Definitions

spirituality : our connection with and experience of the wonder and mystery in nature and the universe; and our exploration of its meaning in terms of values, life style, education, health and citizenship.

holistic: a description of any behaviour, concept or attitude that seeks to understand and take full account of all aspects, parts and dimensions; e.g. holistic healthcare, holistic policing, holistic education, holistic spirituality.

(William Bloom)

About Holistic Spirituality

Holistic Spirituality is the name given to the growing contemporary movement of people who do not feel tied to one of the traditional faith communities but take a more generalised approach to spirituality. They respect and welcome diversity of belief, and respect the core values and inspiration of the traditional faiths. They also recognise the intimate interdependence between spirituality, environmentalism, citizenship and healthcare. A holistic approach asserts that all life is sacred and growing to fulfil its potential. Therefore it is beholden on us to love, protect and support all living beings.

The UK community

Various statistics show that a substantial portion of UK citizenship is adopting this contemporary approach – exemplified in the Mind-Body-Spirit sections of national newspapers, millions using healthcare strategies with a spiritual aspect and thousands of small centres and study groups. The beginning of a representative body is found in the Holistic Spiritual Alliance.

The local community

Swansea has a thriving spiritual community which includes eco-spirituality, paganism, druidry, wicca, psychic and spiritual centres, shamanism, esoteric study groups and many holistic practitioners and therapists.

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Eco-Spiritualities
Groups whose spirituality is grounded in a respect for and
relationship with the natural world.

The Heyokah Centre
care of The Retreat, 2 Humphrey Street, Swansea SA1 6BG
t 01792 457880
Traditional Native American practices and ceremonies.

Swansea Pagans
t 01792 578309, Cyt Warwick
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An open meeting (or ‘moot’), held monthly, for anyone with
an interest in Pagan paths.

Healthcare and Healing Spiritualities
Holistic therapeutic approaches that include a
spiritual dimension.

British Holistic Medical Asociation
(wales chapter)
An open meeting held monthly, for anyone interested in
holistic healthcare.
care of The Retreat, 2 Humphrey Street, Swansea SA1 6BG
t 01792 457880

Esoteric, Mystical & Metaphysical Spiritualities
Groups and approaches dedicated to exploring spirituality in
many different ways.

Academy of Psychic & Spiritual Studies
Tranquillity House, Catherine Street , Swansea SA1 4JS
t 01792 466467, Jeff Rees Jones (Administrator)
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w www.stephenobrien.co.uk/academy

Evenings of clairvoyance; accredited training in psychic,
mediumistic, spiritual healing and self-development.
The Consciousnes Study Group
t 01639 631112, James Williams
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w www.csgwales.com
A study group for those wishing to pursue a greater
understanding of consciousness, energy dynamics, noetic
sciences and self-discovery.

Eckhart Tole Meditation Group
t 07752 682320, Paula Davies
w www.eckharttolle.com/groups

Group meeting regularly in Swansea for silent meditation.
Gurdjief Reading Group
t 07951 414177
A small reading group for those with a sincere interest in
studying the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff.

Swansea Spirit
(formerly the Centre for Greater-Self Awareness)
1-2 Pleasant Street, Swansea SA1 5DS
t 01792 646545
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w www.swanseaspirit.com

Healing and psychic educational centre.
The Theosophical Society, Wisdom of the Ages
t 01792 555841, Lynda Garrison
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w www.theosophywales.freeukisp.co.uk
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Swansea Lodge holds monthly study meetings and lectures
which explore ancient esoteric knowledge.

Holistic Individuals
See Holistic Spiritual Alliance website for details:
www.spiritualswansea.org.

Holistic Businesses, Organisations and Networks
Businesses, organisations and networks who take a
holistic approach

Holistic Spiritual Aliance Swansea
care of The Retreat, 2 Humphrey Street, Swansea SA1 6BG
t 01792 457880
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An alliance of organisations and individuals taking a holistic
approach to contemporary spirituality in the community.

The Retreat Holistic & Interfaith Resource Centre
2 Humphrey Street, Swansea SA1 6BG
t 01792 457880
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Holistic spiritual & interfaith information & resources,
community meeting space & a fairly traded organic

Global Café.
Seren Retreat
Bryncoch Farm, Gower, Swansea SA2 7LB
t 01792 371421, Rex & Alaea Beynon
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Retreat centre offering a range of one-day workshops and
residential courses for spiritual and physical wellbeing.

Unrepresented Faiths
Religions and faiths not represented at official levels and who
take a holistic approach.
Bluebell Spiritualist Church
Meets at Morriston Community Centre (opposite Morriston Library)
Pentrepoeth School Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6HZ
t 01792 412301, Susan Sherif

Eckankar, Religion of The Light & Sound of God
care of The Retreat, 2 Humphrey Street, Swansea SA1 6BG
t 01792 480221, Eugenie Jenkins
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w www.eckankar.org.uk
Group meeting regularly in Swansea.

Peniel Green Christian Spiritualist Church
Gwernllwynchwyth Road, Peniel Green Llansamlet,
Swansea SA7 9DT
t 01639 779882, Mrs Miriam Smith

Lower Oxford Street Christian Spiritualist
Church
128a Lower Oxford Street, Swansea SA1 3JW
t 01792 524175, L. Paterson

Nazarine Temple of Light Spiritualist Church
Meets at Gorseinon Institute, Lime Street, Gorseinon,
Swansea SA4 4AD
t 07811 808493, Margaret
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St John’s Christian Spiritualist Church
Warnarlwydd Road, Cockett, Swansea SA2 0GB
t 01792 207259, M. Matthews

Yungdrung Bön Meditation Group
Yungdrung Bön Study Centre, 122 Clydach Road, Morriston,
Swansea SA6 6QB
t 01792 207474, Ros Moule, Local Contact
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The original spiritual tradition of Tibet. Meeting regularly
in Morriston.