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| Advanced Aspects for Systemic Constellation Practitioners: Certification 2026/7 | Mon, Nov 16, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkaloazr322 | Curator | **Advanced Aspects for Systemic Constellation Practitioners: Certification Training 2026/7** Are you ready to deepen your practice and explore advanced techniques in Systemic Constellations? We invite you to join the Advanced Aspects for Systemic Constellation Practitioners Certification Training. This specialised training is designed for practitioners at all levels who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills in Family Constellations and systemic work. **🟢TRAINING SCHEDULE** **3-Part Training** **Part 1:** 16–18 November 2026 **Part 2:** 15–17 December 2026 **Part 3:** 1–3 February 2027 **Time:** 6:30 PM–9:00 PM (UK Time) **PRICING** **Single Part:** £225 **Early Bird:** £191 per part — **15% OFF** **FULL COURSE (all 3 parts): £495** Each 3-day training part explores an advanced aspect of constellation work, combining in-depth learning with hands-on guidance to help you integrate these methods into your practice. Let’s take a closer look at the topics covered in each part of this transformative training: **📖COURSE SUBJECTS** PART 1: **1. Blind Constellations** When working with delicate topics that evoke strong emotions or reactions, bias can easily arise in the field. This bias can influence the representatives and potentially skew the constellation process. In this module, you’ll learn how to avoid these unintended influences through ‘blind’ Constellations—a powerful approach that taps directly into the Knowing Field without preconceptions or interference. **2. Silent Constellations** What if the most profound healing could happen in silence? In this session, you’ll explore how silence can be a potent medium for constellation work. Often, the body holds both the question and the answer to challenges and traumas. Through Silent Constellations, you’ll discover how to guide clients without uttering a word, allowing for a deeper connection to the Knowing Field and providing an alternative ‘language’ for healing. PART 2: **3. Visualised Constellations / HypnoConstellation™️** Imagine creating a full constellation process by simply closing your eyes. In this module, you’ll learn how to conduct constellations without physical representatives, felts, figurines or objects, using visualisation techniques drawn from Hypnotherapy and Systemic work. Whether working online or in-person, with individuals or groups, you’ll gain a powerful tool that brings flexibility and depth to your practice. **4. Structured Constellations** Short, focused, and deeply revealing, Structured Constellations are a highly effective method for addressing a wide range of personal and organisational challenges. This process is a versatile ‘power tool’ for practitioners, offering profound insights and solutions in a streamlined format, all while maintaining the richness and depth of traditional Constellation work. PART 3: **5. Decision-Making Constellations** Are you or your clients struggling with decision-making? This process helps align choices with the Knowing Field, whether it’s navigating simple yes/no questions or resolving more complex inquiries. Through Decision-Making Constellations, you’ll learn to support clients in making choices that are fully aligned with their inner wisdom. **6. Distant-Healing Constellations™️** As humanity continues to evolve, so too does our relationship with Time and Space. In this module, you’ll learn how to use Distant-Healing Constellations™️ to create powerful healing rituals that transcends time and space, in support of individuals, groups, or even entire regions/nations. This way of doing Constellations can integrat energetic frequencies from crystals and minerals as an additional resource that amplify the healing potential and create a structured ritual that transcends physical boundaries. **🟠WHY THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU** Whether you’re a seasoned facilitator or a practitioner looking to expand your toolbox, this certification training offers advanced techniques to help you refine your practice. Each module will provide practical, hands-on learning and opportunities for deep personal and professional growth. You’ll leave with new ways to apply in your personal healing journey or in your sessions, empowering you to support clients in more profound and innovative ways. FACILITATED BY **Illi Adato SQHP** Systemic, Organisational & Family Constellations facilitator, member of ISCA | Recognised Master Constellator by CI - Constellators International | Hypnotherapy Senior Member of GHR (UK) & Member of IHF (USA) | Advanced NLP Therapeutic Specialist™ | Systemic Ritual® Facilitator **✍️HOW TO REGISTER** Secure your place today by registering through the links down below. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your practice and connect with a community of fellow practitioners trained by London School of Systemic & Family Constellations. **🌕FULL COURSE:** [https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-full](https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-full) **INDIVIDUAL TRAININGS:** 🌒16-18 November 2026 [https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-1](https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-1) 🌓15-17 December 2026 [https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-2](https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-2) 🌔1-3 February 2027 [https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-3](https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-3) We look forward to welcoming you for this transformative journey 🪷 ------------ **ALL OUR EVENTS:** [**https://londonconstellations.co.uk/events/**](https://londonconstellations.co.uk/events/) 💬 **Personal one-to-one counseling** can be combined with group work. **Book here:** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session) **VIDEO COURSES** 📌 Watch anytime | 📩 Instant access after payment **Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** £19 Explore the transformative power of death in Systemic Constellations with Illi Adato in this recorded 1.5-hour video course. Designed for facilitators, practitioners, and those drawn to deep experiential learning, this session offers practical insights into holding space for loss and transition. **🛒ACCESS HERE:** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course) **Constellations, Systemic Principles & How They Affect Us - Video Crash Course** £6 Explore the hidden forces shaping your life with this **recorded mini-course** by Illi Adato. Learn the **Orders of Love** , uncover deep-rooted patterns, and experience a guided **HypnoConstellations™** process for personal healing. **🛒ACCESS HERE:** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course) Have questions? Reach out: [office@londonconstellations.uk](office@londonconstellations.uk) Looking forward to another moving experience of learning together! London School of Systemic & Family Constellations | |||
| Wild Horse Constellation: The Dartmoor Field Alpha | Wed, Jun 16, 9:00 AM UTC | Haytor Rocks, Haytor Vale, Newton Abbot, UK | 3mxkalojsyx22 | Curator | way that managed landscapes are not. _This is where the work happens._ One day on the moor with the horses - when the moor is at its most open and alive - working at the level that strategy, coaching and conventional advisory do not reach. The inherited patterns running beneath leadership, personal power and ease. The instructions encoded in the nervous system before there was anything to build. _The horses surface what is actually present - not necessarily what is being presented._  The horses I work with are direct descendants of the semi-wild Dartmoor Hill Pony lineage; a species with a 50,000-year heritage on these ancient lands. What makes them extraordinary diagnostic tools is inseparable from that lineage and it cannot be trained! It lives in the herd, transmitted across generations, in exactly the way the survival knowledge of the moorland passes through the herd grandmothers. * * * ## **Agenda Outline** _9am - arrivals on the ancient moorland site of Haytor Rocks, deliciously placed upon an outcrop from which you can see the sea to the South and East as well as the high moorlands to the North_ Opening systemic work as a group. The landscape as context for everything that follows. _Morning - equine-led diagnostic sessions_ Individual, dyad and group systemic work. _Midday - lunch on the moor_ Time and space to connect with peers, share synergies and business cards. _Afternoon - integration and closing_ The pattern named and your next chapter visible. _5pm - departures_  ## **This is for you if** You have already built something significant, but the issue is no longer strategic - and you know that. You are ready to look at the layer underneath it, precisely, with skilled support, in a landscape that does not allow performance. | |||
| HEATHENS! | Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalonzhr22 | Curator | Join the legendary Jackie Juno and the notorious Edward Tripp for a heathenous double-bill of poetic chaos. (Non-pagans welcome) ## Heathens! with Jackie and Edward _'reading loudly and doubting proudly…'_ At last! - on November 6th, 2026, the waxing gibbous Moon will pass very close to the star Regulus in the constellation Leo. Venus will be edging Saturn and Saturn will (in turn) be practically fisting Neptune. BUT WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN?! – It means that Jackie and Ed’s diaries have finally aligned for a ‘once in a millennium’ gig. Full alignment will occur in the Moor Imagination Centre, Buckfastelgh on November 6th, from 7pm (doors at 6.30pm) But who _are _these Heathens? **Jackie Juno** Jackie Juno is a multiple poetry slam winner, and the only person to have won the coveted Glastonbury Festival Poetry Slam twice. She has been a finalist in many international competitions for her short stories, flash fiction and poetry, including Arvon, Writing Magazine and Mslexia. She has performed her poetry at two TEDx Talks. She held the title Bard of Exeter 2011-2012 and Grand Bard of Exeter 2012-2019. She has published six poetry collections, and has created six mutli-media solo shows. _‘Jackie is warm and witty, frank and feisty, but above all, very very funny.’_ _Matt Harvey, Poet (Radio 4)_ **Edward Tripp** Edward is an award winning Northern Irish comedian, poet and former Bard of Exeter. Known for props, music and the occasional theatrical effect, Edward has brought his unique brand of spoken word poetry to comedy nights, festivals and spoken word events all over the UK. Edward Tripp also received the perilous accolade of being the only UK City Bard to hold a poetry ‘anti-slam’ title at the same time as his Bardship. This means that Edward was recognized as the best and worst poet in the Southwest of England simultaneously. _"Seek Edward out like buried treasure" - Spencer Jones, Comedian and Actor_ _"Absurd and hysterical…he had the audience in stitches" - Razz Magazine_ _"Utterly unexpectable and very moreish" - Kate Copstick, The Scotsman_ | |||
| Revenge of the Land Spirits | Mon, Nov 9, 7:00 PM UTC | Folk Preservation Society, 28 Fore Street, Teignmouth, TQ14 8DZ | 3mxkaloquzv22 | Curator | **Revenge of the Land Spirits** **A talk by Ethan Pennell (Crowmancrow)** For many centuries, humans have had a symbiotic relationship with land spirits, one based mainly on reverence for our non-human neighbours. The illustrated talk explores this interconnection, from Dartmoor to Ireland, Iceland and beyond, examining what happens when it breaks down and why such a relationship is worth nurturing in the current climate. The talk will be followed by a **Dark Moon DJ Set** by Ethan at **Molloys** (opposite the FPS) from 9 to 11 pm. | |||
| Ecstatic Dance Matlock - Magic & Mischief Dance Journey | Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM UTC | Florence Nightingale Memorial Village Hall, Mill Lane, Holloway, Matlock, UK | 3mxkaloytnu22 | Curator | # **🔥 Magic & Mischief Ecstatic Dance 🔥** **An enchanting dance journey into the magic of the season. Fancy dress optional!** **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. ** #### **✨ What is Ecstatic Dance** **Ecstatic Dance is medicine for the body, heart and spirit. ** 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 ** **1.45 - 2 pm** Arrive, get your headphones, settle into the space. **2 - 2.30 pm** Welcome and opening meditation. **2.30 - 4 pm** Ecstatic Dance Journey - the music builds like a wave — rising, intensifying, softening — supporting you to move through layers of energy and emotion. **4 - 4.30 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:** Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Mill Lane, Holloway, Matlock, DE4 5BD What3words: ///reverses.brimmed.podcast **PARKING:** There is plenty of free car parking in the village and along Mill Lane itself. Please be respectful of residents when parking. Please arrive promptly to start at 2pm. **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 - Fancy dress is welcome for this dance but optional! #### **✨How to stay connected with the Ecstatic Dance Matlock community ✨** - If you’d like to join the Ecstatic Dance Matlock WhatsApp community group (for updates, on-the-day info, post dance playlist and connection), click here: [**Join via WhatsApp**](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3qqLekC5bG6GUg4oH2Xhn) - Follow on Instagram [@ecstaticdancematlock ](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdancematlock/) - Follow on Facebook [@ecstaticdancematlock](https://www.facebook.com/Ecstaticdancematlock/) I can't wait to welcome you! | |||
| Rooted and Wild: Performance Making in Nature | Sat, Oct 17, 9:30 AM UTC | Secret nature location near Eastville Park, Bristol (BS5) | 3mxkalpc64w22 | Curator | **Re-wild, play and move** _ **with** _ **beautiful nature.** Nestled undercover amongst the trees, we will start off with mediation, movement and ensemble exercises - creating a sense of groundedness, trust, playfulness and openness within the group. As we progress we will adventure out into the wilderness, using our senses and creative prompts to begin exploring the landscape. You will be led in games and devising exercises, by expert facilitator Hester Welch, to spark the imagination and encourage exploration with your body and pleasure in play. Towards the end of the weekend, you will devise your own solo or duet performances, as well as, a handful of ensemble pieces. These will be inspired by/respond to the landscape and creatures who call it home, working with Hester as an outside eye. As a group, we will intermittently sit undercover amongst nature, drinking tea and sharing/showing our ideas- utilising the collective imagination to galvanise those ideas into practice. The group will be an intimate **12 participants max.** ** ** _**V.S.D. (**_**Very Serious Disclaimer)**: Hester is a clown through and through. This is NOT a pretentious course. There will be moments of tenderness, beauty and perhaps even grief (hello Climate Collapse), as well as A LOT of play. Serious play. Seriously. **Who is it for?** - Anyone who wants to deepen their existing performance practice by connecting directly with nature. - You might be an actor, dancer, theatre maker, clown, musician or circus artist seeking new ways to devise performance. - Perhaps you are tired and uninspired from making work in a lifeless black box studio, and desire to be free in the wilderness. - You may also be an open minded and adventurous non-performer, seeking ways to express yourself and try something new in a supportive environment… Do get in touch if you would like to see if this is the right course for you at this time. **Where?** A secret nature location near Eastville Park, Bristol (BS5) - revealed after booking. **Investment:** £80 - £110 Please select the amount that best reflects your financial situation. I am offering a low price for this initial weekend, as this is first time I am putting this particular course out into the wild. There will be some non-intrusive filming/photography to help with promotion of future workshops. And snap up a deal, as it will not stay at this price again! NOTE: If there are less than 4 registered before the 3rd Oct, I will change the course from 2 days to 1 day and the investment will change to £45-55 for the day. Please do book sooner rather than later if you'd like to come. **Who is leading it?** Hester Welch is an International Theatre Maker, Creative Engagement Consultant, Trainer, Clown and Activist. She is Co-Artistic Director of [Wayang Kitchen](https://www.instagram.com/wayangkitchen/?hl=en) (Malaysia), creating site-responsive performances that play with food. Trained at Ecole Philippe Gaulier, Goldsmiths University, Trinity Laban Centre, the National Theatre, SACPA (Indonesia) and with Clowns Without Borders in trauma-informed facilitation, her work draws on Michael Chekhov technique, Lecoq, Laban, European clown, nature play and embodiment practice. After being taught by Dr Cass Fleming, she has now started to collaborate with [The Chekhov Collective](https://chekhovcollectiveuk.co.uk/). For 15 years she has worked as a director, facilitator and performer across the UK, India, Malaysia, China, France, Italy and Indonesia, applying a creative toolkit of play and clowning, ensemble work, movement and sensory play to build inclusive, person-centred spaces- "playgrounds" that foster connection, presence and creativity. Her roles span Associate Artist with [DogLeg Theatre](http://www.doglegtheatre.com)and previously [David Glass Ensemble](http://www.davidglassensemble.co.uk) and Omnibus Theatre, Founder/Co-Founder of [The Lost Cabaret Bristol](https://thewardrobetheatre.com/shows/the-lost-cabaret) and Paris, and [Spilt Ink Theatre](https://spiltinktheatre.wixsite.com/theatre) (UK), as well as, facilitator/trainer for organisations including the NHS, Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Beacon, Bristol School of Acting, Borderlands Charity, Bristol Clown School and Trinity Community Arts Centre, where she regularly leads Clowning, Devising, Nature Play and Creative Wellbeing sessions. [www.hesterwelch.com](http://www.hesterwelch.com) **Accessibility:** Sadly the outdoor location is not wheelchair accessible. The terrain is uneven and could be muddy if it's a wet weekend. Please note we will be outdoors for the whole course. We have an undercover area we can gather in, where we can make tea if needing to warm up. Bring warm and waterproof layers. If it rains we will still be playing outside. **Note:** I can not offer refunds. If in the circumstance of an official weather warning deeming it unsafe to continue- the course would be cancelled/aim to be rescheduled. | |||
| MAPPING THE DREAM IN THE FIELD – Dream Constellation Facilitator Training | Tue, May 4, 9:00 AM UTC | Violet Hill Studios, Violet Hill, London, Regno Unito | 3mxkalpemwt22 | Curator | **MAPPING THE DREAM IN THE FIELD** _Dream Constellation Facilitator Training_ **4–8 May 2027 | London, UK** with **Sarah Maclean Bicknell** Hosted by **Illi Adato & the London School of Systemic & Family Constellations** **Do we pursue the dream, or does the dream pursue us?** What if a dream is not simply a private symbol to be interpreted, but a living member of the field — carrying messages from the ancestors, the land, and the spirit world? **Mapping the Dream in the Field** is a five-day, in-person training exploring how to bring dreams and dreamtime into systemic and constellation work. **This five-day training is Part 1 of a three-part Dream Constellation Facilitator Training pathway.** You can attend Part 1 as a standalone training, or continue through all three parts towards full Dream Constellation Facilitator Certification. The training brings together ** three living lineages of systemic work — traditional, phenomenological, and shamanic ** — and invites them to meet within one of humanity’s oldest practices: dreaming. **Dates** : 4–8 May 2027 **Time** : 10am–6pm BST **Location** : Violet Hill Studios, St John’s Wood, London, UK **Format** : In person **Places** : Limited to approximately 20 participants **Investment** : £1200 _ **Early Bird Offer:** Secure your training for £1050 (save £150!) when you book in advance._ **REGISTER HERE: ** [https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation](https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation) **WHAT YOU WILL EXPLORE** Throughout the five days: Work with dreams as living expressions of the field rather than puzzles to be solved Develop your capacity to listen to dream images, figures, recurring scenes and thresholds Explore the differences between psychological, phenomenological and shamanic approaches to dream work Work with dreams in relation to ancestors, land and the spirit world Develop practical skills for bringing dream material into constellation work Move from working with a single dream image towards full Dream Constellations Experience supervised practice and receive guidance as you develop your facilitation skills The practice builds progressively throughout the week. Beginning with orientation and small paired exercises, participants move into partial placements and, by the final days, full supervised constellations. The emphasis is not only on learning about the work, but **standing inside it yourself** — experiencing, facilitating and representing within the field. **WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?** **No previous constellation training or professional qualification is required**. A deep interest in Family and Systemic Constellations and/or a background in healing modalities is sufficient to join the training. Whether you are already working with people professionally or are drawn to explore the relationship between dreams, systemic work and the field, this training offers an opportunity to develop your understanding and practical facilitation skills. **CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION** Everyone who completes this five-day training will receive a Certificate of Completion, including the relevant CPD hours attended. Please note that this is a Certificate of Completion, not the final Dream Constellation Facilitator Certification. If you wish to continue towards full certification, you can join Parts 2 and 3 of the training pathway outlined below. **JOIN US IN THE DREAMTIME** Join us on this journey into the dreamtime, and discover new ways of listening, seeing and working with the wisdom held within the field... **Dates** : 4–8 May 2027 **Time** : 10am–6pm BST **Location** : Violet Hill Studios, St John’s Wood, London, UK **Format** : In person **Places** : Limited to approximately 20 participants **Investment** : £1200 **Early Bird Offer:** Secure your training for £1050 (save £150!) when you book in advance. **REGISTER HERE: ** [https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation](https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation) _ **Are you interested in working towards Facilitator Certification or journeying more deeply into the realm of dreams? Continue reading...** _ **THE FULL DREAM CONSTELLATION FACILITATOR TRAINING** The complete facilitator training pathway consists of three parts: **PART 1 — Facilitator Training** 4–8 May 2027 | London, UK Five days of in-person training and supervised practice, taking participants from foundational orientation through to full supervised Dream Constellations. **PART 2 — Dream Retreat** September 2027 | Sicily An experiential training retreat designed to deepen your relationship with dreams and the field. **PART 3 — Advanced Facilitator Training** Date and location TBC Advanced training to further develop your capacity to facilitate Dreamwork in constellations. **All three parts can be attended individually.** **CERTIFICATION** Participants receive a Certificate of Completion for each part of the training they complete, including the relevant CPD training hours. After completing all three parts, participants can receive a full and final Dream Constellation Facilitator Certificate through the collaboration between Sarah Maclean Bicknell and Illi Adato. The final certification endorses graduates to facilitate Dream Circles and facilitate Dreamwork in Constellations. **DREAM COURSES — REQUIRED FOR FULL CERTIFICATION** To complete the full facilitator certification, participants must also complete the following Dream courses. **Dreamer & The Messenger + Deepening the Dream — Online** The Dream courses deepen the participant's relationship with dreaming and provide essential preparation for facilitating Dream Circles and Dreamwork. Dreamer & The Messenger must be completed before attending Part 2 in Sicily. **Dreamer & The Messenger** — Live Online Event A six-session live online event hosted by Seth Pardo, Sarah’s long-term collaborator and student, with Sarah attending the first and final sessions. Learn more about the live Dreamer & The Messenger event: [https://www.sarahmacleanbicknell.com/events/dreamer-and-the-messenger](https://www.sarahmacleanbicknell.com/events/dreamer-and-the-messenger) **Deepening the Dream** is an additional, more in-depth course and requires completion of Dreamer & The Messenger first. Explore the online Dream courses: [https://www.sarahmacleanbicknell.com/dream-work#online-dream-workshops](https://www.sarahmacleanbicknell.com/dream-work#online-dream-workshops) Participants in the facilitator training can access** both online courses at a discounted price of $210 (normally $299)**. **BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY** Whether you join us for the five-day London training as a standalone experience or continue through the full facilitator pathway, this is an invitation to explore dreams not simply as something to interpret, but as something to listen to, experience and meet within the field. **Join us in London and step into the dreamtime...** **PART 1 — Facilitator Training** 4–8 May 2027 | London, UK – £1200 [https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation](https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation) **Early Bird Offer:** Secure your training for £1050 (save £150!) when you book in advance. For a full list of our workshops, courses, and sessions, please visit: [https://londonconstellations.co.uk/events/](https://londonconstellations.co.uk/events/) 💬 **Personal one-to-one counseling** with Illi Adato: [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session) **VIDEO COURSES** 📌 Watch anytime | 📩 Instant access after payment **Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** £19 Explore the transformative power of death in Systemic Constellations with Illi Adato in this recorded 1.5-hour video course. Designed for facilitators, practitioners, and those drawn to deep experiential learning, this session offers practical insights into holding space for loss and transition. [https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course](https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course) **Constellations, Systemic Principles & How They Affect Us - Video Crash Course** £6 Explore the hidden forces shaping your life with this **recorded mini-course** by Illi Adato. Learn the **Orders of Love** , uncover deep-rooted patterns, and experience a guided **HypnoConstellations™** process for personal healing. [https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course](https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course) If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at: office@londonconstellations.uk | |||
| Summer Solstice Arrival | Fri, Jun 18, 4:00 PM UTC | Coldwell Activity Centre, Back Lane, Burnley, UK | 3mxkalphwco22 | Curator | ✨ Imagine spending four days immersed in nature, slowing down and reconnecting with yourself. Throughout the retreat you'll have the opportunity to experience: 🌿 Forest Sound Bath 🤎 Cacao Ceremony 💃 Ecstatic Dance 🎶 Singing Circle 🌀 Walking the Labyrinth 🧘 Yoga 🌬 Breathwork 🌳 Nature Connection 🥁 Drum Circle 🔥 Women's Circle 🔥 Men's Circle Every activity is an invitation, never an expectation. This weekend is about meeting yourself exactly where you are. Whether you're seeking healing, connection, rest or simply space to breathe, Summer Solstice Arrival has been created with you in mind. ✨ Which experience are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments, and don't forget to follow us for booking information and early bird announcements. #SummerSolstice #HealingJourney #MindBodySpirit #RetreatUK #NatureHealing #CacaoCeremony #SoundBath #EcstaticDance #YogaRetreat #Community | |||
| Scottish NVC Gathering 2026 | Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | Room 214, St. Leonard's Land, Edinburgh University, 38 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ | 3mxkalpsxcc22 | Curator | _This NVC event has been kindly hosted by the Film Medicine Research Network_ **A gathering for people with at least 2 days of training in NVC or equivalent.** (\*\*If you can't attend but would like to be on our mailing list for future events, please Subscribe here [https://dandelion.events/o/scottish-nvc-community-/events](https://dandelion.events/o/scottish-nvc-community-/events) ) **Please arrive in plenty of time so that we can start at 10am** An opportunity to meet others, learn & practice NVC, build community and plan for the future. We plan to use an ‘Open Space’ format and build the day around Requests and Offerings made by participants. Supported by least 2 cnvc certified trainers, at least 2 certification candidates and others with significant nvc experience. We are expecting a rich array of NVC related offerings and learning opportunities. We will also be able to practice nvc ‘live’ with each other in a compassionate space. No access barriers to rooms, lifts in building. | |||
| Movement for Well-Being – Autumn Series 2026 | Wed, Sep 23, 9:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkalpubqz22 | Curator | Welcome to the Movement for Well-Being online sessions for women. This chance to connect, share, relax, listen to the body, dance and reflect. We want to support women who need to take space for well-being. Everyone is welcome and we particularly encourage you if you have caring responsibilities, need space to integrate emotions, wish to widen freedom of movement, or to enliven the creativity inside of yourself. Led by Leela Fisk (Devon School of Soul Motion), this series has run since March 2020 and sessions run as a committed series over each academic term. **What happens in a session?** We begin with an opening share, giving everyone a chance to say hello, arrive and ground in the group. From there, we move into around 45–50 minutes of guided and self-directed movement and dance. Towards the end, we meet in breakout rooms in pairs for around 10 minutes, with space to explore movement and sound while being witnessed by another person, and to offer that witnessing in return. We then come back together to close the session as a group. **Autumn 2026 Dates:** 6 fortnightly Wednesday mornings 10am-11.45am 23 September 7 & 21 October 4 & 18 November 2 December **Times: ** 10-11.40am, then Leela stays back until 11.45am for confidential shares or general questions. **Investment:** £60 (low income) – £120 (supporter) per participant based on your income. Drag the slider when you select the ticket to choose what you pay. Full bursaries for those in need. Thanks to **National Lottery funding** , we’re able to offer **a number of fully funded and sliding-scale places for this series.** **Current funding of our grant only covers the first half of the series until October, and we’re contributing ourselves to extend this support across the whole series.** If you’re able to contribute towards your place, even a small amount, please do — it helps us keep these spaces available and makes the funding go further. _If you book a bursary place, please let us know if you are unable to attend, so that others can have the space. _ **\*Women: ** For the purposes of the intended group, content and funding we secured, in this series by 'women' we mean cis women and those assigned female at birth who identify as gender non-binary/gender fluid. #### **About Leela Fisk** I bring 17 years experience of facilitating community dance, over 3000 facilitating hours of supporting personal and collective expressions in non-competitive atmospheres with care. I'm informed by my training with the School of Soul Motion, studies with Anna Halprin and colleagues along with various somatic movement practices. I have been working in education since 2000. I also lead a Level 1 Personal Embodiment and Level 2 Facilitator Training for the Devon School of Soul Motion along with other ongoing groups for women and families locally in Totnes as part of Movement for Life community group, Totnes Dance Collective and other initiatives. If we've never met, you can meet me and community here: [https://vimeo.com/450821255](https://vimeo.com/450821255) Please feel welcome to join, any questions be in touch. [www.leelafisk.com](http://www.leelafisk.com) [www.devonschoolsoulmotion.org](http://www.devonschoolsoulmotion.org) #### **Cancellation Policy** If you’re unable to attend after payment: - No refunds are available. - However, you may transfer your place to someone else — provided they start by the second session. | |||
| Women's Circle: Where women gather to rest, reconnect & remember who they are. | Sun, Feb 7, 7:30 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkalq4ikb22 | Curator | My Women’s Circle is a space to slow down and come back into relationship with yourself — your body, your emotions, your inner knowing and the life you're actually living. It's a space to help you release what you're ready to put down what your body is tired of carrying. Somewhere where we can celebrate what's blooming To grieve what needs grieving To explore what wants to emerge through the numbness & fear. A Women's circle is a place where you can rest, To reconnect with your body, To laugh or cry through the tears of joy & sadness, To feel what is alive within you, the good, the bad and the things that feel ugly.... All of it is welcome... Come & be witnessed in a deeply held sisterhood And perhaps to remember something you've forgotten... You matter too. ✨️Through guided meditation, embodiment, journalling, Reiki, oracle guidance, ritual and sharing, we'll create space to go a little deeper than the usual “How are you?” Because sometimes what we really need isn't advice. We need real connection. We need to feel less alone in our world. We need somewhere to hear our own voice again. And sometimes we need other women to remind us of the strength we couldn't quite find in ourselves that day. What you can expect: ✨ Guided meditation. ✨ Embodiment practices. ✨ Journalling & reflection. ✨ Reiki healing. ✨ Oracle guidance. ✨ Sharing & deep listening. ✨ Connection & sisterhood. ✨ Space to rest, release and simply be. There is no experience necessary. You don't need to be spiritual in any way. You don't need to know what to say before you arrive. You don't even have to share anything if you're not ready. Just come as you are. There is no perfect version of you required here. Just you. So if you've been craving deeper connection... If you've been feeling a little disconnected from yourself... If you're longing for somewhere you can breathe, be witnessed and remember what matters to you... Maybe this is your circle. 🤍 **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. You are welcome to transfer your place to another woman — just let me know the new attendee's name. If you're unable to attend and 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. By completing your booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the cancellation policy. | |||
| Wandering Ron presents: Halloween Forage & Walk | Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Lane, Norwich, UK | 3mxkalq5niw22 | Curator | Join the talented and knowledgable Wandering Ron as he embarks on a mystical Halloween journey through Whitlingham Park and woodlands to identify poisonous and crazy species growing wild in the UK. | |||
| The 7 of Pentacles - creating real nodes: a skillshop for practicing relationship | Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalqahxn22 | Curator | If we want to create regenerative relationships - we must first know where we are. Our desires. Our nos. Our yeses, and maybes, and pains, and joys, and frustrations, and hurts. Our needs. These are each things we must individually get to know in order to relate from them. Or put simply, our first relationship is with ourselves. (which is not the same individualist bullshit as “love yourself first before anyone else can love you” which is a very… individualist take on the notion it's trying to point at) Instead, it's more about being in touch with our own responsibility, our circle of impact, influence, and responsibility within relationship. Our center. When we responsibly relate to our desires, our fears, our pain, our center, we can then responsibly express it to other people. Whether that is in the form of a new internal boundary (that we may not share) or an external ask for something we need, we cannot communicate reliably unless we have first reliably learned how to be in touch with ourselves. In this skillshop, we will practice a little bit of how to do both. We will start with centering in ritual with land + house kin, accountable ancestors, and spirits, and in the lineage of AODA druidry, calling the directions + above, below, and center. By feeling into and inviting the web of support from the other than human world, we create a supportive container for practice. We will then center deeply in our own knowing: noticing how our own bodies respond inherently to relationships, noticing our yes, no, and maybe, and then, practicing a bit with each other in dyads and groups. After practice, we will close the circle of ritual practice with gratitude to the spirits and other than human kin who hold with us. This is a beginner workshop meant to introduce these ideas for generative relating, and they are iterative, meaning: the skills build on each other. The more you practice them, the more your body builds the reps. Just as you might think about with going to the gym, our bodies learn self sovereignty and right relationship in the same way: through repetition, steady care and support, and embodied practice with other beings. I always practice from a mad-centered, and disability-centered place and deeply believe that you and your body as they are are holy and enough, these practices include you and make space for you, and you CAN show up in your relationships and build generative relationships with all the mad and disabled unruly selves of you. \<3 We will explore how. The title of this workshop is based on [the poem by Marge Piercy](https://kellyrfineman.livejournal.com/842715.html) - in the work of creating generative relationships, I am deeply inspired by her words of “weave real nodes.” May we do the same, together. **What you will receive from this skillshop:** - opening and closing a steady ritual practice space (with yourself and others) - somatic practices for learning your own yes, no, maybe - locating your sense of integrity + center - mapping how other beings and people impact you - responding from an empowered place to activating situations and people - determining and communicating your needs, desires, and requests **When:** 4 Saturdays - November 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2026 10AM - 12PMPST//1-3PM EST//6PM - 8PM GMT via Zoom (or Proton Meet if they get breakout rooms and captions!) **Cost:** $444, $333, or $111. Please be mindful when choosing cost and give generously at the rate you are able. Choosing the highest rate allows me to open more space for others who need. If possible, I will open one scholarship slot for a QTBIPOC community member to attend at no cost - email me at [siriusheart@proton.me](mailto:siriusheart@proton.me) if you are interested. If you would be able to attend but need a payment plan, please also email me and I will set you up with a custom payment plan. **Access Notes:** please inform me by October 24th via email if you need ASL interpretation! captions will be provided. attendees are welcome to attend from bed, on the floor, while eating/drinking, stimming, walking, outside, off camera or on. interacting via chat only is welcomed. i do ask that some people be on camera so that i as facilitator can have that feedback loop at times, but you are welcome to take breaks as needed. if you are on camera, please wear clothing that you would wear to leave your house in. **Lineage** learned practices from Jessica Patterson and Root Center for Yoga and Sacred Studies, generative somatics via Vanissar Tarakali, boundary practices from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy adapted and reworked for mad and disabled bodies, ritual practice from Lara Vesta, Malidoma Patrice Some, and the many many others who have held ritual with and for me over the years, AODA druidry practice, and spirit, always. | |||
| Samhain Celebration - A day of Cacao, Ecstatic Dance & Sound Healing Journey | Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | The Whitworth, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, UK | 3mxkalqdkmu22 | Curator | # **Honouring the Ancestors - An immersive and mystical Samhain Journey of Cacao, Dance & Sound** As the wheel of the year turns towards Samhain, we arrive at a threshold - a time to honour what has come before us, and remember those whose lives, love and stories have helped shape our own. Join Sus and Lynsey for an extraordinary afternoon of **cacao, ecstatic dance, sound and ritual** , creating space to connect with ourselves, each other and the ancestral thread that runs through us all. We invite this as a co-creative and self-expressive journey, fancy dress is welcome! ### **The journey** **10:00 — Arrival & settling** Arrive, connect and make yourself comfortable as we gather in the beautiful ballroom **10:30 — Cacao ceremony & opening circle** We will begin with sacred cacao, intention setting and a guided ceremony to open the space and invite us into the energy of Samhain. A moment to honour those who came before us and to align our hearts and open our minds to the magical vibrations that surround us. Cacao can help us to access the liminal spaces within and without us, welcome the ethereal and celebrate the mystical. **11:15 — Ecstatic Dance Journey (headphone based)** A deeply embodied dance journey with live music by DJ Sun Gem (Lynsey). Wearing wireless headphones, you will be immersed in the music as you are invited to move, feel and express whatever is present. No choreography, no experience necessary - simply an invitation to listen to your body and allow the music to move you. As we dance, we will explore themes of **ancestry, connection, remembrance, honour** **and magic.** **12:30 — Sound Journey** After the movement, we will settle into stillness, lay back and be held by the healing vibrations of sound by Sus. A space to rest, receive and integrate whatever has moved through you, a sacred space where you may receive visions or guidance from your guides and ancestors. **1:30 — Closing circle** We will come back together to reflect, share and honour the journey we have travelled. A chance to acknowledge what we are taking with us as we step across the threshold into the darker half of the year. ### **An extraordinary Samhain experience** This is more than an afternoon of cacao, dance and sound. We are creating an immersive Samhain experience. A carefully woven journey designed to take you beyond the everyday and into the magic of the season. The space itself will be transformed for the occasion, with atmospheric, traditional Samhain inspired decoration creating a beautiful immersive space. Every element of the journey has been intentionally chosen and lovingly created by Sus and Lynsey. From the cacao ceremony, to the music and unique soundscape journey. Each part will flow into the next, guiding you progressively deeper into the spirit of Samhain. Expect an afternoon that is mystical, immersive, deeply embodied and a little bit magical. Come and cross the threshold with us. ### **A space to remember** Samhain is traditionally a time when the veil between worlds is considered thin - a time for remembering the dead, honouring our ancestors and acknowledging the cycles of life, death and rebirth. You don't need any particular spiritual beliefs to join us. This is an invitation to connect with loved ones who have passed, honouring your lineage and reflecting on those who have influenced your life. Come as you are. There is nothing to perform and nothing to get right. Just an invitation to **slow down, remember, move and receive**. Everyone welcome | LGBTQIA+ non-binary friendly. ### What to bring - Yoga mat. - Water bottle. - Comfortable, layered clothing - you may get warm while dancing and cool during the sound journey. - Blanket - for the sound journey and relaxation. - Anything meaningful for our Samhain altar - perhaps a photograph of a loved one or ancestor who has passed, a small meaningful object, or something from nature. - Glasses+headphones+dancing are sometimes not the best of friends! If you wear contact lenses, they might be more comfortable for you. We can't wait to share this Samhain journey with you. We shall be donating 10% of ticket sales to Age UK, supporting older people in our communities. With love & blessings, **Sus & Lynsey** | |||
| Forage and Meditate on London Canals | Sun, Nov 15, 10:00 AM UTC | Hackney Wick, London, UK | 3mxkalqm53722 | Curator | # Mindful foraging and meditation on the canals and marshes of East London There’s something quietly radical about bending down to pick your own food. In a world of delivery apps and supermarkets, foraging brings us back to something ancient, embodied and real. It sharpens our senses. It slows our pace. It reminds us that nourishment isn’t manufactured - it’s growing all around us. ### What to expect Join Leo, known as the [Barefoot Forager](https://www.instagram.com/thebarefootforager/), for a guided walk blending wild food discovery with practical mindfulness. You won’t just listen, you’ll taste, touch and explore. Summer in the UK is an especially generous season. Many of our spring plants are in flower producing wonderful flavours and aromas, we have spring fungi popping up and there’s always an array of low growing “weeds” that we can explore through their nutritional and historical value. #### Expect to discover vibrant ingredients like: - Elderflower - Sorrel - Chickweed - Pineappleweed - Garlic mustard - Sweet woodruff - Hogweed - Alexanders - Dandelion - Wood avens - Ground ivy - Ox eye daisy - Clover - Pine trees - Chicken of the woods - And many more... You’ll get to taste homemade foraged ferments and tasters along the way. These are very seasonal and change from walk to walk. #### Past menus have included: - Pine cone syrup - Dandelion coffee - Sweet woodruff shortbread - Jelly ear mushrooms chocolates - Wild fermented nettle soda - Magnolia petal sushi - Elderflower cream “cheesecake” - Birch sap syrup - Wild garlic kraut We’ll end the session with a grounding meditation, integrating the sensory experience of the walk. After learning to see the landscape differently, we pause. We breathe. We let the nervous system settle. The result is a felt sense of connection — not just to nature, but to ourselves. This is an invitation to taste the season, to learn practical skills, and to remember that the natural world is not somewhere else. It’s here. And we are part of it. |  |  | ### Where will we forage? We will send you a meeting point once booked, which will be close to Hackney Wick station and take a route along the canal north towards the Hackney Marshes and finish in a secluded woodland for our guided meditation. # Your Facilitator ### Barefoot Forager Leo  Leo is a professional forager and mindfulness enthusiast. Growing up in a city, he found his passion for foraging by learning the plants in people's front gardens and city parks. An interest became an obsession, and he found himself spending all his time researching history, identification and wild nutrition. Keen to share his passion, Leo began to run wild food courses in woodlands and urban areas across Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Surrey. He has taught thousands of people how to identify plants, trees and mushrooms, and he shares his knowledge of cooking, fermentation, and preserving wild ingredients. Through foraging, Leo deepened his connection to nature, but there was more to discover. Slowing down the mind allows you to focus more intentionally on the natural world. Leo began to explore his internal experience through insight and open awareness meditation practices. Studying the works of teachers like Joseph Goldstein, Diana Winston and Adyashanti, he brings formal mindfulness into digestible practices of daily life. With his hands-on and interactive courses, Leo combines foraging and meditation to deepen our senses and explore what it means to be human. | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Sep 1, 5:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalqo73t22 | Curator | ### Below the future dates and their ticket-pages with full description and booking options: 8/Sept - https://dandelion.events/e/j4k6h 15/Sept - https://dandelion.events/e/z6fg2 22/Sept - https://dandelion.events/e/y10s7 29/Sept - https://dandelion.events/e/a6zqf 6/Oct - https://dandelion.events/e/z06fk 13/Oct - https://dandelion.events/e/r6vyl 20/Oct - https://dandelion.events/e/c6ui0 27/Oct - https://dandelion.events/e/t5zfw 3/Nov- https://dandelion.events/e/z6zub 10/Nov- https://dandelion.events/e/b6wrg 17/Nov- https://dandelion.events/e/a548z 27/Nov- https://dandelion.events/e/i9nho 1/Dec - https://dandelion.events/e/i0iur 8/Dec - https://dandelion.events/e/w37r3 15/Dec - https://dandelion.events/e/k36zn * * * There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** (More info on each event page) * * * #### PRACTICALITIES ~ Also described on each event-page > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Women's Circle: Where women gather to rest, reconnect & remember who they are. | Sun, Jan 17, 7:30 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkalqqz6622 | Curator | My Women’s Circle is a space to slow down and come back into relationship with yourself — your body, your emotions, your inner knowing and the life you're actually living. It's a space to help you release what you're ready to put down what your body is tired of carrying. Somewhere where we can celebrate what's blooming To grieve what needs grieving To explore what wants to emerge through the numbness & fear. A Women's circle is a place where you can rest, To reconnect with your body, To laugh or cry through the tears of joy & sadness, To feel what is alive within you, the good, the bad and the things that feel ugly.... All of it is welcome... Come & be witnessed in a deeply held sisterhood And perhaps to remember something you've forgotten... You matter too. ✨️Through guided meditation, embodiment, journalling, Reiki, oracle guidance, ritual and sharing, we'll create space to go a little deeper than the usual “How are you?” Because sometimes what we really need isn't advice. We need real connection. We need to feel less alone in our world. We need somewhere to hear our own voice again. And sometimes we need other women to remind us of the strength we couldn't quite find in ourselves that day. What you can expect: ✨ Guided meditation. ✨ Embodiment practices. ✨ Journalling & reflection. ✨ Reiki healing. ✨ Oracle guidance. ✨ Sharing & deep listening. ✨ Connection & sisterhood. ✨ Space to rest, release and simply be. There is no experience necessary. You don't need to be spiritual in any way. You don't need to know what to say before you arrive. You don't even have to share anything if you're not ready. Just come as you are. There is no perfect version of you required here. Just you. So if you've been craving deeper connection... If you've been feeling a little disconnected from yourself... If you're longing for somewhere you can breathe, be witnessed and remember what matters to you... Maybe this is your circle. 🤍 **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. You are welcome to transfer your place to another woman — just let me know the new attendee's name. If you're unable to attend and 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. By completing your booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the cancellation policy. | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Dec 15, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalqwdur22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Dec 8, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalqy7mz22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Dec 1, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalr27u222 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Nov 24, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalr66dm22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Nov 17, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalra37m22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalrbwzm22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalre6sr22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalrg54d22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Oct 20, 5:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalrhmta22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Oct 13, 5:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalrja2s22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Eros As Medicine - Temple | Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 PM UTC | Ashley Vale Action Group - Wildgoose Space, Mina Road, Bristol, UK | 3mxkalrrghy22 | Curator | Eros as Medicine - Temple Time Welcome to Temple Erotic energy is the great amplifier, it turns up the volume on life, on whatever lives beneath the surface: from unacknowledged wild desire to the insecurities, jealousy and old stories of unworthiness. Eros brings it up to be seen, felt, and met fully by yourself and others. This temple is an inquiry into the authentic meeting point between us: that real edge where people actually feel touched, whether that's across a room in eye contact, or in the full heat of passion. Intimacy isn't about how physically close we get: it's in how true we're willing to be about where we actually are. In the first half of the day, you will be invited to explore opening to intimacy through practices such as devotional circular puja ritual, where the intention of each encounter is finding the authentic meeting point between you and this other person. That could be sitting and eye gazing, or it could be deep Eros. We will be exploring how we can try to break the idea that connection needs to look like any particular thing, or needs to be with any particular person. The second half of the day will be an offering of ritual Temple free play, to explore that which you began to open in the Puja. **This Temple is only open to those who have been to two or more temples, or other such spaces. If you are not sure if it is for you, please contact Joy or Shanti and we can work it out together.** **About temple spaces** Temples are sacred spaces, where consenting adults can experience, body, mind and soul connections. Held in a space of beauty, acceptance and safety, we enter into practice of devotion, to love, pleasure and sacred sensuality. Temple space can be very magical, healing, playful and full of mystery. It is a place to meet yourself and others, as friends and play mates, old and new. It can feel scary to enter such an unknown space, so we have created a day which can give you a better understanding of how to enter and navigate in a safe pleasurable way. Please come as you are, everybody is welcome in Temple. We invite you to come, just as you are and feel. We know that being in these environments can bring up a lot of emotions. This is a safe space to welcome them and work with them in an embodied, held and ritual temple space. The evening will be held throughout. All genders are welcome, as are singles, friends, and couples (of all combinations). FOR COUPLES: Please make your agreements together before you arrive. If you want to come along with your partner, and play with them exclusively, that’s completely fine. Temple is a sober space. Date : Saturday 24th Oct, 2026 Time : 2pm - 10.30pm Venue : Wildgoose Space, 228 Mina Road, St. Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9YP. **Things to bring:** An offering/flower for the temple shrine. Lunch to share. Something tasty and delicious to share with the group for snack during the day. We will provide herbal teas and a fruit platter. **Cancellation:** We have a no refund policy for the Temple. However, you are welcome to sell your ticket on to a friend. If you do so, please do let us know and send us their email so we can give the info about the temple. For any questions please contact us: Shanti: [shantitemplenights@gmail.com](mailto:shantitemplenights@gmail.com) 0r text/call 07875 151582 Welcoming you with an open hearts, Shanti & Joy **About me:** **Shanti** Shanti has been practising Tantra for 25 years. She is Mama, Healer, Mover, Somatic Educator, Artist and a Creative. She is intuitive, playful, a tribal gatherer and a little bit witchy. [https://www.templenights.co.uk/](https://www.templenights.co.uk/) **Joy Mittens - ** I Push Buttons in those who are Ready for Transformation❤️🔥With Love❤️🔥 I am a shamanic priestess leading people gently on deep, heart-centred journeys with the medicine of their own bodies, emotions, and sexual energy to discover their unique essence and expression of the divine. I have trained extensively over the last 6 years with the mystery schools of ISTA and Highden, as well as completing Advanced Bodywork Training with Budhi Dana and The Field Facilitator training with Rachel Rickards/David Cates/Christian Pankhurst/Elaine Young, amongst other things in a life of travelling and exploring the depths of human consciousness. [https://www.joymittens.life/](https://www.joymittens.life/) | |||
| Lean_In_Nature 2027 | Wed, Jun 2, 11:00 AM UTC | Glastonbury, UK | 3mxkalrsh3722 | Curator | **WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? ………** 🌿 Lean\_in\_nature 2027 A 5-Day Immersive Movement Gathering in Somerset This isn’t just a retreat. It’s a practice of arriving. Lean\_in\_nature is a five-day immersion into Contact Improvisation, somatics and floorwork - rooted in nature, community and shared living. Here, the floor is our first partner. We learn to pour our weight, to listen, to allow rather than force. What we discover with the earth beneath us begins to translate into how we meet one another - in lifts, in flights, in quiet shared touch. This is a space to slow down enough to feel. To move from sensation rather than shape. To practice invitation - offering, receiving, listening for the yes and respecting the no. To build trust through embodied experience. There will be late-night jams, long breakfasts, firelight conversations and a wood-fired sauna under the stars. You can come alone or with a friend. You don’t need to be a professional dancer. You just need curiosity and a willingness to listen. ---  * * * **WHEN IS IT ON & WHERE IS IT ON? ………** **Thu, 2nd Jun 2027 15:00 - Mon, 7th Jun 2027 15:00 BST** **Glastonbury** Crops NOT Shops, Ashcott, Glastonbury, TA7 9FA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/w1cx5zuEd33koEbV6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/w1cx5zuEd33koEbV6) We’ll be based at this beautiful countryside site in Somerset - peaceful, green, and just a little bit magical. **WHERE WILL WE SLEEP? ………** You’ve got a few options for sleeping: – Bring your own tent and tuck into the field – Park up your van if you’re rolling in that way – Or join a shared safari-style dorm tent (it sleeps 6 and keeps things simple) Just a heads up — you’ll need to bring your own bedding.  **WHAT DO I NEED? ………** You don’t need a lot — just what helps you feel at ease. Some warm layers. A towel. A torch. A yoga mat. A mug you love. Swimwear if you’re into saunas or springs. Maybe a journal, a musical instrument, or a small thing to place on the altar. Massage oil if you want to offer or receive. Basically, bring what supports you being yourself. * * * **HOW WILL SPACE BE HELD?……** This isn’t a retreat with a rigid schedule or strict vibe. It’s spacious. It’s shared. And we hold it together — gently, with care. We practice: - Consent in all interactions - Substance-free presence - Care for self and others - Shared responsibility - tending the fire, sweeping the floor, pouring the tea This is co-created. What you bring matters.  * * * **WHATS INCLUDED? ………** Your ticket covers: - All workshops, CI labs, jams and somatic sessions - Thai massage and touch-based practices - 4 nights camping or van space (shared dorm on request) - Plant-based meals - Thursday dinner to Monday lunch - Wood-fired sauna - Open studio and evening music spaces Travel and personal camping gear not included. **WHO IS IT FOR? ………** For those who want to deepen their CI practice. For those new to contact and curious about embodied connection. For people tired of pushing - and ready to allow. All bodies. All backgrounds. All levels welcome.  After You Book we’ll send you a Welcome Pack with all the info: What to pack, how to get there, what the rhythm of the days will feel like. You’ll also get to meet the team holding space, and a few gentle pre-gathering invitations to help you arrive with ease. * * * **WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE? ………** If you’ve been before, you know the magic. If not — imagine: A studio nestled in-between the fields and the trees. Fire crackling nearby. Bodies moving slow and wild. Tea warming your hands. Music drifting across the field while the stars come out. Stillness. Laughter. Chai.  * * * **HOW DO I BOOK AND HOW MUCH EVEN IS IT? ...……** You can either get in touch and work out payment over the phone or email or book via the online booking portal using Dandelion events. Our price is on a sliding scale … - Supporter - £350 - Regular - £325 - Supported - £300 - Part-exchange students - £175 **WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE FOR HOW TO PAY? ...……** – Pay in full online now – OR pay a 30% deposit or arrange a payment plan by getting directly in touch. **IS THERE A REFUND POLICY? ...……** We know plans can change. If you cancel by May 20th we’ll offer a 50% refund. After that, we can’t guarantee a refund — unless we’re able to fill your spot. You can also gift or transfer your place to someone else — just let us know by June. * * * ### **Your Facilitators ………** **Movement**   **Embodied Connection **   **Body Work ** **………** **Catering team**  ** ** * * * ### **Additional Information ** We will provide all your meals including Thursday dinner up to Monday lunch, plus access to hot drinks all day. If you have dietary requirements please provide information via the registration form that you will receive a link to upon your ticket purchase. If you require specific or additional food items please bring them, there is no shop within a walkable distance. ### **Next Steps ** Upon ticket purchase you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a **Registration Form please read and complete this as soon as possible.** If you have any questions in the meantime please contact us via email: [Leaninmovement123@gmail.com](mailto:leaninmovement@gmail.com) With joy, deep appreciation, and warmth, **The Lean\_In Team** **Josh, Lily, Ana, Bonsia** | |||
| Lean_in Residency - Advanced | Mon, Feb 8, 12:00 PM UTC | Jungle Dance, Korgaon, Goa, India | 3mxkalrthzr22 | Curator | # **LEAN\_IN ADVANCED RESIDENCY** ### **Three pathways. One artistic journey.** **Partnering → Composition & Creative Research → Performance & Jam Integration** **Advanced Movement & Creative Practice in Arambol, Goa** A three-module residency for experienced contemporary dancers and Contact Improvisers who want to deepen their movement practice, explore creative research and develop their relationship to performance. The Advanced Residency is a space to move beyond simply learning more material. Instead, we use movement as a way of asking questions, developing ideas and discovering new possibilities through the body. Across three connected modules, we move from **partnering and physical relationship** , into **composition and creative research** , and finally towards **performance, improvisation and jam integration**. You’re welcome to join one module, choose two, or follow the full three-module journey. Each module can stand alone, but together they create a progressive pathway from: **Moving with others → Creating with others → Performing and improvising together** * * * # **✨ WHAT THE ADVANCED RESIDENCY OFFERS** The Advanced Residency balances focused training with space for experimentation, research and creative development. Rather than focusing purely on technique, we explore how movement can become a tool for **artistic enquiry, collaboration and expression**. We’ll explore: - Advanced partnering and Contact Improvisation - Shared weight, counterbalance and momentum - Dynamic lifting and flying - Active Basing — travelling with and responding to the flight - Improvisation as creative research - Contemporary composition tools - Solo, duet and ensemble creation - Task-based and collaborative devising - Artistic decision-making - Performance as a shared experience - Jam awareness and compositional thinking - Ensemble awareness and group dynamics - Developing confidence in open creative environments - Finding and developing an authentic creative voice The residency is not about arriving with a finished idea. It’s about creating the conditions for ideas to **emerge, develop and change through movement.** * * * # **🙋♀️ WHO IS THE ADVANCED RESIDENCY FOR?** The Advanced Residency is designed for **experienced movers** with at least one year of training in contemporary dance and/or Contact Improvisation. You should feel comfortable working within an embodied movement environment and be ready to engage with partnering, improvisation, creative research and collaborative practice. This residency is for people who want to go deeper than simply learning choreography or collecting new movement material. You might be looking to: - Deepen your partnering practice - Develop greater confidence with weight sharing and flying - Expand your improvisational vocabulary - Explore composition and choreographic thinking - Develop material with other artists - Become more comfortable making artistic decisions - Investigate your own creative voice - Explore performance without relying on predetermined choreography - Integrate your practice into jam environments - Spend dedicated time researching and creating with other experienced movers You don’t need to arrive with a specific project or finished idea. **Curiosity is enough to begin.** * * * # **⭐ MODULE 1 — PARTNERING PATTERNS** ### **Contemporary Partnering, Contact Improvisation & Active Basing** The first module begins with our relationship to another body. Through contemporary partnering and Contact Improvisation, we’ll investigate shared weight, momentum, counterbalance and the subtle communication that allows movement to become responsive and collaborative. Alongside dynamic lifting and flying, we’ll explore **Active Basing** — an approach developed through Josh’s movement research which invites the base to remain mobile, responsive and engaged throughout the flight. Rather than simply supporting another person, the base becomes an active participant in the movement. Both people travel. Both people listen. Both people shape what happens next. ### **We’ll explore:** **Contemporary partnering principles** Shared weight, counterbalance, momentum and physical communication. **Dynamic lifting & flying** Developing pathways into, through and out of flight. **Active Basing** Exploring how the base can travel, respond and contribute to the movement. **Timing & responsiveness** Learning to read momentum and make decisions together. **Trust & communication** Developing clarity, sensitivity and shared responsibility. **Partnering as collaboration** Moving beyond supporting and being supported towards creating movement together. This module is ideal for movers wanting to deepen their physical relationship with others while developing greater confidence, sensitivity and choice within partnering. * * * # **⭐ MODULE 2 — COMPOSITION & CREATIVE RESEARCH** ### **Improvisation, Devising & Developing an Artistic Voice** The second module takes the physical exploration of partnering and begins to ask a different question: **What can movement create?** Rather than beginning with choreography, we begin with curiosity. Through improvisation, composition and collaborative enquiry, we’ll investigate how movement can generate ideas, communicate meaning and become a vehicle for artistic expression. Drawing from Lean\_in’s ongoing choreographic research, we’ll explore movement through observation, sensation, relational psychology and embodied enquiry. The aim isn’t to find the “right” answer. It’s to develop the ability to **notice, question, choose and create.** ### **We’ll explore:** **Improvisation as creative research** Using movement to discover rather than simply execute. **Composition tools** Working with space, time, relationship, repetition, contrast and attention. **Solo, duet & ensemble creation** Developing material individually and collaboratively. **Task-based exploration** Using simple structures to generate unexpected movement. **Collaborative devising** Learning how to create material with others without needing one person to hold all the answers. **Artistic decision-making** Developing clarity around why you choose what you choose. **Developing a creative voice** Beginning to recognise the qualities, questions and interests that make your movement yours. This module is for artists wanting to move from **doing movement → to thinking through movement.** * * * # **⭐ MODULE 3 — PERFORMANCE & JAM INTEGRATION** ### **Performance, Improvisation & Open Creative Practice** The final module brings the different strands of the residency together. Partnering, composition and creative research move into performance and open improvisation. We’ll explore what happens when there is no fixed choreography to rely on and decisions have to be made in real time. Rather than thinking about performance as simply presenting something to an audience, we’ll investigate performance as a **shared experience**. How do we remain present? How do we make clear choices? How do we respond to the people around us? How can improvisation become composition? And how can the jam become a space for artistic practice rather than simply a place to move? ### **We’ll explore:** **Performance as shared experience** Developing presence and awareness within performance. **Improvisation in performance** Making creative decisions while remaining open to what is happening. **Jam awareness** Understanding space, attention, timing and the wider movement environment. **Compositional thinking** Recognising and shaping relationships as they emerge. **Ensemble awareness** Working with groups, shifting focus and responding to collective dynamics. **Confidence in open creative environments** Becoming more comfortable with uncertainty and the unknown. **Authentic artistic expression** Finding ways to perform and improvise without losing your own voice. The aim isn’t to become better at “performing improvisation.” It’s to become more comfortable **creating in the moment.** * * * # **🌱 THE JOURNEY** ### **From partnering → to creating → to performing** The three modules are connected by a simple progression. ### **01 — PARTNERING** We develop our ability to listen and respond through another body. ### **02 — COMPOSITION** We begin using those physical and relational tools to generate ideas. ### **03 — PERFORMANCE** We bring those ideas into open, shared and unpredictable environments. The journey is not completely linear. Ideas from one module will continue to appear in the next, allowing material, questions and relationships to develop over time. * * * # **🕘 THE DAILY RHYTHM** The Advanced Residency follows a spacious rhythm that balances focused training, independent artistic research and community practice. The intention is to create enough structure for depth, while leaving enough space for participants to follow their own creative questions. ### **9:45am** **Arrival & Attunement** We begin each day in the studio, arriving in the body and the shared space before moving into the day’s practice. ### **Morning** **Studio Practice** The morning is dedicated to focused training and creative enquiry, exploring partnering, composition, improvisation and performance research. ### **Chai Break** A shared pause in the morning to step out of the practice, connect and reset before continuing. ### **Midday** **Movement Lab** We continue developing the day’s physical and creative material, allowing ideas to move between structured exercises and open exploration. ### **Lunch** A longer break to eat, rest and recharge. ### **Afternoon** **Independent Research & Development** After lunch, the studio remains available for independent research, collaboration and creative development. This is an important part of the residency. You might use this time to develop material, work with another participant, explore a question that has emerged during class, or simply spend time allowing an idea to unfold. ### **3:20–4:20pm** **Optional Research Lab** An optional facilitated session for participants who want additional support with their research. This is a space to bring questions, test ideas, share developing material and receive feedback or guidance. ### **4:20–6:30pm** **Afternoon Integration** We return to shared practice, bringing the discoveries from the day’s research back into the group. Depending on the module, this may involve composition, partnering, improvisation, performance research or ensemble work. ### **6:30pm** **Finish** The formal studio day ends, leaving the evening open for rest, food, conversation and connection with the wider Arambol community. * * * ## **A Spacious Weekly Rhythm** The residency isn’t structured as seven consecutive days of intensive training. Instead, we work with a rhythm of: **2 days on → 1 half day → 2 days on → 2 days off** The spaces between the intensive training days are intentional. They provide time to rest, reflect, explore independently and allow the material from the studio to settle into the body. We believe that **the moments between sessions are just as important as the sessions themselves.** * * * # **🌴 THE WIDER COMMUNITY** The residency doesn’t stop when the studio session ends. Alongside the structured programme, participants are invited into Arambol’s wider movement community. Two evenings each week include **Focused Jams at Moving Parts Studio** , alongside **Community Jams at Jungle Dance**. These gatherings create opportunities to take the ideas developed during the residency into a more open environment. To practise. To experiment. To watch. To connect. And to discover what happens when structured learning becomes shared improvisation. * * * # **🌿 OUR CREATIVE HOME** ## **Jungle Dance / Moving Parts Studio** **Jungle Road, Arambol, North Goa** The Advanced Residency takes place at Moving Parts Studio, a beautiful bamboo movement space nestled amongst the jungle of Arambol. The studio provides a dedicated environment for deep physical practice, creative research and collaboration. Outside the studio, Arambol becomes part of the residency too. The sea, jungle, cafés, local movement community and the many artists who pass through Goa all create a wider environment for exchange and inspiration. There is space here to work intensely. And there is space to step away. We believe both are important. ### **🌳 The Jungle** A place to wander, reflect and reconnect, allowing nature to become part of the creative process. ### **🩰 Moving Parts Studio** A dedicated bamboo movement space with a soft, absorbent floor for physical practice, partnering and research. ### **🌊 The Arabian Sea** A place to rest, integrate, swim, talk and let the day’s ideas settle. * * * # **👥 MEET THE FACULTY** The Advanced Residency brings together an international faculty working across contemporary dance, Contact Improvisation, partnering, Butoh and composition. Rather than teaching one fixed methodology, the residency creates a dialogue between different practices and perspectives. * * * ## **Ivan** ### **Partnering • Contact Improvisation • Butoh** Ivan is a movement artist whose practice brings together partnering, Contact Improvisation and Butoh. His teaching invites dancers into a deeper exploration of presence, listening and embodied expression, where technical practice becomes a pathway towards creativity, sensitivity and human connection. * * * ## **Josh Jones** ### **Contemporary Dance • Contact Improvisation • Partnering** Josh Jones is a contemporary dancer, facilitator and choreographer exploring movement, connection and creativity. Drawing from floorwork, Contact Improvisation and embodied practice, he creates spaces that support learning, community and artistic development through movement. His ongoing research into partnering and Active Basing forms part of the physical enquiry within the residency. * * * ## **Indian Guest Faculty** ### **Composition • Contemporary Dance • Choreographic Research** Each residency welcomes a leading Indian movement artist to join the international faculty. Their contribution brings contemporary perspectives from India’s evolving dance landscape and creates opportunities for cultural exchange, new choreographic voices and different approaches to creative practice. * * * # **🧰 WHAT TO BRING** Come prepared for movement, research and life in Goa. - Comfortable movement clothes - Long trousers & lightweight layers - Long- and short-sleeve tops - Water bottle - Notebook or journal - Sun protection - Comfortable footwear - Knee pads, if useful for your practice - Swimwear - Anything else that supports your creative process * * * # **🏡 ACCOMMODATION** We can help arrange comfortable accommodation in Arambol. A range of one- and two-bedroom apartments may be available, offering shared kitchens and living spaces. Whether you’re joining the residency or planning to stay in Goa for longer, we’re happy to connect you with trusted local landlords and help you find something suitable. Accommodation is not included in the residency price. * * * # **💰 PRICING & BOOKING** A flexible pricing structure allows you to join a single module or complete the full residency pathway. **Single Module** 29,500 INR / 230 GBP **Two Modules** 27,000 INR / 210 GBP - EACH **Full Residency** 23,000 INR / 185 GBP - EACH LUNCH INCLUDED Scholarships and supported places are available to help make the programme more accessible. If cost feels like a barrier, please get in touch. We’re always happy to have a conversation about what might be possible. **[RESERVE YOUR SPACE]** * * * # **❓ EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW** ### **Is the Advanced Residency for me?** The residency is intended for experienced movers with **at least one year of training in contemporary dance and/or Contact Improvisation**. You should feel comfortable working within an embodied movement environment and be ready to engage with collaborative research, creative enquiry and professional artistic practice. ### **Can I join just one module?** Yes. Each module can be joined independently. ### **Can I join more than one module?** Absolutely. You can choose two modules or follow the complete three-module pathway. ### **Do I need to complete the modules in order?** The modules are designed to build progressively, but each one can stand alone. ### **Do I need a specific creative project?** No. You may arrive with an existing project, a question, a movement investigation — or simply a curiosity. The residency provides space for ideas to emerge through practice. ### **What happens outside the studio?** There is time for independent research, rest and connection with Arambol’s wider movement community. The residency also includes **Focused Jams and Community Jams** , allowing you to integrate your practice into open improvisational environments. * * * # **📬 CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION** Not sure whether the Advanced Residency is right for you? Want to talk about your experience, which module to choose, accommodation or the kind of creative work you could bring into the residency? Get in touch. **Email:** leaninmovement123@gmail.com **WhatsApp:** +44 7742 052226 You can also message Josh or the Lean\_in page directly through social media. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the best place to start is simply with a conversation. * * * # **CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY** The Advanced Residency is an invitation to spend time with your practice. To investigate rather than simply learn. To create rather than simply reproduce. To become more comfortable in the unknown. Through partnering, composition, creative research and performance, we explore not only **how we move** , but **what movement can become when we use it to think, communicate and create together.** Come with your experience. Come with your questions. Come with something you’re curious about. **The enquiry continues…** | |||
| Lean_in Residency - Foundation | Mon, Jan 4, 12:00 PM UTC | Raka Artisan Joint, Pernem road, Deulwada, Goa, India | 3mxkalrutmi22 | Curator | Three modules. One embodied journey. Somatics → Floorwork → Contact Improvisation. Lean\_in residency - MOVEMENT TRAINING IN ARAMBOL, GOA A three-module embodied movement journey with Josh, Adi & Eréndira Lean In Residency, is a spacious, supportive training designed to help you reconnect with your body, your movement practice, and the joy of exploring physicality in a conscious, grounded way. Across three standalone modules, we move from somatic listening to floorwork, and finally into contact improvisation and integrated jam practice. You’re welcome to join just one module, choose two, or come for the full three-week arc. Each module can stand alone, but together they create a layered, holistic journey. <oembed url="https://vimeo.com/1223083057?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci"></oembed> ---  WHAT THE RESIDENCY OFFERS Lean In Residency balances structure with space - giving you tools, time, and permission to explore movement in a way that feels honest and sustainable. We’ll explore: - Somatic tools for grounding, awareness, and sustainable physicality - Release-based approaches to moving with less effort and more clarity - Contemporary floorwork: finding pathways through rolling, spiralling, falling, and rising - Contact improvisation principles: tone, weight, direction, listening, shared momentum - Integration practice: how to bring these tools into a spacious, responsive jam environment - A culture rooted in care, consent, curiosity, and supportive group dynamics Each module deepens the last, but newcomers are welcome to join any week that calls to them. ---  WHO IS THE RESIDENCY FOR? Lean In Residency is for movers who have \*some\* prior experience in embodied practice — whether that’s contemporary dance, floorwork, CI, somatics, yoga, or any kind of curious physical exploration. You don’t need to be advanced; you simply need to be open, willing to listen to your body, and ready to work in an environment that values sensitivity and care. It’s for people who want more than a quick workshop - those seeking a steady, layered journey where things can unfold, integrate, and make sense over time. If you’re looking to reconnect with yourself, deepen your physical awareness, or explore movement in a conscious, grounded community - you’ll fit comfortably here. -----  MODULE 1 - SOMATIC AWARENESS & BODY PRINCIPLES January 4 - 7 Module 1, this is where we lay the groundwork. It’s a slower, more attuned opening - a chance to settle into your body, meet yourself honestly, and build principles that will support you through the entire residency. In this first week, we focus on \*\*body awareness, safety, and a culture of care\*\*. Drawing on ideas from \*\*counter-technique\*\* and \*\*Skinner Release Technique\*\*, this module develops somatic tools that make movement clearer, lighter, and more efficient. It’s a gentle introduction to moving with more attention, ease, and organisation. We’ll explore: - Counter-technique principles - A brief introduction. \*direction, rebound, organisation, efficiency\* - Release-based technique - A brief introduction. \*softening, dropping weight, moving from bone support\* - Somatic listening \*breath, grounding, internal awareness\* - Body mechanics \*joint pathways, safe transitions, sustainable habits\* - Falling, sliding, rising, shifting \*finding ease instead of force\* - Culture of care & connection \*consent, communication, shared attunement\* This module is perfect if you’re looking to reconnect with your body, reset your patterns, or build a stable, grounded base before diving into more dynamic movement in later modules. ------  MODULE 2 - FLOORWORK & RELEASE TECHNIQUES January 11–14 Module 2 takes everything from Week 1 - the grounding, the somatic listening, the organisation of the body — and brings it into more physical, dynamic movement. This week is all about getting comfortable with the floor as a partner, exploring momentum, and learning to move with both clarity and ease. We’ll look at how release-based ideas can open up new pathways: rolling, spiralling, falling, arriving, redirecting. Rather than muscling through movement, we’ll find ways to let gravity, rebound, and efficiency do a bit more of the work for us. It’s floorwork taught with softness, body-sense, and practicality. Across the week, we’ll explore: • Floorwork principles rolling pathways, spirals, slides, weight shifts, transitions • Using gravity as support falling with clarity, rising with efficiency, moving “under” effort • Release-based movement letting go of excess tension, finding ease and responsiveness • Direction, momentum & rebound how to travel across the floor with less push and more flow • Soft strength supporting the body without gripping, overworking, or collapsing • Sequencing & pathways stringing movements together in a way that feels natural, grounded, and alive This module is great if you want to expand your floorwork vocabulary, feel more fluid and confident on the ground, and deepen your understanding of how release and clarity can make movement both safer and more enjoyable. It’s a continued conversation between you, your body, and the floor - learning to collaborate instead of force. ------  MODULE 3 - CONTACT IMPROVISATION & JAM INTEGRATION January 25–28 Module 3 brings everything together. After grounding in somatic awareness (Week 1) and building floorwork and release tools (Week 2), this final module drops us into the shared space of contact improvisation - exploring weight, listening, communication, and the subtle art of moving with another person. The focus isn’t on tricks or big lifts, but on clarity, responsiveness, and a sense of real connection. We’ll work with ideas of direction, tone, shared balance, pathways in and out of contact, and finding grounded choices in the unknown. Then, we take these tools into jam integration - learning how to stay present, safe, and creative inside an open improvisational environment. Across the week, we’ll explore: • Foundational partnering tools and developing our c.i vocabulary - shared weight, tone, listening, direction, touch, pathways in and out of contact • Comfort & clarity in connection - how to meet, leave, support, redirect, and respond sustainably • Floorwork + CI fusion- bringing the second week’s pathways into duet work • Safety & trust - how to move with care, awareness, and shared responsibility • Jam-space integration - how to stay grounded, curious, and connected in open improvisation • Partnering as communication - developing clarity rather than force, sensitivity rather than guesswork This module is ideal if you want to feel more confident, grounded, and intentional inside contact improvisation and jam spaces. It’s playful, attentive, and rooted in the same somatic principles that guide the whole residency. The aim is not to perform or impress, but to meet each moment honestly - finding real connection through movement. ---  WHAT TO BRING Nothing complicated - just things that help you move well and feel comfortable: - Flexible, comfortable clothing (long trousers & layers recommended) - A mix of long- and short-sleeve tops - Knee pads if you like using them - Water bottle & snacks - A journal (optional but often helpful) - Yourself, as you are - open, curious, and willing to explore ---  PRICING A sliding scale based on how many modules you join: - 1 module: 19,000INR / 150 GBP - 2 modules: 16,000 INR / 125 GBP each - All 3 modules: 13,000 INR / 100GBP each - Lunch Included SCHOLARSHIPS To support accessibility, we offer: - 1 Half price- scholarship - 2 Reduction -scholarships (¼ reduction in price) If cost feels like a barrier, please reach out - I want this work to be available to people who truly need it. ---  DAILY SCHEDULE A grounded, steady rhythm each day: 9:45am - Arrival, morning class & attunement Chai break - 20 minutes (chai included) Midday / Afternoon - Lab & research Lunch break - 1 hour Late afternoon - Integration & body maintenance 4:15pm - Finish The day is paced in a way that supports depth without overwhelm. ---  VENUE Heartflow Shala - Raka Artisan Joint, Pernem Road, Arambol, Goa A warm, open studio with plenty of space to slide, roll, fall, rise, soften, and explore movement with curiosity and care. Raka Artisan Joint, Pernem road, Deulwada, Arambol, Goa 403524, India [**https://maps.app.goo.gl/mhzwMwBLx7NBRhP69**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mhzwMwBLx7NBRhP69?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZ1JCelF5bmlNSkxsU2pIVXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR70FtKv4qAV448V-T39iCLRZYcOAGw_RBmH7_VxEnVD-Mhifdbeqqx_8deVCw_aem_BWTQ7BWGqofA9WDd__1R_w) ---  FACILITATORS Joshua Jarvis-Jones **Josh Jones** is a contemporary dancer and facilitator working with embodied connection and relational movement. He trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and has performed internationally with a range of artists, exploring themes of intimacy and identity. Deeply influenced by contact improvisation, his practice bridges physical technique with presence, trust, and emotional awareness. Josh founded _Lean\_In_ and the annual retreat _Lean\_In\_Nature_, creating spaces for shared inquiry and co-creative movement. His work invites clarity, curiosity, and authenticity - meeting one another through the body. Adi **Ad!** is a movement practitioner and facilitator with roots in martial arts, parkour, football, and contemporary dance. A major injury guided him into deeper somatic exploration, including Feldenkrais, Body-Mind Centering, and subtle internal listening. Since discovering Contact Improvisation during his professional dance training, he has become a regular facilitator at the Goa Contact Festival and continues to share CI across India. His work is grounded, gentle, and playful - inviting trust, presence, sensation, and the intelligence of the body, beyond technique or performance. Eréndira **Eréndira** is a movement artist and facilitator of Mexican–Finnish heritage, based in Folkestone. She shares contemporary movement and contact improvisation through a practice rooted in curiosity, presence and embodied listening, fostering playful exploration, connection and awareness. ---  HOW TO APPLY & COMMUNICATE If you’d like to join the residency (or you have questions, want to feel out whether it’s right for you, or need support with scholarship options), you’re welcome to reach out in whatever way feels easiest: Message: - To me (Josh) directly via Facebook or Instagram - - Via the Lean\_In page on Facebook or Instagram - Email: leaninmovement123@gmail.com Whatsapp: +447742052226 Thank you for taking the time to read through everything. If you’re feeling curious, interested, or just want to sense whether this residency is the right place for you, you’re always welcome to reach out. I’m happy to chat, answer questions, and help you find the right module(s) for where you’re at. However you arrive, I hope this space offers room to slow down, reconnect with your body, and explore movement in a way that feels supportive, honest, and human. | |||
| Restorative Breathwork & Sound Bath in Hackney, London | Sun, Oct 25, 6:00 PM UTC | Prana Voice - Holistic Well-Being, 4a Orsman Road, London, UK | 3mxkalrw34322 | Curator | ### A gentle journey through breath and sound into deep rest Join us for a restorative breathwork and sound bath journey, combining gentle breathwork with the resonant sounds of gongs and other sound healing instruments. These two practices work beautifully together. You'll begin with restorative breathwork, exploring soft, calming breathing techniques that help you settle into your body and turn your attention inward. Throughout the breathwork, the sounds of the gongs and other instruments will accompany you, adding another layer to the practice and creating a rich, sensory experience. From there, the experience opens into a deeper sound journey. You will let go of the breathwork and be immersed in the sounds around you. Together, breath and sound offer a chance to pause from the demands of everyday life, and connect with your body in a space of deep relaxation and rest. ### Who is this Breathwork & Sound Bath Journey for? This session is for anyone who would like some time to slow down and turn inwards. You don't need any previous experience with breathwork or sound healing The session takes place lying down, with blankets and eye masks provided. Soft lighting and sound create a calm environment where you can get comfortable and settle into the practice. By the end of the class, you'll feel calmer, more relaxed and with renewed energy and presence. _ **Your Facilitators** _ Johanna is a [Certified Breathwork Facilitator](https://www.breathe-east.com/meet-johanna) trained in trauma-informed modalities. She will be guiding you through gentle breathwork techniques designed to soothe your nervous system and support inner calm. She also offers [1:1 private breathwork sessions](https://www.breathe-east.com/breathwork-session) for a more personalised and supported experience. Geraldine Emmanuelle is a sound therapist and Gong practitioner with a deep passion for the transformative qualities of sound and vibration. Her sound journeys create space to slow down, turn inward and settle into a deeply restful experience. Learn more about her work on her [website](https://reikisoundhealinganimalwhisperer.co.uk/events/) or follow her on [@reikisoundhealing4all](https://www.instagram.com/reikisoundhealing4all/) | |||
| Gong Bath Healing Circle | Fri, Nov 20, 7:00 PM UTC | Prana Voice - Holistic Well-Being, Orsman Road, London, UK | 3mxkalrx6ow22 | 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** | |||
| Queer Voices Gloucestershire Winter Session 2026 - Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec | Tue, Sep 8, 11:00 AM UTC | Centre for Science and Art, Lansdown, Stroud, UK | 3mxkals4ach22 | Curator | Book in for Queer Voices Gloucestershire Choir Winter 2026 – SEPT +OCT + NOV + DEC 2026 Discounted block bookings are available in blocks of 4, or all 7 sessions. Or select individual dates. Proudly standing as Gloucestershire’s inaugural LGBTQ+ singing collective, we are a harmonious celebration of unity, diversity, and musical expression. We welcome allies as well as LGBTQ+ community members – no experience needed or any ability to read music – we learn everything by ear in a safe and supportive space. All you need is to want to have a go at singing together! Beginners and divas alike are encouraged to come. If you are one of the many of us who were told at school not to sing then let us show you otherwise! We sing a mixture of contemporary hits, timeless pop classics, folk melodies, and heartwarming community choir compositions in three part harmony. Voice parts are by choice and comfort, not gender. When? Tuesday 8th Sept 2026 Tuesday 22th Sept 2026 Tuesday 13th Oct 2026 Tuesday 27rd Oct 2026 Tuesday 10th Nov 2026 Tuesday 24th Nov 2026 Tuesday 8th Dec 2026 What Time? 7.15pm (for a 7.30pm start) – 9.00pm Where? The Art Studio, The Centre for Science and Art (opposite the old Library and Bank Gardens) 13 Lansdown , STROUD. GL5 1BB FIND US You can book a drop in ticket (concessionary price available) for a specific date or you can block book at a discounted price. Please check your email once booked for info about accessing the building on the night. Block bookings are really helpful for the sustainability of the choir, helps me plan around numbers and voices and lets me know I have enough people coming! All the options are on the tickets page – I am always grateful for your support. Please note: ALL bookings are required in advance. Singing will start at 7.30pm. We will have a very quick break in the middle for a cuppa and a biccy. You are welcome to arrive from 7.15pm to socialise and get comfy. Tea and biscuits provided but also a great idea to bring a flask or some water so we can maximise our time singing together. Big love and songs Zora x **Accessbility** We meet in the Arts Studio which is upstairs. Unfortunately the building is old and listed and so is not accessible by wheel chair. There are 2 flights of stairs up the Art Studio room. The toilets are located at the top of the first flight. There are two mixed gender toilets. Please note there are doors codes to access the building for security purposes – these will be sent to you in your confirmation email upon booking so do check it! Please NEVER leave the door open or let people in that you don’t know as this has created a security issue for us at the CSA before. | |||
| The Tarot as a Tool for Social Change - An AntiUniversity Workshop | Fri, Oct 16, 4:30 PM UTC | Hoxton Cabin, Kingsland Road, London, UK | 3mxkals5i4t22 | Curator | # AntiUniversity Festival 2026 **Baphomet's Book Club** -x– **The London School of SolarPunk ** bring you… # **🎴🌟 The Tarot as a Tool for Social Change 🌟🃏** This is a 90-minute workshop exploring how the Tarot can be developed from a practice of personal reflection into a powerful instrument for collective action. In this interactive session, we will explore how we can use both the simple structures, and the archetypal ideas, of card based systems to dismantle old paradigms and envision a more just and ecopunk future. At the heart of this workshop, you will learn **The Court of Cards system** - an actionable framework for groups to investigate ideas & solutions to drive real-world community change. Whether you are a seasoned reader, an activist, or a curious soul, there should be something to learn here, and something to take away. **✨ What we will cover:** Reclaiming the Power Structures embedded in Classical Tarot Shifting Tarot from the personal to the collective An introduction to The Court of Cards system Practical exercises for archetypal activism - Card to Placard? _Come shuffle the deck and help us draw a new world._ 🔮🌍 > Please bring pen, paper, any card decks & reference books you may like, and your own ideas about the potential of these systems to reveal new ways of working. Whilst this session will be fully held and guided there is a wide invitation for co-creation during the time we'll share, new ideas to the front! | |||
| Winter Solstice Women's Circle: Rebirth Your Light | Sun, Dec 20, 7:00 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkalsbqea22 | Curator | ** ✨️REBIRTH YOUR LIGHT** ✨️ ### A Winter Solstice Sacred Circle **The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year.** **A natural pause for you to reflect.** **A moment to stop and turn your attention inward.** **To acknowledge what this year has asked of you.** **To grieve what you need to grieve.** **To celebrate what you've survived & acheived** **To honour what has changed and feels different.** **And to begin letting go of what no longer belongs in the next chapter of your life** **We'll gather in sacred circle at St Aidan's Church, surrounded by candlelight, infused with the smell of orange, cinnamon & pine, warmth and sisterhood.** **Through ceremonial cacao, guided meditation, sacred journalling, reflection, ritual and intention setting, we'll create space for you deepy listen to yourself beneath all the noise.** **We'll ask:** **What am I ready to put down?** **What have I outgrown?** **What am I grieving?** **What am I proud of?** **What part of me have I neglected?** **And what do I want to bring back to life?** **Because maybe rebirth isn't about becoming someone new.** **Maybe it's about remembering the woman who was there before you became so busy surviving, pleasing everyone, coping and carrying burdens that were never meant to be yours.** **✨ This is your invitation to Rebirth Your Light. ✨** **Not to fix yourself.** **Not to set another hundred goals.** **Not to become the “best version” of yourself by January.** **But a moment to connect with yourself.** **To release what you're body is ready to release.** **To honour the woman you've been.** **And to gently ask:** **What do I want to bring with me when the light returns?** **Before the year comes to an end, give yourself permission to honour the woman you are ** **and perhaps discover the woman who is waiting to come alive within you. ✨** **🤍** **✨ REBIRTH YOUR LIGHT** **A Winter Solstice Sacred Circle** **📍 Monk Seaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Billingham, TS225JN** **🗓 20th December | 7:00–9:00pm** **£20. Spaces are limited!** **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. You are welcome to transfer your place to another woman — just let me know the new attendee's name. If you're unable to attend and 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. By completing your booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the cancellation policy. | |||
| Women's Circle: Where women gather to rest, reconnect & remember who they are. | Sun, Nov 15, 7:30 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkalsdnze22 | Curator | My Women’s Circle is a space to slow down and come back into relationship with yourself — your body, your emotions, your inner knowing and the life you're actually living. It's a space to help you release what you're ready to put down what your body is tired of carrying. Somewhere where we can celebrate what's blooming To grieve what needs grieving To explore what wants to emerge through the numbness & fear. A Women's circle is a place where you can rest, To reconnect with your body, To laugh or cry through the tears of joy & sadness, To feel what is alive within you, the good, the bad and the things that feel ugly.... All of it is welcome... Come & be witnessed in a deeply held sisterhood And perhaps to remember something you've forgotten... You matter too. ✨️Through guided meditation, embodiment, journalling, Reiki, oracle guidance, ritual and sharing, we'll create space to go a little deeper than the usual “How are you?” Because sometimes what we really need isn't advice. We need real connection. We need to feel less alone in our world. We need somewhere to hear our own voice again. And sometimes we need other women to remind us of the strength we couldn't quite find in ourselves that day. What you can expect: ✨ Guided meditation. ✨ Embodiment practices. ✨ Journalling & reflection. ✨ Reiki healing. ✨ Oracle guidance. ✨ Sharing & deep listening. ✨ Connection & sisterhood. ✨ Space to rest, release and simply be. There is no experience necessary. You don't need to be spiritual in any way. You don't need to know what to say before you arrive. You don't even have to share anything if you're not ready. Just come as you are. There is no perfect version of you required here. Just you. So if you've been craving deeper connection... If you've been feeling a little disconnected from yourself... If you're longing for somewhere you can breathe, be witnessed and remember what matters to you... Maybe this is your circle. 🤍 **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. You are welcome to transfer your place to another woman — just let me know the new attendee's name. If you're unable to attend and 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. By completing your booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the cancellation policy. | |||
| Women's Circle: Where women gather to rest, reconnect & remember who they are. | Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkalsetvg22 | Curator | My Women’s Circle is a space to slow down and come back into relationship with yourself — your body, your emotions, your inner knowing and the life you're actually living. It's a space to help you release what you're ready to put down what your body is tired of carrying. Somewhere where we can celebrate what's blooming To grieve what needs grieving To explore what wants to emerge through the numbness & fear. A Women's circle is a place where you can rest, To reconnect with your body, To laugh or cry through the tears of joy & sadness, To feel what is alive within you, the good, the bad and the things that feel ugly.... All of it is welcome... Come & be witnessed in a deeply held sisterhood And perhaps to remember something you've forgotten... You matter too. ✨️Through guided meditation, embodiment, journalling, Reiki, oracle guidance, ritual and sharing, we'll create space to go a little deeper than the usual “How are you?” Because sometimes what we really need isn't advice. We need real connection. We need to feel less alone in our world. We need somewhere to hear our own voice again. And sometimes we need other women to remind us of the strength we couldn't quite find in ourselves that day. What you can expect: ✨ Guided meditation. ✨ Embodiment practices. ✨ Journalling & reflection. ✨ Reiki healing. ✨ Oracle guidance. ✨ Sharing & deep listening. ✨ Connection & sisterhood. ✨ Space to rest, release and simply be. There is no experience necessary. You don't need to be spiritual in any way. You don't need to know what to say before you arrive. You don't even have to share anything if you're not ready. Just come as you are. There is no perfect version of you required here. Just you. So if you've been craving deeper connection... If you've been feeling a little disconnected from yourself... If you're longing for somewhere you can breathe, be witnessed and remember what matters to you... Maybe this is your circle. 🤍 **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. You are welcome to transfer your place to another woman — just let me know the new attendee's name. 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| Medicine Woman Gathering 2027 | Thu, Jul 29, 11:00 AM UTC | Devon, UK | 3mxkalshncs22 | Curator | We are overjoyed to announce our 2027 summer gathering will be going ahead next year! More info will be announced very soon. All we will share with you now is, our gathering will be MUCH smaller next year, however, the depth and richness will still very much be alive in our threads and workshops. The intention has always been to create a village, and to work with this ethos, we first have to really embody it. So dear one, I am inviting you to become a part of our village, whether you have been coming to Medicine Woman since the beginning (I know there will be some reading this that have), or whether it's your first time, it's time we come together with deep reverence and truly create our village. (I'll share more on this soon). As always, our events are open and welcome to all who identify as a woman or non-binary folk whom have a womb/ consider themselves acquainted and curious to the feminine path of witchcraft and all things medicine woman, we very much welcome trans-women into our village too. | |||
| Spirit Soirée — A Live Trance Healing Demonstration | Wed, Oct 14, 6:15 PM UTC | Anahata Health Clinic, Edward Street, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK | 3mxkalslyxg22 | Curator | **This is not a free event** - Booking is essential through Anahata. Your place is not guaranteed via booking on Dandelion please secure your space here: https://anahatahealth.co.uk/classes/spirit-soiree-trance-healing/ Full fee £22 _BeWell_ members is £18 **Monthly: on the 2nd Wednesday of each month: 7.15pm–8.45pm** Wednesday 14 October Wednesday 11 November Wednesday 9 December Join trance healer and medium **Cindy Théodore** for an intimate evening exploring healing through the connection between the physical and spirit worlds. Working in an altered state of consciousness, Cindy connects with her **Spirit Doctor Team, healers, physicians and shamans who once walked the Earth plane, allowing healing to flow through her to members of the audience**. Several people will have the opportunity to volunteer to receive individual trance healing during the demonstration. No recipients are selected beforehand. Although Cindy works directly with individual volunteers, the healing takes place within the shared energy of the room, allowing everyone present to experience the atmosphere and receive in their own way. Guidance or messages from the Spirit Doctors may also arise naturally through the healing. Every demonstration is different. Nothing is scripted and no particular experience or outcome can be guaranteed. ### What to expect - An introduction to trance healing and Cindy’s Spirit Doctor Team - A live trance healing demonstration - The opportunity to volunteer for individual healing - A shared healing experience for the whole room No previous experience with trance, mediumship or energy healing is required. _Trance healing is complementary to conventional medicine and does not replace professional medical care. Please continue to follow the advice of your medical professionals._ Your session is held by Spirit Soirée is led by [Trance Healer, Cindy Théodore](https://anahatahealth.co.uk/therapists/cindy-theodore/). **Adults only**. Limited capacity, early booking recommended. | |||
| Headless Way: A day with Richard Lang in London | Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 AM UTC | Stoke Newington, London, UK | 3mxkalss3g422 | Curator | "_ **Excellent, friendly, experiential, thought-provoking.** _" - Thomas We're extremely excited to have Richard Lang hosting a day workshop, at his home in Stoke Newington, **limited to just 16 people.** Richard is the world’s foremost proponent of Headless Way and was recently interviewed by [**Sam Harris on his podcast**](https://samharris.org/podcasts/181-illusory-self/) and now features as a teacher on the [**Waking Up**](https://wakingup.com/)meditation app. In this day workshop you will experience many experiments that approach our True Identity from new angles. You don’t have to have already done a Headless Way workshop to participate. You will gain a deeper experience and understanding of this direct way of seeing your True Self. You will also meet others who are shining the light of awareness onto the Treasure of their True Self. _ **"It was a wonderful, wonderful experience. You may feel like you are missing something at first if you are not familiar with the headless way, but even if that´s the case, I promise you is worth it. When I first booked it there was something in me telling me I had to go, and now I know it was my intuition pointing me in the right direction. That whole day, even after the event... life changing for me. Lots of love, headless pals!"** _ - Irene  “_**I’ve never been on any meditation course (of any type) that involved so many smiles and so much fun - but that was also helpful and fascinating and profound**_.” - Talulah M. Headless Way is growing in popularity as an astonishingly simple way to notice fundamental truths about your experience, which for some people can be both thrilling and liberating. In a series of deceptively simple experiments and awareness exercises, you will have the chance to see for yourself what mystics throughout the ages have always pointed to. CS Lewis called this approach “a work of the highest genius” and Sam Harris has mentioned it recently in both books and his podcast as a direct way of seeing ‘that makes perfect sense to me.” The experiments were developed by the philosopher Douglas Harding, who wrote: “Though in essence the same as Zen, Sufism, and other spiritual disciplines, this way proceeds in an unusually down-to-earth fashion.” Headless way claims you are more likely to see who you really are in a few minutes of experimentation than years of years of reading, meditation or traditional spiritual practice. Instead of these, it uses a variety of simple, non-verbal, fact-finding tests, all of them asking: how do I look to myself? Richard looks forward to sharing this direct seeing of our True Self. _ **"This is like studying Non-Dual meditation but without the pain in the butt of long sitting meditation as many of the experiments are active and interactive. Well worth attending…"** _ _ **"** __**As a vipasana "student" I found this workshop very useful and enjoyable. Will be recommending to all my headed friends :-)"**_ - Mark J. _ **“I loved it - so simple and transformative, really an incredible gift of instantly changed perception offered through a quick and fun and funny workshop! Thank you Richard and Amir!” -** _ Megan O'Hanlon **EVENT DETAILS** The exact address will be sent with your ticket confirmation. Check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox! Please note this is a live participatory workshop and is not recorded. **TIMES:** Arrive 9:45am to start at 10am, finish at 4pm. **TICKET PRICES** : £35--55 If funds are a barrier to attendance, please get in touch. **DOORS OPEN** : 9.45am Bring your own food for lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Bring indoor shoes or be happy in socks :-) **ENQUIRIES** : amir@adventuresinawareness.com | |||
| Sacred Drum Birthing Day | Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 AM UTC | Penn Street Village Hall, Penn St, Penn Street, Amersham, UK | 3mxkalsvclg22 | Curator | **Sacred Drum Birthing Day** Join Toni & I for a deeply nourishing and creative day as we gather in the building energies of October’s Hunter’s Moon, a powerful threshold between the abundance of harvest and the stillness of winter. The Hunter’s Moon invites us into reflection, wisdom, and preparation. It is a time to honour what we have gathered, both externally and within, and to listen for what we are ready to carry forward. A beautiful time to call in and infuse this energy into your very own drum. During this day, you will be guided to create your own deeply personal and symbolic instrument which is often seen as a vessel of higher wisdom, ancestral connection, and gratitude for the cycles that shape us. This is a day to slow down, to listen, and to create something deeply meaningful with your hands and your spirit. Your drum will carry your intentions, your story, and your rhythm ~ something to return to long after the day has ended. Sunday 25th October 2026 | 10:00am – 5:30pm Penn Street Village Hall, **HP7 0PX** **£275 -** (Split payment plan available upon request, £50 non refundable deposit to secure your space. email Sam directly should you wish to do this on: s.doherty@me.com) Please note, £50 of the total fee is non refundable. No refund of any paid amount after 15th October. Place is however transferable. | |||
| Embracing Grief: Support Circle | Fri, Jun 18, 3:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalsylgh22 | Curator | # **Embracing Grief Support Circle ** # **with The Embracing Grief Team ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts** # **The Event** **Opening to life, in a Space where Grief is Welcome.** This session offers the chance to be seen and heard in the presence of a supportive group. With a focus on self-care, respect, and listening with heart, we encourage connecting with ourselves and finding our unique expression. **‘A 4 Hour Universe’** This 4 hour online grief support circle makes space for emotions away from the busyness of our daily lives. The workshop includes a series of guided exercises gradually moving towards a central Grief Circle, followed by integration. Grief Tending in community is designed to offer support with grief. Being together online can allow us to be comfortable in our own space, so that we can take care of our needs, wherever we may be calling from. **Finding Support with Life’s Challenges and Grief** This workshop is for you if you long for a space where all of you is welcome. You may be in the flow of grief, or struggling to cope with change, loss, bereavement, trauma, or in need of recovery time. Every grief is valid and unique. Feelings may include anxiety, sadness, rage, depression, emptiness and relief, amongst many others. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. This Grief Workshop may not be suitable for those experiencing a severe mental health crisis, or for those feeling particularly unsupported. We're available to discuss this with you if you are unsure whether this event is right for you at the moment, so please don’t hesitate to contact us [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/contact/) To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of short animations [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) # **Your Facilitators ** **ABOUT YOUR ** [**EMBRACING GRIEF FACILITATORS **](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/team/) **Please note the team may be different on the day, and will include at least 2 Embracing Grief Facilitators** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three. _Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit._ _A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement: ** [**http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/**](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **Previous Feedback** > “I felt very welcome and safe in the space that Sarah and Tony created. They were able to convey both learning about grief, and experience of ritual where very painful personal experiences could be acknowledged and honoured. The day after the ritual my perception seems changed, people seem more human to me. Thank you!” Anon > > “What an incredible space that was supportive and unfolded. Sarah and Tony were amazing facilitators and held a delicate balance of boundaries re time keeping in a wise and sensitive manner. It was lovely to witness those who express grief, and shutdown and this space enabled the release of these held positions. Beautiful experience and very much needed in the world right now!” Kim > > “An incredibly powerful and supportive experience led by Sarah and Tony with such care. Being together with people coming at grief from such different places and perspectives felt like such a wonderfully uplifting thing to do.” Hanna # **Event Details** This event requires a free zoom account which you can set up here: [https://zoom.us ](https://zoom.us/) **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact Zoom link will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Info Form which we require to be completed before the workshop ** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the Zoom link and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Info Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. A number of these places will be available at the Low Income rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Note: We will start on time, please join the Zoom room a few minutes before start time. ** **ZOOM ROOM OPENS** : 10 minutes before start time. **NO ENTRY AFTER** : 15 minutes after start time. **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah - [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Attendance requires a working internet connection, and a Zoom account (you can download for free). If you have any access requirements please get in touch. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please join 10 minutes early to download the free software and check your connection. This workshop is fully inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs and otherwise. **Please note: ** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Sat, Jun 12, 9:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkalt234u22 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £140 Supporter £120 Abundant £105 Standard £85 Low Income (2 spaces available) £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and Abundant price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A Weekend Community Journey (London) | Sat, May 15, 9:00 AM UTC | Clapton Square, London E5 8HP, UK | 3mxkalt3fxj22 | Curator | **EMBRACING GRIEF – WEEKEND COMMUNITY JOURNEY** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness."_ - Anon _"I felt tended, attended, respected. There was space for my grief, in a way that was not forced or distant, but rather inviting a nourishing intimacy. I felt we were all moving through the flow together, even though we could all follow our own pace. I touched some deep grief, and felt lighter and resourced afterwards. I deeply appreciate the work and care that are put into preparation and integration. Thank you for holding this space. It is human medicine."_ - Anon Join us in a Weekend Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. Two days allow more spaciousness than our introductory sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. This event is not residential. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **Two Days from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5 8HP. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. This practice is a way to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of** [**short animated videos HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) [Our safety and ethics policy is here.](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . **ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) is an experienced facilitator. She has spent hundreds of hours sitting alongside people finding their way with grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. As an artist-maker she designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She regularly co-facilitates with Tony Pletts, Bilal Nasim, Aama Sade, Sophy Banks and others. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and friendly squirrels. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/ **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £105 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) £145 Low Income (2 spaces available) £185 Standard £215 Higher Income £255 Supporter Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: The system automatically sends the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and High Income price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: Support Circle | Thu, Apr 22, 3:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalt53up22 | Curator | # **Embracing Grief: Support Circle** # **with The Embracing Grief Team ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts** # **The Event** **Opening to life, in a Space where Grief is Welcome.** This session offers the chance to be seen and heard in the presence of a supportive group. With a focus on self-care, respect, and listening with heart, we encourage connecting with ourselves and finding our unique expression. **‘A 4 Hour Universe’** This 4 hour online grief support circle makes space for emotions away from the busyness of our daily lives. The workshop includes a series of guided exercises gradually moving towards a central Grief Circle, followed by integration. Grief Tending in community is designed to offer support with grief. Being together online can allow us to be comfortable in our own space, so that we can take care of our needs, wherever we may be calling from. **Finding Support with Life’s Challenges and Grief** This workshop is for you if you long for a space where all of you is welcome. You may be in the flow of grief, or struggling to cope with change, loss, bereavement, trauma, or in need of recovery time. Every grief is valid and unique. Feelings may include anxiety, sadness, rage, depression, emptiness and relief, amongst many others. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. This Grief Workshop may not be suitable for those experiencing a severe mental health crisis, or for those feeling particularly unsupported. We're available to discuss this with you if you are unsure whether this event is right for you at the moment, so please don’t hesitate to contact us [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/contact/) To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of short animations [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) # **Your Facilitators ** **ABOUT YOUR ** [**EMBRACING GRIEF FACILITATORS **](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/team/) **Please note the team may be different on the day, and will include at least 2 Embracing Grief Facilitators** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three. _Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit._ _A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement: ** [**http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/**](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **Previous Feedback** > “I felt very welcome and safe in the space that Sarah and Tony created. They were able to convey both learning about grief, and experience of ritual where very painful personal experiences could be acknowledged and honoured. The day after the ritual my perception seems changed, people seem more human to me. Thank you!” Anon > > “What an incredible space that was supportive and unfolded. Sarah and Tony were amazing facilitators and held a delicate balance of boundaries re time keeping in a wise and sensitive manner. It was lovely to witness those who express grief, and shutdown and this space enabled the release of these held positions. Beautiful experience and very much needed in the world right now!” Kim > > “An incredibly powerful and supportive experience led by Sarah and Tony with such care. Being together with people coming at grief from such different places and perspectives felt like such a wonderfully uplifting thing to do.” Hanna # **Event Details** This event requires a free zoom account which you can set up here: [https://zoom.us ](https://zoom.us/) **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact Zoom link will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Info Form which we require to be completed before the workshop ** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the Zoom link and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Info Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. A number of these places will be available at the Low Income rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Note: We will start on time, please join the Zoom room a few minutes before start time. ** **ZOOM ROOM OPENS** : 10 minutes before start time. **NO ENTRY AFTER** : 15 minutes after start time. **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah - [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Attendance requires a working internet connection, and a Zoom account (you can download for free). If you have any access requirements please get in touch. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please join 10 minutes early to download the free software and check your connection. This workshop is fully inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs and otherwise. **Please note: ** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Sat, Apr 17, 9:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkalt67qo22 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £140 Supporter £120 Abundant £105 Standard £85 Low Income (2 spaces available) £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and Abundant price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there.If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). | |||
| Tending the Heart: A Communal Grief Ritual (London) | Sat, Mar 6, 3:00 PM UTC | Old School Rooms, Powerscroft Road, London, UK | 3mxkalt7drt22 | Curator | ### Tending the Heart: A Community Grief Ritual #### _ **The Old School Rooms @ the Round Chapel, E5** _ ** with Embracing Grief Team** Join Sarah & Tony Pletts, Bilal Nasim, Aama Sade, and a wider circle of experienced space holders for a powerful, large-scale Grief Tending event. This is an invitation to come together in community - to honour our losses, express our grief, and reconnect with life through shared ritual, song, and deep witnessing. Unlike our smaller, more intimate workshops, this larger gathering offers a rare opportunity to experience the collective power of grieving together in a spacious, supportive environment. Whether you're new to Grief Tending or have journeyed with us before, you're warmly welcome. Grief for any reason has a place here - personal, ancestral, global - all of it is welcome. Together, we’ll move through a guided process, beginning with grounding and resourcing practices to help you feel safe and supported. We’ll gently invite the surfacing of emotions - sadness, rage, fear, numbness, gratitude - in a way that honours your needs. There will be optional paired sharing, space for expression, and a central grief ritual where tears, sound, and movement are held in community. Everything is offered as an invitation - nothing is required. Live drumming and group singing will support the ritual arc, helping us return from the depths of expression to a sense of connection, warmth, and belonging. We’ll close with soothing integration time, allowing space to gently land before departing. This 4-hour session serves as both a powerful introduction to Grief Tending and a potent short-form experience. For those seeking a slower, more spacious dive into this work, Embracing Grief also hosts regular one- and two-day events, while Grief Tending in Community offers immersive retreats with Sophy Banks and others. **Grief Tending: A Path to Aliveness** Grief is not something to fix - it is something to feel. In the face of heartbreak, loss, disconnection, or overwhelm, Grief Tending offers a supported space to meet whatever is true for you. Inspired by the work of Sobonfu Somé, Malidoma Somé, Joanna Macy, Francis Weller, Martin Prechtel, and Maeve Gavin, Grief Tending weaves together ancient wisdom and contemporary practice. It helps us remember how to be human - feeling, connected, alive - in the presence of others. This event is for you if you're seeking support with grief in any form - whether you're navigating the loss of a loved one, the pain of disconnection, fears for the future, or a grief that has no name. Shared grief spaces can stir up a lot of feelings, and we don’t recommend them for people who have grief which is very raw, or who are feeling fragile. If you’re not sure, please email welcome@loveandloss.co.uk. Accessibility at the venue - The venue has steps at the main entrance, but there is a side ramp and a lift for access if needed. For more detailed information about access and sensory processing, please email welcome@loveandloss.co.uk. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) [Our safety and ethics policy is here.](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . **ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS** _The team are all experienced Grief Tenders who regularly hold grief tending events in London, Devon and online. They bring a wealth of embodied practices to work with grief – both personal and collective._ **Embracing Grief website:** [**https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/) **Grief Tending in Community website:** [**https://grieftending.org/**](https://grieftending.org/) [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. [**Bilal**](https://www.bilalnasim.com/) ** Nasim** is a facilitator, trainer and artist exploring what it means to be alive and our relationship with death. Bilal is an experienced Grief Tender and has been holding grief spaces since 2018, including workshops aimed specifically for POC and those identifying as men. Bilal hosts workshops on confronting death, [Death Cafe‘s](https://deathcafe.com/), and is training as a death doula with [Red Tent End Of Life Doulas](https://redtentdoulas.co.uk/). Bilal is a senior leader at [Mycelium](https://myceliumgroup.co/), delivering award winning programmes on personal resilience, inclusive leadership and workplace culture. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** [https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) **EARLY BIRD PRICES** Low Waged £35 Standard £45 Higher Waged £60 Supporter £75 **LATE PRICES** Low Waged £40 Standard £50 Higher Waged £65 Supporter £80 **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: Support Circle | Fri, Feb 5, 4:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkaltamwn22 | Curator | # **Embracing Grief Suport Circle** #### **With The Embracing Grief Team ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts** # **The Event** **Opening to life, in a Space where Grief is Welcome.** This session offers the chance to be seen and heard in the presence of a supportive group. With a focus on self-care, respect, and listening with heart, we encourage connecting with ourselves and finding our unique expression. **‘A 4 Hour Universe’** This 4 hour online grief support circle makes space for emotions away from the busyness of our daily lives. The workshop includes a series of guided exercises gradually moving towards a central Grief Circle, followed by integration. Grief Tending in community is designed to offer support with grief. Being together online can allow us to be comfortable in our own space, so that we can take care of our needs, wherever we may be calling from. **Finding Support with Life’s Challenges and Grief** This workshop is for you if you long for a space where all of you is welcome. You may be in the flow of grief, or struggling to cope with change, loss, bereavement, trauma, or in need of recovery time. Every grief is valid and unique. Feelings may include anxiety, sadness, rage, depression, emptiness and relief, amongst many others. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. This Grief Workshop may not be suitable for those experiencing a severe mental health crisis, or for those feeling particularly unsupported. We're available to discuss this with you if you are unsure whether this event is right for you at the moment, so please don’t hesitate to contact us [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/contact/) To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of short animations [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) # **Your Facilitators ** **ABOUT YOUR ** [**EMBRACING GRIEF FACILITATORS **](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/team/) **Please note the team may be different on the day, and will include at least 2 Embracing Grief Facilitators** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three. _Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit._ _A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement: ** [**http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/**](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **Previous Feedback** > “I felt very welcome and safe in the space that Sarah and Tony created. They were able to convey both learning about grief, and experience of ritual where very painful personal experiences could be acknowledged and honoured. The day after the ritual my perception seems changed, people seem more human to me. Thank you!” Anon > > “What an incredible space that was supportive and unfolded. Sarah and Tony were amazing facilitators and held a delicate balance of boundaries re time keeping in a wise and sensitive manner. It was lovely to witness those who express grief, and shutdown and this space enabled the release of these held positions. Beautiful experience and very much needed in the world right now!” Kim > > “An incredibly powerful and supportive experience led by Sarah and Tony with such care. Being together with people coming at grief from such different places and perspectives felt like such a wonderfully uplifting thing to do.” Hanna # **Event Details** This event requires a free zoom account which you can set up here: [https://zoom.us ](https://zoom.us/) **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact Zoom link will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Info Form which we require to be completed before the workshop ** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the Zoom link and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Info Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. A number of these places will be available at the Low Income rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Note: We will start on time, please join the Zoom room a few minutes before start time. ** **ZOOM ROOM OPENS** : 10 minutes before start time. **NO ENTRY AFTER** : 15 minutes after start time. **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah - [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Attendance requires a working internet connection, and a Zoom account (you can download for free). If you have any access requirements please get in touch. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please join 10 minutes early to download the free software and check your connection. This workshop is fully inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs and otherwise. **Please note: ** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Sat, Feb 13, 10:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkaltciyj22 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £140 Supporter £120 Abundant £105 Standard £85 Low Income (2 spaces available) £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and Abundant price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there.If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A Weekend Community Journey (London) | Sat, Jan 16, 10:00 AM UTC | Clapton Square, London E5 8HP, UK | 3mxkaltfudq22 | Curator | **EMBRACING GRIEF – WEEKEND COMMUNITY JOURNEY** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness."_ - Anon _"I felt tended, attended, respected. There was space for my grief, in a way that was not forced or distant, but rather inviting a nourishing intimacy. I felt we were all moving through the flow together, even though we could all follow our own pace. I touched some deep grief, and felt lighter and resourced afterwards. I deeply appreciate the work and care that are put into preparation and integration. Thank you for holding this space. It is human medicine."_ - Anon Join us in a Weekend Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. Two days allow more spaciousness than our introductory sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. This event is not residential. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **Two Days from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5 8HP. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. This practice is a way to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of** [**short animated videos HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) [Our safety and ethics policy is here.](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . **ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) is an experienced facilitator. She has spent hundreds of hours sitting alongside people finding their way with grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. As an artist-maker she designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She regularly co-facilitates with Tony Pletts, Bilal Nasim, Aama Sade, Sophy Banks and others. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and friendly squirrels. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/ **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £105 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) £145 Low Income (2 spaces available) £185 Standard £215 Higher Income £255 Supporter Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: The system automatically sends the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and High Income price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS** : We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there.If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide.](http://www.wayoutarts.org/) | |||
| Embracing Grief: Free Taster Event | Thu, Jan 7, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalthnhk22 | Curator | # **Embracing Grief ** #### **Online Taster Event** with The Embracing Grief Team **Co-facilitated by Bilal, Sarah & Tony Pletts** # **The Event** If you’re curious about what we do, or if you’ve been to one of our events, and just want to come along to say hello, we’d love to welcome you at this introductory event. It’s free, but please book a space to receive the zoom link. Expect an introduction to Grief Tending, and a chance to ask questions about the events we offer. This isn’t one of our Support Circles, so you won’t be expected to share personal stories, or go into a breakout room. You are welcome to be in your pyjamas, cooking the dinner, knitting, or watching with others. You can find short videos about our approach on our website here [https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) and see more information and upcoming events on our website: [https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/). #### **Grief Tending: A Path to Aliveness** Grief is not something to fix - it is something to feel. In the face of heartbreak, loss, disconnection, or overwhelm, Grief Tending offers a supported space to meet whatever is true for you. Inspired by the work of Sobonfu Somé, Malidoma Somé, Joanna Macy, Francis Weller, Martin Prechtel, and Maeve Gavin, Grief Tending weaves together ancient wisdom and contemporary practice. It helps us remember how to be human - feeling, connected, alive - in the presence of others. This event is for you if you're seeking support with grief in any form - whether you're navigating the loss of a loved one, the pain of disconnection, fears for the future, or a grief that has no name. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # Your Facilitators **ABOUT YOUR** [**EMBRACING GRIEF FACILITATORS **](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/team/) **Please note the team may be different on the day, and will include at least 2 Embracing Grief Facilitators** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. [**Bilal**](https://www.bilalnasim.com/) ** Nasim** is a facilitator, trainer and artist exploring what it means to be alive and our relationship with death. Bilal is an experienced Grief Tender and has been holding grief spaces since 2018, including workshops aimed specifically for POC and those identifying as men. Bilal hosts workshops on confronting death, [Death Cafe‘s](https://deathcafe.com/), and is training as a death doula with [Red Tent End Of Life Doulas](https://redtentdoulas.co.uk/). Bilal is a senior leader at [Mycelium](https://myceliumgroup.co/), delivering award winning programmes on personal resilience, inclusive leadership and workplace culture. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk.) # Previous Feedback “Great session, helpful to have an idea of what to expect during events. Really great opportunity to ask questions and counter any anxieties. Thank you.” “Clear information, well held, welcoming and truthful. I now want to dive in deeper.” | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Sun, Dec 20, 10:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkaltiwsl22 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) £75 Low Income (2 spaces available) £95 Standard £110 Higher Income £130 Supporter Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and High Income price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS** : We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there.If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Sat, Dec 19, 10:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkaltkn2m22 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Bilal Nasim** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. [**Bilal**](https://www.bilalnasim.com/) ** Nasim** is a facilitator, trainer and artist exploring what it means to be alive and our relationship with death. Bilal is an experienced Grief Tender and has been holding grief spaces since 2018, including workshops aimed specifically for POC and those identifying as men. Bilal hosts workshops on confronting death, [Death Cafe‘s](https://deathcafe.com/), and is training as a death doula with [Red Tent End Of Life Doulas](https://redtentdoulas.co.uk/). Bilal is a senior leader at [Mycelium](https://myceliumgroup.co/), delivering award winning programmes on personal resilience, inclusive leadership and workplace culture. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) £75 Low Income (2 spaces available) £95 Standard £110 Higher Income £130 Supporter Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and High Income price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) **ACCESS** : We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: Support Circle | Fri, Dec 11, 4:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkaltmbxv22 | Curator | # **Embracing Grief : Support Circle ** #### **with The Embracing Grief Team ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts** # **The Event** **Opening to life, in a Space where Grief is Welcome.** This session offers the chance to be seen and heard in the presence of a supportive group. With a focus on self-care, respect, and listening with heart, we encourage connecting with ourselves and finding our unique expression. **‘A 4 Hour Universe’** This 4 hour online grief support circle makes space for emotions away from the busyness of our daily lives. The workshop includes a series of guided exercises gradually moving towards a central Grief Circle, followed by integration. Grief Tending in community is designed to offer support with grief. Being together online can allow us to be comfortable in our own space, so that we can take care of our needs, wherever we may be calling from. **Finding Support with Life’s Challenges and Grief** This workshop is for you if you long for a space where all of you is welcome. You may be in the flow of grief, or struggling to cope with change, loss, bereavement, trauma, or in need of recovery time. Every grief is valid and unique. Feelings may include anxiety, sadness, rage, depression, emptiness and relief, amongst many others. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. This Grief Workshop may not be suitable for those experiencing a severe mental health crisis, or for those feeling particularly unsupported. We're available to discuss this with you if you are unsure whether this event is right for you at the moment, so please don’t hesitate to contact us [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/contact/) To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of short animations [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) # **Your Facilitators ** **ABOUT YOUR ** [**EMBRACING GRIEF FACILITATORS **](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/team/) **Please note the team may be different on the day, and will include at least 2 Embracing Grief Facilitators** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three. _Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit._ _A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement: ** [**http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/**](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **Previous Feedback** > “I felt very welcome and safe in the space that Sarah and Tony created. They were able to convey both learning about grief, and experience of ritual where very painful personal experiences could be acknowledged and honoured. The day after the ritual my perception seems changed, people seem more human to me. Thank you!” Anon > > “What an incredible space that was supportive and unfolded. Sarah and Tony were amazing facilitators and held a delicate balance of boundaries re time keeping in a wise and sensitive manner. It was lovely to witness those who express grief, and shutdown and this space enabled the release of these held positions. Beautiful experience and very much needed in the world right now!” Kim > > “An incredibly powerful and supportive experience led by Sarah and Tony with such care. Being together with people coming at grief from such different places and perspectives felt like such a wonderfully uplifting thing to do.” Hanna # **Event Details** This event requires a free zoom account which you can set up here: [https://zoom.us ](https://zoom.us/) **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact Zoom link will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Info Form which we require to be completed before the workshop ** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the Zoom link and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Info Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. A number of these places will be available at the Low Income rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Note: We will start on time, please join the Zoom room a few minutes before start time. ** **ZOOM ROOM OPENS** : 10 minutes before start time. **NO ENTRY AFTER** : 15 minutes after start time. **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah - [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Attendance requires a working internet connection, and a Zoom account (you can download for free). If you have any access requirements please get in touch. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please join 10 minutes early to download the free software and check your connection. **ACCESS** : We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have access requirements please email the event organiser directly to discuss. This workshop is fully inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs and otherwise. **Please note: ** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Fri, Oct 16, 9:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkaltnk4522 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Aama Sade ** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) £75 Low Income (2 spaces available) £95 Standard £110 Higher Income £130 Supporter Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and High Income price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Sacred Portals Pregnancy Circle | Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 AM UTC | Bridgetown, Totnes, UK | 3mxkaltorgo22 | Curator | **Honouring the sacred in-between of pregnancy - a somatic, heart-led circle for grounding, creative expression, and embodied trust.** An intimate, 6-week closed circle for those journeying through pregnancy. Together, we listen to the wisdom of the womb and explore the sacred threshold of creation through birth-art and sharing circles. We listen, we soften, we share. Facilitated by Jasmine, a Conscious Birthing Mentee, this gathering invites presence, connection, and trust in the innate intelligence of body during this sacred initiation. About each circle: Every session is held in ritual and prayer. We open the circle, welcome the elements, honour the people in the room and give our prayers to the Divine. We then move into a space of free somatic embodiment. With music and invitations to explore how your body wants to move and express, this time is for you to go entirely inward. Connecting with your changing body, growing baby and perhaps restless mind. As the movement comes to an end the circle will move towards creative expression. Each week we will be exploring a different theme of pregnancy, birth and postpartum as we draw closer to the winter solstice. We will use creative tools such as painting, drawing, collaging, or moulding clay to explore the themes below. Together we draw from the cauldron of the collective and birth art that shows us hidden parts of ourselves, expanding our self-compassion, softening our hearts and strengthening wisdom of the womb. Sharing the creations with the circle, often allows hidden elements of the psyche and unspoken fears or dreams to be witnessed and celebrated. The Journey: Circle one: _the starting seed - connecting to the self as you are in this moment_ Circle two: _germination - connecting to the landscape of your womb_ Circle three: _the seedling - connecting to your babies view of your womb_ Circle four: _growth - connecting to your fears and your wildest dreams_ Circle five: _flowering - connecting to the journey of birth_ Circle six: _fruiting - connecting to the expansion, softening and ultimate rite of passage of Motherhood_ If you are craving a devotional time to connect with your pregnancy, your baby, your womb and your experience - this circle is for you. **The details:** **Session 1:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 3rd November 2026 **Session 2:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 10th November 2026 **Session 3:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 17th November 2026 **Session 4:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 24th November 2026 **Session 5:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 1st December 2026 **Session 6:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 8th December 2026 **Location:** Bridgetown Yurt, Totnes **Exchange:** Early bird £165 / Standard £195 _Space are limited to keep this group intimate so book now to save your place and begin your journey within this sacred group._ FAQS: _If I cannot attend every week is there a discount?_ No, unfortunately the amount is payable in full even if you miss a week _Will there be a whatsapp group to stay connected with the other attendees?_ It will be up to the group to create a way to stay connected, but this will certainly be encouraged. There will be no dedicated whatsapp group for the circle. _How long is the early bird available?_ Early bird is available until 4th October. If finances are a signiciant barrier, please email me jasminelpcox@gmailcom. _If this a gender-queer friendly space?_ Yes, if you have a womb and you are pregnant, you are most welcome here. _Are partners welcome?_ Not for this circle. Depending on interest a secondary session for partners will be arranged. _Will there be tea & snacks?_ Yes, there will be plenty of free flowing tea and small but nourishing snacks. _Do we get to keep all of the art we create?_ Of course! All of your creations are for you. _Will we talk about birth choices in this circle?_ This is not a circle to specifically talk about how you are choosing to navigate pregnancy and birth choices. Although these conversations may naturally arise, the focus here is on embodiment and creative expression to bring you out of the mental load associated with pregnancy and into the felt experience. **Please note this is listed as a single event on Dandelion. You will only receive one automated reminder email. Please put the dates in your calendar with your own reminders.** About the facilitator:  Jasmine is a Birthtender (doula) and photographer living in South Devon. Raised by the lands of Aotearoa, she is now deeply at home with her ancestral lands of Britain. She is devoted to supporting womb bearers through the journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Womb alchemy speaks deeply to her heart and her way of working draws from stories held within the body. She is passioned about embodiment, physical expression, crafting and using the hands, laying on the moss and being immersed in water. As an experienced trauma-informed faciliator, Jasmine holds a space that welcomes all of you. Find out more about her birth offerings & photography work here: [www.sacredportals.co.uk](http://www.sacredportals.co.uk) Instagram: @jasmine.louella.paprika | |||
| Clean Living Reset. 1:1 with Victoria (45 mins) | – | – | 3mxkaltrkhe22 | Curator |  Want to live a cleaner, more toxin-free life but feel completely overwhelmed by where to start? 🌿 That’s where I come in. My 1:1 Clean Living Reset sessions are about hand-holding you through the process — gently, simply and without judgement. We’ll look at the everyday things you’re eating, drinking, putting on your skin, cleaning your home with and bringing into your family’s environment. I’ll help you work out what to change first, what not to worry about, and where you can make simple swaps that feel manageable. 🌿 Reduce your everyday toxic load 🌿 Detox your home and everyday routine 🌿 Discover cleaner, more natural alternatives 🌿 Learn what to look for on labels 🌿 Make changes that suit your family and budget 🌿 Ongoing hand-holding and support You don’t need to know everything. You don’t need to change everything overnight. Sometimes you just need someone to take your hand and show you where to begin. 🤍  | |||
| Cosmic Craft Circle | Sun, Nov 15, 2:00 PM UTC | HEINMA studio, Wandsworth Road, London, UK | 3mxkaltuay222 | Curator | The Cosmic Craft Circle is a welcoming, open-ended gathering space for women who share similar interests in making, mindfulness, and the cosmos. A dedicated 1.5 hours to set aside time for yourself, this session invites you to bring whatever creative project you’re currently working on, or one you’ve been meaning to start. Whether you’re stitching, painting, collaging, mending, journaling, or knitting, there’s no pressure to produce or follow a rigid structure; it's simply a shared table to create side by side with like-minded people. As our hands stay busy, we’ll dive into meaningful, relaxed conversations centered around common themes, relevant cosmic energies, and seasonal cycles. It’s an easy, organic way to discuss life, share insights, swap ideas, and build community. Whether you’re looking to finish a work-in-progress or just enjoy conscious company, you’ll find a cozy, supportive seat at the table. ### **What to Expect** - **Welcome & arrive into the space:** oracle card pull reflection and optional sharing circle. - **Dedicated craft time:** time to focus on your creative project or colouring pages provided. - **Optional circle sharing:** organic and guided conversations around current themes in the cosmos and shared experiences as we craft. - **Closing circle:** Share your progress or insights if you feel moved to, and anchor in a final oracle card if you wish. ### **Who This Gathering Is For** - Women who may be feeling disconnected from their creativity because life has become too busy. - Women who want to gather with others and are seeking meaningful connections. - Women who share similar creative and spiritual interests and values. - Women who are craving a space to slow down and work on their creative project or reconnect with an abandoned project or hobby. ### **The Details** - **When:** 27th Sept, 25th Oct and 15th Nov. - **Time:** 2-3:30pm - **Where:** Heinma Studio - **What to Bring:** Your current creative project and the supplies you need to work on it (e.g., embroidery hoop, yarn, watercolors, collage materials, art journal). - **What's Provided:** oracle cards, colouring in sheets, markers, teas, light refreshments, in a cosy arts & crafts studio. _"A shared space to work on what you love, talk about the cosmos, and build community with women on your wavelength."_ **Space is limited to keep our circle intimate. Grab your spot at the table below.** | |||
| Cosmic Craft Circle | Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM UTC | HEINMA studio, Wandsworth Road, London, UK | 3mxkaltvtdc22 | Curator | The Cosmic Craft Circle is a welcoming, open-ended gathering space for women who share similar interests in making, mindfulness, and the cosmos. A dedicated 1.5 hours to set aside time for yourself, this session invites you to bring whatever creative project you’re currently working on, or one you’ve been meaning to start. Whether you’re stitching, painting, collaging, mending, journaling, or knitting, there’s no pressure to produce or follow a rigid structure; it's simply a shared table to create side by side with like-minded people. As our hands stay busy, we’ll dive into meaningful, relaxed conversations centered around common themes, relevant cosmic energies, and seasonal cycles. It’s an easy, organic way to discuss life, share insights, swap ideas, and build community. Whether you’re looking to finish a work-in-progress or just enjoy conscious company, you’ll find a cozy, supportive seat at the table. ### **What to Expect** - **Welcome & arrive into the space:** oracle card pull reflection and optional sharing circle. - **Dedicated craft time:** time to focus on your creative project or colouring pages provided. - **Optional circle sharing:** organic and guided conversations around current themes in the cosmos and shared experiences as we craft. - **Closing circle:** Share your progress or insights if you feel moved to, and anchor in a final oracle card if you wish. ### **Who This Gathering Is For** - Women who may be feeling disconnected from their creativity because life has become too busy. - Women who want to gather with others and are seeking meaningful connections. - Women who share similar creative and spiritual interests and values. - Women who are craving a space to slow down and work on their creative project or reconnect with an abandoned project or hobby. ### **The Details** - **When:** 27th Sept, 25th Oct and 15th Nov. - **Time:** 2-3:30pm - **Where:** Heinma Studio - **What to Bring:** Your current creative project and the supplies you need to work on it (e.g., embroidery hoop, yarn, watercolors, collage materials, art journal). - **What's Provided:** oracle cards, colouring in sheets, markers, teas, light refreshments, in a cosy arts & crafts studio. _"A shared space to work on what you love, talk about the cosmos, and build community with women on your wavelength."_ **Space is limited to keep our circle intimate. Grab your spot at the table below.** | |||
| Heartwood: The forged truth within your core | Sun, Oct 25, 5:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalu2uhx22 | Curator | ### There is a woman beneath the one you show the world. She is not your job title, your role, your reputation. She isn’t even what may best ‘please’ the world. She is the deeper centre beneath all of it, shaped and strengthened by everything you’ve lived. _We call this your heartwood._ A tree’s heartwood isn’t grown fresh each year. It forms slowly at the core as the tree grows. It holds the history of the tree, settled into its centre. Your heartwood forms through the seasons of your life. At your centre is your own unique soul essence, something that has always been there. Around it, life unfolds, each experience shaping, strengthening and refining you. Heartwood is an invitation to live from this place. To make decisions based on what you actually want, rather than what you think you should want. To say yes when you mean yes and no when you mean no. To recognise which roles, habits and expectations still belong to you, and which you’ve simply outgrown. **From this place, you can move through life with less force and more flow. More open, more present and more magnetic to the people, opportunities and experiences that are truly aligned with you.** ### This is Heartwood. An 8-week course to reconnect with the embodied wisdom, strength and truth that have been forming within you all along.  ## How will this benefit me? Heartwood is for you if you’re ready to understand what’s changing within you and begin living from a deeper sense of who you are. **You’ll recognise more of what no longer fits.** Identify the roles, habits, beliefs and expectations you’ve outgrown, and begin to let go of what no longer belongs in this season of your life. **You’ll turn experience into wisdom.** Explore what your life has taught you, including the difficult seasons, and uncover the strength, insight and resources you carry because of them. **You’ll make choices from a deeper place.** Get clearer on what you actually want and become more confident saying yes to what feels right and no to what doesn’t. **You’ll create more space for flow.** Release some of the force and striving, becoming more open to pleasure, connection, possibility and the people and opportunities that feel aligned. **You’ll not be alone doing this.** Be witnessed and supported by a small circle of women moving through their own seasons of change.  ## The Practicalities **Weekly 2-hour live session** Sundays, 5pm–7pm\*, our core space for exploring, sharing and doing the work together. **Weekly 30-minute practice** A pre-recorded embodiment, dance or storytelling practice to deepen the work and keep it moving between sessions. **A small, intimate group** Limited to 12 women, creating space for connection, trust and meaningful participation. **A WhatsApp group** For check-ins, reflection and staying connected between sessions. _\* If Sundays don’t work for you but you feel called to join, get in touch. We may be able to explore an alternative time depending on demand._ ## The Approach Heartwood draws on the wisdom of the natural world, mythology and storytelling, authentic relating, embodiment and somatic practice. The course is influenced by the work of Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Martha Beck, Deb Dana, Kasia Urbaniak, and True Nature founders Gaia Harvey-Jackson and Alana Bloom. We welcome all women, trans women and non-binary AFAB who feel the call to come home to themselves and to do so in the company of others rather than alone. Our belief is that coming home to ourselves is not just personal work. When we become more rooted in our own truth, needs and boundaries, we begin to change the systems and power structures that have taught us to abandon them. What starts within us ripples outward into our relationships, our communities and, ultimately, the world we create together. ## Who Heartwood may not be for **Heartwood may not be for you if you’re looking for a quick fix, a step-by-step formula or someone else to tell you what to do.** This is a space for exploration, reflection and discovering what feels true for you. **It may not be for you if you’re looking for a space focused solely on personal development without considering the wider world around us.** We’ll explore how our lives are shaped by the culture and systems we live within, and how personal transformation can become part of wider social change. **It may also not be for you if you’re looking for a space where everyone thinks the same way.** Heartwood is about honest exploration rather than agreement. You don’t need to arrive with the same beliefs, experiences or answers as everyone else, just a willingness to be curious, listen and participate. Heartwood isn’t about becoming a better version of yourself. It’s about becoming more fully **yourself**.  * * * # Your Facilitators  **Maya Bahoshy ** is an experiential facilitator, coach and educator, with over 15 years of experience in the non-profit, social impact and education sectors. She draws on participatory and experiential learning design, as well as her knowledge in behaviour change, psychology and ritual, to create and facilitate spaces for learning, collaboration and development. In particular, she has a focus and passion for the inner development needed to support a thriving world. Her work includes designing and delivering online and in-person programmes such as ThoughtBox’s Education and Leadership programmes, Empower Women's Facilitator training, and leading the London IDG Hub. At the heart of her work is a focus on inner and outer regeneration through community. She is also launching Stand Tall Together, a wayfinding journey and community for all those looking to stand strong in their values, hopes, and efforts for a more thriving future. Experiences/Qualifications: - Qualified MOE Foundation Coach - Foundations in integrated and transpersonal psychotherapy - 10 years of experience designing and delivering learning and transformational journeys - Grounded in systems thinking, embodied and experiential learning approaches  **Faye Sylvia** is an advocate of women's empowerment and a mother of three. Over two decades, she has worked with various charities focusing on domestic violence, survivors of modern slavery and female homelessness. In 2022, she spent 40 days wild camping on Dartmoor to explore what it means to embrace her inner wild woman and is now writing a book about the experience. Currently, Faye works with True Nature as the Communication and Community Manager, supporting retreats and leading online gatherings for women. Through True Nature, Faye continues to inspire and empower women, guiding them to reclaim their strength, freedom, and inner wildness. Experiences/Qualifications: - Degree in Community Work with over 20 years working within social change and supporting people in vulnerable situations - Trained with Clarissa Pinkola Estes - Qualified MOE Foundation Coach and currently training as a Psychotherapist with The Human Givens Institute - Leads [The Women's Fire](https://dandelion.events/e/womensfiremembership), a community of women that intentionally connect with each other, nature and their inner worlds. | |||
| Drop the Act | Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 AM UTC | Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalu5pyb22 | Curator | ## Autumn One-Day Workshop: **DROP THE ACT** An immersive, experiential day exploring connection, self-expression and creativity - and what happens when we begin to loosen the roles and patterns that can get in the way of expressing who we really are. Drawing on my background as an actor, public-speaking coach, leadership facilitator and somatic therapist, we'll explore authentic expression through movement, voice, creativity and speaking from the heart. We'll work with assertiveness and confidence, creating space to use your voice without apology, over-performance or bravado. The workshop is called **DROP THE ACT** because we'll be exploring what makes us lose touch with our authentic expression, and experimenting with what becomes possible when we peel back some of those layers in a supportive and playful environment. The day is highly experiential. We'll use group exercises, movement, voice, poetry, text and play to explore confidence, connection and authentic expression. The workshop is open to anyone aged 21+, regardless of profession, background or level of experience. You don't need to be an actor, performer or public speaker. It may particularly resonate if: - You’re successful, capable or outwardly confident, but sometimes feel like you're performing your way through life. - You notice yourself adapting depending on who you're with. - You're highly attuned to other people, but sometimes struggle to know what _you_ actually want. - You find yourself playing a particular role — the good one, the capable one, the funny one, the strong one, the successful one, the easy-going one. - You're curious about what might be underneath those patterns. - You'd like to express yourself more freely, whether in relationships, work, leadership or your creative life. - You'd like to be more visible, but notice something in you holding back. - You want more spontaneity, creativity and play. - You're interested in exploring yourself through the body and experience, rather than simply talking about yourself. - You're willing to experiment, be witnessed and step a little outside your usual way of being. **This isn't therapy, but we will go deep.** Places are limited and a short application is required when booking. **Venue and arrival time** We'll be hanging out in the gorgeous Co-Working Devon, in Buckfastleigh. More information on how to find this venue will be shared upon booking. Please arrive 30-15mins early so we can start on time at 9.30am. Any significantly late arrivals may not be admitted due to the importance of setting group context before heading into the play. ### Cancellation Policy I understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your place, please let me know as soon as possible. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between 14 and 30 days before the workshop will receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop are non-refundable, unless I am able to fill your place. If I am able to do so, I will refund your payment in full. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your place to someone else, provided you let me know in advance. If I need to cancel the workshop for any reason, you will receive a full refund. Thank you for understanding that, as places are limited, late cancellations can make it difficult to offer the place to someone else. **Hebe Dickins | ** Hebe’s background is in the theatre, as an actor. She now has a somatic therapy and coaching practice; co-facilitates creative leadership programmes, all over the world; and coaches business leaders to be authentic, confident presenters. Her raison d'etre is to help people connect to themselves and others; through embodiment, authentic performance and play. She feels there's a need for there to be more spaces where healing and having fun can come hand in hand. | |||
| Shadow Rave with Bill Tribble | Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 PM UTC | Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK | 3mxkalu745u22 | Curator |  **Join us for Friday Nights @ Ecstatic Dance Brighton !** Come as you are and move as you feel in a welcoming and substance-free space. Whether you're new to dance or a seasoned mover, this is your space to connect with your body, express freely, and be part of a growing community. No steps to follow, no experience needed – just tasteful music, playful movement, and freedom to be you. Waves of music from meditative and downtempo to high energy beats and cathartic release. Every DJ brings their own flavour and style from house/techno/trance/world bass/dnb/organica/tribal/medicine music and more! Everyone is welcome! **Every other week at the Brighthelm Centre, North Rd, Brighton.**  18/9 **Levi Banner (Autumn Equinox)** 2/10 **Anna-Lisa** 16/10 **Bill Tribble (Shadow Rave)** 6/11 **Uffte** 20/11 **Banxi** 4/12 **Anahata** 18/12 **Winter Solstice Special**  16/10/26 **SHADOW RAVE with BILL TRIBBLE** **Bill** is a DJ, musician, and remixer who found his way into conscious dance through 5Rhythms after years of playing clubs and raves. Now a regular at Ecstatic Dance UK and other London events, he has also played internationally at Ecstatic Dance Tokyo, Ecstatic Dance Ireland, Om & Bass Cyprus, and across the UK at Boomtown Festival, EMOSHPIT: The Rage Rave, and more. For Shadow Rave, Bill aims to deliver a deep, powerful and playful journey through the dark and back to the light. Embracing the darker side - Heavy, gnarly, melancholic, euphoric, fun - A full spectrum of emotions, facilitated by a somatic warm up and a cross genre musical journey featuring electronica, techno, drum and bass, neo-classical, and Bill’s own remixes and productions. Holding Space with Jess : Sound Healing I am a sound healer and energy worker. My focus is to hold space for stillness and create a sound journey that grounds you and brings you back home to yourself. I will be taking you through a sound journey that will centre yourself back to your heart space and ground you back to earth.  **ABOUT THE SESSION:** Ecstatic Dance is based in the natural understanding that our bodies know how they need and want to move in order to heal, strengthen, release and be nourished. Our ancestors practised rhythmic dancing to drums and chanting for centuries. Ecstatic Dance is based in this ancient practice of tuning in to the free movement desired by your body to shake and awaken your being into higher states of awareness, to release stress and trauma and to reconnect with your inner truth, beauty and enjoyment of life. Most sessions include: **Opening Circle (Guidelines & Announcements)** **Guided Warm Up** **Unguided DJ set** **Relaxation / Live Sound Bath** **Closing circle (Thank You's & Upcoming Dance Info)** You are not required to participate throughout and you are able to sit or lie down to rest at any point.  **PRACTICAL INFO:** **Address** Brighthelm Centre, North Road **Parking** There is small free car park at the back of the building. You MUST enter your registration number at reception otherwise you will receive a £100 fine. **Refunds/Exchanges** Tickets are not refundable unless the organisers cancel the event. You may sell your ticket on. If online sales sell out there is usually a limited number of tickets available on the door. **What to Bring/Wear** Wear comfy clothes that you can move to and layers to keep warm/cool. We dance barefoot or in gripped socks. Bring some water or a refreshing drink.  **Community:** The Ecstatic Dance community welcomes people of all ages/genders/religions/ethnicities. This is a cross-generational community, so often you will see dancers between the ages of 18-80 enjoying the space together. Most dances allow children to attend, but we recommend checking with your local facilitator before bringing a child! We are a non-denominational community, where we come together for the joy of moving and dancing together. This means that some people come simply for the exercise, some come for the social connection, and some come to use the dance as a form of therapy, emotional catharsis, spiritual practice, or prayer. Whatever your reason for wanting to move, you are welcome at Ecstatic Dance. **Space** : Ecstatic Dance is a Freeform Conscious Dance. As soon as you enter the space, you are invited to let go of judgements and expectations, and allow yourself to feel you emotions, sensations, body, mind, and spirit. Because this is a safe space for movement and expression, we do request that you follow the three main guidelines: no shoes (and wear comfy clothes!), no booze (or any other drugs), no talking (body language only!). All freedom of expression is welcomed, and there is no ‘right and wrong’ here. Trust in the journey and move through everything that arises. **Music:** At most dances, the soundscape is provided by professional DJ’s who mix the music and facilitate the journey. Most sets will include a variety of musical genres, sonic wave of all tempos, a full spectrum of emotions. At some dances you will find the vibe to be more organic and tribal, and at others more electronic, futuristic, or urban. No set is ever the same! **Consent:** Many Dancers come to dance by themselves in the group. Some dancers also enjoy dancing with others, with or without physical contact. **The Practice** It is always a good idea to begin by dancing with yourself. Feel into how you are doing in this moment, and in your life in general. Set an intention for yourself & for the world at large at the beginning of the dance. If you would like to dance with someone else, please make sure they are able to give their consent to dance with you before touching them or entering their field. If you are not sure, or their eyes are closed, it is a No. Please respect any No, and try not to take it personally. How to say “No” nonverbally? Turn Away, Move Away, Hand(s) at Your Heart (prayer gesture) How to say “Yes” nonverbally? Turn Toward, Move Closer, Extend a Hand (open palm)  **Thank you for taking the time to read this information - see you on the D Floor!!!** | |||
| Surrender to the Season, An Autumn Journey of Yoga and Sound Bath | Sat, Oct 24, 5:30 PM UTC | The Angel Room at Bowden House Community, Green Lane, Totnes, TQ9 7PW | 3mxkaluhicp22 | Curator | **Surrender to the Season** _An Autumn Evening of Yoga, Sound & Release_ As the days grow shorter and nature begins to let go, we are invited to turn inward. Autumn reminds us that letting go is not an ending, but part of the rhythm of life. Through nourishing flowing yoga, breath and the immersive vibrations of a sound bath, we’ll honour the transition into autumn — embracing the invitation to slow down, turn inward and surrender to what is. We’ll explore the beauty of slowing down, letting go, and making space for what is quietly emerging. A chance to soften, surrender and release— just as the trees release their leaves. A gentle autumn ritual for the body, mind and soul. Surrender to the Season, Letting go, Fall into Stillness. | |||
| Sacred Connected Bodies - Somatic Art Workshop & Dialogue | Sat, Oct 17, 9:30 AM UTC | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, Bush Road, London, UK | 3mxkalujldk22 | Curator | #### Join this creative one-day workshop, led by [Fran Willems](https://dandelion.events/u/franwillie), a somatic art & sound bowl practitioner and (energetic) massage therapist, and [Jessica Ball](https://dandelion.events/u/creating_meaning), a Bohm Dialogue specialist, creative facilitator and Reiki practitioner, exploring and deepening the sensory relationship to our individual body, earth body and cosmic body. Somatic art practice is a relational, transdisciplinary creative exploration rooted in BMC® principles (Body Mind Centering, Bonnie B), bringing us into a more aligned, flow state and creating a sense of calm and connection inhabiting our bodies. Combining this practice with Bohm Dialogue will allow for individual and collective meaning-making through intentional listening and group reflection. This workshop is for you if you need a break from fast-paced, high-pressure life and long for a soothing soft container to slow down and explore creativity, reflection, the body, whilst connecting in a compassionate inclusive community. No prior artistic experience is necessary to attend this workshop and all materials will be provided, though feel free to take your own materials/artist journal. Come curious and enjoy the journey! **What to expect** The workshop is grounded in an invitation to imaginatively and somatically connect to your fascia - the connective tissue that wraps and supports every part of our body. The somatic art practice gently and playfully explores touch, drawing, movement and free writing to allow for an embodied experience and deeper connection to the wonders of the body. We will then expand this curiosity and creativity into our felt connection and relationship with the earth body and cosmic body, before gathering in circle to reflect and share our experience and co-create meaning together. The day will finish with a relaxing guided integration, including meditation and sound. If you want to dive deeper into the workshop motivation and content, watch this short video from Fran: <oembed url="https://youtu.be/0vwTYkMVBt4"></oembed> If you have any questions about attending this workshop, including if the cost is a barrier to you attending, please get in touch. | |||
| Day Retreat in London presented by HolistiqueUK | Sun, Oct 25, 9:30 AM UTC | Colet House, Talgarth Road, London, UK | 3mxkalunf2i22 | Curator | KEY FACTS When: Sunday 25 October 2026, arrive from 9:30am, retreat runs 10am to 5:30pm Where: Colet House, 151 Talgarth Road, London W14 9DA Nearest station: Barons Court (District and Piccadilly lines), about 2 minutes' walk Who is guiding: Yvonne Liang (Sound Healer), Peter Nathaniel Lee (Breathwork Facilitator), Dana (Chinese Tea Ceremony), Katarina Kikta, Tei (Sound Healer and Masseuse), Alastair Miles (Somatic Facilitator), Julie (Kundalini Facilitator) Price: 2nd Release £75, Final Release £85, Bring A Friend £110 for 2 (£55 each) Step out of the pace of the city and into a full day of reconnection, restoration, and embodied presence. This **one-day retreat in London** , held at the beautiful **Colet House near Baron’s Court** , is an invitation to slow down, return to the body, and reset your nervous system through a thoughtfully curated blend of movement, breath, sound, and nature. For the full line-up, schedule and FAQs, see the event on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-retreat-in-london-presented-by-holistiqueuk-tickets-1996034399621](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-retreat-in-london-presented-by-holistiqueuk-tickets-1996034399621) With **multiple workshops and sessions throughout the day** , this retreat is a wonderful opportunity to **try new practices** , explore different modalities, and discover what resonates with you — all in one supportive, beautifully held space. ### ✨ **What the Day Includes** - **Kundalini Activation** – Grounding energy and restore balance, become even more plugged in with the universe - **Flow & Movement** – Explore your voice & breath with movement - **Somatic Connections** - Connect more deeply with yourself and others through a gentle guided exercise - **Breathwork** – a powerful yet gentle session to release tension and deepen presence - **Gong Bath Sound Healing** – Relax and receive the healing vibrations from these majestic instruments for deep rest and integration - [**Chinese Tea Ceremony (add-on)**](https://dandelion.events/e/h69j1?via=day-retreat) – Learn how to be a tea master with this mindful ritual of presence and connection - **Nature Walk** – Enjoy extra socialising time with others or simply take in nature with grounding and integration outdoors Each session is guided with care and accessibility in mind. No previous experience is required. > _Please note: the workshops and schedule is **tentative** and may change on the day to best support the flow and energy of the group._  ### 🌿 **Food & Refreshments** - **Lunch is available to pre-book at a discounted rate £11.11** Add it when you choose your tickets. - On the day, lunch will be provided by our private chef - All food will be **vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free** - Nourishing, light, and supportive of the practices throughout the day ### 🛍 **Marketplace & Add-Ons** Throughout the day, you’ll also have access to: - A curated selection of **sustainable, eco-friendly, and health-centered vendors** (small businesses we love and support) - **Massage & Body work sessions** _(add-on, pay on the day)_ - **Tarot & Astrology readings** _(add-on, pay on the day)_  ### 🌿 **Why Join This Retreat** - Experience **a wide range of practices in one day** — perfect if you’re curious to explore something new - Exceptional value: the combined value of these workshops, sessions, and experiences would be **nearly £300** if booked individually - A chance to **connect with like-minded people** in a relaxed, welcoming environment - Leave feeling grounded, open, and deeply restored  ### 🌿 **Who This Retreat Is For** - Anyone feeling overstimulated, disconnected, or in need of a reset - Londoners seeking a nourishing pause without travelling far - Curious beginners and experienced practitioners alike - Those looking to meet new, like-minded friends in the wellness community  ### 🕊 **What You’ll Leave With** - A calmer nervous system - Greater body awareness and clarity - New practices and insights to integrate into daily life - Meaningful connections and a sense of ease ### 📍 **Location** **Colet House** , near **Baron’s Court, London** ### 🕤 **Time** Arrive from 9:30am, retreat 10am to 5:30pm ### 🍃 **What to Bring** - Comfortable clothing for movement - A water bottle (filtered water available) - A journal (optional) - Yoga mat, blanket, cushion (venue provided but you can bring your own if preferred) We look forward to welcoming you for a day of presence, connection, and renewal. **— HolistiqueUK** 📸 **Follow us on Instagram:** [@holistique.uk](https://www.instagram.com/holistique.uk/) 📣 **Join our announcements-only WhatsApp group:** [Click to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lt0dct5oiSgDquvouwSNDl) Please note that by purchasing a ticket you agree to take full responsibility of yourself, your health, your well-being and all of your belongings whilst at the event and that HolistiqueUK is not liable for any injury or harm you may incur at this event. **Can’t make it? No worries — your ticket can be shared with friends or family.** | |||
| Overnight Sound Healing Journey | Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM UTC | Colet House, Talgarth Road, London, UK | 3mxkaluolmm22 | Curator | **Overnight Sound Healing Gong Bath** **Arrival from 8:00 PM | Sound Journey: 9:00PM – 7:00 AM** **Location:** **Colet House, 151 Talgarth Rd, London W14 9DA** **Google Maps:** [https://g.co/kgs/u6u9Qye](https://g.co/kgs/u6u9Qye) Join us for a deeply restorative and transformational overnight sound healing experience. Sometimes called a Gong Bath Journey or an all-night Puja, in some traditions. This experience will carry you through the night and into the dawn. This is an invitation to rest, release, and realign, surrounded by healing frequencies and gentle, intentional energy.  **This is not a performance — it** ’ **s a sacred sound space for surrender, restoration, and connection to the deeper self.** **Schedule:** - **8:00 PM** – **Doors Open**. Last entry 9:00 pm. Arrive early to set up your sleeping space, settle in, enjoy a warm herbal tea, and begin to unwind in the gentle ambience. - **9:15 PM** – **Breathwork & Energy Grounding**. A gentle, guided breathwork to calm the nervous system, open the energetic channels, and prepare body and mind for the sound journey. - **9:30 PM to 6:00 AM** – **Overnight Sound Journey**. Lie down and be immersed in a continuous flow of sound, created with the gongs, Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, flute, and other healing instruments. The night will unfold in sonic waves designed to guide you through dreamlike states, deep rest, and inner healing. - **6:00 – 6:30 AM** – **Silence & Stillness.** A quiet space to allow the body to fully absorb the sound, integrate the journey, and gently return to waking consciousness. - **6:30 – 7:00 AM** – **Sharing Circle.** An optional opportunity to reflect, share experiences, and connect in a held, supportive space. - **7:00 AM - 8:00AM** – **Pack Down & Departure.** Gently begin to pack up your bedding and leave the space with calm and care. **Full event artists line up:** https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/overnight-sound-healing-journey-tickets-1996006000679 **What to Expect:** You’ll be lying down for the night in a safe, nurturing environment while a curated soundscape helps dissolve tension, clear stagnant energy, and promote nervous system regulation. Participants often report profound inner journeys, emotional releases, enhanced sleep, or simply a night of deep, uninterrupted rest. It is recommended to clear your schedule on Sunday so you can have a day of rest and integration. You may feel more tired than usual. **No prior experience with meditation or sound healing is necessary. Just bring yourself and your willingness to rest and receive.** **What to Bring:** This is your sleep sanctuary for the night, so bring anything you need to remain warm and comfortable: - Padded camping mat, or air mattress (something soft to lie on all night) - A sleeping bag or warm blanket - Pillow(s) - Eye mask - Water bottle and/or thermo (tea available at venue) - Comfortable clothing - Snacks (no noisy packets) - Optional: journal, sacred items, crystals **Important Health & Safety Information:** While sound healing is safe and supportive for most people, it may not be suitable for everyone. Please note: - **Not suitable for individuals with pacemakers** , sound-sensitive epilepsy, or serious psychiatric conditions (please consult your healthcare provider). - Pregnant women in the first trimester should also consult with their care provider before attending. - If you are under medical care or unsure about your suitability, please contact us directly. **Additional Notes:** - Complimentary tea will be provided. _ **Kindly note that tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, but may be transferred to friends.** _  We look forward to holding this healing space for you — to dream, release, and awaken renewed under the alchemy of sound. Spaces are limited for this intimate overnight experience. Please book in advance to reserve your place. **Check out our website: https://www.holistiqueuk.com/** **Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/holistique.uk/** **Join our announcements only WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lt0dct5oiSgDquvouwSNDl** Photos from previous events taken by https://www.instagram.com/lilithstormphotography/ | |||
| OPENING TO EROS ♀ | Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalupvlc22 | Curator | # **OPENING TO EROS** # # **♀** **A journey of homecoming to the pulse of aliveness at the core of your being.** We live in a world dominated by a patriarchal value system, which has impacted our ideas, expectations and ways of existing. This has valued linear over cyclical. Destination over journey. And this has also applied to sexuality - as something to do, perform or hide. Rather than a way to be. **Eros, as an essence to exist as. A current.** **Cyclical. Pulsing. Ebb & flowing.** #### **You're invited to join a coven of 13 women to journey Opening to Eros.** We begin with the Taurus Full Moon, on Monday 26th October. And with Venus, representing Inanna, in the underworld. the descent of Inanna is a living myth representing a pathway of women's journeys. _How might we descend & rise again, rooted?_ **Connect to your primordial life force** **& reclaim your deep feminine wisdom.** Vulva as Altar, Eros as Guide. ### **What to expect;** - Sharing Circles - Embodiment Practice - Sensual Exploration - Self Pleasure Practices - Pleasure Anatomy - Nervous System Tending - Instinct Reclamation - Witnessing - Emotional Landscaping, Release & Integration - Eros Emergence - Connection - Response-ability: the power to respond - Home~Play & Rituals Whilst each week may include some of the above, we will be moving with the current of aliveness and **journeying with eros emergence.** The flow of our online circles will loosely be as follows: - Opening - Theme Exploration (verbal & sense-ual explorations) - Practice &/or Ritual - Journalling &/or Sharing - Closing With practices and rituals given to journey in your own space between live calls to support integration and depth of journey. You are also invited to book a 1-1 with Taila to go deeper into your personal experience of eros. _ **Taila will hold the space to serve what is needed, bringing her human-ness, experience and leadership whilst also inviting yours.** _ > “A powerful alchemical container to explore our inner landscapes, to witness and be witnessed, to purge and transmute. A safe and held space to do some deeply transformational work if you wish to go there, or simply to come into awareness of what is lurking in the subconscious. Also just a fantastic group of women & womb folk…” ~ Participant, Voice of the Womb ## **♀** ## Intention for Opening to Eros Moving beyond patriarchal heteronormative paradigms of sexuality. We have been taught to look to the male gaze for approval, acceptance and validation of our sexuality, attractiveness and expression. Women who step out the box have been publicly shamed and humiliated. Together **we feel and taste the unique essence of our eros from the inside out.** A space to weave with a web of women who are willing to strip back to their es~sense~ual nature. For you to have held space to **unravel the conditioning, stories and numbness associated with sexuality & eros** in a space of loving witness, growing compassionate celebration of all that you are and allowing the current of aliveness to anchor you home. From here, we remember our power and capacity to create as cyclical reciprocal beings. a space to allow emotions to drop to feelings to drop to sensations. in order to experience the true essence of **Our Humanity** in an unfolding dance of energy in motion. Supported by a framework that allows us to move informed by container, body and the group field woven with the current. Each woman's truth and essence will weave a tapestry to be **honoured, witnessed, expressed** , and from here, you will access your inner wisdom, knowing, Gnosis to stand in your erotic power and create a more beautiful world. #### Together, we remember, #### Together, we reclaim; #### our unique relationship to Eros. ## **Who is this for? ** women and afab loves comfortable with being in a space that may centre - the womb, - b🩸eeding, - p🐱ssy anatomy - female experience//conditioning the space is not intended as therapy, and whilst it may feel therapeutic, if you are currently in a space of active trauma we would encourage you to seek 1-1 therapeutic support so that you can be held more deeply where you are right now. You're so welcome to reach out to Taila to have a chat about what options there may be for you. ## **Gathering in Temple ** Re-membering the sacred and ancient red-thread lineage & practice of circling, each gathering serves to deepen trust as another step along the journey through many cycles & spirals. Developing intimacy with the Temple herself and those who come to gather every week. You have a seat that only you can occupy, and it is there for whenever you are ready. _ **the connection between women has been severed by thousands of years of oppression and patriarchal domination, and at times it can be challenging to gather with other females. we invite you to journey as deep as you feel comfortable, walk with honesty, authenticity and the courage to share your experience of beauty, triggers & challenges as part of individual;+collective whole-ing & healing. At all times you are encouraged to journey Opening to Eros at the pace, depth & flavour of your own body wisdom & inner knowing ❤️** _ ## The Container; The container is here as a framework and guide, throughout this creation process as well as in the journey ahead, we will remain open to ~ & humbled by ~ the ever unfolding mystery, the current of eros. Listening, shifting and responding. **Dates; (all calls at 7pm GMT, for approximately 2.5 hours)** - **26th October: ROOT** - **2nd November: ROOT II** - **9th November: ROOT III** - **16th November: No Circle. Integration Week & Deeper Home Ritual** - **23rd November: HEART** - **30th November: VULVA** - **7th December: MUSE** - **14th December: POWER** - **21st December: RECLAMATION & REMEMBRANCE** ### ROOT We begin Opening to Eros by tending to our roots. Roots represent a sense of belonging, home and containment. Belonging to self, others, the earth & the mystery. You will cultivate an awareness of your nervous system, so you may descend into the body and present moment. _ **What are your values, boundaries, intentions?** _ As we Open to Eros we set the container by **resting into lineages that honour female cyclical wisdom & power. ** You may be the first in your recent lineage to have the opportunity to choose new stories, new maps. The female body has long been regarded as the root of all sin. The erotic either hypersexualised or outright rejected, embodied in the madonna / whore split. Together we sew the seeds for sense-uality, sexuality & relationship with eros to be **rooted in truth, love & liberation. ** For your erotic essence to be uniquely yours before anyone else. Aligning with Venus~Inanna’s star point, a new phase & new script is taking root. _ **What personal and cultural stories relating to your erotic essence are you carrying? ** _ > **Update for Opening to Eros 2.0: ** > Through this autumn~winter transition we will slow right down & root deeper with ROOT II & ROOT III > so that you can nourish the foundations of your own SEAD ~ Somatic Eros Alchemy Devotional. > > more to come on this… > ### _Integration Week_ No live circle, you will have a deeper home SEAD ritual and may like to join us at [Wild & Holy; The Wellspring](https://dandelion.events/e/wildholywellspring) in this time (You receive £55 off if you join both, just ask me for the code) ### ### **HEART** It can be tender when we reconnect, or perhaps connect for the first time outside of conditioned responses, to our erotic power. **We enter here through the heart. The breasts.** Women often feel like they are failing when measured against the dominator paradigm. Suppressing emotionality and cyclical shifts to pretend to perform as a consistent linear robot (male). Labeled things like; ‘Too emotional, not horny enough.’ or ‘too sexual/powerful, not loving enough’. Our theme and practices will support coming into contact with the raw beauty of your heart; **un-shaming emotions, taking the armour off.** Experiencing how rage, grief and ‘heavier’ emotions and sensations as vital expressions for eros. **Cultivating range** in your expression. Disrupting the stories entrenched within. With tenderness & courage, **meeting that which lives within your heart and breasts**. So that you may notice & acknowledge your true nature. Shifting from performative sexuality into true erotic innocence. _ **What does your heart desire?** _ ### VULVA **What do you call her? ** Naming of female pleasure anatomy has predominantly come through male discourse and male scientists. Female sexual anatomy (and health in general) is largely still misunderstood, by men, the system and also by ourselves. We were not educated well, and sources are still rubbish and heavily influenced by patriarchy. _Can you believe the clitoris in her fullness was only properly documented by Helen O'Connell in 2005! _ By naming your body and understanding your anatomy you gain autonomy. Your vulva ~ pussy ~ yoni is a gateway from the external to the internal; a bridge between worlds. Much can be stored here and in the wider landscape of your pelvic bowl. With a **vulva mapping ritual** , you'll get to know your body's landscape, honour her stories and begin to **trace new pathways through her peaks and valleys**. _“My vulva, the horn,_ _The boat of heaven, _ _Is full of eagerness like the young moon…_ _Man of my heart, plow my vulva” _ _ ⁃ Inanna to her husband Dumuzi _ The Descent of Inanna is from a time before patriarchal dominator culture; **Inanna openly and freely delights in her own sexuality, body, vulva and her sensate aliveness ~ you get to experience that too.** _At the altar of vulva you pray,_ _what does She have to say?_ ### MUSE We return together, having crossed through the threshold of Vulva, to meet the Muse; each woman animated by Eros, by the deep feminine current, expressing her essence as a way to stand in her power and create a more beautiful world beyond domination and oppression. so you may have the relationship to sexuality, eros & creativity that you desire. Much of eros lives in the mystery, in **the emergent current of aliveness** ~ a river seeking to flow through well tended banks. A pulse that is already there, not something you must acquire. Only that you must un-become who you thought you ‘should’ be, in order to **express as who you truly are.** To tend those banks you will journey practices that support shedding shame, honouring numbness and living rooted in your erotic power. Allowing your essence to express through presence, awareness, sound, breath, movement & touch. We will be witnessed by, and witness the muse of, each woman in our coven. So you may taste your essence and live as the expression of this current of aliveness; cyclical, wise, true. _ **When you reclaim what was stolen, repressed & denied, ** _ _ **how does your erotic innocence express?** _ ### **POWER** Eros awakens a relational power within and between us. A current that has the capacity to support a shift from ‘power over’ dominator dynamics to ‘power with’. Power with allows for collaboration, a recognition that we are stronger together on an embodied level. **An ecology of empowerment.** When one woman rises, we all rise. You will root into your inner compass to allow eros to support your expression in the world. With exploration through embodied practice of what holds you back from claiming your power, you allow the intelligence of eros to support you to experience the truth of your expression. Cultivating a new relationship with power, boundaries & desires. > “We have been raised to fear the yes within ourselves, our deepest cravings. For the demands of our released expectations lead us inevitably into actions which will help bring our lives into accordance with our needs, our knowledge, our desires. And the fear of our deepest cravings keeps them suspect, keeps us docile and loyal and obedient, and leads us to settle for or accept many facets of our oppression as women.” > > ― Audre Lorde, Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power Entering into the living entity of right relationship, where agreements and boundaries are living instruments rather than fixed destinations. Adjusting when edges are met. Shifting, adapting, according to personal truth within relationality. _ **What would you be a stand for if you didn’t hide away from expressing? ** _ _ **If you weren’t scared of judgement or rejection? ** _ _ **What would it feel like to be welcomed in your power? ** _ ### RECLAMATION & REMEMBRANCE A remembrance of how to be guided home by our own pleasure and body. As you reclaim your innate erotic intelligence and power, you will tend to your capacity to ask for what you need, value yourself and become resourced. No longer people pleasing or non-consensually shape shifting, you recognise just how deeply needed your essence rooted in erotic truth is. **You become your own permission slip. ** Reclaiming your wholeness, with all that makes you uniquely you. In our closing ceremony we celebrate & integrate your journey through Opening to Eros. **Together we are weaving a new narrative that honours our body, our eros, the earth ~ and the relationships between us all. ** _ **In what ways can you be resourced to walk forward rooted in eros?** _ _ **What would support look like for you? ** _ _ **What are the practices, rituals and tools you wish to lean into?** _ _ ** ** _ ### with integration resources & rituals, ### plus an optional 1-1 with Taila Rose to go deeper. ## **♀** The Lineage of Venus **♀** We bring awareness to the Venus cycle in order to rest into a wider cosmology, a 251(ish) year cycle. A cycle within a cycle, approximately every 8 years making a near perfect 5 pointed star, the spiral dance of creation. And within these longer cycles, Venus also experiences a 19 month cycles. These cycles within cycles are like the spiral journey we walk in life, a reminder of the small cycle and the eagles eye view cycles. Additionally, Venus is a planet that is observable with the human eye. Imagine how many thousands of years our wise and well ancestors have observed these cycles. It is evidenced in the writings of the Inanna Myth on tablet, the oldest writing on tablet found, by a woman named Enheduanna. There is mythological similarity with Venus and Inanna, markers in the observable Venus cycle that correlate with the 7 gates passaged by Inanna. _ **this myth embodies the initiatory journey of woman. how we may choose descent in order to allow ourselves to die unto a more true essence.** _ A mythological underpinning illustrating our power to choose initiation, to cross a threshold. The Descent of Inanna is one of the oldest 'myths' - suppressed by the myth (that then became religion) of Adam & Eve. Reducing women's erotic power to something sinful in the collective psyche of dominant western culture for thousands of years. **It is time for ancient yet new living myths, woven with our own unique listening to the current of eros** , as She ~ the deep feminine current ~ whispers words that weave new stories through the vessels of our bodies, supported by the wisdom of our well and wise ancestors. In the venus-inanna cycle we are completing our ascent and preparing to go retrograde: to the underworld? The void? Questioning our relational values, our intimacy with life. In this deepening, we remember. Reclaiming feminine mysteries and erotic power. _My prayer is that Opening to Eros serves as a threshold for you. As a container for you to strip back, reclaim your erotic essence and stand in your power ~ however that may look and feel for you._ ## Connect & Explore If you desire a connection call to explore further please email Taila at [**rewilding.eros@gmail.com**](mailto:rewilding.eros@gmail.com) or whatsapp/telegram message: +447703103726 **Refunds Policy & Payment Plans** Payment plans must be paid in full by 27th November 2026. Please note, we do not typically arrange refunds or exchanges. If all 13 spaces are full and there is a waitlist we are happy to support by offering your place to someone on the waitlist, this is not a guarantee of a refund or exchange. Also if all spaces are full you may personally choose to re-sell your space to a friend - please email Taila to check if this is possible. We will try to support the change in circumstances to be as easeful as possible. **Accessibility ** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of circumstances. If you have access requirements please email Taila directly to discuss. Whilst we have endeavoured to keep this event as community priced as possible, we understand this may still not be accessible for some. If finances are a barrier, and you feel the call and prayer of this journey in your being, please do get in touch with Taila on the email above to explore alternative ways of reciprocity. And please do take advantage of the lower prices and payment plans available the more in advance of the offering you book - early sign up is so unbelievably supportive for anchoring these offerings and gathering in this way. | |||
| Sacred Sound Ceremony collaboration with Yolanda Thalia, Joey Esposito & Darren Greene ~ October | Sun, Oct 25, 6:00 PM UTC | Let it Be, Liverpool, L8 6SE, England, UK | 3mxkalusys522 | Curator | You are warmly invited to gift yourself an evening of deep rest, resonance, and remembrance in a safe, ceremonial space. Sink into a **2 hour** **Shamanic Sound Journey** guided by heart-vibration soundscapes of ancestral singing, light language, and indigenous instruments. This longer Sound Ceremony is our collaboration with **Darren Greene and features Didgeridoo and Fujara flute playing**. This longer immersive sensory experience supports deeper relaxation, revitalisation, and gentle transformation. #### What to Expect Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by **Yolanda** , with the option of energetic cleansing through a smoke ritual using dried herbs such as **Sage or Mugwort**. Before the journey begins, you may also be anointed with a sacred blend of **Frankincense, Rose, and Myrrh** essential oils, supporting deeper relaxation as we enter a guided meditation. **Joey** will lovingly prepare optional ceremonial offerings available to purchase before the Sound Journey: - **🍫☕ Ceremonial Cacao – £5** - **🌿🍵 Blue Lotus & Mugwort Tea – £3** These nourishing plant allies can enhance and deepen your experience. #### The Sound Journey An expansive blend of sound and rhythm, including: Shamanic drums • Didgeridoo • Ancestral & intuitive singing • Light language • Crystal bowls • Angelic frequencies • Gong • Fujara flute • Tibetan bowls • Rattles • Chakapa • Ocean drum • Mermaid singing • Koshi chimes • Ocarina • Rainstick • Steel tongue drum • Kalimba • Singing bowls • Percussive instruments #### **Optional before the Sound Journey** - Draw oracle cards from the altar - Browse essential oil blends & crystal jewellery - Relax and socialise as you settle in #### Comfort Eye masks, cushions, futons, and blankets are provided. You’re very welcome to bring your own cosy items too. #### 🕰 Event Schedule **6:00 – 6:30pm** Arrival, welcome, smoke cleansing, settling into the space, oracle cards & herbal elixirs available **6:30 – 8:30pm** Guided Meditation → Sacred Sound Ceremony with aromatherapy diffusing **8:30 – 9:00pm** Closing & optional Sharing Circle with relaxation time. Optional delicious, hearty and nourishing vegetable Dahl, soup or stew available to ourchase to help with grounding energies. #### Closing & Sharing Circle A gentle, supportive space to integrate, express, and give thanks before closing the ceremony. #### 👥 The Facilitators **Yolanda – Ancestral Singer & Sound Weaver** Channeling ancestral voice and sacred sound to guide deep remembrance, release, and reconnection. **Joey – Sound Weaver & Drum Keeper** Weaving rhythm, ceremony, and modern tribal soundscapes to awaken joy and heart-centred connection. **Darren Greene - Sound Weaver & Space Holder ** Multi-instrumentalist whose heart beats through the Didgeridoo and Fujara flute. Darren has cultivated a unique style that blends grounding rhythms with spacious soulful melodies. For over a year, Darren has collaborated with Joey and Yolanda in Sacred Sound Ceremonies, guiding two-hour sound journeys that invite listeners into deep rest, inner exploration, and connection. **Together** They co-create soulful, sober spaces for sound, healing, expression, and community. 🎒 **What to Bring Suggestions / How to Prepare** **Bring:** • Bottle of water to stay hydrated • Cosy blanket • Journal if you'd like to write reflections • Cash if you'd like to purchase cacao, teas, food or other offerings (like essential oils blends and wrapped crystal pendants) **Wear:** Comfortable clothing and layers **Prepare:** If enjoying cacao, arrive with a light or empty stomach Please honour the sober nature of this ceremonial space **Intention:** Take a moment to gently set an intention for the evening, something to release, invite, or remember. #### ⚠ Important Information - Adults aged **18+ only** - Let it Be is a **sober venue** – no alcohol, psychedelic or intoxicants before or during the event - Venue access is via a **flight of stairs** (not currently wheelchair accessible) - Toilet available - Soft drinks available to purchase - Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to a friend (please see our Terms and Conditions) #### Sound Baths are not recommended if: - You are in the first trimester of pregnancy - You have sound-induced epilepsy - You’ve had surgery in the last 3 months - You have a pacemaker or metal implants - You have a serious heart condition - You experience severe mental illness Please message us before attending if you have any concerns that may impact your experience. We hold a supportive space for rest, reflection and self-exploration. Every person's experience is unique. Please honour your own needs throughout the session and only participate in ways that feel comfortable for you. We look forward to welcoming you, Much love, **Yolanda & Joey** ❤️💙 #### Selected Reviews: 2hr Sacred Sound Ceremony 🌹 **“Thank you guys for a beautiful evening. Circle and food afterwards were a really lovely grounding too. Felt the love that has gone into creating these events. See you again soon ❤️”** ~ Jimmie, Dec 2025 🌹 **“My experiences with Yolanda and Joey have been nothing short of transformative. Their energy is warm, grounded, and deeply authentic. I always feel supported, inspired, and connected. Their work has become a meaningful part of my personal journey.”** ~ Star, Nov 2025 🌹 **“Thank you for another otherworldly sound journey. It was absolutely exquisite. Such a much-needed space in the world.”** ~ Taara, Sept 2025 🌹 **“The sageing and oil at the beginning really helped me step into ceremony. Yolanda’s voice just keeps getting better, and the instruments were incredible. I deeply journeyed and totally loved it.”** ~ Sharon, Aug 2025 🌹 **“It was a beautiful night. Yolanda’s vocals are truly ethereal — soothing, caring, and transcendent. I really needed that time for myself and left feeling deeply nourished.”** ~ Carol, Feb 2025 🌹 **“Such a powerful space to find peace and healing — a sanctuary from the fast pace of life. I left feeling regrounded and reminded it’s okay to simply be.”** ~ Alison, Dec 2025 🌹 **“I felt so safe and held in the space you created. I was able to fully relax and receive so much — my heart felt completely full.”** ~ Lisa, Nov 2024 **WAYS TO CONNECT WITH US: ** Sound Journey WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmBeIOOgtuQL11w6FOKXVr](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmBeIOOgtuQL11w6FOKXVr ) Liverpool Shamanic Sound Baths and Journeys Facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272195976460263/ ](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272195976460263/ ) Find us on Instagram: [@yolanda\_\_thalia](https://instagram.com/yolanda__thalia) [@joeyespo13](https://instagram.com/joeyespo13) [@dragontreemedicine](https://instagram.com/dragontreemedicine) | |||
| Sing Yourself Home (Online 45 mins Singing Session) | – | – | 3mxkaluvpgj22 | Curator | Have you always wanted to sing… but convinced yourself you can’t? 🎶 Introducing Sing Yourself Home 🏡🎵 Gentle 1:1 online singing sessions for adults AND children — all from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Forget perfect. Forget performing. This is about finding your voice, singing from your heart and rediscovering the pure JOY of singing. 🌈 Let Victoria weave a little magic and gently bring that inner voice out. ✨ 🎤 45-minute private online session — £30 🏡 From the privacy of your own home 🌻 Adults & children welcome 🎵 No experience needed 🫶 DBS checked Sing Yourself Home 🏡 Finding your way back to yourself, one note at a time. 🎶  | |||
| KIN: Soulful Sober Gathering ~ October Samhain | Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 PM UTC | Let it Be, Liverpool, L8 6SE, England, UK | 3mxkaluxwlq22 | Curator | #### **KIN** #### Vocalising & Drum Circle, Dance and Sound Bath _A kindling of kindred hearts coming together - to move, sound, and awaken._ KIN is ancient. It is re-membering. Like the eternal fire, we carry the coals in our being. What we choose to do with this fire, is up to us. May we sing, drum, and dance... May we feel, express, and release... 🗣🥁🕺🏽💃🔥 If life is what we make it, then we get to choose. So what are we choosing? At KIN we will be choosing: #### **Ceremonial Cacao (£5)** 🍫☕ Heart-opening cups prepared with love by Joey - an energising elixir known to awaken creativity, focus, and connection, as well as boosting heart health & physical energy levels. #### **Vocal Activation & Drum Circle** 🥁 Guided by Yolanda reawakening the primal voice, our playful inner child and our authentic selves through breath, sound, and vocal exercises, followed by drumming and collective expression. #### **Dance** 🔉🎶🕺🏽💃 A journey of conscious movement through deep, organic, and tribal, melodic and fiery soundscapes curated and mixed by DJ Joey Espo. Freedom to move, release, and remember. #### **Sound Bath** 🎶 Gently bringing the tempo back down and receiving powerful sound frequencies. Surrender into Yolanda’s enchanting ancestral singing, crystal bowls, and healing vibrations - an immersion in resonance, rest, and renewal. #### **Sharing & Closing Circle** 🙏🏼 A gentle space to integrate, express your experience, before closing the space and giving thanks. #### **Soul Food** (£4) 🍲💚 A peaceful space at the end of the night to enjoy some fresh, hearty, homemade, vegan food. Vegetable dahl, stew or soup. Always made with love and with the intention to reground the high frequency sounds and energy transmissions. Yolanda and Joey weave sound, rhythm, and ceremony into a shared space of healing, expression and belonging. 🙏🏼💙 A kindling of kindred hearts coming together. Sparking embers of inspiration, connection, and remembrance. 👣🔥 "_Step into the fire of self-discovery. This fire will not burn you, it will only burn what you are not._" -Mooji ### **Our Intention** KIN is a long-held dream of Yolanda and Joey - a weaving of sound, rhythm, voice, and ceremony created to nurture authentic expression and collective presence. We create Soulful Sober Spaces where everyone can feel safe, seen, heard, and human. Come as you are. Leave as you remember. ❤️🔥 #### **What to Bring / How to Prepare** **Bring:** • Water bottle • Yoga mat, cushion, or blanket • Drum, rattle, or instrument (optional) • Journal for reflections • Cash for cacao (£5) or soul food (£4) **Wear:** Loose, comfortable clothing; warm layers for the sound bath. **Prepare:** Arrive with curiosity and respect. If you plan to enjoy cacao, come with a light or empty stomach. Please honour the sober nature of this ceremonial space. **Intention:** Take a moment to gently set an intention for the evening - something to release, invite, or remember. 🌕 ### **Facilitators ** **Yolanda - Ancestral Singing & Sound Weaver** Yolanda channels ancestral voice and sacred sound to guide others into deep remembrance, release, and reconnection through music and presence. **Joey - DJ, Sound Weaver & Drum Keeper** Joey blends rhythm, ceremony, and modern tribal soundscapes to spark joy, movement, and heart-centred connection. **Together** They co-create KIN, a soulful, sober space for expression, healing, and community. **⚠ Important Information** • Adults aged **18+ only** • Let it Be is a **sober venue** – no alcohol, psychedelics or intoxicants before or during the event • Venue access is via a **flight of stairs** (not currently wheelchair accessible) • Toilets available • Soft drinks available to purchase • Tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to a friend if you message us with their name in good time (please see Terms & Conditions) **Sound Baths are not recommended if:** • You are in the first trimester of pregnancy • You have sound-induced epilepsy • You’ve had surgery in the last 3 months • You have a pacemaker or metal implants • You have a serious heart condition • You experience severe mental illness Please message us before attending if you have any concerns that may impact your experience. #### **Feedback & Reviews** 🌹 **“My experiences with Yolanda and Joey have been nothing short of transformative. Their energy is warm, grounded, and deeply authentic. I always feel supported, inspired, and connected. Their work has become a meaningful part of my personal journey.”** ~ Star, Nov 2025 🌹 **“I enjoyed all aspects of the KIN event — the drumming circle, ecstatic dance, sound bath, and delicious food at the end. A beautiful evening and a journey of connection.”** ~ Chimmy, Dec 2025 🌹 **“Absolutely loved KIN and slept like a baby! Feeling much more grounded today. Thank you so much for creating this space.”** ~ Meesha , Dec 2025 🌹 **“A beautiful journey of connection. Sounding, drumming, dance, and a sound bath to finish — all held with such care. Highly recommend attending an event with Yolanda and Joey.”** ~ Facebook Review, Dec 2025 🌹 **“The vocalising and drumming sessions feel deeply meaningful. Everyone experienced something different — you really had to be there to feel the effects.”** ~ Graham, Jan 2025 🌹 **“Incredible evening. The space felt safe, supportive, and freeing — a rare experience where strangers can feel upheld enough to be vulnerable and joyful together.”** ~ Carol, Feb 2025 We look forward to welcoming you Loving Vibrations! ❤ Yolanda Thalia & Joey Esposito 🌹🎶🥁💚🙏✨ **WAYS TO CONNECT WITH US: ** Sound Journey WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmBeIOOgtuQL11w6FOKXVr ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmBeIOOgtuQL11w6FOKXVr ) Liverpool Shamanic Sound Baths and Journeys Facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272195976460263/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272195976460263/) Find us on Instagram: [@yolanda\_\_thalia](https://Instagram.com/yolanda__thalia) [@joeyespo13](https://instagram.com/joeyespo13) [@dragontreemedicine](https://instagram.com/dragontreemedicine) | |||
| YogAT - Fusion of Yoga and Alexander Technique - 2hr workshop | Sun, Oct 25, 11:30 AM UTC | Little Dippers, Upper Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK | 3mxkalv2bzw22 | Curator | **YogA.T.** Blended Hatha Yoga & Alexander Technique Workshop A 2-hour session that brings together two complimentary practices, exploring the relationship between flexibility, force and balance. This mixed ability class is for people at any level, from beginners through to experienced enthusiasts interested in a fresh perspective on their yoga practice. This is an inclusive class welcoming adults of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Having worked together for over 2 years, Dan and Gregg feel their collaborative approach creates a welcoming, non-competitive environment, and provides a light-hearted, safe and open space where you can explore and challenge your physicality at your own pace. Both are fully qualified and insured. | |||
| Reclaiming Voice | Sun, Nov 29, 3:00 PM UTC | CABILLA CORNWALL, Bodmin, UK | 3mxkalv3rku22 | Curator | ### A day to remember our voices and explore the power they hold. _Dreamed with singer_ [_Holly Anne Coles_](https://www.hollyannecoles.com/) _& conscious coach_ [_Anna Lempriere_](https://www.theconsciouscoach.net/)  **What might it mean to reclaim our voice?** Our voices carry our stories, our questions, our boundaries & hope. They are one of the way we relate to one another & the wider world. Yet many of us have learned to quiet ourselves in order to fit in. To make ourselves smaller. To distrust our voices, outer and inner, including our intuition. Reclaiming Voice is an invitation to explore our voices through activation, conversations & shared experiences. To listen more closely to what wants to be spoken. **What if reconnecting with our voice was a way of reclaiming our agency, our expression and our power to participate in the world around us?** ### What to expect We will take time to arrive & settle in the intentional space that is Cabilla Cornwall. Beginning with an opening circle, we will explore our relationship with voice and expression, creating space to share our own and witness one another. With Holly, we will explore the voice as a medium for expression and creative communication with the land. Through a series of exercises and immersive practices, you will be guided back into communion with your voice, the centre and portal of your unique sound. What we will explore together: - Energetics of the vocal centre - Regulating with the voice - Exploring your expression through the voice with creative stimuli and muses - Combining the Voice with Therapeutic Sound Instruments - Exercises to help you discover the signature and blueprint of your voice _No singing experience is needed._ We will pause to enjoy a delicious meal together. Space for connections to unfold naturally, and for the experience to continue in its own way, around the table and beyond the workshops. From there, Anna will invite us into the world of myth and personal storytelling using threads of her SpeakYOU method. Through playful prompts, meaningful objects and a moment from our own lives, we will explore the many facets of who we are and the stories we carry. What might happen when we allow a personal experience to become a myth, told through imagination, metaphor and a little theatrical magic? We will have space to experiment with words, share our stories and listen to one another in a spirit of curiosity, kindness and possibility. _Woven throughout the day will be moments to pause, reflect and simply be together. Time to breathe, wander, share a conversation or sit quietly in the presence of this place._  ### ### What you might take away - **A new relationship with your voice.** Explore sound, expression and the experience of being heard. - **More freedom to express yourself.** Experiment with stories, imagination and the different ways your experiences can be shared. - **A chance to hear yourself differently.** Notice the stories you carry, the things left unsaid and what might be ready for expression. - **A little more confidence in your own expression.** Create room for your boundaries, questions, ideas and intuition. - **Connection through shared experience.** Discover what becomes possible when we listen to one another with curiosity and care. * * * ### About Reclaiming Reclaiming is a growing series of gatherings exploring the relationships that shape our lives. Each gathering offers a different thread, inviting us to explore our relationship with ourselves, one another and the living world through practices, conversation and shared experience. | |||
| FREE ONLINE WEEKLY WORKSHOP - Journey Through the Chakras WEEK 7 | Sahasrara | Crown Chakra | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalvebvq22 | Curator | # Free Online Chakra Workshop Series ### Explore the 7 Chakras Through Kundalini Yoga, Mantra, Breathwork & Meditation **Every Wednesday at 7pm | Online | Completely Free** Hello and blessings beautiful being, Thank you for finding your way here. I’ve recently returned from Rishikesh, India, where I spent a month at a yoga school at the foothills of the Himalayas completing my 200-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training. It was an amazing experience and I came home with so much knowledge, inspiration and a whole new appreciation of the yogic traditions...there's SO much to learn. One thing I didn’t get as much of during the course, was the opportunity to practise teaching. So, I’ve decided to create these **free online weekly chakra workshops** as a way of sharing what I’ve learned, continuing to develop my teaching practice, and creating a space where we can explore these beautiful traditions together. ## What is the Chakra Workshop Series? Over **7 weeks** , we’ll explore the traditional chakra system, dedicating one Wednesday evening to each of the seven major chakras. Each week will focus on a different chakra and include a combination of: Kundalini Yoga practices Pranayama (breathwork) Mantra Mudras Meditation Visualisation Gentle movement and kriyas Teachings about the chakra and its traditional associations You don't need to be experienced in yoga or meditation, however a little knowledge about the chakra system would be beneficial - but not essential. You can join for one workshop or come along for the whole seven-weeks. ## The 7-Week Journey **Week 1 | Muladhara | Root Chakra** Grounding • Stability • Safety • Connection to Earth **Week 2 | Svadhisthana | Sacral Chakra** Creativity • Flow • Sensuality • Emotions **Week 3 | Manipura | Solar Plexus Chakra** Personal power • Confidence • Transformation • Fire **Week 4 | Anahata | Heart Chakra** Love • Compassion • Connection • Devotion **Week 5 | Vishuddha | Throat Chakra** Communication • Truth • Expression • Authenticity **Week 6 | Ajna | Third Eye Chakra** Intuition • Awareness • Inner vision • Perception **Week 7 | Sahasrara | Crown Chakra** Consciousness • Spiritual connection • Meditation • Unity ## The traditions I follow... The practices I share are inspired by **Kundalini Yoga and Hindu traditions** , including traditional approaches to mantra, meditation, pranayama, mudra and the chakra system. My intention isn't to tell you that your chakras are "blocked" or that a particular practice will magically fix your life. These are workshops designed to help you **learn, explore and experience** these ancient practices for yourself. ## I'm sure you're wondering about Kundalini? You may have noticed the words _Kundalini Yoga_ above and wondered whether you're about to accidentally awaken something on your own, in your home Don't worry. These workshops are not designed to induce a Kundalini awakening, and I am not a KAP (Kundalini Activation Process) practitioner. The practices I'm sharing come from the traditional Kundalini Yoga training I completed in Rishikesh. ## Who are these workshops for? Absolutely anyone over 18 who is curious about: - Chakras and the subtle energy body - Kundalini Yoga - Meditation - Mantra - Pranayama/Breathwork - Hindu and yogic traditions - Developing a personal spiritual practice - Taking a little time out of the week to reconnect with themselves **No previous yoga, meditation or chakra experience is necessary.** ## What you'll need A quiet, comfortable space where you won't be disturbed. A yoga mat or something comfortable to sit on, space to move. Please arrive with an empty stomach, as we'll be doing some breathwork and movement. ## A little note from me I'm at the beginning of my teaching journey, and these workshops are part of me putting into practice everything I've learned in Rishikesh. So while I will always prepare thoughtfully and teach to the best of my ability, I'm also here to learn. Your feedback is genuinely welcome and will help me grow as a teacher. My hope is that these Wednesday evenings become a moment of calm and peace in your week. **I'd love for you to join me. 🙏✨** ### Every Wednesday ### 7:00pm ### Online ### Free ### 7 weeks • 7 chakras • 7pm | |||
| Fire Sheep Chinese New Year Inner Child Healing Circle | Sat, Feb 6, 9:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkalvjumw22 | Curator | Do you find yourself feeling insecure, unsafe or impacted by emotional neglect from your childhood? What if you could begin healing those fragmented parts of your inner child and realign with unconditional love? This is your invitation to receive deep energetic and emotional healing for the parts of you that were overlooked, abandoned, neglected or rejected. 🌀 In this sacred container, you’ll receive: ✨Inner Child Healing: Go on a journey to start dissolving and letting go of insecurities and anxiety around your inner child's needs and deficiencies that are keeping you stuck in the past through quantum timeline healing, light language, star magic and sound therapy in the Fire Sheep year. ✨Chinese New Year: Fire Sheep Forecast & Feng Shui: Receive personalised reading on your Zodiac animal for the year of the Fire Sheep and the energetics for 2027 in health, wealth, career, love and relationships. This will provide insight as to what to look out for and areas for improvement and raise your luck with simple and savvy tips to Feng Shui your home to leverage Fire Sheep chi to flourish and prosper in all areas of your life. ✨Guided Art Therapy: A channeling process to download imagery, codes and messages after the Inner Child Healing transmission to then use it for continual reprogramming of the subconscious and unconscious mind for the Fire Sheep year. ✨Sacred Sharing Circle: Feel safe and supported in a group dynamic as you share yourself to be seen, felt and witnessed as you declare your intentions for healing, mindful discussions about the theme of the month playing out in your life as well as to integrate after the transmission, followed by personalised card reading with next steps moving forward in 2027. ✨1 Month Access To Replay: Whether you attend live and want to write down notes or you're not able to attend live but would love to receive this transmission, you will receive a link to my Chinese New Year Inner Child Healing Circle until 6th March 2027. It's time to bring compassion, self-forgiveness, love and acceptance to the tender parts of you to come back into wholeness. Are you ready to reclaim yourself and move forward in the right direction? 💌Book your spot here: [https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/innerchildhealingcirclesalespage](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/innerchildhealingcirclesalespage) **FAQ** **#1: Will this work for me?** Yes, if you allow yourself to be open and receptive to the experience. The resistance comes from being in the mind and the need to control the experience or outcome. If you're someone who's too heady, spend at least 20 minutes in nature with your feet on the ground and move your body to be in the here and now. You will notice you will be far more open to receiving this activation. You may feel tingles, sensations, goosebumps, movement in energy, see images or symbols or you may not feel anything at all. Alternatively, you can start listening to my Childhood Trauma Clearing audio once a day for 30 days or for an extensive clearing 90 days. If you feel called to listen to it longer or at any time, you're welcome to do so as this will keep dissolving the energetics of your childhood conditioning. If you feel you got something from this audio, please email your video or written testimonial to jessxgoh@lifeinconfidence.com. **#2: What is light language and how does it work?** It's the language of the soul. Everyone speaks it differently as we channel through these high vibrational codes and frequencies that are being transmuted from the stars to transmute stagnant energy and old frequencies that are no longer in alignment with your soul and to activate dormant parts of you that are needed to bring them into illumination for your highest good. **#3: Who is this not for?** This isn't for you if you constantly perceive yourself as a victim, always need to be in control all the time and struggle to trust the natural healing processes facilitated. You don't see yourself as an investment in your healing journey, looking for a quick fix or a way out of life and a skeptic of the spiritual arts as a pathway to move forward. **#4: Who is this for?** This is for you if you have tried some form of therapy, spiritual healing or self-development program and you still feel you need extra energetic support in dissolving subconscious or unconscious emotional blockages that are keeping you stuck in the past or stopping you from moving forward in any area of your life. **#5: What's your refund policy?** Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred or sold to another person who would appreciate this experience. Contact jessxgoh@lifeinconfidence.com their name and contact details so I can prepare them for this event. ----------------------------------------------------------------- **About Your Facilitator** Jess X Goh helps burnt out, heart-centered professionals to overcome the impacts of childhood abuse. She facilitates this by releasing anger and grief to reduce their anxiety (drug-free). What has led Jess to her spiritual path is to make peace with her traumatic past of domestic violence, sexual abuse and toxic family dynamics. She has manifested her soulmate and business partner and successfully rebuilt her relationship with her dysfunctional mother and estranged brother. Jess runs Life In Confidence, an international trauma recovery practice for over 10 years serving 1000+ high achievers in her workshops and private programs. Website: [www.lifeinconfidence.com ](http://www.lifeinconfidence.com) YouTube: [www.youtube.com/@Life-In-Confidence](https://www.youtube.com/@Life-In-Confidence?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0uB45l7KUp1xFakZGZN9BDhg9NRcbGlfDoSUjluLIcAiBvbIMokAV5Zw0_aem_ahXysG0jEF0qxmb-9xDvVA) Instagram: [@jessxgoh](http://www.instagram.com/jessxgoh) Facebook: [Life In Confidence With Jess X Goh](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590732301832) | |||
| Voice DNA: Individuation - Collaborative Vocal Improv Series with Uran Apak | Sun, Jan 17, 3:00 PM UTC | 51 Barnsbury Street, London N1 1TP, UK | 3mxkalvnh6e22 | Curator | ## **VOICE DNA: INDIVIDUATION** What if your voice could become a portal to play, connection and creative freedom? Voice DNA is a guided journey into voice, not as performance, but as a way of exploring creativity, presence and connection. It is an invitation to soften the inner critic, awaken your playful instincts, and discover your voice as something alive, expressive and shared. Across four monthly sessions, **Exploration, Collaboration, Transformation and Individuation** , we gradually deepen our relationship with our own voice and with one another. Each workshop explores a different stage of the journey and can be attended on its own, but together they create a rich progression, allowing both the group and each individual to grow over time. Whether you join us for a single session or the whole journey, you will be warmly welcomed exactly where you are.Your guide throughout the series is Uran Apak, an Istanbul-born, London-based artist, voice facilitator and co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Festival. **No previous singing or improvisation experience is needed.** The final session celebrates the voice that only you can bring. By now you've explored, listened, collaborated and expanded. This session offers space to trust your own creative instincts more fully: to step forward when you feel called, while remaining deeply connected to the group. **This isn't about becoming a soloist. It's about discovering what feels uniquely alive, joyful and authentic in your own voice, and allowing that voice to contribute to the listening field.** ### **What to expect** We'll explore: - Trusting your own creative impulses - Sharing your voice with greater ease and confidence - Finding joy in your unique way of sounding - Moving between solo expression and collective music-making - Celebrating the diversity of voices within the group The session includes: - Vocal improvisation games - Voice and Movement Journey - Supported individual expression - Collaborative vocal improvisation - Loop station exploration - Closing community vocal celebration - Reflection and integration ### This event is part of a four-part series: - [**Exploration:**](https://dandelion.events/e/a2pa4/) ** ** 25th Oct Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Collaboration: **](https://dandelion.events/e/x05na/ )22nd Nov Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Transformation:**]( https://dandelion.events/e/n6stq/) 13th Dec Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Individuation:**](https://dandelion.events/e/s69hk/) 17th Jan Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM ### Venue Our venue for this journey will be Music Tree in Islington, London - a holistic music centre filled with natural light, just an 11-minute walk from Highbury and Islington Underground and Overground station. **Address:** 51 Barnsbury St, London, N1 1TP **Accessibility:** The main venue is at street level. The toilets are accessed via a short flight of stairs. ### About Uran Apak  Uran Apak is an artist, performer, and voice facilitator working at the intersection of music, improvisation, and embodied practice. He is co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Collective and part of the team behind the annual UK Vocal Improv Festival, one of the UK’s leading spaces for collaborative, improvised voice practice. Over the past decade, he has facilitated workshops, jams, and performances for hundreds of participants across the UK, creating spaces where voice becomes a tool for connection, play, and transformation. Alongside his facilitation work, Uran maintains an active artistic practice as a singer, composer, and live performer. His work spans solo releases, interdisciplinary collaborations, and performances at the Vortex Jazz Club, Southbank Centre, Roundhouse, Somerset House and Glastonbury Festival. His approach is shaped not only by music, but by ongoing explorations in movement, visual art, and somatic practices. As a facilitator, he creates spaces that feel playful, creatively free and deeply held, blending vocal improvisation and community-based practice to support honest and curious exploration. **WEBSITE:** [www.uranapak.weebly.com](http://www.uranapak.weebly.com/) **INSTAGRAM:** [www.instagram.com/uranapak](http://www.instagram.com/uranapak) **SPOTIFY:** [https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U\_R6WtAFscbHVWEA](https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U_R6WtAFscbHVWEA) | |||
| Voice DNA: Transformation - Collaborative Vocal Improv Series with Uran Apak | Sun, Dec 13, 3:00 PM UTC | 51 Barnsbury Street, London N1 1TP, UK | 3mxkalvphzw22 | Curator | ## **VOICE DNA: COLLABORATION** What if your voice could become a portal to play, connection and creative freedom? Voice DNA is a guided journey into voice, not as performance, but as a way of exploring creativity, presence and connection. It is an invitation to soften the inner critic, awaken your playful instincts, and discover your voice as something alive, expressive and shared. Across four monthly sessions, **Exploration, Collaboration, Transformation and Individuation** , we gradually deepen our relationship with our own voice and with one another. Each workshop explores a different stage of the journey and can be attended on its own, but together they create a rich progression, allowing both the group and each individual to grow over time. Whether you join us for a single session or the whole journey, you will be warmly welcomed exactly where you are.Your guide throughout the series is Uran Apak, an Istanbul-born, London-based artist, voice facilitator and co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Festival. **No previous singing or improvisation experience is needed.** **Transformation** **When we feel safe enough to be heard, something begins to change.** This session invites you to explore the many colours of your voice and gently expand beyond familiar habits. Through listening, vocal technique, improvisation and creative shapeshifting, we'll discover new possibilities for expression while remaining grounded in presence and connection. **Transformation doesn't come from becoming someone else, it comes from allowing more of yourself to emerge.** ### **What to expect** We'll explore: - Expanding your vocal range of expression - Releasing habits that no longer serve your creativity - Discovering new textures, dynamics and qualities in your voice - Finding freedom through exploration rather than perfection The session includes: - Deep listening practices - Vocal weaving - Collaborative vocal improvisation - Voice and Movement Journey - Experiencing different vocal qualities - Loop Station Jam This event is part of a four-part series: - [**Exploration:**](https://dandelion.events/e/a2pa4/) ** ** 25th Oct Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Collaboration: **](https://dandelion.events/e/x05na/ )22nd Nov Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Transformation:**]( https://dandelion.events/e/n6stq/) 13th Dec Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Individuation:**](https://dandelion.events/e/s69hk/) 17th Jan Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM ### Venue Our venue for this journey will be Music Tree in Islington, London - a holistic music centre filled with natural light, just an 11-minute walk from Highbury and Islington Underground and Overground station. **Address:** 51 Barnsbury St, London, N1 1TP **Accessibility:** The main venue is at street level. The toilets are accessed via a short flight of stairs. ### About Uran Apak  Uran Apak is an artist, performer, and voice facilitator working at the intersection of music, improvisation, and embodied practice. He is co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Collective and part of the team behind the annual UK Vocal Improv Festival, one of the UK’s leading spaces for collaborative, improvised voice practice. Over the past decade, he has facilitated workshops, jams, and performances for hundreds of participants across the UK, creating spaces where voice becomes a tool for connection, play, and transformation. Alongside his facilitation work, Uran maintains an active artistic practice as a singer, composer, and live performer. His work spans solo releases, interdisciplinary collaborations, and performances at the Vortex Jazz Club, Southbank Centre, Roundhouse, Somerset House and Glastonbury Festival. His approach is shaped not only by music, but by ongoing explorations in movement, visual art, and somatic practices. As a facilitator, he creates spaces that feel playful, creatively free and deeply held, blending vocal improvisation and community-based practice to support honest and curious exploration. **WEBSITE:** [www.uranapak.weebly.com](http://www.uranapak.weebly.com/) **INSTAGRAM:** [www.instagram.com/uranapak](http://www.instagram.com/uranapak) **SPOTIFY:** [https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U\_R6WtAFscbHVWEA](https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U_R6WtAFscbHVWEA) | |||
| Voice DNA: Collaboration - Collaborative Vocal Improv Series with Uran Apak | Sun, Nov 22, 3:00 PM UTC | 51 Barnsbury Street, London N1 1TP, UK | 3mxkalvr56d22 | Curator | ## **VOICE DNA: COLLABORATION** What if your voice could become a portal to play, connection and creative freedom? Voice DNA is a guided journey into voice, not as performance, but as a way of exploring creativity, presence and connection. It is an invitation to soften the inner critic, awaken your playful instincts, and discover your voice as something alive, expressive and shared. Across four monthly sessions, **Exploration, Collaboration, Transformation and Individuation** , we gradually deepen our relationship with our own voice and with one another. Each workshop explores a different stage of the journey and can be attended on its own, but together they create a rich progression, allowing both the group and each individual to grow over time. Whether you join us for a single session or the whole journey, you will be warmly welcomed exactly where you are.Your guide throughout the series is Uran Apak, an Istanbul-born, London-based artist, voice facilitator and co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Festival. **No previous singing or improvisation experience is needed.** ### **Collaboration** #### **Once we begin to trust our own voice, we can begin listening in a new way.** This session explores what happens when voices meet: how we can express ourselves while remaining open, responsive and connected to others. Through collaborative improvisation we'll discover how individual voices can become part of something larger without losing their uniqueness. **Rather than trying to make the "right" music, we'll practise listening, responding and co-creating in the moment.** ### **What to expect** We'll explore: - Deep listening and sounding - Trusting your instincts while singing with others - Finding confidence in shared improvisation - Supporting and being supported within the group - Experiencing collective creativity through play The session includes: - Gentle vocal warm-up - Breath and sounding practices - Vocal improvisation games - Voice and Movement Journey - Human Loops - Collaborative vocal improvisation techniques - Introduction to microphone skills - Loop Station Jam This event is part of a four-part series: - [**Exploration:**](https://dandelion.events/e/a2pa4/) ** ** 25th Oct Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Collaboration: **](https://dandelion.events/e/x05na/ )22nd Nov Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Transformation:**]( https://dandelion.events/e/n6stq/) 13th Dec Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Individuation:**](https://dandelion.events/e/s69hk/) 17th Jan Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM ### Venue Our venue for this journey will be Music Tree in Islington, London - a holistic music centre filled with natural light, just an 11-minute walk from Highbury and Islington Underground and Overground station. **Address:** 51 Barnsbury St, London, N1 1TP **Accessibility:** The main venue is at street level. The toilets are accessed via a short flight of stairs. ### About Uran Apak  Uran Apak is an artist, performer, and voice facilitator working at the intersection of music, improvisation, and embodied practice. He is co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Collective and part of the team behind the annual UK Vocal Improv Festival, one of the UK’s leading spaces for collaborative, improvised voice practice. Over the past decade, he has facilitated workshops, jams, and performances for hundreds of participants across the UK, creating spaces where voice becomes a tool for connection, play, and transformation. Alongside his facilitation work, Uran maintains an active artistic practice as a singer, composer, and live performer. His work spans solo releases, interdisciplinary collaborations, and performances at the Vortex Jazz Club, Southbank Centre, Roundhouse, Somerset House and Glastonbury Festival. His approach is shaped not only by music, but by ongoing explorations in movement, visual art, and somatic practices. As a facilitator, he creates spaces that feel playful, creatively free and deeply held, blending vocal improvisation and community-based practice to support honest and curious exploration. **WEBSITE:** [www.uranapak.weebly.com](http://www.uranapak.weebly.com/) **INSTAGRAM:** [www.instagram.com/uranapak](http://www.instagram.com/uranapak) **SPOTIFY:** [https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U\_R6WtAFscbHVWEA](https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U_R6WtAFscbHVWEA) | |||
| Soul Constellations Retreat | Thu, Feb 11, 3:00 PM UTC | Shallowford House Christian Retreat & Conference Centre, Shallowford, Stone, UK | 3mxkalvspmo22 | Curator | **A four-day residential Systemic Family Constellations retreat** **11–14 February 2027** ** Shallowford House, Staffordshire** #### The stories inside us. The systems around us. And what becomes possible when we begin to untangle the two. We live our lives in the present, but we do not arrive here alone. We belong to families, relationships and histories that began before us. Within them are experiences of love and loss, belonging and exclusion, strength and survival - and sometimes patterns we find ourselves repeating without fully understanding why. Soul Constellations is a four-day residential retreat exploring these often unseen dynamics through Systemic Family Constellations, alongside meditation, embodiment, movement, music, group exercises and community. This will be our third retreat together and an opportunity to step away from everyday life, slow down and explore ourselves more deeply in the beautiful surroundings of Shallowford House. Our past retreats have been incredibly powerful, transformative and life-changing for many. ### What are Family Constellations? Systemic Family Constellations is an experiential therapeutic practice that explores hidden dynamics, unconscious loyalties and intergenerational patterns within families and other relational systems. Through embodied group work, we begin to encounter an issue from somewhere other than the position from which we have always known it. The intention isn't to blame our families or erase our history, but to understand our relationship with it more deeply — honouring what came before while creating greater freedom in how we move forward. Some participants will bring their own issue to constellate, while others will participate as representatives. Both can offer powerful opportunities for recognition, insight and movement. ### Across the four days we'll experience: 🌿 Systemic Family Constellation work led by Imani 🥘Delicious fresh cooked meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner by Arvin from Amrutha 🎶 An intimate live set with singer-songwriter Aliya 🧘 Varied guided meditation and embodiment practices ☯️ Qigong and yoga ✨ Group exercises designed to deepen connection, trust and safety within the group 🫂 Daily time within your smaller sharing pod for reflection and support 🎵 A deeply restorative sound bath 🙏 Optional one-to-one healing sessions 🎨 An art integration workshop on our final day 🤎 A cacao ceremony 🔥 A final-night celebration where everyone is invited to share their gifts, creativity and expression 🕯️ A closing ceremony to honour everything we've experienced together There will also be plenty of space between sessions to rest, walk in nature, connect with others or simply be quiet. ### The Setting Our home for the retreat is Shallowford House, a beautiful nineteenth-century retreat house surrounded by nine acres of secluded gardens, woodland and meadow in the Staffordshire countryside. Being residential is an important part of the experience. Rather than returning immediately to the pace of everyday life after deep inner work, we have four days to live, eat, practise, reflect and connect together — allowing the experience time to settle and integrate. **Accommodation and all meals are included throughout the retreat.** ## Retreat Prices & Accommodation Shared same-sex twin rooms are included within your retreat ticket. If you would prefer your own space, a limited number of private double rooms are available for an additional **£200**. ### Retreat Prices 🌱 Early Bird — £600 (Sold out) ✨ General Release — £700 (Half gone) 🔥 Final Release — £800 🛏️ Add-On: Private Double Room - £200 You can spread the cost of your retreat over 3 months with Klarna at checkout. If you would benefit from a longer payment plan, please reach out to us, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available. **ACCESSIBILITY** We also want Soul Constellations to be accessible to those who genuinely feel called to join us ❤️ We've set aside a small number of reduced-price places for people on a low income. If this applies to you, please email us to enquire. **At the heart of Soul Constellations is an invitation:** To understand what has shaped us. To honour what came before. To deepen our connection with ourselves and each other. And to create greater freedom in what comes next. ### Meet The Facilitators #### Imani (Lead Facilitator) Imani is a Systemic Family Constellations Practitioner, writer and speaker whose work centres around relationships, rupture, belonging and identity. She trained internationally through the International Family Constellation Training Institute and has studied across multiple systemic lineages with an international faculty of more than 35 teachers. Her work explores the meeting place between story and system. How our personal experiences interact with the families, relationships and histories around us, and what becomes possible when we begin to untangle the two. #### About Jay (Co-facilitator) Jay is a qualified Jungian Depth Coach whose work sits at the intersection of Jungian psychology, Eastern spirituality and embodied practice. His focus is on bridging the gap between understanding ourselves and actually changing how we live. Through one-to-one coaching, men's circles and group work, Jay helps people explore the unconscious patterns that keep them stuck, meet the parts of themselves they've learned to hide or reject, and find the courage to live differently. His approach combines compassion with honest challenge, bringing the unconscious into awareness and awareness into action. At the heart of his work is a commitment to helping people develop greater self-trust, authentic connection and a deeper sense of aliveness. #### About Alex (Co-facilitator) Alex is a meditation teacher of 8 years and the founder of Soul Revolution Festival. He offers a variety of meditations to calm the nervous system, create a deeper relationship with the body, open the heart, and relax the mind. Alex has supported Imani with her work on various retreats as well as the rest of the team, who all have a tight bond of trust and respect. This is vitally important to holding the container.  | |||
| Concert: Claire Vine + Suzi MacGregor | Wed, Oct 28, 7:30 PM UTC | St Bartholomew's, Lostwithiel, Church Lane, Lostwithiel, UK | 3mxkalvyo5a22 | Curator | **WORKSHOP ** **6pm-7pm (see below, optional - arrive 10 mins before for a 6pm start). ** **CONCERT** **7pm - doors open** **7.30pm - music starts** We're back after a break over the summer with another night of exceptional music in St Bartholomew's Church, as we welcome Claire Vine and Suzi MacGregor… ** ** **CLAIRE VINE** is a folk singer and songwriter based in Machynlleth, Cymru. Her solo project fearlessly explores urgent themes of land rights, oppression, climate change and inequality, in timeless songs that sound like they've always existed. Using subtle electronics to layer her voice into a haunting choir, she creates a space for her listeners to collectively feel the grief expressed in her music, offering a moment of shared catharsis. She is also a skilled song-interpreter, delivering classics from the traditional/folk revival canon with a new and profound humanity. Claire Vine released her debut solo album We Carve Our Path on 13 March 2026 on Bristol-based community label Cuculi Records, who also released her debut EP _Tunnel_ in 2020. With a thread of unequivocal political urgency running throughout, this evocative collection features five original songs and five highly inventive interpretations of songs drawn from the traditional canon and the repertoire of folk legends Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl. She has also recently been granted the DYCP grant from Arts Council England, supporting her to develop her singing and songwriting craft alongside working on a series of collaborative song-writing workshops relating to climate justice and climate grief. <oembed url="https://youtu.be/hPINZPFQlBM?si=stlYCA_podU1poj0"></oembed> **SUZI MACGREGOR** is a Bristol-based vocalist & multi-instrumentalist with a knack for classic songcraft, imbuing her warm, soulful music with a sense of timelessness. She blends the ambitious folk melodies of Laurel Canyon with a more modern pop sensibility, spaciously delivered with gospel-infused grooves. MacGregor's forthcoming debut album _Peregrina_ (out 27 Nov 2026 on **Cuculi Records** ) is a compelling 11-track collection featuring an array of musicians from her newfound Bristol community, produced by Richard Lobb. The album moves smartly through a spectrum of musical moods, yet maintains a coherent continuity anchored by MacGregor's magnetic voice. Written over several years, Peregrina feels like a retrospective on her turbulent twenties, full of travel, change and heartbreak - but, beneath it all, a poignant story of recovery and reclamation. <oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k5q03fmaJk"></oembed> **WORKSHOP INFORMATION ** **6pm - 7pm in St. Bartholomew's Church (arrive 10 mins before for a 6pm start)** _Join contemporary folk song writer Claire Vine for a collaborative, group songwriting workshop. This workshop is for everyone - even if you don’t consider yourself a musician, we will all work together to create a shared song. Songs for Change is a joyful exploration into how songwriting can be a vital form of expressing ourselves in times of uncertainty, with a focus on hope and creating change through telling positive stories._ _We will invite participants to think about what change they would like to see in the world as a starting point and from here we will co-create a short, catchy song that you can take out into the world, share with all your friends… or maybe even sing at a protest!_ | |||
| SATURDAY 19th Sept 6.30-9pm Autumn Equinox Gathering Ecstatic Dance & Cacao with Reya | Sat, Sep 19, 5:30 PM UTC | Highfield Trinity Methodist Church : Highfield, Holland Pl, Highfield, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkalw3t4o22 | Curator | ## **Saturday 19th December ✴ 6.30-9pm** **AUTUMN EQUINOX ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO** **Highfield Trinity Church** **11 Holland Pl, Sheffield S2 4US** **✴✴✴** **Join Reya for the first indoor Ecstatic Dance of the season!! ** **SPECIAL BACK INDOORS OFFER: 2 FOR £30** **✴✴✴** As the wheel of the year turns once again, the Autumn Equinox invites us to pause between light and dark, doing and being. You are invited to gather in community as we honour the balance of the year and gently begin the descent into the darker months. This is a space for you to: ✨ Sit in circle with heart-opening cacao and set intentions for the season ahead ✨ Dance wild and free to epic tunes!! I can't wait to dance with you in the beautiful space of Highfield once again! Reya ✨✨ * * * **Cacao Circle:** To open the space we will spend time sitting with and receiving the delicious warming nourishment and medicine of sacred Cacao, helping us to connect to the earth of our bodies and the presence of our hearts. This wonderful plant has been working with humans to inspire harmony, encourage connection, illuminate wisdom and uplift our spirits for thousands of years. Working with her intentionally and respectfully, she becomes the perfect ally to bring into our dance. Not only will drinking this sacred plant bring you energy to move with, but she’ll also potentialise your intentions and work on the subtle layers of energy within you to bring healing, love and kindness to whatever it is that you’re moving with in your life right now. There are some contraindications to drinking Cacao - if you are currently taking anti-depressants or experiencing low blood pressure, please read through this: [https://selenohealth.com/blogs/learn-about-cacao/safety-of-cacao](https://selenohealth.com/blogs/learn-about-cacao/safety-of-cacao) and get in touch to discuss a dose that will best support you. The cacao we will be sharing is from Junin provice, Peru and is prepared with love and intention using water, cinnamon, ginger, orange, a sprinkle of chili and sweetened slightly with coconut sugar. We will be drinking around 25g of cacao, or less if you want! If you are sensitive to any of these ingredients, please let me know in advance so I can make some that is ok for you to drink. * * * #### **Also available… ** - Fairtrade, organic, ceremonial grade criollo Cacao from Asháninka family farms in Junín province, Perú - £15/200g - Mexican handicrafts - beaded earrings, necklaces, belts and purses. * * * **Schedule:** **6.30–6.45pm | Doors Open & Arrival** Arrive, register and settle into the space. Take some time to stretch, warm up and arrive in your body, with gentle music playing as we gather. **6.45pm | Doors Close** To help us create and hold the container for our evening together, there will be no entry after 6.45pm. Please arrive in good time so we can all begin together. **6.45–7.15pm | Welcome & Cacao Circle** We'll gather in circle to arrive together, set intentions for the coming season and share cacao. **7.15–8.45pm | Ecstatic Dance Journey** A 90-minute guided Ecstatic Dance journey with Reya. Space to move freely, connect with your body and follow wherever the music takes you. **8.45–9.00pm | Relaxation & Closing Circle** We'll bring the evening to a close with time to integrate, rest in stillness, and come together once more in our closing circle. * * * **What is Ecstatic Dance?** Ecstatic Dance is a free-form movement journey and moving meditation that’s sweeping the world !! Guided by a live DJ, we flow through an epic soundscape of all genres: fast and slow, classical to psytrance, drum and bass to dub - no style is off-limits! The music moves in waves; starting gently, building to vibrant peaks, and ending in stillness. There are no steps, no judgment, no need to perform - just pure, free expression. We generally dance barefoot, without talking, in a sober, mindful space where respect and presence create a safe container. Ecstatic Dance is transformative, playful, and deeply liberating. It releases stress, boosts endorphins, and connects us to community, ourselves, and even a higher source. It can truly one of the most magical experiences life has to offer! * * * **Guidelines** **To keep the space safe and enjoyable for everyone, we follow these simple guidelines:** - **Speech:** No chatting on the dance floor - sounding is welcome but please be considerate of others. - **Footware:** We like to dance barefoot to ground, but if you need to wear shoes, please bring clean soft indoor shoes and be mindful of people's toes! - **Boundaries /consent:** Respect others' personal space & check for consent before dancing with someone. If you're not sure whether it's a 'yes', treat it like a 'no'. There is no need to dress to impress! This is not a space where you need to look good… this is a movement meditation. - **Substances:** No alcohol, drugs or other substances - this is a sober practice - **Screen free:** No phones or cameras during the dance - drop out of your head and into your body and give yourself the gift of switching off! The team may take short videos/pictures for promotional reasons - if you do not want to be in a video/photo, please let us know before or after the dance. - **Feel free:** Dance how you want; as much or as little movement as is right for you - this is a non-judgemental space. Feel free to close your eyes, bring a blindfold, dance to the wall... you do you!! * * * **What should I wear/bring?** - Comfy clothes you can move freely in - layers are useful as you might get really hot dancing then cool down when still. - Earplugs if you're sensitive to loud music. - A journal and pen if you like to write. - Your beautiful self, a water bottle (refill available) and curiosity! | |||
| Frome Vocal Improvisation November | Sun, Nov 15, 1:00 PM UTC | The Bennett Centre, Vicarage Street, Frome, UK | 3mxkalwawif22 | Curator | An afternoon of connecting and exploring ways into Collective Vocal Improv. We'll be trying out some forms and structures to co-create spontaneous music between us, plus some free vocal improv. While you don’t need any prior experience, this workshop is best suited to people who have some confidence in using their voice and feel ready to take a leap into the unknown! Max 12 people. | |||
| Floating Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks (EXTENDED 1h 45 min session) | Thu, Oct 22, 6:15 PM UTC | Skylight Centre, Corsica Street, London, UK | 3mxkalwhjz422 | Curator | **🩵Escape the bustle of city life with a deeply calming EXTENDED 1h 45 min sound journey session🩵** **- In a suspended hammock or on a padded floor mat.** _These unique extended sessions offer a rare opportunity to fully unwind as healing sounds and vibrations flow through you, creating a deeply immersive experience designed to calm the nervous system and melt away stress. Join us on **Thu 22 October 7:15pm-9pm** _ **Why Hammock Sound Journeys?** Relaxing in a hammock enhances the therapeutic effects of sound, gently rocking you into a state of profound rest and relaxation. Guided by skilled sound healer & musician, you’ll be enveloped by soothing tones from gongs, crystal bowls, chimes & aromatherapy eye pillows supporting deep relaxation and nervous system balance! Plus delicious homemade herbal tea at the end of the session! What better way to spend your evening! **What to expect?** - _Live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, tibetan bowl, vocals, other live instruments, nurturing electronica_ - _Aromatherapy eye pillows_ _and scents to calm the nervous system_ - _Gentle guidance to deepen the relaxation state_ - _Sky-blue soft hammocks to sway your stresses away and lift your spirit!_ - _Additional spaces on comfortable, padded floor mats with blankets, cushions & bolsters_ - _Grounding integration social with complimentary homemade herbal tea_ - _An oasis of calm in our busy lives!_ **Give yourself the gift of stillness and calm. Book now to experience this exceptional journey into relaxation and inner peace. We also offer gift cards, see all info below.** **📌Please arrive only 5 min before session start time, no waiting room at the venue. Choose from a space in a hammock or a space on a comfortable padded floor mat. Provided: blankets, cushions, eye pillows & bolsters for extra comfort or bring your own.** **🎁GIFT CARDS ** [**Give a Gift or Relaxation: Buy Sound Journey Voucher**](https://giftup.app/place-order/b5b781e5-8521-42f3-24f7-08dd15e9445b?platform=hosted) ### **💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS ** **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)    ### **IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:** **1) Strictly no latecomers!** - Sorry, please arrive on time! Unfortunately, **if you are** **more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed entry** (and there can be no refunds if you are more than 10 minutes late, very sorry!) as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people who are already here. **2) Our sessions are designed to be calm and restful. We welcome everyone to our sound journey sessions and aim to make them accessible and comfortable for all.** **-** **If you are feeling unwell with a potentially contagious illness** , please rest at home ** ** and pass your ticket to a friend or family member. - **If you have** **any accessibility needs or a health condition, including those that may cause a persistent non-contagious cough ** (e.g.,asthma or allergies), you are welcome to attend - we simply ask you to let us know via email in advance so we can plan for a comfortable experience for all. **-We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone showing symptoms of an infectious illness, ** including a new cough. This is to protect vulnerable attendees and maintain a peaceful environment. **3) Please only arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session, as there is no waiting room at the venue,** we won't be able to allow early entrace in order to prepare for the session. **4) Clothing: **Please wear a sleeved shirt that covers the armpits and leggings or yoga trousers that cover your knees. Wear form-fitting clothing. Please do not wear baggy clothing as they can snag and catch on the sling’s fabric causing accidents. Ensure that your clothing is "zipper free" and remove all jewellery (body piercings, watches and hair clips etc). These items can snag and damage the silk hammocks. **5) Weight limit** is up 300 pounds (140kg) per hammock. **6) This session is not suitable for people with pacemakers** and other therapeutic electronic devices or **persons suffering from severe mental health issues** due to the vibratory nature of the session. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session. **7) **Our sound journeys are very gentle and not loud/intense therefore **suitable for pregnant women.** It is believed that there are many positive and beneficial effects to be gained from relaxation and healing sounds to the growing foetus. The advised healing practice is gentle flowing sounds around the pregnant mother for the beneficial and positive effect of both mother and baby. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session. ### **CANCELLATION POLICY:** **All tickets are non-refundable. ** Last minute refunds/ticket transfers are not available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left - **at least 1 week's notice. ** You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.   ### **FEEDBACK FROM OUR SESSIONS:** _"Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your class... and the music was amazing! The feeling of being securely wrapped in a silk hammock from head to toe, suspended in the air, slowly rocking, with the gentle breath meditation, the crystal bowls and the ambient music created a sublime and profound atmosphere. It was as if I was in a cocoon of total support, allowing peace to flow into my entire being."_ - Alison _"Being someone who is always on the move and finds it very difficult to relax, I found this session to be really valuable ‘me time!’ Initially, I found it difficult to let go and unwind where the muscles in my arms and legs were contracting. After a few minutes, I started to drift away into a soft slumber which was deeply relaxing. Despite this my senses were heightened and I became very conscious of the sounds that seemed to travel through my ears, vibrating all the way into my body. The gentle movements of the hammock with the music in the background made me feel like a young infant being rocked to sleep. A wonderfully calming and soothing experience, with the added bonus of not having to put in any physical effort. Great! I look forward to more of this." _- Navpreet ### **WHY HAMMOCKS? ROCK-ABYE-BABY & RESEARCH** Two new studies published in Current Biology suggest our brains are evolutionarily programmed to respond to rocking. Research also provides insight into why rocking is calming to babies. The brain wave synchronization occurs much easier through a rocking motion and allows the baby to feel more at home (i.e. it feels closer to being in the womb). And let’s not forget that we spend the first nine months of our lives being gently rocked in an amniotic sea. _“Since immemorial times we’ve rocked our babies, and often ourselves, to sleep,” _says lead author on the new paper, Konstantinos Kompotis, at the University of Lausanne, also in Switzerland. _“Our study provides new insights into the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying this phenomenon.”_ Dr Michael J Breus, a Certified Sleep Specialist, states that it’s the simplest of soothing, sleep-inducing remedies, something we all naturally do: rocking a baby gently to sleep. But why does it work? How exactly does a gentle rhythmic motion change the sleep architecture of the brain? **Repetitive motions, like those experienced in the gentle rocking of a hammock,** can soothe anxiety. Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Medical Institute, recommends repetitive movement to elicit your body’s relaxation response. This reaction allows a lower heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension. **The gentle rocking of a hammock** will boost brain wave oscillations associated with better sleep and has been shown to provide a fertile ground for deep relaxation. More specifically, the rocking fortifies the brain waves that are naturally present during sleep which help maintain deep relaxation. Neuroscientist Laurence Bayer of the University of Geneva in Switzerland, likens the findings to our intuitive appreciation that a slowly rocking hammock can relax us and do wonders for our mood. _“This is potentially a very promising avenue for future clinical research,” he notes. _Rocking to sleep may have significant health benefits such as better quality of sleep and even improved long-term memory formation. **We all instinctively know about the power of a soothing, repetitive rocking motion and this in combination with live ambient soundscapes and aromatherapy is a potent synthesis for deep relaxation.** ### **ORGANIZER/ FACILITATOR/ MUSICIAN** **💙** [**Diana Upite (Dee):**](https://www.instagram.com/diana.upite/) Trained in classical music from a young age in Latvia, and later moving to UK to study contemporary music, **Dee carries a life-long passion for singing, improvising and re-imagining traditional Celtic and folk songs with her own melodic vision.** A singer at heart, she connects deeply with the melodies and harmonies of ancient Europe and beyond. Through her singing, her intention is to guide you on a journey of reconnection and self-discovery, reuniting you with the source of who you are! She is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others, ** has** **trained in 1:1 and multiple-handed Lomi Lomi bodywork ** and also offers **sauna venik rituals.** Dee also has a keen interest in making delicious **raw chocolates and raw cacao drinks ** for events & private clients. She enjoyes blending spices to make her signature delicious homemade **Chai** for events & is experimenting with new flavours! She is a co-creator and co-facilitator of many wellbeing classes, workshops, retreats, festivals that **she co-organises with 'Ecstatic Dance London' for nearly 10 years. Dee is passionate and dedicated in creating the best possible experiences for attendees. ** Dee and her awesome team put a lot of care, love and attention into all the offerings **which include Ecstatic Dance, Cacao, Chai, Sound Baths, Singing, Retreats, Festivals, Sauna Rituals & Lomi-Lomi Bodywork.**   ### **VENUE:** The Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica St, Highbury East, London N5 1JT _(closest Station Highbury & Islington, 5 min walk from the station)_ ### **PRICES** - **1x ticket in hammock £35 ** _(+ Stripe fee)_ - **1x ticket on padded floor mat £22** _(+ Stripe fee)_ **Payment:** Please book via Eventbrite **(very limited spaces, advance booking is essential as we have limited capacity for these classes) No tickets on the door.** **Order confirmation: ** please check your spam folder as sometimes Eventbrite emails don't go to the main inbox. Double check the email address you entered to book your ticket. ### **CANCELLATION POLICY:** **All tickets are non-refundable. ** Last minute refunds/ticket transfers are not available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left, at least 1 week's notice. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.  ### **CONNECT WITH US/ GIFTCARDS/ PRIVATE & CORPORATE BOOKINGS OR BOOK 1:1 SESSIONS** **🎁GIFT CARDS ** [**Give a Gift or Relaxation: Buy Sound Journey Voucher**](https://giftup.app/place-order/b5b781e5-8521-42f3-24f7-08dd15e9445b?platform=hosted) **Book a private sessions for groups** of 19 participants in hammocks plus additional 8 spaces on yoga mats, all sessions take place at our venue or we can come to you with our portable hammock set up (max 28 participants) or yoga mat set up (max 50 participants). ** ** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com/) 💜 ** ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS ** **Website: ** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/) **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [@aerialrelaxationpods](https://www.instagram.com/aerialrelaxationpods/), [@ecstaticdance\_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **Facebook:** [www.facebook.com/AerialRelaxationPods](https://www.facebook.com/AerialRelaxationPods) **Mailing list: ** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **ANY QUESTIONS? ** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com/) We look forward to welcoming you!  | |||
| Fall Circling Retreat | Fri, Oct 16, 5:00 PM UTC | Mountain Light Retreat, Mountain Light Place, Crozet, VA, USA | 3mxkalwmbrr22 | Curator |  # _Live the Mystical Heart of Circling_ ## 3 Days | 2 Nights | 6 Meals Our Fall retreat focuses on the contemplative and mystical aspects of Circling. We do this by drawing on traditions from all around the world. Whatever your spiritual background and beliefs, you will learn how to deepen _your_ path through Circling. The field we create at depth for three days will be our greatest aid and most profound teacher. What's included: - **Short readings and poetry** from the contemplative tradition - A **coaching session** (included with your ticket) to root your Circling practice into your personal growth edge and spiritual path - Each day begins with quiet hours for **meditation, prayer, and contemplation** - **Activities, teaching, and discussion blocks** help us explore and grow as practitioners - **Six meals** , snacks, tea, and coffee - Live together in **Circling consciousness** for three days  > I love The Container podcast and its crew. They’re playing on an important edge and bringing a lot of innovation and heart… I highly recommend them as community leaders and podcasters, and see them as pioneers leading us into a future that we want to create for ourselves and the generations to come. > > —Sean Wilkinson, co-founder of Transformational Connection ## Practices & Lifestyle Our home will be the Mountain Light Retreat Center. This allows us to encounter the mystical heart of Circling surrounded by the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. - **Circle in an old mission church:** The location calls us to the sacred, both by the wonder of the natural world and the ongoing spiritual purpose of the buildings. - **Morning quiet time:** This provides open time to drop in with yourself using whatever methods feel true to you and your path. That might be meditation, reading, prayer, hiking, and more. - **Activity, teaching, and discussion:** We set aside time to hone your skills and foster insights into Circling using our intellect. - **Take walks on the nature trail:** On-site nature trails give you a way to drop in with nature, whether on your own or with others. - **Spend time in cozy gathering spaces:** During non-practice hours, there are plenty of relaxing venues to bond, connect, and discuss. - **Walk the outdoor and indoor labyrinths:** Take part in the ancient contemplative practice of walking labyrinths as you hold Circling consciousness. - **Readings and coaching:** If you've wondered about the mystical heart of the Circling practice but never had a chance to dive into it, this is it.      ## **Food & Accommodations** Meals, snacks, tea, and coffee are included. Wi-Fi is provided. _But there is no cell service at the location._ Accommodations include private rooms and shared rooms with two beds each. When you buy a ticket, you will be placed in a room with a roommate (see photo below). With the Private Room Add On, you'll upgrade to a room by yourself. If you're sharing your private room with someone, you will only need to buy one Private Room Add On.  _Double rooms_  _Private rooms_ ## Meet Your Facilitators |  | **Jonathan Clark** is a writer, podcast host, poet, mystic practitioner, and facilitator living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. His passion for the esoteric, religious, and academic, produces a distinctly original and wide-ranging body of work. In facilitation, Jonathan holds emergent spaces where Being can reflect on itself with love. This approach places Circling inside that oldest story of humanity: turning to union with the divine. | |  | **Sigh Goldsmith ** is a Circling facilitator, podcast host, and death doula. Her practice delves into the strange and ancient work of becoming more available to life. Years of contemplative, relational, and death practices have formed her approach which is both deeply grounding and magically expansive. Sigh creates spaces that allow us to open to the moment, soften our defenses, and discover the unknown together. | |  | **Hannah Hellsing** is a licensed therapist, spiritual development coach, and Circling facilitator in the Transformational Connection lineage. Hannah’s Circling practice is grounded by both love and courage, as she seeks the liberation of authenticity made possible by impeccable containers and radical self-responsibility. Plenty of playing also happens. | | |||
| 10 weeks 10 Goddesses 10 Gates - Immersion with the MahaVidyas | Mon, Oct 12, 11:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkalwnhgd22 | Curator | **You are invited to walk in a goddess temple for 10 weeks. Every week for ten weeks you will receive powerful light transmissions and activations that are easy to fit into every day real life, and will energetically open the channel bringing your life into synch with each of the 10 goddesses.** _This is not a study course, it is energy light transmission with each one of the 10 goddesses for your very own direct initiations, connections and complete transformation._ _This is a special immersion as a preparation to complete 2026 and weave together all the energies of the previous solstice and other astrological events in miraculous ways, to prepare the ground for 2027_ **Each week** **3 x audio transmissions** 10 min teachings - 10 min activation - 10 min journey (total 30, all approx 10 mins each) to listen to in your own time, just once, or repeat as you wish in the week **Each week live 1 x live zoom call rose crystal circle with Rose Kriya™** (total 10 hours live over 10 weeks) initiation into in rose chrism & 33 rose kriya fountain breath with each one of the 10 goddesses. The live call will be recorded this time for accessibility but highly recommended to attend live **Final winter solstice** audio transmission 10 mins to do in own time on 21st solstice to complete and meet her as one **Working with these 10 goddesses brings remarkable syncs** every week the Goddess you are working with will mirror herself to you in your life experiences. This is your journey and so if life happens then you can take longer than 10 weeks and you can trust in the syncs for it will all align perfectly in remarkable ways as temple work does **Optional suggestions** to aid your process keep a journal and summarise each weeks event for yourself to see her mirrors. There are 2 x accompanying book suggestions (optional) for more on each goddess although I will be encouraging and guiding you to be meeting each goddess as she comes for you in your own unique ways developing your own direct connection and relationship with her. There will be an online group reserved especially for participants. **Certificated** at the end you get a certificate of completion to show your initiation into rose kriya™ with the 10 goddesses and you will be able to use this for teaching guided meditations with the 10 goddesses (important to note that this is not a kriya or pranayam teaching certificate) read more below. JOIN GODDESS IMMERSION [**https://www.wayoftherose.co.uk/about-3-3**](https://www.wayoftherose.co.uk/about-3-3) This very special and beautiful course will be led by Ishtara Rose and we work together online as a group. All of you is welcome. This is real work for real women with real lives. _Author, High Priestess, Himalayan Kriya Yogi, Clairvoyant, Founder of Way of the Rose Temple, Way of the Rose Priestess lineage and Rose Kriya ™ Author of ‘Mary Magdalene Way of the Rose’, and ‘The Rose Sutras’. Channel of the original Rose Reiki Ray_ | |||
| Samhain Autumn Alignment Day Retreat | Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | The Haybarn Retreats Venue, Wall under Heywood, Church Stretton, UK | 3mxkalwq7k222 | Curator | As the nights draw in and the days get colder, we gather together on Samhain for a day of warmth, music, and connection 🍂 Samhain marks an ancient turning point in the wheel of the year, the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker months. Traditionally, it is believed to be a time when the veil between the material and spiritual worlds is at its thinnest; a moment to honour those who walked before us, give thanks for what has been, and create space for what is yet to come. Surrounded by the Shropshire countryside at the Haybarn, we'll spend the day slowing down and reconnecting with ourselves, each other and the mystery of life through practices that nourish the body, heart and soul. 🎶 **Live Music from Bonnie Medicine** An intimate live performance with this incredible artist to carry us into the spirit of Samhain through music and song. 🙏 **Kirtan with Gurpreet & Rajan** Coming together through the ancient practice of devotional chanting, allowing our individual voices to become one. 🔥 **Samhain Fire Ceremony with Alex Dudgon** As darkness falls, we'll gather around the fire for a special ceremony honouring our ancestors and those we have lost to spirit. **✍️ Affirmations Workshop with Gurj (Seek Within)** An empowering and uplifting workshop exploring the science and spirituality of affirmations, how they influence the way we think and feel, and how to use them effectively before putting them into practice together as a group. 🧘 **The Art of Letting Go: Yin Yoga & Surrendering with Victoria (Wild Love Yoga)** A deeply restorative Yin Yoga journey inviting you to surrender the roles you play, soften into stillness and move from doing into simply being, using long-held postures and mindful breath to cultivate presence, acceptance, clarity and deeper connection to yourself. **🍂 Samhain opening ceremony with Sofia & Sandra Barnes** A grounding start to the day, offering to our ancestors, journeying through sound healing, and gently landing into the day as we connect with the deeper energy and dreaming of Samhain. 🥘 **Nourishing Lunch & Dinner with Tribe432** Two beautiful meals will be served during the day, giving us time to eat, connect and share together. 🍹 **The Conscious Bar ** Keith will be bringing his infamous Conscious Bar, serving delicious alcohol-free creations throughout the gathering. And when the programme comes to an end, there's no need to rush home. You're welcome to stay around the fire, connect with the community and allow the evening to unfold, with the option to stay overnight at The Haybarn. _ **\*All workshops, live music, and nourishing meals are included in your ticket. Drinks to be purchased separately. ** _ ✨ Tickets are only £88, covering the full day of workshops, music, and meals. With a limited amount available, we recommend booking soon to avoid disappointment. We ask people to arrive from 10am, with the event running 11am–10pm. After the programme of events, you’re welcome to relax and socialise around the fire into the night. Overnight stay is available at the Haybarn for £22 (in the barn or your live-in vehicle), with access to warm showers included. Please note, you’ll need to bring your own bedding if staying in the barn as it’s an empty room with a hard floor. We'd love to share this special day with you! A day to remember those who came before us, celebrate life, and to gather around the fire as we cross the threshold towards winter ❤️ | |||
| Return to Connection: Breathwork for Relationships. | – | – | 3mxkalwsleu22 | Curator | **Breathwork for relationships makes so much sense…** Things can get stagnant, underlying issues can fester, closeness can shift to distance and disconnect. Talking and talking therapy is amazing, bringing deep awareness and understanding and yet there can often be a resistance, challenge or struggle to let go of old stories and to make space for what is present, alive and emerging. ## **Why breathwork? ** - Breathwork takes us into an alternative state of consciousness where the frontal cortex (a.k.a thinking mind) is put on hold. - In a safe, supported and nurturing environment limiting beliefs, habitual thought patterns, the outsourcing finger pointer and inner critic are dialled down. - The physical, emotional, energetic and spiritual body has the opportunity to recalibrate and go through a ‘factory reset’ letting go of energy, tension, feelings and emotions that have been blocked. - This in turn clears the internal transmitters and receptors that are essential for the healthy exchange of honesty, vulnerability, appreciation and love. A bit like a good spring clean after a winter where there has been some low energy and some deeper work going on. **How does this help relationships?** - When there is a shared intention for connection and openness breathwork offers a space for armour and tension to soften. - It invites a shared appreciation for the powerful gift of presence and awareness. - Bringing a fresh sense of energy and what it means to feel true to the heart, and to see that in one another is a unique experience that supports healthy connection at all stages and all types of relationship. **Interested?** Get in touch and we can arrange a time for a free 15 minute discovery chat. **About me…** I offer these sessions having reflected on the challenges and successes of relationships with partners, friends and family. I won't pretend to have mastered the mystery of human connection but what I can say hand on heart is that being true to ourselves is the biggest gift we can give to the world, and is the foundational piece in all healing, growth and abundance. Regardless of how impressive the building, if the foundations lack integrity the view from the penthouse will be viewed with a heart that is discontent. **About my practice…** I bring a grounded, intuitive presence to my work as a facilitator. I am a trauma aware Embodied Resilience Practitioner and Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator, working with somatic experiencing and central nervous system regulation. I am trained in Non-Violent Communication, and spent 2.5 years working in alcohol and substance use recovery, facilitating support groups and working one-to-one with people during periods of deep challenge, transition, and growth. As a client I have enjoyed and grown through psychodynamic counselling, IFS, and Imago Therapy. In the last year I have been exploring a Shamanic Journeying practice through workshops and 1:1 sessions, as well as a form of bodywork called Quantum Structural Intergration. With reference to all the above, my practice explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. I offer 1:1 coaching as well as couples and group work, and also work alongside Chris Giesler @ Men Of Earth offering menswork retreats and monthly meet ups. | |||
| November Firewalk | Sat, Nov 21, 12:30 PM UTC | Clophill Centre for Complementary Therapy, Shefford Road, Clophill, Bedford, UK | 3mxkalxilab22 | Curator | Join us at the midpoint between Samhain and Yule, as days grow darker and we turn inwards. We offer you half a day of reflection, of acknowledgement and of appraisal. The years harvest is gathered, what will you bring with you through the dark, what dreams and visions will you seek? Ashley and Ellie have been guides, facilitators and practitioners in their own right for many years - now we come together to offer a haven, a community and an experience that will be truly unique. | |||
| 'Steady in the Storm' - conflict resilient communication (Level 2 NVC) | Sat, Jan 16, 2:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalxko5l22 | Curator | Conflict is inevitable. What matters is how we respond to it. This session will enable you to: - Navigate tension without escalating or withdrawing - Remain grounded when tensions rise - Respond to bias with clarity and insight - See the complex web of needs, not just those right in front of us. Please ensure you have completed a Foundation training before attending this session. This session is aimed at those who are interested in finding NVC related ways of intervening in your own conflicts and conflicts around you. These intermediate sessions are part of a series organised by London trainers. As we are online, anyone can attend, no matter where you are in the world! | |||
| World Mushroom Forum 2027 | Fri, Sep 3, 4:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalxsdqc22 | Curator | After a successful inaguraul event in 2026, The _World Mushroom Forum_, produced by [_Mycopreneur_](https://www.mycopreneur.com/?utm_campaign=introducing-the-world-mushroom-forum&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=world-mushroom-forum.beehiiv.com) founder Dennis Walker in collaboration with Oli Genn-Bash of [_The Fungi Consultant_](https://thefungiconsultant.com/?utm_campaign=introducing-the-world-mushroom-forum&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=world-mushroom-forum.beehiiv.com), is returning in 2027! Bringing together leading voices from across the global mushroom ecosystem for a multi-day virtual gathering, this event is designed to foster international dialogue and collaborative design. The Forum is set to take place from **September 3rd - 5th 2027** as an online collaborative conference. Positioned as a worldwide meeting point for the rapidly evolving fungi space, the event will feature speakers and participants spanning medicinal mushrooms, fungi products, psychedelic research and culture, regenerative agriculture, biotechnology, conservation, cultivation, policy reform, indigenous perspectives, and emerging international markets among other related themes. As interest in fungi continues to accelerate globally, the World Mushroom Forum aims to bridge conversations that often remain siloed between industries, geographies, and disciplines. The conference will be hosted entirely online, enabling participation from attendees and speakers across North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The digital format is intended to maximize global accessibility while highlighting diverse regional perspectives shaping the future of the mushroom industry and broader fungal movement. | |||
| Deep Reset - Restore your Nervous system with Breathwork, Yoga and Gong bath | Fri, Dec 11, 7:00 PM UTC | Batheaston Village Hall, School Lane, Northend, Batheaston, Bath, UK | 3mxkalxvm5i22 | Curator | **Join us for a restorative evening of somatic Yoga, cleansing Breathwork and a deeply relaxing Gong bath to release tension from your body and mind, reset your nervous system, activate and nourish your inner being and your connection to yourself. Wherever you find yourself in the moment, you will be welcomed and held exactly as you are. The sessions are slightly different each month as we explore various practices and themes. ** - The doors open at 7:00pm so you have time to arrive, chat and settle down, before we **start promptly at 7:15pm** - We will slow down, breathe deeply and take time to connect and set our intentions for the evening - Then we stretch out and land fully into our bodies with a gentle yoga practice, especially designed to nourish your vagus nerve and activate the parasympathetic nervous system - the perfect way to unwind after a long week and switch from ‘doing’ into ‘being’, the regeneration mode where joy and healing are easily accessible :) - Followed by breathwork to fully oxygenate our bodies, wash away all the accumulated stress, tension and move any stuck energies. Feel fully alive, tingly, with new calmness and clarity. - Then it's your time to fully let go and relax, receive the deep rest you so much deserve, while being bathed in the powerful sound of gong. Allow the vibrations to resonate through your body and travel to places that need healing. - Integration time: we rest in silence before using sounding practice to ground ourselves * * * **About us:** **Zuna** (also known as Zuzu) is a bodyworker, yoga teacher, breathwork and meditation facilitator. At the core of her practice is her holistic approach to health and movement, fascia, embodied presence and her connection to nature. She loves to create group sessions, shorter events or day retreats to take you on a journey of self-discovery, connection and healing. She is based in the woods at the top of St Catherine's valley, where she has her treatment room for massages and 1:1 sessions. You can find more information [here](http://www.consciousbodytherapies.com/) **Sue ** plays the gong to create an environment where there is nothing to be done except bathe in soundwaves and recalibrate. She offers 1:1 sessions in the cabin in the woods in St Catherine's valley, holds groups sessions and, where possible, loves to play for people and nature outside among the trees. In a private session, the gong creates sounds and vibration that your being specifically needs, and therefore can create even deeper, more impactful experience. If you would like to find out more, drop her an [email](mailto:suemoonshine@gmail.com). _ **What to bring:** _ Comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movement, yoga mat (don't worry if you don't have one, some mats will be provided), cushion and blanket (and anything extra you would like to be warm and snuggly), water to keep hydrated _ **What you need to know:** _ - This event is designed for adults, but you are welcome to bring your teens with you if this is something that might interest them. Not suitable for smaller children. - No experience with yoga or breathwork is needed. The practices are suitable for complete beginners and I encourage you to always listen to your body, don't push yourself to do anything that causes discomfort. There are always modifications available. - If you have any concerns, health issues or mobility issues, please get in touch beforehand to discuss whether the event is suitable for you or how we can accommodate you. It is especially important you get in touch first, if you are experiencing any of the following: cardiovascular issues, history of stroke, asthma, pregnancy, recent injury or operation. - Please note the tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but you can pass them on to friends in case your circumstances change and you can't make it | |||
| Deep Reset - Restore your Nervous system with Breathwork, Yoga and Gong bath | Tue, Nov 24, 7:00 PM UTC | Batheaston Village Hall, School Lane, Northend, Batheaston, Bath, UK | 3mxkalxxcze22 | Curator | **Join us for a restorative evening of somatic Yoga, cleansing Breathwork and a deeply relaxing Gong bath to release tension from your body and mind, reset your nervous system, activate and nourish your inner being and your connection to yourself. Wherever you find yourself in the moment, you will be welcomed and held exactly as you are. The sessions are slightly different each month as we explore various practices and themes. ** - The doors open at 7:00pm so you have time to arrive, chat and settle down, before we **start promptly at 7:15pm** - We will slow down, breathe deeply and take time to connect and set our intentions for the evening - Then we stretch out and land fully into our bodies with a gentle yoga practice, especially designed to nourish your vagus nerve and activate the parasympathetic nervous system - the perfect way to unwind after a long week and switch from ‘doing’ into ‘being’, the regeneration mode where joy and healing are easily accessible :) - Followed by breathwork to fully oxygenate our bodies, wash away all the accumulated stress, tension and move any stuck energies. Feel fully alive, tingly, with new calmness and clarity. - Then it's your time to fully let go and relax, receive the deep rest you so much deserve, while being bathed in the powerful sound of gong. Allow the vibrations to resonate through your body and travel to places that need healing. - Integration time: we rest in silence before using sounding practice to ground ourselves * * * **About us:** **Zuna** (also known as Zuzu) is a bodyworker, yoga teacher, breathwork and meditation facilitator. At the core of her practice is her holistic approach to health and movement, fascia, embodied presence and her connection to nature. She loves to create group sessions, shorter events or day retreats to take you on a journey of self-discovery, connection and healing. She is based in the woods at the top of St Catherine's valley, where she has her treatment room for massages and 1:1 sessions. You can find more information [here](http://www.consciousbodytherapies.com/) **Sue ** plays the gong to create an environment where there is nothing to be done except bathe in soundwaves and recalibrate. She offers 1:1 sessions in the cabin in the woods in St Catherine's valley, holds groups sessions and, where possible, loves to play for people and nature outside among the trees. In a private session, the gong creates sounds and vibration that your being specifically needs, and therefore can create even deeper, more impactful experience. If you would like to find out more, drop her an [email](mailto:suemoonshine@gmail.com). _ **What to bring:** _ Comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movement, yoga mat (don't worry if you don't have one, some mats will be provided), cushion and blanket (and anything extra you would like to be warm and snuggly), water to keep hydrated _ **What you need to know:** _ - This event is designed for adults, but you are welcome to bring your teens with you if this is something that might interest them. Not suitable for smaller children. - No experience with yoga or breathwork is needed. The practices are suitable for complete beginners and I encourage you to always listen to your body, don't push yourself to do anything that causes discomfort. There are always modifications available. - If you have any concerns, health issues or mobility issues, please get in touch beforehand to discuss whether the event is suitable for you or how we can accommodate you. It is especially important you get in touch first, if you are experiencing any of the following: cardiovascular issues, history of stroke, asthma, pregnancy, recent injury or operation. - Please note the tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but you can pass them on to friends in case your circumstances change and you can't make it | |||
| Deep Reset - Restore your Nervous system with Breathwork, Yoga and Gong bath | Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 PM UTC | Batheaston Village Hall, School Lane, Northend, Batheaston, Bath, UK | 3mxkalxzghh22 | Curator | **Join us for a restorative evening of somatic Yoga, cleansing Breathwork and a deeply relaxing Gong bath to release tension from your body and mind, reset your nervous system, activate and nourish your inner being and your connection to yourself. Wherever you find yourself in the moment, you will be welcomed and held exactly as you are. The sessions are slightly different each month as we explore various practices and themes. ** - The doors open at 7:00pm so you have time to arrive, chat and settle down, before we **start promptly at 7:15pm** - We will slow down, breathe deeply and take time to connect and set our intentions for the evening - Then we stretch out and land fully into our bodies with a gentle yoga practice, especially designed to nourish your vagus nerve and activate the parasympathetic nervous system - the perfect way to unwind after a long week and switch from ‘doing’ into ‘being’, the regeneration mode where joy and healing are easily accessible :) - Followed by breathwork to fully oxygenate our bodies, wash away all the accumulated stress, tension and move any stuck energies. Feel fully alive, tingly, with new calmness and clarity. - Then it's your time to fully let go and relax, receive the deep rest you so much deserve, while being bathed in the powerful sound of gong. Allow the vibrations to resonate through your body and travel to places that need healing. - Integration time: we rest in silence before using sounding practice to ground ourselves * * * **About us:** **Zuna** (also known as Zuzu) is a bodyworker, yoga teacher, breathwork and meditation facilitator. At the core of her practice is her holistic approach to health and movement, fascia, embodied presence and her connection to nature. She loves to create group sessions, shorter events or day retreats to take you on a journey of self-discovery, connection and healing. She is based in the woods at the top of St Catherine's valley, where she has her treatment room for massages and 1:1 sessions. You can find more information [here](http://www.consciousbodytherapies.com/) **Sue ** plays the gong to create an environment where there is nothing to be done except bathe in soundwaves and recalibrate. She offers 1:1 sessions in the cabin in the woods in St Catherine's valley, holds groups sessions and, where possible, loves to play for people and nature outside among the trees. In a private session, the gong creates sounds and vibration that your being specifically needs, and therefore can create even deeper, more impactful experience. If you would like to find out more, drop her an [email](mailto:suemoonshine@gmail.com). _ **What to bring:** _ Comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movement, yoga mat (don't worry if you don't have one, some mats will be provided), cushion and blanket (and anything extra you would like to be warm and snuggly), water to keep hydrated _ **What you need to know:** _ - This event is designed for adults, but you are welcome to bring your teens with you if this is something that might interest them. Not suitable for smaller children. - No experience with yoga or breathwork is needed. The practices are suitable for complete beginners and I encourage you to always listen to your body, don't push yourself to do anything that causes discomfort. There are always modifications available. - If you have any concerns, health issues or mobility issues, please get in touch beforehand to discuss whether the event is suitable for you or how we can accommodate you. It is especially important you get in touch first, if you are experiencing any of the following: cardiovascular issues, history of stroke, asthma, pregnancy, recent injury or operation. - Please note the tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but you can pass them on to friends in case your circumstances change and you can't make it | |||
| Moon Circles | Women's Community Gathering | Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 AM UTC | Gartocharn, Alexandria G83 8SD, UK | 3mxkalygui622 | Curator | ## Moon Circles #### A Monthly Gathering for Women Sunday 25th October #### 10 am - 12.30 pm #### @ Chariclo, G83 8SD For the carers, the mothers, the over-givers, for every woman who pours herself into others and forgets to receive. Moon Circles is your invitation to pause, to be held, nurtured, and reminded that you, too, deserve replenishment. Our monthly gathering offers a chance to fill your own cup so you can shine from a place of wholeness. On the first Sunday of each month, 1e gather to connect, uplift and support each other as we journey through nurturing, mindful practices of Movement, Meditation, Sharing Circles and Gong Sound Healing. When women gather, something powerful happens. We remember we are not alone. We reconnect to community, to the cycles of nature, and to the wisdom that already lives within us. Each month, we explore different themes and practices as we respond to the seasons and the community's needs. Expect gentle movement, creative practices and a restful gong sound bath for the heat of the summer season. Together we will: **✨ Breathe deeply and ground through guided meditation & gentle movement.** **✨ Rest in the healing vibrations of a gong bath.** **✨ Share, listen, and be witnessed (if you feel called).** **✨ Close with tea, conversation, and connection.** When women gather, something powerful happens. We remember we are not alone. We reconnect to community, to the cycles of nature, and to the wisdom that already lives within us. _Come as you are._ _Leave nourished, lighter, and more connected._ All of our offerings are beginner-friendly, and we encourage you to use the space how you wish, participating as much as you feel comfortable with. If this feels like something you need in your life right now and are looking for deeper connections within your local community, you can book your space now.  Further details: Yoga mats, blankets and eye masks will be provided, but please bring a bottle of water, journal and pen, layers and anything to feel cosy and content. If finances are a barrier for you to attending our community events, please do get in touch. _There are only 8 spaces available for our intimate gatherings and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis._ .jpg) _Hosted by:Sarah - @saraswati.kundalini_ If you have any questions, please get in touch with us, and we look forward to seeing you soon! | |||
| Gong Bath | Restorative Sound Session | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | Gartocharn, Alexandria, G83 8SD | 3mxkalyi4by22 | Curator | ## GONG SOUND BATH #### A Restorative Sound Experience Join us for an immersive gong sound bath designed to create a peaceful space where you can fully relax, release tension, and quiet the mind. This session offers an opportunity to let go of daily stresses and drop into a calmer state of mind, body and soul. The experience is particularly supportive for improving sleep, easing feelings of stress and anxiety, and releasing emotional blocks. We will begin with gentle, nurturing movement and stretching to help the body settle and unwind. You’ll then be guided through simple breath awareness and mindfulness practices to become fully present and grounded. From there, we will begin with the sound journey - where all you need to do is let go and allow the vibrations of the gong to move through you and do its thing. Yoga mats and blankets provided. _Please bring warm layers and anything you need to feel comfortable (rugs, blankets, pillows, etc.)_ _ **Please note:** _ **• Gong sound baths are not suitable if you are currently using a pacemaker** **• Hearing aids to be removed before the gong** **• If pregnant, please consult a health practitioner before booking.** If you have any questions, please do get in touch directly. | |||
| Sound Bath in the Hayloft | Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM UTC | The Hayloft, The Three Cups Inn, 90 Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH, UK | 3mxkalykgh622 | Curator | A 60 minute session to relax, reset and take time for yourself as we find ourselves deep in Autumn. We will start with some gentle breathwork and meditation before settling into a long rest, accompanied by the beautiful and relaxing sound of singing bowls and other sound healing instruments. All welcome, no experience necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to message Bethan at [rootedwithbethan@gmail.com](mailto:rootedwithbethan@gmail.com) See you soon, Bethan x 🌿 **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). **A bit more about me** Bethan, a yoga, sound and drum circle facilitator, holds spaces to bring people together to ground and gather, whilst having fun and building connection to ourselves and those around us in a way that feels real, welcoming and supportive. She came to yoga when she began to fall out of love with the general fitness world, and it has been a huge part of her journey with chronic pain, providing mobility and strength she otherwise may have never had. Her discovery of sound healing, and then especially when re-discovering the drum, felt like a real homecoming. Not gatekeeping music and sound to the performative world where you have to be “good at it”, instead opening this up for all of us to feel into its transformational power. Bethan believes sound has an unbelievable ability to bring us into presence, release stress and find connection or clarity. Whether a fluid flow, a restorative sound bath or an energising drumming circle, her offerings take deep inspiration around the lunar cycles and the seasons, as Bethan believes that nature and our land has so much to show us. Hence why outside of these spaces you’ll usually find her in the water, way out in the countryside (likely lost) or drumming around the stones of Avebury! | |||
| Woodland Mini Retreat | Sun, Nov 22, 11:00 AM UTC | Burscough Community Farm CIC, Meadow Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, UK | 3mxkalyttdy22 | Curator | 11- 2:30pm 🌳Come for a mini retreat based in the wonderful Burscough Community Farm in West Lancashire. First we will experience forest bathing in a divine setting among nestled in the willow grove at. Immersed in nature, you will receive sound healing amongst the trees and learn some supportive tools to help alleviate stress. You will also be receiving Sekhem~ an ancient Egyptian lineage of energy healing to support you. After we will have a cuppa and chat in a communal informal setting before heading off on a foraging walk around the farm. Then we will do some nature crafts together before closing for the day leaving feeling full and nourished. If it is raining we will be nice and cosy out of the rain in a secure space instead. After your ticket price includes time in the wood fired sauna & pure spring water cold plunge baths. Price - £44/ £33concession ALL WELCOME \*Please bring a yoga mat (I’ll have a few spare), blanket and cushion to get super cosy as well as any snacks you’d like to share on the day (water and hot drinks will be provided) | |||
| Creativity, Mind & Consciousness - Online Family Constellations Workshop | Sun, Oct 18, 4:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalzwctu22 | Curator | Exploring our creative power and potential utilising Family Constellations ### **"To live a creative life,** ### **we must lose our fear of being wrong."** ### **Joseph Chilton Pearce** Dear all, This is an invitation to join and explore our creative energy and how it lives in us utilising constellations method. Also it will be a great opportunity to discover what blocks our creative expression and what this energy needs, does it come from the mind, soul or heart? What ingredients do we need to open our creative flow and to keep it alive? ### _"We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world"_ ### Gabor Mate #### **What are Family and Systemic Constellations?** Family and Systemic Constellations method was developed by Bert Hellinger in the early 90’s and it draws on the elements of family systems therapy to reveal a previously unrecognised systemic dynamics that span multiple generations in a given family. Family Constellations is a simple modality that helps reveal obstacles, limitations and entanglements that may stop us from living the life we want. Constellations can help with issues such as: personal relationships, family and organisational difficulties, financial issues, personal and professional relationships physical and mental health issues (addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, etc.) and many other challenges. #### **Commitment and Self-care:** - By signing up to any of my sessions and workshops you agree to co-create a safe, inclusive, respectful and confidential space for everyone in the group - By booking this and any other constellations workshops you are making your own personal assessment that you can take emotional care of yourself - Due to the intense emotionally nature of constellations work by joining you agree to take full responsibility for your emotional, mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing before, during and after the group, which also means contacting me if you require assistance. #### #### **\*\*\*\* PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS TO COMPLETE** #### **the ** [**Online Event Agreement Form**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLcW1-lf_xNnmBLv0gpBX_JqXkxdsgscDjzBleziNFCo8cbg/viewform?usp=header) ** BEFORE JOINING THE WORKSHOP.** #### **You need to complete it only once. \*\*\*** #### #### **\*\*\*\*\*\* There will be 1 space for a personal guaranteed constellations. \*\*\*\*\*** **Date** : Sunday 18th October 2026 **Time** : 17:00 hrs GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) / 18:00 hrs Central European Time **Finish time** : 20:00 hrs GMT / 21:00 hrs CET **Duration** : approximately 3 hours (including short breaks) #### **INVESTMENT** : #### #### **PERSONAL CONSTELLATION:** **Donation, suggested donation from min £60** #### **Participant Ticket: £12 per person - Early Bird - available 3 days before the workshop** #### **Standard Participant ticket: £22 per person** #### **Group** : There is a space for a group of approximately 12 -14 people. \*\*\* Please contact me by email if you prefer to make a direct payment. **Contact** : If you have any questions or looking to book a private 1 to 1 online session please email me: prem@beyondtrauma.love or premthelovingfield@gmail.com **Cancellation policy:** – Cancellation with more than 2 weeks notice – refund given, may exclude booking fees – Cancellation made within 2 – 1 weeks of the workshop – half the fee is refunded – Cancellations made with less than 1 week notice – no refund given Please note that the sessions are non-refundable after they are completed. More details about me and my work can be found on my website: [https://beyondtrauma.love/](https://beyondtrauma.love/) | |||
| Yoga & Drumming at Jolly Nice | Mon, Nov 16, 6:00 PM UTC | The Yurt, Jolly Nice, Frampton Mansell, Stroud GL6 8HZ | 3mxkam2h6uw22 | Curator | **Monday 16th November, 6-7pm** (If you can't make this date, I have listed other available dates below!) In the Yurt, Jolly Nice, Frampton Mansell, Stroud, GL6 8HZ 🌿 **Perhaps you have heard of the wonders of yoga or the transformational power that sound can have? ** Whether you are looking to try something new, have tried one but not the other, or would simply love a space to enjoy them both, come along to leave feeling inspired, refreshed and buzzing with energy (possibly literally!). Both of these practices have been huge parts of my life, in overcoming chronic pain, and finding my voice and strength again, so I am so excited to share these short but jam-packed sessions with you to experience for yourself. 🌿 Join us this Autumn for 1 hour sessions to tap into the rhythms of nature, both through physical movement and the vibration of drumming together. We will start with a short yoga flow, weaving breathwork, fluid movement and longer held stretches to ease out any tension in the body and to get some energy moving. From here, we will move from the more physical movement into sound, where we'll drum together to feel into our collective rhythm and power. 🌿 **All are welcome** , there is no need to have any experience or to be ‘good’ or musical! Within the yoga practice, there are always options for everyone. When we're drumming, it's not about playing to a particular beat/rhythm, rather it's just drumming with whichever intention we would like to work with and allowing it to flow. 🌿 Drums/rattles will be provided. If you have your own, you are invited to bring it along so we have more to go round! As with most of my events, these will all take inspiration from the other rhythms of nature - the seasons, lunar cycles and more. If you have any questions at all, feel free to message Bethan at [rootedwithbethan@gmail.com](mailto:rootedwithbethan@gmail.com) **Available dates, all 6-7pm: ** Monday 5th October Monday 16th November See you soon, Bethan x 🌿 **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) **A bit more about me:** Bethan, a yoga, sound and drum circle facilitator, holds spaces to bring people together to ground and gather, whilst having fun and building connection to ourselves and those around us in a way that feels real, welcoming and supportive. She came to yoga when she began to fall out of love with the general fitness world, and it has been a huge part of her journey with chronic pain, providing mobility and strength she otherwise may have never had. Her discovery of sound healing, and then especially when re-discovering the drum, felt like a real homecoming. Not gatekeeping music and sound to the performative world where you have to be “good at it”, instead opening this up for all of us to feel into its transformational power. Bethan believes sound has an unbelievable ability to bring us into presence, release stress and find connection or clarity. Whether a fluid flow, a restorative sound bath or an energising drumming circle, her offerings take deep inspiration around the lunar cycles and the seasons, as Bethan believes that nature and our land has so much to show us. Hence why outside of these spaces you’ll usually find her in the water, way out in the countryside (likely lost) or drumming around the stones of Avebury! | |||
| Women’s Self-Nurture Circle | Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM UTC | St Mary the Virgin Church The Street Farnham GU10 3EA | 3mxkam2jet722 | Curator | A nurturing, supportive, and cared-for space to slow down, soften, and reconnect. This 2-hour women’s circle offers a gentle pause from the pace of everyday life - a space where you can breathe, unwind, and come home to yourself. Drawing on **14 years of experience working with the body** , each month I share different self-care practices to support your wellbeing, including **guided meditation, yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, reflection practices, self-massage, and mantra, always finishing with my gong** and **sound bowls. ** You’ll be invited into moments of quiet reflection, journalling, optional sharing, and simple practices that help you listen inwardly with compassion. Everything is offered gently, with no pressure to perform, you’re welcome to participate fully or simply be in the space with like minded women. Alongside the practices we share, you’ll receive **homemade treats, and thoughtful little offerings** to make the circle feel cosy, tended, and special. The venue is peaceful, and perfect for self-nourishment with heated flooring. A monthly ritual to refill your cup and **reconnect with your inner self.** **Limited spaces available and booking is essential. ** **Please bring** anything to keep you comfy and warm: mat, pillow, cushion, blanket, soaks, paper & pen. **Please contact me** before booking for; pregnancy, pacemaker, or epilepsy, so I can support you safely. Please contact Sarah if you do not receive a confirmation email sarahfranceslouise@gmail.com |
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| Advanced Aspects for Systemic Constellation Practitioners: Certification 2026/7 | Mon, Nov 16, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkaloazr322 | Curator | **Advanced Aspects for Systemic Constellation Practitioners: Certification Training 2026/7** Are you ready to deepen your practice and explore advanced techniques in Systemic Constellations? We invite you to join the Advanced Aspects for Systemic Constellation Practitioners Certification Training. This specialised training is designed for practitioners at all levels who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills in Family Constellations and systemic work. **🟢TRAINING SCHEDULE** **3-Part Training** **Part 1:** 16–18 November 2026 **Part 2:** 15–17 December 2026 **Part 3:** 1–3 February 2027 **Time:** 6:30 PM–9:00 PM (UK Time) **PRICING** **Single Part:** £225 **Early Bird:** £191 per part — **15% OFF** **FULL COURSE (all 3 parts): £495** Each 3-day training part explores an advanced aspect of constellation work, combining in-depth learning with hands-on guidance to help you integrate these methods into your practice. Let’s take a closer look at the topics covered in each part of this transformative training: **📖COURSE SUBJECTS** PART 1: **1. Blind Constellations** When working with delicate topics that evoke strong emotions or reactions, bias can easily arise in the field. This bias can influence the representatives and potentially skew the constellation process. In this module, you’ll learn how to avoid these unintended influences through ‘blind’ Constellations—a powerful approach that taps directly into the Knowing Field without preconceptions or interference. **2. Silent Constellations** What if the most profound healing could happen in silence? In this session, you’ll explore how silence can be a potent medium for constellation work. Often, the body holds both the question and the answer to challenges and traumas. Through Silent Constellations, you’ll discover how to guide clients without uttering a word, allowing for a deeper connection to the Knowing Field and providing an alternative ‘language’ for healing. PART 2: **3. Visualised Constellations / HypnoConstellation™️** Imagine creating a full constellation process by simply closing your eyes. In this module, you’ll learn how to conduct constellations without physical representatives, felts, figurines or objects, using visualisation techniques drawn from Hypnotherapy and Systemic work. Whether working online or in-person, with individuals or groups, you’ll gain a powerful tool that brings flexibility and depth to your practice. **4. Structured Constellations** Short, focused, and deeply revealing, Structured Constellations are a highly effective method for addressing a wide range of personal and organisational challenges. This process is a versatile ‘power tool’ for practitioners, offering profound insights and solutions in a streamlined format, all while maintaining the richness and depth of traditional Constellation work. PART 3: **5. Decision-Making Constellations** Are you or your clients struggling with decision-making? This process helps align choices with the Knowing Field, whether it’s navigating simple yes/no questions or resolving more complex inquiries. Through Decision-Making Constellations, you’ll learn to support clients in making choices that are fully aligned with their inner wisdom. **6. Distant-Healing Constellations™️** As humanity continues to evolve, so too does our relationship with Time and Space. In this module, you’ll learn how to use Distant-Healing Constellations™️ to create powerful healing rituals that transcends time and space, in support of individuals, groups, or even entire regions/nations. This way of doing Constellations can integrat energetic frequencies from crystals and minerals as an additional resource that amplify the healing potential and create a structured ritual that transcends physical boundaries. **🟠WHY THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU** Whether you’re a seasoned facilitator or a practitioner looking to expand your toolbox, this certification training offers advanced techniques to help you refine your practice. Each module will provide practical, hands-on learning and opportunities for deep personal and professional growth. You’ll leave with new ways to apply in your personal healing journey or in your sessions, empowering you to support clients in more profound and innovative ways. FACILITATED BY **Illi Adato SQHP** Systemic, Organisational & Family Constellations facilitator, member of ISCA | Recognised Master Constellator by CI - Constellators International | Hypnotherapy Senior Member of GHR (UK) & Member of IHF (USA) | Advanced NLP Therapeutic Specialist™ | Systemic Ritual® Facilitator **✍️HOW TO REGISTER** Secure your place today by registering through the links down below. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your practice and connect with a community of fellow practitioners trained by London School of Systemic & Family Constellations. **🌕FULL COURSE:** [https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-full](https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-full) **INDIVIDUAL TRAININGS:** 🌒16-18 November 2026 [https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-1](https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-1) 🌓15-17 December 2026 [https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-2](https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-2) 🌔1-3 February 2027 [https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-3](https://calendly.com/illiadato/advanced-aspects-3) We look forward to welcoming you for this transformative journey 🪷 ------------ **ALL OUR EVENTS:** [**https://londonconstellations.co.uk/events/**](https://londonconstellations.co.uk/events/) 💬 **Personal one-to-one counseling** can be combined with group work. **Book here:** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session) **VIDEO COURSES** 📌 Watch anytime | 📩 Instant access after payment **Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** £19 Explore the transformative power of death in Systemic Constellations with Illi Adato in this recorded 1.5-hour video course. Designed for facilitators, practitioners, and those drawn to deep experiential learning, this session offers practical insights into holding space for loss and transition. **🛒ACCESS HERE:** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course) **Constellations, Systemic Principles & How They Affect Us - Video Crash Course** £6 Explore the hidden forces shaping your life with this **recorded mini-course** by Illi Adato. Learn the **Orders of Love** , uncover deep-rooted patterns, and experience a guided **HypnoConstellations™** process for personal healing. **🛒ACCESS HERE:** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course) Have questions? Reach out: [office@londonconstellations.uk](office@londonconstellations.uk) Looking forward to another moving experience of learning together! London School of Systemic & Family Constellations | |||
| Wild Horse Constellation: The Dartmoor Field Alpha | Wed, Jun 16, 9:00 AM UTC | Haytor Rocks, Haytor Vale, Newton Abbot, UK | 3mxkalojsyx22 | Curator | way that managed landscapes are not. _This is where the work happens._ One day on the moor with the horses - when the moor is at its most open and alive - working at the level that strategy, coaching and conventional advisory do not reach. The inherited patterns running beneath leadership, personal power and ease. The instructions encoded in the nervous system before there was anything to build. _The horses surface what is actually present - not necessarily what is being presented._  The horses I work with are direct descendants of the semi-wild Dartmoor Hill Pony lineage; a species with a 50,000-year heritage on these ancient lands. What makes them extraordinary diagnostic tools is inseparable from that lineage and it cannot be trained! It lives in the herd, transmitted across generations, in exactly the way the survival knowledge of the moorland passes through the herd grandmothers. * * * ## **Agenda Outline** _9am - arrivals on the ancient moorland site of Haytor Rocks, deliciously placed upon an outcrop from which you can see the sea to the South and East as well as the high moorlands to the North_ Opening systemic work as a group. The landscape as context for everything that follows. _Morning - equine-led diagnostic sessions_ Individual, dyad and group systemic work. _Midday - lunch on the moor_ Time and space to connect with peers, share synergies and business cards. _Afternoon - integration and closing_ The pattern named and your next chapter visible. _5pm - departures_  ## **This is for you if** You have already built something significant, but the issue is no longer strategic - and you know that. You are ready to look at the layer underneath it, precisely, with skilled support, in a landscape that does not allow performance. | |||
| HEATHENS! | Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalonzhr22 | Curator | Join the legendary Jackie Juno and the notorious Edward Tripp for a heathenous double-bill of poetic chaos. (Non-pagans welcome) ## Heathens! with Jackie and Edward _'reading loudly and doubting proudly…'_ At last! - on November 6th, 2026, the waxing gibbous Moon will pass very close to the star Regulus in the constellation Leo. Venus will be edging Saturn and Saturn will (in turn) be practically fisting Neptune. BUT WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN?! – It means that Jackie and Ed’s diaries have finally aligned for a ‘once in a millennium’ gig. Full alignment will occur in the Moor Imagination Centre, Buckfastelgh on November 6th, from 7pm (doors at 6.30pm) But who _are _these Heathens? **Jackie Juno** Jackie Juno is a multiple poetry slam winner, and the only person to have won the coveted Glastonbury Festival Poetry Slam twice. She has been a finalist in many international competitions for her short stories, flash fiction and poetry, including Arvon, Writing Magazine and Mslexia. She has performed her poetry at two TEDx Talks. She held the title Bard of Exeter 2011-2012 and Grand Bard of Exeter 2012-2019. She has published six poetry collections, and has created six mutli-media solo shows. _‘Jackie is warm and witty, frank and feisty, but above all, very very funny.’_ _Matt Harvey, Poet (Radio 4)_ **Edward Tripp** Edward is an award winning Northern Irish comedian, poet and former Bard of Exeter. Known for props, music and the occasional theatrical effect, Edward has brought his unique brand of spoken word poetry to comedy nights, festivals and spoken word events all over the UK. Edward Tripp also received the perilous accolade of being the only UK City Bard to hold a poetry ‘anti-slam’ title at the same time as his Bardship. This means that Edward was recognized as the best and worst poet in the Southwest of England simultaneously. _"Seek Edward out like buried treasure" - Spencer Jones, Comedian and Actor_ _"Absurd and hysterical…he had the audience in stitches" - Razz Magazine_ _"Utterly unexpectable and very moreish" - Kate Copstick, The Scotsman_ | |||
| Revenge of the Land Spirits | Mon, Nov 9, 7:00 PM UTC | Folk Preservation Society, 28 Fore Street, Teignmouth, TQ14 8DZ | 3mxkaloquzv22 | Curator | **Revenge of the Land Spirits** **A talk by Ethan Pennell (Crowmancrow)** For many centuries, humans have had a symbiotic relationship with land spirits, one based mainly on reverence for our non-human neighbours. The illustrated talk explores this interconnection, from Dartmoor to Ireland, Iceland and beyond, examining what happens when it breaks down and why such a relationship is worth nurturing in the current climate. The talk will be followed by a **Dark Moon DJ Set** by Ethan at **Molloys** (opposite the FPS) from 9 to 11 pm. | |||
| Ecstatic Dance Matlock - Magic & Mischief Dance Journey | Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM UTC | Florence Nightingale Memorial Village Hall, Mill Lane, Holloway, Matlock, UK | 3mxkaloytnu22 | Curator | # **🔥 Magic & Mischief Ecstatic Dance 🔥** **An enchanting dance journey into the magic of the season. Fancy dress optional!** **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. ** #### **✨ What is Ecstatic Dance** **Ecstatic Dance is medicine for the body, heart and spirit. ** 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 ** **1.45 - 2 pm** Arrive, get your headphones, settle into the space. **2 - 2.30 pm** Welcome and opening meditation. **2.30 - 4 pm** Ecstatic Dance Journey - the music builds like a wave — rising, intensifying, softening — supporting you to move through layers of energy and emotion. **4 - 4.30 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:** Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Mill Lane, Holloway, Matlock, DE4 5BD What3words: ///reverses.brimmed.podcast **PARKING:** There is plenty of free car parking in the village and along Mill Lane itself. Please be respectful of residents when parking. Please arrive promptly to start at 2pm. **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 - Fancy dress is welcome for this dance but optional! #### **✨How to stay connected with the Ecstatic Dance Matlock community ✨** - If you’d like to join the Ecstatic Dance Matlock WhatsApp community group (for updates, on-the-day info, post dance playlist and connection), click here: [**Join via WhatsApp**](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3qqLekC5bG6GUg4oH2Xhn) - Follow on Instagram [@ecstaticdancematlock ](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdancematlock/) - Follow on Facebook [@ecstaticdancematlock](https://www.facebook.com/Ecstaticdancematlock/) I can't wait to welcome you! | |||
| Rooted and Wild: Performance Making in Nature | Sat, Oct 17, 9:30 AM UTC | Secret nature location near Eastville Park, Bristol (BS5) | 3mxkalpc64w22 | Curator | **Re-wild, play and move** _ **with** _ **beautiful nature.** Nestled undercover amongst the trees, we will start off with mediation, movement and ensemble exercises - creating a sense of groundedness, trust, playfulness and openness within the group. As we progress we will adventure out into the wilderness, using our senses and creative prompts to begin exploring the landscape. You will be led in games and devising exercises, by expert facilitator Hester Welch, to spark the imagination and encourage exploration with your body and pleasure in play. Towards the end of the weekend, you will devise your own solo or duet performances, as well as, a handful of ensemble pieces. These will be inspired by/respond to the landscape and creatures who call it home, working with Hester as an outside eye. As a group, we will intermittently sit undercover amongst nature, drinking tea and sharing/showing our ideas- utilising the collective imagination to galvanise those ideas into practice. The group will be an intimate **12 participants max.** ** ** _**V.S.D. (**_**Very Serious Disclaimer)**: Hester is a clown through and through. This is NOT a pretentious course. There will be moments of tenderness, beauty and perhaps even grief (hello Climate Collapse), as well as A LOT of play. Serious play. Seriously. **Who is it for?** - Anyone who wants to deepen their existing performance practice by connecting directly with nature. - You might be an actor, dancer, theatre maker, clown, musician or circus artist seeking new ways to devise performance. - Perhaps you are tired and uninspired from making work in a lifeless black box studio, and desire to be free in the wilderness. - You may also be an open minded and adventurous non-performer, seeking ways to express yourself and try something new in a supportive environment… Do get in touch if you would like to see if this is the right course for you at this time. **Where?** A secret nature location near Eastville Park, Bristol (BS5) - revealed after booking. **Investment:** £80 - £110 Please select the amount that best reflects your financial situation. I am offering a low price for this initial weekend, as this is first time I am putting this particular course out into the wild. There will be some non-intrusive filming/photography to help with promotion of future workshops. And snap up a deal, as it will not stay at this price again! NOTE: If there are less than 4 registered before the 3rd Oct, I will change the course from 2 days to 1 day and the investment will change to £45-55 for the day. Please do book sooner rather than later if you'd like to come. **Who is leading it?** Hester Welch is an International Theatre Maker, Creative Engagement Consultant, Trainer, Clown and Activist. She is Co-Artistic Director of [Wayang Kitchen](https://www.instagram.com/wayangkitchen/?hl=en) (Malaysia), creating site-responsive performances that play with food. Trained at Ecole Philippe Gaulier, Goldsmiths University, Trinity Laban Centre, the National Theatre, SACPA (Indonesia) and with Clowns Without Borders in trauma-informed facilitation, her work draws on Michael Chekhov technique, Lecoq, Laban, European clown, nature play and embodiment practice. After being taught by Dr Cass Fleming, she has now started to collaborate with [The Chekhov Collective](https://chekhovcollectiveuk.co.uk/). For 15 years she has worked as a director, facilitator and performer across the UK, India, Malaysia, China, France, Italy and Indonesia, applying a creative toolkit of play and clowning, ensemble work, movement and sensory play to build inclusive, person-centred spaces- "playgrounds" that foster connection, presence and creativity. Her roles span Associate Artist with [DogLeg Theatre](http://www.doglegtheatre.com)and previously [David Glass Ensemble](http://www.davidglassensemble.co.uk) and Omnibus Theatre, Founder/Co-Founder of [The Lost Cabaret Bristol](https://thewardrobetheatre.com/shows/the-lost-cabaret) and Paris, and [Spilt Ink Theatre](https://spiltinktheatre.wixsite.com/theatre) (UK), as well as, facilitator/trainer for organisations including the NHS, Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Beacon, Bristol School of Acting, Borderlands Charity, Bristol Clown School and Trinity Community Arts Centre, where she regularly leads Clowning, Devising, Nature Play and Creative Wellbeing sessions. [www.hesterwelch.com](http://www.hesterwelch.com) **Accessibility:** Sadly the outdoor location is not wheelchair accessible. The terrain is uneven and could be muddy if it's a wet weekend. Please note we will be outdoors for the whole course. We have an undercover area we can gather in, where we can make tea if needing to warm up. Bring warm and waterproof layers. If it rains we will still be playing outside. **Note:** I can not offer refunds. If in the circumstance of an official weather warning deeming it unsafe to continue- the course would be cancelled/aim to be rescheduled. | |||
| MAPPING THE DREAM IN THE FIELD – Dream Constellation Facilitator Training | Tue, May 4, 9:00 AM UTC | Violet Hill Studios, Violet Hill, London, Regno Unito | 3mxkalpemwt22 | Curator | **MAPPING THE DREAM IN THE FIELD** _Dream Constellation Facilitator Training_ **4–8 May 2027 | London, UK** with **Sarah Maclean Bicknell** Hosted by **Illi Adato & the London School of Systemic & Family Constellations** **Do we pursue the dream, or does the dream pursue us?** What if a dream is not simply a private symbol to be interpreted, but a living member of the field — carrying messages from the ancestors, the land, and the spirit world? **Mapping the Dream in the Field** is a five-day, in-person training exploring how to bring dreams and dreamtime into systemic and constellation work. **This five-day training is Part 1 of a three-part Dream Constellation Facilitator Training pathway.** You can attend Part 1 as a standalone training, or continue through all three parts towards full Dream Constellation Facilitator Certification. The training brings together ** three living lineages of systemic work — traditional, phenomenological, and shamanic ** — and invites them to meet within one of humanity’s oldest practices: dreaming. **Dates** : 4–8 May 2027 **Time** : 10am–6pm BST **Location** : Violet Hill Studios, St John’s Wood, London, UK **Format** : In person **Places** : Limited to approximately 20 participants **Investment** : £1200 _ **Early Bird Offer:** Secure your training for £1050 (save £150!) when you book in advance._ **REGISTER HERE: ** [https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation](https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation) **WHAT YOU WILL EXPLORE** Throughout the five days: Work with dreams as living expressions of the field rather than puzzles to be solved Develop your capacity to listen to dream images, figures, recurring scenes and thresholds Explore the differences between psychological, phenomenological and shamanic approaches to dream work Work with dreams in relation to ancestors, land and the spirit world Develop practical skills for bringing dream material into constellation work Move from working with a single dream image towards full Dream Constellations Experience supervised practice and receive guidance as you develop your facilitation skills The practice builds progressively throughout the week. Beginning with orientation and small paired exercises, participants move into partial placements and, by the final days, full supervised constellations. The emphasis is not only on learning about the work, but **standing inside it yourself** — experiencing, facilitating and representing within the field. **WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?** **No previous constellation training or professional qualification is required**. A deep interest in Family and Systemic Constellations and/or a background in healing modalities is sufficient to join the training. Whether you are already working with people professionally or are drawn to explore the relationship between dreams, systemic work and the field, this training offers an opportunity to develop your understanding and practical facilitation skills. **CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION** Everyone who completes this five-day training will receive a Certificate of Completion, including the relevant CPD hours attended. Please note that this is a Certificate of Completion, not the final Dream Constellation Facilitator Certification. If you wish to continue towards full certification, you can join Parts 2 and 3 of the training pathway outlined below. **JOIN US IN THE DREAMTIME** Join us on this journey into the dreamtime, and discover new ways of listening, seeing and working with the wisdom held within the field... **Dates** : 4–8 May 2027 **Time** : 10am–6pm BST **Location** : Violet Hill Studios, St John’s Wood, London, UK **Format** : In person **Places** : Limited to approximately 20 participants **Investment** : £1200 **Early Bird Offer:** Secure your training for £1050 (save £150!) when you book in advance. **REGISTER HERE: ** [https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation](https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation) _ **Are you interested in working towards Facilitator Certification or journeying more deeply into the realm of dreams? Continue reading...** _ **THE FULL DREAM CONSTELLATION FACILITATOR TRAINING** The complete facilitator training pathway consists of three parts: **PART 1 — Facilitator Training** 4–8 May 2027 | London, UK Five days of in-person training and supervised practice, taking participants from foundational orientation through to full supervised Dream Constellations. **PART 2 — Dream Retreat** September 2027 | Sicily An experiential training retreat designed to deepen your relationship with dreams and the field. **PART 3 — Advanced Facilitator Training** Date and location TBC Advanced training to further develop your capacity to facilitate Dreamwork in constellations. **All three parts can be attended individually.** **CERTIFICATION** Participants receive a Certificate of Completion for each part of the training they complete, including the relevant CPD training hours. After completing all three parts, participants can receive a full and final Dream Constellation Facilitator Certificate through the collaboration between Sarah Maclean Bicknell and Illi Adato. The final certification endorses graduates to facilitate Dream Circles and facilitate Dreamwork in Constellations. **DREAM COURSES — REQUIRED FOR FULL CERTIFICATION** To complete the full facilitator certification, participants must also complete the following Dream courses. **Dreamer & The Messenger + Deepening the Dream — Online** The Dream courses deepen the participant's relationship with dreaming and provide essential preparation for facilitating Dream Circles and Dreamwork. Dreamer & The Messenger must be completed before attending Part 2 in Sicily. **Dreamer & The Messenger** — Live Online Event A six-session live online event hosted by Seth Pardo, Sarah’s long-term collaborator and student, with Sarah attending the first and final sessions. Learn more about the live Dreamer & The Messenger event: [https://www.sarahmacleanbicknell.com/events/dreamer-and-the-messenger](https://www.sarahmacleanbicknell.com/events/dreamer-and-the-messenger) **Deepening the Dream** is an additional, more in-depth course and requires completion of Dreamer & The Messenger first. Explore the online Dream courses: [https://www.sarahmacleanbicknell.com/dream-work#online-dream-workshops](https://www.sarahmacleanbicknell.com/dream-work#online-dream-workshops) Participants in the facilitator training can access** both online courses at a discounted price of $210 (normally $299)**. **BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY** Whether you join us for the five-day London training as a standalone experience or continue through the full facilitator pathway, this is an invitation to explore dreams not simply as something to interpret, but as something to listen to, experience and meet within the field. **Join us in London and step into the dreamtime...** **PART 1 — Facilitator Training** 4–8 May 2027 | London, UK – £1200 [https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation](https://calendly.com/illiadato/dream-constellation) **Early Bird Offer:** Secure your training for £1050 (save £150!) when you book in advance. For a full list of our workshops, courses, and sessions, please visit: [https://londonconstellations.co.uk/events/](https://londonconstellations.co.uk/events/) 💬 **Personal one-to-one counseling** with Illi Adato: [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session) **VIDEO COURSES** 📌 Watch anytime | 📩 Instant access after payment **Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** £19 Explore the transformative power of death in Systemic Constellations with Illi Adato in this recorded 1.5-hour video course. Designed for facilitators, practitioners, and those drawn to deep experiential learning, this session offers practical insights into holding space for loss and transition. [https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course](https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course) **Constellations, Systemic Principles & How They Affect Us - Video Crash Course** £6 Explore the hidden forces shaping your life with this **recorded mini-course** by Illi Adato. Learn the **Orders of Love** , uncover deep-rooted patterns, and experience a guided **HypnoConstellations™** process for personal healing. [https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course](https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course) If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at: office@londonconstellations.uk | |||
| Summer Solstice Arrival | Fri, Jun 18, 4:00 PM UTC | Coldwell Activity Centre, Back Lane, Burnley, UK | 3mxkalphwco22 | Curator | ✨ Imagine spending four days immersed in nature, slowing down and reconnecting with yourself. Throughout the retreat you'll have the opportunity to experience: 🌿 Forest Sound Bath 🤎 Cacao Ceremony 💃 Ecstatic Dance 🎶 Singing Circle 🌀 Walking the Labyrinth 🧘 Yoga 🌬 Breathwork 🌳 Nature Connection 🥁 Drum Circle 🔥 Women's Circle 🔥 Men's Circle Every activity is an invitation, never an expectation. This weekend is about meeting yourself exactly where you are. Whether you're seeking healing, connection, rest or simply space to breathe, Summer Solstice Arrival has been created with you in mind. ✨ Which experience are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments, and don't forget to follow us for booking information and early bird announcements. #SummerSolstice #HealingJourney #MindBodySpirit #RetreatUK #NatureHealing #CacaoCeremony #SoundBath #EcstaticDance #YogaRetreat #Community | |||
| Scottish NVC Gathering 2026 | Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | Room 214, St. Leonard's Land, Edinburgh University, 38 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ | 3mxkalpsxcc22 | Curator | _This NVC event has been kindly hosted by the Film Medicine Research Network_ **A gathering for people with at least 2 days of training in NVC or equivalent.** (\*\*If you can't attend but would like to be on our mailing list for future events, please Subscribe here [https://dandelion.events/o/scottish-nvc-community-/events](https://dandelion.events/o/scottish-nvc-community-/events) ) **Please arrive in plenty of time so that we can start at 10am** An opportunity to meet others, learn & practice NVC, build community and plan for the future. We plan to use an ‘Open Space’ format and build the day around Requests and Offerings made by participants. Supported by least 2 cnvc certified trainers, at least 2 certification candidates and others with significant nvc experience. We are expecting a rich array of NVC related offerings and learning opportunities. We will also be able to practice nvc ‘live’ with each other in a compassionate space. No access barriers to rooms, lifts in building. | |||
| Movement for Well-Being – Autumn Series 2026 | Wed, Sep 23, 9:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkalpubqz22 | Curator | Welcome to the Movement for Well-Being online sessions for women. This chance to connect, share, relax, listen to the body, dance and reflect. We want to support women who need to take space for well-being. Everyone is welcome and we particularly encourage you if you have caring responsibilities, need space to integrate emotions, wish to widen freedom of movement, or to enliven the creativity inside of yourself. Led by Leela Fisk (Devon School of Soul Motion), this series has run since March 2020 and sessions run as a committed series over each academic term. **What happens in a session?** We begin with an opening share, giving everyone a chance to say hello, arrive and ground in the group. From there, we move into around 45–50 minutes of guided and self-directed movement and dance. Towards the end, we meet in breakout rooms in pairs for around 10 minutes, with space to explore movement and sound while being witnessed by another person, and to offer that witnessing in return. We then come back together to close the session as a group. **Autumn 2026 Dates:** 6 fortnightly Wednesday mornings 10am-11.45am 23 September 7 & 21 October 4 & 18 November 2 December **Times: ** 10-11.40am, then Leela stays back until 11.45am for confidential shares or general questions. **Investment:** £60 (low income) – £120 (supporter) per participant based on your income. Drag the slider when you select the ticket to choose what you pay. Full bursaries for those in need. Thanks to **National Lottery funding** , we’re able to offer **a number of fully funded and sliding-scale places for this series.** **Current funding of our grant only covers the first half of the series until October, and we’re contributing ourselves to extend this support across the whole series.** If you’re able to contribute towards your place, even a small amount, please do — it helps us keep these spaces available and makes the funding go further. _If you book a bursary place, please let us know if you are unable to attend, so that others can have the space. _ **\*Women: ** For the purposes of the intended group, content and funding we secured, in this series by 'women' we mean cis women and those assigned female at birth who identify as gender non-binary/gender fluid. #### **About Leela Fisk** I bring 17 years experience of facilitating community dance, over 3000 facilitating hours of supporting personal and collective expressions in non-competitive atmospheres with care. I'm informed by my training with the School of Soul Motion, studies with Anna Halprin and colleagues along with various somatic movement practices. I have been working in education since 2000. I also lead a Level 1 Personal Embodiment and Level 2 Facilitator Training for the Devon School of Soul Motion along with other ongoing groups for women and families locally in Totnes as part of Movement for Life community group, Totnes Dance Collective and other initiatives. If we've never met, you can meet me and community here: [https://vimeo.com/450821255](https://vimeo.com/450821255) Please feel welcome to join, any questions be in touch. [www.leelafisk.com](http://www.leelafisk.com) [www.devonschoolsoulmotion.org](http://www.devonschoolsoulmotion.org) #### **Cancellation Policy** If you’re unable to attend after payment: - No refunds are available. - However, you may transfer your place to someone else — provided they start by the second session. | |||
| Women's Circle: Where women gather to rest, reconnect & remember who they are. | Sun, Feb 7, 7:30 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkalq4ikb22 | Curator | My Women’s Circle is a space to slow down and come back into relationship with yourself — your body, your emotions, your inner knowing and the life you're actually living. It's a space to help you release what you're ready to put down what your body is tired of carrying. Somewhere where we can celebrate what's blooming To grieve what needs grieving To explore what wants to emerge through the numbness & fear. A Women's circle is a place where you can rest, To reconnect with your body, To laugh or cry through the tears of joy & sadness, To feel what is alive within you, the good, the bad and the things that feel ugly.... All of it is welcome... Come & be witnessed in a deeply held sisterhood And perhaps to remember something you've forgotten... You matter too. ✨️Through guided meditation, embodiment, journalling, Reiki, oracle guidance, ritual and sharing, we'll create space to go a little deeper than the usual “How are you?” Because sometimes what we really need isn't advice. We need real connection. We need to feel less alone in our world. We need somewhere to hear our own voice again. And sometimes we need other women to remind us of the strength we couldn't quite find in ourselves that day. What you can expect: ✨ Guided meditation. ✨ Embodiment practices. ✨ Journalling & reflection. ✨ Reiki healing. ✨ Oracle guidance. ✨ Sharing & deep listening. ✨ Connection & sisterhood. ✨ Space to rest, release and simply be. There is no experience necessary. You don't need to be spiritual in any way. You don't need to know what to say before you arrive. You don't even have to share anything if you're not ready. Just come as you are. There is no perfect version of you required here. Just you. So if you've been craving deeper connection... If you've been feeling a little disconnected from yourself... If you're longing for somewhere you can breathe, be witnessed and remember what matters to you... Maybe this is your circle. 🤍 **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. You are welcome to transfer your place to another woman — just let me know the new attendee's name. If you're unable to attend and 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. By completing your booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the cancellation policy. | |||
| Wandering Ron presents: Halloween Forage & Walk | Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Lane, Norwich, UK | 3mxkalq5niw22 | Curator | Join the talented and knowledgable Wandering Ron as he embarks on a mystical Halloween journey through Whitlingham Park and woodlands to identify poisonous and crazy species growing wild in the UK. | |||
| The 7 of Pentacles - creating real nodes: a skillshop for practicing relationship | Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalqahxn22 | Curator | If we want to create regenerative relationships - we must first know where we are. Our desires. Our nos. Our yeses, and maybes, and pains, and joys, and frustrations, and hurts. Our needs. These are each things we must individually get to know in order to relate from them. Or put simply, our first relationship is with ourselves. (which is not the same individualist bullshit as “love yourself first before anyone else can love you” which is a very… individualist take on the notion it's trying to point at) Instead, it's more about being in touch with our own responsibility, our circle of impact, influence, and responsibility within relationship. Our center. When we responsibly relate to our desires, our fears, our pain, our center, we can then responsibly express it to other people. Whether that is in the form of a new internal boundary (that we may not share) or an external ask for something we need, we cannot communicate reliably unless we have first reliably learned how to be in touch with ourselves. In this skillshop, we will practice a little bit of how to do both. We will start with centering in ritual with land + house kin, accountable ancestors, and spirits, and in the lineage of AODA druidry, calling the directions + above, below, and center. By feeling into and inviting the web of support from the other than human world, we create a supportive container for practice. We will then center deeply in our own knowing: noticing how our own bodies respond inherently to relationships, noticing our yes, no, and maybe, and then, practicing a bit with each other in dyads and groups. After practice, we will close the circle of ritual practice with gratitude to the spirits and other than human kin who hold with us. This is a beginner workshop meant to introduce these ideas for generative relating, and they are iterative, meaning: the skills build on each other. The more you practice them, the more your body builds the reps. Just as you might think about with going to the gym, our bodies learn self sovereignty and right relationship in the same way: through repetition, steady care and support, and embodied practice with other beings. I always practice from a mad-centered, and disability-centered place and deeply believe that you and your body as they are are holy and enough, these practices include you and make space for you, and you CAN show up in your relationships and build generative relationships with all the mad and disabled unruly selves of you. \<3 We will explore how. The title of this workshop is based on [the poem by Marge Piercy](https://kellyrfineman.livejournal.com/842715.html) - in the work of creating generative relationships, I am deeply inspired by her words of “weave real nodes.” May we do the same, together. **What you will receive from this skillshop:** - opening and closing a steady ritual practice space (with yourself and others) - somatic practices for learning your own yes, no, maybe - locating your sense of integrity + center - mapping how other beings and people impact you - responding from an empowered place to activating situations and people - determining and communicating your needs, desires, and requests **When:** 4 Saturdays - November 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2026 10AM - 12PMPST//1-3PM EST//6PM - 8PM GMT via Zoom (or Proton Meet if they get breakout rooms and captions!) **Cost:** $444, $333, or $111. Please be mindful when choosing cost and give generously at the rate you are able. Choosing the highest rate allows me to open more space for others who need. If possible, I will open one scholarship slot for a QTBIPOC community member to attend at no cost - email me at [siriusheart@proton.me](mailto:siriusheart@proton.me) if you are interested. If you would be able to attend but need a payment plan, please also email me and I will set you up with a custom payment plan. **Access Notes:** please inform me by October 24th via email if you need ASL interpretation! captions will be provided. attendees are welcome to attend from bed, on the floor, while eating/drinking, stimming, walking, outside, off camera or on. interacting via chat only is welcomed. i do ask that some people be on camera so that i as facilitator can have that feedback loop at times, but you are welcome to take breaks as needed. if you are on camera, please wear clothing that you would wear to leave your house in. **Lineage** learned practices from Jessica Patterson and Root Center for Yoga and Sacred Studies, generative somatics via Vanissar Tarakali, boundary practices from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy adapted and reworked for mad and disabled bodies, ritual practice from Lara Vesta, Malidoma Patrice Some, and the many many others who have held ritual with and for me over the years, AODA druidry practice, and spirit, always. | |||
| Samhain Celebration - A day of Cacao, Ecstatic Dance & Sound Healing Journey | Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | The Whitworth, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, UK | 3mxkalqdkmu22 | Curator | # **Honouring the Ancestors - An immersive and mystical Samhain Journey of Cacao, Dance & Sound** As the wheel of the year turns towards Samhain, we arrive at a threshold - a time to honour what has come before us, and remember those whose lives, love and stories have helped shape our own. Join Sus and Lynsey for an extraordinary afternoon of **cacao, ecstatic dance, sound and ritual** , creating space to connect with ourselves, each other and the ancestral thread that runs through us all. We invite this as a co-creative and self-expressive journey, fancy dress is welcome! ### **The journey** **10:00 — Arrival & settling** Arrive, connect and make yourself comfortable as we gather in the beautiful ballroom **10:30 — Cacao ceremony & opening circle** We will begin with sacred cacao, intention setting and a guided ceremony to open the space and invite us into the energy of Samhain. A moment to honour those who came before us and to align our hearts and open our minds to the magical vibrations that surround us. Cacao can help us to access the liminal spaces within and without us, welcome the ethereal and celebrate the mystical. **11:15 — Ecstatic Dance Journey (headphone based)** A deeply embodied dance journey with live music by DJ Sun Gem (Lynsey). Wearing wireless headphones, you will be immersed in the music as you are invited to move, feel and express whatever is present. No choreography, no experience necessary - simply an invitation to listen to your body and allow the music to move you. As we dance, we will explore themes of **ancestry, connection, remembrance, honour** **and magic.** **12:30 — Sound Journey** After the movement, we will settle into stillness, lay back and be held by the healing vibrations of sound by Sus. A space to rest, receive and integrate whatever has moved through you, a sacred space where you may receive visions or guidance from your guides and ancestors. **1:30 — Closing circle** We will come back together to reflect, share and honour the journey we have travelled. A chance to acknowledge what we are taking with us as we step across the threshold into the darker half of the year. ### **An extraordinary Samhain experience** This is more than an afternoon of cacao, dance and sound. We are creating an immersive Samhain experience. A carefully woven journey designed to take you beyond the everyday and into the magic of the season. The space itself will be transformed for the occasion, with atmospheric, traditional Samhain inspired decoration creating a beautiful immersive space. Every element of the journey has been intentionally chosen and lovingly created by Sus and Lynsey. From the cacao ceremony, to the music and unique soundscape journey. Each part will flow into the next, guiding you progressively deeper into the spirit of Samhain. Expect an afternoon that is mystical, immersive, deeply embodied and a little bit magical. Come and cross the threshold with us. ### **A space to remember** Samhain is traditionally a time when the veil between worlds is considered thin - a time for remembering the dead, honouring our ancestors and acknowledging the cycles of life, death and rebirth. You don't need any particular spiritual beliefs to join us. This is an invitation to connect with loved ones who have passed, honouring your lineage and reflecting on those who have influenced your life. Come as you are. There is nothing to perform and nothing to get right. Just an invitation to **slow down, remember, move and receive**. Everyone welcome | LGBTQIA+ non-binary friendly. ### What to bring - Yoga mat. - Water bottle. - Comfortable, layered clothing - you may get warm while dancing and cool during the sound journey. - Blanket - for the sound journey and relaxation. - Anything meaningful for our Samhain altar - perhaps a photograph of a loved one or ancestor who has passed, a small meaningful object, or something from nature. - Glasses+headphones+dancing are sometimes not the best of friends! If you wear contact lenses, they might be more comfortable for you. We can't wait to share this Samhain journey with you. We shall be donating 10% of ticket sales to Age UK, supporting older people in our communities. With love & blessings, **Sus & Lynsey** | |||
| Forage and Meditate on London Canals | Sun, Nov 15, 10:00 AM UTC | Hackney Wick, London, UK | 3mxkalqm53722 | Curator | # Mindful foraging and meditation on the canals and marshes of East London There’s something quietly radical about bending down to pick your own food. In a world of delivery apps and supermarkets, foraging brings us back to something ancient, embodied and real. It sharpens our senses. It slows our pace. It reminds us that nourishment isn’t manufactured - it’s growing all around us. ### What to expect Join Leo, known as the [Barefoot Forager](https://www.instagram.com/thebarefootforager/), for a guided walk blending wild food discovery with practical mindfulness. You won’t just listen, you’ll taste, touch and explore. Summer in the UK is an especially generous season. Many of our spring plants are in flower producing wonderful flavours and aromas, we have spring fungi popping up and there’s always an array of low growing “weeds” that we can explore through their nutritional and historical value. #### Expect to discover vibrant ingredients like: - Elderflower - Sorrel - Chickweed - Pineappleweed - Garlic mustard - Sweet woodruff - Hogweed - Alexanders - Dandelion - Wood avens - Ground ivy - Ox eye daisy - Clover - Pine trees - Chicken of the woods - And many more... You’ll get to taste homemade foraged ferments and tasters along the way. These are very seasonal and change from walk to walk. #### Past menus have included: - Pine cone syrup - Dandelion coffee - Sweet woodruff shortbread - Jelly ear mushrooms chocolates - Wild fermented nettle soda - Magnolia petal sushi - Elderflower cream “cheesecake” - Birch sap syrup - Wild garlic kraut We’ll end the session with a grounding meditation, integrating the sensory experience of the walk. After learning to see the landscape differently, we pause. We breathe. We let the nervous system settle. The result is a felt sense of connection — not just to nature, but to ourselves. This is an invitation to taste the season, to learn practical skills, and to remember that the natural world is not somewhere else. It’s here. And we are part of it. |  |  | ### Where will we forage? We will send you a meeting point once booked, which will be close to Hackney Wick station and take a route along the canal north towards the Hackney Marshes and finish in a secluded woodland for our guided meditation. # Your Facilitator ### Barefoot Forager Leo  Leo is a professional forager and mindfulness enthusiast. Growing up in a city, he found his passion for foraging by learning the plants in people's front gardens and city parks. An interest became an obsession, and he found himself spending all his time researching history, identification and wild nutrition. Keen to share his passion, Leo began to run wild food courses in woodlands and urban areas across Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Surrey. He has taught thousands of people how to identify plants, trees and mushrooms, and he shares his knowledge of cooking, fermentation, and preserving wild ingredients. Through foraging, Leo deepened his connection to nature, but there was more to discover. Slowing down the mind allows you to focus more intentionally on the natural world. Leo began to explore his internal experience through insight and open awareness meditation practices. Studying the works of teachers like Joseph Goldstein, Diana Winston and Adyashanti, he brings formal mindfulness into digestible practices of daily life. With his hands-on and interactive courses, Leo combines foraging and meditation to deepen our senses and explore what it means to be human. | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Sep 1, 5:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalqo73t22 | Curator | ### Below the future dates and their ticket-pages with full description and booking options: 8/Sept - https://dandelion.events/e/j4k6h 15/Sept - https://dandelion.events/e/z6fg2 22/Sept - https://dandelion.events/e/y10s7 29/Sept - https://dandelion.events/e/a6zqf 6/Oct - https://dandelion.events/e/z06fk 13/Oct - https://dandelion.events/e/r6vyl 20/Oct - https://dandelion.events/e/c6ui0 27/Oct - https://dandelion.events/e/t5zfw 3/Nov- https://dandelion.events/e/z6zub 10/Nov- https://dandelion.events/e/b6wrg 17/Nov- https://dandelion.events/e/a548z 27/Nov- https://dandelion.events/e/i9nho 1/Dec - https://dandelion.events/e/i0iur 8/Dec - https://dandelion.events/e/w37r3 15/Dec - https://dandelion.events/e/k36zn * * * There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** (More info on each event page) * * * #### PRACTICALITIES ~ Also described on each event-page > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Women's Circle: Where women gather to rest, reconnect & remember who they are. | Sun, Jan 17, 7:30 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkalqqz6622 | Curator | My Women’s Circle is a space to slow down and come back into relationship with yourself — your body, your emotions, your inner knowing and the life you're actually living. It's a space to help you release what you're ready to put down what your body is tired of carrying. Somewhere where we can celebrate what's blooming To grieve what needs grieving To explore what wants to emerge through the numbness & fear. A Women's circle is a place where you can rest, To reconnect with your body, To laugh or cry through the tears of joy & sadness, To feel what is alive within you, the good, the bad and the things that feel ugly.... All of it is welcome... Come & be witnessed in a deeply held sisterhood And perhaps to remember something you've forgotten... You matter too. ✨️Through guided meditation, embodiment, journalling, Reiki, oracle guidance, ritual and sharing, we'll create space to go a little deeper than the usual “How are you?” Because sometimes what we really need isn't advice. We need real connection. We need to feel less alone in our world. We need somewhere to hear our own voice again. And sometimes we need other women to remind us of the strength we couldn't quite find in ourselves that day. What you can expect: ✨ Guided meditation. ✨ Embodiment practices. ✨ Journalling & reflection. ✨ Reiki healing. ✨ Oracle guidance. ✨ Sharing & deep listening. ✨ Connection & sisterhood. ✨ Space to rest, release and simply be. There is no experience necessary. You don't need to be spiritual in any way. You don't need to know what to say before you arrive. You don't even have to share anything if you're not ready. Just come as you are. There is no perfect version of you required here. Just you. So if you've been craving deeper connection... If you've been feeling a little disconnected from yourself... If you're longing for somewhere you can breathe, be witnessed and remember what matters to you... Maybe this is your circle. 🤍 **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. You are welcome to transfer your place to another woman — just let me know the new attendee's name. If you're unable to attend and 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. By completing your booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the cancellation policy. | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Dec 15, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalqwdur22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Dec 8, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalqy7mz22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Dec 1, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalr27u222 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Nov 24, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalr66dm22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Nov 17, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalra37m22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalrbwzm22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalre6sr22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalrg54d22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Oct 20, 5:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalrhmta22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Space Between - Circling every Tuesday at MIC 6.30-8.30pm | Tue, Oct 13, 5:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalrja2s22 | Curator | There is a space between us that none of us reaches alone. This is an evening for meeting there. We sit in a circle. Nothing is prepared, and nothing is performed. The practice is simple — to say what is actually here, as it is happening, and to stay long enough to be met in it. Circling gives attention to the present moment between people, rather than to the story about it. It asks for no experience and no explanation. Only a willingness to be seen. Some evenings are quiet. Some are not. What is common to them is that people tend to leave more at home in themselves than when they arrived. **This practice is a space for reflection and connection, not therapy, and all participants are fully responsible for managing their own emotional well-being and personal boundaries. Please note that this can be an intense experience. If you are on mental health medication or finding your emotions hard to control this work may not be for you at this stage of your journey. If in doubt please chat with one of our leadership team.** WHO HOLDS THIS SPACE The Space Between is held collectively by three facilitators — Aleksandra Matakovic-Manca, Richard Ashrowan and Tobias Kaye — each bringing a different lineage to the same commitment: presence, and the willingness to meet what's real. **Aleksandra's** path is rooted in a lifelong exploration of healing, connection, and the sacred. This exploration has been shaped by her own healing journey, by her life as a bridge between cultures and languages, and by her clinical work as an integrative psychiatrist, heart-based psychotherapist, and transformational connection coach. Her background and training in Buddhist contemplative practices — Theravada, Vipassana, Insight Dialogue, and Interpersonal Mindfulness — alongside Circling and Surrendered Leadership, have deepened her capacity to guide and be present with another with her whole self, while witnessing the powerful transformation that occurs when we are met through the heart. She believes we are all each other's medicine. Her current interest lies in how we support each other to remember our wholeness, and our innate capacity to heal when we are truly seen. In her presence, people notice being more in their bodies, more here, more able to say what's actually true. She brings a calm, grounded presence to the circle, holding space for what wants to become visible. **Richard's** path has been shaped by a lifelong exploration of light, ritual, and transformation. A moving image artist, film curator, and PhD researcher, his work spans alchemical light metaphysics and immersive video installation. Alongside three decades in the arts (including founding Alchemy Film & Arts and curating for the Venice Art Biennale), he has held a long-standing interest in mental health and wellbeing, working professionally in the field. He is also a certified facilitator in Transformational Connection and Circling. His artistic practice and his facilitation work share the same root: an interest in how presence, ritual, and attention can reveal what is normally hidden. He brings a commitment to trusting all that arises from deep presence, a welcoming of everything that comes up in connection in the present moment. Through embracing both shadow and light, we may gently reveal ourselves to ourselves, and to one another, flowing from moment to moment. To experience the real fullness of our humanity, this authenticity and aliveness, is for him something truly sacred. **Tobias's** path has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about what makes us human. Born the second son of a Bio-Dynamic farmer in rural Ireland and raised in the Sussex woodlands with a Waldorf education, he later travelled widely, working across building, forestry, horticulture, hospitality, and child care, before becoming a self-employed sculptor. His youthful love of music and poetry eventually converged with his sculptural craft in the creation of [Sounding Bowls](http://www.soundingbowls.com), instruments now used by musicians, hospitals/healers, and meditators worldwide. Tobias has spent 35 years pioneering circle based soul led group work drawing on Scott Peck community building, Native American and Adam Bradpiece circle practices and Steiner's [Saturn Path](https://soundingbowls.com/?s=saturn+Path). He now facilitates deep listening circles and workshops and is training in surrendered leadership to further refine his heart-centred approach. PRACTICALITIES > The Space Between is an **ongoing weekly practice**. **Every Tuesday at 6.30–8.30pm.** > > You can join for **a single evening, a series of eight weeks, or drop in as it suits you.** > > Please **book and pay in advance.** This helps us hold the container and know who to expect. You can book a single ticket or commit to eight weeks at a reduced rate using the options below. > > By purchasing a ticket, **you agree to take full responsibility for managing your own emotional well-being and personal boundaries**. **Standard** — I can comfortably meet my basic needs £25 per evening | £160 for eight weeks **Supported — Getting By** — I meet my basic needs but money is tight £20 per evening | £120 for eight weeks **Supported — Real Need** — Affording basics is a real struggle £15 per evening | £80 for eight weeks _Not sure which tier is right for you? **The Green Bottle tool** shows three ways people experience financial stability. If you can comfortably meet basic needs, you're Standard. If money is tight or you're in real financial strain, you're Supported. No judgment — pick what's honest._ _If none of these tiers feel right for your situation, please reach out to us — we want everyone who wants to come to be able to come._ **Whichever evening you choose, whatever you can offer — we'll be there, in the circle, meeting you there.**  | |||
| Eros As Medicine - Temple | Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 PM UTC | Ashley Vale Action Group - Wildgoose Space, Mina Road, Bristol, UK | 3mxkalrrghy22 | Curator | Eros as Medicine - Temple Time Welcome to Temple Erotic energy is the great amplifier, it turns up the volume on life, on whatever lives beneath the surface: from unacknowledged wild desire to the insecurities, jealousy and old stories of unworthiness. Eros brings it up to be seen, felt, and met fully by yourself and others. This temple is an inquiry into the authentic meeting point between us: that real edge where people actually feel touched, whether that's across a room in eye contact, or in the full heat of passion. Intimacy isn't about how physically close we get: it's in how true we're willing to be about where we actually are. In the first half of the day, you will be invited to explore opening to intimacy through practices such as devotional circular puja ritual, where the intention of each encounter is finding the authentic meeting point between you and this other person. That could be sitting and eye gazing, or it could be deep Eros. We will be exploring how we can try to break the idea that connection needs to look like any particular thing, or needs to be with any particular person. The second half of the day will be an offering of ritual Temple free play, to explore that which you began to open in the Puja. **This Temple is only open to those who have been to two or more temples, or other such spaces. If you are not sure if it is for you, please contact Joy or Shanti and we can work it out together.** **About temple spaces** Temples are sacred spaces, where consenting adults can experience, body, mind and soul connections. Held in a space of beauty, acceptance and safety, we enter into practice of devotion, to love, pleasure and sacred sensuality. Temple space can be very magical, healing, playful and full of mystery. It is a place to meet yourself and others, as friends and play mates, old and new. It can feel scary to enter such an unknown space, so we have created a day which can give you a better understanding of how to enter and navigate in a safe pleasurable way. Please come as you are, everybody is welcome in Temple. We invite you to come, just as you are and feel. We know that being in these environments can bring up a lot of emotions. This is a safe space to welcome them and work with them in an embodied, held and ritual temple space. The evening will be held throughout. All genders are welcome, as are singles, friends, and couples (of all combinations). FOR COUPLES: Please make your agreements together before you arrive. If you want to come along with your partner, and play with them exclusively, that’s completely fine. Temple is a sober space. Date : Saturday 24th Oct, 2026 Time : 2pm - 10.30pm Venue : Wildgoose Space, 228 Mina Road, St. Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9YP. **Things to bring:** An offering/flower for the temple shrine. Lunch to share. Something tasty and delicious to share with the group for snack during the day. We will provide herbal teas and a fruit platter. **Cancellation:** We have a no refund policy for the Temple. However, you are welcome to sell your ticket on to a friend. If you do so, please do let us know and send us their email so we can give the info about the temple. For any questions please contact us: Shanti: [shantitemplenights@gmail.com](mailto:shantitemplenights@gmail.com) 0r text/call 07875 151582 Welcoming you with an open hearts, Shanti & Joy **About me:** **Shanti** Shanti has been practising Tantra for 25 years. She is Mama, Healer, Mover, Somatic Educator, Artist and a Creative. She is intuitive, playful, a tribal gatherer and a little bit witchy. [https://www.templenights.co.uk/](https://www.templenights.co.uk/) **Joy Mittens - ** I Push Buttons in those who are Ready for Transformation❤️🔥With Love❤️🔥 I am a shamanic priestess leading people gently on deep, heart-centred journeys with the medicine of their own bodies, emotions, and sexual energy to discover their unique essence and expression of the divine. I have trained extensively over the last 6 years with the mystery schools of ISTA and Highden, as well as completing Advanced Bodywork Training with Budhi Dana and The Field Facilitator training with Rachel Rickards/David Cates/Christian Pankhurst/Elaine Young, amongst other things in a life of travelling and exploring the depths of human consciousness. [https://www.joymittens.life/](https://www.joymittens.life/) | |||
| Lean_In_Nature 2027 | Wed, Jun 2, 11:00 AM UTC | Glastonbury, UK | 3mxkalrsh3722 | Curator | **WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? ………** 🌿 Lean\_in\_nature 2027 A 5-Day Immersive Movement Gathering in Somerset This isn’t just a retreat. It’s a practice of arriving. Lean\_in\_nature is a five-day immersion into Contact Improvisation, somatics and floorwork - rooted in nature, community and shared living. Here, the floor is our first partner. We learn to pour our weight, to listen, to allow rather than force. What we discover with the earth beneath us begins to translate into how we meet one another - in lifts, in flights, in quiet shared touch. This is a space to slow down enough to feel. To move from sensation rather than shape. To practice invitation - offering, receiving, listening for the yes and respecting the no. To build trust through embodied experience. There will be late-night jams, long breakfasts, firelight conversations and a wood-fired sauna under the stars. You can come alone or with a friend. You don’t need to be a professional dancer. You just need curiosity and a willingness to listen. ---  * * * **WHEN IS IT ON & WHERE IS IT ON? ………** **Thu, 2nd Jun 2027 15:00 - Mon, 7th Jun 2027 15:00 BST** **Glastonbury** Crops NOT Shops, Ashcott, Glastonbury, TA7 9FA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/w1cx5zuEd33koEbV6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/w1cx5zuEd33koEbV6) We’ll be based at this beautiful countryside site in Somerset - peaceful, green, and just a little bit magical. **WHERE WILL WE SLEEP? ………** You’ve got a few options for sleeping: – Bring your own tent and tuck into the field – Park up your van if you’re rolling in that way – Or join a shared safari-style dorm tent (it sleeps 6 and keeps things simple) Just a heads up — you’ll need to bring your own bedding.  **WHAT DO I NEED? ………** You don’t need a lot — just what helps you feel at ease. Some warm layers. A towel. A torch. A yoga mat. A mug you love. Swimwear if you’re into saunas or springs. Maybe a journal, a musical instrument, or a small thing to place on the altar. Massage oil if you want to offer or receive. Basically, bring what supports you being yourself. * * * **HOW WILL SPACE BE HELD?……** This isn’t a retreat with a rigid schedule or strict vibe. It’s spacious. It’s shared. And we hold it together — gently, with care. We practice: - Consent in all interactions - Substance-free presence - Care for self and others - Shared responsibility - tending the fire, sweeping the floor, pouring the tea This is co-created. What you bring matters.  * * * **WHATS INCLUDED? ………** Your ticket covers: - All workshops, CI labs, jams and somatic sessions - Thai massage and touch-based practices - 4 nights camping or van space (shared dorm on request) - Plant-based meals - Thursday dinner to Monday lunch - Wood-fired sauna - Open studio and evening music spaces Travel and personal camping gear not included. **WHO IS IT FOR? ………** For those who want to deepen their CI practice. For those new to contact and curious about embodied connection. For people tired of pushing - and ready to allow. All bodies. All backgrounds. All levels welcome.  After You Book we’ll send you a Welcome Pack with all the info: What to pack, how to get there, what the rhythm of the days will feel like. You’ll also get to meet the team holding space, and a few gentle pre-gathering invitations to help you arrive with ease. * * * **WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE? ………** If you’ve been before, you know the magic. If not — imagine: A studio nestled in-between the fields and the trees. Fire crackling nearby. Bodies moving slow and wild. Tea warming your hands. Music drifting across the field while the stars come out. Stillness. Laughter. Chai.  * * * **HOW DO I BOOK AND HOW MUCH EVEN IS IT? ...……** You can either get in touch and work out payment over the phone or email or book via the online booking portal using Dandelion events. Our price is on a sliding scale … - Supporter - £350 - Regular - £325 - Supported - £300 - Part-exchange students - £175 **WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE FOR HOW TO PAY? ...……** – Pay in full online now – OR pay a 30% deposit or arrange a payment plan by getting directly in touch. **IS THERE A REFUND POLICY? ...……** We know plans can change. If you cancel by May 20th we’ll offer a 50% refund. After that, we can’t guarantee a refund — unless we’re able to fill your spot. You can also gift or transfer your place to someone else — just let us know by June. * * * ### **Your Facilitators ………** **Movement**   **Embodied Connection **   **Body Work ** **………** **Catering team**  ** ** * * * ### **Additional Information ** We will provide all your meals including Thursday dinner up to Monday lunch, plus access to hot drinks all day. If you have dietary requirements please provide information via the registration form that you will receive a link to upon your ticket purchase. If you require specific or additional food items please bring them, there is no shop within a walkable distance. ### **Next Steps ** Upon ticket purchase you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a **Registration Form please read and complete this as soon as possible.** If you have any questions in the meantime please contact us via email: [Leaninmovement123@gmail.com](mailto:leaninmovement@gmail.com) With joy, deep appreciation, and warmth, **The Lean\_In Team** **Josh, Lily, Ana, Bonsia** | |||
| Lean_in Residency - Advanced | Mon, Feb 8, 12:00 PM UTC | Jungle Dance, Korgaon, Goa, India | 3mxkalrthzr22 | Curator | # **LEAN\_IN ADVANCED RESIDENCY** ### **Three pathways. One artistic journey.** **Partnering → Composition & Creative Research → Performance & Jam Integration** **Advanced Movement & Creative Practice in Arambol, Goa** A three-module residency for experienced contemporary dancers and Contact Improvisers who want to deepen their movement practice, explore creative research and develop their relationship to performance. The Advanced Residency is a space to move beyond simply learning more material. Instead, we use movement as a way of asking questions, developing ideas and discovering new possibilities through the body. Across three connected modules, we move from **partnering and physical relationship** , into **composition and creative research** , and finally towards **performance, improvisation and jam integration**. You’re welcome to join one module, choose two, or follow the full three-module journey. Each module can stand alone, but together they create a progressive pathway from: **Moving with others → Creating with others → Performing and improvising together** * * * # **✨ WHAT THE ADVANCED RESIDENCY OFFERS** The Advanced Residency balances focused training with space for experimentation, research and creative development. Rather than focusing purely on technique, we explore how movement can become a tool for **artistic enquiry, collaboration and expression**. We’ll explore: - Advanced partnering and Contact Improvisation - Shared weight, counterbalance and momentum - Dynamic lifting and flying - Active Basing — travelling with and responding to the flight - Improvisation as creative research - Contemporary composition tools - Solo, duet and ensemble creation - Task-based and collaborative devising - Artistic decision-making - Performance as a shared experience - Jam awareness and compositional thinking - Ensemble awareness and group dynamics - Developing confidence in open creative environments - Finding and developing an authentic creative voice The residency is not about arriving with a finished idea. It’s about creating the conditions for ideas to **emerge, develop and change through movement.** * * * # **🙋♀️ WHO IS THE ADVANCED RESIDENCY FOR?** The Advanced Residency is designed for **experienced movers** with at least one year of training in contemporary dance and/or Contact Improvisation. You should feel comfortable working within an embodied movement environment and be ready to engage with partnering, improvisation, creative research and collaborative practice. This residency is for people who want to go deeper than simply learning choreography or collecting new movement material. You might be looking to: - Deepen your partnering practice - Develop greater confidence with weight sharing and flying - Expand your improvisational vocabulary - Explore composition and choreographic thinking - Develop material with other artists - Become more comfortable making artistic decisions - Investigate your own creative voice - Explore performance without relying on predetermined choreography - Integrate your practice into jam environments - Spend dedicated time researching and creating with other experienced movers You don’t need to arrive with a specific project or finished idea. **Curiosity is enough to begin.** * * * # **⭐ MODULE 1 — PARTNERING PATTERNS** ### **Contemporary Partnering, Contact Improvisation & Active Basing** The first module begins with our relationship to another body. Through contemporary partnering and Contact Improvisation, we’ll investigate shared weight, momentum, counterbalance and the subtle communication that allows movement to become responsive and collaborative. Alongside dynamic lifting and flying, we’ll explore **Active Basing** — an approach developed through Josh’s movement research which invites the base to remain mobile, responsive and engaged throughout the flight. Rather than simply supporting another person, the base becomes an active participant in the movement. Both people travel. Both people listen. Both people shape what happens next. ### **We’ll explore:** **Contemporary partnering principles** Shared weight, counterbalance, momentum and physical communication. **Dynamic lifting & flying** Developing pathways into, through and out of flight. **Active Basing** Exploring how the base can travel, respond and contribute to the movement. **Timing & responsiveness** Learning to read momentum and make decisions together. **Trust & communication** Developing clarity, sensitivity and shared responsibility. **Partnering as collaboration** Moving beyond supporting and being supported towards creating movement together. This module is ideal for movers wanting to deepen their physical relationship with others while developing greater confidence, sensitivity and choice within partnering. * * * # **⭐ MODULE 2 — COMPOSITION & CREATIVE RESEARCH** ### **Improvisation, Devising & Developing an Artistic Voice** The second module takes the physical exploration of partnering and begins to ask a different question: **What can movement create?** Rather than beginning with choreography, we begin with curiosity. Through improvisation, composition and collaborative enquiry, we’ll investigate how movement can generate ideas, communicate meaning and become a vehicle for artistic expression. Drawing from Lean\_in’s ongoing choreographic research, we’ll explore movement through observation, sensation, relational psychology and embodied enquiry. The aim isn’t to find the “right” answer. It’s to develop the ability to **notice, question, choose and create.** ### **We’ll explore:** **Improvisation as creative research** Using movement to discover rather than simply execute. **Composition tools** Working with space, time, relationship, repetition, contrast and attention. **Solo, duet & ensemble creation** Developing material individually and collaboratively. **Task-based exploration** Using simple structures to generate unexpected movement. **Collaborative devising** Learning how to create material with others without needing one person to hold all the answers. **Artistic decision-making** Developing clarity around why you choose what you choose. **Developing a creative voice** Beginning to recognise the qualities, questions and interests that make your movement yours. This module is for artists wanting to move from **doing movement → to thinking through movement.** * * * # **⭐ MODULE 3 — PERFORMANCE & JAM INTEGRATION** ### **Performance, Improvisation & Open Creative Practice** The final module brings the different strands of the residency together. Partnering, composition and creative research move into performance and open improvisation. We’ll explore what happens when there is no fixed choreography to rely on and decisions have to be made in real time. Rather than thinking about performance as simply presenting something to an audience, we’ll investigate performance as a **shared experience**. How do we remain present? How do we make clear choices? How do we respond to the people around us? How can improvisation become composition? And how can the jam become a space for artistic practice rather than simply a place to move? ### **We’ll explore:** **Performance as shared experience** Developing presence and awareness within performance. **Improvisation in performance** Making creative decisions while remaining open to what is happening. **Jam awareness** Understanding space, attention, timing and the wider movement environment. **Compositional thinking** Recognising and shaping relationships as they emerge. **Ensemble awareness** Working with groups, shifting focus and responding to collective dynamics. **Confidence in open creative environments** Becoming more comfortable with uncertainty and the unknown. **Authentic artistic expression** Finding ways to perform and improvise without losing your own voice. The aim isn’t to become better at “performing improvisation.” It’s to become more comfortable **creating in the moment.** * * * # **🌱 THE JOURNEY** ### **From partnering → to creating → to performing** The three modules are connected by a simple progression. ### **01 — PARTNERING** We develop our ability to listen and respond through another body. ### **02 — COMPOSITION** We begin using those physical and relational tools to generate ideas. ### **03 — PERFORMANCE** We bring those ideas into open, shared and unpredictable environments. The journey is not completely linear. Ideas from one module will continue to appear in the next, allowing material, questions and relationships to develop over time. * * * # **🕘 THE DAILY RHYTHM** The Advanced Residency follows a spacious rhythm that balances focused training, independent artistic research and community practice. The intention is to create enough structure for depth, while leaving enough space for participants to follow their own creative questions. ### **9:45am** **Arrival & Attunement** We begin each day in the studio, arriving in the body and the shared space before moving into the day’s practice. ### **Morning** **Studio Practice** The morning is dedicated to focused training and creative enquiry, exploring partnering, composition, improvisation and performance research. ### **Chai Break** A shared pause in the morning to step out of the practice, connect and reset before continuing. ### **Midday** **Movement Lab** We continue developing the day’s physical and creative material, allowing ideas to move between structured exercises and open exploration. ### **Lunch** A longer break to eat, rest and recharge. ### **Afternoon** **Independent Research & Development** After lunch, the studio remains available for independent research, collaboration and creative development. This is an important part of the residency. You might use this time to develop material, work with another participant, explore a question that has emerged during class, or simply spend time allowing an idea to unfold. ### **3:20–4:20pm** **Optional Research Lab** An optional facilitated session for participants who want additional support with their research. This is a space to bring questions, test ideas, share developing material and receive feedback or guidance. ### **4:20–6:30pm** **Afternoon Integration** We return to shared practice, bringing the discoveries from the day’s research back into the group. Depending on the module, this may involve composition, partnering, improvisation, performance research or ensemble work. ### **6:30pm** **Finish** The formal studio day ends, leaving the evening open for rest, food, conversation and connection with the wider Arambol community. * * * ## **A Spacious Weekly Rhythm** The residency isn’t structured as seven consecutive days of intensive training. Instead, we work with a rhythm of: **2 days on → 1 half day → 2 days on → 2 days off** The spaces between the intensive training days are intentional. They provide time to rest, reflect, explore independently and allow the material from the studio to settle into the body. We believe that **the moments between sessions are just as important as the sessions themselves.** * * * # **🌴 THE WIDER COMMUNITY** The residency doesn’t stop when the studio session ends. Alongside the structured programme, participants are invited into Arambol’s wider movement community. Two evenings each week include **Focused Jams at Moving Parts Studio** , alongside **Community Jams at Jungle Dance**. These gatherings create opportunities to take the ideas developed during the residency into a more open environment. To practise. To experiment. To watch. To connect. And to discover what happens when structured learning becomes shared improvisation. * * * # **🌿 OUR CREATIVE HOME** ## **Jungle Dance / Moving Parts Studio** **Jungle Road, Arambol, North Goa** The Advanced Residency takes place at Moving Parts Studio, a beautiful bamboo movement space nestled amongst the jungle of Arambol. The studio provides a dedicated environment for deep physical practice, creative research and collaboration. Outside the studio, Arambol becomes part of the residency too. The sea, jungle, cafés, local movement community and the many artists who pass through Goa all create a wider environment for exchange and inspiration. There is space here to work intensely. And there is space to step away. We believe both are important. ### **🌳 The Jungle** A place to wander, reflect and reconnect, allowing nature to become part of the creative process. ### **🩰 Moving Parts Studio** A dedicated bamboo movement space with a soft, absorbent floor for physical practice, partnering and research. ### **🌊 The Arabian Sea** A place to rest, integrate, swim, talk and let the day’s ideas settle. * * * # **👥 MEET THE FACULTY** The Advanced Residency brings together an international faculty working across contemporary dance, Contact Improvisation, partnering, Butoh and composition. Rather than teaching one fixed methodology, the residency creates a dialogue between different practices and perspectives. * * * ## **Ivan** ### **Partnering • Contact Improvisation • Butoh** Ivan is a movement artist whose practice brings together partnering, Contact Improvisation and Butoh. His teaching invites dancers into a deeper exploration of presence, listening and embodied expression, where technical practice becomes a pathway towards creativity, sensitivity and human connection. * * * ## **Josh Jones** ### **Contemporary Dance • Contact Improvisation • Partnering** Josh Jones is a contemporary dancer, facilitator and choreographer exploring movement, connection and creativity. Drawing from floorwork, Contact Improvisation and embodied practice, he creates spaces that support learning, community and artistic development through movement. His ongoing research into partnering and Active Basing forms part of the physical enquiry within the residency. * * * ## **Indian Guest Faculty** ### **Composition • Contemporary Dance • Choreographic Research** Each residency welcomes a leading Indian movement artist to join the international faculty. Their contribution brings contemporary perspectives from India’s evolving dance landscape and creates opportunities for cultural exchange, new choreographic voices and different approaches to creative practice. * * * # **🧰 WHAT TO BRING** Come prepared for movement, research and life in Goa. - Comfortable movement clothes - Long trousers & lightweight layers - Long- and short-sleeve tops - Water bottle - Notebook or journal - Sun protection - Comfortable footwear - Knee pads, if useful for your practice - Swimwear - Anything else that supports your creative process * * * # **🏡 ACCOMMODATION** We can help arrange comfortable accommodation in Arambol. A range of one- and two-bedroom apartments may be available, offering shared kitchens and living spaces. Whether you’re joining the residency or planning to stay in Goa for longer, we’re happy to connect you with trusted local landlords and help you find something suitable. Accommodation is not included in the residency price. * * * # **💰 PRICING & BOOKING** A flexible pricing structure allows you to join a single module or complete the full residency pathway. **Single Module** 29,500 INR / 230 GBP **Two Modules** 27,000 INR / 210 GBP - EACH **Full Residency** 23,000 INR / 185 GBP - EACH LUNCH INCLUDED Scholarships and supported places are available to help make the programme more accessible. If cost feels like a barrier, please get in touch. We’re always happy to have a conversation about what might be possible. **[RESERVE YOUR SPACE]** * * * # **❓ EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW** ### **Is the Advanced Residency for me?** The residency is intended for experienced movers with **at least one year of training in contemporary dance and/or Contact Improvisation**. You should feel comfortable working within an embodied movement environment and be ready to engage with collaborative research, creative enquiry and professional artistic practice. ### **Can I join just one module?** Yes. Each module can be joined independently. ### **Can I join more than one module?** Absolutely. You can choose two modules or follow the complete three-module pathway. ### **Do I need to complete the modules in order?** The modules are designed to build progressively, but each one can stand alone. ### **Do I need a specific creative project?** No. You may arrive with an existing project, a question, a movement investigation — or simply a curiosity. The residency provides space for ideas to emerge through practice. ### **What happens outside the studio?** There is time for independent research, rest and connection with Arambol’s wider movement community. The residency also includes **Focused Jams and Community Jams** , allowing you to integrate your practice into open improvisational environments. * * * # **📬 CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION** Not sure whether the Advanced Residency is right for you? Want to talk about your experience, which module to choose, accommodation or the kind of creative work you could bring into the residency? Get in touch. **Email:** leaninmovement123@gmail.com **WhatsApp:** +44 7742 052226 You can also message Josh or the Lean\_in page directly through social media. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the best place to start is simply with a conversation. * * * # **CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY** The Advanced Residency is an invitation to spend time with your practice. To investigate rather than simply learn. To create rather than simply reproduce. To become more comfortable in the unknown. Through partnering, composition, creative research and performance, we explore not only **how we move** , but **what movement can become when we use it to think, communicate and create together.** Come with your experience. Come with your questions. Come with something you’re curious about. **The enquiry continues…** | |||
| Lean_in Residency - Foundation | Mon, Jan 4, 12:00 PM UTC | Raka Artisan Joint, Pernem road, Deulwada, Goa, India | 3mxkalrutmi22 | Curator | Three modules. One embodied journey. Somatics → Floorwork → Contact Improvisation. Lean\_in residency - MOVEMENT TRAINING IN ARAMBOL, GOA A three-module embodied movement journey with Josh, Adi & Eréndira Lean In Residency, is a spacious, supportive training designed to help you reconnect with your body, your movement practice, and the joy of exploring physicality in a conscious, grounded way. Across three standalone modules, we move from somatic listening to floorwork, and finally into contact improvisation and integrated jam practice. You’re welcome to join just one module, choose two, or come for the full three-week arc. Each module can stand alone, but together they create a layered, holistic journey. <oembed url="https://vimeo.com/1223083057?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci"></oembed> ---  WHAT THE RESIDENCY OFFERS Lean In Residency balances structure with space - giving you tools, time, and permission to explore movement in a way that feels honest and sustainable. We’ll explore: - Somatic tools for grounding, awareness, and sustainable physicality - Release-based approaches to moving with less effort and more clarity - Contemporary floorwork: finding pathways through rolling, spiralling, falling, and rising - Contact improvisation principles: tone, weight, direction, listening, shared momentum - Integration practice: how to bring these tools into a spacious, responsive jam environment - A culture rooted in care, consent, curiosity, and supportive group dynamics Each module deepens the last, but newcomers are welcome to join any week that calls to them. ---  WHO IS THE RESIDENCY FOR? Lean In Residency is for movers who have \*some\* prior experience in embodied practice — whether that’s contemporary dance, floorwork, CI, somatics, yoga, or any kind of curious physical exploration. You don’t need to be advanced; you simply need to be open, willing to listen to your body, and ready to work in an environment that values sensitivity and care. It’s for people who want more than a quick workshop - those seeking a steady, layered journey where things can unfold, integrate, and make sense over time. If you’re looking to reconnect with yourself, deepen your physical awareness, or explore movement in a conscious, grounded community - you’ll fit comfortably here. -----  MODULE 1 - SOMATIC AWARENESS & BODY PRINCIPLES January 4 - 7 Module 1, this is where we lay the groundwork. It’s a slower, more attuned opening - a chance to settle into your body, meet yourself honestly, and build principles that will support you through the entire residency. In this first week, we focus on \*\*body awareness, safety, and a culture of care\*\*. Drawing on ideas from \*\*counter-technique\*\* and \*\*Skinner Release Technique\*\*, this module develops somatic tools that make movement clearer, lighter, and more efficient. It’s a gentle introduction to moving with more attention, ease, and organisation. We’ll explore: - Counter-technique principles - A brief introduction. \*direction, rebound, organisation, efficiency\* - Release-based technique - A brief introduction. \*softening, dropping weight, moving from bone support\* - Somatic listening \*breath, grounding, internal awareness\* - Body mechanics \*joint pathways, safe transitions, sustainable habits\* - Falling, sliding, rising, shifting \*finding ease instead of force\* - Culture of care & connection \*consent, communication, shared attunement\* This module is perfect if you’re looking to reconnect with your body, reset your patterns, or build a stable, grounded base before diving into more dynamic movement in later modules. ------  MODULE 2 - FLOORWORK & RELEASE TECHNIQUES January 11–14 Module 2 takes everything from Week 1 - the grounding, the somatic listening, the organisation of the body — and brings it into more physical, dynamic movement. This week is all about getting comfortable with the floor as a partner, exploring momentum, and learning to move with both clarity and ease. We’ll look at how release-based ideas can open up new pathways: rolling, spiralling, falling, arriving, redirecting. Rather than muscling through movement, we’ll find ways to let gravity, rebound, and efficiency do a bit more of the work for us. It’s floorwork taught with softness, body-sense, and practicality. Across the week, we’ll explore: • Floorwork principles rolling pathways, spirals, slides, weight shifts, transitions • Using gravity as support falling with clarity, rising with efficiency, moving “under” effort • Release-based movement letting go of excess tension, finding ease and responsiveness • Direction, momentum & rebound how to travel across the floor with less push and more flow • Soft strength supporting the body without gripping, overworking, or collapsing • Sequencing & pathways stringing movements together in a way that feels natural, grounded, and alive This module is great if you want to expand your floorwork vocabulary, feel more fluid and confident on the ground, and deepen your understanding of how release and clarity can make movement both safer and more enjoyable. It’s a continued conversation between you, your body, and the floor - learning to collaborate instead of force. ------  MODULE 3 - CONTACT IMPROVISATION & JAM INTEGRATION January 25–28 Module 3 brings everything together. After grounding in somatic awareness (Week 1) and building floorwork and release tools (Week 2), this final module drops us into the shared space of contact improvisation - exploring weight, listening, communication, and the subtle art of moving with another person. The focus isn’t on tricks or big lifts, but on clarity, responsiveness, and a sense of real connection. We’ll work with ideas of direction, tone, shared balance, pathways in and out of contact, and finding grounded choices in the unknown. Then, we take these tools into jam integration - learning how to stay present, safe, and creative inside an open improvisational environment. Across the week, we’ll explore: • Foundational partnering tools and developing our c.i vocabulary - shared weight, tone, listening, direction, touch, pathways in and out of contact • Comfort & clarity in connection - how to meet, leave, support, redirect, and respond sustainably • Floorwork + CI fusion- bringing the second week’s pathways into duet work • Safety & trust - how to move with care, awareness, and shared responsibility • Jam-space integration - how to stay grounded, curious, and connected in open improvisation • Partnering as communication - developing clarity rather than force, sensitivity rather than guesswork This module is ideal if you want to feel more confident, grounded, and intentional inside contact improvisation and jam spaces. It’s playful, attentive, and rooted in the same somatic principles that guide the whole residency. The aim is not to perform or impress, but to meet each moment honestly - finding real connection through movement. ---  WHAT TO BRING Nothing complicated - just things that help you move well and feel comfortable: - Flexible, comfortable clothing (long trousers & layers recommended) - A mix of long- and short-sleeve tops - Knee pads if you like using them - Water bottle & snacks - A journal (optional but often helpful) - Yourself, as you are - open, curious, and willing to explore ---  PRICING A sliding scale based on how many modules you join: - 1 module: 19,000INR / 150 GBP - 2 modules: 16,000 INR / 125 GBP each - All 3 modules: 13,000 INR / 100GBP each - Lunch Included SCHOLARSHIPS To support accessibility, we offer: - 1 Half price- scholarship - 2 Reduction -scholarships (¼ reduction in price) If cost feels like a barrier, please reach out - I want this work to be available to people who truly need it. ---  DAILY SCHEDULE A grounded, steady rhythm each day: 9:45am - Arrival, morning class & attunement Chai break - 20 minutes (chai included) Midday / Afternoon - Lab & research Lunch break - 1 hour Late afternoon - Integration & body maintenance 4:15pm - Finish The day is paced in a way that supports depth without overwhelm. ---  VENUE Heartflow Shala - Raka Artisan Joint, Pernem Road, Arambol, Goa A warm, open studio with plenty of space to slide, roll, fall, rise, soften, and explore movement with curiosity and care. Raka Artisan Joint, Pernem road, Deulwada, Arambol, Goa 403524, India [**https://maps.app.goo.gl/mhzwMwBLx7NBRhP69**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mhzwMwBLx7NBRhP69?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZ1JCelF5bmlNSkxsU2pIVXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR70FtKv4qAV448V-T39iCLRZYcOAGw_RBmH7_VxEnVD-Mhifdbeqqx_8deVCw_aem_BWTQ7BWGqofA9WDd__1R_w) ---  FACILITATORS Joshua Jarvis-Jones **Josh Jones** is a contemporary dancer and facilitator working with embodied connection and relational movement. He trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and has performed internationally with a range of artists, exploring themes of intimacy and identity. Deeply influenced by contact improvisation, his practice bridges physical technique with presence, trust, and emotional awareness. Josh founded _Lean\_In_ and the annual retreat _Lean\_In\_Nature_, creating spaces for shared inquiry and co-creative movement. His work invites clarity, curiosity, and authenticity - meeting one another through the body. Adi **Ad!** is a movement practitioner and facilitator with roots in martial arts, parkour, football, and contemporary dance. A major injury guided him into deeper somatic exploration, including Feldenkrais, Body-Mind Centering, and subtle internal listening. Since discovering Contact Improvisation during his professional dance training, he has become a regular facilitator at the Goa Contact Festival and continues to share CI across India. His work is grounded, gentle, and playful - inviting trust, presence, sensation, and the intelligence of the body, beyond technique or performance. Eréndira **Eréndira** is a movement artist and facilitator of Mexican–Finnish heritage, based in Folkestone. She shares contemporary movement and contact improvisation through a practice rooted in curiosity, presence and embodied listening, fostering playful exploration, connection and awareness. ---  HOW TO APPLY & COMMUNICATE If you’d like to join the residency (or you have questions, want to feel out whether it’s right for you, or need support with scholarship options), you’re welcome to reach out in whatever way feels easiest: Message: - To me (Josh) directly via Facebook or Instagram - - Via the Lean\_In page on Facebook or Instagram - Email: leaninmovement123@gmail.com Whatsapp: +447742052226 Thank you for taking the time to read through everything. If you’re feeling curious, interested, or just want to sense whether this residency is the right place for you, you’re always welcome to reach out. I’m happy to chat, answer questions, and help you find the right module(s) for where you’re at. However you arrive, I hope this space offers room to slow down, reconnect with your body, and explore movement in a way that feels supportive, honest, and human. | |||
| Restorative Breathwork & Sound Bath in Hackney, London | Sun, Oct 25, 6:00 PM UTC | Prana Voice - Holistic Well-Being, 4a Orsman Road, London, UK | 3mxkalrw34322 | Curator | ### A gentle journey through breath and sound into deep rest Join us for a restorative breathwork and sound bath journey, combining gentle breathwork with the resonant sounds of gongs and other sound healing instruments. These two practices work beautifully together. You'll begin with restorative breathwork, exploring soft, calming breathing techniques that help you settle into your body and turn your attention inward. Throughout the breathwork, the sounds of the gongs and other instruments will accompany you, adding another layer to the practice and creating a rich, sensory experience. From there, the experience opens into a deeper sound journey. You will let go of the breathwork and be immersed in the sounds around you. Together, breath and sound offer a chance to pause from the demands of everyday life, and connect with your body in a space of deep relaxation and rest. ### Who is this Breathwork & Sound Bath Journey for? This session is for anyone who would like some time to slow down and turn inwards. You don't need any previous experience with breathwork or sound healing The session takes place lying down, with blankets and eye masks provided. Soft lighting and sound create a calm environment where you can get comfortable and settle into the practice. By the end of the class, you'll feel calmer, more relaxed and with renewed energy and presence. _ **Your Facilitators** _ Johanna is a [Certified Breathwork Facilitator](https://www.breathe-east.com/meet-johanna) trained in trauma-informed modalities. She will be guiding you through gentle breathwork techniques designed to soothe your nervous system and support inner calm. She also offers [1:1 private breathwork sessions](https://www.breathe-east.com/breathwork-session) for a more personalised and supported experience. Geraldine Emmanuelle is a sound therapist and Gong practitioner with a deep passion for the transformative qualities of sound and vibration. Her sound journeys create space to slow down, turn inward and settle into a deeply restful experience. Learn more about her work on her [website](https://reikisoundhealinganimalwhisperer.co.uk/events/) or follow her on [@reikisoundhealing4all](https://www.instagram.com/reikisoundhealing4all/) | |||
| Gong Bath Healing Circle | Fri, Nov 20, 7:00 PM UTC | Prana Voice - Holistic Well-Being, Orsman Road, London, UK | 3mxkalrx6ow22 | 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** | |||
| Queer Voices Gloucestershire Winter Session 2026 - Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec | Tue, Sep 8, 11:00 AM UTC | Centre for Science and Art, Lansdown, Stroud, UK | 3mxkals4ach22 | Curator | Book in for Queer Voices Gloucestershire Choir Winter 2026 – SEPT +OCT + NOV + DEC 2026 Discounted block bookings are available in blocks of 4, or all 7 sessions. Or select individual dates. Proudly standing as Gloucestershire’s inaugural LGBTQ+ singing collective, we are a harmonious celebration of unity, diversity, and musical expression. We welcome allies as well as LGBTQ+ community members – no experience needed or any ability to read music – we learn everything by ear in a safe and supportive space. All you need is to want to have a go at singing together! Beginners and divas alike are encouraged to come. If you are one of the many of us who were told at school not to sing then let us show you otherwise! We sing a mixture of contemporary hits, timeless pop classics, folk melodies, and heartwarming community choir compositions in three part harmony. Voice parts are by choice and comfort, not gender. When? Tuesday 8th Sept 2026 Tuesday 22th Sept 2026 Tuesday 13th Oct 2026 Tuesday 27rd Oct 2026 Tuesday 10th Nov 2026 Tuesday 24th Nov 2026 Tuesday 8th Dec 2026 What Time? 7.15pm (for a 7.30pm start) – 9.00pm Where? The Art Studio, The Centre for Science and Art (opposite the old Library and Bank Gardens) 13 Lansdown , STROUD. GL5 1BB FIND US You can book a drop in ticket (concessionary price available) for a specific date or you can block book at a discounted price. Please check your email once booked for info about accessing the building on the night. Block bookings are really helpful for the sustainability of the choir, helps me plan around numbers and voices and lets me know I have enough people coming! All the options are on the tickets page – I am always grateful for your support. Please note: ALL bookings are required in advance. Singing will start at 7.30pm. We will have a very quick break in the middle for a cuppa and a biccy. You are welcome to arrive from 7.15pm to socialise and get comfy. Tea and biscuits provided but also a great idea to bring a flask or some water so we can maximise our time singing together. Big love and songs Zora x **Accessbility** We meet in the Arts Studio which is upstairs. Unfortunately the building is old and listed and so is not accessible by wheel chair. There are 2 flights of stairs up the Art Studio room. The toilets are located at the top of the first flight. There are two mixed gender toilets. Please note there are doors codes to access the building for security purposes – these will be sent to you in your confirmation email upon booking so do check it! Please NEVER leave the door open or let people in that you don’t know as this has created a security issue for us at the CSA before. | |||
| The Tarot as a Tool for Social Change - An AntiUniversity Workshop | Fri, Oct 16, 4:30 PM UTC | Hoxton Cabin, Kingsland Road, London, UK | 3mxkals5i4t22 | Curator | # AntiUniversity Festival 2026 **Baphomet's Book Club** -x– **The London School of SolarPunk ** bring you… # **🎴🌟 The Tarot as a Tool for Social Change 🌟🃏** This is a 90-minute workshop exploring how the Tarot can be developed from a practice of personal reflection into a powerful instrument for collective action. In this interactive session, we will explore how we can use both the simple structures, and the archetypal ideas, of card based systems to dismantle old paradigms and envision a more just and ecopunk future. At the heart of this workshop, you will learn **The Court of Cards system** - an actionable framework for groups to investigate ideas & solutions to drive real-world community change. Whether you are a seasoned reader, an activist, or a curious soul, there should be something to learn here, and something to take away. **✨ What we will cover:** Reclaiming the Power Structures embedded in Classical Tarot Shifting Tarot from the personal to the collective An introduction to The Court of Cards system Practical exercises for archetypal activism - Card to Placard? _Come shuffle the deck and help us draw a new world._ 🔮🌍 > Please bring pen, paper, any card decks & reference books you may like, and your own ideas about the potential of these systems to reveal new ways of working. Whilst this session will be fully held and guided there is a wide invitation for co-creation during the time we'll share, new ideas to the front! | |||
| Winter Solstice Women's Circle: Rebirth Your Light | Sun, Dec 20, 7:00 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkalsbqea22 | Curator | ** ✨️REBIRTH YOUR LIGHT** ✨️ ### A Winter Solstice Sacred Circle **The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year.** **A natural pause for you to reflect.** **A moment to stop and turn your attention inward.** **To acknowledge what this year has asked of you.** **To grieve what you need to grieve.** **To celebrate what you've survived & acheived** **To honour what has changed and feels different.** **And to begin letting go of what no longer belongs in the next chapter of your life** **We'll gather in sacred circle at St Aidan's Church, surrounded by candlelight, infused with the smell of orange, cinnamon & pine, warmth and sisterhood.** **Through ceremonial cacao, guided meditation, sacred journalling, reflection, ritual and intention setting, we'll create space for you deepy listen to yourself beneath all the noise.** **We'll ask:** **What am I ready to put down?** **What have I outgrown?** **What am I grieving?** **What am I proud of?** **What part of me have I neglected?** **And what do I want to bring back to life?** **Because maybe rebirth isn't about becoming someone new.** **Maybe it's about remembering the woman who was there before you became so busy surviving, pleasing everyone, coping and carrying burdens that were never meant to be yours.** **✨ This is your invitation to Rebirth Your Light. ✨** **Not to fix yourself.** **Not to set another hundred goals.** **Not to become the “best version” of yourself by January.** **But a moment to connect with yourself.** **To release what you're body is ready to release.** **To honour the woman you've been.** **And to gently ask:** **What do I want to bring with me when the light returns?** **Before the year comes to an end, give yourself permission to honour the woman you are ** **and perhaps discover the woman who is waiting to come alive within you. ✨** **🤍** **✨ REBIRTH YOUR LIGHT** **A Winter Solstice Sacred Circle** **📍 Monk Seaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Billingham, TS225JN** **🗓 20th December | 7:00–9:00pm** **£20. Spaces are limited!** **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. You are welcome to transfer your place to another woman — just let me know the new attendee's name. If you're unable to attend and 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. By completing your booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the cancellation policy. | |||
| Women's Circle: Where women gather to rest, reconnect & remember who they are. | Sun, Nov 15, 7:30 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkalsdnze22 | Curator | My Women’s Circle is a space to slow down and come back into relationship with yourself — your body, your emotions, your inner knowing and the life you're actually living. It's a space to help you release what you're ready to put down what your body is tired of carrying. Somewhere where we can celebrate what's blooming To grieve what needs grieving To explore what wants to emerge through the numbness & fear. A Women's circle is a place where you can rest, To reconnect with your body, To laugh or cry through the tears of joy & sadness, To feel what is alive within you, the good, the bad and the things that feel ugly.... All of it is welcome... Come & be witnessed in a deeply held sisterhood And perhaps to remember something you've forgotten... You matter too. ✨️Through guided meditation, embodiment, journalling, Reiki, oracle guidance, ritual and sharing, we'll create space to go a little deeper than the usual “How are you?” Because sometimes what we really need isn't advice. We need real connection. We need to feel less alone in our world. We need somewhere to hear our own voice again. And sometimes we need other women to remind us of the strength we couldn't quite find in ourselves that day. What you can expect: ✨ Guided meditation. ✨ Embodiment practices. ✨ Journalling & reflection. ✨ Reiki healing. ✨ Oracle guidance. ✨ Sharing & deep listening. ✨ Connection & sisterhood. ✨ Space to rest, release and simply be. There is no experience necessary. You don't need to be spiritual in any way. You don't need to know what to say before you arrive. You don't even have to share anything if you're not ready. Just come as you are. There is no perfect version of you required here. Just you. So if you've been craving deeper connection... If you've been feeling a little disconnected from yourself... If you're longing for somewhere you can breathe, be witnessed and remember what matters to you... Maybe this is your circle. 🤍 **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. You are welcome to transfer your place to another woman — just let me know the new attendee's name. If you're unable to attend and 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. By completing your booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the cancellation policy. | |||
| Women's Circle: Where women gather to rest, reconnect & remember who they are. | Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 PM UTC | Monkseaton Community Centre, Matlock Gardens, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, UK | 3mxkalsetvg22 | Curator | My Women’s Circle is a space to slow down and come back into relationship with yourself — your body, your emotions, your inner knowing and the life you're actually living. It's a space to help you release what you're ready to put down what your body is tired of carrying. Somewhere where we can celebrate what's blooming To grieve what needs grieving To explore what wants to emerge through the numbness & fear. A Women's circle is a place where you can rest, To reconnect with your body, To laugh or cry through the tears of joy & sadness, To feel what is alive within you, the good, the bad and the things that feel ugly.... All of it is welcome... Come & be witnessed in a deeply held sisterhood And perhaps to remember something you've forgotten... You matter too. ✨️Through guided meditation, embodiment, journalling, Reiki, oracle guidance, ritual and sharing, we'll create space to go a little deeper than the usual “How are you?” Because sometimes what we really need isn't advice. We need real connection. We need to feel less alone in our world. We need somewhere to hear our own voice again. And sometimes we need other women to remind us of the strength we couldn't quite find in ourselves that day. What you can expect: ✨ Guided meditation. ✨ Embodiment practices. ✨ Journalling & reflection. ✨ Reiki healing. ✨ Oracle guidance. ✨ Sharing & deep listening. ✨ Connection & sisterhood. ✨ Space to rest, release and simply be. There is no experience necessary. You don't need to be spiritual in any way. You don't need to know what to say before you arrive. You don't even have to share anything if you're not ready. Just come as you are. There is no perfect version of you required here. Just you. So if you've been craving deeper connection... If you've been feeling a little disconnected from yourself... If you're longing for somewhere you can breathe, be witnessed and remember what matters to you... Maybe this is your circle. 🤍 **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. You are welcome to transfer your place to another woman — just let me know the new attendee's name. 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| Medicine Woman Gathering 2027 | Thu, Jul 29, 11:00 AM UTC | Devon, UK | 3mxkalshncs22 | Curator | We are overjoyed to announce our 2027 summer gathering will be going ahead next year! More info will be announced very soon. All we will share with you now is, our gathering will be MUCH smaller next year, however, the depth and richness will still very much be alive in our threads and workshops. The intention has always been to create a village, and to work with this ethos, we first have to really embody it. So dear one, I am inviting you to become a part of our village, whether you have been coming to Medicine Woman since the beginning (I know there will be some reading this that have), or whether it's your first time, it's time we come together with deep reverence and truly create our village. (I'll share more on this soon). As always, our events are open and welcome to all who identify as a woman or non-binary folk whom have a womb/ consider themselves acquainted and curious to the feminine path of witchcraft and all things medicine woman, we very much welcome trans-women into our village too. | |||
| Spirit Soirée — A Live Trance Healing Demonstration | Wed, Oct 14, 6:15 PM UTC | Anahata Health Clinic, Edward Street, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK | 3mxkalslyxg22 | Curator | **This is not a free event** - Booking is essential through Anahata. Your place is not guaranteed via booking on Dandelion please secure your space here: https://anahatahealth.co.uk/classes/spirit-soiree-trance-healing/ Full fee £22 _BeWell_ members is £18 **Monthly: on the 2nd Wednesday of each month: 7.15pm–8.45pm** Wednesday 14 October Wednesday 11 November Wednesday 9 December Join trance healer and medium **Cindy Théodore** for an intimate evening exploring healing through the connection between the physical and spirit worlds. Working in an altered state of consciousness, Cindy connects with her **Spirit Doctor Team, healers, physicians and shamans who once walked the Earth plane, allowing healing to flow through her to members of the audience**. Several people will have the opportunity to volunteer to receive individual trance healing during the demonstration. No recipients are selected beforehand. Although Cindy works directly with individual volunteers, the healing takes place within the shared energy of the room, allowing everyone present to experience the atmosphere and receive in their own way. Guidance or messages from the Spirit Doctors may also arise naturally through the healing. Every demonstration is different. Nothing is scripted and no particular experience or outcome can be guaranteed. ### What to expect - An introduction to trance healing and Cindy’s Spirit Doctor Team - A live trance healing demonstration - The opportunity to volunteer for individual healing - A shared healing experience for the whole room No previous experience with trance, mediumship or energy healing is required. _Trance healing is complementary to conventional medicine and does not replace professional medical care. Please continue to follow the advice of your medical professionals._ Your session is held by Spirit Soirée is led by [Trance Healer, Cindy Théodore](https://anahatahealth.co.uk/therapists/cindy-theodore/). **Adults only**. Limited capacity, early booking recommended. | |||
| Headless Way: A day with Richard Lang in London | Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 AM UTC | Stoke Newington, London, UK | 3mxkalss3g422 | Curator | "_ **Excellent, friendly, experiential, thought-provoking.** _" - Thomas We're extremely excited to have Richard Lang hosting a day workshop, at his home in Stoke Newington, **limited to just 16 people.** Richard is the world’s foremost proponent of Headless Way and was recently interviewed by [**Sam Harris on his podcast**](https://samharris.org/podcasts/181-illusory-self/) and now features as a teacher on the [**Waking Up**](https://wakingup.com/)meditation app. In this day workshop you will experience many experiments that approach our True Identity from new angles. You don’t have to have already done a Headless Way workshop to participate. You will gain a deeper experience and understanding of this direct way of seeing your True Self. You will also meet others who are shining the light of awareness onto the Treasure of their True Self. _ **"It was a wonderful, wonderful experience. You may feel like you are missing something at first if you are not familiar with the headless way, but even if that´s the case, I promise you is worth it. When I first booked it there was something in me telling me I had to go, and now I know it was my intuition pointing me in the right direction. That whole day, even after the event... life changing for me. Lots of love, headless pals!"** _ - Irene  “_**I’ve never been on any meditation course (of any type) that involved so many smiles and so much fun - but that was also helpful and fascinating and profound**_.” - Talulah M. Headless Way is growing in popularity as an astonishingly simple way to notice fundamental truths about your experience, which for some people can be both thrilling and liberating. In a series of deceptively simple experiments and awareness exercises, you will have the chance to see for yourself what mystics throughout the ages have always pointed to. CS Lewis called this approach “a work of the highest genius” and Sam Harris has mentioned it recently in both books and his podcast as a direct way of seeing ‘that makes perfect sense to me.” The experiments were developed by the philosopher Douglas Harding, who wrote: “Though in essence the same as Zen, Sufism, and other spiritual disciplines, this way proceeds in an unusually down-to-earth fashion.” Headless way claims you are more likely to see who you really are in a few minutes of experimentation than years of years of reading, meditation or traditional spiritual practice. Instead of these, it uses a variety of simple, non-verbal, fact-finding tests, all of them asking: how do I look to myself? Richard looks forward to sharing this direct seeing of our True Self. _ **"This is like studying Non-Dual meditation but without the pain in the butt of long sitting meditation as many of the experiments are active and interactive. Well worth attending…"** _ _ **"** __**As a vipasana "student" I found this workshop very useful and enjoyable. Will be recommending to all my headed friends :-)"**_ - Mark J. _ **“I loved it - so simple and transformative, really an incredible gift of instantly changed perception offered through a quick and fun and funny workshop! Thank you Richard and Amir!” -** _ Megan O'Hanlon **EVENT DETAILS** The exact address will be sent with your ticket confirmation. Check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox! Please note this is a live participatory workshop and is not recorded. **TIMES:** Arrive 9:45am to start at 10am, finish at 4pm. **TICKET PRICES** : £35--55 If funds are a barrier to attendance, please get in touch. **DOORS OPEN** : 9.45am Bring your own food for lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Bring indoor shoes or be happy in socks :-) **ENQUIRIES** : amir@adventuresinawareness.com | |||
| Sacred Drum Birthing Day | Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 AM UTC | Penn Street Village Hall, Penn St, Penn Street, Amersham, UK | 3mxkalsvclg22 | Curator | **Sacred Drum Birthing Day** Join Toni & I for a deeply nourishing and creative day as we gather in the building energies of October’s Hunter’s Moon, a powerful threshold between the abundance of harvest and the stillness of winter. The Hunter’s Moon invites us into reflection, wisdom, and preparation. It is a time to honour what we have gathered, both externally and within, and to listen for what we are ready to carry forward. A beautiful time to call in and infuse this energy into your very own drum. During this day, you will be guided to create your own deeply personal and symbolic instrument which is often seen as a vessel of higher wisdom, ancestral connection, and gratitude for the cycles that shape us. This is a day to slow down, to listen, and to create something deeply meaningful with your hands and your spirit. Your drum will carry your intentions, your story, and your rhythm ~ something to return to long after the day has ended. Sunday 25th October 2026 | 10:00am – 5:30pm Penn Street Village Hall, **HP7 0PX** **£275 -** (Split payment plan available upon request, £50 non refundable deposit to secure your space. email Sam directly should you wish to do this on: s.doherty@me.com) Please note, £50 of the total fee is non refundable. No refund of any paid amount after 15th October. Place is however transferable. | |||
| Embracing Grief: Support Circle | Fri, Jun 18, 3:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalsylgh22 | Curator | # **Embracing Grief Support Circle ** # **with The Embracing Grief Team ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts** # **The Event** **Opening to life, in a Space where Grief is Welcome.** This session offers the chance to be seen and heard in the presence of a supportive group. With a focus on self-care, respect, and listening with heart, we encourage connecting with ourselves and finding our unique expression. **‘A 4 Hour Universe’** This 4 hour online grief support circle makes space for emotions away from the busyness of our daily lives. The workshop includes a series of guided exercises gradually moving towards a central Grief Circle, followed by integration. Grief Tending in community is designed to offer support with grief. Being together online can allow us to be comfortable in our own space, so that we can take care of our needs, wherever we may be calling from. **Finding Support with Life’s Challenges and Grief** This workshop is for you if you long for a space where all of you is welcome. You may be in the flow of grief, or struggling to cope with change, loss, bereavement, trauma, or in need of recovery time. Every grief is valid and unique. Feelings may include anxiety, sadness, rage, depression, emptiness and relief, amongst many others. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. This Grief Workshop may not be suitable for those experiencing a severe mental health crisis, or for those feeling particularly unsupported. We're available to discuss this with you if you are unsure whether this event is right for you at the moment, so please don’t hesitate to contact us [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/contact/) To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of short animations [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) # **Your Facilitators ** **ABOUT YOUR ** [**EMBRACING GRIEF FACILITATORS **](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/team/) **Please note the team may be different on the day, and will include at least 2 Embracing Grief Facilitators** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three. _Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit._ _A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement: ** [**http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/**](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **Previous Feedback** > “I felt very welcome and safe in the space that Sarah and Tony created. They were able to convey both learning about grief, and experience of ritual where very painful personal experiences could be acknowledged and honoured. The day after the ritual my perception seems changed, people seem more human to me. Thank you!” Anon > > “What an incredible space that was supportive and unfolded. Sarah and Tony were amazing facilitators and held a delicate balance of boundaries re time keeping in a wise and sensitive manner. It was lovely to witness those who express grief, and shutdown and this space enabled the release of these held positions. Beautiful experience and very much needed in the world right now!” Kim > > “An incredibly powerful and supportive experience led by Sarah and Tony with such care. Being together with people coming at grief from such different places and perspectives felt like such a wonderfully uplifting thing to do.” Hanna # **Event Details** This event requires a free zoom account which you can set up here: [https://zoom.us ](https://zoom.us/) **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact Zoom link will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Info Form which we require to be completed before the workshop ** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the Zoom link and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Info Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. A number of these places will be available at the Low Income rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Note: We will start on time, please join the Zoom room a few minutes before start time. ** **ZOOM ROOM OPENS** : 10 minutes before start time. **NO ENTRY AFTER** : 15 minutes after start time. **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah - [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Attendance requires a working internet connection, and a Zoom account (you can download for free). If you have any access requirements please get in touch. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please join 10 minutes early to download the free software and check your connection. This workshop is fully inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs and otherwise. **Please note: ** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Sat, Jun 12, 9:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkalt234u22 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £140 Supporter £120 Abundant £105 Standard £85 Low Income (2 spaces available) £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and Abundant price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A Weekend Community Journey (London) | Sat, May 15, 9:00 AM UTC | Clapton Square, London E5 8HP, UK | 3mxkalt3fxj22 | Curator | **EMBRACING GRIEF – WEEKEND COMMUNITY JOURNEY** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness."_ - Anon _"I felt tended, attended, respected. There was space for my grief, in a way that was not forced or distant, but rather inviting a nourishing intimacy. I felt we were all moving through the flow together, even though we could all follow our own pace. I touched some deep grief, and felt lighter and resourced afterwards. I deeply appreciate the work and care that are put into preparation and integration. Thank you for holding this space. It is human medicine."_ - Anon Join us in a Weekend Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. Two days allow more spaciousness than our introductory sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. This event is not residential. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **Two Days from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5 8HP. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. This practice is a way to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of** [**short animated videos HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) [Our safety and ethics policy is here.](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . **ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) is an experienced facilitator. She has spent hundreds of hours sitting alongside people finding their way with grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. As an artist-maker she designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She regularly co-facilitates with Tony Pletts, Bilal Nasim, Aama Sade, Sophy Banks and others. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and friendly squirrels. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/ **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £105 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) £145 Low Income (2 spaces available) £185 Standard £215 Higher Income £255 Supporter Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: The system automatically sends the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and High Income price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: Support Circle | Thu, Apr 22, 3:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalt53up22 | Curator | # **Embracing Grief: Support Circle** # **with The Embracing Grief Team ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts** # **The Event** **Opening to life, in a Space where Grief is Welcome.** This session offers the chance to be seen and heard in the presence of a supportive group. With a focus on self-care, respect, and listening with heart, we encourage connecting with ourselves and finding our unique expression. **‘A 4 Hour Universe’** This 4 hour online grief support circle makes space for emotions away from the busyness of our daily lives. The workshop includes a series of guided exercises gradually moving towards a central Grief Circle, followed by integration. Grief Tending in community is designed to offer support with grief. Being together online can allow us to be comfortable in our own space, so that we can take care of our needs, wherever we may be calling from. **Finding Support with Life’s Challenges and Grief** This workshop is for you if you long for a space where all of you is welcome. You may be in the flow of grief, or struggling to cope with change, loss, bereavement, trauma, or in need of recovery time. Every grief is valid and unique. Feelings may include anxiety, sadness, rage, depression, emptiness and relief, amongst many others. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. This Grief Workshop may not be suitable for those experiencing a severe mental health crisis, or for those feeling particularly unsupported. We're available to discuss this with you if you are unsure whether this event is right for you at the moment, so please don’t hesitate to contact us [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/contact/) To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of short animations [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) # **Your Facilitators ** **ABOUT YOUR ** [**EMBRACING GRIEF FACILITATORS **](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/team/) **Please note the team may be different on the day, and will include at least 2 Embracing Grief Facilitators** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three. _Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit._ _A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement: ** [**http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/**](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **Previous Feedback** > “I felt very welcome and safe in the space that Sarah and Tony created. They were able to convey both learning about grief, and experience of ritual where very painful personal experiences could be acknowledged and honoured. The day after the ritual my perception seems changed, people seem more human to me. Thank you!” Anon > > “What an incredible space that was supportive and unfolded. Sarah and Tony were amazing facilitators and held a delicate balance of boundaries re time keeping in a wise and sensitive manner. It was lovely to witness those who express grief, and shutdown and this space enabled the release of these held positions. Beautiful experience and very much needed in the world right now!” Kim > > “An incredibly powerful and supportive experience led by Sarah and Tony with such care. Being together with people coming at grief from such different places and perspectives felt like such a wonderfully uplifting thing to do.” Hanna # **Event Details** This event requires a free zoom account which you can set up here: [https://zoom.us ](https://zoom.us/) **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact Zoom link will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Info Form which we require to be completed before the workshop ** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the Zoom link and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Info Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. A number of these places will be available at the Low Income rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Note: We will start on time, please join the Zoom room a few minutes before start time. ** **ZOOM ROOM OPENS** : 10 minutes before start time. **NO ENTRY AFTER** : 15 minutes after start time. **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah - [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Attendance requires a working internet connection, and a Zoom account (you can download for free). If you have any access requirements please get in touch. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please join 10 minutes early to download the free software and check your connection. This workshop is fully inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs and otherwise. **Please note: ** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Sat, Apr 17, 9:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkalt67qo22 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £140 Supporter £120 Abundant £105 Standard £85 Low Income (2 spaces available) £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and Abundant price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there.If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). | |||
| Tending the Heart: A Communal Grief Ritual (London) | Sat, Mar 6, 3:00 PM UTC | Old School Rooms, Powerscroft Road, London, UK | 3mxkalt7drt22 | Curator | ### Tending the Heart: A Community Grief Ritual #### _ **The Old School Rooms @ the Round Chapel, E5** _ ** with Embracing Grief Team** Join Sarah & Tony Pletts, Bilal Nasim, Aama Sade, and a wider circle of experienced space holders for a powerful, large-scale Grief Tending event. This is an invitation to come together in community - to honour our losses, express our grief, and reconnect with life through shared ritual, song, and deep witnessing. Unlike our smaller, more intimate workshops, this larger gathering offers a rare opportunity to experience the collective power of grieving together in a spacious, supportive environment. Whether you're new to Grief Tending or have journeyed with us before, you're warmly welcome. Grief for any reason has a place here - personal, ancestral, global - all of it is welcome. Together, we’ll move through a guided process, beginning with grounding and resourcing practices to help you feel safe and supported. We’ll gently invite the surfacing of emotions - sadness, rage, fear, numbness, gratitude - in a way that honours your needs. There will be optional paired sharing, space for expression, and a central grief ritual where tears, sound, and movement are held in community. Everything is offered as an invitation - nothing is required. Live drumming and group singing will support the ritual arc, helping us return from the depths of expression to a sense of connection, warmth, and belonging. We’ll close with soothing integration time, allowing space to gently land before departing. This 4-hour session serves as both a powerful introduction to Grief Tending and a potent short-form experience. For those seeking a slower, more spacious dive into this work, Embracing Grief also hosts regular one- and two-day events, while Grief Tending in Community offers immersive retreats with Sophy Banks and others. **Grief Tending: A Path to Aliveness** Grief is not something to fix - it is something to feel. In the face of heartbreak, loss, disconnection, or overwhelm, Grief Tending offers a supported space to meet whatever is true for you. Inspired by the work of Sobonfu Somé, Malidoma Somé, Joanna Macy, Francis Weller, Martin Prechtel, and Maeve Gavin, Grief Tending weaves together ancient wisdom and contemporary practice. It helps us remember how to be human - feeling, connected, alive - in the presence of others. This event is for you if you're seeking support with grief in any form - whether you're navigating the loss of a loved one, the pain of disconnection, fears for the future, or a grief that has no name. Shared grief spaces can stir up a lot of feelings, and we don’t recommend them for people who have grief which is very raw, or who are feeling fragile. If you’re not sure, please email welcome@loveandloss.co.uk. Accessibility at the venue - The venue has steps at the main entrance, but there is a side ramp and a lift for access if needed. For more detailed information about access and sensory processing, please email welcome@loveandloss.co.uk. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) [Our safety and ethics policy is here.](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . **ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS** _The team are all experienced Grief Tenders who regularly hold grief tending events in London, Devon and online. They bring a wealth of embodied practices to work with grief – both personal and collective._ **Embracing Grief website:** [**https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/) **Grief Tending in Community website:** [**https://grieftending.org/**](https://grieftending.org/) [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. [**Bilal**](https://www.bilalnasim.com/) ** Nasim** is a facilitator, trainer and artist exploring what it means to be alive and our relationship with death. Bilal is an experienced Grief Tender and has been holding grief spaces since 2018, including workshops aimed specifically for POC and those identifying as men. Bilal hosts workshops on confronting death, [Death Cafe‘s](https://deathcafe.com/), and is training as a death doula with [Red Tent End Of Life Doulas](https://redtentdoulas.co.uk/). Bilal is a senior leader at [Mycelium](https://myceliumgroup.co/), delivering award winning programmes on personal resilience, inclusive leadership and workplace culture. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** [https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) **EARLY BIRD PRICES** Low Waged £35 Standard £45 Higher Waged £60 Supporter £75 **LATE PRICES** Low Waged £40 Standard £50 Higher Waged £65 Supporter £80 **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: Support Circle | Fri, Feb 5, 4:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkaltamwn22 | Curator | # **Embracing Grief Suport Circle** #### **With The Embracing Grief Team ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts** # **The Event** **Opening to life, in a Space where Grief is Welcome.** This session offers the chance to be seen and heard in the presence of a supportive group. With a focus on self-care, respect, and listening with heart, we encourage connecting with ourselves and finding our unique expression. **‘A 4 Hour Universe’** This 4 hour online grief support circle makes space for emotions away from the busyness of our daily lives. The workshop includes a series of guided exercises gradually moving towards a central Grief Circle, followed by integration. Grief Tending in community is designed to offer support with grief. Being together online can allow us to be comfortable in our own space, so that we can take care of our needs, wherever we may be calling from. **Finding Support with Life’s Challenges and Grief** This workshop is for you if you long for a space where all of you is welcome. You may be in the flow of grief, or struggling to cope with change, loss, bereavement, trauma, or in need of recovery time. Every grief is valid and unique. Feelings may include anxiety, sadness, rage, depression, emptiness and relief, amongst many others. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. This Grief Workshop may not be suitable for those experiencing a severe mental health crisis, or for those feeling particularly unsupported. We're available to discuss this with you if you are unsure whether this event is right for you at the moment, so please don’t hesitate to contact us [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/contact/) To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of short animations [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) # **Your Facilitators ** **ABOUT YOUR ** [**EMBRACING GRIEF FACILITATORS **](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/team/) **Please note the team may be different on the day, and will include at least 2 Embracing Grief Facilitators** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three. _Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit._ _A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement: ** [**http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/**](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **Previous Feedback** > “I felt very welcome and safe in the space that Sarah and Tony created. They were able to convey both learning about grief, and experience of ritual where very painful personal experiences could be acknowledged and honoured. The day after the ritual my perception seems changed, people seem more human to me. Thank you!” Anon > > “What an incredible space that was supportive and unfolded. Sarah and Tony were amazing facilitators and held a delicate balance of boundaries re time keeping in a wise and sensitive manner. It was lovely to witness those who express grief, and shutdown and this space enabled the release of these held positions. Beautiful experience and very much needed in the world right now!” Kim > > “An incredibly powerful and supportive experience led by Sarah and Tony with such care. Being together with people coming at grief from such different places and perspectives felt like such a wonderfully uplifting thing to do.” Hanna # **Event Details** This event requires a free zoom account which you can set up here: [https://zoom.us ](https://zoom.us/) **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact Zoom link will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Info Form which we require to be completed before the workshop ** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the Zoom link and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Info Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. A number of these places will be available at the Low Income rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Note: We will start on time, please join the Zoom room a few minutes before start time. ** **ZOOM ROOM OPENS** : 10 minutes before start time. **NO ENTRY AFTER** : 15 minutes after start time. **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah - [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Attendance requires a working internet connection, and a Zoom account (you can download for free). If you have any access requirements please get in touch. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please join 10 minutes early to download the free software and check your connection. This workshop is fully inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs and otherwise. **Please note: ** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Sat, Feb 13, 10:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkaltciyj22 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £140 Supporter £120 Abundant £105 Standard £85 Low Income (2 spaces available) £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and Abundant price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there.If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A Weekend Community Journey (London) | Sat, Jan 16, 10:00 AM UTC | Clapton Square, London E5 8HP, UK | 3mxkaltfudq22 | Curator | **EMBRACING GRIEF – WEEKEND COMMUNITY JOURNEY** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness."_ - Anon _"I felt tended, attended, respected. There was space for my grief, in a way that was not forced or distant, but rather inviting a nourishing intimacy. I felt we were all moving through the flow together, even though we could all follow our own pace. I touched some deep grief, and felt lighter and resourced afterwards. I deeply appreciate the work and care that are put into preparation and integration. Thank you for holding this space. It is human medicine."_ - Anon Join us in a Weekend Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. Two days allow more spaciousness than our introductory sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. This event is not residential. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **Two Days from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5 8HP. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. This practice is a way to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of** [**short animated videos HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) [Our safety and ethics policy is here.](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . **ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) is an experienced facilitator. She has spent hundreds of hours sitting alongside people finding their way with grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. As an artist-maker she designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She regularly co-facilitates with Tony Pletts, Bilal Nasim, Aama Sade, Sophy Banks and others. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and friendly squirrels. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/ **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £105 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) £145 Low Income (2 spaces available) £185 Standard £215 Higher Income £255 Supporter Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: The system automatically sends the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and High Income price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS** : We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there.If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide.](http://www.wayoutarts.org/) | |||
| Embracing Grief: Free Taster Event | Thu, Jan 7, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalthnhk22 | Curator | # **Embracing Grief ** #### **Online Taster Event** with The Embracing Grief Team **Co-facilitated by Bilal, Sarah & Tony Pletts** # **The Event** If you’re curious about what we do, or if you’ve been to one of our events, and just want to come along to say hello, we’d love to welcome you at this introductory event. It’s free, but please book a space to receive the zoom link. Expect an introduction to Grief Tending, and a chance to ask questions about the events we offer. This isn’t one of our Support Circles, so you won’t be expected to share personal stories, or go into a breakout room. You are welcome to be in your pyjamas, cooking the dinner, knitting, or watching with others. You can find short videos about our approach on our website here [https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) and see more information and upcoming events on our website: [https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/). #### **Grief Tending: A Path to Aliveness** Grief is not something to fix - it is something to feel. In the face of heartbreak, loss, disconnection, or overwhelm, Grief Tending offers a supported space to meet whatever is true for you. Inspired by the work of Sobonfu Somé, Malidoma Somé, Joanna Macy, Francis Weller, Martin Prechtel, and Maeve Gavin, Grief Tending weaves together ancient wisdom and contemporary practice. It helps us remember how to be human - feeling, connected, alive - in the presence of others. This event is for you if you're seeking support with grief in any form - whether you're navigating the loss of a loved one, the pain of disconnection, fears for the future, or a grief that has no name. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # Your Facilitators **ABOUT YOUR** [**EMBRACING GRIEF FACILITATORS **](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/team/) **Please note the team may be different on the day, and will include at least 2 Embracing Grief Facilitators** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. [**Bilal**](https://www.bilalnasim.com/) ** Nasim** is a facilitator, trainer and artist exploring what it means to be alive and our relationship with death. Bilal is an experienced Grief Tender and has been holding grief spaces since 2018, including workshops aimed specifically for POC and those identifying as men. Bilal hosts workshops on confronting death, [Death Cafe‘s](https://deathcafe.com/), and is training as a death doula with [Red Tent End Of Life Doulas](https://redtentdoulas.co.uk/). Bilal is a senior leader at [Mycelium](https://myceliumgroup.co/), delivering award winning programmes on personal resilience, inclusive leadership and workplace culture. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk.) # Previous Feedback “Great session, helpful to have an idea of what to expect during events. Really great opportunity to ask questions and counter any anxieties. Thank you.” “Clear information, well held, welcoming and truthful. I now want to dive in deeper.” | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Sun, Dec 20, 10:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkaltiwsl22 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Aama Sade** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) £75 Low Income (2 spaces available) £95 Standard £110 Higher Income £130 Supporter Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and High Income price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS** : We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there.If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Sat, Dec 19, 10:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkaltkn2m22 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Bilal Nasim** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. [**Bilal**](https://www.bilalnasim.com/) ** Nasim** is a facilitator, trainer and artist exploring what it means to be alive and our relationship with death. Bilal is an experienced Grief Tender and has been holding grief spaces since 2018, including workshops aimed specifically for POC and those identifying as men. Bilal hosts workshops on confronting death, [Death Cafe‘s](https://deathcafe.com/), and is training as a death doula with [Red Tent End Of Life Doulas](https://redtentdoulas.co.uk/). Bilal is a senior leader at [Mycelium](https://myceliumgroup.co/), delivering award winning programmes on personal resilience, inclusive leadership and workplace culture. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) £75 Low Income (2 spaces available) £95 Standard £110 Higher Income £130 Supporter Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and High Income price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) **ACCESS** : We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: Support Circle | Fri, Dec 11, 4:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkaltmbxv22 | Curator | # **Embracing Grief : Support Circle ** #### **with The Embracing Grief Team ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah & Tony Pletts** # **The Event** **Opening to life, in a Space where Grief is Welcome.** This session offers the chance to be seen and heard in the presence of a supportive group. With a focus on self-care, respect, and listening with heart, we encourage connecting with ourselves and finding our unique expression. **‘A 4 Hour Universe’** This 4 hour online grief support circle makes space for emotions away from the busyness of our daily lives. The workshop includes a series of guided exercises gradually moving towards a central Grief Circle, followed by integration. Grief Tending in community is designed to offer support with grief. Being together online can allow us to be comfortable in our own space, so that we can take care of our needs, wherever we may be calling from. **Finding Support with Life’s Challenges and Grief** This workshop is for you if you long for a space where all of you is welcome. You may be in the flow of grief, or struggling to cope with change, loss, bereavement, trauma, or in need of recovery time. Every grief is valid and unique. Feelings may include anxiety, sadness, rage, depression, emptiness and relief, amongst many others. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. This Grief Workshop may not be suitable for those experiencing a severe mental health crisis, or for those feeling particularly unsupported. We're available to discuss this with you if you are unsure whether this event is right for you at the moment, so please don’t hesitate to contact us [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/contact/) To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are a series of short animations [HERE](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) # **Your Facilitators ** **ABOUT YOUR ** [**EMBRACING GRIEF FACILITATORS **](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/team/) **Please note the team may be different on the day, and will include at least 2 Embracing Grief Facilitators** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three. _Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit._ _A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement: ** [**http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/**](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **Previous Feedback** > “I felt very welcome and safe in the space that Sarah and Tony created. They were able to convey both learning about grief, and experience of ritual where very painful personal experiences could be acknowledged and honoured. The day after the ritual my perception seems changed, people seem more human to me. Thank you!” Anon > > “What an incredible space that was supportive and unfolded. Sarah and Tony were amazing facilitators and held a delicate balance of boundaries re time keeping in a wise and sensitive manner. It was lovely to witness those who express grief, and shutdown and this space enabled the release of these held positions. Beautiful experience and very much needed in the world right now!” Kim > > “An incredibly powerful and supportive experience led by Sarah and Tony with such care. Being together with people coming at grief from such different places and perspectives felt like such a wonderfully uplifting thing to do.” Hanna # **Event Details** This event requires a free zoom account which you can set up here: [https://zoom.us ](https://zoom.us/) **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact Zoom link will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Info Form which we require to be completed before the workshop ** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the Zoom link and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Info Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. A number of these places will be available at the Low Income rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Note: We will start on time, please join the Zoom room a few minutes before start time. ** **ZOOM ROOM OPENS** : 10 minutes before start time. **NO ENTRY AFTER** : 15 minutes after start time. **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah - [welcome@loveandloss.co.uk](mailto:welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) Attendance requires a working internet connection, and a Zoom account (you can download for free). If you have any access requirements please get in touch. If you haven’t used Zoom before, please join 10 minutes early to download the free software and check your connection. **ACCESS** : We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have access requirements please email the event organiser directly to discuss. This workshop is fully inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs and otherwise. **Please note: ** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Embracing Grief: A One-Day Community Journey (London) | Fri, Oct 16, 9:00 AM UTC | Hackney, London E5, UK | 3mxkaltnk4522 | Curator | # **EMBRACING GRIEF – A ONE-DAY COMMUNITY JOURNEY ** **Co-facilitated by Sarah and Tony Pletts and Aama Sade ** _"I had two opposite concerns before joining a short (one day) workshop : that it would be too shallow, only scratching the surface, or conversely that it would open dams on an overwhelming torrent that I would not be able to deal with afterwards... Instead, I was impressed how deep I could go in addressing my grief while always feeling safe. Well done Tony, Sarah and Aama Sade!" _ Sophie R _ **“** I am infinitely grateful to Bilal, Sarah and Tony for guiding us in this beautiful compassionate deep grieving practice. It was my first grieving circle and I was surprised to be able to share something I had never shared with anyone before! I felt held and witnessed without judgment by the group. Afterwards I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was deeply moving to witness other people's processes as well, and feel our shared humaneness and connection. Thank you from the depths of my heart! **” -** Maud_ # ABOUT Join us in a One Day Workshop, to find support with grief, and welcome our unique expression of it. A day allows more spaciousness than our introductory 4 Hour sessions, with more time to connect, and gently explore our inner worlds. We offer permission to open our hearts and speak our truth, in the presence of a deep holding circle. It’s a chance to really be seen, and to connect authentically with others. **Step gently with us into the wild waters of emotion, and welcome-in life.** **One Day from 10am-6pm in Hackney, London E5. ** The facilitation team will offer a step-by-step series of guided exercises and rituals to build trust, connection, and relaxation. We encourage self-kindness and taking care of our needs during our time together. Everything we suggest is optional. **Grief Tending offers grief support without trying to fix anything.** Grief is a natural response to difficult things happening. This may include a whole spectrum of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, depression, anger, numbness and overwhelm. We offer a guided journey through this landscape, whether your experiences of grief are personal, collective or ancestral. We offer tools to discover and express our own unique responses, together in a group. To help us to remember how to be human in community. People may bring challenging themes and strong expressions of emotion. **This workshop is for you if you want to feel more alive.** Perhaps you are looking for support with grief? You may be with the spectrum of grief feelings, or disconnection from emotions. You may be dealing with something that happened in the past, a current situation, or something that you fear happening in the future. We welcome grief on any theme. **To see more about what happens in a Grief Tending workshop, and the practice of Grief Tending for grief support, there are** [**a series of short animations HERE.**](https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos/) If you have any questions, please email Sarah welcome@loveandloss.co.uk . # **YOUR FACILITATORS** **Website: https://www.griefsupport.org.uk/** [**Sarah Pletts**](https://linktr.ee/SarahPletts) (she/her) has spent over 1500 hours facilitating groups exploring grief. She brings an embodied understanding of mortality and consent to the practice of Grief Tending. She has come through chronic illness, been a care-giver, and has a deep connection with the natural world. She is a queer artist-maker who designs experiences that inspire, and creates beauty through ritual ([www.loveandloss.co.uk](http://www.loveandloss.co.uk)). You can find her hand-drawn animations at [www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos](http://www.griefsupport.org.uk/videos). She is a co-founder of Embracing Grief CIC, and co-leads the ‘Apprenticing to Grief’ training with Sophy Banks. She lives in Hackney with partners, chosen family and a rabbit. **Tony Pletts** founded his art direction and construction company Einstein’s Octopus in 1987, a flexible business that's allowed him to pursue other creative paths. Tony’s made radio programmes for BBC Radio 4 (his North Korean mini series was nominated for a SONY) and has just finished his first book, _Love To The Power Of Three._ Tony is also a trustee for the charity WAYout, a free at the point of use creative ‘University of the Street’ that works with street youth in Sierra Leone. Here he teaches both online and in person when he has the opportunity to visit. A rich and varied life has frequently exposed Tony to the teachings of grief and he started facilitating workshops with Sarah in 2019. **Aama Sade** a gifted shamanic celebrant and facilitator will be part of the team. See more about her work here: [https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk](https://treecircleceremonies.co.uk) **Embracing Grief Ethics Statement:** https:[//www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/](https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ethics-statement/) # **FEEDBACK ** _"It was such a heart soothing and soul-enriching experience to participate in the space you created. I felt so utterly welcomed, free to bring whatever was alive in me, and never pressured to be anywhere I wasn't. I had moments of feeling a huge resistance in myself, and was allowed to dance with that and invite what was hiding underneath. The threads that you wove to create our container felt so gently, lovingly and intentionally woven, held with both sincerity and lightness." - _Anon # **EVENT DETAILS** **AFTER BUYING A TICKET PLEASE COMPLETE ADVANCE INFORMATION FORM.** **Exact address will be sent automatically after receiving your form. Link to form in booking confirmation. ** **TICKET PRICES** : £55 Bursary (2 spaces available **on request** - please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk) £75 Low Income (2 spaces available) £95 Standard £110 Higher Income £130 Supporter Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an **Advance Information Form which we require to be completed before the workshop** - This is both to help you to prepare for the session and for us to be able to support your needs. **NOTE: We only send the exact address and what to bring upon receiving a completed Advance Information Form. ** There will be a maximum of 12 available places excluding the team. 2 of these places will be available at the Bursary rate for those who are either unemployed, have insufficient/unstable income or are clearly unable to afford the Standard price. **Bursary places must be requested** , to do this please email Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk). 2 more places are available at the Low Income rate. The Supporter and High Income price part-subsidises those paying the Bursary and Low Income price. **Please note:** We require a minimum number of attendees for events to go ahead. Please book early to avoid disappointment. **Note: We will start on time, please arrive 15 minutes before start time. ** **NO ENTRY AFTER: 30 minutes after start time. ** (If you are running late please contact us immediately). **ENQUIRIES** : Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk **ACCESS:** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of health circumstances. If you have any access requirements please get in touch and note that the venue has awkward steps/stairs. It is also a colourful community/home, which allows us to use the space flexibly, and offer the work at a more accessible price. This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise. Some of the proceeds of this event will go to [WAYout Arts Worldwide](http://www.wayoutarts.org/). **Cancellation policy** As a not-for-profit CIC, we rely on confirmed bookings to pay our facilitators fairly, cover the administration involved in holding these events, and keep this work accessible. Late cancellations and refunds add significantly to that admin load, which is why we ask people to book with care. All bookings are non-refundable, but if you can't attend, there are two ways your place can still be used: - **Pass it on** : you're welcome to transfer your place to someone else up to 48 hours before the event. Please let us know their name, and they'll need to complete the pre-event form that all participants fill in. - **Waiting list** : if the event has a waiting list and we're able to fill your place from it, we'll transfer your ticket. We ask that you only book if you're confident you can be there. | |||
| Sacred Portals Pregnancy Circle | Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 AM UTC | Bridgetown, Totnes, UK | 3mxkaltorgo22 | Curator | **Honouring the sacred in-between of pregnancy - a somatic, heart-led circle for grounding, creative expression, and embodied trust.** An intimate, 6-week closed circle for those journeying through pregnancy. Together, we listen to the wisdom of the womb and explore the sacred threshold of creation through birth-art and sharing circles. We listen, we soften, we share. Facilitated by Jasmine, a Conscious Birthing Mentee, this gathering invites presence, connection, and trust in the innate intelligence of body during this sacred initiation. About each circle: Every session is held in ritual and prayer. We open the circle, welcome the elements, honour the people in the room and give our prayers to the Divine. We then move into a space of free somatic embodiment. With music and invitations to explore how your body wants to move and express, this time is for you to go entirely inward. Connecting with your changing body, growing baby and perhaps restless mind. As the movement comes to an end the circle will move towards creative expression. Each week we will be exploring a different theme of pregnancy, birth and postpartum as we draw closer to the winter solstice. We will use creative tools such as painting, drawing, collaging, or moulding clay to explore the themes below. Together we draw from the cauldron of the collective and birth art that shows us hidden parts of ourselves, expanding our self-compassion, softening our hearts and strengthening wisdom of the womb. Sharing the creations with the circle, often allows hidden elements of the psyche and unspoken fears or dreams to be witnessed and celebrated. The Journey: Circle one: _the starting seed - connecting to the self as you are in this moment_ Circle two: _germination - connecting to the landscape of your womb_ Circle three: _the seedling - connecting to your babies view of your womb_ Circle four: _growth - connecting to your fears and your wildest dreams_ Circle five: _flowering - connecting to the journey of birth_ Circle six: _fruiting - connecting to the expansion, softening and ultimate rite of passage of Motherhood_ If you are craving a devotional time to connect with your pregnancy, your baby, your womb and your experience - this circle is for you. **The details:** **Session 1:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 3rd November 2026 **Session 2:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 10th November 2026 **Session 3:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 17th November 2026 **Session 4:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 24th November 2026 **Session 5:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 1st December 2026 **Session 6:** Tuesday **10am-12pm** , 8th December 2026 **Location:** Bridgetown Yurt, Totnes **Exchange:** Early bird £165 / Standard £195 _Space are limited to keep this group intimate so book now to save your place and begin your journey within this sacred group._ FAQS: _If I cannot attend every week is there a discount?_ No, unfortunately the amount is payable in full even if you miss a week _Will there be a whatsapp group to stay connected with the other attendees?_ It will be up to the group to create a way to stay connected, but this will certainly be encouraged. There will be no dedicated whatsapp group for the circle. _How long is the early bird available?_ Early bird is available until 4th October. If finances are a signiciant barrier, please email me jasminelpcox@gmailcom. _If this a gender-queer friendly space?_ Yes, if you have a womb and you are pregnant, you are most welcome here. _Are partners welcome?_ Not for this circle. Depending on interest a secondary session for partners will be arranged. _Will there be tea & snacks?_ Yes, there will be plenty of free flowing tea and small but nourishing snacks. _Do we get to keep all of the art we create?_ Of course! All of your creations are for you. _Will we talk about birth choices in this circle?_ This is not a circle to specifically talk about how you are choosing to navigate pregnancy and birth choices. Although these conversations may naturally arise, the focus here is on embodiment and creative expression to bring you out of the mental load associated with pregnancy and into the felt experience. **Please note this is listed as a single event on Dandelion. You will only receive one automated reminder email. Please put the dates in your calendar with your own reminders.** About the facilitator:  Jasmine is a Birthtender (doula) and photographer living in South Devon. Raised by the lands of Aotearoa, she is now deeply at home with her ancestral lands of Britain. She is devoted to supporting womb bearers through the journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Womb alchemy speaks deeply to her heart and her way of working draws from stories held within the body. She is passioned about embodiment, physical expression, crafting and using the hands, laying on the moss and being immersed in water. As an experienced trauma-informed faciliator, Jasmine holds a space that welcomes all of you. Find out more about her birth offerings & photography work here: [www.sacredportals.co.uk](http://www.sacredportals.co.uk) Instagram: @jasmine.louella.paprika | |||
| Clean Living Reset. 1:1 with Victoria (45 mins) | – | – | 3mxkaltrkhe22 | Curator |  Want to live a cleaner, more toxin-free life but feel completely overwhelmed by where to start? 🌿 That’s where I come in. My 1:1 Clean Living Reset sessions are about hand-holding you through the process — gently, simply and without judgement. We’ll look at the everyday things you’re eating, drinking, putting on your skin, cleaning your home with and bringing into your family’s environment. I’ll help you work out what to change first, what not to worry about, and where you can make simple swaps that feel manageable. 🌿 Reduce your everyday toxic load 🌿 Detox your home and everyday routine 🌿 Discover cleaner, more natural alternatives 🌿 Learn what to look for on labels 🌿 Make changes that suit your family and budget 🌿 Ongoing hand-holding and support You don’t need to know everything. You don’t need to change everything overnight. Sometimes you just need someone to take your hand and show you where to begin. 🤍  | |||
| Cosmic Craft Circle | Sun, Nov 15, 2:00 PM UTC | HEINMA studio, Wandsworth Road, London, UK | 3mxkaltuay222 | Curator | The Cosmic Craft Circle is a welcoming, open-ended gathering space for women who share similar interests in making, mindfulness, and the cosmos. A dedicated 1.5 hours to set aside time for yourself, this session invites you to bring whatever creative project you’re currently working on, or one you’ve been meaning to start. Whether you’re stitching, painting, collaging, mending, journaling, or knitting, there’s no pressure to produce or follow a rigid structure; it's simply a shared table to create side by side with like-minded people. As our hands stay busy, we’ll dive into meaningful, relaxed conversations centered around common themes, relevant cosmic energies, and seasonal cycles. It’s an easy, organic way to discuss life, share insights, swap ideas, and build community. Whether you’re looking to finish a work-in-progress or just enjoy conscious company, you’ll find a cozy, supportive seat at the table. ### **What to Expect** - **Welcome & arrive into the space:** oracle card pull reflection and optional sharing circle. - **Dedicated craft time:** time to focus on your creative project or colouring pages provided. - **Optional circle sharing:** organic and guided conversations around current themes in the cosmos and shared experiences as we craft. - **Closing circle:** Share your progress or insights if you feel moved to, and anchor in a final oracle card if you wish. ### **Who This Gathering Is For** - Women who may be feeling disconnected from their creativity because life has become too busy. - Women who want to gather with others and are seeking meaningful connections. - Women who share similar creative and spiritual interests and values. - Women who are craving a space to slow down and work on their creative project or reconnect with an abandoned project or hobby. ### **The Details** - **When:** 27th Sept, 25th Oct and 15th Nov. - **Time:** 2-3:30pm - **Where:** Heinma Studio - **What to Bring:** Your current creative project and the supplies you need to work on it (e.g., embroidery hoop, yarn, watercolors, collage materials, art journal). - **What's Provided:** oracle cards, colouring in sheets, markers, teas, light refreshments, in a cosy arts & crafts studio. _"A shared space to work on what you love, talk about the cosmos, and build community with women on your wavelength."_ **Space is limited to keep our circle intimate. Grab your spot at the table below.** | |||
| Cosmic Craft Circle | Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM UTC | HEINMA studio, Wandsworth Road, London, UK | 3mxkaltvtdc22 | Curator | The Cosmic Craft Circle is a welcoming, open-ended gathering space for women who share similar interests in making, mindfulness, and the cosmos. A dedicated 1.5 hours to set aside time for yourself, this session invites you to bring whatever creative project you’re currently working on, or one you’ve been meaning to start. Whether you’re stitching, painting, collaging, mending, journaling, or knitting, there’s no pressure to produce or follow a rigid structure; it's simply a shared table to create side by side with like-minded people. As our hands stay busy, we’ll dive into meaningful, relaxed conversations centered around common themes, relevant cosmic energies, and seasonal cycles. It’s an easy, organic way to discuss life, share insights, swap ideas, and build community. Whether you’re looking to finish a work-in-progress or just enjoy conscious company, you’ll find a cozy, supportive seat at the table. ### **What to Expect** - **Welcome & arrive into the space:** oracle card pull reflection and optional sharing circle. - **Dedicated craft time:** time to focus on your creative project or colouring pages provided. - **Optional circle sharing:** organic and guided conversations around current themes in the cosmos and shared experiences as we craft. - **Closing circle:** Share your progress or insights if you feel moved to, and anchor in a final oracle card if you wish. ### **Who This Gathering Is For** - Women who may be feeling disconnected from their creativity because life has become too busy. - Women who want to gather with others and are seeking meaningful connections. - Women who share similar creative and spiritual interests and values. - Women who are craving a space to slow down and work on their creative project or reconnect with an abandoned project or hobby. ### **The Details** - **When:** 27th Sept, 25th Oct and 15th Nov. - **Time:** 2-3:30pm - **Where:** Heinma Studio - **What to Bring:** Your current creative project and the supplies you need to work on it (e.g., embroidery hoop, yarn, watercolors, collage materials, art journal). - **What's Provided:** oracle cards, colouring in sheets, markers, teas, light refreshments, in a cosy arts & crafts studio. _"A shared space to work on what you love, talk about the cosmos, and build community with women on your wavelength."_ **Space is limited to keep our circle intimate. Grab your spot at the table below.** | |||
| Heartwood: The forged truth within your core | Sun, Oct 25, 5:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalu2uhx22 | Curator | ### There is a woman beneath the one you show the world. She is not your job title, your role, your reputation. She isn’t even what may best ‘please’ the world. She is the deeper centre beneath all of it, shaped and strengthened by everything you’ve lived. _We call this your heartwood._ A tree’s heartwood isn’t grown fresh each year. It forms slowly at the core as the tree grows. It holds the history of the tree, settled into its centre. Your heartwood forms through the seasons of your life. At your centre is your own unique soul essence, something that has always been there. Around it, life unfolds, each experience shaping, strengthening and refining you. Heartwood is an invitation to live from this place. To make decisions based on what you actually want, rather than what you think you should want. To say yes when you mean yes and no when you mean no. To recognise which roles, habits and expectations still belong to you, and which you’ve simply outgrown. **From this place, you can move through life with less force and more flow. More open, more present and more magnetic to the people, opportunities and experiences that are truly aligned with you.** ### This is Heartwood. An 8-week course to reconnect with the embodied wisdom, strength and truth that have been forming within you all along.  ## How will this benefit me? Heartwood is for you if you’re ready to understand what’s changing within you and begin living from a deeper sense of who you are. **You’ll recognise more of what no longer fits.** Identify the roles, habits, beliefs and expectations you’ve outgrown, and begin to let go of what no longer belongs in this season of your life. **You’ll turn experience into wisdom.** Explore what your life has taught you, including the difficult seasons, and uncover the strength, insight and resources you carry because of them. **You’ll make choices from a deeper place.** Get clearer on what you actually want and become more confident saying yes to what feels right and no to what doesn’t. **You’ll create more space for flow.** Release some of the force and striving, becoming more open to pleasure, connection, possibility and the people and opportunities that feel aligned. **You’ll not be alone doing this.** Be witnessed and supported by a small circle of women moving through their own seasons of change.  ## The Practicalities **Weekly 2-hour live session** Sundays, 5pm–7pm\*, our core space for exploring, sharing and doing the work together. **Weekly 30-minute practice** A pre-recorded embodiment, dance or storytelling practice to deepen the work and keep it moving between sessions. **A small, intimate group** Limited to 12 women, creating space for connection, trust and meaningful participation. **A WhatsApp group** For check-ins, reflection and staying connected between sessions. _\* If Sundays don’t work for you but you feel called to join, get in touch. We may be able to explore an alternative time depending on demand._ ## The Approach Heartwood draws on the wisdom of the natural world, mythology and storytelling, authentic relating, embodiment and somatic practice. The course is influenced by the work of Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Martha Beck, Deb Dana, Kasia Urbaniak, and True Nature founders Gaia Harvey-Jackson and Alana Bloom. We welcome all women, trans women and non-binary AFAB who feel the call to come home to themselves and to do so in the company of others rather than alone. Our belief is that coming home to ourselves is not just personal work. When we become more rooted in our own truth, needs and boundaries, we begin to change the systems and power structures that have taught us to abandon them. What starts within us ripples outward into our relationships, our communities and, ultimately, the world we create together. ## Who Heartwood may not be for **Heartwood may not be for you if you’re looking for a quick fix, a step-by-step formula or someone else to tell you what to do.** This is a space for exploration, reflection and discovering what feels true for you. **It may not be for you if you’re looking for a space focused solely on personal development without considering the wider world around us.** We’ll explore how our lives are shaped by the culture and systems we live within, and how personal transformation can become part of wider social change. **It may also not be for you if you’re looking for a space where everyone thinks the same way.** Heartwood is about honest exploration rather than agreement. You don’t need to arrive with the same beliefs, experiences or answers as everyone else, just a willingness to be curious, listen and participate. Heartwood isn’t about becoming a better version of yourself. It’s about becoming more fully **yourself**.  * * * # Your Facilitators  **Maya Bahoshy ** is an experiential facilitator, coach and educator, with over 15 years of experience in the non-profit, social impact and education sectors. She draws on participatory and experiential learning design, as well as her knowledge in behaviour change, psychology and ritual, to create and facilitate spaces for learning, collaboration and development. In particular, she has a focus and passion for the inner development needed to support a thriving world. Her work includes designing and delivering online and in-person programmes such as ThoughtBox’s Education and Leadership programmes, Empower Women's Facilitator training, and leading the London IDG Hub. At the heart of her work is a focus on inner and outer regeneration through community. She is also launching Stand Tall Together, a wayfinding journey and community for all those looking to stand strong in their values, hopes, and efforts for a more thriving future. Experiences/Qualifications: - Qualified MOE Foundation Coach - Foundations in integrated and transpersonal psychotherapy - 10 years of experience designing and delivering learning and transformational journeys - Grounded in systems thinking, embodied and experiential learning approaches  **Faye Sylvia** is an advocate of women's empowerment and a mother of three. Over two decades, she has worked with various charities focusing on domestic violence, survivors of modern slavery and female homelessness. In 2022, she spent 40 days wild camping on Dartmoor to explore what it means to embrace her inner wild woman and is now writing a book about the experience. Currently, Faye works with True Nature as the Communication and Community Manager, supporting retreats and leading online gatherings for women. Through True Nature, Faye continues to inspire and empower women, guiding them to reclaim their strength, freedom, and inner wildness. Experiences/Qualifications: - Degree in Community Work with over 20 years working within social change and supporting people in vulnerable situations - Trained with Clarissa Pinkola Estes - Qualified MOE Foundation Coach and currently training as a Psychotherapist with The Human Givens Institute - Leads [The Women's Fire](https://dandelion.events/e/womensfiremembership), a community of women that intentionally connect with each other, nature and their inner worlds. | |||
| Drop the Act | Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 AM UTC | Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkalu5pyb22 | Curator | ## Autumn One-Day Workshop: **DROP THE ACT** An immersive, experiential day exploring connection, self-expression and creativity - and what happens when we begin to loosen the roles and patterns that can get in the way of expressing who we really are. Drawing on my background as an actor, public-speaking coach, leadership facilitator and somatic therapist, we'll explore authentic expression through movement, voice, creativity and speaking from the heart. We'll work with assertiveness and confidence, creating space to use your voice without apology, over-performance or bravado. The workshop is called **DROP THE ACT** because we'll be exploring what makes us lose touch with our authentic expression, and experimenting with what becomes possible when we peel back some of those layers in a supportive and playful environment. The day is highly experiential. We'll use group exercises, movement, voice, poetry, text and play to explore confidence, connection and authentic expression. The workshop is open to anyone aged 21+, regardless of profession, background or level of experience. You don't need to be an actor, performer or public speaker. It may particularly resonate if: - You’re successful, capable or outwardly confident, but sometimes feel like you're performing your way through life. - You notice yourself adapting depending on who you're with. - You're highly attuned to other people, but sometimes struggle to know what _you_ actually want. - You find yourself playing a particular role — the good one, the capable one, the funny one, the strong one, the successful one, the easy-going one. - You're curious about what might be underneath those patterns. - You'd like to express yourself more freely, whether in relationships, work, leadership or your creative life. - You'd like to be more visible, but notice something in you holding back. - You want more spontaneity, creativity and play. - You're interested in exploring yourself through the body and experience, rather than simply talking about yourself. - You're willing to experiment, be witnessed and step a little outside your usual way of being. **This isn't therapy, but we will go deep.** Places are limited and a short application is required when booking. **Venue and arrival time** We'll be hanging out in the gorgeous Co-Working Devon, in Buckfastleigh. More information on how to find this venue will be shared upon booking. Please arrive 30-15mins early so we can start on time at 9.30am. Any significantly late arrivals may not be admitted due to the importance of setting group context before heading into the play. ### Cancellation Policy I understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your place, please let me know as soon as possible. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between 14 and 30 days before the workshop will receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop are non-refundable, unless I am able to fill your place. If I am able to do so, I will refund your payment in full. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your place to someone else, provided you let me know in advance. If I need to cancel the workshop for any reason, you will receive a full refund. Thank you for understanding that, as places are limited, late cancellations can make it difficult to offer the place to someone else. **Hebe Dickins | ** Hebe’s background is in the theatre, as an actor. She now has a somatic therapy and coaching practice; co-facilitates creative leadership programmes, all over the world; and coaches business leaders to be authentic, confident presenters. Her raison d'etre is to help people connect to themselves and others; through embodiment, authentic performance and play. She feels there's a need for there to be more spaces where healing and having fun can come hand in hand. | |||
| Shadow Rave with Bill Tribble | Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 PM UTC | Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK | 3mxkalu745u22 | Curator |  **Join us for Friday Nights @ Ecstatic Dance Brighton !** Come as you are and move as you feel in a welcoming and substance-free space. Whether you're new to dance or a seasoned mover, this is your space to connect with your body, express freely, and be part of a growing community. No steps to follow, no experience needed – just tasteful music, playful movement, and freedom to be you. Waves of music from meditative and downtempo to high energy beats and cathartic release. Every DJ brings their own flavour and style from house/techno/trance/world bass/dnb/organica/tribal/medicine music and more! Everyone is welcome! **Every other week at the Brighthelm Centre, North Rd, Brighton.**  18/9 **Levi Banner (Autumn Equinox)** 2/10 **Anna-Lisa** 16/10 **Bill Tribble (Shadow Rave)** 6/11 **Uffte** 20/11 **Banxi** 4/12 **Anahata** 18/12 **Winter Solstice Special**  16/10/26 **SHADOW RAVE with BILL TRIBBLE** **Bill** is a DJ, musician, and remixer who found his way into conscious dance through 5Rhythms after years of playing clubs and raves. Now a regular at Ecstatic Dance UK and other London events, he has also played internationally at Ecstatic Dance Tokyo, Ecstatic Dance Ireland, Om & Bass Cyprus, and across the UK at Boomtown Festival, EMOSHPIT: The Rage Rave, and more. For Shadow Rave, Bill aims to deliver a deep, powerful and playful journey through the dark and back to the light. Embracing the darker side - Heavy, gnarly, melancholic, euphoric, fun - A full spectrum of emotions, facilitated by a somatic warm up and a cross genre musical journey featuring electronica, techno, drum and bass, neo-classical, and Bill’s own remixes and productions. Holding Space with Jess : Sound Healing I am a sound healer and energy worker. My focus is to hold space for stillness and create a sound journey that grounds you and brings you back home to yourself. I will be taking you through a sound journey that will centre yourself back to your heart space and ground you back to earth.  **ABOUT THE SESSION:** Ecstatic Dance is based in the natural understanding that our bodies know how they need and want to move in order to heal, strengthen, release and be nourished. Our ancestors practised rhythmic dancing to drums and chanting for centuries. Ecstatic Dance is based in this ancient practice of tuning in to the free movement desired by your body to shake and awaken your being into higher states of awareness, to release stress and trauma and to reconnect with your inner truth, beauty and enjoyment of life. Most sessions include: **Opening Circle (Guidelines & Announcements)** **Guided Warm Up** **Unguided DJ set** **Relaxation / Live Sound Bath** **Closing circle (Thank You's & Upcoming Dance Info)** You are not required to participate throughout and you are able to sit or lie down to rest at any point.  **PRACTICAL INFO:** **Address** Brighthelm Centre, North Road **Parking** There is small free car park at the back of the building. You MUST enter your registration number at reception otherwise you will receive a £100 fine. **Refunds/Exchanges** Tickets are not refundable unless the organisers cancel the event. You may sell your ticket on. If online sales sell out there is usually a limited number of tickets available on the door. **What to Bring/Wear** Wear comfy clothes that you can move to and layers to keep warm/cool. We dance barefoot or in gripped socks. Bring some water or a refreshing drink.  **Community:** The Ecstatic Dance community welcomes people of all ages/genders/religions/ethnicities. This is a cross-generational community, so often you will see dancers between the ages of 18-80 enjoying the space together. Most dances allow children to attend, but we recommend checking with your local facilitator before bringing a child! We are a non-denominational community, where we come together for the joy of moving and dancing together. This means that some people come simply for the exercise, some come for the social connection, and some come to use the dance as a form of therapy, emotional catharsis, spiritual practice, or prayer. Whatever your reason for wanting to move, you are welcome at Ecstatic Dance. **Space** : Ecstatic Dance is a Freeform Conscious Dance. As soon as you enter the space, you are invited to let go of judgements and expectations, and allow yourself to feel you emotions, sensations, body, mind, and spirit. Because this is a safe space for movement and expression, we do request that you follow the three main guidelines: no shoes (and wear comfy clothes!), no booze (or any other drugs), no talking (body language only!). All freedom of expression is welcomed, and there is no ‘right and wrong’ here. Trust in the journey and move through everything that arises. **Music:** At most dances, the soundscape is provided by professional DJ’s who mix the music and facilitate the journey. Most sets will include a variety of musical genres, sonic wave of all tempos, a full spectrum of emotions. At some dances you will find the vibe to be more organic and tribal, and at others more electronic, futuristic, or urban. No set is ever the same! **Consent:** Many Dancers come to dance by themselves in the group. Some dancers also enjoy dancing with others, with or without physical contact. **The Practice** It is always a good idea to begin by dancing with yourself. Feel into how you are doing in this moment, and in your life in general. Set an intention for yourself & for the world at large at the beginning of the dance. If you would like to dance with someone else, please make sure they are able to give their consent to dance with you before touching them or entering their field. If you are not sure, or their eyes are closed, it is a No. Please respect any No, and try not to take it personally. How to say “No” nonverbally? Turn Away, Move Away, Hand(s) at Your Heart (prayer gesture) How to say “Yes” nonverbally? Turn Toward, Move Closer, Extend a Hand (open palm)  **Thank you for taking the time to read this information - see you on the D Floor!!!** | |||
| Surrender to the Season, An Autumn Journey of Yoga and Sound Bath | Sat, Oct 24, 5:30 PM UTC | The Angel Room at Bowden House Community, Green Lane, Totnes, TQ9 7PW | 3mxkaluhicp22 | Curator | **Surrender to the Season** _An Autumn Evening of Yoga, Sound & Release_ As the days grow shorter and nature begins to let go, we are invited to turn inward. Autumn reminds us that letting go is not an ending, but part of the rhythm of life. Through nourishing flowing yoga, breath and the immersive vibrations of a sound bath, we’ll honour the transition into autumn — embracing the invitation to slow down, turn inward and surrender to what is. We’ll explore the beauty of slowing down, letting go, and making space for what is quietly emerging. A chance to soften, surrender and release— just as the trees release their leaves. A gentle autumn ritual for the body, mind and soul. Surrender to the Season, Letting go, Fall into Stillness. | |||
| Sacred Connected Bodies - Somatic Art Workshop & Dialogue | Sat, Oct 17, 9:30 AM UTC | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, Bush Road, London, UK | 3mxkalujldk22 | Curator | #### Join this creative one-day workshop, led by [Fran Willems](https://dandelion.events/u/franwillie), a somatic art & sound bowl practitioner and (energetic) massage therapist, and [Jessica Ball](https://dandelion.events/u/creating_meaning), a Bohm Dialogue specialist, creative facilitator and Reiki practitioner, exploring and deepening the sensory relationship to our individual body, earth body and cosmic body. Somatic art practice is a relational, transdisciplinary creative exploration rooted in BMC® principles (Body Mind Centering, Bonnie B), bringing us into a more aligned, flow state and creating a sense of calm and connection inhabiting our bodies. Combining this practice with Bohm Dialogue will allow for individual and collective meaning-making through intentional listening and group reflection. This workshop is for you if you need a break from fast-paced, high-pressure life and long for a soothing soft container to slow down and explore creativity, reflection, the body, whilst connecting in a compassionate inclusive community. No prior artistic experience is necessary to attend this workshop and all materials will be provided, though feel free to take your own materials/artist journal. Come curious and enjoy the journey! **What to expect** The workshop is grounded in an invitation to imaginatively and somatically connect to your fascia - the connective tissue that wraps and supports every part of our body. The somatic art practice gently and playfully explores touch, drawing, movement and free writing to allow for an embodied experience and deeper connection to the wonders of the body. We will then expand this curiosity and creativity into our felt connection and relationship with the earth body and cosmic body, before gathering in circle to reflect and share our experience and co-create meaning together. The day will finish with a relaxing guided integration, including meditation and sound. If you want to dive deeper into the workshop motivation and content, watch this short video from Fran: <oembed url="https://youtu.be/0vwTYkMVBt4"></oembed> If you have any questions about attending this workshop, including if the cost is a barrier to you attending, please get in touch. | |||
| Day Retreat in London presented by HolistiqueUK | Sun, Oct 25, 9:30 AM UTC | Colet House, Talgarth Road, London, UK | 3mxkalunf2i22 | Curator | KEY FACTS When: Sunday 25 October 2026, arrive from 9:30am, retreat runs 10am to 5:30pm Where: Colet House, 151 Talgarth Road, London W14 9DA Nearest station: Barons Court (District and Piccadilly lines), about 2 minutes' walk Who is guiding: Yvonne Liang (Sound Healer), Peter Nathaniel Lee (Breathwork Facilitator), Dana (Chinese Tea Ceremony), Katarina Kikta, Tei (Sound Healer and Masseuse), Alastair Miles (Somatic Facilitator), Julie (Kundalini Facilitator) Price: 2nd Release £75, Final Release £85, Bring A Friend £110 for 2 (£55 each) Step out of the pace of the city and into a full day of reconnection, restoration, and embodied presence. This **one-day retreat in London** , held at the beautiful **Colet House near Baron’s Court** , is an invitation to slow down, return to the body, and reset your nervous system through a thoughtfully curated blend of movement, breath, sound, and nature. For the full line-up, schedule and FAQs, see the event on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-retreat-in-london-presented-by-holistiqueuk-tickets-1996034399621](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-retreat-in-london-presented-by-holistiqueuk-tickets-1996034399621) With **multiple workshops and sessions throughout the day** , this retreat is a wonderful opportunity to **try new practices** , explore different modalities, and discover what resonates with you — all in one supportive, beautifully held space. ### ✨ **What the Day Includes** - **Kundalini Activation** – Grounding energy and restore balance, become even more plugged in with the universe - **Flow & Movement** – Explore your voice & breath with movement - **Somatic Connections** - Connect more deeply with yourself and others through a gentle guided exercise - **Breathwork** – a powerful yet gentle session to release tension and deepen presence - **Gong Bath Sound Healing** – Relax and receive the healing vibrations from these majestic instruments for deep rest and integration - [**Chinese Tea Ceremony (add-on)**](https://dandelion.events/e/h69j1?via=day-retreat) – Learn how to be a tea master with this mindful ritual of presence and connection - **Nature Walk** – Enjoy extra socialising time with others or simply take in nature with grounding and integration outdoors Each session is guided with care and accessibility in mind. No previous experience is required. > _Please note: the workshops and schedule is **tentative** and may change on the day to best support the flow and energy of the group._  ### 🌿 **Food & Refreshments** - **Lunch is available to pre-book at a discounted rate £11.11** Add it when you choose your tickets. - On the day, lunch will be provided by our private chef - All food will be **vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free** - Nourishing, light, and supportive of the practices throughout the day ### 🛍 **Marketplace & Add-Ons** Throughout the day, you’ll also have access to: - A curated selection of **sustainable, eco-friendly, and health-centered vendors** (small businesses we love and support) - **Massage & Body work sessions** _(add-on, pay on the day)_ - **Tarot & Astrology readings** _(add-on, pay on the day)_  ### 🌿 **Why Join This Retreat** - Experience **a wide range of practices in one day** — perfect if you’re curious to explore something new - Exceptional value: the combined value of these workshops, sessions, and experiences would be **nearly £300** if booked individually - A chance to **connect with like-minded people** in a relaxed, welcoming environment - Leave feeling grounded, open, and deeply restored  ### 🌿 **Who This Retreat Is For** - Anyone feeling overstimulated, disconnected, or in need of a reset - Londoners seeking a nourishing pause without travelling far - Curious beginners and experienced practitioners alike - Those looking to meet new, like-minded friends in the wellness community  ### 🕊 **What You’ll Leave With** - A calmer nervous system - Greater body awareness and clarity - New practices and insights to integrate into daily life - Meaningful connections and a sense of ease ### 📍 **Location** **Colet House** , near **Baron’s Court, London** ### 🕤 **Time** Arrive from 9:30am, retreat 10am to 5:30pm ### 🍃 **What to Bring** - Comfortable clothing for movement - A water bottle (filtered water available) - A journal (optional) - Yoga mat, blanket, cushion (venue provided but you can bring your own if preferred) We look forward to welcoming you for a day of presence, connection, and renewal. **— HolistiqueUK** 📸 **Follow us on Instagram:** [@holistique.uk](https://www.instagram.com/holistique.uk/) 📣 **Join our announcements-only WhatsApp group:** [Click to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lt0dct5oiSgDquvouwSNDl) Please note that by purchasing a ticket you agree to take full responsibility of yourself, your health, your well-being and all of your belongings whilst at the event and that HolistiqueUK is not liable for any injury or harm you may incur at this event. **Can’t make it? No worries — your ticket can be shared with friends or family.** | |||
| Overnight Sound Healing Journey | Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM UTC | Colet House, Talgarth Road, London, UK | 3mxkaluolmm22 | Curator | **Overnight Sound Healing Gong Bath** **Arrival from 8:00 PM | Sound Journey: 9:00PM – 7:00 AM** **Location:** **Colet House, 151 Talgarth Rd, London W14 9DA** **Google Maps:** [https://g.co/kgs/u6u9Qye](https://g.co/kgs/u6u9Qye) Join us for a deeply restorative and transformational overnight sound healing experience. Sometimes called a Gong Bath Journey or an all-night Puja, in some traditions. This experience will carry you through the night and into the dawn. This is an invitation to rest, release, and realign, surrounded by healing frequencies and gentle, intentional energy.  **This is not a performance — it** ’ **s a sacred sound space for surrender, restoration, and connection to the deeper self.** **Schedule:** - **8:00 PM** – **Doors Open**. Last entry 9:00 pm. Arrive early to set up your sleeping space, settle in, enjoy a warm herbal tea, and begin to unwind in the gentle ambience. - **9:15 PM** – **Breathwork & Energy Grounding**. A gentle, guided breathwork to calm the nervous system, open the energetic channels, and prepare body and mind for the sound journey. - **9:30 PM to 6:00 AM** – **Overnight Sound Journey**. Lie down and be immersed in a continuous flow of sound, created with the gongs, Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, flute, and other healing instruments. The night will unfold in sonic waves designed to guide you through dreamlike states, deep rest, and inner healing. - **6:00 – 6:30 AM** – **Silence & Stillness.** A quiet space to allow the body to fully absorb the sound, integrate the journey, and gently return to waking consciousness. - **6:30 – 7:00 AM** – **Sharing Circle.** An optional opportunity to reflect, share experiences, and connect in a held, supportive space. - **7:00 AM - 8:00AM** – **Pack Down & Departure.** Gently begin to pack up your bedding and leave the space with calm and care. **Full event artists line up:** https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/overnight-sound-healing-journey-tickets-1996006000679 **What to Expect:** You’ll be lying down for the night in a safe, nurturing environment while a curated soundscape helps dissolve tension, clear stagnant energy, and promote nervous system regulation. Participants often report profound inner journeys, emotional releases, enhanced sleep, or simply a night of deep, uninterrupted rest. It is recommended to clear your schedule on Sunday so you can have a day of rest and integration. You may feel more tired than usual. **No prior experience with meditation or sound healing is necessary. Just bring yourself and your willingness to rest and receive.** **What to Bring:** This is your sleep sanctuary for the night, so bring anything you need to remain warm and comfortable: - Padded camping mat, or air mattress (something soft to lie on all night) - A sleeping bag or warm blanket - Pillow(s) - Eye mask - Water bottle and/or thermo (tea available at venue) - Comfortable clothing - Snacks (no noisy packets) - Optional: journal, sacred items, crystals **Important Health & Safety Information:** While sound healing is safe and supportive for most people, it may not be suitable for everyone. Please note: - **Not suitable for individuals with pacemakers** , sound-sensitive epilepsy, or serious psychiatric conditions (please consult your healthcare provider). - Pregnant women in the first trimester should also consult with their care provider before attending. - If you are under medical care or unsure about your suitability, please contact us directly. **Additional Notes:** - Complimentary tea will be provided. _ **Kindly note that tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, but may be transferred to friends.** _  We look forward to holding this healing space for you — to dream, release, and awaken renewed under the alchemy of sound. Spaces are limited for this intimate overnight experience. Please book in advance to reserve your place. **Check out our website: https://www.holistiqueuk.com/** **Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/holistique.uk/** **Join our announcements only WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lt0dct5oiSgDquvouwSNDl** Photos from previous events taken by https://www.instagram.com/lilithstormphotography/ | |||
| OPENING TO EROS ♀ | Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalupvlc22 | Curator | # **OPENING TO EROS** # # **♀** **A journey of homecoming to the pulse of aliveness at the core of your being.** We live in a world dominated by a patriarchal value system, which has impacted our ideas, expectations and ways of existing. This has valued linear over cyclical. Destination over journey. And this has also applied to sexuality - as something to do, perform or hide. Rather than a way to be. **Eros, as an essence to exist as. A current.** **Cyclical. Pulsing. Ebb & flowing.** #### **You're invited to join a coven of 13 women to journey Opening to Eros.** We begin with the Taurus Full Moon, on Monday 26th October. And with Venus, representing Inanna, in the underworld. the descent of Inanna is a living myth representing a pathway of women's journeys. _How might we descend & rise again, rooted?_ **Connect to your primordial life force** **& reclaim your deep feminine wisdom.** Vulva as Altar, Eros as Guide. ### **What to expect;** - Sharing Circles - Embodiment Practice - Sensual Exploration - Self Pleasure Practices - Pleasure Anatomy - Nervous System Tending - Instinct Reclamation - Witnessing - Emotional Landscaping, Release & Integration - Eros Emergence - Connection - Response-ability: the power to respond - Home~Play & Rituals Whilst each week may include some of the above, we will be moving with the current of aliveness and **journeying with eros emergence.** The flow of our online circles will loosely be as follows: - Opening - Theme Exploration (verbal & sense-ual explorations) - Practice &/or Ritual - Journalling &/or Sharing - Closing With practices and rituals given to journey in your own space between live calls to support integration and depth of journey. You are also invited to book a 1-1 with Taila to go deeper into your personal experience of eros. _ **Taila will hold the space to serve what is needed, bringing her human-ness, experience and leadership whilst also inviting yours.** _ > “A powerful alchemical container to explore our inner landscapes, to witness and be witnessed, to purge and transmute. A safe and held space to do some deeply transformational work if you wish to go there, or simply to come into awareness of what is lurking in the subconscious. Also just a fantastic group of women & womb folk…” ~ Participant, Voice of the Womb ## **♀** ## Intention for Opening to Eros Moving beyond patriarchal heteronormative paradigms of sexuality. We have been taught to look to the male gaze for approval, acceptance and validation of our sexuality, attractiveness and expression. Women who step out the box have been publicly shamed and humiliated. Together **we feel and taste the unique essence of our eros from the inside out.** A space to weave with a web of women who are willing to strip back to their es~sense~ual nature. For you to have held space to **unravel the conditioning, stories and numbness associated with sexuality & eros** in a space of loving witness, growing compassionate celebration of all that you are and allowing the current of aliveness to anchor you home. From here, we remember our power and capacity to create as cyclical reciprocal beings. a space to allow emotions to drop to feelings to drop to sensations. in order to experience the true essence of **Our Humanity** in an unfolding dance of energy in motion. Supported by a framework that allows us to move informed by container, body and the group field woven with the current. Each woman's truth and essence will weave a tapestry to be **honoured, witnessed, expressed** , and from here, you will access your inner wisdom, knowing, Gnosis to stand in your erotic power and create a more beautiful world. #### Together, we remember, #### Together, we reclaim; #### our unique relationship to Eros. ## **Who is this for? ** women and afab loves comfortable with being in a space that may centre - the womb, - b🩸eeding, - p🐱ssy anatomy - female experience//conditioning the space is not intended as therapy, and whilst it may feel therapeutic, if you are currently in a space of active trauma we would encourage you to seek 1-1 therapeutic support so that you can be held more deeply where you are right now. You're so welcome to reach out to Taila to have a chat about what options there may be for you. ## **Gathering in Temple ** Re-membering the sacred and ancient red-thread lineage & practice of circling, each gathering serves to deepen trust as another step along the journey through many cycles & spirals. Developing intimacy with the Temple herself and those who come to gather every week. You have a seat that only you can occupy, and it is there for whenever you are ready. _ **the connection between women has been severed by thousands of years of oppression and patriarchal domination, and at times it can be challenging to gather with other females. we invite you to journey as deep as you feel comfortable, walk with honesty, authenticity and the courage to share your experience of beauty, triggers & challenges as part of individual;+collective whole-ing & healing. At all times you are encouraged to journey Opening to Eros at the pace, depth & flavour of your own body wisdom & inner knowing ❤️** _ ## The Container; The container is here as a framework and guide, throughout this creation process as well as in the journey ahead, we will remain open to ~ & humbled by ~ the ever unfolding mystery, the current of eros. Listening, shifting and responding. **Dates; (all calls at 7pm GMT, for approximately 2.5 hours)** - **26th October: ROOT** - **2nd November: ROOT II** - **9th November: ROOT III** - **16th November: No Circle. Integration Week & Deeper Home Ritual** - **23rd November: HEART** - **30th November: VULVA** - **7th December: MUSE** - **14th December: POWER** - **21st December: RECLAMATION & REMEMBRANCE** ### ROOT We begin Opening to Eros by tending to our roots. Roots represent a sense of belonging, home and containment. Belonging to self, others, the earth & the mystery. You will cultivate an awareness of your nervous system, so you may descend into the body and present moment. _ **What are your values, boundaries, intentions?** _ As we Open to Eros we set the container by **resting into lineages that honour female cyclical wisdom & power. ** You may be the first in your recent lineage to have the opportunity to choose new stories, new maps. The female body has long been regarded as the root of all sin. The erotic either hypersexualised or outright rejected, embodied in the madonna / whore split. Together we sew the seeds for sense-uality, sexuality & relationship with eros to be **rooted in truth, love & liberation. ** For your erotic essence to be uniquely yours before anyone else. Aligning with Venus~Inanna’s star point, a new phase & new script is taking root. _ **What personal and cultural stories relating to your erotic essence are you carrying? ** _ > **Update for Opening to Eros 2.0: ** > Through this autumn~winter transition we will slow right down & root deeper with ROOT II & ROOT III > so that you can nourish the foundations of your own SEAD ~ Somatic Eros Alchemy Devotional. > > more to come on this… > ### _Integration Week_ No live circle, you will have a deeper home SEAD ritual and may like to join us at [Wild & Holy; The Wellspring](https://dandelion.events/e/wildholywellspring) in this time (You receive £55 off if you join both, just ask me for the code) ### ### **HEART** It can be tender when we reconnect, or perhaps connect for the first time outside of conditioned responses, to our erotic power. **We enter here through the heart. The breasts.** Women often feel like they are failing when measured against the dominator paradigm. Suppressing emotionality and cyclical shifts to pretend to perform as a consistent linear robot (male). Labeled things like; ‘Too emotional, not horny enough.’ or ‘too sexual/powerful, not loving enough’. Our theme and practices will support coming into contact with the raw beauty of your heart; **un-shaming emotions, taking the armour off.** Experiencing how rage, grief and ‘heavier’ emotions and sensations as vital expressions for eros. **Cultivating range** in your expression. Disrupting the stories entrenched within. With tenderness & courage, **meeting that which lives within your heart and breasts**. So that you may notice & acknowledge your true nature. Shifting from performative sexuality into true erotic innocence. _ **What does your heart desire?** _ ### VULVA **What do you call her? ** Naming of female pleasure anatomy has predominantly come through male discourse and male scientists. Female sexual anatomy (and health in general) is largely still misunderstood, by men, the system and also by ourselves. We were not educated well, and sources are still rubbish and heavily influenced by patriarchy. _Can you believe the clitoris in her fullness was only properly documented by Helen O'Connell in 2005! _ By naming your body and understanding your anatomy you gain autonomy. Your vulva ~ pussy ~ yoni is a gateway from the external to the internal; a bridge between worlds. Much can be stored here and in the wider landscape of your pelvic bowl. With a **vulva mapping ritual** , you'll get to know your body's landscape, honour her stories and begin to **trace new pathways through her peaks and valleys**. _“My vulva, the horn,_ _The boat of heaven, _ _Is full of eagerness like the young moon…_ _Man of my heart, plow my vulva” _ _ ⁃ Inanna to her husband Dumuzi _ The Descent of Inanna is from a time before patriarchal dominator culture; **Inanna openly and freely delights in her own sexuality, body, vulva and her sensate aliveness ~ you get to experience that too.** _At the altar of vulva you pray,_ _what does She have to say?_ ### MUSE We return together, having crossed through the threshold of Vulva, to meet the Muse; each woman animated by Eros, by the deep feminine current, expressing her essence as a way to stand in her power and create a more beautiful world beyond domination and oppression. so you may have the relationship to sexuality, eros & creativity that you desire. Much of eros lives in the mystery, in **the emergent current of aliveness** ~ a river seeking to flow through well tended banks. A pulse that is already there, not something you must acquire. Only that you must un-become who you thought you ‘should’ be, in order to **express as who you truly are.** To tend those banks you will journey practices that support shedding shame, honouring numbness and living rooted in your erotic power. Allowing your essence to express through presence, awareness, sound, breath, movement & touch. We will be witnessed by, and witness the muse of, each woman in our coven. So you may taste your essence and live as the expression of this current of aliveness; cyclical, wise, true. _ **When you reclaim what was stolen, repressed & denied, ** _ _ **how does your erotic innocence express?** _ ### **POWER** Eros awakens a relational power within and between us. A current that has the capacity to support a shift from ‘power over’ dominator dynamics to ‘power with’. Power with allows for collaboration, a recognition that we are stronger together on an embodied level. **An ecology of empowerment.** When one woman rises, we all rise. You will root into your inner compass to allow eros to support your expression in the world. With exploration through embodied practice of what holds you back from claiming your power, you allow the intelligence of eros to support you to experience the truth of your expression. Cultivating a new relationship with power, boundaries & desires. > “We have been raised to fear the yes within ourselves, our deepest cravings. For the demands of our released expectations lead us inevitably into actions which will help bring our lives into accordance with our needs, our knowledge, our desires. And the fear of our deepest cravings keeps them suspect, keeps us docile and loyal and obedient, and leads us to settle for or accept many facets of our oppression as women.” > > ― Audre Lorde, Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power Entering into the living entity of right relationship, where agreements and boundaries are living instruments rather than fixed destinations. Adjusting when edges are met. Shifting, adapting, according to personal truth within relationality. _ **What would you be a stand for if you didn’t hide away from expressing? ** _ _ **If you weren’t scared of judgement or rejection? ** _ _ **What would it feel like to be welcomed in your power? ** _ ### RECLAMATION & REMEMBRANCE A remembrance of how to be guided home by our own pleasure and body. As you reclaim your innate erotic intelligence and power, you will tend to your capacity to ask for what you need, value yourself and become resourced. No longer people pleasing or non-consensually shape shifting, you recognise just how deeply needed your essence rooted in erotic truth is. **You become your own permission slip. ** Reclaiming your wholeness, with all that makes you uniquely you. In our closing ceremony we celebrate & integrate your journey through Opening to Eros. **Together we are weaving a new narrative that honours our body, our eros, the earth ~ and the relationships between us all. ** _ **In what ways can you be resourced to walk forward rooted in eros?** _ _ **What would support look like for you? ** _ _ **What are the practices, rituals and tools you wish to lean into?** _ _ ** ** _ ### with integration resources & rituals, ### plus an optional 1-1 with Taila Rose to go deeper. ## **♀** The Lineage of Venus **♀** We bring awareness to the Venus cycle in order to rest into a wider cosmology, a 251(ish) year cycle. A cycle within a cycle, approximately every 8 years making a near perfect 5 pointed star, the spiral dance of creation. And within these longer cycles, Venus also experiences a 19 month cycles. These cycles within cycles are like the spiral journey we walk in life, a reminder of the small cycle and the eagles eye view cycles. Additionally, Venus is a planet that is observable with the human eye. Imagine how many thousands of years our wise and well ancestors have observed these cycles. It is evidenced in the writings of the Inanna Myth on tablet, the oldest writing on tablet found, by a woman named Enheduanna. There is mythological similarity with Venus and Inanna, markers in the observable Venus cycle that correlate with the 7 gates passaged by Inanna. _ **this myth embodies the initiatory journey of woman. how we may choose descent in order to allow ourselves to die unto a more true essence.** _ A mythological underpinning illustrating our power to choose initiation, to cross a threshold. The Descent of Inanna is one of the oldest 'myths' - suppressed by the myth (that then became religion) of Adam & Eve. Reducing women's erotic power to something sinful in the collective psyche of dominant western culture for thousands of years. **It is time for ancient yet new living myths, woven with our own unique listening to the current of eros** , as She ~ the deep feminine current ~ whispers words that weave new stories through the vessels of our bodies, supported by the wisdom of our well and wise ancestors. In the venus-inanna cycle we are completing our ascent and preparing to go retrograde: to the underworld? The void? Questioning our relational values, our intimacy with life. In this deepening, we remember. Reclaiming feminine mysteries and erotic power. _My prayer is that Opening to Eros serves as a threshold for you. As a container for you to strip back, reclaim your erotic essence and stand in your power ~ however that may look and feel for you._ ## Connect & Explore If you desire a connection call to explore further please email Taila at [**rewilding.eros@gmail.com**](mailto:rewilding.eros@gmail.com) or whatsapp/telegram message: +447703103726 **Refunds Policy & Payment Plans** Payment plans must be paid in full by 27th November 2026. Please note, we do not typically arrange refunds or exchanges. If all 13 spaces are full and there is a waitlist we are happy to support by offering your place to someone on the waitlist, this is not a guarantee of a refund or exchange. Also if all spaces are full you may personally choose to re-sell your space to a friend - please email Taila to check if this is possible. We will try to support the change in circumstances to be as easeful as possible. **Accessibility ** We do our best to include everyone in our events, regardless of circumstances. If you have access requirements please email Taila directly to discuss. Whilst we have endeavoured to keep this event as community priced as possible, we understand this may still not be accessible for some. If finances are a barrier, and you feel the call and prayer of this journey in your being, please do get in touch with Taila on the email above to explore alternative ways of reciprocity. And please do take advantage of the lower prices and payment plans available the more in advance of the offering you book - early sign up is so unbelievably supportive for anchoring these offerings and gathering in this way. | |||
| Sacred Sound Ceremony collaboration with Yolanda Thalia, Joey Esposito & Darren Greene ~ October | Sun, Oct 25, 6:00 PM UTC | Let it Be, Liverpool, L8 6SE, England, UK | 3mxkalusys522 | Curator | You are warmly invited to gift yourself an evening of deep rest, resonance, and remembrance in a safe, ceremonial space. Sink into a **2 hour** **Shamanic Sound Journey** guided by heart-vibration soundscapes of ancestral singing, light language, and indigenous instruments. This longer Sound Ceremony is our collaboration with **Darren Greene and features Didgeridoo and Fujara flute playing**. This longer immersive sensory experience supports deeper relaxation, revitalisation, and gentle transformation. #### What to Expect Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by **Yolanda** , with the option of energetic cleansing through a smoke ritual using dried herbs such as **Sage or Mugwort**. Before the journey begins, you may also be anointed with a sacred blend of **Frankincense, Rose, and Myrrh** essential oils, supporting deeper relaxation as we enter a guided meditation. **Joey** will lovingly prepare optional ceremonial offerings available to purchase before the Sound Journey: - **🍫☕ Ceremonial Cacao – £5** - **🌿🍵 Blue Lotus & Mugwort Tea – £3** These nourishing plant allies can enhance and deepen your experience. #### The Sound Journey An expansive blend of sound and rhythm, including: Shamanic drums • Didgeridoo • Ancestral & intuitive singing • Light language • Crystal bowls • Angelic frequencies • Gong • Fujara flute • Tibetan bowls • Rattles • Chakapa • Ocean drum • Mermaid singing • Koshi chimes • Ocarina • Rainstick • Steel tongue drum • Kalimba • Singing bowls • Percussive instruments #### **Optional before the Sound Journey** - Draw oracle cards from the altar - Browse essential oil blends & crystal jewellery - Relax and socialise as you settle in #### Comfort Eye masks, cushions, futons, and blankets are provided. You’re very welcome to bring your own cosy items too. #### 🕰 Event Schedule **6:00 – 6:30pm** Arrival, welcome, smoke cleansing, settling into the space, oracle cards & herbal elixirs available **6:30 – 8:30pm** Guided Meditation → Sacred Sound Ceremony with aromatherapy diffusing **8:30 – 9:00pm** Closing & optional Sharing Circle with relaxation time. Optional delicious, hearty and nourishing vegetable Dahl, soup or stew available to ourchase to help with grounding energies. #### Closing & Sharing Circle A gentle, supportive space to integrate, express, and give thanks before closing the ceremony. #### 👥 The Facilitators **Yolanda – Ancestral Singer & Sound Weaver** Channeling ancestral voice and sacred sound to guide deep remembrance, release, and reconnection. **Joey – Sound Weaver & Drum Keeper** Weaving rhythm, ceremony, and modern tribal soundscapes to awaken joy and heart-centred connection. **Darren Greene - Sound Weaver & Space Holder ** Multi-instrumentalist whose heart beats through the Didgeridoo and Fujara flute. Darren has cultivated a unique style that blends grounding rhythms with spacious soulful melodies. For over a year, Darren has collaborated with Joey and Yolanda in Sacred Sound Ceremonies, guiding two-hour sound journeys that invite listeners into deep rest, inner exploration, and connection. **Together** They co-create soulful, sober spaces for sound, healing, expression, and community. 🎒 **What to Bring Suggestions / How to Prepare** **Bring:** • Bottle of water to stay hydrated • Cosy blanket • Journal if you'd like to write reflections • Cash if you'd like to purchase cacao, teas, food or other offerings (like essential oils blends and wrapped crystal pendants) **Wear:** Comfortable clothing and layers **Prepare:** If enjoying cacao, arrive with a light or empty stomach Please honour the sober nature of this ceremonial space **Intention:** Take a moment to gently set an intention for the evening, something to release, invite, or remember. #### ⚠ Important Information - Adults aged **18+ only** - Let it Be is a **sober venue** – no alcohol, psychedelic or intoxicants before or during the event - Venue access is via a **flight of stairs** (not currently wheelchair accessible) - Toilet available - Soft drinks available to purchase - Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to a friend (please see our Terms and Conditions) #### Sound Baths are not recommended if: - You are in the first trimester of pregnancy - You have sound-induced epilepsy - You’ve had surgery in the last 3 months - You have a pacemaker or metal implants - You have a serious heart condition - You experience severe mental illness Please message us before attending if you have any concerns that may impact your experience. We hold a supportive space for rest, reflection and self-exploration. Every person's experience is unique. Please honour your own needs throughout the session and only participate in ways that feel comfortable for you. We look forward to welcoming you, Much love, **Yolanda & Joey** ❤️💙 #### Selected Reviews: 2hr Sacred Sound Ceremony 🌹 **“Thank you guys for a beautiful evening. Circle and food afterwards were a really lovely grounding too. Felt the love that has gone into creating these events. See you again soon ❤️”** ~ Jimmie, Dec 2025 🌹 **“My experiences with Yolanda and Joey have been nothing short of transformative. Their energy is warm, grounded, and deeply authentic. I always feel supported, inspired, and connected. Their work has become a meaningful part of my personal journey.”** ~ Star, Nov 2025 🌹 **“Thank you for another otherworldly sound journey. It was absolutely exquisite. Such a much-needed space in the world.”** ~ Taara, Sept 2025 🌹 **“The sageing and oil at the beginning really helped me step into ceremony. Yolanda’s voice just keeps getting better, and the instruments were incredible. I deeply journeyed and totally loved it.”** ~ Sharon, Aug 2025 🌹 **“It was a beautiful night. Yolanda’s vocals are truly ethereal — soothing, caring, and transcendent. I really needed that time for myself and left feeling deeply nourished.”** ~ Carol, Feb 2025 🌹 **“Such a powerful space to find peace and healing — a sanctuary from the fast pace of life. I left feeling regrounded and reminded it’s okay to simply be.”** ~ Alison, Dec 2025 🌹 **“I felt so safe and held in the space you created. I was able to fully relax and receive so much — my heart felt completely full.”** ~ Lisa, Nov 2024 **WAYS TO CONNECT WITH US: ** Sound Journey WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmBeIOOgtuQL11w6FOKXVr](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmBeIOOgtuQL11w6FOKXVr ) Liverpool Shamanic Sound Baths and Journeys Facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272195976460263/ ](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272195976460263/ ) Find us on Instagram: [@yolanda\_\_thalia](https://instagram.com/yolanda__thalia) [@joeyespo13](https://instagram.com/joeyespo13) [@dragontreemedicine](https://instagram.com/dragontreemedicine) | |||
| Sing Yourself Home (Online 45 mins Singing Session) | – | – | 3mxkaluvpgj22 | Curator | Have you always wanted to sing… but convinced yourself you can’t? 🎶 Introducing Sing Yourself Home 🏡🎵 Gentle 1:1 online singing sessions for adults AND children — all from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Forget perfect. Forget performing. This is about finding your voice, singing from your heart and rediscovering the pure JOY of singing. 🌈 Let Victoria weave a little magic and gently bring that inner voice out. ✨ 🎤 45-minute private online session — £30 🏡 From the privacy of your own home 🌻 Adults & children welcome 🎵 No experience needed 🫶 DBS checked Sing Yourself Home 🏡 Finding your way back to yourself, one note at a time. 🎶  | |||
| KIN: Soulful Sober Gathering ~ October Samhain | Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 PM UTC | Let it Be, Liverpool, L8 6SE, England, UK | 3mxkaluxwlq22 | Curator | #### **KIN** #### Vocalising & Drum Circle, Dance and Sound Bath _A kindling of kindred hearts coming together - to move, sound, and awaken._ KIN is ancient. It is re-membering. Like the eternal fire, we carry the coals in our being. What we choose to do with this fire, is up to us. May we sing, drum, and dance... May we feel, express, and release... 🗣🥁🕺🏽💃🔥 If life is what we make it, then we get to choose. So what are we choosing? At KIN we will be choosing: #### **Ceremonial Cacao (£5)** 🍫☕ Heart-opening cups prepared with love by Joey - an energising elixir known to awaken creativity, focus, and connection, as well as boosting heart health & physical energy levels. #### **Vocal Activation & Drum Circle** 🥁 Guided by Yolanda reawakening the primal voice, our playful inner child and our authentic selves through breath, sound, and vocal exercises, followed by drumming and collective expression. #### **Dance** 🔉🎶🕺🏽💃 A journey of conscious movement through deep, organic, and tribal, melodic and fiery soundscapes curated and mixed by DJ Joey Espo. Freedom to move, release, and remember. #### **Sound Bath** 🎶 Gently bringing the tempo back down and receiving powerful sound frequencies. Surrender into Yolanda’s enchanting ancestral singing, crystal bowls, and healing vibrations - an immersion in resonance, rest, and renewal. #### **Sharing & Closing Circle** 🙏🏼 A gentle space to integrate, express your experience, before closing the space and giving thanks. #### **Soul Food** (£4) 🍲💚 A peaceful space at the end of the night to enjoy some fresh, hearty, homemade, vegan food. Vegetable dahl, stew or soup. Always made with love and with the intention to reground the high frequency sounds and energy transmissions. Yolanda and Joey weave sound, rhythm, and ceremony into a shared space of healing, expression and belonging. 🙏🏼💙 A kindling of kindred hearts coming together. Sparking embers of inspiration, connection, and remembrance. 👣🔥 "_Step into the fire of self-discovery. This fire will not burn you, it will only burn what you are not._" -Mooji ### **Our Intention** KIN is a long-held dream of Yolanda and Joey - a weaving of sound, rhythm, voice, and ceremony created to nurture authentic expression and collective presence. We create Soulful Sober Spaces where everyone can feel safe, seen, heard, and human. Come as you are. Leave as you remember. ❤️🔥 #### **What to Bring / How to Prepare** **Bring:** • Water bottle • Yoga mat, cushion, or blanket • Drum, rattle, or instrument (optional) • Journal for reflections • Cash for cacao (£5) or soul food (£4) **Wear:** Loose, comfortable clothing; warm layers for the sound bath. **Prepare:** Arrive with curiosity and respect. If you plan to enjoy cacao, come with a light or empty stomach. Please honour the sober nature of this ceremonial space. **Intention:** Take a moment to gently set an intention for the evening - something to release, invite, or remember. 🌕 ### **Facilitators ** **Yolanda - Ancestral Singing & Sound Weaver** Yolanda channels ancestral voice and sacred sound to guide others into deep remembrance, release, and reconnection through music and presence. **Joey - DJ, Sound Weaver & Drum Keeper** Joey blends rhythm, ceremony, and modern tribal soundscapes to spark joy, movement, and heart-centred connection. **Together** They co-create KIN, a soulful, sober space for expression, healing, and community. **⚠ Important Information** • Adults aged **18+ only** • Let it Be is a **sober venue** – no alcohol, psychedelics or intoxicants before or during the event • Venue access is via a **flight of stairs** (not currently wheelchair accessible) • Toilets available • Soft drinks available to purchase • Tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to a friend if you message us with their name in good time (please see Terms & Conditions) **Sound Baths are not recommended if:** • You are in the first trimester of pregnancy • You have sound-induced epilepsy • You’ve had surgery in the last 3 months • You have a pacemaker or metal implants • You have a serious heart condition • You experience severe mental illness Please message us before attending if you have any concerns that may impact your experience. #### **Feedback & Reviews** 🌹 **“My experiences with Yolanda and Joey have been nothing short of transformative. Their energy is warm, grounded, and deeply authentic. I always feel supported, inspired, and connected. Their work has become a meaningful part of my personal journey.”** ~ Star, Nov 2025 🌹 **“I enjoyed all aspects of the KIN event — the drumming circle, ecstatic dance, sound bath, and delicious food at the end. A beautiful evening and a journey of connection.”** ~ Chimmy, Dec 2025 🌹 **“Absolutely loved KIN and slept like a baby! Feeling much more grounded today. Thank you so much for creating this space.”** ~ Meesha , Dec 2025 🌹 **“A beautiful journey of connection. Sounding, drumming, dance, and a sound bath to finish — all held with such care. Highly recommend attending an event with Yolanda and Joey.”** ~ Facebook Review, Dec 2025 🌹 **“The vocalising and drumming sessions feel deeply meaningful. Everyone experienced something different — you really had to be there to feel the effects.”** ~ Graham, Jan 2025 🌹 **“Incredible evening. The space felt safe, supportive, and freeing — a rare experience where strangers can feel upheld enough to be vulnerable and joyful together.”** ~ Carol, Feb 2025 We look forward to welcoming you Loving Vibrations! ❤ Yolanda Thalia & Joey Esposito 🌹🎶🥁💚🙏✨ **WAYS TO CONNECT WITH US: ** Sound Journey WhatsApp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmBeIOOgtuQL11w6FOKXVr ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmBeIOOgtuQL11w6FOKXVr ) Liverpool Shamanic Sound Baths and Journeys Facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272195976460263/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2272195976460263/) Find us on Instagram: [@yolanda\_\_thalia](https://Instagram.com/yolanda__thalia) [@joeyespo13](https://instagram.com/joeyespo13) [@dragontreemedicine](https://instagram.com/dragontreemedicine) | |||
| YogAT - Fusion of Yoga and Alexander Technique - 2hr workshop | Sun, Oct 25, 11:30 AM UTC | Little Dippers, Upper Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK | 3mxkalv2bzw22 | Curator | **YogA.T.** Blended Hatha Yoga & Alexander Technique Workshop A 2-hour session that brings together two complimentary practices, exploring the relationship between flexibility, force and balance. This mixed ability class is for people at any level, from beginners through to experienced enthusiasts interested in a fresh perspective on their yoga practice. This is an inclusive class welcoming adults of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Having worked together for over 2 years, Dan and Gregg feel their collaborative approach creates a welcoming, non-competitive environment, and provides a light-hearted, safe and open space where you can explore and challenge your physicality at your own pace. Both are fully qualified and insured. | |||
| Reclaiming Voice | Sun, Nov 29, 3:00 PM UTC | CABILLA CORNWALL, Bodmin, UK | 3mxkalv3rku22 | Curator | ### A day to remember our voices and explore the power they hold. _Dreamed with singer_ [_Holly Anne Coles_](https://www.hollyannecoles.com/) _& conscious coach_ [_Anna Lempriere_](https://www.theconsciouscoach.net/)  **What might it mean to reclaim our voice?** Our voices carry our stories, our questions, our boundaries & hope. They are one of the way we relate to one another & the wider world. Yet many of us have learned to quiet ourselves in order to fit in. To make ourselves smaller. To distrust our voices, outer and inner, including our intuition. Reclaiming Voice is an invitation to explore our voices through activation, conversations & shared experiences. To listen more closely to what wants to be spoken. **What if reconnecting with our voice was a way of reclaiming our agency, our expression and our power to participate in the world around us?** ### What to expect We will take time to arrive & settle in the intentional space that is Cabilla Cornwall. Beginning with an opening circle, we will explore our relationship with voice and expression, creating space to share our own and witness one another. With Holly, we will explore the voice as a medium for expression and creative communication with the land. Through a series of exercises and immersive practices, you will be guided back into communion with your voice, the centre and portal of your unique sound. What we will explore together: - Energetics of the vocal centre - Regulating with the voice - Exploring your expression through the voice with creative stimuli and muses - Combining the Voice with Therapeutic Sound Instruments - Exercises to help you discover the signature and blueprint of your voice _No singing experience is needed._ We will pause to enjoy a delicious meal together. Space for connections to unfold naturally, and for the experience to continue in its own way, around the table and beyond the workshops. From there, Anna will invite us into the world of myth and personal storytelling using threads of her SpeakYOU method. Through playful prompts, meaningful objects and a moment from our own lives, we will explore the many facets of who we are and the stories we carry. What might happen when we allow a personal experience to become a myth, told through imagination, metaphor and a little theatrical magic? We will have space to experiment with words, share our stories and listen to one another in a spirit of curiosity, kindness and possibility. _Woven throughout the day will be moments to pause, reflect and simply be together. Time to breathe, wander, share a conversation or sit quietly in the presence of this place._  ### ### What you might take away - **A new relationship with your voice.** Explore sound, expression and the experience of being heard. - **More freedom to express yourself.** Experiment with stories, imagination and the different ways your experiences can be shared. - **A chance to hear yourself differently.** Notice the stories you carry, the things left unsaid and what might be ready for expression. - **A little more confidence in your own expression.** Create room for your boundaries, questions, ideas and intuition. - **Connection through shared experience.** Discover what becomes possible when we listen to one another with curiosity and care. * * * ### About Reclaiming Reclaiming is a growing series of gatherings exploring the relationships that shape our lives. Each gathering offers a different thread, inviting us to explore our relationship with ourselves, one another and the living world through practices, conversation and shared experience. | |||
| FREE ONLINE WEEKLY WORKSHOP - Journey Through the Chakras WEEK 7 | Sahasrara | Crown Chakra | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalvebvq22 | Curator | # Free Online Chakra Workshop Series ### Explore the 7 Chakras Through Kundalini Yoga, Mantra, Breathwork & Meditation **Every Wednesday at 7pm | Online | Completely Free** Hello and blessings beautiful being, Thank you for finding your way here. I’ve recently returned from Rishikesh, India, where I spent a month at a yoga school at the foothills of the Himalayas completing my 200-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training. It was an amazing experience and I came home with so much knowledge, inspiration and a whole new appreciation of the yogic traditions...there's SO much to learn. One thing I didn’t get as much of during the course, was the opportunity to practise teaching. So, I’ve decided to create these **free online weekly chakra workshops** as a way of sharing what I’ve learned, continuing to develop my teaching practice, and creating a space where we can explore these beautiful traditions together. ## What is the Chakra Workshop Series? Over **7 weeks** , we’ll explore the traditional chakra system, dedicating one Wednesday evening to each of the seven major chakras. Each week will focus on a different chakra and include a combination of: Kundalini Yoga practices Pranayama (breathwork) Mantra Mudras Meditation Visualisation Gentle movement and kriyas Teachings about the chakra and its traditional associations You don't need to be experienced in yoga or meditation, however a little knowledge about the chakra system would be beneficial - but not essential. You can join for one workshop or come along for the whole seven-weeks. ## The 7-Week Journey **Week 1 | Muladhara | Root Chakra** Grounding • Stability • Safety • Connection to Earth **Week 2 | Svadhisthana | Sacral Chakra** Creativity • Flow • Sensuality • Emotions **Week 3 | Manipura | Solar Plexus Chakra** Personal power • Confidence • Transformation • Fire **Week 4 | Anahata | Heart Chakra** Love • Compassion • Connection • Devotion **Week 5 | Vishuddha | Throat Chakra** Communication • Truth • Expression • Authenticity **Week 6 | Ajna | Third Eye Chakra** Intuition • Awareness • Inner vision • Perception **Week 7 | Sahasrara | Crown Chakra** Consciousness • Spiritual connection • Meditation • Unity ## The traditions I follow... The practices I share are inspired by **Kundalini Yoga and Hindu traditions** , including traditional approaches to mantra, meditation, pranayama, mudra and the chakra system. My intention isn't to tell you that your chakras are "blocked" or that a particular practice will magically fix your life. These are workshops designed to help you **learn, explore and experience** these ancient practices for yourself. ## I'm sure you're wondering about Kundalini? You may have noticed the words _Kundalini Yoga_ above and wondered whether you're about to accidentally awaken something on your own, in your home Don't worry. These workshops are not designed to induce a Kundalini awakening, and I am not a KAP (Kundalini Activation Process) practitioner. The practices I'm sharing come from the traditional Kundalini Yoga training I completed in Rishikesh. ## Who are these workshops for? Absolutely anyone over 18 who is curious about: - Chakras and the subtle energy body - Kundalini Yoga - Meditation - Mantra - Pranayama/Breathwork - Hindu and yogic traditions - Developing a personal spiritual practice - Taking a little time out of the week to reconnect with themselves **No previous yoga, meditation or chakra experience is necessary.** ## What you'll need A quiet, comfortable space where you won't be disturbed. A yoga mat or something comfortable to sit on, space to move. Please arrive with an empty stomach, as we'll be doing some breathwork and movement. ## A little note from me I'm at the beginning of my teaching journey, and these workshops are part of me putting into practice everything I've learned in Rishikesh. So while I will always prepare thoughtfully and teach to the best of my ability, I'm also here to learn. Your feedback is genuinely welcome and will help me grow as a teacher. My hope is that these Wednesday evenings become a moment of calm and peace in your week. **I'd love for you to join me. 🙏✨** ### Every Wednesday ### 7:00pm ### Online ### Free ### 7 weeks • 7 chakras • 7pm | |||
| Fire Sheep Chinese New Year Inner Child Healing Circle | Sat, Feb 6, 9:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkalvjumw22 | Curator | Do you find yourself feeling insecure, unsafe or impacted by emotional neglect from your childhood? What if you could begin healing those fragmented parts of your inner child and realign with unconditional love? This is your invitation to receive deep energetic and emotional healing for the parts of you that were overlooked, abandoned, neglected or rejected. 🌀 In this sacred container, you’ll receive: ✨Inner Child Healing: Go on a journey to start dissolving and letting go of insecurities and anxiety around your inner child's needs and deficiencies that are keeping you stuck in the past through quantum timeline healing, light language, star magic and sound therapy in the Fire Sheep year. ✨Chinese New Year: Fire Sheep Forecast & Feng Shui: Receive personalised reading on your Zodiac animal for the year of the Fire Sheep and the energetics for 2027 in health, wealth, career, love and relationships. This will provide insight as to what to look out for and areas for improvement and raise your luck with simple and savvy tips to Feng Shui your home to leverage Fire Sheep chi to flourish and prosper in all areas of your life. ✨Guided Art Therapy: A channeling process to download imagery, codes and messages after the Inner Child Healing transmission to then use it for continual reprogramming of the subconscious and unconscious mind for the Fire Sheep year. ✨Sacred Sharing Circle: Feel safe and supported in a group dynamic as you share yourself to be seen, felt and witnessed as you declare your intentions for healing, mindful discussions about the theme of the month playing out in your life as well as to integrate after the transmission, followed by personalised card reading with next steps moving forward in 2027. ✨1 Month Access To Replay: Whether you attend live and want to write down notes or you're not able to attend live but would love to receive this transmission, you will receive a link to my Chinese New Year Inner Child Healing Circle until 6th March 2027. It's time to bring compassion, self-forgiveness, love and acceptance to the tender parts of you to come back into wholeness. Are you ready to reclaim yourself and move forward in the right direction? 💌Book your spot here: [https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/innerchildhealingcirclesalespage](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/innerchildhealingcirclesalespage) **FAQ** **#1: Will this work for me?** Yes, if you allow yourself to be open and receptive to the experience. The resistance comes from being in the mind and the need to control the experience or outcome. If you're someone who's too heady, spend at least 20 minutes in nature with your feet on the ground and move your body to be in the here and now. You will notice you will be far more open to receiving this activation. You may feel tingles, sensations, goosebumps, movement in energy, see images or symbols or you may not feel anything at all. Alternatively, you can start listening to my Childhood Trauma Clearing audio once a day for 30 days or for an extensive clearing 90 days. If you feel called to listen to it longer or at any time, you're welcome to do so as this will keep dissolving the energetics of your childhood conditioning. If you feel you got something from this audio, please email your video or written testimonial to jessxgoh@lifeinconfidence.com. **#2: What is light language and how does it work?** It's the language of the soul. Everyone speaks it differently as we channel through these high vibrational codes and frequencies that are being transmuted from the stars to transmute stagnant energy and old frequencies that are no longer in alignment with your soul and to activate dormant parts of you that are needed to bring them into illumination for your highest good. **#3: Who is this not for?** This isn't for you if you constantly perceive yourself as a victim, always need to be in control all the time and struggle to trust the natural healing processes facilitated. You don't see yourself as an investment in your healing journey, looking for a quick fix or a way out of life and a skeptic of the spiritual arts as a pathway to move forward. **#4: Who is this for?** This is for you if you have tried some form of therapy, spiritual healing or self-development program and you still feel you need extra energetic support in dissolving subconscious or unconscious emotional blockages that are keeping you stuck in the past or stopping you from moving forward in any area of your life. **#5: What's your refund policy?** Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred or sold to another person who would appreciate this experience. Contact jessxgoh@lifeinconfidence.com their name and contact details so I can prepare them for this event. ----------------------------------------------------------------- **About Your Facilitator** Jess X Goh helps burnt out, heart-centered professionals to overcome the impacts of childhood abuse. She facilitates this by releasing anger and grief to reduce their anxiety (drug-free). What has led Jess to her spiritual path is to make peace with her traumatic past of domestic violence, sexual abuse and toxic family dynamics. She has manifested her soulmate and business partner and successfully rebuilt her relationship with her dysfunctional mother and estranged brother. Jess runs Life In Confidence, an international trauma recovery practice for over 10 years serving 1000+ high achievers in her workshops and private programs. Website: [www.lifeinconfidence.com ](http://www.lifeinconfidence.com) YouTube: [www.youtube.com/@Life-In-Confidence](https://www.youtube.com/@Life-In-Confidence?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0uB45l7KUp1xFakZGZN9BDhg9NRcbGlfDoSUjluLIcAiBvbIMokAV5Zw0_aem_ahXysG0jEF0qxmb-9xDvVA) Instagram: [@jessxgoh](http://www.instagram.com/jessxgoh) Facebook: [Life In Confidence With Jess X Goh](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590732301832) | |||
| Voice DNA: Individuation - Collaborative Vocal Improv Series with Uran Apak | Sun, Jan 17, 3:00 PM UTC | 51 Barnsbury Street, London N1 1TP, UK | 3mxkalvnh6e22 | Curator | ## **VOICE DNA: INDIVIDUATION** What if your voice could become a portal to play, connection and creative freedom? Voice DNA is a guided journey into voice, not as performance, but as a way of exploring creativity, presence and connection. It is an invitation to soften the inner critic, awaken your playful instincts, and discover your voice as something alive, expressive and shared. Across four monthly sessions, **Exploration, Collaboration, Transformation and Individuation** , we gradually deepen our relationship with our own voice and with one another. Each workshop explores a different stage of the journey and can be attended on its own, but together they create a rich progression, allowing both the group and each individual to grow over time. Whether you join us for a single session or the whole journey, you will be warmly welcomed exactly where you are.Your guide throughout the series is Uran Apak, an Istanbul-born, London-based artist, voice facilitator and co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Festival. **No previous singing or improvisation experience is needed.** The final session celebrates the voice that only you can bring. By now you've explored, listened, collaborated and expanded. This session offers space to trust your own creative instincts more fully: to step forward when you feel called, while remaining deeply connected to the group. **This isn't about becoming a soloist. It's about discovering what feels uniquely alive, joyful and authentic in your own voice, and allowing that voice to contribute to the listening field.** ### **What to expect** We'll explore: - Trusting your own creative impulses - Sharing your voice with greater ease and confidence - Finding joy in your unique way of sounding - Moving between solo expression and collective music-making - Celebrating the diversity of voices within the group The session includes: - Vocal improvisation games - Voice and Movement Journey - Supported individual expression - Collaborative vocal improvisation - Loop station exploration - Closing community vocal celebration - Reflection and integration ### This event is part of a four-part series: - [**Exploration:**](https://dandelion.events/e/a2pa4/) ** ** 25th Oct Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Collaboration: **](https://dandelion.events/e/x05na/ )22nd Nov Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Transformation:**]( https://dandelion.events/e/n6stq/) 13th Dec Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Individuation:**](https://dandelion.events/e/s69hk/) 17th Jan Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM ### Venue Our venue for this journey will be Music Tree in Islington, London - a holistic music centre filled with natural light, just an 11-minute walk from Highbury and Islington Underground and Overground station. **Address:** 51 Barnsbury St, London, N1 1TP **Accessibility:** The main venue is at street level. The toilets are accessed via a short flight of stairs. ### About Uran Apak  Uran Apak is an artist, performer, and voice facilitator working at the intersection of music, improvisation, and embodied practice. He is co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Collective and part of the team behind the annual UK Vocal Improv Festival, one of the UK’s leading spaces for collaborative, improvised voice practice. Over the past decade, he has facilitated workshops, jams, and performances for hundreds of participants across the UK, creating spaces where voice becomes a tool for connection, play, and transformation. Alongside his facilitation work, Uran maintains an active artistic practice as a singer, composer, and live performer. His work spans solo releases, interdisciplinary collaborations, and performances at the Vortex Jazz Club, Southbank Centre, Roundhouse, Somerset House and Glastonbury Festival. His approach is shaped not only by music, but by ongoing explorations in movement, visual art, and somatic practices. As a facilitator, he creates spaces that feel playful, creatively free and deeply held, blending vocal improvisation and community-based practice to support honest and curious exploration. **WEBSITE:** [www.uranapak.weebly.com](http://www.uranapak.weebly.com/) **INSTAGRAM:** [www.instagram.com/uranapak](http://www.instagram.com/uranapak) **SPOTIFY:** [https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U\_R6WtAFscbHVWEA](https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U_R6WtAFscbHVWEA) | |||
| Voice DNA: Transformation - Collaborative Vocal Improv Series with Uran Apak | Sun, Dec 13, 3:00 PM UTC | 51 Barnsbury Street, London N1 1TP, UK | 3mxkalvphzw22 | Curator | ## **VOICE DNA: COLLABORATION** What if your voice could become a portal to play, connection and creative freedom? Voice DNA is a guided journey into voice, not as performance, but as a way of exploring creativity, presence and connection. It is an invitation to soften the inner critic, awaken your playful instincts, and discover your voice as something alive, expressive and shared. Across four monthly sessions, **Exploration, Collaboration, Transformation and Individuation** , we gradually deepen our relationship with our own voice and with one another. Each workshop explores a different stage of the journey and can be attended on its own, but together they create a rich progression, allowing both the group and each individual to grow over time. Whether you join us for a single session or the whole journey, you will be warmly welcomed exactly where you are.Your guide throughout the series is Uran Apak, an Istanbul-born, London-based artist, voice facilitator and co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Festival. **No previous singing or improvisation experience is needed.** **Transformation** **When we feel safe enough to be heard, something begins to change.** This session invites you to explore the many colours of your voice and gently expand beyond familiar habits. Through listening, vocal technique, improvisation and creative shapeshifting, we'll discover new possibilities for expression while remaining grounded in presence and connection. **Transformation doesn't come from becoming someone else, it comes from allowing more of yourself to emerge.** ### **What to expect** We'll explore: - Expanding your vocal range of expression - Releasing habits that no longer serve your creativity - Discovering new textures, dynamics and qualities in your voice - Finding freedom through exploration rather than perfection The session includes: - Deep listening practices - Vocal weaving - Collaborative vocal improvisation - Voice and Movement Journey - Experiencing different vocal qualities - Loop Station Jam This event is part of a four-part series: - [**Exploration:**](https://dandelion.events/e/a2pa4/) ** ** 25th Oct Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Collaboration: **](https://dandelion.events/e/x05na/ )22nd Nov Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Transformation:**]( https://dandelion.events/e/n6stq/) 13th Dec Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Individuation:**](https://dandelion.events/e/s69hk/) 17th Jan Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM ### Venue Our venue for this journey will be Music Tree in Islington, London - a holistic music centre filled with natural light, just an 11-minute walk from Highbury and Islington Underground and Overground station. **Address:** 51 Barnsbury St, London, N1 1TP **Accessibility:** The main venue is at street level. The toilets are accessed via a short flight of stairs. ### About Uran Apak  Uran Apak is an artist, performer, and voice facilitator working at the intersection of music, improvisation, and embodied practice. He is co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Collective and part of the team behind the annual UK Vocal Improv Festival, one of the UK’s leading spaces for collaborative, improvised voice practice. Over the past decade, he has facilitated workshops, jams, and performances for hundreds of participants across the UK, creating spaces where voice becomes a tool for connection, play, and transformation. Alongside his facilitation work, Uran maintains an active artistic practice as a singer, composer, and live performer. His work spans solo releases, interdisciplinary collaborations, and performances at the Vortex Jazz Club, Southbank Centre, Roundhouse, Somerset House and Glastonbury Festival. His approach is shaped not only by music, but by ongoing explorations in movement, visual art, and somatic practices. As a facilitator, he creates spaces that feel playful, creatively free and deeply held, blending vocal improvisation and community-based practice to support honest and curious exploration. **WEBSITE:** [www.uranapak.weebly.com](http://www.uranapak.weebly.com/) **INSTAGRAM:** [www.instagram.com/uranapak](http://www.instagram.com/uranapak) **SPOTIFY:** [https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U\_R6WtAFscbHVWEA](https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U_R6WtAFscbHVWEA) | |||
| Voice DNA: Collaboration - Collaborative Vocal Improv Series with Uran Apak | Sun, Nov 22, 3:00 PM UTC | 51 Barnsbury Street, London N1 1TP, UK | 3mxkalvr56d22 | Curator | ## **VOICE DNA: COLLABORATION** What if your voice could become a portal to play, connection and creative freedom? Voice DNA is a guided journey into voice, not as performance, but as a way of exploring creativity, presence and connection. It is an invitation to soften the inner critic, awaken your playful instincts, and discover your voice as something alive, expressive and shared. Across four monthly sessions, **Exploration, Collaboration, Transformation and Individuation** , we gradually deepen our relationship with our own voice and with one another. Each workshop explores a different stage of the journey and can be attended on its own, but together they create a rich progression, allowing both the group and each individual to grow over time. Whether you join us for a single session or the whole journey, you will be warmly welcomed exactly where you are.Your guide throughout the series is Uran Apak, an Istanbul-born, London-based artist, voice facilitator and co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Festival. **No previous singing or improvisation experience is needed.** ### **Collaboration** #### **Once we begin to trust our own voice, we can begin listening in a new way.** This session explores what happens when voices meet: how we can express ourselves while remaining open, responsive and connected to others. Through collaborative improvisation we'll discover how individual voices can become part of something larger without losing their uniqueness. **Rather than trying to make the "right" music, we'll practise listening, responding and co-creating in the moment.** ### **What to expect** We'll explore: - Deep listening and sounding - Trusting your instincts while singing with others - Finding confidence in shared improvisation - Supporting and being supported within the group - Experiencing collective creativity through play The session includes: - Gentle vocal warm-up - Breath and sounding practices - Vocal improvisation games - Voice and Movement Journey - Human Loops - Collaborative vocal improvisation techniques - Introduction to microphone skills - Loop Station Jam This event is part of a four-part series: - [**Exploration:**](https://dandelion.events/e/a2pa4/) ** ** 25th Oct Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Collaboration: **](https://dandelion.events/e/x05na/ )22nd Nov Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Transformation:**]( https://dandelion.events/e/n6stq/) 13th Dec Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM - [**Individuation:**](https://dandelion.events/e/s69hk/) 17th Jan Sunday 3PM-5:30 PM ### Venue Our venue for this journey will be Music Tree in Islington, London - a holistic music centre filled with natural light, just an 11-minute walk from Highbury and Islington Underground and Overground station. **Address:** 51 Barnsbury St, London, N1 1TP **Accessibility:** The main venue is at street level. The toilets are accessed via a short flight of stairs. ### About Uran Apak  Uran Apak is an artist, performer, and voice facilitator working at the intersection of music, improvisation, and embodied practice. He is co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Collective and part of the team behind the annual UK Vocal Improv Festival, one of the UK’s leading spaces for collaborative, improvised voice practice. Over the past decade, he has facilitated workshops, jams, and performances for hundreds of participants across the UK, creating spaces where voice becomes a tool for connection, play, and transformation. Alongside his facilitation work, Uran maintains an active artistic practice as a singer, composer, and live performer. His work spans solo releases, interdisciplinary collaborations, and performances at the Vortex Jazz Club, Southbank Centre, Roundhouse, Somerset House and Glastonbury Festival. His approach is shaped not only by music, but by ongoing explorations in movement, visual art, and somatic practices. As a facilitator, he creates spaces that feel playful, creatively free and deeply held, blending vocal improvisation and community-based practice to support honest and curious exploration. **WEBSITE:** [www.uranapak.weebly.com](http://www.uranapak.weebly.com/) **INSTAGRAM:** [www.instagram.com/uranapak](http://www.instagram.com/uranapak) **SPOTIFY:** [https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U\_R6WtAFscbHVWEA](https://open.spotify.com/artist/17urFPuCg9JZHhQIjLXjQh?si=yQ999-U_R6WtAFscbHVWEA) | |||
| Soul Constellations Retreat | Thu, Feb 11, 3:00 PM UTC | Shallowford House Christian Retreat & Conference Centre, Shallowford, Stone, UK | 3mxkalvspmo22 | Curator | **A four-day residential Systemic Family Constellations retreat** **11–14 February 2027** ** Shallowford House, Staffordshire** #### The stories inside us. The systems around us. And what becomes possible when we begin to untangle the two. We live our lives in the present, but we do not arrive here alone. We belong to families, relationships and histories that began before us. Within them are experiences of love and loss, belonging and exclusion, strength and survival - and sometimes patterns we find ourselves repeating without fully understanding why. Soul Constellations is a four-day residential retreat exploring these often unseen dynamics through Systemic Family Constellations, alongside meditation, embodiment, movement, music, group exercises and community. This will be our third retreat together and an opportunity to step away from everyday life, slow down and explore ourselves more deeply in the beautiful surroundings of Shallowford House. Our past retreats have been incredibly powerful, transformative and life-changing for many. ### What are Family Constellations? Systemic Family Constellations is an experiential therapeutic practice that explores hidden dynamics, unconscious loyalties and intergenerational patterns within families and other relational systems. Through embodied group work, we begin to encounter an issue from somewhere other than the position from which we have always known it. The intention isn't to blame our families or erase our history, but to understand our relationship with it more deeply — honouring what came before while creating greater freedom in how we move forward. Some participants will bring their own issue to constellate, while others will participate as representatives. Both can offer powerful opportunities for recognition, insight and movement. ### Across the four days we'll experience: 🌿 Systemic Family Constellation work led by Imani 🥘Delicious fresh cooked meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner by Arvin from Amrutha 🎶 An intimate live set with singer-songwriter Aliya 🧘 Varied guided meditation and embodiment practices ☯️ Qigong and yoga ✨ Group exercises designed to deepen connection, trust and safety within the group 🫂 Daily time within your smaller sharing pod for reflection and support 🎵 A deeply restorative sound bath 🙏 Optional one-to-one healing sessions 🎨 An art integration workshop on our final day 🤎 A cacao ceremony 🔥 A final-night celebration where everyone is invited to share their gifts, creativity and expression 🕯️ A closing ceremony to honour everything we've experienced together There will also be plenty of space between sessions to rest, walk in nature, connect with others or simply be quiet. ### The Setting Our home for the retreat is Shallowford House, a beautiful nineteenth-century retreat house surrounded by nine acres of secluded gardens, woodland and meadow in the Staffordshire countryside. Being residential is an important part of the experience. Rather than returning immediately to the pace of everyday life after deep inner work, we have four days to live, eat, practise, reflect and connect together — allowing the experience time to settle and integrate. **Accommodation and all meals are included throughout the retreat.** ## Retreat Prices & Accommodation Shared same-sex twin rooms are included within your retreat ticket. If you would prefer your own space, a limited number of private double rooms are available for an additional **£200**. ### Retreat Prices 🌱 Early Bird — £600 (Sold out) ✨ General Release — £700 (Half gone) 🔥 Final Release — £800 🛏️ Add-On: Private Double Room - £200 You can spread the cost of your retreat over 3 months with Klarna at checkout. If you would benefit from a longer payment plan, please reach out to us, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available. **ACCESSIBILITY** We also want Soul Constellations to be accessible to those who genuinely feel called to join us ❤️ We've set aside a small number of reduced-price places for people on a low income. If this applies to you, please email us to enquire. **At the heart of Soul Constellations is an invitation:** To understand what has shaped us. To honour what came before. To deepen our connection with ourselves and each other. And to create greater freedom in what comes next. ### Meet The Facilitators #### Imani (Lead Facilitator) Imani is a Systemic Family Constellations Practitioner, writer and speaker whose work centres around relationships, rupture, belonging and identity. She trained internationally through the International Family Constellation Training Institute and has studied across multiple systemic lineages with an international faculty of more than 35 teachers. Her work explores the meeting place between story and system. How our personal experiences interact with the families, relationships and histories around us, and what becomes possible when we begin to untangle the two. #### About Jay (Co-facilitator) Jay is a qualified Jungian Depth Coach whose work sits at the intersection of Jungian psychology, Eastern spirituality and embodied practice. His focus is on bridging the gap between understanding ourselves and actually changing how we live. Through one-to-one coaching, men's circles and group work, Jay helps people explore the unconscious patterns that keep them stuck, meet the parts of themselves they've learned to hide or reject, and find the courage to live differently. His approach combines compassion with honest challenge, bringing the unconscious into awareness and awareness into action. At the heart of his work is a commitment to helping people develop greater self-trust, authentic connection and a deeper sense of aliveness. #### About Alex (Co-facilitator) Alex is a meditation teacher of 8 years and the founder of Soul Revolution Festival. He offers a variety of meditations to calm the nervous system, create a deeper relationship with the body, open the heart, and relax the mind. Alex has supported Imani with her work on various retreats as well as the rest of the team, who all have a tight bond of trust and respect. This is vitally important to holding the container.  | |||
| Concert: Claire Vine + Suzi MacGregor | Wed, Oct 28, 7:30 PM UTC | St Bartholomew's, Lostwithiel, Church Lane, Lostwithiel, UK | 3mxkalvyo5a22 | Curator | **WORKSHOP ** **6pm-7pm (see below, optional - arrive 10 mins before for a 6pm start). ** **CONCERT** **7pm - doors open** **7.30pm - music starts** We're back after a break over the summer with another night of exceptional music in St Bartholomew's Church, as we welcome Claire Vine and Suzi MacGregor… ** ** **CLAIRE VINE** is a folk singer and songwriter based in Machynlleth, Cymru. Her solo project fearlessly explores urgent themes of land rights, oppression, climate change and inequality, in timeless songs that sound like they've always existed. Using subtle electronics to layer her voice into a haunting choir, she creates a space for her listeners to collectively feel the grief expressed in her music, offering a moment of shared catharsis. She is also a skilled song-interpreter, delivering classics from the traditional/folk revival canon with a new and profound humanity. Claire Vine released her debut solo album We Carve Our Path on 13 March 2026 on Bristol-based community label Cuculi Records, who also released her debut EP _Tunnel_ in 2020. With a thread of unequivocal political urgency running throughout, this evocative collection features five original songs and five highly inventive interpretations of songs drawn from the traditional canon and the repertoire of folk legends Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl. She has also recently been granted the DYCP grant from Arts Council England, supporting her to develop her singing and songwriting craft alongside working on a series of collaborative song-writing workshops relating to climate justice and climate grief. <oembed url="https://youtu.be/hPINZPFQlBM?si=stlYCA_podU1poj0"></oembed> **SUZI MACGREGOR** is a Bristol-based vocalist & multi-instrumentalist with a knack for classic songcraft, imbuing her warm, soulful music with a sense of timelessness. She blends the ambitious folk melodies of Laurel Canyon with a more modern pop sensibility, spaciously delivered with gospel-infused grooves. MacGregor's forthcoming debut album _Peregrina_ (out 27 Nov 2026 on **Cuculi Records** ) is a compelling 11-track collection featuring an array of musicians from her newfound Bristol community, produced by Richard Lobb. The album moves smartly through a spectrum of musical moods, yet maintains a coherent continuity anchored by MacGregor's magnetic voice. Written over several years, Peregrina feels like a retrospective on her turbulent twenties, full of travel, change and heartbreak - but, beneath it all, a poignant story of recovery and reclamation. <oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k5q03fmaJk"></oembed> **WORKSHOP INFORMATION ** **6pm - 7pm in St. Bartholomew's Church (arrive 10 mins before for a 6pm start)** _Join contemporary folk song writer Claire Vine for a collaborative, group songwriting workshop. This workshop is for everyone - even if you don’t consider yourself a musician, we will all work together to create a shared song. Songs for Change is a joyful exploration into how songwriting can be a vital form of expressing ourselves in times of uncertainty, with a focus on hope and creating change through telling positive stories._ _We will invite participants to think about what change they would like to see in the world as a starting point and from here we will co-create a short, catchy song that you can take out into the world, share with all your friends… or maybe even sing at a protest!_ | |||
| SATURDAY 19th Sept 6.30-9pm Autumn Equinox Gathering Ecstatic Dance & Cacao with Reya | Sat, Sep 19, 5:30 PM UTC | Highfield Trinity Methodist Church : Highfield, Holland Pl, Highfield, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkalw3t4o22 | Curator | ## **Saturday 19th December ✴ 6.30-9pm** **AUTUMN EQUINOX ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO** **Highfield Trinity Church** **11 Holland Pl, Sheffield S2 4US** **✴✴✴** **Join Reya for the first indoor Ecstatic Dance of the season!! ** **SPECIAL BACK INDOORS OFFER: 2 FOR £30** **✴✴✴** As the wheel of the year turns once again, the Autumn Equinox invites us to pause between light and dark, doing and being. You are invited to gather in community as we honour the balance of the year and gently begin the descent into the darker months. This is a space for you to: ✨ Sit in circle with heart-opening cacao and set intentions for the season ahead ✨ Dance wild and free to epic tunes!! I can't wait to dance with you in the beautiful space of Highfield once again! Reya ✨✨ * * * **Cacao Circle:** To open the space we will spend time sitting with and receiving the delicious warming nourishment and medicine of sacred Cacao, helping us to connect to the earth of our bodies and the presence of our hearts. This wonderful plant has been working with humans to inspire harmony, encourage connection, illuminate wisdom and uplift our spirits for thousands of years. Working with her intentionally and respectfully, she becomes the perfect ally to bring into our dance. Not only will drinking this sacred plant bring you energy to move with, but she’ll also potentialise your intentions and work on the subtle layers of energy within you to bring healing, love and kindness to whatever it is that you’re moving with in your life right now. There are some contraindications to drinking Cacao - if you are currently taking anti-depressants or experiencing low blood pressure, please read through this: [https://selenohealth.com/blogs/learn-about-cacao/safety-of-cacao](https://selenohealth.com/blogs/learn-about-cacao/safety-of-cacao) and get in touch to discuss a dose that will best support you. The cacao we will be sharing is from Junin provice, Peru and is prepared with love and intention using water, cinnamon, ginger, orange, a sprinkle of chili and sweetened slightly with coconut sugar. We will be drinking around 25g of cacao, or less if you want! If you are sensitive to any of these ingredients, please let me know in advance so I can make some that is ok for you to drink. * * * #### **Also available… ** - Fairtrade, organic, ceremonial grade criollo Cacao from Asháninka family farms in Junín province, Perú - £15/200g - Mexican handicrafts - beaded earrings, necklaces, belts and purses. * * * **Schedule:** **6.30–6.45pm | Doors Open & Arrival** Arrive, register and settle into the space. Take some time to stretch, warm up and arrive in your body, with gentle music playing as we gather. **6.45pm | Doors Close** To help us create and hold the container for our evening together, there will be no entry after 6.45pm. Please arrive in good time so we can all begin together. **6.45–7.15pm | Welcome & Cacao Circle** We'll gather in circle to arrive together, set intentions for the coming season and share cacao. **7.15–8.45pm | Ecstatic Dance Journey** A 90-minute guided Ecstatic Dance journey with Reya. Space to move freely, connect with your body and follow wherever the music takes you. **8.45–9.00pm | Relaxation & Closing Circle** We'll bring the evening to a close with time to integrate, rest in stillness, and come together once more in our closing circle. * * * **What is Ecstatic Dance?** Ecstatic Dance is a free-form movement journey and moving meditation that’s sweeping the world !! Guided by a live DJ, we flow through an epic soundscape of all genres: fast and slow, classical to psytrance, drum and bass to dub - no style is off-limits! The music moves in waves; starting gently, building to vibrant peaks, and ending in stillness. There are no steps, no judgment, no need to perform - just pure, free expression. We generally dance barefoot, without talking, in a sober, mindful space where respect and presence create a safe container. Ecstatic Dance is transformative, playful, and deeply liberating. It releases stress, boosts endorphins, and connects us to community, ourselves, and even a higher source. It can truly one of the most magical experiences life has to offer! * * * **Guidelines** **To keep the space safe and enjoyable for everyone, we follow these simple guidelines:** - **Speech:** No chatting on the dance floor - sounding is welcome but please be considerate of others. - **Footware:** We like to dance barefoot to ground, but if you need to wear shoes, please bring clean soft indoor shoes and be mindful of people's toes! - **Boundaries /consent:** Respect others' personal space & check for consent before dancing with someone. If you're not sure whether it's a 'yes', treat it like a 'no'. There is no need to dress to impress! This is not a space where you need to look good… this is a movement meditation. - **Substances:** No alcohol, drugs or other substances - this is a sober practice - **Screen free:** No phones or cameras during the dance - drop out of your head and into your body and give yourself the gift of switching off! The team may take short videos/pictures for promotional reasons - if you do not want to be in a video/photo, please let us know before or after the dance. - **Feel free:** Dance how you want; as much or as little movement as is right for you - this is a non-judgemental space. Feel free to close your eyes, bring a blindfold, dance to the wall... you do you!! * * * **What should I wear/bring?** - Comfy clothes you can move freely in - layers are useful as you might get really hot dancing then cool down when still. - Earplugs if you're sensitive to loud music. - A journal and pen if you like to write. - Your beautiful self, a water bottle (refill available) and curiosity! | |||
| Frome Vocal Improvisation November | Sun, Nov 15, 1:00 PM UTC | The Bennett Centre, Vicarage Street, Frome, UK | 3mxkalwawif22 | Curator | An afternoon of connecting and exploring ways into Collective Vocal Improv. We'll be trying out some forms and structures to co-create spontaneous music between us, plus some free vocal improv. While you don’t need any prior experience, this workshop is best suited to people who have some confidence in using their voice and feel ready to take a leap into the unknown! Max 12 people. | |||
| Floating Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks (EXTENDED 1h 45 min session) | Thu, Oct 22, 6:15 PM UTC | Skylight Centre, Corsica Street, London, UK | 3mxkalwhjz422 | Curator | **🩵Escape the bustle of city life with a deeply calming EXTENDED 1h 45 min sound journey session🩵** **- In a suspended hammock or on a padded floor mat.** _These unique extended sessions offer a rare opportunity to fully unwind as healing sounds and vibrations flow through you, creating a deeply immersive experience designed to calm the nervous system and melt away stress. Join us on **Thu 22 October 7:15pm-9pm** _ **Why Hammock Sound Journeys?** Relaxing in a hammock enhances the therapeutic effects of sound, gently rocking you into a state of profound rest and relaxation. Guided by skilled sound healer & musician, you’ll be enveloped by soothing tones from gongs, crystal bowls, chimes & aromatherapy eye pillows supporting deep relaxation and nervous system balance! Plus delicious homemade herbal tea at the end of the session! What better way to spend your evening! **What to expect?** - _Live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, tibetan bowl, vocals, other live instruments, nurturing electronica_ - _Aromatherapy eye pillows_ _and scents to calm the nervous system_ - _Gentle guidance to deepen the relaxation state_ - _Sky-blue soft hammocks to sway your stresses away and lift your spirit!_ - _Additional spaces on comfortable, padded floor mats with blankets, cushions & bolsters_ - _Grounding integration social with complimentary homemade herbal tea_ - _An oasis of calm in our busy lives!_ **Give yourself the gift of stillness and calm. Book now to experience this exceptional journey into relaxation and inner peace. We also offer gift cards, see all info below.** **📌Please arrive only 5 min before session start time, no waiting room at the venue. Choose from a space in a hammock or a space on a comfortable padded floor mat. Provided: blankets, cushions, eye pillows & bolsters for extra comfort or bring your own.** **🎁GIFT CARDS ** [**Give a Gift or Relaxation: Buy Sound Journey Voucher**](https://giftup.app/place-order/b5b781e5-8521-42f3-24f7-08dd15e9445b?platform=hosted) ### **💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS ** **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)    ### **IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:** **1) Strictly no latecomers!** - Sorry, please arrive on time! Unfortunately, **if you are** **more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed entry** (and there can be no refunds if you are more than 10 minutes late, very sorry!) as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people who are already here. **2) Our sessions are designed to be calm and restful. We welcome everyone to our sound journey sessions and aim to make them accessible and comfortable for all.** **-** **If you are feeling unwell with a potentially contagious illness** , please rest at home ** ** and pass your ticket to a friend or family member. - **If you have** **any accessibility needs or a health condition, including those that may cause a persistent non-contagious cough ** (e.g.,asthma or allergies), you are welcome to attend - we simply ask you to let us know via email in advance so we can plan for a comfortable experience for all. **-We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone showing symptoms of an infectious illness, ** including a new cough. This is to protect vulnerable attendees and maintain a peaceful environment. **3) Please only arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session, as there is no waiting room at the venue,** we won't be able to allow early entrace in order to prepare for the session. **4) Clothing: **Please wear a sleeved shirt that covers the armpits and leggings or yoga trousers that cover your knees. Wear form-fitting clothing. Please do not wear baggy clothing as they can snag and catch on the sling’s fabric causing accidents. Ensure that your clothing is "zipper free" and remove all jewellery (body piercings, watches and hair clips etc). These items can snag and damage the silk hammocks. **5) Weight limit** is up 300 pounds (140kg) per hammock. **6) This session is not suitable for people with pacemakers** and other therapeutic electronic devices or **persons suffering from severe mental health issues** due to the vibratory nature of the session. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session. **7) **Our sound journeys are very gentle and not loud/intense therefore **suitable for pregnant women.** It is believed that there are many positive and beneficial effects to be gained from relaxation and healing sounds to the growing foetus. The advised healing practice is gentle flowing sounds around the pregnant mother for the beneficial and positive effect of both mother and baby. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session. ### **CANCELLATION POLICY:** **All tickets are non-refundable. ** Last minute refunds/ticket transfers are not available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left - **at least 1 week's notice. ** You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.   ### **FEEDBACK FROM OUR SESSIONS:** _"Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your class... and the music was amazing! The feeling of being securely wrapped in a silk hammock from head to toe, suspended in the air, slowly rocking, with the gentle breath meditation, the crystal bowls and the ambient music created a sublime and profound atmosphere. It was as if I was in a cocoon of total support, allowing peace to flow into my entire being."_ - Alison _"Being someone who is always on the move and finds it very difficult to relax, I found this session to be really valuable ‘me time!’ Initially, I found it difficult to let go and unwind where the muscles in my arms and legs were contracting. After a few minutes, I started to drift away into a soft slumber which was deeply relaxing. Despite this my senses were heightened and I became very conscious of the sounds that seemed to travel through my ears, vibrating all the way into my body. The gentle movements of the hammock with the music in the background made me feel like a young infant being rocked to sleep. A wonderfully calming and soothing experience, with the added bonus of not having to put in any physical effort. Great! I look forward to more of this." _- Navpreet ### **WHY HAMMOCKS? ROCK-ABYE-BABY & RESEARCH** Two new studies published in Current Biology suggest our brains are evolutionarily programmed to respond to rocking. Research also provides insight into why rocking is calming to babies. The brain wave synchronization occurs much easier through a rocking motion and allows the baby to feel more at home (i.e. it feels closer to being in the womb). And let’s not forget that we spend the first nine months of our lives being gently rocked in an amniotic sea. _“Since immemorial times we’ve rocked our babies, and often ourselves, to sleep,” _says lead author on the new paper, Konstantinos Kompotis, at the University of Lausanne, also in Switzerland. _“Our study provides new insights into the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying this phenomenon.”_ Dr Michael J Breus, a Certified Sleep Specialist, states that it’s the simplest of soothing, sleep-inducing remedies, something we all naturally do: rocking a baby gently to sleep. But why does it work? How exactly does a gentle rhythmic motion change the sleep architecture of the brain? **Repetitive motions, like those experienced in the gentle rocking of a hammock,** can soothe anxiety. Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Medical Institute, recommends repetitive movement to elicit your body’s relaxation response. This reaction allows a lower heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension. **The gentle rocking of a hammock** will boost brain wave oscillations associated with better sleep and has been shown to provide a fertile ground for deep relaxation. More specifically, the rocking fortifies the brain waves that are naturally present during sleep which help maintain deep relaxation. Neuroscientist Laurence Bayer of the University of Geneva in Switzerland, likens the findings to our intuitive appreciation that a slowly rocking hammock can relax us and do wonders for our mood. _“This is potentially a very promising avenue for future clinical research,” he notes. _Rocking to sleep may have significant health benefits such as better quality of sleep and even improved long-term memory formation. **We all instinctively know about the power of a soothing, repetitive rocking motion and this in combination with live ambient soundscapes and aromatherapy is a potent synthesis for deep relaxation.** ### **ORGANIZER/ FACILITATOR/ MUSICIAN** **💙** [**Diana Upite (Dee):**](https://www.instagram.com/diana.upite/) Trained in classical music from a young age in Latvia, and later moving to UK to study contemporary music, **Dee carries a life-long passion for singing, improvising and re-imagining traditional Celtic and folk songs with her own melodic vision.** A singer at heart, she connects deeply with the melodies and harmonies of ancient Europe and beyond. Through her singing, her intention is to guide you on a journey of reconnection and self-discovery, reuniting you with the source of who you are! She is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others, ** has** **trained in 1:1 and multiple-handed Lomi Lomi bodywork ** and also offers **sauna venik rituals.** Dee also has a keen interest in making delicious **raw chocolates and raw cacao drinks ** for events & private clients. She enjoyes blending spices to make her signature delicious homemade **Chai** for events & is experimenting with new flavours! She is a co-creator and co-facilitator of many wellbeing classes, workshops, retreats, festivals that **she co-organises with 'Ecstatic Dance London' for nearly 10 years. Dee is passionate and dedicated in creating the best possible experiences for attendees. ** Dee and her awesome team put a lot of care, love and attention into all the offerings **which include Ecstatic Dance, Cacao, Chai, Sound Baths, Singing, Retreats, Festivals, Sauna Rituals & Lomi-Lomi Bodywork.**   ### **VENUE:** The Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica St, Highbury East, London N5 1JT _(closest Station Highbury & Islington, 5 min walk from the station)_ ### **PRICES** - **1x ticket in hammock £35 ** _(+ Stripe fee)_ - **1x ticket on padded floor mat £22** _(+ Stripe fee)_ **Payment:** Please book via Eventbrite **(very limited spaces, advance booking is essential as we have limited capacity for these classes) No tickets on the door.** **Order confirmation: ** please check your spam folder as sometimes Eventbrite emails don't go to the main inbox. Double check the email address you entered to book your ticket. ### **CANCELLATION POLICY:** **All tickets are non-refundable. ** Last minute refunds/ticket transfers are not available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left, at least 1 week's notice. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.  ### **CONNECT WITH US/ GIFTCARDS/ PRIVATE & CORPORATE BOOKINGS OR BOOK 1:1 SESSIONS** **🎁GIFT CARDS ** [**Give a Gift or Relaxation: Buy Sound Journey Voucher**](https://giftup.app/place-order/b5b781e5-8521-42f3-24f7-08dd15e9445b?platform=hosted) **Book a private sessions for groups** of 19 participants in hammocks plus additional 8 spaces on yoga mats, all sessions take place at our venue or we can come to you with our portable hammock set up (max 28 participants) or yoga mat set up (max 50 participants). ** ** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com/) 💜 ** ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS ** **Website: ** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/) **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [@aerialrelaxationpods](https://www.instagram.com/aerialrelaxationpods/), [@ecstaticdance\_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **Facebook:** [www.facebook.com/AerialRelaxationPods](https://www.facebook.com/AerialRelaxationPods) **Mailing list: ** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **ANY QUESTIONS? ** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com/) We look forward to welcoming you!  | |||
| Fall Circling Retreat | Fri, Oct 16, 5:00 PM UTC | Mountain Light Retreat, Mountain Light Place, Crozet, VA, USA | 3mxkalwmbrr22 | Curator |  # _Live the Mystical Heart of Circling_ ## 3 Days | 2 Nights | 6 Meals Our Fall retreat focuses on the contemplative and mystical aspects of Circling. We do this by drawing on traditions from all around the world. Whatever your spiritual background and beliefs, you will learn how to deepen _your_ path through Circling. The field we create at depth for three days will be our greatest aid and most profound teacher. What's included: - **Short readings and poetry** from the contemplative tradition - A **coaching session** (included with your ticket) to root your Circling practice into your personal growth edge and spiritual path - Each day begins with quiet hours for **meditation, prayer, and contemplation** - **Activities, teaching, and discussion blocks** help us explore and grow as practitioners - **Six meals** , snacks, tea, and coffee - Live together in **Circling consciousness** for three days  > I love The Container podcast and its crew. They’re playing on an important edge and bringing a lot of innovation and heart… I highly recommend them as community leaders and podcasters, and see them as pioneers leading us into a future that we want to create for ourselves and the generations to come. > > —Sean Wilkinson, co-founder of Transformational Connection ## Practices & Lifestyle Our home will be the Mountain Light Retreat Center. This allows us to encounter the mystical heart of Circling surrounded by the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. - **Circle in an old mission church:** The location calls us to the sacred, both by the wonder of the natural world and the ongoing spiritual purpose of the buildings. - **Morning quiet time:** This provides open time to drop in with yourself using whatever methods feel true to you and your path. That might be meditation, reading, prayer, hiking, and more. - **Activity, teaching, and discussion:** We set aside time to hone your skills and foster insights into Circling using our intellect. - **Take walks on the nature trail:** On-site nature trails give you a way to drop in with nature, whether on your own or with others. - **Spend time in cozy gathering spaces:** During non-practice hours, there are plenty of relaxing venues to bond, connect, and discuss. - **Walk the outdoor and indoor labyrinths:** Take part in the ancient contemplative practice of walking labyrinths as you hold Circling consciousness. - **Readings and coaching:** If you've wondered about the mystical heart of the Circling practice but never had a chance to dive into it, this is it.      ## **Food & Accommodations** Meals, snacks, tea, and coffee are included. Wi-Fi is provided. _But there is no cell service at the location._ Accommodations include private rooms and shared rooms with two beds each. When you buy a ticket, you will be placed in a room with a roommate (see photo below). With the Private Room Add On, you'll upgrade to a room by yourself. If you're sharing your private room with someone, you will only need to buy one Private Room Add On.  _Double rooms_  _Private rooms_ ## Meet Your Facilitators |  | **Jonathan Clark** is a writer, podcast host, poet, mystic practitioner, and facilitator living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. His passion for the esoteric, religious, and academic, produces a distinctly original and wide-ranging body of work. In facilitation, Jonathan holds emergent spaces where Being can reflect on itself with love. This approach places Circling inside that oldest story of humanity: turning to union with the divine. | |  | **Sigh Goldsmith ** is a Circling facilitator, podcast host, and death doula. Her practice delves into the strange and ancient work of becoming more available to life. Years of contemplative, relational, and death practices have formed her approach which is both deeply grounding and magically expansive. Sigh creates spaces that allow us to open to the moment, soften our defenses, and discover the unknown together. | |  | **Hannah Hellsing** is a licensed therapist, spiritual development coach, and Circling facilitator in the Transformational Connection lineage. Hannah’s Circling practice is grounded by both love and courage, as she seeks the liberation of authenticity made possible by impeccable containers and radical self-responsibility. Plenty of playing also happens. | | |||
| 10 weeks 10 Goddesses 10 Gates - Immersion with the MahaVidyas | Mon, Oct 12, 11:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkalwnhgd22 | Curator | **You are invited to walk in a goddess temple for 10 weeks. Every week for ten weeks you will receive powerful light transmissions and activations that are easy to fit into every day real life, and will energetically open the channel bringing your life into synch with each of the 10 goddesses.** _This is not a study course, it is energy light transmission with each one of the 10 goddesses for your very own direct initiations, connections and complete transformation._ _This is a special immersion as a preparation to complete 2026 and weave together all the energies of the previous solstice and other astrological events in miraculous ways, to prepare the ground for 2027_ **Each week** **3 x audio transmissions** 10 min teachings - 10 min activation - 10 min journey (total 30, all approx 10 mins each) to listen to in your own time, just once, or repeat as you wish in the week **Each week live 1 x live zoom call rose crystal circle with Rose Kriya™** (total 10 hours live over 10 weeks) initiation into in rose chrism & 33 rose kriya fountain breath with each one of the 10 goddesses. The live call will be recorded this time for accessibility but highly recommended to attend live **Final winter solstice** audio transmission 10 mins to do in own time on 21st solstice to complete and meet her as one **Working with these 10 goddesses brings remarkable syncs** every week the Goddess you are working with will mirror herself to you in your life experiences. This is your journey and so if life happens then you can take longer than 10 weeks and you can trust in the syncs for it will all align perfectly in remarkable ways as temple work does **Optional suggestions** to aid your process keep a journal and summarise each weeks event for yourself to see her mirrors. There are 2 x accompanying book suggestions (optional) for more on each goddess although I will be encouraging and guiding you to be meeting each goddess as she comes for you in your own unique ways developing your own direct connection and relationship with her. There will be an online group reserved especially for participants. **Certificated** at the end you get a certificate of completion to show your initiation into rose kriya™ with the 10 goddesses and you will be able to use this for teaching guided meditations with the 10 goddesses (important to note that this is not a kriya or pranayam teaching certificate) read more below. JOIN GODDESS IMMERSION [**https://www.wayoftherose.co.uk/about-3-3**](https://www.wayoftherose.co.uk/about-3-3) This very special and beautiful course will be led by Ishtara Rose and we work together online as a group. All of you is welcome. This is real work for real women with real lives. _Author, High Priestess, Himalayan Kriya Yogi, Clairvoyant, Founder of Way of the Rose Temple, Way of the Rose Priestess lineage and Rose Kriya ™ Author of ‘Mary Magdalene Way of the Rose’, and ‘The Rose Sutras’. Channel of the original Rose Reiki Ray_ | |||
| Samhain Autumn Alignment Day Retreat | Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | The Haybarn Retreats Venue, Wall under Heywood, Church Stretton, UK | 3mxkalwq7k222 | Curator | As the nights draw in and the days get colder, we gather together on Samhain for a day of warmth, music, and connection 🍂 Samhain marks an ancient turning point in the wheel of the year, the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker months. Traditionally, it is believed to be a time when the veil between the material and spiritual worlds is at its thinnest; a moment to honour those who walked before us, give thanks for what has been, and create space for what is yet to come. Surrounded by the Shropshire countryside at the Haybarn, we'll spend the day slowing down and reconnecting with ourselves, each other and the mystery of life through practices that nourish the body, heart and soul. 🎶 **Live Music from Bonnie Medicine** An intimate live performance with this incredible artist to carry us into the spirit of Samhain through music and song. 🙏 **Kirtan with Gurpreet & Rajan** Coming together through the ancient practice of devotional chanting, allowing our individual voices to become one. 🔥 **Samhain Fire Ceremony with Alex Dudgon** As darkness falls, we'll gather around the fire for a special ceremony honouring our ancestors and those we have lost to spirit. **✍️ Affirmations Workshop with Gurj (Seek Within)** An empowering and uplifting workshop exploring the science and spirituality of affirmations, how they influence the way we think and feel, and how to use them effectively before putting them into practice together as a group. 🧘 **The Art of Letting Go: Yin Yoga & Surrendering with Victoria (Wild Love Yoga)** A deeply restorative Yin Yoga journey inviting you to surrender the roles you play, soften into stillness and move from doing into simply being, using long-held postures and mindful breath to cultivate presence, acceptance, clarity and deeper connection to yourself. **🍂 Samhain opening ceremony with Sofia & Sandra Barnes** A grounding start to the day, offering to our ancestors, journeying through sound healing, and gently landing into the day as we connect with the deeper energy and dreaming of Samhain. 🥘 **Nourishing Lunch & Dinner with Tribe432** Two beautiful meals will be served during the day, giving us time to eat, connect and share together. 🍹 **The Conscious Bar ** Keith will be bringing his infamous Conscious Bar, serving delicious alcohol-free creations throughout the gathering. And when the programme comes to an end, there's no need to rush home. You're welcome to stay around the fire, connect with the community and allow the evening to unfold, with the option to stay overnight at The Haybarn. _ **\*All workshops, live music, and nourishing meals are included in your ticket. Drinks to be purchased separately. ** _ ✨ Tickets are only £88, covering the full day of workshops, music, and meals. With a limited amount available, we recommend booking soon to avoid disappointment. We ask people to arrive from 10am, with the event running 11am–10pm. After the programme of events, you’re welcome to relax and socialise around the fire into the night. Overnight stay is available at the Haybarn for £22 (in the barn or your live-in vehicle), with access to warm showers included. Please note, you’ll need to bring your own bedding if staying in the barn as it’s an empty room with a hard floor. We'd love to share this special day with you! A day to remember those who came before us, celebrate life, and to gather around the fire as we cross the threshold towards winter ❤️ | |||
| Return to Connection: Breathwork for Relationships. | – | – | 3mxkalwsleu22 | Curator | **Breathwork for relationships makes so much sense…** Things can get stagnant, underlying issues can fester, closeness can shift to distance and disconnect. Talking and talking therapy is amazing, bringing deep awareness and understanding and yet there can often be a resistance, challenge or struggle to let go of old stories and to make space for what is present, alive and emerging. ## **Why breathwork? ** - Breathwork takes us into an alternative state of consciousness where the frontal cortex (a.k.a thinking mind) is put on hold. - In a safe, supported and nurturing environment limiting beliefs, habitual thought patterns, the outsourcing finger pointer and inner critic are dialled down. - The physical, emotional, energetic and spiritual body has the opportunity to recalibrate and go through a ‘factory reset’ letting go of energy, tension, feelings and emotions that have been blocked. - This in turn clears the internal transmitters and receptors that are essential for the healthy exchange of honesty, vulnerability, appreciation and love. A bit like a good spring clean after a winter where there has been some low energy and some deeper work going on. **How does this help relationships?** - When there is a shared intention for connection and openness breathwork offers a space for armour and tension to soften. - It invites a shared appreciation for the powerful gift of presence and awareness. - Bringing a fresh sense of energy and what it means to feel true to the heart, and to see that in one another is a unique experience that supports healthy connection at all stages and all types of relationship. **Interested?** Get in touch and we can arrange a time for a free 15 minute discovery chat. **About me…** I offer these sessions having reflected on the challenges and successes of relationships with partners, friends and family. I won't pretend to have mastered the mystery of human connection but what I can say hand on heart is that being true to ourselves is the biggest gift we can give to the world, and is the foundational piece in all healing, growth and abundance. Regardless of how impressive the building, if the foundations lack integrity the view from the penthouse will be viewed with a heart that is discontent. **About my practice…** I bring a grounded, intuitive presence to my work as a facilitator. I am a trauma aware Embodied Resilience Practitioner and Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator, working with somatic experiencing and central nervous system regulation. I am trained in Non-Violent Communication, and spent 2.5 years working in alcohol and substance use recovery, facilitating support groups and working one-to-one with people during periods of deep challenge, transition, and growth. As a client I have enjoyed and grown through psychodynamic counselling, IFS, and Imago Therapy. In the last year I have been exploring a Shamanic Journeying practice through workshops and 1:1 sessions, as well as a form of bodywork called Quantum Structural Intergration. With reference to all the above, my practice explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. I offer 1:1 coaching as well as couples and group work, and also work alongside Chris Giesler @ Men Of Earth offering menswork retreats and monthly meet ups. | |||
| November Firewalk | Sat, Nov 21, 12:30 PM UTC | Clophill Centre for Complementary Therapy, Shefford Road, Clophill, Bedford, UK | 3mxkalxilab22 | Curator | Join us at the midpoint between Samhain and Yule, as days grow darker and we turn inwards. We offer you half a day of reflection, of acknowledgement and of appraisal. The years harvest is gathered, what will you bring with you through the dark, what dreams and visions will you seek? Ashley and Ellie have been guides, facilitators and practitioners in their own right for many years - now we come together to offer a haven, a community and an experience that will be truly unique. | |||
| 'Steady in the Storm' - conflict resilient communication (Level 2 NVC) | Sat, Jan 16, 2:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalxko5l22 | Curator | Conflict is inevitable. What matters is how we respond to it. This session will enable you to: - Navigate tension without escalating or withdrawing - Remain grounded when tensions rise - Respond to bias with clarity and insight - See the complex web of needs, not just those right in front of us. Please ensure you have completed a Foundation training before attending this session. This session is aimed at those who are interested in finding NVC related ways of intervening in your own conflicts and conflicts around you. These intermediate sessions are part of a series organised by London trainers. As we are online, anyone can attend, no matter where you are in the world! | |||
| World Mushroom Forum 2027 | Fri, Sep 3, 4:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalxsdqc22 | Curator | After a successful inaguraul event in 2026, The _World Mushroom Forum_, produced by [_Mycopreneur_](https://www.mycopreneur.com/?utm_campaign=introducing-the-world-mushroom-forum&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=world-mushroom-forum.beehiiv.com) founder Dennis Walker in collaboration with Oli Genn-Bash of [_The Fungi Consultant_](https://thefungiconsultant.com/?utm_campaign=introducing-the-world-mushroom-forum&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=world-mushroom-forum.beehiiv.com), is returning in 2027! Bringing together leading voices from across the global mushroom ecosystem for a multi-day virtual gathering, this event is designed to foster international dialogue and collaborative design. The Forum is set to take place from **September 3rd - 5th 2027** as an online collaborative conference. Positioned as a worldwide meeting point for the rapidly evolving fungi space, the event will feature speakers and participants spanning medicinal mushrooms, fungi products, psychedelic research and culture, regenerative agriculture, biotechnology, conservation, cultivation, policy reform, indigenous perspectives, and emerging international markets among other related themes. As interest in fungi continues to accelerate globally, the World Mushroom Forum aims to bridge conversations that often remain siloed between industries, geographies, and disciplines. The conference will be hosted entirely online, enabling participation from attendees and speakers across North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The digital format is intended to maximize global accessibility while highlighting diverse regional perspectives shaping the future of the mushroom industry and broader fungal movement. | |||
| Deep Reset - Restore your Nervous system with Breathwork, Yoga and Gong bath | Fri, Dec 11, 7:00 PM UTC | Batheaston Village Hall, School Lane, Northend, Batheaston, Bath, UK | 3mxkalxvm5i22 | Curator | **Join us for a restorative evening of somatic Yoga, cleansing Breathwork and a deeply relaxing Gong bath to release tension from your body and mind, reset your nervous system, activate and nourish your inner being and your connection to yourself. Wherever you find yourself in the moment, you will be welcomed and held exactly as you are. The sessions are slightly different each month as we explore various practices and themes. ** - The doors open at 7:00pm so you have time to arrive, chat and settle down, before we **start promptly at 7:15pm** - We will slow down, breathe deeply and take time to connect and set our intentions for the evening - Then we stretch out and land fully into our bodies with a gentle yoga practice, especially designed to nourish your vagus nerve and activate the parasympathetic nervous system - the perfect way to unwind after a long week and switch from ‘doing’ into ‘being’, the regeneration mode where joy and healing are easily accessible :) - Followed by breathwork to fully oxygenate our bodies, wash away all the accumulated stress, tension and move any stuck energies. Feel fully alive, tingly, with new calmness and clarity. - Then it's your time to fully let go and relax, receive the deep rest you so much deserve, while being bathed in the powerful sound of gong. Allow the vibrations to resonate through your body and travel to places that need healing. - Integration time: we rest in silence before using sounding practice to ground ourselves * * * **About us:** **Zuna** (also known as Zuzu) is a bodyworker, yoga teacher, breathwork and meditation facilitator. At the core of her practice is her holistic approach to health and movement, fascia, embodied presence and her connection to nature. She loves to create group sessions, shorter events or day retreats to take you on a journey of self-discovery, connection and healing. She is based in the woods at the top of St Catherine's valley, where she has her treatment room for massages and 1:1 sessions. You can find more information [here](http://www.consciousbodytherapies.com/) **Sue ** plays the gong to create an environment where there is nothing to be done except bathe in soundwaves and recalibrate. She offers 1:1 sessions in the cabin in the woods in St Catherine's valley, holds groups sessions and, where possible, loves to play for people and nature outside among the trees. In a private session, the gong creates sounds and vibration that your being specifically needs, and therefore can create even deeper, more impactful experience. If you would like to find out more, drop her an [email](mailto:suemoonshine@gmail.com). _ **What to bring:** _ Comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movement, yoga mat (don't worry if you don't have one, some mats will be provided), cushion and blanket (and anything extra you would like to be warm and snuggly), water to keep hydrated _ **What you need to know:** _ - This event is designed for adults, but you are welcome to bring your teens with you if this is something that might interest them. Not suitable for smaller children. - No experience with yoga or breathwork is needed. The practices are suitable for complete beginners and I encourage you to always listen to your body, don't push yourself to do anything that causes discomfort. There are always modifications available. - If you have any concerns, health issues or mobility issues, please get in touch beforehand to discuss whether the event is suitable for you or how we can accommodate you. It is especially important you get in touch first, if you are experiencing any of the following: cardiovascular issues, history of stroke, asthma, pregnancy, recent injury or operation. - Please note the tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but you can pass them on to friends in case your circumstances change and you can't make it | |||
| Deep Reset - Restore your Nervous system with Breathwork, Yoga and Gong bath | Tue, Nov 24, 7:00 PM UTC | Batheaston Village Hall, School Lane, Northend, Batheaston, Bath, UK | 3mxkalxxcze22 | Curator | **Join us for a restorative evening of somatic Yoga, cleansing Breathwork and a deeply relaxing Gong bath to release tension from your body and mind, reset your nervous system, activate and nourish your inner being and your connection to yourself. Wherever you find yourself in the moment, you will be welcomed and held exactly as you are. The sessions are slightly different each month as we explore various practices and themes. ** - The doors open at 7:00pm so you have time to arrive, chat and settle down, before we **start promptly at 7:15pm** - We will slow down, breathe deeply and take time to connect and set our intentions for the evening - Then we stretch out and land fully into our bodies with a gentle yoga practice, especially designed to nourish your vagus nerve and activate the parasympathetic nervous system - the perfect way to unwind after a long week and switch from ‘doing’ into ‘being’, the regeneration mode where joy and healing are easily accessible :) - Followed by breathwork to fully oxygenate our bodies, wash away all the accumulated stress, tension and move any stuck energies. Feel fully alive, tingly, with new calmness and clarity. - Then it's your time to fully let go and relax, receive the deep rest you so much deserve, while being bathed in the powerful sound of gong. Allow the vibrations to resonate through your body and travel to places that need healing. - Integration time: we rest in silence before using sounding practice to ground ourselves * * * **About us:** **Zuna** (also known as Zuzu) is a bodyworker, yoga teacher, breathwork and meditation facilitator. At the core of her practice is her holistic approach to health and movement, fascia, embodied presence and her connection to nature. She loves to create group sessions, shorter events or day retreats to take you on a journey of self-discovery, connection and healing. She is based in the woods at the top of St Catherine's valley, where she has her treatment room for massages and 1:1 sessions. You can find more information [here](http://www.consciousbodytherapies.com/) **Sue ** plays the gong to create an environment where there is nothing to be done except bathe in soundwaves and recalibrate. She offers 1:1 sessions in the cabin in the woods in St Catherine's valley, holds groups sessions and, where possible, loves to play for people and nature outside among the trees. In a private session, the gong creates sounds and vibration that your being specifically needs, and therefore can create even deeper, more impactful experience. If you would like to find out more, drop her an [email](mailto:suemoonshine@gmail.com). _ **What to bring:** _ Comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movement, yoga mat (don't worry if you don't have one, some mats will be provided), cushion and blanket (and anything extra you would like to be warm and snuggly), water to keep hydrated _ **What you need to know:** _ - This event is designed for adults, but you are welcome to bring your teens with you if this is something that might interest them. Not suitable for smaller children. - No experience with yoga or breathwork is needed. The practices are suitable for complete beginners and I encourage you to always listen to your body, don't push yourself to do anything that causes discomfort. There are always modifications available. - If you have any concerns, health issues or mobility issues, please get in touch beforehand to discuss whether the event is suitable for you or how we can accommodate you. It is especially important you get in touch first, if you are experiencing any of the following: cardiovascular issues, history of stroke, asthma, pregnancy, recent injury or operation. - Please note the tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but you can pass them on to friends in case your circumstances change and you can't make it | |||
| Deep Reset - Restore your Nervous system with Breathwork, Yoga and Gong bath | Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 PM UTC | Batheaston Village Hall, School Lane, Northend, Batheaston, Bath, UK | 3mxkalxzghh22 | Curator | **Join us for a restorative evening of somatic Yoga, cleansing Breathwork and a deeply relaxing Gong bath to release tension from your body and mind, reset your nervous system, activate and nourish your inner being and your connection to yourself. Wherever you find yourself in the moment, you will be welcomed and held exactly as you are. The sessions are slightly different each month as we explore various practices and themes. ** - The doors open at 7:00pm so you have time to arrive, chat and settle down, before we **start promptly at 7:15pm** - We will slow down, breathe deeply and take time to connect and set our intentions for the evening - Then we stretch out and land fully into our bodies with a gentle yoga practice, especially designed to nourish your vagus nerve and activate the parasympathetic nervous system - the perfect way to unwind after a long week and switch from ‘doing’ into ‘being’, the regeneration mode where joy and healing are easily accessible :) - Followed by breathwork to fully oxygenate our bodies, wash away all the accumulated stress, tension and move any stuck energies. Feel fully alive, tingly, with new calmness and clarity. - Then it's your time to fully let go and relax, receive the deep rest you so much deserve, while being bathed in the powerful sound of gong. Allow the vibrations to resonate through your body and travel to places that need healing. - Integration time: we rest in silence before using sounding practice to ground ourselves * * * **About us:** **Zuna** (also known as Zuzu) is a bodyworker, yoga teacher, breathwork and meditation facilitator. At the core of her practice is her holistic approach to health and movement, fascia, embodied presence and her connection to nature. She loves to create group sessions, shorter events or day retreats to take you on a journey of self-discovery, connection and healing. She is based in the woods at the top of St Catherine's valley, where she has her treatment room for massages and 1:1 sessions. You can find more information [here](http://www.consciousbodytherapies.com/) **Sue ** plays the gong to create an environment where there is nothing to be done except bathe in soundwaves and recalibrate. She offers 1:1 sessions in the cabin in the woods in St Catherine's valley, holds groups sessions and, where possible, loves to play for people and nature outside among the trees. In a private session, the gong creates sounds and vibration that your being specifically needs, and therefore can create even deeper, more impactful experience. If you would like to find out more, drop her an [email](mailto:suemoonshine@gmail.com). _ **What to bring:** _ Comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movement, yoga mat (don't worry if you don't have one, some mats will be provided), cushion and blanket (and anything extra you would like to be warm and snuggly), water to keep hydrated _ **What you need to know:** _ - This event is designed for adults, but you are welcome to bring your teens with you if this is something that might interest them. Not suitable for smaller children. - No experience with yoga or breathwork is needed. The practices are suitable for complete beginners and I encourage you to always listen to your body, don't push yourself to do anything that causes discomfort. There are always modifications available. - If you have any concerns, health issues or mobility issues, please get in touch beforehand to discuss whether the event is suitable for you or how we can accommodate you. It is especially important you get in touch first, if you are experiencing any of the following: cardiovascular issues, history of stroke, asthma, pregnancy, recent injury or operation. - Please note the tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but you can pass them on to friends in case your circumstances change and you can't make it | |||
| Moon Circles | Women's Community Gathering | Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 AM UTC | Gartocharn, Alexandria G83 8SD, UK | 3mxkalygui622 | Curator | ## Moon Circles #### A Monthly Gathering for Women Sunday 25th October #### 10 am - 12.30 pm #### @ Chariclo, G83 8SD For the carers, the mothers, the over-givers, for every woman who pours herself into others and forgets to receive. Moon Circles is your invitation to pause, to be held, nurtured, and reminded that you, too, deserve replenishment. Our monthly gathering offers a chance to fill your own cup so you can shine from a place of wholeness. On the first Sunday of each month, 1e gather to connect, uplift and support each other as we journey through nurturing, mindful practices of Movement, Meditation, Sharing Circles and Gong Sound Healing. When women gather, something powerful happens. We remember we are not alone. We reconnect to community, to the cycles of nature, and to the wisdom that already lives within us. Each month, we explore different themes and practices as we respond to the seasons and the community's needs. Expect gentle movement, creative practices and a restful gong sound bath for the heat of the summer season. Together we will: **✨ Breathe deeply and ground through guided meditation & gentle movement.** **✨ Rest in the healing vibrations of a gong bath.** **✨ Share, listen, and be witnessed (if you feel called).** **✨ Close with tea, conversation, and connection.** When women gather, something powerful happens. We remember we are not alone. We reconnect to community, to the cycles of nature, and to the wisdom that already lives within us. _Come as you are._ _Leave nourished, lighter, and more connected._ All of our offerings are beginner-friendly, and we encourage you to use the space how you wish, participating as much as you feel comfortable with. If this feels like something you need in your life right now and are looking for deeper connections within your local community, you can book your space now.  Further details: Yoga mats, blankets and eye masks will be provided, but please bring a bottle of water, journal and pen, layers and anything to feel cosy and content. If finances are a barrier for you to attending our community events, please do get in touch. _There are only 8 spaces available for our intimate gatherings and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis._ .jpg) _Hosted by:Sarah - @saraswati.kundalini_ If you have any questions, please get in touch with us, and we look forward to seeing you soon! | |||
| Gong Bath | Restorative Sound Session | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | Gartocharn, Alexandria, G83 8SD | 3mxkalyi4by22 | Curator | ## GONG SOUND BATH #### A Restorative Sound Experience Join us for an immersive gong sound bath designed to create a peaceful space where you can fully relax, release tension, and quiet the mind. This session offers an opportunity to let go of daily stresses and drop into a calmer state of mind, body and soul. The experience is particularly supportive for improving sleep, easing feelings of stress and anxiety, and releasing emotional blocks. We will begin with gentle, nurturing movement and stretching to help the body settle and unwind. You’ll then be guided through simple breath awareness and mindfulness practices to become fully present and grounded. From there, we will begin with the sound journey - where all you need to do is let go and allow the vibrations of the gong to move through you and do its thing. Yoga mats and blankets provided. _Please bring warm layers and anything you need to feel comfortable (rugs, blankets, pillows, etc.)_ _ **Please note:** _ **• Gong sound baths are not suitable if you are currently using a pacemaker** **• Hearing aids to be removed before the gong** **• If pregnant, please consult a health practitioner before booking.** If you have any questions, please do get in touch directly. | |||
| Sound Bath in the Hayloft | Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM UTC | The Hayloft, The Three Cups Inn, 90 Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH, UK | 3mxkalykgh622 | Curator | A 60 minute session to relax, reset and take time for yourself as we find ourselves deep in Autumn. We will start with some gentle breathwork and meditation before settling into a long rest, accompanied by the beautiful and relaxing sound of singing bowls and other sound healing instruments. All welcome, no experience necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to message Bethan at [rootedwithbethan@gmail.com](mailto:rootedwithbethan@gmail.com) See you soon, Bethan x 🌿 **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). **A bit more about me** Bethan, a yoga, sound and drum circle facilitator, holds spaces to bring people together to ground and gather, whilst having fun and building connection to ourselves and those around us in a way that feels real, welcoming and supportive. She came to yoga when she began to fall out of love with the general fitness world, and it has been a huge part of her journey with chronic pain, providing mobility and strength she otherwise may have never had. Her discovery of sound healing, and then especially when re-discovering the drum, felt like a real homecoming. Not gatekeeping music and sound to the performative world where you have to be “good at it”, instead opening this up for all of us to feel into its transformational power. Bethan believes sound has an unbelievable ability to bring us into presence, release stress and find connection or clarity. Whether a fluid flow, a restorative sound bath or an energising drumming circle, her offerings take deep inspiration around the lunar cycles and the seasons, as Bethan believes that nature and our land has so much to show us. Hence why outside of these spaces you’ll usually find her in the water, way out in the countryside (likely lost) or drumming around the stones of Avebury! | |||
| Woodland Mini Retreat | Sun, Nov 22, 11:00 AM UTC | Burscough Community Farm CIC, Meadow Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, UK | 3mxkalyttdy22 | Curator | 11- 2:30pm 🌳Come for a mini retreat based in the wonderful Burscough Community Farm in West Lancashire. First we will experience forest bathing in a divine setting among nestled in the willow grove at. Immersed in nature, you will receive sound healing amongst the trees and learn some supportive tools to help alleviate stress. You will also be receiving Sekhem~ an ancient Egyptian lineage of energy healing to support you. After we will have a cuppa and chat in a communal informal setting before heading off on a foraging walk around the farm. Then we will do some nature crafts together before closing for the day leaving feeling full and nourished. If it is raining we will be nice and cosy out of the rain in a secure space instead. After your ticket price includes time in the wood fired sauna & pure spring water cold plunge baths. Price - £44/ £33concession ALL WELCOME \*Please bring a yoga mat (I’ll have a few spare), blanket and cushion to get super cosy as well as any snacks you’d like to share on the day (water and hot drinks will be provided) | |||
| Creativity, Mind & Consciousness - Online Family Constellations Workshop | Sun, Oct 18, 4:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkalzwctu22 | Curator | Exploring our creative power and potential utilising Family Constellations ### **"To live a creative life,** ### **we must lose our fear of being wrong."** ### **Joseph Chilton Pearce** Dear all, This is an invitation to join and explore our creative energy and how it lives in us utilising constellations method. Also it will be a great opportunity to discover what blocks our creative expression and what this energy needs, does it come from the mind, soul or heart? What ingredients do we need to open our creative flow and to keep it alive? ### _"We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world"_ ### Gabor Mate #### **What are Family and Systemic Constellations?** Family and Systemic Constellations method was developed by Bert Hellinger in the early 90’s and it draws on the elements of family systems therapy to reveal a previously unrecognised systemic dynamics that span multiple generations in a given family. Family Constellations is a simple modality that helps reveal obstacles, limitations and entanglements that may stop us from living the life we want. Constellations can help with issues such as: personal relationships, family and organisational difficulties, financial issues, personal and professional relationships physical and mental health issues (addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, etc.) and many other challenges. #### **Commitment and Self-care:** - By signing up to any of my sessions and workshops you agree to co-create a safe, inclusive, respectful and confidential space for everyone in the group - By booking this and any other constellations workshops you are making your own personal assessment that you can take emotional care of yourself - Due to the intense emotionally nature of constellations work by joining you agree to take full responsibility for your emotional, mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing before, during and after the group, which also means contacting me if you require assistance. #### #### **\*\*\*\* PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS TO COMPLETE** #### **the ** [**Online Event Agreement Form**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLcW1-lf_xNnmBLv0gpBX_JqXkxdsgscDjzBleziNFCo8cbg/viewform?usp=header) ** BEFORE JOINING THE WORKSHOP.** #### **You need to complete it only once. \*\*\*** #### #### **\*\*\*\*\*\* There will be 1 space for a personal guaranteed constellations. \*\*\*\*\*** **Date** : Sunday 18th October 2026 **Time** : 17:00 hrs GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) / 18:00 hrs Central European Time **Finish time** : 20:00 hrs GMT / 21:00 hrs CET **Duration** : approximately 3 hours (including short breaks) #### **INVESTMENT** : #### #### **PERSONAL CONSTELLATION:** **Donation, suggested donation from min £60** #### **Participant Ticket: £12 per person - Early Bird - available 3 days before the workshop** #### **Standard Participant ticket: £22 per person** #### **Group** : There is a space for a group of approximately 12 -14 people. \*\*\* Please contact me by email if you prefer to make a direct payment. **Contact** : If you have any questions or looking to book a private 1 to 1 online session please email me: prem@beyondtrauma.love or premthelovingfield@gmail.com **Cancellation policy:** – Cancellation with more than 2 weeks notice – refund given, may exclude booking fees – Cancellation made within 2 – 1 weeks of the workshop – half the fee is refunded – Cancellations made with less than 1 week notice – no refund given Please note that the sessions are non-refundable after they are completed. More details about me and my work can be found on my website: [https://beyondtrauma.love/](https://beyondtrauma.love/) | |||
| Yoga & Drumming at Jolly Nice | Mon, Nov 16, 6:00 PM UTC | The Yurt, Jolly Nice, Frampton Mansell, Stroud GL6 8HZ | 3mxkam2h6uw22 | Curator | **Monday 16th November, 6-7pm** (If you can't make this date, I have listed other available dates below!) In the Yurt, Jolly Nice, Frampton Mansell, Stroud, GL6 8HZ 🌿 **Perhaps you have heard of the wonders of yoga or the transformational power that sound can have? ** Whether you are looking to try something new, have tried one but not the other, or would simply love a space to enjoy them both, come along to leave feeling inspired, refreshed and buzzing with energy (possibly literally!). Both of these practices have been huge parts of my life, in overcoming chronic pain, and finding my voice and strength again, so I am so excited to share these short but jam-packed sessions with you to experience for yourself. 🌿 Join us this Autumn for 1 hour sessions to tap into the rhythms of nature, both through physical movement and the vibration of drumming together. We will start with a short yoga flow, weaving breathwork, fluid movement and longer held stretches to ease out any tension in the body and to get some energy moving. From here, we will move from the more physical movement into sound, where we'll drum together to feel into our collective rhythm and power. 🌿 **All are welcome** , there is no need to have any experience or to be ‘good’ or musical! Within the yoga practice, there are always options for everyone. When we're drumming, it's not about playing to a particular beat/rhythm, rather it's just drumming with whichever intention we would like to work with and allowing it to flow. 🌿 Drums/rattles will be provided. If you have your own, you are invited to bring it along so we have more to go round! As with most of my events, these will all take inspiration from the other rhythms of nature - the seasons, lunar cycles and more. If you have any questions at all, feel free to message Bethan at [rootedwithbethan@gmail.com](mailto:rootedwithbethan@gmail.com) **Available dates, all 6-7pm: ** Monday 5th October Monday 16th November See you soon, Bethan x 🌿 **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) **A bit more about me:** Bethan, a yoga, sound and drum circle facilitator, holds spaces to bring people together to ground and gather, whilst having fun and building connection to ourselves and those around us in a way that feels real, welcoming and supportive. She came to yoga when she began to fall out of love with the general fitness world, and it has been a huge part of her journey with chronic pain, providing mobility and strength she otherwise may have never had. Her discovery of sound healing, and then especially when re-discovering the drum, felt like a real homecoming. Not gatekeeping music and sound to the performative world where you have to be “good at it”, instead opening this up for all of us to feel into its transformational power. Bethan believes sound has an unbelievable ability to bring us into presence, release stress and find connection or clarity. Whether a fluid flow, a restorative sound bath or an energising drumming circle, her offerings take deep inspiration around the lunar cycles and the seasons, as Bethan believes that nature and our land has so much to show us. Hence why outside of these spaces you’ll usually find her in the water, way out in the countryside (likely lost) or drumming around the stones of Avebury! | |||
| Women’s Self-Nurture Circle | Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM UTC | St Mary the Virgin Church The Street Farnham GU10 3EA | 3mxkam2jet722 | Curator | A nurturing, supportive, and cared-for space to slow down, soften, and reconnect. This 2-hour women’s circle offers a gentle pause from the pace of everyday life - a space where you can breathe, unwind, and come home to yourself. Drawing on **14 years of experience working with the body** , each month I share different self-care practices to support your wellbeing, including **guided meditation, yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, reflection practices, self-massage, and mantra, always finishing with my gong** and **sound bowls. ** You’ll be invited into moments of quiet reflection, journalling, optional sharing, and simple practices that help you listen inwardly with compassion. Everything is offered gently, with no pressure to perform, you’re welcome to participate fully or simply be in the space with like minded women. Alongside the practices we share, you’ll receive **homemade treats, and thoughtful little offerings** to make the circle feel cosy, tended, and special. The venue is peaceful, and perfect for self-nourishment with heated flooring. A monthly ritual to refill your cup and **reconnect with your inner self.** **Limited spaces available and booking is essential. ** **Please bring** anything to keep you comfy and warm: mat, pillow, cushion, blanket, soaks, paper & pen. **Please contact me** before booking for; pregnancy, pacemaker, or epilepsy, so I can support you safely. Please contact Sarah if you do not receive a confirmation email sarahfranceslouise@gmail.com |