18th November 2008. New Consciousness presents "Qigong for Dissolving Inner Tension." with Cheyne Towers. www.heartmindtherapies.com Doors open 6pm, talk and workshop from 7 - 8, serving spiritual food and drinks before and after event. 3 pounds entry or 10 with raw-organic dinner

Cheyne will demonstrate the mental, emotional and physical aspects of releasing those tensions which we often carry around unneccessarily, with a few simple and very soothing Qigong excercises which people can learn on the night

Based in Highgate, Cheyne teaches Qigong, Tai Chi and Self-Defence and is a committee member of the British Association of Therapeutical Hypnotists. He's been studying Qigong and martial-arts for the past 26 years. Cheyne has recently taught a week-long workshop in Qigong for Spinal Health at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pensilvania

19th November. New Consciousness presents 'Lighting up your life: learn about Hawaiian Shamanism with Dr. Rima Morrell. Doors open 6pm, talk from 7 - 8, serving spiritual food and drinks before and after event. 3 pounds entry or 10 with raw-organic dinner and juice

Huna the oldest system of shamanism in the world holds our key to enlightenment through health, wealth, love and true sight. Unlike other systems of shamanism Huna did not use drugs, drumming or ritual to reach altered states. Instead, the tools are our own consciousness which holds the key to open the doors of perception to a brighter reality. Reached by raising our own vibration, this lecture teaches simple easy ways to do just that and help ourselves and our planet

Dr Rima Morrell has the world's only Ph.D. in Hawaiian Shamanism, from University College, London and has also studied the subject at Cambridge University. She has lived in the islands, learning from the kupuna, the old people, the keepers of the knowledge. She speaks internationally, at Universities and at the British Museum; is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Member of the Society of Authors and the Royal Anthropological Insitutute. Rima is the author of two books on Hawaiian shamanism and one on magical travel. Her website is www.hunalight.com

20th November New Consciousness presents 'Protein Power' The role of protein in a successful plant-based diet with Adam Spanier. doors open 6pm, talk and Q&A 7 - 8, serving spiritual food and drinks before and after event. 3 pounds entry or 10 with raw-organic dinner and juice

In this talk, Adam Spanier will cover how the body uses protein, healthy plant-based sources of it, and how much you might need, to become vibrantly successful, following a plant-based diet

After many years exploring his own diet, Adam is passionate about encouraging people to enhance their food choices with vibrant, vital nutrition. Recent offerings include living-food workshops, one-to-one coaching on incorporating living-food into peoples lives in a balanced way, and healthy birthday cakes! His training includes the Conscious Eating Intensive at the Tree of Life Centre in Arizona. Adam can be contacted by email, at adamspanier@yahoo.co.in

26th November 2008. New Consciousness presents "Diamond Light Tanta' with Leora Lightwoman MA (Oxon) www.diamondlighttantra.com Doors open 6pm, workshop 7 - 8, serving spiritual food and drinks before and after event. 3 pounds entry or 10 including raw-organic dinner

Tantra is an ancient spiritual path of transcending duality. Diamond Light Tantra is committed to supporting the liberation of natural sexual aliveness. Staying true to the essence of Tantra it draws upon developmental and relational healing modalities to create a safe and joyful space for natural unfoldment, sexual empowerment and relationship enhancement

Leora Lightwoman MA (Oxon) has been facilitating Tantra workshops and working with individuals and couples for 12 years. She is celebrated for demystifying Tantra, offering it in such a way that it is safe, accessible, fun and natural. It is an opportunity to heal past patterns in relationship, discover more of who you are, and celebrate your true potential for intimacy, joy and bliss. Leora has a degree in Psychology, and a background in couples' counselling, meditation and bodywork, and has been practising Tantra since 1994

27th November 2008. New Consciousness presents "An introduction to Colonic Hydrotherapy" with Margie Finchall http://www.londoncolonics.net Doors open 6pm, talk from 7 - 8, serving spiritual food and drinks before and after event. 3 pounds entry or 10 including raw-organic dinner

Colonic Hydrotherapy is said to reduce the risk of cancer of the colon, bowel disorders and diseases, support the immune system, control weight and improve body shape, improve skin condition (acne, eczema, etc), improve digestion and bowel movement, increase energy and general feelings of well-being, increase relaxation and improve sleeping patterns

Margie Finchell, a practitioner of 17 years, has established one of London's most successful Colonic Hydrotherapy clinics based in West London. Apart from her preparation to become a qualified therapist, she studied related aspects of anatomy, physiology and nutrition. And from the very start of her practice, has exclusively employed the 'Dr Wood gravitation method' - a very gentle, but most effective means of cleansing the colonMargie Finchell, a practitioner of 17 years, has established one of London's most successful Colonic Hydrotherapy clinics based in West London. Apart from her preparation to become a qualified therapist, she studied related aspects of anatomy, physiology and nutrition. And from the very start of her practice, has exclusively employed the 'Dr Wood gravitation method' - a very gentle, but most effective means of cleansing the colon.