Personal Development & Philosophy - Art & Science Workshops

Psycharmonics: Transforming Habits through Acceptance.

Psycharmonics is the Mental Yoga of Self Awareness and is an introduction to ‘Transcending Your Archetypal Type’.

The entire Universe is made up of opposing forces that are continually exchanging energy between them. This state of duality is how we experience all aspects of the physical Universe. Within that experience exists our sciences, logic and emotions. We can not escape this duality as we can only define an item upon it not being something else, and thus we must always have an 'it' and a 'not it' - in other words a Yin and a Yang.

Your Psyche (personality) is held in a key balance or Harmony with this duality or conflicting states. As such Psycharmonics is the state of balance between you and the Universe.

However if you can learn to step back beyond the interplay dance between these forces and observe then you are able to witness the push and pull forces at play and not just be taken for the ride into the experience. From this 'perspective' (which is not really a perspective, as that too would have to sit with in the duality), you can begin to balance the forces that dance within your life and support habitual emotional patterns. Awareness is the first step to a freedom from these habitual patterns.

It is in the awareness of one’s own hooks that true freedom can be found. It is by learning how to identify these hooks that you can embrace them (not reject them) and allow yourself to gain freedom from them. Together we will explore the scientific basis of this along with the psychological reason why it might be present. Then we will practice the art of surrender. Identifying patterns we will see if they are serving us or preventing us from moving forward.

Most people are hooked (without knowing) to their own memories and emotional experience and use them to guide their behaviors and feelings throughout life. Often these can lead you into cycles of habitual behavior that return you to patterns of behaviour that are neither pleasant nor do they serve your wellbeing and nourishment.

Using research and experiences from science, psychology, healing and energy medicine a space will be provided for participants to recognise the continual interplay of the Yin and the Yang and acquire a state of neutrality where change has the space to occur. With a greater awareness of the dance between different aspects of our selves, participants will be able to witness a reflection of habitual patterns and anchors that might be preventing their wellbeing.  

This is an experiential workshop to explore and demonstrate the interplay of perception, energy and consciousness within a space of acceptance. You will leave with tools and practical experiences to help you remain more present in the moment – becoming the author of your own story.

 

Transforming Consciousness, Embracing BEing -The Paradox of Consciousness

Transcending your archetypal Type. It's actually all a matter of Perception! Mark will present philosophy and illusions that lead us to doubt our own opinions. Quantum physics Wave particle duality – perception and observation (animation). We will come to recognize that mere perception of one side or the other is totally dependent upon the other view – in other words there can not be hot without cold. You will witness the advantage of unifying the Yin and the Yang - making two become one, the most sort after goal of mankind throughout the ages.

‘It is the uncomfortable duty of the Ego to let go of the ego’

Each of us is an individual with a specific complex matrix pattern of absorption, emission and resonance with the universe. Each of us a quantum machine with a unique approach to life determined by our genetic make up, astrological charts and psycho/emotional experiences. Each influences the other and how we perceive & behave in the world.

One man’s fish is another man’s poision!

Over this transformational workshop you will be undone and re made, this is only for those brave who want to move beyond mere reactive habitual response.Who are you and how can you allow yourself to move beyond yourself? As Einstein said “you can’t solve the problem with the same tools that created it” As such we need to use the personality (your ego) to move it to its own edge then float off into the abyss.

This is an experience of transformation going through exercises and realisations that will reset your old habitual habit patterns and allow fresh new supportive structures to fill the space. It is through gentle acceptance that you will be able to surrender your patterns and let go your limits. Most people want to move on from the old habit patterns they have had programmed into their personality. These can be self destructive beliefs that you are not good enough, not pretty enough, not smart enough, simply not enough.

The ‘good’ news is you are ALREADY ENOUGH.

The ‘bad’ news is you must burn in order to be reborn.

“You are the phoenix, but you must first burn your old habit patterns and limits that keep you fixed in this location so that you can rise from the ashes a new BEing.”

Everything you know is an illusion of duality (two things) Through no fault of your own, you can not as a Human imagine anything that is alone without a comparison. Your very personality is made up of these comparisons and borders. We hold onto these so we can have a state of stability within our world, however there is a part of you that exists in the oneness. This part has no two (me and not me) it is just you – without an edge.

You can experience this and in doing so experience god, within yourself.

This is not in anyway a religious experience but an actual BEING.

You will engage in uniquely designed exercises by Mark who will facilitate your transition and self reflection. Realise that your defined self is a major force that attracts things towards you that fit with your version of reality –change that version and you change your reality – The power of attraction (as talked about in the secret) but with your emotional and physical health.

This is a practical guided experience into the unbounded space inside your being – beyond self and ego limits. The current workshop is tackling an age old question that has plagued the top thinkers across time. However the current workshop is designed to help you become sensitive enough to actually ‘experience’ life, NOT to help you think your way to ‘understanding’ (standing under) life.

Participants will consider and discuss:
  • What reality actually is (the Great Maya) – a matter of perception
  • Ego construction and continued maintenance – ‘how to break the mould’
  • Role of religion – who is god ? The Paradox
  • Believes concerning ‘enlightenment’ and ‘meaning of life’
  • Meditation – stillness, key to awareness – how to be still!
Participants will guided into a meditation where certain exercise will be given to open their ‘third eye’ chakra. This is the area in the forehead associated with understanding and experience of spiritual existence.

Channel wisdom and synchronicity from the space between your actions. Where thinking ceases to rein is where you begin! You can know this not as an illusion, thought or belief but as an actuality. 

Exercises include:

Quantum Tripping - Importance of space -pair up just being still with other person – gentle space being held – looking into each others eye –holding stillness and content. Being Still


Sensual Intimacy – The Yin & Yang of Body Awareness (couples)


Your senses are your key to knowing you’re alive. They are your portals to other locations. Like most things they can be confused, overwhelmed and even ignored. The word ‘Intimacy’ means the ‘process of making known’. With your significant other we shall explore the subtle often unnoticed essences of sensual intimacy, discovering how our masculine and feminine sides communicate with each other. Expanding our horizons you will allow yourself to become known to your other.

The day will entail physical contact, breathing exercises, talking, eye contact, body massage and open integrated yin/yang meditation. We, together, will explore your fears and doubts and allow you to move beyond them into a more balanced and contented relationship with yourself and your significant other. Although the practices and energy of tantra and kundalini will be explored, this is not a sexual practice workshop and you are free to go as deep as you choose into each exercise. Focus will be given to the subtle underlying and unspoken exchange of energy.

The day will be held both indoors and outdoors with nature.
 

Conscious Parenting – Our Children are our evolution

Our children are the evolution of ourselves. Everything that we have left ‘unlived’ in our lives gets passed to them until someone is brave enough to live the issue. By ‘living it’ I mean embracing the truth and feeling the full pain of the issue, until there is nothing remaining to feel. Many parents believe that if their children don’t directly observe their issue then it has no influence on them. They continue to hide the truth from their children believing they are protecting them, saving them from the pain, but in actual fact they are setting up a pattern that will return to the child later in life.

Everything we do, speak and more importantly feel inside is read by our children and absorbed into their unconscious and subconscious minds. Choosing to affirm positive support is key. Being aware of conflicting messages is vital. The language you use embeds minute messages within it that reveals the truth behind your actual feelings. If you present mixed messages children become stressed and confused and repeat those patterns of expression. Learn about being aware enough and holding enough respect for your ‘evolution’ to be honest and true. This will enable your children to acquire a greater degree of balance.

 
BuddhaBugs – Meditation For Children

Buddha Bugs - Is a new name given to the exploration of meditation for kids. There is no religious connotations or suggestions. Buddha was chosen as an example because all he did was to meditate, he never wanted to be worshiped or have any religious following. He talked about discovering for yourself, which is what we want our little 'Bugs' to do!

Helping children to meditate, find their inner peace and relax is a vital foundation for a happy and balanced life. Meditation will also advance your child's intelligence (IQ -Intelligence quotient) as well as their emotional intelligence (EQ - emotional quotient).

Children are our wonder, our reflection of a worry free happy time when nothing mattered more then playing in our own imagination. In this ever increasing hectic world full of a complex array of mixed messages from schools, other cultures, TV, internet, children are now being exposed to more confusing information than ever before.

There has been a vast amount of research showing that consistent time spent being still or meditating can help develop brain function and emotional intelligence (ability to recognise and interpret emotions).


Who Do You Think You Are?

Experience your self through movement and stillness, realigning your consciousness, health and wellbeing.

Exploring the limits and boundaries of consciousness. Where does your identity exist and does it ever change?

We will explore the philosophy of consciousness and the nature nurture debate. Investigating the origins of thoughts and beliefs.

Exploring the power of attraction and the body physics behind it. How do people entrain with each other? What is really going on behind the scenes? Millions of waves of information combined to form one experience of consciousness, Find out more!

This workshop is a deep exploration of the philosophy of consciousness and the formation of personality. Investigating the origins of thoughts and beliefs. It is a fantastic and necessary foundation for translating & explaining any ‘beyond mind’ realisations that have been had during meditation or other activities.

Exploring the limits and boundaries of consciousness. Where did you come from? Where does your identity exist and does it ever change? Or is it a matter of our perspective that changes?

Who are you? What are your masculine and feminine sides and what is a balanced form of them?

Is this Universe a projection from within your being creating an outside existence? How and why do people entrain with each other?

What is really going on behind the scenes? Find out!

Exercises Include:

Quantum Questing - a guided meditation through your own imagination journey – using the seen metaphor to guide your realizations as to your own internal messages and what you are trying to tell yourself.

Mirage et Trois - What are your sabotage patterns? Can be related to a vision, a goal, or just being truly alive. Everybody choose 1 subject. Groups of 3 – 4. Everybody writes down some of their own sabotage sentences. Person 2 and 3 whisper sabotage in person 1 ears. Person 4 – or leader helps person 1 focus on his power, will, vision, brilliance – just giving voices space and acceptance. Allowing moment of the emotion to happen without reaction.

Quantum Visioning - With crayons and paper – class gets into two groups and spends 2-3 minutes drawing your self image, then your ideal self, then other’s images and visions. Person draws their own vision and everyone receives their drawings, compares and feedback. Take visions and put them up on wall in toilet etc at home where can be seen and contemplated.