and peace of mind Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is an injury to the out-

side aspect of the elbow joint. In contrast, golfer’s elbow ormedial epicondylitis is felt on the inside part of the joint. Theycommonly occur in people who do not play golf or tennis. Oftenthey are caused by everyday events, such as carrying heavyshopping, or holding tight onto an object repeatedly or for longperiods; this includes use of a mouse, screwdriver, shovel orhammer etc. Poor posture and sitting round-shouldered mayaggravate elbow pain.These conditions are often associated with muscle tightnessand pain around the upper and lower arms which may travelinto the hand and fingers as well as the elbow. The joint itselfbecomes fixed and inflamed, affecting both the tendon andnerve in that area. Exercises alone are not usually enough to help with these con-ditions. In most cases the fixated joint needs mobilising with achiropractic adjustment technique, along with soft tissuerelease and stretch. A short course of treatment is usuallyenough to ease such a problem.Paul Parolin DC, CSTA, Chiropractor & Craniosacral therapist

Tennis or golfer’s elbow?

Now is an inspiring time tobegin new healthy regimes,and it’s an ideal time to begin

one of the range of different exerciseclasses on offer at the centre.This autumn also sees some greattalks and workshops at the centre;see inside for more details.If you would like to be kept up todate on events at the centre, emailinfo@theharmonycentre.com andask to be emailed our monthly newsupdate.Our receptionist is at the centre 9am- 1pm and 2pm - 5pm weekdays.

Practitioners

KW Clarke Family butchersBramfield

Famous for quality, locally produced meats01986 784244www.kwclarke.co.uk

Chiropractic,Craniosacral TherapyPaul ParolinHealth KinesiologyFrances ArnoldHomeopathyKaren PreeceNutritional TherapySally WinterbournePerson-Centred CounsellingSue RobertsPhysiotherapy, AcupunctureSue HookerReiki, Reflexology, Hopi Ear Candling, Indian Head Massage

Judith SamuelShiatsu, Indian Head Massage,Myofascial ReleaseTrish DentSwedish Massage, Hopi Ear CandlingChloe Sadd5-Element AcupunctureCaroline Shepherdson

A helping hand as women matureWomens' lives today are more

busy and stressful than everwith many juggling jobs, child-

care and looking after the home. Stresscan increase the likelihood of illness,and women are one-and-a-half timesmore likely than men to be affected byanxiety and low mood, according to thecharity Mind.Homeopathy can be used to helpwomen at any stage of life, from periodpain through pregnancy and birth tomenopausal symptoms and the achingjoints of older age. This 200-year-oldsystem of medicine is based on treatingthe individual with homeopathic reme-dies that trigger the body's own naturalhealing mechanism. Based on thepatient’s experience of their individualsymptoms, a homeopath will match themto the most appropriate medicine. As anindividual will experience symptoms dif-ferently from another, patients with thesame condition will need different home-opathic remedies.Hormones are powerful agents and anyimbalance can result in many differentsymptoms. Problems suffered by womenwhich are commonly seen by home-opaths include mild acne, mental andemotional issues, pre-menstrual syn-drome, heavy and/or irregular periods,fertility issues and menopausal symp-

toms amongst many others. Menopause is often portrayed in a nega-tive way as it is a time of life that womenencounter a set of uncomfortable symp-toms. However, it is a naturally occurringevent in a woman's life and, although itsignals the end of the childbearingyears, it also offers an opportunity fornew interests, new growth and the fulfil-ment of many life dreams. A new study puts British women at thetop of the list for suffering symptoms ofmenopause, as many are turning theirbacks on Hormone ReplacementTherapy (HRT). Recent studies haveshown that there are health risks associ-ated with HRT, including an increasedrisk of breast and uterine cancer, heartattack and stroke. The most common symptoms ofmenopause are hot flushes, nightsweats, headaches and mood swings.Homeopathic treatment has been shownto be effective for many of these symp-toms and is without toxic or addictiveside effects. In a study carried out at anNHS well-woman clinic in Sheffield, 81%of 102 patients reported improvement ofthese menopause symptoms after home-opathic treatment.

Registered Homeopath Karen PreeceRSHom holds regular homeopathic clin-

ics at The Harmony Centre and alsoruns self-help courses on homeopathy.Contact 01379 586668, www.homeopathyandhealth.co.uk.

Mondays6.15pm - 7.45pm Chi GungTuesdays9.30am - 11am Priya Yoga7.30pm Gong Bath(1st & 3rd Tues of month)Wednesdays Mornings PilatesThursdays 10am - 11.15am Shiatsu Stretch1pm - 2.30pm Chi GungFridays9.30am - 11am Priya YogaC

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Thursday Evening Events7.30pm to 9.30pm All welcome

There is no charge but donations for refreshments are welcome

Sept 23rd - Equinox Harvest Celebration & Feast with Anna MackenzieCome and share in celebrating with glorious hot harvest soup, home made bread,jam and tea. Please bring a favourite poem or story and musical instruments.Donations towards the food will be appreciated.

Sept 30th - Eliminate your allergies for good with Leonora van GilsAre you tired? Do you have pains? Problems with any foods? Pollens? Fabrics?Pets? NAET, a totally natural treatment to eliminate your allergies. Suitable for allages and symptoms. (NAET, Dr. Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique)

Oct 7th - "Understanding How Karma Works" with Malcolm DanielsThis short talk will give a modern day understanding of what Karma is - and what itis not! Malcolm Daniels has run seminars and workshops arising out ofAnthroposophy in many parts of the world including Russia, Poland, Romania,South Africa, Greece, the USA and extensively in England.

Oct 14th - The Importance of Spirit in Today's World with Priscilla ScanioWe are here as Spirit, each of us, in a physical body. We are here on Earth for areason. There has never been such a crucial time to have taken a life here. TheErasmus Foundation is a spiritual teaching and healing centre.

Oct 21st - The Yin & Yang of Food with Trish DentJust as we have subtle energies that flow through our bodies, so do all livingthings, and this includes the food that we eat. Trish will guide you through the yinand yang energies of animal and plant foods. There may also be healthy snacks onoffer during the break!

Oct 28th - Reiki - Spiritual Healing - Therapeutic Touch - Energy Healing - Isthere really any difference? with Angie & Graham King

This will be an interactive talk in which we will explore the different healing modali-ties and whether one is better than another. How healing is given to children,teenagers and adults within the NHS and within a private practice.

Nov 4th - Satsang - On Being You with Michael VincentI came into this world with no-thing : without my name, my mind, my ego and with-out any material thing. It is assured I will leave this body with no-thing. Who am I?Open to all the Satsang is an accessible and relaxed introduction to Self Enquiry.

Nov 11th - Health Kinesiology Subject TBA with Frances Arnold

Nov 18th - Reading the Hand: a guide to the inner and outer youwith Kaaren Whitney

An experiential evening with a review of the basic lines and patterns in the handwhich tell us of our tendencies in the past and which areas we might want to workwith in the present..

Nov 25th - "How to eat your way to weight loss" with Sally WinterbourneTen tips giving you practical guidelines to help you lose weight. We'll talk about

which foods to eat, which foods to avoid,and why dieting might not be the answer.Come along and find out some simple ways to teach your body to burn fat ratherthan store it around your middle. This will be a fun and light-hearted evening, pro-viding you with realistic advice.

Dec 9th - Winter Solstice Celebration with Frances ArnoldAn evening of Circle Dancing and sharing. No prior experience necessary.

WeekendWorkshops

Qigong WorkshopSunday 26th September10am - 4pm £35Working with the Metal ElementalEnergy of Autumnno previous experience necessaryCindy Engel 01986 873997

Introduction to Presence WorkFriday 1st OctoberEvening seminarwith Cecil and Bruhn from DenmarkPresence Work is a toolbox that Ceciland Bruhn have been sharing sincetheir awakening in 2004. Cost: £15 (concessions £10)

The Magic of Being Here2nd - 3rd Octoberwith Cecil and Bruhn, founders ofOneness Center For more details, phone Daniel on01473 210090 or email daniel_rounding@hotmail.com

Angel Awareness Day'Working with Angels'Sunday 10th October 10am ~ 4pmwith Anna MackenzieCost £35 (Concessions £25)Includes organic vegetarian lunch.Wear comfortable clothes.Booking Essential. Contact: Anna Mackenzie 01923 828057 orTrish Dent 01986 780939www.angelawarenessday.com

Introduction to HypnotherapySeptember, October & November10am - 5pmAre you interested in developing yourintuition, connecting with guides, acti-vating self-healing? This series ofworkshops will provide you with infor-mation, experience and techniques forexploring the powerful realms of yoursubconscious mind and beyond.Workshop 1: introduction to trancestatesWorkshop 2: activating self-healing,contacting your inner child & higherselfWorkshop 3: past lives, entering theheart space, conflict resolution£65 per individual day workshop£165 for advance booking all 3Enquiries and Booking:Marian Mills Tel: 01502 722538 email: info@marianmills.co.uk

Check our website for more details:www.theharmonycentre.com

Regular groupsHeart of Love 2nd Tuesday of month 7pm. Contact Marian Mills 01502 722538

EFT 4th Tuesday of month 7.30pm. Contact Marian Mills, as aboveAl-anon Wednesdays 7pm. Contact Jennie Calloman 01986 784664

© The Harmony Centre 2010. Tel: 01986 784500The Harmony Centre, Walpole, Halesworth IP19 9BB www.theharmonycentre.com info@theharmonycentre.com

The demon drink......?

Please note:

The views expressed in this Newsletter are not necessarilythose of the Harmony Centre. Anyone seeking health adviceshould consult a qualified practitioner.

You're thinking this article is undoubtedly about alcohol -you're wrong. It's about something most of us con-sume, that has become more and more fashionable and

which we are encouraged to drink in ever increasing quanti-ties. It's becoming integral to our shopping trips, our wait on astation platform, and many of us have a special "authentic"machine in our kitchens ... Yes, it's coffee I'm talking about.What's wrong with coffee, you may ask? Well, it's perfectlyacceptable as an occasional treat, but it's when it's consumedregularly ... more than once a day ... that it might be adverselyaffecting your health. How? Well, leaving aside the difficultiesthat many people have digesting the milk contained in a cap-puccino (which could be a whole article in itself!), most of usare aware that coffee beans contain caffeine, which stimulatesnoradrenalin release in the brain, causing our respirationprocesses to quicken, our pulse rate and blood pressure toincrease, as well as the temporary relief of fatigue or depres-sion, making us feel more alert. Coffee might make you "feel good” in the short term, but it canbe addictive and may trigger headaches. With some people, itcauses increased nervous symptoms (including panic attacks),anxiety and insomnia. In others, it is associated with aggra-vating heart and artery problems; consuming more than twocups of coffee a day can cause increased blood levels of bothtriglycerides and cholesterol. It is thought that the oils and

Keep your coolEven in cold weather, it is best to avoid scaldingly hot drinks.Very hot drinks are stressful on the digestive tract, as they candamage the mucosal lining. Let them cool a bit before drinking.

Natural warmerIf you're feeling cold, take about half an inch of ginger root, peeland slice thinly, and put in a mug of hot water. Drink the infu-sion after a couple of minutes. The ginger will warm you up.Sally Winterbourne, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner

Happiness beats cancerA happy woman has a stronger immune system that can beatbreast cancer. In a study involving 227 women with recentlydiagnosed breast cancer, half were taught psychological skills toreduce their stress levels. Those who went through the stress-reducing programme had a 45% reduced risk of recurring breastcancer, even 11 years later. Those who developed breast can-cer again were much more likely to survive. (source: ClinicalCancer Research, 2010; 10)

Benefits of brushing-upA morning body-brush before shower or bath can work wonders,improving circulation (good against the cold) and skin tone, aswell as stimulating the removal of toxins via your lymphatic sys-tem. Use a natural bristle brush, working bare skin as vigorouslyas is comfortable from extremities towards your heart. Avoidyour face and sensitive skin. Takes only a few minutes a day.Trish Dent, Shiatsu Practitioner

Keeping in a good moodWe all know that sunshine is needed to help keep our moodsup. Make sure that you spend 10 - 20 minutes each day out-side, enjoying sun or rain, be it fair or foul. Baring your skin tosafe levels of natural daylight will keep your spirits up and boostyour vitamin D level, help with mental agility and keepingdementia at bay, as well as aiding bone health.

pieces of beans in sediment-rich coffee (such as espres-so and cappuccino) is thesource of harm. Other possible side effectsof drinking coffee includedecreased sensitivity toinsulin, irritation of the stom-ach lining, diarrhoea andheartburn. One study found that drinking four or five cups ofcoffee daily raised oestrogen levels in women aged 36-45years. Drinking coffee can also cause vitamins to bereleased out of the body before they can be absorbed; somaybe it's not a good idea to have that coffee after a meal. Research shows that healthy people can safely consume upto 200mg of caffeine per day - a standard cup contains 90-150mg of caffeine. However, "gourmet" versions sold in cof-fee shops may contain double or triple these amounts. There are alternatives: caffeine-free coffee substitutes, usual-ly made with a barley or chicory-root base. These can warmyou up, without giving you the highs and lows of ordinary cof-fee consumption.

Sally Winterbourne, Nutritional Therapy Practitionerwww.connectnutrition.co.uk

Health Notes