We offer all of our standard courses at our favourite festivals like Wild and Well, Bestival, Buddhafield and Shambala, but we also offer 'mindful games' that bring fun and laughter into the work of mindfulness and meditation.  Festivals we've worked on include:

WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:

Mindful Dancing (inspired by Blues Dancing):
Communicate differently: A fun and profound 1-2 hour workshop.Dancing is a perfect analogy for life. We meet a partner and we connect, we interact and we move.  See what happens when you start to express yourself and connect in new ways. There are a few classes I run regularly:

1. ANYONE CAN PARTNER DANCE!
From the blues-dancing tradition this workshop offers a  gender-neutral space for learning to partner dance in both close and open connection. This is an emotionally honest dance space where the lead changes fluidly - so the teaching is focused on connection with yourself, the music and your partner, not so much about dance steps.  You will develop a receptive leading ability where you are equally following. It is a space for overcoming anxiety, and intimately expressing yourself to great music. The class needs at least 1.5 hrs, preferably 2 h

2. BLINDFOLDED BLUES DANCING
What happens if we remove sight and use the feelings to move and connect? The beauty of physical connection through close and slow dance, in a physically in a safe space can create a transcendental experience. The class needs at least 1.5 hrs.

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I've been teaching experimental workshops at festivals and I LOVE this kind of work. If any of these workshops tickle your fancy please get in touch.

>> WHY DON’T THEY TEACH THIS S**T IN SCHOOLS?
​I’ve been training to teach mindfulness and resilience to young people and give them inter personal skills for life. Curious to give it a go? This talk will contain some practical experiments. Feel free to bring your kids.

>> N.O.W! (Notice, Open, Wonder) Getting high on the present moment!
Can you truly love the present moment? It's a power any of us can access with a few simple practices: Notice, Open, Wonder! Come and play in this fun workshop to get high on life, without need for substances.

>> H.E.A.R.T.S languages (based on the 5 Love Languages)
Help, Encouragement, Attention, Regard, Touch, Surprise
Do you know how you like to be loved? Can you love yourself and love your friends the way that really touches and nourishes? A developed version of the 5 Love Languages, this workshop will expand the ways you can give and receive love.

>> MORNINGS (and other routines to kick start your day)
Do you have a morning routine? Is there a fun way to wake up productively? Using ideas from 'The Morning Miracle' by Hal Enrod this workshop will equip you with ideas and practices to apply to your morning or other parts of your day.

>> F.A.I.L!  Fresh Attempts In Learning (Reframe and overcome fear)
Do you struggle with fear of failure? The is a workshop of overcoming embarrassment and reframing how we see failure and risk. Come along if you'd like to play with discovering your edge and how you can expand your range of comfort in a fun way.

>> S.O.R.R.Y (based on the 5 Apology Languages)
Sincere, Own, Recognise, Restore, Yearn
What is it to give and receive an apology? Do you apologise too much, or not enough? How can we reconnect more effectively after we hurt a relationship? This workshop explores the 5 Apology Languages to empower us to restore damaged relationships and let go of guilt.


Probably the best dance class I've ever done. You've helped me rediscover the beauty of dance and connection. I wish I lived in Bristol! (Jane,  Blindfolded Blues Class)
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Teaching is great! Enjoying dancing at a festival, as part of a workshop in partner dancing.
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Laugh and connect!
>> PAOLO'S PERSONAL PIZZA PLAY PARLOUR (Tocuh practice for all ages)
Ay! Let's a’ playa! This is a fun game of working in threes with clothes-on touch practice for adults and young people. Can we teach touch and consent to young people and adults at the same time in a really fun way using the metaphor of pizza topping choices? I believe we can! Open to all ages!

>> W.A.I.T (Why am I touching?)
Have you found yourself giving when you don't want to, or getting touch that you don't really like? Instead lets get touchy in the most beautiful way we can, by tuning in to what we want. Turning Betty Martin's wheel of consent into a game.

>> ​DIGITAL DETOX  
Do you get sucked in by social media or online entertainment? Would you like to be liberated? Come and explore how, based on the book 'Digital Minimalism' by Cal Newport. Come addicted, leave inspired! Please bring a smartphone (hammer will be provided ;)

 REGULAR DANCING IN BRISTOL

We help create festivals in Dance, including Severn Sinners and Cider House Blues, in Bristol. Neil teaches is BLUES DANCING as part of the Blue Monday group, in Bristol, checkout BlueMonday (book via MoveGB). Monday 7:30pm, The Boardroom Pub, BS1 1UB
No gender roles, no fancy footwork, just great connection, 'leader-fluid' and awesome music. 
Neil also offers private lessons! 
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Click on the picture for Bristol's local scene, where Neil teaches