Healing Separation
2020-07-23 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
We are all born whole – with no limitation and no lack. Babies do not separate themselves from nature like adults do. They do not perceive the “outside” world as any different from the “inside” world, nor do they have a sense of “me”.
Because of this they live in the most amazing freedom. This is a freedom of BEING. They are whole and complete because there is no separation between them and the world.
But the separation slowly starts to creep in. Our world, our society trains us all to differentiate not just between self and other, but between self and nature and self and the divine. Adults living in this modern, technological society are so very far from the freedom and wholeness of our babyhood. Cut off from others, cut off from nature, cut off from the divine. Isolated and alone.
What can bring down the walls? What can restore our sense of interconnection with the world, with nature and the divine?
Come and listen to a story by Leo Sofer, which tells of a Queen who discovers a hidden palace in the mountains where an elder Queen instructs her in the art of union – union of heart, mind and body – a healing which restores her whole realm to goodness and vitality.
Leo has been telling intuitive stories for almost 25 years. His storytelling unlocks the hidden parts of our psyche, that have been lying dormant, waiting for the right story.
Note: Jellyfish is still closed to the public. This is an online event, streamed live from Jellyfish. Click the link below to watch it online.

How to Unlock Your Heart - online live stream
2020-06-11 19:30 - 20:30 | Online, United Kingdom
Our hearts tend to get “locked” when we experience an overwhelming loss or hurt. In this locked state, we don’t let ourselves receive all the love that the world wants to give us, or allow all the love inside us to flow out into the world.
But love wants to flow, nonetheless. Sometimes life knocks so hard on the door that it becomes impossible to resist. Sometimes the love in us feels like it is bursting to be shared.
How then to unlock our hearts? This is the question I posed my inner storyteller recently. In this live stream I’ll be sharing the story that came to me.
Note: Jellyfish is still closed to the public. This is an online event, streamed live from Jellyfish. Click the link below to watch it online.
Watch it on You Tube here.

Kirtan
2020-03-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-02-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-01-21 19:30 - 21:00
Accompanied by harmonium and guitar, we will sing Indian devotional chants based on simple mantras. These are like beautiful forms of prayer in which we invoke the qualities that are expressed in Indian deities like Shiva, Krishna, Durga, Saraswati and Ganesha, qualities that are all present within us as well and that can be brought to our awareness and celebrated singing together. No prior experience is necessary. Arrive a little earlier if you like for a cup of tea and some time to connect before we begin.

Cancelled: Soup and Stories
2020-03-15 17:00 - 18:30 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
We’re sorry, this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Telling Intuitive Stories to Children
2020-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
This eight week course is for teachers, parents and grandparents who want to tell children’s stories “in the moment”. Build confidence in telling stories from the heart. Develop your intuition and creativity while doing something magical with the children in your life. Eight Thursday mornings from 5th March.
See this page for all course information.

Satsang with Prajna
2020-03-03 19:30 - 21:30
We are hosting an evening Satsang with Prajna:
Do you wonder what it would be like to live without the interpretations of mind?
• Dive deep into your heart—the truth of you
• Clarify the most important thing on the trajectory of your life
• Discern what is yours and what is not
• Dialogue on anything that wants support on your healing and liberation journey.
Join Prajna for inspired and relaxed conversation, light-hearted humor, guided and silent meditation and pointers for living awake.
Learn more about events with Prajna at:
www.awakeningprajna.com/satsang-meetings
Prajna’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AwakeningPrajna
Prajna Ginty, MA. Mystic, Shamanic Practitioner, Hakomi Therapist, Spiritual Mentor and author Edge of Grace, A Fierce Awakening to Love. Prajna’s journey raising her twin daughters with disabilities continues to illuminate life’s spiritual and deeply human dimensions. She offers a rare fusion of non-dual mysticism, somatic therapy, and plant medicine. Prajna’s popular retreats catalyze the healing and integration of traumatic experiences empowering you to live as love. Prajna was an early student of Adyashanti and lives with her family in Santa Cruz, CA.
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK.
Cost is £15/£12 concessions
CONTACT: Rachael Thomas by phone: 07846453047
EMAIL: rachaelthomas.456@gmail.com

Deep Song
2020-02-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
With Eliza Hope Kenyon

A time to court the joystream of life with our voices, to drop into stillness, and to offer our prayers up.
We’ll begin with some gentle breathing and voice-warming practices to arrive with ourselves and with each other. Then with respect and care, we’ll open to the healing medicine of the world’s songlines.

All are welcome ~ whether you consider yourself a singer or not. The chants, mantras and songs we’ll journey with are simple and easy to pick up, many shared in the call and response form. No technical ability is needed; we’ll just let our hearts sing.
Eliza is known as a Song Carrier of integrity and depth. She is committed to creating spaces that are both safe and alive, where the power of chant can then lift our spirits and call us home to what matters.

Words from someone who came to the January Deep Song ‘I was at your Deep Song event on Saturday….wow thank you so much, deep medicine that touches my soul.’
Tickets on the door: £12/ £10.
If you’d love to come and sing and are on a low or no income, do be in touch. We don’t want money to be the reason you don’t come!

Yoga - Live by Nature : Wild Plants and Your Heart
2020-02-17 07:30 - 21:00
Gentle Evening Flow
Last month we started with a breath practice that helped us to come into our bodies. Interacting with the world from this place can be a way to have more satisfying and rich experiences with each other and the world around us.

This month we will interweave knowledge of 3 wild plants with our bodies, of course being February starting with our hearts ♥️. Perhaps the next time you go for a walk you will look at the plants we discuss in a new way.

The yoga is a gentle blend of mostly floor based flowing movements that strengthen and release tension, particularly this month exploring the area of our upper spine, chest, arms and hands. Everything optional and you go at your own pace so everyone welcome.
Please contact me if you would like to book or have any questions here or on 07969 152 645.
£8 a class. Please book as spaces limited.
Read more or like the facebook page for more information and updates.

Claire's Unbreakable Hair (Soup and Stories)
2020-02-16 17:00 - 18:30 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Calling parents, children and anyone who loves children’s stories! Come and enjoy a warming bowl of soup (provided by The Seed, Buckfastleigh’s community wholefood store) and then listen to heart-warming stories told by Leo Sofer, with enchanting music from Sundara Sofer.
Claire’s Unbreakable Hair
Once there was a girl whose hair could not be cut. Her mother tried scissors, which only broke! Her father tried an axe. Same thing! But why? Why is she the only girl with unbreakable hair? It takes a meeting with a wise old woman and many adventures before she discovers what her hair is really for. (Storytelling lasts 40m). Ages 5+
Leo Sofer started storytelling in 1989 and has given thousands of performances for children in schools all over England. He has created a website of stories for children, Palace of Stories, which features over 100 audio stories for children.
Sundara Sofer started playing music as a young child, and plays accordion, harmonium, flutes and whistles. Her latest love is the Handpan, a magical instrument that instantly transports its listeners into story land! Sundara and Leo have been playing music together since they met in 1999.
£4 per adult or child, £10 family ticket for up to 4 people.
Online booking recommended as spaces are limited.

Once - movie screening followed by discussion
2020-02-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Sorry this event has been cancelled due to low ticket sales.
We need to sell a certain number of tickets to break even, and that was looking unlikely.
We hope to show other movies in Jellyfish later in the year, perhaps something less mainstream that can’t be found in cinemas or online. Watch this space.

Tales of Robin Hood - 7pm Show
2020-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Please note the new rescheduled date of 8th February for this show.
Angel Heart and Rattlebox Theatre tell stories of England’s Greatest Outlaw as he and his Merry Friends take on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham! Be swept along in the adventure as dynamic puppetry and colourful acting bring these much-loved tales to life. With comedy, derring-do and even interactive archery Robin Hood is a quiver full of fun for young and old.
60 mins (no interval)
Ages 4+
Performed by James Richardson and Dave Oliver. www.angelhearttheatre.com & www.rattleboxtheatre.com
This is part of the Jellyfish Festival of Puppetry and Storytelling, ten magical shows for children running throughout winter 2020 in Buckfastleigh

Tales of Robin Hood
2020-02-08 17:00 - 18:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom

Tales of Robin Hood
2020-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Sorry but this event has been rescheduled for Saturday 8th February. See the event page here: https://dragonsanctuary.co.uk/event/tales-of-robin-hood-7pm-show/

Tales of Robin Hood
2020-02-01 17:00 - 18:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Sorry but this event has been rescheduled for Saturday 8th February. See the event page here: https://dragonsanctuary.co.uk/event/tales-of-robin-hood-3/

Deep Song
2020-01-25 19:30 - 21:00
With Eliza Kenyon
A time to court the joystream of life with our voices, to drop into stillness, and to offer our prayers up.
We’ll begin with some gentle breathing and voice-warming practices to arrive with ourselves and with each other. Then with respect and care, we’ll open to the healing medicine of the world’s songlines.
All are welcome ~ whether you consider yourself a singer or not. The chants, mantras and songs we’ll journey with are simple and easy to pick up, many shared in the call and response form. No technical ability is needed; we’ll just let our hearts sing.
Eliza is known as a Song Carrier of integrity and depth. She is committed to creating spaces that are both safe and alive, where the power of chant can then lift our spirits and call us home to what matters.

Odysseus and Penelope
2020-01-25 17:00 - 18:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Katy Cawkwell tells the story of Greek mythology’s most famous couple. Come and hear how cunning Odysseus outwitted first the Trojans and then the monstrous Cyclops, while resourceful Penelope fended off a hoard of greedy Suitors.
Suitable for ages 7+.
Running time: 50 minutes.
This is part of the Jellyfish Festival of Puppetry and Storytelling, ten magical shows for children running throughout winter 2020 in Buckfastleigh

Cancelled: Soup and Stories
2020-01-19 17:00 - 18:30 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
We’re sorry, this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. There will be another Soup and Stories event on Sunday 16th February. See here for details.
Calling parents, children and anyone who loves children’s stories! Come and enjoy a warming bowl of soup (provided by The Seed, Buckfastleigh’s community wholefood store) and then listen to heart-warming stories told by Leo Sofer, with enchanting music from Sundara Sofer.
Sundays 19th January, 16th February, 15th March 5 – 6.30pm (Storytelling lasts 40m).
Ages 5+
£4 per adult or child, £10 family ticket for up to 4 people.
Online booking recommended as spaces are limited to 20.
Leo started storytelling in 1989 and has given thousands of performances for children in schools all over England. He has created a website of stories for children, Palace of Stories, which features over 100 audio stories for children.
Sundara Sofer started playing music as a young child, and plays accordion, harmonium, flutes and whistles. Her latest love is the Handpan, a magical instrument that instantly transports its listeners into story land! Sundara and Leo have been playing music together since they met in 1999.

Hansel & Gretel
2020-01-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-01-18 17:00 - 18:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Clockwork Moth present a shadow play for adults and children.
Lose yourself in the woods and follow the scent of sugar in this classic tale by The Brother’s Grimm, told through storytelling, shadow-puppetry and live music. Look “behind the scenes” after the show!
Length of show – 45 mins
Suitable for all ages, recommended 4+
Lose yourself in the woods and follow the scent of sugar in this classic tale by The Brother’s Grimm, told through storytelling, shadow-puppetry and live music.
The Clockwork Moth have been making shadow-puppetry since 2006. Their work is mesmerising, darkly funny and exquistely detailed, inspired by the likes of Jan Pienkowski and Lotti Reineger. Hansel & Gretel is their second foray into the magic world of Grimm’s.
“…twilight entertainment, a place of dim light and mysterious figures emerging from the night. I almost envy the very young children in the audience; this will be something to linger in their dreams, a sibilant whisper interrupting their future lives as adults. Whispering of magic in the dark.” – Alexander Winfield, Animations Online
This is part of the Jellyfish Festival of Puppetry and Storytelling, ten magical shows for children running throughout winter 2020 in Buckfastleigh

Feldenkrais Weekly Awareness Through Movement
2020-01-14 17:30 - 2020-02-11 18:45
This short course of three Somatic Movement Lessons can be taken as a block or individually. Helpful for improved balance, posture, mobility, coordination, and developing body awareness, they are suitable for those wishing to maintain/improved mobility, and offer a deep re-education of poor postural and movement habits from the inside out.
Come join us if you are comfy with working laying on the floor. You need to bring a mat and a blanket, and wear loose layered warm clothing. Those with chronic persistent pain are recommended to take 1-1 Functional Integration prior to attending a class – if in doubt, get in touch!
Normally in blocks of 6-8 classes, this block of 3 takes us over the Christmas/New Year period, at a special price of £25 for all 3 or £12 each.
Read more about Feldenkrais classes at www.lifeworks4.me.uk and for bookings/payments see details below.

Sold Out - The Magic Moor
2020-01-11 17:00 - 18:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Legendary storytelling from Sara Hurley.
Dartmoor stories are hiding in plain sight amongst its granite tors, river valleys, black bogs and fern filled hill sides. Tales of giants and piskies, witches and dragons have been rumoured around these parts for centuries. Come and listen to some spellbinding stories from the land beneath our feet.
Sara is a warm, vibrant storyteller with a wonderful ability to engage audiences of all ages. A skilled educational and interpretive storyteller working in heritage, environmental and health settings. She performs in theatres, at festivals,
libraries and conferences nationally and internationally, bringing stories to life.
Suitable for ages 6+. Running time 55m.
This is part of the Jellyfish Festival of Puppetry and Storytelling, ten magical shows for children running throughout winter 2020 in Buckfastleigh

Adventures in Storyland
2020-01-04 17:00 - 18:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Clive PiG – aka Mister Storyfella – is a globetrotting storyteller, songster and potato juggler. Have you heard the one about the cockroach who married a mouse?
Guffaw and raise an eyebrow to some of the most humorous and curious tales he has collected on recent travels around the world.
Globetrotting Clive PiG –aka Mister Storyfella – is an international storyteller and children’s author. Born in St.Albans, Hertfordshire, he attended the Muriel Green Nursery School. Nowadays he lives on Dartmoor in Devon, UK.
His dynamic delivery of traditional and original tales is theatrical and interactive, combining music and song, rhythm and rhyme and appeals to all ages, making him a popular performer in the UK and beyond.
This travelling talesman has sung songs on TV in New York City, shared stories in Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, and spouted poetry at Number 10 Downing Street.
Recent forays abroad include Brunei, Ecuador, Myanmar, Oman and Uganda.
Clive is equally at home sharing stories by the fireside with you and your friends or performing on a stage for hundreds of eager ears.
Signed copies of his books Unicorn in the Playground, and Jurassic Cove will be available to purchase @£5.99 each.
“He doesn’t just tell the story, he lives the story.”
Emma Cordy, Stage Manager, Big Top, Kidz Field, Glastonbury Festival.
www.clivepig.co.uk
This is part of the Jellyfish Festival of Puppetry and Storytelling, ten magical shows for children running throughout winter 2020 in Buckfastleigh

Jack and The Devil's Purse
2019-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Puppetry for adults and older children by Angel Heart Theatre.
In this darkly humorous and devilishly thought-provoking show the value of money and the nature of individual responsibility is played out with verve and comic bravado, proving true the old saying, ‘The Devil dances in empty pockets’.
“I am the temptation… but I am not the sin.” So says the the Devil in Angel Heart Theatre’s re-telling of the traditional Scottish Travellers’ tale, ‘Jack and the Devil’s Purse’. In it an idle young lad by the name of Jack lives alone with his aged mother and bemoans the tedium of a poor life. if only he were rich beyond belief… and so enters the Devil.
Performed by James Richardson and Dave Oliver. Live music by Felicity Hollow. www.angelhearttheatre.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diTeVJYiXa8
This is part of the Jellyfish Festival of Puppetry and Storytelling, ten magical shows for children running throughout winter 2020 in Buckfastleigh
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY FOR AGES 10 YEARS AND OLDER.
Unlike all of the other shows in the Jellyfish Festival this would NOT be suitable for younger children.

Kirtan
2019-12-17 19:30 - 21:15 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Accompanied by harmonium and guitar, we will sing Indian devotional chants based on simple mantras. These are like beautiful forms of prayer in which we invoke the qualities that are expressed in Indian deities like Shiva, Krishna, Durga, Saraswati and Ganesha, qualities that are all present within us as well and that can be brought to our awareness and celebrated singing together. No prior experience is necessary. Arrive a little earlier if you like for a cup of tea and some time to connect before we begin.
With Leo and Sundara Sofer

Claire's Magical Hair
2019-12-14 17:00 - 18:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Once there was a girl whose hair could not be cut. Her mother tried scissors, which only broke! Her father tried an axe. Same thing! But why? Why is she the only girl with magical hair? It takes a meeting with a wise old woman and many more adventures before she discovers what her hair is really for.
Running time 40m. Ages 4+
Storytelling by Leo Sofer with music by Sundara Sofer.
Leo started storytelling in 1989 and has given thousands of performances for children in schools all over England. He has created a website of stories for children, Palace of Stories, which features over 100 audio stories for children.
Sundara Sofer started playing music as a young child, and plays accordion, harmonium, flutes and whistles. Her latest love is the Handpan, a magical instrument that instantly transports its listeners into story land! Sundara and Leo have been playing music together since they met in 1999.
Illustration by Sundara Sofer.
This is part of the Jellyfish Festival of Puppetry and Storytelling, ten magical shows for children running throughout winter 2020 in Buckfastleigh

Feldenkrais Weekly Awareness Through Movement
2019-12-10 17:45 - 19:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
This 8 week course of Somatic Movement Lessons can help balance, posture, mobility, coordination, and develop body awareness. Suitable for those wishing to maintain/improved mobility, they offer a re-education of poor postural and movement habits from the inside out.
Come join us if you are comfy with working laying on the floor. You need to bring a mat and a blanket, and wear loose layered warm clothing. Those with chronic persistent pain are recommended to take 1-1 Functional Integration prior to attending a class – if in doubt, get in touch!
If you feel like this class is for you, but you haven’t tried one before, you are welcome to try one class before joining the course. However, booking is essential. £65/8 weeks, try one class £10.
Read more about Feldenkrais classes at www.lifeworks4.me.uk and for bookings/payments see details below.

Time for YOU - for mums of children with additional needs
2019-12-03 12:15 - 14:15 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Time for you is a small, supportive group for mums/female carers of children with additional needs. It is a chance to take some time without your children to:

Take time and space for YOU
Share how being a mum of a child with additional needs transforms us
Re-fuel, play with words and images and say what needs to be said
Listen to what YOU need and how this fits into your life

We will use words, images & coaching tools. There is no need to be ‘creative’ just willing to give it a go. Your child doesn’t need an official diagnosis.
“For me the course was life changing. I’m now so much stronger, happier and looking forward to the future.”
WHEN: Tuesday 12.15-2.15 pm from 15th October with a Taster session on 8th October
WEEKLY: 8 weekly meetings, term-time only
WHERE: Jellyfish Studios Buckfastleigh
COST: Free BOOKING ASAP ESSENTIAL
INTERESTED? email jo@mums4achange.org or text 07855 529582
RUN BY: Jo Ball – life and career coach, mum of 2, with a background
in Arts Therapy. SUPPORTED BY: Cass Povey-Naylor. Cass has a
child with autism, and found attending the group so rewarding
she wanted to continue the support for others.
Funded by Lottery Community Fund

The Sacred Art of Clutter Clearing
2019-11-24 10:30 - 12:00 | The Dragon Sanctuary, 34 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
The Art of Sacred Clutter Clearing invites you to release the past that no longer serves, awaken to the present and activate the life you long to live.
In a gentle and supportive group using tools including guided imagery, journalling and self-enquiry we will explore the dynamics of clutter; how to gain clarity, dissolve blocks and activate your hearts’ desires.
Clutter Clearing is a precious gift to your self and a powerful journey that reconnects you with your innate creative power, allowing space for joy and inner wisdom to flow.
*Introductory course special offer £30 for all 3 sessions – booking is essential.
Contact Camilla on 07944 694210 or heartalignedliving@gmail.com if you have questions or to book your place.
To find out more about me and what I offer go to https://www.heartalignedliving.com“
“Listen, are you breathing just a little and calling it a life?” – Mary Oliver
