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Upcoming Events
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Nov 11: Retreat Explore your change from I to We (Damanhur)
11/10/2013 - 19/10/2013
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July 27 & 28: Arte Sano – a Healing arts festival on the beach;
27/07/2013 - 28/07/2013
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July 15: Yoga and Mindfulness
15/07/2013 - 20/07/2013
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July 9 – 14: curso de Permacultura
09/07/2013 - 14/07/2013
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July 5 – 7: Mijas Blues festival
05/07/2013 - 07/07/2013
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Nov 11: Retreat Explore your change from I to We (Damanhur)
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Dance Camp Spain
More Alpujarran activity, this time for all ages, as the third Dance Camp Spain is launched with a massive weekend programme for everyone who likes to move and groove. Held in a dedicated dance space in the countryside near Orgiva offers a chance for a weekend of eco-friendly camping and loads of dancing of all kinds. Running from May 22 to 26 there will be live music performance and of course, every kind of dance class and workshop. African rhythms, belly dance, Bollywood, salsa, … Continue reading
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Arte Sano V: Eco-holistic gathering in San Pedro
Arte Sano has become a well established festival in San Pedro promoting natural, organic and holistic living through a dynamic marketplace packed with interesting stalls and a programme of activities for mind, body and soul. Co-organised by La Chispa, the festival reflect the values of the magazine – to create a better, more conscious planet by providing tools for positive change. Along with Herboristeria Menta and Monica Bereuther, the organisers plan to make the autumn edition of Arte Sano a special occasion that will be … Continue reading
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Mmmmmmaking chocolate
It’s a dream come true – making your own chocolate. A dream that is offered to everyone, young and old alike, at the world’s smallest chocolate factory, Mayan Monkey Mijas, perched in the picturesque white village. We’ve still got to design the perfect Chispa chocolate but we had a good try one hot day in August when we descended on the super air conditioned factory-shop (you don’t want the chocolate to melt) for an adventure into all things chocolate. I was there purely for research … Continue reading
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Festival Arte Sano: back to the beach
Following the success of previous editions of Arte Sano the organisers are now planning another festival on San Pedro’s beautiful Paseo Maritimo. “We were last here in 2009 and had a great weekend full of music and activities,” explained Monica Bereuther, co-organiser of the event. “This year we are planning to bring the colourful world of alternative Andalucía to life for another fun weekend for all the family.” The weekend will include a diverse mix of classes, workshops and talks on subjects related to personal … Continue reading
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Natura Málaga – three days of natural, healthy and sustainable living
4th healthy living fair will be held on May 25 – 27. Natura Malaga will have a commercial area, exhibition area and will be offering more than 80 completely free activities. The aim of the fair is to showcase a way of life that is healthy and respectful to the environment. Having established itself as the most important multidisciplinary event of its kind in the area this year will see new features and attractions: celebrating Natura Malaga bike day, there will also be … Continue reading
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A fistful of festivals
With spring firmly in the air, now is the perfect time to start thinking about events, fairs and festivals and this year alternative Andalucía is blessed with a brace of gatherings for everyone to enjoy wherever they are along the coast. From Nerja to Marbella, 2012 is going to be a great year for getting out and about, finding out what is happening in the eco-holistic world of southern Spain, joining in workshops and classes, enjoying concerts, eating healthy food and exploring some great craft … Continue reading
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Festival Arte Sano 2011
FESTIVAL ARTE SANO 2011
PROGRAMA DE ACTIVIDADES
Fecha – Date: 26 & 27 Nov 2011
Horario – Times: 10.00 – 23.30
Lugar – venue: La Carpa municipal, Recinto Ferial, San Pedro. Directions here / aqui
ESCENARIO- Actuaciones/Conciertos
SÁBADO
11:00 Flamenco, Yanet Asociación Arcos Blancos
12:30 Danza Oriental Juveniles, Proyecto Menta Fusión Dance
16:00 Salsa, Rueda Cubana, Salsa Cuba.
17:00 Show de Malabares / juggling show. Lia Suarey
17:30 Raissa Danza Oriental, Proyecto Menta Fusión Dance
18:30 Rocio Madreselva, barda
20:00 Uka´s Moon, Reggae
21:30 Octubre Roto, Rock
DOMINGO
11:00 Flamenco, Yanet Asociación Arcos Blancos y el Cruce
12:30 Danza Oriental … Continue reading
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Unspoilt Spain
Flying to Malaga would be many peoples idea of a perfect Spanish holiday, yet a ninety minute drive away from the airport will take you to some of the most spectacular scenery in Spain.
Thai Yoga massage course in Tarifa
Thai Yoga massage is an ancient healing art with origins in Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga and Buddhism. Over the last 2,500 years, it has evolved into a unique and magical combination of deep stretching, rhythmic compression, soft-tissue manipulation, gentle rocking, energy balancing, and acupressure.
El Acebuchal: The hidden valley of dreams
Making a dream a reality is something some of us may have been lucky enough to have realised in our lives. For Virtudes and her family, however, this was on a scale most of us haven’t managed.
