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Riding the Wave
Yoga and Chanting Retreat at Florence House
14-16 June 2013
Summer Solstice:
a bhakti celebration chant
22 June 2013
Alternatives Summer Festival
23 June 2013
About Chanting (Kirtan)
Chanting (Kirtan) is a deeply inspiring practice that opens the heart and
reveals the experience of our own true nature. It calms the mind
and helps us to release unwanted tensions allowing us to experience
the freedom within.
We chant in Sanskrit, a language revealed by
sages in ancient times as the language of the heart. There is a deep
wisdom within the vibration of each chant (Kirtan) and each individual has
their own unique experience of grace through the power of chanting.
Chanting (Kirtan) replenishes the soul and unites us with one another and is
the perfect way to experience the joy of singing in a group where the
focus is on participation rather than performance. Nikki leads these
sessions with voice, harmonium and drum. You can join her in singing
a range of easy-to-learn devotional and uplifting chants or just
bask in the sound of the chants.
Important Note
Nikki's work with sound and resonance can be powerful. Although
the effects are often therapeutic and profound, and the
space is
held and supportive, it is not
psychotherapy. Where issues arise, individuals
may choose to seek additional support.
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Chanting (Kirtan) Calendar
Triyoga
Primrose Hill
The perfect way to start your Saturday night
Dates
Every Saturday (6.30pm - 7.45pm)
Fees & Booking
Cost £14 (concessions available).
Book through TriYoga (020 7483 3344) in advance or pay on the door.
On Saturday 25th May and 15th June 2013 Nikki will be unable to lead the Saturday night chant, but she highly recommends the excellent chant leaders who lead in her place.
Directions
TriYoga, 6 Erskine Road, London, NW3 3AJ
Tel 020 7483 3344
Website www.triyoga.co.uk
Triyoga Chelsea
Nikki Slade is resident Kirtan leader at Triyoga, and has recorded three highly acclaimed CD’s: Nectarine, Monsoon, and Soundscape. Nectarine was highly recommended by world-renowned tabla player Talvin Singh; Monsoon was publicly acknowledged by Dr. John De Martini, and Nikki's sound meditation Soundscape has provided thousands of people with an easier way to quiet their mind and is used by leading yoga studios and motivational groups across the world.
Date: Every Friday
Time: NEW TIME 6:45pm- 8:00pm (Chelsea only)
Fees and Booking: £15
Book through Triyoga
www.triyoga.co.uk
Phone: 0207 483 3344
Triyoga Chelsea
372 King’s Road, SW3 5UZ
Triyoga Chelsea is located about thirty yards down the King’s Road from Bluebird Cafe. It has three beautiful, light yoga studios, three treatment rooms, an organic cafe, a juice bar, changing areas and a shop.
Nearest tube stations: Fulham Broadway (19 minutes walk), Gloucester Road (20 minutes walk) + Sloane Square (21 minutes walk)
Nearest overground station: West Brompton train station
Buses: 11, 22, 49, 319, 345, 328, 19, 14, 211, 414
Nearest Barclays cycle hire station: At the junction of King's Road and Flood Street SW3. There are also cycle hire stations at Sloane Square Tube Station (in Sedding Street and Cadogan Square)
Nearest cycle rack: At the junction of King's Road and The Vale
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One-Off Events
Riding the Wave
Retreat by the Sea
A Unique Exploration of Chanting-with-Asana
with Nikki Slade and Anna Ashby
Friday 14- Sunday 16th June 2013
Florence House, Seaford
The weekend offers a unique opportunity for an immersion in the practices of asana and chanting...with a difference. Chanting and Asana are powerful practices in themselves. Combining them together, Anna and Nikki take a unique approach that fuses the two practices into an experience that can transform perception, draw forth joy and bring about clarity.
Daily life presents us within many forms of energy during our busy routines, and it can sometimes feel like we are being ‘pulled under’. By using the repetition of ancient mantras during asana, we can transform our experience and create a vibrant and energized environment within ourselves that is steady, even and innately joyful; this helps support us when the waves come and provides a practice for ‘riding the waves’ to inner bliss.
This weekend creates the space to recognise the innate power each one of us has to shift our perspective to one that is filled with empowerment and grace.
The retreat will be held at the lovely Florence House renowned for it’s peaceful and welcoming atmosphere - it is a quiet, idyllic setting set within six acres near the sea in the beauty of the South Downs along the iconic white cliffs of southern England.
Weekend Retreat Schedule:
Friday 6pm-9pm
Saturday 8.30am -12.30pm & 5-9pm (afternoons for walks, rest and massage*)
Sunday 8.30am - 12.30pm & 2-4pm
Venue Florence House
Southdown Road, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 4JS
click here for map and directions (this link will open Florence House's website).
Travel
Florence House is situated in Seaford near the golf course by the sea.
The nearest train station is Seaford which is 5 minutes away. Then you can take a taxi to get to the house. For train time information please call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484-950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
What to Bring
Your yoga mat, a journal, walking shoes, a flashlight and a light jacket.
Massage
*For an additional fee, massage can be arranged outside retreat sessions.
For more information on how to book a massage contact Hanna at pa@freetheinnervoice.com
Retreat Fee:
£375pp
A £225 non-refundable deposit secures a place with balance due by May 15, 2013.
The fee includes;
- Accommodation on a twin/triple share basis
- All meals (vegetarian)
- Unlimited cups of tea and coffee
- All retreat sessions
- Use of the grounds and facilities of Florence House.
Note: Some single rooms may be available for a £65 supplement, subject to availability.
NOTE: The retreat fee does not include; travel, insurance or massage.
Booking: To book this retreat, please pay by Bank transfer. Send an e-mail to pa@freetheinnervoice.com or call on 0044+(0)932043277 and we will send you the bank details.
Alternatively please send a cheque to 1st floor, 382 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen , London. SW14 7JU. with your name and contact number.
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Summer Solstice:
a bhakti celebration chant
Saturday 22nd June 2013
6:30 - 8:30pm
Triyoga, Primrose Hill
Nikki Slade and Jonathan Sattin will be offering an extended program of chanting [kirtan] and meditation in honour of the Summer Solstice weekend.
Midsummer is a time of celebrating the sun, and spending as much time as you can outdoors. It is also is a time when we can celebrate the growing of crops, and take heart in knowing that the seeds we planted in the spring are now in full bloom. We can equate this to the flourishing of our families, the harvest of our businesses, and the feeling of creative fulfillment.
Please join us and celebrate the season with uplifting chants from the heart, and meditation to enter into the stillness in appreciation of all that we have.
Nikki Slade is also dedicating her Friday night kirtan in Chelsea in honour of the Summer Solstice as it falls on June 21st - the actual longest day and shortest night. Please be sure not to miss one of these opportunities to celebrate together!
Jonathan Sattin first learned to meditate in 1976 and has practiced under his teacher, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, since 1985. He teaches from his own experience and believes that meditation is a key part of yoga - something that we take with us in the way we live rather than on the mat or sitting still.
Date: Saturday 22nd June 2013.
time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Fees: £20
Venue: Triyoga, Primrose Hill. map and directions
6 Erskine road, Primrose Hill
London, NW3 3aj
Booking: Book through Triyoga
020 7483 3344.
Summer Festival of Sound
Sunday 23 June 2013
10.30 AM to 5.30 PM
Cecil Sharp House, London
Join Alternatives and Prediction Magazine for an electrifying day of sound to ring in the Summer Solstice.
This one-day pop-up event in the heart of ultra-cool Camden will feature a colourful array of music, sound performances, dance and workshops - from bands to belly dancers, gongs to guided meditations, there'll be something for everyone. Join us for an uplifting day that will soothe the soul and expand the heart.
There will also be jewellery, arts and craft stalls, tarot readers, astrology, delicious food, drinks and much, much more!
PLUS keeping checking the Alternatives website for updates and full event information and the big reveal of a very special guest! Come and connect, be inspired and get energised! |
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Venue: Cecil Sharp House
2 Regents Park Road
London
NW1 7AY. Camden Town (Northern Line)
map
Time: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Prices: £25 or £15 Concession
Booking: Book through Alternatives
Click here for more info and for Booking.
Cecil Sharp House has a basement café; Alternatively you can bring your own packed lunch or eat at one of the many food outlets situated in and around Camden.
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Sound Blessing and Spa for your Home or business
Nikki will come to right where you are to facilitate a Chanting Blessing.
Chanting has tremendous power to transform the atmosphere and bring good energy to all areas of life.
Chanting from the heart with family and friends.
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Celebrate Diwali
Celebrate your birthday
Marriage
New Baby
New Home
your choice. ..
Price £199 (London)
Includes 45 minute Chanting session with Nikki.
20 miles + outside of London, please enquire for a quote.
Please reserve consumption of alcohol until after the blessing.
Nikki will leave shortly after the chant to honour the tradition of Ceremony leader who opens sacred space and then leaves the community to enjoy the celebration.
Contact us to check availability before paying online.
Spa Blessing for Business
Traditionally in the east, particularly in countries like India, China and Japan, it is commonplace to have ceremonial chanting for your business at the start of each day. In fact, Some businesses like supermarkets have their own very specific chant.
This is the perfect Feng Shui in sound to energize and uplift your working environment to produce the highest results.
Free the limitations in your teams in 2013.
Clean out tensions in the office
Bring energy and flow to your projects
Uplift the spirit of your team
Experience team harmony
Produce more profits
Create great working relationships
Improve the ambience of your work space
Price £399 (London)
Includes 45 minute Chanting session with Nikki.
20 miles + outside of London, please enquire for a quote.
Please reserve consumption of alcohol until after the blessing.
Nikki will leave shortly after the chant to honour the tradition of Ceremony leader who opens sacred space.
Booking: Book through Free the Inner Voice (click link to view booking information).
Any questions please call Hanna: 0044+(0)7932043277.
or e-mail: pa@freetheinnervoice.com
Contact us to check availability before paying online.
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Vouchers
Why not introduce your friends and family to the wonderful world of Free the Inner Voice by buying them a voucher to redeem against any work with Nikki that is booked through this website including the Sound Spa Home or Office Blessings. The perfect Christmas present!
Simply fill in the Title of Session Box with "Voucher", leave the date box blank, decide how much you would like to give (min. £10) and proceed to pay through PayPal. We will then email you a unique voucher which you can print or forward to the
recipient (it can be personalised and you can let us know if your would like to make it specific to a course). Vouchers must be redeemed within 6 months of being issued.
Cancellation policy for all events
Bookings may be cancelled in advance and you may receive a full or partial refund depending on how early the cancellation is received by us :
- 14 days before an event: refund in full
- 7 days before an event: refund subject to a 20% cancellation fee
- 24 hours before an event: refund subject to a 50% cancellation fee
- Less than 24 hours (or if you fail to attend): no refund
For full terms and conditions please see link below.
Booking Information
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For further information, call Hanna (Nikki's PA) on 07932 043277
or email pa@freetheinnervoice.com.
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