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| Ancoats Sound Bath - with mugwart tea | Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM UTC | St Michael's, George Leigh Street, Ancoats, Manchester, UK | 3mxkaknwvkm22 | Curator | An invitation to slow down, soften, and return inward. This immersive evening weaves together alchemy crystal singing bowls, rose tea, — a gentle meeting of sound, plant medicine, and presence. **Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls & Multi Instrument ** This session will weave together Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls with a carefully selected range of therapeutic sound instruments, creating a slow and spacious journey through layers of tone, texture and vibration. The bowls, made from 99.99% pure quartz and infused with precious metals and minerals, bring rich harmonic qualities, while grounding drones, gentle chimes and other instruments add depth and movement throughout the session. The sound unfolds slowly and spaciously, with plenty of silence in between — inviting you to soften, settle and reconnect with yourself without needing to do anything. ### Mugwort Tea This evening we'll be sharing a mugwort tea before our sound journey. Known as the **"dream herb,"** mugwort has been used for centuries in herbal traditions across Europe and Asia. Traditionally it has been enjoyed to support vivid dreaming, intuition, meditation and altered states of awareness. Many cultures have used mugwort in rituals, visioning practices and ceremonies as an ally for inner exploration, insight and connecting more deeply with the unconscious. **Please avoid the mugwort tea if you:** - Are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding. - Have an allergy to mugwort or plants in the daisy (Asteraceae) family, including ragweed, chamomile, daisies, chrysanthemums or marigolds. - Have a history of epilepsy or seizures. - Have been advised by your healthcare professional to avoid herbal products because of a medical condition or medication. If any of the above applies to you, or if you'd simply prefer not to drink the mugwort tea, please let Harry know before we begin and I'll happily provide an alternative herbal tea. As with all plant allies, the invitation is simply to notice your own experience with curiosity. There is nothing you need to achieve—just an opportunity to slow down, soften and explore whatever unfolds. **🌹 Before You Attend – Contraindications (Sound)** This sound bath may not be suitable for: - Anyone with a pacemaker - Anyone with a cochlear implant - Those in the first trimester of pregnancy - Anyone with epilepsy or seizures triggered by sound or vibration Please check in with me before booking if you have a history of: - Sound sensitivity - Migraines - Severe tinnitus - Any medical condition where vibrational sound has been advised against If you’re sensitive to sound or experience tinnitus, you’re welcome to bring earplugs — you’ll still receive the benefits of the vibrational field. Please arrive hydrated and on a light stomach for the most comfortable experience. **🧘♂️ What to Bring** - Yoga mat (essential) - Blanket (one for the floor and one to cover yourself — warmth matters) - Pillow - Eye mask (optional) **📍 Venue** [St Michael’s Church](chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) George Leigh Street, Ancoats **⏰ Time** 6:45pm – 7:45pm **Exchange** £17 / £15 (Ancoats residents) **🌟 Booking** Places are limited and this event is non-refundable. For bookings or private breathwork / sound sessions, WhatsApp me: [07777 629 432](tel:07777 629 432) Let’s breathe, rest, and ground together. 💫 | |||
| PsySoc Community Walks, Speed-Friending & Nature Connection | Sat, Oct 31, 11:30 AM UTC | Hampstead Heath, London, UK | 3mxkaknzrdi22 | Curator | ## Walking, Speed-friending, Nature Connection, Meditation and Community with The Psychedelic Society #### We encourage people to join solo! (but if you have friends - bring them too!) # About A gentle, mindful walk through ancient trees and open landscapes, offering the perfect chance to reconnect - with yourself, with others, and with the natural world. Gentle connection and speed-friending will be facilitated during the walk so you have an opportunity to meet new people. Along the way, we’ll pause for a small guided meditation to connect with our environment, giving us time to reflect, share, and simply be. In a world that moves fast, spending time in nature is the medicine we often need—to ground, recharge, and gain clarity. Walking together creates a space for conscious connection, where conversations flow naturally, and we can support and inspire each other. Come as you are—solo, with friends, or to meet new ones. This is a space for everyone, whether you're looking for movement, meaningful connection, or simply a breath of fresh air. Please wear sensible foot attire, it gets muddy depending on the weather and we wont be walking on paths the entire time. You are welcome to bring a flask of tea or something, but we will also walk past a kiosk so you can purchase something too. # Location Hampstead Heath Exact Location📍 Via email on confirmation of ticket sale # Your Facilitator  Kate is an event coordinator at the Psychedelic Society. Her research background spans clinical sleep studies, altered states of consciousness, and personalised gene therapies. She currently works applying neuroscience to the arts at the neuroaesthetics lab, Kinda Studios. Working with Onaya Science, she explores how rituals, music, and plant medicines support trauma recovery. Kate brings curiosity and care to the ways we feel, connect, and transform (and will usually be found outside). @[katedalbyy](https://www.instagram.com/katedalbyy/) # **Membership ** **MEMBERS of the Psychedelic Society get a discount off almost all of our events.** [**Join from £5 a month**](https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/become-a-member) ** and become part of this amazing community with invites to special events and more.** # **Find Your Community with The Psychedelic Society** .png) | |||
| PsySoc Social: Speed-Friending & Psychedelic Storytelling | Wed, Oct 28, 6:45 PM UTC | Love Shack, Cambridge Heath Road, London, UK | 3mxkako37o522 | Curator | # The Psychedelic Society ### _Psychedelic Speed-friending and Psychedelic Storytelling_ # **About the night** **Psychedelic Speed-friending** : sweet conversation, friend-making and (maybe?) finding your future lover! You can drop the small talk and ask the questions you REALLY want to ask. Taking inspiration from the [36 Questions to Intimacy](https://36questionsinlove.com/) and The School of Life's '100 Questions,' this evening gives you a menu of profound, intriguing, and spicy questions designed to inspire authenticity and meaningful connection with those around you.You’ll be guided through playful icebreakers and a series of 10-minute one-on-one conversations with different people throughout the evening, wrapping up with free-flowing socializing.You’ll leave here with a fresh perspective on connection, some fun stories, and maybe even the beginning of something special. **Psychedelic Storytelling:** this is becoming a must for our monthly socials. There will be the opportunity for all of us to share our psychedelic stories - the weird, the tricky and the downright wonderful. This part of the evening will be open-mic style and we will have a sign-up sheet to add your name to the list of storytellers. Your stories should be no more than 5 minutes and there's no need to rehearse what to say or come particularly prepared - often the best stories are told off-the-cuff and from the heart! **A Beautiful Psychedelic Community: ** Get access to our wonderful community coalescing around all things fungi. Many people at our socials have become life-long friends. Most of our members come alone, this is a safe and welcoming space for everyone, no matter your age, sexuality, background, gender, ethnicity or nationality. Fungi know no boundaries, which is the ethos we bring to our socials. **Delicious Food and Drink:** Indulge in the mouthwatering plant-based offerings at Love Shack, where creativity extends to the kitchen. Their menu features delicious, sustainably sourced dishes and drinks crafted to nourish the body and delight the senses. It’s the perfect accompaniment to an evening of artistic exploration. # **Schedule ** - 18:40: Please arrive 5 minutes before so we can start speed-friending promptly at 6:45pm - 18:45: Psychedelic Speed-Friending - 20:45: 15 minutes Break (you can order food & a drink to eat while listening to psychedelic story-telling) - 21:00: Psychedelic Story-telling - 21:30: Finishing / time to socialise # The Venue Join us at Love Shack, a vegan restaurant and cocktail bar spread over three beautiful exposed brick arches in the heart of Hackney, East London. .png) # Membership **MEMBERS of the Psychedelic Society get a discount off almost all of our events.** [**Join from £5 a month**](https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/become-a-member) ** and become part of this amazing community with invites to special events and more.** # **Your Facilitators **  Kate is an event coordinator at the Psychedelic Society. Her research background spans clinical sleep studies, altered states of consciousness, and personalised gene therapies. She currently works applying neuroscience to the arts at the neuroaesthetics lab, Kinda Studios. Working with Onaya Science, she explores how rituals, music, and plant medicines support trauma recovery. Kate brings curiosity and care to the ways we feel, connect, and transform (and will usually be found outside). @[katedalbyy](https://www.instagram.com/katedalbyy/)  Amalia is an event producer for the Psychedelic Society in London. She is an MSc student in _Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine and Culture_ at the University of Exeter. She is also the co-founder and Director of Karuna Communitas, a non-profit organisation dedicated to making psychedelic support and education more accessible to all. Currently training in curanderismo in the Shipibo tradition at Onikano centre in Peru, Amalia’s interests span psychedelic ethics, cross-cultural approaches to healing, Native American cosmology, and meditation. # **Find Your Community with The Psychedelic Society** .png) | |||
| Heart Activation | Online | A Guided Meditation Journey | Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkako4fry22 | Curator | **Join this powerful ceremony where you get to spend some quality time with your heart, and discover the medicine your heart longs to share with you. 💚** **18th October | 3pm - 5pm (BST, London) ** **Online, via Zoom.** This is a guided meditation journey designed to soften your heart shells, awaken your power, and open your heart up to deeper self-love. The journey will include some **inner child work** and **shadow work.** The majority of the session will be a guided meditation. Previous experience with meditation may help you stay present during the journey, however it's not essential. This can also be space for you to simply rest and relax in a loving, beautiful energy. **Workshop flow:** **- Opening Ceremony** **- Check-in** (short sharing circle) **- Guided meditation journey** **- Time for integration** **- Sharing circle** **- Closing Ceremony** **Please bring:** **- A journal and pen** **- Water to stay hydrated** **- Beverage of choice (sacred cacao can be a lovely companion) ** **- A blindfold** **The space:** I invite you to set up a sacred and private space in your home where you feel free to make noise, and won't be disturbed for the duration of the journey. **Inspiration/ideas for creating a sacred space:** - Set up an altar with things that connect you deeper to your Higher Self / Spirit. - Burn incense, sage, and/or palo santo. - Dim the lights and add some candles. - Smelling rose essential oil can help open the heart. - Add flowers or anything that helps you connect with your inner child, softness, and/or your heart. **About your facilitator:** Ellinor Madeland is a Swedish-born, London-based facilitator specialising in Tantra, meditation, and conscious connection. With over 11 years of immersive experience with Tantra (across different communities and expressions), she brings both hard-won wisdom and genuine warmth to the events she holds. Having encountered both the profound gifts and the real dangers that can exist within tantric communities, she offers a unique perspective that is honest, grounded and deeply considered. Her workshops are welcoming enough for beginners, and rich enough for seasoned practitioners wanting to go deeper on their path. Alongside Tantra, Ellinor has spent the last decade exploring Buddhist meditation, yoga, shamanic traditions and ceremonial work. The result is a practice that honours both ancient wisdom and modern practices, in a way that feels alive and accessible today. She is known for facilitating spaces where people feel genuinely held, and where real, lasting transformation becomes possible. **• Testimonials from previous workshops:** **Ella** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “You will feel wholeheartedly seen, heard, held, empowered, and contained by Ellie and the wonderful group of women who attend. I loved the spread of activities Ellie created. She nurtured and created such a safe container throughout the day, she paced it well and by the end we all really felt like sisters. Ellie, thank you for being such a gentle, safe and EXCITING introduction to tantra for me. I am mesmerised by you and how you held us. It left me wanting more and it left me feeling safe and loved by my sisters. Thank you for holding this space. I will be back.” **Natalie** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “Ellinor radiates a magnetic light that is honestly addictive. She has an incredible ability to create a space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable, playful, sensual, emotional and completely yourself. Her guidance felt effortless, while still giving us the freedom to explore our own creativity and boundaries. One of the most rewarding parts was watching women arrive with their own fears and insecurities and gradually become more confident, expressive and powerful through self-acceptance and sisterhood. I smiled, I cried, I danced and I felt so fucking proud of every woman who shared that experience with me.I came away with a deeper understanding of myself, but also a deeper appreciation for the women around me. I made genuine new connections that I’m incredibly grateful for, and I left feeling more open, more connected and more accepting of myself." **Carla** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “I really enjoyed the workshop!! Ellinor is organised, competent, warm, knows how to make people feel comfortable & safe. She creates a special experience. The group was so nice, people engaged, pushed their boundaries, we laughed, cried, played, connected and it was great!! Amazing energy!! THANK YOU ALL!! 💜 P.S. Nice venue also.” **Isobel ** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “Thank you Ellie for a beautiful day that fostered a feeling of sensual womanhood and created a safe space for women to embody their feminine energy and appreciate other women. I left feeling valued and seen and content.” **Pauline - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "Ellie is one of the most warm and nurturing souls I’ve ever encountered. Every time I attend one of her workshops (and I now try to make it to all of them), I leave feeling deeply held and grounded, as if embraced by Mother Earth herself! Her ability to hold space for each participant is truly exceptional - she facilitates with such grace, presence, and care, and it’s clear that every detail is thoughtfully prepared. Ellie creates an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and gently invited to explore at their own pace, always with deep respect for personal boundaries. I can’t recommend her highly enough!!" **Jess - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop: Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "This is the first female-only tantra workshop I’ve been to – I cannot speak highly enough the way that Ellinor created the space for us. I entered the day feeling nervous (and giddy) and I left feeling grounded, sensual, and connected to the other women I shared the afternoon with. My intention for the space was to remain present – and what I noticed along the way was joy, connection with sisterhood, power, and pleasure in worship. I’m planning on attending her future events this summer" **Kate - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "The tantric sisterhood circle was such a gorgeous and restful space. There were a mix of people who were new to tantra and those who have been practicing for many years. It felt incredibly safe and supportive; this was due to Ellinor's excellent stewardship and clarity over her intentions for the space, the exercises she chose, and the respect and gentle nature of the women who attended. With every tantric exercise Ellinor made sure it was clear that we were completely free to be actively involved or simply observational depending on our current comfort level. During the sharing I genuinely felt a shared deep peace and acknowledgement with my fellow sisters, it truly was a sacred space. Thank you to all my circle sisters and to Ellinor, so much love and gratitude for each of you. x" **Palaash - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop: Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ “Ellinor holds space with a rare combination of warmth and quiet confidence that instantly puts you at ease. There's a beautiful balance in how she guides, gentle enough to feel safe, yet nudging enough that you actually move. Her trust in herself is palpable, and somehow that becomes permission for you to trust yourself too. The program she puts together is thoughtfully sequenced . You feel yourself easing open rather than being pushed, which in these kinds of spaces makes all the difference. The dancing exercise was a particular highlight: a live, embodied way to notice where tension lives, where you hide, and where you don't. That kind of real-time self-discovery is hard to create, and she does it effortlessly. The cacao was a beautiful touch, and the women she gathered created a genuinely safe container. I came exactly as I was, and that was more than enough. If you're curious about tantra and want to explore it in a grounded, feminine, and deeply held space, I couldn't recommend Ellinor more highly." **Sarah - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ “I felt comfortable, witnessed and present. Something shifted, now two days later and I can’t put it into words yet but it’s positive, light, encouraging & beautiful. I feel open & safe. Thank you Ellinor for such a special afternoon 💛” **Andrea - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Depths of Tantra Workshop (2026)**_ “The workshop was fantastic and Ellinor was amazing in facilitating. I've been to a few Tantra events and this was by far the best. I loved how Ellinor managed to meet the needs of both couples and individual participants and create a wonderful experience for all. Thank you!” **Anon - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “I attended Ellinor’s tantra workshop and found it to be a truly beautiful experience. She has a warm, grounded presence and a way of explaining things that feels both clear and deeply felt. I left feeling more connected, open and inspired. I’d wholeheartedly recommend her work to anyone curious about exploring this path.” **Harvinder - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “Ellinor a vibrant soul she is, has put on an amazing tantra workshop, it was so positive and loving! I felt open and welcome and would heartily recommend this to everyone!" **Jack -** **⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “I had a wonderful time at the Tantra taster day. The space felt safe and supportive, and challenging in the right way - engaging our courage to connect to ourselves and others in joyful and expressive ways. Ellinor facilitated with care, generosity and authentic interest in her subject. Exercises were thoughtful, clearly communicated and effective. The dynamics were held mindfully. I fully recommend Ellinor’s tantra events with confidence to future attendees.” **Ryeca - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “Elinor was an open, loving human who brought that same energy into the space”. **Kate** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Taste of Tantra (2025)**_ “Ellinor is a really fantastic guide through the first layers of the topic of tantra. The container that she creates is a really beautiful and safe space where I met different souls all looking to connect for different reasons – all are accepted and welcome, with absolutely zero prejudice or expectation. She guides you to a place of exploration and deep mutual trust. I had a truly wonderful experience with her.“ **Nim** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Taste of Tantra (2025)**_ “It was a great experience. Such an experience allows someone to drop deep into themselves and forget what is going in their lives and in the outside world. The breath work was euphorically fulfilling.” **Pernille** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a profound journey. Thank you for bringing us into such a deep space. I had so many visions. I went deeper and higher than I’ve been all at once. It was so profound, a really good experience. Thank you for offering it. You were so present that I felt fully immersed.” **Hendrik** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thank you for doing this. This was one of the most powerful meditations and inner journeys I think I’ve ever had sober. There was so much in it. It’s crazy how much wisdom you gave me in this one hour. Thank you. This was beautiful.” **M ** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a profound experience. World-blowing. Your truth felt honest and strong. The space was set in a limitless way, the way you fell into it. I had my own crazy experience sitting here. So thank you for that. You carried and held us in such a respectable manner.” **Bethany** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The ceremony was a beautiful opportunity to connect to myself, to ground into my body and to explore my emotions. I left feeling softer and more open.” **Malin** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved how you held the space. There were times where I was like “how does she know what to say?”. It was such a flow. I haven’t gone that deep that quick in a long time. I really enjoyed it, and I got to another level of what I already know, where I’m already going. A very important workshop. Thank you.” **P -** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Ellinor has a beautiful, open and generous energy. Her heart opening cacao ceremony was carefully curated and every detail had been considered. The ceremonial cacao was delicious and I immediately felt my heart open and I dropped into my body which primed me wonderfully for the rest of the ceremony. The soul retrieval meditation was very powerful and Ellinor really guided us through that step by step. It was such an amazing, safe space and it was so easy to share afterwards. She even baked the most amazing apple crumble!” Please reach out to me directly with any questions. **With all my love,** Ellinor Madeland | |||
| HIVE (with support from Natalie Bellingham and Zaron) + AFTERPARTY | Sat, Nov 28, 6:00 PM UTC | CADS, Arley St, Highfield, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkako5l4q22 | Curator | Join us at CADS in Sheffield for an epic night of clowns and sounds - headline act HIVE, two incredible support acts, and an afterparty of live electronic music. Buzz buzz! **HIVE** This darkly comedic clown show with live electronic soundtracking takes you on an eerie and whimsical journey through the life cycle of a bee. Prepare to witness bees as you've never seen or heard them before, as we expose the cryptic inner workings of the hive mind and the expansive sounds that echo throughout it. Tabi (previous audience member) - Hive is as surreal and strange as a tale of two bees could be. Existential and hilarious, chaotic and delightful 🐝 Instagram - @hiveshowbuzz **Support from:** **ZARON** Zaron Mizmeras is an artist, cyborg and long sufferer of synaesthesia, the blending of the senses. Their work seeks to illustrate and exacerbate the often frustrating experience of owning a body / soul and the implications therein. Instagram - @zaronm **NATALIE BELLINGHAM** Meet Marie Chou-Fleur: a gloriously absurd, big-hearted guide to being human. Part clown, part confidant, she arrives with joy, foolish wisdom and an unshakeable belief in you. Speaking straight from the heart, Marie celebrates who we are, who we might become and the stories we tell ourselves along the way. Funny, stupid and deeply heartfelt, this playful show invites you to laugh, dream bigger and feel truly seen - leaving with a lighter spirit, fuller heart and the sense that maybe, just maybe, everything is possible. Instagram - @nataliebellingha _ **AFTERPARTY - LIVE ELECTRICONIC MUSIC ACTS :** _ **DJ the TCG** IDM (idiotic dance music) **Tobledrone ** The continuing musical adventures of James and Matt. currently pointing in a modular beat driven, hypnotic melodic direction that could be mistaken for proper music if listened to inattentively. Instagram - @toblerdronemusic **Event timings and accessibility info:** **18:30** Doors **19:00 - 19:30** Zaron 20 minute break **19:50 - 20:35** Natalie Bellingham 25 minute break **21:00 - 22:00** HIVE **22:00 - 00:00** Live electronic afterparty Late arrivals are welcome, and we invite people to come and go from the venue as they wish. CADS is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any other accessibility questions or concerns, please contact us. | |||
| Tantric Sisterhood | A Women's-Only Full-Day Tantra Workshop | 15th November | Sun, Nov 15, 11:00 AM UTC | Self-Retreat Studio, Kentish Town Road, London, UK | 3mxkako7gvu22 | Curator | **Tantric Sisterhood | A Women's-Only Full-Day Tantra Workshop** **15th November @ 11am - 8.30pm** _ **For curious, deep, embodied women ready for next level connection.** _ **All ages and body types welcome! 😍** **Together we will drop the masks, open our hearts, and ride the tantric wave towards creating deeper connection through intention, curiosity, and juicy embodiment.** **Dear beautiful sister,** I warmly welcome you to join this full-day women's only Tantric Sisterhood workshop. **This workshop is 2 hours longer** than the last event we ran in September, and we will invite a bit more polarity practice and playfulness into the space. **All orientations are welcome** _**(bi-curious, bi, gay, straight).**_ **Note that this workshop will involve physical touch, curious and sensual exploration, and polarity practice with other women. Make sure you are comfortable with this before booking.** \ ***There will be no nudity or explicit touch in this workshop.** \*Due to the nature of topics and exploration, this event is most suitable for **cis-women**. Reach out to me directly for any clarification or questions on this. - **This is for you if:** - You are longing for deep sisterhood, community, and connection with other women. - You are comfortable with exploring gentle touch, deep conversations, and vulnerability with other women. - You want to explore Tantra & sensuality in a loving, grounded, women-only container. - You are ready to open your heart, honestly meet yourself as you are, and own your experience. - You are ready to integrate parts of yourself you may have rejected in the past, and come home to your fullness. - You are ready to both give and receive (emotionally, spiritually, physically). - You are ready to embrace more play, fun, and “not taking life so seriously”. - You want to deepen your spiritual practice. - **The Workshop** **The workshop is split into two parts:** **The Morning (Part 1) - is a clothed space** where we explore gentle but very powerful tantric connection exercises. First, we gently arrive in the space and familiarise ourselves with each other, through meditation, sharing circles, a cacao ceremony, vulnerability practice, and moving through some partnered and solo exercises. These exercises include gentle touch and emotional connection practices, such as eye-gazing, hugging, stroking, cuddling, polarity practice, etc. **The Afternoon (Part 2) - is a semi-clothed space,** meaning you are invited to dress down into something a little bit more… Uncomfortable (😉), as we continue exploring tantric exercises exploring our **sensuality, bodies, and deeper connection with ourselves and others.** Please bring a change of clothes with you for this part - whatever makes you feel most juicy, sensual, and brings out your inner seductress. We will end the day with a closing circle. **All touch is optional, consensual, and clearly guided.** **\*Lunch will NOT be provided -** please bring your own lunch, or there are many cafes/shops nearby. **Cacao will be provided -** this will be made with **almond milk.** (Please let me know your dietary restrictions/allergies when booking). - **Here is an idea of what we will move through together:** **- Opening ceremony** **& ritual** **- Guided meditations** **- Ceremonial cacao ceremony** **- Tantric connection practices** **- Curious, heart-led touch** **- Sharing circles** **- Heart-opening practices** **- Buddhist non-duality practice** **- Kundalini exploration / activation** **- Sensual movement & embodiment** **- Archetype expression** **- Release shame / embrace pleasure** **- Playfulness: creative, sensual/spicy group exercise** **- Meaningful, healing reflections and conversations** **- Ask & receive acts of service from other women** **- Closing circle** - **A note on consent & safety:** All practices are optional. You are always free to participate fully, observe, or step outside to tend to yourself. **An intake form will be sent to all attendees.** _ **No form = no entry.** _ - **What to bring:** - Wear clothes that are comfortable for movement, but that also make you feel alive, juicy, and connected to your body! - Bring spare “spicy” clothing and make-up for **Part 2** _(for example: lingerie, corsets, suspenders)._ Please bring some extra if you have, in case a sister needs to borrow! - Water bottle - Journal & pen - Light snack(s) for before/after lunch - An altar offering _(optional)_ _-_ An open, curious heart! - **What is Tantra?** **Tantra is an ancient spiritual practice that originated in India** thousands of years ago. Over time, **the West adapted this practice into something often referred to as “neo tantra”,** which is its own interpretation of Tantric practice, that has many different flavours and branches, but generally focuses more on **relationships, connection, sensuality, and eros** _(neo-tantra is what most Western tantric practitioners teach, including me)._ Tantric practice is about accessing deeper love, devotion, vulnerability, intimacy, and becoming fully present. **We can't practice Tantra without opening our hearts.** Getting vulnerable and letting each other in is the only way we can truly experience the fullness of what tantric connection has to offer. **Tantra honours, celebrates, and makes room for the full-spectrum human experience,** in order for us to **fully integrate** the true nature of who we are. **This includes our sensuality, shame, shadow / darkness, joy, light, and everything in-between.** We **embrace, embody, and balance the polarity between light and dark, the masculine and feminine (Shiva/Shakti, Yin/Yang),** and **meet life with more** **love, presence, compassion and honesty.** Instead of spiritually bypassing or rejecting the shadow aspects of ourselves, Tantra helps us find deeper self-acceptance and a more honest relationship with ourselves by facing, loving, and ultimately integrating these parts of ourselves. - **Important pillars of Tantric practice.** **Ritual / Ceremony.** Ceremony and ritual are the very structure that makes surrender and deeper levels of tantric connection possible. We humbly ask something bigger than us for guidance and support, which helps us “unhook” from our individualistic ideas that _“we have to do everything on our own”_. **Through devotion practice, prayer and intention, we open up a bigger field of possibility,** and build a container strong enough to hold whatever wants to move through us. We trust that what unfolds within it is meant for us, regardless of what it brings. **Non-duality.** Part of this practice is **exploring the interconnectedness of consciousness / everything.** From this understanding, we can begin to **dissolve the illusion that we are separate from one another,** open our hearts and minds deeper, expand our compassion and awareness, and let go of the attachments to our identity and ego that creates deep suffering by keeping us separate from others. **Presence.** Tantra is what happens when there is **no goal to achieve.** When we let go of expectation and instead invite a slower pace, deeper presence, and a heart-based flow of connection, **a field of expansion opens up that allows for new dimensions of pleasure, exploration, and curiosity to take place.** **The growth edge.** Tantra invites you to gently stretch yourself by exploring the opportunities that lie just outside of your comfort zone. Real transformation lives in the “edge”, the uncharted territory, not in what is familiar or safe **. This workshop will invite you to try new things to unlock deeper self-discovery.** **In my Tantric workshops, I honour you:** your realness, your boundaries, your being-ness, your fullness. You can say no to any exercise at any time. **Come as you are - the realer, the better.** - **Personal readiness:** **A foundation in personal development, spiritual growth and/or meditation is important,** as sometimes challenging emotions can arise in these spaces. As mentioned above, **Tantra embraces the full spectrum of human experience, even the uncomfortable parts** , so being able to be with these emotions matters. **It's important to note that this is Tantra, not Therapy.** This workshop is not suitable for those with unresolved trauma that needs attention, or for those that are not ready to challenge/explore beliefs around gender, sensuality and spirituality. - **My Tantric Principles** After 12 years of deep immersion in Tantra, Buddhist meditation, and Shamanic practices, I have held space for a rich spectrum of human experience - from deep shadow, suffering and pain, to blissful expansion, juicy sensuality, and powerful heart awakenings. I make room for all of it. Because **this is what I have learned to be true:** - **We need to get vulnerable in order to go deep.** Dropping our masks, being seen in, and getting “real” with how we feel, with what we are facing, is what opens our hearts. Growth only begins where honesty does, and first, we need to get very honest with ourselves, and practice letting people in. - **We can't grow unless we dare to “stretch” ourselves.** Real transformation lives in the “edge” and the uncharted territory, not in what is familiar or safe. This workshop will invite you to explore the opportunities that lie just outside of your comfort zone. - **We must surrender to something bigger than us.** Ceremony and ritual are not decoration, they are the very structure that makes surrender possible. Through devotion, prayer and sacred practice, we build a container strong enough to hold whatever wants to move through us. And we trust that what unfolds within it is meant for us, regardless of what it brings. - **Deep, conscious connection is only possible when we become courageous enough to stop hiding.** Until we stop playing games, drop our masks and dare to be fully seen - in our rawness, our "flaws," our vulnerability. The human experience is far more shared than we tend to think: the insecurity you're hiding is most likely sitting in 99% of the room with you. When you bring it into the light, you give everyone else permission to do the same. - **Real growth and community can only happen when we are able to lovingly witness, lovingly embrace, honestly mirror, and lovingly** _ **challenge** _ **each other.** All four are equally as important, not just the parts that feel good. - **Sacred, blissful, divine (in other words:** _ **mind-blowing** _**) unity, love, connection and intimacy is very possible.** This comes from first finally _allowing ourselves to be who we already are,_ not changing who we are. It asks for our vulnerability, courage, love, and deep commitment - to ourselves, our practice, our partners, and our community. - **Return policy:** 14-day return policy. No refunds after this. - **About your facilitator:** Ellinor Madeland is a Swedish-born, London-based facilitator specialising in Tantra, meditation, and conscious connection. With over 11 years of immersive experience with Tantra (across different communities and expressions), she brings both hard-won wisdom and genuine warmth to the events she holds. Having encountered both the profound gifts and the real dangers that can exist within tantric communities, she offers a unique perspective that is honest, grounded and deeply considered. Her workshops are welcoming enough for beginners, and rich enough for seasoned practitioners wanting to go deeper on their path. Alongside Tantra, Ellinor has spent the last decade exploring Buddhist meditation, yoga, shamanic traditions and ceremonial work. The result is a practice that honours both ancient wisdom and modern practices, in a way that feels alive and accessible today. She is known for facilitating spaces where people feel genuinely held, and where real, lasting transformation becomes possible. **• Testimonials from previous workshops:** **Ella** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “You will feel wholeheartedly seen, heard, held, empowered, and contained by Ellie and the wonderful group of women who attend. I loved the spread of activities Ellie created. She nurtured and created such a safe container throughout the day, she paced it well and by the end we all really felt like sisters. Ellie, thank you for being such a gentle, safe and EXCITING introduction to tantra for me. I am mesmerised by you and how you held us. It left me wanting more and it left me feeling safe and loved by my sisters. Thank you for holding this space. I will be back.” **Natalie** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “Ellinor radiates a magnetic light that is honestly addictive. She has an incredible ability to create a space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable, playful, sensual, emotional and completely yourself. Her guidance felt effortless, while still giving us the freedom to explore our own creativity and boundaries. One of the most rewarding parts was watching women arrive with their own fears and insecurities and gradually become more confident, expressive and powerful through self-acceptance and sisterhood. I smiled, I cried, I danced and I felt so fucking proud of every woman who shared that experience with me.I came away with a deeper understanding of myself, but also a deeper appreciation for the women around me. I made genuine new connections that I’m incredibly grateful for, and I left feeling more open, more connected and more accepting of myself." **Eleana -** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “Ellinor held the space with such grace, love and genuine care. I initially felt a little anxious coming into the workshop, but from the moment she guided us through the grounding practice, I immediately began to soften and feel safe. Her energy is also magnetic af! And you can genuinely feel how much love and intention she pours into the spaces she creates. She is made for this kind of work. Every exercise she guided us through felt so thoughtfully chosen, creative and incredibly heart-opening. There was such a beautiful balance of depth, connection, playfulness and embodiment, and I felt completely safe to let go and immerse myself in the experience. If you’re considering attending one of Elinor’s workshops, do it. You won’t regret spending your Sunday in a space like this. I would absolutely come to another one of her events. It was such a beautiful experience, and one I’ll genuinely remember.” **Carla -** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “I really enjoyed the workshop!! Ellinor is organised, competent, warm, knows how to make people feel comfortable & safe. She creates a special experience. The group was so nice, people engaged, pushed their boundaries, we laughed, cried, played, connected and it was great!! Amazing energy!! THANK YOU ALL!! 💜 P.S. Nice venue also.” **Isobel** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “Thank you Ellie for a beautiful day that fostered a feeling of sensual womanhood and created a safe space for women to embody their feminine energy and appreciate other women. I left feeling valued and seen and content.” **Pauline - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "Ellie is one of the most warm and nurturing souls I’ve ever encountered. Every time I attend one of her workshops (and I now try to make it to all of them), I leave feeling deeply held and grounded, as if embraced by Mother Earth herself! Her ability to hold space for each participant is truly exceptional - she facilitates with such grace, presence, and care, and it’s clear that every detail is thoughtfully prepared. Ellie creates an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and gently invited to explore at their own pace, always with deep respect for personal boundaries. I can’t recommend her highly enough!!" **Jess - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop: Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "This is the first female-only tantra workshop I’ve been to – I cannot speak highly enough the way that Ellinor created the space for us. I entered the day feeling nervous (and giddy) and I left feeling grounded, sensual, and connected to the other women I shared the afternoon with. My intention for the space was to remain present – and what I noticed along the way was joy, connection with sisterhood, power, and pleasure in worship. I’m planning on attending her future events this summer" **Kate - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "The tantric sisterhood circle was such a gorgeous and restful space. There were a mix of people who were new to tantra and those who have been practicing for many years. It felt incredibly safe and supportive; this was due to Ellinor's excellent stewardship and clarity over her intentions for the space, the exercises she chose, and the respect and gentle nature of the women who attended. With every tantric exercise Ellinor made sure it was clear that we were completely free to be actively involved or simply observational depending on our current comfort level. During the sharing I genuinely felt a shared deep peace and acknowledgement with my fellow sisters, it truly was a sacred space. Thank you to all my circle sisters and to Ellinor, so much love and gratitude for each of you. x" **Palaash - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop: Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ “Ellinor holds space with a rare combination of warmth and quiet confidence that instantly puts you at ease. There's a beautiful balance in how she guides, gentle enough to feel safe, yet nudging enough that you actually move. Her trust in herself is palpable, and somehow that becomes permission for you to trust yourself too. The program she puts together is thoughtfully sequenced . You feel yourself easing open rather than being pushed, which in these kinds of spaces makes all the difference. The dancing exercise was a particular highlight: a live, embodied way to notice where tension lives, where you hide, and where you don't. That kind of real-time self-discovery is hard to create, and she does it effortlessly. The cacao was a beautiful touch, and the women she gathered created a genuinely safe container. I came exactly as I was, and that was more than enough. If you're curious about tantra and want to explore it in a grounded, feminine, and deeply held space, I couldn't recommend Ellinor more highly." **Sarah - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ “I felt comfortable, witnessed and present. Something shifted, now two days later and I can’t put it into words yet but it’s positive, light, encouraging & beautiful. I feel open & safe. Thank you Ellinor for such a special afternoon 💛” **Andrea - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Depths of Tantra Workshop (2026)**_ “The workshop was fantastic and Ellinor was amazing in facilitating. I've been to a few Tantra events and this was by far the best. I loved how Ellinor managed to meet the needs of both couples and individual participants and create a wonderful experience for all. Thank you!” **Anon - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “I attended Ellinor’s tantra workshop and found it to be a truly beautiful experience. She has a warm, grounded presence and a way of explaining things that feels both clear and deeply felt. I left feeling more connected, open and inspired. I’d wholeheartedly recommend her work to anyone curious about exploring this path.” **Harvinder - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “Ellinor a vibrant soul she is, has put on an amazing tantra workshop, it was so positive and loving! I felt open and welcome and would heartily recommend this to everyone!" **Jack -** **⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “I had a wonderful time at the Tantra taster day. The space felt safe and supportive, and challenging in the right way - engaging our courage to connect to ourselves and others in joyful and expressive ways. Ellinor facilitated with care, generosity and authentic interest in her subject. Exercises were thoughtful, clearly communicated and effective. The dynamics were held mindfully. I fully recommend Ellinor’s tantra events with confidence to future attendees.” **Ryeca - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “Elinor was an open, loving human who brought that same energy into the space”. **Kate** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Taste of Tantra (2025)**_ “Ellinor is a really fantastic guide through the first layers of the topic of tantra. The container that she creates is a really beautiful and safe space where I met different souls all looking to connect for different reasons – all are accepted and welcome, with absolutely zero prejudice or expectation. She guides you to a place of exploration and deep mutual trust. I had a truly wonderful experience with her.“ **Nim** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Taste of Tantra (2025)**_ “It was a great experience. Such an experience allows someone to drop deep into themselves and forget what is going in their lives and in the outside world. The breath work was euphorically fulfilling.” **Pernille** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a profound journey. Thank you for bringing us into such a deep space. I had so many visions. I went deeper and higher than I’ve been all at once. It was so profound, a really good experience. Thank you for offering it. You were so present that I felt fully immersed.” **Hendrik** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thank you for doing this. This was one of the most powerful meditations and inner journeys I think I’ve ever had sober. There was so much in it. It’s crazy how much wisdom you gave me in this one hour. Thank you. This was beautiful.” **M** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a profound experience. World-blowing. Your truth felt honest and strong. The space was set in a limitless way, the way you fell into it. I had my own crazy experience sitting here. So thank you for that. You carried and held us in such a respectable manner.” **Bethany** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The ceremony was a beautiful opportunity to connect to myself, to ground into my body and to explore my emotions. I left feeling softer and more open.” **Malin** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved how you held the space. There were times where I was like “how does she know what to say?”. It was such a flow. I haven’t gone that deep that quick in a long time. I really enjoyed it, and I got to another level of what I already know, where I’m already going. A very important workshop. Thank you.” **P -** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Ellinor has a beautiful, open and generous energy. Her heart opening cacao ceremony was carefully curated and every detail had been considered. The ceremonial cacao was delicious and I immediately felt my heart open and I dropped into my body which primed me wonderfully for the rest of the ceremony. The soul retrieval meditation was very powerful and Ellinor really guided us through that step by step. It was such an amazing, safe space and it was so easy to share afterwards. She even baked the most amazing apple crumble!” Please reach out to me directly with any questions. **With all my love,** Ellinor Madeland ellinor.madeland@gmail.com | |||
| Harvest Harmony : A community celebration | Sat, Oct 17, 1:30 PM UTC | 42 Allington Road, London NW4 3DE, UK | 3mxkakocngo22 | Curator | **The season is turning, and so are we.** 🕒 **Starts 3pm, arrival 2:30 ** As the leaves let go and the days grow shorter, we're gathering to pause, breathe, and honour the shift together. This is an afternoon to slow down, listen deeply, and be truly heard. We'll share stories, give thanks for what this year has brought, and open our arms to what's coming next. **Opening the space** **BoThai** and **Ardavan** will open the gathering, gently bringing us together and setting the intention for the afternoon. **Main offering** **Šárka** will then hold the heart of the gathering with her offering.This is her last share in the UK before she heads off to India . **Open jam** To close, **Rebecca Rae** will lead an open jam. Bring an instrument, your voice, or just yourself, and add your sound to the circle. No experience needed. **Nourishment** Warm refreshments and snacks will be available throughout. **Giving back** All income from the gathering goes to **EarthPearls** , a charity supporting children in need around the world. By joining us, you're helping to support them too. 🙏 **All hearts welcome.** 🍂 | |||
| Earth & Minerals: Pigments & Paints (4 in a 4-part series) | Wed, Feb 10, 6:00 PM UTC | School Farm CSA, Dartington, Totnes, UK | 3mxkakodxxy22 | Curator | ### **Earth & Minerals: Pigments & Paints** Part 4 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops Learn how to make watercolour paints using earth pigments made from Devon's clays, minerals and rocks.  In this workshop, you'll learn how to grind, sieve and mix earth pigments into watercolour paints, using a process that can then be adapted for making oil, acrylic or gouache paints at home. We'll look at the rich palette of colour that can be found in the Devon landscape, from coast to coast, and explore ways of working with these pigments in order to dialgoue with the land. You'll receive an introduction into working safely with earth and minerals, and develop an understanding of how they interact with plant- and metal-based colours. **You'll go home with:** your own mineral-based watercolour pan(s), some pigment to process at home and a collaborative drawing from the landscape. Open to anyone aged 18+. This workshop works with materials made in workshops 1 and 2, but is open to those joining for the first time - no previous experience required. Materials and refreshments provided.  * * * This workshop is Part 4 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops, running the second Wednesday of each month, November–February, 6-8:30pm, at School Farm, Totnes. You can come to any of the sessions as a stand-alone workshop or join all 4 for a full course in learning how to make inks, paints, pigments & paper dyes from plants, minerals & waste products. Full programme: 1. **Flowers & Food:** Ink Making & Instant Colour, Wednesday 11th November 2. **Trees & Metals:** Mordants & Modifiers, Wednesday 9th December 3. **Paper & Prints:** Paper dyeing & Eco-printing, Wednesday 13th January 4. **Earth & Minerals:** Pigments & Paints, Wednesday 10th February **£45 per workshop / £160 for all 4** (select the ‘All 4’ ticket on purchase)  | |||
| Paper & Prints: Paper dyeing & Eco-printing (3 in a 4-part series) | Wed, Jan 13, 6:00 PM UTC | School Farm CSA, Dartington, Totnes, UK | 3mxkakoh2to22 | Curator | ### **Paper & Prints: Paper dyeing & Eco-printing** Part 3 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops Learn how to dye paper with natural colour and make botanical contact prints using leaves and flowers.  In this workshop, you'll make a natural colour vat from flowers or food waste to dye paper rich, bright colours and make your own set of botanical contact prints with plants foraged from the land. You'll learn how to mordant paper to achieve brighter, longer-lasting colours (a method that can also be applied to certain fabrics) and explore which plants are more effective for eco-printing. We'll also look at examples of creative projects that your papers and prints can be used for once dry, including bookbinding and collage, giving you some inspiration for January craft sessions. **You'll go home with:** a set of dyed paper samples and your own eco-printed booklet. Open to anyone aged 18+. This workshop builds on skills and materials developed in workshops 1 and 2, but is open to those joining for the first time - no previous experience required. Materials and refreshments provided.  * * * This workshop is Part 3 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops, running the second Wednesday of each month, November–February, 6-8:30pm, at School Farm, Totnes. You can come to any of the sessions as a stand-alone workshop or join all 4 for a full course in learning how to make inks, paints, pigments & paper dyes from plants, minerals & waste products. Full programme: 1. **Flowers & Food:** Ink Making & Instant Colour, Wednesday 11th November 2. **Trees & Metals:** Mordants & Modifiers, Wednesday 9th December 3. **Paper & Prints:** Paper dyeing & Eco-printing, Wednesday 13th January 4. **Earth & Minerals:** Pigments & Paints, Wednesday 10th February **£45 per workshop / £160 for all 4** (select the ‘All 4’ ticket on purchase)  | |||
| Trees & Metals: Mordants & Modifiers (2 in a 4-part series) | Wed, Dec 9, 6:00 PM UTC | School Farm CSA, Dartington, Totnes, UK | 3mxkakojgmy22 | Curator | ### **Trees & Metals: Mordants & Modifiers** Part 2 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops Learn how to obtain rich colours from trees and scrap metals, for making watercolour inks and modifying your colour range.  In this workshop, you'll receive an introduction to the longer extraction methods used for making colour from trees (oak, alder & hawthorn) and metals (iron & copper). You'll learn how to make the infamous oak gall ink, used across centuries in literature and historical documents, as well as recipes for making metal mordants, to fix and modify your colours. This is a great workshop for the depths of winter, when leaves and flowers are scarce but galls, cones, nuts and seeds are abundant and ripe for ink making! **You'll go home with:** your own pot of tree-based ink, a set of colour sample cards, a starter kit for making metal modifiers & inks at home, and any drawings you've made. Open to anyone aged 18+, no previous experience required. Materials and refreshments provided.  * * * This workshop is Part 2 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops, running the second Wednesday of each month, November–February, 6-8:30pm, at School Farm, Totnes. You can come to any of the sessions as a stand-alone workshop or join all 4 for a full course in learning how to make inks, paints, pigments & paper dyes from plants, minerals & waste products. Full programme: 1. **Flowers & Food:** Ink Making & Instant Colour, Wednesday 11th November 2. **Trees & Metals:** Mordants & Modifiers, Wednesday 9th December 3. **Paper & Prints:** Paper dyeing & Eco-printing, Wednesday 13th January 4. **Earth & Minerals:** Pigments & Paints, Wednesday 10th February **£45 per workshop / £160 for all 4** (select the ‘All 4’ ticket on purchase)  | |||
| Flowers & Food: Ink Making & Instant Colour (1 in a 4-part series) | Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM UTC | School Farm CSA, Dartington, Totnes, UK | 3mxkakolunl22 | Curator | ### **Flowers & Food: Ink Making & Instant Colour** Part 1 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops Learn how to make your own watercolour inks from flowers, plants and food waste.  In this workshop, you’ll learn a simple recipe for watercolour ink making and learn an ‘instant ink’ method for testing new ingredients you find at home and out on the land. You’ll receive an introduction to some commonly used dye plants and understand which food waste ingredients give the best colours for artwork. There'll be time for creative play and drawing with the inks, as well as demos for how to expand your range of colours. **You'll go home with:** a jar of your own ink, colour sample cards, recipe handouts, and any drawings you've made. Open to anyone aged 18+, no previous experience required. Materials and refreshments provided.  * * * This workshop is Part 1 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops, running the second Wednesday of each month, November–February, 6-8:30pm, at School Farm, Totnes. You can come to any of the sessions as a stand-alone workshop or join all 4 for a full course in learning how to make inks, paints, pigments & paper dyes from plants, minerals & waste products. Full programme: 1. **Flowers & Food:** Ink Making & Instant Colour, Wednesday 11th November 2. **Trees & Metals:** Mordants & Modifiers, Wednesday 9th December 3. **Paper & Prints:** Paper dyeing & Eco-printing, Wednesday 13th January 4. **Earth & Minerals:** Pigments & Paints, Wednesday 10th February **£45 per workshop / £160 for all 4** (select the ‘All 4’ ticket on purchase)  | |||
| When We Gather. | Sun, Nov 15, 4:00 PM UTC | 21 Churchgate Walk, Hitchin, UK | 3mxkakonz4d22 | Curator | ## **When We Gather. ** _When we gather, with intention - magic happens. _ When We Gather is the third space you’ve been searching for! Finding it’s place somewhere in between the freedom & joy of nightlife and the soulful intention of church, founders Lottie & Hannah are prioritising good music, great food, and even better company to bring you the spaces they themselves were missing. As two girls who love the sweaty dance floor whilst simultaneously revering the temple, our aim is to create spaces where genuine community needs are met, without compromising on vibes, emptying your bank account or promoting mindless drinking culture. The space is designed to be inclusive of age, gender, sexuality, nationality, and ability. Whether you want to come alone, or with friends, you are welcome. In a world seemingly more disconnected than ever, When We Gather aims to bring the Ancient Village wisdom back to our everyday: by moving our bodies & gathering round tables for simple, delicious food, we can connect back into that which truly fills our primal cups! _LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC inclusive. _ _Wheelchair accessible. _ * * * #### What to expect; - _A curated, low stakes 2 hour DJ set brought to you by Love Bytes _ Let's get a sweat on to a carefully designed sound journey starting chill, reaching a peak, and then coming back down to a fresh new baseline. No dance background necessary! This is not about looking good, or throwing shapes, but about leaving our cares at the door to receive one of the most ancient forms of medicine; movement. A phone free, no talking space. - _A simple, nourishing warm meal brought to you Bloem_ Grounding after the dance, melt into the ambience of the space with a warming seasonal supper. Land, slow down and break bread after all the movement - eating together is one of the most primal, almost forgotten medicines we have. The spaciousness of the room holds you, so you can be fully present with yourself, your movement, the food and each other. Let's see what happens when we truly gather… * * * #### #### About Lottie (Bloem) & Hannah (Love Bytes): .jpg) Lottie is a lover and devotee of cold water, movement, _gezelligheid_ and expression. A multifaceted creative based in Brighton and always on the move, she gathers inspiration and people and weaves them together. Of Dutch-Italian heritage, she grew up with food at the centre of her family life, and it remains the heart of her work. Founder of Bloem, Lottie hosts and curates long community tables, giving people the space to slow down, break bread and share _lekker eten_ (yummy food) together, just as we once did. Drawn from her own experiences and travels, her mission is to bring people back into connection with themselves and each other, in a time when disconnection runs deeper than ever. Follow Lottie [here]( https://www.instagram.com/bloem _______ /).  Hannah is a multi-disciplinary London based Artist, Actor, Model, Writer, DJ, Music Artist & Breathwork Facilitator qualified with Alchemy of Breath. Having gone through a dark night of the soul in her early 20s, she began what was to become a brand new way of life built around Ancient Wisdom, Movement, Breath, & Quantum Mechanics. Dedicated to transmuting dark into direction, Hannah's continual mission is to facilitate the remembrance of knowledge that led her back to Joy with the world. Follow Hannah [here](https://www.instagram.com/hannahcornall/). Listen to her mixes [here](https://on.soundcloud.com/fmJ6Qdt5xg8RkFFd3y). Read her Substack [here](https://hannahcornall.substack.com). * * * #### **IMPORTANT INFO ** #### Allergies After booking, please email any food allergies or dietary requirements as soon as possible to - [whenwegather@outlook.com](mailto:whenwegather@outlook.com) #### Photography A photographer & videographer will be discreetly capturing the event - if you would prefer not to be photographed, please just let us know. #### Location 21 Churchgate - Hitchin Former Iceland building Address: **21 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN** **If you're coming from London:** Hitchin is a super easy 30 minute train from St Pancras International For directions, you can simply enter the address above. There is plenty of pay-and-display parking available within a short walk of the venue, and the space is also easily accessible by bicycle. Hitchin train station is approximately a 20-minute walk from the venue. We’d recommend allowing yourself a little extra time to arrive, find parking and settle in before the movement begins. * * * **Ticket Policy** All tickets purchased for this event are strictly non-refundable. **Cancellation & Transfer Policy** While refunds are not available, we do offer a cancellation policy depending on notice given before the event date: • More than 7 days before the event: If you notify us at least 7 days before the event that you can no longer attend, your booking may be transferred to a future event, subject to availability. • Within 7 days of the event: If cancellation is made within 7 days of the event date, no transfer or refund will be provided. However, you will receive a 50% credit towards a future event. • Within 72 hours of the event: No refund, credit, or transfer will be available. At this stage, food preparation and event costs will already have been committed. * * * | |||
| Fireside Flow | Sat, Oct 24, 5:30 PM UTC | Chyan Cultural Centre, Penryn, UK | 3mxkakopmcp22 | Curator | What if there was a place of shared space and time where we can meet each other through sound and movement? A place where we were held by the warm glow of a fire; a place where we could show up with all of our wirednesses to find new ways to express ourselves? A place where the still silence of the autumn stars softened into a collaborative composition of sound to delight our senses? A place where we could find ease and relaxation by the warm glow of a roaring fire, melting into contact with each other as we dance, cuddle, play, laugh... Join us at Fireside Flow for a community evening of movement, connection, creativity, and rest. We will open the doors at 6.30pm and begin at 7pm with a short circle to set our intentions. Shalika will then hold a gentle warm-up to help us land fully into our bodies and connect with the intentions of contact improvisation. We will then sit together, inviting movement, sound and all the things in between. The jam space will be open for three hours. During that time, the invitation will be to flow freely between dance, stillness, silence and sound, warmth and cold, connection and solitude. You are so welcome to dance for 3 hours, sit alone for 3 hours, make music for 3 hours, cuddle for 3 hours, or anything in between. At the end of the 3 hour jam space, we will hold a closing circle and invite a slow departure from the space. ## What is Contact Improvisation? Contact Improvisation is an open-ended exploration of the kinaesthetic possibilities of bodies moving through contact. Sometimes wild and athletic, sometimes quiet and meditative, it is open to all bodies and enquiring minds. The practice includes rolling, falling, being upside down, following a physical point of contact, supporting and giving weight to a partner. It is a free play with balance, of no set outcome, bringing forth a physical/emotional truth about a shared moment of movement that leaves the participants informed, centred and enlivened. (Paxton, Chung) ## What is acoustic sound? For me, acoustic sound means something that is more fluid than music, more melodic than percussion; a term that encompasses any noise that we may make alone or together, using anything that we can find in the space. Things may get a little weird... ##Space Guidelines Consent Touch, weight share and proximity are negotiated by communication. The invitation is to do this through the body. Please use your voice also if need. Move with shared responsibility Stay aware of bodies, momentum, and instruments that may be in the space. Say within your skill level Choose movements you can support with control, stability, and mutual agreement. Move at the speed of your awareness — not faster than you can sense and respond to. Non conversational space Keep verbal communication off the dance space so somatic listening stays central. Check‑ins are welcome when needed. Regulate your nervous system Pause, step out, or rest whenever you need. Slowing down is part of the dance. Non‑sexual space This space invites intimacy but it is not a space for erotic energy. Keep touch, intention, and presence oriented toward a shared exploration of movement and sound. Vulnerability and non‑judgement Bring openness, kindness, and curiosity. Allow yourself and others to show up imperfectly. No performance or judgement, just honest presence. ## Other details and practicalities This event is for people with any experience or contact improvisation and/or creating sound. Complete beginners may find it easier to participate in the dance aspect of the jam space if you join one of Shalika’s contact improvisation classes (Thursdays 7.30pm at the Zed shed, Penryn). We are offering two independent evenings of Fireside Flow. You are very welcome to attend just one or to attend both. This is a drug- and alcohol-free space. We ask that you arrive and remain free from substances throughout the event. Please wear comfortable clothing and avoid clothing with anything hard on them, e.g. zips and buttons. We will bring some simple percussion instruments. Please bring along any instruments that you would like to play during the evening. Tickets are on a sliding scale of £10/£15. We will not turn anyone away due to money limitations – if you are in need of a lower-price entrance, then please contact us. ## Info about Shalika… Hello I am Shalika , co-space holder of Fireside Flow. I believe the closest I can get to my truth and god is through improvisation, especially that of sound and touch/movement. I offer weekly movement based practices to my community in Cornwall. Contact Improvisation Dance for adults and also ContaKids, a playfull movement practice for Parents and Children. In these spaces the main message is everything is okay. We remember this truth through exploring in our bodies the infinite possibilities of movement in response to self and others. Reminding ourselves of the power of one of the first languages we receive as babies, touch/movement. Remembering this language provides deep regulation and safety to our nervous system and a higher capacity to relate easefully and from a deeper sense of self. I am a space holder for places that allow people to connect through the language of the physical and energy body and I am so excited to be collaborating with Jenni for Fireside Flow, adding sound to this mix to evolve 3 hours of creative communication and magic through the bodies first and, sometimes forgotten, language of movement and sound. I am also a facilitator of Accesses Superconscious Method, a soul embodiment tool supporting people to receive perceive, interpret and express the Superconsciousness that flows through their bodies. ## Info about Jenni I have been practising conscious dance for the last decade, and contact improvisation is now my favourite. On a journey into the wild, I moved to Chyan with my daughter a couple of years ago and have built a beautiful yurt home for us here. I love creating opportunities for people to come together and connect in ways that are deeper than the everyday. My work as a kindergarten assistant grounds me in play every day, and I am excited to bring this energy into an adult space where we can move together through dance and sound. I have recently become a harp player and found a new flow in expressing myself through my voice. I am SO excited about what we might create together. | |||
| Gong Bath Healing Circle | Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM UTC | Prana Voice - Holistic Well-Being, Orsman Road, London, UK | 3mxkakorjo322 | Curator | Come and relax with us during this evening of Gong bath, meditation, mindfulness and Reiki energy. Take part in this circle, set your intentions and wishes. Let the Gongs be your allies, relax your nervous system and raise to the vibrations you deserve.. Geraldine Emmanuelle will be creating a safe and held space for you to truly rest and release. She will use her voice and mesmerising sound healing instruments along the Gongs to bring a deep sense of self and grounding. Bringing awareness and appreciation of the present moment… **WHAT IS A GONG BATH?** Gong Bath is a sound massage originating from Kundalini Yoga. This is a sound and vibrational journey that can be therapeutic by promoting relaxation, healing and body/mind balance through cellular vibration. It acts on the frontal cortex of the brain, acts on stress by toning the vaginal nerve. It calms the mind, anxiety, opens space for relaxation, healing and transformation. Gongs are sacred healing instruments used in rituals for 6000 years. **Gong Bath Benefits** Stress Reduction and Relaxation: Immerse yourself in the powerful tones of a gong bath and feel the weight of stress and tension dissolve. The soothing vibrations work to calm the nervous system, promoting deep relaxation and a sense of tranquility. Enhanced Meditation and Mindfulness: The resonant sounds of the gong act as a gateway to deeper states of meditation and mindfulness. As the mind becomes entrained to the gong's frequencies, it becomes easier to access a state of inner stillness, heightened awareness, and expanded consciousness. Emotional Release and Healing: The vibrational qualities of the gong have the ability to penetrate deep within the energetic and emotional layers of our being. A gong bath can facilitate the release of stagnant emotions, allowing for catharsis, inner healing, and a renewed sense of emotional well-being. Renewed Energy and Vitality: The dynamic interplay of sound during a gong bath can help restore the natural flow of energy within the body. As the gong's vibrations gently stimulate and realign the body's energy centers, a sense of revitalization and balance can be experienced. Personal Growth and Transformation: The transformative nature of gong baths invites profound personal growth and self-discovery. Through the practice of surrendering to the sounds of the gong, one can explore hidden aspects of the self, gain clarity, and open the door to new possibilities. **@reikisoundhealing4all** | |||
| Creative Woodland Wanders: Ashton Court | Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, UK | 3mxkakouzdo22 | Curator | ### Join Sky Siouki on a guided walk integrating meditative meanders with seeking out wonder in the woodland. An invitation to slow down and reconnect with nature. Finding little glimmers of inspiration among the trees, we'll photograph, sketch, note, record and share what we find. This is what my practice is all about and every piece of art I create comes from this magical place of awe and curiosity in nature. I want to share with you how I find serenity, presence and creative vision when out on a woodland walk because I believe it is the best medicine for the soul that there is! Carve out some space for yourself to reconnect with the Earth and find stillness. Discover the power of awe and it's ability to regulate the nervous system. Focusing on breath and the senses we will discover all the ways that the woods can inspire creativity. Whether you consider yourself an artist, poet, musician or dancer, the ways in which we can gather fuel for our creative inner fires are limitless here. You don't need to be a professional creative of any kind, these walks are for all, but expected to be particularly nourishing for those of us who are neurodivergently gifted. A slow pace and quiet tone will be encouraged, leaving small talk and day to day responsibilities behind, however there will be opportunities to talk to others and hopefully a sense of community to be grown. Through building awareness of our surroundings we will notice how the seasons change and effect us as the months go on and so I hope some of you may like to make these wanders a regular ritual. **Due to the quiet and meditative nature of the walks, places are available to adults only (age 18+).** #### FAQs - Where will we meet? - Meet next to the map and bike racks at the very end of the Church Lodge car park at Ashton Court Estate: Church Lodge Car Park, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9LX - Please arrive early to allow time for parking and buying a parking ticket. - What should I bring? - Bring a sketchbook or notebook, pen or pencil and smartphone or camera. Any other materials optional! - A bottle of water is also advised, and/or a hot beverage can be a nice accompaniment in the colder months. - If the weather is very wet then a waterproof bag and umbrella is advised to keep sketchbooks and phones/cameras dry. - What should I wear? - Walks will go ahead whatever the weather so please dress suitably for all weathers. - Please wear suitable footwear for wandering off path, mud is often to be expected! - Will the walk go ahead in any weather? - Yes! With the exception of severe extreme weather warnings. Part of the aim of the woodland wanders is to appreciate what nature can show us in all seasons. - What fitness level is required? - We will be taking plenty of breaks and walking at a slow and steady pace, however please be aware the woods can often be very muddy and we will be wandering off the beaten track. If you are unsteady on your feet then perhaps hiking poles would be helpful. - Can children come? - Unfortunately due to safety concerns and the quiet and meditative nature of the walks, places are currently available to adults only (age 18+). - Can I bring a dog? - Sadly no. As much as I would love to have dogs along, there is a risk that they will be too much of a distraction from the quiet and meditative nature of the walks. | |||
| with mugwort smoke & earth | Sat, Feb 6, 3:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakox5d722 | Curator | Nine moons of care & support for women who have transversed the rite of passage that is voluntary abortion. [FULL INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE](https://tamaraw-97l5hj.my.canva.site/withmugwortsmokeandearth) | |||
| Cacao Dance Tribe - Friday Night Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony in North London | Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 PM UTC | 13 Minutes from Gospel Oak Station or 11 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email to 'Additional Information') | 3mxkakoziuj22 | Curator | #### 🌎CACAO DANCE TRIBE: **Afro House & World Beats Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony** **Friday Nights | 7PM–9:45PM** **Fruit Social | 9:45PM–10:15PM** **11 min walk from Tufnell Park/ 13 min walk from Gospel Oak, North London** Immerse yourself in an **ecstatic dance journey** infused with **Afro House rhythms, world beats, and live percussion**. Move freely, connect deeply, and let the music take you on a powerful journey of embodiment, release and ecstasy. We’ll open the evening with a dance movement warmup, then shift to a **heart-opening raw vegan cacao ceremony** and positive intention setting ritual, tuning in together before the main dance Wave begins. Friday Night Ecstatic Dance, Delicious Cacao, Epic Music! No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish! **Expect:** ✨ Uplifting _ **Afro House** , **Brazilian grooves** _, and_ **organic world rhythms** _ 🥁 **Live percussion** bringing fire and soul to the dancefloor 🍫 **Raw ceremonial cacao** to open your heart and elevate your energy 💃 Freestyle, expressive movement & moving meditation 🍉 **Optional fruit social** afterwards to nourish and connect No alcohol, no drugs, just rhythm, breath, and community. This is one of London’s most loved **sober Friday night dance experiences** , where you can shake off the week’s stress and celebrate life through movement. ### **About Cacao Dance Tribe** Founded in 2017, **Cacao Dance Tribe** was one of the world’s first **Cacao Ceremony + Ecstatic Dance** events, originally held in Camden. After a pause during the pandemic, we’re thrilled to have **revived the tribe in Tufnell Park since 2023, ** co-created by the **Ecstatic Dance London** community, pioneers of the UK’s sober dance movement since 2009. No dance experience needed - everyone is welcome. We also offer limited **free crew spaces** - scroll below for details and sign-up. _ **Music Vibe:** Afro House | World Beats | Brazilian | Organic Rhythms_  ### **UPCOMING FRIDAY NIGHT DATES:** Join us **7pm-10:15pm** at our temporary venue, just over 10 min walk from Gospel Oak/Tufnell Park stations. - **Fri 6 Nov** - **Fri 13 Nov** - Fri 20 Nov (no event) [we'll be in Dorset for our annual Ecstatic Dance Retreat.](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/) - **Fri 27 Nov** - More dates to be added **～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～** 💜 **NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026** [**ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/)**(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering** Join us for the full retreat, either the _ **Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway** _ or _ **Restival Rest and Rejuvenation** _ _ **pathway** _. ### **ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES** **📌Ecstatic Dance guidelines: ** No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others. **📌Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! ** This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this, and please don't come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!\*\*\* **📌Dancers enter at their own risk. ** Ecstatic Dance London accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling (we also accept no liability or responsibility for any injury, loss or damage). **PRACTICE SPECIFICS: ** _Warm-up:_ stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. _The Practice: _freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. _Relaxation:_ Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. **(More info about what is Ecstatic Dance - please scroll further down).** **\*\*\*\*Alcohol, drug, psychedelic & smoke free space!!! We get a natural high through dance and cacao!\*\*\*** ### **WHAT TO EXPECT:** -Next-level, conscious, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion ! -A unique conscious clubbing experience! -A beautiful, sacred, heartful, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in -Yummy, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention setting ritual -Superb sound system! -Vibrant people who love to dance and love music! -Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance -Best Friday night out and no hangover! ### **WHY CACAO?** At [Ecstatic Dance London](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/) we LOVE chocolate, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us! Cacao is the _ **ultimate heart opener** _, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance! **Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana** (who makes the best, velvety-tasting cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala. (_Free from Gluten/ Dairy / Nut / Refined Sugar) _**Super Yummy! :)** **Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation!** > _“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” - Joseph Campbell_ ### **SCHEDULE:** ◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ Check in / Dance Warm up _(No entry after 7:30pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)_ ◈ 7:30pm-9:45pm Cacao Ceremony, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave ◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance. ### **WHAT YOU WILL NEED:** 1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms. 2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. **3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue.** 4. A healthy snack to have after the dance. ### **VENUE:** **11 min walk from Tufnell Park station or 13 min walk from Gospel Oak station.** _**(Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to 'Additional Information' section to see all details!)**_ -Please check[tfl.gov](https://tfl.gov.uk/) for latest travel updates. -If you are driving, please be aware that the venue is in an [Ultra Low Emission Zone](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone)and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. -Find parking on [parkopedia](https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/) and use venues postcode. There is no parking at the venue. -There are bicycle racks at the venue to lock your bike if you are cycling. -Venue is accessible to wheelchair users. -Toilets are available at the venue. ### **PRICES:** Book online or pay cash/ card on the door. Includes booking fees. - Low waged/concession £15 + £1.50 Stripe fee (limited availability) - Regular waged £20 + £1.50 Stripe fee - Abundantly waged £25 + £1.50 Stripe fee **CHILDREN: ** unfortunately these sessions are not suitable for children. 18+ only. **EVENTBRITE ORDER CONFIRMATION: ** Email might be in the spam folder. Please check the email you used to purchase the ticket, might not be your primary email account. Do not print any paper tickets, we will check you in by your name. ### **CANCELLATION POLICY:** **We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend. ** You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.** If we (the organizers) need to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund.** **ANY QUESTIONS? ** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com/)  ### **DJ & FACILITATOR:** _◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman - the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!_ **💗Seth Newman: ** As the founder of the Ecstatic Dance London, he integrates the roots of **Humanistic therapies, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology, 5 Rhythms and Tantra. ** Seth has a life-long passion for active meditations and other movement, and embodiment practices. **His** **in-depth studies, trainings and personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities** infuse his approach in creating and facilitating life-transforming workshops, retreats and trainings. ** ** As a coach, Seth is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. Seth **brings a wealth of experience** holding heart-centered spaces and has been running various body-mind integration workshops for many years. As a musician, Seth is **passionate about the power of rhythm & drums** to transform & awaken humanity, he has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, and has worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years. **He formed the URUBU collective & Ecstatic Dance London back in 2009** as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians, and with heart felt vision has forged the Ecstatic Dance scene in London and the UK. Seth channels his passion for rhythm into his DJ sets, incorporating Afro-centric, Cuban, and Brazilian influences, providing an electrifying and soulful experience! _ **Ecstatic Dance London & URUBU offers a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices.** _[**ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/) ** & ** [**urubu.com**](https://urubu.com/) ** ** [**@esctaticdance\_london**](https://instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london)  ### **WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?** MUSIC - MOVEMENT - COMMUNITY! **Brought to you by: ** [**Ecstatic Dance London**](https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticDanceLondon/) ** - We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!** Ecstatic Dance is a dance/movement practice to explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. Move your body, unleash the wild dancing self without caring what people think, claim your freedom, open your heart & touch the infinite! Our Ecstatic Dance classes create a safe and respectful environment that embraces 'all ways'. We offer a movement practice that supports your free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention for these Ecstatic Dance classes is self-exploration, connection, fun, healing, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. Enter an open space...and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together.  ### **ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:** No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. 1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the main dance space). When we dance without the chitchat, something alchemical can happen on the dancefloor. A unified field of Being emerges and we feel both wild and free, contained within ourselves And connected to something much, much greater than our individual selves. 2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment 3. No photos or videos, Mobile phones muted and out of sight 4. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other 5. Move your body however you wish 6. No spectating. Stay connected to your own body, sensations, emotions, and feelings. Ecstatic Dance is about you and your relationship to the Dance. Dancers feel uncomfortable when being spectated at. Come prepared to Dance yourself free from inhibitions! 7. You can dance alone, or with as many partners as (you) like to join. (If you’d rather not dance with someone, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart – Namaste. Thank you, no thank you.) 8. This is not a pick up place. Please respect all dancers (especially women) and do not ask for anyone's contact details. If you wish to stay in touch with someone, give them your email instead of asking for their contact details. No means no. > _"Our bodies instinctively know what feels good or bad, right or wrong. However, often our heads get in the way. Ecstatic Dance is about finding our way through to what feels good. How can we use dance to consciously transform towards finding joy, without denying our anger or sadness? Ask yourself: what’s my body feeling in this moment? Does it feel good moving this way, or that? Does it feel nourishing to dance with another, or dance solo? Where do I most feel connected with Self? Let your body lead the way." ~ Abigail Harris_  ### 💜 **ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:** **Website:** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/) **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [@ecstaticdance\_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **Mailing list:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **💛FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs)and we'll be in touch. **ANY QUESTIONS?** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com) ### **～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～** 💜 **NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026** [**ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/autumnretreat2026) **(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering.** Join us for the full retreat, either the _ **Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway** _ or _ **Restival Rest and Rejuvenation** _ _ **pathway** _. ### **～ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® DJ & Facilitator Training ～** **12-Week Live Online Course** **Dates:** Monday 11 January – Monday 29 March 2027 **Time:** Mondays, 7:00–9:00 PM **Format:** 12 consecutive live online sessions **Course Fee:** £500 [**SIGN UP HERE**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/facilitatortraining) **Course Purpose** : Level 1 introduces participants to the foundations of becoming an Ecstatic Dance Temple DJ and facilitator. It’s designed for people who already have some experience of Ecstatic Dance, conscious movement or related personal-development practices, but who do not necessarily have previous DJing or facilitation experience. _We look forward to welcoming you!_ **Ecstatic Dance London team** [**ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/) | |||
| World Mushroom Forum - The Future of Functional Mushrooms | Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakp2hnr22 | Curator | Functional mushrooms are moving rapidly from the fringes of the wellness sector into more mainstream areas of health. Crossovers in food and nutrition have provided a wide range of products for consumers to choose from, with many people beginning to see the benefits of introducing different types of fungi into their lives. Join us for the first of an upcoming series of World Mushroom Forum events, where we'll be exploring functional mushrooms such as Lion's Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps and discussing what the future of this industry looks like with some experts in the field. This panel brings together experts from across the mushroom world to explore the future of functional mushrooms, from emerging research and extraction technologies to product development, regulation, sustainability and consumer education. Expect a wide-ranging conversation which covers the current opportunities, challenges, consumer demands, unanswered questions, and latest research which will shape the future of the industry. **SPEAKERS** **SETH COLCHESTER** Seth Colchester is the founder of Mycogenius, a functional mushroom extract brand based in the Netherlands, and FunctionalMushrooms.eu, a B2B supply operation serving brands and co-packers across Europe. His work focuses on establishing species-specific quality benchmarks for the functional mushroom industry, moving beyond generic beta-glucan testing to verify the compounds that actually define each species. Every Mycogenius batch is tested in ISO 17025-accredited laboratories with results published via QR code on the packaging. Through the B2B side of the business, Seth has a unique perspective on the gap between what appears on supplement labels and what independent testing actually reveals.  **DR AYMAN TURK** Dr. Ayman Turk is a natural products and medicinal mushroom researcher based in South Korea. His work focuses on Cordyceps militaris, fungal fermentation, LC-MS/MS-based metabolite profiling, cordycepin production, and the development of high-value mushroom-derived bioingredients.  **CRAIG FOURIE** Craig Fourie is the founder of Mushroom Guru and a technical pioneer in the field of functional mycology. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and as a highly qualified Artisan (Tool, Jig, and Die Maker), Craig applies the logic of high-precision manufacturing to the biological world. His unique "scientific artisan" approach has allowed him to "crack the code" on Ganoderma lucidum (Antler), developing a proprietary dual-extraction process that yields one of the most potent, lab-verified Reishi extracts available. His work is driven by a deep fascination with the evolution of mankind and a talent for "joining the proverbial dots" between complex industrial systems and human biology. Craig believes that the same principles of structural integrity and system efficiency found in engineering are the keys to unlocking peak human wellness. When he is not refining extraction protocols, Craig is a dedicated wellness and fitness coach. A lifelong enthusiast of calisthenics and functional movement, he advocates for a holistic lifestyle that combines advanced nutritional science with the physical discipline required for long-term health. .jpg) | |||
| The Rhythm of Yule | A Sound Exploration in Celebration of the Winter Solstice in Avebury | Sat, Dec 12, 2:00 PM UTC | The Henge Shop, Avebury, SN8 1RF | 3mxkakp3o6622 | Curator | We’d love to invite you to a day of exploration and expression, through meditation, singing/sounding, gentle movement, drumming and sharing. Welcoming and celebrating the Winter Solstice. A time where the outer/natural world pauses, offering us a time to retreat inwards, find rest, and reflect. Balanced with the hope and joy that the light will return, and with each other, we can celebrate and move through the depths of Winter. Looking at Nature throughout the year gives us so much inspiration for how to move with our lives. It reconnects us to our roots, to cyclical living. Here, we can find healing, creativity, deeper intuition and confidence. All welcome, no experience needed. If any of this feels outside of your comfort zone, maybe relating to stories of “I can't sing”,"I'm not musical", know and trust that you are so so welcome and this space is completely for you. There is no prize for sounding ‘good’ or being musically ‘correct’, it's about just gathering to make sound together! And everything is always just an invitation. Your voice matters and our passion is in creating a space to allow judgement to fall away and compassion to flood in. This is a space of authentic expression, not performance. Vision a child, with not a care in the world. **Reflections from our previous gathering (Autumn Equinox 2026)** Our Autumn celebration was incredible. A homecoming to Autumn within. We moved our bodies to songs written in the energies of the season. Embodying the transmissions or medicine of the music. We sang songs that stoked the fire of our hearts to keep them burning throughout the darker colder months. We asked questions and had time with the stones helping us to remember, to dive ever deeper inwards for the answers. The rhythm of the inner drumbeat and our inner voices, merging together, weaving a tapestry of sound of all colours and patterns. Our hearts filled with the resonance to carry onwards into our daily lives. So, now as we find ourselves in midwinter, we will celebrate this depth of going inwards whilst topping up our inner fires so the light can return again. **Flow of the day** ☕️Opening circle & meditation We will begin with a cup of tea in hand as we flow through an opening circle together. To welcome ourselves into the space and connect to Autumns innate intelligence, weaving through a meditation to settle and arrive. 💃Free movement to seasonal song Through gentle guidance, we will begin to take some movement, flowing with our natural rhythm of what this season means to us. 🪘Intuitive drumming Meandering our way then into a beautiful exploration of what this means through drum and movement. Music and sound can land so differently for us all and this day is about you and your unique expression, voice and emotion, held in a space where we are all exploring that beautiful dynamic & embracing our differences. 🎵Vocal activation Opening, softening, releasing, allowing, letting go, welcoming in new energy. Whatever is needed. After a small moment to break, we join together again in our own uniqueness. With the serene sound of the shruti (drone instrument), acting as a comfort blanket for our voices to be heard in their raw, real, authentic expression. 🌳Silent walk around the stones & ancient landscape & 📚Journalling Avebury offers incredible grounding energies, with ancient stones and trees and a million stories to tell. Setting the scene for the reflective part of our session together, walking in silence to Autumns teachings, before returning to journal (and share should you feel called) about our experiences. ⭕️Closing circle We will finish our time together with a wonderful drum and song circle, infusing with our intentions for the season ahead. For any questions, do not hesitate to contact Bethan at [rootedwithbethan@gmail.com](mailto:rootedwithbethan@gmail.com) or Candie at [ccjohnson1981@gmail.com](mailto:ccjohnson1981@gmail.com) We cannot wait for you to join us! Bethan and Candie xx **🌿Rooted | Gatherings inspired by the rhythms of nature🌿** [**Browse all my events here**](https://dandelion.events/o/rooted/events) (sound baths, yoga, drumming circles & more) Instagram & Facebook: [@rootedwithbethan](https://www.instagram.com/rootedwithbethan/) Subscribe to my mailing list [here](https://dandelion.events/o/rooted). (I also hold 1:1 and private events, drop me a message if you'd like to find out more) | |||
| ECSTATIC RAVE: Saturday Night Wellness Rave & Cacao in North London (Different Music Genres Each Week) | Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 PM UTC | 13 Minutes from Gospel Oak Station or 11 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email to 'Additional Information') | 3mxkakp4rfn22 | Curator | #### 🌙 **SATURDAY NIGHT ECSTATIC RAVE** #### **Ecstatic Movement Journeys through Sound, Rhythm & Ritual** **7:00PM–9:45PM Dance | 9:45PM–10:15PM Fruit Social** **11 min walk from Tufnell Park/ 13 min walk from Gospel Oak, North London** #### **Ecstatic Movement Journeys through Sound, Rhythm & Ritual** **7:00PM–9:45PM Ecstatic Dance & Cacao | 9:45PM–10:15PM Fruit Social** _**5:50PM-7:00PM Shaking Medicine® Workshop (Optional, see dates & tickets)**_ _Awaken your body, release deep-seated tension, and restore balance through the art of shaking. A beautiful way to ground yourself before the dance. More info further below._ Each Saturday night in our North London venue, we open the doors to a new **sonic adventure,** from the deep bass of **Shamanic Bass Temple** , to the mystical pulse of **Desert Grooves** , the fiery release of **Catharsis or MVMNT,** and the uplifting and heart-opening **electronic** dance music of **My Ecstatic Odyssey**! Every session is a **unique genre-specific experience** _(please check which event you've signed up to!),_ yet all follow the same timeless flow, the **ecstatic wave,** a rise and return through the natural rhythms of our human energy system: building from the cacao ceremony to the wild euphoric peak, then softening back into grounded peace and ending with a relaxation/sound journey phase. #### **✨ What to Expect:** - 🎶 **Next-level, ecstatic dance journeys!** - 🥁 **Live percussion** to ignite the dancefloor and merge rhythm with movement - 🍫 **Heart-opening cacao ceremony** & positive intention setting to begin the night - 🔊 **Awesome sound system** & mesmerising visuals for full sensory immersion - 💃 A sacred, safe, and playful space to dance freely, express, release & connect - 🍉 **Complimentary fruit social** afterwards to nourish & unwind together - 💫 **The best Saturday night out and no hangover!** No alcohol. No drugs. Just pure music, movement, and magic. Join London’s longest-running ecstatic dance community- **Ecstatic Dance London** , pioneers of the UK’s **Sober ReLOVEution** since 2009. No experience needed, all welcome. ✨ Limited free crew spaces available, scroll below for info & sign-up. #### **UPCOMING DATES, MUSIC GENRE THEMES:** Join us **7pm-10:15pm** at our temporary venue, just over 10 min walk from Gospel Oak/Tufnell Park stations. Plus we also run monthly All Day Transformational Retreats. - **Sat 17 Oct** **CATHARSIS:** _Psytrance | EDM_ _(+optional SHAKING MEDICINE workshop 5:50pm-7pm)_ - **Sat 24 Oct (Full Moon)** **SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE:** _Dub | Global Bass | Shamanic Soundscapes._ **Part of All Day Transformational Retreat** 11:45am–10.15pm [**THE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance, Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath, Ecatatic Dance Shamanic Bass Temple (Book here)**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002139849185) - **Sat 31 Oct** **THE ENCHANTED: A Halloween/Samhain Masquerade Ball:** _Global Bass, Psytrance, Ethno-Fusion, Folktronica, Medicine Music, Shamanic Soundscapes 🎭_ **ENCHANTED FOREST & DIVINE BEINGS:** Come as your divine, wild or mythical self. Dancers have the freedom to attend either as woodland creatures, celestial beings, or glamorous alter egos. Think: velvet, feathers, shimmer, autumn colours and beautiful masks. Come in a full transformation or add one magical detail: there’s no need for an elaborate costume! [**More info here.**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-enchanted-a-halloweensamhain-masquerade-ball-sober-wellness-rave-tickets-2002235596568) - **Sat 7 Nov** _ **theme to be added** _ - **Sat 14 Nov** _ **theme to be added** _ - Sat 21 Nov (no event) [we'll be in Dorset for our annual Ecstatic Dance Retreat.](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/) - **Sat 28 Nov** _**theme to be added (+ All day event with daytime workshops)**_ - More dates to be added **～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～** 💜 **NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026** [**ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/)**(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering** Join us for the full retreat, either the _ **Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway** _ or _ **Restival Rest and Rejuvenation** _ _ **pathway** _. **📌Ecstatic Dance guidelines: ** No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others. **📌Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! ** This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this, and please don't come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!\*\*\* **📌Dancers enter at their own risk. ** Ecstatic Dance London accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling (we also accept no liability or responsibility for any injury, loss or damage). **No late comers please.** This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. If you are more than 30 min late from the start of the session, unfortunately you won’t be able to join the session, please respect this and arrive on time. Thank you **We've added themes to mix up our Ecstatic Dance offerings!** #### **💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:** **Website:** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/) **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [@ecstaticdance\_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **Mailing list:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **💛FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs)and we'll be in touch. #### **WHY CACAO?** At Ecstatic Dance London we LOVE chocolate, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us! Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance! Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala. Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation! > _“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” - Joseph Campbell_ #### **SCHEDULE:** ◈ 5:50pm doors open for Shaking Medicine session, _ **SEE UPCOMING DATES List at the top to see when Shaking Medicine sessions will take place.** _ _(Optional workshop, please see ticket type. Scroll down to read more about the Shaking Medicine) Due to the nature of Shaking Medicine being a process that needs to be followed from the beginning, **late arrivals of more than 10 minutes, unfortunately, cannot be admitted.** _ ◈6pm-7pm Shaking Medicine / Active Meditation session (Bring a yoga mat & blanket, blindfolds provided). See ticket options or pay £5 cash/ card on the door if you've already booked ticket for Ecstatic Dance. _**(Please bring a yoga mat & blanket**, blindfolds provided, we also have some spare mats & blankets at the venue)._ ◈ **7pm-7:30pm Doors Open for Ecstatic Dance** / Check in / Dance Warm up _(No entry after 7:30pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)_ ◈ 7:30pm-9:45pm Cacao Ceremony, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave ◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance #### **WHAT YOU WILL NEED:** 1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms. 2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. **3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue.** 4. A healthy snack to have after the dance. #### **VENUE:** **11 min walk from Tufnell Park station or 13 min walk from Gospel Oak station.** _**(Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to 'Additional Information' section to see all details!)**_ -Please check [tfl.gov](https://tfl.gov.uk/) for latest travel updates. -If you are driving, please be aware that the venue is in an [Ultra Low Emission Zone](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone) and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. -Find parking on [parkopedia](https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/) and use venues postcode. There is no parking at the venue. -There are bicycle racks at the venue to lock your bike if you are cycling. -Venue is accessible to wheelchair users. -Toilets are available at the venue. #### **PRICES:** Book online or pay cash/ card on the door. Includes booking fees. - Low waged/concession £15 + £1.50 Stripe fee (limited availability) - Regular waged £20 + £1.50 Stripe fee - Abundantly waged £25 + £1.50 Stripe fee - For Shaking Medicine add extra £5 **ORDER CONFIRMATION:** Email might be in the spam folder. Please check. Do not print any paper tickets, we will check you in by your name. **CHILDREN:** unfortunately these sessions are not suitable for children. **FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs)and we'll be in touch. #### **CANCELLATION POLICY:** We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member. If we need to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund. **If you have any questions, please send us an email to: ** [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com)    .jpg) #### **WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?** MUSIC - MOVEMENT - COMMUNITY! **Brought to you by:** [**Ecstatic Dance London**](https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticDanceLondon/) **- We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!** Ecstatic Dance is a dance/movement practice to explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. Move your body, unleash the wild dancing self without caring what people think, claim your freedom, open your heart & touch the infinite! Our Ecstatic Dance classes create a safe and respectful environment that embraces 'all ways'. We offer a movement practice that supports your free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention for these Ecstatic Dance classes is self-exploration, connection, fun, healing, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. Enter an open space...and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. **PRACTICE SPECIFICS:** _Warm-up:_ stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. _The Practice:_ freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. _Relaxation:_ Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. #### **ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:** No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. 1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the main dance space). When we dance without the chitchat, something alchemical can happen on the dancefloor. A unified field of Being emerges and we feel both wild and free, contained within ourselves And connected to something much, much greater than our individual selves. 2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment 3. No photos or videos, Mobile phones muted and out of sight 4. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other 5. Move your body however you wish 6. No spectating. Stay connected to your own body, sensations, emotions, and feelings. Ecstatic Dance is about you and your relationship to the Dance. Dancers feel uncomfortable when being spectated at. Come prepared to Dance yourself free from inhibitions! 7. You can dance alone, or with as many partners as (you) like to join. (If you’d rather not dance with someone, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart – Namaste. Thank you, no thank you.) 8. This is not a pick up place. Please respect all dancers (especially women) and do not ask for anyone's contact details. If you wish to stay in touch with someone, give them your email instead of asking for their contact details. No means no. > _"Our bodies instinctively know what feels good or bad, right or wrong. However, often our heads get in the way. Ecstatic Dance is about finding our way through to what feels good. How can we use dance to consciously transform towards finding joy, without denying our anger or sadness? Ask yourself: what’s my body feeling in this moment? Does it feel good moving this way, or that? Does it feel nourishing to dance with another, or dance solo? Where do I most feel connected with Self? Let your body lead the way." ~ Abigail Harris_ #### **DJ & FACILITATOR:** _◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman - the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!_ [**ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/) **&** [**urubu.com**](https://urubu.com) **&** [**@esctaticdance\_london**](https://instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **💗Seth Newman:** As the founder of the Ecstatic Dance London, he integrates the roots of **Humanistic therapies, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology, 5 Rhythms and Tantra.** Seth has a life-long passion for active meditations and other movement, and embodiment practices. **His** **in-depth studies, trainings and personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities** infuse his approach in creating and facilitating life-transforming workshops, retreats and trainings. As a coach, Seth is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. Seth **brings a wealth of experience** holding heart-centered spaces and has been running various body-mind integration workshops for many years. As a musician, Seth is **passionate about the power of rhythm & drums** to transform & awaken humanity, he has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, and has worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years. **He formed the URUBU collective & Ecstatic Dance London back in 2009** as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians, and with heart felt vision has forged the Ecstatic Dance scene in London and the UK. Seth channels his passion for rhythm into his DJ sets, incorporating Afro-centric, Cuban, and Brazilian influences, providing an electrifying and soulful experience! _ **Ecstatic Dance London & URUBU offers a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices.** _   ### 💜 **ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:** **Website:** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/) **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [@ecstaticdance\_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **Mailing list:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **💛FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs)and we'll be in touch. **ANY QUESTIONS?** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com) ### **～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～** 💜 **NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026** [**ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/autumnretreat2026) **(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering.** Join us for the full retreat, either the _ **Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway** _ or _ **Restival Rest and Rejuvenation** _ _ **pathway** _. ### **～ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® DJ & Facilitator Training ～** **12-Week Live Online Course** **Dates:** Monday 11 January – Monday 29 March 2027 **Time:** Mondays, 7:00–9:00 PM **Format:** 12 consecutive live online sessions **Course Fee:** £500 [**SIGN UP HERE**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/facilitatortraining) **Course Purpose** : Level 1 introduces participants to the foundations of becoming an Ecstatic Dance Temple DJ and facilitator. It’s designed for people who already have some experience of Ecstatic Dance, conscious movement or related personal-development practices, but who do not necessarily have previous DJing or facilitation experience. _We look forward to welcoming you!_ **Ecstatic Dance London team** [**ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/) | |||
| Keep your NVC fit - Role Play | Wed, Nov 4, 2:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakp5z5k22 | Curator | This month we will focus on Role Play, which is a practice to give you a difference embodied experience of NVC inspired dialogue. Fears for upcoming difficult situations are based on past experiences of similar kinds of conversations. These memories sit in the nervous system as sensations, images, fragments – and they are still open (not integrated) and alive because the _amigdala_ (the danger alert part of our brain) does not timecode these experiences, it records the threat as real and current, in order that we are awake to danger. Here’s the opening: since these memories are not fully integrated, they’re open to being changed if we give ourselves a different experience. So for example, if we respond with: • Warmth instead of coldness • Gentleness instead of urgency • Understanding instead of isolation and by naming emotions with warmth and curiosity, without trying to fix or change us, it reaches the amygdala. The nervous system goes, “Oh… someone is here with me now. I’m not alone.” And new neural connections form, gently layering in safety where there was once fear. This is how we resource ourselves with roleplay. **Specific instructions for the session** To practice roleplay in a short space of time, it's really helpful to get clear on **what you actually want to say** - _Observation, Feeling, Need, Request. _ For example, **For a situation where you are struggling with Unclear Instructions, your Observation, Feeling, Need, Request, could be** **Observation:** “Sometimes I’m given tasks without clear instructions.” **Feeling:** “I feel confused.” **Need:** “I need clarity so I can do the work properly.” **Request:** “Can you please explain or show me exactly how you want the task done?” You will say the thing you want to say and the roleplay begins there. There are more examples of Observation, Feeling, Need, Request [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVWuUlvWYTcjTlxB86umMK05BEYvhbas/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108741657534958538311&rtpof=true&sd=true). If you don't want to bring a situation of your own, you can use one of the examples and roleplay that. Before you come, you can review your input from your Foundation training and read or listen to this [short post about the purpose and practice of roleplay](https://ceridwen.substack.com/p/roleplay) **About Keep your NVC fit** Keep your NVC fit is a monthly series to practice 3 core NVC practices - 4 steps of Self-Empathy. We use the 4 steps of empathy practice, which you can recap [here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BoOn_z56GdjzUShE0mr9j4iInFWrQyCf8F6gdenb3-s/edit#slide=id.g2c1c02c9815_0_0). - Empathic Listening. This is the skill of holding space for someone when they are trying to process and understand something that has happened. It’s the skill of reflecting back and guessing feelings and needs in supportive ways. It’s also a helpful skill for meetings that are getting derailed or stuck. Before you come, you can watch this short video about [Reflecting back with Effectiveness and Ease](https://youtu.be/Ta5e2PtQREk?feature=shared) - Role Plays of Difficult Conversations Here is a [short about Keep Your NVC Fit](https://youtu.be/d2KTaX7GiZM?feature=shared) **Practical and Logistics** This is a low-cost drop in, you can come once or every month. There is a no cost option, please only use that if it would prevent you from coming. This is open to people who have done a Foundation training or Intro to NVC. This is not a complete beginners class, although relative beginners (post foundation) are welcome. **Disclaimer / Self Check** Nonviolent Communication is not therapy and is not a substitute for therapy. This practice session may not be for you: - If you have a sense that what you want to explore might be challenging for others, - if it would be triggering to listen to others speaking about difficult events, - if other people’s beginner-intermediate level learning of NVC might land awkwardly for you. If you have any questions, please ask. | |||
| Keep your NVC fit - Self Empathy | Mon, Oct 19, 1:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakp7da722 | Curator | **About this session's practice - self empathy** We will use the 4 steps of empathy practice, which you can recap [here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BoOn_z56GdjzUShE0mr9j4iInFWrQyCf8F6gdenb3-s/edit#slide=id.g2c1c02c9815_0_0). Here is also [a walk through of the practice](https://youtu.be/6xx6w_3Quig?si=2UKL1V1U6Y4AEqKO) if you want to witness me moving through it. Please come with a situation of trigger which is around 1-5 on the scale from 1-10 that you want to focus on in breakout spaces. It can be very helpful to practice this with a low intensity trigger. There is often huge amounts of learning there. **You will not need to describe the trigger beyond a one sentence description, you will instead explore** your judgements of the other, of yourself, your body sensations and guess feelings and needs. It's actually a useful skill to step out of the narratives about the situation and into embodied processing of it. **The purpose of the one sentence description** is to signal to yourself what you are talking about without getting flooded in your interpretations around it. Here are some examples of one sentence descriptions - When (person) spoke to me in that tone of voice, - When I received the email criticising my work - When (person) blamed me for not speaking up to defend her From this one sentence description, you move onto unpack your responses to the whole situation. If you get stuck in the process, it can be helpful to come back to the one sentence description. **About Keep your NVC fit** Keep your NVC fit is a monthly series to practice 3 core NVC practices - 4 steps of Self-Empathy - Empathic Listening - Role Plays of Difficult Conversations Here is a [short about Keep Your NVC Fit](https://youtu.be/d2KTaX7GiZM?feature=shared) **Practical and Logistics** This is a low-cost drop in, you can come once or every month. There is a no cost option, please use that if it would prevent you from coming. This is open to people who have done a Foundation training or Intro to NVC. This is not a complete beginners class, although relative beginners (post foundation) are welcome. **Disclaimer / Self Check** Nonviolent Communication is not therapy and is not a substitute for therapy. This practice session may not be for you: - If you have a sense that what you want to explore might be challenging for others, - if it would be triggering to listen to others speaking about difficult events, - if other people’s beginner-intermediate level learning of NVC might land awkwardly for you. If you have any questions, please ask. **About the other sessions** **About - Roleplay ** We will use do a roleplay of a difficult conversation in a supportive way. You can recap the purpose of roleplay here [Roleplay](https://ceridwen.substack.com/p/roleplay) **About Empathic Listening** This is the skill of holding space for someone when they are trying to process and understand something that has happened. It’s the skill of reflecting back and guessing feelings and needs in supportive ways. It’s also a helpful skill for meetings that are getting derailed or stuck. Before you come, you can watch this short video about [Reflecting back with Effectiveness and Ease](https://youtu.be/Ta5e2PtQREk?feature=shared) | |||
| Winter Solstice Portal Retreat Avalon | Fri, Dec 18, 4:30 PM UTC | Glastonbury, UK | 3mxkakpai5n22 | Curator | The ancient medicine of the Winter Solstice offers us the opportunity for metamorphosis and rebirth as we move through the darkest day and welcome the return of the light. We invite you to a beautiful warming space rich in transformation and heart, to harness the potential of this potent moment in the Earth's cycle at one of the most powerful energetic spots in the world, the lands of Avalon. Working with practices for deep embodied transformation and soul alchemy, we will guide you on a journey to the depths of your love and magic through the portals of the land. > _“Transformative, life affirming, magical, I laughed, I cried, I loved, I went deep inside and I learned to accept love. It was one of the most profound weekends of my life and I'm so excited for the next one! Josh and Laura were absolutely flawless." Alex G ★★★★★_  You will be taken on a journey to open your heart and reconnect to your body through working with the magic of the land and waters with plant medicines and indigenous prayer, dream work, meditation, Breathwork, shamanic quantum prayer (manifestation work) and ancient Celtic Ceremony to open you up to the power of the land and the solstice. This is a very intimate retreat for maximum care and holding. If you feel a call to revisit your deeper self, return to your heart, experience soul-centric community and immerse into a land overflowing with myth, magic and holy water, this could be for you.  As the ancient ones who journeyed to this land knew, when we come together in community to do inner work in energetically powerful places, the work is deeply amplified within us and the collective. For those of you curious about the science behind this, check out the work of [Rory Duff](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nKK8Pd8_1A&t=2890s). "Already a month after it happened, the experience of connection at this retreat still permeates every fiber of my being. I still find astounding how they managed to create such a bubble of heightened consciousness over a weekend where connecting with one's self and the rest of beautiful souls on the same journey felt as easy and fulfilling as it could get. Spiritual growth and a renewed sense of connection with my self were marks this retreat left in me I can now confirm are not fading away." David G ★★★★★  ### **Included in this retreat: ** #### **Plant medicine & dream work ** Experience plants grown in the local area to assist with healing and astral connection with Avalon. We request a call before booking to go over medical history to check you are sound to take these locally grown medicinal plants, including wild lettuce, Californian Poppy, Mugwort & specially curated herbal blends associated with the solstice to heighten your connection to your dreams and astral realms. **Full Board Accommodation in beautiful venue in central Glastonbury & all ceremonies to take place in a gorgeous ceremonial space nestled in magical private orchard on the foothills of Glastonbury Tor ** **Working with the sacred waters of Avalon: ** #### **Ceremony in the White Spring - one of the main portals to the otherworld** We will gather in the Witch's temple, the White Spring, to connect to the power of manifestation prayer and to the hidden portals to the Annwfyn through a guided magical visualisation. We will bathe and cleanse in the sacred waters, and speak our spells in community. This water is white and is on the side of the Tor. Being in this temple is akin to being in a witch's cauldron, which in many ways it is! #### **Entry to ** [**Chalice Well Gardens**](https://www.chalicewell.org.uk) ** ** Chalice Well is one of the great Holy wells of the world and legend has it this is where the Holy Grail was buried. The water on this side is red, and is associated with the Rose Lineage, Mary Magdalen, Yeshua and the Knights Templar. The energy of this water is deeply cleansing and purifying. We will walk around the gardens, hold guided meditations at the wellhead, bathe in the sacred waters and leaving offerings to the land. #### **Breathwork Ceremony ** Be guided through a full rebirthing breathwork ceremony by trained breathwork facilitator Josh Swords to unlock your soul's guidance. This will be held on the sacred Chalice Hill by a beautiful open stove fire. #### **Winter Solstice ceremony guided by ancient pagan techniques** _ ** ** _ Laura has been connected to and studying these ancient Pagan rites since she was a young child. We will connecting to the land of the South West and its mythical Celtic lineage, weaving Celtic rituals and practices for deepening in connection with land and spirit to harness the energy of the Solstice. #### **Quantum Manifestation work ** Practice Shamanic Intention work (and its cross over with traditional Pagan magic) for manifestation at powerful ancient sites known for manifestation potential. #### **The power of Medicine Music ** Experience the frequencies of medicine music to assist a deeper connection to yourself and the land #### **Community building ** Experience heart centred intentional community working with powerful intentions for vulnerability, openness, boundaries, radical self acceptance & expression & more. ] #### **Nourishing Food cooked in house by the amazing Rainbows End - delicious and hearty vegetarian food, rainbow colours and high vibe. ** “The other people attending the retreat became family..the Ceremonies ran by Laura and Josh were executed with every inch of their being, the music was angelic... the only negative was that we didn't have another day. I departed full of love light peace in my soul and forever grateful to Laura and Josh for everything they did for us that weekend and can't wait for the next retreat, I will be there. Forever grateful.” Leon ★★★★★ #### Retreat Venue |  |  | #### Ceremony Space  _Ceremony Space at the foot of Glastonbury Tor, next door to the holy wells_ | |||
| Inti Ecstatic Dance | Sun, Oct 25, 12:45 PM UTC | The Beehive Centre, Stretford Road, Whitehall, Bristol, UK | 3mxkakpbhia22 | Curator | ### Cacao ~ Movement ~ Sound ~ Connection **Sunday 25 October | 1:00–5:00pm** **Come as you are. Open your heart. Let the music move you.** Join me for my launch of _ **Inti Ecstatic Dance - A Journey of Surrender and letting go what no longer serves us. ** _ **INTI** means **Sun** in Quechua — a symbol of life, warmth, vitality and illumination. This gathering is an invitation to connect with your own inner sun. This will be a journey through **Cacao, embodied movement, Ecstatic Dance, sound bath and heart-led connection**. We’ll begin by gathering in circle and sharing a **Cacao activation, ** an invitation to arrive, connect with the body, open the heart and set an intention for the journey ahead. will have especial support from Martin AKA Plantula Sound on the sound journey so you're in for a treat! From there, we’ll enter an immersive **Ecstatic Dance journey** , allowing the music and our bodies to guide us through different rhythms, energies and states of expression, to shed the layers of what no longer serves us and surrender to our bodies. There is no choreography. No performance. No right or wrong way to dance. You might shake, stretch, stomp, flow, jump, laugh, release, explore, soften or simply be still. **The dance floor is your space to listen to your body and let whatever wants to move, move.** **The Journey** 12:45pm - Doors open. Settle into the space and socialise. **1:15pm — Open Circle & Cacao Activation** We gather in circle, settle into the space, share Cacao and set an intention for our journey together. **2:00-4:00pm - Ecstatic Dance Journey** A carefully curated musical journey taking us from grounding and connection into expansion, expression and release. **4:00-4:45 Sound Bath & Integration** After the dance reaches its peak, we’ll transition into stillness and surrender into a **deeply nourishing sound bath** — giving the body and nervous system space to rest, integrate and receive. **4:45-5:00 pm Heart Closing Circle** We’ll gently return to circle, connecting with ourselves and each other. A space to reflect, share from the heart and honour whatever has moved through us. **5:00 - 6:00pm Social Time** We’ll finish with relaxed social time; an opportunity to meet, connect, share conversations and enjoy the community we've created. ### Ecstatic Dance Guidelines Ecstatic Dance is an embodiment practice that celebrates authentic movement without judgement or structure. You are invited to show up as you are and take care of yourself throughout the journey. Move freely. Release what you're ready to release.Reconnect with your body.Express what words cannot say. Listen to your inner rhythm.Rest in stillness. Open your heart. Feel the support of dancing together. You don't need to be a dancer. You don't need a partner. You don't need to know what you're doing. Just be willing to listen and let the music move you. This is a barefoot practice, so please don't wear any shoes on the dance floor, unless they are special dance shoes. You're invited to connect with one another. Respecting people's personal space is essential for the safety of this practice, so please if not given a clear yes from someone to dance with you, take that as a No and keep dancing with yourself or someone else that accepts the invitation. Drink plenty of water throughout the session and take rests if you need them. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. No experience necessary. No partner necessary. Just you, your body, your heart and the music. **Your Dj and Ceremony Host:** Dj Sunshine AKA Yhonet is a Venezuelan Musician based in Bristol. She shares her ancestral wisdom from South America by channelling light codes through singing, movement and art that have been proving to be beneficial for energetic clearing and purification of the mind and soul. The songs she channels are soothing, heart opening and very healing. She did the Ecstatic Dance Facilitator Training with Osara, so you can expect a journey that is deep and transformative. She works offering shamanic energetic clearing through the sacred chants and holding space with her music in plant medicine ceremonies. She does group and 1-1 creative coaching. She has a regular practice of sitting with ceremonial Cacao to connect with her inner love and creative expression. Her devotion for this plant has led her to strengthen a very powerful relationship with the Spirit of Cacao that is guiding her to combine her creative gifts with facilitating Cacao Activations for those who would like to discover this plant, develop their existing connection and to discover and empower their creative voice. You can find out more about Sunshine's journey and offerings on her website www.creativejourney.art , her YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@yhonetgarcia?si=8IkDCOCeRcISqx4v and IG: @yhonetsolradiante and @creative.journeyuk Martin Aka Plantula Sound is a wonderful Medicine Musician, Producer, and delicious Flute and Handpan player. So we're joining forces for this beautiful Sound Bath and it's gonna be amazing! You can connect with Martin on IG @plantula.sound **Guidelines for the Cacao Activation** Theobroma Cacao (food of the Gods, Cacao Tree): On a physical level, Theobroma Cacao is a powerful ancestral food that provides longevity, it is full of polyphenols, which act as antioxidants that help to protect the body and neutralise free radicals that can cause any damage to the cells. Polyphenols also help reduce blood sugar levels, improve heart health and digestion, reduce inflammation, boost brain function and reduce cancer risk. The main alkaloid compound of Cacao is Theobromine, which acts as a mild stimulant in the body with a slower release into the blood stream than caffeine. Cacao is a rich source of magnesium, increases concentration levels and cognition, improves energy levels and mood due to its serotonin release, and acts as a natural aphrodisiac. On a spiritual level, Theobroma Cacao helps us to connect with our heart centre, Nature, and enhances our creative expression. The Spirit of Cacao is a keeper of sacred wisdom that connects us with our intuition and the divine feminine energy; source of power in the emotional body. She holds the vibrations and healing energy of unconditional love, kindness and joy. She holds space for the inner child with very gentle, tender and loving grand-mother energy. When taken in communion with others, it enhances connection, heart opening, communication and peace. For Cacao to be effective, it's important that we prepare by: - Eating lightly, at least 1h before the event; - Avoiding caffeine during the day; - Staying hydrated, before and during the dance. Consuming Cacao is not recommended if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on high dose of antidepressants, or have a serious hearth condition. We can provide herbal tea for those who want to take part in the ceremony without consuming Cacao. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, and t let me know if you prefer to drink herbal tea. Rose Tea will be provided as it is also a beautiful heart opening medicine. **About the Venue:** The Beehive Centre is a fully accessible community hub and meeting place. It's at the heart of Bristol, near St George's Park. We will be dancing in The Garden Room; a cosy wooden floor room that has capacity for 30 people. Please arrive on time so we can start by the schedule. Once the doors are closed, we won't be letting anyone else in so we can keep the space safe and follow the flow of things. The address is [19a Stretford Road,Whitehall, Bristol,](https://maps.app.goo.gl/F4c1wB9fPsCHLPoq6) [BS5 7AW](https://maps.app.goo.gl/F4c1wB9fPsCHLPoq6) **Refund policy:** We don't offer any refunds of any purchased tickets. If you cannot longer attend, the ticket will be saved for a future date of your choice as these gatherings will be happening on a monthly basis. Thank you for your innerstanding. See you at the Dance floor! With love, Yhonet Sunshine **Move • Release • Surrender • Connect • Remember** | |||
| The Cauldron | Wed, Oct 21, 6:15 PM UTC | Tit for Tat, Cato Street, Easton, Bristol, UK | 3mxkakpcwbs22 | Curator | **What is The Cauldron?** The Cauldron is a explorative creation space for women and femme artists. These times are tricky and in tricky times creativity, art making and finding hope become fundamental. This space aims to be a collaborative and fertile space for expression, connection and understanding. We are at the beginning of forming The Cauldron, with the aim of different artists holding leadership of each week with a simple format to enable embodied improvisation and build a practise of devising. The aim is to create a group where we can make live art together through our collective explorations. We are starting with 2 sessions in October with the view to building in the new year! Come and be part of the start of something new, as we remember the wisdom of creating and playing together! **Who can attend?** To begin with, the space is open to women and femme artists (trans, NB+ inclusive). By ‘artists’, we mean anyone with past experience of or a current practice in embodied creativity (eg: dance, theatre, performance art, singing, circus). If you're not sure if this is you, feel free to get in touch and ask [movingwithfiona@gmail.com](mailto:movingwithfiona@gmail.com) \*At present this space is only open to women, NB and femme folks. We may open this up more in future. | |||
| Luna Living - A Women's Health Event | Sat, Nov 14, 2:00 PM UTC | Gaia Health Store, Carlton Place, Southampton, UK | 3mxkakpfbny22 | Curator | Explore women’s health from a truly holistic perspective. Learn how to tune into the cyclical nature of your body, understand the physical and emotional changes that shape your wellbeing, and develop greater trust in your body’s innate wisdom. Discover how this deeper connection can support you in recognising what you need, caring for yourself, and moving through everyday life with greater clarity and confidence. Explore the cyclical nature of our bodies & how living out of alignment with these natural rhythms can have a detrimental effect on our overall wellbeing. Discover how nervous-system dysregulation may influence physical and emotional health, and learn practical ways to support greater balance in the body. Learn about how the ‘good girl’ archetype keeps us trapped & unhappy & learn how to reconnect with your true essence, the inner wild woman. You’ll also receive guidance and practical tools to support the healing of both the physical and emotional body. Also included: • Guided meditations • A tea ceremony with intuitively selected herbs • Herbal medicine focused on women’s health • Flower essences to support emotional wellbeing • Q&A covering your women’s health questions If you’d like to join us, please contact Heather. | |||
| Exploring pleasure with Frida & Preben | Wed, Oct 14, 4:30 PM UTC | Södra Hamnvägen 9, Stockholm, Sverige | 3mxkakpgytf22 | Curator | # Exploring pleasure Sharing Our Pleasure Practices How do you love to be touched? In this workshop we share our secrets of pleasure by showing rather than telling. We'll demonstrate how we most like to receive touch, and do it with full presence. We invite you into a playful, exploratory space where consent and boundaries frame everything we explore. You'll leave knowing more about your own pleasure and better able to put it into words and share it. A few things to know: Every exercise is an invitation. You can always pause, adjust or sit out and simply witness. A "no" is always welcome and never needs a reason. You can come alone or with a partner. **Practical Information** DOORS CLOSE 18:30 SHARP. Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early so you have a chance to land. The event is free for Noden members, but you need to reserve your spot in advance: Not a member yet? Membership is 130 SEK/month: [**https://www.noden.org/membership**](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.noden.org%2Fmembership%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrUWJPcEg2NjU1a2JHS0VYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs3oSYQ5tsTBavjDQrOhOrU3WSM5OhgGxO6fTL0-si2nOXliAXKCM_mSu9x5_aem_nd9dnL7LetKSJPCWL2wbxw&h=AUADoCZHQQk53w7T6ei2TXPlaeswPk8naEOkOAhCxDuwROjK6diIWBu1_a9b8H3NeskU_ReWq_3As7GesdmDUKTzSchauTclVKq6KbZZccxvZyCDMKzzW7KXQTwoXkk9D7FivXWHmX3kdw& __tn__ =q&c[0]=AUAQdGMukRrZauaB6HRFfiv1Z2sEm_2JrxtDb5EdlQmXOOBZaEvyo2aDLrzehvfDHXRHWOUCQmITH9KG2Wouls5d4pdaax4omkiUxb_4-eSTVopxSf_87M5YRW1d6ab8TujhE8HvbGfnK6nd57zybtLWtqxr1_YCnjM) With a Noden membership, you can attend all workshops at Noden for free. Schedule [**https://www.noden.org/calendar**](https://www.noden.org/calendar) Welcome ✨✨✨ A few things to keep in mind when visiting Noden: • Bring something sweet or salty to share during the break. • Please arrive with a clear understanding of the concept of consent and a willingness to practice it throughout the evening. **Cancellation policy** Spots are in high demand, so please be considerate when booking. If something comes up, cancel at least 24 hours before the event. A late cancellation means you won’t be able to book the following event. A no-show without cancelling means a pause from the two upcoming workshops. Thank you for helping us create a space that is welcoming, respectful and considerate for everyone. 💛 Welcome to Tantric Wednesdays. | |||
| Film Screening: "Katô: Dreams of Dark Earth" | Wed, Oct 14, 5:00 PM UTC | Dana Cafe, Crookes, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkakpi52i22 | Curator | ### [**RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE (REQUIRED)**](https://kinema.com/events/Kato:-Dreams-of-Dark-Earth-f9ivlo) [https://kinema.com/events/Kato:-Dreams-of-Dark-Earth-f9ivlo](https://kinema.com/events/Kato:-Dreams-of-Dark-Earth-f9ivlo) SENTIŌ is honoured to host another gathering for “Ancestral Wisdom for Collective Healing”. Join us as we watch “_ **Katô: Dreams of Dark Earth** _” together in mindful presence, followed by a sharing circle. This space is for reflection in community, connecting with our stories, land, and purpose! All proceeds from your reservation go directly to the tribes featured in the films, an offering of reciprocity and support for the voices and traditions being celebrated. **Suggested donation to your host and venue: £5-10 per person** * * * **Event Schedule:** - 18.00 - Doors open - 18.15 - Welcoming by SENTIŌ - 18.30 - Film starts - 20.00 - Short introspection break - 19.45 - Sharing circle - 21.00 - Doors close Drinks and snacks available for purchase on-site. * * * **Important Guidelines:** - **Punctuality:** Arrival is before 6:15 pm. Late arrival may be refused, and tickets are non-refundable. - **Screens:** No phones allowed. Give yourself the gift of switching off! - **Talking** : This is a non-chatty practice. We will have a sharing circle at the end. Some may want to share something during this time, while others prefer to stay in a more meditative space. - **Your boundaries:** This is a mindful practice. We will be navigating through emotions and our senses. Viewer discretion is advised - difficult scenes and themes will appear. Please look after your own needs and respect your own limits. - **Food/drink/etc:** This is a sober event. Please refrain from all substances, including alcohol, drugs, and any plant medicine. I would recommend avoiding heavy meals before the event. | |||
| Embodied Presence Weekend Workshop | Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM UTC | Oxford, UK | 3mxkakpjl3622 | Curator | In our fast-paced, head-driven culture, many of us live from the neck up — thinking more than sensing, reacting instead of responding and striving relentlessly with little rest. Such lives leave us tense, exhausted and disconnected from our bodies, each other and the living world. Life ceases to be enjoyable; we lose our sense of purpose and no longer have access to the body’s remarkable intelligence; we become vulnerable to illness and unhealthy relationships. Although we may start from different places and have different needs and journeys to make, the insights and approaches of this workshop touch participants deeply and provide everyone with something useful **This Workshop Offers:** insights and practices that reconnect you with your core self and offer a new direction for your future. It builds on Philip Shepherd’s Radical Wholeness Workshops and Sarah and Candida’s training and experiences. You’ll explore practices which help you reconnect with: • Groundedness — experience the earth’s support • Spaciousness —feel lighter and freer • Fluidity — flow freely round obstacles • Balance — feel centred and aligned, balancing being and doing, sensing and thinking • Attunement — experience the subtleties of connectedness The weekend provides a safe and resourced space to: • Learn about and gently meet stored patterns of tension and reactivity; giving yourself more choices in your future responses • Develop your capacity for self-nurture, acceptance and integration • Discover embodied resources to draw on in challenging moments • Find a path to gradually make this embodied way of living your new normal | |||
| IMMERSION : SAMHAIN - A Live Sound & Movement Journey & Installation Experience | Sat, Oct 31, 5:30 PM UTC | Church of Saint Michael, Victoria Road, Powis Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK | 3mxkakplh4p22 | Curator |  A Dancefloor Between Worlds… An **immersive movement & meditative experience** through **sound & space**. Inspired by the seasonal thinning of the veil, a time where it is told we more easily connect with other realms, we present an expansive interactive installation space for dance, movement, rest, prayer and ritual. A live curated soundscape evolves throughout the night with live improvised music from incredible musicians including Seren Rose, Dennis, Hali, Soundtravels (Joe) & Tolga Tres. An atmospheric DJ journey with Tolga Tres, visual projections with Sama, interactive altars to ancestors and plant and animal kingdoms, artists including Eve Shepherd & live movement artists Zoe & Daniella. This is a sober & drug free event. We have Cacao and Rose & Mugwort Tea for sale plus a selection of cakes & savoury snacks. _\*\*\*more info & lineup tba\*\*\*_ 🔸🔸🔸 **Approximate Timings:** 530pm Doors open 6pm Opening Ceremony 630pm Live Musicians Create a Listening/Movement Soundscape 8pm DJ Journey with Tolga Tres 10pm Closing Ceremony **Practical Information:** **Timing:** 6pm - 10pm - join us for the whole evening or drop in any time **Location:** Church of St Michael & All Angels, Powis Road, Hove. Wheelchair access via St Michaels Place. **Tickets** : Limited Early Bird Tickets, General Admission & On the Door Prices **Refunds:** We only offer refunds if we need to cancel the event, other wise you are invited to sell your ticket on **Travel:** There is no parking at the Church, there is limited pay and display parking in nearby roads. Public transport is recommended. **Bring:** warm comfy layers (the church heating is minimal), snacks/drinks, some warm drinks will be on sale. You may want to wear grippy socks. You might want to bring your own yoga mat/cushion/blanket if you want to rest and listen. **Children:** are welcome in the space however the experience is not aimed at younger age groups, please make them aware it is a non verbal space. Any questions? Feel free to drop us a message. Curated by Anna-Lisa (DJ, Art Therapist & creatrix of Ecstatic Dance Brighton & Avalon Dance Odyssey) & Tolga Tres (Musician, DJ, Producer & Artist) 🔸🔸🔸 **Lineup:** **🔸🔸🔸**  **Tolga Tres** (DJ set, Art) Tolga Tres is a London-based musician, DJ, and sound journey facilitator. His musical path has unfolded across the cultural scenes of Istanbul and London for over a decade, through his own work and a range of collaborations. He is the co-founder of Holon Records, an independent label focused on ambient and world electronica. A practitioner and explorer of musical mysticism, his work is shaped by deep listening and the transcendental qualities of sound. Rooted in world music and tribal influences, as well as his Anatolian heritage, his music forms a synthesis of ancestral and futuristic expression. Weaving rhythm, melody, and texture, he creates sonic environments that invite presence, introspection, and ritual. [https://soundcloud.com/tolgatres](https://soundcloud.com/tolgatres) [https://www.instagram.com/tolgatres.visual/](https://www.instagram.com/tolgatres.visual/) [https://www.instagram.com/tolgatres.music/](https://www.instagram.com/tolgatres.music/) 🔸🔸🔸  **Soundtravels** (Live music) Joe is a sound journey artist whose work is rooted in a deep, intuitive connection to the ancient language of sound. He is drawn towards the healing power of vibration and the forces of nature. he creates immersive sonic landscapes that blend traditional instruments, throat singing and sacred frequencies to invite presence, reflection, and restoration. Allowing us to drop into a place where words are no longer needed and we feel rather than think. With a deep respect and interest for the cultural origins and history of the instruments he uses—from overtone-rich singing bowls and chimes to aincient wind instruments, shamanic frame drums and rattles, central Asian Lutes and many more— Joe approaches each sound as a living story, songs of praise to the ones who came before us who survived many hardships and used sound as a way of expressing their human experience. His exploration is both sonic and spiritual: a journey into the forgotten wisdom of rhythm, nature, resonance, and breath. 🔸🔸🔸  **Seren Rose** (Live music) Seren Rose, a singer-songwriter, artist, and ceremonial space holder who weaves an embodied experience of the divine in nature into sound and creates journeys of that awaken and bridge body, earth, spirit and culture. Inspired from a young age by world spiritual folk music, she plays for Sufi 'Sema' and her own devotional "Mystical Folk" songs have reached wide international audiences which are inspired by the wild landscape, the feminine wisdom in nature and mending our cultural connection to the land. She is also the founder of Voice of the Rose and Songweavers. [https://www.instagram.com/serenrosemusic/](https://www.instagram.com/serenrosemusic/) 🔸🔸🔸  **Dennis Guip** (Live music) Dennis Guip is a music performer, composer and invoker of multiple musical styles such as ambient, ethnic and electronic music influenced by his romanian origins where he grew up in close relationship with nature. As well as his adult life impressed by the environment, the progress of time, space and his travels around the world. He is a multi instrumentalists and a synthesist with interests that are preeminently in world percussions from places such as the far east asia, the middle east, africa and the americas. [https://www.instagram.com/den.then/](https://www.instagram.com/den.then/) 🔸🔸🔸  **Hali** (Live music) From multi-genre music composition and production to instrumental improvisation, Hali uses acoustic sound and performance to access trance like states. His musical approach is always deeply rooted in philosophy inspired through his studies. [https://www.instagram.com/a\_mihalis/](https://www.instagram.com/a_mihalis/) 🔸🔸🔸  **Eve Shepherd** (Art) With a career spanning more than 30 years, she is considered a master sculptor and her work is held in many public and private collections worldwide. Among her most iconic works are the 4m high bronze sculpture of Betty Campbell - Wales’ first black Headteacher - commissioned for Cardiff City Centre; and her full-body portrait of Professor Stephen Hawking for Cambridge University. Born to a working class family from Sheffield, UK - from generations of steelworkers and cutlers - Eve quickly began to use her artform to speak for those without a voice. Her unique style and subversive subject matter have allowed her to remain an “outsider artist” while simultaneously achieving global renown.Challenging social beliefs and taboos, her work tackles oppression and the human condition - peeling back the layers of societal norms to uncover hidden feelings and truths. Eve’s work also explores our symbiotic relationship with nature - frequently hybridising animal, plant and fungi with the human form.Her sculpture carries a great passion for fairness, equality and our oneness with the natural world. She believes that sculpture is a powerful tool to educate and heal - and that clay itself holds its own healing energy, which the artist can work with to reveal the hidden depths of the subconscious. [https://www.eveshepherd.com/](https://www.eveshepherd.com/) 🔸🔸🔸  **Zoe Solomons** (Movement Artist) [https://www.instagram.com/thirteen\_moon\_dances/](https://www.instagram.com/thirteen_moon_dances/) 🔸🔸🔸 **Daniella** **🔸🔸🔸**  **Anna-Lisa Drew ** (Art, Curation) [https://ecstaticdancebrighton.co.uk/](https://ecstaticdancebrighton.co.uk/) **🔸🔸🔸** **Sama** (Visual-Projection Mapping) **🔸🔸🔸** _\*\*\*More info & lineup tba\*\*\*_ | |||
| Network Nations Alliance / Monthly Call | Wed, Dec 2, 5:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakpn3he22 | Curator | Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/q27si8qu | |||
| Walk and Whittle for Mental Health | Fri, Nov 6, 10:00 AM UTC | Dodnaze Community Centre, Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge, UK | 3mxkakppzug22 | Curator | Feeling bored, lonely or isolated? Struggling with your mental health? Wanting to do more sober activities? Looking to make new connections and try a new skill? Join us for a free, relaxed day in nature — with a guided walk, friendly company and a chance to learn whittling. | |||
| Wassail & Ceilidh | Sat, Jan 30, 4:00 PM UTC | On The Hill, Oxen Park Farm, Lower Ashton, EX6 7QW | 3mxkakprpr222 | Curator | Join us to sing to the trees and wake them up as the sap rises. We will be gathering **from 4pm** for some drinks, and then the wonderful Helen Yeomans will lead us in learning a simple song or two that we can then go and sing to the trees. There are some On The Hill theatrical antics to celebrate the wonderfully rich variety of trees growing on the land here, followed by a simple supper. We will then gather in the Cob Barn with the fabulous **Lady Luck & the Fortunes** as they strike up a tune and the dancing will begin. The land closes at **11pm**. **Tickets are for the supper and dancing. Please bring cash for the bar, hot drinks & the farm shop, and also to make a donation for the wassailing. ** The Farm is a **dog free space** , so please leave them at home. The Cob Barn is a **shoe free space** , so do **bring some indoor shoes or socks. ** You may also want to bring your torches, wellies, and waterproofs, depending on the weather. You will be warmly met by one of our team who will direct car parking. Your car is then left at your own risk. | |||
| Relaxation Sound Therapy: An invitation to ground deeply, settle in, and prepare for winter's stillness | Sun, Nov 15, 6:00 PM UTC | St Anne's Church, Saint Leonard's Road, Eastville, Bristol, UK | 3mxkakpspof22 | Curator | #### **Relaxation Sound Therapy:** An invitation to ground deeply, settle in, and prepare for winter's stillness #### Deep autumn is moving into winter now, and the light continues to fade. The season invites us deeper inward, to slow down, to settle into the quiet, and to prepare our bodies and spirits for the stillness of the colder months. This Relaxation Sound Therapy Session creates space to ground yourself profoundly as winter approaches, to turn further inward as the external world dims, and to rest in preparation for the long, quiet season ahead. Through the soothing resonance of sound, you'll be guided into deep restoration, held in the knowing that stillness is medicine, that slowing down is necessary, and that the darker months offer their own particular gifts. **What to Expect Relaxation Sound Therapy Session: This is purposeful rest, the kind that shifts something.** A 60-minute therapeutic session designed to guide you into, and hold you in, the liminal space between waking and sleep, where your nervous system can fully shift into rest and digest. Using intentionally composed sound sequences with any combination of Gong, Himalayan and or Crystal singing bowls, and gentle percussion, these sessions aren't just relaxing background sound, they're BAST-informed therapeutic compositions that create and sustain the conditions for deep parasympathetic activation. We begin with warm tea and a short grounding meditation before you're immersed in carefully structured sound designed to keep you in that powerful threshold state. After the soundwork, there's time to integrate the experience quietly before closing with nourishing treats to gently ground you back into the present. This is purposeful rest, the kind that shifts something. **How to Prepare** Please bring: - ♀ A yoga mat, blankets, and pillows\ - Warm socks, an eye mask, and hot water bottle (recommended)\ - A bottle of water to stay hydrated\ - A little journal to record any thoughts or feelings that may arise You'll be invited to make yourself completely comfortable and allow the sound to do the work. **The Benefits of Sound Therapy** These sessions work on multiple levels. Physically, the sustained resonance of therapeutic sound can support nervous system regulation, helping shift you from fight-or-flight into genuine parasympathetic rest. Mentally and emotionally, spending intentional time in the liminal space between waking and sleep, the same threshold accessed through practices like Yoga Nidra, creates conditions for processing and release that don't require conscious effort or analysis. What people commonly report: - Deep rest that feels different from sleep, more restorative, more integrative\ - Release of tension (physical, emotional, or both) they didn't realize they were holding\ - A sense of clarity or perspective that emerges without forcing it\ - Feeling more present, grounded, and like themselves again Each experience is unique, the sound meets you exactly where you are, and what shifts will be what's ready to shift. **What makes these sessions different from other sound baths?** These aren't just sessions to relax in, though you will. Trained through the British Academy of Sound Therapy, I work with the BAST Method, which pairs therapeutic sound with guided self-reflection and mindfulness practices. This means the sound doesn't just soothe you; it invites you to notice, process, and shift what's been sitting beneath the surface. You leave not just rested, but changed. **Location** St Anne's Church, Easton Relax and unwind in this peaceful, light-filled space — a setting that holds both reverence and calm, making it ideal for sound therapy and rest. **Important Information** **Doors open at 5:45 and will be locked at 6pm for start of session** Before taking part, please complete the following form online: For safety reasons, please contact me before booking if you experience or relate to any of the following: - Less than 3 months pregnant\ - Metal plates in the body\ - Sound-induced epilepsy or seizures\ - A diagnosis of, or treatment for: clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, PTSD, or any serious mental health condition\ - Recent surgery\ - Prone to anaphylaxis\ - Under 18 years of age Saying yes to any of the above doesn't necessarily mean you can't attend — I just ask for an open conversation beforehand to ensure this experience supports your wellbeing. **Exchange** Offered at a reduced rate of **15 GBP** **Invitation** Experience the healing power of sound and the quiet transformation that follows when we allow ourselves the time and space. _Yours_ Inner Adventure Guide_,_ **Liz** Life & Wellness Coach Sound Therapist \* Yogini \* Mountain Leader www.inneradventureguide.com | |||
| Relaxation Sound Therapy: Honour what's passed and what's to come | Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 PM UTC | The Greenhouse XSUK, Hereford Street, Bedminster, Bristol, UK | 3mxkakptszr22 | Curator | We're approaching Samhain, that sacred threshold where the veil between worlds grows gossamer thin. This is a time to honour what's completed, what's passed, and what's waiting to arrive. This Relaxation Sound Therapy Session invites you to rest at this liminal space, to acknowledge the full cycle of the year's turning, and to transition with grace from one phase to the next. Through the healing power of sound, you'll be guided into deep restoration, held in the wisdom of completion and the gentle courage of what's to come. This is a moment to be still, to honour both the ending and the beginning.deep restoration, a space where opposites meet and your nervous system can settle into the balance the season offers. This is a moment to pause, to integrate, and to prepare for what comes next. **What to Expect Relaxation Sound Therapy Session: This is purposeful rest, the kind that shifts something.** A 60-minute therapeutic session designed to guide you into, and hold you in, the liminal space between waking and sleep, where your nervous system can fully shift into rest and digest. Using intentionally composed sound sequences with any combination of Gong, Himalayan and or Crystal singing bowls, and gentle percussion, these sessions aren't just relaxing background sound, they're BAST-informed therapeutic compositions that create and sustain the conditions for deep parasympathetic activation. We begin with warm tea and a short grounding meditation before you're immersed in carefully structured sound designed to keep you in that powerful threshold state. After the soundwork, there's time to integrate the experience quietly before closing with nourishing treats to gently ground you back into the present. This is purposeful rest, the kind that shifts something. **How to Prepare** Please bring: - 🧘♀️ A yoga mat, blankets, and pillows - 🧦 Warm socks, an eye mask, and hot water bottle (recommended) - 💧 A bottle of water to stay hydrated - 📓 A little journal to record any thoughts or feelings that may arise You'll be invited to make yourself completely comfortable and allow the sound to do the work. **The Benefits of Sound Therapy** These sessions work on multiple levels. Physically, the sustained resonance of therapeutic sound can support nervous system regulation, helping shift you from fight-or-flight into genuine parasympathetic rest. Mentally and emotionally, spending intentional time in the liminal space between waking and sleep, the same threshold accessed through practices like Yoga Nidra, creates conditions for processing and release that don't require conscious effort or analysis. What people commonly report: - Deep rest that feels different from sleep, more restorative, more integrative - Release of tension (physical, emotional, or both) they didn't realize they were holding - A sense of clarity or perspective that emerges without forcing it - Feeling more present, grounded, and like themselves again Each experience is unique, the sound meets you exactly where you are, and what shifts will be what's ready to shift. **What makes these sessions different from other sound baths?** These aren't just sessions to relax in, though you will. Trained through the British Academy of Sound Therapy, I work with the BAST Method, which pairs therapeutic sound with guided self-reflection and mindfulness practices. This means the sound doesn't just soothe you; it invites you to notice, process, and shift what's been sitting beneath the surface. You leave not just rested, but changed. 📍 **Location** The Greenhouse, Bedminster Relax and unwind in this peaceful, light-filled space tucked into an unexpected corner of Bristol just south of East Street. **Important Information** **Doors open at 6:45 and will be locked at 7pm for start of session** Before taking part, please complete the following form online: For safety reasons, please contact me before booking if you experience or relate to any of the following: - Less than 3 months pregnant - Metal plates in the body - Sound-induced epilepsy or seizures - A diagnosis of, or treatment for: clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, PTSD, or any serious mental health condition - Recent surgery - Prone to anaphylaxis - Under 18 years of age Saying yes to any of the above doesn't necessarily mean you can't attend — I just ask for an open conversation beforehand to ensure this experience supports your wellbeing. **Exchange** Offered at a reduced rate of **15 GBP** **Invitation** Experience the healing power of sound and the quiet transformation that follows when we allow ourselves the time and space. _Yours_ Inner Adventure Guide_,_ **Liz** Life & Wellness Coach Sound Therapist \* Yogini \* Mountain Leader [www.inneradventureguide.com](http://www.inneradventureguide.com) | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Dec 21, 7:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakpwmah22 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Dec 7, 7:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakpxv6t22 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Nov 23, 7:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakpzk7622 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Nov 9, 7:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakq2vfd22 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Oct 26, 7:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakq463722 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Oct 12, 6:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakq5ipt22 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| London Authentic Dating | Exploring the Patterns We Bring In Love | Sun, Nov 15, 12:45 PM UTC | Zen Yoga, Camberwell Grove, London, UK | 3mxkakq6zgx22 | Curator | ### **What Happens to You When Someone Matters?** _A guided, interactive exploration of conscious love, dating, intimacy and authentic connection._ Before you read any further... Pause. Bring to mind someone whose attention has mattered to you. Someone you wanted to choose you. Understand you. Stay with you. Love you. Now notice what happens inside you. Do you soften? Tense? Reach towards them? Pull away? Do you become more yourself, or begin carefully editing who you are? You don’t need to work anything out. Just notice. Because love doesn’t only reveal itself in what we feel for another person. It reveals itself in what happens to us when they matter. The ways we open. The ways we protect ourselves. The needs we express. The needs we hide. The parts of ourselves we offer freely. And the parts we fear may be too much, or not enough. This is where our exploration begins. ### **How Do We Love Without Disappearing?** Most of us carry an idea of what love is supposed to look like. Find “the one.” Be chosen. Make it work. Don’t ask for too much. Don’t end up alone. These pressures can shape our relationships long before we become aware of them. Perhaps we learn to please rather than speak honestly. To ignore a boundary rather than risk disappointing someone. To hide what we need. To confuse intensity with intimacy. To hold on when something no longer feels right. Or to remain guarded when what we really want is to be met. Not because we are doing love incorrectly. Because we have all learned ways of finding connection, and ways of protecting ourselves from losing it. This workshop is an opportunity to slow those patterns down and become curious about them. Not to discover the correct way to love. To discover how _you_ love. ### **A Playground for Conscious Love** This isn’t a lecture about relationships, and it isn’t a dating event. You won’t spend the day being told how a healthy relationship should look. Instead, you’ll enter carefully designed experiences that allow you to notice connection as it unfolds, in your thoughts, your body and the living space between you and another person. Through partner exercises, movement, meditation, relational games, quiet reflection and group exploration, we’ll investigate questions such as: What do I truly long for in love and connection? What happens when I feel wanted, or unwanted? How do I communicate my needs, desires and boundaries? What allows me to trust? What makes me withdraw? Can I remain connected to another person without abandoning myself? What does intimacy feel like when I don’t have to perform it? Some moments may be playful. Some may feel tender. Some may surprise you. Some may show you something you hadn’t noticed before. All of them are invitations. ## This Is Not About Performing Vulnerability You won’t be expected to reveal your deepest secrets, manufacture intimacy or share anything you would prefer to keep private. You don’t need to be single. You don’t need to be in a relationship. You don’t need to be confident, outgoing or experienced in this kind of work. You may be dating, partnered, healing, beginning again, questioning what you want—or simply curious about how you meet others when love is involved. Wherever you are, you are welcome. ## Touch, Choice and Consent Some exercises may offer the possibility of respectful, non-sexual touch. Touch is never assumed or required. Every activity is an invitation. You are always welcome to participate, adapt, pause, observe or say no. Consent can be changed at any moment, without explanation. Your boundaries are not obstacles to connection. They are part of how authentic connection becomes possible. ## Our Approach Everything we do is built around three interconnected pillars: **Awareness:** noticing what is happening within us, between us and around us, meeting our experience with attention rather than assumption. **Relating:** bringing ourselves into connection and participating consciously in the living relationship unfolding between us. **Embodiment:** allowing awareness and insight to become something we feel, inhabit and express through the body. Authentic Relating becomes the bridge between these three: an experiential practice through which we can meet love, intimacy and connection with greater honesty, presence and choice. Rather than trying to manufacture a particular kind of relationship, we explore how to become more available for the relationships that are already here, and those still waiting to emerge. ## An Invitation Come single. Come partnered. Come dating. Come hopeful. Come uncertain. You don’t need to arrive ready to open your heart to everyone in the room. Just arrive willing to notice what makes it open, and what makes it close. ## Before You Book: Creating a Safe and Brave Space We aim to create a space that is both safe and brave. Safe enough that you can honour your boundaries, ask for what you need and know that your choices will be respected. Brave enough that you can gently step beyond familiar patterns, meet discomfort with curiosity and experiment with new ways of relating. Participation is always by invitation. You are welcome to pause, observe, adapt or opt out of any activity at any time. To support presence and confidentiality, this is a phone-free event, and photography is not permitted during the workshop. By booking, you agree to respect the group’s boundaries, confidentiality and community agreements. [👉 **Download the ARE Agreements**](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/63399f96eea5336bbff25dd0/t/6a7eb6b51cf7473ffc5be722/1786689205919/Wellbeing+Map.pdf) **Your Facilitators** Maria Pareo — Therapist, Coach and founder of Psychoenergetic Work® Marcus Hunt — Psychological Researcher and Facilitator Erika Mendler — Psychologist and Community Supporter ## Connect With Us **Website:** [https://authenticrelatingexperience.co.uk/](https://authenticrelatingexperience.co.uk/) **Instagram:** @relating.room **Email:** authenticrelatingexperience@gmail.com **WhatsApp:** 07341 465023 | |||
| An evening exploring Architecture, Feng Shui & the spaces we call home | Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM UTC | HealthSource Totnes, Burke Road, Totnes, Regno Unito | 3mxkakqaohg22 | Curator | 📅 **22 October 2026 · 6–8 PM** 📍 **HealthSource Totnes** Burke Rd, Totnes TQ9 5XL 🎟️ **Admission: £10** Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt at home — or strangely uncomfortable — without knowing why? Join me for an intimate evening exploring **Feng Shui, architecture and the spaces we call home** , with practical ideas you can take away and apply to your own space. **A small gift for all attendees** As a thank you for joining me, if you decide to have a personalised consultation with me, **the £10 you paid for your event ticket will be deducted from the consultation fee.** **Same-day bonus** If you book your personalised consultation **on the evening of the event** , you will also receive an **additional 10% discount** on your consultation fee. I look forward to welcoming you! | |||
| The Journey November 2027 | Sun, Nov 14, 1:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqbwzh22 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Journey September 2027 | Sun, Sep 19, 12:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqdpp222 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Hearth 2027 | Mon, Aug 9, 12:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqfmsv22 | Curator | _The Hearth_ is a ceremonial nature-immersion retreat. During these six days, you will be spending extended time in nature, expanding your boundaries and your ability to communicate with the world, through fasting, guided breath and voicework, and prayerful movement. You will spend time sitting in council around the fire, sleeping under the stars, off-grid and close to the land, with just yourself, with nature and with a small group of fellow explorers. This is a timely invitation to leave behind the trappings of your busy life and sink deep into the mystery that is the natural world, and begin to understand your intimate relationship with it. This is a call for you to sink a tap-root deep down into the soil, to connect you back with the source of all things, to find ballast, balance and a new orientation for yourself and for the future. _with Mac Macartney and Tugba Kirhan _ In this ceremony, in the beautiful valley of Embercombe, we follow the steps of those who walked this wild land thousands of years ago, connecting with something sacred, sometimes forgotten and yet very necessary, now more urgently than ever. Our intention is to find a deeper appreciation of ourselves as a crucial part of nature, rather than separate from it, and the sense of belonging, peace and purpose that this may bring for us and those that we return to. Join us. _The Hearth is open to those who have participated in The Journey at Embercombe and to anyone who is ready to deepen their understanding of themselves and the unique offering they can make to the world._ _This programme involves breathwork, fasting and sleeping under canvas for three consecutive days. If you have not participated in The Journey programme please contact_ [support@embercombe.org](mailto:support@embercombe.org) _before booking to see if this the right programme for you._ **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 10am. **FEES: ** £1,345 Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **BALANCE PAYMENTS: ** If you have previously purchased a Deposit Ticket and are looking to pay the balance of your ticket in full, please do so [here](https://www.embercombe.org/hearth-26-balance-payments) **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Journey July 2027 | Sun, Jul 25, 12:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqhjjk22 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Catalyst 2027 | Fri, Jul 9, 11:30 AM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqjaon22 | Curator | Are you aged 18–25? Do you want to develop and grow? To carve your own path? To connect with others who want to make positive change? If so, _The Catalyst_ is for you. This is a 6-day residential programme for 18–25 year-olds. A creative and transformational rite of passage for young adults at a transitional stage in life. _In a time of unprecedented challenge and opportunity, how do we hold on to a sense of who we are and how we contribute meaningfully to our community?_ _The Catalyst_ invites you to learn to discover who you are, who you are becoming, who you want to be and to find your edge. You will be encouraged and challenged in mind, body, and heart within a supportive community of peers and skilled mentors. We will give you tools to develop and strengthen your existing skills to step fully and powerfully into your life. Set in our beautiful 50-acre valley in Devon on the edge of Dartmoor, The Catalyst is a rich weave of creative collaboration, individual and group challenges, one-to-one mentoring, personal reflection, embodiment, connecting with the land and celebration. The natural world offers us a powerful mirror of who we are and what we can offer the world. Through sharing our experiences in the safety of the group and held by your facilitators, you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in this rapidly changing world. _With Israh Goodall, Tony Cealy, Xanthe Green and Tugba Kirhan_ **What you will gain from attending:** - A clearer understanding of yourself, your gifts and your direction and purpose in life - Learn how to embody your ‘centred self’ and the relationship between rhythm and being - Become alive to your creativity - Deepen your relationship with our land and develop new friendships, to create a tribe - Explore the fundamental issues we face, individually and collectively, to imagine positive futures - Explore ways of navigating uncertainty and the uncomfortable with courage and an inner confidence - Develop authentic leadership and change-making skills - Be heard, learn to powerfully voice yourself and speak out about things you care about - Step into self-authority, claiming your power in these changing times - Uncover the path to bring your brightest passions and delights to fruition - Practice skills in personal and collective resilience and wellbeing - The Catalyst offers space and culture to explore what it means to dive more deeply into your life, with opportunities to mark what no longer serves you, as you step more fully into the life you choose to lead. - This programme has been co-created by a diverse group of facilitators, intending to support and encourage inclusivity and an open and compassionate expression of our differences. **TIMES: ** Arrival at 12.30pm. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** £1,050 Subsidised Ticket £1,200 Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application _[_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **BALANCE PAYMENTS: ** If you have previously purchased a Deposit Ticket and are looking to pay the balance of your ticket in full, please do so [here](https://www.embercombe.org/catalyst-26-balance-payments) **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact _[_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Twin Trail 2027 | Wed, May 26, 6:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakql2r522 | Curator | "The Twin Trail speaks to the necessity of deepening spiritually while also vigorously bringing your gifts to the world – twined together like rope, the in-breath and the out-breath wrapped around each other – soft, strong, resilient." _With Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan and Guest Facilitators. _ _The Twin Trail i_s a new offering and an important thread in the weave that currently comprises Embercombe’s nature retreat programmes, namely The Journey and The Hearth. _The Journey_ leads you to a pledge that will guide your onward path. _The Hearth_ takes you close to the beating heart of belonging. The Twin Trail connects you with yourself, your gifts and how you bring them out into the world. _Is this for you?_ _The Twin Trail_ programme is for you if you would like to learn ‘how’ to find deeper connection with yourself, the natural world, and others. You will discover more deeply and embody more completely that which you already know. _The Twin Trail_ programme seeks to take you to a place of no return – a place where you experience the joyful, embodied knowing of deep connection and belonging for all time. A place where separation dissolves, and a confident, resourced, resilient ‘you’ experiences and never loses a true sense of right person, right time, right action. You do not need to be physically fit but one of the modules of this programme involves solo moorland walking, intermittent fasting and camping/sleeping outdoors. Please contact us at support@embercombe.org if you have any concerns. What you can expect: _The Twin Trail i_nvolves 4 modules held over an six-month period. Please note all online calls will be recorded and can be watched anytime. Other activities include: Deep time walk; Dowsing; Self-led online/in-person meetings **2027 DATES:** **Awakening the Journey:** Wednesday 26 May 7-9 pm (Online) **Going Deeper:** Monday 28 June 2 pm – Sunday 4 July 2pm (Dartmoor) **Crossing the threshold:** Wednesday 4 August 7-9 pm (Online) **Stepping into Action:** Thursday 7 October - Sunday 10 October 2pm (Embercombe) **Integrating the Path:** Wednesday 20 October 7-9 pm (Online) **FEES:** Regular Ticket: £1955 _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **BALANCE PAYMENTS: ** If you have previously purchased a Deposit Ticket and are looking to pay the balance of your ticket in full, please do so[](https://www.embercombe.org/journey-march25-balance-payment) **here. ** _Interest-free payment plans are also available for Deposit only bookings - If you would like to split your balance payment into monthly instalments, then please register for this_ [_here_](https://www.embercombe.org/payment-plan-enquiry-form)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS:** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Journey May 2027 | Sun, May 16, 12:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqmsii22 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Journey April 2027 | Sun, Apr 18, 12:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqobin22 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Journey March 2027 | Sun, Mar 14, 1:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqpcqw22 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| Death Cafe; Conversations about Death & Dying | Tue, Oct 27, 10:30 AM UTC | The Healing Grove, Winchester Road, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton, UK | 3mxkakqqm2j22 | Curator | # **Death Cafe** ### _ **Conversations about death & dying** _ ** ** Most of us think about death, but very few of us talk about it. We talk about almost everything in life, but not the one thing guaranteed to happen to all of us. So when thoughts about death come up they stay quiet, feel uncomfortable or get pushed away. This is a space where they don’t have to be. This is a relaxed, agenda-free space to have open conversations about our mortality, and what that may mean. No teaching, no pressure, no expectation. You’re welcome to speak and share, or simply sit and listen. We’ll gather over tea and biscuits and allow the conversation to unfold naturally; I’ll be there to gently support or guide the space. To speak about death is, in many ways, to speak about life. ### **What is a Death Cafe?** A Death Cafe is an informal gathering where people come together to talk about death and mortality in a supportive, open environment. There is no set structure or agenda, it is not a workshop or a teaching space. Just honest conversation and curious minds, helping to normalise conversations around death. You can read more about Death Cafes [HERE](https://deathcafe.com/what/) ### **Important to know** I’ll be there to welcome you and ensure the space feels comfortable and respectful for everyone. This is **not** : - grief counselling or therapy - a support group - end-of-life planning This is simply a space for open conversation. ### **EVENT DETAILS** **Date:** Tuesday 27th October **Time:** 10:30am – 12:00pm **Location:** The Healing Grove, Bishop’s Waltham Tea & Biscuits provided. Free to attend, all are welcome. RSVP required. Donations on the day are welcome but not expected. Any contributions will be donated to Mountbatten Hospice. ### **BOOKING** The group will be kept small, so spaces are limited. **Hosted by** Charlie Thomas, _Space Holder + Certified End of Life Doula_ | |||
| Return to Centre - Qi Gong Retreat in the countryside with Simon Carey-Morgan at Selgars (Nei Gong, Tai Chi, Daoism, Buddhism) | Thu, Sep 23, 11:00 AM UTC | Selgars Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton, UK | 3mxkakqrn4r22 | Curator | Join us for a nourishing long weekend of movement, stillness, nature, community, and connection. (2 hours from London Paddington \> Tiverton) **What to expect:** Over 3-4 days we’ll explore ancient body awareness practices designed to improve health, mobility, and connection to self and other. Our teacher will be Simon Carey-Morgan. We will have daily Qi Gong sessions, cook and eat in community, relax by a woodland fire, surrounded by nature and with access to a sauna. **Who’s it for:** No experience is needed, this retreat is for anyone curious about: - Embodiment, self-awareness, movement practices - Internal martial arts - Slowing down and tuning in - Being in community - Daoism/Buddhism - Chinese medicine **The practice: ** Led by **Simon Carey-Morgan** , we’ll move through a variety of practices focused on softening, strengthening, finding peace and space within the body. We will be exploring the fundamentals of ancient Daoist martial arts practices focused on cultivating your Qi (vital energy), natural breath, and aligning your body structure to improve both health and martial power: - **Nei Gong** is a Chinese term for "internal skill" focused on posture, softness with structure. This will be the primary focus on the retreat. - **Qi Gong** - We will be learning some forms which will stay with you for life. - **Tai Chi -** We will touch on the fundamentals, which will help you to pick up a Tai Chi form if you choose to practise in the future. - **Guided Meditation** : Will be incorporated after some practises or in the evening. - **Daoist & Buddhist teachings:** Will be lightly weaved in between the physical practice. **A word from Simon:** _“We will spend these few days exploring our experience in terms of how to open and relax, strengthen and enjoy, spending time with ourselves and each other in a beautiful place. Drawing on my own life experience and my great good fortune of teachings from the great tradition, we will learn how the body and the mind open into understanding and meditation. The path is simple yet profound and has grand successive distinctions along the way. We will discover how these junctures in consciousness are simply the cohesion of our body and mind in awareness. Over the years I have managed to simplify sometimes apparently complex practices, both physical and mental, into a program that consistently delivers peace of mind and strength of body. Understanding the framework presented in the Buddhist and Taoist traditions, we will explore together our path to peace. I really look forward to spending time with you. And wherever you find yourself in your practice, be reassured that the programme is open enough that you can find your own pace and depth.”_  **About the teacher:** Simon Carey-Morgan has been practicing Daoist arts for 40 years and is an experienced practitioners of Chinese medicine. He has helped many people through acupuncture, craniosacral therapy and physical practices; connecting more fully to their own bodies. Simon's teaching is both serious and playful, attentive and open, with a deep knowledge of the practice and a humble, warm attitude.  **The space:**  The retreat takes place on the beautiful [Selgars](https://www.selgars.org/)property, an idyllic space nestled in the Devon countryside (2 hours from London Paddington). The sessions will take place outside in nature when its warm and in the Barn when its cold or wet. The main house contains several rooms with Private & 2-4 persons bedrooms. Other facilities: - Woodland fire pit - Indoor and outdoor practice spaces - Plenty of space to rest, walk, and just be     **Schedule:** Timing may alter slightly as we adapt to the flow so this is a rough outline. Thursday - 12-2pm Arrival - 2:30pm Opening circle - 3:30pm Session 1 - 5pm Dinner prep / chill time - 7pm Dinner - 8:30pm Evening session Fri & Sat - 7:30 Wake up - 8am Morning practice - 9am Breakfast - 10am Session 1 - 12pm Lunch prep / chill time - 1pm Lunch - 3pm Session 2 - 5pm Dinner prep / chill time - 7pm Dinner - 9pm Fire, light workshop or chill time Sunday: - 7:30 Wake up - 8am Morning practice - 9am Breakfast - 10am Session 1 - 12pm Lunch prep + space cleaning - 1pm Lunch - 2pm Final session - closing circle - 4-5pm Leave **Transport:** - **Train:** Tiverton Parkway (2 hours from London Paddington). We will likely be able to collect you from the station - **Car:** Selgars Mill EX15 3DA **Cost:** **£320** - Includes all sessions, food, and accommodation. This is a non-profit event. Your contribution goes directly to the venue, food, and teacher. You are also welcome to donate directly to Simon or the Selgars after the event. Note: Dandelion (this booking platform) will also ask for a voluntary donation when booking. If finances are a barrier, please reach out. **Organisers:**  **Joel:** I’ve been practicing Qi Gong on and off over the past 10 years. It helps me land in my body, connect with my breath, recover from injury, and move towards a healthier life. I love going on retreats with teachers I resonate with. Si is one of those teachers, we did a small retreat in Spain a few year back and i came back with such a soft, floating body. So I've been planning to do another ever since. **Lody** : As part of the organisation of this weekend I invite slowness, deep listening, and presence in the moment. My intention is to tune in: connect to the body’s wisdom, nature and community. I am a facilitator (relational leadership), intuitive coach as well as Joel's partner and will help running this event smoothly wherever I can. **Why are we doing this (Return to Centre)?** We both experience the benefit of a healthy body mind connection. Bringing teachers and practices into community is what we' re excited about. We’ve enjoyed many retreats and co-created events over the years and the format that resonates with us is non profit, based in a beautiful space full of new learning and a sense of community. **Want to join?** Spots are limited to 20 (last year we were 18) as we don't want it too big. Get in touch with any questions. **Mailing list/Other events:** Please email me and I’ll add you on. Return to Centre WhatsApp group for other/future events: Join my WhatsApp group. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZVUcgegSoUBW4CswjEsRs?s=qt&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZVUcgegSoUBW4CswjEsRs?s=qt&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4)  | |||
| The Rewilding Training 2027 Webinar | Mon, Oct 19, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakqsuqr22 | Curator | The Rewilding Training 2027 free introductory webinar Date: Monday 19th Oct 2026 Time: 19:00-20:00 Join us for an opportunity to hear from Laura Fairs, Lead Facilitator of The Rewilding Training, to learn more about the structure and content of the course. Also present will be some current and past participants of the training who will share their reflections of being on the course and how it has helped springboard them in their rewilding journeys. There will be time for any questions you may have to be answered. The webinar is free but please register to receive the link. | |||
| Red Thread Gatherings | Sun, Oct 25, 5:00 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkakqu42p22 | Curator | # **The Red Thread Gatherings** * * * _Moor Imagination Centre_ _Buckfastleigh_ **Women, Mothers, Grandmothers & Daughters** ** Monthly Gatherings Are Here!** **We are bringing back the red tent, the village, the community we all crave, one circle at a time. **  * * * This is a **donation based** monthly women's gathering inspired by the ancient practice of **Red Tents.** A space where women and girls of all ages gather to share stories, processes, wisdom, tools and of course, delicious food. suggested **£10-20 per person ** All donations support us to continue holding these much needed space and cover venue hire, food and other costs. However please don't stop yourself from coming if funds are currently not available.  * * * This monthly get together is all about **community**. It is so that every woman, girl and bubba feel **nourished** and **nurtured** by the **village** around them. After organising and facilitating many women's events and creating a traveling red tent I realised every woman was craving the same thing... we need something more **rooted, consistent and relaxed**. We (including myself) are craving the village, with children, elders, mothers, daughters and grandmothers in the same room, connecting, learning & remembering the power we have, together. At these monthly events you can expect **food to be shared** , time to be heard and **held in a circle** of women, practices such as **meditations** to support your health, nervous system and hormones and free **social time** to be with one another. Each week we will feel into what is most needed and I will offer some **workshops, tools and sweet nourishing exercises** to drop into our bodies and our hearts, together. I invite you to bring your own magic also and to feel free to take up space with **stories, crafts, songs** and whatever else you wish to bring to the gathering.  * * * **What to Expect ** -A space **co created** by everyone who turns up. -A space for women and girls to gather, with **no expectation** to have to be involved, to talk, to share or even to move. You are welcome to arrive, lay down and **simply be** in the space with other women. -A space held by myself, a trauma informed, embodiment and parts work coach as well as it being a co held space. -A space to **connect** with other women -A space to be as involved as your desire. A no pressure space. -A space to share what you are moving through, **all emotions are welcome.** -A space to share music, song, poetry, art and presence. -Meditations, group exercises, connection rituals, prayers, dreaming & weaving. -Food to be served and shared. - Please bring a bowl and spoon. -A non judgemental, open minded, confidential space.  * * * **My Intention ** _Is to simply gather women with a deep knowing and trust that when women gather intentionally, magic happens. _ I see many events around here but not many womens gatherings that are super accessible and I wish for this to be that. I wish for women of all ages to feel included, welcomed and celebrated in all stages of life. To create a space for people to come to be deeply held in sisterhood & community. To create bonding exercise and build trust over time. To hold rites of passage ceremonies together. To learn from one another.  * * * **The Offerings I Will Bring ** Meditations & Embodiment Rituals Self Massage & Group Massage Dinner - One Pot Wonders Gentle Movement Circle Sharing Initiation Ceremonies A space for others to share, hold and offer what they desire to.  * * * **What To Bring…** -An open mind -Bowl, Spoon, Mug -Cash for donations -Squish (blankets, sheepskins, pillows, yoga mat.. Whatever will make the time better for you) -Water Bottle -Journal & Pen -Yourself maskless.  * * * _ **At these gatherings I wish to get to know what is needed locally and craft this time for YOU. ** _ _ **This is about Matriarchy, women coming together and witnessing the magic in one another and finding joy amongst the madness of this time, whilst simultaneously looking to find solutions to help each other and this gorgeous land we stand upon, thrive.** _ * * * I hope to see you there… Much Love Anouska | |||
| Somatic dance and embodiment class | Fri, Dec 4, 7:15 PM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkakqvwzw22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind This 1.5 hour class is for you if you want to: - Connect with your Self and with your Body; - Find joyful freedom in movement; - Experience an energising yet gentle workout; - Be more present Whether you are new or already familiar with the Nia Technique, you will be warmly welcomed at this class! Includes: - A full Nia class experience (all abilities welcome) - A meditation practice - Short teachings when appropriate on the Nia technique, the mind-body connection and mindfulness - An opportunity to connect with yourself and with others Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, dance and martial arts, to exceptional music. The classes aim to connect you with your body, with presence, and with the joy of movement. Nia is a holistic practice which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. A core principle of Nia is that the movement is adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed - just come exactly as you are. For more information about me: [Morph Psychology and Coaching services](https://morphpsychology.co.uk) For more information about Nia: [Nia now](https://nianow.com/) | |||
| Shamanic Journey & Drum Circle -Meeting Your Helping Guide | Fri, Dec 18, 7:00 PM UTC | Aum Tree Yoga, Peckingham Street, Halesowen, Birmingham, UK | 3mxkakqztoj22 | Curator | As we approach the end of the year, this month’s journey invites us to slow down, turn inward and ask for **guidance**. I will guide you into a shamanic journey with the intention of encountering a helping guide or symbolic presence that represents wisdom and support for you. You may choose to carry a question into your journey: **“What do I need to understand at this point in my life?”** We will open our sacred space together and journey through the sounds of **drum, voice, guitar and other instruments**. Then those who have brought their own drums will be invited to join the rhythm and continue their personal journey. 🥁 No drum? No problem. Simply sit with the beat, meditate and receive. We will finish with time for reflection, sharing and closing the space together. A beautiful opportunity to turn inward before we move towards a new year. 🤎 | |||
| Shamanic Journey & Drum Circle -Journey to the Lower World — Roots & Earth | Fri, Nov 27, 7:00 PM UTC | Aum Tree Yoga, Peckingham Street, Halesowen, Birmingham, UK | 3mxkakr3dng22 | Curator | Our second journey takes us deeper — into the **Lower World** , a symbolic realm often explored in shamanic journeying through imagery connected with nature, animals, roots and the Earth. I will guide you towards your own entrance — perhaps through a tree, cave, pathway or another place that naturally appears within your journey. This evening is about **grounding, roots, belonging and reconnecting with the Earth beneath us**. We will journey first with drum, sound, voice and guitar before inviting our own drums into the space. 🥁 Bring your drum if you have one and allow yourself to find your own rhythm within the circle. If you don’t have a drum, simply close your eyes and allow the heartbeat of the drums to carry you into meditation. We will finish with grounding, sharing and closing the sacred space together. No experience needed. 🤎 | |||
| Shamanic Journey & Drum Circle -Meeting Your Spirit Animal | Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 PM UTC | Aum Tree Yoga, Peckingham Street, Halesowen, Birmingham, UK | 3mxkakr4ujf22 | Curator | Our first journey begins with **Meeting Your Spirit Animal**. In shamanic traditions, animals can appear within journeys as symbols, teachers and sources of guidance. During this evening, I will guide you into a journey with the intention of meeting an animal that may have something to show you. We will open the sacred space together before moving into a guided journey through **drum, voice, guitar, rattles and sound**. As the journey deepens, I will invite you to take your own drum and join me in the rhythm, allowing the beat to carry you further into your own experience. 🥁 **If you have your own drum, please bring it with you.** If you don’t have one yet, simply sit or lie down, close your eyes and meditate with the beat. We will finish with quiet integration, a sharing circle and closing our sacred space together. No previous experience is needed. 🤎 **Come with your drum, or simply come as you are.** | |||
| Feminine Codes® Breathwork Immersion - TOTNES | Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM UTC | The Forge, Collins Road, Totnes, UK | 3mxkakr6hnm22 | Curator | ### An embodied women’s gathering: a portal of breath and body where the womb awakens and the fierce power of the feminine is remembered. Join Georgina Rose for this intimate in person Feminine Codes® Breathwork Immersion where you will gather with like-hearted women, meeting the body as she becomes temple for embodied alchemy, and the breath becomes the doorway back to integrated wholeness. Through the conscious connected breath, gentle somatic movement, and presence-based facilitation, you’ll move beneath the noise of the mind and into the deeper currents of the body. This is where the breath meets the truth of what’s been held, and offers it space to move, release, and reintegrate. Together, we’ll breathe to unravel tension, clear stagnation, and restore connection to your feminine centres; earth, womb and heart. Expect a specially curated music journey, grounded guidance, and a deeply supportive journey where nothing is forced, and everything is welcome. This is offering is gifting you space to reconnect and remember what is already alive within you - your power & authentic truth. Whether you're brand new to breathwork or returning, you are welcome here. #### **🔥 The Feminine Codes® Breathwork Approach** An approach ** rooted in the feminine body** , built on _cycles, spirals, and presence — not force and performance._ **Feminine Codes** ® **Breathwork is** about **embodied depth** : meeting yourself _breath by breath, cycle by cycle, spiral by spiral._ Here, the breath is **the teacher. The guide.** _ **The remembrance** _. It shows you when to soften, when to release, when to rise. It honours the **body** - not as something to push past, but as the place to fully embody and meet where **power, truth, and transformation** live. It awakens the womb, heart, and voice in a way that’s steady, powerful, and deeply embodied. This immersion is where you can drop into a space to feel without overwhelm, to move without force, and to awaken the **fierce, untamed current of the feminine** that lives inside you. Through breath and embodiment, you’ll unravel what has been held, awaken what has been silenced, and rise rooted in the truth of who you are. #### **✨ What to Expect** - **Feminine Codes** ® ** Conscious Connected Breathwork** — guided with care, to open space without force. - **Embodiment Practices** — movement, sound, and somatic exploration that reawaken aliveness. - **Womb Connection** — returning to the centre of feminine power, cycles, and creativity. - **Sacred Circle** — an intimate women’s space, held in reverence and fierce honesty. #### **🌹 This Journey is For You If…** - You’re tired of being pushed to override your body and want a space that honours your pace. - You long to reconnect with your body, breath, and womb in a way that feels real and fully embodied and alive. - You feel the stirrings of something wild, fierce, and ancient within, and you’re ready to give it breath and life. - You want to be part of a women’s gathering that is both deeply held and fiercely alive. #### **🕯️ Practical Details** - **Date & Time:** 21st November - 10am - 12.30pm _(approx end time, please allow an extra 30mins for what the _space_ requires)_ - **Location: ** The Forge, Totnes - **Duration: ** Approximately 150 minutes - **What to Bring:** water, journal, pen, eye mask (optional)and any sacred items to support your journey. _All mats & blankets are provided._ #### **💎 The Invitation** **If you feel the pull, trust it. This is not a space of performance or pretence, it’s an immersion for women ready to breathe, embody, and remember.** _ **The doorway is open.** _ _ **Step in, and let the breath bring you back home.** _ | |||
| Monthly Online Family & Systemic Constellation Circle with Katie Despres | Tue, Dec 15, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakr7xx622 | Curator | **There are patterns in our personal and professional lives that don’t always begin with us.** When a tree is struggling, we don’t look only at one damaged leaf. We consider its roots, the soil, the weather and everything around it. That is a systemic view. Family and Systemic Constellations brings this wider view to human lives. It explores how we are shaped by family, ancestry, culture, community and working life. Through family experience, epigenetics and unconscious loyalties, gifts and burdens may pass from one generation to the next. We may carry something that did not begin with us, repeat a pattern or take a place or responsibility that is not truly ours. This is not about blame, forgiveness or fixing what is “wrong” with you. We meet what emerges with compassion and curiosity. Everyone who belongs has a place. When what has been forgotten or excluded is acknowledged and reincluded, a more natural order may return. People can take their rightful places and movement may become possible where something has felt stuck. Constellations are a remembering practice: remembering that we do not exist in isolation and that our individual story belongs within a larger whole. For those familiar with psychedelics, this may resonate as another way of widening awareness beyond the individual self. No psychedelic experience is required. ### **What happens during the circle?** We will usually have time for two constellations. Anyone wishing to bring an issue can put their name forward. If necessary, names will be drawn at random. You may bring an issue to be constellated, represent within another person’s constellation, witness what unfolds or choose not to participate at a particular moment. You do not need to know your whole family history or arrive with a perfectly formed question. You might simply bring something that feels stuck, unclear or repeatedly shows up in your life. When representing, you may be invited to stand in for a person, relationship or other element within someone’s wider system. It is not acting or role-play. You simply notice any sensations, emotions, words or impulses that arise. There is nothing to perform, interpret or get right, and you can decline or step out at any time. Representing and witnessing can be just as meaningful as bringing your own issue, often offering unexpected insight or resonance with your own life. ### **Why return?** Many people return because of the connection, support and insights they receive. You do not only come to work on yourself. **You take part. You are a part.** Your presence supports the circle, while the circle offers a place to reconnect and receive support. It reminds us that none of us exists or carries everything alone. ### **Before Joining** Family and Systemic Constellations is not a replacement for therapy. It can sit alongside therapeutic work, and many therapists refer clients when they recognise that an issue may have systemic roots. Therapists and other practitioners also attend the circles themselves. This work is not suitable for anyone currently experiencing an acute or destabilising mental health difficulty. If you are unsure whether the circle is appropriate for you, please contact Katie before booking. ### **About Katie**  Katie Despres is a Systemic Constellations Facilitator and Senior Yoga Teacher based in Bristol. She has been involved in constellations work for over 10 years and trained to an advanced level with The Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC). Katie is known for her grounded, intuitive approach, creating spaces where people can explore what sits beneath the surface and find more clarity, movement, and ease. Alongside her online work, she runs monthly in-person constellation circles in Bristol and Chepstow, offers 1:1 sessions, and facilitates training days for those wanting to learn more about the methodology of the work. You can join her mailing list for details of future online and Bristol circles, workshops and events here: [https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/](https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/) To find out more about Katie’s work, you can visit her website: [https://www.katiedespres.com](https://www.katiedespres.com/) | |||
| Monthly Online Family & Systemic Constellation Circle with Katie Despres | Tue, Nov 24, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakrb6r722 | Curator | **There are patterns in our personal and professional lives that don’t always begin with us.** When a tree is struggling, we don’t look only at one damaged leaf. We consider its roots, the soil, the weather and everything around it. That is a systemic view. Family and Systemic Constellations brings this wider view to human lives. It explores how we are shaped by family, ancestry, culture, community and working life. Through family experience, epigenetics and unconscious loyalties, gifts and burdens may pass from one generation to the next. We may carry something that did not begin with us, repeat a pattern or take a place or responsibility that is not truly ours. This is not about blame, forgiveness or fixing what is “wrong” with you. We meet what emerges with compassion and curiosity. Everyone who belongs has a place. When what has been forgotten or excluded is acknowledged and reincluded, a more natural order may return. People can take their rightful places and movement may become possible where something has felt stuck. Constellations are a remembering practice: remembering that we do not exist in isolation and that our individual story belongs within a larger whole. For those familiar with psychedelics, this may resonate as another way of widening awareness beyond the individual self. No psychedelic experience is required. ### **What happens during the circle?** We will usually have time for two constellations. Anyone wishing to bring an issue can put their name forward. If necessary, names will be drawn at random. You may bring an issue to be constellated, represent within another person’s constellation, witness what unfolds or choose not to participate at a particular moment. You do not need to know your whole family history or arrive with a perfectly formed question. You might simply bring something that feels stuck, unclear or repeatedly shows up in your life. When representing, you may be invited to stand in for a person, relationship or other element within someone’s wider system. It is not acting or role-play. You simply notice any sensations, emotions, words or impulses that arise. There is nothing to perform, interpret or get right, and you can decline or step out at any time. Representing and witnessing can be just as meaningful as bringing your own issue, often offering unexpected insight or resonance with your own life. ### **Why return?** Many people return because of the connection, support and insights they receive. You do not only come to work on yourself. **You take part. You are a part.** Your presence supports the circle, while the circle offers a place to reconnect and receive support. It reminds us that none of us exists or carries everything alone. ### **Before Joining** Family and Systemic Constellations is not a replacement for therapy. It can sit alongside therapeutic work, and many therapists refer clients when they recognise that an issue may have systemic roots. Therapists and other practitioners also attend the circles themselves. This work is not suitable for anyone currently experiencing an acute or destabilising mental health difficulty. If you are unsure whether the circle is appropriate for you, please contact Katie before booking. ### **About Katie**  Katie Despres is a Systemic Constellations Facilitator and Senior Yoga Teacher based in Bristol. She has been involved in constellations work for over 10 years and trained to an advanced level with The Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC). Katie is known for her grounded, intuitive approach, creating spaces where people can explore what sits beneath the surface and find more clarity, movement, and ease. Alongside her online work, she runs monthly in-person constellation circles in Bristol and Chepstow, offers 1:1 sessions, and facilitates training days for those wanting to learn more about the methodology of the work. You can join her mailing list for details of future online and Bristol circles, workshops and events here: [https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/](https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/) To find out more about Katie’s work, you can visit her website: [https://www.katiedespres.com](https://www.katiedespres.com/) | |||
| Monthly Online Family & Systemic Constellation Circle with Katie Despres | Tue, Oct 20, 5:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakrcn7f22 | Curator | **There are patterns in our personal and professional lives that don’t always begin with us.** When a tree is struggling, we don’t look only at one damaged leaf. We consider its roots, the soil, the weather and everything around it. That is a systemic view. Family and Systemic Constellations brings this wider view to human lives. It explores how we are shaped by family, ancestry, culture, community and working life. Through family experience, epigenetics and unconscious loyalties, gifts and burdens may pass from one generation to the next. We may carry something that did not begin with us, repeat a pattern or take a place or responsibility that is not truly ours. This is not about blame, forgiveness or fixing what is “wrong” with you. We meet what emerges with compassion and curiosity. Everyone who belongs has a place. When what has been forgotten or excluded is acknowledged and reincluded, a more natural order may return. People can take their rightful places and movement may become possible where something has felt stuck. Constellations are a remembering practice: remembering that we do not exist in isolation and that our individual story belongs within a larger whole. For those familiar with psychedelics, this may resonate as another way of widening awareness beyond the individual self. No psychedelic experience is required. ### **What happens during the circle?** We will usually have time for two constellations. Anyone wishing to bring an issue can put their name forward. If necessary, names will be drawn at random. You may bring an issue to be constellated, represent within another person’s constellation, witness what unfolds or choose not to participate at a particular moment. You do not need to know your whole family history or arrive with a perfectly formed question. You might simply bring something that feels stuck, unclear or repeatedly shows up in your life. When representing, you may be invited to stand in for a person, relationship or other element within someone’s wider system. It is not acting or role-play. You simply notice any sensations, emotions, words or impulses that arise. There is nothing to perform, interpret or get right, and you can decline or step out at any time. Representing and witnessing can be just as meaningful as bringing your own issue, often offering unexpected insight or resonance with your own life. ### **Why return?** Many people return because of the connection, support and insights they receive. You do not only come to work on yourself. **You take part. You are a part.** Your presence supports the circle, while the circle offers a place to reconnect and receive support. It reminds us that none of us exists or carries everything alone. ### **Before Joining** Family and Systemic Constellations is not a replacement for therapy. It can sit alongside therapeutic work, and many therapists refer clients when they recognise that an issue may have systemic roots. Therapists and other practitioners also attend the circles themselves. This work is not suitable for anyone currently experiencing an acute or destabilising mental health difficulty. If you are unsure whether the circle is appropriate for you, please contact Katie before booking. ### **About Katie**  Katie Despres is a Systemic Constellations Facilitator and Senior Yoga Teacher based in Bristol. She has been involved in constellations work for over 10 years and trained to an advanced level with The Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC). Katie is known for her grounded, intuitive approach, creating spaces where people can explore what sits beneath the surface and find more clarity, movement, and ease. Alongside her online work, she runs monthly in-person constellation circles in Bristol and Chepstow, offers 1:1 sessions, and facilitates training days for those wanting to learn more about the methodology of the work. You can join her mailing list for details of future online and Bristol circles, workshops and events here: [https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/](https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/) To find out more about Katie’s work, you can visit her website: [https://www.katiedespres.com](https://www.katiedespres.com/) | |||
| Nia: dance & martial arts based movement class | Tue, Oct 20, 5:00 PM UTC | Burton Street Foundation, Burton Street, Hillsborough, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkakrfxj622 | Curator | # **Nia ** _Gentle, mindful movements informed by dance and martial arts principles set to beautiful global soundscapes._ _Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way._ 💃 1 hour class 🏛 We build the routines over 4 weeks but drop-ins are also fine as Nia choreography is designed to be easy to follow. 💰 Pricing options 📆 Tuesdays 6pm-7pm 📍Capel Hall, Burton Street Foundation ❄️ Fully air conditioned hall with blinds See photos with captions to help find entrance: https://photos.app.goo.gl/twaWQsxwA5oik8WL8 💛 All welcome I'm certified to teach you this very special Nia Technique. It's not your average fitness class! The choreography is simple but versatile and expressive to an inspiring playlist of music across all genres. We increase awareness of our bodies and prioritise what feels good. We also use guided free dance to really get out of our heads and into our bodies, finding new ways to move and breaking habits. Suitable for all levels so ideal for gently getting moving, right up to those wanting a sweaty workout. No experience needed. We work on personalising movement and allowing you to adjust the range of movement at any point during class. ♿️ Accessibility note - tbc 🏥I have public liability insurance covering age 14+ 🅿️Parking: Free onsite parking at Burton Street Foundation 🚲Cycle stands dotted around on site ℹ️ [https://linktr.ee/nia\_with\_christina](https://linktr.ee/nia_with_christina) 🚨Please note, Dandelion is a free to use booking site (operating on donations). When you book a class you can set the donation to zero to avoid the voluntary donation to Dandelion. | |||
| Nia: dance & martial arts based movement class | Tue, Oct 13, 5:00 PM UTC | Burton Street Foundation, Burton Street, Hillsborough, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkakrh3ng22 | Curator | # **Nia ** _Gentle, mindful movements informed by dance and martial arts principles set to beautiful global soundscapes._ _Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way._ 💃 1 hour class 🏛 We build the routines over 4 weeks but drop-ins are also fine as Nia choreography is designed to be easy to follow. 💰 Pricing options 📆 Tuesdays 6pm-7pm 📍Capel Hall, Burton Street Foundation ❄️ Fully air conditioned hall with blinds See photos with captions to help find entrance: https://photos.app.goo.gl/twaWQsxwA5oik8WL8 💛 All welcome I'm certified to teach you this very special Nia Technique. It's not your average fitness class! The choreography is simple but versatile and expressive to an inspiring playlist of music across all genres. We increase awareness of our bodies and prioritise what feels good. We also use guided free dance to really get out of our heads and into our bodies, finding new ways to move and breaking habits. Suitable for all levels so ideal for gently getting moving, right up to those wanting a sweaty workout. No experience needed. We work on personalising movement and allowing you to adjust the range of movement at any point during class. ♿️ Accessibility note - tbc 🏥I have public liability insurance covering age 14+ 🅿️Parking: Free onsite parking at Burton Street Foundation 🚲Cycle stands dotted around on site ℹ️ [https://linktr.ee/nia\_with\_christina](https://linktr.ee/nia_with_christina) 🚨Please note, Dandelion is a free to use booking site (operating on donations). When you book a class you can set the donation to zero to avoid the voluntary donation to Dandelion. | |||
| Nia: dance & martial arts based movement class | Fri, Oct 16, 9:00 AM UTC | The U-Mix Centre, Asline Road, Lowfield, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkakrjkme22 | Curator | # **Nia ** _Gentle, mindful movements informed by dance and martial arts principles set to beautiful global soundscapes._ _Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way._ 💃 1 hour class 🏛 We build the routines over 4 weeks but drop-ins are also fine as Nia choreography is designed to be easy to follow. 💰 Pricing options 📆 Fridays 10am-11am 📍U-Mix Centre, 17 Asline Rd, Lowfield, Sheffield S2 4UJ 💛 All welcome I'm certified to teach you this very special Nia Technique. It's not your average fitness class! The choreography is simple but versatile and expressive to an inspiring playlist of music across all genres. We increase awareness of our bodies and prioritise what feels good. We also use guided free dance to really get out of our heads and into our bodies, finding new ways to move and breaking habits. Suitable for all levels so ideal for gently getting moving, right up to those wanting a sweaty workout. No experience needed. We work on personalising movement and allowing you to adjust the range of movement at any point during class. 🏥I have public liability insurance covering age 14+ 🅿️Parking: **On-Site Parking:** The centre features a small car park with 7 designated spaces located either side off Asline Road, near the junction with Holland Road. **Accessible Parking:** Wheelchair-accessible parking spaces are available on-site. **On-Street Parking:** If the main car park is full, additional street parking is typically available on the surrounding roads, such as **Holland Road** and **Colver Road**. 🚲Cycle stands outside reception ℹ️ [https://linktr.ee/nia\_with\_christina](https://linktr.ee/nia_with_christina) 🚨Please note, Dandelion is a free to use booking site (operating on donations). When you book a class you can set the donation to zero to avoid the voluntary donation to Dandelion. | |||
| Mama’s yoga on the beach & Sauna | Sat, Oct 24, 1:30 PM UTC | Solace Sauna, Country Park, Lepe, Southampton, UK | 3mxkakrnpr522 | Curator | Mama’s Time to Chill is BACK… and this time, it’s set to be even better. ✨ We’ve added in some extra relaxation for all the very deserving mamas joining us. 🫶 We’ll meet at 2.30pm on Lepe Beach, next to Solace Sauna, and ease into an hour of yoga on the beach with the lovely Ewa @ewayogawellbeaming. (And don’t worry, we have an indoor space to use if the weather isn’t on our side!) Update - due to unforeseen circumstances, the lovely Victoria will unfortunately no longer be able to join us to lead the Ayurvedic massage. Instead, we will have relaxing and grounding hour of Yoga Nidra. After that, we’ll enjoy some healthy treats and refreshments before stepping into the sauna with Bailey at Solace Sauna for an incredible sauna ritual. You’ll finish the day feeling all floaty, relaxed and very well looked after, just in time for sunset. 🌊✨🙏🔥 I can’t wait to spend this beautiful afternoon with you. All the details: 📍 Lepe Beach, next to Solace Sauna 🕑 Meet at 2.30pm 🧘♀️ Beach yoga with Ewa @ewayogawellbeaming 🌿 Yoga Nidra with Ewa @ewayogawellbeaming 🥑 Healthy treats & refreshments 🔥 Sauna ritual with Bailey at @solace.sauna 🌅 Finishing around sunset ☔ Indoor space available if the weather is bad Tickets available via the booking link in @ewayogawellbeaming and @mamaslifeadventures bio 🙏 Please note: - This is not suitable for pregnancy. - Please bring a water bottle, swimsuit, towel and yoga mat (we have spares if you don't have one). - There are toilets available in the Lepe Beach cafe or on the beach behind the sauna. **Tickets & cancellations:** • Full retreat_:_ These tickets are non-refundable, but you’re welcome to transfer your spot to someone else if you can’t attend. • _Yoga + massage only:_ 50% refund available if cancelled more than 48 hours before the event. Within 48 hours, no refunds are offered, but tickets can still be gifted. Bailey, Ewa, Gemma & Victoria xx | |||
| Shamanic Journey Circle | Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 PM UTC | YOGA Chew Valley, Church Farm, Church Lane, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4EW, UK | 3mxkakrowha22 | Curator | Join me for a welcoming shamanic journey circle. We’ll begin by grounding together, gently settling the body and setting an intention. I’ll introduce the foundations of journeying, explaining how to enter and return from the experience, with freedom to move at your own pace and pause whenever you need. Carried by the rhythm of the drum, you’ll be invited to explore the Lower World—a landscape you might experience through ancient forests, winding roots, hidden caves or flowing waters. Here, you may encounter a supportive animal guide, discover a meaningful symbol or receive an insight to carry back with you. There is no right way to journey and nothing you need to make happen. Your experience may unfold through images, feelings, sensations or a quiet sense of connection. You’re welcome to understand what arises spiritually, symbolically or through your imagination. We’ll return gently, with time to ground, reflect and share if you wish. No previous experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore. Spaces are limited. Advance booking essential. Please bring something to lie on (e.g. a sheepskin or a mat etc), a blanket, a cushion, water and a journal if you wish to make notes. You might also like to bring an eye-mask for the journeying. Please arrive at 18:50 for a 19:00 start. The location is at Chew Valley Yoga , Church Farm, Church Lane, Stanton Drew, Bristol BS39 4EW. Please contact [ivi@fourwindsalchemy.com](mailto:ivi@fourwindsalchemy.com) with any questions you may have or visit my website fourwindsalchemy.com. | |||
| KUNDALINI ACTIVATION & BRIBRI CACAO CEREMONY | Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 PM UTC | The Henge Shop, High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, UK | 3mxkakrq2xt22 | Curator | KUNDALINI ACTIVATION & BRIBRI CACAO CEREMONY Achiote Plant Face-Paint Ritual • Aura Cleansing • Sound Meditation • Extra-Long Energy Transmission Join me on **1st November, 6:00–8:30 PM** , on the sacred land of Avebury for a deeply immersive evening of Kundalini Activation, Bribri Cacao Ceremony, ritual, energy transmission and grounding. We will begin with a **Bribri Cacao Ceremony** , creating a warm and intentional space to open, connect and journey inward. Achiote, a vibrant plant traditionally used across Central and South America, will be woven into our ceremony through a simple ceremonial face-paint ritual — connecting us with the earth, our bodies and the energy of the land. As the evening unfolds, you will be guided through an **extra-long Kundalini energy transmission** , followed by an aura cleansing ritual and sound meditation to gently ground and integrate whatever arises. Held among the ancient stones of Avebury, this evening is an invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with your own truth, body and essence. As the days grow darker and nature turns inward, we too are invited to slow down, release what no longer belongs to us and listen more deeply within. There is something profoundly powerful about awakening to yourself while surrounded by ancient stones, sacred land and the energy of the earth. Come with an open heart. No expectations. Nothing to achieve. Simply a space to receive, feel, release and come home to yourself. **1st November | 6:00–8:30 PM** **Avebury Sacred Land** Reserve your spot: [www.healingunites.com](http://www.healingunites.com/) With love, **Liva** | |||
| Luminous Conscious Dance Full Moon - Birthday Fancy Dress Edition | Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM UTC | St Mary's Hornsey Rise, Ashley Road, London, UK | 3mxkakrrhu722 | Curator | LUMINOUS 3rd BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!! Not only are we doing a special extended Luminous to celebrate dancing together for 3 YEARS, we are also celebrating in fancy dress style (Samhain) under the full Hunters moon! ✨ **FANCY DRESS: POPSTARS • MUSICIANS • LEGENDS** ✨ Come dressed as your favourite musician, popstar or musical legend — past or present! 🎶 Whether you channel Bowie, Beyoncé, Bob Marley or someone wonderfully obscure, bring your favourite icon to life and dance the night away. **Join us around the glow of the Full Hunters Moon for an unforgettable conscious sober dance experience. Our event is all about celebrating life, love, and connection through heart-centered fun. With amazing DJ Gumbo spinning soul-stirring beats, you'll move and groove with a like-minded community in a safe and sober environment. Embrace the magic of the night, connect with your inner self, and dance your heart out as we unite in joy and celebration. 🌕🎶💃** **Breakdown** 6pm - Arrive and warm up music/stretching (note: doors will NOT OPEN until 6pm) 6.30pm - Dance journey 8.15pm - Wind down, closing circle, social and jamming (snacks, chai time! and birthday cake of course) 9.30pm - Go forth and spread the vibes **Guidelines** Please arrive on time No footwear (only if needed) Respect of personal space Stay hydrated - BRING BOTTLES (non glass) Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in Phone-free space during the event Bring instruments if you want to jam (some provided) No alcohol or drugs. **Line up!** DJ Gumbo (playing afro inspired music from across the globe) **Getting here** St Mary's Hornsey Rise, Ashley Rd, London N19 3AD Nearest station is Crouch Hill overground with an 8 minute walk. 23 minute walk from Finsbury Park station. Limited tickets will be available on the door for £18 (card or exact cash) - please contact us beforehand. **(Upcoming events, Past DJ sets, instagram, song requests and access to our Whatsapp to share your song requests and keep up to date):** https://www.luminousdance.co.uk **What makes us different from other conscious dance?** This is a co-collaboration with YOU! Luminous Ent are ran by a BIPOC community who are dedicated to bringing diversity into the wellness space. Inspired by the lack of representation in the conscious community, we have created all-inclusive spaces where ALL ARE WELCOME - Ecstatic dances, creative classes and sober festivals are a few of the events that we've curated, but we remain open to collaborate with all who have something to contribute towards positively impacting the wellbeing of others. Our signature conscious dance 'LUMINOUS' is held once a month, around the full moon. Resident DJ Gumbo plays an eclectic mix of afro-inspired music from around the world. There will be percussive instruments throughout the space which encourage you to collaborate with us in creating the musical journey. Our fun, heart-centred experience is an expressive outlet for whatever you have been harnessing, to leave you feeling rejuvenated with a fresh injection of positive energy. We are creating an open forum for the community to input on each month’s events, sharing music that you would love to dance to (either composed by others or by yourself). Every event is unique as it's inspired by those in attendance, we welcome you to join us! | |||
| The Woman behind The Witch | Sat, Oct 31, 10:30 AM UTC | 6 Blenheim Mews, Minehead, UK | 3mxkakrsnfs22 | Curator | **The Woman Behind the Witch** **Remember the Wild Wisdom Within** This Samhain, join us at Sacred Haven for an intimate day retreat of nature, creativity, ritual, good food and connection. Together we’ll look beyond the fearful image of the witch to rediscover the woman beneath — grounded, intuitive, deeply connected to herself, to nature and to the changing seasons. Samhain marks a natural turning point in the year: a time when the earth begins to quieten, the nights draw in and we are invited to turn inward too. Throughout the day, we’ll journey through the four elements of **Fire, Earth, Air and Water** , using each one as a different way to reconnect with ourselves and the world around us. 🔥 **Fire — Remember Your Truth** Explore the stories and conditioning that can disconnect us from who we really are, using movement and ritual to reconnect with your own truth. 🌿 **Earth — Rediscover the Magic** Slow down and reconnect with the natural world through meditation, time outdoors and creating your own spell jar using natural treasures and talismans. 🍂 **The Harvest Table** Come together to enjoy a warming seasonal lunch, included in your day. 🌬 **Air — Shape Your Story** Explore the power of our thoughts, words and intentions before creating a personal spell to carry forward with you. 💧 **Water — Beneath the Surface** Settle in for a deep guided subconscious journey to release what you are ready to leave behind and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have become hidden. ✨ **Closing Circle** We’ll finish the day together with time for reflection, connection and a tarot card for guidance as we move into the darker season. You don’t need to identify as a witch or have any particular spiritual beliefs to take part. This is simply an invitation to explore the woman behind the old stories and remember some of the natural, instinctive wisdom within yourself. **Friday 31st October | 10:30am–4:30pm** **Sacred Haven, 6 Blenheim Mews, Minehead** **£45 Early Bird | £55 Full Price** Seasonal lunch and all materials are included. Places are intentionally limited to keep the group small and intimate. | |||
| Mother & Daughter Women's Circle. Connect, Be Seen, Share & Grow Together | Sun, Oct 25, 5:00 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkakrtxgc22 | Curator | 🌙 **Mother & Daughter Women's Circle** A sacred space for mothers and daughters to slow down, connect deeply, and celebrate the beautiful — and sometimes complicated — journey of growing together. 🤍 Growing up & being a mother can feel tricky sometimes. There are seasons of change, misunderstandings, big feelings, growing independence and moments when finding your way back to one another can feel difficult. This circle is an invitation for you to pause amongst all of that. To put the outside world down for a little while and simply be together. Through gentle meditation & embodiment practices, journalling, reflection and guided conversation, we'll create space to explore: ✨ Connection and communication ✨ Self-worth, confidence & body acceptance ✨ The pressures young women experience from society and the world around them ✨ Relationships, boundaries & navigating peer pressure ✨ Growing into who you are ✨ Honest and open conversations between mothers and daughters ✨ Listening, understanding and seeing each other in a new way. There is no expectation to have the perfect relationship. No pressure to share anything you're not comfortable sharing. And no need to have all the answers. Because sometimes the greatest gift we can give our daughters isn't having all the answers — it's creating a relationship where they know they can come to us with anything. 🤍 This is a space to listen without judgement, speak with honesty, laugh, reflect, and perhaps discover something new about one another. A chance to step away from everyday life and simply spend some intentional time together. 🌸 Come as you are. Whether you're incredibly close, navigating a tricky season, or simply want to deepen the bond you already share, you're welcome here. Mother & Daughter. Two women. One beautiful, ever-changing relationship. Come and nurture it together. 🤍 For daughters aged 12+ and their mothers. 🗓 Sunday 25th October | 5:00pm–6:30pm 📍Monk Seaton Community Centre, Billingham,TS22 5JN £20 per mother & daughter pair…. £8 for each additional daughter. **Cancellation Policy** I completely understand that sometimes plans change. If you need to cancel your place, please let me know as soon as possible. **More than 7 days before the event:** A full refund will be provided. **Within 7 days of the event:** Tickets are generally non-refundable, as your place has been reserved and arrangements for the circle have been made in advance. If you're unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your place to another eligible mother and daughter, or to another daughter aged 12+ where applicable. Please let me know the new attendee's name and age beforehand. If your place is subsequently rebooked, a refund may be offered. **If the event needs to be postponed or the venue changed:** You will be notified as soon as possible and offered the option to transfer your booking to the new date or receive a full refund. **If the event is cancelled by me:** You will receive a full refund. **Parent/Guardian Consent** By purchasing this ticket, I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the daughter attending and give my permission for her to participate in the Mother & Daughter Women's Circle. I understand that this is a wellbeing and personal development experience, not therapy or counselling, and that my daughter will never be pressured to participate in an activity, conversation or sharing that she is uncomfortable with. I understand that, because the circle includes young people, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed where there is a concern that my daughter or another person may be at risk of significant harm, and that appropriate safeguarding action may need to be taken. I understand that, because the circle includes young people, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed where there is a concern that my daughter or another person may be at risk of significant harm, and that appropriate safeguarding action may need to be taken. **By completing this booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the information above, including the cancellation policy and parent/guardian consent.** | |||
| Sacred Trio Evening | OM Reset, Sound Bath & Spiritual Awareness – Ryde | Fri, Dec 11, 4:30 PM UTC | Ryde Chiropractic & ComplementaryTherapies, George Street, Ryde, UK | 3mxkakrv5ss22 | Curator | **Sacred Trio Evening ✨** **OM Reset • Sacred Sound Bath • Spiritual Awareness** Join Laura & Rosie from **Mystical Soul Sanctuary** for a beautiful evening of sound, relaxation, connection and spiritual development. You can choose to join us for **one session, any two sessions, or stay for the full Trio experience.** **✨ Sacred OM Reset** Begin with the vibration of the OM tuning fork, breathwork and guided relaxation, helping you slow down, reset and prepare for the evening ahead. **✨ Sacred Sound Bath** Lie back, relax and allow yourself to be immersed in the sounds and vibrations of our gongs, singing bowls, tuning forks, tube chimes, vocals and other sound instruments. Every Sound Bath is created intuitively and no two sessions are ever quite the same. **✨ Spiritual Awareness – Open Circle Practice** A welcoming and supportive space to explore and develop your intuition, psychic and mediumistic awareness. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with experience. **Your Sacred Trio Evening Session Times** 🕉️ 4:30pm – Sacred OM Reset 🎶 6:00pm – Sacred Sound Bath ✨ 7:30pm – Spiritual Awareness Circle Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before your first booked session. You're welcome to join us for one session, two sessions or the full Trio Evening, depending on your booking. **Choose your experience:** Sacred OM Reset – **£10** Sacred Sound Bath – **£15** Spiritual Awareness – **£12** Any two sessions – **£22** Full Trio – **£25** No previous experience is needed, and you're very welcome to come along on your own. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended. **Laura & Rosie** **Mystical Soul Sanctuary 💜** | |||
| Sacred Trio Evening | OM Reset, Sound Bath & Spiritual Awareness – Ryde | Fri, Nov 13, 4:30 PM UTC | Ryde Chiropractic & ComplementaryTherapies, George Street, Ryde, UK | 3mxkakrwfpm22 | Curator | **Sacred Trio Evening ✨** **OM Reset • Sacred Sound Bath • Spiritual Awareness** Join Laura & Rosie from **Mystical Soul Sanctuary** for a beautiful evening of sound, relaxation, connection and spiritual development. You can choose to join us for **one session, any two sessions, or stay for the full Trio experience.** **✨ Sacred OM Reset** Begin with the vibration of the OM tuning fork, breathwork and guided relaxation, helping you slow down, reset and prepare for the evening ahead. **✨ Sacred Sound Bath** Lie back, relax and allow yourself to be immersed in the sounds and vibrations of our gongs, singing bowls, tuning forks, tube chimes, vocals and other sound instruments. Every Sound Bath is created intuitively and no two sessions are ever quite the same. **✨ Spiritual Awareness – Open Circle Practice** A welcoming and supportive space to explore and develop your intuition, psychic and mediumistic awareness. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with experience. **Your Sacred Trio Evening Session Times** 🕉️ 4:30pm – Sacred OM Reset 🎶 6:00pm – Sacred Sound Bath ✨ 7:30pm – Spiritual Awareness Circle Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before your first booked session. You're welcome to join us for one session, two sessions or the full Trio Evening, depending on your booking. **Choose your experience:** Sacred OM Reset – **£12** Sacred Sound Bath – **£15** Spiritual Awareness – **£12** Any two sessions – **£20** Full Trio – **£25** No previous experience is needed, and you're very welcome to come along on your own. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended. **Laura & Rosie** **Mystical Soul Sanctuary 💜** | |||
| From the Ground Up: Soil Workshops at Yeoland | Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 PM UTC | yeoland Totnes | 3mxkakrxxwi22 | Curator | **From the ground up!** We are beginning a series of educational events to help learn about Yeoland and develop wider ecological knowledge with you all. And it all starts with the soil so this is where we're beginning. Join Karl Ritz a professor of Soil Ecology for an interactive day of soil exploration at Yeoland. Join us at 12pm for a 1 hour interactive walk of the land, learning about the soil of Yeoland with the knowledge of Karl. A family friendly event. Please book your free place on this, as we have limited parking spaces. Following this a series of pre-bookable donation-based soil lab workshops. Max 4 people per session so book early. **The sessions will include an immersive exploration into soil life through a microscope.** 1.30-2.30pm 2.45-3.45pm 4-5pm Note it will be getting dark in the evenings so bring a torch. Parking, directions and more information will follow. And keep an eye on our socials for future upcoming events that we're in the process of arranging: 💚Bio Blitz 💚Drawing workshop (found from the land) 💚Water and the land 💚Midwinter stories 💚Compost loo build day 💚Site work day All dates coming soon .... | |||
| Evening Sacred Sound Bath- Spiritual Awareness | Mystical Soul Sanctuary – Ryde | Fri, Nov 20, 6:00 PM UTC | Ryde Chiropractic & ComplementaryTherapies, George Street, Ryde, UK | 3mxkakrznro22 | Curator | 💜✨ SACRED SOUND BATH & SPIRITUAL AWARENESS CIRCLE – RYDE ✨💜 Join Mystical Soul Sanctuary for a beautiful evening of relaxation, sacred sound, spiritual development and connection. Our gatherings offer a welcoming space to unwind from the day, reconnect with yourself and spend time with a supportive, like-minded community. You're welcome to join us for either session individually or experience both together. 🎶 **6:00pm–7:00pm | Sacred Sound Bath** Settle into a comfortable space and allow yourself to be surrounded by the soothing sounds and vibrations of our gongs, singing bowls, chimes and other sacred instruments. Each sound journey is played intuitively, offering time for rest, relaxation and reflection. ✨ **7:30pm–8:30pm | Spiritual Awareness Circle** Explore intuition, mediumship, meditation and spiritual development in a relaxed and supportive setting. Our circles are open to everyone, from complete beginners to those already exploring their spiritual journey. **Choose your experience:** 🎶 Sacred Sound Bath – £15 ✨ Spiritual Awareness Circle – £12 💜 Both sessions – £20 Book one session or enjoy the full evening together. 📍 **Venue:** Ryde Chiropractic & Complementary Therapies 81 George Street, Ryde – Studio at the rear Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before your chosen session begins. For Sound Baths, mats are available. Please bring a blanket, pillow or cushion and water to make yourself comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you! With love, Laura & Rosie 💜 Mystical Soul Sanctuary [www.mysticalsoulsanctuary.com](http://www.mysticalsoulsanctuary.com/) | |||
| The Old Ridgeway Walk to Yeoland | Sun, Oct 18, 9:20 AM UTC | yeoland totnes | 3mxkaks2u4c22 | Curator | Join us for a 3 mile walk along the old ridgeway to Yeoland for a visit and explore of the land TTT has been gifted and let's have a picnic there together. **Meet at the Rotherfold opposite the Bull Inn at 10.20am for a 10.30am departure. ** The walk is 3 miles and about 1.5 hours long. Note: some steep sections rising out of Totnes to the ridgeway but we can pace it to suit everyones needs. We’ll arrive at Yeoland at around 12pm We’ll have a 30/40 minute explore of Yeoland's 6 acres with Sky (long term custodian of the land) and Jules (TTT Yeoland Steward) 1pm (bring your own) picnic together **Return via lift share at 2.30pm for those who need it** or walk back to Totnes when you feel. If you need a lift back please book the space that includes a lift as capacity is limited. The Old Ridgeway is an ancient route which was historically the primary highway connecting Totnes to Plymouth and passes right by our new site, Yeoland. The site of Yeoland is located about 10 minute drive from Totnes. For those not able to make the walk please feel free to join us there at 12.45 for the picnic - email Julia for directions and more info on how to get there. If you are coming on the walk please book via the link below. **Sign up so we know numbers to plan lifts for the return journey from Yeoland. ** **What to bring: ** 🥾Good shoes / boots 🥾Warm and waterproof clothing 🥾Enough food and water for snacks and lunch 🥾We’ll provide tea and biscuits Look forwards to seeing some of you there. Any questions email: [julia@transitiontowntotnes.org](mailto:julia@transitiontowntotnes.org) | |||
| SAMHAIN CELEBRATION | Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM UTC | The Forge Therapy Centre & Float Rooms, Collins Rd, Totnes, UK | 3mxkaks6fqj22 | Curator | ### **SAMHAIN CELEBRATION** **An embodied circling, creativity and shamanic sensuality journey for women** **Nourishing the threads of soul and community connection. Samhian is the pagan festival that Halloween is based on. This is a ceremonial space to allow full expression, aliveness and the connection and creativity of the deep soul to be nurtured for our embodied healing and transformation.** **WHAT TO EXPECT** - Light tantric connection / shamanic journeying, a soft space - Consent based healing touch - Embodied circling & dance - a deeper take on circle heart sharing that includes embodiment expression - Archetypal play with a flavour of Ritual Theatre - Ceremonial sensual temple space - Music, song & space for reflection - Shared light meal in the break - Tribe co-holding & the pontential to make lasting and meaningful connections - Cacao ceremony at temple start - Over 20’s, female bodies only - Drug & Alcohol free space **BRING** - Alter item as symbol of what you are bringing into the next pagan new year. Plus items or pictures to honour your ancestors - Cushion - Notebook & Pen - Small sharing dish towards a shared potluck - light dinner to be shared in the break. Mexican themes of food welcome - Comfortable clothing to move and feel free, confident and sensual in, Samhain themed dress welcome but not necessary - Your Poems, Songs, Story’s & Music if you wish to express something appropriate to the celebration theme **SAMHAIN RECONNECTION CELEBRATION ** We reconnect with the old ways of celebration of the season, this particularly potent time where the veil between worlds is thin. We gather to re-connect with a guided informal temple, acting as an eco of the ancient temples where we would gather to create; Art, Music, Sensual connection, and express; Grief, and Purposeful Passions. A gentle shamanic journey to land the soul with all expressions welcome here. Our loved ones seen and unseen will be honoured. Join Wild Rose for this nurturing enchanted evening of connection and PLAY. This temple will be a group devotional prayer of sensuality where you can unwind, play and connect with your soul essence **OUR VALUES ARE** - Flow & Embodiment - Authentic expression and deep sacred listening - Slowing down to listen - Encouragement for full expressions of the soul - Sacred reciprocity - Deeper opportunity to connect with the elementals and one another This gathering is open to all and a celebration and return to the ways of tribe - expect deeper connection with any people you bring and to leave with new tribe members. Through embodiment circle sharing, archetypal play & mystical connection practices that may involve touch we will deepen in tribe. Our temple space will be semi-clothing optional, so some experience of this kind of space is ideal so that you are stepping into the space fully self responsible and empowered in the holding of and respecting of boundaries, although a light boundary revision exercise will be included. If you have not experienced this kind of space please indicate it in the survey enclosed. **Once you have bought your ticket pls mark your calendar and fill out this brief form so we are aware of your experience and needs.** **HOSTED BY** Wild Rose & Friends 🌹 **OTHER INFO** This Temple is a sensual and non sexual space, more detail on how we define this will be included in temple introduction. Pants remain on. This event is for those aged 20+ Shamanic connection practice spaces are powerful transformative spaces, and it is important to consider that things may come up for you to move through both before, after and in the container of the space, you have the full support of me and the team and it is important that you understand this is not a therapy space, however temples can be therapeutic in nature. You come in fully self responsible. Please assess for yourself if you are in a strong enough space to hold yourself in this kind of space before you come in. Please come free from recreational DRUGS and ALCOHOL during and after the container ideally for 72hrs after event during your integration of this deep shamanic journey. Weed is included as drugs. Come dressed in something that makes you feel confident and sensual and you can get as witchy as you like as it is Samhain. Most important it makes you feel fun and playful ONLY 25 SPOTS available so do book before it’s full! Welcoming all you sentient sacred and glorious beings, see you for a most sacred and magical SAMHAIN Soulful Love from Wild Rose & the team 🙏🏻 **NEWCOMERS TO TEMPLE** We ask that you come grounded in a commitment to being present, self responsible and conscious, bringing awareness, openness and willingness to explore inside of a group with the intention of spiritual growth both on individual and collective level. You are a sovriegn being and always have the choice not to participate in any practices that don’t feel right for you. Being in the space in your own space is just as valid as interacting in a temple free play space. Come as you are, to feel, sense and heal whatever it is you need to move through, you will be supported. Being in these environments can bring up emotions, we welcome all of them, and work with them in an embodied, held, ceremonial and guided way. **CANCELATION** There is a no refund policy for tickets. However, you are welcome to sell your ticket on to a friend. If you do so, please let us know Any questions please contact me on whatsap; 07591192541 **MORE DEPTH ON THE ESSENCE OF THE EVENT** Come dreamers, sorcerers, enchantresses and magicians, welcome home, welcome home to your tribe, welcome to the SAMHAIN TEMPLE Samhian is the pagan festival that Halloween is based on. This is a ceremonial space to allow full expression, aliveness and creativity of the deep SOUL to be nurtured for our individual and collective healing. At Samhain the veil between the seen world of matter and the unseen world of spirit becomes thin. A powerful and exciting time to channel the deep transitional alchemy of this part of the cycle through deeper ways of connection and group eros. Shamanically we mark an affirmation of rebirth in the midst of death and darkness, the end and death of the old pagean year, bringing opportunity for renewal and new beginnings. Here we explore the inner mysteries, omens, portents, for communication with the ancestors and the spirit realms. We celebrate in a spirit of reflection, nourishment and play in the transpersonal soul realms, where we dream, embody and connect to the wisdom within. Darkness is as important as the light. Darkness and death have a power not to be feared. As the Earth is plunged into its darkest time of the year, we bless the seeds whose germination in the dark will once again bring life. Womb and tomb are closely linked in Celtic shamanism, and our witch sisters (also brothers who have an energetic womb) connect their womb with the earth womb in embodiment our connection to this womb energy grounds and centres us. Our silent feast to honour and remember and connect with the dead, inviting our beloved unseen friends to our Samhain feast. Later we will also initiate the second part of the evening with a cacao ceremony. Cacao is included in your ticket, pls be in touch if you would like an alternative warm drink to be arranged. We will co-create on our shamanic journey as a tribe to heal ourselves and in turn the world heart. Inspired by a wish to support the spread of a deeper way of wholeness, connection and intimacy in our way of being in ourselves and in the world, we are encouraging especially the intention to learn a deeper way of creating connections with new people, seeing if we can drop into a deeper sense of connection in communication, as something to then go practice out in the world. We will explore how that mystical and intuitive deeper part of the soul wishes to express itself and weave magic in our meetings. Feeling seen, heard, gotten and held by each other can be deeply nourishing when we learn simple techniques of communication, learning a deeper and more authentic way of expressing on a deep energetic level. In this safe shamanic held space we co-create and hold space for one another with transformational connection and embodiment practices, through touch and play we create a deeper level of connection that your soul can "drink" wholeheartedly from, creating meaningful bonds. We will focus on the embodied and energetic aspects of expression, as well as some spoken co-creation and connection practices, this will be a cosy and sensual space. We celebrate, welcome, honour and respect everyone's choice of connecting with their archetypal aspect of self, and how they choose to relate to their gender identity in these circles will be chosen in an embodied way on the day. In our Love Temples we practice tuning into our yes from the intelligence of the body, we will have free dancing, sensing, cuddling, massaging and conscious sensual, creative and emotional expression, which allow you to connect with yourself and others more freely in your own unique authentic way. Even if you have not experienced a sensual connection space before, you will be welcome to participate as much or as little as you feel to. This experience is super nurturing, nourishing and expansive for both singles and couples. **COUPLES** please make sure you have discussed any fears, boundaries and desires from a heart centred conscious space before entering the temple. It is totally fine if you wish to stay purely with each other during the night. Please also feel free to book a 15min check in call with me pre-temple on my number as above. Love temples are a space for deep group prayer and healing, please be prepared when you enter into this space to be fully self responsible in how you conduct yourself, honouring both your own and others being and bodies as a sacred temple. We agree to be fully confidential about who is attending and only talk about our own experiences in the journey and not about others. | |||
| Reiki Level 2 Training – IPHM Accredited | Isle of Wight | Sat, Dec 5, 2:00 PM UTC | Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK | 3mxkaksc6ye22 | Curator | **Reiki Level 2 Training (Second Degree) – IPHM Accredited** Ready to take the next step in your Reiki journey? ✨ Reiki Level 2 is a beautiful progression from Reiki Level 1, allowing you to deepen your connection with Reiki energy, develop your practice and begin working with the sacred Reiki symbols. This is a supportive, hands-on two-day training course with plenty of time to practise, ask questions and build confidence. **During your Reiki Level 2 training you will explore:** • The Reiki Level 2 symbols and how to work with them • Distance healing and sending Reiki beyond time and space • Deepening your connection with Reiki energy • Strengthening your intuition and spiritual awareness • Using Reiki for yourself and others • Practical Reiki techniques and hands-on practice • Grounding, protection and energy awareness • Developing confidence in your own Reiki practice You will receive your **Reiki Level 2 attunement** , course materials and certificate on successful completion of your training. **Prerequisite:** Reiki Level 1. **Dates:** 5th & 6th December 2026 Time to be confirmed **Venue:** Ryde, Isle of Wight **Investment:** £175 Exact daily timings will be confirmed for this training and may vary depending on the venue. Places are limited so that we can keep the training personal, supportive and give everyone plenty of opportunity for practical work. **Booking & payment** You can pay in full through Dandelion or secure your place with the deposit option. Prefer to spread the cost? Payment plans are available when booking directly through the Mystical Soul Sanctuary website. By booking, you confirm that you have read and agree to Mystical Soul Sanctuary's Course & Training Booking Terms. **Laura & Rosie** Mystical Soul Sanctuary 💜 | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Dec 15, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkakselar22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Dec 8, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkakshud722 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Dec 1, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkakskfc422 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Nov 24, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkaksmlal22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Nov 17, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkaksq6qk22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Nov 10, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkaksswbg22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Oct 27, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkaksy7ei22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| Cock Owners Self-Pleasure Practice (online) | Tue, Dec 8, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakt5m3x22 | Curator | **Self-Pleasure for Cock Owners.** **Tues 8th December ** 7-9.30pm, online A devotional time to be yourself, your body and your own creative, sexual energy. Whether its to recharge, kick-start or to learn something new, lets make self-touch a celebration of yourself. When we learn to enjoy the sensations in our our body, we become less dependant on outside stimulus for arousal. When we meet our cock without expectation we can break our limiting habitual patterns of self-touch. Through this self-touch practice and new practical touch techniques we can instead find something refreshing, comforting, sensual, nourishing, pleasurable, soft, exciting, arousing…whatever you need in the moment., when we’re not trying to push the body in any particular direction. Particularly helpful if we find we’re depend onto outside stimulus (porn / our partners pleasure etc) to create arousal and excitement. Instead let’s tune into the sensations that arise from within our bodies, from a para-sympathetic approach to pleasure. I will lead us through a meditation of self-connection allowing us to drop into a deeper space for feeling sensation and relaxing into arousal. I will be teaching cock touch techniques for you to try during your practice. Then I will be guiding you with suggestions at how we can be with our body in a way lead by curiosity, sensation and exploration, not goal. But ultimately this is a time to give yourself permission to be with your body as a landscape to be explored in a new way. If you’ve opened up your own pathways to pleasure and let curiosity lead you then you’ll be more likely to be able to fully receive, ask for what you want and build your own arousal without depending on another to satisfy us. Long gone are the days where we hand over our pleasure to others expecting them to magically meet our needs. When we can self-resource ourselves through our own touch it has a very tangible affect on all other aspects of our life This course is for cock owners who wish to: - Create new habits of touch. - Step away from limiting ways of masturbation. - Self-regulate during pleasure to enhance sensation and last longer in pleasure. - Learn new skills and techniques for pleasure and pleasuring. - Open up to a wider orgasmic range. - Experience pleasure in soft cock aswell / instead of erection. - Step away from thepressure of the goal orientated / orgasm focus in sex. - Let go of any shame, guilt or fear around our pleasure. - Be less dependant on porn or outsdie stimulus for arousal. - Experience a guided practice. **T&Cs: ** Please be aware tickets are non-refundable or transferable. I always get alot of requests for refunds or transfers. This would make my events unsustainable so I have a hard boundary around this. Much love Jem www.jemayres.co.uk | |||
| Reiki Level 1 Training – IPHM Accredited | Isle of Wight | Sat, Nov 28, 10:00 AM UTC | Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK | 3mxkaktay2u22 | Curator | ### Reiki Level 1 Training (First Degree) – Isle of Wight **Are you feeling called to Reiki? ✨** Reiki often begins as a quiet nudge… a sense of curiosity, a feeling of remembering, or a desire to heal and reconnect. Our Reiki Level 1 training is a beautiful introduction to energy healing, guiding you gently into working with Reiki for yourself and others 💜 This is a heart-led, supportive course held in a small group, allowing space to learn, practise and truly connect with the energy. **What you will learn:** • The history and foundations of Reiki • Understanding energy and how it flows • Reiki Level 1 attunements • Self-healing techniques • How to offer Reiki to others • Grounding, protection and energy awareness **By the end of this course you will:** • Feel confident using Reiki for yourself and others • Have a daily self-healing practice • Feel more balanced, connected and intuitive • Hold a strong foundation for your Reiki journey **Course Dates:** 29th & 30th Nov 2026 **Times:** Day 1: 10am–4:30pm Day 2: 10am–4;30pm **Location:** Ryde Chiropractic & Complementary Therapies, Isle of Wight **Investment: £150** No previous Reiki experience is needed, just an open heart 💜 Spaces are limited to keep the group supportive and personal. If you feel drawn, trust that feeling ✨ **Booking & Payment** A **£40 deposit** secures your place. Payment plans are available. If you choose a payment plan, payments will be collected automatically in accordance with the payment schedule selected at checkout. Any remaining course balance must be paid in full by the start of the course. By booking your place, you confirm that you have read and agree to Mystical Soul Sanctuary’s **Course & Training Booking Terms**. **Laura & Rosie** Mystical Soul Sanctuary | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Nov 3, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkaktdgax22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| Ecstatic Dance Derby | Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM UTC | Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard, Darley Abbey, Derby, UK | 3mxkakthisl22 | Curator | **You are invited to join a powerful dance journey designed to awaken your energy, shake out stress and reconnect you to your body’s wisdom. No judgement. No choreography. Just a safe, welcoming space to move exactly as you feel.** **✨ What is Ecstatic Dance?** It’s a freeform, barefoot, sober dance journey where you’re invited to move exactly as you feel — no steps, no performance, no judgement, no pressure to be anything other than yourself. In Ecstatic Dance, we explore movement as a form of healing. - You might feel joyful and expansive - You might move through frustration, sadness, resistance, or release - You might find yourself flowing, shaking, stretching, or resting - You might move through many different emotions during the same dance. Everything is welcome. There is no right or wrong way to dance. #### **✨ What to Expect** - A grounding opening meditation - A journey through various styles of music danced as a wave of energies for example: slow and spacious, flowing, building into tribal rhythms, electronic and ecstatic peaks, then settling back down into deep calm. - We dance with wireless headphones for a fully immersive journey. - A safe, drug and alcohol free, barefoot space - Move, play, shake, stretch, rest, express, release, connect, transform #### **✨ Schedule ** **6.45 - 7 pm** Arrive, get your headphones, settle into the space. **7 - 7.30 pm** Welcome and opening meditation. **7.30 - 8.45 pm** Ecstatic Dance Journey - the music builds like a wave — rising, intensifying, softening — supporting you to move through layers of energy and emotion. **8.45 - 9.15 pm** - Relaxing and closing circle (no pressure to say or do anything in the closing circle) #### **✨ Guidelines ** The following guidelines help ensure we keep the space safe and supportive for all: - **No talking on the dance floor** - helps us stay present in our dance. - **Barefoot dancing -** this is encouraged to ground. Socks can be worn. - **Sober space** – no alcohol or drugs. - **Mobile phones on silent and away** - this is screen free time! No photos or filming is permitted during the dance. - **You do you** – All movement welcome - big, small, wild, still, eyes open or closed. All should respect themselves and others’ expressions through dance without judgment. #### **✨ Venue and Practicalities ** **ADDRESS: Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DS** **PARKING:** There is free car parking at the hall and in the village and there are a number of regular bus services. **WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:** - Comfortable layered clothing (it can get chilly when we relax at the end) - Water bottle - Glasses + headphones + dancing are sometimes not the best of friends! If you wear contact lenses, they might be more comfortable for you - Curiosity, openness, and your beautiful self #### **✨How to stay connected with the Ecstatic Dance Derby community ✨** This is the **launch of Ecstatic Dance Derby** , a new sister community to **Ecstatic Dance Matlock** , which started in January 2026. The Derby community has its own WhatsApp group for updates, on-the-day information, post-dance playlists and connection: - If you’d like to join the Ecstatic Dance Derby WhatsApp community group click here: [**Join via WhatsApp**](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CQuIXW4BlNW20AZtl4ii59) **You can also follow the social pages, where updates about both communities will be shared:** - Follow on Instagram [@ecstaticdancematlock ](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdancematlock/) - Follow on Facebook [@ecstaticdancematlock](https://www.facebook.com/Ecstaticdancematlock/) We can't wait to welcome you! | |||
| Into the Quiet: A women's winter walking retreat on Dartmoor | Fri, Jan 29, 5:00 PM UTC | Postbridge, Yelverton, UK | 3mxkaktl6kd22 | Curator | Come and experience Dartmoor in winter, when the landscape feels wilder and the moor takes on a raw and quiet beauty. We’ll spend time walking quietly across the moor, embracing the elements and enjoying the satisfaction of a day spent outdoors. Back at our country house we’ll spend cosy evenings with nutritious, satisfying food, warmth in front of the open fire, conversation and rest.  ## ## Retreat Highlights - _Beautiful accommodation in a country house in Postbridge with access straight onto Dartmoor from the front door_ - _2 days of guided winter walking on Dartmoor_ - _The walks will include visiting ancient Bronze Age remains such as stone circles and stone rows_ - _Sunrise walk_ - _Exclusive use of Dartmeet Wilder Sauna, a beautiful wood-fired sauna surrounded by woodland on the river Dart_ - _Nutritious, warming food prepared by a private chef, Corinne from Roots&Thyme_ - _Cosy evenings in front of the open fire_ - _A chance to slow down, take some time for yourself and reconnect with the world around you_ - _Meet new like-minded friends in a space specifically held for women_  ### **Itinerary** #### Friday 5pm: Arrival from 5pm. Relax and get settled in. 7-8:30pm: 2 course dinner. Evening: Free time/relax in front of the fire in the living room. #### Saturday 7am - 8:30am: Optional sunrise walk directly from the accommodation. 8:30am-9:30am: Breakfast buffet. 10am - 4pm: Day walk\*\* on Dartmoor walking directly from the house with packed lunch provided. 4pm: Arrival back at accommodation. Free time to rest/sit in front of the fire. 7:30pm-8:30pm: 2 course dinner. #### Sunday 8am - 9am: Breakfast buffet. 9:30am: Checkout of accommodation. 10am - 3pm: A day walk\*\* on Dartmoor from Dartmeet with packed lunch provided. 3pm: 50 minute exclusive use of Dartmeet Wilder Sauna, a beautiful wood fired sauna with cold plunges in the River Dart. 4pm (approx): Retreat ends. _\*More information about the accommodation such as exact address and photos can be provided on request, or on booking._ _\*\*Please note that exact routes for the day walks on the Saturday and Sunday will be dependent on the weather conditions and the needs of the group. As a general estimate the walk on the Saturday will be between 8-12km and on the Sunday between 6-8km. If the weather conditions are particularly bad on the Saturday then we will do a morning walk and return for lunch at the house, and an optional afternoon walk will be available. On the Sunday a shorter walk will be organised if necessary. All walks are led by Rosie, a qualified Mountain Leader._  | |||
| Reiki Level 1 Training – IPHM Accredited | Isle of Wight | Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM UTC | Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK | 3mxkaktqr4t22 | Curator | ### Reiki Level 1 Training (First Degree) – Isle of Wight **Are you feeling called to Reiki? ✨** Reiki often begins as a quiet nudge… a sense of curiosity, a feeling of remembering, or a desire to heal and reconnect. Our Reiki Level 1 training is a beautiful introduction to energy healing, guiding you gently into working with Reiki for yourself and others 💜 This is a heart-led, supportive course held in a small group, allowing space to learn, practise and truly connect with the energy. **What you will learn:** • The history and foundations of Reiki • Understanding energy and how it flows • Reiki Level 1 attunements • Self-healing techniques • How to offer Reiki to others • Grounding, protection and energy awareness **By the end of this course you will:** • Feel confident using Reiki for yourself and others • Have a daily self-healing practice • Feel more balanced, connected and intuitive • Hold a strong foundation for your Reiki journey **Course Dates:** 17th & 18th October 2026 **Times:** Day 1: 10am–3:30pm Day 2: 10am–4;30pm **Location:** Ryde Chiropractic & Complementary Therapies, Isle of Wight **Investment: £150** No previous Reiki experience is needed, just an open heart 💜 Spaces are limited to keep the group supportive and personal. If you feel drawn, trust that feeling ✨ **Booking & Payment** A **£40 deposit** secures your place. Payment plans are available. If you choose a payment plan, payments will be collected automatically in accordance with the payment schedule selected at checkout. Any remaining course balance must be paid in full by the start of the course. By booking your place, you confirm that you have read and agree to Mystical Soul Sanctuary’s **Course & Training Booking Terms**. **Laura & Rosie** Mystical Soul Sanctuary | |||
| With the End in Mind: A Talk on Death and Dying | Thu, Oct 29, 6:45 PM UTC | St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, Saint Werburgh's, Bristol, UK | 3mxkaktysqf22 | Curator | An open and light-hearted conversation on a tender subject. Join us at St Werburgh’s Community Centre for a warm and thoughtful exploration looking at death and dying differently. Hazel will guide us through an interactive discussion covering: - What could it mean to 'die well'? - How can we facilitate tender conversations around this topic? - What help and support is available in Bristol? - How could we look at death and dying differently? This will be a compassionate space for a sensitive topic. There will be plenty of time for questions and reflection afterward, accompanied by cake. **Who is it for?** Everyone is welcome. Whether you are curious, supporting someone at end-of-life, or simply pondering your own mortality, but please do take a moment to consider whether this talk feels right for you at this time. **About your host:** Hazel is a trained end-of-life companion offering her support in a voluntary capacity. You can find out more about her work signposting the holistic support available in Bristol here [www.dyingwellbristol.co.uk](http://www.dyingwellbristol.co.uk) **Location:** St Werburgh’s Community Centre, Horley Road, Bristol, BS2 9TJ **Tickets & Donations:** Admission is free, with an optional £5 donation warmly welcomed on the day (cash or card) to help cover venue costs. Please arrive from 6.45pm and the talk will start at 7pm _Got questions in advance? Don’t hesitate to get in touch._ | |||
| Dances of Universal Peace w Raphael @ SOUL | Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM UTC | SOUL Wellness Hub & Café, Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2TL, UK | 3mxkaku2hsg22 | Curator | Experience **Joy** moving towards **Oneness**. **Free your voice**. Get **rhythm** into your body. Feel the **power** of connected **unity**. “_You really really really made an impression on me: not only your dances are amazing, the way you facilitated is amazing. You really, as a personality, touched my heart. I love your energy, the way you are…”_ [River, Sept. 2026] **@ SOUL Wellness Hub** , Burnley Rd. Friendly, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2TL **Tickets:** £12 full, £15 generous, £10 concessions **Contact** Raphael: [rainbowralph@gmail.com](mailto:rainbowralph@gmail.com) - 07909 488272 | |||
| Autumn Nature Play | Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 AM UTC | Bristol, UK | 3mxkaku3tpa22 | Curator | # The Playful Path presents: Autumn Nature Play ### A playful, embodied dive into play, performance, movement and nature A series of 4-hour woodland workshops exploring **Clown, Butoh, physical theatre, movement, play and nature connection** in a special woodland location on Ashton Court Estate. These sessions are an invitation to explore rather than a course in how to make a finished performance. A chance to slow down, get curious, be silly, move your body and see what happens when you give yourself permission to play. **12–4pm** 10th October · 25th October · 1st November · 7th November **Sliding scale: £15–£25** With **Joe D’Orso** — theatre maker, clown and performance artist. ## What to expect A long warm-up to drop into yourself and the space Time to land and connect with yourself, others and nature Clown, Butoh, movement and physical theatre practices Games, play and sensory exploration Opportunities to be silly, strange, curious and a little bit ridiculous Space to share, collaborate and witness each other's discoveries A low-pressure environment, with opportunities to challenge yourself if you want to A mix of silly stuff and deep stuff **Everything is an invitation, not an obligation.** There is no finished performance to produce, nothing you need to prove and no requirement to be “good” at performing. You can join in, watch, experiment, be silly, be quiet or follow your own curiosity. ## Nature Play These sessions are short dives into play and performance practices, rooted in the woodlands of Ashton Court. Rather than using nature simply as a backdrop for making theatre, we'll explore what happens when we let the landscape become part of the experience. We'll wander, play, move, notice, listen and respond. We might follow an impulse, encounter a tree, make a tiny ritual, become something ridiculous — or simply sit and see what happens. The workshops draw on Joe's practice and training in Clown, Butoh, physical and devised theatre, site-specific performance, movement, ritual and mindfulness. Having trialled these workshops at Noisily Festival, Hampstead Heath and, most recently, Goa, India, Joe is returning to the mossy woodlands of Bristol, where he grew up and discovered clowning as a youth. This is an invitation to connect, reflect and digest through play. To explore the natural world through your senses, imagination and playful spirit. The work is **process-oriented rather than performance-oriented**. The aim is to enjoy being outside, explore some unusual practices and see what emerges. **A chance to reset the nervous system and rewild your whimsy.** ## Who is it for? **Anyone who is curious about play and nature.** You don't need to be a performer or have any previous experience. Performers, theatre makers, dancers and other artists are very welcome, but so are people who have never stepped on a stage and simply fancy trying something different. You might want to explore your creative practice, reconnect with your body, get outside, meet some interesting people, be silly for an afternoon — or just spend four hours doing something that isn't work. ## Practicalities We'll aim to show up **rain or shine** , so come prepared with warm and waterproof clothing. If the weather is particularly bad or unsafe, we'll call it off and either offer you a space on another date or a refund. Specific directions will be provided after booking. The easiest way to get there is by bike or car; there is a paid car park at Ashton Court. We'll have a short break halfway through. ## About Joe Joe D'Orso is a Clown and Theatre maker and Capoeirista based in Bristol. He revels in the creation of absurd characters and experimental performances. His practice is driven by a desire to subvert and push boundaries, but most importantly, to create connection. His background is in clowning, which he started 13 years ago in Bristol with Holly Stoppit. He has trained at École Philippe Gaulier Clown School, Rose Bruford Drama School and with clown teachers including John Wright, Jon Davison, Peta Lily, Holly Stoppit and Mick Barnfather. Aw well as Butoh teachers Vangeline, Marie-Gabrielle Rotie, Mitsuyo Uesugi and Ezio Tangini. Joe is Artistic Director of the immersive night _Trash Bagz_, one half of the alt-comedy duo _SPUDS_, and resident clown at the punk theatre/feral rave night _Nachtlicker_. His previous work includes his solo physical theatre/clown show _The Newspaper Man_ and the ensemble Butoh show _Irreverse_ with Butoh company _LBDC_. | |||
| Rest & Restore Sound Bath with Ellie | Sun, Nov 15, 7:00 PM UTC | Wellbeing at the Barn, Cricklade, Cricklade, Swindon, UK | 3mxkaku5jlj22 | Curator | A relaxing sound bath designed to support rest, balance and wellbeing through sound and vibration. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The session helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation. Sound healing works with frequencies and vibrations to help restore the body's natural balance, supporting you to feeling more centred grounded and in harmony with yourself. Melt into an hour dedicated entirely to you. | |||
| PsySoc Social BRISTOL: Speed-Friending & Psychedelic Storytelling | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | The Arc, Broad Street, Bristol, UK | 3mxkaku7nde22 | Curator | # PsySoc Social Bristol An evening of curious tales, deep chats, and meeting like-minded psychedelic humans. **Tired of small talk? So are we.** Come drop the mask and dive into something a little more real. Join us for a night of **Psychedelic Speed-Friending** , where we’ll gently guide you through playful ice-breakers and juicy conversation prompts designed to help you meet new people in meaningful ways. Think slow, soul-nourishing conversations rather than frantic networking. Expect short but impactful heart-to-hearts in pairs. We'll then share a ** potluck dinner ** together. Bring along a dish or snacks to share with the group. To close the evening, we'll do some **Psychedelic Storytelling,** a beloved open mic session where _you_ can take the stage and share your psychedelic happenings. This could be anything you feel called to share: A trip report, a spiritual experience, a weird dream, a moment of profound realization. There’s no need to be polished or profound, just honest. Stories are 5 minutes max, and you can sign up on the night.  # **VENUE** The Arc, 27 Broad St, Bristol BS1 2HG # **OUR TEAM** ### Mez Olivia  Mez works at the intersection of community, wellbeing, and alternative approaches to healing. They are a somatic practitioner, weaving together movement, touch, and sound to create grounded, supportive spaces for exploration and integration. Their work is shaped by a deep interest in consciousness, nature-based living, and trauma-informed care, with a particular focus on supporting people through grief, addiction, and life transitions. Alongside their practice, Mez also hosts a podcast exploring healing, connection, and the human experience. Outside of their work, they can usually be found with plants, in nature, or immersed in movement and sound. [mezolivia.com](http://www.mezolivia.com) # Find Your Community with The Psychedelic Society .png) | |||
| PsySoc Social READING: Speed-Friending & Psychedelic Storytelling | Wed, Nov 25, 6:45 PM UTC | Biscuit Factory, Oxford Road, Broad Street, Mall, Reading, UK | 3mxkakudrhx22 | Curator | # PsySoc Social READING An evening of real talk, new friends & wild tales **Tired of small talk? So are we.** Come drop the mask and dive into something a little more real. Join us for a night of **Psychedelic Speed-Friending** , where curiosity, courage and connection take centre stage. We’ll gently guide you through playful ice-breakers and juicy conversation prompts designed to help you meet new people in meaningful ways. Think slow, soul-nourishing conversations rather than frantic networking. Expect short but impactful heart-to-hearts in pairs and trios. Plus plenty of time to flow freely with whoever you vibe with most. Once the room’s warmed up and hearts are open, we shift into **Psychedelic Storytelling,** our beloved open mic session where _you_ get the chance to take the stage. Share your story, whether it’s strange, tender, funny, or downright mystical. There’s no need to be polished or profound, just honest. Stories are 5 minutes max, and you can sign up on the night. **A Beautiful Psychedelic Community: ** Get access to our wonderful community coalescing around all things fungi. Many people at our socials have become life-long friends. Most of our members come alone, this is a safe and welcoming space for everyone, no matter your age, sexuality, background, gender, ethnicity or nationality. Fungi know no boundaries, which is the ethos we bring to our socials.  # **VENUE** Biscuit Factory, Oxford Road, Broad Street, Mall, Reading, UK # **OUR TEAM** ### Lucy Challenger  Lucy Challenger is a coach, somatic educator and sexological bodyworker based in the forests of West Berkshire. Her work brings together relational inquiry and embodied practice, supporting individuals and couples through processes of deep transformation, healing and self-understanding. Lucy is in the final year of an MSc in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine and Culture at the University of Exeter. She is EMARK certified and trained in sexological bodywork, as well as tantric approaches to embodiment, intimacy and trauma-informed touch. Alongside her facilitation work, she teaches classical Pilates and somatic practices that support nervous system regulation, body awareness and relational connection. As Community and Connection Events Lead for Berkshire within The Psychedelic Society, Lucy is passionate about bringing people together to explore consciousness, connection and the human experience through thoughtful conversation and shared experience. She is particularly drawn to the spirit of open inquiry found in the work of J. Krishnamurti, and to spaces where people can explore relationship, awareness and self-understanding together. # Find Your Community with The Psychedelic Society .png) | |||
| Men's Circle: Lone Fought Battles | Wed, Oct 21, 5:45 PM UTC | TBC, London, UK | 3mxkakufk5i22 | Curator | **MEN’S CIRCLE** **Lone Fought Battles** _ **What is the battle you are fighting that no one knows about?** _ There are battles we fight that nobody sees, the ones that don't leave a mark on the outside. _ **The fear you haven't told anyone about.** _ _ **The decision you keep turning over in your head.** _ _ **The relationship you're struggling to understand.** _ _ **The loss you're still carrying.** _ _ **The habit you can't seem to break.** _ _ **The pressure you feel to hold everything together.** _ _ **The part of yourself you're quietly questioning.** _ **You go to work.** **You show up for people.** **You get on with things.** And yet, somewhere beneath all of that, there may be a battle taking place. One that you have become very good at fighting alone. Maybe because you don't want to burden anyone. Perhaps because you don't know how to talk about it. Or because you learned that being a man meant handling things yourself. Or perhaps you've simply forgotten what it feels like to let someone stand beside you when things are difficult. _ **So you keep it to yourself. ** _You think about it. You manage it. You distract yourself from it. You tell yourself you'll deal with it when things calm down. **But some battles don't disappear because we become better at carrying them.** Sometimes the battles no one knows about ask us to stop. To turn towards them. To acknowledge what is actually happening. And, most importantly, **to let ourselves be witnessed.** This men's circle is an invitation to bring one of those **lone-fought battles** into the room. **We'll explore:** - What battle you are currently carrying - Why you have been fighting it alone - What happens when we keep difficult things to ourselves - The stories we carry about strength, weakness and asking for help - What it means to be witnessed without being fixed - The difference between vulnerability and weakness - What support actually looks like - Where you might be holding tension, resistance or emotion in the body - What you need from yourself — and perhaps from others - And what might change when you allow someone else to stand beside you **Through embodiment, reflection, honest conversation and creativity, we'll explore the experience of carrying something alone, and what it feels like if we don't have to.** _We'll say:_ **"This is what I'm dealing with."** **"This is what I've been carrying."** **"This is the part I haven't told anyone."** **This circle is for you if there is something in your life that you've been navigating quietly.** This is a confidential, supportive space for men to show up honestly, listen deeply, and discover what happens when something that has been carried alone is finally shared. _ **Come as you are.** _ _ **Bring what you're carrying.** _ _ **Bring the battle.** _ _ **Bring the uncertainty.** _ **You may have been fighting it alone, but you don't have to meet it alone.** **We'll sit with it together.** An evening of embodiment, reflection, creativity, honest conversation, presence and connection. ### About your Facilitator Jozef Popjak  Jozef is a trained architect and offers coaching to [create your own universe](https://createyourownuniverse.my.canva.site/), bridging design with human potential and transformation though coaching, facilitation and men's work. He trained with the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), FLOW Coaching Institute, and PQ Coaching. He now partners with individuals and teams, facilitating learning, transitions, and growth, helping people and organisations thrive from the inside out. His work is rooted in a calm presence, shaped by years of mindfulness, meditation, and embodiment practices. Guided by natural curiosity and a passion for art and innovation, he recognises and works with the intricate structures and patterns that influence our spaces, minds, and lives. ### Testimonials "_ **The Men's Circle on People Pleasing was so helpful for me, especially the embodied practices we did during the session.** _ I've already booked to attend Jozef's next Men's Circle (on the topic of "Healthy Boundaries"), and _ **I would highly recommend his sessions** _." - Anonymous “Huge thanks to Jozef (amazing facilitator!) and all the lovely chaps willing to share this space. _ **Refreshing and inspiring to see so many fellow guys attempting to deal with life’s challenges with wisdom and compassion, and awareness. Super respectful group.** _ Definitely want to come back for the next topic. ” - Alex "_ **An honest and open circle profoundly held** _ and guided by Jozef" - Rupert "I really appreciated Jozef's facilitation of the circle, creating _ **a space where men felt safe to share vulnerably. I'm so glad I went** _, and I left feeling more empowered with new tools that I can put into practice in my everyday life." - Anonymous "_ **A very comfortable setting to discuss emotions with men.** _ Very peculiar too, I must add, for those of us who are not used to talking about these things among men with no women around, but peculiar in the best possible way. Looking forward to the next one!" - Anonymous “_ **Jozef's warm and openhearted coaching approach opened up the space for the deep discovery and explorations** _ within myself that ultimately lead to my self-acceptance, self-love and actions to move forward with my life.” - Daniela "I have worked with Jozef for two years. He is one of the most creative people I know, and he helped me to discover new resources to help solve my problems. _ **He is understanding the process of transformation and how to make my life transition unique, personal, and powerful**._ He seamlessly integrates the nuanced perspective of a visual artist and architect to empower holistic solutions for people.” - GK “Jozef is a unique coach. He has that _ **rare mix of solid wisdom and rare intuition**._ He did navigate me through a ‘stuck’ place towards the destination. He didn’t tell me what to think or do, but _ **he was the perfect journey companion on the road less travelled.”** _ - GP |
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| Ancoats Sound Bath - with mugwart tea | Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM UTC | St Michael's, George Leigh Street, Ancoats, Manchester, UK | 3mxkaknwvkm22 | Curator | An invitation to slow down, soften, and return inward. This immersive evening weaves together alchemy crystal singing bowls, rose tea, — a gentle meeting of sound, plant medicine, and presence. **Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls & Multi Instrument ** This session will weave together Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls with a carefully selected range of therapeutic sound instruments, creating a slow and spacious journey through layers of tone, texture and vibration. The bowls, made from 99.99% pure quartz and infused with precious metals and minerals, bring rich harmonic qualities, while grounding drones, gentle chimes and other instruments add depth and movement throughout the session. The sound unfolds slowly and spaciously, with plenty of silence in between — inviting you to soften, settle and reconnect with yourself without needing to do anything. ### Mugwort Tea This evening we'll be sharing a mugwort tea before our sound journey. Known as the **"dream herb,"** mugwort has been used for centuries in herbal traditions across Europe and Asia. Traditionally it has been enjoyed to support vivid dreaming, intuition, meditation and altered states of awareness. Many cultures have used mugwort in rituals, visioning practices and ceremonies as an ally for inner exploration, insight and connecting more deeply with the unconscious. **Please avoid the mugwort tea if you:** - Are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding. - Have an allergy to mugwort or plants in the daisy (Asteraceae) family, including ragweed, chamomile, daisies, chrysanthemums or marigolds. - Have a history of epilepsy or seizures. - Have been advised by your healthcare professional to avoid herbal products because of a medical condition or medication. If any of the above applies to you, or if you'd simply prefer not to drink the mugwort tea, please let Harry know before we begin and I'll happily provide an alternative herbal tea. As with all plant allies, the invitation is simply to notice your own experience with curiosity. There is nothing you need to achieve—just an opportunity to slow down, soften and explore whatever unfolds. **🌹 Before You Attend – Contraindications (Sound)** This sound bath may not be suitable for: - Anyone with a pacemaker - Anyone with a cochlear implant - Those in the first trimester of pregnancy - Anyone with epilepsy or seizures triggered by sound or vibration Please check in with me before booking if you have a history of: - Sound sensitivity - Migraines - Severe tinnitus - Any medical condition where vibrational sound has been advised against If you’re sensitive to sound or experience tinnitus, you’re welcome to bring earplugs — you’ll still receive the benefits of the vibrational field. Please arrive hydrated and on a light stomach for the most comfortable experience. **🧘♂️ What to Bring** - Yoga mat (essential) - Blanket (one for the floor and one to cover yourself — warmth matters) - Pillow - Eye mask (optional) **📍 Venue** [St Michael’s Church](chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) George Leigh Street, Ancoats **⏰ Time** 6:45pm – 7:45pm **Exchange** £17 / £15 (Ancoats residents) **🌟 Booking** Places are limited and this event is non-refundable. For bookings or private breathwork / sound sessions, WhatsApp me: [07777 629 432](tel:07777 629 432) Let’s breathe, rest, and ground together. 💫 | |||
| PsySoc Community Walks, Speed-Friending & Nature Connection | Sat, Oct 31, 11:30 AM UTC | Hampstead Heath, London, UK | 3mxkaknzrdi22 | Curator | ## Walking, Speed-friending, Nature Connection, Meditation and Community with The Psychedelic Society #### We encourage people to join solo! (but if you have friends - bring them too!) # About A gentle, mindful walk through ancient trees and open landscapes, offering the perfect chance to reconnect - with yourself, with others, and with the natural world. Gentle connection and speed-friending will be facilitated during the walk so you have an opportunity to meet new people. Along the way, we’ll pause for a small guided meditation to connect with our environment, giving us time to reflect, share, and simply be. In a world that moves fast, spending time in nature is the medicine we often need—to ground, recharge, and gain clarity. Walking together creates a space for conscious connection, where conversations flow naturally, and we can support and inspire each other. Come as you are—solo, with friends, or to meet new ones. This is a space for everyone, whether you're looking for movement, meaningful connection, or simply a breath of fresh air. Please wear sensible foot attire, it gets muddy depending on the weather and we wont be walking on paths the entire time. You are welcome to bring a flask of tea or something, but we will also walk past a kiosk so you can purchase something too. # Location Hampstead Heath Exact Location📍 Via email on confirmation of ticket sale # Your Facilitator  Kate is an event coordinator at the Psychedelic Society. Her research background spans clinical sleep studies, altered states of consciousness, and personalised gene therapies. She currently works applying neuroscience to the arts at the neuroaesthetics lab, Kinda Studios. Working with Onaya Science, she explores how rituals, music, and plant medicines support trauma recovery. Kate brings curiosity and care to the ways we feel, connect, and transform (and will usually be found outside). @[katedalbyy](https://www.instagram.com/katedalbyy/) # **Membership ** **MEMBERS of the Psychedelic Society get a discount off almost all of our events.** [**Join from £5 a month**](https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/become-a-member) ** and become part of this amazing community with invites to special events and more.** # **Find Your Community with The Psychedelic Society** .png) | |||
| PsySoc Social: Speed-Friending & Psychedelic Storytelling | Wed, Oct 28, 6:45 PM UTC | Love Shack, Cambridge Heath Road, London, UK | 3mxkako37o522 | Curator | # The Psychedelic Society ### _Psychedelic Speed-friending and Psychedelic Storytelling_ # **About the night** **Psychedelic Speed-friending** : sweet conversation, friend-making and (maybe?) finding your future lover! You can drop the small talk and ask the questions you REALLY want to ask. Taking inspiration from the [36 Questions to Intimacy](https://36questionsinlove.com/) and The School of Life's '100 Questions,' this evening gives you a menu of profound, intriguing, and spicy questions designed to inspire authenticity and meaningful connection with those around you.You’ll be guided through playful icebreakers and a series of 10-minute one-on-one conversations with different people throughout the evening, wrapping up with free-flowing socializing.You’ll leave here with a fresh perspective on connection, some fun stories, and maybe even the beginning of something special. **Psychedelic Storytelling:** this is becoming a must for our monthly socials. There will be the opportunity for all of us to share our psychedelic stories - the weird, the tricky and the downright wonderful. This part of the evening will be open-mic style and we will have a sign-up sheet to add your name to the list of storytellers. Your stories should be no more than 5 minutes and there's no need to rehearse what to say or come particularly prepared - often the best stories are told off-the-cuff and from the heart! **A Beautiful Psychedelic Community: ** Get access to our wonderful community coalescing around all things fungi. Many people at our socials have become life-long friends. Most of our members come alone, this is a safe and welcoming space for everyone, no matter your age, sexuality, background, gender, ethnicity or nationality. Fungi know no boundaries, which is the ethos we bring to our socials. **Delicious Food and Drink:** Indulge in the mouthwatering plant-based offerings at Love Shack, where creativity extends to the kitchen. Their menu features delicious, sustainably sourced dishes and drinks crafted to nourish the body and delight the senses. It’s the perfect accompaniment to an evening of artistic exploration. # **Schedule ** - 18:40: Please arrive 5 minutes before so we can start speed-friending promptly at 6:45pm - 18:45: Psychedelic Speed-Friending - 20:45: 15 minutes Break (you can order food & a drink to eat while listening to psychedelic story-telling) - 21:00: Psychedelic Story-telling - 21:30: Finishing / time to socialise # The Venue Join us at Love Shack, a vegan restaurant and cocktail bar spread over three beautiful exposed brick arches in the heart of Hackney, East London. .png) # Membership **MEMBERS of the Psychedelic Society get a discount off almost all of our events.** [**Join from £5 a month**](https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/become-a-member) ** and become part of this amazing community with invites to special events and more.** # **Your Facilitators **  Kate is an event coordinator at the Psychedelic Society. Her research background spans clinical sleep studies, altered states of consciousness, and personalised gene therapies. She currently works applying neuroscience to the arts at the neuroaesthetics lab, Kinda Studios. Working with Onaya Science, she explores how rituals, music, and plant medicines support trauma recovery. Kate brings curiosity and care to the ways we feel, connect, and transform (and will usually be found outside). @[katedalbyy](https://www.instagram.com/katedalbyy/)  Amalia is an event producer for the Psychedelic Society in London. She is an MSc student in _Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine and Culture_ at the University of Exeter. She is also the co-founder and Director of Karuna Communitas, a non-profit organisation dedicated to making psychedelic support and education more accessible to all. Currently training in curanderismo in the Shipibo tradition at Onikano centre in Peru, Amalia’s interests span psychedelic ethics, cross-cultural approaches to healing, Native American cosmology, and meditation. # **Find Your Community with The Psychedelic Society** .png) | |||
| Heart Activation | Online | A Guided Meditation Journey | Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkako4fry22 | Curator | **Join this powerful ceremony where you get to spend some quality time with your heart, and discover the medicine your heart longs to share with you. 💚** **18th October | 3pm - 5pm (BST, London) ** **Online, via Zoom.** This is a guided meditation journey designed to soften your heart shells, awaken your power, and open your heart up to deeper self-love. The journey will include some **inner child work** and **shadow work.** The majority of the session will be a guided meditation. Previous experience with meditation may help you stay present during the journey, however it's not essential. This can also be space for you to simply rest and relax in a loving, beautiful energy. **Workshop flow:** **- Opening Ceremony** **- Check-in** (short sharing circle) **- Guided meditation journey** **- Time for integration** **- Sharing circle** **- Closing Ceremony** **Please bring:** **- A journal and pen** **- Water to stay hydrated** **- Beverage of choice (sacred cacao can be a lovely companion) ** **- A blindfold** **The space:** I invite you to set up a sacred and private space in your home where you feel free to make noise, and won't be disturbed for the duration of the journey. **Inspiration/ideas for creating a sacred space:** - Set up an altar with things that connect you deeper to your Higher Self / Spirit. - Burn incense, sage, and/or palo santo. - Dim the lights and add some candles. - Smelling rose essential oil can help open the heart. - Add flowers or anything that helps you connect with your inner child, softness, and/or your heart. **About your facilitator:** Ellinor Madeland is a Swedish-born, London-based facilitator specialising in Tantra, meditation, and conscious connection. With over 11 years of immersive experience with Tantra (across different communities and expressions), she brings both hard-won wisdom and genuine warmth to the events she holds. Having encountered both the profound gifts and the real dangers that can exist within tantric communities, she offers a unique perspective that is honest, grounded and deeply considered. Her workshops are welcoming enough for beginners, and rich enough for seasoned practitioners wanting to go deeper on their path. Alongside Tantra, Ellinor has spent the last decade exploring Buddhist meditation, yoga, shamanic traditions and ceremonial work. The result is a practice that honours both ancient wisdom and modern practices, in a way that feels alive and accessible today. She is known for facilitating spaces where people feel genuinely held, and where real, lasting transformation becomes possible. **• Testimonials from previous workshops:** **Ella** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “You will feel wholeheartedly seen, heard, held, empowered, and contained by Ellie and the wonderful group of women who attend. I loved the spread of activities Ellie created. She nurtured and created such a safe container throughout the day, she paced it well and by the end we all really felt like sisters. Ellie, thank you for being such a gentle, safe and EXCITING introduction to tantra for me. I am mesmerised by you and how you held us. It left me wanting more and it left me feeling safe and loved by my sisters. Thank you for holding this space. I will be back.” **Natalie** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “Ellinor radiates a magnetic light that is honestly addictive. She has an incredible ability to create a space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable, playful, sensual, emotional and completely yourself. Her guidance felt effortless, while still giving us the freedom to explore our own creativity and boundaries. One of the most rewarding parts was watching women arrive with their own fears and insecurities and gradually become more confident, expressive and powerful through self-acceptance and sisterhood. I smiled, I cried, I danced and I felt so fucking proud of every woman who shared that experience with me.I came away with a deeper understanding of myself, but also a deeper appreciation for the women around me. I made genuine new connections that I’m incredibly grateful for, and I left feeling more open, more connected and more accepting of myself." **Carla** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “I really enjoyed the workshop!! Ellinor is organised, competent, warm, knows how to make people feel comfortable & safe. She creates a special experience. The group was so nice, people engaged, pushed their boundaries, we laughed, cried, played, connected and it was great!! Amazing energy!! THANK YOU ALL!! 💜 P.S. Nice venue also.” **Isobel ** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “Thank you Ellie for a beautiful day that fostered a feeling of sensual womanhood and created a safe space for women to embody their feminine energy and appreciate other women. I left feeling valued and seen and content.” **Pauline - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "Ellie is one of the most warm and nurturing souls I’ve ever encountered. Every time I attend one of her workshops (and I now try to make it to all of them), I leave feeling deeply held and grounded, as if embraced by Mother Earth herself! Her ability to hold space for each participant is truly exceptional - she facilitates with such grace, presence, and care, and it’s clear that every detail is thoughtfully prepared. Ellie creates an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and gently invited to explore at their own pace, always with deep respect for personal boundaries. I can’t recommend her highly enough!!" **Jess - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop: Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "This is the first female-only tantra workshop I’ve been to – I cannot speak highly enough the way that Ellinor created the space for us. I entered the day feeling nervous (and giddy) and I left feeling grounded, sensual, and connected to the other women I shared the afternoon with. My intention for the space was to remain present – and what I noticed along the way was joy, connection with sisterhood, power, and pleasure in worship. I’m planning on attending her future events this summer" **Kate - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "The tantric sisterhood circle was such a gorgeous and restful space. There were a mix of people who were new to tantra and those who have been practicing for many years. It felt incredibly safe and supportive; this was due to Ellinor's excellent stewardship and clarity over her intentions for the space, the exercises she chose, and the respect and gentle nature of the women who attended. With every tantric exercise Ellinor made sure it was clear that we were completely free to be actively involved or simply observational depending on our current comfort level. During the sharing I genuinely felt a shared deep peace and acknowledgement with my fellow sisters, it truly was a sacred space. Thank you to all my circle sisters and to Ellinor, so much love and gratitude for each of you. x" **Palaash - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop: Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ “Ellinor holds space with a rare combination of warmth and quiet confidence that instantly puts you at ease. There's a beautiful balance in how she guides, gentle enough to feel safe, yet nudging enough that you actually move. Her trust in herself is palpable, and somehow that becomes permission for you to trust yourself too. The program she puts together is thoughtfully sequenced . You feel yourself easing open rather than being pushed, which in these kinds of spaces makes all the difference. The dancing exercise was a particular highlight: a live, embodied way to notice where tension lives, where you hide, and where you don't. That kind of real-time self-discovery is hard to create, and she does it effortlessly. The cacao was a beautiful touch, and the women she gathered created a genuinely safe container. I came exactly as I was, and that was more than enough. If you're curious about tantra and want to explore it in a grounded, feminine, and deeply held space, I couldn't recommend Ellinor more highly." **Sarah - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ “I felt comfortable, witnessed and present. Something shifted, now two days later and I can’t put it into words yet but it’s positive, light, encouraging & beautiful. I feel open & safe. Thank you Ellinor for such a special afternoon 💛” **Andrea - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Depths of Tantra Workshop (2026)**_ “The workshop was fantastic and Ellinor was amazing in facilitating. I've been to a few Tantra events and this was by far the best. I loved how Ellinor managed to meet the needs of both couples and individual participants and create a wonderful experience for all. Thank you!” **Anon - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “I attended Ellinor’s tantra workshop and found it to be a truly beautiful experience. She has a warm, grounded presence and a way of explaining things that feels both clear and deeply felt. I left feeling more connected, open and inspired. I’d wholeheartedly recommend her work to anyone curious about exploring this path.” **Harvinder - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “Ellinor a vibrant soul she is, has put on an amazing tantra workshop, it was so positive and loving! I felt open and welcome and would heartily recommend this to everyone!" **Jack -** **⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “I had a wonderful time at the Tantra taster day. The space felt safe and supportive, and challenging in the right way - engaging our courage to connect to ourselves and others in joyful and expressive ways. Ellinor facilitated with care, generosity and authentic interest in her subject. Exercises were thoughtful, clearly communicated and effective. The dynamics were held mindfully. I fully recommend Ellinor’s tantra events with confidence to future attendees.” **Ryeca - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “Elinor was an open, loving human who brought that same energy into the space”. **Kate** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Taste of Tantra (2025)**_ “Ellinor is a really fantastic guide through the first layers of the topic of tantra. The container that she creates is a really beautiful and safe space where I met different souls all looking to connect for different reasons – all are accepted and welcome, with absolutely zero prejudice or expectation. She guides you to a place of exploration and deep mutual trust. I had a truly wonderful experience with her.“ **Nim** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Taste of Tantra (2025)**_ “It was a great experience. Such an experience allows someone to drop deep into themselves and forget what is going in their lives and in the outside world. The breath work was euphorically fulfilling.” **Pernille** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a profound journey. Thank you for bringing us into such a deep space. I had so many visions. I went deeper and higher than I’ve been all at once. It was so profound, a really good experience. Thank you for offering it. You were so present that I felt fully immersed.” **Hendrik** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thank you for doing this. This was one of the most powerful meditations and inner journeys I think I’ve ever had sober. There was so much in it. It’s crazy how much wisdom you gave me in this one hour. Thank you. This was beautiful.” **M ** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a profound experience. World-blowing. Your truth felt honest and strong. The space was set in a limitless way, the way you fell into it. I had my own crazy experience sitting here. So thank you for that. You carried and held us in such a respectable manner.” **Bethany** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The ceremony was a beautiful opportunity to connect to myself, to ground into my body and to explore my emotions. I left feeling softer and more open.” **Malin** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved how you held the space. There were times where I was like “how does she know what to say?”. It was such a flow. I haven’t gone that deep that quick in a long time. I really enjoyed it, and I got to another level of what I already know, where I’m already going. A very important workshop. Thank you.” **P -** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Ellinor has a beautiful, open and generous energy. Her heart opening cacao ceremony was carefully curated and every detail had been considered. The ceremonial cacao was delicious and I immediately felt my heart open and I dropped into my body which primed me wonderfully for the rest of the ceremony. The soul retrieval meditation was very powerful and Ellinor really guided us through that step by step. It was such an amazing, safe space and it was so easy to share afterwards. She even baked the most amazing apple crumble!” Please reach out to me directly with any questions. **With all my love,** Ellinor Madeland | |||
| HIVE (with support from Natalie Bellingham and Zaron) + AFTERPARTY | Sat, Nov 28, 6:00 PM UTC | CADS, Arley St, Highfield, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkako5l4q22 | Curator | Join us at CADS in Sheffield for an epic night of clowns and sounds - headline act HIVE, two incredible support acts, and an afterparty of live electronic music. Buzz buzz! **HIVE** This darkly comedic clown show with live electronic soundtracking takes you on an eerie and whimsical journey through the life cycle of a bee. Prepare to witness bees as you've never seen or heard them before, as we expose the cryptic inner workings of the hive mind and the expansive sounds that echo throughout it. Tabi (previous audience member) - Hive is as surreal and strange as a tale of two bees could be. Existential and hilarious, chaotic and delightful 🐝 Instagram - @hiveshowbuzz **Support from:** **ZARON** Zaron Mizmeras is an artist, cyborg and long sufferer of synaesthesia, the blending of the senses. Their work seeks to illustrate and exacerbate the often frustrating experience of owning a body / soul and the implications therein. Instagram - @zaronm **NATALIE BELLINGHAM** Meet Marie Chou-Fleur: a gloriously absurd, big-hearted guide to being human. Part clown, part confidant, she arrives with joy, foolish wisdom and an unshakeable belief in you. Speaking straight from the heart, Marie celebrates who we are, who we might become and the stories we tell ourselves along the way. Funny, stupid and deeply heartfelt, this playful show invites you to laugh, dream bigger and feel truly seen - leaving with a lighter spirit, fuller heart and the sense that maybe, just maybe, everything is possible. Instagram - @nataliebellingha _ **AFTERPARTY - LIVE ELECTRICONIC MUSIC ACTS :** _ **DJ the TCG** IDM (idiotic dance music) **Tobledrone ** The continuing musical adventures of James and Matt. currently pointing in a modular beat driven, hypnotic melodic direction that could be mistaken for proper music if listened to inattentively. Instagram - @toblerdronemusic **Event timings and accessibility info:** **18:30** Doors **19:00 - 19:30** Zaron 20 minute break **19:50 - 20:35** Natalie Bellingham 25 minute break **21:00 - 22:00** HIVE **22:00 - 00:00** Live electronic afterparty Late arrivals are welcome, and we invite people to come and go from the venue as they wish. CADS is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any other accessibility questions or concerns, please contact us. | |||
| Tantric Sisterhood | A Women's-Only Full-Day Tantra Workshop | 15th November | Sun, Nov 15, 11:00 AM UTC | Self-Retreat Studio, Kentish Town Road, London, UK | 3mxkako7gvu22 | Curator | **Tantric Sisterhood | A Women's-Only Full-Day Tantra Workshop** **15th November @ 11am - 8.30pm** _ **For curious, deep, embodied women ready for next level connection.** _ **All ages and body types welcome! 😍** **Together we will drop the masks, open our hearts, and ride the tantric wave towards creating deeper connection through intention, curiosity, and juicy embodiment.** **Dear beautiful sister,** I warmly welcome you to join this full-day women's only Tantric Sisterhood workshop. **This workshop is 2 hours longer** than the last event we ran in September, and we will invite a bit more polarity practice and playfulness into the space. **All orientations are welcome** _**(bi-curious, bi, gay, straight).**_ **Note that this workshop will involve physical touch, curious and sensual exploration, and polarity practice with other women. Make sure you are comfortable with this before booking.** \ ***There will be no nudity or explicit touch in this workshop.** \*Due to the nature of topics and exploration, this event is most suitable for **cis-women**. Reach out to me directly for any clarification or questions on this. - **This is for you if:** - You are longing for deep sisterhood, community, and connection with other women. - You are comfortable with exploring gentle touch, deep conversations, and vulnerability with other women. - You want to explore Tantra & sensuality in a loving, grounded, women-only container. - You are ready to open your heart, honestly meet yourself as you are, and own your experience. - You are ready to integrate parts of yourself you may have rejected in the past, and come home to your fullness. - You are ready to both give and receive (emotionally, spiritually, physically). - You are ready to embrace more play, fun, and “not taking life so seriously”. - You want to deepen your spiritual practice. - **The Workshop** **The workshop is split into two parts:** **The Morning (Part 1) - is a clothed space** where we explore gentle but very powerful tantric connection exercises. First, we gently arrive in the space and familiarise ourselves with each other, through meditation, sharing circles, a cacao ceremony, vulnerability practice, and moving through some partnered and solo exercises. These exercises include gentle touch and emotional connection practices, such as eye-gazing, hugging, stroking, cuddling, polarity practice, etc. **The Afternoon (Part 2) - is a semi-clothed space,** meaning you are invited to dress down into something a little bit more… Uncomfortable (😉), as we continue exploring tantric exercises exploring our **sensuality, bodies, and deeper connection with ourselves and others.** Please bring a change of clothes with you for this part - whatever makes you feel most juicy, sensual, and brings out your inner seductress. We will end the day with a closing circle. **All touch is optional, consensual, and clearly guided.** **\*Lunch will NOT be provided -** please bring your own lunch, or there are many cafes/shops nearby. **Cacao will be provided -** this will be made with **almond milk.** (Please let me know your dietary restrictions/allergies when booking). - **Here is an idea of what we will move through together:** **- Opening ceremony** **& ritual** **- Guided meditations** **- Ceremonial cacao ceremony** **- Tantric connection practices** **- Curious, heart-led touch** **- Sharing circles** **- Heart-opening practices** **- Buddhist non-duality practice** **- Kundalini exploration / activation** **- Sensual movement & embodiment** **- Archetype expression** **- Release shame / embrace pleasure** **- Playfulness: creative, sensual/spicy group exercise** **- Meaningful, healing reflections and conversations** **- Ask & receive acts of service from other women** **- Closing circle** - **A note on consent & safety:** All practices are optional. You are always free to participate fully, observe, or step outside to tend to yourself. **An intake form will be sent to all attendees.** _ **No form = no entry.** _ - **What to bring:** - Wear clothes that are comfortable for movement, but that also make you feel alive, juicy, and connected to your body! - Bring spare “spicy” clothing and make-up for **Part 2** _(for example: lingerie, corsets, suspenders)._ Please bring some extra if you have, in case a sister needs to borrow! - Water bottle - Journal & pen - Light snack(s) for before/after lunch - An altar offering _(optional)_ _-_ An open, curious heart! - **What is Tantra?** **Tantra is an ancient spiritual practice that originated in India** thousands of years ago. Over time, **the West adapted this practice into something often referred to as “neo tantra”,** which is its own interpretation of Tantric practice, that has many different flavours and branches, but generally focuses more on **relationships, connection, sensuality, and eros** _(neo-tantra is what most Western tantric practitioners teach, including me)._ Tantric practice is about accessing deeper love, devotion, vulnerability, intimacy, and becoming fully present. **We can't practice Tantra without opening our hearts.** Getting vulnerable and letting each other in is the only way we can truly experience the fullness of what tantric connection has to offer. **Tantra honours, celebrates, and makes room for the full-spectrum human experience,** in order for us to **fully integrate** the true nature of who we are. **This includes our sensuality, shame, shadow / darkness, joy, light, and everything in-between.** We **embrace, embody, and balance the polarity between light and dark, the masculine and feminine (Shiva/Shakti, Yin/Yang),** and **meet life with more** **love, presence, compassion and honesty.** Instead of spiritually bypassing or rejecting the shadow aspects of ourselves, Tantra helps us find deeper self-acceptance and a more honest relationship with ourselves by facing, loving, and ultimately integrating these parts of ourselves. - **Important pillars of Tantric practice.** **Ritual / Ceremony.** Ceremony and ritual are the very structure that makes surrender and deeper levels of tantric connection possible. We humbly ask something bigger than us for guidance and support, which helps us “unhook” from our individualistic ideas that _“we have to do everything on our own”_. **Through devotion practice, prayer and intention, we open up a bigger field of possibility,** and build a container strong enough to hold whatever wants to move through us. We trust that what unfolds within it is meant for us, regardless of what it brings. **Non-duality.** Part of this practice is **exploring the interconnectedness of consciousness / everything.** From this understanding, we can begin to **dissolve the illusion that we are separate from one another,** open our hearts and minds deeper, expand our compassion and awareness, and let go of the attachments to our identity and ego that creates deep suffering by keeping us separate from others. **Presence.** Tantra is what happens when there is **no goal to achieve.** When we let go of expectation and instead invite a slower pace, deeper presence, and a heart-based flow of connection, **a field of expansion opens up that allows for new dimensions of pleasure, exploration, and curiosity to take place.** **The growth edge.** Tantra invites you to gently stretch yourself by exploring the opportunities that lie just outside of your comfort zone. Real transformation lives in the “edge”, the uncharted territory, not in what is familiar or safe **. This workshop will invite you to try new things to unlock deeper self-discovery.** **In my Tantric workshops, I honour you:** your realness, your boundaries, your being-ness, your fullness. You can say no to any exercise at any time. **Come as you are - the realer, the better.** - **Personal readiness:** **A foundation in personal development, spiritual growth and/or meditation is important,** as sometimes challenging emotions can arise in these spaces. As mentioned above, **Tantra embraces the full spectrum of human experience, even the uncomfortable parts** , so being able to be with these emotions matters. **It's important to note that this is Tantra, not Therapy.** This workshop is not suitable for those with unresolved trauma that needs attention, or for those that are not ready to challenge/explore beliefs around gender, sensuality and spirituality. - **My Tantric Principles** After 12 years of deep immersion in Tantra, Buddhist meditation, and Shamanic practices, I have held space for a rich spectrum of human experience - from deep shadow, suffering and pain, to blissful expansion, juicy sensuality, and powerful heart awakenings. I make room for all of it. Because **this is what I have learned to be true:** - **We need to get vulnerable in order to go deep.** Dropping our masks, being seen in, and getting “real” with how we feel, with what we are facing, is what opens our hearts. Growth only begins where honesty does, and first, we need to get very honest with ourselves, and practice letting people in. - **We can't grow unless we dare to “stretch” ourselves.** Real transformation lives in the “edge” and the uncharted territory, not in what is familiar or safe. This workshop will invite you to explore the opportunities that lie just outside of your comfort zone. - **We must surrender to something bigger than us.** Ceremony and ritual are not decoration, they are the very structure that makes surrender possible. Through devotion, prayer and sacred practice, we build a container strong enough to hold whatever wants to move through us. And we trust that what unfolds within it is meant for us, regardless of what it brings. - **Deep, conscious connection is only possible when we become courageous enough to stop hiding.** Until we stop playing games, drop our masks and dare to be fully seen - in our rawness, our "flaws," our vulnerability. The human experience is far more shared than we tend to think: the insecurity you're hiding is most likely sitting in 99% of the room with you. When you bring it into the light, you give everyone else permission to do the same. - **Real growth and community can only happen when we are able to lovingly witness, lovingly embrace, honestly mirror, and lovingly** _ **challenge** _ **each other.** All four are equally as important, not just the parts that feel good. - **Sacred, blissful, divine (in other words:** _ **mind-blowing** _**) unity, love, connection and intimacy is very possible.** This comes from first finally _allowing ourselves to be who we already are,_ not changing who we are. It asks for our vulnerability, courage, love, and deep commitment - to ourselves, our practice, our partners, and our community. - **Return policy:** 14-day return policy. No refunds after this. - **About your facilitator:** Ellinor Madeland is a Swedish-born, London-based facilitator specialising in Tantra, meditation, and conscious connection. With over 11 years of immersive experience with Tantra (across different communities and expressions), she brings both hard-won wisdom and genuine warmth to the events she holds. Having encountered both the profound gifts and the real dangers that can exist within tantric communities, she offers a unique perspective that is honest, grounded and deeply considered. Her workshops are welcoming enough for beginners, and rich enough for seasoned practitioners wanting to go deeper on their path. Alongside Tantra, Ellinor has spent the last decade exploring Buddhist meditation, yoga, shamanic traditions and ceremonial work. The result is a practice that honours both ancient wisdom and modern practices, in a way that feels alive and accessible today. She is known for facilitating spaces where people feel genuinely held, and where real, lasting transformation becomes possible. **• Testimonials from previous workshops:** **Ella** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “You will feel wholeheartedly seen, heard, held, empowered, and contained by Ellie and the wonderful group of women who attend. I loved the spread of activities Ellie created. She nurtured and created such a safe container throughout the day, she paced it well and by the end we all really felt like sisters. Ellie, thank you for being such a gentle, safe and EXCITING introduction to tantra for me. I am mesmerised by you and how you held us. It left me wanting more and it left me feeling safe and loved by my sisters. Thank you for holding this space. I will be back.” **Natalie** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “Ellinor radiates a magnetic light that is honestly addictive. She has an incredible ability to create a space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable, playful, sensual, emotional and completely yourself. Her guidance felt effortless, while still giving us the freedom to explore our own creativity and boundaries. One of the most rewarding parts was watching women arrive with their own fears and insecurities and gradually become more confident, expressive and powerful through self-acceptance and sisterhood. I smiled, I cried, I danced and I felt so fucking proud of every woman who shared that experience with me.I came away with a deeper understanding of myself, but also a deeper appreciation for the women around me. I made genuine new connections that I’m incredibly grateful for, and I left feeling more open, more connected and more accepting of myself." **Eleana -** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “Ellinor held the space with such grace, love and genuine care. I initially felt a little anxious coming into the workshop, but from the moment she guided us through the grounding practice, I immediately began to soften and feel safe. Her energy is also magnetic af! And you can genuinely feel how much love and intention she pours into the spaces she creates. She is made for this kind of work. Every exercise she guided us through felt so thoughtfully chosen, creative and incredibly heart-opening. There was such a beautiful balance of depth, connection, playfulness and embodiment, and I felt completely safe to let go and immerse myself in the experience. If you’re considering attending one of Elinor’s workshops, do it. You won’t regret spending your Sunday in a space like this. I would absolutely come to another one of her events. It was such a beautiful experience, and one I’ll genuinely remember.” **Carla -** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “I really enjoyed the workshop!! Ellinor is organised, competent, warm, knows how to make people feel comfortable & safe. She creates a special experience. The group was so nice, people engaged, pushed their boundaries, we laughed, cried, played, connected and it was great!! Amazing energy!! THANK YOU ALL!! 💜 P.S. Nice venue also.” **Isobel** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Tantric Sisterhood Workshop (2026)**_ “Thank you Ellie for a beautiful day that fostered a feeling of sensual womanhood and created a safe space for women to embody their feminine energy and appreciate other women. I left feeling valued and seen and content.” **Pauline - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "Ellie is one of the most warm and nurturing souls I’ve ever encountered. Every time I attend one of her workshops (and I now try to make it to all of them), I leave feeling deeply held and grounded, as if embraced by Mother Earth herself! Her ability to hold space for each participant is truly exceptional - she facilitates with such grace, presence, and care, and it’s clear that every detail is thoughtfully prepared. Ellie creates an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and gently invited to explore at their own pace, always with deep respect for personal boundaries. I can’t recommend her highly enough!!" **Jess - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop: Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "This is the first female-only tantra workshop I’ve been to – I cannot speak highly enough the way that Ellinor created the space for us. I entered the day feeling nervous (and giddy) and I left feeling grounded, sensual, and connected to the other women I shared the afternoon with. My intention for the space was to remain present – and what I noticed along the way was joy, connection with sisterhood, power, and pleasure in worship. I’m planning on attending her future events this summer" **Kate - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ "The tantric sisterhood circle was such a gorgeous and restful space. There were a mix of people who were new to tantra and those who have been practicing for many years. It felt incredibly safe and supportive; this was due to Ellinor's excellent stewardship and clarity over her intentions for the space, the exercises she chose, and the respect and gentle nature of the women who attended. With every tantric exercise Ellinor made sure it was clear that we were completely free to be actively involved or simply observational depending on our current comfort level. During the sharing I genuinely felt a shared deep peace and acknowledgement with my fellow sisters, it truly was a sacred space. Thank you to all my circle sisters and to Ellinor, so much love and gratitude for each of you. x" **Palaash - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop: Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ “Ellinor holds space with a rare combination of warmth and quiet confidence that instantly puts you at ease. There's a beautiful balance in how she guides, gentle enough to feel safe, yet nudging enough that you actually move. Her trust in herself is palpable, and somehow that becomes permission for you to trust yourself too. The program she puts together is thoughtfully sequenced . You feel yourself easing open rather than being pushed, which in these kinds of spaces makes all the difference. The dancing exercise was a particular highlight: a live, embodied way to notice where tension lives, where you hide, and where you don't. That kind of real-time self-discovery is hard to create, and she does it effortlessly. The cacao was a beautiful touch, and the women she gathered created a genuinely safe container. I came exactly as I was, and that was more than enough. If you're curious about tantra and want to explore it in a grounded, feminine, and deeply held space, I couldn't recommend Ellinor more highly." **Sarah - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Women's Tantra Workshop - Sisterhood, Tantra & Cacao (2026)**_ “I felt comfortable, witnessed and present. Something shifted, now two days later and I can’t put it into words yet but it’s positive, light, encouraging & beautiful. I feel open & safe. Thank you Ellinor for such a special afternoon 💛” **Andrea - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Depths of Tantra Workshop (2026)**_ “The workshop was fantastic and Ellinor was amazing in facilitating. I've been to a few Tantra events and this was by far the best. I loved how Ellinor managed to meet the needs of both couples and individual participants and create a wonderful experience for all. Thank you!” **Anon - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “I attended Ellinor’s tantra workshop and found it to be a truly beautiful experience. She has a warm, grounded presence and a way of explaining things that feels both clear and deeply felt. I left feeling more connected, open and inspired. I’d wholeheartedly recommend her work to anyone curious about exploring this path.” **Harvinder - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “Ellinor a vibrant soul she is, has put on an amazing tantra workshop, it was so positive and loving! I felt open and welcome and would heartily recommend this to everyone!" **Jack -** **⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “I had a wonderful time at the Tantra taster day. The space felt safe and supportive, and challenging in the right way - engaging our courage to connect to ourselves and others in joyful and expressive ways. Ellinor facilitated with care, generosity and authentic interest in her subject. Exercises were thoughtful, clearly communicated and effective. The dynamics were held mindfully. I fully recommend Ellinor’s tantra events with confidence to future attendees.” **Ryeca - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** _**Tantra Taster Workshop (2026).**_ “Elinor was an open, loving human who brought that same energy into the space”. **Kate** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Taste of Tantra (2025)**_ “Ellinor is a really fantastic guide through the first layers of the topic of tantra. The container that she creates is a really beautiful and safe space where I met different souls all looking to connect for different reasons – all are accepted and welcome, with absolutely zero prejudice or expectation. She guides you to a place of exploration and deep mutual trust. I had a truly wonderful experience with her.“ **Nim** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _**Taste of Tantra (2025)**_ “It was a great experience. Such an experience allows someone to drop deep into themselves and forget what is going in their lives and in the outside world. The breath work was euphorically fulfilling.” **Pernille** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a profound journey. Thank you for bringing us into such a deep space. I had so many visions. I went deeper and higher than I’ve been all at once. It was so profound, a really good experience. Thank you for offering it. You were so present that I felt fully immersed.” **Hendrik** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thank you for doing this. This was one of the most powerful meditations and inner journeys I think I’ve ever had sober. There was so much in it. It’s crazy how much wisdom you gave me in this one hour. Thank you. This was beautiful.” **M** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a profound experience. World-blowing. Your truth felt honest and strong. The space was set in a limitless way, the way you fell into it. I had my own crazy experience sitting here. So thank you for that. You carried and held us in such a respectable manner.” **Bethany** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The ceremony was a beautiful opportunity to connect to myself, to ground into my body and to explore my emotions. I left feeling softer and more open.” **Malin** - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved how you held the space. There were times where I was like “how does she know what to say?”. It was such a flow. I haven’t gone that deep that quick in a long time. I really enjoyed it, and I got to another level of what I already know, where I’m already going. A very important workshop. Thank you.” **P -** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Ellinor has a beautiful, open and generous energy. Her heart opening cacao ceremony was carefully curated and every detail had been considered. The ceremonial cacao was delicious and I immediately felt my heart open and I dropped into my body which primed me wonderfully for the rest of the ceremony. The soul retrieval meditation was very powerful and Ellinor really guided us through that step by step. It was such an amazing, safe space and it was so easy to share afterwards. She even baked the most amazing apple crumble!” Please reach out to me directly with any questions. **With all my love,** Ellinor Madeland ellinor.madeland@gmail.com | |||
| Harvest Harmony : A community celebration | Sat, Oct 17, 1:30 PM UTC | 42 Allington Road, London NW4 3DE, UK | 3mxkakocngo22 | Curator | **The season is turning, and so are we.** 🕒 **Starts 3pm, arrival 2:30 ** As the leaves let go and the days grow shorter, we're gathering to pause, breathe, and honour the shift together. This is an afternoon to slow down, listen deeply, and be truly heard. We'll share stories, give thanks for what this year has brought, and open our arms to what's coming next. **Opening the space** **BoThai** and **Ardavan** will open the gathering, gently bringing us together and setting the intention for the afternoon. **Main offering** **Šárka** will then hold the heart of the gathering with her offering.This is her last share in the UK before she heads off to India . **Open jam** To close, **Rebecca Rae** will lead an open jam. Bring an instrument, your voice, or just yourself, and add your sound to the circle. No experience needed. **Nourishment** Warm refreshments and snacks will be available throughout. **Giving back** All income from the gathering goes to **EarthPearls** , a charity supporting children in need around the world. By joining us, you're helping to support them too. 🙏 **All hearts welcome.** 🍂 | |||
| Earth & Minerals: Pigments & Paints (4 in a 4-part series) | Wed, Feb 10, 6:00 PM UTC | School Farm CSA, Dartington, Totnes, UK | 3mxkakodxxy22 | Curator | ### **Earth & Minerals: Pigments & Paints** Part 4 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops Learn how to make watercolour paints using earth pigments made from Devon's clays, minerals and rocks.  In this workshop, you'll learn how to grind, sieve and mix earth pigments into watercolour paints, using a process that can then be adapted for making oil, acrylic or gouache paints at home. We'll look at the rich palette of colour that can be found in the Devon landscape, from coast to coast, and explore ways of working with these pigments in order to dialgoue with the land. You'll receive an introduction into working safely with earth and minerals, and develop an understanding of how they interact with plant- and metal-based colours. **You'll go home with:** your own mineral-based watercolour pan(s), some pigment to process at home and a collaborative drawing from the landscape. Open to anyone aged 18+. This workshop works with materials made in workshops 1 and 2, but is open to those joining for the first time - no previous experience required. Materials and refreshments provided.  * * * This workshop is Part 4 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops, running the second Wednesday of each month, November–February, 6-8:30pm, at School Farm, Totnes. You can come to any of the sessions as a stand-alone workshop or join all 4 for a full course in learning how to make inks, paints, pigments & paper dyes from plants, minerals & waste products. Full programme: 1. **Flowers & Food:** Ink Making & Instant Colour, Wednesday 11th November 2. **Trees & Metals:** Mordants & Modifiers, Wednesday 9th December 3. **Paper & Prints:** Paper dyeing & Eco-printing, Wednesday 13th January 4. **Earth & Minerals:** Pigments & Paints, Wednesday 10th February **£45 per workshop / £160 for all 4** (select the ‘All 4’ ticket on purchase)  | |||
| Paper & Prints: Paper dyeing & Eco-printing (3 in a 4-part series) | Wed, Jan 13, 6:00 PM UTC | School Farm CSA, Dartington, Totnes, UK | 3mxkakoh2to22 | Curator | ### **Paper & Prints: Paper dyeing & Eco-printing** Part 3 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops Learn how to dye paper with natural colour and make botanical contact prints using leaves and flowers.  In this workshop, you'll make a natural colour vat from flowers or food waste to dye paper rich, bright colours and make your own set of botanical contact prints with plants foraged from the land. You'll learn how to mordant paper to achieve brighter, longer-lasting colours (a method that can also be applied to certain fabrics) and explore which plants are more effective for eco-printing. We'll also look at examples of creative projects that your papers and prints can be used for once dry, including bookbinding and collage, giving you some inspiration for January craft sessions. **You'll go home with:** a set of dyed paper samples and your own eco-printed booklet. Open to anyone aged 18+. This workshop builds on skills and materials developed in workshops 1 and 2, but is open to those joining for the first time - no previous experience required. Materials and refreshments provided.  * * * This workshop is Part 3 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops, running the second Wednesday of each month, November–February, 6-8:30pm, at School Farm, Totnes. You can come to any of the sessions as a stand-alone workshop or join all 4 for a full course in learning how to make inks, paints, pigments & paper dyes from plants, minerals & waste products. Full programme: 1. **Flowers & Food:** Ink Making & Instant Colour, Wednesday 11th November 2. **Trees & Metals:** Mordants & Modifiers, Wednesday 9th December 3. **Paper & Prints:** Paper dyeing & Eco-printing, Wednesday 13th January 4. **Earth & Minerals:** Pigments & Paints, Wednesday 10th February **£45 per workshop / £160 for all 4** (select the ‘All 4’ ticket on purchase)  | |||
| Trees & Metals: Mordants & Modifiers (2 in a 4-part series) | Wed, Dec 9, 6:00 PM UTC | School Farm CSA, Dartington, Totnes, UK | 3mxkakojgmy22 | Curator | ### **Trees & Metals: Mordants & Modifiers** Part 2 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops Learn how to obtain rich colours from trees and scrap metals, for making watercolour inks and modifying your colour range.  In this workshop, you'll receive an introduction to the longer extraction methods used for making colour from trees (oak, alder & hawthorn) and metals (iron & copper). You'll learn how to make the infamous oak gall ink, used across centuries in literature and historical documents, as well as recipes for making metal mordants, to fix and modify your colours. This is a great workshop for the depths of winter, when leaves and flowers are scarce but galls, cones, nuts and seeds are abundant and ripe for ink making! **You'll go home with:** your own pot of tree-based ink, a set of colour sample cards, a starter kit for making metal modifiers & inks at home, and any drawings you've made. Open to anyone aged 18+, no previous experience required. Materials and refreshments provided.  * * * This workshop is Part 2 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops, running the second Wednesday of each month, November–February, 6-8:30pm, at School Farm, Totnes. You can come to any of the sessions as a stand-alone workshop or join all 4 for a full course in learning how to make inks, paints, pigments & paper dyes from plants, minerals & waste products. Full programme: 1. **Flowers & Food:** Ink Making & Instant Colour, Wednesday 11th November 2. **Trees & Metals:** Mordants & Modifiers, Wednesday 9th December 3. **Paper & Prints:** Paper dyeing & Eco-printing, Wednesday 13th January 4. **Earth & Minerals:** Pigments & Paints, Wednesday 10th February **£45 per workshop / £160 for all 4** (select the ‘All 4’ ticket on purchase)  | |||
| Flowers & Food: Ink Making & Instant Colour (1 in a 4-part series) | Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM UTC | School Farm CSA, Dartington, Totnes, UK | 3mxkakolunl22 | Curator | ### **Flowers & Food: Ink Making & Instant Colour** Part 1 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops Learn how to make your own watercolour inks from flowers, plants and food waste.  In this workshop, you’ll learn a simple recipe for watercolour ink making and learn an ‘instant ink’ method for testing new ingredients you find at home and out on the land. You’ll receive an introduction to some commonly used dye plants and understand which food waste ingredients give the best colours for artwork. There'll be time for creative play and drawing with the inks, as well as demos for how to expand your range of colours. **You'll go home with:** a jar of your own ink, colour sample cards, recipe handouts, and any drawings you've made. Open to anyone aged 18+, no previous experience required. Materials and refreshments provided.  * * * This workshop is Part 1 in a series of 4 evening Colour Lab workshops, running the second Wednesday of each month, November–February, 6-8:30pm, at School Farm, Totnes. You can come to any of the sessions as a stand-alone workshop or join all 4 for a full course in learning how to make inks, paints, pigments & paper dyes from plants, minerals & waste products. Full programme: 1. **Flowers & Food:** Ink Making & Instant Colour, Wednesday 11th November 2. **Trees & Metals:** Mordants & Modifiers, Wednesday 9th December 3. **Paper & Prints:** Paper dyeing & Eco-printing, Wednesday 13th January 4. **Earth & Minerals:** Pigments & Paints, Wednesday 10th February **£45 per workshop / £160 for all 4** (select the ‘All 4’ ticket on purchase)  | |||
| When We Gather. | Sun, Nov 15, 4:00 PM UTC | 21 Churchgate Walk, Hitchin, UK | 3mxkakonz4d22 | Curator | ## **When We Gather. ** _When we gather, with intention - magic happens. _ When We Gather is the third space you’ve been searching for! Finding it’s place somewhere in between the freedom & joy of nightlife and the soulful intention of church, founders Lottie & Hannah are prioritising good music, great food, and even better company to bring you the spaces they themselves were missing. As two girls who love the sweaty dance floor whilst simultaneously revering the temple, our aim is to create spaces where genuine community needs are met, without compromising on vibes, emptying your bank account or promoting mindless drinking culture. The space is designed to be inclusive of age, gender, sexuality, nationality, and ability. Whether you want to come alone, or with friends, you are welcome. In a world seemingly more disconnected than ever, When We Gather aims to bring the Ancient Village wisdom back to our everyday: by moving our bodies & gathering round tables for simple, delicious food, we can connect back into that which truly fills our primal cups! _LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC inclusive. _ _Wheelchair accessible. _ * * * #### What to expect; - _A curated, low stakes 2 hour DJ set brought to you by Love Bytes _ Let's get a sweat on to a carefully designed sound journey starting chill, reaching a peak, and then coming back down to a fresh new baseline. No dance background necessary! This is not about looking good, or throwing shapes, but about leaving our cares at the door to receive one of the most ancient forms of medicine; movement. A phone free, no talking space. - _A simple, nourishing warm meal brought to you Bloem_ Grounding after the dance, melt into the ambience of the space with a warming seasonal supper. Land, slow down and break bread after all the movement - eating together is one of the most primal, almost forgotten medicines we have. The spaciousness of the room holds you, so you can be fully present with yourself, your movement, the food and each other. Let's see what happens when we truly gather… * * * #### #### About Lottie (Bloem) & Hannah (Love Bytes): .jpg) Lottie is a lover and devotee of cold water, movement, _gezelligheid_ and expression. A multifaceted creative based in Brighton and always on the move, she gathers inspiration and people and weaves them together. Of Dutch-Italian heritage, she grew up with food at the centre of her family life, and it remains the heart of her work. Founder of Bloem, Lottie hosts and curates long community tables, giving people the space to slow down, break bread and share _lekker eten_ (yummy food) together, just as we once did. Drawn from her own experiences and travels, her mission is to bring people back into connection with themselves and each other, in a time when disconnection runs deeper than ever. Follow Lottie [here]( https://www.instagram.com/bloem _______ /).  Hannah is a multi-disciplinary London based Artist, Actor, Model, Writer, DJ, Music Artist & Breathwork Facilitator qualified with Alchemy of Breath. Having gone through a dark night of the soul in her early 20s, she began what was to become a brand new way of life built around Ancient Wisdom, Movement, Breath, & Quantum Mechanics. Dedicated to transmuting dark into direction, Hannah's continual mission is to facilitate the remembrance of knowledge that led her back to Joy with the world. Follow Hannah [here](https://www.instagram.com/hannahcornall/). Listen to her mixes [here](https://on.soundcloud.com/fmJ6Qdt5xg8RkFFd3y). Read her Substack [here](https://hannahcornall.substack.com). * * * #### **IMPORTANT INFO ** #### Allergies After booking, please email any food allergies or dietary requirements as soon as possible to - [whenwegather@outlook.com](mailto:whenwegather@outlook.com) #### Photography A photographer & videographer will be discreetly capturing the event - if you would prefer not to be photographed, please just let us know. #### Location 21 Churchgate - Hitchin Former Iceland building Address: **21 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN** **If you're coming from London:** Hitchin is a super easy 30 minute train from St Pancras International For directions, you can simply enter the address above. There is plenty of pay-and-display parking available within a short walk of the venue, and the space is also easily accessible by bicycle. Hitchin train station is approximately a 20-minute walk from the venue. We’d recommend allowing yourself a little extra time to arrive, find parking and settle in before the movement begins. * * * **Ticket Policy** All tickets purchased for this event are strictly non-refundable. **Cancellation & Transfer Policy** While refunds are not available, we do offer a cancellation policy depending on notice given before the event date: • More than 7 days before the event: If you notify us at least 7 days before the event that you can no longer attend, your booking may be transferred to a future event, subject to availability. • Within 7 days of the event: If cancellation is made within 7 days of the event date, no transfer or refund will be provided. However, you will receive a 50% credit towards a future event. • Within 72 hours of the event: No refund, credit, or transfer will be available. At this stage, food preparation and event costs will already have been committed. * * * | |||
| Fireside Flow | Sat, Oct 24, 5:30 PM UTC | Chyan Cultural Centre, Penryn, UK | 3mxkakopmcp22 | Curator | What if there was a place of shared space and time where we can meet each other through sound and movement? A place where we were held by the warm glow of a fire; a place where we could show up with all of our wirednesses to find new ways to express ourselves? A place where the still silence of the autumn stars softened into a collaborative composition of sound to delight our senses? A place where we could find ease and relaxation by the warm glow of a roaring fire, melting into contact with each other as we dance, cuddle, play, laugh... Join us at Fireside Flow for a community evening of movement, connection, creativity, and rest. We will open the doors at 6.30pm and begin at 7pm with a short circle to set our intentions. Shalika will then hold a gentle warm-up to help us land fully into our bodies and connect with the intentions of contact improvisation. We will then sit together, inviting movement, sound and all the things in between. The jam space will be open for three hours. During that time, the invitation will be to flow freely between dance, stillness, silence and sound, warmth and cold, connection and solitude. You are so welcome to dance for 3 hours, sit alone for 3 hours, make music for 3 hours, cuddle for 3 hours, or anything in between. At the end of the 3 hour jam space, we will hold a closing circle and invite a slow departure from the space. ## What is Contact Improvisation? Contact Improvisation is an open-ended exploration of the kinaesthetic possibilities of bodies moving through contact. Sometimes wild and athletic, sometimes quiet and meditative, it is open to all bodies and enquiring minds. The practice includes rolling, falling, being upside down, following a physical point of contact, supporting and giving weight to a partner. It is a free play with balance, of no set outcome, bringing forth a physical/emotional truth about a shared moment of movement that leaves the participants informed, centred and enlivened. (Paxton, Chung) ## What is acoustic sound? For me, acoustic sound means something that is more fluid than music, more melodic than percussion; a term that encompasses any noise that we may make alone or together, using anything that we can find in the space. Things may get a little weird... ##Space Guidelines Consent Touch, weight share and proximity are negotiated by communication. The invitation is to do this through the body. Please use your voice also if need. Move with shared responsibility Stay aware of bodies, momentum, and instruments that may be in the space. Say within your skill level Choose movements you can support with control, stability, and mutual agreement. Move at the speed of your awareness — not faster than you can sense and respond to. Non conversational space Keep verbal communication off the dance space so somatic listening stays central. Check‑ins are welcome when needed. Regulate your nervous system Pause, step out, or rest whenever you need. Slowing down is part of the dance. Non‑sexual space This space invites intimacy but it is not a space for erotic energy. Keep touch, intention, and presence oriented toward a shared exploration of movement and sound. Vulnerability and non‑judgement Bring openness, kindness, and curiosity. Allow yourself and others to show up imperfectly. No performance or judgement, just honest presence. ## Other details and practicalities This event is for people with any experience or contact improvisation and/or creating sound. Complete beginners may find it easier to participate in the dance aspect of the jam space if you join one of Shalika’s contact improvisation classes (Thursdays 7.30pm at the Zed shed, Penryn). We are offering two independent evenings of Fireside Flow. You are very welcome to attend just one or to attend both. This is a drug- and alcohol-free space. We ask that you arrive and remain free from substances throughout the event. Please wear comfortable clothing and avoid clothing with anything hard on them, e.g. zips and buttons. We will bring some simple percussion instruments. Please bring along any instruments that you would like to play during the evening. Tickets are on a sliding scale of £10/£15. We will not turn anyone away due to money limitations – if you are in need of a lower-price entrance, then please contact us. ## Info about Shalika… Hello I am Shalika , co-space holder of Fireside Flow. I believe the closest I can get to my truth and god is through improvisation, especially that of sound and touch/movement. I offer weekly movement based practices to my community in Cornwall. Contact Improvisation Dance for adults and also ContaKids, a playfull movement practice for Parents and Children. In these spaces the main message is everything is okay. We remember this truth through exploring in our bodies the infinite possibilities of movement in response to self and others. Reminding ourselves of the power of one of the first languages we receive as babies, touch/movement. Remembering this language provides deep regulation and safety to our nervous system and a higher capacity to relate easefully and from a deeper sense of self. I am a space holder for places that allow people to connect through the language of the physical and energy body and I am so excited to be collaborating with Jenni for Fireside Flow, adding sound to this mix to evolve 3 hours of creative communication and magic through the bodies first and, sometimes forgotten, language of movement and sound. I am also a facilitator of Accesses Superconscious Method, a soul embodiment tool supporting people to receive perceive, interpret and express the Superconsciousness that flows through their bodies. ## Info about Jenni I have been practising conscious dance for the last decade, and contact improvisation is now my favourite. On a journey into the wild, I moved to Chyan with my daughter a couple of years ago and have built a beautiful yurt home for us here. I love creating opportunities for people to come together and connect in ways that are deeper than the everyday. My work as a kindergarten assistant grounds me in play every day, and I am excited to bring this energy into an adult space where we can move together through dance and sound. I have recently become a harp player and found a new flow in expressing myself through my voice. I am SO excited about what we might create together. | |||
| Gong Bath Healing Circle | Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM UTC | Prana Voice - Holistic Well-Being, Orsman Road, London, UK | 3mxkakorjo322 | Curator | Come and relax with us during this evening of Gong bath, meditation, mindfulness and Reiki energy. Take part in this circle, set your intentions and wishes. Let the Gongs be your allies, relax your nervous system and raise to the vibrations you deserve.. Geraldine Emmanuelle will be creating a safe and held space for you to truly rest and release. She will use her voice and mesmerising sound healing instruments along the Gongs to bring a deep sense of self and grounding. Bringing awareness and appreciation of the present moment… **WHAT IS A GONG BATH?** Gong Bath is a sound massage originating from Kundalini Yoga. This is a sound and vibrational journey that can be therapeutic by promoting relaxation, healing and body/mind balance through cellular vibration. It acts on the frontal cortex of the brain, acts on stress by toning the vaginal nerve. It calms the mind, anxiety, opens space for relaxation, healing and transformation. Gongs are sacred healing instruments used in rituals for 6000 years. **Gong Bath Benefits** Stress Reduction and Relaxation: Immerse yourself in the powerful tones of a gong bath and feel the weight of stress and tension dissolve. The soothing vibrations work to calm the nervous system, promoting deep relaxation and a sense of tranquility. Enhanced Meditation and Mindfulness: The resonant sounds of the gong act as a gateway to deeper states of meditation and mindfulness. As the mind becomes entrained to the gong's frequencies, it becomes easier to access a state of inner stillness, heightened awareness, and expanded consciousness. Emotional Release and Healing: The vibrational qualities of the gong have the ability to penetrate deep within the energetic and emotional layers of our being. A gong bath can facilitate the release of stagnant emotions, allowing for catharsis, inner healing, and a renewed sense of emotional well-being. Renewed Energy and Vitality: The dynamic interplay of sound during a gong bath can help restore the natural flow of energy within the body. As the gong's vibrations gently stimulate and realign the body's energy centers, a sense of revitalization and balance can be experienced. Personal Growth and Transformation: The transformative nature of gong baths invites profound personal growth and self-discovery. Through the practice of surrendering to the sounds of the gong, one can explore hidden aspects of the self, gain clarity, and open the door to new possibilities. **@reikisoundhealing4all** | |||
| Creative Woodland Wanders: Ashton Court | Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, UK | 3mxkakouzdo22 | Curator | ### Join Sky Siouki on a guided walk integrating meditative meanders with seeking out wonder in the woodland. An invitation to slow down and reconnect with nature. Finding little glimmers of inspiration among the trees, we'll photograph, sketch, note, record and share what we find. This is what my practice is all about and every piece of art I create comes from this magical place of awe and curiosity in nature. I want to share with you how I find serenity, presence and creative vision when out on a woodland walk because I believe it is the best medicine for the soul that there is! Carve out some space for yourself to reconnect with the Earth and find stillness. Discover the power of awe and it's ability to regulate the nervous system. Focusing on breath and the senses we will discover all the ways that the woods can inspire creativity. Whether you consider yourself an artist, poet, musician or dancer, the ways in which we can gather fuel for our creative inner fires are limitless here. You don't need to be a professional creative of any kind, these walks are for all, but expected to be particularly nourishing for those of us who are neurodivergently gifted. A slow pace and quiet tone will be encouraged, leaving small talk and day to day responsibilities behind, however there will be opportunities to talk to others and hopefully a sense of community to be grown. Through building awareness of our surroundings we will notice how the seasons change and effect us as the months go on and so I hope some of you may like to make these wanders a regular ritual. **Due to the quiet and meditative nature of the walks, places are available to adults only (age 18+).** #### FAQs - Where will we meet? - Meet next to the map and bike racks at the very end of the Church Lodge car park at Ashton Court Estate: Church Lodge Car Park, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9LX - Please arrive early to allow time for parking and buying a parking ticket. - What should I bring? - Bring a sketchbook or notebook, pen or pencil and smartphone or camera. Any other materials optional! - A bottle of water is also advised, and/or a hot beverage can be a nice accompaniment in the colder months. - If the weather is very wet then a waterproof bag and umbrella is advised to keep sketchbooks and phones/cameras dry. - What should I wear? - Walks will go ahead whatever the weather so please dress suitably for all weathers. - Please wear suitable footwear for wandering off path, mud is often to be expected! - Will the walk go ahead in any weather? - Yes! With the exception of severe extreme weather warnings. Part of the aim of the woodland wanders is to appreciate what nature can show us in all seasons. - What fitness level is required? - We will be taking plenty of breaks and walking at a slow and steady pace, however please be aware the woods can often be very muddy and we will be wandering off the beaten track. If you are unsteady on your feet then perhaps hiking poles would be helpful. - Can children come? - Unfortunately due to safety concerns and the quiet and meditative nature of the walks, places are currently available to adults only (age 18+). - Can I bring a dog? - Sadly no. As much as I would love to have dogs along, there is a risk that they will be too much of a distraction from the quiet and meditative nature of the walks. | |||
| with mugwort smoke & earth | Sat, Feb 6, 3:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakox5d722 | Curator | Nine moons of care & support for women who have transversed the rite of passage that is voluntary abortion. [FULL INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE](https://tamaraw-97l5hj.my.canva.site/withmugwortsmokeandearth) | |||
| Cacao Dance Tribe - Friday Night Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony in North London | Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 PM UTC | 13 Minutes from Gospel Oak Station or 11 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email to 'Additional Information') | 3mxkakoziuj22 | Curator | #### 🌎CACAO DANCE TRIBE: **Afro House & World Beats Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony** **Friday Nights | 7PM–9:45PM** **Fruit Social | 9:45PM–10:15PM** **11 min walk from Tufnell Park/ 13 min walk from Gospel Oak, North London** Immerse yourself in an **ecstatic dance journey** infused with **Afro House rhythms, world beats, and live percussion**. Move freely, connect deeply, and let the music take you on a powerful journey of embodiment, release and ecstasy. We’ll open the evening with a dance movement warmup, then shift to a **heart-opening raw vegan cacao ceremony** and positive intention setting ritual, tuning in together before the main dance Wave begins. Friday Night Ecstatic Dance, Delicious Cacao, Epic Music! No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish! **Expect:** ✨ Uplifting _ **Afro House** , **Brazilian grooves** _, and_ **organic world rhythms** _ 🥁 **Live percussion** bringing fire and soul to the dancefloor 🍫 **Raw ceremonial cacao** to open your heart and elevate your energy 💃 Freestyle, expressive movement & moving meditation 🍉 **Optional fruit social** afterwards to nourish and connect No alcohol, no drugs, just rhythm, breath, and community. This is one of London’s most loved **sober Friday night dance experiences** , where you can shake off the week’s stress and celebrate life through movement. ### **About Cacao Dance Tribe** Founded in 2017, **Cacao Dance Tribe** was one of the world’s first **Cacao Ceremony + Ecstatic Dance** events, originally held in Camden. After a pause during the pandemic, we’re thrilled to have **revived the tribe in Tufnell Park since 2023, ** co-created by the **Ecstatic Dance London** community, pioneers of the UK’s sober dance movement since 2009. No dance experience needed - everyone is welcome. We also offer limited **free crew spaces** - scroll below for details and sign-up. _ **Music Vibe:** Afro House | World Beats | Brazilian | Organic Rhythms_  ### **UPCOMING FRIDAY NIGHT DATES:** Join us **7pm-10:15pm** at our temporary venue, just over 10 min walk from Gospel Oak/Tufnell Park stations. - **Fri 6 Nov** - **Fri 13 Nov** - Fri 20 Nov (no event) [we'll be in Dorset for our annual Ecstatic Dance Retreat.](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/) - **Fri 27 Nov** - More dates to be added **～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～** 💜 **NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026** [**ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/)**(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering** Join us for the full retreat, either the _ **Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway** _ or _ **Restival Rest and Rejuvenation** _ _ **pathway** _. ### **ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES** **📌Ecstatic Dance guidelines: ** No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others. **📌Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! ** This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this, and please don't come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!\*\*\* **📌Dancers enter at their own risk. ** Ecstatic Dance London accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling (we also accept no liability or responsibility for any injury, loss or damage). **PRACTICE SPECIFICS: ** _Warm-up:_ stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. _The Practice: _freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. _Relaxation:_ Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. **(More info about what is Ecstatic Dance - please scroll further down).** **\*\*\*\*Alcohol, drug, psychedelic & smoke free space!!! We get a natural high through dance and cacao!\*\*\*** ### **WHAT TO EXPECT:** -Next-level, conscious, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion ! -A unique conscious clubbing experience! -A beautiful, sacred, heartful, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in -Yummy, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention setting ritual -Superb sound system! -Vibrant people who love to dance and love music! -Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance -Best Friday night out and no hangover! ### **WHY CACAO?** At [Ecstatic Dance London](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/) we LOVE chocolate, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us! Cacao is the _ **ultimate heart opener** _, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance! **Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana** (who makes the best, velvety-tasting cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala. (_Free from Gluten/ Dairy / Nut / Refined Sugar) _**Super Yummy! :)** **Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation!** > _“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” - Joseph Campbell_ ### **SCHEDULE:** ◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ Check in / Dance Warm up _(No entry after 7:30pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)_ ◈ 7:30pm-9:45pm Cacao Ceremony, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave ◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance. ### **WHAT YOU WILL NEED:** 1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms. 2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. **3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue.** 4. A healthy snack to have after the dance. ### **VENUE:** **11 min walk from Tufnell Park station or 13 min walk from Gospel Oak station.** _**(Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to 'Additional Information' section to see all details!)**_ -Please check[tfl.gov](https://tfl.gov.uk/) for latest travel updates. -If you are driving, please be aware that the venue is in an [Ultra Low Emission Zone](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone)and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. -Find parking on [parkopedia](https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/) and use venues postcode. There is no parking at the venue. -There are bicycle racks at the venue to lock your bike if you are cycling. -Venue is accessible to wheelchair users. -Toilets are available at the venue. ### **PRICES:** Book online or pay cash/ card on the door. Includes booking fees. - Low waged/concession £15 + £1.50 Stripe fee (limited availability) - Regular waged £20 + £1.50 Stripe fee - Abundantly waged £25 + £1.50 Stripe fee **CHILDREN: ** unfortunately these sessions are not suitable for children. 18+ only. **EVENTBRITE ORDER CONFIRMATION: ** Email might be in the spam folder. Please check the email you used to purchase the ticket, might not be your primary email account. Do not print any paper tickets, we will check you in by your name. ### **CANCELLATION POLICY:** **We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend. ** You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.** If we (the organizers) need to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund.** **ANY QUESTIONS? ** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com/)  ### **DJ & FACILITATOR:** _◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman - the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!_ **💗Seth Newman: ** As the founder of the Ecstatic Dance London, he integrates the roots of **Humanistic therapies, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology, 5 Rhythms and Tantra. ** Seth has a life-long passion for active meditations and other movement, and embodiment practices. **His** **in-depth studies, trainings and personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities** infuse his approach in creating and facilitating life-transforming workshops, retreats and trainings. ** ** As a coach, Seth is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. Seth **brings a wealth of experience** holding heart-centered spaces and has been running various body-mind integration workshops for many years. As a musician, Seth is **passionate about the power of rhythm & drums** to transform & awaken humanity, he has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, and has worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years. **He formed the URUBU collective & Ecstatic Dance London back in 2009** as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians, and with heart felt vision has forged the Ecstatic Dance scene in London and the UK. Seth channels his passion for rhythm into his DJ sets, incorporating Afro-centric, Cuban, and Brazilian influences, providing an electrifying and soulful experience! _ **Ecstatic Dance London & URUBU offers a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices.** _[**ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/) ** & ** [**urubu.com**](https://urubu.com/) ** ** [**@esctaticdance\_london**](https://instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london)  ### **WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?** MUSIC - MOVEMENT - COMMUNITY! **Brought to you by: ** [**Ecstatic Dance London**](https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticDanceLondon/) ** - We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!** Ecstatic Dance is a dance/movement practice to explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. Move your body, unleash the wild dancing self without caring what people think, claim your freedom, open your heart & touch the infinite! Our Ecstatic Dance classes create a safe and respectful environment that embraces 'all ways'. We offer a movement practice that supports your free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention for these Ecstatic Dance classes is self-exploration, connection, fun, healing, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. Enter an open space...and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together.  ### **ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:** No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. 1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the main dance space). When we dance without the chitchat, something alchemical can happen on the dancefloor. A unified field of Being emerges and we feel both wild and free, contained within ourselves And connected to something much, much greater than our individual selves. 2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment 3. No photos or videos, Mobile phones muted and out of sight 4. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other 5. Move your body however you wish 6. No spectating. Stay connected to your own body, sensations, emotions, and feelings. Ecstatic Dance is about you and your relationship to the Dance. Dancers feel uncomfortable when being spectated at. Come prepared to Dance yourself free from inhibitions! 7. You can dance alone, or with as many partners as (you) like to join. (If you’d rather not dance with someone, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart – Namaste. Thank you, no thank you.) 8. This is not a pick up place. Please respect all dancers (especially women) and do not ask for anyone's contact details. If you wish to stay in touch with someone, give them your email instead of asking for their contact details. No means no. > _"Our bodies instinctively know what feels good or bad, right or wrong. However, often our heads get in the way. Ecstatic Dance is about finding our way through to what feels good. How can we use dance to consciously transform towards finding joy, without denying our anger or sadness? Ask yourself: what’s my body feeling in this moment? Does it feel good moving this way, or that? Does it feel nourishing to dance with another, or dance solo? Where do I most feel connected with Self? Let your body lead the way." ~ Abigail Harris_  ### 💜 **ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:** **Website:** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/) **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [@ecstaticdance\_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **Mailing list:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **💛FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs)and we'll be in touch. **ANY QUESTIONS?** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com) ### **～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～** 💜 **NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026** [**ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/autumnretreat2026) **(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering.** Join us for the full retreat, either the _ **Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway** _ or _ **Restival Rest and Rejuvenation** _ _ **pathway** _. ### **～ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® DJ & Facilitator Training ～** **12-Week Live Online Course** **Dates:** Monday 11 January – Monday 29 March 2027 **Time:** Mondays, 7:00–9:00 PM **Format:** 12 consecutive live online sessions **Course Fee:** £500 [**SIGN UP HERE**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/facilitatortraining) **Course Purpose** : Level 1 introduces participants to the foundations of becoming an Ecstatic Dance Temple DJ and facilitator. It’s designed for people who already have some experience of Ecstatic Dance, conscious movement or related personal-development practices, but who do not necessarily have previous DJing or facilitation experience. _We look forward to welcoming you!_ **Ecstatic Dance London team** [**ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/) | |||
| World Mushroom Forum - The Future of Functional Mushrooms | Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakp2hnr22 | Curator | Functional mushrooms are moving rapidly from the fringes of the wellness sector into more mainstream areas of health. Crossovers in food and nutrition have provided a wide range of products for consumers to choose from, with many people beginning to see the benefits of introducing different types of fungi into their lives. Join us for the first of an upcoming series of World Mushroom Forum events, where we'll be exploring functional mushrooms such as Lion's Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps and discussing what the future of this industry looks like with some experts in the field. This panel brings together experts from across the mushroom world to explore the future of functional mushrooms, from emerging research and extraction technologies to product development, regulation, sustainability and consumer education. Expect a wide-ranging conversation which covers the current opportunities, challenges, consumer demands, unanswered questions, and latest research which will shape the future of the industry. **SPEAKERS** **SETH COLCHESTER** Seth Colchester is the founder of Mycogenius, a functional mushroom extract brand based in the Netherlands, and FunctionalMushrooms.eu, a B2B supply operation serving brands and co-packers across Europe. His work focuses on establishing species-specific quality benchmarks for the functional mushroom industry, moving beyond generic beta-glucan testing to verify the compounds that actually define each species. Every Mycogenius batch is tested in ISO 17025-accredited laboratories with results published via QR code on the packaging. Through the B2B side of the business, Seth has a unique perspective on the gap between what appears on supplement labels and what independent testing actually reveals.  **DR AYMAN TURK** Dr. Ayman Turk is a natural products and medicinal mushroom researcher based in South Korea. His work focuses on Cordyceps militaris, fungal fermentation, LC-MS/MS-based metabolite profiling, cordycepin production, and the development of high-value mushroom-derived bioingredients.  **CRAIG FOURIE** Craig Fourie is the founder of Mushroom Guru and a technical pioneer in the field of functional mycology. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and as a highly qualified Artisan (Tool, Jig, and Die Maker), Craig applies the logic of high-precision manufacturing to the biological world. His unique "scientific artisan" approach has allowed him to "crack the code" on Ganoderma lucidum (Antler), developing a proprietary dual-extraction process that yields one of the most potent, lab-verified Reishi extracts available. His work is driven by a deep fascination with the evolution of mankind and a talent for "joining the proverbial dots" between complex industrial systems and human biology. Craig believes that the same principles of structural integrity and system efficiency found in engineering are the keys to unlocking peak human wellness. When he is not refining extraction protocols, Craig is a dedicated wellness and fitness coach. A lifelong enthusiast of calisthenics and functional movement, he advocates for a holistic lifestyle that combines advanced nutritional science with the physical discipline required for long-term health. .jpg) | |||
| The Rhythm of Yule | A Sound Exploration in Celebration of the Winter Solstice in Avebury | Sat, Dec 12, 2:00 PM UTC | The Henge Shop, Avebury, SN8 1RF | 3mxkakp3o6622 | Curator | We’d love to invite you to a day of exploration and expression, through meditation, singing/sounding, gentle movement, drumming and sharing. Welcoming and celebrating the Winter Solstice. A time where the outer/natural world pauses, offering us a time to retreat inwards, find rest, and reflect. Balanced with the hope and joy that the light will return, and with each other, we can celebrate and move through the depths of Winter. Looking at Nature throughout the year gives us so much inspiration for how to move with our lives. It reconnects us to our roots, to cyclical living. Here, we can find healing, creativity, deeper intuition and confidence. All welcome, no experience needed. If any of this feels outside of your comfort zone, maybe relating to stories of “I can't sing”,"I'm not musical", know and trust that you are so so welcome and this space is completely for you. There is no prize for sounding ‘good’ or being musically ‘correct’, it's about just gathering to make sound together! And everything is always just an invitation. Your voice matters and our passion is in creating a space to allow judgement to fall away and compassion to flood in. This is a space of authentic expression, not performance. Vision a child, with not a care in the world. **Reflections from our previous gathering (Autumn Equinox 2026)** Our Autumn celebration was incredible. A homecoming to Autumn within. We moved our bodies to songs written in the energies of the season. Embodying the transmissions or medicine of the music. We sang songs that stoked the fire of our hearts to keep them burning throughout the darker colder months. We asked questions and had time with the stones helping us to remember, to dive ever deeper inwards for the answers. The rhythm of the inner drumbeat and our inner voices, merging together, weaving a tapestry of sound of all colours and patterns. Our hearts filled with the resonance to carry onwards into our daily lives. So, now as we find ourselves in midwinter, we will celebrate this depth of going inwards whilst topping up our inner fires so the light can return again. **Flow of the day** ☕️Opening circle & meditation We will begin with a cup of tea in hand as we flow through an opening circle together. To welcome ourselves into the space and connect to Autumns innate intelligence, weaving through a meditation to settle and arrive. 💃Free movement to seasonal song Through gentle guidance, we will begin to take some movement, flowing with our natural rhythm of what this season means to us. 🪘Intuitive drumming Meandering our way then into a beautiful exploration of what this means through drum and movement. Music and sound can land so differently for us all and this day is about you and your unique expression, voice and emotion, held in a space where we are all exploring that beautiful dynamic & embracing our differences. 🎵Vocal activation Opening, softening, releasing, allowing, letting go, welcoming in new energy. Whatever is needed. After a small moment to break, we join together again in our own uniqueness. With the serene sound of the shruti (drone instrument), acting as a comfort blanket for our voices to be heard in their raw, real, authentic expression. 🌳Silent walk around the stones & ancient landscape & 📚Journalling Avebury offers incredible grounding energies, with ancient stones and trees and a million stories to tell. Setting the scene for the reflective part of our session together, walking in silence to Autumns teachings, before returning to journal (and share should you feel called) about our experiences. ⭕️Closing circle We will finish our time together with a wonderful drum and song circle, infusing with our intentions for the season ahead. For any questions, do not hesitate to contact Bethan at [rootedwithbethan@gmail.com](mailto:rootedwithbethan@gmail.com) or Candie at [ccjohnson1981@gmail.com](mailto:ccjohnson1981@gmail.com) We cannot wait for you to join us! Bethan and Candie xx **🌿Rooted | Gatherings inspired by the rhythms of nature🌿** [**Browse all my events here**](https://dandelion.events/o/rooted/events) (sound baths, yoga, drumming circles & more) Instagram & Facebook: [@rootedwithbethan](https://www.instagram.com/rootedwithbethan/) Subscribe to my mailing list [here](https://dandelion.events/o/rooted). (I also hold 1:1 and private events, drop me a message if you'd like to find out more) | |||
| ECSTATIC RAVE: Saturday Night Wellness Rave & Cacao in North London (Different Music Genres Each Week) | Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 PM UTC | 13 Minutes from Gospel Oak Station or 11 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email to 'Additional Information') | 3mxkakp4rfn22 | Curator | #### 🌙 **SATURDAY NIGHT ECSTATIC RAVE** #### **Ecstatic Movement Journeys through Sound, Rhythm & Ritual** **7:00PM–9:45PM Dance | 9:45PM–10:15PM Fruit Social** **11 min walk from Tufnell Park/ 13 min walk from Gospel Oak, North London** #### **Ecstatic Movement Journeys through Sound, Rhythm & Ritual** **7:00PM–9:45PM Ecstatic Dance & Cacao | 9:45PM–10:15PM Fruit Social** _**5:50PM-7:00PM Shaking Medicine® Workshop (Optional, see dates & tickets)**_ _Awaken your body, release deep-seated tension, and restore balance through the art of shaking. A beautiful way to ground yourself before the dance. More info further below._ Each Saturday night in our North London venue, we open the doors to a new **sonic adventure,** from the deep bass of **Shamanic Bass Temple** , to the mystical pulse of **Desert Grooves** , the fiery release of **Catharsis or MVMNT,** and the uplifting and heart-opening **electronic** dance music of **My Ecstatic Odyssey**! Every session is a **unique genre-specific experience** _(please check which event you've signed up to!),_ yet all follow the same timeless flow, the **ecstatic wave,** a rise and return through the natural rhythms of our human energy system: building from the cacao ceremony to the wild euphoric peak, then softening back into grounded peace and ending with a relaxation/sound journey phase. #### **✨ What to Expect:** - 🎶 **Next-level, ecstatic dance journeys!** - 🥁 **Live percussion** to ignite the dancefloor and merge rhythm with movement - 🍫 **Heart-opening cacao ceremony** & positive intention setting to begin the night - 🔊 **Awesome sound system** & mesmerising visuals for full sensory immersion - 💃 A sacred, safe, and playful space to dance freely, express, release & connect - 🍉 **Complimentary fruit social** afterwards to nourish & unwind together - 💫 **The best Saturday night out and no hangover!** No alcohol. No drugs. Just pure music, movement, and magic. Join London’s longest-running ecstatic dance community- **Ecstatic Dance London** , pioneers of the UK’s **Sober ReLOVEution** since 2009. No experience needed, all welcome. ✨ Limited free crew spaces available, scroll below for info & sign-up. #### **UPCOMING DATES, MUSIC GENRE THEMES:** Join us **7pm-10:15pm** at our temporary venue, just over 10 min walk from Gospel Oak/Tufnell Park stations. Plus we also run monthly All Day Transformational Retreats. - **Sat 17 Oct** **CATHARSIS:** _Psytrance | EDM_ _(+optional SHAKING MEDICINE workshop 5:50pm-7pm)_ - **Sat 24 Oct (Full Moon)** **SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE:** _Dub | Global Bass | Shamanic Soundscapes._ **Part of All Day Transformational Retreat** 11:45am–10.15pm [**THE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance, Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath, Ecatatic Dance Shamanic Bass Temple (Book here)**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002139849185) - **Sat 31 Oct** **THE ENCHANTED: A Halloween/Samhain Masquerade Ball:** _Global Bass, Psytrance, Ethno-Fusion, Folktronica, Medicine Music, Shamanic Soundscapes 🎭_ **ENCHANTED FOREST & DIVINE BEINGS:** Come as your divine, wild or mythical self. Dancers have the freedom to attend either as woodland creatures, celestial beings, or glamorous alter egos. Think: velvet, feathers, shimmer, autumn colours and beautiful masks. Come in a full transformation or add one magical detail: there’s no need for an elaborate costume! [**More info here.**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-enchanted-a-halloweensamhain-masquerade-ball-sober-wellness-rave-tickets-2002235596568) - **Sat 7 Nov** _ **theme to be added** _ - **Sat 14 Nov** _ **theme to be added** _ - Sat 21 Nov (no event) [we'll be in Dorset for our annual Ecstatic Dance Retreat.](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/) - **Sat 28 Nov** _**theme to be added (+ All day event with daytime workshops)**_ - More dates to be added **～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～** 💜 **NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026** [**ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/)**(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering** Join us for the full retreat, either the _ **Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway** _ or _ **Restival Rest and Rejuvenation** _ _ **pathway** _. **📌Ecstatic Dance guidelines: ** No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others. **📌Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! ** This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this, and please don't come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!\*\*\* **📌Dancers enter at their own risk. ** Ecstatic Dance London accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling (we also accept no liability or responsibility for any injury, loss or damage). **No late comers please.** This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. If you are more than 30 min late from the start of the session, unfortunately you won’t be able to join the session, please respect this and arrive on time. Thank you **We've added themes to mix up our Ecstatic Dance offerings!** #### **💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:** **Website:** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/) **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [@ecstaticdance\_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **Mailing list:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **💛FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs)and we'll be in touch. #### **WHY CACAO?** At Ecstatic Dance London we LOVE chocolate, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us! Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance! Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala. Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation! > _“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” - Joseph Campbell_ #### **SCHEDULE:** ◈ 5:50pm doors open for Shaking Medicine session, _ **SEE UPCOMING DATES List at the top to see when Shaking Medicine sessions will take place.** _ _(Optional workshop, please see ticket type. Scroll down to read more about the Shaking Medicine) Due to the nature of Shaking Medicine being a process that needs to be followed from the beginning, **late arrivals of more than 10 minutes, unfortunately, cannot be admitted.** _ ◈6pm-7pm Shaking Medicine / Active Meditation session (Bring a yoga mat & blanket, blindfolds provided). See ticket options or pay £5 cash/ card on the door if you've already booked ticket for Ecstatic Dance. _**(Please bring a yoga mat & blanket**, blindfolds provided, we also have some spare mats & blankets at the venue)._ ◈ **7pm-7:30pm Doors Open for Ecstatic Dance** / Check in / Dance Warm up _(No entry after 7:30pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)_ ◈ 7:30pm-9:45pm Cacao Ceremony, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave ◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance #### **WHAT YOU WILL NEED:** 1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms. 2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. **3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue.** 4. A healthy snack to have after the dance. #### **VENUE:** **11 min walk from Tufnell Park station or 13 min walk from Gospel Oak station.** _**(Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to 'Additional Information' section to see all details!)**_ -Please check [tfl.gov](https://tfl.gov.uk/) for latest travel updates. -If you are driving, please be aware that the venue is in an [Ultra Low Emission Zone](https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone) and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. -Find parking on [parkopedia](https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/) and use venues postcode. There is no parking at the venue. -There are bicycle racks at the venue to lock your bike if you are cycling. -Venue is accessible to wheelchair users. -Toilets are available at the venue. #### **PRICES:** Book online or pay cash/ card on the door. Includes booking fees. - Low waged/concession £15 + £1.50 Stripe fee (limited availability) - Regular waged £20 + £1.50 Stripe fee - Abundantly waged £25 + £1.50 Stripe fee - For Shaking Medicine add extra £5 **ORDER CONFIRMATION:** Email might be in the spam folder. Please check. Do not print any paper tickets, we will check you in by your name. **CHILDREN:** unfortunately these sessions are not suitable for children. **FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs)and we'll be in touch. #### **CANCELLATION POLICY:** We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member. If we need to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund. **If you have any questions, please send us an email to: ** [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com)    .jpg) #### **WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?** MUSIC - MOVEMENT - COMMUNITY! **Brought to you by:** [**Ecstatic Dance London**](https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticDanceLondon/) **- We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!** Ecstatic Dance is a dance/movement practice to explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. Move your body, unleash the wild dancing self without caring what people think, claim your freedom, open your heart & touch the infinite! Our Ecstatic Dance classes create a safe and respectful environment that embraces 'all ways'. We offer a movement practice that supports your free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention for these Ecstatic Dance classes is self-exploration, connection, fun, healing, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. Enter an open space...and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. **PRACTICE SPECIFICS:** _Warm-up:_ stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. _The Practice:_ freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. _Relaxation:_ Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. #### **ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:** No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. 1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the main dance space). When we dance without the chitchat, something alchemical can happen on the dancefloor. A unified field of Being emerges and we feel both wild and free, contained within ourselves And connected to something much, much greater than our individual selves. 2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment 3. No photos or videos, Mobile phones muted and out of sight 4. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other 5. Move your body however you wish 6. No spectating. Stay connected to your own body, sensations, emotions, and feelings. Ecstatic Dance is about you and your relationship to the Dance. Dancers feel uncomfortable when being spectated at. Come prepared to Dance yourself free from inhibitions! 7. You can dance alone, or with as many partners as (you) like to join. (If you’d rather not dance with someone, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart – Namaste. Thank you, no thank you.) 8. This is not a pick up place. Please respect all dancers (especially women) and do not ask for anyone's contact details. If you wish to stay in touch with someone, give them your email instead of asking for their contact details. No means no. > _"Our bodies instinctively know what feels good or bad, right or wrong. However, often our heads get in the way. Ecstatic Dance is about finding our way through to what feels good. How can we use dance to consciously transform towards finding joy, without denying our anger or sadness? Ask yourself: what’s my body feeling in this moment? Does it feel good moving this way, or that? Does it feel nourishing to dance with another, or dance solo? Where do I most feel connected with Self? Let your body lead the way." ~ Abigail Harris_ #### **DJ & FACILITATOR:** _◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman - the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!_ [**ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/) **&** [**urubu.com**](https://urubu.com) **&** [**@esctaticdance\_london**](https://instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **💗Seth Newman:** As the founder of the Ecstatic Dance London, he integrates the roots of **Humanistic therapies, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology, 5 Rhythms and Tantra.** Seth has a life-long passion for active meditations and other movement, and embodiment practices. **His** **in-depth studies, trainings and personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities** infuse his approach in creating and facilitating life-transforming workshops, retreats and trainings. As a coach, Seth is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. Seth **brings a wealth of experience** holding heart-centered spaces and has been running various body-mind integration workshops for many years. As a musician, Seth is **passionate about the power of rhythm & drums** to transform & awaken humanity, he has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, and has worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years. **He formed the URUBU collective & Ecstatic Dance London back in 2009** as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians, and with heart felt vision has forged the Ecstatic Dance scene in London and the UK. Seth channels his passion for rhythm into his DJ sets, incorporating Afro-centric, Cuban, and Brazilian influences, providing an electrifying and soulful experience! _ **Ecstatic Dance London & URUBU offers a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices.** _   ### 💜 **ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:** **Website:** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/) **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [@ecstaticdance\_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **Mailing list:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **💛FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs)and we'll be in touch. **ANY QUESTIONS?** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com) ### **～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～** 💜 **NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026** [**ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/autumnretreat2026) **(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering.** Join us for the full retreat, either the _ **Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway** _ or _ **Restival Rest and Rejuvenation** _ _ **pathway** _. ### **～ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® DJ & Facilitator Training ～** **12-Week Live Online Course** **Dates:** Monday 11 January – Monday 29 March 2027 **Time:** Mondays, 7:00–9:00 PM **Format:** 12 consecutive live online sessions **Course Fee:** £500 [**SIGN UP HERE**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/facilitatortraining) **Course Purpose** : Level 1 introduces participants to the foundations of becoming an Ecstatic Dance Temple DJ and facilitator. It’s designed for people who already have some experience of Ecstatic Dance, conscious movement or related personal-development practices, but who do not necessarily have previous DJing or facilitation experience. _We look forward to welcoming you!_ **Ecstatic Dance London team** [**ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/) | |||
| Keep your NVC fit - Role Play | Wed, Nov 4, 2:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakp5z5k22 | Curator | This month we will focus on Role Play, which is a practice to give you a difference embodied experience of NVC inspired dialogue. Fears for upcoming difficult situations are based on past experiences of similar kinds of conversations. These memories sit in the nervous system as sensations, images, fragments – and they are still open (not integrated) and alive because the _amigdala_ (the danger alert part of our brain) does not timecode these experiences, it records the threat as real and current, in order that we are awake to danger. Here’s the opening: since these memories are not fully integrated, they’re open to being changed if we give ourselves a different experience. So for example, if we respond with: • Warmth instead of coldness • Gentleness instead of urgency • Understanding instead of isolation and by naming emotions with warmth and curiosity, without trying to fix or change us, it reaches the amygdala. The nervous system goes, “Oh… someone is here with me now. I’m not alone.” And new neural connections form, gently layering in safety where there was once fear. This is how we resource ourselves with roleplay. **Specific instructions for the session** To practice roleplay in a short space of time, it's really helpful to get clear on **what you actually want to say** - _Observation, Feeling, Need, Request. _ For example, **For a situation where you are struggling with Unclear Instructions, your Observation, Feeling, Need, Request, could be** **Observation:** “Sometimes I’m given tasks without clear instructions.” **Feeling:** “I feel confused.” **Need:** “I need clarity so I can do the work properly.” **Request:** “Can you please explain or show me exactly how you want the task done?” You will say the thing you want to say and the roleplay begins there. There are more examples of Observation, Feeling, Need, Request [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVWuUlvWYTcjTlxB86umMK05BEYvhbas/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108741657534958538311&rtpof=true&sd=true). If you don't want to bring a situation of your own, you can use one of the examples and roleplay that. Before you come, you can review your input from your Foundation training and read or listen to this [short post about the purpose and practice of roleplay](https://ceridwen.substack.com/p/roleplay) **About Keep your NVC fit** Keep your NVC fit is a monthly series to practice 3 core NVC practices - 4 steps of Self-Empathy. We use the 4 steps of empathy practice, which you can recap [here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BoOn_z56GdjzUShE0mr9j4iInFWrQyCf8F6gdenb3-s/edit#slide=id.g2c1c02c9815_0_0). - Empathic Listening. This is the skill of holding space for someone when they are trying to process and understand something that has happened. It’s the skill of reflecting back and guessing feelings and needs in supportive ways. It’s also a helpful skill for meetings that are getting derailed or stuck. Before you come, you can watch this short video about [Reflecting back with Effectiveness and Ease](https://youtu.be/Ta5e2PtQREk?feature=shared) - Role Plays of Difficult Conversations Here is a [short about Keep Your NVC Fit](https://youtu.be/d2KTaX7GiZM?feature=shared) **Practical and Logistics** This is a low-cost drop in, you can come once or every month. There is a no cost option, please only use that if it would prevent you from coming. This is open to people who have done a Foundation training or Intro to NVC. This is not a complete beginners class, although relative beginners (post foundation) are welcome. **Disclaimer / Self Check** Nonviolent Communication is not therapy and is not a substitute for therapy. This practice session may not be for you: - If you have a sense that what you want to explore might be challenging for others, - if it would be triggering to listen to others speaking about difficult events, - if other people’s beginner-intermediate level learning of NVC might land awkwardly for you. If you have any questions, please ask. | |||
| Keep your NVC fit - Self Empathy | Mon, Oct 19, 1:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakp7da722 | Curator | **About this session's practice - self empathy** We will use the 4 steps of empathy practice, which you can recap [here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BoOn_z56GdjzUShE0mr9j4iInFWrQyCf8F6gdenb3-s/edit#slide=id.g2c1c02c9815_0_0). Here is also [a walk through of the practice](https://youtu.be/6xx6w_3Quig?si=2UKL1V1U6Y4AEqKO) if you want to witness me moving through it. Please come with a situation of trigger which is around 1-5 on the scale from 1-10 that you want to focus on in breakout spaces. It can be very helpful to practice this with a low intensity trigger. There is often huge amounts of learning there. **You will not need to describe the trigger beyond a one sentence description, you will instead explore** your judgements of the other, of yourself, your body sensations and guess feelings and needs. It's actually a useful skill to step out of the narratives about the situation and into embodied processing of it. **The purpose of the one sentence description** is to signal to yourself what you are talking about without getting flooded in your interpretations around it. Here are some examples of one sentence descriptions - When (person) spoke to me in that tone of voice, - When I received the email criticising my work - When (person) blamed me for not speaking up to defend her From this one sentence description, you move onto unpack your responses to the whole situation. If you get stuck in the process, it can be helpful to come back to the one sentence description. **About Keep your NVC fit** Keep your NVC fit is a monthly series to practice 3 core NVC practices - 4 steps of Self-Empathy - Empathic Listening - Role Plays of Difficult Conversations Here is a [short about Keep Your NVC Fit](https://youtu.be/d2KTaX7GiZM?feature=shared) **Practical and Logistics** This is a low-cost drop in, you can come once or every month. There is a no cost option, please use that if it would prevent you from coming. This is open to people who have done a Foundation training or Intro to NVC. This is not a complete beginners class, although relative beginners (post foundation) are welcome. **Disclaimer / Self Check** Nonviolent Communication is not therapy and is not a substitute for therapy. This practice session may not be for you: - If you have a sense that what you want to explore might be challenging for others, - if it would be triggering to listen to others speaking about difficult events, - if other people’s beginner-intermediate level learning of NVC might land awkwardly for you. If you have any questions, please ask. **About the other sessions** **About - Roleplay ** We will use do a roleplay of a difficult conversation in a supportive way. You can recap the purpose of roleplay here [Roleplay](https://ceridwen.substack.com/p/roleplay) **About Empathic Listening** This is the skill of holding space for someone when they are trying to process and understand something that has happened. It’s the skill of reflecting back and guessing feelings and needs in supportive ways. It’s also a helpful skill for meetings that are getting derailed or stuck. Before you come, you can watch this short video about [Reflecting back with Effectiveness and Ease](https://youtu.be/Ta5e2PtQREk?feature=shared) | |||
| Winter Solstice Portal Retreat Avalon | Fri, Dec 18, 4:30 PM UTC | Glastonbury, UK | 3mxkakpai5n22 | Curator | The ancient medicine of the Winter Solstice offers us the opportunity for metamorphosis and rebirth as we move through the darkest day and welcome the return of the light. We invite you to a beautiful warming space rich in transformation and heart, to harness the potential of this potent moment in the Earth's cycle at one of the most powerful energetic spots in the world, the lands of Avalon. Working with practices for deep embodied transformation and soul alchemy, we will guide you on a journey to the depths of your love and magic through the portals of the land. > _“Transformative, life affirming, magical, I laughed, I cried, I loved, I went deep inside and I learned to accept love. It was one of the most profound weekends of my life and I'm so excited for the next one! Josh and Laura were absolutely flawless." Alex G ★★★★★_  You will be taken on a journey to open your heart and reconnect to your body through working with the magic of the land and waters with plant medicines and indigenous prayer, dream work, meditation, Breathwork, shamanic quantum prayer (manifestation work) and ancient Celtic Ceremony to open you up to the power of the land and the solstice. This is a very intimate retreat for maximum care and holding. If you feel a call to revisit your deeper self, return to your heart, experience soul-centric community and immerse into a land overflowing with myth, magic and holy water, this could be for you.  As the ancient ones who journeyed to this land knew, when we come together in community to do inner work in energetically powerful places, the work is deeply amplified within us and the collective. For those of you curious about the science behind this, check out the work of [Rory Duff](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nKK8Pd8_1A&t=2890s). "Already a month after it happened, the experience of connection at this retreat still permeates every fiber of my being. I still find astounding how they managed to create such a bubble of heightened consciousness over a weekend where connecting with one's self and the rest of beautiful souls on the same journey felt as easy and fulfilling as it could get. Spiritual growth and a renewed sense of connection with my self were marks this retreat left in me I can now confirm are not fading away." David G ★★★★★  ### **Included in this retreat: ** #### **Plant medicine & dream work ** Experience plants grown in the local area to assist with healing and astral connection with Avalon. We request a call before booking to go over medical history to check you are sound to take these locally grown medicinal plants, including wild lettuce, Californian Poppy, Mugwort & specially curated herbal blends associated with the solstice to heighten your connection to your dreams and astral realms. **Full Board Accommodation in beautiful venue in central Glastonbury & all ceremonies to take place in a gorgeous ceremonial space nestled in magical private orchard on the foothills of Glastonbury Tor ** **Working with the sacred waters of Avalon: ** #### **Ceremony in the White Spring - one of the main portals to the otherworld** We will gather in the Witch's temple, the White Spring, to connect to the power of manifestation prayer and to the hidden portals to the Annwfyn through a guided magical visualisation. We will bathe and cleanse in the sacred waters, and speak our spells in community. This water is white and is on the side of the Tor. Being in this temple is akin to being in a witch's cauldron, which in many ways it is! #### **Entry to ** [**Chalice Well Gardens**](https://www.chalicewell.org.uk) ** ** Chalice Well is one of the great Holy wells of the world and legend has it this is where the Holy Grail was buried. The water on this side is red, and is associated with the Rose Lineage, Mary Magdalen, Yeshua and the Knights Templar. The energy of this water is deeply cleansing and purifying. We will walk around the gardens, hold guided meditations at the wellhead, bathe in the sacred waters and leaving offerings to the land. #### **Breathwork Ceremony ** Be guided through a full rebirthing breathwork ceremony by trained breathwork facilitator Josh Swords to unlock your soul's guidance. This will be held on the sacred Chalice Hill by a beautiful open stove fire. #### **Winter Solstice ceremony guided by ancient pagan techniques** _ ** ** _ Laura has been connected to and studying these ancient Pagan rites since she was a young child. We will connecting to the land of the South West and its mythical Celtic lineage, weaving Celtic rituals and practices for deepening in connection with land and spirit to harness the energy of the Solstice. #### **Quantum Manifestation work ** Practice Shamanic Intention work (and its cross over with traditional Pagan magic) for manifestation at powerful ancient sites known for manifestation potential. #### **The power of Medicine Music ** Experience the frequencies of medicine music to assist a deeper connection to yourself and the land #### **Community building ** Experience heart centred intentional community working with powerful intentions for vulnerability, openness, boundaries, radical self acceptance & expression & more. ] #### **Nourishing Food cooked in house by the amazing Rainbows End - delicious and hearty vegetarian food, rainbow colours and high vibe. ** “The other people attending the retreat became family..the Ceremonies ran by Laura and Josh were executed with every inch of their being, the music was angelic... the only negative was that we didn't have another day. I departed full of love light peace in my soul and forever grateful to Laura and Josh for everything they did for us that weekend and can't wait for the next retreat, I will be there. Forever grateful.” Leon ★★★★★ #### Retreat Venue |  |  | #### Ceremony Space  _Ceremony Space at the foot of Glastonbury Tor, next door to the holy wells_ | |||
| Inti Ecstatic Dance | Sun, Oct 25, 12:45 PM UTC | The Beehive Centre, Stretford Road, Whitehall, Bristol, UK | 3mxkakpbhia22 | Curator | ### Cacao ~ Movement ~ Sound ~ Connection **Sunday 25 October | 1:00–5:00pm** **Come as you are. Open your heart. Let the music move you.** Join me for my launch of _ **Inti Ecstatic Dance - A Journey of Surrender and letting go what no longer serves us. ** _ **INTI** means **Sun** in Quechua — a symbol of life, warmth, vitality and illumination. This gathering is an invitation to connect with your own inner sun. This will be a journey through **Cacao, embodied movement, Ecstatic Dance, sound bath and heart-led connection**. We’ll begin by gathering in circle and sharing a **Cacao activation, ** an invitation to arrive, connect with the body, open the heart and set an intention for the journey ahead. will have especial support from Martin AKA Plantula Sound on the sound journey so you're in for a treat! From there, we’ll enter an immersive **Ecstatic Dance journey** , allowing the music and our bodies to guide us through different rhythms, energies and states of expression, to shed the layers of what no longer serves us and surrender to our bodies. There is no choreography. No performance. No right or wrong way to dance. You might shake, stretch, stomp, flow, jump, laugh, release, explore, soften or simply be still. **The dance floor is your space to listen to your body and let whatever wants to move, move.** **The Journey** 12:45pm - Doors open. Settle into the space and socialise. **1:15pm — Open Circle & Cacao Activation** We gather in circle, settle into the space, share Cacao and set an intention for our journey together. **2:00-4:00pm - Ecstatic Dance Journey** A carefully curated musical journey taking us from grounding and connection into expansion, expression and release. **4:00-4:45 Sound Bath & Integration** After the dance reaches its peak, we’ll transition into stillness and surrender into a **deeply nourishing sound bath** — giving the body and nervous system space to rest, integrate and receive. **4:45-5:00 pm Heart Closing Circle** We’ll gently return to circle, connecting with ourselves and each other. A space to reflect, share from the heart and honour whatever has moved through us. **5:00 - 6:00pm Social Time** We’ll finish with relaxed social time; an opportunity to meet, connect, share conversations and enjoy the community we've created. ### Ecstatic Dance Guidelines Ecstatic Dance is an embodiment practice that celebrates authentic movement without judgement or structure. You are invited to show up as you are and take care of yourself throughout the journey. Move freely. Release what you're ready to release.Reconnect with your body.Express what words cannot say. Listen to your inner rhythm.Rest in stillness. Open your heart. Feel the support of dancing together. You don't need to be a dancer. You don't need a partner. You don't need to know what you're doing. Just be willing to listen and let the music move you. This is a barefoot practice, so please don't wear any shoes on the dance floor, unless they are special dance shoes. You're invited to connect with one another. Respecting people's personal space is essential for the safety of this practice, so please if not given a clear yes from someone to dance with you, take that as a No and keep dancing with yourself or someone else that accepts the invitation. Drink plenty of water throughout the session and take rests if you need them. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. No experience necessary. No partner necessary. Just you, your body, your heart and the music. **Your Dj and Ceremony Host:** Dj Sunshine AKA Yhonet is a Venezuelan Musician based in Bristol. She shares her ancestral wisdom from South America by channelling light codes through singing, movement and art that have been proving to be beneficial for energetic clearing and purification of the mind and soul. The songs she channels are soothing, heart opening and very healing. She did the Ecstatic Dance Facilitator Training with Osara, so you can expect a journey that is deep and transformative. She works offering shamanic energetic clearing through the sacred chants and holding space with her music in plant medicine ceremonies. She does group and 1-1 creative coaching. She has a regular practice of sitting with ceremonial Cacao to connect with her inner love and creative expression. Her devotion for this plant has led her to strengthen a very powerful relationship with the Spirit of Cacao that is guiding her to combine her creative gifts with facilitating Cacao Activations for those who would like to discover this plant, develop their existing connection and to discover and empower their creative voice. You can find out more about Sunshine's journey and offerings on her website www.creativejourney.art , her YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@yhonetgarcia?si=8IkDCOCeRcISqx4v and IG: @yhonetsolradiante and @creative.journeyuk Martin Aka Plantula Sound is a wonderful Medicine Musician, Producer, and delicious Flute and Handpan player. So we're joining forces for this beautiful Sound Bath and it's gonna be amazing! You can connect with Martin on IG @plantula.sound **Guidelines for the Cacao Activation** Theobroma Cacao (food of the Gods, Cacao Tree): On a physical level, Theobroma Cacao is a powerful ancestral food that provides longevity, it is full of polyphenols, which act as antioxidants that help to protect the body and neutralise free radicals that can cause any damage to the cells. Polyphenols also help reduce blood sugar levels, improve heart health and digestion, reduce inflammation, boost brain function and reduce cancer risk. The main alkaloid compound of Cacao is Theobromine, which acts as a mild stimulant in the body with a slower release into the blood stream than caffeine. Cacao is a rich source of magnesium, increases concentration levels and cognition, improves energy levels and mood due to its serotonin release, and acts as a natural aphrodisiac. On a spiritual level, Theobroma Cacao helps us to connect with our heart centre, Nature, and enhances our creative expression. The Spirit of Cacao is a keeper of sacred wisdom that connects us with our intuition and the divine feminine energy; source of power in the emotional body. She holds the vibrations and healing energy of unconditional love, kindness and joy. She holds space for the inner child with very gentle, tender and loving grand-mother energy. When taken in communion with others, it enhances connection, heart opening, communication and peace. For Cacao to be effective, it's important that we prepare by: - Eating lightly, at least 1h before the event; - Avoiding caffeine during the day; - Staying hydrated, before and during the dance. Consuming Cacao is not recommended if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on high dose of antidepressants, or have a serious hearth condition. We can provide herbal tea for those who want to take part in the ceremony without consuming Cacao. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, and t let me know if you prefer to drink herbal tea. Rose Tea will be provided as it is also a beautiful heart opening medicine. **About the Venue:** The Beehive Centre is a fully accessible community hub and meeting place. It's at the heart of Bristol, near St George's Park. We will be dancing in The Garden Room; a cosy wooden floor room that has capacity for 30 people. Please arrive on time so we can start by the schedule. Once the doors are closed, we won't be letting anyone else in so we can keep the space safe and follow the flow of things. The address is [19a Stretford Road,Whitehall, Bristol,](https://maps.app.goo.gl/F4c1wB9fPsCHLPoq6) [BS5 7AW](https://maps.app.goo.gl/F4c1wB9fPsCHLPoq6) **Refund policy:** We don't offer any refunds of any purchased tickets. If you cannot longer attend, the ticket will be saved for a future date of your choice as these gatherings will be happening on a monthly basis. Thank you for your innerstanding. See you at the Dance floor! With love, Yhonet Sunshine **Move • Release • Surrender • Connect • Remember** | |||
| The Cauldron | Wed, Oct 21, 6:15 PM UTC | Tit for Tat, Cato Street, Easton, Bristol, UK | 3mxkakpcwbs22 | Curator | **What is The Cauldron?** The Cauldron is a explorative creation space for women and femme artists. These times are tricky and in tricky times creativity, art making and finding hope become fundamental. This space aims to be a collaborative and fertile space for expression, connection and understanding. We are at the beginning of forming The Cauldron, with the aim of different artists holding leadership of each week with a simple format to enable embodied improvisation and build a practise of devising. The aim is to create a group where we can make live art together through our collective explorations. We are starting with 2 sessions in October with the view to building in the new year! Come and be part of the start of something new, as we remember the wisdom of creating and playing together! **Who can attend?** To begin with, the space is open to women and femme artists (trans, NB+ inclusive). By ‘artists’, we mean anyone with past experience of or a current practice in embodied creativity (eg: dance, theatre, performance art, singing, circus). If you're not sure if this is you, feel free to get in touch and ask [movingwithfiona@gmail.com](mailto:movingwithfiona@gmail.com) \*At present this space is only open to women, NB and femme folks. We may open this up more in future. | |||
| Luna Living - A Women's Health Event | Sat, Nov 14, 2:00 PM UTC | Gaia Health Store, Carlton Place, Southampton, UK | 3mxkakpfbny22 | Curator | Explore women’s health from a truly holistic perspective. Learn how to tune into the cyclical nature of your body, understand the physical and emotional changes that shape your wellbeing, and develop greater trust in your body’s innate wisdom. Discover how this deeper connection can support you in recognising what you need, caring for yourself, and moving through everyday life with greater clarity and confidence. Explore the cyclical nature of our bodies & how living out of alignment with these natural rhythms can have a detrimental effect on our overall wellbeing. Discover how nervous-system dysregulation may influence physical and emotional health, and learn practical ways to support greater balance in the body. Learn about how the ‘good girl’ archetype keeps us trapped & unhappy & learn how to reconnect with your true essence, the inner wild woman. You’ll also receive guidance and practical tools to support the healing of both the physical and emotional body. Also included: • Guided meditations • A tea ceremony with intuitively selected herbs • Herbal medicine focused on women’s health • Flower essences to support emotional wellbeing • Q&A covering your women’s health questions If you’d like to join us, please contact Heather. | |||
| Exploring pleasure with Frida & Preben | Wed, Oct 14, 4:30 PM UTC | Södra Hamnvägen 9, Stockholm, Sverige | 3mxkakpgytf22 | Curator | # Exploring pleasure Sharing Our Pleasure Practices How do you love to be touched? In this workshop we share our secrets of pleasure by showing rather than telling. We'll demonstrate how we most like to receive touch, and do it with full presence. We invite you into a playful, exploratory space where consent and boundaries frame everything we explore. You'll leave knowing more about your own pleasure and better able to put it into words and share it. A few things to know: Every exercise is an invitation. You can always pause, adjust or sit out and simply witness. A "no" is always welcome and never needs a reason. You can come alone or with a partner. **Practical Information** DOORS CLOSE 18:30 SHARP. Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early so you have a chance to land. The event is free for Noden members, but you need to reserve your spot in advance: Not a member yet? Membership is 130 SEK/month: [**https://www.noden.org/membership**](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.noden.org%2Fmembership%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrUWJPcEg2NjU1a2JHS0VYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs3oSYQ5tsTBavjDQrOhOrU3WSM5OhgGxO6fTL0-si2nOXliAXKCM_mSu9x5_aem_nd9dnL7LetKSJPCWL2wbxw&h=AUADoCZHQQk53w7T6ei2TXPlaeswPk8naEOkOAhCxDuwROjK6diIWBu1_a9b8H3NeskU_ReWq_3As7GesdmDUKTzSchauTclVKq6KbZZccxvZyCDMKzzW7KXQTwoXkk9D7FivXWHmX3kdw& __tn__ =q&c[0]=AUAQdGMukRrZauaB6HRFfiv1Z2sEm_2JrxtDb5EdlQmXOOBZaEvyo2aDLrzehvfDHXRHWOUCQmITH9KG2Wouls5d4pdaax4omkiUxb_4-eSTVopxSf_87M5YRW1d6ab8TujhE8HvbGfnK6nd57zybtLWtqxr1_YCnjM) With a Noden membership, you can attend all workshops at Noden for free. Schedule [**https://www.noden.org/calendar**](https://www.noden.org/calendar) Welcome ✨✨✨ A few things to keep in mind when visiting Noden: • Bring something sweet or salty to share during the break. • Please arrive with a clear understanding of the concept of consent and a willingness to practice it throughout the evening. **Cancellation policy** Spots are in high demand, so please be considerate when booking. If something comes up, cancel at least 24 hours before the event. A late cancellation means you won’t be able to book the following event. A no-show without cancelling means a pause from the two upcoming workshops. Thank you for helping us create a space that is welcoming, respectful and considerate for everyone. 💛 Welcome to Tantric Wednesdays. | |||
| Film Screening: "Katô: Dreams of Dark Earth" | Wed, Oct 14, 5:00 PM UTC | Dana Cafe, Crookes, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkakpi52i22 | Curator | ### [**RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE (REQUIRED)**](https://kinema.com/events/Kato:-Dreams-of-Dark-Earth-f9ivlo) [https://kinema.com/events/Kato:-Dreams-of-Dark-Earth-f9ivlo](https://kinema.com/events/Kato:-Dreams-of-Dark-Earth-f9ivlo) SENTIŌ is honoured to host another gathering for “Ancestral Wisdom for Collective Healing”. Join us as we watch “_ **Katô: Dreams of Dark Earth** _” together in mindful presence, followed by a sharing circle. This space is for reflection in community, connecting with our stories, land, and purpose! All proceeds from your reservation go directly to the tribes featured in the films, an offering of reciprocity and support for the voices and traditions being celebrated. **Suggested donation to your host and venue: £5-10 per person** * * * **Event Schedule:** - 18.00 - Doors open - 18.15 - Welcoming by SENTIŌ - 18.30 - Film starts - 20.00 - Short introspection break - 19.45 - Sharing circle - 21.00 - Doors close Drinks and snacks available for purchase on-site. * * * **Important Guidelines:** - **Punctuality:** Arrival is before 6:15 pm. Late arrival may be refused, and tickets are non-refundable. - **Screens:** No phones allowed. Give yourself the gift of switching off! - **Talking** : This is a non-chatty practice. We will have a sharing circle at the end. Some may want to share something during this time, while others prefer to stay in a more meditative space. - **Your boundaries:** This is a mindful practice. We will be navigating through emotions and our senses. Viewer discretion is advised - difficult scenes and themes will appear. Please look after your own needs and respect your own limits. - **Food/drink/etc:** This is a sober event. Please refrain from all substances, including alcohol, drugs, and any plant medicine. I would recommend avoiding heavy meals before the event. | |||
| Embodied Presence Weekend Workshop | Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM UTC | Oxford, UK | 3mxkakpjl3622 | Curator | In our fast-paced, head-driven culture, many of us live from the neck up — thinking more than sensing, reacting instead of responding and striving relentlessly with little rest. Such lives leave us tense, exhausted and disconnected from our bodies, each other and the living world. Life ceases to be enjoyable; we lose our sense of purpose and no longer have access to the body’s remarkable intelligence; we become vulnerable to illness and unhealthy relationships. Although we may start from different places and have different needs and journeys to make, the insights and approaches of this workshop touch participants deeply and provide everyone with something useful **This Workshop Offers:** insights and practices that reconnect you with your core self and offer a new direction for your future. It builds on Philip Shepherd’s Radical Wholeness Workshops and Sarah and Candida’s training and experiences. You’ll explore practices which help you reconnect with: • Groundedness — experience the earth’s support • Spaciousness —feel lighter and freer • Fluidity — flow freely round obstacles • Balance — feel centred and aligned, balancing being and doing, sensing and thinking • Attunement — experience the subtleties of connectedness The weekend provides a safe and resourced space to: • Learn about and gently meet stored patterns of tension and reactivity; giving yourself more choices in your future responses • Develop your capacity for self-nurture, acceptance and integration • Discover embodied resources to draw on in challenging moments • Find a path to gradually make this embodied way of living your new normal | |||
| IMMERSION : SAMHAIN - A Live Sound & Movement Journey & Installation Experience | Sat, Oct 31, 5:30 PM UTC | Church of Saint Michael, Victoria Road, Powis Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK | 3mxkakplh4p22 | Curator |  A Dancefloor Between Worlds… An **immersive movement & meditative experience** through **sound & space**. Inspired by the seasonal thinning of the veil, a time where it is told we more easily connect with other realms, we present an expansive interactive installation space for dance, movement, rest, prayer and ritual. A live curated soundscape evolves throughout the night with live improvised music from incredible musicians including Seren Rose, Dennis, Hali, Soundtravels (Joe) & Tolga Tres. An atmospheric DJ journey with Tolga Tres, visual projections with Sama, interactive altars to ancestors and plant and animal kingdoms, artists including Eve Shepherd & live movement artists Zoe & Daniella. This is a sober & drug free event. We have Cacao and Rose & Mugwort Tea for sale plus a selection of cakes & savoury snacks. _\*\*\*more info & lineup tba\*\*\*_ 🔸🔸🔸 **Approximate Timings:** 530pm Doors open 6pm Opening Ceremony 630pm Live Musicians Create a Listening/Movement Soundscape 8pm DJ Journey with Tolga Tres 10pm Closing Ceremony **Practical Information:** **Timing:** 6pm - 10pm - join us for the whole evening or drop in any time **Location:** Church of St Michael & All Angels, Powis Road, Hove. Wheelchair access via St Michaels Place. **Tickets** : Limited Early Bird Tickets, General Admission & On the Door Prices **Refunds:** We only offer refunds if we need to cancel the event, other wise you are invited to sell your ticket on **Travel:** There is no parking at the Church, there is limited pay and display parking in nearby roads. Public transport is recommended. **Bring:** warm comfy layers (the church heating is minimal), snacks/drinks, some warm drinks will be on sale. You may want to wear grippy socks. You might want to bring your own yoga mat/cushion/blanket if you want to rest and listen. **Children:** are welcome in the space however the experience is not aimed at younger age groups, please make them aware it is a non verbal space. Any questions? Feel free to drop us a message. Curated by Anna-Lisa (DJ, Art Therapist & creatrix of Ecstatic Dance Brighton & Avalon Dance Odyssey) & Tolga Tres (Musician, DJ, Producer & Artist) 🔸🔸🔸 **Lineup:** **🔸🔸🔸**  **Tolga Tres** (DJ set, Art) Tolga Tres is a London-based musician, DJ, and sound journey facilitator. His musical path has unfolded across the cultural scenes of Istanbul and London for over a decade, through his own work and a range of collaborations. He is the co-founder of Holon Records, an independent label focused on ambient and world electronica. A practitioner and explorer of musical mysticism, his work is shaped by deep listening and the transcendental qualities of sound. Rooted in world music and tribal influences, as well as his Anatolian heritage, his music forms a synthesis of ancestral and futuristic expression. Weaving rhythm, melody, and texture, he creates sonic environments that invite presence, introspection, and ritual. [https://soundcloud.com/tolgatres](https://soundcloud.com/tolgatres) [https://www.instagram.com/tolgatres.visual/](https://www.instagram.com/tolgatres.visual/) [https://www.instagram.com/tolgatres.music/](https://www.instagram.com/tolgatres.music/) 🔸🔸🔸  **Soundtravels** (Live music) Joe is a sound journey artist whose work is rooted in a deep, intuitive connection to the ancient language of sound. He is drawn towards the healing power of vibration and the forces of nature. he creates immersive sonic landscapes that blend traditional instruments, throat singing and sacred frequencies to invite presence, reflection, and restoration. Allowing us to drop into a place where words are no longer needed and we feel rather than think. With a deep respect and interest for the cultural origins and history of the instruments he uses—from overtone-rich singing bowls and chimes to aincient wind instruments, shamanic frame drums and rattles, central Asian Lutes and many more— Joe approaches each sound as a living story, songs of praise to the ones who came before us who survived many hardships and used sound as a way of expressing their human experience. His exploration is both sonic and spiritual: a journey into the forgotten wisdom of rhythm, nature, resonance, and breath. 🔸🔸🔸  **Seren Rose** (Live music) Seren Rose, a singer-songwriter, artist, and ceremonial space holder who weaves an embodied experience of the divine in nature into sound and creates journeys of that awaken and bridge body, earth, spirit and culture. Inspired from a young age by world spiritual folk music, she plays for Sufi 'Sema' and her own devotional "Mystical Folk" songs have reached wide international audiences which are inspired by the wild landscape, the feminine wisdom in nature and mending our cultural connection to the land. She is also the founder of Voice of the Rose and Songweavers. [https://www.instagram.com/serenrosemusic/](https://www.instagram.com/serenrosemusic/) 🔸🔸🔸  **Dennis Guip** (Live music) Dennis Guip is a music performer, composer and invoker of multiple musical styles such as ambient, ethnic and electronic music influenced by his romanian origins where he grew up in close relationship with nature. As well as his adult life impressed by the environment, the progress of time, space and his travels around the world. He is a multi instrumentalists and a synthesist with interests that are preeminently in world percussions from places such as the far east asia, the middle east, africa and the americas. [https://www.instagram.com/den.then/](https://www.instagram.com/den.then/) 🔸🔸🔸  **Hali** (Live music) From multi-genre music composition and production to instrumental improvisation, Hali uses acoustic sound and performance to access trance like states. His musical approach is always deeply rooted in philosophy inspired through his studies. [https://www.instagram.com/a\_mihalis/](https://www.instagram.com/a_mihalis/) 🔸🔸🔸  **Eve Shepherd** (Art) With a career spanning more than 30 years, she is considered a master sculptor and her work is held in many public and private collections worldwide. Among her most iconic works are the 4m high bronze sculpture of Betty Campbell - Wales’ first black Headteacher - commissioned for Cardiff City Centre; and her full-body portrait of Professor Stephen Hawking for Cambridge University. Born to a working class family from Sheffield, UK - from generations of steelworkers and cutlers - Eve quickly began to use her artform to speak for those without a voice. Her unique style and subversive subject matter have allowed her to remain an “outsider artist” while simultaneously achieving global renown.Challenging social beliefs and taboos, her work tackles oppression and the human condition - peeling back the layers of societal norms to uncover hidden feelings and truths. Eve’s work also explores our symbiotic relationship with nature - frequently hybridising animal, plant and fungi with the human form.Her sculpture carries a great passion for fairness, equality and our oneness with the natural world. She believes that sculpture is a powerful tool to educate and heal - and that clay itself holds its own healing energy, which the artist can work with to reveal the hidden depths of the subconscious. [https://www.eveshepherd.com/](https://www.eveshepherd.com/) 🔸🔸🔸  **Zoe Solomons** (Movement Artist) [https://www.instagram.com/thirteen\_moon\_dances/](https://www.instagram.com/thirteen_moon_dances/) 🔸🔸🔸 **Daniella** **🔸🔸🔸**  **Anna-Lisa Drew ** (Art, Curation) [https://ecstaticdancebrighton.co.uk/](https://ecstaticdancebrighton.co.uk/) **🔸🔸🔸** **Sama** (Visual-Projection Mapping) **🔸🔸🔸** _\*\*\*More info & lineup tba\*\*\*_ | |||
| Network Nations Alliance / Monthly Call | Wed, Dec 2, 5:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakpn3he22 | Curator | Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/q27si8qu | |||
| Walk and Whittle for Mental Health | Fri, Nov 6, 10:00 AM UTC | Dodnaze Community Centre, Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge, UK | 3mxkakppzug22 | Curator | Feeling bored, lonely or isolated? Struggling with your mental health? Wanting to do more sober activities? Looking to make new connections and try a new skill? Join us for a free, relaxed day in nature — with a guided walk, friendly company and a chance to learn whittling. | |||
| Wassail & Ceilidh | Sat, Jan 30, 4:00 PM UTC | On The Hill, Oxen Park Farm, Lower Ashton, EX6 7QW | 3mxkakprpr222 | Curator | Join us to sing to the trees and wake them up as the sap rises. We will be gathering **from 4pm** for some drinks, and then the wonderful Helen Yeomans will lead us in learning a simple song or two that we can then go and sing to the trees. There are some On The Hill theatrical antics to celebrate the wonderfully rich variety of trees growing on the land here, followed by a simple supper. We will then gather in the Cob Barn with the fabulous **Lady Luck & the Fortunes** as they strike up a tune and the dancing will begin. The land closes at **11pm**. **Tickets are for the supper and dancing. Please bring cash for the bar, hot drinks & the farm shop, and also to make a donation for the wassailing. ** The Farm is a **dog free space** , so please leave them at home. The Cob Barn is a **shoe free space** , so do **bring some indoor shoes or socks. ** You may also want to bring your torches, wellies, and waterproofs, depending on the weather. You will be warmly met by one of our team who will direct car parking. Your car is then left at your own risk. | |||
| Relaxation Sound Therapy: An invitation to ground deeply, settle in, and prepare for winter's stillness | Sun, Nov 15, 6:00 PM UTC | St Anne's Church, Saint Leonard's Road, Eastville, Bristol, UK | 3mxkakpspof22 | Curator | #### **Relaxation Sound Therapy:** An invitation to ground deeply, settle in, and prepare for winter's stillness #### Deep autumn is moving into winter now, and the light continues to fade. The season invites us deeper inward, to slow down, to settle into the quiet, and to prepare our bodies and spirits for the stillness of the colder months. This Relaxation Sound Therapy Session creates space to ground yourself profoundly as winter approaches, to turn further inward as the external world dims, and to rest in preparation for the long, quiet season ahead. Through the soothing resonance of sound, you'll be guided into deep restoration, held in the knowing that stillness is medicine, that slowing down is necessary, and that the darker months offer their own particular gifts. **What to Expect Relaxation Sound Therapy Session: This is purposeful rest, the kind that shifts something.** A 60-minute therapeutic session designed to guide you into, and hold you in, the liminal space between waking and sleep, where your nervous system can fully shift into rest and digest. Using intentionally composed sound sequences with any combination of Gong, Himalayan and or Crystal singing bowls, and gentle percussion, these sessions aren't just relaxing background sound, they're BAST-informed therapeutic compositions that create and sustain the conditions for deep parasympathetic activation. We begin with warm tea and a short grounding meditation before you're immersed in carefully structured sound designed to keep you in that powerful threshold state. After the soundwork, there's time to integrate the experience quietly before closing with nourishing treats to gently ground you back into the present. This is purposeful rest, the kind that shifts something. **How to Prepare** Please bring: - ♀ A yoga mat, blankets, and pillows\ - Warm socks, an eye mask, and hot water bottle (recommended)\ - A bottle of water to stay hydrated\ - A little journal to record any thoughts or feelings that may arise You'll be invited to make yourself completely comfortable and allow the sound to do the work. **The Benefits of Sound Therapy** These sessions work on multiple levels. Physically, the sustained resonance of therapeutic sound can support nervous system regulation, helping shift you from fight-or-flight into genuine parasympathetic rest. Mentally and emotionally, spending intentional time in the liminal space between waking and sleep, the same threshold accessed through practices like Yoga Nidra, creates conditions for processing and release that don't require conscious effort or analysis. What people commonly report: - Deep rest that feels different from sleep, more restorative, more integrative\ - Release of tension (physical, emotional, or both) they didn't realize they were holding\ - A sense of clarity or perspective that emerges without forcing it\ - Feeling more present, grounded, and like themselves again Each experience is unique, the sound meets you exactly where you are, and what shifts will be what's ready to shift. **What makes these sessions different from other sound baths?** These aren't just sessions to relax in, though you will. Trained through the British Academy of Sound Therapy, I work with the BAST Method, which pairs therapeutic sound with guided self-reflection and mindfulness practices. This means the sound doesn't just soothe you; it invites you to notice, process, and shift what's been sitting beneath the surface. You leave not just rested, but changed. **Location** St Anne's Church, Easton Relax and unwind in this peaceful, light-filled space — a setting that holds both reverence and calm, making it ideal for sound therapy and rest. **Important Information** **Doors open at 5:45 and will be locked at 6pm for start of session** Before taking part, please complete the following form online: For safety reasons, please contact me before booking if you experience or relate to any of the following: - Less than 3 months pregnant\ - Metal plates in the body\ - Sound-induced epilepsy or seizures\ - A diagnosis of, or treatment for: clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, PTSD, or any serious mental health condition\ - Recent surgery\ - Prone to anaphylaxis\ - Under 18 years of age Saying yes to any of the above doesn't necessarily mean you can't attend — I just ask for an open conversation beforehand to ensure this experience supports your wellbeing. **Exchange** Offered at a reduced rate of **15 GBP** **Invitation** Experience the healing power of sound and the quiet transformation that follows when we allow ourselves the time and space. _Yours_ Inner Adventure Guide_,_ **Liz** Life & Wellness Coach Sound Therapist \* Yogini \* Mountain Leader www.inneradventureguide.com | |||
| Relaxation Sound Therapy: Honour what's passed and what's to come | Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 PM UTC | The Greenhouse XSUK, Hereford Street, Bedminster, Bristol, UK | 3mxkakptszr22 | Curator | We're approaching Samhain, that sacred threshold where the veil between worlds grows gossamer thin. This is a time to honour what's completed, what's passed, and what's waiting to arrive. This Relaxation Sound Therapy Session invites you to rest at this liminal space, to acknowledge the full cycle of the year's turning, and to transition with grace from one phase to the next. Through the healing power of sound, you'll be guided into deep restoration, held in the wisdom of completion and the gentle courage of what's to come. This is a moment to be still, to honour both the ending and the beginning.deep restoration, a space where opposites meet and your nervous system can settle into the balance the season offers. This is a moment to pause, to integrate, and to prepare for what comes next. **What to Expect Relaxation Sound Therapy Session: This is purposeful rest, the kind that shifts something.** A 60-minute therapeutic session designed to guide you into, and hold you in, the liminal space between waking and sleep, where your nervous system can fully shift into rest and digest. Using intentionally composed sound sequences with any combination of Gong, Himalayan and or Crystal singing bowls, and gentle percussion, these sessions aren't just relaxing background sound, they're BAST-informed therapeutic compositions that create and sustain the conditions for deep parasympathetic activation. We begin with warm tea and a short grounding meditation before you're immersed in carefully structured sound designed to keep you in that powerful threshold state. After the soundwork, there's time to integrate the experience quietly before closing with nourishing treats to gently ground you back into the present. This is purposeful rest, the kind that shifts something. **How to Prepare** Please bring: - 🧘♀️ A yoga mat, blankets, and pillows - 🧦 Warm socks, an eye mask, and hot water bottle (recommended) - 💧 A bottle of water to stay hydrated - 📓 A little journal to record any thoughts or feelings that may arise You'll be invited to make yourself completely comfortable and allow the sound to do the work. **The Benefits of Sound Therapy** These sessions work on multiple levels. Physically, the sustained resonance of therapeutic sound can support nervous system regulation, helping shift you from fight-or-flight into genuine parasympathetic rest. Mentally and emotionally, spending intentional time in the liminal space between waking and sleep, the same threshold accessed through practices like Yoga Nidra, creates conditions for processing and release that don't require conscious effort or analysis. What people commonly report: - Deep rest that feels different from sleep, more restorative, more integrative - Release of tension (physical, emotional, or both) they didn't realize they were holding - A sense of clarity or perspective that emerges without forcing it - Feeling more present, grounded, and like themselves again Each experience is unique, the sound meets you exactly where you are, and what shifts will be what's ready to shift. **What makes these sessions different from other sound baths?** These aren't just sessions to relax in, though you will. Trained through the British Academy of Sound Therapy, I work with the BAST Method, which pairs therapeutic sound with guided self-reflection and mindfulness practices. This means the sound doesn't just soothe you; it invites you to notice, process, and shift what's been sitting beneath the surface. You leave not just rested, but changed. 📍 **Location** The Greenhouse, Bedminster Relax and unwind in this peaceful, light-filled space tucked into an unexpected corner of Bristol just south of East Street. **Important Information** **Doors open at 6:45 and will be locked at 7pm for start of session** Before taking part, please complete the following form online: For safety reasons, please contact me before booking if you experience or relate to any of the following: - Less than 3 months pregnant - Metal plates in the body - Sound-induced epilepsy or seizures - A diagnosis of, or treatment for: clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, PTSD, or any serious mental health condition - Recent surgery - Prone to anaphylaxis - Under 18 years of age Saying yes to any of the above doesn't necessarily mean you can't attend — I just ask for an open conversation beforehand to ensure this experience supports your wellbeing. **Exchange** Offered at a reduced rate of **15 GBP** **Invitation** Experience the healing power of sound and the quiet transformation that follows when we allow ourselves the time and space. _Yours_ Inner Adventure Guide_,_ **Liz** Life & Wellness Coach Sound Therapist \* Yogini \* Mountain Leader [www.inneradventureguide.com](http://www.inneradventureguide.com) | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Dec 21, 7:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakpwmah22 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Dec 7, 7:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakpxv6t22 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Nov 23, 7:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakpzk7622 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Nov 9, 7:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakq2vfd22 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Oct 26, 7:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakq463722 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| Breathwork circle for growth, healing and self compassion | Mon, Oct 12, 6:30 PM UTC | The Sun Room, Rise, Whittox Lane Frome Somerset BA11 3BY | 3mxkakq5ipt22 | Curator | Join our Conscious Connected Breathwork group and explore the breath as a vehicle for the journey from the busy-ness of the head to the wisdom and connection of heart and body. Breathwork works on many different levels, often softening and releasing feelings and emotions that may have been held in, or blocked out. These can include sadness, joy, grief, love, anger, compassion and more. As we become more familiar with the technique, this work supports physical, mental and spiritual wellness, and can help us... ❤️ regulate emotions ❤️ manage anxiety and stress ❤️ mitigate burnout ❤️ nurture self awareness ❤️ focus and mental clarity My intention for offering guided facilitation is to co-create a safe environment where people can share this timeless medicine. Participants are encouraged to explore a self practice that can be used as a tool for self care, alongside group work or 1:1 sessions. This guided journey involves (optional) acupressure, and is set to a curated playlist. **About your facilitator** Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator, with a passion for supporting spaces that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive. Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. **Preparing For Your Session** To ensure comfort during the session, participants are advised to avoid eating for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand. I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential. **Health Considerations** While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing: 1. History of seizures or epilepsy 2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive 3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure. 4. Psychotic episodes. By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation. My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day. | |||
| London Authentic Dating | Exploring the Patterns We Bring In Love | Sun, Nov 15, 12:45 PM UTC | Zen Yoga, Camberwell Grove, London, UK | 3mxkakq6zgx22 | Curator | ### **What Happens to You When Someone Matters?** _A guided, interactive exploration of conscious love, dating, intimacy and authentic connection._ Before you read any further... Pause. Bring to mind someone whose attention has mattered to you. Someone you wanted to choose you. Understand you. Stay with you. Love you. Now notice what happens inside you. Do you soften? Tense? Reach towards them? Pull away? Do you become more yourself, or begin carefully editing who you are? You don’t need to work anything out. Just notice. Because love doesn’t only reveal itself in what we feel for another person. It reveals itself in what happens to us when they matter. The ways we open. The ways we protect ourselves. The needs we express. The needs we hide. The parts of ourselves we offer freely. And the parts we fear may be too much, or not enough. This is where our exploration begins. ### **How Do We Love Without Disappearing?** Most of us carry an idea of what love is supposed to look like. Find “the one.” Be chosen. Make it work. Don’t ask for too much. Don’t end up alone. These pressures can shape our relationships long before we become aware of them. Perhaps we learn to please rather than speak honestly. To ignore a boundary rather than risk disappointing someone. To hide what we need. To confuse intensity with intimacy. To hold on when something no longer feels right. Or to remain guarded when what we really want is to be met. Not because we are doing love incorrectly. Because we have all learned ways of finding connection, and ways of protecting ourselves from losing it. This workshop is an opportunity to slow those patterns down and become curious about them. Not to discover the correct way to love. To discover how _you_ love. ### **A Playground for Conscious Love** This isn’t a lecture about relationships, and it isn’t a dating event. You won’t spend the day being told how a healthy relationship should look. Instead, you’ll enter carefully designed experiences that allow you to notice connection as it unfolds, in your thoughts, your body and the living space between you and another person. Through partner exercises, movement, meditation, relational games, quiet reflection and group exploration, we’ll investigate questions such as: What do I truly long for in love and connection? What happens when I feel wanted, or unwanted? How do I communicate my needs, desires and boundaries? What allows me to trust? What makes me withdraw? Can I remain connected to another person without abandoning myself? What does intimacy feel like when I don’t have to perform it? Some moments may be playful. Some may feel tender. Some may surprise you. Some may show you something you hadn’t noticed before. All of them are invitations. ## This Is Not About Performing Vulnerability You won’t be expected to reveal your deepest secrets, manufacture intimacy or share anything you would prefer to keep private. You don’t need to be single. You don’t need to be in a relationship. You don’t need to be confident, outgoing or experienced in this kind of work. You may be dating, partnered, healing, beginning again, questioning what you want—or simply curious about how you meet others when love is involved. Wherever you are, you are welcome. ## Touch, Choice and Consent Some exercises may offer the possibility of respectful, non-sexual touch. Touch is never assumed or required. Every activity is an invitation. You are always welcome to participate, adapt, pause, observe or say no. Consent can be changed at any moment, without explanation. Your boundaries are not obstacles to connection. They are part of how authentic connection becomes possible. ## Our Approach Everything we do is built around three interconnected pillars: **Awareness:** noticing what is happening within us, between us and around us, meeting our experience with attention rather than assumption. **Relating:** bringing ourselves into connection and participating consciously in the living relationship unfolding between us. **Embodiment:** allowing awareness and insight to become something we feel, inhabit and express through the body. Authentic Relating becomes the bridge between these three: an experiential practice through which we can meet love, intimacy and connection with greater honesty, presence and choice. Rather than trying to manufacture a particular kind of relationship, we explore how to become more available for the relationships that are already here, and those still waiting to emerge. ## An Invitation Come single. Come partnered. Come dating. Come hopeful. Come uncertain. You don’t need to arrive ready to open your heart to everyone in the room. Just arrive willing to notice what makes it open, and what makes it close. ## Before You Book: Creating a Safe and Brave Space We aim to create a space that is both safe and brave. Safe enough that you can honour your boundaries, ask for what you need and know that your choices will be respected. Brave enough that you can gently step beyond familiar patterns, meet discomfort with curiosity and experiment with new ways of relating. Participation is always by invitation. You are welcome to pause, observe, adapt or opt out of any activity at any time. To support presence and confidentiality, this is a phone-free event, and photography is not permitted during the workshop. By booking, you agree to respect the group’s boundaries, confidentiality and community agreements. [👉 **Download the ARE Agreements**](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/63399f96eea5336bbff25dd0/t/6a7eb6b51cf7473ffc5be722/1786689205919/Wellbeing+Map.pdf) **Your Facilitators** Maria Pareo — Therapist, Coach and founder of Psychoenergetic Work® Marcus Hunt — Psychological Researcher and Facilitator Erika Mendler — Psychologist and Community Supporter ## Connect With Us **Website:** [https://authenticrelatingexperience.co.uk/](https://authenticrelatingexperience.co.uk/) **Instagram:** @relating.room **Email:** authenticrelatingexperience@gmail.com **WhatsApp:** 07341 465023 | |||
| An evening exploring Architecture, Feng Shui & the spaces we call home | Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM UTC | HealthSource Totnes, Burke Road, Totnes, Regno Unito | 3mxkakqaohg22 | Curator | 📅 **22 October 2026 · 6–8 PM** 📍 **HealthSource Totnes** Burke Rd, Totnes TQ9 5XL 🎟️ **Admission: £10** Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt at home — or strangely uncomfortable — without knowing why? Join me for an intimate evening exploring **Feng Shui, architecture and the spaces we call home** , with practical ideas you can take away and apply to your own space. **A small gift for all attendees** As a thank you for joining me, if you decide to have a personalised consultation with me, **the £10 you paid for your event ticket will be deducted from the consultation fee.** **Same-day bonus** If you book your personalised consultation **on the evening of the event** , you will also receive an **additional 10% discount** on your consultation fee. I look forward to welcoming you! | |||
| The Journey November 2027 | Sun, Nov 14, 1:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqbwzh22 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Journey September 2027 | Sun, Sep 19, 12:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqdpp222 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Hearth 2027 | Mon, Aug 9, 12:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqfmsv22 | Curator | _The Hearth_ is a ceremonial nature-immersion retreat. During these six days, you will be spending extended time in nature, expanding your boundaries and your ability to communicate with the world, through fasting, guided breath and voicework, and prayerful movement. You will spend time sitting in council around the fire, sleeping under the stars, off-grid and close to the land, with just yourself, with nature and with a small group of fellow explorers. This is a timely invitation to leave behind the trappings of your busy life and sink deep into the mystery that is the natural world, and begin to understand your intimate relationship with it. This is a call for you to sink a tap-root deep down into the soil, to connect you back with the source of all things, to find ballast, balance and a new orientation for yourself and for the future. _with Mac Macartney and Tugba Kirhan _ In this ceremony, in the beautiful valley of Embercombe, we follow the steps of those who walked this wild land thousands of years ago, connecting with something sacred, sometimes forgotten and yet very necessary, now more urgently than ever. Our intention is to find a deeper appreciation of ourselves as a crucial part of nature, rather than separate from it, and the sense of belonging, peace and purpose that this may bring for us and those that we return to. Join us. _The Hearth is open to those who have participated in The Journey at Embercombe and to anyone who is ready to deepen their understanding of themselves and the unique offering they can make to the world._ _This programme involves breathwork, fasting and sleeping under canvas for three consecutive days. If you have not participated in The Journey programme please contact_ [support@embercombe.org](mailto:support@embercombe.org) _before booking to see if this the right programme for you._ **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 10am. **FEES: ** £1,345 Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **BALANCE PAYMENTS: ** If you have previously purchased a Deposit Ticket and are looking to pay the balance of your ticket in full, please do so [here](https://www.embercombe.org/hearth-26-balance-payments) **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Journey July 2027 | Sun, Jul 25, 12:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqhjjk22 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Catalyst 2027 | Fri, Jul 9, 11:30 AM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqjaon22 | Curator | Are you aged 18–25? Do you want to develop and grow? To carve your own path? To connect with others who want to make positive change? If so, _The Catalyst_ is for you. This is a 6-day residential programme for 18–25 year-olds. A creative and transformational rite of passage for young adults at a transitional stage in life. _In a time of unprecedented challenge and opportunity, how do we hold on to a sense of who we are and how we contribute meaningfully to our community?_ _The Catalyst_ invites you to learn to discover who you are, who you are becoming, who you want to be and to find your edge. You will be encouraged and challenged in mind, body, and heart within a supportive community of peers and skilled mentors. We will give you tools to develop and strengthen your existing skills to step fully and powerfully into your life. Set in our beautiful 50-acre valley in Devon on the edge of Dartmoor, The Catalyst is a rich weave of creative collaboration, individual and group challenges, one-to-one mentoring, personal reflection, embodiment, connecting with the land and celebration. The natural world offers us a powerful mirror of who we are and what we can offer the world. Through sharing our experiences in the safety of the group and held by your facilitators, you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in this rapidly changing world. _With Israh Goodall, Tony Cealy, Xanthe Green and Tugba Kirhan_ **What you will gain from attending:** - A clearer understanding of yourself, your gifts and your direction and purpose in life - Learn how to embody your ‘centred self’ and the relationship between rhythm and being - Become alive to your creativity - Deepen your relationship with our land and develop new friendships, to create a tribe - Explore the fundamental issues we face, individually and collectively, to imagine positive futures - Explore ways of navigating uncertainty and the uncomfortable with courage and an inner confidence - Develop authentic leadership and change-making skills - Be heard, learn to powerfully voice yourself and speak out about things you care about - Step into self-authority, claiming your power in these changing times - Uncover the path to bring your brightest passions and delights to fruition - Practice skills in personal and collective resilience and wellbeing - The Catalyst offers space and culture to explore what it means to dive more deeply into your life, with opportunities to mark what no longer serves you, as you step more fully into the life you choose to lead. - This programme has been co-created by a diverse group of facilitators, intending to support and encourage inclusivity and an open and compassionate expression of our differences. **TIMES: ** Arrival at 12.30pm. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** £1,050 Subsidised Ticket £1,200 Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application _[_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **BALANCE PAYMENTS: ** If you have previously purchased a Deposit Ticket and are looking to pay the balance of your ticket in full, please do so [here](https://www.embercombe.org/catalyst-26-balance-payments) **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact _[_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Twin Trail 2027 | Wed, May 26, 6:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakql2r522 | Curator | "The Twin Trail speaks to the necessity of deepening spiritually while also vigorously bringing your gifts to the world – twined together like rope, the in-breath and the out-breath wrapped around each other – soft, strong, resilient." _With Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan and Guest Facilitators. _ _The Twin Trail i_s a new offering and an important thread in the weave that currently comprises Embercombe’s nature retreat programmes, namely The Journey and The Hearth. _The Journey_ leads you to a pledge that will guide your onward path. _The Hearth_ takes you close to the beating heart of belonging. The Twin Trail connects you with yourself, your gifts and how you bring them out into the world. _Is this for you?_ _The Twin Trail_ programme is for you if you would like to learn ‘how’ to find deeper connection with yourself, the natural world, and others. You will discover more deeply and embody more completely that which you already know. _The Twin Trail_ programme seeks to take you to a place of no return – a place where you experience the joyful, embodied knowing of deep connection and belonging for all time. A place where separation dissolves, and a confident, resourced, resilient ‘you’ experiences and never loses a true sense of right person, right time, right action. You do not need to be physically fit but one of the modules of this programme involves solo moorland walking, intermittent fasting and camping/sleeping outdoors. Please contact us at support@embercombe.org if you have any concerns. What you can expect: _The Twin Trail i_nvolves 4 modules held over an six-month period. Please note all online calls will be recorded and can be watched anytime. Other activities include: Deep time walk; Dowsing; Self-led online/in-person meetings **2027 DATES:** **Awakening the Journey:** Wednesday 26 May 7-9 pm (Online) **Going Deeper:** Monday 28 June 2 pm – Sunday 4 July 2pm (Dartmoor) **Crossing the threshold:** Wednesday 4 August 7-9 pm (Online) **Stepping into Action:** Thursday 7 October - Sunday 10 October 2pm (Embercombe) **Integrating the Path:** Wednesday 20 October 7-9 pm (Online) **FEES:** Regular Ticket: £1955 _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **BALANCE PAYMENTS: ** If you have previously purchased a Deposit Ticket and are looking to pay the balance of your ticket in full, please do so[](https://www.embercombe.org/journey-march25-balance-payment) **here. ** _Interest-free payment plans are also available for Deposit only bookings - If you would like to split your balance payment into monthly instalments, then please register for this_ [_here_](https://www.embercombe.org/payment-plan-enquiry-form)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS:** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Journey May 2027 | Sun, May 16, 12:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqmsii22 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Journey April 2027 | Sun, Apr 18, 12:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqobin22 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| The Journey March 2027 | Sun, Mar 14, 1:00 PM UTC | Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, UK | 3mxkakqpcqw22 | Curator | ## **The Journey** _ **The Journey** _ **is Embercombe’s flagship 6-day programme. Created 15 years ago by Mac Macartney, an international speaker, writer and change-maker, he still co-leads every** _ **Journey** _ **. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge you. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening.** with Mac Macartney, Tugba Kirhan & the Journey Team **Why Choose The Journey?** You might be feeling distracted, overwhelmed or disconnected. Too many of us in today’s world feel that this is all there is to life. You may feel a creeping passivity, that you’re stuck or have become a bystander. Maybe you feel at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. Or perhaps you are successful and active in the world but are still searching, looking to deepen and become further resourced in an increasingly challenging world. Imagine feeling that you are truly alive and awake – resilient and confident in your ability to navigate the dramas and difficulties of life. You feel a real connection with, and acceptance of, who you are and you are clear at last on what you can offer to the world. Above all you are passionate about making the most of what life gives you every day. That is what we want you to take away from _The Journey_. 15 years ago, we created _The Journey_ for just this and since then we have seen thousands of people pass through the gates of Embercombe, an ancient landscape, now a learning centre and the heart of a highly respected rewilding project. _The Journey_ is an invitation to become active and present in your life and to step into your full potential. It is a reconnection with yourself, with the earth, with your spiritual being and, most importantly, with your purpose. And with that, an opportunity to gain clarity on what is in your heart and how you can turn that into outward action in the world. Wherever you are on your own personal journey, whether slumbering, awake, or deeply present to your potential, this profound experience will enrich, enliven and lovingly challenge. For some it will be an initiation, for some a homecoming, for some a radical deepening. Over the course of a week, amidst this ever faster world, we invite you to step away from your everyday routines, to reflect, re-evaluate and find new perspectives. You will be held in a supportive facilitated space, immersed in nature, and alongside others. **How Does** _ **The Journey** _ **Work?** _The Journey_ is a 6-day residential programme drawing together people from all walks of life. Journey participants are people of all ages, social groups and experience. The common ground you share is a deep desire to truly be yourselves in your lives, and to make a powerful contribution to the world – one that is aligned with your gifts, passion and experience. What exactly happens on _The Journey _has remained a closely-kept secret. Why? Because we firmly believe that creating expectation takes away from the power of the experience. _The Journey_’s transformative power comes from four key elements: 1. A carefully curated programme which includes time in solitude and with others, time on our land and time spent indoors, breathwork, storytelling, coaching and an introduction to ancient practices. 2. Activities led by skilled & experienced facilitators: 3. The land, here at Embercombe – part of an ancient landscape of temperate rainforest and river valleys, we are adopting rewilding principles in order to restore nature and rediscover a balance with the wild. Containing woodlands, wild flower meadows, an orchard, gardens, a spring and lake, where thousands of people have attended programmes, sown their prayers, dreams and intentions over the last 25 years. 4. The people who make each _Journey _unique. Alongside your other Journey participants, who form a powerful and supportive community – you’ll be surprised how quickly! – alumni from previous Journeys return to support. Alongside our chefs preparing delicious, nutritious meals and the wider Embercombe team you’ll find yourself in the heart of a strong community. **Why This Matters?** We see people as powerful beings, all with unique gifts, all with the potential to have meaningful impact in this life. However, modern lifestyles have made us forget. We are distracted, overwhelmed and disconnected. There is a creeping passivity among us, we have become bystanders, observers – very few of us have a sense of the fullness of the agency we could have in the world. And this really does matter. We need to remember what it means to be human, to become active and find presence in this time of profound planetary change. During the week there are three questions we will consider: • What do I most deeply and profoundly love? • What are my deepest and most profound gifts? • What are my deepest and most profound responsibilities? **'Back Row' on** _ **The Journey** _ The Back Row is an integral part of _The Journey_ and a willingness to return to offer this to other Journeyers is much appreciated. If you have previously attended _The Journey_ and would like to return to Embercombe as part of the Back Row, in service of others who are embarking on _The Journey_, please [sign up here](http://www.embercombe.org/back-row). **TIMES: ** Arrival between 1pm and 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Departure at 2pm. **FEES: ** TBC Subsidised Ticket TBC Regular Ticket _Limited bursary places are available on application_ [_here_](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bTdTbJ6wI0qg-970KwtJss5CD1CYHZRDr3xsMZKa1ctUNVRPUDdTVEc0MEFDVlhKOTRTNjhBUzFWNSQlQCN0PWcu)_._ **SLIDING SCALE:** We ask that you read about our ticket pricing model [here](https://www.embercombe.org/ticket-prices) and reflect on your financial situation before choosing which ticket to purchase. **TICKET TYPES:** **Subsidised** **Ticket** (Does not cover our costs, but you’d face hardship otherwise) **Regular** **Ticket** (Covers the costs of this programme but does not allow us to offer discounted tickets to those who need it) **Supporter** **Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that enables Subsidised Tickets and supports our work) **Friendship Bundle** (Regular Ticket plus a donation that extends our bursary programme and supports our work) **TERMS & CONDITIONS: ** Read our Booking Terms & Conditions [here](https://www.embercombe.org/booking-tcs). _If you have any questions, please contact_ [_support@embercombe.org_](mailto:support@embercombe.org) | |||
| Death Cafe; Conversations about Death & Dying | Tue, Oct 27, 10:30 AM UTC | The Healing Grove, Winchester Road, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton, UK | 3mxkakqqm2j22 | Curator | # **Death Cafe** ### _ **Conversations about death & dying** _ ** ** Most of us think about death, but very few of us talk about it. We talk about almost everything in life, but not the one thing guaranteed to happen to all of us. So when thoughts about death come up they stay quiet, feel uncomfortable or get pushed away. This is a space where they don’t have to be. This is a relaxed, agenda-free space to have open conversations about our mortality, and what that may mean. No teaching, no pressure, no expectation. You’re welcome to speak and share, or simply sit and listen. We’ll gather over tea and biscuits and allow the conversation to unfold naturally; I’ll be there to gently support or guide the space. To speak about death is, in many ways, to speak about life. ### **What is a Death Cafe?** A Death Cafe is an informal gathering where people come together to talk about death and mortality in a supportive, open environment. There is no set structure or agenda, it is not a workshop or a teaching space. Just honest conversation and curious minds, helping to normalise conversations around death. You can read more about Death Cafes [HERE](https://deathcafe.com/what/) ### **Important to know** I’ll be there to welcome you and ensure the space feels comfortable and respectful for everyone. This is **not** : - grief counselling or therapy - a support group - end-of-life planning This is simply a space for open conversation. ### **EVENT DETAILS** **Date:** Tuesday 27th October **Time:** 10:30am – 12:00pm **Location:** The Healing Grove, Bishop’s Waltham Tea & Biscuits provided. Free to attend, all are welcome. RSVP required. Donations on the day are welcome but not expected. Any contributions will be donated to Mountbatten Hospice. ### **BOOKING** The group will be kept small, so spaces are limited. **Hosted by** Charlie Thomas, _Space Holder + Certified End of Life Doula_ | |||
| Return to Centre - Qi Gong Retreat in the countryside with Simon Carey-Morgan at Selgars (Nei Gong, Tai Chi, Daoism, Buddhism) | Thu, Sep 23, 11:00 AM UTC | Selgars Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton, UK | 3mxkakqrn4r22 | Curator | Join us for a nourishing long weekend of movement, stillness, nature, community, and connection. (2 hours from London Paddington \> Tiverton) **What to expect:** Over 3-4 days we’ll explore ancient body awareness practices designed to improve health, mobility, and connection to self and other. Our teacher will be Simon Carey-Morgan. We will have daily Qi Gong sessions, cook and eat in community, relax by a woodland fire, surrounded by nature and with access to a sauna. **Who’s it for:** No experience is needed, this retreat is for anyone curious about: - Embodiment, self-awareness, movement practices - Internal martial arts - Slowing down and tuning in - Being in community - Daoism/Buddhism - Chinese medicine **The practice: ** Led by **Simon Carey-Morgan** , we’ll move through a variety of practices focused on softening, strengthening, finding peace and space within the body. We will be exploring the fundamentals of ancient Daoist martial arts practices focused on cultivating your Qi (vital energy), natural breath, and aligning your body structure to improve both health and martial power: - **Nei Gong** is a Chinese term for "internal skill" focused on posture, softness with structure. This will be the primary focus on the retreat. - **Qi Gong** - We will be learning some forms which will stay with you for life. - **Tai Chi -** We will touch on the fundamentals, which will help you to pick up a Tai Chi form if you choose to practise in the future. - **Guided Meditation** : Will be incorporated after some practises or in the evening. - **Daoist & Buddhist teachings:** Will be lightly weaved in between the physical practice. **A word from Simon:** _“We will spend these few days exploring our experience in terms of how to open and relax, strengthen and enjoy, spending time with ourselves and each other in a beautiful place. Drawing on my own life experience and my great good fortune of teachings from the great tradition, we will learn how the body and the mind open into understanding and meditation. The path is simple yet profound and has grand successive distinctions along the way. We will discover how these junctures in consciousness are simply the cohesion of our body and mind in awareness. Over the years I have managed to simplify sometimes apparently complex practices, both physical and mental, into a program that consistently delivers peace of mind and strength of body. Understanding the framework presented in the Buddhist and Taoist traditions, we will explore together our path to peace. I really look forward to spending time with you. And wherever you find yourself in your practice, be reassured that the programme is open enough that you can find your own pace and depth.”_  **About the teacher:** Simon Carey-Morgan has been practicing Daoist arts for 40 years and is an experienced practitioners of Chinese medicine. He has helped many people through acupuncture, craniosacral therapy and physical practices; connecting more fully to their own bodies. Simon's teaching is both serious and playful, attentive and open, with a deep knowledge of the practice and a humble, warm attitude.  **The space:**  The retreat takes place on the beautiful [Selgars](https://www.selgars.org/)property, an idyllic space nestled in the Devon countryside (2 hours from London Paddington). The sessions will take place outside in nature when its warm and in the Barn when its cold or wet. The main house contains several rooms with Private & 2-4 persons bedrooms. Other facilities: - Woodland fire pit - Indoor and outdoor practice spaces - Plenty of space to rest, walk, and just be     **Schedule:** Timing may alter slightly as we adapt to the flow so this is a rough outline. Thursday - 12-2pm Arrival - 2:30pm Opening circle - 3:30pm Session 1 - 5pm Dinner prep / chill time - 7pm Dinner - 8:30pm Evening session Fri & Sat - 7:30 Wake up - 8am Morning practice - 9am Breakfast - 10am Session 1 - 12pm Lunch prep / chill time - 1pm Lunch - 3pm Session 2 - 5pm Dinner prep / chill time - 7pm Dinner - 9pm Fire, light workshop or chill time Sunday: - 7:30 Wake up - 8am Morning practice - 9am Breakfast - 10am Session 1 - 12pm Lunch prep + space cleaning - 1pm Lunch - 2pm Final session - closing circle - 4-5pm Leave **Transport:** - **Train:** Tiverton Parkway (2 hours from London Paddington). We will likely be able to collect you from the station - **Car:** Selgars Mill EX15 3DA **Cost:** **£320** - Includes all sessions, food, and accommodation. This is a non-profit event. Your contribution goes directly to the venue, food, and teacher. You are also welcome to donate directly to Simon or the Selgars after the event. Note: Dandelion (this booking platform) will also ask for a voluntary donation when booking. If finances are a barrier, please reach out. **Organisers:**  **Joel:** I’ve been practicing Qi Gong on and off over the past 10 years. It helps me land in my body, connect with my breath, recover from injury, and move towards a healthier life. I love going on retreats with teachers I resonate with. Si is one of those teachers, we did a small retreat in Spain a few year back and i came back with such a soft, floating body. So I've been planning to do another ever since. **Lody** : As part of the organisation of this weekend I invite slowness, deep listening, and presence in the moment. My intention is to tune in: connect to the body’s wisdom, nature and community. I am a facilitator (relational leadership), intuitive coach as well as Joel's partner and will help running this event smoothly wherever I can. **Why are we doing this (Return to Centre)?** We both experience the benefit of a healthy body mind connection. Bringing teachers and practices into community is what we' re excited about. We’ve enjoyed many retreats and co-created events over the years and the format that resonates with us is non profit, based in a beautiful space full of new learning and a sense of community. **Want to join?** Spots are limited to 20 (last year we were 18) as we don't want it too big. Get in touch with any questions. **Mailing list/Other events:** Please email me and I’ll add you on. Return to Centre WhatsApp group for other/future events: Join my WhatsApp group. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZVUcgegSoUBW4CswjEsRs?s=qt&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZVUcgegSoUBW4CswjEsRs?s=qt&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4)  | |||
| The Rewilding Training 2027 Webinar | Mon, Oct 19, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakqsuqr22 | Curator | The Rewilding Training 2027 free introductory webinar Date: Monday 19th Oct 2026 Time: 19:00-20:00 Join us for an opportunity to hear from Laura Fairs, Lead Facilitator of The Rewilding Training, to learn more about the structure and content of the course. Also present will be some current and past participants of the training who will share their reflections of being on the course and how it has helped springboard them in their rewilding journeys. There will be time for any questions you may have to be answered. The webinar is free but please register to receive the link. | |||
| Red Thread Gatherings | Sun, Oct 25, 5:00 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkakqu42p22 | Curator | # **The Red Thread Gatherings** * * * _Moor Imagination Centre_ _Buckfastleigh_ **Women, Mothers, Grandmothers & Daughters** ** Monthly Gatherings Are Here!** **We are bringing back the red tent, the village, the community we all crave, one circle at a time. **  * * * This is a **donation based** monthly women's gathering inspired by the ancient practice of **Red Tents.** A space where women and girls of all ages gather to share stories, processes, wisdom, tools and of course, delicious food. suggested **£10-20 per person ** All donations support us to continue holding these much needed space and cover venue hire, food and other costs. However please don't stop yourself from coming if funds are currently not available.  * * * This monthly get together is all about **community**. It is so that every woman, girl and bubba feel **nourished** and **nurtured** by the **village** around them. After organising and facilitating many women's events and creating a traveling red tent I realised every woman was craving the same thing... we need something more **rooted, consistent and relaxed**. We (including myself) are craving the village, with children, elders, mothers, daughters and grandmothers in the same room, connecting, learning & remembering the power we have, together. At these monthly events you can expect **food to be shared** , time to be heard and **held in a circle** of women, practices such as **meditations** to support your health, nervous system and hormones and free **social time** to be with one another. Each week we will feel into what is most needed and I will offer some **workshops, tools and sweet nourishing exercises** to drop into our bodies and our hearts, together. I invite you to bring your own magic also and to feel free to take up space with **stories, crafts, songs** and whatever else you wish to bring to the gathering.  * * * **What to Expect ** -A space **co created** by everyone who turns up. -A space for women and girls to gather, with **no expectation** to have to be involved, to talk, to share or even to move. You are welcome to arrive, lay down and **simply be** in the space with other women. -A space held by myself, a trauma informed, embodiment and parts work coach as well as it being a co held space. -A space to **connect** with other women -A space to be as involved as your desire. A no pressure space. -A space to share what you are moving through, **all emotions are welcome.** -A space to share music, song, poetry, art and presence. -Meditations, group exercises, connection rituals, prayers, dreaming & weaving. -Food to be served and shared. - Please bring a bowl and spoon. -A non judgemental, open minded, confidential space.  * * * **My Intention ** _Is to simply gather women with a deep knowing and trust that when women gather intentionally, magic happens. _ I see many events around here but not many womens gatherings that are super accessible and I wish for this to be that. I wish for women of all ages to feel included, welcomed and celebrated in all stages of life. To create a space for people to come to be deeply held in sisterhood & community. To create bonding exercise and build trust over time. To hold rites of passage ceremonies together. To learn from one another.  * * * **The Offerings I Will Bring ** Meditations & Embodiment Rituals Self Massage & Group Massage Dinner - One Pot Wonders Gentle Movement Circle Sharing Initiation Ceremonies A space for others to share, hold and offer what they desire to.  * * * **What To Bring…** -An open mind -Bowl, Spoon, Mug -Cash for donations -Squish (blankets, sheepskins, pillows, yoga mat.. Whatever will make the time better for you) -Water Bottle -Journal & Pen -Yourself maskless.  * * * _ **At these gatherings I wish to get to know what is needed locally and craft this time for YOU. ** _ _ **This is about Matriarchy, women coming together and witnessing the magic in one another and finding joy amongst the madness of this time, whilst simultaneously looking to find solutions to help each other and this gorgeous land we stand upon, thrive.** _ * * * I hope to see you there… Much Love Anouska | |||
| Somatic dance and embodiment class | Fri, Dec 4, 7:15 PM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkakqvwzw22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind This 1.5 hour class is for you if you want to: - Connect with your Self and with your Body; - Find joyful freedom in movement; - Experience an energising yet gentle workout; - Be more present Whether you are new or already familiar with the Nia Technique, you will be warmly welcomed at this class! Includes: - A full Nia class experience (all abilities welcome) - A meditation practice - Short teachings when appropriate on the Nia technique, the mind-body connection and mindfulness - An opportunity to connect with yourself and with others Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, dance and martial arts, to exceptional music. The classes aim to connect you with your body, with presence, and with the joy of movement. Nia is a holistic practice which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. A core principle of Nia is that the movement is adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed - just come exactly as you are. For more information about me: [Morph Psychology and Coaching services](https://morphpsychology.co.uk) For more information about Nia: [Nia now](https://nianow.com/) | |||
| Shamanic Journey & Drum Circle -Meeting Your Helping Guide | Fri, Dec 18, 7:00 PM UTC | Aum Tree Yoga, Peckingham Street, Halesowen, Birmingham, UK | 3mxkakqztoj22 | Curator | As we approach the end of the year, this month’s journey invites us to slow down, turn inward and ask for **guidance**. I will guide you into a shamanic journey with the intention of encountering a helping guide or symbolic presence that represents wisdom and support for you. You may choose to carry a question into your journey: **“What do I need to understand at this point in my life?”** We will open our sacred space together and journey through the sounds of **drum, voice, guitar and other instruments**. Then those who have brought their own drums will be invited to join the rhythm and continue their personal journey. 🥁 No drum? No problem. Simply sit with the beat, meditate and receive. We will finish with time for reflection, sharing and closing the space together. A beautiful opportunity to turn inward before we move towards a new year. 🤎 | |||
| Shamanic Journey & Drum Circle -Journey to the Lower World — Roots & Earth | Fri, Nov 27, 7:00 PM UTC | Aum Tree Yoga, Peckingham Street, Halesowen, Birmingham, UK | 3mxkakr3dng22 | Curator | Our second journey takes us deeper — into the **Lower World** , a symbolic realm often explored in shamanic journeying through imagery connected with nature, animals, roots and the Earth. I will guide you towards your own entrance — perhaps through a tree, cave, pathway or another place that naturally appears within your journey. This evening is about **grounding, roots, belonging and reconnecting with the Earth beneath us**. We will journey first with drum, sound, voice and guitar before inviting our own drums into the space. 🥁 Bring your drum if you have one and allow yourself to find your own rhythm within the circle. If you don’t have a drum, simply close your eyes and allow the heartbeat of the drums to carry you into meditation. We will finish with grounding, sharing and closing the sacred space together. No experience needed. 🤎 | |||
| Shamanic Journey & Drum Circle -Meeting Your Spirit Animal | Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 PM UTC | Aum Tree Yoga, Peckingham Street, Halesowen, Birmingham, UK | 3mxkakr4ujf22 | Curator | Our first journey begins with **Meeting Your Spirit Animal**. In shamanic traditions, animals can appear within journeys as symbols, teachers and sources of guidance. During this evening, I will guide you into a journey with the intention of meeting an animal that may have something to show you. We will open the sacred space together before moving into a guided journey through **drum, voice, guitar, rattles and sound**. As the journey deepens, I will invite you to take your own drum and join me in the rhythm, allowing the beat to carry you further into your own experience. 🥁 **If you have your own drum, please bring it with you.** If you don’t have one yet, simply sit or lie down, close your eyes and meditate with the beat. We will finish with quiet integration, a sharing circle and closing our sacred space together. No previous experience is needed. 🤎 **Come with your drum, or simply come as you are.** | |||
| Feminine Codes® Breathwork Immersion - TOTNES | Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM UTC | The Forge, Collins Road, Totnes, UK | 3mxkakr6hnm22 | Curator | ### An embodied women’s gathering: a portal of breath and body where the womb awakens and the fierce power of the feminine is remembered. Join Georgina Rose for this intimate in person Feminine Codes® Breathwork Immersion where you will gather with like-hearted women, meeting the body as she becomes temple for embodied alchemy, and the breath becomes the doorway back to integrated wholeness. Through the conscious connected breath, gentle somatic movement, and presence-based facilitation, you’ll move beneath the noise of the mind and into the deeper currents of the body. This is where the breath meets the truth of what’s been held, and offers it space to move, release, and reintegrate. Together, we’ll breathe to unravel tension, clear stagnation, and restore connection to your feminine centres; earth, womb and heart. Expect a specially curated music journey, grounded guidance, and a deeply supportive journey where nothing is forced, and everything is welcome. This is offering is gifting you space to reconnect and remember what is already alive within you - your power & authentic truth. Whether you're brand new to breathwork or returning, you are welcome here. #### **🔥 The Feminine Codes® Breathwork Approach** An approach ** rooted in the feminine body** , built on _cycles, spirals, and presence — not force and performance._ **Feminine Codes** ® **Breathwork is** about **embodied depth** : meeting yourself _breath by breath, cycle by cycle, spiral by spiral._ Here, the breath is **the teacher. The guide.** _ **The remembrance** _. It shows you when to soften, when to release, when to rise. It honours the **body** - not as something to push past, but as the place to fully embody and meet where **power, truth, and transformation** live. It awakens the womb, heart, and voice in a way that’s steady, powerful, and deeply embodied. This immersion is where you can drop into a space to feel without overwhelm, to move without force, and to awaken the **fierce, untamed current of the feminine** that lives inside you. Through breath and embodiment, you’ll unravel what has been held, awaken what has been silenced, and rise rooted in the truth of who you are. #### **✨ What to Expect** - **Feminine Codes** ® ** Conscious Connected Breathwork** — guided with care, to open space without force. - **Embodiment Practices** — movement, sound, and somatic exploration that reawaken aliveness. - **Womb Connection** — returning to the centre of feminine power, cycles, and creativity. - **Sacred Circle** — an intimate women’s space, held in reverence and fierce honesty. #### **🌹 This Journey is For You If…** - You’re tired of being pushed to override your body and want a space that honours your pace. - You long to reconnect with your body, breath, and womb in a way that feels real and fully embodied and alive. - You feel the stirrings of something wild, fierce, and ancient within, and you’re ready to give it breath and life. - You want to be part of a women’s gathering that is both deeply held and fiercely alive. #### **🕯️ Practical Details** - **Date & Time:** 21st November - 10am - 12.30pm _(approx end time, please allow an extra 30mins for what the _space_ requires)_ - **Location: ** The Forge, Totnes - **Duration: ** Approximately 150 minutes - **What to Bring:** water, journal, pen, eye mask (optional)and any sacred items to support your journey. _All mats & blankets are provided._ #### **💎 The Invitation** **If you feel the pull, trust it. This is not a space of performance or pretence, it’s an immersion for women ready to breathe, embody, and remember.** _ **The doorway is open.** _ _ **Step in, and let the breath bring you back home.** _ | |||
| Monthly Online Family & Systemic Constellation Circle with Katie Despres | Tue, Dec 15, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakr7xx622 | Curator | **There are patterns in our personal and professional lives that don’t always begin with us.** When a tree is struggling, we don’t look only at one damaged leaf. We consider its roots, the soil, the weather and everything around it. That is a systemic view. Family and Systemic Constellations brings this wider view to human lives. It explores how we are shaped by family, ancestry, culture, community and working life. Through family experience, epigenetics and unconscious loyalties, gifts and burdens may pass from one generation to the next. We may carry something that did not begin with us, repeat a pattern or take a place or responsibility that is not truly ours. This is not about blame, forgiveness or fixing what is “wrong” with you. We meet what emerges with compassion and curiosity. Everyone who belongs has a place. When what has been forgotten or excluded is acknowledged and reincluded, a more natural order may return. People can take their rightful places and movement may become possible where something has felt stuck. Constellations are a remembering practice: remembering that we do not exist in isolation and that our individual story belongs within a larger whole. For those familiar with psychedelics, this may resonate as another way of widening awareness beyond the individual self. No psychedelic experience is required. ### **What happens during the circle?** We will usually have time for two constellations. Anyone wishing to bring an issue can put their name forward. If necessary, names will be drawn at random. You may bring an issue to be constellated, represent within another person’s constellation, witness what unfolds or choose not to participate at a particular moment. You do not need to know your whole family history or arrive with a perfectly formed question. You might simply bring something that feels stuck, unclear or repeatedly shows up in your life. When representing, you may be invited to stand in for a person, relationship or other element within someone’s wider system. It is not acting or role-play. You simply notice any sensations, emotions, words or impulses that arise. There is nothing to perform, interpret or get right, and you can decline or step out at any time. Representing and witnessing can be just as meaningful as bringing your own issue, often offering unexpected insight or resonance with your own life. ### **Why return?** Many people return because of the connection, support and insights they receive. You do not only come to work on yourself. **You take part. You are a part.** Your presence supports the circle, while the circle offers a place to reconnect and receive support. It reminds us that none of us exists or carries everything alone. ### **Before Joining** Family and Systemic Constellations is not a replacement for therapy. It can sit alongside therapeutic work, and many therapists refer clients when they recognise that an issue may have systemic roots. Therapists and other practitioners also attend the circles themselves. This work is not suitable for anyone currently experiencing an acute or destabilising mental health difficulty. If you are unsure whether the circle is appropriate for you, please contact Katie before booking. ### **About Katie**  Katie Despres is a Systemic Constellations Facilitator and Senior Yoga Teacher based in Bristol. She has been involved in constellations work for over 10 years and trained to an advanced level with The Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC). Katie is known for her grounded, intuitive approach, creating spaces where people can explore what sits beneath the surface and find more clarity, movement, and ease. Alongside her online work, she runs monthly in-person constellation circles in Bristol and Chepstow, offers 1:1 sessions, and facilitates training days for those wanting to learn more about the methodology of the work. You can join her mailing list for details of future online and Bristol circles, workshops and events here: [https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/](https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/) To find out more about Katie’s work, you can visit her website: [https://www.katiedespres.com](https://www.katiedespres.com/) | |||
| Monthly Online Family & Systemic Constellation Circle with Katie Despres | Tue, Nov 24, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakrb6r722 | Curator | **There are patterns in our personal and professional lives that don’t always begin with us.** When a tree is struggling, we don’t look only at one damaged leaf. We consider its roots, the soil, the weather and everything around it. That is a systemic view. Family and Systemic Constellations brings this wider view to human lives. It explores how we are shaped by family, ancestry, culture, community and working life. Through family experience, epigenetics and unconscious loyalties, gifts and burdens may pass from one generation to the next. We may carry something that did not begin with us, repeat a pattern or take a place or responsibility that is not truly ours. This is not about blame, forgiveness or fixing what is “wrong” with you. We meet what emerges with compassion and curiosity. Everyone who belongs has a place. When what has been forgotten or excluded is acknowledged and reincluded, a more natural order may return. People can take their rightful places and movement may become possible where something has felt stuck. Constellations are a remembering practice: remembering that we do not exist in isolation and that our individual story belongs within a larger whole. For those familiar with psychedelics, this may resonate as another way of widening awareness beyond the individual self. No psychedelic experience is required. ### **What happens during the circle?** We will usually have time for two constellations. Anyone wishing to bring an issue can put their name forward. If necessary, names will be drawn at random. You may bring an issue to be constellated, represent within another person’s constellation, witness what unfolds or choose not to participate at a particular moment. You do not need to know your whole family history or arrive with a perfectly formed question. You might simply bring something that feels stuck, unclear or repeatedly shows up in your life. When representing, you may be invited to stand in for a person, relationship or other element within someone’s wider system. It is not acting or role-play. You simply notice any sensations, emotions, words or impulses that arise. There is nothing to perform, interpret or get right, and you can decline or step out at any time. Representing and witnessing can be just as meaningful as bringing your own issue, often offering unexpected insight or resonance with your own life. ### **Why return?** Many people return because of the connection, support and insights they receive. You do not only come to work on yourself. **You take part. You are a part.** Your presence supports the circle, while the circle offers a place to reconnect and receive support. It reminds us that none of us exists or carries everything alone. ### **Before Joining** Family and Systemic Constellations is not a replacement for therapy. It can sit alongside therapeutic work, and many therapists refer clients when they recognise that an issue may have systemic roots. Therapists and other practitioners also attend the circles themselves. This work is not suitable for anyone currently experiencing an acute or destabilising mental health difficulty. If you are unsure whether the circle is appropriate for you, please contact Katie before booking. ### **About Katie**  Katie Despres is a Systemic Constellations Facilitator and Senior Yoga Teacher based in Bristol. She has been involved in constellations work for over 10 years and trained to an advanced level with The Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC). Katie is known for her grounded, intuitive approach, creating spaces where people can explore what sits beneath the surface and find more clarity, movement, and ease. Alongside her online work, she runs monthly in-person constellation circles in Bristol and Chepstow, offers 1:1 sessions, and facilitates training days for those wanting to learn more about the methodology of the work. You can join her mailing list for details of future online and Bristol circles, workshops and events here: [https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/](https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/) To find out more about Katie’s work, you can visit her website: [https://www.katiedespres.com](https://www.katiedespres.com/) | |||
| Monthly Online Family & Systemic Constellation Circle with Katie Despres | Tue, Oct 20, 5:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakrcn7f22 | Curator | **There are patterns in our personal and professional lives that don’t always begin with us.** When a tree is struggling, we don’t look only at one damaged leaf. We consider its roots, the soil, the weather and everything around it. That is a systemic view. Family and Systemic Constellations brings this wider view to human lives. It explores how we are shaped by family, ancestry, culture, community and working life. Through family experience, epigenetics and unconscious loyalties, gifts and burdens may pass from one generation to the next. We may carry something that did not begin with us, repeat a pattern or take a place or responsibility that is not truly ours. This is not about blame, forgiveness or fixing what is “wrong” with you. We meet what emerges with compassion and curiosity. Everyone who belongs has a place. When what has been forgotten or excluded is acknowledged and reincluded, a more natural order may return. People can take their rightful places and movement may become possible where something has felt stuck. Constellations are a remembering practice: remembering that we do not exist in isolation and that our individual story belongs within a larger whole. For those familiar with psychedelics, this may resonate as another way of widening awareness beyond the individual self. No psychedelic experience is required. ### **What happens during the circle?** We will usually have time for two constellations. Anyone wishing to bring an issue can put their name forward. If necessary, names will be drawn at random. You may bring an issue to be constellated, represent within another person’s constellation, witness what unfolds or choose not to participate at a particular moment. You do not need to know your whole family history or arrive with a perfectly formed question. You might simply bring something that feels stuck, unclear or repeatedly shows up in your life. When representing, you may be invited to stand in for a person, relationship or other element within someone’s wider system. It is not acting or role-play. You simply notice any sensations, emotions, words or impulses that arise. There is nothing to perform, interpret or get right, and you can decline or step out at any time. Representing and witnessing can be just as meaningful as bringing your own issue, often offering unexpected insight or resonance with your own life. ### **Why return?** Many people return because of the connection, support and insights they receive. You do not only come to work on yourself. **You take part. You are a part.** Your presence supports the circle, while the circle offers a place to reconnect and receive support. It reminds us that none of us exists or carries everything alone. ### **Before Joining** Family and Systemic Constellations is not a replacement for therapy. It can sit alongside therapeutic work, and many therapists refer clients when they recognise that an issue may have systemic roots. Therapists and other practitioners also attend the circles themselves. This work is not suitable for anyone currently experiencing an acute or destabilising mental health difficulty. If you are unsure whether the circle is appropriate for you, please contact Katie before booking. ### **About Katie**  Katie Despres is a Systemic Constellations Facilitator and Senior Yoga Teacher based in Bristol. She has been involved in constellations work for over 10 years and trained to an advanced level with The Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC). Katie is known for her grounded, intuitive approach, creating spaces where people can explore what sits beneath the surface and find more clarity, movement, and ease. Alongside her online work, she runs monthly in-person constellation circles in Bristol and Chepstow, offers 1:1 sessions, and facilitates training days for those wanting to learn more about the methodology of the work. You can join her mailing list for details of future online and Bristol circles, workshops and events here: [https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/](https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/) To find out more about Katie’s work, you can visit her website: [https://www.katiedespres.com](https://www.katiedespres.com/) | |||
| Nia: dance & martial arts based movement class | Tue, Oct 20, 5:00 PM UTC | Burton Street Foundation, Burton Street, Hillsborough, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkakrfxj622 | Curator | # **Nia ** _Gentle, mindful movements informed by dance and martial arts principles set to beautiful global soundscapes._ _Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way._ 💃 1 hour class 🏛 We build the routines over 4 weeks but drop-ins are also fine as Nia choreography is designed to be easy to follow. 💰 Pricing options 📆 Tuesdays 6pm-7pm 📍Capel Hall, Burton Street Foundation ❄️ Fully air conditioned hall with blinds See photos with captions to help find entrance: https://photos.app.goo.gl/twaWQsxwA5oik8WL8 💛 All welcome I'm certified to teach you this very special Nia Technique. It's not your average fitness class! The choreography is simple but versatile and expressive to an inspiring playlist of music across all genres. We increase awareness of our bodies and prioritise what feels good. We also use guided free dance to really get out of our heads and into our bodies, finding new ways to move and breaking habits. Suitable for all levels so ideal for gently getting moving, right up to those wanting a sweaty workout. No experience needed. We work on personalising movement and allowing you to adjust the range of movement at any point during class. ♿️ Accessibility note - tbc 🏥I have public liability insurance covering age 14+ 🅿️Parking: Free onsite parking at Burton Street Foundation 🚲Cycle stands dotted around on site ℹ️ [https://linktr.ee/nia\_with\_christina](https://linktr.ee/nia_with_christina) 🚨Please note, Dandelion is a free to use booking site (operating on donations). When you book a class you can set the donation to zero to avoid the voluntary donation to Dandelion. | |||
| Nia: dance & martial arts based movement class | Tue, Oct 13, 5:00 PM UTC | Burton Street Foundation, Burton Street, Hillsborough, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkakrh3ng22 | Curator | # **Nia ** _Gentle, mindful movements informed by dance and martial arts principles set to beautiful global soundscapes._ _Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way._ 💃 1 hour class 🏛 We build the routines over 4 weeks but drop-ins are also fine as Nia choreography is designed to be easy to follow. 💰 Pricing options 📆 Tuesdays 6pm-7pm 📍Capel Hall, Burton Street Foundation ❄️ Fully air conditioned hall with blinds See photos with captions to help find entrance: https://photos.app.goo.gl/twaWQsxwA5oik8WL8 💛 All welcome I'm certified to teach you this very special Nia Technique. It's not your average fitness class! The choreography is simple but versatile and expressive to an inspiring playlist of music across all genres. We increase awareness of our bodies and prioritise what feels good. We also use guided free dance to really get out of our heads and into our bodies, finding new ways to move and breaking habits. Suitable for all levels so ideal for gently getting moving, right up to those wanting a sweaty workout. No experience needed. We work on personalising movement and allowing you to adjust the range of movement at any point during class. ♿️ Accessibility note - tbc 🏥I have public liability insurance covering age 14+ 🅿️Parking: Free onsite parking at Burton Street Foundation 🚲Cycle stands dotted around on site ℹ️ [https://linktr.ee/nia\_with\_christina](https://linktr.ee/nia_with_christina) 🚨Please note, Dandelion is a free to use booking site (operating on donations). When you book a class you can set the donation to zero to avoid the voluntary donation to Dandelion. | |||
| Nia: dance & martial arts based movement class | Fri, Oct 16, 9:00 AM UTC | The U-Mix Centre, Asline Road, Lowfield, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkakrjkme22 | Curator | # **Nia ** _Gentle, mindful movements informed by dance and martial arts principles set to beautiful global soundscapes._ _Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way._ 💃 1 hour class 🏛 We build the routines over 4 weeks but drop-ins are also fine as Nia choreography is designed to be easy to follow. 💰 Pricing options 📆 Fridays 10am-11am 📍U-Mix Centre, 17 Asline Rd, Lowfield, Sheffield S2 4UJ 💛 All welcome I'm certified to teach you this very special Nia Technique. It's not your average fitness class! The choreography is simple but versatile and expressive to an inspiring playlist of music across all genres. We increase awareness of our bodies and prioritise what feels good. We also use guided free dance to really get out of our heads and into our bodies, finding new ways to move and breaking habits. Suitable for all levels so ideal for gently getting moving, right up to those wanting a sweaty workout. No experience needed. We work on personalising movement and allowing you to adjust the range of movement at any point during class. 🏥I have public liability insurance covering age 14+ 🅿️Parking: **On-Site Parking:** The centre features a small car park with 7 designated spaces located either side off Asline Road, near the junction with Holland Road. **Accessible Parking:** Wheelchair-accessible parking spaces are available on-site. **On-Street Parking:** If the main car park is full, additional street parking is typically available on the surrounding roads, such as **Holland Road** and **Colver Road**. 🚲Cycle stands outside reception ℹ️ [https://linktr.ee/nia\_with\_christina](https://linktr.ee/nia_with_christina) 🚨Please note, Dandelion is a free to use booking site (operating on donations). When you book a class you can set the donation to zero to avoid the voluntary donation to Dandelion. | |||
| Mama’s yoga on the beach & Sauna | Sat, Oct 24, 1:30 PM UTC | Solace Sauna, Country Park, Lepe, Southampton, UK | 3mxkakrnpr522 | Curator | Mama’s Time to Chill is BACK… and this time, it’s set to be even better. ✨ We’ve added in some extra relaxation for all the very deserving mamas joining us. 🫶 We’ll meet at 2.30pm on Lepe Beach, next to Solace Sauna, and ease into an hour of yoga on the beach with the lovely Ewa @ewayogawellbeaming. (And don’t worry, we have an indoor space to use if the weather isn’t on our side!) Update - due to unforeseen circumstances, the lovely Victoria will unfortunately no longer be able to join us to lead the Ayurvedic massage. Instead, we will have relaxing and grounding hour of Yoga Nidra. After that, we’ll enjoy some healthy treats and refreshments before stepping into the sauna with Bailey at Solace Sauna for an incredible sauna ritual. You’ll finish the day feeling all floaty, relaxed and very well looked after, just in time for sunset. 🌊✨🙏🔥 I can’t wait to spend this beautiful afternoon with you. All the details: 📍 Lepe Beach, next to Solace Sauna 🕑 Meet at 2.30pm 🧘♀️ Beach yoga with Ewa @ewayogawellbeaming 🌿 Yoga Nidra with Ewa @ewayogawellbeaming 🥑 Healthy treats & refreshments 🔥 Sauna ritual with Bailey at @solace.sauna 🌅 Finishing around sunset ☔ Indoor space available if the weather is bad Tickets available via the booking link in @ewayogawellbeaming and @mamaslifeadventures bio 🙏 Please note: - This is not suitable for pregnancy. - Please bring a water bottle, swimsuit, towel and yoga mat (we have spares if you don't have one). - There are toilets available in the Lepe Beach cafe or on the beach behind the sauna. **Tickets & cancellations:** • Full retreat_:_ These tickets are non-refundable, but you’re welcome to transfer your spot to someone else if you can’t attend. • _Yoga + massage only:_ 50% refund available if cancelled more than 48 hours before the event. Within 48 hours, no refunds are offered, but tickets can still be gifted. Bailey, Ewa, Gemma & Victoria xx | |||
| Shamanic Journey Circle | Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 PM UTC | YOGA Chew Valley, Church Farm, Church Lane, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4EW, UK | 3mxkakrowha22 | Curator | Join me for a welcoming shamanic journey circle. We’ll begin by grounding together, gently settling the body and setting an intention. I’ll introduce the foundations of journeying, explaining how to enter and return from the experience, with freedom to move at your own pace and pause whenever you need. Carried by the rhythm of the drum, you’ll be invited to explore the Lower World—a landscape you might experience through ancient forests, winding roots, hidden caves or flowing waters. Here, you may encounter a supportive animal guide, discover a meaningful symbol or receive an insight to carry back with you. There is no right way to journey and nothing you need to make happen. Your experience may unfold through images, feelings, sensations or a quiet sense of connection. You’re welcome to understand what arises spiritually, symbolically or through your imagination. We’ll return gently, with time to ground, reflect and share if you wish. No previous experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore. Spaces are limited. Advance booking essential. Please bring something to lie on (e.g. a sheepskin or a mat etc), a blanket, a cushion, water and a journal if you wish to make notes. You might also like to bring an eye-mask for the journeying. Please arrive at 18:50 for a 19:00 start. The location is at Chew Valley Yoga , Church Farm, Church Lane, Stanton Drew, Bristol BS39 4EW. Please contact [ivi@fourwindsalchemy.com](mailto:ivi@fourwindsalchemy.com) with any questions you may have or visit my website fourwindsalchemy.com. | |||
| KUNDALINI ACTIVATION & BRIBRI CACAO CEREMONY | Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 PM UTC | The Henge Shop, High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, UK | 3mxkakrq2xt22 | Curator | KUNDALINI ACTIVATION & BRIBRI CACAO CEREMONY Achiote Plant Face-Paint Ritual • Aura Cleansing • Sound Meditation • Extra-Long Energy Transmission Join me on **1st November, 6:00–8:30 PM** , on the sacred land of Avebury for a deeply immersive evening of Kundalini Activation, Bribri Cacao Ceremony, ritual, energy transmission and grounding. We will begin with a **Bribri Cacao Ceremony** , creating a warm and intentional space to open, connect and journey inward. Achiote, a vibrant plant traditionally used across Central and South America, will be woven into our ceremony through a simple ceremonial face-paint ritual — connecting us with the earth, our bodies and the energy of the land. As the evening unfolds, you will be guided through an **extra-long Kundalini energy transmission** , followed by an aura cleansing ritual and sound meditation to gently ground and integrate whatever arises. Held among the ancient stones of Avebury, this evening is an invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with your own truth, body and essence. As the days grow darker and nature turns inward, we too are invited to slow down, release what no longer belongs to us and listen more deeply within. There is something profoundly powerful about awakening to yourself while surrounded by ancient stones, sacred land and the energy of the earth. Come with an open heart. No expectations. Nothing to achieve. Simply a space to receive, feel, release and come home to yourself. **1st November | 6:00–8:30 PM** **Avebury Sacred Land** Reserve your spot: [www.healingunites.com](http://www.healingunites.com/) With love, **Liva** | |||
| Luminous Conscious Dance Full Moon - Birthday Fancy Dress Edition | Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM UTC | St Mary's Hornsey Rise, Ashley Road, London, UK | 3mxkakrrhu722 | Curator | LUMINOUS 3rd BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!! Not only are we doing a special extended Luminous to celebrate dancing together for 3 YEARS, we are also celebrating in fancy dress style (Samhain) under the full Hunters moon! ✨ **FANCY DRESS: POPSTARS • MUSICIANS • LEGENDS** ✨ Come dressed as your favourite musician, popstar or musical legend — past or present! 🎶 Whether you channel Bowie, Beyoncé, Bob Marley or someone wonderfully obscure, bring your favourite icon to life and dance the night away. **Join us around the glow of the Full Hunters Moon for an unforgettable conscious sober dance experience. Our event is all about celebrating life, love, and connection through heart-centered fun. With amazing DJ Gumbo spinning soul-stirring beats, you'll move and groove with a like-minded community in a safe and sober environment. Embrace the magic of the night, connect with your inner self, and dance your heart out as we unite in joy and celebration. 🌕🎶💃** **Breakdown** 6pm - Arrive and warm up music/stretching (note: doors will NOT OPEN until 6pm) 6.30pm - Dance journey 8.15pm - Wind down, closing circle, social and jamming (snacks, chai time! and birthday cake of course) 9.30pm - Go forth and spread the vibes **Guidelines** Please arrive on time No footwear (only if needed) Respect of personal space Stay hydrated - BRING BOTTLES (non glass) Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in Phone-free space during the event Bring instruments if you want to jam (some provided) No alcohol or drugs. **Line up!** DJ Gumbo (playing afro inspired music from across the globe) **Getting here** St Mary's Hornsey Rise, Ashley Rd, London N19 3AD Nearest station is Crouch Hill overground with an 8 minute walk. 23 minute walk from Finsbury Park station. Limited tickets will be available on the door for £18 (card or exact cash) - please contact us beforehand. **(Upcoming events, Past DJ sets, instagram, song requests and access to our Whatsapp to share your song requests and keep up to date):** https://www.luminousdance.co.uk **What makes us different from other conscious dance?** This is a co-collaboration with YOU! Luminous Ent are ran by a BIPOC community who are dedicated to bringing diversity into the wellness space. Inspired by the lack of representation in the conscious community, we have created all-inclusive spaces where ALL ARE WELCOME - Ecstatic dances, creative classes and sober festivals are a few of the events that we've curated, but we remain open to collaborate with all who have something to contribute towards positively impacting the wellbeing of others. Our signature conscious dance 'LUMINOUS' is held once a month, around the full moon. Resident DJ Gumbo plays an eclectic mix of afro-inspired music from around the world. There will be percussive instruments throughout the space which encourage you to collaborate with us in creating the musical journey. Our fun, heart-centred experience is an expressive outlet for whatever you have been harnessing, to leave you feeling rejuvenated with a fresh injection of positive energy. We are creating an open forum for the community to input on each month’s events, sharing music that you would love to dance to (either composed by others or by yourself). Every event is unique as it's inspired by those in attendance, we welcome you to join us! | |||
| The Woman behind The Witch | Sat, Oct 31, 10:30 AM UTC | 6 Blenheim Mews, Minehead, UK | 3mxkakrsnfs22 | Curator | **The Woman Behind the Witch** **Remember the Wild Wisdom Within** This Samhain, join us at Sacred Haven for an intimate day retreat of nature, creativity, ritual, good food and connection. Together we’ll look beyond the fearful image of the witch to rediscover the woman beneath — grounded, intuitive, deeply connected to herself, to nature and to the changing seasons. Samhain marks a natural turning point in the year: a time when the earth begins to quieten, the nights draw in and we are invited to turn inward too. Throughout the day, we’ll journey through the four elements of **Fire, Earth, Air and Water** , using each one as a different way to reconnect with ourselves and the world around us. 🔥 **Fire — Remember Your Truth** Explore the stories and conditioning that can disconnect us from who we really are, using movement and ritual to reconnect with your own truth. 🌿 **Earth — Rediscover the Magic** Slow down and reconnect with the natural world through meditation, time outdoors and creating your own spell jar using natural treasures and talismans. 🍂 **The Harvest Table** Come together to enjoy a warming seasonal lunch, included in your day. 🌬 **Air — Shape Your Story** Explore the power of our thoughts, words and intentions before creating a personal spell to carry forward with you. 💧 **Water — Beneath the Surface** Settle in for a deep guided subconscious journey to release what you are ready to leave behind and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have become hidden. ✨ **Closing Circle** We’ll finish the day together with time for reflection, connection and a tarot card for guidance as we move into the darker season. You don’t need to identify as a witch or have any particular spiritual beliefs to take part. This is simply an invitation to explore the woman behind the old stories and remember some of the natural, instinctive wisdom within yourself. **Friday 31st October | 10:30am–4:30pm** **Sacred Haven, 6 Blenheim Mews, Minehead** **£45 Early Bird | £55 Full Price** Seasonal lunch and all materials are included. Places are intentionally limited to keep the group small and intimate. | |||
| Mother & Daughter Women's Circle. Connect, Be Seen, Share & Grow Together | Sun, Oct 25, 5:00 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkakrtxgc22 | Curator | 🌙 **Mother & Daughter Women's Circle** A sacred space for mothers and daughters to slow down, connect deeply, and celebrate the beautiful — and sometimes complicated — journey of growing together. 🤍 Growing up & being a mother can feel tricky sometimes. There are seasons of change, misunderstandings, big feelings, growing independence and moments when finding your way back to one another can feel difficult. This circle is an invitation for you to pause amongst all of that. To put the outside world down for a little while and simply be together. Through gentle meditation & embodiment practices, journalling, reflection and guided conversation, we'll create space to explore: ✨ Connection and communication ✨ Self-worth, confidence & body acceptance ✨ The pressures young women experience from society and the world around them ✨ Relationships, boundaries & navigating peer pressure ✨ Growing into who you are ✨ Honest and open conversations between mothers and daughters ✨ Listening, understanding and seeing each other in a new way. There is no expectation to have the perfect relationship. No pressure to share anything you're not comfortable sharing. And no need to have all the answers. Because sometimes the greatest gift we can give our daughters isn't having all the answers — it's creating a relationship where they know they can come to us with anything. 🤍 This is a space to listen without judgement, speak with honesty, laugh, reflect, and perhaps discover something new about one another. A chance to step away from everyday life and simply spend some intentional time together. 🌸 Come as you are. Whether you're incredibly close, navigating a tricky season, or simply want to deepen the bond you already share, you're welcome here. Mother & Daughter. Two women. One beautiful, ever-changing relationship. Come and nurture it together. 🤍 For daughters aged 12+ and their mothers. 🗓 Sunday 25th October | 5:00pm–6:30pm 📍Monk Seaton Community Centre, Billingham,TS22 5JN £20 per mother & daughter pair…. £8 for each additional daughter. **Cancellation Policy** I completely understand that sometimes plans change. If you need to cancel your place, please let me know as soon as possible. **More than 7 days before the event:** A full refund will be provided. **Within 7 days of the event:** Tickets are generally non-refundable, as your place has been reserved and arrangements for the circle have been made in advance. If you're unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your place to another eligible mother and daughter, or to another daughter aged 12+ where applicable. Please let me know the new attendee's name and age beforehand. If your place is subsequently rebooked, a refund may be offered. **If the event needs to be postponed or the venue changed:** You will be notified as soon as possible and offered the option to transfer your booking to the new date or receive a full refund. **If the event is cancelled by me:** You will receive a full refund. **Parent/Guardian Consent** By purchasing this ticket, I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the daughter attending and give my permission for her to participate in the Mother & Daughter Women's Circle. I understand that this is a wellbeing and personal development experience, not therapy or counselling, and that my daughter will never be pressured to participate in an activity, conversation or sharing that she is uncomfortable with. I understand that, because the circle includes young people, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed where there is a concern that my daughter or another person may be at risk of significant harm, and that appropriate safeguarding action may need to be taken. I understand that, because the circle includes young people, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed where there is a concern that my daughter or another person may be at risk of significant harm, and that appropriate safeguarding action may need to be taken. **By completing this booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the information above, including the cancellation policy and parent/guardian consent.** | |||
| Sacred Trio Evening | OM Reset, Sound Bath & Spiritual Awareness – Ryde | Fri, Dec 11, 4:30 PM UTC | Ryde Chiropractic & ComplementaryTherapies, George Street, Ryde, UK | 3mxkakrv5ss22 | Curator | **Sacred Trio Evening ✨** **OM Reset • Sacred Sound Bath • Spiritual Awareness** Join Laura & Rosie from **Mystical Soul Sanctuary** for a beautiful evening of sound, relaxation, connection and spiritual development. You can choose to join us for **one session, any two sessions, or stay for the full Trio experience.** **✨ Sacred OM Reset** Begin with the vibration of the OM tuning fork, breathwork and guided relaxation, helping you slow down, reset and prepare for the evening ahead. **✨ Sacred Sound Bath** Lie back, relax and allow yourself to be immersed in the sounds and vibrations of our gongs, singing bowls, tuning forks, tube chimes, vocals and other sound instruments. Every Sound Bath is created intuitively and no two sessions are ever quite the same. **✨ Spiritual Awareness – Open Circle Practice** A welcoming and supportive space to explore and develop your intuition, psychic and mediumistic awareness. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with experience. **Your Sacred Trio Evening Session Times** 🕉️ 4:30pm – Sacred OM Reset 🎶 6:00pm – Sacred Sound Bath ✨ 7:30pm – Spiritual Awareness Circle Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before your first booked session. You're welcome to join us for one session, two sessions or the full Trio Evening, depending on your booking. **Choose your experience:** Sacred OM Reset – **£10** Sacred Sound Bath – **£15** Spiritual Awareness – **£12** Any two sessions – **£22** Full Trio – **£25** No previous experience is needed, and you're very welcome to come along on your own. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended. **Laura & Rosie** **Mystical Soul Sanctuary 💜** | |||
| Sacred Trio Evening | OM Reset, Sound Bath & Spiritual Awareness – Ryde | Fri, Nov 13, 4:30 PM UTC | Ryde Chiropractic & ComplementaryTherapies, George Street, Ryde, UK | 3mxkakrwfpm22 | Curator | **Sacred Trio Evening ✨** **OM Reset • Sacred Sound Bath • Spiritual Awareness** Join Laura & Rosie from **Mystical Soul Sanctuary** for a beautiful evening of sound, relaxation, connection and spiritual development. You can choose to join us for **one session, any two sessions, or stay for the full Trio experience.** **✨ Sacred OM Reset** Begin with the vibration of the OM tuning fork, breathwork and guided relaxation, helping you slow down, reset and prepare for the evening ahead. **✨ Sacred Sound Bath** Lie back, relax and allow yourself to be immersed in the sounds and vibrations of our gongs, singing bowls, tuning forks, tube chimes, vocals and other sound instruments. Every Sound Bath is created intuitively and no two sessions are ever quite the same. **✨ Spiritual Awareness – Open Circle Practice** A welcoming and supportive space to explore and develop your intuition, psychic and mediumistic awareness. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with experience. **Your Sacred Trio Evening Session Times** 🕉️ 4:30pm – Sacred OM Reset 🎶 6:00pm – Sacred Sound Bath ✨ 7:30pm – Spiritual Awareness Circle Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before your first booked session. You're welcome to join us for one session, two sessions or the full Trio Evening, depending on your booking. **Choose your experience:** Sacred OM Reset – **£12** Sacred Sound Bath – **£15** Spiritual Awareness – **£12** Any two sessions – **£20** Full Trio – **£25** No previous experience is needed, and you're very welcome to come along on your own. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended. **Laura & Rosie** **Mystical Soul Sanctuary 💜** | |||
| From the Ground Up: Soil Workshops at Yeoland | Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 PM UTC | yeoland Totnes | 3mxkakrxxwi22 | Curator | **From the ground up!** We are beginning a series of educational events to help learn about Yeoland and develop wider ecological knowledge with you all. And it all starts with the soil so this is where we're beginning. Join Karl Ritz a professor of Soil Ecology for an interactive day of soil exploration at Yeoland. Join us at 12pm for a 1 hour interactive walk of the land, learning about the soil of Yeoland with the knowledge of Karl. A family friendly event. Please book your free place on this, as we have limited parking spaces. Following this a series of pre-bookable donation-based soil lab workshops. Max 4 people per session so book early. **The sessions will include an immersive exploration into soil life through a microscope.** 1.30-2.30pm 2.45-3.45pm 4-5pm Note it will be getting dark in the evenings so bring a torch. Parking, directions and more information will follow. And keep an eye on our socials for future upcoming events that we're in the process of arranging: 💚Bio Blitz 💚Drawing workshop (found from the land) 💚Water and the land 💚Midwinter stories 💚Compost loo build day 💚Site work day All dates coming soon .... | |||
| Evening Sacred Sound Bath- Spiritual Awareness | Mystical Soul Sanctuary – Ryde | Fri, Nov 20, 6:00 PM UTC | Ryde Chiropractic & ComplementaryTherapies, George Street, Ryde, UK | 3mxkakrznro22 | Curator | 💜✨ SACRED SOUND BATH & SPIRITUAL AWARENESS CIRCLE – RYDE ✨💜 Join Mystical Soul Sanctuary for a beautiful evening of relaxation, sacred sound, spiritual development and connection. Our gatherings offer a welcoming space to unwind from the day, reconnect with yourself and spend time with a supportive, like-minded community. You're welcome to join us for either session individually or experience both together. 🎶 **6:00pm–7:00pm | Sacred Sound Bath** Settle into a comfortable space and allow yourself to be surrounded by the soothing sounds and vibrations of our gongs, singing bowls, chimes and other sacred instruments. Each sound journey is played intuitively, offering time for rest, relaxation and reflection. ✨ **7:30pm–8:30pm | Spiritual Awareness Circle** Explore intuition, mediumship, meditation and spiritual development in a relaxed and supportive setting. Our circles are open to everyone, from complete beginners to those already exploring their spiritual journey. **Choose your experience:** 🎶 Sacred Sound Bath – £15 ✨ Spiritual Awareness Circle – £12 💜 Both sessions – £20 Book one session or enjoy the full evening together. 📍 **Venue:** Ryde Chiropractic & Complementary Therapies 81 George Street, Ryde – Studio at the rear Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before your chosen session begins. For Sound Baths, mats are available. Please bring a blanket, pillow or cushion and water to make yourself comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you! With love, Laura & Rosie 💜 Mystical Soul Sanctuary [www.mysticalsoulsanctuary.com](http://www.mysticalsoulsanctuary.com/) | |||
| The Old Ridgeway Walk to Yeoland | Sun, Oct 18, 9:20 AM UTC | yeoland totnes | 3mxkaks2u4c22 | Curator | Join us for a 3 mile walk along the old ridgeway to Yeoland for a visit and explore of the land TTT has been gifted and let's have a picnic there together. **Meet at the Rotherfold opposite the Bull Inn at 10.20am for a 10.30am departure. ** The walk is 3 miles and about 1.5 hours long. Note: some steep sections rising out of Totnes to the ridgeway but we can pace it to suit everyones needs. We’ll arrive at Yeoland at around 12pm We’ll have a 30/40 minute explore of Yeoland's 6 acres with Sky (long term custodian of the land) and Jules (TTT Yeoland Steward) 1pm (bring your own) picnic together **Return via lift share at 2.30pm for those who need it** or walk back to Totnes when you feel. If you need a lift back please book the space that includes a lift as capacity is limited. The Old Ridgeway is an ancient route which was historically the primary highway connecting Totnes to Plymouth and passes right by our new site, Yeoland. The site of Yeoland is located about 10 minute drive from Totnes. For those not able to make the walk please feel free to join us there at 12.45 for the picnic - email Julia for directions and more info on how to get there. If you are coming on the walk please book via the link below. **Sign up so we know numbers to plan lifts for the return journey from Yeoland. ** **What to bring: ** 🥾Good shoes / boots 🥾Warm and waterproof clothing 🥾Enough food and water for snacks and lunch 🥾We’ll provide tea and biscuits Look forwards to seeing some of you there. Any questions email: [julia@transitiontowntotnes.org](mailto:julia@transitiontowntotnes.org) | |||
| SAMHAIN CELEBRATION | Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM UTC | The Forge Therapy Centre & Float Rooms, Collins Rd, Totnes, UK | 3mxkaks6fqj22 | Curator | ### **SAMHAIN CELEBRATION** **An embodied circling, creativity and shamanic sensuality journey for women** **Nourishing the threads of soul and community connection. Samhian is the pagan festival that Halloween is based on. This is a ceremonial space to allow full expression, aliveness and the connection and creativity of the deep soul to be nurtured for our embodied healing and transformation.** **WHAT TO EXPECT** - Light tantric connection / shamanic journeying, a soft space - Consent based healing touch - Embodied circling & dance - a deeper take on circle heart sharing that includes embodiment expression - Archetypal play with a flavour of Ritual Theatre - Ceremonial sensual temple space - Music, song & space for reflection - Shared light meal in the break - Tribe co-holding & the pontential to make lasting and meaningful connections - Cacao ceremony at temple start - Over 20’s, female bodies only - Drug & Alcohol free space **BRING** - Alter item as symbol of what you are bringing into the next pagan new year. Plus items or pictures to honour your ancestors - Cushion - Notebook & Pen - Small sharing dish towards a shared potluck - light dinner to be shared in the break. Mexican themes of food welcome - Comfortable clothing to move and feel free, confident and sensual in, Samhain themed dress welcome but not necessary - Your Poems, Songs, Story’s & Music if you wish to express something appropriate to the celebration theme **SAMHAIN RECONNECTION CELEBRATION ** We reconnect with the old ways of celebration of the season, this particularly potent time where the veil between worlds is thin. We gather to re-connect with a guided informal temple, acting as an eco of the ancient temples where we would gather to create; Art, Music, Sensual connection, and express; Grief, and Purposeful Passions. A gentle shamanic journey to land the soul with all expressions welcome here. Our loved ones seen and unseen will be honoured. Join Wild Rose for this nurturing enchanted evening of connection and PLAY. This temple will be a group devotional prayer of sensuality where you can unwind, play and connect with your soul essence **OUR VALUES ARE** - Flow & Embodiment - Authentic expression and deep sacred listening - Slowing down to listen - Encouragement for full expressions of the soul - Sacred reciprocity - Deeper opportunity to connect with the elementals and one another This gathering is open to all and a celebration and return to the ways of tribe - expect deeper connection with any people you bring and to leave with new tribe members. Through embodiment circle sharing, archetypal play & mystical connection practices that may involve touch we will deepen in tribe. Our temple space will be semi-clothing optional, so some experience of this kind of space is ideal so that you are stepping into the space fully self responsible and empowered in the holding of and respecting of boundaries, although a light boundary revision exercise will be included. If you have not experienced this kind of space please indicate it in the survey enclosed. **Once you have bought your ticket pls mark your calendar and fill out this brief form so we are aware of your experience and needs.** **HOSTED BY** Wild Rose & Friends 🌹 **OTHER INFO** This Temple is a sensual and non sexual space, more detail on how we define this will be included in temple introduction. Pants remain on. This event is for those aged 20+ Shamanic connection practice spaces are powerful transformative spaces, and it is important to consider that things may come up for you to move through both before, after and in the container of the space, you have the full support of me and the team and it is important that you understand this is not a therapy space, however temples can be therapeutic in nature. You come in fully self responsible. Please assess for yourself if you are in a strong enough space to hold yourself in this kind of space before you come in. Please come free from recreational DRUGS and ALCOHOL during and after the container ideally for 72hrs after event during your integration of this deep shamanic journey. Weed is included as drugs. Come dressed in something that makes you feel confident and sensual and you can get as witchy as you like as it is Samhain. Most important it makes you feel fun and playful ONLY 25 SPOTS available so do book before it’s full! Welcoming all you sentient sacred and glorious beings, see you for a most sacred and magical SAMHAIN Soulful Love from Wild Rose & the team 🙏🏻 **NEWCOMERS TO TEMPLE** We ask that you come grounded in a commitment to being present, self responsible and conscious, bringing awareness, openness and willingness to explore inside of a group with the intention of spiritual growth both on individual and collective level. You are a sovriegn being and always have the choice not to participate in any practices that don’t feel right for you. Being in the space in your own space is just as valid as interacting in a temple free play space. Come as you are, to feel, sense and heal whatever it is you need to move through, you will be supported. Being in these environments can bring up emotions, we welcome all of them, and work with them in an embodied, held, ceremonial and guided way. **CANCELATION** There is a no refund policy for tickets. However, you are welcome to sell your ticket on to a friend. If you do so, please let us know Any questions please contact me on whatsap; 07591192541 **MORE DEPTH ON THE ESSENCE OF THE EVENT** Come dreamers, sorcerers, enchantresses and magicians, welcome home, welcome home to your tribe, welcome to the SAMHAIN TEMPLE Samhian is the pagan festival that Halloween is based on. This is a ceremonial space to allow full expression, aliveness and creativity of the deep SOUL to be nurtured for our individual and collective healing. At Samhain the veil between the seen world of matter and the unseen world of spirit becomes thin. A powerful and exciting time to channel the deep transitional alchemy of this part of the cycle through deeper ways of connection and group eros. Shamanically we mark an affirmation of rebirth in the midst of death and darkness, the end and death of the old pagean year, bringing opportunity for renewal and new beginnings. Here we explore the inner mysteries, omens, portents, for communication with the ancestors and the spirit realms. We celebrate in a spirit of reflection, nourishment and play in the transpersonal soul realms, where we dream, embody and connect to the wisdom within. Darkness is as important as the light. Darkness and death have a power not to be feared. As the Earth is plunged into its darkest time of the year, we bless the seeds whose germination in the dark will once again bring life. Womb and tomb are closely linked in Celtic shamanism, and our witch sisters (also brothers who have an energetic womb) connect their womb with the earth womb in embodiment our connection to this womb energy grounds and centres us. Our silent feast to honour and remember and connect with the dead, inviting our beloved unseen friends to our Samhain feast. Later we will also initiate the second part of the evening with a cacao ceremony. Cacao is included in your ticket, pls be in touch if you would like an alternative warm drink to be arranged. We will co-create on our shamanic journey as a tribe to heal ourselves and in turn the world heart. Inspired by a wish to support the spread of a deeper way of wholeness, connection and intimacy in our way of being in ourselves and in the world, we are encouraging especially the intention to learn a deeper way of creating connections with new people, seeing if we can drop into a deeper sense of connection in communication, as something to then go practice out in the world. We will explore how that mystical and intuitive deeper part of the soul wishes to express itself and weave magic in our meetings. Feeling seen, heard, gotten and held by each other can be deeply nourishing when we learn simple techniques of communication, learning a deeper and more authentic way of expressing on a deep energetic level. In this safe shamanic held space we co-create and hold space for one another with transformational connection and embodiment practices, through touch and play we create a deeper level of connection that your soul can "drink" wholeheartedly from, creating meaningful bonds. We will focus on the embodied and energetic aspects of expression, as well as some spoken co-creation and connection practices, this will be a cosy and sensual space. We celebrate, welcome, honour and respect everyone's choice of connecting with their archetypal aspect of self, and how they choose to relate to their gender identity in these circles will be chosen in an embodied way on the day. In our Love Temples we practice tuning into our yes from the intelligence of the body, we will have free dancing, sensing, cuddling, massaging and conscious sensual, creative and emotional expression, which allow you to connect with yourself and others more freely in your own unique authentic way. Even if you have not experienced a sensual connection space before, you will be welcome to participate as much or as little as you feel to. This experience is super nurturing, nourishing and expansive for both singles and couples. **COUPLES** please make sure you have discussed any fears, boundaries and desires from a heart centred conscious space before entering the temple. It is totally fine if you wish to stay purely with each other during the night. Please also feel free to book a 15min check in call with me pre-temple on my number as above. Love temples are a space for deep group prayer and healing, please be prepared when you enter into this space to be fully self responsible in how you conduct yourself, honouring both your own and others being and bodies as a sacred temple. We agree to be fully confidential about who is attending and only talk about our own experiences in the journey and not about others. | |||
| Reiki Level 2 Training – IPHM Accredited | Isle of Wight | Sat, Dec 5, 2:00 PM UTC | Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK | 3mxkaksc6ye22 | Curator | **Reiki Level 2 Training (Second Degree) – IPHM Accredited** Ready to take the next step in your Reiki journey? ✨ Reiki Level 2 is a beautiful progression from Reiki Level 1, allowing you to deepen your connection with Reiki energy, develop your practice and begin working with the sacred Reiki symbols. This is a supportive, hands-on two-day training course with plenty of time to practise, ask questions and build confidence. **During your Reiki Level 2 training you will explore:** • The Reiki Level 2 symbols and how to work with them • Distance healing and sending Reiki beyond time and space • Deepening your connection with Reiki energy • Strengthening your intuition and spiritual awareness • Using Reiki for yourself and others • Practical Reiki techniques and hands-on practice • Grounding, protection and energy awareness • Developing confidence in your own Reiki practice You will receive your **Reiki Level 2 attunement** , course materials and certificate on successful completion of your training. **Prerequisite:** Reiki Level 1. **Dates:** 5th & 6th December 2026 Time to be confirmed **Venue:** Ryde, Isle of Wight **Investment:** £175 Exact daily timings will be confirmed for this training and may vary depending on the venue. Places are limited so that we can keep the training personal, supportive and give everyone plenty of opportunity for practical work. **Booking & payment** You can pay in full through Dandelion or secure your place with the deposit option. Prefer to spread the cost? Payment plans are available when booking directly through the Mystical Soul Sanctuary website. By booking, you confirm that you have read and agree to Mystical Soul Sanctuary's Course & Training Booking Terms. **Laura & Rosie** Mystical Soul Sanctuary 💜 | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Dec 15, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkakselar22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Dec 8, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkakshud722 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Dec 1, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkakskfc422 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Nov 24, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkaksmlal22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Nov 17, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkaksq6qk22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Nov 10, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkaksswbg22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Oct 27, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkaksy7ei22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| Cock Owners Self-Pleasure Practice (online) | Tue, Dec 8, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkakt5m3x22 | Curator | **Self-Pleasure for Cock Owners.** **Tues 8th December ** 7-9.30pm, online A devotional time to be yourself, your body and your own creative, sexual energy. Whether its to recharge, kick-start or to learn something new, lets make self-touch a celebration of yourself. When we learn to enjoy the sensations in our our body, we become less dependant on outside stimulus for arousal. When we meet our cock without expectation we can break our limiting habitual patterns of self-touch. Through this self-touch practice and new practical touch techniques we can instead find something refreshing, comforting, sensual, nourishing, pleasurable, soft, exciting, arousing…whatever you need in the moment., when we’re not trying to push the body in any particular direction. Particularly helpful if we find we’re depend onto outside stimulus (porn / our partners pleasure etc) to create arousal and excitement. Instead let’s tune into the sensations that arise from within our bodies, from a para-sympathetic approach to pleasure. I will lead us through a meditation of self-connection allowing us to drop into a deeper space for feeling sensation and relaxing into arousal. I will be teaching cock touch techniques for you to try during your practice. Then I will be guiding you with suggestions at how we can be with our body in a way lead by curiosity, sensation and exploration, not goal. But ultimately this is a time to give yourself permission to be with your body as a landscape to be explored in a new way. If you’ve opened up your own pathways to pleasure and let curiosity lead you then you’ll be more likely to be able to fully receive, ask for what you want and build your own arousal without depending on another to satisfy us. Long gone are the days where we hand over our pleasure to others expecting them to magically meet our needs. When we can self-resource ourselves through our own touch it has a very tangible affect on all other aspects of our life This course is for cock owners who wish to: - Create new habits of touch. - Step away from limiting ways of masturbation. - Self-regulate during pleasure to enhance sensation and last longer in pleasure. - Learn new skills and techniques for pleasure and pleasuring. - Open up to a wider orgasmic range. - Experience pleasure in soft cock aswell / instead of erection. - Step away from thepressure of the goal orientated / orgasm focus in sex. - Let go of any shame, guilt or fear around our pleasure. - Be less dependant on porn or outsdie stimulus for arousal. - Experience a guided practice. **T&Cs: ** Please be aware tickets are non-refundable or transferable. I always get alot of requests for refunds or transfers. This would make my events unsustainable so I have a hard boundary around this. Much love Jem www.jemayres.co.uk | |||
| Reiki Level 1 Training – IPHM Accredited | Isle of Wight | Sat, Nov 28, 10:00 AM UTC | Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK | 3mxkaktay2u22 | Curator | ### Reiki Level 1 Training (First Degree) – Isle of Wight **Are you feeling called to Reiki? ✨** Reiki often begins as a quiet nudge… a sense of curiosity, a feeling of remembering, or a desire to heal and reconnect. Our Reiki Level 1 training is a beautiful introduction to energy healing, guiding you gently into working with Reiki for yourself and others 💜 This is a heart-led, supportive course held in a small group, allowing space to learn, practise and truly connect with the energy. **What you will learn:** • The history and foundations of Reiki • Understanding energy and how it flows • Reiki Level 1 attunements • Self-healing techniques • How to offer Reiki to others • Grounding, protection and energy awareness **By the end of this course you will:** • Feel confident using Reiki for yourself and others • Have a daily self-healing practice • Feel more balanced, connected and intuitive • Hold a strong foundation for your Reiki journey **Course Dates:** 29th & 30th Nov 2026 **Times:** Day 1: 10am–4:30pm Day 2: 10am–4;30pm **Location:** Ryde Chiropractic & Complementary Therapies, Isle of Wight **Investment: £150** No previous Reiki experience is needed, just an open heart 💜 Spaces are limited to keep the group supportive and personal. If you feel drawn, trust that feeling ✨ **Booking & Payment** A **£40 deposit** secures your place. Payment plans are available. If you choose a payment plan, payments will be collected automatically in accordance with the payment schedule selected at checkout. Any remaining course balance must be paid in full by the start of the course. By booking your place, you confirm that you have read and agree to Mystical Soul Sanctuary’s **Course & Training Booking Terms**. **Laura & Rosie** Mystical Soul Sanctuary | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Nov 3, 9:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkaktdgax22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| Ecstatic Dance Derby | Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM UTC | Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard, Darley Abbey, Derby, UK | 3mxkakthisl22 | Curator | **You are invited to join a powerful dance journey designed to awaken your energy, shake out stress and reconnect you to your body’s wisdom. No judgement. No choreography. Just a safe, welcoming space to move exactly as you feel.** **✨ What is Ecstatic Dance?** It’s a freeform, barefoot, sober dance journey where you’re invited to move exactly as you feel — no steps, no performance, no judgement, no pressure to be anything other than yourself. In Ecstatic Dance, we explore movement as a form of healing. - You might feel joyful and expansive - You might move through frustration, sadness, resistance, or release - You might find yourself flowing, shaking, stretching, or resting - You might move through many different emotions during the same dance. Everything is welcome. There is no right or wrong way to dance. #### **✨ What to Expect** - A grounding opening meditation - A journey through various styles of music danced as a wave of energies for example: slow and spacious, flowing, building into tribal rhythms, electronic and ecstatic peaks, then settling back down into deep calm. - We dance with wireless headphones for a fully immersive journey. - A safe, drug and alcohol free, barefoot space - Move, play, shake, stretch, rest, express, release, connect, transform #### **✨ Schedule ** **6.45 - 7 pm** Arrive, get your headphones, settle into the space. **7 - 7.30 pm** Welcome and opening meditation. **7.30 - 8.45 pm** Ecstatic Dance Journey - the music builds like a wave — rising, intensifying, softening — supporting you to move through layers of energy and emotion. **8.45 - 9.15 pm** - Relaxing and closing circle (no pressure to say or do anything in the closing circle) #### **✨ Guidelines ** The following guidelines help ensure we keep the space safe and supportive for all: - **No talking on the dance floor** - helps us stay present in our dance. - **Barefoot dancing -** this is encouraged to ground. Socks can be worn. - **Sober space** – no alcohol or drugs. - **Mobile phones on silent and away** - this is screen free time! No photos or filming is permitted during the dance. - **You do you** – All movement welcome - big, small, wild, still, eyes open or closed. All should respect themselves and others’ expressions through dance without judgment. #### **✨ Venue and Practicalities ** **ADDRESS: Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DS** **PARKING:** There is free car parking at the hall and in the village and there are a number of regular bus services. **WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:** - Comfortable layered clothing (it can get chilly when we relax at the end) - Water bottle - Glasses + headphones + dancing are sometimes not the best of friends! If you wear contact lenses, they might be more comfortable for you - Curiosity, openness, and your beautiful self #### **✨How to stay connected with the Ecstatic Dance Derby community ✨** This is the **launch of Ecstatic Dance Derby** , a new sister community to **Ecstatic Dance Matlock** , which started in January 2026. The Derby community has its own WhatsApp group for updates, on-the-day information, post-dance playlists and connection: - If you’d like to join the Ecstatic Dance Derby WhatsApp community group click here: [**Join via WhatsApp**](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CQuIXW4BlNW20AZtl4ii59) **You can also follow the social pages, where updates about both communities will be shared:** - Follow on Instagram [@ecstaticdancematlock ](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdancematlock/) - Follow on Facebook [@ecstaticdancematlock](https://www.facebook.com/Ecstaticdancematlock/) We can't wait to welcome you! | |||
| Into the Quiet: A women's winter walking retreat on Dartmoor | Fri, Jan 29, 5:00 PM UTC | Postbridge, Yelverton, UK | 3mxkaktl6kd22 | Curator | Come and experience Dartmoor in winter, when the landscape feels wilder and the moor takes on a raw and quiet beauty. We’ll spend time walking quietly across the moor, embracing the elements and enjoying the satisfaction of a day spent outdoors. Back at our country house we’ll spend cosy evenings with nutritious, satisfying food, warmth in front of the open fire, conversation and rest.  ## ## Retreat Highlights - _Beautiful accommodation in a country house in Postbridge with access straight onto Dartmoor from the front door_ - _2 days of guided winter walking on Dartmoor_ - _The walks will include visiting ancient Bronze Age remains such as stone circles and stone rows_ - _Sunrise walk_ - _Exclusive use of Dartmeet Wilder Sauna, a beautiful wood-fired sauna surrounded by woodland on the river Dart_ - _Nutritious, warming food prepared by a private chef, Corinne from Roots&Thyme_ - _Cosy evenings in front of the open fire_ - _A chance to slow down, take some time for yourself and reconnect with the world around you_ - _Meet new like-minded friends in a space specifically held for women_  ### **Itinerary** #### Friday 5pm: Arrival from 5pm. Relax and get settled in. 7-8:30pm: 2 course dinner. Evening: Free time/relax in front of the fire in the living room. #### Saturday 7am - 8:30am: Optional sunrise walk directly from the accommodation. 8:30am-9:30am: Breakfast buffet. 10am - 4pm: Day walk\*\* on Dartmoor walking directly from the house with packed lunch provided. 4pm: Arrival back at accommodation. Free time to rest/sit in front of the fire. 7:30pm-8:30pm: 2 course dinner. #### Sunday 8am - 9am: Breakfast buffet. 9:30am: Checkout of accommodation. 10am - 3pm: A day walk\*\* on Dartmoor from Dartmeet with packed lunch provided. 3pm: 50 minute exclusive use of Dartmeet Wilder Sauna, a beautiful wood fired sauna with cold plunges in the River Dart. 4pm (approx): Retreat ends. _\*More information about the accommodation such as exact address and photos can be provided on request, or on booking._ _\*\*Please note that exact routes for the day walks on the Saturday and Sunday will be dependent on the weather conditions and the needs of the group. As a general estimate the walk on the Saturday will be between 8-12km and on the Sunday between 6-8km. If the weather conditions are particularly bad on the Saturday then we will do a morning walk and return for lunch at the house, and an optional afternoon walk will be available. On the Sunday a shorter walk will be organised if necessary. All walks are led by Rosie, a qualified Mountain Leader._  | |||
| Reiki Level 1 Training – IPHM Accredited | Isle of Wight | Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM UTC | Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK | 3mxkaktqr4t22 | Curator | ### Reiki Level 1 Training (First Degree) – Isle of Wight **Are you feeling called to Reiki? ✨** Reiki often begins as a quiet nudge… a sense of curiosity, a feeling of remembering, or a desire to heal and reconnect. Our Reiki Level 1 training is a beautiful introduction to energy healing, guiding you gently into working with Reiki for yourself and others 💜 This is a heart-led, supportive course held in a small group, allowing space to learn, practise and truly connect with the energy. **What you will learn:** • The history and foundations of Reiki • Understanding energy and how it flows • Reiki Level 1 attunements • Self-healing techniques • How to offer Reiki to others • Grounding, protection and energy awareness **By the end of this course you will:** • Feel confident using Reiki for yourself and others • Have a daily self-healing practice • Feel more balanced, connected and intuitive • Hold a strong foundation for your Reiki journey **Course Dates:** 17th & 18th October 2026 **Times:** Day 1: 10am–3:30pm Day 2: 10am–4;30pm **Location:** Ryde Chiropractic & Complementary Therapies, Isle of Wight **Investment: £150** No previous Reiki experience is needed, just an open heart 💜 Spaces are limited to keep the group supportive and personal. If you feel drawn, trust that feeling ✨ **Booking & Payment** A **£40 deposit** secures your place. Payment plans are available. If you choose a payment plan, payments will be collected automatically in accordance with the payment schedule selected at checkout. Any remaining course balance must be paid in full by the start of the course. By booking your place, you confirm that you have read and agree to Mystical Soul Sanctuary’s **Course & Training Booking Terms**. **Laura & Rosie** Mystical Soul Sanctuary | |||
| With the End in Mind: A Talk on Death and Dying | Thu, Oct 29, 6:45 PM UTC | St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, Saint Werburgh's, Bristol, UK | 3mxkaktysqf22 | Curator | An open and light-hearted conversation on a tender subject. Join us at St Werburgh’s Community Centre for a warm and thoughtful exploration looking at death and dying differently. Hazel will guide us through an interactive discussion covering: - What could it mean to 'die well'? - How can we facilitate tender conversations around this topic? - What help and support is available in Bristol? - How could we look at death and dying differently? This will be a compassionate space for a sensitive topic. There will be plenty of time for questions and reflection afterward, accompanied by cake. **Who is it for?** Everyone is welcome. Whether you are curious, supporting someone at end-of-life, or simply pondering your own mortality, but please do take a moment to consider whether this talk feels right for you at this time. **About your host:** Hazel is a trained end-of-life companion offering her support in a voluntary capacity. You can find out more about her work signposting the holistic support available in Bristol here [www.dyingwellbristol.co.uk](http://www.dyingwellbristol.co.uk) **Location:** St Werburgh’s Community Centre, Horley Road, Bristol, BS2 9TJ **Tickets & Donations:** Admission is free, with an optional £5 donation warmly welcomed on the day (cash or card) to help cover venue costs. Please arrive from 6.45pm and the talk will start at 7pm _Got questions in advance? Don’t hesitate to get in touch._ | |||
| Dances of Universal Peace w Raphael @ SOUL | Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM UTC | SOUL Wellness Hub & Café, Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2TL, UK | 3mxkaku2hsg22 | Curator | Experience **Joy** moving towards **Oneness**. **Free your voice**. Get **rhythm** into your body. Feel the **power** of connected **unity**. “_You really really really made an impression on me: not only your dances are amazing, the way you facilitated is amazing. You really, as a personality, touched my heart. I love your energy, the way you are…”_ [River, Sept. 2026] **@ SOUL Wellness Hub** , Burnley Rd. Friendly, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2TL **Tickets:** £12 full, £15 generous, £10 concessions **Contact** Raphael: [rainbowralph@gmail.com](mailto:rainbowralph@gmail.com) - 07909 488272 | |||
| Autumn Nature Play | Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 AM UTC | Bristol, UK | 3mxkaku3tpa22 | Curator | # The Playful Path presents: Autumn Nature Play ### A playful, embodied dive into play, performance, movement and nature A series of 4-hour woodland workshops exploring **Clown, Butoh, physical theatre, movement, play and nature connection** in a special woodland location on Ashton Court Estate. These sessions are an invitation to explore rather than a course in how to make a finished performance. A chance to slow down, get curious, be silly, move your body and see what happens when you give yourself permission to play. **12–4pm** 10th October · 25th October · 1st November · 7th November **Sliding scale: £15–£25** With **Joe D’Orso** — theatre maker, clown and performance artist. ## What to expect A long warm-up to drop into yourself and the space Time to land and connect with yourself, others and nature Clown, Butoh, movement and physical theatre practices Games, play and sensory exploration Opportunities to be silly, strange, curious and a little bit ridiculous Space to share, collaborate and witness each other's discoveries A low-pressure environment, with opportunities to challenge yourself if you want to A mix of silly stuff and deep stuff **Everything is an invitation, not an obligation.** There is no finished performance to produce, nothing you need to prove and no requirement to be “good” at performing. You can join in, watch, experiment, be silly, be quiet or follow your own curiosity. ## Nature Play These sessions are short dives into play and performance practices, rooted in the woodlands of Ashton Court. Rather than using nature simply as a backdrop for making theatre, we'll explore what happens when we let the landscape become part of the experience. We'll wander, play, move, notice, listen and respond. We might follow an impulse, encounter a tree, make a tiny ritual, become something ridiculous — or simply sit and see what happens. The workshops draw on Joe's practice and training in Clown, Butoh, physical and devised theatre, site-specific performance, movement, ritual and mindfulness. Having trialled these workshops at Noisily Festival, Hampstead Heath and, most recently, Goa, India, Joe is returning to the mossy woodlands of Bristol, where he grew up and discovered clowning as a youth. This is an invitation to connect, reflect and digest through play. To explore the natural world through your senses, imagination and playful spirit. The work is **process-oriented rather than performance-oriented**. The aim is to enjoy being outside, explore some unusual practices and see what emerges. **A chance to reset the nervous system and rewild your whimsy.** ## Who is it for? **Anyone who is curious about play and nature.** You don't need to be a performer or have any previous experience. Performers, theatre makers, dancers and other artists are very welcome, but so are people who have never stepped on a stage and simply fancy trying something different. You might want to explore your creative practice, reconnect with your body, get outside, meet some interesting people, be silly for an afternoon — or just spend four hours doing something that isn't work. ## Practicalities We'll aim to show up **rain or shine** , so come prepared with warm and waterproof clothing. If the weather is particularly bad or unsafe, we'll call it off and either offer you a space on another date or a refund. Specific directions will be provided after booking. The easiest way to get there is by bike or car; there is a paid car park at Ashton Court. We'll have a short break halfway through. ## About Joe Joe D'Orso is a Clown and Theatre maker and Capoeirista based in Bristol. He revels in the creation of absurd characters and experimental performances. His practice is driven by a desire to subvert and push boundaries, but most importantly, to create connection. His background is in clowning, which he started 13 years ago in Bristol with Holly Stoppit. He has trained at École Philippe Gaulier Clown School, Rose Bruford Drama School and with clown teachers including John Wright, Jon Davison, Peta Lily, Holly Stoppit and Mick Barnfather. Aw well as Butoh teachers Vangeline, Marie-Gabrielle Rotie, Mitsuyo Uesugi and Ezio Tangini. Joe is Artistic Director of the immersive night _Trash Bagz_, one half of the alt-comedy duo _SPUDS_, and resident clown at the punk theatre/feral rave night _Nachtlicker_. His previous work includes his solo physical theatre/clown show _The Newspaper Man_ and the ensemble Butoh show _Irreverse_ with Butoh company _LBDC_. | |||
| Rest & Restore Sound Bath with Ellie | Sun, Nov 15, 7:00 PM UTC | Wellbeing at the Barn, Cricklade, Cricklade, Swindon, UK | 3mxkaku5jlj22 | Curator | A relaxing sound bath designed to support rest, balance and wellbeing through sound and vibration. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The session helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation. Sound healing works with frequencies and vibrations to help restore the body's natural balance, supporting you to feeling more centred grounded and in harmony with yourself. Melt into an hour dedicated entirely to you. | |||
| PsySoc Social BRISTOL: Speed-Friending & Psychedelic Storytelling | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | The Arc, Broad Street, Bristol, UK | 3mxkaku7nde22 | Curator | # PsySoc Social Bristol An evening of curious tales, deep chats, and meeting like-minded psychedelic humans. **Tired of small talk? So are we.** Come drop the mask and dive into something a little more real. Join us for a night of **Psychedelic Speed-Friending** , where we’ll gently guide you through playful ice-breakers and juicy conversation prompts designed to help you meet new people in meaningful ways. Think slow, soul-nourishing conversations rather than frantic networking. Expect short but impactful heart-to-hearts in pairs. We'll then share a ** potluck dinner ** together. Bring along a dish or snacks to share with the group. To close the evening, we'll do some **Psychedelic Storytelling,** a beloved open mic session where _you_ can take the stage and share your psychedelic happenings. This could be anything you feel called to share: A trip report, a spiritual experience, a weird dream, a moment of profound realization. There’s no need to be polished or profound, just honest. Stories are 5 minutes max, and you can sign up on the night.  # **VENUE** The Arc, 27 Broad St, Bristol BS1 2HG # **OUR TEAM** ### Mez Olivia  Mez works at the intersection of community, wellbeing, and alternative approaches to healing. They are a somatic practitioner, weaving together movement, touch, and sound to create grounded, supportive spaces for exploration and integration. Their work is shaped by a deep interest in consciousness, nature-based living, and trauma-informed care, with a particular focus on supporting people through grief, addiction, and life transitions. Alongside their practice, Mez also hosts a podcast exploring healing, connection, and the human experience. Outside of their work, they can usually be found with plants, in nature, or immersed in movement and sound. [mezolivia.com](http://www.mezolivia.com) # Find Your Community with The Psychedelic Society .png) | |||
| PsySoc Social READING: Speed-Friending & Psychedelic Storytelling | Wed, Nov 25, 6:45 PM UTC | Biscuit Factory, Oxford Road, Broad Street, Mall, Reading, UK | 3mxkakudrhx22 | Curator | # PsySoc Social READING An evening of real talk, new friends & wild tales **Tired of small talk? So are we.** Come drop the mask and dive into something a little more real. Join us for a night of **Psychedelic Speed-Friending** , where curiosity, courage and connection take centre stage. We’ll gently guide you through playful ice-breakers and juicy conversation prompts designed to help you meet new people in meaningful ways. Think slow, soul-nourishing conversations rather than frantic networking. Expect short but impactful heart-to-hearts in pairs and trios. Plus plenty of time to flow freely with whoever you vibe with most. Once the room’s warmed up and hearts are open, we shift into **Psychedelic Storytelling,** our beloved open mic session where _you_ get the chance to take the stage. Share your story, whether it’s strange, tender, funny, or downright mystical. There’s no need to be polished or profound, just honest. Stories are 5 minutes max, and you can sign up on the night. **A Beautiful Psychedelic Community: ** Get access to our wonderful community coalescing around all things fungi. Many people at our socials have become life-long friends. Most of our members come alone, this is a safe and welcoming space for everyone, no matter your age, sexuality, background, gender, ethnicity or nationality. Fungi know no boundaries, which is the ethos we bring to our socials.  # **VENUE** Biscuit Factory, Oxford Road, Broad Street, Mall, Reading, UK # **OUR TEAM** ### Lucy Challenger  Lucy Challenger is a coach, somatic educator and sexological bodyworker based in the forests of West Berkshire. Her work brings together relational inquiry and embodied practice, supporting individuals and couples through processes of deep transformation, healing and self-understanding. Lucy is in the final year of an MSc in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine and Culture at the University of Exeter. She is EMARK certified and trained in sexological bodywork, as well as tantric approaches to embodiment, intimacy and trauma-informed touch. Alongside her facilitation work, she teaches classical Pilates and somatic practices that support nervous system regulation, body awareness and relational connection. As Community and Connection Events Lead for Berkshire within The Psychedelic Society, Lucy is passionate about bringing people together to explore consciousness, connection and the human experience through thoughtful conversation and shared experience. She is particularly drawn to the spirit of open inquiry found in the work of J. Krishnamurti, and to spaces where people can explore relationship, awareness and self-understanding together. # Find Your Community with The Psychedelic Society .png) | |||
| Men's Circle: Lone Fought Battles | Wed, Oct 21, 5:45 PM UTC | TBC, London, UK | 3mxkakufk5i22 | Curator | **MEN’S CIRCLE** **Lone Fought Battles** _ **What is the battle you are fighting that no one knows about?** _ There are battles we fight that nobody sees, the ones that don't leave a mark on the outside. _ **The fear you haven't told anyone about.** _ _ **The decision you keep turning over in your head.** _ _ **The relationship you're struggling to understand.** _ _ **The loss you're still carrying.** _ _ **The habit you can't seem to break.** _ _ **The pressure you feel to hold everything together.** _ _ **The part of yourself you're quietly questioning.** _ **You go to work.** **You show up for people.** **You get on with things.** And yet, somewhere beneath all of that, there may be a battle taking place. One that you have become very good at fighting alone. Maybe because you don't want to burden anyone. Perhaps because you don't know how to talk about it. Or because you learned that being a man meant handling things yourself. Or perhaps you've simply forgotten what it feels like to let someone stand beside you when things are difficult. _ **So you keep it to yourself. ** _You think about it. You manage it. You distract yourself from it. You tell yourself you'll deal with it when things calm down. **But some battles don't disappear because we become better at carrying them.** Sometimes the battles no one knows about ask us to stop. To turn towards them. To acknowledge what is actually happening. And, most importantly, **to let ourselves be witnessed.** This men's circle is an invitation to bring one of those **lone-fought battles** into the room. **We'll explore:** - What battle you are currently carrying - Why you have been fighting it alone - What happens when we keep difficult things to ourselves - The stories we carry about strength, weakness and asking for help - What it means to be witnessed without being fixed - The difference between vulnerability and weakness - What support actually looks like - Where you might be holding tension, resistance or emotion in the body - What you need from yourself — and perhaps from others - And what might change when you allow someone else to stand beside you **Through embodiment, reflection, honest conversation and creativity, we'll explore the experience of carrying something alone, and what it feels like if we don't have to.** _We'll say:_ **"This is what I'm dealing with."** **"This is what I've been carrying."** **"This is the part I haven't told anyone."** **This circle is for you if there is something in your life that you've been navigating quietly.** This is a confidential, supportive space for men to show up honestly, listen deeply, and discover what happens when something that has been carried alone is finally shared. _ **Come as you are.** _ _ **Bring what you're carrying.** _ _ **Bring the battle.** _ _ **Bring the uncertainty.** _ **You may have been fighting it alone, but you don't have to meet it alone.** **We'll sit with it together.** An evening of embodiment, reflection, creativity, honest conversation, presence and connection. ### About your Facilitator Jozef Popjak  Jozef is a trained architect and offers coaching to [create your own universe](https://createyourownuniverse.my.canva.site/), bridging design with human potential and transformation though coaching, facilitation and men's work. He trained with the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), FLOW Coaching Institute, and PQ Coaching. He now partners with individuals and teams, facilitating learning, transitions, and growth, helping people and organisations thrive from the inside out. His work is rooted in a calm presence, shaped by years of mindfulness, meditation, and embodiment practices. Guided by natural curiosity and a passion for art and innovation, he recognises and works with the intricate structures and patterns that influence our spaces, minds, and lives. ### Testimonials "_ **The Men's Circle on People Pleasing was so helpful for me, especially the embodied practices we did during the session.** _ I've already booked to attend Jozef's next Men's Circle (on the topic of "Healthy Boundaries"), and _ **I would highly recommend his sessions** _." - Anonymous “Huge thanks to Jozef (amazing facilitator!) and all the lovely chaps willing to share this space. _ **Refreshing and inspiring to see so many fellow guys attempting to deal with life’s challenges with wisdom and compassion, and awareness. Super respectful group.** _ Definitely want to come back for the next topic. ” - Alex "_ **An honest and open circle profoundly held** _ and guided by Jozef" - Rupert "I really appreciated Jozef's facilitation of the circle, creating _ **a space where men felt safe to share vulnerably. I'm so glad I went** _, and I left feeling more empowered with new tools that I can put into practice in my everyday life." - Anonymous "_ **A very comfortable setting to discuss emotions with men.** _ Very peculiar too, I must add, for those of us who are not used to talking about these things among men with no women around, but peculiar in the best possible way. Looking forward to the next one!" - Anonymous “_ **Jozef's warm and openhearted coaching approach opened up the space for the deep discovery and explorations** _ within myself that ultimately lead to my self-acceptance, self-love and actions to move forward with my life.” - Daniela "I have worked with Jozef for two years. He is one of the most creative people I know, and he helped me to discover new resources to help solve my problems. _ **He is understanding the process of transformation and how to make my life transition unique, personal, and powerful**._ He seamlessly integrates the nuanced perspective of a visual artist and architect to empower holistic solutions for people.” - GK “Jozef is a unique coach. He has that _ **rare mix of solid wisdom and rare intuition**._ He did navigate me through a ‘stuck’ place towards the destination. He didn’t tell me what to think or do, but _ **he was the perfect journey companion on the road less travelled.”** _ - GP |