SOLSTICE COMES & GOES, EVERY YEAR, TWICE A YEAR, THE SHORTEST DAY, THE LONGEST DAY. BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN? As Yogis not only in this City, we are a global community of Spiritual Warriors who must work to develop strengths & skills of awareness that will take us through this dawning of the Aquarian Age.We will Chant, Laugh, Dance, Then Relax to The Sacred Sound of the Gong. This is the last Special Event of the Year at Alchemy, HELP make it a Very Special One.

The 5 rhythms are flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. We move with these rhythms in sequence which is called a Wave. The 5 rhythms are a structured yet free style form of movement expression routed in the body, connecting the heart and stilling the mind. There are no steps to learn, only the freedom and discipline to follow the articulation of our own body as it feels each rhythm, helping us to become more fluid, inspired and grounded in the dance. This class 'wave" is the first level of the 5 rhythms work and is open to all levels and experience, no dance background is needed. Emma has been teaching since 2001 and dancing the 5 rhythms since 1991. Emma teaches with passion and sensitivity and humour, she has a down to earth attitude which comes from her work with marginalised and vulnerable communities (prisons and Kidscompany) that keep her feet firmly on the ground! Emma reaches out to a diverse range of people which adds to her depth and incite as a teacher.

Frank Capra's timeless masterpiece weaves a special magic, and deserves its status as THE feelgood Christmas movie of all time. A life affirming tale which acknowledges the difficulties and disappointments of life, while recognising the importance of faith and love, belief and hope, friendship and family. So join us for our Christmas Special. Kick back and relax in our divine Circle space. Cushions, bolsters and blankets provided.

Join on the night of the Full Moon as we prepare ourselves for the next 28 -day Lunar cycle. With at least 11 participants, we will take turns leading a call and answer chant, and then responding. This "Healing ring of the Tantra" has been given by Yogi Bhajan to heal, cleanse and strengthen the individual so that he or she may grow and prosper according to their individual destiny. We will then follow with a powerful Gong bath using four planet Gongs The Sun, Pluto, Moon and Uranus, maximizing the magnificence of this final moon of the year and calming the spirit, energizing the soul, & uplifting our Hearts to an attitude of gratitude, love & Compassion, as we leave this year fulfilled & awakened to our own personal Truth. Sat Nam

Let your hair down and dance your devotion to sacred sounds! A barefoot clubbing experience to liberate the spirit and elevate consciousness. Alcohol- and drug-free zone. Healthy juice bar. Live DJing and facilitation from Avtar & live percussion from Moshik Avtar and Moshik are both longstanding musicians and performers as well as yoga teachers. Avtar is a former club DJ who now works only in festival and holistic environments. She is also a studio producer and is a student of Indian classical music. Moshik is a drummer, sound engineer and all-round multi-instrumentalist. Together they record music for yoga as Aurora on their label Maya Records

There are many misunderstood concepts about what Kundalini Yoga is and how it works. In this two day workshop we will unravel and explore some of the myths about Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. This workshop is an opportunity to develop a clearer understanding of Kundalini Yoga and how this powerful practice can transform your life and help you realise your higher purpose.

Join us for an informal evening of devotional singing as we journey to a more heart centred world, reconnecting us with our inner self and a universal consciousness. We combine Indian and western instruments including guitar, harmonium, drums and others and incorporate sacred mantras for the Aquarian age. This evening promotes Sangat, an idea of community and spiritual support. Musicians: Moshik and Avtar Kaur (Aurora), Siri Arti Kaur, Jap Hari Kaur, Kevin, Susanna, BenJahmin

A specialist posture class for Kundalini Yoga students, exploring the checkpoints for the basic asanas and how a properly supported posture enables us to have a deeper experience in kriya. We will increase our awareness of how to use the bandhas (the internal locks) to support asana.

An Experience with Alex Bell featuring the E Meditation. Devised by Alex Bell, this is gentle yet powerful 40-minute active meditation using very special dance rhythms to help shake up and release the contraction which is held deep in the tissues of the body, enabling us to experience the profound peace and mental clarity that comes when we allow our life-force to circulate freely.

- Kate McKenzie is launching her new CD "THE PEACE ROOM" with an interactive concert, live musicians, beats, Sanskrit, Gurmukhi and English Mantra. COME AND JOIN THE CHANTS AND CELESTIAL DANCES!

Siri Datta, author of "Open your heart with Kundalini Yoga" and "Mini Size Me" will guide us how to dissolve and become free from the energetic entanglement that often happens through our close relationships. Through the sacred practise of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan, she will share liberating and powerful practices and techniques that dissolve that entanglement, strengthen the heart and clear the auric imprint from our past encounters with others. With this ancient practise we will empower ourselves to dissolve old ties and contracts from our past relationships, spoken and unspoken. By clearing our subconscious mind, arc line and aura, we free ourselves from the past and the angst of the future, and innocently find ourselves free to love again. Beginners to Kundalini Yoga are welcome. Wear loose and comfortable clothing & please bring some water.

Alchemy's Circle Cinema is proud to present: Baraka. Ron Frike's mindblowing audio visual masterpiece addressing 'humanity's relationship with the eternal'. The title Baraka means "breath of life" or "blessing" and the film unfolds into a tapestry of global images shot over 13 months in 24 countries. Like poetry in motion this non narrative masterpiece is filled with staggeringly beautiful vistas fusing natural sound and a haunting score. Baraka is breathtaking journey through our world, and our relationship with it, and will leave you enthralled and inspired. Anand Jot says "if you've never seen Baraka you haven't lived" So come join us, kick back and relax in our divine Circle space. Cushions, bolsters and blankets provided.

Join Siri Datta for a candlelight journey into the "ghosts" of the past. From childhood nightmares, to teenage fears, from school day bullies to adult unknown fears. A deep excavation into darkness and transmuting the energy into lightness and peace. Lets do it tonight, so close to the New Moon for full release!

Listen to your wishes and use Tantra for manifesting them.

Pleasure and magic, health and harmony in relationships lead to success in life.

Facilitator Biven Mamonta,
Within UniversynergyArts Academy, Biven Mamonta is a very high level facilitator and also a human being on a path of continual personal development, Ne is very close to the two greatest contemporary Masters: Altai Chi and Shri Guru Pfaski Sotidanandana.
His serenity, knowledge and level of consciousness transcend those we are normally used to. He is a healer, a Master of Tantra and Shaman from the Siberian lineage. In the past he was also a very well known surgeon working in the old Soviet Union.

Economic instability and chaotic world markets affect all of us in many aspects of our lives. How do we respond as yogis and people of consciousness? Can we meet the challenge of the times? The yogic perspective implicit in Kundalini can direct us to personal and community transformation through our connection to Spirit and our understanding of the nature of prana and its relationship with apana.Your capacity for personal and community transformation resides in your connection with Spirit. Reconnect and prosper.

The 5 rhythms are flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. We move with these rhythms in sequence which is called a Wave. The 5 rhythms are a structured yet free style form of movement expression routed in the body, connecting the heart and stilling the mind. There are no steps to learn, only the freedom and discipline to follow the articulation of our own body as it feels each rhythm, helping us to become more fluid, inspired and grounded in the dance. This class 'wave" is the first level of the 5 rhythms work and is open to all levels and experience, no dance background is needed. Emma has been teaching since 2001 and dancing the 5 rhythms since 1991. Emma teaches with passion and sensitivity and humour, she has a down to earth attitude which comes from her work with marginalised and vulnerable communities (prisons and Kidscompany) that keep her feet firmly on the ground! Emma reaches out to a diverse range of people which adds to her depth and incite as a teacher.

Guru Dharam is visiting from Sweden. Come and experience this inspiring Kundalini yoga class.

This evening will include some meditation With the guidance of Tony Samara, discover a path of profound transformation, evolution of consciousness and inner peace. This path is open to all people from all walks of life who seek Health, Happiness and Inner Wisdom. After living for several years in a Zen Buddhist monastery, Tony Samara ventured to the jungles of South America - to the Amazon and to the Andes - where he lived and studied among a community of Shamans. Tony Samara is now visited by people from all parts of the world and from all walks of life, seeking spiritual guidance or simply the experience of being in his presence. Tony is not seeking for people to become shamans (or anything else other than what we are) or to go back to a more ancient form of living but rather to embrace the modern world using aspects which he believes to be easily practiced and integrated into modern everyday living making each one of us a part of the healing that is required for humanity to survive.

There are many misunderstood concepts about what Kundalini Yoga is and how it works. In this two day workshop we will unravel and explore some of the myths about Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. This workshop is an opportunity to develop a clearer understanding of Kundalini Yoga and how this powerful practice can transform your life and help you realise your higher purpose.

An evening of traditional and contemporary chants led by Narayani, accompanied by the dynamic Tabla Rhythms of Jason Kalidas. Chanting and devotional music brings us to a place of peace and openness that unfolds beyond the limits of our own voices. Discover the power of your own voice irrespective of your ability to 'sing', through connecting to a sound that stems from deep within. Singing in a group can offer support, helping to liberate the voice, connect with the heart and sing freely.

'Afikan Yoga is the reconnection to the Source, the combined Wisdom of ancient Afrika with its rich heritage in natures principles'. Pablo's lineage comes from African Science, Cosmology, Martial Sciences and various masters in health such as the notable naturpathic genius Dr Laila O Afrika whom Pablo studied with in 2005. Being passionate about Afrikan Yoga Pablo is keen to introduce this most ancient holistic form of practice to everyone. It regulates ones breathing, improves energy levels, alertness and clarity of mind. It stretches and works the muscles in the body, toning and giving an invigorating workout. By increasing ones energy with oxygenated blood, Afrikan Yoga helps to store energy in the body and replenish cells. Pablo "invites all to experience this ancient practice of timeless culture for everyday living."

Renowned Astrologer Susie Cox returns to Alchemy

Susie Cox has been a professional astrologer since 1971 and has interpreted over 40,000 charts. She has worked at Canyon Ranch Health Resort since 1981. As a career astrologer, Susie approaches her subject from many directions. She is the author of numerous astrological columns, articles and books. Her book, The International Directory of Astrologers, was sold in 57 countries. She also sells software related to her field.

Susie will be available for private reading on the following dates: Monday - Friday, 10th - 14th November Monday -Friday, 17th - 21st November between 11:00am and 5:00pm. To register you will need your birth information (birth date, time and location)

FEE: £150 Payment required at the time of booking

Trance Dance has existed for thousands of years, and still features in tribal cultures around the world today as a method of healing and personal transformation. Sacred Ecstasy brings this ancient wisdom into the 21st Century, creating a safe, sacred space in which we journey into trance using music, intention and sound healing.

Join us for an evening of Mantras with Maya Fiennes and Healing Sound from the unique Earth Harp with Los Angeles based Bill Close. Maya draws upon her talent as a musician and performer to offer a unique style of yoga and meditation for modern living. Bill is the artistic director, designer and founder of MASS (Music Architecture Sound Sculpture).

We, at Alchemy, invite you to join us for this most special occasion. Marianne is one of the worlds most influential spiritual teachers. She has been a personal inspiration to Nicole Hambro, one of Alchemy's founders, and was the original inspiration for starting the Circle For Inner Peace over 7 years ago, which is now held regularly at Alchemy. It is a complete joy and privilege to be hosting Marianne at Alchemy, and we hope that you will join us.

A manifestation of universal compassion, love and wisdom, Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath is an enlightened living Himalayan Master who awakens you to the next level of spiritual experience. A Master of Kundalini Kriya Yoga, Gurunath's message to humanity is the attainment of Earth Peace through Self Peace and his Soul Cry is: Humanity - Our uniting religion,Breath - Our uniting prayer, Consciousness - Our uniting God. At the Satsang, Gurunath explains the full benefits of the meditative experience of Kundalini Kriya Yoga and gives a taste of the Still Mind State, thereby re-affirming that 'At the level of Consciousness Humanity is One'

Join in an evening of song and harmony with Chris' unique and magical voice. This evening will touch your heart, 'tune' you up and expand your awareness. Experience stillness of mind and your natural, beautiful sound flowing through you.

-The 5 rhythms are flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. We move with these rhythms in sequence which is called a Wave. The 5 rhythms are a structured yet free style form of movement expression routed in the body, connecting the heart and stilling the mind. There are no steps to learn, only the freedom and discipline to follow the articulation of our own body as it feels each rhythm, helping us to become more fluid, inspired and grounded in the dance. This class 'wave" is the first level of the 5 rhythms work and is open to all levels and experience, no dance background is needed. Emma has been teaching since 2001 and dancing the 5 rhythms since 1991. Emma teaches with passion and sensitivity and humour, she has a down to earth attitude which comes from her work with marginalised and vulnerable communities (prisons and Kidscompany) that keep her feet firmly on the ground! Emma reaches out to a diverse range of people which adds to her depth and incite as a teacher.

Gabrielle Roth's Heartbeat Workshop with Emma Leeach. In this weekend Heartbeat workshop we will explore emotion in motion through the art form, and map of Gabrielle Roth's 5 rhythms movement practice. We will pay careful attention to physical movement, breath and relationship to each emotional energy of Fear, Anger, Sadness, Joy, and Compassion. We will dance our" heart out", moving beyond the trappings of old wounds and shadows that keep us held back and suppressed to arrive in the true essence our heart's expression. Alchemy is a beautiful space with its own healing and nurturing environment that will hold and support us in this work. There is a healthy and delicious cafe too, for our well earned breaks! Please bring a sense of humour and a willingness to look with fascination at our humanness!

Friday 17th Oct, 8:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 18th Oct 11am-7:00pm & Sunday 19th Oct 12pm-6:00pm

A healthy aura extends out in all directions. If it shrinks to less than five feet, we are depleted of our natural radiance and the power of our projection. This workshop focusses on building prana to charge and clear the aura, and to reprogram auric patterns and codes using sacred geometry and the principles of electromagnetism.