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Travel and Religion

2025-02-12T09:21:53+01:00

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Glastonbury the Cradle of Christianity in England

Last updated on: February 12, 2025 at 9:21 am By Ciara Longman

The Cradle of Christianity in England Glastonbury has been a sacred pilgrimage site for millennia and proclaimed as the spiritual heart of England. Glastonbury has been speculated as the cradle of Christianity in England, as a result of various intriguing myths. In particular, the reconstruction of the old church in Glastonbury Reading University | Glastonbury’s Old Church and various saints who may have walked upon this sacred land. Throughout the Medieval period, Christians sought to close the distance between themselves... Read more

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2025-01-06T12:06:11+01:00

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Gunas: The Qualities Within Food.. and Everything

Last updated on: January 6, 2025 at 12:06 pm By Ciara Longman

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January is always a great time to focus on Body Mastery and there is much to learn from the Hindu scriptures. In Rebirthing Breathwork (Leonard Orr Method) we teach Life Mastery which is Breath Mastery + Mind Mastery + Body Mastery. Based on ancient yogi practices; a day of purification with the elements (water, fire, earth and air) is always part of our trainings. I have often observed that the food I eat affects how I feel. When I used... Read more

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Food and Religion

Body Mastery

2024-08-19T09:32:33+01:00

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The Glastonbury Landscape Zodiac

Last updated on: August 19, 2024 at 9:32 am By Ciara Longman

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The first time I came to Glastonbury I was given a yellow booklet called The Glastonbury Zodiac. A friend had visited some of the sites and asked if I wanted to join her on an adventure. I simply couldn’t resist, my curiosity was piqued and it did not disappoint. If you are sensitive to earth energies, then you’ll enjoy visiting the zodiac locations and tuning in at each location or working with zodiac medicine. Of course, it’s not everyone’s cup... Read more

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Recreation, Outdoors and Religion

England

Spiritual Initiations

2024-03-28T14:20:00+01:00

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Lake Atitlán the Heart of the Americas

Last updated on: March 28, 2024 at 2:20 pm By Ciara Longman

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Lake Atitlán is located in the heart of the Americas and is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Atitlán is a local Nahuatl (pronounced Nahwal) word and translates to – at the waters. The lake is situated in the Guatemalan Central Highlands. It is the deepest lake in Central America, because the lake itself is a volcano crater and is resplendently surrounded by a ring of volcanos. Photo by the author: view from the centre of the... Read more

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Recreation, Outdoors and Religion

2024-03-02T00:52:11+01:00

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Christian Science & Rebirthing Breathwork a Divine Meeting

Last updated on: March 2, 2024 at 12:52 am By Ciara Longman

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Become conscious for a single moment that Life and intelligence are purely spiritual,—neither in nor of matter,—and the body will then utter no complaints. If suffering from a belief in sickness, you will find yourself suddenly well, (Science and Health, p. 14). – Mary Baker Eddy My Rebirthing Breathwork teacher Leonard Orr introduced me to Christian Science and the amazing discoveries Mary Baker-Eddy had in the 1860s. Both Mary and Leonard were spiritual pioneers and had much in common. Rebirthing... Read more

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2024-08-19T09:37:56+01:00

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The Isle of Avalon Returns

Last updated on: August 19, 2024 at 9:37 am By Ciara Longman

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Set amidst marshland in the south-west of England is a mystical isle that has enchanted many religious and spiritual pilgrims for millennia. Jutting prominently out of this sacred landscape is the iconic landmark Glastonbury Tor, visible from all directions. When approaching the isle at dawn or dusk at certain times of the year, an indelible vision greets you as the water from the marshy ground transforms fervently into mist. Picture: Flooding of the levels takes us back in time to... Read more

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History and Religion

2023-11-04T17:36:16+01:00

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Samothrace the Gateway to the Ancient Mysteries

Last updated on: November 4, 2023 at 5:36 pm By Ciara Longman

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A journey to Samothrace is a transformational journey both outwards and inwards. Samothrace (pronounced Samothraki) is a well kept secret in the Aegean. Thankfully, due to its lack of easily accessible sandy beaches, it has evaded mass tourism and this is one of its alluring calling cards. If you like the idea of visiting an island with wild, sustainable, soul stirring beauty, shrouded in myths and the mysteries is appealing to you, then keep reading. Travelling to Samothrace is a... Read more

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History and Religion

Greece

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2023-11-04T17:17:28+01:00

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The Healing Hills of Clare

Last updated on: November 4, 2023 at 5:17 pm By Ciara Longman

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Set amidst rolling hills, mist clad lakes and vibrant valleys, the Healing Hills certainly have an enchanting and mystical appeal. This is because of the abundance of thin places found in these parts where this world and the otherworld meet. Picture: portal tomb where the fairies hang out If you’ve never been to East Clare and Southern Galway, then you’ll have a treat to discover, because there really is something special about this area. You’ll be enamoured with the serenity... Read more

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Ireland

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2024-02-21T08:19:46+01:00

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There’s Something About Khajuraho

Last updated on: February 21, 2024 at 8:19 am By Ciara Longman

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Don’t judge a temple by its carvings – Ciara Longman The temples in Khajuraho are frowned upon by most Indians, because of the erotic carvings. Little do they know, there really is something about Khajuraho! This sacred location inspires your imagination, activates change and has a powerful effect on those who stay for longer. If you scratch beneath the surface of this area and spend some time here, you won’t regret it. It isn’t by chance that the temples were... Read more

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India

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2024-08-19T09:39:11+01:00

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Lilas and the Dance of Creation

Last updated on: August 19, 2024 at 9:39 am By Ciara Longman

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“There is an old Sanskrit word, lila, which means…divine play, the play of creation, destruction, and re-creation of the cosmos”. – Stephen Nachmanovitch When I embarked on a journey into Rebirthing Breathwork, it was not a mere feat. The journey of connected breathing sessions took me through physical and emotional dramas. As I moved through them, I felt a greater sense of liberation and my consciousness was elevated. As I delved deeper I encountered spiritual lessons known as lilas (pronounced... Read more

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