Temespan December 2019/January 2020

WHAT IS HEALTH
ROSEN METHOD BODYWORK
Jane Spilsbury

What is Rosen Method experience a feeling that is too
Bodywork? much to handle, we learn that we
Rosen Method is an original can stop the feeling by tightening
form of somatic approach which our muscles and controlling
addresses physical tension. Its our breath. However, when we
sensitive ‘listening’ touch and do this, we cut off the flow of
verbal communication help energy to this place. In essence
people to become aware of what we create a certain numbness
they are holding – physically which becomes a disconnection
and emotionally – in their body. to our true selves. When the
When the body is allowed to body is not listened to, it can
reveal its truth in a space of only get our attention through
non-judgement, it can relax and pain. By listening to our bodies,
let go of stress and pain. Rosen we find relief from pain and begin
Method helps individuals to to feel more and more fully alive.
soften barriers in their life so Rosen Method helps to develop
they can live more fully, and the this listening, re-establishing
natural feelings of “embodied a balance of equality between
being” can become a source of mind and body, so that the body’s
joy. truth and wisdom can be heard.
Rosen Method is a gentle, non-in- In Rosen Method there is no
vasive, yet powerful bodywork fixing or changing, only noticing,
for inspiring deep relaxation, witnessing, allowing, unfolding.
and developing awareness and The Rosen session is cooperative,
resilience. The touch is simple, a journey that practitioner and
the effects profound. client take together. We explore
How does Rosen Method work? where the client is holding back,
The body never lies. It holds the feelings and actions, and we meet
truth of all that has shaped us in that tension and holding respect-
this life and the greater mystery fully. Often there are memories,
of who we are as spiritual beings. feelings, insights, new possibil-
As children we breathe and move ities, and unique resolutions
freely from head to toe. When we which come up for the client.

What might be some benefits

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of Rosen Method Bodywork? therapeutic modalities such
as counselling, psychotherapy,
• relaxes muscle tension and other psycho-spiritual disci-
and chronic holding, plines.
• deepens physical and For appointments: Tel:
emotional awareness, 07946-446506, Email: jane.
• a greater sense of empow- [email protected]
erment, vitality, wholeness, For more Information: www.
integrity, rosenmethod.co.uk
• s e l f - k n o w l e d g e ,
well-being, joy and peace.
• allows unconscious
material to emerge and invites
personal and spiritual growth,
• complements other

Teme Valley Tote

November’s Draw (the eighth in Stoke Bliss (Draw no 776)
this series) The £30 winner is Betty Bradley
November’s prize draw of the of Pensax (Draw no 353)
Tote was decided when Rev’d The £20 winner is Ann Hadfield
Julia Curtis rolled the dice on of Eastham (Draw no 291)
2nd November to select the set If you have not entered and still
of random numbers and the wish to join – please contact
starting point. As a result, the Robin Dean on 01886 853295 or
prize winners are as follows: by email (robin.c.dean@gmail.
The £50 winner is Alan Patrick of com) or your local co-ordinator.

Eastham Garden Club

Do join us for our first meeting of quiz and news of forthcoming
the New Year on January 14th at meetings in 2020.Doors open
Eastham Memorial Hall. It will be at 7pm., and we look forward to
a Social Event with refreshments, seeing you there.

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TEME VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Mike Harley

An excellent turnout of 41 man called Alfred Watkins, a keen
members/guests on 29th October archaeologist, whilst standing on
heard Anthony Poulton-Smith a hillside in Herefordshire claims
talk on the subject of “Ley-lines in to have experienced a revelation
Worcestershire”. and noticed on the landscape an
When is a straight line not a apparent arrangement of straight
straight line? When it is a ley-line lines between ancient features and
which is a supposed straight line coined the phrase “ley-lines”. There
between 3 or more pre-historic or are many ancient monuments such
ancient sites. These sites are often as Glastonbury Tor, Stonehenge,
connected by ancient tracks when Avebury Stones, and there are
the only mode of transport was on many standing stone monuments
foot or by horse. It was a means of to be found on Exmoor thought
getting from A to B as quickly as to go back to the late Neolithic
possible for social or commercial period. It is suggested these sites
reasons or in some instances as a were not random but put in place
pilgrimage. because of these lines which have
We were referred to the “Long Man “earth energies” and a mystical
of Wilmington” – a huge hill figure significance. Most of these sites
on the slopes of Wendover Hill in have tracks between them but that
Sussex. In his outstretched arms may be because they were meeting
he holds 2 staves and it is thought places. In those times there were
this is how tracks were first started. no signposts or maps (nor sat navs!)
Imagine being on the Malverns and so meeting at a point of significance
on seeing Clee Hill wanting to go was logical particularly for trading
there. Once off the Malverns and purposes. Some go as far as to
in the valley it would be impossible say these “lines” have paranormal
to see or know which direction to qualities and attract alien space
go. The idea is to put a stave in the craft to earth, but our speaker
ground and walk in a straight line poured scorn on such suggestions.
in the direction you want to go for Perhaps we should have had this
as far as possible. The second stave talk on 31st October!!
is put in the ground assuming you Back in the real world, our next
can still see the first one and repeat meeting is on Tuesday 10th
the process over and over again December 7.30pm at Abberley
until arriving at your destination. Village Hall when Heather Waste
So far so good, you say, but what has will be speaking about “Spinning
this to do with ley-lines? This now Yarns” and, being a singer, we may
becomes modern history because also be entertained by song.
until 1921 no such term existed. A Everyone welcome.

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Nativity

Lindridge Church invites you to
Lindridge Parish Hall

on

Christmas Eve at 3pm

All are welcome

Come dressed as your favourite Nativity character
and take part, or just come and enjoy!

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