The Enneagram is a beautifully accurate model of human personality and spirit. Each of the nine types has its own unconscious habits of perception which in turn create typical emotional concerns and behaviour patterns. The model fosters spiritual unfolding and helps us understand the predictable changes of personality under conditions of stress and security. Combining the wisdom of ancient sacred tradition and modern psychological insight it enables us to harmonise our own lives and understand others better.

Taught in the narrative Tradition, participants come away with a living experience, rather than simply a
theoretical knowledge, of the ways in which different types of people view and interact with the world. Through the use of video clips, and if possible live panels, of people of each type describing themselves, and discussion about the day-to-day difficulties and celebrations of each type, participants will get an understanding of their type. Guided imaging and meditations will be used to help give a deep experience of each, surprisingly different, focus of attention.

The Enneagram is taught most effectively through the techniques of the oral tradition. Karen Webb is its leading exponent in the UK..

Learn how to move freely and expressively from the stimulus of breath, connecting breathing with how we move. ‘Then the Lord formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.’ Suitable for those of all ability or none who are interested in using movement and dance to explore the theme of breath. No prior experience needed.

Led by two members of Springs Dance Company.

A practical and prayerful introduction to icons for those who would like to start looking beneath the surface of these powerful and enigmatic spiritual resources.

Led by Sister Mary OSB, a member of the Anglican Benedictine Community of Mucknell Abbey, responsible for the production of mounted icon prints. She has recently been exploring the writing of icons and delving into their history.

An exploration into the writing of poetry and the practice of journalling as a means of self-discovery. Developed from Richard’s popular workshops on the 12,000-mile service weeks. Come and be surprised at how creative you can be!

Richard Skinner is a poet with several collections of his work published, a writer and performer of sketch-based comedy, and a counsellor.

We develop personality to help us cope with a world that seems threatening in nine very different ways. Faced with another human being we tend to react from Type in automatic and defensive ways. Conflicts and misunderstandings arise from these narrow perspectives, even when we long to work co-operatively or experience loving intimacy. This workshop explores how we can begin to transcend the limitations of personality to relate from Essence.

Led by Karen Webb and including meditations, type-based panels and exercises.

Folk singer and storyteller Mike O’Connor brings alive the riches of a distinctive Westcountry tradition in a fun and participatory way. If you want erudition then delve into the Ritson manuscript or St Petroc’s peregrinations. If you want to try your hand at storytelling, jump right in and have a go. And polish up your vocal chords if you wish to take part in Mike’s Saturday night music and storytelling performance.