Spirit of Isis Healing Centre

Spirit of Isis Spiritual Centre has re opened as Teaching Therapies Holistic Centre and is under new ownership. 

Our most recent session covered a shamanic healing using the drum to assist with journeying to the spirit realms. (Wendy studied Mongolian shamanism which does not accept the use of drugs). Previously the meditation session included identifying daily activities which are found to be healing; such as communication with others, enjoyment of our pets and of nature, our senses, music, colour, the security of our home, our ability to read, and many other aspects of ordinary life which can be taken for granted. After this, we entered a deep trance meditation for healing of mind, body and spirit which was followed by a full chakra cleansing and healing session. Previous sessions include contemplation, concentration and meditation tasters and the difference between these similar mind-states and what can be gained from each.   

Wendy's Healing and Meditation course runs monthly on Mondays at Spirit of Isis Holistic Centre in Sun Street, Waltham Abbey from 11am - 1pm. The cost is £7. Just turn up but please do not arrive late. For more information, telephone: 01992 651 045

Naming Ceremony for a Baby or Small Child

Outdoors: Items to bring: flowers, clooties, banners, table for glasses and drinks, cake, knife, serviettes, plates. Possible musician or music of choice.

Godparenting is an ancient tradition where adults (other than the child's parents) pledge, in the absence of the parents, to care for the child. 

All parties congregate for the naming ceremony.

To the parents: What name do you wish for your son/daughter to be called?
Reply: I name this child .... (find our if there is any history for the name)


To the Godparents: Do you pledge to care and love this child? Reply.

Call the name of the child: 

May your mind be clear and bright:
May your emotions be balanced and contented;
May your tongue speak truth and kindness:
May your arms and shoulders be strong - May your back and legs be strong:
May your hands be steady and patient:
May your feet carry you in freedom along the path of wisdom. 

All this and more I wish for you. 

Photos: Child opens gifts while seated.

Photos: Toast: glasses (champaign, berry cordial, water, etc) and cake cutting.
  Songs or pieces of music chosen by parents. Suggestions - instrumental, such as Ludovico Einaudi; if outdoors - bird songs; and something for the children, such as Wailee Wailee by Dorothy Carter)

Ceremony created by Wendy Stokes (c)