As a Music Shaman I have been adventuring, learning, sharing and teaching in this field since 1973.

I have presented my work in several countries ~ which has included workshops, public talks and leading meditation groups. I am known as an insightful, humorous and compassionate speaker and presenter and my work is once again to be presented on a larger scale with my trip to Canada and the USA in 2011.
Visiting Canada for the first time next year, I look forward to learning much, as well as having the privilege of opportunity to impart the Wisdoms that are my blessing to share - this work offers much and has been enjoyed by many. I am enthralled to be living in the beautiful landscape of South Canterbury, New Zealand, and have recently moved here, after residing on the Gold Coast for many years. I prefer the countryside to the city, enjoy a good coffee and chat, and have a deep love of the South Island of New Zealand.

TESTIMONIALS

'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.www.arcadiaorganics.co.nz

 

'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. blackcloud@kol.co.nzwww.arcadiaorganics.co.nz

 

'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

 

'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.

‘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.