Fri 27th - Sun 29th April 2012
Moving from Fear to Love

The momentous changes of our times are inviting us to something different – not just courage, flexibility, openness - but moving beyond fear-based habits, addictions, co- dependent relationships, or no relationships at all to Love. The real thing.
Love, this 'true love', has to be based on freedom. It is why we are all experiencing a necessary individuality at this time. But there is a step beyond this 'I' state into true community with each other. On the way, we must acknowledge our fear of the other, which for most of us is something very primary, rooted deep in our unconscious, seeking release.
This workshop guides us through a process of remembering, engaging, releasing, renewing and affirming ourselves and others, involving solo and partner work, visualisation, meditation, creativity and movement/dance.
With Jay Ramsay
Fully inclusive residential single £216; shared £186
Including meals except breakfast, non-residential £146
Registration 4-6pm Friday 27 April; course ends 4pm Sunday 29 April

Fri 18th - Sun 20th May 2012 - EDGES

Poetry and renewing the creative process Stroud's "head gardener of poetry" offers a series of brilliantly inspiring exercises, both for writing and to extend our receptive and imaginal awareness, celebrating our 'edges' creatively as well as personally, opening out new possibilities of expression. In addition to the group work there is also time to examine poems you may bring critically as well as enjoying each other's company. This workshop is suitable for anyone at any stage of their writing journey, whether published or not.
With Jay Ramsay
Fully inclusive residential single £216; shared £186
Including meals except breakfast, non-residential £146
Registration 4-6pm Friday 18 May; course ends 4pm Sunday 20 May
"I am a fledgling to poetry & now feel totally inspired and enriched, encouraged and on my way… Well held with care, humility, lightness and humour."

Sunday 8 July - Soul Talk

A new way to relate Changes in the world are all about changes in relationship. How can we become more awake to how we are with each other? More skillful? More undefended? More resourced? More loving?
We can experience relationships in a profoundly satisfying way. We just need to be more present, more connected, and more open. The course will draw on psychosynthesis, gestalt therapy, focusing and heart dialogue. There is no specific agenda. All you need to bring is yourself, just as you are.
Jay Ramsay
£63 includes delicious lunch and refreshments
Registration 9.00-9.30. Course ends 5pm
"The space we hold is a space for what is already within us to be richly revealed in the moment, through the catalyst and mirror of being with each other."

September 29th - October 6th 2012
Love, Magic and Miracles

Jay is a presenter at Findhorn's 50th anniversary Conference LOVE, MAGIC & MIRACLES. All info on www.findhorn.org/lovemagicmiracles. Other presenters include Caroline Myss and Andrew Harvey.

Fri 5th - Sun 7th October 2012
Heart to Heart - Men's weekend

Men have famously found it difficult to express their feelings, to themselves as well as each other. To compensate for this many of us have turned to women, but have consequently 'abandoned' other men – and a part of ourselves - as a result.
This weekend is designed to redress this imbalance, creating a space where men can talk 'heart to heart' and find more of their own heart and strength of heart (courage—'coeur-age') as a result.
Facilitated by two experienced therapists and group leaders, our days together will include meditation, psychological and psycho-spiritual input to aid the unfolding of the group process, as well as creative time outdoors in nature.
With Jay Ramsay and Ian Siddons-Heginworth
Fully inclusive residential single £231; shared £201
Including meals except breakfast, non-residential £161
Registration 4-6pm Friday 5 October; course ends 4pm Sunday 7 October

October 20th - 27th 2012
Fire in the Heart

A week long residential retreat with poetry and personal development at Cortijo Romero in Southern Spain where Jay first taught in 1993. All info on www.cortijo-romero.co.uk

For more information or bookings, please contact Jay on 01453 759436 or 07752 719331 or email Jay on jayramsay@o2.co.uk