April
Wind Spirit North American Indian Sweat Lodge 18th April
A traditional ceremony connecting with one’s self, each other and Mother Earth, cleansing, healing, grounding, energizing and rediscovering. 01550 721615.
Estate Work 20th-22th
April (Monday to Wednesday) Join the community in working outside on the Braziers estate.
Accommodation and organic meals provided. Free event.
Tai Chi Retreat 24th-26th April by Re-Vitalise
A gentle mix of theory, practise and spirituality for all levels. Explore the health and meditative aspects of the art and the synergy between Tai Chi and Buddhist meditation.
08000 191635. www.re-vitalise.co.uk
ENGAGE FOR CHANGE (1) 27th-28th April 
An innovative learning and development programme for people who want to
reach and involve others in planning, decisions, communications and
practical action for sustainable change. Kicks off with Engaging Methods -
the principles, practices and tools of Participatory Appraisal and related
action research approaches. 01865 403144. www.reachability.co.uk
MAY
Yoga Retreat 1st-4th May run by Battersea Yoga
Open to all, including beginners. Hatha Yoga, silent walks, philosophy and meditation. Veggie food, a bonfire on Saturday night, excellent company and deep rest. Optional Thai massage. 020 7978 7995. www.batterseayoga.com
May Day – Braziers Park Open Day 4th May
Our ever-popular annual fun-packed public open day! Tours of the mansion house, music, games, walks, stalls, home baked cakes, tea & refreshments, & Braziers-raised meat on the BBQ. All ages welcome. Free admission, parking fee applies.
Estate Work 8th-10th May (Weekend) Join the community in working outside on the Braziers estate.
Accommodation and organic meals provided. Free event.
Reiki retreat 8th-10hth May run by Re-Vitalise
Our Reiki master will attune you and convey the basics of this fascinating art. 08000 191635. www.re-vitalise.co.uk
Creativity Sunday 10th May
On the second Sunday of each month people meet to paint and write in the beautiful surroundings of Braziers Park. Free event – call to book. Optional lunch (chargeable) if required.
Braziers Annual General Meeting 15th-17th May
Residential weekend open to Associates, Active Associates and full Members of BPSISR. Motions are discussed in Sensory meetings and finally voted on (by full Members) at the AGM itself. Interested in Associateship? Applications welcomed!
Wood Festival 15th-17th May
A new festival celebrating music and nature. Live acts,
workshops, local organic food and drink, campfires, singing,
compost toilets, open-air showers, solar-powered stage!
01235 821262. www.thisistruck.com
Sacred Arts Camp 22th-30th May
Build Community, celebrate life through dance, song and play, honour spiritual richness. The Dances of Universal Peace are the main focus of the Camp: explore your voice and the joy of singing together, learn beautiful songs from many traditions. 01297 33700. www.sacredartscamp.org
Yoga Retreat 22th-25th May with Matt Gluck
A relaxing, invigorating weekend including Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, country walks and a bonfire on Saturday night! Optional Thai, Ayurvedic or Indian Head Massage. 020 8440 3592. www.pranasanayoga.com
Wind Spirit North American Indian Sweat Lodge 23rd May
A traditional ceremony connecting with one’s self, each other and Mother Earth, cleansing, healing, grounding, energizing and rediscovering. 01550 721615.
Yoga Retreat 29th-31st May run by Re-Vitalise
Learn at a relaxed pace through informal but intensive tuition. 08000 191635.
www.re-vitalise.co.uk
The Braziers Park brochure to July 2009 is now available online! Please click here to download your copy for printing at home, or to read with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program! You may also contact us to obtain printed copies – ask for extras if you would like to distribute them further and help us in our efforts to reach a wider audience.
Alternatively, you may peruse our upcoming courses and events in simple text format below:
COURSE PROGRAMME FOR 2009:
Yoga Retreat 28th-30th August with Matt Gluck
A relaxing, invigorating weekend including Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, country walks and a bonfire on Saturday night! Optional Thai, Ayurvedic or Indian Head Massage. 020 8440 3592. www.pranasanayoga.com
Wind Spirit North American Indian Sweat Lodge 22nd-23rd August
A traditional ceremony connecting with one’s self, each other and Mother Earth, cleansing, healing, grounding, energizing and rediscovering. 01550 721615.
SEPTEMBER
Yoga retreat 4th-6th September run by Re-Vitalise
08000 191635. www.re-vitalise.co.uk
Yoga Retreat 9th-11th September run by Battersea Yoga
Open to all, including beginners. Hatha Yoga, silent walks, philosophy and meditation. Veggie food, a bonfire on Saturday night, excellent company and deep rest. Optional Thai massage. 020 7978 7995. www.batterseayoga.com
Singing Group ‘Taster’ Evening 10th September run by Kath Lucas from Kismet
Lead by voice teacher: Katherine Lucas, who has been teaching singing to all kinds of groups for
10 years. She runs the community choir ‘Voices Unlimited’ and performs with the trio, Kismet. www.kismet-music.co.uk
Exploring songs from various shores in unison and harmony in a fun and supportive atmosphere. This
event is being run with a view to setting up a regular singing group/community choir. All ages welcome. No experience necessary. Telephone or email the Braziers office for further details. Click here to download a poster advertising this event.
Creativity Sunday 20th September here at Braziers Park
OCTOBER
Apple Day At Braziers Park 4th October
1pm to 6pm. Free admission!.
Please click on the image of our Apple Day flyer to see what we will be doing!
Playback Theatre 2nd-4th October 
The Interplay of Psychodrama & Playback Theatre: a five day
celebration of creativity and therapeutic depth. Psychodrama trainees & Playbackers can deeply experience both modalities in action. 020 7221 2694.
Work Week at Braziers 12-14 October
Help us on the estate and in the house for three days! Please contact us for more information.
Wind Spirit North American Indian Sweat Lodge 17th-18th October
A traditional ceremony connecting with one’s self, each other and Mother Earth, cleansing, healing, grounding, energizing and rediscovering. 01550 721615.
F.M.Alexander Technique 16-18 October
The F.M.Alexander Technique gives you new and special experiences to help you learn how to improve your use of yourself in all life activities long-term. It is used by top musicians, actors and sportspeople to enhance performance and manage stress.
It has been proved to mitigate back trouble and many other psychophysical troubles.
Robin & Béatrice Simmons MSTAT, SVLAT are very experienced teachers and teacher trainers. www.myalexander-technik.com
Creativity Sunday 18th October here at Braziers Park
Yoga on a Shoestring23rd-25th October
A weekend of yoga, meditation and pranayama.
020 8690 0890. www.yogaonashoestring.com
NOVEMBER
Wind Spirit North American Indian Sweat Lodge 14th November
A traditional ceremony connecting with one’s self, each other and Mother Earth, cleansing, healing, grounding, energizing and rediscovering. 01550 721615.
Braziers Park Bonfire Spectacular Thursday 5th November.
Gates open at 6 0′clock with lighting ceremony at 6:30
£3 entry per person and under 12′s get in free!
There will be Performance art, live music, a fire maze, fire sculptures and home grown hot organic food and drink.
Plus free parking, oh, and a massive bonfire!
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AGM and Members Weekend 6th-11th November here at Braziers Park. Please click here to download a booking form.
Work Week at Braziers 9-11 November
Help us on the estate and in the house for three days! Please contact us for more information.
ENGAGE FOR CHANGE (5); NonViolent Communication (NVC) 14th-15th November
Develops skills and confidence for powerful personal connection, empathy and mutual understanding. Based on Marshall Rosenberg’s Non Violent Communication (NVC), an internationally used process for resolving conflicts and valuing everyone’s needs.. 01865 403144. www.reachability.co.uk
Creativity Sunday 15th November here at Braziers Park
Hedge laying course 19th/20th November here at Braziers Park
Restore an ancient hedge at Braziers Park and learn about the history of hedge laying, the tools required, tools maintenance, techniques and health and safety. The course will start at 9.30am and finish at 4.00pm on Friday. Please bring outdoor clothes and also any of your favorite tools such as loppers or bow saw, but this is not essential. The course will be run by experienced tutor Mr Clive Leeke.
Please contact Braziers office for booking details.
If you require a bed for the night Braziers will happily put you up at our B&B rate, please call the office to book in as soon as possible.
Please note that the second weekend scheduled to run on the 3rd and 4th December has been postponed and we will let you have details about the New Year course as soon as they are to hand.
Tai Chi Retreat 27th-29th November by Re-Vitalise
A gentle mix of theory, practise and spirituality for all levels. Explore the health and meditative aspects of the art and the synergy between Tai Chi and Buddhist meditation.
08000 191635. www.re-vitalise.co.uk
DECEMBER
Wind Spirit North American Indian Mens Sweat Lodge 5th December
A traditional ceremony connecting with one’s self, each other and Mother Earth, cleansing, healing, grounding, energizing and rediscovering. 01550 721615.
Wind Spirit North American R.A.I.N. (Recovering Addicts in Need) Sweat Lodge 6th December
A traditional ceremony connecting with one’s self, each other and Mother Earth, cleansing, healing, grounding, energizing and rediscovering. 01550 721615.
Estate Work 11th-13th December (Weekend) Join the community in working outside on the Braziers estate. Please contact us for more information.
Accommodation and organic meals provided. Free event.
Wind Spirit North American Indian Sweat Lodge 19th-20th December
A traditional ceremony connecting with one’s self, each other and Mother Earth, cleansing, healing, grounding, energizing and rediscovering. 01550 721615.