Out of the Frying Pan-November Grad news

As our thoughts turn to the holiday season, we start thinking more about home and home comforts. Whether we had a conventional home or an alternative home, our expectations and habits came from the world we experienced when we were young. Some of us are lucky enough to associate home with good cooking, others prefer to leave it to the professionals...

With love and lychees, from Serena and the Hoffman team x

Cooking up a storm...

We're in awe of the courage shown by Hoffman Graduate James Villiers as he takes centre stage (and centre in this photo) in the new series of MasterChef: the Professionals.

James challenged himself by agreeing to take part; "This year I turned a corner and what better way to get over the cycle of fear of being judged and criticised than to do what I do best and go on the well known TV show? This whole experience has made me stronger and more confident and has changed me. My Hoffman work has played more this year than any other, so I want to say thank you."

We can watch James showing his expertise on BBC2 this Tuesday 8 November at 8pm. You can taste the real thing at The Ginger Dog restaurant in Brighton where James currently works. Lots of Hoffman energy coming your way, James!

You can read more here and follow James on twitter #BIGJIM

Home from home?

What does it mean for a ten-year-old boy, barely four foot tall, to leave home?

In the same way that we form habitual behaviours in response to our family, we may also do so in reaction to an institution that has played a significant role in our upbringing, such as a children's home, a religious community or a boarding school.

This month, Michael Freeman describes his personal story of boarding school and how the Hoffman Process helped him integrate its legacy. Thank you Michael for sharing your story with us.

Read Michael's full article here

Spreading the light...

We've recently added some updated visualisations to our post Process website, including a fabulous new Mini Light Journey recording from Supervising Hoffman teacher Eliza Meredith.

Find a quiet space, make yourself comfortable, then click here to listen. The total running time is 8:51 minutes.

You can find the full selection of Hoffman downloads on our website at any time by clicking this link

You will need the password: support

Calling all Hoffies in Bahrain

Book your place on our Reconnection Day in Bahrain this Tuesday 8 Nov.

Give yourself the gift of a full day to reconnect with your Process experience, expertly guided by Supervising Hoffman teacher Matthew Pruen and in the company of other Hoffman Graduates from Bahrain.

Date: Tuesday 8 November
Venue: The Domain Hotel and Spa, Manama. Valet parking is available at the hotel.
Time: 9.00 for 9.30am until 5.30pm
Cost: 55BHD, including a delicious buffet lunch.

Click here for more information and to book

If you have family, friends or colleagues who would like to find out more about Hoffman, Bring them to our Information evening on Monday 7 November. Read more here.

Regional Support Groups

Run by members of the Hoffman team, these evenings give you the chance to reconnect to the Hoffman tools and meet up with other local Grads. £10 per person.

Brighton

Led by Sam Cotton.
Date: Tuesday 8 November

Time: 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Venue: Angel House, 1 Brunswick Terrace, BN3 1HN

Click here for more information and to book

Bristol

Led by Eliza Meredith.

Date: Tuesday 8 November

Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm (arrive 6.30 for 7pm start)

Venue: HOURS 10 Colston Yard, Colston Street, BS1 5BD
Click here for more information and to book

London

Led by Serena Gordon.

Date: Wednesday 16 November

Time: 7.00pm (for a 7.30pm start) - 9.30pm

Venue: Violet Hills Studios, 6 Violet Hill, St John's Wood, NW8 9EB

Click here for more information and to book

Manchester

Led by Emma Ferguson.

Date: Friday 18 November

Time: 7.00pm (for a 7.30pm start) - 9.30pm

Venue: Rise, 231 Deansgate, M3 4EN

Click here for more information and to book

Festive gathering - save the date

Dig out those angel wings, elf hats and antlers - we're holding a very special pre-Christmas Hoffman Grad event.

Our evening of fun and frolic will be led by Hoffman teacher Emma Ferguson and Serena Gordon. We'll play some games, have a dance, take a magic carpet ride and who knows where that might lead..?

You're welcome to bring some snacks and drinks to share. Kitchen space is limited, so bring what you need-including plenty of festive spirit...

Date: Saturday 10 December

Time: 6.30 for 7pm -9pm

Venue: Battersea Yoga Centre , 2 Kite Yard, Cambridge Road, London SW11 4TA

The evening costs £15 per person. To book your place, visit our website here

Advertise in our 2017 magazine

Got something to shout about or share that you think other Hoffies might find useful? Do you have a business or service that you'd like to promote to more than 50,000 people?

We're working on our 2017 Hoffman magazine, and can offer you the opportunity to advertise at a discounted rate.

The printed magazine is sent out to people interested in the Process, it's available at all Hoffman events, at our venues and sent to our network of therapists, supporters and suppliers. It is also available to view online and on issuu, where we average 10,000+ impressions a month.

Hoffman Graduates can save 20% on our advertising prices. We can also help design your advert.

Interested? Download a rate card from here, email [email protected] or call the Hoffman office on 01903 889 990.

Order previous issues of the Magazine via our website here or view online here.