Testimonials

CANADA FEEDBACK - graciously accepted, thank you

I really enjoyed Robert's powerful and helpful workshop on music, art and shamanism! We sat in a circle led by this light-hearted and lovingly-present facilitator, and he gently guided us to interact with beautiful and powerful pieces of music and art. Before I knew it, I was accessing hidden depths of my own being that I hadn't known were there! Robert has an ability to help people honour what comes from within themselves and others, with a patience and wisdom born of long years of experience. For people open to learning about themselves, I definitely recommend this workshop! Thanks and God bless! ~ Rachel, Saskatchewan, 2012

"The presence of Spirit in the presence of Robert Haywood is clearly felt and immediately obvious. His lack of pretense and his humbleness, coupled with a gift for communication and an inspired message, make spending time with Robert a valuable experience not to be missed. Healing of the heart is inevitable. I whole-heartedly recommend a workshop with Robert.

Greg Deabler, Vice-President, Calgary First Spiritualist Church, and Course In Miracles Teacher. 2012

Thankyou Robert, for a life changing experience!! One of the pieces of music took me deep within myself to see and heal a part of me that I have been trying to heal for years. I was amazed how the music tapped into unexpressed emotions. I would highly recommend attending a workshop with Robert! He intuitively chooses the special music for the group and then during the workshop he creates and holds a safe, social space that allows you to have a personal journey with the music. This personal journey is different for each person and wirth each piece of music. Lynn, Saskatchewan, 2012

I went into the class with no preconceived notions of what to expect. I really didn't feel I had a lot to heal, but I just felt drawn to the idea of using music to heal. I know from personal experience, that certain music takes me places and puts thoughts into my head. It can change my mood, but I never thought deeper than that. The workshop challenged me to allow my conscious mind to shut off and allow the deeper emotions to come up from the subconscious mind. To observe the emotions, without judgement.......and let them go. The next piece of music that we used showed symbolism to validate that I had released that emotion that was blocking me from moving forward. It is hard to describe how a person can take such a personal journey with a group......each of us working through our own "stuff" (which EVERYONE has) listening to the same pieces of music. It was a very empowering experience. I listen to music differently now! Thank you for crossing my path Robert (Bob!) and giving me a tool that I can work with at any time! I would recommend this for anyone that enjoys music and open to learning more about yourself! Elaine, Saskatchewan, 2012

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Hi Robert, I got so much out of the recent workshop you held in Feilding, thankyou. When I review the day, I can clearly see and understand the pictures I drew and what they mean to me. I look forward to the next time you hold a workshop in Feilding. Richard, Whanganui, 2011

March 2011 ~ I thank you for a wonderful, powerful weekend. It was what I needed. Love and light, M. Palmerston North, Manawatu, 2011

'Going to Robert's workshops has to be a wholly indulgent day for yourself, where you give up the pretenses and the false face and allow the true you to be fully present. Robert creates a very safe place for you to feel vulnerable in, where there is no judgement, only nurture. Where you are allowed to say how you feel 'to the centre' (a sacred space created by Robert) and know that there is an acceptance of who you are. As you create a cocoon of your own amongst others, it becomes your sacred space of travel where you listen to music, some you just can't bear, and draw and write and free dance your feeling. Even how you draw is no concern to anyone, as it is about your discovery within a group of people on a similar journey. Robert's workshops give you room to make that journey with all its highs and lows, with a comfort blanket of love.' Linda and Peter Woodgate Motueka Sth Island NZ www.arcadiaorganics.co.nz

‘my memory of this workshop in Timaru was getting Paul up to be able to move to the music (he was in leg braces after a very bad fall and back injury) he trusted me enough to just have hold of my little fingers, close his eyes and sway and move without fear; there was not a dry eye in the workshop. I felt very honoured to be in his company that day.' Robert James Haywood, your presenter

'I attended Robert's workshop and found that it helped me immensely, as I was able to deal with things I had not dealt with before going to that workshop. I thought I had dealt with all the issues, but found that I had only buried them deep in my conscious. Robert helped me build a bridge and get over it.' Paul Greer (Whitewolf) Timaru Sth Island New Zealand. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

'I attended Robert's workshop with little idea of the format or why I was going, except that it felt right to do so - probably the best reason to do anything. Having run my own workshops for many years I was, of course, looking with a critical eye at his content and format. At the start, there seemed to be little content or format - Robert was very laid back but, somehow, I felt very safe in his presence. Within minutes I felt the group relax into his gentle and compassionate ways. The workshop was a gentle romp through openmindedness and, through it, I recontacted the artist and poet within and I found it difficult to stop expressing myself in words and images, many of which surprised and delighted me. I came away with a new found enthusiasm for the gifts I had been given by my Creator, and for a great appreciation for Robert - a big man with a big heart.' Philip Bradbury, Tauranga Nth Island NZ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

I attended Robert's workshop in Nelson - his creativity using music, the energetic links with the participants immersing themselves in listening, writing, drawing and movement as they expressed their inner needs allowed the blockages to move and I observed the profound healing which took place. I have attended two 2-day workshops and two 1-day workshops with Robert. I continue to be amazed at the power of this gentle process with things coming forward to be released that I had no conscious awareness that they were still trapped in my body, and actually controlled my existence. Helen, Palmerston North, NZ 2010/11