www.theblisspages.com - Mind Body Soul Exhibition 2005
www.theblisspages.com - Mind Body Soul Exhibition 2005The Mind Body Soul Exhibition 2005 was at Brighton racecourse on 8-9 October 2005. It was open from 10.00-18.00 both days and a one-day pass was only £4.50.
I have enjoyed every visit I've made to the Mind Body Soul Exhibition and this was no exception. For more information, see the mind body soul website.
This year's Mind Body Soul exhibition was to be a rather different experience for me - and possibly a few of the exhibitors too - as I was looking after my three children - twelve, eight, and five.
As we entered the show, I could hear some distinctive sounds, and we went to the stage area where Tim Wheater was performing. We listened for a while, and then explored.
My children immediately made a beeline for Dragonfly Moon, and tried out all the instruments enthusiastically, from drums and thumb pianos to didgeridoos and flutes.
Dragonfly Moon runs workshops in the West Country, and I would love to attend 'Wild Drums, Strong Voices!' and 'The Many Rhythms of the Drum', but time and finances don't permit.
We also listened to one of my perennial favourites, 'Bliss' , who were performing live again this year. They have a new DVD out, and a new album 'You', is being released on 20 October.
My children were also entranced by the Chakra Dancing of Elizabeth Whiter and Live Music from Scott Jasper and Susan Garlick - incorporating flutes, percussion, and didgeridoo.
I was transported back to Peru by another stand, spiritually Peru. They are offering trips with a difference - life changing experiences with opportunities for personal growth and development rather than guided tours for jaded tourists.
I recognised the charming couple at the Tibetan shop, from which I bought a singing bell last year. This attracts many comments, and few visitors can leave it untouched, and unrung. They remembered me too, and were pleased with the write-up and pictures from last year's show.
I met up with the friendly folks at Massage World magazine again, and chatted for a while.
They still don't have a web presence, though they had flirted with a web development company.
Perhaps they should have consulted me instead!
I tried another form of massage, Thai herbal massage with Julie-Ann Rigg.
I stripped to the waist and lay face-down on the massage table. After some deep pressure on my back that reminded me how much I needed a massage, Julie-Ann massaged some oil into my back. After this, she removed a bag of herbs from a steamer and pressed it onto my back, shoulders, and neck.
I can't remember all the herbs, but they included ginger, eucalyptus, and camphor.
This treatment would have been very relaxing if my children hadn't been crawling under the table, slamming shut the hole through which my face was protruding, tweaking my nose, and making faces at me.
Julie-Ann works in and around the Shoreham-by-Sea area. Contact her by phone on 01273 454542.
I saw an interesting book at The Magik Thread. It was Walking the Mist by Donald McKinney, and Donald signed my copy for me. I'm looking forward to reading it.
The children then discovered the Zen Chi Relaxerciser. An oscillating footrest which moves your whole body in waves, it proved very popular, and they all insisted in having a go.
Luckily, they didn't try to persuade me to buy one, as they were about £160.
We then saw a stall with various interesting gadgets.
I tried the inflatable magnetic neck traction device, which was less painful than it looked.
I already had pinhole glasses and eye massager, but that did not prevent the children wanting to try them out, much to the annoyance of the Acumag exhibitors.
We then went past the LifeCraft stall, and who should be there but the girl I'd been chatting to at The Zen Experience stand. I filled in a questionnaire, which, amazingly, proved that I was not particularly stressed. Considering my very active children, the current uncertainties of my job, and my parlous financial state - and that was before I'd heard that the TV licence is going up to £180.
LifeCraft helps empower individuals via retreats in Turkey , workshops and life coaching. It also works with businesses, offering health and wellbeing audits, work-life balance initiatives, stress management, and complementary therapy workshops.
My children made a beeline for the Lluvia stand, offering amazon herbs. They had a self-administered facial, which they loved, for three pounds each.
Penny's efforts to get me to buy a kit for my ex-wife's birthday were doomed from the start, especially as the kit was over two hundred pounds! Half-way through the month, I'm already overdrawn - due mainly to the very uneven financial split on our separation, which is a constant worry at the moment.
There were some rock salt lamps at Gem Enchantment.
They seemed very good value at eighteen pounds, and I was tempted, as I've long wanted one.
Domestic Bliss were offering Neways products, and although their name guaranteed a mention, I was also interested in the product, which I've come across several times before - always with evangelical zeal. I don't know whether the zeal is occasioned by faith in the product, or by the financial structuring of the distribution network, but hope it's the former.
I am worried about some of the chemicals I absorb every day, and do what I can to limit my intake. For example, I try to use shampoos that don't contain Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and I eat organic food whenever possible.
I also spent some time at the Festival wines stand. The exhibitors were friendly, and I sampled a few of their organically-produced wines.
I was, frankly, unimpressed by the chardonnay - I thought it thin and acidic, and by the merlot - which had a somewhat strange taste.
I was, however, bowled over by the syrah - a fantastic, full fruity wine, good value at £7.99 that I would have loved to have bought, but prudence prevailed and I decided that food rather than wine would have to take precedence this month.
My children liked Tahitian Noni juice, but at over thirty pounds a bottle, they'll have to wait until they visit Tahiti.
I was intrigued by the GloUKgear stand, offering light-infused jewellery.
To sum up, I enjoyed the show, and thoroughly recommend it. However, next year I might try to go without all my children, lovely as they are.
The Mind Body Soul Exhibition 2004 was at Brighton racecourse on 9-10 October 2004 and I went on Sunday. See my report on MBS 2004.
I first visited the Mind Body Soul Exhibition at the Brighton racecourse on 05-06 October 2002. When I saw it featured the music of Bliss, I knew I had to go! With over 100 exhibitors and lectures, there was something for everyone. I also wrote a report on the 2002 event.
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