Some people who come and stay at Alto Sax just want to relax in the hot tub, sunbathe on the patio, be on their own or socialise with others at the centre. However, many guests also want to try some new experiences, learn some new skills or just try something completely different. During your stay you can sign up for the following mini workshops and short courses (subject to availability) - prices are available on arrival or by prior request. If there is something that you would like to try that is not on the following list, please feel free to ask us and we will see if we can arrange this during your stay. Because we are a clothing optional retreat, most of these courses and services are offered clothed, partialy clothed or naked. Prior booking is recommended so that we can plan your workshops sessions in plenty of time before your arrival.
Introduction to Meditation for increasing peace and tranquillity in our daily lives - 1 hour or 2 hour session. The skills learnt from this workshop can be used on a daily basis to reduce stress and enjoy inner peace whether at work or at home. "To see peoples faces relax and become serene and full of joy when doing this session brings great satisfaction to myself and Tara". People often weep with joy at the peace and serenity they get from this workshop and they drive home full of warmth and glowing. Highly recommended.
Advanced meditation classes - Teachings around insight Vipassana and Samatha meditation, Jhana states, loving kindness, active meditations and body awareness.
This is for experienced mediators who want to learn some new techniques or share with others their experiences.
Attendance at daily meditation sessions for experienced students (20 mins) – No charge. A time for focusing on inner peace and positive thoughts.
Introduction to Tantra – 3 hours with both Tara and John; or with John alone. "On going sessions" via phone or Skype are also available.
Increasing sensuality and awareness, this mini workshop will introduce to some totally new techniques (to the Western mind) for exploring sexual energy in your relationships Our most popular mini course on offer at Alto Sax. Couples just absolutely love it!
Tantra session II (leading on from introduction to Tantra) - 3 hours with both Tara and John; or with John alone. "On going sessions" via phone or Skype are also available. A more advanced session leading on from the introduction to tantra.
Enhancing creativity in your relationships - Minimum 2 hour session.
This session teaches you exercises to enhance your creativity and then apply these to relationship issues.
Creating a sacred sex ritual – for couples only; with both Tara and John; or with John alone.
This uses skills and knowledge in sacred sexuality to build rituals specifically designed for you. Forget about candles and incense at bath time - this will take you way beyond the usual models of romance and sensuality to explore and use practical based exercises that will develop a powerful ritual for you to take home with you. "On going sessions" via phone or Skype are also available.
Developing your intuition - 2 hour session using intuitive and creativity techniques. We all use intuition in our daily lives, but this workshops focuses on specific techniques to increase your use of intuition which can be used in relationship issues, problems solving and also for work related and business issues.
How to set up and run a retreat centre! - 2 hour session.
For those of you that want to explore how to do this and the issues involved.
How to set up a naturist bed and breakfast - 2 hour session.
Same as above but focused on the naturist B&B market in the UK and abroad.
Do what you love and the money will follow - 2 hour session.
Workshop on how to find your passion or help you to find a new career. .
A wonderful session to find out what you really want to do and then to plan gradual steps to fulfil your dreams. Use of techniques such as creative visualisation and mind mapping. A fun session and very popular.
Excursions and day trips – 1/2 day to full day / evening session.
Trips to London, Cambridge or Colchester including "special themed" nightclubs, bars, restaurants, live music, historic buildings, naturist venues & beaches. We are very knowledgeable about these towns / cities and can show you the unusual and alternative side of these fascinating places for a memorable experience.
Developing polyamorous relationships – 2 hour session. Self explanatory?
General counselling sessions – 1 hour session;
Talk through your problems, life coaching and "on going sessions" via phone or Skype are also available. Having someone to listen to issues that are causing difficulties in your life can be very liberating and help you to see things from a different perspective. These sessions are for guests who want to explore personal issues to them within a confidential and caring atmosphere. Includes a recommendation from our huge library on personal and spiritual development for you to read while staying at Alto Sax.
Counselling on business issues - 2 hour session (includes signed NDA).
Business owners have to make complex decisions and multi task most of the time. It is often helpful to get an outside perspective on some issues you may have from an experienced business person. Talk them over with us. Confidentiality, will of course be respected including signing Non disclosure agreements (NDA’S) if you prefer. "On going sessions" via phone or Skype are also available.
Increasing creativity in business - minimum 2 hour session.
We can get so stuck in our old ways of doing things, and can get bored or less productive when these become mundane. In this session you will learn some new creativity techniques and then apply them to your business. A humourous session with many surprising insights and discussions.
Positive affirmations - 1 hour workshop
Life changing affirmations to use in everyday life for well being and success based on the teachings of Louise Hay and others. Simple techniques that can have profound changes to your life and the way you live it. When combined with our meditation sessions or Tantra sessions, this workshop can synergise the effects and cuase them to become more powerful and life enhancing.
Massage – 1 hour or two hour session with qualified masseur (when available).
What better way to enjoy your pampering stay at Alto Sax than to treat yourself to a massage. John is trained in Swedish massage and combined with his own personal journey in meditation, inner growth and tantra, his massage sessions are deeply therapeutic, relaxing but at the same time energising. Either clothed or naturist. Couples massage are also offered as well. There are also several combination sessions that can be used together to make the experience even more enjoyable. We recommend our spa & massage package or massage and tantra sessions - for the ultimate pampering at Alto Sax.
Massage course - 4 hours minimum.(Introduction to massage)
Learn how to massage your partner with Swedish massage techniques.
Many couples would love to learn some specific massage techniques but without going on long and extended courses. At Alto Sax this session is a good introduction to massage and can be booked either with John & Tara or John alone
Naturist massage course - as above but naked.
Naturist hiking and naturist walking - 2 hour session at nearby beach and associated countryside. Enjoy a guided walk with Alto Sax enjoy the country side as nature intended. Combined with BBQ & wine, this naked rambling session is proving to be very popular with our guests.
Diet & Weight loss - 2 hour session.
Creating a diet plan based on your favourite foods and including supplements to aid weight loss. John lost 4.5 stone in 3 months and went from a 36" waist to 30" waist - he can help you do the same!
Sensual dancing – 1 hour session
Increasing sensual experience, confidence with dance and rhythm, expansion of the chakras. Learn to enjoy developing sensuality through dance. It doesn't matter if you lack rhythm or are a good dancer, this session teaches you to enjoy movement to music in a sensual, romantic and relaxing way. Smiles all around with this workshop!
Introduction to Dancing - 2 hour sesion
developing rhythm, funky jazz movements and other techniques around biodanza, etc. More upbeat that the sensual dancing, this involves learning rhythm and hip movements and body synchronisation that almost borders on belly dancing!
Video / DVD hire
Large selection of classic films plus specialist films including videos on tantra, naturism (including resort reviews), spirituality, tantric yogis, female ejaculation, etc. Relax and watch movies on our Nicam stereo 42" tv screen. We have movies ranging from Withnail & I to Monty Pythons "Holy Grail" but probably unique to Alto Sax is our specialist DVD and Video collection reflecting the unique interests of Alto Sax. We have taken years to build up a small but specialist library of rare and difficult to get documentaries covering areas such as spirituality, naturism and tantra. Come and enjoy these and other films during your stay at our retreat centre.
Other facilities and workshops:
Wifi internet use (with your lap top) (when available)
Business services available at Alto Sax - Minimum of 1 hour support services includes typing, faxes, spreadsheets, e mails, internet searches, etc., (confidential service).
Internet marketing workshop e.g., Search engine optimisation, pay per click campaigns etc., - 2 hour session.
Painting with oils /acrylics - 2 hour sessions costs inclusive of materials. Learn the wonder of painting with these materials. Tara and I can also offer life modelling as subjects for you to paint- however conditions apply.
Learning to play the saxophone - 1 hour session. Introduction to playing this very sexy and wonderful instrument. Basic techniques and note formation.
Drumming workshop – With use of bongo’s and didgeridoo. 2 hour sessions
Get lost in generating tribal sounds from our bongos. Done in a group, these sessions are very profound, liberating and lots of fun.
Recording your own music on lap top studio and burn onto CD - Minimum of 2 hours, but we recommend a 4 hour session to get the most out of this workshop.
Record your voice, and then add keyboards, drums, guitar etc. Or create your own mix of a particular dance track. Learn the basics of music production, mastering, sound recording, mixing, phasing and then burn it onto a CD and take it away with you!
Learning about edible and healing plants – 1 hour or 3 hour sessions. Find out about common plants in the UK and how they are used for healing and alternative sources of food.
Lecture with slide show – living in America 1 hour session. Ever thought of living in America? This slide show takes you through a journey of many states acress the USA and includes cultural information and real life scenario's of living in America.
Weekend courses -
We also run a number of residential weekend workshops which are led by ourselves or invited teachers. Please see our courses, workshops & retreats page for further details.
Email (info@alto-sax.co.uk ) or call us on 01376 344 911 for more details on the above mini workshops or our weekend events or simply fill in the form below:
