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| Women’s Self-Nurture Circle | Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM UTC | St Mary the Virgin Church The Street Farnham GU10 3EA | 3mxkam2kruc22 | 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 receive. 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. This is a nurturing, supportive, and cared-for space for women to feel **seen, held, and nourished** , creating 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. **Please contact me** before booking for; pregnancy, pacemaker, or epilepsy, so I can support you safely. **Please contact me** if you do not receive a confirmation email sarahfranceslouise@gmail.com | |||
| IFS, Parts & Psychedelics | Tue, Oct 27, 4:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam2qz3f22 | Curator | # IFS Parts & Psychedelics ### A 4-week Course Guiding the Inner System ### through IFS and Psychedelic Integration _In Collaboration with_ [_Life Architect_](https://lifearchitect.com/) ## About This four-part module series introduces key Internal Family Systems (IFS) concepts and how we utilize them in preparation, journey, and integration of psychedelic journeys. Applying IFS can maximize impact and safety within Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT). Our time together will be a blend between didactic and experiential exercises giving you time to learn content and practice. Case stories will enhance concepts and practices of this work. Four four-hour modules will be broken down as follows: - **Module 1** – Overview of the IFS Model: Basic IFS Principals (85% IFS and 15% PAT) [This is the basis for all other modules.] - **Module 2** – Deepening our Inquiry into the Protective System: Protector Fears (both in regular sessions and as relates to journeys) and Reassurances (50% IFS and 50% PAT) - **Module 3** – Polarizations, Following the Thread, and Guides and Unattached Burdens (50% IFS and 50% PAT) - **Module 4** – The Guide’s Set and Setting – How We Use IFS in Preparation, Journey, and Integration, as well as Integration with Post-Unburdening Maintenance and Neuroplasticity (90% PAT - putting it all together). This course is for those who are already facilitating psychedelic journeys, plan to, are facilitating preparation and integration, or have been trained in PAT and planning to offer services. _Although a background in IFS and facilitation is helpful during this course, it is not mandatory to be a facilitator or working in the field to join. _ ### **Learning Objectives:** - Identify the four goals of IFS - Apply basics of IFS in your psychedelic services - Identify and distinguish your Self from your parts (and those of your clients) - Speak for rather than from your parts and learn why this is important ### **Why Internal Family Systems?** - In over 80% of psychedelic journeys “parts” come up spontaneously - It’s non-pathologizing and non-judgmental - Psychedelics can open up the space of “Self” - Knowing about your own system begins to provide for safety in the medicine space - IFS is evidence-based and the fastest growing modality - It provides for deeper transformational healing - It’s a methodology that has a solid foundation and has gained incredible interest ## Schedule 4xTuesdays 27th October - 17th November - Tuesday 27th October 4pm-8pm (GMT) / 8am-12:00pm (PST) - Tuesday 3rd November 4pm-8pm (GMT) / 8am-12:00pm (PST) - Tuesday 10th November 4pm-8pm (GMT) / 8am-12:00pm (PST) - Tuesday 17th November 4pm-8pm (GMT) / 8am-12:00pm (PST) # Your Facilitator  Michelle Glass is a Certified Level 3 IFS Practitioner, Oregon Licensed Psilocbyin Facilitator, and Alternative Counselor in Eugene, Oregon who has 20 years of IFS experience and has accumulated over 380 hours of direct study with Richard Schwartz, PhD, the founder of IFS. She developed and is the author of the Daily Parts Meditation Practice®: A Journey of Embodied Integration for Clients and Therapists, which has become a valued method of deep embodiment of the IFS Model and healing integration. The DPMP® was trademarked in Spring 2022 and contains six tools of integration which is now also available in both English and Spanish. These tools of integration can also be found within the IFS-inspired app called Sentur. She has given workshops on the DPMP® online and across the globe. Her focus has shifted to IFS and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Michelle is currently writing a workbook for psychedelic preparation and integration using the DPMP® tools. A complementary series of IFS-inspired preparation and integration for psychedelic journeys will be available in early 2025 (as well as available within the Sentur app). She offers a 22-Hour Comprehensive IFS Introductory for Psychedelic Facilitators course a few times a year, as well as provides smaller workshops aimed to help IFS-trained professionals better support their clients who are seeking out psychedelics outside of their services. Michelle received a Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy from Naropa Institute and Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in 2022. In addition, she served as the Editor for OUTLOOK, the Foundation for Self Leadership’s magazine, for seven years. She used IFS to heal from a traumatic childhood and is now an enthusiastic Hope Merchant. Michelle wants to help everyone experience that same healing. She takes great pleasure in bringing more Self-energy and Self-leadership to psychedelic facilitators, creating safer medicine spaces. Michelle is honored to have both Dick Schwartz and Gabor Maté as mentors and friends. She is the proud mother and step-mother of three incredible grown children. Outside of her work life, she enjoys regular visits to ocean, gardening, canning and drying garden produce, camping, cooking, listening to podcasts, writing, and time spent with friends and family. # Life Architect [**Life Architect**](http://www.lifearchitect.com) is an education and retreat organization dedicated to empowering mental health professionals through immersive, transformative learning experiences. Rooted in a deep respect for psychotherapy’s potential to heal individuals and communities, Life Architect equips practitioners with advanced skills while supporting their own inner development. As International Partners of the IFS Institute between 2019 and 2025, Life Architect brought official Internal Family Systems (IFS) training to Poland and has since evolved into an integrative platform that blends IFS with complementary modalities. Through thoughtfully designed online programs, in-person workshops, and retreats, the organization creates nurturing spaces where professionals can deepen their clinical expertise, engage in personal transformation, and grow within a supportive community. Every program is carefully curated to combine practical tools, experiential learning, and seamless organization—allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in a safe, compassionate environment that fosters both professional excellence and authentic self-development. # Your Organiser .png) _Callum Browne_ Callum is the Marketing & Community Manager for The Psychedelic Society and a life-long learner in the exploration of consciousness and the mystical arts. He has completed a MSc in Medical Anthropology at University College London where he specialised in research on the phenomenology of consciousness, psychedelics and the therapeutic and healing arts across the world. Callum is a Trauma-Informed Body-Worker and Somatic Therapist whose training includes Somatic Muscle Release, Somatic Alignment, Myofascial Release, Advanced Deep tissue Massage, Breathwork and the Shamanic arts. Callum is passionate about the innate wisdom and intelligence of the body to both find equanimity and balance but also explore ecstatic and altered states of consciousness. He is a passionate advocate of somatic and psychedelic experiences that are grounded in transpersonal philosophy and psychology. These are the experiences that cultivate the experience and wisdom to remember and embody deeper connection with ourselves, others, nature and the beyond. Follow Callum on Instagram at [@calibraid](https://www.instagram.com/calibraid/) | |||
| Professional Diploma in SOMA Transcendence Therapy (STT) | – | – | 3mxkam2xbnh22 | Curator | A mentored, clinically grounded training for people already working with others who keep meeting the edge of what talking can reach. SOMA stands for Somatic Orientation, Meaning and Alignment: body first, then meaning, then a life that matches. Begin with seven months of Space Holder training and continue, if it is right for you, into the full 15-month Professional Diploma. - Duration: 7 months (Space Holder, Level 5 aligned) or 15 months (full Diploma, Level 6 aligned) - Format: Online, live and mentored, with optional in-person Elemental Retreats - Structure: One module per month, so the learning has time to land - Cohort: September 2026 start Teaching: Two live coaching calls each month, mentored triads, monthly student practice, self-directed study - Assessment: Practical assignments, supervised practice hours, case studies and reflections There is a moment most practitioners recognise. The client has understood their pattern completely. They can name it, date it, explain it. And it is still running. SOMA Transcendence Therapy was built for that moment. SOMA stands for Somatic Orientation, Meaning and Alignment, and that is also the order of the work: orient the body and the nervous system first, then meet meaning, then bring it into alignment with how someone actually lives. Body, mind and soul are treated as one system rather than three separate departments. The body is regulated and resourced, the mind is worked with directly through language and attention, and the deeper, older layer people call soul is given a real container rather than being left to a weekend of intensity. Three disciplines carry that work, and students train in all three: - Naturopathy. Hydration, nutrition, gut health, rest, breath and the physiology that makes any therapy hold. A dysregulated body does not integrate insight. - NLP. Language, focus and physiology. How to move a state, reframe a belief, anchor a change and set an outcome that a client can actually reach. - Shamanic practice. Ceremony, drum journey, the Celtic wheel, ancestors and allies. Depth work with clear ethics, clear consent and no appropriation. A note on altered states. The training works extensively with altered states of consciousness: shamanic journeying, drum and rhythm, breathwork, sound and voice, meditation, hypnotic language, fasting, cold exposure and somatic release. No psychedelic substance is used, offered or facilitated at any point in the 15 months. Psychedelic-assisted work is a separate post-diploma specialisation and is not part of this programme. The training is led by Fed Podeschi through the Shamanic Activations Academy, alongside the Merlin Clinic where the method is used with real clients. The curriculum, month by month Months 1 to 7: Shamanic Space Holder, Level 5 aligned You learn to hold a room and a nervous system safely, and you can qualify and exit here. - Foundation Principles and Practices: the three roots of the method and how they meet in the body - Understanding Trauma and Healing: trauma physiology, window of tolerance, safe and sacred space - Space Holding Skills: client dynamics, group holding, ceremony design from opening to closing - Professional Development: ethics, scope, insurance, referral and practitioner self-care - Traditions and Allies: the Celtic wheel, trees, moon cycles, elements and ancestors - Additional Practices: altered states, journeying, somatic inquiry and the STT Alignment Tool - Integration and Review: integration after altered states, breakthrough facilitation, assessment By the end you can design and hold a safe altered-state process one to one or in a group, with consent, containment and aftercare in place. Months 8 to 15: Professional Diploma in STT, Level 6 aligned - You become a practitioner who can take a client through a course of therapy. - Client Charter, Coaching and Professional Practice: intake, assessment, planning, notes and safety protocols - Deep Dive and Practices: advanced STT methodology, energy work in session, working a real case end to end - Shamanic Therapy and Group Transformation: retreat design, the eight-phase drum journey, breathwork facilitation - Sound Tools, Music and Singing: voice, instruments and entrainment, with nutrition and gut health as the base - Human Connection, Intimacy, Family Systems and Loss: attachment, sexuality and ethics, family systems, grief - Shadow Integration and Crisis Healing: depth work with containment, and recognising when to hold or refer - Specialist Masterclasses and Building Your Practice: your specialisation, named method and real infrastructure - Certification and Practice: supervised client hours, case studies, final assessment and qualification What you will be able to do - Hold ceremony, session and group safely, with clear consent and clear scope - Assess and screen a client, plan a course of work, and know confidently when to refer on - Move a state with breath, sound, drum, language and touch-free somatic method - Work with the body rather than around it, so change is felt and not only understood - Support integration so insight becomes a changed life rather than a good story - Run a professional practice with proper notes, supervision, ethics and a viable income After the Diploma Graduates may continue into the advanced post-diploma specialisation in psychedelic-assisted therapy, delivered with legal partners abroad. That pathway sits entirely outside this training and is open only to those who have completed the Diploma. Who it is for Therapists, counsellors, coaches, bodyworkers, nurses, teachers, breathwork and sound practitioners, and space holders already working with people. Beginners with genuine calling and emotional maturity are considered individually. It tends not to suit anyone wanting a fast credential without doing their own work first. Full curriculum and prospectus: https://www.merlinwellbeing.ai/stt-training-v2 | |||
| All Night Galactic Gong Puja: Dreaming with the Ancestors | Sat, Nov 7, 9:30 PM UTC | Green Rooms, Station Road, London, UK | 3mxkam3fogh22 | Curator | All Night Galactic Gong Puja: Dreaming with the Ancestors with Special Guests Join two of the most revered names in sacred sound, Joanna Bilik (Gongfree) and Kwali Kumara ( Kundalini Temple) = Gong Temple. With very special Guest! Step into a celestial symphony of sound and celebrate and honour our Ancestors Galactic Spring Equinox All-Night Galactic Gong and Sacred Sound Journey on Saturday, November 7th, at the Green Rooms in Wood Green. After the success of the last puja it is again going to be an event like no other! Trusted & Endorsed Excellence: Gongfree is accredited by CMA, IAOTH, and IGCT, and boasts a 5-star Google rating! As seen in: OM Yoga Show, Mind Body Spirit Festival, Elemental Temple Festival, Soul Guidance, Awakened Souls, Buddha Pants UK, Popkast with Garima, Om and Bass Festival, Ham and High, and more! All Night Galactic Gong Puja Remembrance Day with Special Guests London Green Rooms Spaces are very limited We are so honoured to have Kwali Kumara renowned Gong and Kundalini Yoga Mentor and Founder of Kundalini Temple and Elemental Temple Festival Joanna Bilik renowned Gong Mentor and founder of Gongfree and Gong Temple All our Practitoners are experienced, Trained and Certified. We assure we have the Intent and Frequency for your greatest experience. Book in bio https://linktr.ee/Gongfree Puja by experienced GONGSTERS hand picked for their skill, experience and frequency. Deep Relaxation. The vibrations of the gongs help people reach deep states of relaxation by slowing brain waves, similar to meditation or deep sleep. Stress Reduction: Many participants report feeling less anxious or stressed after a gong puja, as the sounds can help clear the mind and calm the nervous system. Enhanced Sleep Quality: Some find that sleeping with gong vibrations improves overall sleep depth and feeling rested upon waking. Emotional Balance: a time of renewal, can make the event feel emotionally cleansing, helping people release old patterns and feel more balance #allnightgong #gongpuja #puja #gong #soundhealing This is the perfect moment to plant the seeds of new projects, embrace personal growth, and release old patterns to create sacred space for new experiences to blossom. The Cosmic Embrace of Sound Experience the sheer power of sound as it transports you on a timeless, galactic journey of tone and pulsation. Allow yourself to be bathed in an ethereal ocean of vibration. Enjoy the deep, complex overtones of multiple gongs singing together, resonating continuously through the night. On this magical portal when the veil is thin and the Earth is charged, we are primed to receive maximum benefits. This immersive soundscape melts the boundaries between being awake and asleep, between your inner world and the cosmos beyond. An All-Night Gong Puja is a truly magical experience. As you drift to sleep with a symphony of gongs playing, the sounds work to transform your brainwaves, guiding you into a state of the deepest conscious sleep. Meditate or surrender to slumber as the gongs harmonize your entire being, facilitating profound rest and healing. "The gong is the spirit song. It is the primal whisper of the soul. Its sounds are the echo of the original word that created the world, the sound within all sounds." Yogi Bhajan Gongs are incredible instruments of Transformation and cosmic healing. They generate powerful, intense vibrations that stimulate feelings of peace and deep relaxation, allowing for the release of stress and the enhancement of your overall well-being. The sound of the gongs opens the gates to universal love, connecting you with all that is. As you create this harmonious space around yourself, you'll realize the magnificent power you possess to create your own happiness and well-being. This journey will help you release emotional blocks, creating a hallowed space within you to fill with pure love, grace and tranquility. Benefits of Gong Baths 🌠 • Deep relaxation and rejuvenation for your body and cells • Anxiety and stress relief • Improved sleep and emotional release • Pain and swelling relief • Aura cleansing and chakra balancing • Awakened intuition and connection with light and spirit • Gaining a deeper knowledge of yourself and your unlimited possibilities • Healing that which aches the soul Event Schedule • 9:30 pm: Doors open • 10:00 – 10:45 pm: Gentle Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, & Mantras • 10:45 – 11:00 pm: Set up your area • 11:00 pm – 5:30 am: Galactic All-night Gong Puja • 5:30 am: Silence • 6:00 am: Morning meditation with Kwali Kumara • 6:30 am: Sharing circle • 7:00 am: Journey home Our Flow We will begin the evening with gentle Kundalini Yoga stretches to allow your body to open and prepare for the sound waves to flow smoothly, healing and rejuvenating you. This will be followed with sacred mantra to uplift and inspire our souls. After a short break to set up your cozy 'sleeping nests,' you will receive a brief introduction to gongs and vibrations before being bathed in their sound waves until the morning light. As the powerful vibrations and harmonics wash over you, they will induce deep relaxation and natural altered states of consciousness, helping to release tensions and blockages. You will awaken revitalized and rejuvenated, brimming with a new zest for life! The sound may feel quite intense at moments at the beginning of the night, but we will gently ease into a more comforting flow until the early morning. Around 5:30 am, the gongs will fall silent for 30 minutes of stillness and reflection. During this time, you will dive into SHUNIA—a state of deep listening and profound silence—before being gently awakened by the sounds of the shabd, (healing mantras) that help you arise into a new you and a new life. We will then perform some celestial meditation to celebrate our fresh new beginning. What to Bring 🧘 To ensure you have the most comfortable experience, please bring the following: • Comfortable Clothing: Wear clean, comfortable clothes (light colors are best). The hall is warm, but please bring extra layers like socks, slippers, or jumpers to ensure you stay cozy throughout the night. • Sleeping Gear: Pillows, a sleeping bag, blankets, duvets, a camping/yoga mat, or any other items that will help you be comfortable as you will be sleeping on the floor. • Essentials: An eye mask, earplugs, water, and healthy snacks for the morning. • Nourishment: Have a good meal at least one hour before the event, but do not eat anything too heavy. Strictly no alcohol or Intoxicants. Anyone under the influence will not be permitted to participate. Please Note: Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. You may pass it on to a friend. Facilitators The Gong Bath will be led by Gong Teachers: • Joanna Bilik • Kwali Kumara • & Special Guests What is a Gong Puja? Puja (Sanskrit & Pali: pūjā) is an expression of "honor and devotional attention." A Gong Puja is a sacred space for honoring our being's innate ability to heal—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It is the truest form of honoring thyself! In our Galactic all-night Gong Puja, the gongs are played gently throughout the night while guests sleep, bathed in their healing vibrations. As you are immersed in this cosmic ocean of sound, you repair and rejuvenate as the vibrations wash over you, cleansing, unblocking, and setting you free. The powerful harmony created by the gong tones brings about an inner stillness where deep healing can occur. The pioneering Swiss mathematician and musicologist Hans Cousto, who calculated the planetary frequencies used in today's gongs, discovered it takes 45 minutes to complete a full sound journey. Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga, believed the gong was the most powerful tool for healing, and that this 45-minute session could clear immediate blocks. He stated that ten consecutive gong healings would clear most blocks so that the soul could then heal itself, relieving the body of human suffering and helping us return to a state of belonging and joy. In 2000, Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux, whom Joanna produced a movie that achieved viral YouTube Status “Journey into Gongs and Sound Therapy” about and facilitated with many times, developed the first official Overnight Gong Puja to deliver these ten consecutive gong baths in one grand night of healing. As participants slept, their minds could float in a state of cosmic consciousness while their bodies rested in the most optimal state for healing—deep sleep. This 7.5-hour experience is the equivalent of ten 45-minute gong baths, a truly timeless journey. Important Information: Is a Gong Puja suitable for everyone? Gong baths, in general, are not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker, those who suffer from fits (epileptics), or anyone who is extremely sensitive to sound. They are also not recommended for women in the first trimester of pregnancy due to the unstable nature of that time. If you wear a hearing aid, please turn it off during the session. If you have any health concerns, please consult with your doctor in advance. Looking forward to celebrating and serving you with love. Joanna Bilik 07973353815 Kwali Kumara 07795273401 | |||
| Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra | Fri, Oct 30, 6:15 PM UTC | Abbotswood Sports Ground, Cutforth Way, Romsey, UK | 3mxkam3ijnu22 | Curator | **A portal to rest and rebalance** These classes run fortnightly on Friday evenings at Abbotswood Function room (Abbotswood Sports Ground, Cutforth Way, Romsey) Yin yoga consists of a series of poses held for up to several minutes at a time. The goal is to take the work of the pose out of the muscles by allowing them to relax, and placing the right amount of stress to the joints, fascia and cartilage. This improves joint mobility, strength, elasticity and flexibility. Yoga Nidra is a progressive body awareness/ relaxation style of meditation that is typically done lying down. These classes are available to everyone! **Things to Note:** Wear something comfortable! You are welcome to bring a cushion and/or blanket to cover yourself in Savasana. Arrive 5-10 minutes before class to allow yourself enough time to get settled. Please bring your own mat where possible, however, there will be some mats available. Yoga bolsters, eye masks, blocks and straps provided! Address: Abbotswood Sports Ground Cutforth Way Romsey SO51 0BG There is parking outside Please note: 24 hour cancellation policy for classes. | |||
| Bad Girl Bootcamp | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | The Tribe, Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, UK | 3mxkam3lqu422 | Curator | **If you're craving an edgy and exciting space where you can explore taboo topics and unpack your shadow material, with love, mischief and celebration at the core, this is for you. ** We are creating a container safe _enough_ for real daring, where you can be tender, vulnerable, open-hearted, wild and an unapologetic badass bitch all at once. _ **Together we'll shift how you relate to desire, boundaries and power, helping you get more clarity on what you really want, and practice standing up for yourself with confidence, kindness and skill.** _ ## [_ **Check out our taster event on the 30th September** _](https://dandelion.events/e/badgirltaster) .jpg) _The Vibe_ ## **Why Badgirl Bootcamp?** As women we've been societally conditioned to be the peace-makers, the people pleasers, the 'good girls'. Even those of us who are years into ‘the work’, still find ourselves bending our boundaries to accommodate others, holding back from asking for what we really want, and shying away from wielding the power that’s available to us. Bad Girl Bootcamp is a closed group for women on the journey of personal development, who are ready to explore and transform their relationship to desires, boundaries and power. **Through this work, we become women who:** - Speak truth to power and challenge systems of oppression - Claim our right to rest, pleasure, and play - Ask for what we're worth - in money, time, and recognition - Redirect energy spent on invisible labour towards things we care about - Stop trying to do everything ourselves and start asking for the support we need - Celebrate our own victories and revel in the success of others  ## **What Happens in Bad Girl Bootcamp?** This work is about what happens to us _in relationship -_ the way we bend, crumble or shrink around others - so the sessions centre on partner and group exercises designed to get to the root of our 'good girl' conditioning, and to practice, with real humans, standing up for ourselves with power and love. Drawing on over a decade of group facilitation experience, we hold this as an emergent space, responding to the themes arising in the group rather than making our way through a fixed curriculum. The group is heavily inspired by the work of Kasia Urbaniak, Taoist nun, world-class dominatrix, teacher and author, whose potent and playful teachings have been influential in our own empowerment journeys. Using some of Kasia's frameworks, we'll explore desire, boundaries and power in an embodied way, bringing the teachings to life through movement and voice-work. Some things we will include: - **Partner and group inquiry** - to unearth the root causes of our relationship patterns - **Movement and dance** - to regulate and energise our bodies, making us more available for the work - **Embodied games** - to playfully explore and rewire our relationship to desire and power - **Voice work, song, and sounding ritual** - to release emotion and support us to unlock our voices. - **Role play** - to practice asking for what we want or giving challenging feedback - **Small group sharing circles** - to process what’s arising in session, witnessing and celebrating each other  ## The Commitment This is a closed container, which means we’ll be journeying with the same group of women for 5 sessions over 3 months. To preserve the integrity of the space, we request attendance at all sessions and prompt time keeping. This helps us to create a tight container, showing respect for each other’s time, and builds trust and depth week on week. We’ll of course be flexible in the case of sickness or emergency, but if your life is already crammed, or you know there’s more than one date you can’t do, we request that you wait until next time we run this group, as lateness and dropping in and out become disruptive to the group process. ### **Dates and Times** Sessions are held every other Wednesday from 7-9:30pm 1. 14th Oct 2. 28th Oct 3. 11th Nov 4. 25th Nov 5. 9th Dec Please arrive 10-15 minutes before 7pm so we can get settled and ready to begin at 7. * * * ## About your Facilitators  ## Gaia Harvey Jackson Gaia is a group work facilitator specialising in women's empowerment, relationship coaching, and conscious dance. She has been holding playful and deep spaces for transformation since 2016 including women’s circles, dance events, courses, retreats and her flagship 9 month facilitator training programme; EMPOWER. Gaia’s work centres around the messiness of the human experience and our universal desire for peace, freedom, love and connection. She weaves together inquiry, embodiment, relational life therapy (RLT), ritual and mindfulness into an integrated approach that works across the psychological, spiritual, emotional and somatic levels of being, to bring greater awareness to our shadow patterns, and practices to find greater levels of freedom and aliveness. Gaia co-founded [True Nature](https://www.truenature.org.uk/) - a platform for feminine empowerment - in 2023 and worked as a core member of The Psychedelic Society from 2016 - 2024. Other organisations she has worked with include Medicine Festival, Morning Gloryville, Togetherness, Alter Ego Network, Ecstatic Dance UK, Noisily, and Ecosystem Restoration Camps. **Training and Experience** - Certified Relational Life Therapy Coach - Trauma informed practitioner - In relational therapy for 6 years - Certified coach with the MOE Foundation - Regular supervision to support practice - Graduate of Yoga of Sound and Chocolate and Midwifing the Veils - Worked with thousands of people over 10 years delivering group work Find out about all Gaia's offerings here: [www.gaiaharveyjackson.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaiaharveyjackson.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1kdV1GqNgK7hOfUvOIkQ61pjW2m2feMZZ9uAHj5JiJNL2nqLNKg41NJcI&h=AT0fPhQtIVxRwKOHsRYvtmWRmHuqfcQSxfUmjmpmdcuPyYtwUsggOgiXlBdzuTe3JWK1jhSofVy_QdaVEEU3T2wvb8ToYjP4RKsWYDjd59-6m4vAKXOHJCHrj7dPosFJIUtLrBc) _“Gaia always holds a safe and loving space to explore the depths of our souls. It's one of the only places I have in my life to truly be myself - no expectations, limitations or judgement."_ * * *  photo credit: Simba Dara ## Anna Ling Anna is a singer, a choir leader and a yoga teacher. She runs two thriving local choirs, **Dartsong Chorus** and **JamJar Choir** , and has been creating and leading singing spaces for nearly 20 years. Previous to moving to Devon, she founded and run choirs in London and Portugal, and has led singing at many festivals and events including **Shambala, WOMAD, Fire in the Mountain,** **Voice Camp and Buddhafields**. She also runs singing retreats with **FutureCraft** and **Chorus Songwriting.** Her recent album was acclaimed by the **BBC Radio 2 Folk Show** and **Radio 3 Night Tracks** , and was praised in **Songlines** , as well as being **Fatea's** Album of the Month. She has sold out her last 3 shows at the Barrel House and is has performed all over the UK. She has been cultivating a dedicated daily yoga practise since her late teens and has trained with Anna Forrest among others (amounting 500hours certified YTT). She uses voice and movement to process the richness (and challenge) of life, and trusts the tools of **embodied** **movement** and **voice** as a direct line to empowerment. * * * ## About the Space We're particularly excited to have found a home that feels so fitting for what we're about. The Tribe is a beautiful community-driven coworking space, 5 minutes from Totnes, that caters to creative, growth-oriented female entrepreneurs. We'll be gathering in their upstairs studio space that is light, well insulated/ ventilated, and private - so we can relax and drop deep into our work. There is a small kitchenette in the room and tea will be provided.  | |||
| Nonviolent Communication Online Practice Group | Sun, Nov 8, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam3msjp22 | Curator | Have you had some experience of NVC? This is an opportunity to build on that foundation, learning the deeper holistic and practical understandings and applications of this approach, with me, Clare Palmer, Certified Trainer in NVC with over 20 years experience. If you are perhaps struggling to integrate NVC into your life and its challenges, this course is an excellent way to explore how to bring these ideas into your daily life and form lasting habits. This is a 14-week course, held on Zoom usually every 2 weeks, on a Sunday evening 7 – 8.30 pm starting on Sunday 8 November 2026. In each session we work with a chapter of Marshall Rosenberg’s book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, using the Companion Workbook written by Lucy Leu, which participants are encouraged to buy. I will lead you through different themes each session, for example Giving from the Heart, or Taking Responsibility for Our Feelings. This course is aimed at those who have completed a Foundation in Nonviolent Communication or equivalent training or study. Please contact me if you’re not sure if the course is suited to you. Because everyone will already have basic knowledge, we will be able to dive into themes with greater depth. Because the course takes place over about 6 months and “homework” is encouraged between sessions, this is a really powerful way of integrating this approach into your life over a long period of time with the support of the group. There will be a mixture of exercises and activities including chances to explore challenges and examples from your own life. The course will run if at least 6 people sign up. Group size maximum 12. I have been leading practice groups like this for 20 years and will make sure each participant is included and supported. | |||
| Inner Child online 5 week course | Tue, Sep 15, 12:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam3pk2l22 | Curator | A 5 week journey - via Zoom Are old wounds quietly shaping your everyday reality? Repeating the same cycles? Emotionally… Relationally… Financially… It’s not that you’re broken. It’s that parts of you are still waiting to feel seen, safe and supported. Your Inner Child holds your earliest stories - the ones that shaped your self-worth, your patterns, your voice. This course will help you meet them with compassion, not judgement. What we will explore: Meet your Inner Child Child imprints to adult patterns Reparenting and emotional regulation Healing and release Integration Building new patterns What you will experience: • Weekly live session & replay via Zoom \* Guided meditations & reflections \* Healing exercises \* Nervous system support \* Journaling prompts \* 1:1 and group support Next round starts 8th Sept at 1pm Exchange: £140 Spaces are limited. Purchases are non refundable | |||
| Joy of Three Temple - The Temple of Trinity | Sat, Dec 5, 10:30 AM UTC | Ashley Vale Action Group - Wildgoose Space, Mina Road, Bristol, UK | 3mxkam3qozy22 | Curator | **Joy of Three - The Temple of Trinity** Between solo self-love, the intimate meeting of “pairs” and the sensual pile-up of “group”, there is three. The Ménage à Trois is often the first fantasy we grow outside of the couple. When we add an additional person, we add a whole new infinite dimension to the possibilities. Three is three dimensional. Where before we had serve/receive, we now have serve/receive/observe, serve/receive/assist, serve/serve/receive, serve/contain/direct and more… It is this configuration that we now call into this temple seeking the deeper Mystery of three. The material world presents in polarity and at a hidden level, reality is often based in trinity: Positive/Negative/Neutral, Father/Mother/Child, God/Human/Ghost, Masculine/Feminine/Androgyne. Three is about learning to share. Leaving behind polarity as a default and “union” as a goal, we offer you a space to explore move freely through and play within the trinities in an infinite spectrum of possibilities. This can offer a space to break our attachments to fixed identity. The power released in this alchemical dynamic becomes the dynamo of our Temple, to rejuvenate our spirit and freshly re-generate culture. Join us in this juicy exploration of personal pleasure and collective power. The first half of the day will be offered through embodied and connection mediations and practices. In the second half we enter into a free flowing playtime — we then invite you to let it all go, in the temple of Trinity. **Date ** : Saturday 5th December **Time: ** 10.30am to 5.30pm **Venue :** The Wild Goose, The Yard, St Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9YP. **Cost :** Price £85, Low income - £75, Abundant supporters £85 **Things to bring: ** - An offering/flower for the shrine - A yummy dish to share for lunch - Something tasty and delicious to share with the group for snack - We will provide herbal teas and a fruit platter **Further information: ** **This temple is not for beginners.** You do need to have been to at least two temples before. You do need to have experience of being in similar spaces with a certain level of awareness, openness and willingness to explore is essential for your own self-care and also the synergy of the group. 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. Temple is a sober space. **FOR COUPLES:** _ Please make your agreements together before you arrive at Temple. _ **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. Any questions please contact Shanti on **07875 151582** Welcoming you with an open hearts, Shanti & Quinn **About us** _ **Quinn** _ Quinn is a student and teacher of the sacred arts at the foundation of the human mystery. He explores this great psychedelic reality through music, dance, yoga, magick, writing, dream work and conscious connection. He has many years experience teaching kundalini-tantra, and facilitating at the intersection of embodiment, experiential consciousness, and mysticism. Quinn has trained under the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA), Mankind Project, Kundalini Research Institute, ART (Authentic Relating), and with several one-to-one mentors in Western and Eastern mysticism. His experiential offerings lead you to taste the freedom beyond the confines of mundane reality and put you in contact with the You beneath and the Others beyond. Quinn’s workshops are trauma-aware and rooted in authentic consent. Quinn also holds a degree in physics, and is the father of delightful 5yo witch-in-training. He is based in South Devon. _ **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/) | |||
| Dancing in Nature, Victoria Park | Wed, Oct 28, 9:00 AM UTC | Victoria Park, Frome BA11 1HJ, UK | 3mxkam3xcvk22 | Curator | ADD A SHOT OF ENDORPHINS TO YOUR MORNING COFFEE :) Wake up your body. Lift your mood. WEDNESDAYS | 9–10 am | Victoria Park (next to the café) | Movement in the park with silent disco headsets Start your day with music, fresh air, and a different kind of energy. Pop on a headset, tune into the music, and move in whatever way feels good—no steps, no pressure, no experience needed. We’ll begin with a gentle guided warm-up, build into uplifting tracks, and finish with a short grounding so you leave feeling clear, energised, and ready for the day ahead. In times where life can feel busy and full-on, taking an hour to move your body, breathe, and be around others can lift your mood, reduce stress, and help you feel more connected. Come solo or bring a friend—stay for a coffee and a chat afterwards if you like. £10 | £8 when you bring a friend | All adults welcome | No alcohol. No phones. Just music, movement, and a good start to your day. | |||
| Dancing in Nature, Victoria Park | Wed, Oct 21, 8:00 AM UTC | Victoria Park, Frome BA11 1HJ, UK | 3mxkam3ykwh22 | Curator | ADD A SHOT OF ENDORPHINS TO YOUR MORNING COFFEE :) Wake up your body. Lift your mood. WEDNESDAYS | 9–10 am | Victoria Park (next to the café) | Movement in the park with silent disco headsets Start your day with music, fresh air, and a different kind of energy. Pop on a headset, tune into the music, and move in whatever way feels good—no steps, no pressure, no experience needed. We’ll begin with a gentle guided warm-up, build into uplifting tracks, and finish with a short grounding so you leave feeling clear, energised, and ready for the day ahead. In times where life can feel busy and full-on, taking an hour to move your body, breathe, and be around others can lift your mood, reduce stress, and help you feel more connected. Come solo or bring a friend—stay for a coffee and a chat afterwards if you like. £10 | £8 when you bring a friend | All adults welcome | No alcohol. No phones. Just music, movement, and a good start to your day. | |||
| Dancing in Nature, Victoria Park | Wed, Oct 14, 8:00 AM UTC | Victoria Park, Frome BA11 1HJ, UK | 3mxkam3zttt22 | Curator | ADD A SHOT OF ENDORPHINS TO YOUR MORNING COFFEE :) Wake up your body. Lift your mood. WEDNESDAYS | 9–10 am | Victoria Park (next to the café) | Movement in the park with silent disco headsets Start your day with music, fresh air, and a different kind of energy. Pop on a headset, tune into the music, and move in whatever way feels good—no steps, no pressure, no experience needed. We’ll begin with a gentle guided warm-up, build into uplifting tracks, and finish with a short grounding so you leave feeling clear, energised, and ready for the day ahead. In times where life can feel busy and full-on, taking an hour to move your body, breathe, and be around others can lift your mood, reduce stress, and help you feel more connected. Come solo or bring a friend—stay for a coffee and a chat afterwards if you like. £10 | £8 when you bring a friend | All adults welcome | No alcohol. No phones. Just music, movement, and a good start to your day. | |||
| Release and Rise Ecstatic Dance + QiGong - Cambridge | Sat, Oct 17, 5:00 PM UTC | Storey's Field Centre, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, UK | 3mxkam45o7h22 | Curator | Release & Rise + Qi-Gong— A Journey into Regulation, Movement & Freedom A 3-hour embodied journey to regulate your nervous system, release tension, reconnect with your body, and discover greater freedom and ease through movement and dance. The Journey First 40 minutes — Regulation, Body Awareness & Free Movement We begin by slowing down, arriving in the body and creating a sense of grounding and presence. Through gentle nervous-system regulation, breathwork and body awareness, we explore free movement through Qi-Gong practice with the guest teacher @Michelle Brace. Using simple movements, spirals, and energy exploration, we begin to notice sensations, soften tension and discover new possibilities for movement — without forcing or following choreography. You’ll be introduced to simple tools that can support regulation, resilience, energy and emotional balance, while developing a deeper awareness of how your body feels and moves. 1 hour 40 minutes — Ecstatic Dance Wave From this grounded place, we gather in a circle and begin with a short grounding meditation before moving into the Ecstatic Dance Wave. The music takes us on a carefully curated journey — from grounding and release into expansion, vitality and joy, before gradually returning towards calm and stillness. There are no steps to follow and no right or wrong way to move. This is an invitation to listen to your body, explore free movement and express yourself authentically. Last 15 minutes — Relaxation & Integration We close with a soothing 15-minute guided full-body relaxation, giving your nervous system and body time to settle and integrate the experience. Afterwards, there is space to stay, relax, have a chat and connect with others — or simply enjoy some quiet time for yourself. Important Information Beginners welcome — no experience needed Alcohol- and drug-free space No phones on the dance floor Footage may be taken of the space for promotion, but no direct or identifiable photos of participants Please arrive on time — doors open 15 minutes before the start If you wish to join only the dance, please get in touch What to Bring Comfortable clothes — we dance barefoot Water and snacks Optional yoga mat, cushion or blanket A curious, compassionate, wild heart Why Join? ✓ Learn simple tools to support nervous-system regulation ✓ Release tension through embodied movement ✓ Explore fascia, breath and body awareness ✓ Discover new possibilities through free movement ✓ Experience freedom and self-expression through dance ✓ Reconnect with vitality, joy and embodied strength ✓ Leave feeling grounded, lighter and more alive Created and guided with integrity, simplicity and care by Teia Peters. How to get there: Storey's Field Centre is located in Eddington. Just two miles from central Cambridge between Madingley Road, Huntingdon Road and the M11. We hope that you will take time to discover us via sustainable modes of transport. We are a ten-minute cycle ride from the City Centre. Extensive cycle parking is available around the development site. Eddington is also on the Universal Bus route visit www.go-whippet.co.uk for details. You can also use the Citi 4 bus to Madingley Park and Ride or the Citi 5 bus to Huntingdon Road. Parking is limited on site, except for Disabled parking, if you do need to drive; parking is located at the Madingley Road Park & Ride with the Eddington local Centre a short walk away. Use the footpath on the northeast side of the car park for a shorter route. Parking at Eddington is free for the first 60 minutes. | |||
| Family Constellations November Group | Fri, Nov 20, 6:45 PM UTC | Birdwood House, High Street, Totnes, UK | 3mxkam4ac7n22 | Curator | Family constellations offers a profound view into the unseen patterns and dynamics shaping our family systems. Through the use of representatives, we activate the ‘field’—a powerful energetic space that reveals the roots behind the challenges and tensions we face. This work shines a light on areas such as: • Health • Creative blocks • Addiction • Love and relationships • Money • Home and belonging Each evening begins with gentle, embodied practices to warm the body, settle the nervous system, and arrive fully into the space. From there, we open the field for participants to bring their topics. We usually have time for two full constellations per session. You’re warmly invited to bring an issue you wish to explore or simply join as a participant in the field. Often, witnessing and holding space for others carries just as much personal insight and potential transformation. **Dates:** 11th September 6.45-9.15pm It is an open group so feel free to join for one session or all the sessions. Venue: Main Room, Birdwood House, High St, Totnes The constellations will be held in the main room of Birdwood house, up the first flight of stairs and on the right. **Ticket policy** Tickets can be transferred to someone else's name any time up until the event — just let us know, or forward your ticket on. If tickets sell out, you can join the waitlist and we'll email you if a space opens up. Refunds are available up to a week before the event. After that, tickets are non-refundable. **About me:** With over 20 years dedicated to ceremony, ritual, and music, constellations naturally became a complementary path for me. I trained intensively for 18 months with Petr Malik in the Czech Republic, deepening my practice in constellations, shadow work, shamanic healing, and tantric ritual. I’m excited to bring this transformative approach to Totnes and create a space for healing and connection. Words from past participants: “It was a real gift” “A remarkable space” “Such a special evening" | |||
| Family Constellations October Group | Fri, Oct 16, 5:45 PM UTC | Birdwood House, High Street, Totnes, UK | 3mxkam4bems22 | Curator | Family constellations offers a profound view into the unseen patterns and dynamics shaping our family systems. Through the use of representatives, we activate the ‘field’—a powerful energetic space that reveals the roots behind the challenges and tensions we face. This work shines a light on areas such as: • Health • Creative blocks • Addiction • Love and relationships • Money • Home and belonging Each evening begins with gentle, embodied practices to warm the body, settle the nervous system, and arrive fully into the space. From there, we open the field for participants to bring their topics. We usually have time for two full constellations per session. You’re warmly invited to bring an issue you wish to explore or simply join as a participant in the field. Often, witnessing and holding space for others carries just as much personal insight and potential transformation. **Dates:** 11th September 6.45-9.15pm It is an open group so feel free to join for one session or all the sessions. Venue: Main Room, Birdwood House, High St, Totnes The constellations will be held in the main room of Birdwood house, up the first flight of stairs and on the right. **Ticket policy** Tickets can be transferred to someone else's name any time up until the event — just let us know, or forward your ticket on. If tickets sell out, you can join the waitlist and we'll email you if a space opens up. Refunds are available up to a week before the event. After that, tickets are non-refundable. **About me:** With over 20 years dedicated to ceremony, ritual, and music, constellations naturally became a complementary path for me. I trained intensively for 18 months with Petr Malik in the Czech Republic, deepening my practice in constellations, shadow work, shamanic healing, and tantric ritual. I’m excited to bring this transformative approach to Totnes and create a space for healing and connection. Words from past participants: “It was a real gift” “A remarkable space” “Such a special evening" | |||
| Womb Weavers | Tue, Sep 1, 3:56 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam4dwht22 | Curator | There is more inside you. More aliveness, more depth, more of yourself waiting just beneath the surface. You may have felt it for years, or it may have only just spoken up. Womb Weavers is a women’s membership community where we meet the body with honour, compassion and acceptance, and learn to move at its true pace, which is often one of slowness. Each month we gather online for live guided somatic practice, deep teaching, and a grounded, sacred space where real change happens. We work with the whole body, because this is where the doors open. To expanded states. To fuller aliveness. To the layers of yourself you have not yet had access to. This is not fluffy and not abstract. It is grounded in somatic science and 30 years of embodied practice. Founding-member price is €21/month, locked in for as long as you stay. Come and weave yourself whole, together with other women. | |||
| Malmesbury Mixed Drumming Circle | Mon, Dec 7, 7:00 PM UTC | The Hayloft, The Three Cups Inn, 90 Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH, UK | 3mxkam4fqwd22 | Curator | Join for an evening to gather and connect to the power of the drum. Gathering as we head towards the Winter Solstice and Yule. A time to retreat inwards, to pause and rest. We will move through meditation, drumming, singing and sharing. No drumming experience necessary, everyone is welcome. This is a space for all to connect with the power and spirit of the drum as we drum together- there is no need to be ‘good’ or musical! Drums/rattles will be provided. If you have your own, you are invited to bring it along so we have more to go round! We meet at each point of the Wheel of the year, so our next circle will be for Imbolc. This date will be confirmed soon. Drop me an email at [rootedwithbethan@gmail.com](mailto:rootedwithbethan@gmail.com) if you have any questions. Would love to drum with you soon! Bethan x P.S. **if you are looking to birth/make your own drum** , myself and a dear friend Toni are holding drum birthing days, throughout the Autumn. Take a look below! ❤️ [Monday 14th September](https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingaveburysept) - The Henge Shop, Avebury, Wiltshire [Sunday 11th October](https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingwestonbirt) - Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire **(the one you're on!)** [Saturday 7th November](https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingaveburynovember) - The Henge Shop, Avebury, Wiltshire 🌿 **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! | |||
| Malmesbury Mixed Drumming Circle | Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 PM UTC | The Hayloft, The Three Cups Inn, 90 Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH, UK | 3mxkam4hexn22 | Curator | Join for an evening to gather and connect to the power of the drum. Gathering around Samhain, the half-way point between the Autumn Equinox & Winter Solstice, a time to honour the Autumn season that we're in, as we head towards the darker and colder months. Believe it or not, this time used to be our New Year! The Celtic celebration of the Year's End & New Beginnings- a time of finding gratitude and releasing what has happened this year to allow new seeds and dreams to be planted for the next. Like how the trees are shedding their leaves to allow for growth and abundance next year, this is an invitation for us to do the same. We will move through meditation, drumming, singing and sharing. No drumming experience necessary, everyone is welcome. This is a space for all to connect with the power and spirit of the drum as we drum together- there is no need to be ‘good’ or musical! Drums/rattles will be provided. If you have your own, you are invited to bring it along so we have more to go round! We meet at each point of the Wheel of the year, so our next circle will be for the Winter Solstice on the 9th December (a little earlier as calendars can get busy near to Christmas!). Drop me an email at [rootedwithbethan@gmail.com](mailto:rootedwithbethan@gmail.com) if you have any questions. Would love to drum with you soon! Bethan x P.S. **if you are looking to birth/make your own drum** , myself and a dear friend Toni are holding drum birthing days, throughout the Autumn. Take a look below! ❤️ [Sunday 11th October](https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingwestonbirt) - Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire [Saturday 7th November](https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingaveburynovember) - The Henge Shop, Avebury, Wiltshire 🌿 **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! | |||
| Sound Bath in the Hayloft | Wed, Dec 9, 7:30 PM UTC | The Hayloft, The Three Cups Inn, 90 Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH, UK | 3mxkam4iyyt22 | Curator | A 60 minute session to relax, reset and take time for yourself as we head into the festive season. This can be a time when calendars get full and stresses run high, so this will be a lovely opportunity to pause and rest amongst all that is going on. 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! | |||
| The Artist's Way Our Way | Mon, Nov 9, 12:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam4kaoi22 | Curator | ### The Artist’s Way A 12-week online creative recovery programme for a group of up to 12 people, facilitated by an experienced artist and facilitator. Julia Cameron’s _The Artist’s Way_ is a 12-week creative recovery programme for anyone who feels drawn to exploring or reconnecting with their creativity. This course is designed for people who are new to _The Artist’s Way_, those stuck in a creative block and those who consider themselves “not creative” but would like to be. You can find out more about the programme's principles from Julia Cameron [here](https://www.awakin.org/v2/read/view.php?tid=916). There is also a lot of information online. ### A note on spirituality It is worth mentioning that _The Artist’s Way_ includes the concept of “God”. In newer editions, Cameron explains that “God” can be understood as anything that represents a higher power — nature, the universe, spirit, or something else meaningful to you. It does not need to be religious, but the programme is absolutely spiritual in its values and practices. ### Your facilitator The course is facilitated by Sal, a performance artist, writer and facilitator with more than a decade of experience. After completing _The Artist’s Way_ several years ago, Sal experienced a significant transformation in their own life. They stopped drinking alcohol, moved out of London and began making more art. Their most recent work, a theatre show called _Perfect Little Flirt_, sold out at this year’s Brighton Fringe. Alongside their creative practice, Sal works in alternative provision with young people who have opted out of mainstream education. Through this work, they have developed facilitation strategies rooted in relationship-building, empathy and understanding. As a result, this is not a traditional “classroom” environment. Instead, it is a supportive circle of people finding their own way through the process together. ### The approach We will meet online as a group. Sal will facilitate this group by leading activities from the book, providing prompts for reflection and discussion and answering any questions you may have. The Artist's Way demands that we are working on our creative recovery daily. There are many exercises in the book which you can do suring your week. Of course, this is not always possible for numerous reasons. My take is that, if we can commit to showing up for 90 minutes a week as art of a group, this can still have a significant imapct on your creative practice. You might complete 40% of the course, 85%, or somewhere in between. Sal actively rejects the idea of “100% culture”, recognising that perfectionism can become a barrier to creativity. The aim is not to do the programme perfectly, but to engage with it in whatever way feels meaningful and sustainable for youIf you haven't done the reading, you can still show up and Sal will provide helpful summary sheets of each week. ### What does my money get me? 12 x 90 minute sessions of guided creative recovery with an experienced practitioner Weekly summaries if you can't make a session or haven't been able to do the exercises Look-Forward highlights of the chapter ahead so you know how to plan around your own schedule Optional access to a Whatsapp group with your facilitator, Sal and other consenting members ### A final note Some people have found that this programme creates ripples which positively impact their life for months or years to come. It is worth doing a bit of research and reading or watching some testimonies to see if this is for you before buying a ticket. I personally recommend Doechii's YouTube series about her experience. I hope to see you online for the first session. ### ### Course Dates **Week 1 — Monday 9 November 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Safety_ **Week 2 — Monday 16 November 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Identity_ **Week 3 — Monday 23 November 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Power_ **Week 4 — Monday 30 November 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Integrity_ **Week 5 — Monday 7 December 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Possibility_ **Week 6 — Monday 14 December 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Abundance_ ### Winter Break **Monday 21 December 2026** **Monday 28 December 2026** **Week 7 — Monday 4 January 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Connection_ **Week 8 — Monday 11 January 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Strength_ **Week 9 — Monday 18 January 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Compassion_ **Week 10 — Monday 25 January 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Self-Protection_ **Week 11 — Monday 1 February 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Autonomy_ **Week 12 — Monday 8 February 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Faith_ | |||
| Sound Bath in the Hayloft | Wed, Oct 14, 6:30 PM UTC | The Hayloft, The Three Cups Inn, 90 Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH, UK | 3mxkam4lagp22 | Curator | A 60 minute session to relax, reset and take time for yourself as we find ourselves settling into 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! | |||
| Vocal Playground: Collaborative Vocal Improv day | Sat, Nov 28, 1:00 PM UTC | Music Tree, Barnsbury Street, London, UK | 3mxkam4xugc22 | Curator | **🌿 Vocal Playground: Collaborative Vocal Improvisation day in London 🌿** **💥Collaborative Vocal Improvisation** is the art of making spontaneously co-composed vocal music with other singers. It is becoming more and more popular in Europe and now in the UK because It feels so utterly incredible. You will be courageous and It will be liberating and the music will make you so very alive. It is a way to discover yourself, what you are capable of and what the music sounds like inside you. A wild adventure for the curious singer and a way in, to change & develop how you move through the world. **✨Who for? All singers ** who want to dip toes or carry on learning and practicing the art of vocal improv. You will be curious and even if you don't identify as a singer, will be able to hold pitch and basic rhythm. You'll feel confident having a go at singing on your own in a small group. Maybe you’ve heard of it, or maybe you’ve done some before and want to continue learning and practicing. **✨When: Saturday 28th Nov, 1pm-6pm** **✨Where: Music Tree, Highbury and Islington.** **Spaces are limited to have an intimate and safe learning environment. Spaces are first come, first served. ** **🌈What will we do? ** - Learn structures and games that will introduce us to different elements of collective vocal improvisation - Build and develop strong and sturdy musical foundations so you can create music that you love - Sing from the body so you feel connected to yourself and others - Grow confidence and courage to both step in and listen deeply - Finding your unique expression and authenticity - Make magical spontaneous music that makes you feel so alive - Meet and connect with open and curious humans who love to sing and grow @sing.vocal.playground [sing.vocal.playground@gmail.com](mailto:sing.vocal.playground@gmail.com) **💥What people have said** - _ ** ** “I left feeling more myself than when I arrived”_ - _“A magical evening, the afterglow lasted all night. I immediately felt safe and comfortable… the music we made is what healing sounds like”_ - _“A fantastic low stress no stress singing session which creates beautiful harmonies. Fun and enjoyable.”_ - _“A profoundly beautiful shared singing experience.”_ **🌸Phoebe Martha** is a Welsh Singer, Composer, Facilitator & Speech and Language Therapist. She has delved deep into the art of Vocal Improvisation over the past 6 years, which has taken her all over the world to learn, perform and discover more. She sings with European Vocal Improv group _ **Oöm** _ **,** London based story and vocal improv project _ **Pascol,** _ is part of the **UK Vocal Improv Collective. ** Phoebe loves facilitating and has led numerous choirs, creative music projects, courses and retreats. Phoebe is fascinated in how vocal improv has affected her relationship to herself, which has then ricochetted into her relationships and way of being in the world. It has literally blown her mind in a way that she can’t not share it. Phoebe’s teachers and inspirations include: - The powerhouse that is **Rhiannon** (after completing All the Way in 2025) - **Musica Do Circulo** masterful trio in Sao Paolo, Brazil (after completing the training in 2023) - **Guillermo Rozenthuler** who introduced Phoebe to ‘Circle Songs’ and remains a close collaborator - **Bobby Mc Ferrin ** who created ‘Circle Songs’ and was hugely influential in the Vocal Improv World | |||
| Vocal Playground: Collaborative Vocal Improv day | Sat, Oct 31, 10:30 AM UTC | Music Tree, Barnsbury Street, London, UK | 3mxkam4ziq222 | Curator | **🌿 Vocal Playground: Collaborative Vocal Improvisation day in London 🌿** **💥Collaborative Vocal Improvisation** is the art of making spontaneously co-composed vocal music with other singers. It is becoming more and more popular in Europe and now in the UK because It feels so utterly incredible. You will be courageous and It will be liberating and the music will make you so very alive. It is a way to discover yourself, what you are capable of and what the music sounds like inside you. A wild adventure for the curious singer and a way in, to change & develop how you move through the world. **✨Who for? All singers ** who want to dip toes or carry on learning and practicing the art of vocal improv. You will be curious and even if you don't identify as a singer, will be able to hold pitch and basic rhythm. You'll feel confident having a go at singing on your own in a small group. Maybe you’ve heard of it, or maybe you’ve done some before and want to continue learning and practicing. **✨When: Saturday, 31st Oct, 10.30am-4pm** **✨Where: Music Tree, Highbury and Islington.** **Spaces are limited to have an intimate and safe learning environment. Spaces are first come, first served. ** **🌈What will we do? ** - Learn structures and games that will introduce us to different elements of collective vocal improvisation - Build and develop strong and sturdy musical foundations so you can create music that you love - Sing from the body so you feel connected to yourself and others - Grow confidence and courage to both step in and listen deeply - Finding your unique expression and authenticity - Make magical spontaneous music that makes you feel so alive - Meet and connect with open and curious humans who love to sing and grow @sing.vocal.playground [sing.vocal.playground@gmail.com](mailto:sing.vocal.playground@gmail.com) **💥What people have said** - _ ** ** “I left feeling more myself than when I arrived”_ - _“A magical evening, the afterglow lasted all night. I immediately felt safe and comfortable… the music we made is what healing sounds like”_ - _“A fantastic low stress no stress singing session which creates beautiful harmonies. Fun and enjoyable.”_ - _“A profoundly beautiful shared singing experience.”_ **🌸Phoebe Martha** is a Welsh Singer, Composer, Facilitator & Speech and Language Therapist. She has delved deep into the art of Vocal Improvisation over the past 6 years, which has taken her all over the world to learn, perform and discover more. She sings with European Vocal Improv group _ **Oöm** _ **,** London based story and vocal improv project _ **Pascol,** _ is part of the **UK Vocal Improv Collective. ** Phoebe loves facilitating and has led numerous choirs, creative music projects, courses and retreats. Phoebe is fascinated in how vocal improv has affected her relationship to herself, which has then ricochetted into her relationships and way of being in the world. It has literally blown her mind in a way that she can’t not share it. Phoebe’s teachers and inspirations include: - The powerhouse that is **Rhiannon** (after completing All the Way in 2025) - **Musica Do Circulo** masterful trio in Sao Paolo, Brazil (after completing the training in 2023) - **Guillermo Rozenthuler** who introduced Phoebe to ‘Circle Songs’ and remains a close collaborator - **Bobby Mc Ferrin ** who created ‘Circle Songs’ and was hugely influential in the Vocal Improv World | |||
| Caring Kink - Transforming Shame into Sexy | Sat, Nov 21, 10:45 AM UTC | Bristol, UK | 3mxkam5gxar22 | Curator | **Transforming Shame into Sexy!: ** To be liberated from our shame is to share and play with it. By exploring edgy degradation or humiliation acts we can find so much joy and pleasure in the play and so much connection. This could include: - Selling ourselves and letting ourselves be big and flamboyant - Expressing our little selves and being coddled and looked after - Different shame edges based on gender conditioning. Eg for men it may be emasculation / sissy play or for women it could be sl\*tting about or removing the beauty mask. - Clothed and unclothed play - it can be very erotic to have one person clothed and the other nearly naked. A little story of my early k1nk development... Between ages 11-15 I was bullied by three girls in maths class. Every time. I had maths three times a week. They would intimidate me, make sexual innuendo remarks, draw on my books and eventually convince me that one of them wanted to meet me behind the bike shed, for a snog. I turned up and no one came. The next maths class was more laughter and ridicule. I used to be ashamed of this. I had many other childhood complexities... this is just one. What happened was interesting... I was very young, impressionable and sensitive. However my survival brain transformed shame into erotic power and I developed kinks around this. I got turned on by similar things and these became fetishes and explorations of female dominance, verbal play, teasing, denial and more. The more I played the more I was liberated from shame. The more I then became joyful and developed a loving attitude to myself and to others. Feel free to msg me questions. No need to bring a partner. Oh and we will play in the evening to give you space to explore and create new friendships. It's all PANTS ON to encourage sensual and erotic play without s\*x https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrG8aqW0oqSVrlU7QkND2gs03MJkCkNinO5XlTYCrXWD7Xxg/viewform | |||
| Buddhist Wisdom for Psychedelic Integration with Will Duncan | Thu, Oct 29, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam5irph22 | Curator | We’re grateful to welcome Will Duncan for this special talk and discussion as he shares insights about orienting amidst unstable and disorienting experiences taken from Buddhist insight and the personal experiences from the traditional 3 year Great retreat of Tibetan Buddhism. Buddhist wisdom can offer a powerful framework for understanding and integrating experiences of ego dissolution, deep interconnectedness, and a shifting sense of reality often associated with psychedelic experiences. With Wills humor and unique gift for making deep spiritual wisdom accessible, and practical, we will explore the relavence of Eastern soteriology and consider a secular notion of Buddhist refuge. Come with an open heart and mind as we bridge ancient wisdom with modern experience. ### About Will Duncun  Will Duncan is a Buddhist teacher whose work focuses on integrating traditional Buddhist practices with contemporary life. He has trained extensively in Tibetan Buddhism (Gelugpa lineage) as well as Zen (under Daido Roshi) and in a number of Theravadin lineages (Goenka, Mahasi, Insight). His approach blends these traditional teachings with insights from Christian and Yogic traditions, creating a unique and inclusive path. He has taught throughout the world including Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, South America and throughout the United States. He has worked as a hospice chaplain and presently is a lecturer, meditation teacher, consultant, and lavender farmer. Will completed the traditional three year Great Retreat of Tibetan Buddhism, having spent four accumulative years in silent and solitary meditation retreat since he began his practice 40 years ago. Known for his non-dogmatic, down-to-earth, humor and ease, Will teaches by way of inquiry and lively discussion pushing students to think clearly for themselves and to uncover their own insights. ## Testimonials "Will is a dynamic and gifted teacher who has the power to transform lives. A truly original thinker Will brings a much needed grounded authenticity and humor to the spiritual path. **Matt Immergut PhD, Associate Professor S.U.N.Y. Purchase** Will Duncan is a Buddhist Badass. He delivers two things simultaneously: entertainment and the possibility of true aim-attainment. If you are looking to make and sustain an inner shift, GO hear him! **Darren Rhodes, Author, Director of YogaOasis, in Tucson, AZ and Founder of YogaHour**. Will Duncan takes on the goal of opening eyes and opening hearts in talks, discussions and teachings on Dharma. He has studied many traditional practices and uses each one to go deeper on the path of awakening. His charm, character and devotion are his tools and consciousness his field. In the end what he reveals is the exquisite beauty of human beings. **Lisa Schrempp, Authorized Level 2 Ashtanga Teacher, Founder of Ashtanga Yoga Tucson** “Will Duncan leaves such a deep impression on my university students. He taps into spiritual essentials in ways that resonate with them regardless of their religious background. At the end of every semester in which he has guest lectured the students course evaluations come back saying that the class he taught was their favorite! " **Karen Borek, PhD, Department of Religious Studies and Classics, University of Arizona** “Thus far, the ultimate highlight was listening to Will Duncan speak. His talk with us made me think of religion as a whole in a way that I had never considered before: that each religion is just trying to get you to wake up to a life filled with joy on a much deeper level than just immediate, sensory pleasing joy. I really enjoyed that it included an approach in consideration of all religions, not just Christianity or Buddhism or any other religion, as it seemed to put an equalizing twist on all religions, as opposed to making any one seem more focused on the aspect of awakening and enlightenment. For me personally, Will’s talk made me think about how I view my own personal spiritual journey as well as how I view the perspective of people who consider themselves to not be on any sort of spiritual journey.” **University of Arizona college student** A true master at mixing charitable laughter and gracious humility, Will Duncan makes the long road of awakening fun and accessible. His deep knowledge of wisdom teachings is matched by the compassion of his wit and candor. Learning with Will is a chance to polish one's suffering with good-hearted humor. **Jay Ruby, Director, The Carpetbag Brigade Physical Theater Company** “Saturday night after Buddhist teacher, Will Duncan’s, talk, I was awake for hours…He was amazing! As he imparts wisdom, Will already exudes that wonderful combination of mental discipline and humorous lightheartedness that I have come to associate with the very best Tibetan teachers.” **Cecily Stranahan – Pastoral Counselor** | |||
| Theatre for Empowerment | Thu, Oct 15, 9:45 AM UTC | The Old Crown 692 High Road Leytonstone E11 3AA - upstairs room | 3mxkam5rheg22 | Curator | This is Theatre for Change, Empowerment and Justice in practise. Augusto Boal and Dorothy Heathcote are widely known for using drama and theatre as active, empowering tools for social change, community development, and experiential learning. This 2-day workshop explores the pedagogy and practice of both practitioners and how facilitators can utilise them in their own practice, whether working with community groups, not-for-profits or corporates. Structure Day One - Forum Theatre/In Role exercises - Creating a world. - In role /Forum Theatre engagement - Reflect and Interrogate Day Two - Forum Theatre/In Role exercises - Dilemmas as a starting point - Create your own world and engage us. - Reflect and Interrogate - Share Resources - Wind up and end | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 22 mei 2027: Sunset editie | Sat, May 22, 4:30 PM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkam5tclh22 | Curator | **Wees welkom op deze bosbadsessie.** Soms mag alles even stilvallen. De agenda, de gedachten, de ruis. Soms heb je gewoon… natuur nodig. 🌿 Een bosbad – of _Shinrin-yoku_ (森林浴) – is geen wandeling, maar een zachte pauze in het groen. Een begeleide ervaring waarin je vertraagt, ademt, kijkt, heroplaad en de verbinding met natuur en jezelf herstelt. We creëren samen een plek van rust, focus en verbinding. Met eenvoudige uitnodigingen neemt onze gids je stap voor stap mee het landschap in. Uit je hoofd, in je lijf, in het moment 🧘 Je vertrekt niet alleen ontspannen, maar vaak ook lichter, helderder en met een glimlach die nog even blijft hangen. De groep blijft bewust klein, zodat er ruimte is voor stilte en gerichte aandacht. 🌲 **Praktisch** 📍 Kalmthoutse Heide (ingang De Vroente) 🗓 22 mei 2027 🕐 18u30-22u00 👥 Max. 10 deelnemers Bosbadgids: Leen Forment - Treewise Voel je welkom om mee te vertragen. Neem een vriend(in), partner of dierbare mee. Of kom gewoon helemaal voor jezelf. Tot in het bos! 🌲 | |||
| The Heart of Winter | Fri, Dec 11, 7:00 PM UTC | Creative Youth Network, Kingswood, Bristol, UK | 3mxkam5v7ol22 | Curator | > **“Dance is the expression of body and heart. 5Rhythms® Heartbeat is an invitation to welcome every emotion, to breathe and move with them, so our heart’s truth and our movement become one dance”** In early life, most of us learned to suppress our emotions so we could fit in, belong, and conform in our family and society. Some emotions were acceptable, others were not. Chances are we have become too numb to parts of our own heart while also getting caught in loops of emotionality or emoting . . . walking around feeling anxious, resentful, depressed. Healthy emotions are raw energy that travels quickly through our system, providing information we can act on . . . fear wakes us up, anger has us set a boundary, sorrow requires us to let go, joy encourages us to celebrate and compassion witnesses it all in neutrality. In our exploration this winter weekend, we will open to the elemental emotional energies and allow them to move, groove, melt, sweat and rock through our system . . . clearing out old debris, quickening our spirits, raising our vibration and increasing our capacity for compassion and love. **This workshop counts as 2.5 days (15 hours) of Heartbeat for those on the 5Rhythms teacher training path** _Please note, if you need to cancel there’s a full refund (minus £30 admin fee) before 20th November 2026.No refunds are available after 20th November 2026._ | |||
| Sacred Womens drum circle @ Templepan Studio | Fri, Nov 20, 6:30 PM UTC | Templepan Studios, Templepan Ln, Chandler's Cross, Rickmansworth, UK | 3mxkam5yzp222 | Curator | Join us on the 3rd Friday of the month at **6:30pm -9pm,** for an evening of self-care and drumming. Take the time to step out of the world and into yourself. Enjoy a drum meditation, have the freedom and space to voice what you need to say and ask for want. Settle into trust as this gathering of women listen, nurture and support each other as we set our healing intention and drum. Let the intuitive beats of the drums support and guide you to remember who you are. Take a bit of time from 8:30 to 9pm to integrate and ground or simply chat with the women. Drums are available to use. Booking is limited to 6 people and is £20. | |||
| Holistic offerings | Fri, Nov 20, 1:00 PM UTC | Templepan Studios, Templepan Ln, Chandler's Cross, Rickmansworth, UK | 3mxkam63gmr22 | Curator | In person wellbeing sessions 30 - £30 or 60mins - £60 Click the link to explore the sessions. [https://www.natures-embrace.net/individual-treatment-options](https://www.natures-embrace.net/individual-treatment-options) Holy Fire III Reiki empowered for world peace (30/60mins) Angelic Harmony Therapy (30/60mins) Pellowah (60 mins) Umana (30/60mins) Sacred Fire Reiki Drum (30/60mins) Merlins Magical orb of Grace (60mins) 1. Choose book your time slot 2. Answer the booking form question - What session you want to book? | |||
| Reiki Level 1 workshop | Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM UTC | Anahata Health Clinic, Edward Street, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK | 3mxkam65xie22 | Curator | \*Please read details\* This is not a free event - Full fee £288 & For _BeWell_ members £255 Booking is essential through Anahata. Your place is not guaranteed via booking on Dandelion, please secure your space here: https://anahatahealth.co.uk/events/reiki-level-1-workshop/ ## Shoden – Awakening Your Intuitive Gifts **Sunday 18th October: 10.30am to 5.30pm** **Sunday 15th November: 10.30am to 5.30pm** This one-day training gives you everything you need to awaken your healing gifts and begin your Reiki practice with confidence. You will learn how to channel universal life force energy through your attuned hands, read and work with your own energy field and psychic senses, and offer Reiki healing to yourself and loved ones. With an ancient lineage behind you and your intuitive gifts activated, you leave this day knowing exactly who you are as a healer. ### Who is this for? Empaths, old souls, and highly sensitive people who have always felt energy but never had a framework for it. Those who have been circling Reiki for months or years, knowing it’s meant for them. Anyone wanting to develop their psychic senses alongside a healing practice, as a foundation, not an add-on. Therapists, coaches, and wellness practitioners ready to add energy healing to their toolkit. No prior experience necessary, just an open heart and a willingness to receive. ### What’s included? Foundation (pre-course online theory module): what Reiki is and how it works, the three levels of the Usui Method, your permanent Reiki Level 1 attunement, the 21-day purification period, the Gokai (Five Reiki Principles), the history of Usui Reiki and your lineage, Gassho meditation and Reiji-Ho technique, the chakras and the eight main clair senses Healing practice (on the day): the 18-position full-body hand sequence, the 13-position self-treatment sequence, Byosen sensing, consent and working principles, aura cleansing and grounding, hands-on practice giving and receiving Reiki, and aftercare guidance. Intuitive gifts (woven throughout): Reiki as a doorway to psychic awakening, the 8 Clairs mapped to Reiki and soul purpose, chakras and soul purpose, Ikigai mapped to the practitioner’s path, and reflection/journal prompts. **Lifetime support:** - a full branded 40+ page student manual, a Reiki Level 1 certificate of completion, a 21-day post-attunement support guide, 20% off a future 1:1 session with Cindy, and lifetime access to The Digital Intuitive Kit: an exclusive 6-module self-study psychic development programme (meditation, grounding, opening your psychic self, meeting your Spirit Guide, sensing subtle energy). ### What makes this course different from other Reiki 1 courses? Most Reiki courses teach hand positions. This one teaches you to think like a healer. Psychic development is taught from day one, the 8 Clairs as foundational tools, not advanced extras. Cindy is a 20th-generation shamanic lineage holder, so this is a living transmission, not a weekend certification. The group is capped at a maximum of 10 students, a sacred container, not a production line. The course is fully accredited (Member of the Complementary Medical Association, internationally recognised certificate), and your learning doesn’t stop on the day, the online theory course remains accessible for life. ## About Cindy Cindy Théodore is a Reiki Master Teacher, Trance Medium, and 20th-generation shamanic lineage holder, trained at the Arthur Findlay College and the College of Psychic Studies. She is the founder of Reiki The People and has over 10 years of experience teaching empaths, old souls, and highly sensitive people to trust the gifts they’ve always carried. Cindy offers Psychic Mediumship & Spirit Guidance and Trance Healing at Anahata | |||
| Caring Kink - Daytime Playtime | Sat, Dec 12, 12:30 PM UTC | Bristol, UK | 3mxkam67bia22 | Curator | "Play is our brain's favourite way of learning." - Diane Ackerman “The highest form of research is essentially play.” – N. V. Scarfe “The opposite of play is not work. It’s depression.” – Brian Sutton-Smith “Maturity consists in having rediscovered the seriousness one had as a child at play.” – Friedrich Nietzsche “The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.” – Carl Jung Play is at the heart of every human being, and we don't need to wait until the evening. We can play all day!" - Neil Morbey **YOU CAN COME SOLO, OR WITH A PARTNER, NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER NECESSARY. WE AIM TO MAKE A SAFE, PLAYFUL SPACE FOR YOU TO EXPLORE** **Daytime playtime is a space for you to touch, play, relax and bring out your kinky parts (within boundaries), utilising the skills that you our community have acquired through the Caring Kink workshops. ** In the daytime playtime we will have a short 90 minute workshop at the start, leaving the remaining 4 hrs for free play. We will have capacity for 120 people. **ALL WELCOME. ** It's ok if you've never been to a kinky workshop or if you're a seasoned pro. The workshop will help us all get on the same page to bring in care, consent and connection into our play. Remember too that 'play' can look like ANYTHING, including cuddling, chatting, rambunctious dancing, slow sensual connection, dark BDSM exploration, shame play, tying and holding, giggling... there isn't a 'right' way to play, except that we ask you to bring in care, consent and connection into everything you do. We will have a big community of people who have been to the workshops before, but even if you haven't been before that's ok - we can all help each other to **play in a caring kink way.** **No Late Entry after 1pm** The space will be open from 12:30pm, the workshop will begin at 1pm, when we will close the doors to anyone , so DON'T BE LATE. **Boundaries of Play** This is a pants on play space (for now). No touching or revealing of genitals or anus. The reason is I want to encourage all types of sensual, creative, connecting and kinky play, but without rushing to genital based sex. Nothing wrong with sex, I love it. I just want to slow us down and be together for a little longer, so other parts of us get to be explored. I also am not ready to hold a space that has full sex as things become increasingly complex. **Clothing** Arrive in simple comfy clothing for the workshop. We will change after the workshop in the transition to free play. Feel free to wear anything that makes you feel sexy and happy. This is often an area we get a lot of questions. Rest assured you can come as you are. I suggest bringing a variety of clothing. This isn't a high fashion finest leather, latex and high heels style event - this is more about connection. BEST ADVICE: WEAR WHAT FEELS GOOD TO YOU **What else is there?** **Two play rooms: ** As you arrive you'll be in the hallway with stairs leading up and down. Please deposit your shoes here and then put bags in the Hall of Hedonism, on your left. - **Hall of Hedonism:** On the ground floor we will have music and equipment so you can dance and go wild. - **Velet underground** : Downstairs there will be lots of soft mattresses and a big table of toys so you can explore in a more sensual way. - **De-Stimulation room: ** upstairs for when things get a little much. **Play bus stops: ** Each room has some chairs which you can sit at if you are waiting to play with someone. This allows other people to come along and pick you up. **Shared food:** Please bring something to add to the food table, ideally with a label of ingredients to cater for all needs. **Space monitors: ** We will have a team of people taking shifts to monitor the space to help make it safer. If you need a little extra support, feel free to ask one of them and at the same time they're not here as therapists just to keep things flowing. **Timings** **12:30pm** : Arrive and mingle **1pm** : Opening Workshop, closing the container (no entry after this point) **2:30pm ** At the end of the workshop there'll be a pause to change your clothing into something more fun and a little game and a dance to help us step into free play **6:30pm:** Free play ends with a little closing circle. **7pm: ** Participants clear the venue | |||
| The Unfolding Dream- 28th November | Sat, Nov 28, 10:00 AM UTC | Spiral Holistic Therapy Centre, Shelburne Road, London, UK | 3mxkam6azpq22 | Curator | ### **What are your dreams** _ **trying to tell you?** _ We all dream. Most of us forget them by breakfast. This half day gives you the chance to slow down, share a dream, and see what it might be pointing to - held gently, in a small group of curious people. Drawing on Jungian depth psychology, somatic practice, and the world's oldest tradition of collective dream work, we'll help you listen - really listen - to what your inner world is saying. No experience needed. Just bring a dream. **Somatic & embodied · Jungian parts work · Creative arts · Depth and Archetypal psychology** **For more information: https://www.robertblackcounselling.co.uk/mindfulness/dream-workshops-in-london** #### **What to expect** **DURATION** - Half day, 4 hours **GROUP SIZE** - Small and intimate, 12 people max **FORMAT** - In person, Spiral Centre, Islington **EXPERIENCE NEEDED?** - None. Just bring a dream. _Twelve places. One morning. Places fill quickly._ | |||
| KAP Kundalini Activation - Group Session | Sun, Nov 29, 2:00 PM UTC | Stroud Yoga Space & Shop, Nelson Street, Stroud, UK | 3mxkam6cdk722 | Curator | **WHAT IS KUNDALINI ACTIVATION?** Kundalini Activation is a direct transmission of Life Force energy through the Kundalini Channels, promoting profound personal transformation. During a session, participants lie on yoga mats while the facilitator channels energy on and off the body working on chakra and meridian points. Accompanied by a musical journey, this process can awakens the entire light body, helping individuals embody their spiritual essence and activate its capacity to be an entire field of conscious awareness. .jpg) This practice facilitates access to deeper brainwave states, enabling the brain and nervous system to rewire and integrate new levels of awareness. Participants may experience spontaneous movements (kriyas), emotional releases, energetic sensations, third-eye activations, unity states, and shifts in consciousness. However, the true value lies in the lasting transformation participants experience in their lives after the session. Kundalini Activation is a safe, natural process using a gentle flowing downward-flowing energy. It unfolds through the practice of surrender and readiness, meeting each individual where they are. **Why Do Kundalini Activation?** Kundalini Activation is a transformative practice that unlocks profound physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits, it helps you access deeper states of awareness and live more fully aligned with your true self. Here are some key reasons to explore Kundalini Activation: - **Transformation:** Release suppressed energy and clear emotional blockages to create space for growth and healing. - **Heightened Awareness:** Expand your consciousness, access unity states, and deepen your understanding of yourself and the world. - **Energetic Alignment:** Activate and balance your chakra system, awakening your full light body for enhanced energy flow. - **Mental Clarity and Focus:** Rewire your brain and nervous system to reduce mental clutter and enhance clarity, creativity, and intuition. - **Emotional Breakthroughs:** Liberate trapped emotions, foster resilience, and cultivate a sense of inner peace. - **Spiritual Embodiment:** Strengthen your connection to your higher self and integrate spiritual awareness into daily life. - **Personal Growth:** Overcome limiting beliefs, align with your highest potential, and make empowered, confident decisions. - **Life Transformation:** Experience lasting improvements in relationships, career, health, and overall purpose by aligning with your true essence. - **Deepened Spiritual Connection:** Access an energy beyond the personal self, creating a space to transcend ego and connect with the divine.  **Kundalini Activation is more than a single session—it’s an ongoing journey toward authenticity, freedom, and awareness** Kundalini Activation offers holistic transformation across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Participants frequently report heightened energy, mental clarity, emotional breakthroughs, and deeper connections with themselves and others. Other benefits include reduced stress, emotional balance, enhanced intuition, blissful states, and expanded consciousness. This process purifies, awakens, and aligns participants with their highest potential, fostering positive changes in health, relationships, work, and overall clarity in life. **Frequent Asked Questions ** **Do I need any experience to join a class?** No prior experience is necessary Kundalini activation classes are open to individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, and there is no requirement to have any prior training in yoga, meditation, or energy work. What truly matters is approaching the class with an open mind and a belief in the existence of energy beyond one’s self. **Who shouldn’t do the Kundalini Activation process?** This transmission of Kundalini energy is not recommended for those prone to mania, delusion or psychosis. As this process will expand your capacity to feel, you will have to be able to handle the emotional process in between sessions. If this is too difficult to handle on your own, we recommend you not to continue with the sessions. **I am depressed/anxious, can I still attend a class?** Yes. Many participants report that Kundalini activation helped them with their anxiety/depression. Just be aware that if you’re on antidepressant medication, there’s a possibility that you could be less sensitive to the energy. **I am pregnant, can I still attend a class?** If you are pregnant and in your third trimester we recommend you to wait until after birth to continue with the transmissions. Before the third trimester (7-9 months) it is ok to attend as long as you are feeling well and can, without problems, participate in activities such as gym activities or yoga, for example. Always let your facilitator know that you are pregnant before a Kundalini activation session. **I have had a Kundalini Awakening, is this Kundalini transmission appropriate for me?** Experiencing a Kundalini Awakening can deeply alter one’s consciousness and energy dynamics. The intensity of these changes may be overwhelming leading the energy to retreat and become dormant once again. This Kundalini activation process can provide valuable support following an awakening, aiding in the upgrade of the body and energy pathways, teaching the system how to accommodate higher light frequencies and manage the increased energy flow with greater ease. %20(2).jpg) [**WWW.KUNDALINI-ACTIVATION.CO.UK**](https://kundalini-activation.co.uk/) **@** [**kap\_clara**](https://www.instagram.com/kap_clara_uk/)\_uk Clara has spent the last 15 years immersed in self-discovery and healing through spiritual practice, tantra, and embodiment. She is deeply experienced in energy healing modalities such as Reiki and VortexHealing and became a certified KAP (Kundalini Activation Process) facilitator in 2023. In 2021, Clara underwent a profound Kundalini Awakening, walking the path with this transformative energy. Through firsthand experience, she has witnessed how Kundalini energy can inspire deep healing and personal transformation, grounding her work in authenticity and insight. <oembed url="https://youtu.be/ScAz0PP17Tw?si=4TK-kJSfZsYJ456O"></oembed> | |||
| KAP Kundalini Activation - Group Session | Sat, Oct 17, 1:00 PM UTC | Stroud Yoga Space & Shop, Nelson Street, Stroud, UK | 3mxkam6docq22 | Curator | **WHAT IS KUNDALINI ACTIVATION?** Kundalini Activation is a direct transmission of Life Force energy through the Kundalini Channels, promoting profound personal transformation. During a session, participants lie on yoga mats while the facilitator channels energy on and off the body working on chakra and meridian points. Accompanied by a musical journey, this process can awakens the entire light body, helping individuals embody their spiritual essence and activate its capacity to be an entire field of conscious awareness. .jpg) This practice facilitates access to deeper brainwave states, enabling the brain and nervous system to rewire and integrate new levels of awareness. Participants may experience spontaneous movements (kriyas), emotional releases, energetic sensations, third-eye activations, unity states, and shifts in consciousness. However, the true value lies in the lasting transformation participants experience in their lives after the session. Kundalini Activation is a safe, natural process using a gentle flowing downward-flowing energy. It unfolds through the practice of surrender and readiness, meeting each individual where they are. **Why Do Kundalini Activation?** Kundalini Activation is a transformative practice that unlocks profound physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits, it helps you access deeper states of awareness and live more fully aligned with your true self. Here are some key reasons to explore Kundalini Activation: - **Transformation:** Release suppressed energy and clear emotional blockages to create space for growth and healing. - **Heightened Awareness:** Expand your consciousness, access unity states, and deepen your understanding of yourself and the world. - **Energetic Alignment:** Activate and balance your chakra system, awakening your full light body for enhanced energy flow. - **Mental Clarity and Focus:** Rewire your brain and nervous system to reduce mental clutter and enhance clarity, creativity, and intuition. - **Emotional Breakthroughs:** Liberate trapped emotions, foster resilience, and cultivate a sense of inner peace. - **Spiritual Embodiment:** Strengthen your connection to your higher self and integrate spiritual awareness into daily life. - **Personal Growth:** Overcome limiting beliefs, align with your highest potential, and make empowered, confident decisions. - **Life Transformation:** Experience lasting improvements in relationships, career, health, and overall purpose by aligning with your true essence. - **Deepened Spiritual Connection:** Access an energy beyond the personal self, creating a space to transcend ego and connect with the divine.  **Kundalini Activation is more than a single session—it’s an ongoing journey toward authenticity, freedom, and awareness** Kundalini Activation offers holistic transformation across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Participants frequently report heightened energy, mental clarity, emotional breakthroughs, and deeper connections with themselves and others. Other benefits include reduced stress, emotional balance, enhanced intuition, blissful states, and expanded consciousness. This process purifies, awakens, and aligns participants with their highest potential, fostering positive changes in health, relationships, work, and overall clarity in life. **Frequent Asked Questions ** **Do I need any experience to join a class?** No prior experience is necessary Kundalini activation classes are open to individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, and there is no requirement to have any prior training in yoga, meditation, or energy work. What truly matters is approaching the class with an open mind and a belief in the existence of energy beyond one’s self. **Who shouldn’t do the Kundalini Activation process?** This transmission of Kundalini energy is not recommended for those prone to mania, delusion or psychosis. As this process will expand your capacity to feel, you will have to be able to handle the emotional process in between sessions. If this is too difficult to handle on your own, we recommend you not to continue with the sessions. **I am depressed/anxious, can I still attend a class?** Yes. Many participants report that Kundalini activation helped them with their anxiety/depression. Just be aware that if you’re on antidepressant medication, there’s a possibility that you could be less sensitive to the energy. **I am pregnant, can I still attend a class?** If you are pregnant and in your third trimester we recommend you to wait until after birth to continue with the transmissions. Before the third trimester (7-9 months) it is ok to attend as long as you are feeling well and can, without problems, participate in activities such as gym activities or yoga, for example. Always let your facilitator know that you are pregnant before a Kundalini activation session. **I have had a Kundalini Awakening, is this Kundalini transmission appropriate for me?** Experiencing a Kundalini Awakening can deeply alter one’s consciousness and energy dynamics. The intensity of these changes may be overwhelming leading the energy to retreat and become dormant once again. This Kundalini activation process can provide valuable support following an awakening, aiding in the upgrade of the body and energy pathways, teaching the system how to accommodate higher light frequencies and manage the increased energy flow with greater ease. %20(2).jpg) [**WWW.KUNDALINI-ACTIVATION.CO.UK**](https://kundalini-activation.co.uk/) **@** [**kap\_clara**](https://www.instagram.com/kap_clara_uk/)\_uk Clara has spent the last 15 years immersed in self-discovery and healing through spiritual practice, tantra, and embodiment. She is deeply experienced in energy healing modalities such as Reiki and VortexHealing and became a certified KAP (Kundalini Activation Process) facilitator in 2023. In 2021, Clara underwent a profound Kundalini Awakening, walking the path with this transformative energy. Through firsthand experience, she has witnessed how Kundalini energy can inspire deep healing and personal transformation, grounding her work in authenticity and insight. <oembed url="https://youtu.be/ScAz0PP17Tw?si=4TK-kJSfZsYJ456O"></oembed> | |||
| DE-E's Space, FREE Cuddle movie night | Wed, Dec 9, 6:45 PM UTC | Morley Place, Staple Hill, Bristol, UK | 3mxkam6hnno22 | Curator | ## **Cuddle Movie nights hosted by DE-E's space.** ### Wednesday 9th December This is a ‘front room’ movie hosted by DE-E's Space. Would you like an evening to snuggle, enjoy food and make new friends sharing platonic touch? And, if you wish to have input into the movie choice, please, join the WhatsApp group which will be sent in the confirmation email. Arrival: Doors open at 6:45pm - you can arrive any time up until 7:45pm Socialising and Pot-luck food (Please, bring something to share) starts around 7pm 7:45pm - Doors close and a short opening circle, to drop into our desires. Movie starts around 8pm Finishing at around 10pm, depending on movie length. People can depart then, or hang around for dessert and more socialising. There will also be the option to stay over, either for platonic cuddle sleeping, or individual sleeping arrangements. **Nothing sexual, or you will be asked to leave.** Please, leave quietly so as not to disturb neighbours :D The event is sober, clothed, and non-sexual, non-dating or pickup. People of all genders are invited to snuggle with each other, whilst respecting each other's preferences and boundaries. Safety and comfort are the priority. Caring for consent is required at all times. _ **No touch is required if that is where you find yourself** , you can come for the company and voicing your ‘No’ is even more important than your ‘Yes’._ The film will be decided on by the group - either in the WhatsApp chat beforehand or whilst sharing potluck food just before the movie :) |  _Cuddle Movie Space_ |  _Lovely food_ | | Room for up to 14… | And potluck food | ### DE-E Event host, author/narrator, wellbeing, and finance coach.  DE-E is focused on helping people connect with themselves and each other by creating spaces where people feel safe to drop into their authentic selves. He believes that by creating spaces with various connection-based activities, in a held environment, it gives people the chance to explore and ask for their desires and to query their past stories and traumas to see what still serves and what it is time to ‘thank’ and let go of to embrace a new way of being. DE-E's aim is to both follow for himself, and facilitate for others, a journey of continuous learning, exploring boundaries, and pushing beyond them in a contained way to achieve emotional, physical, and relational growth. He follows interests in wellbeing, mental health, breathwork, cold-water exposure, cuddling, playing, play-fighting, sober activities and more - during the summer can often be found in various roles at festivals. His exploration into wellbeing, has led him to create a series of sleep enhancing audio books called Drift Into Understanding, to help drop into a deeper relaxed sleep faster, reset the body to homeostasis and reduce short term dopamine hunting tendencies. The books look at Lighthouses, Bridges, Financial Independence - [available now](https://amzn.to/4wz0tLV) Gut Microbiome - Available September 2026 Mycelium - Available November 2026 Intimate Communication - Available January 2027 DE-E also offers _financial wellbeing coaching_, based on the [Rebel Finance School principles](https://rebeldonegans.com/finance/rfs/course-notes/). DE-E has hosted cuddle movies in Bristol since 2023. ### Volunteering in Ukraine In November 2025 I went to Kyiv to support a few different organisations, one whom I worked with the most was Ant's Kitchen. They are a brilliant friendly bunch of people and I can highly recommend volunteering with them. They create rations for small front line units, providing a vital service with supplies to keep the soldiers going - these soldiers may not otherwise get such nutritious meals. If you are interested in supporting them - you can give them a one off donation, or set up a regular one here - [Support here](https://buymeacoffee.com/ants_kyiv) If you are able to help remotely with English teaching, this may be of interest to you - [LINK](https://www.volunteeringukraine.com/en/volunteer-opportunities/go-global-ngo) |  _Working on the kitchen production line, bagging up a dried meal_ |  _An example of dried rations - this is homemade trail mix_ | I am available to give talks around the experience, with money raised going to support their mission. #leadership, #teamwork, #resilience ... If you know of a school or organisation who may be interested, please, do put them in touch. Please, message for more details, or any questions. ### **Accessibility and Inclusion** The flat is on the third floor and there is no lift. Attendees will need to be able to climb/descend the stairs. All activities are an invitation: there is a culture of participating in ways that work for you, and participants are requested to be open to accommodating each other's needs. Neuro-spiciness is welcome - we are all wonderful and unique individuals. People of any ethnicity, cultural background, class, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, relationship structure, body type, physical ability, neurodiversity etc. are welcome at DE-E's Spaces! ### **Tickets** Please, do cancel your ticket if you are not able to make it, so that DE-E knows who to expect and to free up a space for someone else as room is limited. | |||
| DE-E's Space, FREE Cuddle movie night | Tue, Nov 17, 6:45 PM UTC | Morley Place, Staple Hill, Bristol, UK | 3mxkam6j22s22 | Curator | ## **Cuddle Movie nights hosted by DE-E's space.** ### Tuesday 17th November This is a ‘front room’ movie hosted by DE-E's Space. Would you like an evening to snuggle, enjoy food and make new friends sharing platonic touch? And, if you wish to have input into the movie choice, please, join the WhatsApp group which will be sent in the confirmation email. Arrival: Doors open at 6:45pm - you can arrive any time up until 7:45pm Socialising and Pot-luck food (Please, bring something to share) starts around 7pm 7:45pm - Doors close and a short opening circle, to drop into our desires. Movie starts around 8pm Finishing at around 10pm, depending on movie length. People can depart then, or hang around for dessert and more socialising. There will also be the option to stay over, either for platonic cuddle sleeping, or individual sleeping arrangements. **Nothing sexual, or you will be asked to leave.** Please, leave quietly so as not to disturb neighbours :D The event is sober, clothed, and non-sexual, non-dating or pickup. People of all genders are invited to snuggle with each other, whilst respecting each other's preferences and boundaries. Safety and comfort are the priority. Caring for consent is required at all times. _ **No touch is required if that is where you find yourself** , you can come for the company and voicing your ‘No’ is even more important than your ‘Yes’._ The film will be decided on by the group - either in the WhatsApp chat beforehand or whilst sharing potluck food just before the movie :) |  _Cuddle Movie Space_ |  _Lovely food_ | | Room for up to 14… | And potluck food | ### DE-E Event host, author/narrator, wellbeing, and finance coach.  DE-E is focused on helping people connect with themselves and each other by creating spaces where people feel safe to drop into their authentic selves. He believes that by creating spaces with various connection-based activities, in a held environment, it gives people the chance to explore and ask for their desires and to query their past stories and traumas to see what still serves and what it is time to ‘thank’ and let go of to embrace a new way of being. DE-E's aim is to both follow for himself, and facilitate for others, a journey of continuous learning, exploring boundaries, and pushing beyond them in a contained way to achieve emotional, physical, and relational growth. He follows interests in wellbeing, mental health, breathwork, cold-water exposure, cuddling, playing, play-fighting, sober activities and more - during the summer can often be found in various roles at festivals. His exploration into wellbeing, has led him to create a series of sleep enhancing audio books called Drift Into Understanding, to help drop into a deeper relaxed sleep faster, reset the body to homeostasis and reduce short term dopamine hunting tendencies. The books look at Lighthouses, Bridges, Financial Independence - [available now](https://amzn.to/4wz0tLV) Gut Microbiome - Available September 2026 Mycelium - Available November 2026 Intimate Communication - Available January 2027 DE-E also offers _financial wellbeing coaching_, based on the [Rebel Finance School principles](https://rebeldonegans.com/finance/rfs/course-notes/). DE-E has hosted cuddle movies in Bristol since 2023. ### Volunteering in Ukraine In November 2025 I went to Kyiv to support a few different organisations, one whom I worked with the most was Ant's Kitchen. They are a brilliant friendly bunch of people and I can highly recommend volunteering with them. They create rations for small front line units, providing a vital service with supplies to keep the soldiers going - these soldiers may not otherwise get such nutritious meals. If you are interested in supporting them - you can give them a one off donation, or set up a regular one here - [Support here](https://buymeacoffee.com/ants_kyiv) If you are able to help remotely with English teaching, this may be of interest to you - [LINK](https://www.volunteeringukraine.com/en/volunteer-opportunities/go-global-ngo) |  _Working on the kitchen production line, bagging up a dried meal_ |  _An example of dried rations - this is homemade trail mix_ | I am available to give talks around the experience, with money raised going to support their mission. #leadership, #teamwork, #resilience ... If you know of a school or organisation who may be interested, please, do put them in touch. Please, message for more details, or any questions. ### **Accessibility and Inclusion** The flat is on the third floor and there is no lift. Attendees will need to be able to climb/descend the stairs. All activities are an invitation: there is a culture of participating in ways that work for you, and participants are requested to be open to accommodating each other's needs. Neuro-spiciness is welcome - we are all wonderful and unique individuals. People of any ethnicity, cultural background, class, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, relationship structure, body type, physical ability, neurodiversity etc. are welcome at DE-E's Spaces! ### **Tickets** Please, do cancel your ticket if you are not able to make it, so that DE-E knows who to expect and to free up a space for someone else as room is limited. | |||
| DE-E's Space, FREE Cuddle movie night | Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM UTC | Morley Place, Staple Hill, Bristol, UK | 3mxkam6kepu22 | Curator | ## **Cuddle Movie nights hosted by DE-E's space.** ### Thursday 15th October This is a ‘front room’ movie hosted by DE-E's Space. Would you like an evening to snuggle, enjoy food and make new friends sharing platonic touch? And, if you wish to have input into the movie choice, please, join the WhatsApp group which will be sent in the confirmation email. Arrival: Doors open at 6:45pm - you can arrive any time up until 7:45pm Socialising and Pot-luck food (Please, bring something to share) starts around 7pm 7:45pm - Doors close and a short opening circle, to drop into our desires. Movie starts around 8pm Finishing at around 10pm, depending on movie length. People can depart then, or hang around for dessert and more socialising. There will also be the option to stay over, either for platonic cuddle sleeping, or individual sleeping arrangements. **Nothing sexual, or you will be asked to leave.** Please, leave quietly so as not to disturb neighbours :D The event is sober, clothed, and non-sexual, non-dating or pickup. People of all genders are invited to snuggle with each other, whilst respecting each other's preferences and boundaries. Safety and comfort are the priority. Caring for consent is required at all times. _ **No touch is required if that is where you find yourself** , you can come for the company and voicing your ‘No’ is even more important than your ‘Yes’._ The film will be decided on by the group - either in the WhatsApp chat beforehand or whilst sharing potluck food just before the movie :) |  _Cuddle Movie Space_ |  _Lovely food_ | | Room for up to 14… | And potluck food | ### DE-E Event host, author/narrator, wellbeing, and finance coach.  DE-E is focused on helping people connect with themselves and each other by creating spaces where people feel safe to drop into their authentic selves. He believes that by creating spaces with various connection-based activities, in a held environment, it gives people the chance to explore and ask for their desires and to query their past stories and traumas to see what still serves and what it is time to ‘thank’ and let go of to embrace a new way of being. DE-E's aim is to both follow for himself, and facilitate for others, a journey of continuous learning, exploring boundaries, and pushing beyond them in a contained way to achieve emotional, physical, and relational growth. He follows interests in wellbeing, mental health, breathwork, cold-water exposure, cuddling, playing, play-fighting, sober activities and more - during the summer can often be found in various roles at festivals. His exploration into wellbeing, has led him to create a series of sleep enhancing audio books called Drift Into Understanding, to help drop into a deeper relaxed sleep faster, reset the body to homeostasis and reduce short term dopamine hunting tendencies. The books look at Lighthouses, Bridges, Financial Independence - [available now](https://amzn.to/4wz0tLV) Gut Microbiome - Available September 2026 Mycelium - Available November 2026 Intimate Communication - Available January 2027 DE-E also offers _financial wellbeing coaching_, based on the [Rebel Finance School principles](https://rebeldonegans.com/finance/rfs/course-notes/). DE-E has hosted cuddle movies in Bristol since 2023. ### Volunteering in Ukraine In November 2025 I went to Kyiv to support a few different organisations, one whom I worked with the most was Ant's Kitchen. They are a brilliant friendly bunch of people and I can highly recommend volunteering with them. They create rations for small front line units, providing a vital service with supplies to keep the soldiers going - these soldiers may not otherwise get such nutritious meals. If you are interested in supporting them - you can give them a one off donation, or set up a regular one here - [Support here](https://buymeacoffee.com/ants_kyiv) If you are able to help remotely with English teaching, this may be of interest to you - [LINK](https://www.volunteeringukraine.com/en/volunteer-opportunities/go-global-ngo) |  _Working on the kitchen production line, bagging up a dried meal_ |  _An example of dried rations - this is homemade trail mix_ | I am available to give talks around the experience, with money raised going to support their mission. #leadership, #teamwork, #resilience ... If you know of a school or organisation who may be interested, please, do put them in touch. Please, message for more details, or any questions. ### **Accessibility and Inclusion** The flat is on the third floor and there is no lift. Attendees will need to be able to climb/descend the stairs. All activities are an invitation: there is a culture of participating in ways that work for you, and participants are requested to be open to accommodating each other's needs. Neuro-spiciness is welcome - we are all wonderful and unique individuals. People of any ethnicity, cultural background, class, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, relationship structure, body type, physical ability, neurodiversity etc. are welcome at DE-E's Spaces! ### **Tickets** Please, do cancel your ticket if you are not able to make it, so that DE-E knows who to expect and to free up a space for someone else as room is limited. | |||
| Sound Journey Nutri:Sounds | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | HealthSource Totnes, Burke Road, Totnes, UK | 3mxkam6oljx22 | Curator | ### A 1-Hour Nutrition Sound Journey What if sound could become part of the way you nourish yourself? Join us monthly for a deeply relaxing **1-hour sound journey combining musical notes of crystal singing bowls with specific mineral frequencies: Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorus/Zinc, Potassium, Selenium and Sodium** , creating a unique listening experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your body and explore the relationship between **sound, frequency and nourishment**. Simply lie back, get comfortable and allow the sounds and frequencies to wash over you. There is nothing you need to do — just listen, breathe and receive. A beautiful opportunity to: - Relax and quieten the mind - Connect more deeply with your body - Explore sound and frequency in a new way - Support a sense of balance and wellbeing - Experience our unique **Nutri** frequency journey Come with an open mind and discover what you may notice when **music, frequency and nutrition meet.** ### Event Details **📅** Dates: **14th Oct, 18th Nov, 9th Dec 2026.** **🕖** Duration: 1 hour Start: 7:00 PM-promptly Arrival: Please arrive 5 minutes early to settle into your nest before we begin. **📍** Location: HealthSource Clinic, Burke Road, Totnes, UK **🚗** FREE PARKING **Bring anything you need to feel comfortable — blanket, yoga mat, cushion and water.** No previous experience is needed. Just come, relax and listen. **We encourage you to join us monthly** to experience the ongoing benefits of regular sound and frequency practice. **Held by:** **Carolina** , founder of Hum For Your Life Ltd and a professional Holistic Voice Therapist certified by the British Academy of Sound Therapy. With a deep dedication to sound, voice and music as pathways to sacred healing and transformation. Carolina brings nearly three decades of experience in intuitive energy work, alongside multiple certifications and extensive experience in the field. [www.humforyourlife.com](http://www.humforyourlife.com/) | |||
| skein weekender | Fri, Nov 6, 5:30 PM UTC | Paddington Farm, Maiden Croft Lane, Wick, Glastonbury, UK | 3mxkam6vjkh22 | Curator | ### Ever wondered what might happen if you immerse in a shared alchemical cloud of story, for two full days? Find out by joining Poet-facilitators [Tom Hirons](http://www.tomhirons.com) and [Rozi Hilton](http://www.believethebird.com) on a Somerset Weekend - for **a residential laboratory of holographic collaboration. ** A deep-dive community-connection experience, in which you'll participate-in and contribute-to an emergent selection of revelations - into a field of juxtaposition. This is our most extended opportunity so far, to marinade in our '_ **Council of the Imagination** _', and stretch it into realms beyond workshop, as we play together with the duration, inspiration, and landscapes of sharing. Skein is a ceremonial circle of images and associations, collectively driven - which will venture into many mysterious territories over the course of a long weekend, as we drop deeply into a **semi-psychedelic crucible** ; like a shared dream... Expect to surrender, as synapses make deer-leaps and the crackling centre becomes something numinous… > “Half Quaker meeting, half dreamtime, and yet another half nonperformative performance. Entirely enchanting, beautiful and bizarre - like a waking sleep”. > > "Skein is a fractal, fragmented dreamscape of communal storytelling away from the posture and performance of Storytelling as we have come to know it in a modern age. Tom & Rozi open a democratic and non-hierarchical field for people to know themselves and each other in new and vibrant ways. Sensitively and delicately held, skein is a tender and beautiful technology for weaving an alive sense of what’s in the room, with all contributions equally valued and witnessed.. > > It was amazing to watch as people became more and more emboldened through the process. I experienced inter-realm travel and also an absolute time warp; two hours went by in twenty minutes. As it finished I longed to go on to discover new layers of those in the room as well as of the field itself." > > _“When can we do that again?! So much appreciation for the experience you created. The ripples have been powerful, subtle and transformative.. I feel stirred and moved, shaken but also stilled in some way. It was like a conversation of our hearts and imaginations, not a performance but a way to connect in how I want to be seen and bring myself more into this group, the me I know but I don't think others see. The result? .. I discovered something... We found our heart here.”_ #### #### WHO IS THIS FOR? You do not have to be a storyteller or have any experience of performing, and there is no need to have any material prepared. However, there will be an expectation to participate, which will involve some public-speaking - however fractured or imperfect it comes out! The venue does have a twisting staircase up to the group room. Sadly there is not another more accessible route to the upstairs workshop-space, so regrettably we would recommend a level of mobility which makes this possible. #### WHAT TO EXPECT? Skein is a practice that Tom and Rozi have been honing over the last few years - it involves a group of people responding to a seed image with a stream of resonant images or recollections. In practical terms, this means that the participants respond to prompts (perhaps story, perhaps poetry, perhaps dream fragments themselves) with short recollections or images, before yielding in turn to another offering. Through successive rounds of provocation, a field is generated. We'll be exploring skeins with different forms and themes, playing games that encourage us to enter into imaginative flow-states, and allowing the magic of skein to encounter one another in non-ordinary ways. If that still sounds baffling - [here's Tom](https://vimeo.com/feralangelspress/skein-what-is-it)doing his best to describe the experience. #### WHERE AND WHEN? [Paddington Farm](https://paddingtonfarm.co.uk/accommodation/the-farmhouse/) Farmhouse is based on a 43-acre organic farm at the foot of Glastonbury Tor - A larger project with aims to encourage engagement with organic food and farming, environmental awareness and responsibility, and a lifelong respect for the countryside. It's just 30minutes East of Bridgwater on the m5, or 1 hour South of Bristol - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/V8TCn6b2ZrctBRig9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V8TCn6b2ZrctBRig9) - close to Glastonbury town, but public transport is rather involved, so do let us know if you'd need a lift share and we'll see what we can do!   #### WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? Both skilled space-holders, with years of experience - Rozi Hilton and Tom Hirons form [Feral Angels Events](https://preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webview/160405/190810524906161587); a venture designing and hosting workshops for writers interested in honesty, beauty, and edge; and **a haven for poets who don't recognise themselves among the 'literati' and the generally-accepted canon.** We write, seek-out, and encourage intrepid eloquence, truth-telling, and authentic expression; aiming to provoke duende, calibrate souls toward the Green-Pulse, and incite action for a world on fire. We like raw words, revelation, mythopoetic image, and none of the bravado or elitism that puts a veil over resonant-transmission.  #### DETAILS We have three base prices, for each participant to choose from. If you're not sure which category to select, then do take a look below - (If you find yourself sounding most like jar 4 ‘living in the ruins’ and still desperate to come then please [send us an email](mailto:rozi@believethebird.com)and we'll see what we can do to make it possible for you to attend). **Note: once you've selected a ticket price, you also need to select a sleeping option - at an extra cost, depending on your budget and willingness to share.** If you don't stay on site with us there are plenty of accommodations in the Glastonbury area, and you can simply join from morning to evening.  #### FOOD We will cater for ourselves as a group - with each person preparing food once; so we are asking each of you to bring the ingredients to prepare a dish which could constitute half a meal for a group of 15 _(eg your trademark pasta salad; granny's special chilli; fallback roasted vegetables etc…). _ We will pair-up the dishes and work together in the kitchen to manifest a magical menu, supplemented by breakfast, snacks, and basic kitchen staples. #### This is going to be a fun, quirky, magical, unreal, few days of connection and co-exploration. A cosy opportunity to hunker down and open-up; in a homely setting without a lot of luxury or glamour. We'll laugh a lot, and probably cry frequently, and form friendships by learning about each other - as well as touching into realms beyond our conventional reality. Do heed the call if you're someone feeling the tug… the circle assembles! | |||
| The Cuddle Lounge | Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM UTC | Chyan Cultural Centre, Penryn, UK | 3mxkam7dosa22 | Curator | The Cuddle Lounge is a guided, welcoming space to gather and share in **platonic intimacy** for the sake of **nourishment, rest, joy, and heartfelt connection**. We aim for this to be a safe enough space for people to bring whatever they may be holding and simply be themselves. Authenticity is welcomed and celebrated. We invite you to come and rest in the softness of intentional intimacy. In her book _Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home_, Toko-pa Turner writes, > _“Longing is the dynamic element of belonging, which, if we're clever enough to follow, will bring us into reunion withe the life we're meant to be living.”_ One of the most ancient and primal human desires is the desire to belong. How do we share in the reciprocity of care and love in ways that speak to this innate yearning? How do we nurture the need for belonging in our communities? We believe that one way this can happen is by expanding relational and physical intimacy outside of our romantic partnerships and experiencing how this unfolding of closeness and deep connection can strengthen our sense of belonging, to ourselves, each other, and the earth. **This is a guided, trauma-informed space where everyone is invited to move at their own pace.** For some this may involve touch and physical holding, while others may be comfortable with the emotional and relational intimacy they experience. The invitation is to participate in exercises and practices that feel right for you, **with no pressure or expectation**. Witnessing can be a powerful way to learn about our desires and needs. If you’re new to these types of spaces, you are very welcome. #### **What does it look like?** The afternoon will begin with an **opening circle** where we can welcome one another, speak our agreements, and drop into the space together. Our time will include **gentle embodiment practices** , emphasising the intelligence of body as an important aspect of desire and intimacy. We’ll focus on **consent, boundaries, and communication** to establish a field of safety and care. The group will then be guided through **small group and paired connection practices**. Before our closing circle, we will have free time where you are invited to follow your own desires for platonic connection and intimacy, or rest/move/be with yourself. #### **What this is not:** - A space for sexual connection. Instead this is an opportunity to explore how we can meet one another in meaningful and intimate ways and lean into desire without it needing to turn sexual. - A space to process unresolved trauma around touch and intimacy. If this is something you are struggling with, please reach out and we can signpost you to the appropriate support. - A space to ignore people's boundaries. Consent is a central aspect of this event. #### **What to bring:** - Pillows are provided but you may want to bring some extra of your favourite squishy things, sheepskins, blankets, etc - Comfy clothes that you can move around in #### **Other details:** We will be in the Sky Barn at Chyan Cultural Centre TR10 9BT **You are welcome to arrive early from 10:15am so you have time to settle into the space before we open the circle promptly at 10:30am. To protect the integrity of the group, we will close the doors at 10:45am.** ### Feedback “Cuddle Lounge has been an encouraging support for me as I navigate tumultuous times and identity reshaping, including getting serious about what intimacy means to me, and how I want to move through the world now. I can't overstate the impact of Cuddle Lounge on my richer and more present interactions with daily life and the whole world around me, and there is no-one I wouldn't recommend this to.” – J “I come away from the Cuddle Lounge feeling completely at peace, nurtured and loved. Guy and Fiona create a powerful sanctuary- like space for warmth, compassion and kindness to guide this experience. I didn't know how much I would cherish this until I had experienced it!” – Eden “As someone completely new to this kind of experience, I arrived feeling a little nervous and unsure of what to expect, but Guy and Fiona immediately put me at ease. By the end of the workshop I felt deeply relaxed, grounded in my body, and connected to my heart. I left feeling more in touch with my own needs and boundaries while also feeling deeply connected to the other awesome humans in the group.” – Rosie ### Refunds We cannot issue refunds but you are welcome to give your spot to a friend (please let us know who) or transfer your spot to the next Cuddle Lounge. ### **Facilitators** Guy and Fiona are on a mission to change the ways we think and feel about intimacy, starting by getting curious about the conditioned relational scripts we find ourselves playing out. Having been on their own journey of expanding intimacy beyond their partnership in ways that challenge the norm, they believe that the more we allow our authentic truth to be deeply seen and felt by others, the more capacity we have in our hearts for love, and the greater our sense of belonging. Fiona is an artist, singer, and devotee of spirit. Find her on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fionabpoole/?hl=en). Guy is a dream weaver and an intuitive type, with a love for depth psychology. **If you are curious about this event and have any questions at all, please email Fiona at ** [**fionabradleypoole@gmail.com**](mailto:fionabradleypoole@gmail.com) **.**  | |||
| Rewiring the Brain: Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity & the Windows of Change with Tommaso Barba | Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam7ogpl22 | Curator | # Rewiring the Brain: Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity & the Windows of Change with Tommaso Barba #### What if a single psychedelic experience could return your brain to the same malleable state it was in when you were a child and what could you do with that window? ### About For decades, the dominant view in neuroscience was that the adult brain is largely fixed — that the openness to change we experience in childhood eventually closes, and we become, to a significant degree, locked into our patterns. The emerging science of psychedelics is beginning to overturn that assumption. Research now suggests that psychedelics such as psilocybin may temporarily reopen what scientists call a "critical window" of neuroplasticity , a period when the brain becomes unusually malleable, forming new connections, softening rigid thought patterns, and becoming far more receptive to change. But the window doesn't work alone. What happens during and after it (the set, the setting, the integration) may matter as much as the molecule itself. Understanding this mechanism opens up profound questions about how we heal, how we change, and what it means to truly rewire the brain. This talk will also offer practical guidance on how to best prepare for and follow up after a psychedelic experience, with a particular focus on supporting your nervous system before, during, and after. Join us for an online talk with Tommaso Barba, PhD researcher at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, as he unpacks the neuroscience behind this emerging model and what it means for the future of mental health treatment. The talk will be followed by a live audience Q&A. ### What we'll explore - What neuroplasticity is and why it matters for mental health and behaviour change - The neuroscience of "critical periods" and the evidence that psychedelics can reopen them in the adult brain - How psychedelics promote the growth of new neural connections and why this may drive lasting therapeutic change - Why timing matters: what the brain's heightened plasticity window means for preparation, integration, and the weeks after a psychedelic experience - Practical guidance on how to prepare for and follow up after a psychedelic experience, including how to support your nervous system before, during, and after - One session or two? What the latest research says about dose frequency and therapeutic outcomes - The broader implications for depression, addiction, trauma, and the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy - Open questions at the frontier: what we still don't know, and where the research is heading ⚠️ Please note: This is an educational event. No medical or clinical advice can be given during this session. Can't attend the live event? No problem - all ticket holders will get access to the recording within 48 hours of the event. ### Your Speaker  Tommaso Barba is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Psychedelic Research, Imperial College London, supervised by Dr. David Erritzoe and Prof. David Nutt. His research currently centers on the brain effects of short-acting psychedelics such as DMT and 5-MeO-DMT, conducting the first neuroimaging trials of these compounds in laboratory settings with Dr Chris Timmermann. Tommaso's interests include the impact of psychedelics and MDMA on couples' intimacy, advocating for their potential in improving couples' connection within therapeutic settings. He also focuses on the role of psychedelics in treating depression and enhancing well-being. Tommaso has co-authored over ten scientific papers, including five as the first author, in journals such as The Lancet EClinical Medicine and Nature Scientific Reports. This work has been widely recognised and covered by prominent media outlets, including Forbes USA, The Times, The Telegraph, Rolling Stone, and CNN. Additionally, Tommaso collaborates with universities and startups in Italy and the USA. ### Your Organiser  Ryan is the Online Events Coordinator for The Psychedelic Society and a life-long psychedelic enthusiast. He is completing his MSc in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine & Culture at The University of Exeter where he specialised in the extra-pharmacological factors affecting psychedelic assisted therapy. Ryan also sits at the intersection of psychedelic research, education and therapy. He works as a Research Associate at Pneuma Science, Consultant at Psilonautica and Communications & Partnerships Associate at Beautiful Space. Follow Ryan on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-khan-a64120125/). | |||
| Boundaries As Medicine - 4 Week Deep Dive Course | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | Totnes Natural Health Centre, The Plains, Totnes, UK | 3mxkam7tjzo22 | Curator | # Boundaries As Medicine ### A 4-week embodied journey into knowing, standing in, and living your truth ### with Joy Mittens _Each inauthentic "yes" builds a wall between you and True Intimacy._ * * * Somewhere along the way, most of us learned to override ourselves. To smile when we meant no. To say yes and feel our stomach drop. To stay quiet rather than risk someone else's disappointment. This course is about coming home from that. It's about carving out the space in the world that your soul needs to flower. **Boundaries As Medicine** is a 4-week container for learning somatically in your body how to know what's true for you moment to moment, how to stand in it without apology, and how to practise it in the mess and speed of real life. No more guessing. No more people-pleasing. No more crossing your own line because you're afraid of someone else's pain, even when it's someone you love. This puts the power back where it belongs - in you. You don't need everyone else to have done a workshop for your boundaries to hold. You just need to feel them, and know in your bones how important it is to stand up for them. <oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RygS9vZRBxE&list=PL5xZhEyooCkSlyhzpOTU__9NYspczbrpk"></oembed> ### ## The Journey: **Step 1 — Knowing your own boundaries** Before you can hold a boundary, you have to be able to feel it. We slow everything down so you can start noticing, in real time, what's a yes, what's a no, and what's a "not sure yet." You'll learn to check in with your four centres: mind, heart, belly, and sex - and build real reference points for what authentic and inauthentic yeses and nos actually feel like in the body. **Step 2 — Standing up for them** Knowing isn't enough if you can't speak it. This is where we work with the discomfort of disappointing someone, the fear underneath people-pleasing, and what it actually takes to say a clean “no” and hold it, even when someone else's reaction gets loud, sad, or manipulative. We'll look at how to spot bullying, seduction, and guilt-tripping for what they are, and how to meet rejection - giving and receiving it - with compassion instead of collapse. **Step 3 — Practice** The impact of this course being over 4 weeks is that you can take these tools into your actual life - your family, your work, your relationships, your bed - and building the muscle through repetition, homework assignments, and the support of a group who's in it with you. * * * ## Guest Facilitator - Emily Martin .jpg) Emily will be joining us in week two to bring her expertise on Betty Martin's Wheel of Consent. More information coming soon. * * * ## What We'll Explore - Getting in touch with your body, and listening moment to moment to what it's telling you - Energetic boundaries: feeling the effect of someone entering your energetic field, long before there's any touch - The Wheel of Consent: the real difference between serving and taking, accepting and allowing - Getting in touch with your anger, safely and healthily - because this is where solid boundaries actually come from - Resisting manipulation: recognising the bully, the seducer, and the guilt-tripper, in others and in yourself - Where you struggle to notice your own edges, and where you struggle to hold them once you do _Boundaries aren't about keeping others out - they are the living membrane of the truth of who you are._ * * * ## The Container - **4 sessions, 4 consecutive Wednesdays** , 7–10pm - **14th, 21st, 28th October & 4th November** - **Totnes Natural Health Centre** - A guest facilitator trained in **Betty Martin's Wheel of Consent** joins us for one session - Homework between sessions to bring the practice into daily life - A **private online group** to share your experience and support each other through the month This is a small, intimate group by design - expect real practice, not a lecture. * * * ## This Is For You If... - You find it hard to say no, or to know what you even want - You override your own needs to keep the peace - You want stronger, clearer boundaries for intimacy, sacred sexuality, or Temple spaces - You're tired of consent culture that puts all the weight on _asking and checking_, and want to feel your own power instead - You're ready to meet your anger, your fear, and your yes in your body * * * _The space you create by saying "no" is where your soul expands into its fullest expression._ Let's move beyond performative consent and into embodied power. **Learn the tools to feel, speak, and honour your truth.** | |||
| The Balance Retreat | Ground & Restore | Sun, Oct 18, 9:00 AM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkam7yhn622 | Curator | ### **About the Retreats** Life moves through cycles, weather, work, family, celebrations, endings and new beginnings. Each season carries its own rhythm, and so do we. The Balance Retreat is a series of one-day retreats created to help you stay connected to yourself throughout the year, to reset, release, and find calm no matter what life brings. ### **Grounding and Letting Go (Autumn Edition)** Sunday 18 October 2026 · 10:00–18:00 Unit 11, Caxton Works, Hoy St, London E16 1ZA In spring we are grounding. The retreat is held in a cosy London studio designed for comfort and relaxation. Expect fresh energy, feeling of being renewed and light, ready to sprout and bloom at your own speed. You don’t need to bring a yoga mat or anything else, just yourself … we will take care of the rest. Held in a cozy London studio designed for comfort and relaxation, this one-day experience blends: • Body movement to release tension • Life force flow to awaken energy • Nourishing seasonal food prepared by our chef • Reflection & journaling for clarity • Sound bath journey for deep rest ### **About Us** Two friends creating space for calm, clarity, and connection. The Balance Retreat grew from our shared wish to offer something honest, a place where people could slow down, recharge, and simply feel taken care of. ### **George** George is a movement and energy facilitator with a background in dance and yoga. His approach is grounded, mindful, and welcoming, guiding people to reconnect with their bodies and inner rhythm. Known for his calm presence and care, George’s sessions blend mindful movement, grounding breath, and gentle energy work that meets everyone where they are. ### **Natalia** Natalia is a yoga, sound and breath facilitator, and the founder of Luv Yourself Space. Her classes are known for their warmth, music, and emotional openness. She combines strength and softness to help people release tension, restore balance, and find confidence in their own energy. Together, we bring authentic friendship, warmth, and a balance of energy and calm into every retreat we hold. ### **Upcoming Seasonal Retreats** After the spring retreat, The Balance Retreat will continue through the year, each one shaped by the rhythm and energy of its season. Spring – Rise & RenewAwaken from within. A day to open, grow, and move with lightness and fresh energy.Summer – Expand & Shine. Celebrate your vitality. Recharge your energy and connect with the brightness of summer.Autumn – Ground & Release.Return to stillness. Slow down, reflect, and let go before the darker season arrives. Winter - Slow down & Reset. Each retreat can be booked separately as they open, giving you the freedom to join one or follow the full cycle through the year. Join us. With luv, Natalia | |||
| Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Thursday Night Weekly Group Class | Thu, Aug 13, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam7zvxp22 | Curator | #### What is Kundalini Yoga & Meditation? Kundalini Yoga (KY) is known as the yoga of awareness and is considered by some to be mother of all yogas. It is a complete yoga system including: - Kriyas (exercises) - Mantras (chanting) - Mudras (hand positions) - Pranayama (breath work) - Meditation The beauty of KY is that it allows you, from day one, to practice at your chosen level of intensity without any prior experience or skill. KY is a very powerful tool with some students seeing profound changes after just a few classes. KY classes draw from a huge range of kriyas, each designed to strengthen a particular aspect of the mind and body. Different kriyas will target the glandular, immune, lymphatic and nervous systems. KY has been shown to be effective in treating depression, anxiety and physical pain. **Structure of the class:** - at the start of each class we 'tune in' by chanting [Adi Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/the-adi-mantra/) and [Mangalacharan Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/mangala-charan-mantra-protection/) (listen to musical versions here: [Itunes](https://www.shazam.com/track/226556178/tune-in-adi-mantra-and-mangalacharan-mantra) & [Spotify)](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU) [- t](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU)he class continues with 1hour of exercise (kriya), - then a deep relaxation and - finally a meditation. To close the class we 'tune out' by chanting 'Sat Nam' three times. Don't worry about learning these before your first class- you will soon pick them up! | |||
| Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Monday Morning Weekly Group Class | Mon, Sep 14, 9:00 AM UTC | Plot 9, Restell Close, London, UK | 3mxkama5b3k22 | Curator | #### What is Kundalini Yoga & Meditation? Kundalini Yoga (KY) is known as the yoga of awareness and is considered by some to be mother of all yogas. It is a complete yoga system including: - Kriyas (exercises) - Mantras (chanting) - Mudras (hand positions) - Pranayama (breath work) - Meditation The beauty of KY is that it allows you, from day one, to practice at your chosen level of intensity without any prior experience or skill. KY is a very powerful tool with some students seeing profound changes after just a few classes. KY classes draw from a huge range of kriyas, each designed to strengthen a particular aspect of the mind and body. Different kriyas will target the glandular, immune, lymphatic and nervous systems. KY has been shown to be effective in treating depression, anxiety and physical pain. **Structure of the class:** - at the start of each class we 'tune in' by chanting [Adi Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/the-adi-mantra/) and [Mangalacharan Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/mangala-charan-mantra-protection/) (listen to musical versions here: [Itunes](https://www.shazam.com/track/226556178/tune-in-adi-mantra-and-mangalacharan-mantra) & [Spotify)](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU) [- t](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU)he class continues with 1hour of exercise (kriya), - then a deep relaxation and - finally a meditation. To close the class we 'tune out' by chanting 'Sat Nam' three times. Don't worry about learning these before your first class- you will soon pick them up! | |||
| Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Saturday Morning Weekly Group Class | Sat, Aug 15, 9:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkama6th222 | Curator | #### What is Kundalini Yoga & Meditation? Kundalini Yoga (KY) is known as the yoga of awareness and is considered by some to be mother of all yogas. It is a complete yoga system including: - Kriyas (exercises) - Mantras (chanting) - Mudras (hand positions) - Pranayama (breath work) - Meditation The beauty of KY is that it allows you, from day one, to practice at your chosen level of intensity without any prior experience or skill. KY is a very powerful tool with some students seeing profound changes after just a few classes. KY classes draw from a huge range of kriyas, each designed to strengthen a particular aspect of the mind and body. Different kriyas will target the glandular, immune, lymphatic and nervous systems. KY has been shown to be effective in treating depression, anxiety and physical pain. **Structure of the class:** - at the start of each class we 'tune in' by chanting [Adi Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/the-adi-mantra/) and [Mangalacharan Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/mangala-charan-mantra-protection/) (listen to musical versions here: [Itunes](https://www.shazam.com/track/226556178/tune-in-adi-mantra-and-mangalacharan-mantra) & [Spotify)](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU) [- t](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU)he class continues with 1hour of exercise (kriya), - then a deep relaxation and - finally a meditation. To close the class we 'tune out' by chanting 'Sat Nam' three times. Don't worry about learning these before your first class- you will soon pick them up! | |||
| Ancient Pathways: A 4 Day Cultural Journey Through Cornwall | Fri, Apr 30, 8:00 AM UTC | Cornwall, UK | 3mxkamabkpg22 | Curator | ### Ancient Pathways: A 4 Day Cultural Journey Through Cornwall  Embark on a Sacred Journey with world renowned educator **Darren Le Baron ** and special guest facilitators, where past and present intertwine, where ancient civilisations spring to life. In the heart of Cornwall, discover sacred sites, timeless traditions, and mystical landscapes that reveal a story of deep connections spanning millennia Join us for this **four-day journey** as we venture beyond conventional historical narratives to experience Cornwall in a way few ever will. This is more than a retreat, it's an opportunity to uncover the mysteries of the past and celebrate the living traditions that continue to shape this enchanted land. Walk among Cornwall’s megalithic wonders: ancient stone circles, quoits, men-an-tols, prehistoric remains, and the landscapes that once connected ancient peoples across the seas. At each site, you’ll find more than just stones; you’ll discover the hidden stories of our shared human heritage. Imagine meditating at these powerful locations, feeling the energy of ancient ceremonies as you reflect on the cultural exchanges that shaped our world.  ### WHAT TO EXPECT **Celebrate Living Traditions** - Experience Cornwall’s living heritage through the vibrant Padstow May Day festivities and the legend of the ‘Obby ‘Oss. - Dance with Morris dancers, take part in Maypole celebrations, and explore customs deeply connected to the land. - Connect with the mystical Green Man and Goddess traditions, offering a chance to honour nature and the rhythms of the seasons. **Learn and Exchange** - Discover Cornwall’s fascinating cultural links with distant civilizations, including African influences on local heritage. - Join workshops exploring shared spiritual practices and uncover how ancient customs continue to resonate today. - Visit the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic for immersive cultural and spiritual insights. - Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow seekers, creating new connections rooted in history, culture, and spirituality. #### **A Unique Opportunity Awaits** Join us on this transformative journey. Step beyond the conventional historical narratives and discover Cornwall in a way few ever will. Together, we will unlock the mysteries of the past and celebrate the living traditions that continue to shape this magical land. ### **What's included in your ticket? ** **Transportation** - Coach service provided from London and back - Daily transportation throughout Cornwall for all site visits **Accommodation** - 3x nights in luxury mobile homes at the [Newperran Holiday Park](https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/newperran-holiday-park.en-gb.html) in Newquay. - Ticket includes a shared twin room with private bathroom. All towels and linens are provided. - Single occupancy and double bed upgrades are available for an additional fee. **Breakfast** - Daily breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options **Full Program of Activities** - Complete access to annual festivities, talks, guided walks, workshops, site tours, and visits to the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic **Group Google Meet** - Access to our online pre-immersion group meet and greet **Please note: All registrations need to be paid in f**** ull by March 21st March 2027.** ### **Do you want to arrange your own transportation or accommodation?** If you would like to attend the retreat but prefer to arrange your own transportation and/or accommodation, please get in touch—we have options available. Please email **contact@darrenlebaron.com** for more details ### **Would you like to join our drivers pool?** If you're over 21 with a clean driving license and would like to join our drivers pool in exchange for a discounted ticket, please get in touch. Please email **contact@darrenlebaron.com** for more details **Please note:** We strive to make our immersions accessible to everyone. If you are on a low income, have additional needs or disabilities, or are over 60, we encourage you to contact us. **Disclaimer:** This retreat involves substantial walking. Participants must assess their own risks. Any medical conditions that could affect participation during walks must be disclosed in advance. Our events do not employ qualified guides, leaders, or first aiders. We function as a group of friends exploring together. The Group, its organisers, and hosts assume no responsibility for participants attending any event. We cannot be held liable for any accidents, injuries, or losses that occur during Group events or related travel, regardless of cause. By participating in any walk or event, you acknowledge and accept these terms, understanding that the Group, organisers, and hosts hold no legal liability for any accidents or injuries, regardless of cause. We strongly recommend obtaining travel insurance coverage. ## **YOUR FACILITATOR** ### **Darren Le Baron**  Darren Le Baron is an educator specialising in mycology and psychedelic research, and is based between the UK and the Caribbean. Known around the world for his Shroomshop Master classes and mushroom educational programs, he is a keen cultivator and teacher. His achievements include launching the UK's first accredited Mycology and Mushroom Cultivation course for schools and young people in 2021, providing hands-on experience to empower school children and at-risk youth. A respected voice in the global psychedelic community, Darren is a regular speaker at major conferences and festivals including [Breaking Convention](https://breakingconvention.co.uk/), [All Things Fungi](https://www.allthingsfungi.co.uk/), [Ozora](https://2025.ozorafestival.eu/), and [Lightning in a Bottle.](https://www.libfestival.org/) Through his work with The Psychedelic Society and other organizations, he continues to inform and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to cope with social challenges and contribute to community development as well as self-improvement in an innovative, creative, culturally-aware style. [@darren\_le\_baron](https://www.instagram.com/darren_le_baron) ## **OUR TEAM** ### **Carlotta Artuso**  Carlotta is an Event Coordinator at The Psychedelic Society, with a deep passion for nature, personal and collective growth, mystical experiences and food (Italian roots play a big role here!). Psychedelics have profoundly transformed her life, opening her mind to new perspectives and deeper self-awareness, allowing her to break free from the 9-5 grind and to launch her own PR and Events company - [Carlotta PR](https://www.carlottapr.com/). She believes in their potential to heal and transform, and she's passionate about advocating for their safe, intentional use to inspire positive change and open new pathways of consciousness. [@carlotta.artuso](https://www.instagram.com/carlotta.artuso/) | |||
| Kundalini Activation PRISM™ | Return of the Light: The Rebirth | Sun, Dec 20, 3:30 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamaes4m22 | Curator | This is not another class. This is an experience of pure energy. You know that feeling when you snap at your kids and then feel terrible? When you lie in bed exhausted but cannot switch off? When you keep waiting for life to feel different but nothing seems to shift? When you want a new job, a better relationship, more clarity, more joy, but you cannot seem to get out of your own way? That is not a personality problem. That is stuck energy. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM™ Method, an internationally accredited approach to Kundalini Activation, Breathwork and Non-Duality recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. My work weaves Kundalini Activation, breathwork, somatic healing and non-dual presence to awaken what already lives inside you. I trained directly with Venant Wong in KAP Level 2 and with Serena Olsen and Pi Villaraza in Innerdance, the roots of KAP itself. I am also a certified breathwork facilitator. But instead of repeating a method I chose the path of freedom. In my space every person does not step into a new cage. They step into their own power. This is not woo woo. This is science meeting energy. And it works. **What to expect:** Depending on the session, you will - experience conscious connected breathwork to shift your state fast - a safe natural activation of your Kundalini energy - release of emotional physical and energetic blocks - a shift from mind chatter into deep presence - heightened awareness and a sense of inner power - and integration that continues long after the session ends. You do not need any experience. You simply need to allow yourself to be present and let the energy move. **Why people come:** - To stop screaming at their kids and actually enjoy them. - To finally feel something shift in a relationship that has felt stuck for years. - To find the clarity to make the career change they have been avoiding. - To feel lighter in their own body. - To wake up and actually want to get out of bed. - To break free from the old version of themselves they have outgrown. Spaces are limited. Book now and let your energy rise. With luv, Natalia _PRISM™ is the only Kundalini Activation method with independent scientific validation through EEG brain mapping and IPHM accreditation. The research has been accepted for presentation at an international conference for psychology and neuroscience in Washington, with further conferences in London, Oxford and Austria._ | |||
| Breathwork Session | Return of the Light: The Rebirth | Sun, Dec 20, 1:00 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamafv7r22 | Curator | Your breath was the first thing you did when you arrived on this Earth. And it has been with you every single moment since. Yet most of us have forgotten how to actually use it. You know that feeling when your chest is permanently tight and you cannot remember the last time you took a proper deep breath? When anxiety wakes you up at 3am and your mind will not stop? When you are so burned out you cannot feel anything anymore, not joy, not excitement, not even rest? When you have tried therapy, journaling, meditation, and something still feels stuck? That is your nervous system asking for something different. Breathwork is one of the most direct and powerful ways to shift how you feel. Not because it is complicated. Because the breath responds immediately. One session can move what has been sitting in your body for months, sometimes years. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM™ Method, an internationally accredited approach to breathwork, Kundalini Activation and Non-Duality recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. This is not woo woo. This is science meeting energy. During a session we move through conscious connected breathing with somatic awareness and nervous system attunement. No pushing, no forcing. Just a return to what has always been yours. Optional energy work may be introduced when the body calls for it, always with care and presence. **Why people come:** - To finally sleep properly after months of lying awake with a racing mind. - To release the grief, anger or sadness they have been carrying around for so long it started to feel normal. - To feel present with their children instead of just going through the motions. - To get off antidepressants with proper support and a natural alternative. - To stop the constant mental chatter and feel some peace. - To reconnect with their body after trauma, burnout or a season of just surviving. - To feel something again after feeling numb for too long. **What you may experience:** More clarity and presence. Deeper rest and renewed energy. Emotional release and softness. A nervous system that finally stops bracing. Heightened intuition and inner alignment. You do not need any experience. Breath is not something you need to learn. It is something you remember. Come as you are. Your breath will guide the rest. With luv, Natalia _PRISM™ Method is accredited by IPHM. Natalia Bareikis is a registered IPHM practitioner._ | |||
| Kundalini Activation PRISM™ | Planting Seeds in Darkness | Sat, Dec 5, 3:30 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamah7zn22 | Curator | This is not another class. This is an experience of pure energy. You know that feeling when you snap at your kids and then feel terrible? When you lie in bed exhausted but cannot switch off? When you keep waiting for life to feel different but nothing seems to shift? When you want a new job, a better relationship, more clarity, more joy, but you cannot seem to get out of your own way? That is not a personality problem. That is stuck energy. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM™ Method, an internationally accredited approach to Kundalini Activation, Breathwork and Non-Duality recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. My work weaves Kundalini Activation, breathwork, somatic healing and non-dual presence to awaken what already lives inside you. I trained directly with Venant Wong in KAP Level 2 and with Serena Olsen and Pi Villaraza in Innerdance, the roots of KAP itself. I am also a certified breathwork facilitator. But instead of repeating a method I chose the path of freedom. In my space every person does not step into a new cage. They step into their own power. This is not woo woo. This is science meeting energy. And it works. **What to expect:** Depending on the session, you will - experience conscious connected breathwork to shift your state fast - a safe natural activation of your Kundalini energy - release of emotional physical and energetic blocks - a shift from mind chatter into deep presence - heightened awareness and a sense of inner power - and integration that continues long after the session ends. You do not need any experience. You simply need to allow yourself to be present and let the energy move. **Why people come:** - To stop screaming at their kids and actually enjoy them. - To finally feel something shift in a relationship that has felt stuck for years. - To find the clarity to make the career change they have been avoiding. - To feel lighter in their own body. - To wake up and actually want to get out of bed. - To break free from the old version of themselves they have outgrown. Spaces are limited. Book now and let your energy rise. With luv, Natalia _PRISM™ is the only Kundalini Activation method with independent scientific validation through EEG brain mapping and IPHM accreditation. The research has been accepted for presentation at an international conference for psychology and neuroscience in Washington, with further conferences in London, Oxford and Austria._ | |||
| Kundalini Activation PRISM® | Emerging Facilitators | Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamaimih22 | Curator | Special session with Natalia and emerging facilitators. You know that feeling when you snap at your kids and then hate yourself for it. When you lie in bed exhausted but your mind will not stop. When you keep waiting for life to feel different and nothing shifts. When you want more clarity, more joy, a better relationship, a way out of the version of yourself you have outgrown, but you cannot seem to get out of your own way. That is not a personality problem. That is stuck energy. And stuck energy has a solution. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM® Method, an internationally accredited approach to Kundalini Activation, breathwork and non-duality, recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. Over 17 years I have worked across the body, the mind and the energetic field, moving through fitness, nutrition, psychology, somatics, trauma work, yoga, sound healing and multidimensional energy activation. I do not teach from textbooks. I transmit from experience. From remembrance. I did not come here to repeat a method. I came here to set people free. In June 2026 the PRISM® Method was tested using EEG brain mapping across 19 channels and six frequency bands at a medical centre in Warsaw. The results showed brain wave patterns consistent with deep meditation, neuroplasticity and psychedelic-like states, without any substances. This is not woo woo. This is energy meeting science. And it works. In a session with me you will move through conscious connected breathwork to shift your state quickly and safely, experience a natural activation of your Kundalini energy, release what the body has been holding, and arrive somewhere the mind rarely lets you reach: deep presence, clarity, and a sense of your own power that does not need anything outside of you to feel real. Integration does not stop when the session ends. It continues in the days that follow, in how you sleep, how you speak, how you show up. You do not need any experience. You do not need to believe in anything. You just need to be willing to be in the room and let the energy move. Spaces are limited. With luv, Natalia x _PRISM® Method is accredited by IPHM. Natalia Bareikis is a registered IPHM practitioner._ | |||
| Breathwork Session | Planting Seeds in Darkness | Sat, Dec 5, 1:00 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamajwgc22 | Curator | Your breath was the first thing you did when you arrived on this Earth. And it has been with you every single moment since. Yet most of us have forgotten how to actually use it. You know that feeling when your chest is permanently tight and you cannot remember the last time you took a proper deep breath? When anxiety wakes you up at 3am and your mind will not stop? When you are so burned out you cannot feel anything anymore, not joy, not excitement, not even rest? When you have tried therapy, journaling, meditation, and something still feels stuck? That is your nervous system asking for something different. Breathwork is one of the most direct and powerful ways to shift how you feel. Not because it is complicated. Because the breath responds immediately. One session can move what has been sitting in your body for months, sometimes years. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM™ Method, an internationally accredited approach to breathwork, Kundalini Activation and Non-Duality recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. This is not woo woo. This is science meeting energy. During a session we move through conscious connected breathing with somatic awareness and nervous system attunement. No pushing, no forcing. Just a return to what has always been yours. Optional energy work may be introduced when the body calls for it, always with care and presence. **Why people come:** - To finally sleep properly after months of lying awake with a racing mind. - To release the grief, anger or sadness they have been carrying around for so long it started to feel normal. - To feel present with their children instead of just going through the motions. - To get off antidepressants with proper support and a natural alternative. - To stop the constant mental chatter and feel some peace. - To reconnect with their body after trauma, burnout or a season of just surviving. - To feel something again after feeling numb for too long. **What you may experience:** More clarity and presence. Deeper rest and renewed energy. Emotional release and softness. A nervous system that finally stops bracing. Heightened intuition and inner alignment. You do not need any experience. Breath is not something you need to learn. It is something you remember. Come as you are. Your breath will guide the rest. With luv, Natalia _PRISM™ Method is accredited by IPHM. Natalia Bareikis is a registered IPHM practitioner._ | |||
| Breathwork Session | Movember Support for Men | Sun, Nov 22, 4:30 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamalcr622 | Curator | Special session, donation will go to Movember to support young men with cancer. Your breath was the first thing you did when you arrived on this Earth. And it has been with you every single moment since. Yet most of us have forgotten how to actually use it. You know that feeling when your chest is permanently tight and you cannot remember the last time you took a proper deep breath? When anxiety wakes you up at 3am and your mind will not stop? When you are so burned out you cannot feel anything anymore, not joy, not excitement, not even rest? When you have tried therapy, journaling, meditation, and something still feels stuck? That is your nervous system asking for something different. Breathwork is one of the most direct and powerful ways to shift how you feel. Not because it is complicated. Because the breath responds immediately. One session can move what has been sitting in your body for months, sometimes years. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM™ Method, an internationally accredited approach to breathwork, Kundalini Activation and Non-Duality recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. This is not woo woo. This is science meeting energy. During a session we move through conscious connected breathing with somatic awareness and nervous system attunement. No pushing, no forcing. Just a return to what has always been yours. Optional energy work may be introduced when the body calls for it, always with care and presence. **Why people come:** - To finally sleep properly after months of lying awake with a racing mind. - To release the grief, anger or sadness they have been carrying around for so long it started to feel normal. - To feel present with their children instead of just going through the motions. - To get off antidepressants with proper support and a natural alternative. - To stop the constant mental chatter and feel some peace. - To reconnect with their body after trauma, burnout or a season of just surviving. - To feel something again after feeling numb for too long. **What you may experience:** More clarity and presence. Deeper rest and renewed energy. Emotional release and softness. A nervous system that finally stops bracing. Heightened intuition and inner alignment. You do not need any experience. Breath is not something you need to learn. It is something you remember. Come as you are. Your breath will guide the rest. With luv, Natalia _PRISM™ Method is accredited by IPHM. Natalia Bareikis is a registered IPHM practitioner._ | |||
| Whole: a new moon ceremony of voice, sound and Kundalini Activation | Sun, Nov 8, 5:00 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamanzkh22 | Curator | November has a particular quality to it ⚫️ The clocks go back. The light disappears faster than you expect. Something in the body wants to slow down, go inward, release what the year has been carrying. That is not accident. That is ancient. Every tradition across every culture marked this time as a threshold. A moment between worlds. A chance to let what is finished finally finish, and to feel what wants to be born in the dark before winter arrives. 📆 On 8th November, under the new moon, we are holding a ceremony for exactly that. Whole: a new moon ceremony of voice, sound and Kundalini Activation ⚫️ The evening moves in three parts. 🌑 First your voice. Ruben leads a journey into frequency and vibration. Not singing. Not performance. Your natural voice, finding its own resonance, releasing what words cannot reach. This is one of the most unexpectedly powerful things a human being can do. 🌑 Then something that does not happen often. Kundalini Activation held by Natalia, flowing live with Rubén's music in real time 💫 Not a playlist. Not a recording. Live tribal instruments, live voice, live sound responding to what is happening in the room as the energy moves. The music and the activation breathing together as one living thing. 🌑 Ceremonial cacao opens the heart before we begin. Five hours. Two facilitators. One unbroken arc from your voice to your depths. You do not need any experience. You do not need to know anything about any of this. You just need to feel the pull and trust it. 🌑 Early bird r: £111 — use code WHOLE at checkout until 15 September After 15 September: £133 8th November · 5 to 10pm · Luv Yourself Space, East London _PRISM™ is the only Kundalini Activation method with independent scientific validation through EEG brain mapping and IPHM accreditation. The research has been accepted for presentation at an international conference for psychology and neuroscience in Washington, with further conferences in London, Oxford and Austria._ | |||
| Grief Tending Series for Motherless Daugthers+ | Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM UTC | The Earthship, Lewes Rd, Stanmer, Brighton, UK | 3mxkamazrih22 | Curator | **A grief tending series for motherless daughters+** all women and nonbinary people warmly welcome autumn 2026, brighton Inviting those of us who have lost our mothers, whether in this physical world by death, to addiction, mental illness, estrangement, or other forms of distance and complexity.You are welcome to bring what's in your heart. You are welcome to bring your own grief. You are welcome to bring your mother's grief, and her mother's, and her mother's. This is a held and guided space, where our grief is honoured as holy. This is a three-session series in autumn 2026. Sessions will be both in-person at stanmer park and online, with a session at the sauna to close. 1: _water_ - **sunday 25 october** 2-5pm · earthship @ stanmer park, brighton 2: _air_ - **sunday 8 november** 2-4pm · online 3: _fire & earth_ - **sunday 15 november** 2-5pm · stanmer sauna garden, brighton The exchange is £100 for the full series, £50 deposit. If you are interested, please reserve your place by purchasing a ticket here and filling out our [interest form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH1f_Z1eeQ1pCsZ3uIaM_dgyX8gf4dtDUjrbn1IqgzB2EtXA/viewform). For more information about us as facilitators, please visit our [griefwork brighton landing page](https://griefworkbrighton.carrd.co/).     | |||
| Nia Class - Sunday Morning | Sun, Oct 11, 8:00 AM UTC | The Archer Academy Upper School (years 10-11), Beaumont Close, London, UK | 3mxkambjki422 | Curator | Nia is a joyful form of movement to music for fitness, mind and body wellbeing. Classes are one hour, and everyone, of all ages, levels of fitness and mobility. The movement is inspired by dance, yoga and martial arts to condition the body, increase awareness, calm the nervous system and experience pleasure in movement. | |||
| 121 Support | – | – | 3mxkambnq4522 | Curator | **Use this payment option if you want 121 support with any of the following** Empathic Support If you need some **empathic support through a difficult transition or situation in your life** , individual sessions could really work for you. We can work through past experiences of being unaccompanied. I support you to **nurture a deeper ** _ **kinder** _ ** relationship with yourself**. Conflict coaching If you are facing a situation that feels beyond your capacity to deal with and respond to, **I can help you feel and think your way through it.** I can help you **grieve where necessary** , **think clearly** and **make step by step adjustments** towards a more peaceable solution. Learning NVC If you need **tailored and private support** to learn NVC, that is also possible. We can follow the same curriculum and **go at your pace** , with **lots of opportunities for coaching** and trying things out along the way, so you can really feel the new growth out of the old architecture of your patterns. I also provide mentoring for those wishing to embed and apply NVC in your workplace and those on the CNVC Certification pathway. Grief support I have had my own experiences of grief that I have **travelled through with accompaniment**. I would be honoured to be there for you **as you grieve the loss of loved ones, parts of yourself, ill health, violence and war in the world, things you never had and the loss of dreams** | |||
| Nu Era Rave: An Immersive Clubbing Experience · Alcohol-Free · The Jam Jar · Bristol | Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 PM UTC | The Jam Jar, Little Ann Street, Saint Jude's, Bristol, UK | 3mxkambxqzm22 | Curator | _ **Ace Collectiv presents** _ ## NU ERA RAVE **Sun 18 Oct · 3pm—8pm · The Jam Jar · Bristol** Five hours of bass, breath and ceremony in one of Bristol’s best loved independent venues. Underground dance music, sound system and club culture meets ecstatic dance. **L-Acoustics** quad surround sound, club lighting and lasers, a 4 hour DJ journey from **Osara** through the history of UK rave and global club music. Breathwork, embodiment, ceremony and more… **Alcohol-Free · Daytime · All Ages** Folktronica · Organic Electro · Dubstep · Afro House · Techno · Global Bass · Garage · Breaks · 140 · Jungle · Drum & Bass · Celtic · Psychedelic · Folk · World music & more [_ **Book your ticket** _](https://dandelion.events/e/nu-era-rave#select-tickets)  * * * ## AT A GLANCE _4 hour extended DJ set by_ [_ **Osara** _](https://www.instagram.com/osarasound) **An Immersive Clubbing Experience:** _L-Acoustics Quad Surround Sound System_ _Club Lighting · Lasers · Haze_ _ **Live Dancers · Central Altar** _ _ **Breathwork · Embodiment · Ceremony** _ _ **Alcohol-Free Bar · BioChi Elixir Bar & Temple Kitchen ** _ _ **Chill Space · Kids Space** _ _**Safe(r) Space · Inclusive · All Ages**_ ## WHAT IS IT? Bristol is a sound system city. From trip hop to jungle, drum & bass and dubstep, it has shaped UK underground music and it mixes scenes like nowhere else. Nu Era Rave is built from this spirit. We take the best of rave and club culture: the sound, the energy, losing yourself in the dance. And the best of ecstatic dance: presence, freedom of expression, consent, connection and community. Not quite a club night, not quite an ecstatic dance. The meeting point between the two, from Ace Collectiv and Ecstatic Dance Bristol. A bridge between UK rave, sound system culture and conscious dance. An immersive clubbing experience where sound, movement and ritual meet.  * * * ## **DANCE FLOOR** The best of ecstatic dance brought to the club. No phones. No chit-chat. Barefoot (if you want). Ask before making contact. Move how you feel. It's a space to be fully here, with yourself and with each other.  * * * ## JOURNEY **3pm Doors Open** Arrive by 3pm so you have time to land before the **Opening Ceremony** **3pm - 9pm BioChi Elixir Bar & Temple Kitchen open** Warm cacao and alcohol-free elixirs, sweet treats and a nourishing savoury **Desert Sun Temple Bowl** , designed to replenish and refuel you as you move. **3:45pm Opening Ceremony** We arrive together, breathe and set the container. **4pm Extended DJ Set (4 hours) —** [**Osara**](https://www.instagram.com/osarasound) Underground, electronic, organic. **7:55pm Closing Ceremony** We land, complete the journey and close together. **8pm Dinner, Hang Out & Social ** Dinner from **BioChi Temple Kitchen**. Venue closes at 9pm. Food and drinks are optional and bought separately. [_ **Book your ticket** _](https://dandelion.events/e/nu-era-rave#select-tickets)  * * * ## [**OSARA**](https://www.instagram.com/osarasound) ### Extended 4 hour DJ set _ **through the history of UK rave and global club music: underground dance music, sound system and club culture meet ecstatic dance, folk, shamanic and organic sounds** _ Father, DJ and founder of **Ace Collectiv**. With Cymreig, Scottish and Sámi roots, Osara weaves ancient and future technologies of sound: drum, shakers and yoik-inspired vocals weaved into organic, underground and electronic dance music. Alive in him is the spirit of ceremony, ritual and study of self. He’s deeply inspired by shamanic, ceremonial music and culture, intentional space holding and indigenous and animistic traditions from the Sámi people of Scandinavia, tribes from the Amazon Rainforest and his own indigenous roots of Cymru and Alba. His dance journeys span genres from deep shamanic music, **psychedelic folk** , **folktronica** to **African** and **world rhythms** , deep **dubstep** , **global bass** , **afro house** , **organic electro** , percussive heavy **140** and **club** music, **jungle** , **drum & bass** , **techno** , plus all kinds of experimental edges in between. His journeys are deep, driving and heart-opening, willing to meet shadow as well as celebrate light. One of the UK’s leading ecstatic dance DJs and the first and longest-serving resident DJ (almost 8 years) for **Ecstatic Dance UK** in London. [_ **Listen to his dance journeys on SoundCloud** _](https://soundcloud.com/osarasound)  * * * ### [BIOCHI](https://www.biochi.com/) ELIXIR BAR & TEMPLE KITCHEN Open throughout, serving hot alcohol-free elixirs, sweet treats and a nourishing savoury **Desert Sun Temple Bowl** , made to replenish and sustain you as you move. Come and go as you need. Refuel, hydrate, ground, then return to the dance. After the closing ceremony, stay for dinner and hang out until the venue closes at 9pm. Food and drinks are optional and bought separately.  * * * ### [L-ACOUSTICS](https://www.l-acoustics.com) sound system Four stacks, four corners, one room. Sound arrives from every direction. Around you and through you, not at you. Club-level precision, depth and power. A field of sound you feel in your bones. ### [THE JAM JAR](https://www.instagram.com/thejamjar_bristol) Bristol’s beloved independent venue in St Jude’s. Warehouse bones, a proper dancefloor and a big warm heart. Independently run, community minded and built for sound. One of our favourite rooms in the city. ### Central Altar · Chill Space · Kids Space · Alcohol-Free Bar  * * * ## WHO IS IT FOR? _ **Anyone who wants to move, be moved and be met** _ Old ravers, new ravers, ecstatic dancers, the ones who don't drink, parents with their teens. Anyone who loves to dance. Never raved without a drink? You're exactly who this is for. Bring your kids, bring your teenager, come as a family. All ages are welcome, the **Kids Space** is there for little ones and a parent or guardian stays on site throughout. Alcohol-free. Substance-free. Everything you’ll feel in this room comes from the music, the movement, the ritual and the community. ## TICKETS **Presale £15** **SOLD OUT!** **Early Bird £20** **SOLD OUT!** **General Release £25** **Supporter £35** for those moved to give more; your extra keeps Supported tickets affordable for others **Supported £10** for anyone on a lower income, aged 18–25, or who’d otherwise not be able to join us. On trust, no questions asked. Currently sold out. [**Email us**](mailto:acecollectiv@gmail.com) if the other tiers are a barrier to you coming. **Teens 13–17 £15 · Kids 4–12 £10 · Under 4s free** All prices include the booking fee. Prices rise as we get closer. when they’re gone, they’re gone. **We don’t arrange refunds or transfers** , but tickets are easily resold in our community via the **Let’s Dance South West & Cymru** and **Holistic Grapevine** WhatsApp groups (links in your ticket confirmation email). [_ **Book your ticket** _](https://dandelion.events/e/nu-era-rave#select-tickets) ## BEFORE YOU COME ### Where [**The Jam Jar, Little Ann Street, St Jude’s, Bristol, BS2 9EB**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4dubMf1aTrqtYNCY7) Lift share, walk, cycle or use public transport where you can. On-street pay and display nearby (check the signs) and [**Cabot Circus Car Park**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1Yk9x8JYTedaNNbj7) is a short walk away. Driving? Check whether you need to pay [**Bristol’s Clean Air Zone**](https://pay.drive-clean-air-zone.service.gov.uk/vehicles/enter_details). ### Dress Dress to express or whatever feels best for you. We welcome ourselves and each other as we are. ### Bring Layers, so you can warm up and cool down Clean shoes, dance socks or bare feet (whatever you're comfortable with) Earplugs if you’re sensitive to volume (the music does get loud) Water bottle Full arrival details are sent to you by email when you book. ## CARE & AGREEMENTS ### Safe(r) Space Agreement By attending you agree to respect and follow our Safe(r) Space Agreement. It lets us be expressive and intimate while staying respectful of one another, and it applies to everyone present — participants, team, facilitators, artists and venue staff. Anyone breaching it will be asked to leave. [**Read our full Safe(r) Space Agreement, Safeguarding and Inclusivity policies here**](https://dandelion.events/o/acecollectiv) ### Everyone is welcome All sexual orientations, racial identities and ethnicities, gender expressions, abilities, body types and ages. Queer friendly, body positive, expression welcome. Zero tolerance for racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, body shaming, ageism, ableism or discrimination of any kind. ### Accessibility Hidden disabilities are warmly welcomed and the Sunflower badge is recognised here. Our Welfare Angels (pink high-vis body bands) and Event Manager are there for you at any point. [**Email us**](mailto:acecollectiv@gmail.com) with any specific access needs and we will do our best to meet them. ### Photography Designated photographers and videographers are announced at the Opening Ceremony. Tell them or any team member if you’d rather not be filmed, and message us any time if you want something removed — we’ll do so immediately. Questions? [**acecollectiv@gmail.com**](mailto:acecollectiv@gmail.com) **Come and step into the Nu Era with us…** [_ **Book your ticket** _](https://dandelion.events/e/nu-era-rave#select-tickets) | |||
| Forest School Holiday Session | Wed, Oct 28, 10:00 AM UTC | Barn Hill Learning Community, Diptford, Totnes, UK | 3mxkamccztn22 | Curator | This | |||
| EmboDAYfest - Return to the Roots - The Ecstatic Dance UK Day Festival | Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM UTC | Eastway Baths, Eastway, London, UK | 3mxkamcfm7a22 | Curator | **⚡ Workshops • Epic Live DJs & Music • Sauna Garden Party • Moving Connections • Hi vibe bar • Yummy food & Cacao • Day Party / Dive Deep with us in London 🌊🪩🐋** **🌳 “Return to the Roots” - Follow us** [**here 🙏**](https://www.instagram.com/embodayfest/) **:** [**EmboDAYfest**](https://www.instagram.com/embodayfest/) **🍁** Dive deep into **embodiment & early Autumn** with one of the world's most nourishing & welcoming conscious communities...[Ecstatic Dance UK](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance.uk)'s **EmboDAYfest is back October 17th, with upgraded indoor workshop space, cosy cafe, the garden and sauna sanctuary (saunas open 3:45-9:15pm)!** **EPIC LINE-UP See below for what's confirmed so far -** We promise only the finest international conscious DJ's, facilitators & musicians from across the globe & here in London carefully curated to give the most powerful, transformational & joyous experience. Get more info on all the offerings on our [**Instagram here**](https://www.instagram.com/embodayfest/) #### #### **Hall of Transformation - 12:30 - 10:30pm:** [**Mira Khanya Movement Medicine**](https://www.instagram.com/movementmedicinewithmira/) **//** [**Moving Connections**](https://www.instagram.com/movingconnectionsuk/) with [Julia Samel](https://www.instagram.com/julia.dance.uk/) & [Will Street](https://www.instagram.com/willstreetviolin/)Violin // Live **Ecstatic Dance Special** with [Anahata](https://www.instagram.com/anahatagrant108/), Live Medicine Drums - [Simon Rowe](https://www.simonrowesounds.com/), [Gary Albert](https://www.instagram.com/_garyalbert_/)Flute & [Rodrigo](https://www.instagram.com/dod.bass/) Live Bass // **Afro Psychedelica Rave** with [Azyre Blue ](https://www.instagram.com/azyre.blue/) - **MORE TO COME !!! ** **The Magic Den (Workshops)ALL DAY- from 12:45pm:** Connection Playground & **Authentic Relating** with [Vix Anderton](https://www.instagram.com/vix_anderton/) // **The Frequency Experience & Rave AF** with [Adam Slawson](https://www.instagram.com/chessieyoga/) & [Bill Tribble](https://www.instagram.com/bill_tribble/) // **Voice Activation; My Body, My Voice** with [Api Ascaso](https://www.instagram.com/api_terravibra) // **Heart Ritual** with [Abi Fox](https://www.instagram.com/abi_fox_/) // **Family Constellations** with [Livia](https://www.instagram.com/livia_sonic_reset/) **!!! ** **SAUNA here at EmboDAYfest** in London's best, most inclusive & original authentic sauna experience by [Community Sauna Baths CIC](https://www.instagram.com/communitysaunabaths/) - with ice cold plunges. Aufguss & sound healing inside from **3:45pm -9:15pm** **Cosy Cafe Social - All day** - Eat, hydrate, lounge around, connect. Rest & replenish in the cutest Hackney cafe space, right here at EmboDAYfest :) #### **Garden of Dreams & Indoor Cafe Open ALL DAY WITH DJ's/MUSIC AND MORE TBC- from 12pm, garden with large covered area in case of weather! 🌞🌲🌕:** Our EPIC and highly accessible conscious day festival returns after the FIVE amazing DAYfests since May 23; right here at [Eastway Baths](https://www.instagram.com/the.bath.house.hw) & [Community Sauna](https://www.instagram.com/communitysaunabaths/) garden in Hackney Wick!  .jpg)  **EMBODAYFEST! A day festival without alcohol or drugs, full of love, connection, incredible music, workshops and movement... AND the (secret!) Sauna Garden Party!** **12:00pm** doors open / **Garden Open** - Grab a high vibe elixir, cacao (available all day by [CacaoSol](https://www.instagram.com/cacaosol.uk/)), healthy snack, lunch, tea, coffee or fresh pizza! **12:30pm** **-** **10:30pm** All day Embodiment & holistic programme begins  **Hall of Transformation:** Our beautiful main event space with a deliciously warm and powerful surround sound speaker system, All sessions suitable for **ALL ADULTS** (check re suitability for children in workshops) **! From 12:30pm** **The Magic Den (indoors) from 12:30pm** **Secret Sauna Garden (garden area open from 12pm ALL DAY to ALL to relax/connect, whether you have sauna pass or not) 🌞🌲** **\* \*3:45 - 9:15pm - Unlimited Sauna (topless allowed inside sauna, bottoms always on please) & NEW ice baths use - to those who've chosen that option!\*\* In collaboration with London's best and most inclusive sauna community -**[** Hackney Community Sauna Baths**](https://instagram.com/communitysaunabaths) **with sound healing, Aufguss experiences and more! 🧖🏼** **\*\*New to EDUK? Come check our famous** [**SUN•DAY**](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-uk-sunday-tickets-111553290896) ** mornings or ** [**Wednesday evenings**](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-uk-the-evening-sessions-tickets-116035050961) ** every week at The Baths to get the vibe!💃🏼** **Children:** 0-4 years old can come for free and 5 -12 year olds for £10 - Tickets available. All must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times please. **Indoor Workshop & Cosy Cafe Space** - Upgraded since the last EmboDAYfest - we shall have use and access of The Baths Cafe & wellness room spaces all day and until close, for the workshops (classroom), cosy indoor hangouts, plant based food and alcohol free refreshments. Lubo shall also be bringing his [AMAZING CACAO](https://www.instagram.com/cacaosol.uk/)! **More details to be announced soon! See you at EmboDAYfest!** With love from Richard, Rachael & the [**Ecstatic Dance UK**](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdance.uk) ** ** team! **Keep posted on our monthly mailout to ** [**stay informed**](https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63b5e6ef29952085c6b1171c) Or our minimal ‘admin only posts’ **Telegram group** [**here**](https://t.me/+Yn_zVNK0WMdhYTNk)     Best saunas in London!      Cosy cafe vibes all day long      📸 Photos are by [Veronika Ward](https://www.instagram.com/veronika.ward) & [Teodora Andrisan](https://www.instagram.com/teodora.andrisan/) | |||
| Forest School Holiday Session | Tue, Oct 27, 10:00 AM UTC | Barn Hill Learning Community, Diptford, Totnes, UK | 3mxkamcny6x22 | Curator | This | |||
| encant - dogwood | Fri, Sep 25, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamctvdm22 | Curator | **Our blood is a river of spirits. Our bones and marrow carry the memory of where we have come from, who we once were, and how and where we lived before our estrangement. Before the village. Beyond the edge of our memories within modernity. We carry the memory of Home; we also carry the heartbreak of our Homelessness. These two streams of remembering are the foundations of** _ **encant** _ **.** _encant_ is an 8-week course on the study and practice of the poetics of an inner animism, in which we reclaim poetry as an energetic and spiritual practice of remembering, true-speaking, awakening and perhaps even spell-making and prophecy. In the world of _encant_, a good poem is one that carries potency across space and time; words that cause the spirits to attend. During this course, we'll be exploring how we can create such multidimensional objects, how we can invite them and refine them. Well, that all sounds fantastic and vague. What does this actually look like? The course includes: _Eight weekly 2-hr video calls in which we’ll move along a pathway from practices of attention and awakening through the arts of encanting (or composition) and the craft of refinement (or editing), to arrive at practices of transmission - how to speak our words to the worlds beyond and within us._ _Three 90-minute community calls, sharing work with peers and building connection with our encant cohort._ _One 1-hr mentoring session (or two 30-minute sessions) with me._ _Access to course materials, including recordings of the calls and further written and recorded material on the subjects covered._ This _encant_ group have their calls on Friday evening\* (8pm UK time) - if a morning session would work better for you, check out the [_encant_ (cedar)](https://dandelion.events/e/encant-cedar) cohort, who have their calls on the same day as _cedar_, but at 10am (UK time.) Hopefully, one of those groups will work for your timezone! (\* apart from the seventh session, which is on Wednesday 4th November.) I'd love to see you there! Do get in touch if you have any questions, or take the plunge and sign up now! | |||
| encant - cedar | Fri, Sep 25, 9:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkamcvhtj22 | Curator | **Our blood is a river of spirits. Our bones and marrow carry the memory of where we have come from, who we once were, and how and where we lived before our estrangement. Before the village. Beyond the edge of our memories within modernity. We carry the memory of Home; we also carry the heartbreak of our Homelessness. These two streams of remembering are the foundations of** _ **encant** _ **.** _encant_ is an 8-week course on the study and practice of the poetics of an inner animism, in which we reclaim poetry as an energetic and spiritual practice of remembering, true-speaking, awakening and perhaps even spell-making and prophecy. In the world of _encant_, a good poem is one that carries potency across space and time; words that cause the spirits to attend. During this course, we'll be exploring how we can create such multidimensional objects, how we can invite them and refine them. Well, that all sounds fantastic and vague. What does this actually look like? The course includes: _Eight weekly 2-hr video calls in which we’ll move along a pathway from practices of attention and awakening through the arts of encanting (or composition) and the craft of refinement (or editing), to arrive at practices of transmission - how to speak our words to the worlds beyond and within us._ _Three 90-minute community calls, sharing work with peers and building connection with our encant cohort._ _One 1-hr mentoring session (or two 30-minute sessions) with me._ _Access to course materials, including recordings of the calls and further written and recorded material on the subjects covered._ This _encant_ group have their calls on Friday mornings (10 am UK time) - if an evening session would work better for you, check out the [_encant_ (dogwood)](https://dandelion.events/e/encant-dogwood/) cohort, who have their calls on the same day as _cedar_, but at 8pm (UK time.) Hopefully, one of those groups will work for your timezone! I'd love to see you there! Do get in touch if you have any questions, or take the plunge and sign up now! | |||
| What is Shamanism? | Mon, Nov 16, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamdksug22 | Curator | ## What are the origins of shamanism and what is its future? ## How do shamans understand their powers? ## What can we learn from indigenous healing practices? _Live Discussion with Manvir Singh_ Anthropolist and author of _Shamanism: The Timeless Religion_ _ **Recording will be sent to all ticket holders.** _ _"Anthropology is all about making the strange familiar and the familiar strange."_ _What are the origins of shamanism? What does it reveal about human nature? Do biblical prophets and other messianic figures meet the criteria for shamans? Do modern professional doctors, stockbrokers, religious leaders who claim insight or control over the uncertain, fulfill a similar psychological role?_ From Silicon Valley dopamine fasts to the psychedelic ceremonies at Burning Man, we're surrounded by figures who promise mastery over uncertainty through extreme rituals, punishing schedules and claims of unique insight. They look new. They aren't. Anthropologist Manvir Singh argues that it's they use practices as old as humanity, and ones that never actually went away. Manvir Singh spent over a decade travelling from Indonesia to the Amazon, living alongside shamans and tracing the practice back through Ice Age hunters to the offices of today's CEOs and money managers. _Shamanism: The Timeless Religion_ makes the case that these specialists endure not because of any lost wisdom, but because of a deep and universal psychological need to exert control of the uncontrollable. The book has been praised by Paul Bloom as one that "will change how you think about religion, spirituality, consciousness, and human nature," and by the Spectator for its "beguiling mixture of erudition and sheer delight." Join us on Manvir's journey into humanity's oldest spiritual practice. Shamanism: The Timeless Religion can be purchased at [Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shamanism-Timeless-Religion-Manvir-Singh/dp/0241638410), [Penguin](https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456535/shamanism-by-singh-manvir/9781802062885), and [Waterstones](https://www.waterstones.com/book/shamanism/manvir-singh/9781802062885). # Manvir Singh  Manvir Singh is an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of California, Davis. He holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University and a PhD in human evolutionary biology from Harvard University. He is a regular contributor to The New Yorker, and his writing has also appeared in Wired, Vice, Aeon and The Guardian, as well as in academic journals including Science, Nature Human Behaviour and Behavioral and Brain Sciences. # Your Organiser  Kate is an event coordinator at the Psychedelic Society. Her research background spans clinical sleep studies, altered states of consciousness, and personalised gene therapies. She currently works applying neuroscience to the arts at the neuroaesthetics lab, Kinda Studios. Working with Onaya Science, she explores how rituals, music, and plant medicines support trauma recovery. Kate brings curiosity and care to the ways we feel, connect, and transform (and will usually be found outside). @[katedalbyy](https://www.instagram.com/katedalbyy/) Please reach out if you require concessionary tickets. | |||
| Transforming Trauma Weekend Workshop | Fri, Dec 4, 11:30 PM UTC | The Riverdell Spiritual Centre 51 Clifford Road Hillier, SA 5116 Australia | 3mxkamdlyal22 | Curator | **Move mountains and find your YOU! Make peace with your past and surrender with trust.** _"I am finding it difficult to find the right words to describe my appreciation. I had no idea how much I required validation and to be heard. I very much struggle to share my story, as the abuse I endured from my matneral parent is so shocking. I knew there was something special about you and your technique would penetrate the "wall of China" I have build around myself. And, you did. I also found solace in the validation of the qualities I have gained as a result of my trauma (it wasn't all for nothing!) I am aware of my courage, resilience and strength and you nailed it. I will take down a person regardless of who they are if I thing they are if I think that is the right thing to do. I am also grateful to have met some amazing people that I've bared my soul to these past 2 days. I knew finding my soul fam was close. However, now I know who. I am looking forward to forstering these relationships and welcoming new people into my life."_ _Siobhan Cornelissen, Mortgage Broker_ _"Thank you for encouraging me to attend your 2 day workshop. It's helped shift the hole I was in. I've had a few shifts." ☮️🙏💫_ _Shauna-Lee Barlow, Dream Healer_ _"I am very grateful that I took on this workshop and time out for myself, I feel it has shifted something inside me already. Where usual things would cause me rage/anger or frustration to not having those thoughts pass through, and if it does I am calm and response with love instead. I am looking forward to integrating more of what I unfolded. My energy and mind are a lot clearer and not so fast-paced busy, have to always be doing things. Was a really incredible experience knowing what I wish many would follow - so healing and powerful."_ _Marisa Haidar, Holistic Health Coach_ Make peace with your past and discover divine love. Do you feel stuck and bogged down by past experiences of trauma 24/7? Have you endured the impacts of emotional neglect, family breakdown, childhood abuse, rape or shadow religious rituals in your upbringing? Are you experiencing panic attacks, nightmares and dark thoughts in your head? Perhaps you’ve tried clinical therapy, self-development, plant medicine or energy healing but things aren’t quite moving forward for you. Whether you’re just starting out in your healing journey or have advanced in your spiritual growth and you’re ready for a massive shift in your life, then this 2 day workshop is just for you. Let me guide you to your path of alchemy and awakening as we dive deep into your soul, knowing you’re not your trauma, you are the light that’s in your heart. It’s time to dismantle layers of your conditioning so you can allow peace, joy and divine love into your being. **WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE...** _ **Grounding Ritual:** _ ** ** Feel settled and safe to just be yourself as we start by moving stagnant chi and releasing any build up of stress and tension through tai chi and core energetics to be present and connect with community in the space, followed by introductions, boundaries and intentions for our time together. _ **Ancestral Trauma Clearing:** _ ** ** Experience an energetic and emotional clean up of inherited karma as you start to process traumatic blockages and start to break patterns passed down from your ancestors to align yourself to your true essence. _ **Somatic Release:** _ ** ** Release trauma and suppressed emotions from the body through body work as we tune into what you're holding onto and where it needs to be shifted energetically and physically. _ **Family Constellations:** _ ** ** Identify what is needed to shift your family dynamics on an emotional and energetic level to support you in your emotional healing and gain insights into the dysfunctions of family members and healing needed for them and for you. _ **Hologram Scan:** _ ** ** I scan your energetic body template known as the hologram in the quantum field like an x-ray to identify any obstructions within you that needs to be cleared depending on what is shown to me, whether that’s through entity removal, past life timeline, inner child healing, light language etc. _ **Personality Reading:** _ ** ** I scan your physical body to identify which childhood traumas and estimate timelines that have shaped your perspective on life as well as your personality in how you show up in the world through character analysis. This will help you gain a clear understanding and awareness of your strengths and setbacks and what to do to start overcoming them. _ **Childhood Trauma Release: ** _Learn how to process and release the 5 early stages of trauma in your childhood development, adolescent and adulthood through emotional release activities to face your fears and insecurities, process anger and move through grief from abandonment and neglect. _ **Higher Timeline Activation: ** _Start accessing and embracing unlimited possibilities of living your life beyond trauma as you start to rebuild your relationship with yourself through guided quantum timeline meditation, light language, star magic and sound therapy to recalibrate and integrate your nervous system and approach to life. _ **Reflection & Integration:** _Art therapy to download any imagery, symbols or codes from your higher timeline activation to bring back home, heart-centered group activities to praise and to be praised through love and a personalised card reading moving forward. **Vegan gluten free lunch and refreshments ** provided on both days of the workshop. **6 spots until sold out for an intimate and sacred experience.** You can also [book a free 45 minute clarity call](https://calendly.com/lifeinconfidence/clarity-call-with-jess-x-goh) via Zoom to see if this is right for you. _ **OPTIONAL: VIP TICKET** _enjoy 3 night stay in your private room in Karriwirra House, vegan gluten free meals included, 4 x 90 minute trauma recovery session via Zoom valued at $4444 and 1 month Whatsapp or Phone and Text support valued at $2000. If you can't attend live, you might be interested in my [Ancestral Clearing Audio](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/ancestralclearingaudio), [Childhood Trauma Clearing Audio](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/childhoodtraumaclearingaudiosalespage) or [Past Life Trauma Clearing Audio](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/pastlifetraumaclearingaudiosalespage). **--------------------------------------------------------------------** **About The Facilitator** Jess X Goh helps highly driven, burnt out professionals to overcome the impacts of childhood abuse. What has led Jess to her spiritual path was her experiences from domestic violence, sexual abuse and bullying and has successfully come out of it the other side. She is the soul founder of Life In Confidence, an international holistic trauma recovery practice that has been running for 9 years serving 1000+ clients. Jess is a regular spiritual speaker at wellness festivals and featured in wellbeing podcasts and has rebuilt a functional and compassionate relationship with her traumatised mother and estranged brother and manifested her soulmate. **W: ** [**www.lifeinconfidence.com**](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/) **YT: ** [**Life In Confidence**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNEcA-OIqX_lOurcSCiUlBA) **IG:** [@jessxgoh](https://www.instagram.com/jessxgoh) **FB:** [Life In Confidence With Jess X Goh](https://www.facebook.com/events/790264894109698) | |||
| Magnetic Womban Weekend Workshop | Thu, Oct 22, 11:30 PM UTC | Riverdell Spiritual Centre, 51 Clifford Road, Hillier, 5116, SA, Australia | 3mxkamdn24c22 | Curator | **Embark on this initiation into your feminine embodiment. Dearmour from the conditioned woman to discover your magic in your goddess prowess.** _**"Jess X Goh is able to hold a compassionate space for various difficult emotions (for me)**_ _ **and provide insight into what wounds may be driving various life issues and difficulties. She's a joy to work with! "** _ Sei Ra _ **"The retreat was intense and I was able to come back into my power by the end of 2 days with Jess! Jess goes above and beyond to assist in clearing what could be in the way!"** _ Durva Gandhi _ **"The retreat was absolutely out of this world. I’ve never done something like that before. I’ve received so many insights and realisations, released so much pain, resentment and disappointment, processed a lot of harmful emotions, and let go of the stuck energy related to my traumas. The workshop made it possible for me to get into the present moment and connect to my body, which had always been a bit of a challenge for me, tune in with the rhythm of nature and universe, get detached from fear, uncertainty and insecurity, and drop into the heart space, where I managed to tap into my highest self. Receiving signs, symbols, messages and downloads from my highest self was unbelievable. I felt I significantly raised my vibrations, elevated my consciousness, and continued to vibrate at a higher frequency for the rest of the week. What a brilliant experience it has been! I can’t recommend it enough."** _ Katia Britta Do you thrive on operating your life from fear, anxiety and scarcity? Are you constantly feeling insecure and unworthy of taking too much space, support and other people’s time? Is it a struggle to fully love and accept the woman you see in the mirror? Feeling restless, distressed and distracted by disruptive changes in your body? Do you carry the betrayal of the dark feminine that you have experienced from mother, grandmother, aunties, sisters or girlfriends? Are you broken by misogyny from the wounded patriarchy through enslavement, terror and abuse? What would happen if it was safe to look within and navigate your emotional landscape with the guidance of the divine feminine and masculine? This is your time to initiate the aliveness and awakening of your wombanly nature. Unshackle the imprisonment of the conditioned woman, release yourself of oppression from ancient history in your lineage and society and discover your emotional fluidity and energetic flow as you reignite with your magic and self-worth through your womb wisdom. A celebration for womben to liberate her from limitations, circumstances and hardship to turn any situation around when she says YES to her needs, voice her desires and follow her intuition with a deep sense of knowing that by choosing HER, the universe will follow through and support her. In this deep dive immersion, you’ll discover how to cultivate your womb wisdom by opening up the portal of communication with your womb, process your traumatic emotions with the dark feminine and masculine, empower your day to day with cyclical seasons of wombanhood, regenerating your womb through detoxification, yoni steaming and womb healing into wellness, embody your magnetic womban essence as we celebrate you and so much more! - _ **Temple Activation:** _ Explore your body as a temple to honour and worship her with loving tantric touch, sensual movement to reconnect with your womb and awakening your lifeforce energy as your sensuality. - _ **Wholistic Womb Health: ** Discover the cyclical stages of wombanhood and how to apply this into your day to day where you feel more at ease and flow with your feminine nature. Learn about womb renegeration through detoxification, womb healing and yoni steaming with specific herbs for menstruating, perimenopausal and menopausal womben to cleanse her on a cellular and energetic level to support womb wellbeing. _ - _ **Emotional Release: ** Release yourself from embedded emotions with betrayal from the dark feminine movement and suppression and shame from patriarchal imprints through reflective journaling prompts, shadow work and bio and core energetics to let go of anger, grief, shame, ho'oponopono to neutralise your connection with the feminine and masculine followed by polarity integration._ - _ **Womb Wisdom:** _ Access the living consciousness of your womb through channeling and yoni gazing as you feel into her to open up the portals of communication and guidance to navigate life as a magnetic womban. - _ **Guided Art Therapy: ** Be guided in a channeling process to connect with the state of your womb through art therapy at the beginning of day one and at the end of day two of the workshop, for you to see and feel your relationship with her. ** ** _ - _ **Wombanhood Initiation: ** This is your moment to be witnessed and revered by other womben in your glorious essence through tantra, praise and ceremonial celebration to be fully witnessed in your rawness, feminity and sensuality in your sexiest attire (dress, kimono, sarong, lingerie, swimwear, topless or nude - you decide how far you want to go). You won't be the same womban again after your initiation!_ Vegan GF lunch provided to help you ground and integrate from your immersion. _ **This deep dive into the feminine is for 6 womben only!** _ OPTIONAL: VIP TICKET This not only includes general admission to Magnetic Womban Weekend Workshop and vegan gluten-free lunch but also direct private access to a trauma coach with 4 x 90 minute 1:1 love alchemy session and/or couples session via Zoom with 1 month Whatsapp valued at $8544. Payment plans are available to work with your current situation, just book a free clarity call with me here: [https://calendly.com/lifeinc.../clarity-call-with-jess-x-goh](https://calendly.com/lifeinconfidence/clarity-call-with-jess-x-goh?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2EVo1PNPhNIIDh5pJ99WgvAlEI3FvMnYcpJoEpWTm3C-QwYacE0AH3NYU_aem_F49L6e6aOkuQ1i3dRMI2pw) ------------------------------------------------------------------- About The Facilitator Jess X Goh helps highly driven, burnt out professionals to overcome the impacts of childhood abuse. What has led Jess to her spiritual path was her experiences from domestic violence, sexual abuse and bullying and has successfully come out of it the other side. She is the soul founder of Life In Confidence, an international holistic trauma recovery practice that has been running for 9 years serving 1000+ clients. Jess is a regular spiritual speaker at wellness festivals and featured in wellbeing podcasts and has rebuilt a functional and compassionate relationship with her traumatised mother and estranged brother and manifested her soulmate. **W: ** [**www.lifeinconfidence.com**](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/) **YT: ** [**Life In Confidence**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNEcA-OIqX_lOurcSCiUlBA) **IG:** [@jessxgoh](https://www.instagram.com/jessxgoh) **FB:** [Life In Confidence With Jess X Goh](https://www.facebook.com/events/790264894109698) | |||
| Living The Mystery: A Weekend Immersion | Sat, May 15, 4:00 PM UTC | Studio 180 Bristol, Luckwell Road, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamdre3o22 | Curator | **THE INVITATION** Join us for a weekend-long immersion in Bristol to explore living this great mystery more fully. Anna & Megan are experienced (nondual) yoga teachers and teacher trainers who will be leaning into their combined experience in neuroscience, clinical psychology, eco-therapy and research to offer a deep dive into the nature of self, consciousness, and beyond! **Example Timetable (subject to change)** 09.45 - Arrive and settle 10.00 - Embodied exploration 13.00 - Shared lunch 14.00 - Theoretical teaching followed by related practices 17.00 - Nidrā or dance followed by closing circle 18.00 - Home time or optional group dinner (Sat - at the venue, Sun - at a nearby restaurant) 19.30 - Finish **WHAT TO EXPECT** We will meet on both days from 10am-6pm (or later if you stay for dinner ). On Saturday we will share insights from contemporary neuroscience and psychology, shedding light on the way the nervous system shapes experience and how this knowledge can invite more freedom. This will include offering practices to shake up some persistent intuitions we may hold about emotions and the nature of the self. We will then work with the internal family systems model to consider how we relate to our own parts, and those of others. We will be particularly curious about how what we have learned might support us to update the protective predictions of some of our parts, and use this exploration to support us in practicing how we show up in relationship. On Sunday we will explore the nature of consciousness, looking at the implications of this for our spiritual practice and how we understand and engage with reality. This will include unpacking nondual philosophy from a Shaiva-Shakta perspective through discussions and practice. We will then expand this exploration in to an extended meditation moving through different layers of awareness; beginning with introspective solo meditation, we will then shift into a moving meditation to meet the world outside, before coming to a relational meditation practice. The relational practice involves sharing your moment-to-moment experience with another; we have found this to be a refreshing and often radical way to engage with our practice. Both days will begin with an extended asana session, weaving mantra, philosophy, breath, movement and sound to meet the day's themes in an embodied way. We have found community to be an essential holding space from which to both deepen explorations, and also bring lightness and grounding into what can be quite expansive topics! With this in mind, we will weave in lots of opportunities to connect and share with each other over the weekend. For both lunches we will encourage a bring-and-share. On Saturday we will close with a nidrā followed by a shared dinner (cooked by us and included in the price). On Sunday we will close with a dance and closing circle, with the option to join for a restaurant dinner (additional cost) - yum! **WHO IS THIS FOR?** The group is open to everyone who feels a genuine curiosity about the themes, and has some meditation experience. It might be particularly well suited to yoga teachers and committed yoga practitioners. Contact us to discuss if you're not sure. Regretfully, the venue is not accessible for wheelchairs as it is on the 1st floor with no lift - please contact us to discuss if you have access needs and are not sure if this venue meets them. We will update when we have more information on toilets. Whilst we have found these enquiries to be ultimately liberating and joyful, they can be destabilising for anyone who is actively going through a crisis or awakening at the moment. Taking part in this retreat requires adequate mental and physical health to be self-responsible within group processes; we are all facing the horrors and joys of life and your whole self is fully welcome, but do get in touch if you have any concerns or questions. **PRICING** Standard - £240 or **£200 earlybird until January 2027** Concessions - £200 or **£160 earlybird until January 2027** Bursary - we have two £50 spaces available. These are for people in genuine need of a low cost ticket. If you would like to enquire about one of these, please send us an email. We will make a decision by January 2027, or earlier if we receive several applications. **WHO ARE THE FACILITATORS?** [**Megan**](https://www.meganavery.co.uk/)(she/her) _-_ is a clinical psychologist and ecotherapist, running workshops and retreats alongside her clinical work. She is also a director of the [Bristol Yoga Roots Project](https://www.bristolyogarootsproject.co.uk/), and a lead teacher on Yogasara's teacher trainings. Her work is heart-led and nature-honouring, inviting us to remember ourselves as nature to support the reciprocal healing and growth of all. The space she holds is strong and steady with a cheeky dollop of mystery and mischief mixed in. [**Anna Raven**](https://www.annaraven.co.uk/)(she/her)[](https://www.instagram.com/zak_avery/)- Anna is an experienced yoga teacher, therapist, and neuroscientist. Drawing on both contemplative inquiry and scientific exploration, her work reflects a deep curiosity about what it means to be human. Through her teaching, she hopes to encourage greater awareness, understanding, and compassion in how we relate to ourselves, each other, and the world around us. **ANYTHING ELSE?** The studio has tea and coffee making facilities, and a small kitchen, as well as a gorgeous roof top area - a great place for lunch if we are blessed with good weather. We will be in touch nearer the time with further practical details, including dinner plans on both days. Please reach out with any questions to elementalbeingretreats@gmail.com With love Anna & Megan 🖤 **CANCELLATION POLICY** Cancellations refunded (minus £30 deposit) up to 60 days before the retreat or at any time if you can fill your space. Deposits are non-refundable to cover admin time. | |||
| Authentic Connections: Partner Breathwork Half Day Retreat | Sun, Oct 18, 12:30 PM UTC | Self-Retreat Studio, 49 Kentish Town Road, London NW1 8NX | 3mxkamdwd6r22 | Curator | # Healing was never meant to be individual The myth of modern wellness and spirituality tells us that healing happens on your own, on a silent retreat, by a turquoise pool. But then you return to your normal life, your relationships, your routines, and the old patterns come back. This is why we are coming together to **breathe in a ceremony — breathing in pairs, together with a group.** There will be two breathwork sessions within the ceremony, giving you an opportunity to breathe, and also to hold space for another. _ **Breathing in the presence of another** _ is a practice of trusting, receiving, and allowing. _ **Sitting and supporting another** _ in their breathwork journey is a practice of listening and giving from a space of compassion. **Sitter-breather experiences are often described as humbling and deeply human.** ## **Why Breathwork?** Breath is a medicine. It has the power to transport you to expansive, non-ordinary states of awareness — most similar to psilocybin experiences. It breath serves as a catalyst to release emotional charge, ease somatic tension, and reconnect you to gratitude, insight, and connection. With the Wavekind Method, rooted in trauma physiology and nervous system science, you will be guided inward in a pendulated way, with options for you to independently adjust the intensity, so that whatever happens feels transformative and meaningful without being overwhelming. **This event is limited to 12 pairs (24 people total, max 12 people breathing at any one time) to ensure every that person can receive ample support from the facilitator. ** ### Partner Breathwork? This retreat is inspired by the sitter-experiencer model from modern psychedelic facilitation and Holotropic Breathwork™, the latter of which was developed as a non-drug alternative to high-dose LSD psychotherapy. As an experience, to journey with another in this expansive yet intimate way promotes deeper connection, trust, and honesty. It is a brave yet vulnerable thing to see another clearly — and to allow ourselves to be seen as well. Come with a partner, friend, or family member — or on your own and find a partner at the event. ### Half Day Retreat Schedule Each breathwork journey involves a partner connection exercise, rebirthing breathwork, savasana, and mandala drawing for integration. There are also optional oracle card pulls available to support insight. - 1:30pm - 1:40pm: Creating the connection altar - 1:40pm - 2:00pm: Opening circle and meditation - 2:00pm - 3:30pm: Breathwork Journey 1 (person A breather, person B sitter) - 3:30pm - 4:00pm: Break (fruit, snacks, options for extra support if needed) - 4:00pm - 5:30pm: Breathwork Journey 2 (person B breather, person A sitter) - 5:30pm - 6:00pm: Closing ritual #### **Further support ** To get the most out of this experience, you are invited to join two online gatherings: - **Pre-session preparation** : Friday 16th October, 5:30-6:15pm (online via Zoom) We'll share the theoretical framework for the event, the history of this method, and provide time for solo reflection and intention setting ahead of the retreat. - **Post-session integration** : Wednesday 21 October, 8-9pm (online via Zoom) ### **Authentic Connections is for you if:** - You want to strengthen your listening, sharing, and conflict resolution skills - You are ready to deepen your relationship with another - You are curious to explore your relationship to connection, vulnerability, giving, and receiving - You are seeking a psychedelic-adjacent experience without substances - You are needing integration support after psychedelic or plant medicine journeys - You are ready to break cycles of unhealthy patterns, complete unfinished processes, and awaken your inner wisdom **Contraindications:** 1) Epilepsy 2) Pregnancy 3) Detached Retina 4) Glaucoma 5) High Blood Pressure that is not controlled with medication 6) Cardiovascular Disease including but not limited to prior heart attack 7) Use of Prescription Blood Thinners such as Coumadin 8) Hospitalization for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years 9) History of Aneurysms in immediate family 10) Strokes, TIAs, seizures or other brain/neurological condition or disease 11) Prior diagnosis by a health professional of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia _Asthma is not a contraindication, but if you have this condition, please bring your inhaler._ ### **How to Prepare:** - Fill out the intake form in your email (if you cannot find it, contact me — yasmin [at] wavekind [dot] com) - Bring an object that represents connection. If you are coming with another person, you can bring something that represents your relationship. If you are coming alone, you can bring something that is special to you. We will use this for the altar at the start, and you will take your object home at the end. - Bring a water bottle, journal and pen. If you don't have the latter, we can provide A4 paper and pens. - Wear comfortable, loose clothing. - Reserve some time afterwards — you might need some space to ground before continuing on with your day.  | |||
| Sound Healing Facilitator Training | Sat, Sep 12, 9:30 AM UTC | Aum Tree Yoga, Peckingham St, Halesowen, Birmingham, UK | 3mxkame3ivj22 | Curator | TRAIN IN SOUND A Professional Facilitator Pathway at Aum Tree Yoga We are so excited to finally share our new Sound Healing Facilitator Training journey with you… This is a structured 3-level pathway designed to guide you from your first connection with sound… to confidently holding space for others. What makes this training unique is that we introduce the gong from the very beginning gently and safely allowing you to build confidence through direct experience and practice. This training is for those who feel called to: Work with sound and vibration Deepen personal practice Learn to facilitate sound journeys Work with bowls, voice and gong Step into practitioner-level training No experience is needed only openness, curiosity and willingness to explore. LEVEL 1 — FOUNDATION 12th September LEVEL 2 — DEVELOPMENT 17th–18th October LEVEL 3 — PRACTITIONER 14th–15th & 21st November Each level builds naturally, supporting both your personal experience and your ability to facilitate. You’ll explore: ✨ Crystal & Tibetan bowls, and other instruments ✨ Voice (AUM, toning) ✨ Gong training ✨ Creating sound journeys ✨ Holding space with confidence This training is open to complete beginners as well as those already working in yoga, healing or wellbeing. There is no pressure to complete all levels — you are welcome to take each step at your own pace, or commit to the full journey from the beginning. 💰 Investment ✨ Full Training Pathway — £1299 ✨ Payment Plan Available You can spread the cost over 3 monthly payments. A non-refundable deposit (£200) is required to secure your place. ✨ Individual Levels Level 1 — £225 Level 2 — £475 Level 3 — £750 Level 3 includes a practitioner certificate, allowing you to obtain insurance and begin offering sessions professionally. All trainings are held in a supportive, heart-led environment at Aum Tree Yoga. If you feel drawn to sound, this could be a beautiful place to begin or deepen your journey. Spaces are limited to keep the group personal and supportive. Lunch Included Practitioner Certification Insurance Eligible Pathway Gong Work From Level 1 Small, immersive group experience Halesowen 10:30am – 5:30pm Includes authentic Turkish lunch This is more than learning instruments… It is a journey into deep listening, presence and facilitation. Spaces will be limited to keep the training personal and supportive. Message us for more information or to reserve your place. | |||
| Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Wednsday Morning Weekly Group Class | Wed, Aug 12, 9:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkamebbwf22 | Curator | #### What is Kundalini Yoga & Meditation? Kundalini Yoga (KY) is known as the yoga of awareness and is considered by some to be mother of all yogas. It is a complete yoga system including: - Kriyas (exercises) - Mantras (chanting) - Mudras (hand positions) - Pranayama (breath work) - Meditation The beauty of KY is that it allows you, from day one, to practice at your chosen level of intensity without any prior experience or skill. KY is a very powerful tool with some students seeing profound changes after just a few classes. KY classes draw from a huge range of kriyas, each designed to strengthen a particular aspect of the mind and body. Different kriyas will target the glandular, immune, lymphatic and nervous systems. KY has been shown to be effective in treating depression, anxiety and physical pain. **Structure of the class:** - at the start of each class we 'tune in' by chanting [Adi Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/the-adi-mantra/) and [Mangalacharan Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/mangala-charan-mantra-protection/) (listen to musical versions here: [Itunes](https://www.shazam.com/track/226556178/tune-in-adi-mantra-and-mangalacharan-mantra) & [Spotify)](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU) [- t](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU)he class continues with 1hour of exercise (kriya), - then a deep relaxation and - finally a meditation. To close the class we 'tune out' by chanting 'Sat Nam' three times. Don't worry about learning these before your first class- you will soon pick them up! | |||
| Words From the Other Side: Poetry as a Practise for Altered States Workshop with Ryan Khan | Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM UTC | Hackney Wick, London, UK | 3mxkamfdxum22 | Curator | # Words From the Other Side: Poetry as a Practice for Altered States with Ryan Khan #### There are some things that simply cannot be put into words, some experiences that resist language. This is often inherent to experiences of altered states of consciousness. In this workshop, we will explore poetry as a modality to defy this phenomenon, not only as a technique for creative exploration and expression, but for meaning-making, integrated emotional catharsis, and processing. ### About This 2-hour workshop explores poetry as a method for delving into experiences of altered states of consciousness. We'll move through grounding practices and sensory exploration, into playful, low-pressure writing prompts, individual reflection and small group exercises using creative writing as a form of both preparation and integration. In the second part of the workshop, there will be a voluntary opportunity to share, to listen with attunement to what surfaced for others, and to meet like-minded people in a warm, alcohol-free environment. This workshop aims to loosen the ego's grip of "good writing" or "being a creative, a poet, a writer," and get closer to your true and authentic self-expression. Poetry doesn't need to follow rules, it can be long or short, meticulous or wonderfully random. You set your own parameters and depth. Whether you're sitting on a half-formed memory of an experience that deeply impacted you, simply curious about what happens when altered states meet language, or looking for a new way to express your emotional landscape, this is your invitation to put pen to paper and see what comes out. No experience with creative writing or psychedelics is required, just curiosity. **Tickets are limited — join us early to secure your spot!** Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price. **Bring:** A notebook and pen **Leave with:** A handful of new pages, a few new ways of looking at your own experience, and maybe a poem you didn't know you had in you ### What to Expect - A warm welcome and brief introduction to the workshop's intentions - Grounding and sensory exercises to settle into the body and the present moment - Guided, low-pressure writing prompts designed to bypass the inner critic - Individual writing time and small group exercises exploring poetry collaboratively - A voluntary sharing opportunity to read aloud, be witnessed, and listen with attunement to other ⚠️ _Please note: This workshop offers a creative and reflective space, but isn't a substitute for therapy or professional integration support._ _EVENT RESCHEDULED FROM 23rd September to 22nd October_ ### Venue Hidden away in Hackney Wick, The Bungalow is a creative hub: a light filled space built on the idea that good work needs room to breathe. No frills, no clutter, just somewhere to sit, think and make, off-grid from the usual noise. The Wick has always pulled in artists, designers, makers and writers. It's that kind of pocket of East London and The Bungalow runs with it: a characterful spot for small gatherings and workshops. Exact location will be shared upon ticket purchase. ### **Your Facilitator & Organiser**  Ryan Khan is a poet and the founder of [Poets On The Spot](https://www.instagram.com/poets_on_the_spot/), bringing workshops, talks, and Poet for Hire services to festivals, retreats, and events across the UK and Europe. His debut poetry collection, _Dancing with Pachamama: A Poet on the Spot in Peru_, has been submitted to Button Poetry for publication. Ryan works as an Online Events Coordinator for The Psychedelic Society and is completing his MSc in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine & Culture at the University of Exeter, where he specialises in the extra-pharmacological factors affecting psychedelic-assisted therapy. He sits at the intersection of psychedelic research, education, and therapy — working as a Research Associate at Pneuma Science, a Consultant at Psilonautica, and Communications & Partnerships Associate at Beautiful Space. Follow Ryan on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-khan-a64120125/). | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Oct 13, 8:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkamff4qp22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| Getting Higher: Psychedelic Ceremonies Through Time and Culture | Thu, Nov 12, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamfjy5y22 | Curator |  **Getting Higher: Psychedelic Ceremonies Through Time and Culture** _What transforms taking a psychedelic into participating in a ceremony?_ Join author, psychonaut and occultist Julian Vayne for a fascinating journey through the history and practice of psychedelic ritual. From the psychoactive rites of medieval demonologists and the ketamine mummification rituals of chaos magicians to the peyote ceremonies of the Native American Church, rave culture, and the use of entheogens in museums, on pilgrimage routes and in contemporary therapeutic settings, Julian explores the remarkable diversity of ways humans have woven psychedelics into ceremony. Discover how ritual shapes psychedelic experience and why, across cultures and throughout history, people have sought to get higher together. [**Julian Vayne**](https://julianvayne.com/) is an occultist and psychonaut schooled in the Western Esoteric Tradition, a spiritual lineage rooted in ancient Egypt in which altered states of awareness play a pivotal role. Julian has taught at universities and published on psychedelics in the academic, alternative and popular press. He is a co-organizer of _Breaking Convention_, Europe’s largest psychedelic conference and a founding member of the Transform Drug Policy Foundation. Julian has been an advisor in licensed medical psychedelic trials, participated as a research subject, and facilitated hundreds of journeys over many decades in a variety of contexts.  _Julian Vayne _ This talk is hosted by [Psychedelic Press](https://psychedelicpress.co.uk/pages/about-us). PsyPress specializes in the history, literature, and philosophy of psychoactive plants and substances, exploring their extraordinary impact throughout the world. They believe original scholarship should be accessible, informative and entertaining, but above all thought-provoking. This session with Julian Vayne will last for approximately 90 mins; with 45 mins - 1 hr presentation, followed by a 30 min Q&A. Looking forward to seeing you online! | |||
| Men's Breathwork Journey | Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM UTC | We The Conscious®, 17 Amhurst Terrace, studio 72 London, UK | 3mxkamfkxns22 | Curator | ## Male mental health in the UK is in crisis. 74% of all suicides are men. 1 in 5 men say they feel constantly anxious. 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health. Only 36% of NHS therapy referrals are for men. The pressure to stay strong, silent and in control is costing lives. This session offers a different path. **Breathwork** helps you access what's stored in the body and move the weight so many men carry silently. There is no pressure to talk, perform or explain. Just breath. ### Why do it with other men The energetic connection between men is powerful. For thousands of years, men have hunted together, trained together and gone into battle together. There is real strength in being seen and heard by other men. A brotherhood that doesn't require words. Think of the scene in Gladiator where Maximus falls and is carried out by his fellow warriors. Or the men of Sparta moving as one. That collective power runs deep. For many men, this experience mirrors the father–son connection that was either present or painfully absent. It touches something primal: the ability to witness another man's life, his pain and his power, and to feel it in your own heart. ### What it is A time to find healing and strength. A chance to journey into an altered state of consciousness and see life from a different perspective, one with less ego and less mind chatter. A moment to disconnect from the external world and reconnect with your inner world. To feel. To let go. To be. To be seen, heard and witnessed. ### What is breathwork? Breathwork is a ceremony that invites you to lie down and commit to continuous, rhythmic breathing. As the session unfolds, your brain waves begin to shift, rising into higher gamma oscillations between 30 and 100Hz, sometimes called "the mystical state." In this state you become more open and connected to the music, the words and the environment, often bringing forward emotion, insight and release. ### Working with archetypes Archetypes are deep internal patterns that live in every man: the Warrior, the Father, the Child, the King. These aren't roles to play. They are parts of your inner world that shape how you think, feel and act. Working with archetypes in breathwork helps uncover emotion, memory and belief systems that are often hidden, and gives those parts of you the space to be seen, felt and integrated. ### What to expect Quite literally anything. Visions and insights into your past or present life. Moments of bliss or stillness. Deep relaxation. A full spectrum of emotion, from light to dark. ### How you may leave feeling Deeply relaxed, lighter and more connected. You might gain clarity about yourself, and about any changes you feel ready to make. ## YOUR FACILITATOR  Sy is a breathwork facilitator and strength coach who has worked with men's and women's sports teams for over 12 years. His direction has now shifted toward facilitating healing for others and exploring the role men play in the world: what it means to be a man, and how we define true masculinity. Sy uses Jungian archetypes in his breathwork ceremonies to support deep understanding, empowerment and healing. **CONSCIOUS CONNECTED BREATHWORK DISCLAIMER** This style of breathwork is for over 18’s only and Breathwork can result in intense physical and emotional release. Therefore, it is not advised for persons with a history of cardiovascular disease, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, use of a pacemaker, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, significant recent physical injuries or surgery. Breathwork is not advised for persons with mental illness or seizure disorders or for persons using major medications. It is also unsuitable for anyone with a personal or family history of aneurysms. Pregnant women are advised against practising Breathwork without first consulting and getting approval from their primary care physician. Persons with asthma should bring their inhalers and consult with their primary care physician and the Breathwork class facilitator. I know, understand and acknowledge that Sy Wiggal and all Conscious Connected Practitioners at We The Conscious® are not physicians, psychologists, therapists, or healthcare professionals. In taking part in these sessions you accept full responsibility for your own physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. By signing up to any of our events or private sessions you acknowledge that you have read and understood the information above. | |||
| Men's Breathwork Journey | Sat, Dec 5, 9:00 AM UTC | We The Conscious®, 17 Amhurst Terrace, studio 72 London, UK | 3mxkamfn63e22 | Curator | ## Male mental health in the UK is in crisis. 74% of all suicides are men. 1 in 5 men say they feel constantly anxious. 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health. Only 36% of NHS therapy referrals are for men. The pressure to stay strong, silent and in control is costing lives. This session offers a different path. **Breathwork** helps you access what's stored in the body and move the weight so many men carry silently. There is no pressure to talk, perform or explain. Just breath. ### Why do it with other men The energetic connection between men is powerful. For thousands of years, men have hunted together, trained together and gone into battle together. There is real strength in being seen and heard by other men. A brotherhood that doesn't require words. Think of the scene in Gladiator where Maximus falls and is carried out by his fellow warriors. Or the men of Sparta moving as one. That collective power runs deep. For many men, this experience mirrors the father–son connection that was either present or painfully absent. It touches something primal: the ability to witness another man's life, his pain and his power, and to feel it in your own heart. ### What it is A time to find healing and strength. A chance to journey into an altered state of consciousness and see life from a different perspective, one with less ego and less mind chatter. A moment to disconnect from the external world and reconnect with your inner world. To feel. To let go. To be. To be seen, heard and witnessed. ### What is breathwork? Breathwork is a ceremony that invites you to lie down and commit to continuous, rhythmic breathing. As the session unfolds, your brain waves begin to shift, rising into higher gamma oscillations between 30 and 100Hz, sometimes called "the mystical state." In this state you become more open and connected to the music, the words and the environment, often bringing forward emotion, insight and release. ### Working with archetypes Archetypes are deep internal patterns that live in every man: the Warrior, the Father, the Child, the King. These aren't roles to play. They are parts of your inner world that shape how you think, feel and act. Working with archetypes in breathwork helps uncover emotion, memory and belief systems that are often hidden, and gives those parts of you the space to be seen, felt and integrated. ### What to expect Quite literally anything. Visions and insights into your past or present life. Moments of bliss or stillness. Deep relaxation. A full spectrum of emotion, from light to dark. ### How you may leave feeling Deeply relaxed, lighter and more connected. You might gain clarity about yourself, and about any changes you feel ready to make. ## YOUR FACILITATOR  Sy is a breathwork facilitator and strength coach who has worked with men's and women's sports teams for over 12 years. His direction has now shifted toward facilitating healing for others and exploring the role men play in the world: what it means to be a man, and how we define true masculinity. Sy uses Jungian archetypes in his breathwork ceremonies to support deep understanding, empowerment and healing. **CONSCIOUS CONNECTED BREATHWORK DISCLAIMER** This style of breathwork is for over 18’s only and Breathwork can result in intense physical and emotional release. Therefore, it is not advised for persons with a history of cardiovascular disease, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, use of a pacemaker, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, significant recent physical injuries or surgery. Breathwork is not advised for persons with mental illness or seizure disorders or for persons using major medications. It is also unsuitable for anyone with a personal or family history of aneurysms. Pregnant women are advised against practising Breathwork without first consulting and getting approval from their primary care physician. Persons with asthma should bring their inhalers and consult with their primary care physician and the Breathwork class facilitator. I know, understand and acknowledge that Sy Wiggal and all Conscious Connected Practitioners at We The Conscious® are not physicians, psychologists, therapists, or healthcare professionals. In taking part in these sessions you accept full responsibility for your own physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. By signing up to any of our events or private sessions you acknowledge that you have read and understood the information above. | |||
| Constellations in Continuity— A Six-Month Family & Systemic Constellations Container | Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamfwcqa22 | Curator | **Constellations in Continuity** **A Six-Month Closed Online Family & Systemic Constellations Group** **A small group of five to six people meeting online once a month for six months.** **What happens when we stay with the work?** Most constellation work happens in a single workshop, circle or 1:1 session. Something may become visible. Something may move. And then we go home. But constellation work does not always arrive as one dramatic breakthrough. Sometimes the movement is slower. A different response in a relationship. A boundary becoming clearer. Something settling. A responsibility beginning to feel less ours to carry. A pattern becoming easier to recognise. And in a one-off group, we often never discover what happened afterwards. **Constellations in Continuity is an opportunity to stay with the work.** The same five or six people return each month. We hear what has unfolded since the previous meeting. We return to the people whose constellations we witnessed and represented in. We notice what has changed, what has settled, and what may still be moving. Over time, the group itself also becomes part of the practice. How do we take our place? Do we step forward or hold back? Take responsibility? Rescue? Disappear? Find it easier to support others than to receive support ourselves? The ways we participate in a group can sometimes echo how we participate in our families, relationships and other systems. Returning to the same people gives us time to become curious about this too. **Why a closed group?** Continuity changes what becomes possible. Familiarity grows. Trust develops. We begin to know one another beyond a single workshop. Each participant will have the opportunity to bring a personal issue for constellation work during the six months, but the process is not limited to the month in which you are the issue holder. Representing, witnessing, listening to one another and noticing your own responses are all part of the work. We can also return to earlier constellations and hear what, if anything, continued to unfold afterwards — for the issue holder and sometimes for the representatives too. This is not about repeatedly trying to “fix” ourselves or chasing a big transformational moment. It is about giving systemic work **time, relationship and continuity**. **How will the group work?** The first meeting will be three hours, giving us time to meet, establish how we want to work together and explore some introductory embodied and systemic exercises. The following meetings will be two hours and will usually include: - grounding or meditation - group check-in - reflections on what has unfolded since the previous month - one constellation - representing and witnessing - time for reflection and integration Each participant will be offered one personal constellation during the six months. You might bring something connected with family, intimate relationships, work, belonging, grief, repeated patterns, a life transition or something that leaves you feeling stuck. **But can constellation work really happen online?** Yes — and this is often the biggest question for people who have only experienced constellations in person. The physical space changes, but the fundamental practice remains the same. Representatives are still invited to notice what happens when they take a particular place: sensations, emotions, impulses, movement, orientation, what they feel drawn towards or away from. Online, we may use where someone places themselves in relation to their screen, movement within their own space, objects or other simple ways of mapping the system. What matters is not recreating an in-person workshop on Zoom, but allowing the online environment to become part of the constellation. For some people, working from their own home can also bring a different kind of ease and accessibility to the process. **What are Family & Systemic Constellations?** We are shaped by the families, relationships and wider systems to which we belong. Sometimes experiences within those systems can continue to influence later generations through family patterns, loyalties, relationships and the ways stories and experiences are carried forward. A constellation creates an experiential map of a situation. The person bringing the issue is the **issue holder**. Other participants may be invited to represent people, relationships, roles or other elements within the system. Representatives do not act or perform. They pay attention to what they notice from the place they have been given. The intention is not to blame anyone, recreate the past or promise a particular outcome. It is an opportunity to see something from a wider systemic perspective and to notice what may be difficult to understand through thinking and talking alone. **Who is this for?** This group may suit you if you: - have experienced constellation work before and would like more continuity - are curious about working with the same small group over time - want an opportunity both to bring your own issue and to represent for others - are interested in the slower unfolding of systemic work, rather than only a one-off experience - can commit to attending the six meetings wherever possible You do **not** need extensive previous experience. **Confidentiality** The sessions will not be recorded. Because this is a closed group, everyone is asked to respect the privacy and confidentiality of what other participants share. **Dates and times** Monday 2 November 2026, 6.30–9.30pm Monday 14 December 2026, 7–9pm Monday 11 January 2027, 7–9pm Monday 8 February 2027, 7–9pm Monday 8 March 2027, 7–9pm Monday 5th April 2027, 7-9pm All sessions take place live online via Zoom. **Group size** Minimum five and maximum six participants. ### **Commitment and suitability** This is one six-month circle, not six separate drop-in events. By booking, you are committing to the full circle and agreeing to attend all six meetings wherever possible. Family and systemic constellations are experiential. They are not therapy or a replacement for medical or mental-health care. If you are unsure whether the circle is suitable for you, please contact us before booking. ### Participant cancellations: Cancellations made at least 14 days before the first session may be refunded. After this point, a refund can only be offered if your place is filled. Once the circle has begun, no refunds or transfers are available. If the circle does not go ahead, all payments will be refunded in full. ## **About Katie**  **Katie Despres is a Family & Systemic Constellations Facilitator and Senior Yoga Teacher based in Bristol.** She has been working with Family Constellations for more than ten years and has trained extensively with the Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC), including advanced training in Couples & Intimate Relationship Systems. Her approach is grounded, relational and embodied, bringing together systemic awareness with many years of yoga and meditation practice. Alongside her online work, Katie runs regular in-person constellation circles in Bristol and Chepstow, offers 1:1 and couples work, and facilitates workshops and training days. Her wider work sits under **Relational Practices for Living** — exploring how we are shaped by relationship, body, family, history and the systems we belong to. You can join her mailing list for details of future online and Bristol circles, workshops and events here: [https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/](https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/) To find out more about Katie’s work, visit: [https://www.katiedespres.com](https://www.katiedespres.com) | |||
| Soul Sync Sisters | Mon, Nov 9, 6:30 PM UTC | 4 Chelmarsh Gardens, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, UK | 3mxkamgaeu722 | Curator | SOUL SYNC SISTERS A Monthly Women’s Circle Join us for an intimate monthly gathering created for women who are longing to slow down, reconnect and simply be. Held in the warmth and comfort of my home, Soul Sync Sisters is a safe and nurturing space where just 8 women come together each month to pause from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with themselves and one another. Together we’ll share an evening of: 🌿 Herbal tea and connection 🌿 Grounding and relaxation 🌿 Sharing circle (always optional) 🌿 Guided hypnosis 🌿 Sound bath 🌿 Reflection 🌿 Monthly intention setting This isn’t about fixing yourself or becoming someone different. It’s about giving yourself permission to pause. To breathe. To be heard. To be held. To reconnect with the woman underneath the responsibilities, expectations and busyness of life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or simply craving genuine connection with like-minded women, this space is for you. No experience is necessary. Just bring yourself exactly as you are. Spaces are limited to just 8 women currently each month to create a safe, intimate and supportive environment. I can’t wait to welcome you into this beautiful circle. Love, Verity xxx Spaces are limited to **just 8 women** to create a safe, intimate and supportive environment. | |||
| Men Of Earth L1 Retreat. Enter the circle, meet the shadow, reveal what’s real, and move beyond the internal barriers that hold you back. | Thu, Nov 12, 12:00 PM UTC | Golden Grove Retreat, Golden Grove, Carmarthen, Wales, UK | 3mxkamggexw22 | Curator | I'm proud to co-facilitate with Men Of Earth founder Chris Geisler guiding men into purpose, emotional integrity and authentic leadership. This work is rooted in relational understanding, nervous system awareness and reverence for both individual and collective growth. Our L1 retreat is for men ready to enter the circle, meet the shadow, reveal what’s real, and move beyond the internal barriers that hold them back. For more information contact [vaughan@vaughandagnell.com](mailto:vaughan@vaughandagnell.com) or book a discovery call with [Chris](https://calendly.com/thechrisgeisler/connectioncall?month=2026-08). | |||
| Men's Work with Men Of Earth | – | – | 3mxkamghuxd22 | Curator | I'm proud to co-facilitate with Men Of Earth founder Chris Geisler guiding men into purpose, emotional integrity and authentic leadership. This work is rooted in relational understanding, nervous system awareness and reverence for both individual and collective growth. We offer retreats, online and in-person men's circles, nature connection expeditions and 1:1 coaching supporting men through transformational experiences that awaken self-leadership, emotional depth and embodied purpose. We gather in supportive, purpose-led environments to cultivate authenticity, connection and growth, within ourselves and the world around us. For more information visit [https://www.menofearth.co.uk/](https://www.menofearth.co.uk/) For 1:1 coaching with me visit [https://vaughandagnell.com/somatichealing\_mixedmodalitycoaching](https://dandelion.events/e/f3x8s) For 1:1 coaching with Chris visit [https://www.menofearth.co.uk/applycoaching ](https://www.menofearth.co.uk/applycoaching) | |||
| Soul Sync Sisters | Wed, Oct 14, 5:30 PM UTC | 4 Chelmarsh Gardens, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, UK | 3mxkamgjkjv22 | Curator | SOUL SYNC SISTERS A Monthly Women’s Circle Join us for an intimate monthly gathering created for women who are longing to slow down, reconnect and simply be. Held in the warmth and comfort of my home, Soul Sync Sisters is a safe and nurturing space where just 8 women come together each month to pause from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with themselves and one another. Together we’ll share an evening of: 🌿 Herbal tea and connection 🌿 Grounding and relaxation 🌿 Sharing circle (always optional) 🌿 Guided hypnosis 🌿 Sound bath 🌿 Reflection 🌿 Monthly intention setting This isn’t about fixing yourself or becoming someone different. It’s about giving yourself permission to pause. To breathe. To be heard. To be held. To reconnect with the woman underneath the responsibilities, expectations and busyness of life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or simply craving genuine connection with like-minded women, this space is for you. No experience is necessary. Just bring yourself exactly as you are. Spaces are limited to just 8 women currently each month to create a safe, intimate and supportive environment. I can’t wait to welcome you into this beautiful circle. Love, Verity xxx Spaces are limited to **just 8 women** to create a safe, intimate and supportive environment. | |||
| Introduction to scentwork (6 week course) | Wed, Sep 9, 8:15 AM UTC | Ipplepen, UK | 3mxkamgllao22 | Curator | Scentwork classes are a great way to strengthen your relationship with your dog whilst practicing fun exercises in a natural environment. Learning scentwork harnesses your dog's natural abilities and helps you work with rather than against them, to support more harmonious and interactive walks, which can be effective in helping with recall issues and other problem behaviours (alongside appropriate training and behaviour modification). During these classes you will teach your dog how to: -Search for toys and articles carrying your scent -Track people -Detect a specific odour (cloves) like drugs detection dogs You will also improve your core training skills and your dogs ability to perform other training exercises. The classes take place between Staverton and Ipplepen on Wednesdays 9.15am-10.15am. Dates: 9/9, 16/9, 23/9, 30/9, 7/10 and 14/10. | |||
| The Goddess Moves Her Pelvis - Feminine Secrets | Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 AM UTC | Ashley Vale Action Group - Wildgoose Space, Mina Road, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamgpi2b22 | Curator | The Goddess moves her pelvis! Secrets of the feminine kind… A day of awakening the unique goddess within through pelvic connection, sensual energy, self-love, and sensory exploration to celebrate feminine strength, we will tap into the energy of our wombs and deeply connect to our pelvises to feel our divine female power, exploring ways to connect to our pelvis, womb, yoni, ovaries and beautiful bellies. When we think of a goddess, we often picture someone else rather than ourselves. Yet uncovering our own inner goddess is a journey of remembering who we truly are. It is a process that invites us to bring body, mind, and spirit into harmony and reclaim our aliveness. This is time together in a powerful tribal flow. Be we maiden, mother/lover, queen/priestess and crone let us dance. A time to tap into our divinity as goddesses on this Earth, allowing feminine energy free flow through our bodies through feminine secret sensual embodied movement practises. The Goddess moves her hips in slow inner sensuality, breathing, Being. She dances her seductive belly dances and unashamed twerks. Let us unlock our bodies, enjoying our inner goddess playfulness, freely, erotically in sensuality and embodied expression, rather than achieving technically "correct" movements. We will begin by grounding ourselves through Tantric meditations, creating a safe and supportive space to arrive fully in our bodies. From there, we will awaken connection, self-love, and flow within the pelvis through gentle belly dance practices, breath work, and sensual movement. The day could include belly massage to connect to our emotion feeling center and body painting as an act of celebration for the feminine. Together, we will place our hands on our bellies and chant mantras that cultivate love, compassion, and appreciation for the womb and pelvic space, while honouring any challenges or experiences we may have carried. We wish offer practical ways that we women can continue engaging to this part of our body through dance, meditations and breathwork in our daily lives, to keep exploring and connecting to the goddess within and the power of our pelvic expression. Date : Sunday 25th Oct, 2026 Time : 10am - 5.30pm Venue : Wildgoose Space, 228 Mina Road, St. Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9YP. **Things to bring:** An offering/flower to the Goddess who moves inside you for the temple shrine A dish to share for lunch (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, Iona & Liz **Who we are:** _**Liz Mayo (Maiden)**_ Liz is a professional belly dancer, holistic therapist, and health coach. She has been belly dancing for 16 years and teaches regular classes in Bath and Frome, blending her passion for dance with wellbeing to create empowering and transformative experiences for women. Her work encourages women to reconnect with their bodies, embrace their authentic expression, and awaken their inner light through movement, creativity, and performance. Liz is especially passionate about women's hormonal health, integrating her knowledge of dance, holistic health, and the female cycle to help women feel more connected to their bodies during different life stages and navigate hormonal challenges with greater awareness and compassion. Alongside her dance teaching, Liz facilitates monthly women's circles in Bath, exploring a variety of spiritual themes through meditation, sharing circles, intuitive practices, and community connection. _**Iona McNeil (Mother)**_ Iona is a dance enthusiast, having trained as an ecstatic dance facilitator with Dance the Medicine, and founding Ecstatic Playground, curating events to gather people together in free movement. She’s on the ecstatic dance retreat team at Ember combe for EDUK and loves creating workshops to help people connect through dance at festivals such as at Wilderness and Medicine. She completed her Dance Movement Psychotherapy foundation at Goldsmiths and realises the incredible healing and transformation that happens through guided movement. Iona has hosted the Festival of Sensuality in Czech Republic, trained with ISTA and attended many Tantra festivals, and is keen deepen her practice of using feminine energy in her movement. _**Deva Shanti (Crone)**_ Shanti has been a practising Tantrica 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/) | |||
| Stitching Wisdom-Heart Pouch Bags (solstice session) | Sat, Dec 19, 10:00 AM UTC | Central Exeter UK | 3mxkamgr7zc22 | Curator | **In this particular session we will be gathering near to the winter solstice and hand stitching small pouches that we can fill with love to and acceptance for self. Each piece of fabric we choose represents a part of us. Each stitch is symbolic. ** Does the feel of buttery, crumpled linen soothe your soul? Does a bright print make your heart sing? What combinations of colours and textures stir your energy and bring you back to life? And what colour thread will a bold part of you choose? A shy part? A protective part? A hopeful part? Will the other parts let that one speak? Art for our parts. We don't find all the answers but we have fun exploring over cups of tea and baskets of fabric! This therapeutic journey invites embodied and magical stitching where fabric and thread is energy and intention. They're an imaginative mix of somatic creativity, journal prompts, small moments of easy guided meditation, connection to landscape, ritual, and time to share and be witnessed. Using colour, fabric and beautifully imperfect stitches (no experience necessary) we explore our connection to self and our inner worlds. It's wonky, witchy stitching - a sacred energy tool for navigating life transitions, feelings of being lost or at a crossroads and wild imaginings of what we'd love to welcome next into our lives. Timings: 10am-3pm Venue: At a beautiful Georgian townhouse, in central Exeter Devon Just a few minutes walk from the high street. Exact location and directions given on booking. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided. **Each session will run with a short break for lunch (please bring your own).** All fabric and materials provided. Please note that currently we are unable to accommodate accessibility needs as the toilets are upstairs but we are working to address this in the near future. | |||
| Heart Healing through Collage | Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 AM UTC | Central Exeter, UK | 3mxkamgsu3q22 | Curator | How's your dear heart? And what is it trying to tell you? Working with the energies of rose and gorse we'll connect to our life force energy and collage medicine boards for our hearts and souls (like a vision board but different). This soothing and restorative workshop is all about listening in deeply to what the heart-mind wants to tell us using an imaginative mix of somatic creativity, journal prompts, small moments of easy guided meditation, connection to landscape, ritual, and time to share and be witnessed. **This is a part of a series of 4 workshops this autumn. Come to one or come to them all! ** **Please note that in this workshop we are collaging not stitching. The other 3 are stitching workshops.** Timings: 10am-3pm Venue: At a beautiful Georgian townhouse, in central Exeter Devon Just a few minutes walk from the high street. Exact location and directions given on booking. Please note that unfortunately there is no parking available. Nearby car parks (1 min walk away) are small Bystock Carpark and Richmond Rd car park. There is also a car park behind central station which has more spaces (4 min walk away). It would be best to find parking for the whole time as parking in a two hour spot will disrupt the container of the workshop. There is also Exeter Park and Ride with bus to city centre if you are coming from further afield. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided. **Each session will run with a short break for lunch (please bring your own).** All collaging materials provided. Please note that currently we are unable to accommodate accessibility needs as the toilets are upstairs but we are working to address this in the near future. **Other upcoming dates are:** Stitching Wisdom- Heart Pouch Bags (Solstice Session) Sat Dec 19th (This is a witchy, somatic stitching workshop) | |||
| Full Moon Spell Stitching | Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM UTC | Central Exeter, UK | 3mxkamgurl622 | Curator | I **n this particular session we will be using hand dyed felt and wool to create spells/prayers/intentions under the energy of the full moon. Working with limiting beliefs and the laws of manifesting we’ll stitch pieces that hold intention, prayers and healing as we get clearer on what we’d like to welcome into our lives next.** What would you like to invite into your life right now? What would you gift yourself if you dared to be bold? What does your heart desire even if it feels vulnerable or impossible? And what parts of you hold back, resist or don't allow you to receive those things? These workshops are embodied and magical stitching where fabric and thread is energy and intention. They're an imaginative mix of somatic creativity, journal prompts, small moments of easy guided meditation, connection to landscape, ritual, and time to share and be witnessed. Using colour, fabric and beautifully imperfect stitches (no experience necessary) we explore our connection to self and our inner worlds. It's wonky, witchy stitching - a sacred energy tool for navigating life transitions and any feelings of being lost or at a crossroads. **This is a part of a series of 4 workshops this autumn. Come to one or come to them all! ** Timings: 10am-3pm Venue: At a beautiful Georgian townhouse, in central Exeter Devon Just a few minutes walk from the high street. Please note there is no parking available. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided. **Each session will run with a short break for lunch (please bring your own).** All fabric and materials provide. Please remember to bring glasses if needed. Currently we are unable to accommodate accessibility needs as the toilets are upstairs but we are working to address this in the near future. **Other upcoming dates are:** Heart Healing Collage Sat Nov 14th Stitching Wisdom-Heart Pouch Bags (Solstice Session) Sat Dec 19th | |||
| Voice DNA: Exploration - Collaborative vocal improv series with Uran Apak | Sun, Oct 25, 3:00 PM UTC | 51 Barnsbury Street, London N1 1TP, UK | 3mxkamgvy4m22 | Curator | ## **VOICE DNA: EXPLORATION** 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. ### **Exploration** #### The journey begins with playful curiosity. This first session of this four-part series is an invitation to meet your voice with fresh ears: without trying to improve it, fix it, or perform with it. Through playful exploration, breath, sound and movement, we'll begin to soften the inner critic and rediscover the freedom of making sound simply for the joy of it. #### Together we'll create a welcoming space where experimentation is encouraged, mistakes are celebrated, and every voice has a place. **What to expect** We'll explore: - Letting go of judgment, perfectionism and self-consciousness - Reconnecting with breath, vibration and your natural voice - Discovering vocal improvisation through simple games and guided exploration - Finding confidence through curiosity rather than certainty - Enjoying the playful freedom of making sound together The session includes: - Gentle vocal warm-up - Breath and sounding practices - Vocal Toning - Ways into Vocal Improvisation - Voice and Movement journey This event is part of a four-part series: - **Exploration: ** 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) | |||
| Reset The Nervous System With TRE | Sat, Dec 12, 2:00 PM UTC | The ARC, 98b St Paul St, London N1 7DF, United Kingdom | 3mxkamgziga22 | Curator | Photo credit @ [Elizabeth Gadd](https://www.elizabethgadd.com/) ## Is a feeling of overwhelm, stress or anxiety taking over your life? Do you sometimes feel hyper-vigilant or even zoned out and in need of clarity or calm? Enter TRE! (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) #### What is TRE? Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) are a wonderful tool to assist the body to let go of chronic stress and deeply held protective patterns. A series of 7 simple exercises designed to evoke the body’s inbuilt natural tremor mechanism, this reflex allows the body to shake naturally, providing a way to process and release deep tension, increase blood flow and rewire neural pathways. After doing TRE, many people report feelings of peace and well-being. **This practice can bring the body and mind into a more balanced state** , building resilience to deal with the stresses of everyday life. The innate ability to tremor or shake is a primitive reflex, originating from the older parts of the brain and is something we share with all mammals to help down regulate protective states in our nervous system. By down-regulating protective states in our nervous system – mobilised states (fight/flight) and immobilised states (dissociation/freeze), this mechanism can assess deep chronic held tension and stuck, arrested energy leaving us feeling more connected. **TRE is designed to be a self-help tool, an embodiment practice that, once learned, can be used independently as needed throughout one’s life** , thus continuously supporting and promoting personal health and wellness. Since this shaking mechanism is built into our natural physiology as humans, everyone can benefit from TRE. This shaking of the muscles increases the resilience in the body as it creates deep relaxation and naturally reduces stress levels. It can release emotions safely in a very gentle way ranging from mild upset to severely held anxiety whether it is caused by work stress, PTSD, excessive worry, conflict in relationships, physical stresses or traumas from accidents. When tension is released anywhere in the body, the brain registers a reduction in pain signals, producing new hormones that promote healing. TRE’s reflexive muscle vibrations generally feel pleasant and soothing. All the exercises are designed to gently awaken muscles that are normally activated when we are stressed. So, expect to go slow, take deep breaths and relinquish awareness to the body. **Much of this workshop will encourage self-regulation, bringing awareness to how activated states may feel or where they are held in the body**. This will be done with curiosity, playfulness, all the time encouraging you to be an active observer, making sure things do not become intense. All the exercises are adaptable and are designed to awaken, not stress, muscles. Please wear comfortable clothes - and bring an open smile (these will be provided if you don’t have one)! “Absolutely 5+ stars! I have been searching for my body for a long long time, and the only way I can put it in words what this workshop/session gave me is - I finally found it! Luke is very good at reading the room, creating cohesion and comfort between participants, and brilliant at explaining what the exercises he teaches do on the nervous system level. When I finally felt my body, I couldn't wipe the grin off my face.” ## YOUR FACILITATOR ### Luke Mullen .png) Luke Mullen is a trauma and embodiment specialist. He is a Systematic Kinesiologist (Dip T.A.S.K) and a certified TRE (Trauma/Tension Release Exercises) Provider/Mentor. As a body worker, Luke specialises in stress, trauma, and anxiety related issues. He works with people of all ages, conditions and backgrounds, always illuminating issues gently, encouraging curiosity with the body to ultimately provide a space for the body's innate ability to heal. | |||
| The Unfolding Dream- 24th October | Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM UTC | Spiral Holistic Therapy Centre, Shelburne Road, London, UK | 3mxkamh6g7g22 | Curator | ### **What are your dreams** _ **trying to tell you?** _ We all dream. Most of us forget them by breakfast. This half day gives you the chance to slow down, share a dream, and see what it might be pointing to - held gently, in a small group of curious people. Drawing on Jungian depth psychology, somatic practice, and the world's oldest tradition of collective dream work, we'll help you listen - really listen - to what your inner world is saying. No experience needed. Just bring a dream. **Somatic & embodied · Jungian parts work · Creative arts · Depth and Archetypal psychology** For more information go to: https://www.robertblackcounselling.co.uk/mindfulness/dream-workshops-in-london #### **What to expect** **DURATION** - Half day, 4 hours **GROUP SIZE** - Small and intimate, 12 people max **FORMAT** - In person, Spiral Centre, Islington **EXPERIENCE NEEDED** - None. Just bring a dream. _Twelve places. One morning. Places fill quickly._ | |||
| Psychedelic Integration Group, Edinburgh | Tue, Jan 5, 6:45 PM UTC | Salisbury Centre Ltd, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AB, UK | 3mxkamhady722 | Curator | A group to talk about the use psychedelics for healing, creativity and spiritual growth. First Tuesday of each month 18.45-21.00 at the Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh. This is a safe, private space to discuss and share on the topic of psychedelics. I want newcomers to know that your confidentiality is protected, it's a quiet venue and a private room where we meet. You don't need to speak if you're not feeling comfortable, being there is enough. Everyone is welcome whether they have experience of psychedelics, or are just at the investigation stage. We have a different theme each month to keep it interesting. Sometimes its a social evening but with the focus still on psychedelics and I line up some supportive and gentle activities to get to know each other in pairs and small groups. Other times we focus on integration techniques, past topics have been; Listening and communication skills, Regulating your nervous system, Authenticity, Consent and Boundaries, dealing with anger, appreceation, your inner critic/sabouteur, what integration means. Its a very friendly and inclusive group . We do the best we can to be trauma informed and we love diverstity. We strive to be disability, neurodiversity, race, gender and sexuality aware and if I can do anything to make this group more accesible to you then please email me at goddessatyourservice@gmail.com. Everyone's views and experiences are valid and will be treated with the same inclusive respect. Everyone over 18 welcome. Please attend completely sober ie. not under the influence of any substances. Please note that the Salisbury Centre does not allow smoking (including vaporisers and electronic cigarettes) alcohol consumption or the possession of any mind altering substances, anywhere on the premises including the garden. This is a facilitated peer to peer group and it is not the intention of the organisers to offer any medical or therapeutic advice or to encourage anybody to do anything illegal. | |||
| Psychedelic Integration Group, Edinburgh | Tue, Dec 1, 6:45 PM UTC | Salisbury Centre Ltd, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AB, UK | 3mxkamhbcmi22 | Curator | A group to talk about the use psychedelics for healing, creativity and spiritual growth. First Tuesday of each month 18.45-21.00 at the Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh. This is a safe, private space to discuss and share on the topic of psychedelics. I want newcomers to know that your confidentiality is protected, it's a quiet venue and a private room where we meet. You don't need to speak if you're not feeling comfortable, being there is enough. Everyone is welcome whether they have experience of psychedelics, or are just at the investigation stage. We have a different theme each month to keep it interesting. Sometimes its a social evening but with the focus still on psychedelics and I line up some supportive and gentle activities to get to know each other in pairs and small groups. Other times we focus on integration techniques, past topics have been; Listening and communication skills, Regulating your nervous system, Authenticity, Consent and Boundaries, dealing with anger, appreceation, your inner critic/sabouteur, what integration means. Its a very friendly and inclusive group . We do the best we can to be trauma informed and we love diverstity. We strive to be disability, neurodiversity, race, gender and sexuality aware and if I can do anything to make this group more accesible to you then please email me at goddessatyourservice@gmail.com. Everyone's views and experiences are valid and will be treated with the same inclusive respect. Everyone over 18 welcome. Please attend completely sober ie. not under the influence of any substances. Please note that the Salisbury Centre does not allow smoking (including vaporisers and electronic cigarettes) alcohol consumption or the possession of any mind altering substances, anywhere on the premises including the garden. This is a facilitated peer to peer group and it is not the intention of the organisers to offer any medical or therapeutic advice or to encourage anybody to do anything illegal. | |||
| Psychedelic Integration Group, Edinburgh | Tue, Nov 3, 6:45 PM UTC | Salisbury Centre Ltd, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AB, UK | 3mxkamhcc7r22 | Curator | A group to talk about the use psychedelics for healing, creativity and spiritual growth. First Tuesday of each month 18.45-21.00 at the Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh. This is a safe, private space to discuss and share on the topic of psychedelics. I want newcomers to know that your confidentiality is protected, it's a quiet venue and a private room where we meet. You don't need to speak if you're not feeling comfortable, being there is enough. Everyone is welcome whether they have experience of psychedelics, or are just at the investigation stage. We have a different theme each month to keep it interesting. Sometimes its a social evening but with the focus still on psychedelics and I line up some supportive and gentle activities to get to know each other in pairs and small groups. Other times we focus on integration techniques, past topics have been; Listening and communication skills, Regulating your nervous system, Authenticity, Consent and Boundaries, dealing with anger, appreceation, your inner critic/sabouteur, what integration means. Its a very friendly and inclusive group . We do the best we can to be trauma informed and we love diverstity. We strive to be disability, neurodiversity, race, gender and sexuality aware and if I can do anything to make this group more accesible to you then please email me at goddessatyourservice@gmail.com. Everyone's views and experiences are valid and will be treated with the same inclusive respect. Everyone over 18 welcome. Please attend completely sober ie. not under the influence of any substances. Please note that the Salisbury Centre does not allow smoking (including vaporisers and electronic cigarettes) alcohol consumption or the possession of any mind altering substances, anywhere on the premises including the garden. This is a facilitated peer to peer group and it is not the intention of the organisers to offer any medical or therapeutic advice or to encourage anybody to do anything illegal. | |||
| Aerial Relaxation Pods® Floating Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks or on Padded Floor Mats (1h 15 min session 8:30pm-9:45pm) | Thu, Oct 29, 8:30 PM UTC | Skylight Centre, Corsica Street, London, UK | 3mxkamhgav222 | Curator | **🩵Escape the bustle of city life with a deeply calming 1h 15 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 for **8:30pm-9:45pm session** _ **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 Regular ticket in a Hammock £23** _(+stripe card fee)_ - **1x Regular ticket on a Padded Floor Mat £15** _(+stripe card 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 +CREWING:** **Website: ** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/) **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [@ecstaticdance\_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **Mailing list: ** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **💛FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs)and we'll be in touch. ### **～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～** 💜 **NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026** [**ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/)**(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering** Join us for the full retreat, either the _ **Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway** _ or _ **Restival Rest and Rejuvenation** _ _ **pathway** _. Tickets are available, but you can get early access discount by joining the mailing list: [_ **SIGN UP FOR EARLY ACCESS** _](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/autumnretreat2026) **ANY QUESTIONS? ** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com/) We look forward to welcoming you!  | |||
| Headless Way: A day with Richard Lang in London | Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM UTC | Stoke Newington, London, UK | 3mxkamicpyx22 | 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 | |||
| The Dark Tale of 5-MeO-DMT | Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamivshh22 | Curator | # What is the real tale of 5-MeO-DMT? _Live Discussion with Kimon de Greef_ _ **Recording will be sent to all ticket holders.** _ Bryan Johnson livestreamed his 5-MeO-DMT trip to hundreds of thousands of viewers and called it the most profound experience of his life. Tech founders are tattooing the molecule on their arms. Underground toad ceremonies are commonplace in the psychedelic scene, promising total ego dissolution in under twenty minutes. Behind sits a much stranger story: one of unregulated dosing, self-styled gurus, and a substance whose power to unmake the self can just as easily be exploited as revered. Kimon de Greef spent years unearthing that story. The Ego Trip traces 5-MeO-DMT back to physician Octavio Rettig, who claimed in 2012 to have revived a forgotten indigenous ritual around the substance and became, for a time, the face of a global movement. As his following grew, so did reports of extreme dosing, abuse and cult-like control. Part true crime, part cult exposé, part reporting on our search for transcendence, the book has already won praise from Patrick Radden Keefe ("entirely mesmerising") and William Finnegan ("a one of a kind book"). Join us on Kimon’s journey into one of nature’s most powerful psychedelics and the powerful figures steering the wheel. The Ego Trip will be published 6th August, 2026 and is available for preorder now at [Waterstones](https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-ego-trip/kimon-de-greef/9781399617949), [Norman Records](https://www.normanrecords.com/records/215239-kimon-de-greef-the-ego-trip-psychedelic-toads), [White Rabbits](https://store.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/products/the-ego-trip), and [Hachette](https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/kimon-de-greef/the-ego-trip/9781399617949/). [Read Psychedelic Alpha's review and write up here](https://psychedelicalpha.com/news/from-sonora-to-big-pharma-kimon-de-greef-traces-the-strange-rise-of-5-meo-dmt/). * * * # Kimon de Greef  Kimon de Greef is a journalist from South Africa and the author of The Ego Trip, an investigative nonfiction book about psychedelic toads, forthcoming for Doubleday in August 2026. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, New York, The New York Times, The Guardian, Guernica, National Geographic and other publications. He has coauthored a book about abalone poaching and holds a conservation biology master’s from the University of Cape Town. Some of his recent stories involved a Syrian raccoon trapper in New York, the rise and fall of a charismatic toad-smoking evangelist, the dystopian underworld of illicit gold mining in South Africa, the rivalrous underworld of songbird smuggling (featured by NPR) and the harmful supply chain for white sage. He has also written about gang violence, corruption, food delivery work, racing pigeons, sea cucumbers and donkey rustling. * * * # Your Organiser  Kate is an event coordinator at the Psychedelic Society. Her research background spans clinical sleep studies, altered states of consciousness, and personalised gene therapies. She currently works applying neuroscience to the arts at the neuroaesthetics lab, Kinda Studios. Working with Onaya Science, she explores how rituals, music, and plant medicines support trauma recovery. Kate brings curiosity and care to the ways we feel, connect, and transform (and will usually be found outside). @[katedalbyy](https://www.instagram.com/katedalbyy/) * * * Please reach out if you require concessionary tickets. | |||
| Scorpio New Moon Women's Circle ♏︎ | Mon, Nov 9, 6:30 PM UTC | Nether Edge, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkamj7b4y22 | Curator | **Hey sister, ** This is a space for women to gather, sit around the (metaphorical) fire, speak from the heart, tell our stories, be witnessed and embrace shared ritual in our lives, and in turn, help us to connect with our ancestors and remember how this ritual used to be deeply woven into our everyday lives. A sacred, yet laidback gathering to come together, share, laugh, breathe and simply be in each other's presence. Although it’s quite likely that you’ll know one or two other faces at the gathering (Sheffield is very small after all), I also hope to bring together women who have not met before so that we can share our different experiences and perspectives. **You can expect:** 𖦹 altar building 𖦹 sharing circle 𖦹 prompts for journalling/sharing 𖦹 an (optional) cup of heart-opening cacao 𖦹 soothing sounds 𖦹 oracle cards **The circles are held at my home studio, The Womb Room, in Nether Edge, S7.** **My address will be sent separately, 1 or 2 days ahead of the circle - please keep an eye on your junk folder for this. ** If you have questions or would like to chat before booking, please reach out on Instagram DM or email me at [beth@innersmilemassage.co.uk](mailto:beth@innersmilemassage.co.uk) > #### The values & agreements for the space: > > **˖࿔ ࣪Silence is sacred**. It is not to be shied away from, and there’s no need to fill it to avoid discomfort. Silence can give birth to what wants to be given voice to. > > **˖࿔ Witnessing. No cross-talking, advising or fixing.** Only one person will be speaking at a time. You can, however, choose to invite reflections from others if you are looking for this type of support. Just be mindful of ‘listening to respond’ rather than fully receiving what is being shared. > > **˖࿔ This is a brave space, not a safe space.** I don't believe collective spaces can be 100% safe for all, as we all bring our own history & lived experiences into the space. Instead, it is a brave space where you are invited to take personal responsibility for your own emotions and reactions, and to be brave enough to authentically speak about what you feel. For everyone to feel brave enough to share from the heart, it’s important that what is shared in the circle is kept confidential and stays in the circle. > > **˖࿔ Authenticity.** You are welcome to arrive exactly as you are. You can share as little or as much as you like. There’s an invitation to take time to pause and delve deep inside to see what is ready to be given voice to and shared. When we take this time to pause and notice how we’re feeling in our body before we speak, we are more likely to find words that truly reflect what’s inside, which can help us to connect more authentically with ourselves and the others in the circle. | |||
| Sagittarius New Moon Women's Circle ♐︎ | Wed, Dec 9, 6:30 PM UTC | Nether Edge, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkamjabhd22 | Curator | **Hey sister, ** This is a space for women to gather, sit around the (metaphorical) fire, speak from the heart, tell our stories, be witnessed and embrace shared ritual in our lives, and in turn, help us to connect with our ancestors and remember how this ritual used to be deeply woven into our everyday lives. A sacred, yet laidback gathering to come together, share, laugh, breathe and simply be in each other's presence. Although it’s quite likely that you’ll know one or two other faces at the gathering (Sheffield is very small after all), I also hope to bring together women who have not met before so that we can share our different experiences and perspectives. **You can expect:** 𖦹 altar building 𖦹 sharing circle 𖦹 prompts for journalling/sharing 𖦹 an (optional) cup of heart-opening cacao 𖦹 soothing sounds 𖦹 oracle cards **The circles are held at my home studio, The Womb Room, in Nether Edge, S7.** **My address will be sent separately, 1 or 2 days ahead of the circle - please keep an eye on your junk folder for this. ** If you have questions or would like to chat before booking, please reach out on Instagram DM or email me at [beth@innersmilemassage.co.uk](mailto:beth@innersmilemassage.co.uk) > #### The values & agreements for the space: > > **˖࿔ ࣪Silence is sacred**. It is not to be shied away from, and there’s no need to fill it to avoid discomfort. Silence can give birth to what wants to be given voice to. > > **˖࿔ Witnessing. No cross-talking, advising or fixing.** Only one person will be speaking at a time. You can, however, choose to invite reflections from others if you are looking for this type of support. Just be mindful of ‘listening to respond’ rather than fully receiving what is being shared. > > **˖࿔ This is a brave space, not a safe space.** I don't believe collective spaces can be 100% safe for all, as we all bring our own history & lived experiences into the space. Instead, it is a brave space where you are invited to take personal responsibility for your own emotions and reactions, and to be brave enough to authentically speak about what you feel. For everyone to feel brave enough to share from the heart, it’s important that what is shared in the circle is kept confidential and stays in the circle. > > **˖࿔ Authenticity.** You are welcome to arrive exactly as you are. You can share as little or as much as you like. There’s an invitation to take time to pause and delve deep inside to see what is ready to be given voice to and shared. When we take this time to pause and notice how we’re feeling in our body before we speak, we are more likely to find words that truly reflect what’s inside, which can help us to connect more authentically with ourselves and the others in the circle. | |||
| Freedom Finding Form: movement improvisation for creative self-expression - October 2026 | Sat, Oct 24, 9:30 AM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0AB, UK | 3mxkamjboeg22 | Curator | We begin by finding our own way into more freedom in movement. From there, the movement finds its own form, until it can clearly express something of personal significance - perhaps showing us something about our selves, our depths, our world... Using Alex's "[Art of Free Movement](https://www.alex-crowe.uk/)" somatic approach to creative movement practice, the day offers a carefully structured and guided progression designed to support you to: - find ease, aliveness and pleasure in the moving body - build confidence in finding a flow of free, authentic movement - develop clarity of form and expression - connect with imagination and depth - allow meaning and insight to emerge - support and connect with others. All welcome (over 18). I am also offering a small weekly closed group, and 1:1 movement sessions - please contact me (aewcrowe@yahoo.co.uk) if this is of interest. _"Nourishing, surprising and fun...left me feeling connected and resourced."_ _"Alex's sense of play and curiosity is matched by a depth of personal practice, experience and eloquence - delightfully collaborative and exploratory."_ Alex Crowe has been exploring and sharing movement and dance since 1998, developing a practice influenced by teachers including Suprapto Suryodarmo, Sandra Reeve, Stephanie Skura and by a range of somatic and performance practices. [More about Alex](https://www.alex-crowe.uk/about) | |||
| Ecstatic Dance - December | Sat, Dec 12, 7:45 PM UTC | The Hideout Bristol XSUK, Hereford Street, Bedminster, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamjg5dv22 | Curator | > More details will be announced closer to the date… * * * _19:45-20:00_ **Arrival** , hugs, warm up/ stretch _20:00_ Doors close. **The journey begins** _22:00_ _ **Social,** with tea and snacks (optional)_ _22:30_ Goodbyes, more hugs | |||
| Ecstatic Dance - Just Dance | Sat, Nov 14, 7:45 PM UTC | The Hideout Bristol XSUK, Hereford Street, Bedminster, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamjhhhh22 | Curator | > **Dance when you're broken open.** > > **Dance when you've torn the bandage off.** > > **Dance in the middle of fighting.** > > **Dance in your blood.** > > **Dance when you're perfectly free.** > > -Rumi Tonight, we're here to dance. To be together. To move or be moved. To just be you. No special theme, no guided warmup. Just a lovely bunch of people, some great music, and a lush little space to bounce on! * * * _19:45-20:00_ **Arrival** , hugs, warm up/ stretch _20:00_ Doors close. **The journey begins** _22:00_ _ **Social,** with tea and snacks (optional)_ _22:30_ Goodbyes, more hugs |
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| Women’s Self-Nurture Circle | Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM UTC | St Mary the Virgin Church The Street Farnham GU10 3EA | 3mxkam2kruc22 | 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 receive. 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. This is a nurturing, supportive, and cared-for space for women to feel **seen, held, and nourished** , creating 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. **Please contact me** before booking for; pregnancy, pacemaker, or epilepsy, so I can support you safely. **Please contact me** if you do not receive a confirmation email sarahfranceslouise@gmail.com | |||
| IFS, Parts & Psychedelics | Tue, Oct 27, 4:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam2qz3f22 | Curator | # IFS Parts & Psychedelics ### A 4-week Course Guiding the Inner System ### through IFS and Psychedelic Integration _In Collaboration with_ [_Life Architect_](https://lifearchitect.com/) ## About This four-part module series introduces key Internal Family Systems (IFS) concepts and how we utilize them in preparation, journey, and integration of psychedelic journeys. Applying IFS can maximize impact and safety within Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT). Our time together will be a blend between didactic and experiential exercises giving you time to learn content and practice. Case stories will enhance concepts and practices of this work. Four four-hour modules will be broken down as follows: - **Module 1** – Overview of the IFS Model: Basic IFS Principals (85% IFS and 15% PAT) [This is the basis for all other modules.] - **Module 2** – Deepening our Inquiry into the Protective System: Protector Fears (both in regular sessions and as relates to journeys) and Reassurances (50% IFS and 50% PAT) - **Module 3** – Polarizations, Following the Thread, and Guides and Unattached Burdens (50% IFS and 50% PAT) - **Module 4** – The Guide’s Set and Setting – How We Use IFS in Preparation, Journey, and Integration, as well as Integration with Post-Unburdening Maintenance and Neuroplasticity (90% PAT - putting it all together). This course is for those who are already facilitating psychedelic journeys, plan to, are facilitating preparation and integration, or have been trained in PAT and planning to offer services. _Although a background in IFS and facilitation is helpful during this course, it is not mandatory to be a facilitator or working in the field to join. _ ### **Learning Objectives:** - Identify the four goals of IFS - Apply basics of IFS in your psychedelic services - Identify and distinguish your Self from your parts (and those of your clients) - Speak for rather than from your parts and learn why this is important ### **Why Internal Family Systems?** - In over 80% of psychedelic journeys “parts” come up spontaneously - It’s non-pathologizing and non-judgmental - Psychedelics can open up the space of “Self” - Knowing about your own system begins to provide for safety in the medicine space - IFS is evidence-based and the fastest growing modality - It provides for deeper transformational healing - It’s a methodology that has a solid foundation and has gained incredible interest ## Schedule 4xTuesdays 27th October - 17th November - Tuesday 27th October 4pm-8pm (GMT) / 8am-12:00pm (PST) - Tuesday 3rd November 4pm-8pm (GMT) / 8am-12:00pm (PST) - Tuesday 10th November 4pm-8pm (GMT) / 8am-12:00pm (PST) - Tuesday 17th November 4pm-8pm (GMT) / 8am-12:00pm (PST) # Your Facilitator  Michelle Glass is a Certified Level 3 IFS Practitioner, Oregon Licensed Psilocbyin Facilitator, and Alternative Counselor in Eugene, Oregon who has 20 years of IFS experience and has accumulated over 380 hours of direct study with Richard Schwartz, PhD, the founder of IFS. She developed and is the author of the Daily Parts Meditation Practice®: A Journey of Embodied Integration for Clients and Therapists, which has become a valued method of deep embodiment of the IFS Model and healing integration. The DPMP® was trademarked in Spring 2022 and contains six tools of integration which is now also available in both English and Spanish. These tools of integration can also be found within the IFS-inspired app called Sentur. She has given workshops on the DPMP® online and across the globe. Her focus has shifted to IFS and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Michelle is currently writing a workbook for psychedelic preparation and integration using the DPMP® tools. A complementary series of IFS-inspired preparation and integration for psychedelic journeys will be available in early 2025 (as well as available within the Sentur app). She offers a 22-Hour Comprehensive IFS Introductory for Psychedelic Facilitators course a few times a year, as well as provides smaller workshops aimed to help IFS-trained professionals better support their clients who are seeking out psychedelics outside of their services. Michelle received a Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy from Naropa Institute and Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in 2022. In addition, she served as the Editor for OUTLOOK, the Foundation for Self Leadership’s magazine, for seven years. She used IFS to heal from a traumatic childhood and is now an enthusiastic Hope Merchant. Michelle wants to help everyone experience that same healing. She takes great pleasure in bringing more Self-energy and Self-leadership to psychedelic facilitators, creating safer medicine spaces. Michelle is honored to have both Dick Schwartz and Gabor Maté as mentors and friends. She is the proud mother and step-mother of three incredible grown children. Outside of her work life, she enjoys regular visits to ocean, gardening, canning and drying garden produce, camping, cooking, listening to podcasts, writing, and time spent with friends and family. # Life Architect [**Life Architect**](http://www.lifearchitect.com) is an education and retreat organization dedicated to empowering mental health professionals through immersive, transformative learning experiences. Rooted in a deep respect for psychotherapy’s potential to heal individuals and communities, Life Architect equips practitioners with advanced skills while supporting their own inner development. As International Partners of the IFS Institute between 2019 and 2025, Life Architect brought official Internal Family Systems (IFS) training to Poland and has since evolved into an integrative platform that blends IFS with complementary modalities. Through thoughtfully designed online programs, in-person workshops, and retreats, the organization creates nurturing spaces where professionals can deepen their clinical expertise, engage in personal transformation, and grow within a supportive community. Every program is carefully curated to combine practical tools, experiential learning, and seamless organization—allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in a safe, compassionate environment that fosters both professional excellence and authentic self-development. # Your Organiser .png) _Callum Browne_ Callum is the Marketing & Community Manager for The Psychedelic Society and a life-long learner in the exploration of consciousness and the mystical arts. He has completed a MSc in Medical Anthropology at University College London where he specialised in research on the phenomenology of consciousness, psychedelics and the therapeutic and healing arts across the world. Callum is a Trauma-Informed Body-Worker and Somatic Therapist whose training includes Somatic Muscle Release, Somatic Alignment, Myofascial Release, Advanced Deep tissue Massage, Breathwork and the Shamanic arts. Callum is passionate about the innate wisdom and intelligence of the body to both find equanimity and balance but also explore ecstatic and altered states of consciousness. He is a passionate advocate of somatic and psychedelic experiences that are grounded in transpersonal philosophy and psychology. These are the experiences that cultivate the experience and wisdom to remember and embody deeper connection with ourselves, others, nature and the beyond. Follow Callum on Instagram at [@calibraid](https://www.instagram.com/calibraid/) | |||
| Professional Diploma in SOMA Transcendence Therapy (STT) | – | – | 3mxkam2xbnh22 | Curator | A mentored, clinically grounded training for people already working with others who keep meeting the edge of what talking can reach. SOMA stands for Somatic Orientation, Meaning and Alignment: body first, then meaning, then a life that matches. Begin with seven months of Space Holder training and continue, if it is right for you, into the full 15-month Professional Diploma. - Duration: 7 months (Space Holder, Level 5 aligned) or 15 months (full Diploma, Level 6 aligned) - Format: Online, live and mentored, with optional in-person Elemental Retreats - Structure: One module per month, so the learning has time to land - Cohort: September 2026 start Teaching: Two live coaching calls each month, mentored triads, monthly student practice, self-directed study - Assessment: Practical assignments, supervised practice hours, case studies and reflections There is a moment most practitioners recognise. The client has understood their pattern completely. They can name it, date it, explain it. And it is still running. SOMA Transcendence Therapy was built for that moment. SOMA stands for Somatic Orientation, Meaning and Alignment, and that is also the order of the work: orient the body and the nervous system first, then meet meaning, then bring it into alignment with how someone actually lives. Body, mind and soul are treated as one system rather than three separate departments. The body is regulated and resourced, the mind is worked with directly through language and attention, and the deeper, older layer people call soul is given a real container rather than being left to a weekend of intensity. Three disciplines carry that work, and students train in all three: - Naturopathy. Hydration, nutrition, gut health, rest, breath and the physiology that makes any therapy hold. A dysregulated body does not integrate insight. - NLP. Language, focus and physiology. How to move a state, reframe a belief, anchor a change and set an outcome that a client can actually reach. - Shamanic practice. Ceremony, drum journey, the Celtic wheel, ancestors and allies. Depth work with clear ethics, clear consent and no appropriation. A note on altered states. The training works extensively with altered states of consciousness: shamanic journeying, drum and rhythm, breathwork, sound and voice, meditation, hypnotic language, fasting, cold exposure and somatic release. No psychedelic substance is used, offered or facilitated at any point in the 15 months. Psychedelic-assisted work is a separate post-diploma specialisation and is not part of this programme. The training is led by Fed Podeschi through the Shamanic Activations Academy, alongside the Merlin Clinic where the method is used with real clients. The curriculum, month by month Months 1 to 7: Shamanic Space Holder, Level 5 aligned You learn to hold a room and a nervous system safely, and you can qualify and exit here. - Foundation Principles and Practices: the three roots of the method and how they meet in the body - Understanding Trauma and Healing: trauma physiology, window of tolerance, safe and sacred space - Space Holding Skills: client dynamics, group holding, ceremony design from opening to closing - Professional Development: ethics, scope, insurance, referral and practitioner self-care - Traditions and Allies: the Celtic wheel, trees, moon cycles, elements and ancestors - Additional Practices: altered states, journeying, somatic inquiry and the STT Alignment Tool - Integration and Review: integration after altered states, breakthrough facilitation, assessment By the end you can design and hold a safe altered-state process one to one or in a group, with consent, containment and aftercare in place. Months 8 to 15: Professional Diploma in STT, Level 6 aligned - You become a practitioner who can take a client through a course of therapy. - Client Charter, Coaching and Professional Practice: intake, assessment, planning, notes and safety protocols - Deep Dive and Practices: advanced STT methodology, energy work in session, working a real case end to end - Shamanic Therapy and Group Transformation: retreat design, the eight-phase drum journey, breathwork facilitation - Sound Tools, Music and Singing: voice, instruments and entrainment, with nutrition and gut health as the base - Human Connection, Intimacy, Family Systems and Loss: attachment, sexuality and ethics, family systems, grief - Shadow Integration and Crisis Healing: depth work with containment, and recognising when to hold or refer - Specialist Masterclasses and Building Your Practice: your specialisation, named method and real infrastructure - Certification and Practice: supervised client hours, case studies, final assessment and qualification What you will be able to do - Hold ceremony, session and group safely, with clear consent and clear scope - Assess and screen a client, plan a course of work, and know confidently when to refer on - Move a state with breath, sound, drum, language and touch-free somatic method - Work with the body rather than around it, so change is felt and not only understood - Support integration so insight becomes a changed life rather than a good story - Run a professional practice with proper notes, supervision, ethics and a viable income After the Diploma Graduates may continue into the advanced post-diploma specialisation in psychedelic-assisted therapy, delivered with legal partners abroad. That pathway sits entirely outside this training and is open only to those who have completed the Diploma. Who it is for Therapists, counsellors, coaches, bodyworkers, nurses, teachers, breathwork and sound practitioners, and space holders already working with people. Beginners with genuine calling and emotional maturity are considered individually. It tends not to suit anyone wanting a fast credential without doing their own work first. Full curriculum and prospectus: https://www.merlinwellbeing.ai/stt-training-v2 | |||
| All Night Galactic Gong Puja: Dreaming with the Ancestors | Sat, Nov 7, 9:30 PM UTC | Green Rooms, Station Road, London, UK | 3mxkam3fogh22 | Curator | All Night Galactic Gong Puja: Dreaming with the Ancestors with Special Guests Join two of the most revered names in sacred sound, Joanna Bilik (Gongfree) and Kwali Kumara ( Kundalini Temple) = Gong Temple. With very special Guest! Step into a celestial symphony of sound and celebrate and honour our Ancestors Galactic Spring Equinox All-Night Galactic Gong and Sacred Sound Journey on Saturday, November 7th, at the Green Rooms in Wood Green. After the success of the last puja it is again going to be an event like no other! Trusted & Endorsed Excellence: Gongfree is accredited by CMA, IAOTH, and IGCT, and boasts a 5-star Google rating! As seen in: OM Yoga Show, Mind Body Spirit Festival, Elemental Temple Festival, Soul Guidance, Awakened Souls, Buddha Pants UK, Popkast with Garima, Om and Bass Festival, Ham and High, and more! All Night Galactic Gong Puja Remembrance Day with Special Guests London Green Rooms Spaces are very limited We are so honoured to have Kwali Kumara renowned Gong and Kundalini Yoga Mentor and Founder of Kundalini Temple and Elemental Temple Festival Joanna Bilik renowned Gong Mentor and founder of Gongfree and Gong Temple All our Practitoners are experienced, Trained and Certified. We assure we have the Intent and Frequency for your greatest experience. Book in bio https://linktr.ee/Gongfree Puja by experienced GONGSTERS hand picked for their skill, experience and frequency. Deep Relaxation. The vibrations of the gongs help people reach deep states of relaxation by slowing brain waves, similar to meditation or deep sleep. Stress Reduction: Many participants report feeling less anxious or stressed after a gong puja, as the sounds can help clear the mind and calm the nervous system. Enhanced Sleep Quality: Some find that sleeping with gong vibrations improves overall sleep depth and feeling rested upon waking. Emotional Balance: a time of renewal, can make the event feel emotionally cleansing, helping people release old patterns and feel more balance #allnightgong #gongpuja #puja #gong #soundhealing This is the perfect moment to plant the seeds of new projects, embrace personal growth, and release old patterns to create sacred space for new experiences to blossom. The Cosmic Embrace of Sound Experience the sheer power of sound as it transports you on a timeless, galactic journey of tone and pulsation. Allow yourself to be bathed in an ethereal ocean of vibration. Enjoy the deep, complex overtones of multiple gongs singing together, resonating continuously through the night. On this magical portal when the veil is thin and the Earth is charged, we are primed to receive maximum benefits. This immersive soundscape melts the boundaries between being awake and asleep, between your inner world and the cosmos beyond. An All-Night Gong Puja is a truly magical experience. As you drift to sleep with a symphony of gongs playing, the sounds work to transform your brainwaves, guiding you into a state of the deepest conscious sleep. Meditate or surrender to slumber as the gongs harmonize your entire being, facilitating profound rest and healing. "The gong is the spirit song. It is the primal whisper of the soul. Its sounds are the echo of the original word that created the world, the sound within all sounds." Yogi Bhajan Gongs are incredible instruments of Transformation and cosmic healing. They generate powerful, intense vibrations that stimulate feelings of peace and deep relaxation, allowing for the release of stress and the enhancement of your overall well-being. The sound of the gongs opens the gates to universal love, connecting you with all that is. As you create this harmonious space around yourself, you'll realize the magnificent power you possess to create your own happiness and well-being. This journey will help you release emotional blocks, creating a hallowed space within you to fill with pure love, grace and tranquility. Benefits of Gong Baths 🌠 • Deep relaxation and rejuvenation for your body and cells • Anxiety and stress relief • Improved sleep and emotional release • Pain and swelling relief • Aura cleansing and chakra balancing • Awakened intuition and connection with light and spirit • Gaining a deeper knowledge of yourself and your unlimited possibilities • Healing that which aches the soul Event Schedule • 9:30 pm: Doors open • 10:00 – 10:45 pm: Gentle Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, & Mantras • 10:45 – 11:00 pm: Set up your area • 11:00 pm – 5:30 am: Galactic All-night Gong Puja • 5:30 am: Silence • 6:00 am: Morning meditation with Kwali Kumara • 6:30 am: Sharing circle • 7:00 am: Journey home Our Flow We will begin the evening with gentle Kundalini Yoga stretches to allow your body to open and prepare for the sound waves to flow smoothly, healing and rejuvenating you. This will be followed with sacred mantra to uplift and inspire our souls. After a short break to set up your cozy 'sleeping nests,' you will receive a brief introduction to gongs and vibrations before being bathed in their sound waves until the morning light. As the powerful vibrations and harmonics wash over you, they will induce deep relaxation and natural altered states of consciousness, helping to release tensions and blockages. You will awaken revitalized and rejuvenated, brimming with a new zest for life! The sound may feel quite intense at moments at the beginning of the night, but we will gently ease into a more comforting flow until the early morning. Around 5:30 am, the gongs will fall silent for 30 minutes of stillness and reflection. During this time, you will dive into SHUNIA—a state of deep listening and profound silence—before being gently awakened by the sounds of the shabd, (healing mantras) that help you arise into a new you and a new life. We will then perform some celestial meditation to celebrate our fresh new beginning. What to Bring 🧘 To ensure you have the most comfortable experience, please bring the following: • Comfortable Clothing: Wear clean, comfortable clothes (light colors are best). The hall is warm, but please bring extra layers like socks, slippers, or jumpers to ensure you stay cozy throughout the night. • Sleeping Gear: Pillows, a sleeping bag, blankets, duvets, a camping/yoga mat, or any other items that will help you be comfortable as you will be sleeping on the floor. • Essentials: An eye mask, earplugs, water, and healthy snacks for the morning. • Nourishment: Have a good meal at least one hour before the event, but do not eat anything too heavy. Strictly no alcohol or Intoxicants. Anyone under the influence will not be permitted to participate. Please Note: Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. You may pass it on to a friend. Facilitators The Gong Bath will be led by Gong Teachers: • Joanna Bilik • Kwali Kumara • & Special Guests What is a Gong Puja? Puja (Sanskrit & Pali: pūjā) is an expression of "honor and devotional attention." A Gong Puja is a sacred space for honoring our being's innate ability to heal—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It is the truest form of honoring thyself! In our Galactic all-night Gong Puja, the gongs are played gently throughout the night while guests sleep, bathed in their healing vibrations. As you are immersed in this cosmic ocean of sound, you repair and rejuvenate as the vibrations wash over you, cleansing, unblocking, and setting you free. The powerful harmony created by the gong tones brings about an inner stillness where deep healing can occur. The pioneering Swiss mathematician and musicologist Hans Cousto, who calculated the planetary frequencies used in today's gongs, discovered it takes 45 minutes to complete a full sound journey. Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga, believed the gong was the most powerful tool for healing, and that this 45-minute session could clear immediate blocks. He stated that ten consecutive gong healings would clear most blocks so that the soul could then heal itself, relieving the body of human suffering and helping us return to a state of belonging and joy. In 2000, Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux, whom Joanna produced a movie that achieved viral YouTube Status “Journey into Gongs and Sound Therapy” about and facilitated with many times, developed the first official Overnight Gong Puja to deliver these ten consecutive gong baths in one grand night of healing. As participants slept, their minds could float in a state of cosmic consciousness while their bodies rested in the most optimal state for healing—deep sleep. This 7.5-hour experience is the equivalent of ten 45-minute gong baths, a truly timeless journey. Important Information: Is a Gong Puja suitable for everyone? Gong baths, in general, are not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker, those who suffer from fits (epileptics), or anyone who is extremely sensitive to sound. They are also not recommended for women in the first trimester of pregnancy due to the unstable nature of that time. If you wear a hearing aid, please turn it off during the session. If you have any health concerns, please consult with your doctor in advance. Looking forward to celebrating and serving you with love. Joanna Bilik 07973353815 Kwali Kumara 07795273401 | |||
| Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra | Fri, Oct 30, 6:15 PM UTC | Abbotswood Sports Ground, Cutforth Way, Romsey, UK | 3mxkam3ijnu22 | Curator | **A portal to rest and rebalance** These classes run fortnightly on Friday evenings at Abbotswood Function room (Abbotswood Sports Ground, Cutforth Way, Romsey) Yin yoga consists of a series of poses held for up to several minutes at a time. The goal is to take the work of the pose out of the muscles by allowing them to relax, and placing the right amount of stress to the joints, fascia and cartilage. This improves joint mobility, strength, elasticity and flexibility. Yoga Nidra is a progressive body awareness/ relaxation style of meditation that is typically done lying down. These classes are available to everyone! **Things to Note:** Wear something comfortable! You are welcome to bring a cushion and/or blanket to cover yourself in Savasana. Arrive 5-10 minutes before class to allow yourself enough time to get settled. Please bring your own mat where possible, however, there will be some mats available. Yoga bolsters, eye masks, blocks and straps provided! Address: Abbotswood Sports Ground Cutforth Way Romsey SO51 0BG There is parking outside Please note: 24 hour cancellation policy for classes. | |||
| Bad Girl Bootcamp | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | The Tribe, Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, UK | 3mxkam3lqu422 | Curator | **If you're craving an edgy and exciting space where you can explore taboo topics and unpack your shadow material, with love, mischief and celebration at the core, this is for you. ** We are creating a container safe _enough_ for real daring, where you can be tender, vulnerable, open-hearted, wild and an unapologetic badass bitch all at once. _ **Together we'll shift how you relate to desire, boundaries and power, helping you get more clarity on what you really want, and practice standing up for yourself with confidence, kindness and skill.** _ ## [_ **Check out our taster event on the 30th September** _](https://dandelion.events/e/badgirltaster) .jpg) _The Vibe_ ## **Why Badgirl Bootcamp?** As women we've been societally conditioned to be the peace-makers, the people pleasers, the 'good girls'. Even those of us who are years into ‘the work’, still find ourselves bending our boundaries to accommodate others, holding back from asking for what we really want, and shying away from wielding the power that’s available to us. Bad Girl Bootcamp is a closed group for women on the journey of personal development, who are ready to explore and transform their relationship to desires, boundaries and power. **Through this work, we become women who:** - Speak truth to power and challenge systems of oppression - Claim our right to rest, pleasure, and play - Ask for what we're worth - in money, time, and recognition - Redirect energy spent on invisible labour towards things we care about - Stop trying to do everything ourselves and start asking for the support we need - Celebrate our own victories and revel in the success of others  ## **What Happens in Bad Girl Bootcamp?** This work is about what happens to us _in relationship -_ the way we bend, crumble or shrink around others - so the sessions centre on partner and group exercises designed to get to the root of our 'good girl' conditioning, and to practice, with real humans, standing up for ourselves with power and love. Drawing on over a decade of group facilitation experience, we hold this as an emergent space, responding to the themes arising in the group rather than making our way through a fixed curriculum. The group is heavily inspired by the work of Kasia Urbaniak, Taoist nun, world-class dominatrix, teacher and author, whose potent and playful teachings have been influential in our own empowerment journeys. Using some of Kasia's frameworks, we'll explore desire, boundaries and power in an embodied way, bringing the teachings to life through movement and voice-work. Some things we will include: - **Partner and group inquiry** - to unearth the root causes of our relationship patterns - **Movement and dance** - to regulate and energise our bodies, making us more available for the work - **Embodied games** - to playfully explore and rewire our relationship to desire and power - **Voice work, song, and sounding ritual** - to release emotion and support us to unlock our voices. - **Role play** - to practice asking for what we want or giving challenging feedback - **Small group sharing circles** - to process what’s arising in session, witnessing and celebrating each other  ## The Commitment This is a closed container, which means we’ll be journeying with the same group of women for 5 sessions over 3 months. To preserve the integrity of the space, we request attendance at all sessions and prompt time keeping. This helps us to create a tight container, showing respect for each other’s time, and builds trust and depth week on week. We’ll of course be flexible in the case of sickness or emergency, but if your life is already crammed, or you know there’s more than one date you can’t do, we request that you wait until next time we run this group, as lateness and dropping in and out become disruptive to the group process. ### **Dates and Times** Sessions are held every other Wednesday from 7-9:30pm 1. 14th Oct 2. 28th Oct 3. 11th Nov 4. 25th Nov 5. 9th Dec Please arrive 10-15 minutes before 7pm so we can get settled and ready to begin at 7. * * * ## About your Facilitators  ## Gaia Harvey Jackson Gaia is a group work facilitator specialising in women's empowerment, relationship coaching, and conscious dance. She has been holding playful and deep spaces for transformation since 2016 including women’s circles, dance events, courses, retreats and her flagship 9 month facilitator training programme; EMPOWER. Gaia’s work centres around the messiness of the human experience and our universal desire for peace, freedom, love and connection. She weaves together inquiry, embodiment, relational life therapy (RLT), ritual and mindfulness into an integrated approach that works across the psychological, spiritual, emotional and somatic levels of being, to bring greater awareness to our shadow patterns, and practices to find greater levels of freedom and aliveness. Gaia co-founded [True Nature](https://www.truenature.org.uk/) - a platform for feminine empowerment - in 2023 and worked as a core member of The Psychedelic Society from 2016 - 2024. Other organisations she has worked with include Medicine Festival, Morning Gloryville, Togetherness, Alter Ego Network, Ecstatic Dance UK, Noisily, and Ecosystem Restoration Camps. **Training and Experience** - Certified Relational Life Therapy Coach - Trauma informed practitioner - In relational therapy for 6 years - Certified coach with the MOE Foundation - Regular supervision to support practice - Graduate of Yoga of Sound and Chocolate and Midwifing the Veils - Worked with thousands of people over 10 years delivering group work Find out about all Gaia's offerings here: [www.gaiaharveyjackson.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaiaharveyjackson.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1kdV1GqNgK7hOfUvOIkQ61pjW2m2feMZZ9uAHj5JiJNL2nqLNKg41NJcI&h=AT0fPhQtIVxRwKOHsRYvtmWRmHuqfcQSxfUmjmpmdcuPyYtwUsggOgiXlBdzuTe3JWK1jhSofVy_QdaVEEU3T2wvb8ToYjP4RKsWYDjd59-6m4vAKXOHJCHrj7dPosFJIUtLrBc) _“Gaia always holds a safe and loving space to explore the depths of our souls. It's one of the only places I have in my life to truly be myself - no expectations, limitations or judgement."_ * * *  photo credit: Simba Dara ## Anna Ling Anna is a singer, a choir leader and a yoga teacher. She runs two thriving local choirs, **Dartsong Chorus** and **JamJar Choir** , and has been creating and leading singing spaces for nearly 20 years. Previous to moving to Devon, she founded and run choirs in London and Portugal, and has led singing at many festivals and events including **Shambala, WOMAD, Fire in the Mountain,** **Voice Camp and Buddhafields**. She also runs singing retreats with **FutureCraft** and **Chorus Songwriting.** Her recent album was acclaimed by the **BBC Radio 2 Folk Show** and **Radio 3 Night Tracks** , and was praised in **Songlines** , as well as being **Fatea's** Album of the Month. She has sold out her last 3 shows at the Barrel House and is has performed all over the UK. She has been cultivating a dedicated daily yoga practise since her late teens and has trained with Anna Forrest among others (amounting 500hours certified YTT). She uses voice and movement to process the richness (and challenge) of life, and trusts the tools of **embodied** **movement** and **voice** as a direct line to empowerment. * * * ## About the Space We're particularly excited to have found a home that feels so fitting for what we're about. The Tribe is a beautiful community-driven coworking space, 5 minutes from Totnes, that caters to creative, growth-oriented female entrepreneurs. We'll be gathering in their upstairs studio space that is light, well insulated/ ventilated, and private - so we can relax and drop deep into our work. There is a small kitchenette in the room and tea will be provided.  | |||
| Nonviolent Communication Online Practice Group | Sun, Nov 8, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam3msjp22 | Curator | Have you had some experience of NVC? This is an opportunity to build on that foundation, learning the deeper holistic and practical understandings and applications of this approach, with me, Clare Palmer, Certified Trainer in NVC with over 20 years experience. If you are perhaps struggling to integrate NVC into your life and its challenges, this course is an excellent way to explore how to bring these ideas into your daily life and form lasting habits. This is a 14-week course, held on Zoom usually every 2 weeks, on a Sunday evening 7 – 8.30 pm starting on Sunday 8 November 2026. In each session we work with a chapter of Marshall Rosenberg’s book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, using the Companion Workbook written by Lucy Leu, which participants are encouraged to buy. I will lead you through different themes each session, for example Giving from the Heart, or Taking Responsibility for Our Feelings. This course is aimed at those who have completed a Foundation in Nonviolent Communication or equivalent training or study. Please contact me if you’re not sure if the course is suited to you. Because everyone will already have basic knowledge, we will be able to dive into themes with greater depth. Because the course takes place over about 6 months and “homework” is encouraged between sessions, this is a really powerful way of integrating this approach into your life over a long period of time with the support of the group. There will be a mixture of exercises and activities including chances to explore challenges and examples from your own life. The course will run if at least 6 people sign up. Group size maximum 12. I have been leading practice groups like this for 20 years and will make sure each participant is included and supported. | |||
| Inner Child online 5 week course | Tue, Sep 15, 12:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam3pk2l22 | Curator | A 5 week journey - via Zoom Are old wounds quietly shaping your everyday reality? Repeating the same cycles? Emotionally… Relationally… Financially… It’s not that you’re broken. It’s that parts of you are still waiting to feel seen, safe and supported. Your Inner Child holds your earliest stories - the ones that shaped your self-worth, your patterns, your voice. This course will help you meet them with compassion, not judgement. What we will explore: Meet your Inner Child Child imprints to adult patterns Reparenting and emotional regulation Healing and release Integration Building new patterns What you will experience: • Weekly live session & replay via Zoom \* Guided meditations & reflections \* Healing exercises \* Nervous system support \* Journaling prompts \* 1:1 and group support Next round starts 8th Sept at 1pm Exchange: £140 Spaces are limited. Purchases are non refundable | |||
| Joy of Three Temple - The Temple of Trinity | Sat, Dec 5, 10:30 AM UTC | Ashley Vale Action Group - Wildgoose Space, Mina Road, Bristol, UK | 3mxkam3qozy22 | Curator | **Joy of Three - The Temple of Trinity** Between solo self-love, the intimate meeting of “pairs” and the sensual pile-up of “group”, there is three. The Ménage à Trois is often the first fantasy we grow outside of the couple. When we add an additional person, we add a whole new infinite dimension to the possibilities. Three is three dimensional. Where before we had serve/receive, we now have serve/receive/observe, serve/receive/assist, serve/serve/receive, serve/contain/direct and more… It is this configuration that we now call into this temple seeking the deeper Mystery of three. The material world presents in polarity and at a hidden level, reality is often based in trinity: Positive/Negative/Neutral, Father/Mother/Child, God/Human/Ghost, Masculine/Feminine/Androgyne. Three is about learning to share. Leaving behind polarity as a default and “union” as a goal, we offer you a space to explore move freely through and play within the trinities in an infinite spectrum of possibilities. This can offer a space to break our attachments to fixed identity. The power released in this alchemical dynamic becomes the dynamo of our Temple, to rejuvenate our spirit and freshly re-generate culture. Join us in this juicy exploration of personal pleasure and collective power. The first half of the day will be offered through embodied and connection mediations and practices. In the second half we enter into a free flowing playtime — we then invite you to let it all go, in the temple of Trinity. **Date ** : Saturday 5th December **Time: ** 10.30am to 5.30pm **Venue :** The Wild Goose, The Yard, St Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9YP. **Cost :** Price £85, Low income - £75, Abundant supporters £85 **Things to bring: ** - An offering/flower for the shrine - A yummy dish to share for lunch - Something tasty and delicious to share with the group for snack - We will provide herbal teas and a fruit platter **Further information: ** **This temple is not for beginners.** You do need to have been to at least two temples before. You do need to have experience of being in similar spaces with a certain level of awareness, openness and willingness to explore is essential for your own self-care and also the synergy of the group. 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. Temple is a sober space. **FOR COUPLES:** _ Please make your agreements together before you arrive at Temple. _ **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. Any questions please contact Shanti on **07875 151582** Welcoming you with an open hearts, Shanti & Quinn **About us** _ **Quinn** _ Quinn is a student and teacher of the sacred arts at the foundation of the human mystery. He explores this great psychedelic reality through music, dance, yoga, magick, writing, dream work and conscious connection. He has many years experience teaching kundalini-tantra, and facilitating at the intersection of embodiment, experiential consciousness, and mysticism. Quinn has trained under the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA), Mankind Project, Kundalini Research Institute, ART (Authentic Relating), and with several one-to-one mentors in Western and Eastern mysticism. His experiential offerings lead you to taste the freedom beyond the confines of mundane reality and put you in contact with the You beneath and the Others beyond. Quinn’s workshops are trauma-aware and rooted in authentic consent. Quinn also holds a degree in physics, and is the father of delightful 5yo witch-in-training. He is based in South Devon. _ **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/) | |||
| Dancing in Nature, Victoria Park | Wed, Oct 28, 9:00 AM UTC | Victoria Park, Frome BA11 1HJ, UK | 3mxkam3xcvk22 | Curator | ADD A SHOT OF ENDORPHINS TO YOUR MORNING COFFEE :) Wake up your body. Lift your mood. WEDNESDAYS | 9–10 am | Victoria Park (next to the café) | Movement in the park with silent disco headsets Start your day with music, fresh air, and a different kind of energy. Pop on a headset, tune into the music, and move in whatever way feels good—no steps, no pressure, no experience needed. We’ll begin with a gentle guided warm-up, build into uplifting tracks, and finish with a short grounding so you leave feeling clear, energised, and ready for the day ahead. In times where life can feel busy and full-on, taking an hour to move your body, breathe, and be around others can lift your mood, reduce stress, and help you feel more connected. Come solo or bring a friend—stay for a coffee and a chat afterwards if you like. £10 | £8 when you bring a friend | All adults welcome | No alcohol. No phones. Just music, movement, and a good start to your day. | |||
| Dancing in Nature, Victoria Park | Wed, Oct 21, 8:00 AM UTC | Victoria Park, Frome BA11 1HJ, UK | 3mxkam3ykwh22 | Curator | ADD A SHOT OF ENDORPHINS TO YOUR MORNING COFFEE :) Wake up your body. Lift your mood. WEDNESDAYS | 9–10 am | Victoria Park (next to the café) | Movement in the park with silent disco headsets Start your day with music, fresh air, and a different kind of energy. Pop on a headset, tune into the music, and move in whatever way feels good—no steps, no pressure, no experience needed. We’ll begin with a gentle guided warm-up, build into uplifting tracks, and finish with a short grounding so you leave feeling clear, energised, and ready for the day ahead. In times where life can feel busy and full-on, taking an hour to move your body, breathe, and be around others can lift your mood, reduce stress, and help you feel more connected. Come solo or bring a friend—stay for a coffee and a chat afterwards if you like. £10 | £8 when you bring a friend | All adults welcome | No alcohol. No phones. Just music, movement, and a good start to your day. | |||
| Dancing in Nature, Victoria Park | Wed, Oct 14, 8:00 AM UTC | Victoria Park, Frome BA11 1HJ, UK | 3mxkam3zttt22 | Curator | ADD A SHOT OF ENDORPHINS TO YOUR MORNING COFFEE :) Wake up your body. Lift your mood. WEDNESDAYS | 9–10 am | Victoria Park (next to the café) | Movement in the park with silent disco headsets Start your day with music, fresh air, and a different kind of energy. Pop on a headset, tune into the music, and move in whatever way feels good—no steps, no pressure, no experience needed. We’ll begin with a gentle guided warm-up, build into uplifting tracks, and finish with a short grounding so you leave feeling clear, energised, and ready for the day ahead. In times where life can feel busy and full-on, taking an hour to move your body, breathe, and be around others can lift your mood, reduce stress, and help you feel more connected. Come solo or bring a friend—stay for a coffee and a chat afterwards if you like. £10 | £8 when you bring a friend | All adults welcome | No alcohol. No phones. Just music, movement, and a good start to your day. | |||
| Release and Rise Ecstatic Dance + QiGong - Cambridge | Sat, Oct 17, 5:00 PM UTC | Storey's Field Centre, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, UK | 3mxkam45o7h22 | Curator | Release & Rise + Qi-Gong— A Journey into Regulation, Movement & Freedom A 3-hour embodied journey to regulate your nervous system, release tension, reconnect with your body, and discover greater freedom and ease through movement and dance. The Journey First 40 minutes — Regulation, Body Awareness & Free Movement We begin by slowing down, arriving in the body and creating a sense of grounding and presence. Through gentle nervous-system regulation, breathwork and body awareness, we explore free movement through Qi-Gong practice with the guest teacher @Michelle Brace. Using simple movements, spirals, and energy exploration, we begin to notice sensations, soften tension and discover new possibilities for movement — without forcing or following choreography. You’ll be introduced to simple tools that can support regulation, resilience, energy and emotional balance, while developing a deeper awareness of how your body feels and moves. 1 hour 40 minutes — Ecstatic Dance Wave From this grounded place, we gather in a circle and begin with a short grounding meditation before moving into the Ecstatic Dance Wave. The music takes us on a carefully curated journey — from grounding and release into expansion, vitality and joy, before gradually returning towards calm and stillness. There are no steps to follow and no right or wrong way to move. This is an invitation to listen to your body, explore free movement and express yourself authentically. Last 15 minutes — Relaxation & Integration We close with a soothing 15-minute guided full-body relaxation, giving your nervous system and body time to settle and integrate the experience. Afterwards, there is space to stay, relax, have a chat and connect with others — or simply enjoy some quiet time for yourself. Important Information Beginners welcome — no experience needed Alcohol- and drug-free space No phones on the dance floor Footage may be taken of the space for promotion, but no direct or identifiable photos of participants Please arrive on time — doors open 15 minutes before the start If you wish to join only the dance, please get in touch What to Bring Comfortable clothes — we dance barefoot Water and snacks Optional yoga mat, cushion or blanket A curious, compassionate, wild heart Why Join? ✓ Learn simple tools to support nervous-system regulation ✓ Release tension through embodied movement ✓ Explore fascia, breath and body awareness ✓ Discover new possibilities through free movement ✓ Experience freedom and self-expression through dance ✓ Reconnect with vitality, joy and embodied strength ✓ Leave feeling grounded, lighter and more alive Created and guided with integrity, simplicity and care by Teia Peters. How to get there: Storey's Field Centre is located in Eddington. Just two miles from central Cambridge between Madingley Road, Huntingdon Road and the M11. We hope that you will take time to discover us via sustainable modes of transport. We are a ten-minute cycle ride from the City Centre. Extensive cycle parking is available around the development site. Eddington is also on the Universal Bus route visit www.go-whippet.co.uk for details. You can also use the Citi 4 bus to Madingley Park and Ride or the Citi 5 bus to Huntingdon Road. Parking is limited on site, except for Disabled parking, if you do need to drive; parking is located at the Madingley Road Park & Ride with the Eddington local Centre a short walk away. Use the footpath on the northeast side of the car park for a shorter route. Parking at Eddington is free for the first 60 minutes. | |||
| Family Constellations November Group | Fri, Nov 20, 6:45 PM UTC | Birdwood House, High Street, Totnes, UK | 3mxkam4ac7n22 | Curator | Family constellations offers a profound view into the unseen patterns and dynamics shaping our family systems. Through the use of representatives, we activate the ‘field’—a powerful energetic space that reveals the roots behind the challenges and tensions we face. This work shines a light on areas such as: • Health • Creative blocks • Addiction • Love and relationships • Money • Home and belonging Each evening begins with gentle, embodied practices to warm the body, settle the nervous system, and arrive fully into the space. From there, we open the field for participants to bring their topics. We usually have time for two full constellations per session. You’re warmly invited to bring an issue you wish to explore or simply join as a participant in the field. Often, witnessing and holding space for others carries just as much personal insight and potential transformation. **Dates:** 11th September 6.45-9.15pm It is an open group so feel free to join for one session or all the sessions. Venue: Main Room, Birdwood House, High St, Totnes The constellations will be held in the main room of Birdwood house, up the first flight of stairs and on the right. **Ticket policy** Tickets can be transferred to someone else's name any time up until the event — just let us know, or forward your ticket on. If tickets sell out, you can join the waitlist and we'll email you if a space opens up. Refunds are available up to a week before the event. After that, tickets are non-refundable. **About me:** With over 20 years dedicated to ceremony, ritual, and music, constellations naturally became a complementary path for me. I trained intensively for 18 months with Petr Malik in the Czech Republic, deepening my practice in constellations, shadow work, shamanic healing, and tantric ritual. I’m excited to bring this transformative approach to Totnes and create a space for healing and connection. Words from past participants: “It was a real gift” “A remarkable space” “Such a special evening" | |||
| Family Constellations October Group | Fri, Oct 16, 5:45 PM UTC | Birdwood House, High Street, Totnes, UK | 3mxkam4bems22 | Curator | Family constellations offers a profound view into the unseen patterns and dynamics shaping our family systems. Through the use of representatives, we activate the ‘field’—a powerful energetic space that reveals the roots behind the challenges and tensions we face. This work shines a light on areas such as: • Health • Creative blocks • Addiction • Love and relationships • Money • Home and belonging Each evening begins with gentle, embodied practices to warm the body, settle the nervous system, and arrive fully into the space. From there, we open the field for participants to bring their topics. We usually have time for two full constellations per session. You’re warmly invited to bring an issue you wish to explore or simply join as a participant in the field. Often, witnessing and holding space for others carries just as much personal insight and potential transformation. **Dates:** 11th September 6.45-9.15pm It is an open group so feel free to join for one session or all the sessions. Venue: Main Room, Birdwood House, High St, Totnes The constellations will be held in the main room of Birdwood house, up the first flight of stairs and on the right. **Ticket policy** Tickets can be transferred to someone else's name any time up until the event — just let us know, or forward your ticket on. If tickets sell out, you can join the waitlist and we'll email you if a space opens up. Refunds are available up to a week before the event. After that, tickets are non-refundable. **About me:** With over 20 years dedicated to ceremony, ritual, and music, constellations naturally became a complementary path for me. I trained intensively for 18 months with Petr Malik in the Czech Republic, deepening my practice in constellations, shadow work, shamanic healing, and tantric ritual. I’m excited to bring this transformative approach to Totnes and create a space for healing and connection. Words from past participants: “It was a real gift” “A remarkable space” “Such a special evening" | |||
| Womb Weavers | Tue, Sep 1, 3:56 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam4dwht22 | Curator | There is more inside you. More aliveness, more depth, more of yourself waiting just beneath the surface. You may have felt it for years, or it may have only just spoken up. Womb Weavers is a women’s membership community where we meet the body with honour, compassion and acceptance, and learn to move at its true pace, which is often one of slowness. Each month we gather online for live guided somatic practice, deep teaching, and a grounded, sacred space where real change happens. We work with the whole body, because this is where the doors open. To expanded states. To fuller aliveness. To the layers of yourself you have not yet had access to. This is not fluffy and not abstract. It is grounded in somatic science and 30 years of embodied practice. Founding-member price is €21/month, locked in for as long as you stay. Come and weave yourself whole, together with other women. | |||
| Malmesbury Mixed Drumming Circle | Mon, Dec 7, 7:00 PM UTC | The Hayloft, The Three Cups Inn, 90 Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH, UK | 3mxkam4fqwd22 | Curator | Join for an evening to gather and connect to the power of the drum. Gathering as we head towards the Winter Solstice and Yule. A time to retreat inwards, to pause and rest. We will move through meditation, drumming, singing and sharing. No drumming experience necessary, everyone is welcome. This is a space for all to connect with the power and spirit of the drum as we drum together- there is no need to be ‘good’ or musical! Drums/rattles will be provided. If you have your own, you are invited to bring it along so we have more to go round! We meet at each point of the Wheel of the year, so our next circle will be for Imbolc. This date will be confirmed soon. Drop me an email at [rootedwithbethan@gmail.com](mailto:rootedwithbethan@gmail.com) if you have any questions. Would love to drum with you soon! Bethan x P.S. **if you are looking to birth/make your own drum** , myself and a dear friend Toni are holding drum birthing days, throughout the Autumn. Take a look below! ❤️ [Monday 14th September](https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingaveburysept) - The Henge Shop, Avebury, Wiltshire [Sunday 11th October](https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingwestonbirt) - Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire **(the one you're on!)** [Saturday 7th November](https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingaveburynovember) - The Henge Shop, Avebury, Wiltshire 🌿 **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! | |||
| Malmesbury Mixed Drumming Circle | Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 PM UTC | The Hayloft, The Three Cups Inn, 90 Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH, UK | 3mxkam4hexn22 | Curator | Join for an evening to gather and connect to the power of the drum. Gathering around Samhain, the half-way point between the Autumn Equinox & Winter Solstice, a time to honour the Autumn season that we're in, as we head towards the darker and colder months. Believe it or not, this time used to be our New Year! The Celtic celebration of the Year's End & New Beginnings- a time of finding gratitude and releasing what has happened this year to allow new seeds and dreams to be planted for the next. Like how the trees are shedding their leaves to allow for growth and abundance next year, this is an invitation for us to do the same. We will move through meditation, drumming, singing and sharing. No drumming experience necessary, everyone is welcome. This is a space for all to connect with the power and spirit of the drum as we drum together- there is no need to be ‘good’ or musical! Drums/rattles will be provided. If you have your own, you are invited to bring it along so we have more to go round! We meet at each point of the Wheel of the year, so our next circle will be for the Winter Solstice on the 9th December (a little earlier as calendars can get busy near to Christmas!). Drop me an email at [rootedwithbethan@gmail.com](mailto:rootedwithbethan@gmail.com) if you have any questions. Would love to drum with you soon! Bethan x P.S. **if you are looking to birth/make your own drum** , myself and a dear friend Toni are holding drum birthing days, throughout the Autumn. Take a look below! ❤️ [Sunday 11th October](https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingwestonbirt) - Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire [Saturday 7th November](https://dandelion.events/e/drumbirthingaveburynovember) - The Henge Shop, Avebury, Wiltshire 🌿 **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! | |||
| Sound Bath in the Hayloft | Wed, Dec 9, 7:30 PM UTC | The Hayloft, The Three Cups Inn, 90 Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH, UK | 3mxkam4iyyt22 | Curator | A 60 minute session to relax, reset and take time for yourself as we head into the festive season. This can be a time when calendars get full and stresses run high, so this will be a lovely opportunity to pause and rest amongst all that is going on. 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! | |||
| The Artist's Way Our Way | Mon, Nov 9, 12:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam4kaoi22 | Curator | ### The Artist’s Way A 12-week online creative recovery programme for a group of up to 12 people, facilitated by an experienced artist and facilitator. Julia Cameron’s _The Artist’s Way_ is a 12-week creative recovery programme for anyone who feels drawn to exploring or reconnecting with their creativity. This course is designed for people who are new to _The Artist’s Way_, those stuck in a creative block and those who consider themselves “not creative” but would like to be. You can find out more about the programme's principles from Julia Cameron [here](https://www.awakin.org/v2/read/view.php?tid=916). There is also a lot of information online. ### A note on spirituality It is worth mentioning that _The Artist’s Way_ includes the concept of “God”. In newer editions, Cameron explains that “God” can be understood as anything that represents a higher power — nature, the universe, spirit, or something else meaningful to you. It does not need to be religious, but the programme is absolutely spiritual in its values and practices. ### Your facilitator The course is facilitated by Sal, a performance artist, writer and facilitator with more than a decade of experience. After completing _The Artist’s Way_ several years ago, Sal experienced a significant transformation in their own life. They stopped drinking alcohol, moved out of London and began making more art. Their most recent work, a theatre show called _Perfect Little Flirt_, sold out at this year’s Brighton Fringe. Alongside their creative practice, Sal works in alternative provision with young people who have opted out of mainstream education. Through this work, they have developed facilitation strategies rooted in relationship-building, empathy and understanding. As a result, this is not a traditional “classroom” environment. Instead, it is a supportive circle of people finding their own way through the process together. ### The approach We will meet online as a group. Sal will facilitate this group by leading activities from the book, providing prompts for reflection and discussion and answering any questions you may have. The Artist's Way demands that we are working on our creative recovery daily. There are many exercises in the book which you can do suring your week. Of course, this is not always possible for numerous reasons. My take is that, if we can commit to showing up for 90 minutes a week as art of a group, this can still have a significant imapct on your creative practice. You might complete 40% of the course, 85%, or somewhere in between. Sal actively rejects the idea of “100% culture”, recognising that perfectionism can become a barrier to creativity. The aim is not to do the programme perfectly, but to engage with it in whatever way feels meaningful and sustainable for youIf you haven't done the reading, you can still show up and Sal will provide helpful summary sheets of each week. ### What does my money get me? 12 x 90 minute sessions of guided creative recovery with an experienced practitioner Weekly summaries if you can't make a session or haven't been able to do the exercises Look-Forward highlights of the chapter ahead so you know how to plan around your own schedule Optional access to a Whatsapp group with your facilitator, Sal and other consenting members ### A final note Some people have found that this programme creates ripples which positively impact their life for months or years to come. It is worth doing a bit of research and reading or watching some testimonies to see if this is for you before buying a ticket. I personally recommend Doechii's YouTube series about her experience. I hope to see you online for the first session. ### ### Course Dates **Week 1 — Monday 9 November 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Safety_ **Week 2 — Monday 16 November 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Identity_ **Week 3 — Monday 23 November 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Power_ **Week 4 — Monday 30 November 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Integrity_ **Week 5 — Monday 7 December 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Possibility_ **Week 6 — Monday 14 December 2026, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Abundance_ ### Winter Break **Monday 21 December 2026** **Monday 28 December 2026** **Week 7 — Monday 4 January 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Connection_ **Week 8 — Monday 11 January 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Strength_ **Week 9 — Monday 18 January 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Compassion_ **Week 10 — Monday 25 January 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Self-Protection_ **Week 11 — Monday 1 February 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Autonomy_ **Week 12 — Monday 8 February 2027, 6:00–7:30pm** _Recovering a Sense of Faith_ | |||
| Sound Bath in the Hayloft | Wed, Oct 14, 6:30 PM UTC | The Hayloft, The Three Cups Inn, 90 Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH, UK | 3mxkam4lagp22 | Curator | A 60 minute session to relax, reset and take time for yourself as we find ourselves settling into 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! | |||
| Vocal Playground: Collaborative Vocal Improv day | Sat, Nov 28, 1:00 PM UTC | Music Tree, Barnsbury Street, London, UK | 3mxkam4xugc22 | Curator | **🌿 Vocal Playground: Collaborative Vocal Improvisation day in London 🌿** **💥Collaborative Vocal Improvisation** is the art of making spontaneously co-composed vocal music with other singers. It is becoming more and more popular in Europe and now in the UK because It feels so utterly incredible. You will be courageous and It will be liberating and the music will make you so very alive. It is a way to discover yourself, what you are capable of and what the music sounds like inside you. A wild adventure for the curious singer and a way in, to change & develop how you move through the world. **✨Who for? All singers ** who want to dip toes or carry on learning and practicing the art of vocal improv. You will be curious and even if you don't identify as a singer, will be able to hold pitch and basic rhythm. You'll feel confident having a go at singing on your own in a small group. Maybe you’ve heard of it, or maybe you’ve done some before and want to continue learning and practicing. **✨When: Saturday 28th Nov, 1pm-6pm** **✨Where: Music Tree, Highbury and Islington.** **Spaces are limited to have an intimate and safe learning environment. Spaces are first come, first served. ** **🌈What will we do? ** - Learn structures and games that will introduce us to different elements of collective vocal improvisation - Build and develop strong and sturdy musical foundations so you can create music that you love - Sing from the body so you feel connected to yourself and others - Grow confidence and courage to both step in and listen deeply - Finding your unique expression and authenticity - Make magical spontaneous music that makes you feel so alive - Meet and connect with open and curious humans who love to sing and grow @sing.vocal.playground [sing.vocal.playground@gmail.com](mailto:sing.vocal.playground@gmail.com) **💥What people have said** - _ ** ** “I left feeling more myself than when I arrived”_ - _“A magical evening, the afterglow lasted all night. I immediately felt safe and comfortable… the music we made is what healing sounds like”_ - _“A fantastic low stress no stress singing session which creates beautiful harmonies. Fun and enjoyable.”_ - _“A profoundly beautiful shared singing experience.”_ **🌸Phoebe Martha** is a Welsh Singer, Composer, Facilitator & Speech and Language Therapist. She has delved deep into the art of Vocal Improvisation over the past 6 years, which has taken her all over the world to learn, perform and discover more. She sings with European Vocal Improv group _ **Oöm** _ **,** London based story and vocal improv project _ **Pascol,** _ is part of the **UK Vocal Improv Collective. ** Phoebe loves facilitating and has led numerous choirs, creative music projects, courses and retreats. Phoebe is fascinated in how vocal improv has affected her relationship to herself, which has then ricochetted into her relationships and way of being in the world. It has literally blown her mind in a way that she can’t not share it. Phoebe’s teachers and inspirations include: - The powerhouse that is **Rhiannon** (after completing All the Way in 2025) - **Musica Do Circulo** masterful trio in Sao Paolo, Brazil (after completing the training in 2023) - **Guillermo Rozenthuler** who introduced Phoebe to ‘Circle Songs’ and remains a close collaborator - **Bobby Mc Ferrin ** who created ‘Circle Songs’ and was hugely influential in the Vocal Improv World | |||
| Vocal Playground: Collaborative Vocal Improv day | Sat, Oct 31, 10:30 AM UTC | Music Tree, Barnsbury Street, London, UK | 3mxkam4ziq222 | Curator | **🌿 Vocal Playground: Collaborative Vocal Improvisation day in London 🌿** **💥Collaborative Vocal Improvisation** is the art of making spontaneously co-composed vocal music with other singers. It is becoming more and more popular in Europe and now in the UK because It feels so utterly incredible. You will be courageous and It will be liberating and the music will make you so very alive. It is a way to discover yourself, what you are capable of and what the music sounds like inside you. A wild adventure for the curious singer and a way in, to change & develop how you move through the world. **✨Who for? All singers ** who want to dip toes or carry on learning and practicing the art of vocal improv. You will be curious and even if you don't identify as a singer, will be able to hold pitch and basic rhythm. You'll feel confident having a go at singing on your own in a small group. Maybe you’ve heard of it, or maybe you’ve done some before and want to continue learning and practicing. **✨When: Saturday, 31st Oct, 10.30am-4pm** **✨Where: Music Tree, Highbury and Islington.** **Spaces are limited to have an intimate and safe learning environment. Spaces are first come, first served. ** **🌈What will we do? ** - Learn structures and games that will introduce us to different elements of collective vocal improvisation - Build and develop strong and sturdy musical foundations so you can create music that you love - Sing from the body so you feel connected to yourself and others - Grow confidence and courage to both step in and listen deeply - Finding your unique expression and authenticity - Make magical spontaneous music that makes you feel so alive - Meet and connect with open and curious humans who love to sing and grow @sing.vocal.playground [sing.vocal.playground@gmail.com](mailto:sing.vocal.playground@gmail.com) **💥What people have said** - _ ** ** “I left feeling more myself than when I arrived”_ - _“A magical evening, the afterglow lasted all night. I immediately felt safe and comfortable… the music we made is what healing sounds like”_ - _“A fantastic low stress no stress singing session which creates beautiful harmonies. Fun and enjoyable.”_ - _“A profoundly beautiful shared singing experience.”_ **🌸Phoebe Martha** is a Welsh Singer, Composer, Facilitator & Speech and Language Therapist. She has delved deep into the art of Vocal Improvisation over the past 6 years, which has taken her all over the world to learn, perform and discover more. She sings with European Vocal Improv group _ **Oöm** _ **,** London based story and vocal improv project _ **Pascol,** _ is part of the **UK Vocal Improv Collective. ** Phoebe loves facilitating and has led numerous choirs, creative music projects, courses and retreats. Phoebe is fascinated in how vocal improv has affected her relationship to herself, which has then ricochetted into her relationships and way of being in the world. It has literally blown her mind in a way that she can’t not share it. Phoebe’s teachers and inspirations include: - The powerhouse that is **Rhiannon** (after completing All the Way in 2025) - **Musica Do Circulo** masterful trio in Sao Paolo, Brazil (after completing the training in 2023) - **Guillermo Rozenthuler** who introduced Phoebe to ‘Circle Songs’ and remains a close collaborator - **Bobby Mc Ferrin ** who created ‘Circle Songs’ and was hugely influential in the Vocal Improv World | |||
| Caring Kink - Transforming Shame into Sexy | Sat, Nov 21, 10:45 AM UTC | Bristol, UK | 3mxkam5gxar22 | Curator | **Transforming Shame into Sexy!: ** To be liberated from our shame is to share and play with it. By exploring edgy degradation or humiliation acts we can find so much joy and pleasure in the play and so much connection. This could include: - Selling ourselves and letting ourselves be big and flamboyant - Expressing our little selves and being coddled and looked after - Different shame edges based on gender conditioning. Eg for men it may be emasculation / sissy play or for women it could be sl\*tting about or removing the beauty mask. - Clothed and unclothed play - it can be very erotic to have one person clothed and the other nearly naked. A little story of my early k1nk development... Between ages 11-15 I was bullied by three girls in maths class. Every time. I had maths three times a week. They would intimidate me, make sexual innuendo remarks, draw on my books and eventually convince me that one of them wanted to meet me behind the bike shed, for a snog. I turned up and no one came. The next maths class was more laughter and ridicule. I used to be ashamed of this. I had many other childhood complexities... this is just one. What happened was interesting... I was very young, impressionable and sensitive. However my survival brain transformed shame into erotic power and I developed kinks around this. I got turned on by similar things and these became fetishes and explorations of female dominance, verbal play, teasing, denial and more. The more I played the more I was liberated from shame. The more I then became joyful and developed a loving attitude to myself and to others. Feel free to msg me questions. No need to bring a partner. Oh and we will play in the evening to give you space to explore and create new friendships. It's all PANTS ON to encourage sensual and erotic play without s\*x https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrG8aqW0oqSVrlU7QkND2gs03MJkCkNinO5XlTYCrXWD7Xxg/viewform | |||
| Buddhist Wisdom for Psychedelic Integration with Will Duncan | Thu, Oct 29, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam5irph22 | Curator | We’re grateful to welcome Will Duncan for this special talk and discussion as he shares insights about orienting amidst unstable and disorienting experiences taken from Buddhist insight and the personal experiences from the traditional 3 year Great retreat of Tibetan Buddhism. Buddhist wisdom can offer a powerful framework for understanding and integrating experiences of ego dissolution, deep interconnectedness, and a shifting sense of reality often associated with psychedelic experiences. With Wills humor and unique gift for making deep spiritual wisdom accessible, and practical, we will explore the relavence of Eastern soteriology and consider a secular notion of Buddhist refuge. Come with an open heart and mind as we bridge ancient wisdom with modern experience. ### About Will Duncun  Will Duncan is a Buddhist teacher whose work focuses on integrating traditional Buddhist practices with contemporary life. He has trained extensively in Tibetan Buddhism (Gelugpa lineage) as well as Zen (under Daido Roshi) and in a number of Theravadin lineages (Goenka, Mahasi, Insight). His approach blends these traditional teachings with insights from Christian and Yogic traditions, creating a unique and inclusive path. He has taught throughout the world including Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, South America and throughout the United States. He has worked as a hospice chaplain and presently is a lecturer, meditation teacher, consultant, and lavender farmer. Will completed the traditional three year Great Retreat of Tibetan Buddhism, having spent four accumulative years in silent and solitary meditation retreat since he began his practice 40 years ago. Known for his non-dogmatic, down-to-earth, humor and ease, Will teaches by way of inquiry and lively discussion pushing students to think clearly for themselves and to uncover their own insights. ## Testimonials "Will is a dynamic and gifted teacher who has the power to transform lives. A truly original thinker Will brings a much needed grounded authenticity and humor to the spiritual path. **Matt Immergut PhD, Associate Professor S.U.N.Y. Purchase** Will Duncan is a Buddhist Badass. He delivers two things simultaneously: entertainment and the possibility of true aim-attainment. If you are looking to make and sustain an inner shift, GO hear him! **Darren Rhodes, Author, Director of YogaOasis, in Tucson, AZ and Founder of YogaHour**. Will Duncan takes on the goal of opening eyes and opening hearts in talks, discussions and teachings on Dharma. He has studied many traditional practices and uses each one to go deeper on the path of awakening. His charm, character and devotion are his tools and consciousness his field. In the end what he reveals is the exquisite beauty of human beings. **Lisa Schrempp, Authorized Level 2 Ashtanga Teacher, Founder of Ashtanga Yoga Tucson** “Will Duncan leaves such a deep impression on my university students. He taps into spiritual essentials in ways that resonate with them regardless of their religious background. At the end of every semester in which he has guest lectured the students course evaluations come back saying that the class he taught was their favorite! " **Karen Borek, PhD, Department of Religious Studies and Classics, University of Arizona** “Thus far, the ultimate highlight was listening to Will Duncan speak. His talk with us made me think of religion as a whole in a way that I had never considered before: that each religion is just trying to get you to wake up to a life filled with joy on a much deeper level than just immediate, sensory pleasing joy. I really enjoyed that it included an approach in consideration of all religions, not just Christianity or Buddhism or any other religion, as it seemed to put an equalizing twist on all religions, as opposed to making any one seem more focused on the aspect of awakening and enlightenment. For me personally, Will’s talk made me think about how I view my own personal spiritual journey as well as how I view the perspective of people who consider themselves to not be on any sort of spiritual journey.” **University of Arizona college student** A true master at mixing charitable laughter and gracious humility, Will Duncan makes the long road of awakening fun and accessible. His deep knowledge of wisdom teachings is matched by the compassion of his wit and candor. Learning with Will is a chance to polish one's suffering with good-hearted humor. **Jay Ruby, Director, The Carpetbag Brigade Physical Theater Company** “Saturday night after Buddhist teacher, Will Duncan’s, talk, I was awake for hours…He was amazing! As he imparts wisdom, Will already exudes that wonderful combination of mental discipline and humorous lightheartedness that I have come to associate with the very best Tibetan teachers.” **Cecily Stranahan – Pastoral Counselor** | |||
| Theatre for Empowerment | Thu, Oct 15, 9:45 AM UTC | The Old Crown 692 High Road Leytonstone E11 3AA - upstairs room | 3mxkam5rheg22 | Curator | This is Theatre for Change, Empowerment and Justice in practise. Augusto Boal and Dorothy Heathcote are widely known for using drama and theatre as active, empowering tools for social change, community development, and experiential learning. This 2-day workshop explores the pedagogy and practice of both practitioners and how facilitators can utilise them in their own practice, whether working with community groups, not-for-profits or corporates. Structure Day One - Forum Theatre/In Role exercises - Creating a world. - In role /Forum Theatre engagement - Reflect and Interrogate Day Two - Forum Theatre/In Role exercises - Dilemmas as a starting point - Create your own world and engage us. - Reflect and Interrogate - Share Resources - Wind up and end | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 22 mei 2027: Sunset editie | Sat, May 22, 4:30 PM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkam5tclh22 | Curator | **Wees welkom op deze bosbadsessie.** Soms mag alles even stilvallen. De agenda, de gedachten, de ruis. Soms heb je gewoon… natuur nodig. 🌿 Een bosbad – of _Shinrin-yoku_ (森林浴) – is geen wandeling, maar een zachte pauze in het groen. Een begeleide ervaring waarin je vertraagt, ademt, kijkt, heroplaad en de verbinding met natuur en jezelf herstelt. We creëren samen een plek van rust, focus en verbinding. Met eenvoudige uitnodigingen neemt onze gids je stap voor stap mee het landschap in. Uit je hoofd, in je lijf, in het moment 🧘 Je vertrekt niet alleen ontspannen, maar vaak ook lichter, helderder en met een glimlach die nog even blijft hangen. De groep blijft bewust klein, zodat er ruimte is voor stilte en gerichte aandacht. 🌲 **Praktisch** 📍 Kalmthoutse Heide (ingang De Vroente) 🗓 22 mei 2027 🕐 18u30-22u00 👥 Max. 10 deelnemers Bosbadgids: Leen Forment - Treewise Voel je welkom om mee te vertragen. Neem een vriend(in), partner of dierbare mee. Of kom gewoon helemaal voor jezelf. Tot in het bos! 🌲 | |||
| The Heart of Winter | Fri, Dec 11, 7:00 PM UTC | Creative Youth Network, Kingswood, Bristol, UK | 3mxkam5v7ol22 | Curator | > **“Dance is the expression of body and heart. 5Rhythms® Heartbeat is an invitation to welcome every emotion, to breathe and move with them, so our heart’s truth and our movement become one dance”** In early life, most of us learned to suppress our emotions so we could fit in, belong, and conform in our family and society. Some emotions were acceptable, others were not. Chances are we have become too numb to parts of our own heart while also getting caught in loops of emotionality or emoting . . . walking around feeling anxious, resentful, depressed. Healthy emotions are raw energy that travels quickly through our system, providing information we can act on . . . fear wakes us up, anger has us set a boundary, sorrow requires us to let go, joy encourages us to celebrate and compassion witnesses it all in neutrality. In our exploration this winter weekend, we will open to the elemental emotional energies and allow them to move, groove, melt, sweat and rock through our system . . . clearing out old debris, quickening our spirits, raising our vibration and increasing our capacity for compassion and love. **This workshop counts as 2.5 days (15 hours) of Heartbeat for those on the 5Rhythms teacher training path** _Please note, if you need to cancel there’s a full refund (minus £30 admin fee) before 20th November 2026.No refunds are available after 20th November 2026._ | |||
| Sacred Womens drum circle @ Templepan Studio | Fri, Nov 20, 6:30 PM UTC | Templepan Studios, Templepan Ln, Chandler's Cross, Rickmansworth, UK | 3mxkam5yzp222 | Curator | Join us on the 3rd Friday of the month at **6:30pm -9pm,** for an evening of self-care and drumming. Take the time to step out of the world and into yourself. Enjoy a drum meditation, have the freedom and space to voice what you need to say and ask for want. Settle into trust as this gathering of women listen, nurture and support each other as we set our healing intention and drum. Let the intuitive beats of the drums support and guide you to remember who you are. Take a bit of time from 8:30 to 9pm to integrate and ground or simply chat with the women. Drums are available to use. Booking is limited to 6 people and is £20. | |||
| Holistic offerings | Fri, Nov 20, 1:00 PM UTC | Templepan Studios, Templepan Ln, Chandler's Cross, Rickmansworth, UK | 3mxkam63gmr22 | Curator | In person wellbeing sessions 30 - £30 or 60mins - £60 Click the link to explore the sessions. [https://www.natures-embrace.net/individual-treatment-options](https://www.natures-embrace.net/individual-treatment-options) Holy Fire III Reiki empowered for world peace (30/60mins) Angelic Harmony Therapy (30/60mins) Pellowah (60 mins) Umana (30/60mins) Sacred Fire Reiki Drum (30/60mins) Merlins Magical orb of Grace (60mins) 1. Choose book your time slot 2. Answer the booking form question - What session you want to book? | |||
| Reiki Level 1 workshop | Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM UTC | Anahata Health Clinic, Edward Street, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK | 3mxkam65xie22 | Curator | \*Please read details\* This is not a free event - Full fee £288 & For _BeWell_ members £255 Booking is essential through Anahata. Your place is not guaranteed via booking on Dandelion, please secure your space here: https://anahatahealth.co.uk/events/reiki-level-1-workshop/ ## Shoden – Awakening Your Intuitive Gifts **Sunday 18th October: 10.30am to 5.30pm** **Sunday 15th November: 10.30am to 5.30pm** This one-day training gives you everything you need to awaken your healing gifts and begin your Reiki practice with confidence. You will learn how to channel universal life force energy through your attuned hands, read and work with your own energy field and psychic senses, and offer Reiki healing to yourself and loved ones. With an ancient lineage behind you and your intuitive gifts activated, you leave this day knowing exactly who you are as a healer. ### Who is this for? Empaths, old souls, and highly sensitive people who have always felt energy but never had a framework for it. Those who have been circling Reiki for months or years, knowing it’s meant for them. Anyone wanting to develop their psychic senses alongside a healing practice, as a foundation, not an add-on. Therapists, coaches, and wellness practitioners ready to add energy healing to their toolkit. No prior experience necessary, just an open heart and a willingness to receive. ### What’s included? Foundation (pre-course online theory module): what Reiki is and how it works, the three levels of the Usui Method, your permanent Reiki Level 1 attunement, the 21-day purification period, the Gokai (Five Reiki Principles), the history of Usui Reiki and your lineage, Gassho meditation and Reiji-Ho technique, the chakras and the eight main clair senses Healing practice (on the day): the 18-position full-body hand sequence, the 13-position self-treatment sequence, Byosen sensing, consent and working principles, aura cleansing and grounding, hands-on practice giving and receiving Reiki, and aftercare guidance. Intuitive gifts (woven throughout): Reiki as a doorway to psychic awakening, the 8 Clairs mapped to Reiki and soul purpose, chakras and soul purpose, Ikigai mapped to the practitioner’s path, and reflection/journal prompts. **Lifetime support:** - a full branded 40+ page student manual, a Reiki Level 1 certificate of completion, a 21-day post-attunement support guide, 20% off a future 1:1 session with Cindy, and lifetime access to The Digital Intuitive Kit: an exclusive 6-module self-study psychic development programme (meditation, grounding, opening your psychic self, meeting your Spirit Guide, sensing subtle energy). ### What makes this course different from other Reiki 1 courses? Most Reiki courses teach hand positions. This one teaches you to think like a healer. Psychic development is taught from day one, the 8 Clairs as foundational tools, not advanced extras. Cindy is a 20th-generation shamanic lineage holder, so this is a living transmission, not a weekend certification. The group is capped at a maximum of 10 students, a sacred container, not a production line. The course is fully accredited (Member of the Complementary Medical Association, internationally recognised certificate), and your learning doesn’t stop on the day, the online theory course remains accessible for life. ## About Cindy Cindy Théodore is a Reiki Master Teacher, Trance Medium, and 20th-generation shamanic lineage holder, trained at the Arthur Findlay College and the College of Psychic Studies. She is the founder of Reiki The People and has over 10 years of experience teaching empaths, old souls, and highly sensitive people to trust the gifts they’ve always carried. Cindy offers Psychic Mediumship & Spirit Guidance and Trance Healing at Anahata | |||
| Caring Kink - Daytime Playtime | Sat, Dec 12, 12:30 PM UTC | Bristol, UK | 3mxkam67bia22 | Curator | "Play is our brain's favourite way of learning." - Diane Ackerman “The highest form of research is essentially play.” – N. V. Scarfe “The opposite of play is not work. It’s depression.” – Brian Sutton-Smith “Maturity consists in having rediscovered the seriousness one had as a child at play.” – Friedrich Nietzsche “The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.” – Carl Jung Play is at the heart of every human being, and we don't need to wait until the evening. We can play all day!" - Neil Morbey **YOU CAN COME SOLO, OR WITH A PARTNER, NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER NECESSARY. WE AIM TO MAKE A SAFE, PLAYFUL SPACE FOR YOU TO EXPLORE** **Daytime playtime is a space for you to touch, play, relax and bring out your kinky parts (within boundaries), utilising the skills that you our community have acquired through the Caring Kink workshops. ** In the daytime playtime we will have a short 90 minute workshop at the start, leaving the remaining 4 hrs for free play. We will have capacity for 120 people. **ALL WELCOME. ** It's ok if you've never been to a kinky workshop or if you're a seasoned pro. The workshop will help us all get on the same page to bring in care, consent and connection into our play. Remember too that 'play' can look like ANYTHING, including cuddling, chatting, rambunctious dancing, slow sensual connection, dark BDSM exploration, shame play, tying and holding, giggling... there isn't a 'right' way to play, except that we ask you to bring in care, consent and connection into everything you do. We will have a big community of people who have been to the workshops before, but even if you haven't been before that's ok - we can all help each other to **play in a caring kink way.** **No Late Entry after 1pm** The space will be open from 12:30pm, the workshop will begin at 1pm, when we will close the doors to anyone , so DON'T BE LATE. **Boundaries of Play** This is a pants on play space (for now). No touching or revealing of genitals or anus. The reason is I want to encourage all types of sensual, creative, connecting and kinky play, but without rushing to genital based sex. Nothing wrong with sex, I love it. I just want to slow us down and be together for a little longer, so other parts of us get to be explored. I also am not ready to hold a space that has full sex as things become increasingly complex. **Clothing** Arrive in simple comfy clothing for the workshop. We will change after the workshop in the transition to free play. Feel free to wear anything that makes you feel sexy and happy. This is often an area we get a lot of questions. Rest assured you can come as you are. I suggest bringing a variety of clothing. This isn't a high fashion finest leather, latex and high heels style event - this is more about connection. BEST ADVICE: WEAR WHAT FEELS GOOD TO YOU **What else is there?** **Two play rooms: ** As you arrive you'll be in the hallway with stairs leading up and down. Please deposit your shoes here and then put bags in the Hall of Hedonism, on your left. - **Hall of Hedonism:** On the ground floor we will have music and equipment so you can dance and go wild. - **Velet underground** : Downstairs there will be lots of soft mattresses and a big table of toys so you can explore in a more sensual way. - **De-Stimulation room: ** upstairs for when things get a little much. **Play bus stops: ** Each room has some chairs which you can sit at if you are waiting to play with someone. This allows other people to come along and pick you up. **Shared food:** Please bring something to add to the food table, ideally with a label of ingredients to cater for all needs. **Space monitors: ** We will have a team of people taking shifts to monitor the space to help make it safer. If you need a little extra support, feel free to ask one of them and at the same time they're not here as therapists just to keep things flowing. **Timings** **12:30pm** : Arrive and mingle **1pm** : Opening Workshop, closing the container (no entry after this point) **2:30pm ** At the end of the workshop there'll be a pause to change your clothing into something more fun and a little game and a dance to help us step into free play **6:30pm:** Free play ends with a little closing circle. **7pm: ** Participants clear the venue | |||
| The Unfolding Dream- 28th November | Sat, Nov 28, 10:00 AM UTC | Spiral Holistic Therapy Centre, Shelburne Road, London, UK | 3mxkam6azpq22 | Curator | ### **What are your dreams** _ **trying to tell you?** _ We all dream. Most of us forget them by breakfast. This half day gives you the chance to slow down, share a dream, and see what it might be pointing to - held gently, in a small group of curious people. Drawing on Jungian depth psychology, somatic practice, and the world's oldest tradition of collective dream work, we'll help you listen - really listen - to what your inner world is saying. No experience needed. Just bring a dream. **Somatic & embodied · Jungian parts work · Creative arts · Depth and Archetypal psychology** **For more information: https://www.robertblackcounselling.co.uk/mindfulness/dream-workshops-in-london** #### **What to expect** **DURATION** - Half day, 4 hours **GROUP SIZE** - Small and intimate, 12 people max **FORMAT** - In person, Spiral Centre, Islington **EXPERIENCE NEEDED?** - None. Just bring a dream. _Twelve places. One morning. Places fill quickly._ | |||
| KAP Kundalini Activation - Group Session | Sun, Nov 29, 2:00 PM UTC | Stroud Yoga Space & Shop, Nelson Street, Stroud, UK | 3mxkam6cdk722 | Curator | **WHAT IS KUNDALINI ACTIVATION?** Kundalini Activation is a direct transmission of Life Force energy through the Kundalini Channels, promoting profound personal transformation. During a session, participants lie on yoga mats while the facilitator channels energy on and off the body working on chakra and meridian points. Accompanied by a musical journey, this process can awakens the entire light body, helping individuals embody their spiritual essence and activate its capacity to be an entire field of conscious awareness. .jpg) This practice facilitates access to deeper brainwave states, enabling the brain and nervous system to rewire and integrate new levels of awareness. Participants may experience spontaneous movements (kriyas), emotional releases, energetic sensations, third-eye activations, unity states, and shifts in consciousness. However, the true value lies in the lasting transformation participants experience in their lives after the session. Kundalini Activation is a safe, natural process using a gentle flowing downward-flowing energy. It unfolds through the practice of surrender and readiness, meeting each individual where they are. **Why Do Kundalini Activation?** Kundalini Activation is a transformative practice that unlocks profound physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits, it helps you access deeper states of awareness and live more fully aligned with your true self. Here are some key reasons to explore Kundalini Activation: - **Transformation:** Release suppressed energy and clear emotional blockages to create space for growth and healing. - **Heightened Awareness:** Expand your consciousness, access unity states, and deepen your understanding of yourself and the world. - **Energetic Alignment:** Activate and balance your chakra system, awakening your full light body for enhanced energy flow. - **Mental Clarity and Focus:** Rewire your brain and nervous system to reduce mental clutter and enhance clarity, creativity, and intuition. - **Emotional Breakthroughs:** Liberate trapped emotions, foster resilience, and cultivate a sense of inner peace. - **Spiritual Embodiment:** Strengthen your connection to your higher self and integrate spiritual awareness into daily life. - **Personal Growth:** Overcome limiting beliefs, align with your highest potential, and make empowered, confident decisions. - **Life Transformation:** Experience lasting improvements in relationships, career, health, and overall purpose by aligning with your true essence. - **Deepened Spiritual Connection:** Access an energy beyond the personal self, creating a space to transcend ego and connect with the divine.  **Kundalini Activation is more than a single session—it’s an ongoing journey toward authenticity, freedom, and awareness** Kundalini Activation offers holistic transformation across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Participants frequently report heightened energy, mental clarity, emotional breakthroughs, and deeper connections with themselves and others. Other benefits include reduced stress, emotional balance, enhanced intuition, blissful states, and expanded consciousness. This process purifies, awakens, and aligns participants with their highest potential, fostering positive changes in health, relationships, work, and overall clarity in life. **Frequent Asked Questions ** **Do I need any experience to join a class?** No prior experience is necessary Kundalini activation classes are open to individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, and there is no requirement to have any prior training in yoga, meditation, or energy work. What truly matters is approaching the class with an open mind and a belief in the existence of energy beyond one’s self. **Who shouldn’t do the Kundalini Activation process?** This transmission of Kundalini energy is not recommended for those prone to mania, delusion or psychosis. As this process will expand your capacity to feel, you will have to be able to handle the emotional process in between sessions. If this is too difficult to handle on your own, we recommend you not to continue with the sessions. **I am depressed/anxious, can I still attend a class?** Yes. Many participants report that Kundalini activation helped them with their anxiety/depression. Just be aware that if you’re on antidepressant medication, there’s a possibility that you could be less sensitive to the energy. **I am pregnant, can I still attend a class?** If you are pregnant and in your third trimester we recommend you to wait until after birth to continue with the transmissions. Before the third trimester (7-9 months) it is ok to attend as long as you are feeling well and can, without problems, participate in activities such as gym activities or yoga, for example. Always let your facilitator know that you are pregnant before a Kundalini activation session. **I have had a Kundalini Awakening, is this Kundalini transmission appropriate for me?** Experiencing a Kundalini Awakening can deeply alter one’s consciousness and energy dynamics. The intensity of these changes may be overwhelming leading the energy to retreat and become dormant once again. This Kundalini activation process can provide valuable support following an awakening, aiding in the upgrade of the body and energy pathways, teaching the system how to accommodate higher light frequencies and manage the increased energy flow with greater ease. %20(2).jpg) [**WWW.KUNDALINI-ACTIVATION.CO.UK**](https://kundalini-activation.co.uk/) **@** [**kap\_clara**](https://www.instagram.com/kap_clara_uk/)\_uk Clara has spent the last 15 years immersed in self-discovery and healing through spiritual practice, tantra, and embodiment. She is deeply experienced in energy healing modalities such as Reiki and VortexHealing and became a certified KAP (Kundalini Activation Process) facilitator in 2023. In 2021, Clara underwent a profound Kundalini Awakening, walking the path with this transformative energy. Through firsthand experience, she has witnessed how Kundalini energy can inspire deep healing and personal transformation, grounding her work in authenticity and insight. <oembed url="https://youtu.be/ScAz0PP17Tw?si=4TK-kJSfZsYJ456O"></oembed> | |||
| KAP Kundalini Activation - Group Session | Sat, Oct 17, 1:00 PM UTC | Stroud Yoga Space & Shop, Nelson Street, Stroud, UK | 3mxkam6docq22 | Curator | **WHAT IS KUNDALINI ACTIVATION?** Kundalini Activation is a direct transmission of Life Force energy through the Kundalini Channels, promoting profound personal transformation. During a session, participants lie on yoga mats while the facilitator channels energy on and off the body working on chakra and meridian points. Accompanied by a musical journey, this process can awakens the entire light body, helping individuals embody their spiritual essence and activate its capacity to be an entire field of conscious awareness. .jpg) This practice facilitates access to deeper brainwave states, enabling the brain and nervous system to rewire and integrate new levels of awareness. Participants may experience spontaneous movements (kriyas), emotional releases, energetic sensations, third-eye activations, unity states, and shifts in consciousness. However, the true value lies in the lasting transformation participants experience in their lives after the session. Kundalini Activation is a safe, natural process using a gentle flowing downward-flowing energy. It unfolds through the practice of surrender and readiness, meeting each individual where they are. **Why Do Kundalini Activation?** Kundalini Activation is a transformative practice that unlocks profound physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits, it helps you access deeper states of awareness and live more fully aligned with your true self. Here are some key reasons to explore Kundalini Activation: - **Transformation:** Release suppressed energy and clear emotional blockages to create space for growth and healing. - **Heightened Awareness:** Expand your consciousness, access unity states, and deepen your understanding of yourself and the world. - **Energetic Alignment:** Activate and balance your chakra system, awakening your full light body for enhanced energy flow. - **Mental Clarity and Focus:** Rewire your brain and nervous system to reduce mental clutter and enhance clarity, creativity, and intuition. - **Emotional Breakthroughs:** Liberate trapped emotions, foster resilience, and cultivate a sense of inner peace. - **Spiritual Embodiment:** Strengthen your connection to your higher self and integrate spiritual awareness into daily life. - **Personal Growth:** Overcome limiting beliefs, align with your highest potential, and make empowered, confident decisions. - **Life Transformation:** Experience lasting improvements in relationships, career, health, and overall purpose by aligning with your true essence. - **Deepened Spiritual Connection:** Access an energy beyond the personal self, creating a space to transcend ego and connect with the divine.  **Kundalini Activation is more than a single session—it’s an ongoing journey toward authenticity, freedom, and awareness** Kundalini Activation offers holistic transformation across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Participants frequently report heightened energy, mental clarity, emotional breakthroughs, and deeper connections with themselves and others. Other benefits include reduced stress, emotional balance, enhanced intuition, blissful states, and expanded consciousness. This process purifies, awakens, and aligns participants with their highest potential, fostering positive changes in health, relationships, work, and overall clarity in life. **Frequent Asked Questions ** **Do I need any experience to join a class?** No prior experience is necessary Kundalini activation classes are open to individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, and there is no requirement to have any prior training in yoga, meditation, or energy work. What truly matters is approaching the class with an open mind and a belief in the existence of energy beyond one’s self. **Who shouldn’t do the Kundalini Activation process?** This transmission of Kundalini energy is not recommended for those prone to mania, delusion or psychosis. As this process will expand your capacity to feel, you will have to be able to handle the emotional process in between sessions. If this is too difficult to handle on your own, we recommend you not to continue with the sessions. **I am depressed/anxious, can I still attend a class?** Yes. Many participants report that Kundalini activation helped them with their anxiety/depression. Just be aware that if you’re on antidepressant medication, there’s a possibility that you could be less sensitive to the energy. **I am pregnant, can I still attend a class?** If you are pregnant and in your third trimester we recommend you to wait until after birth to continue with the transmissions. Before the third trimester (7-9 months) it is ok to attend as long as you are feeling well and can, without problems, participate in activities such as gym activities or yoga, for example. Always let your facilitator know that you are pregnant before a Kundalini activation session. **I have had a Kundalini Awakening, is this Kundalini transmission appropriate for me?** Experiencing a Kundalini Awakening can deeply alter one’s consciousness and energy dynamics. The intensity of these changes may be overwhelming leading the energy to retreat and become dormant once again. This Kundalini activation process can provide valuable support following an awakening, aiding in the upgrade of the body and energy pathways, teaching the system how to accommodate higher light frequencies and manage the increased energy flow with greater ease. %20(2).jpg) [**WWW.KUNDALINI-ACTIVATION.CO.UK**](https://kundalini-activation.co.uk/) **@** [**kap\_clara**](https://www.instagram.com/kap_clara_uk/)\_uk Clara has spent the last 15 years immersed in self-discovery and healing through spiritual practice, tantra, and embodiment. She is deeply experienced in energy healing modalities such as Reiki and VortexHealing and became a certified KAP (Kundalini Activation Process) facilitator in 2023. In 2021, Clara underwent a profound Kundalini Awakening, walking the path with this transformative energy. Through firsthand experience, she has witnessed how Kundalini energy can inspire deep healing and personal transformation, grounding her work in authenticity and insight. <oembed url="https://youtu.be/ScAz0PP17Tw?si=4TK-kJSfZsYJ456O"></oembed> | |||
| DE-E's Space, FREE Cuddle movie night | Wed, Dec 9, 6:45 PM UTC | Morley Place, Staple Hill, Bristol, UK | 3mxkam6hnno22 | Curator | ## **Cuddle Movie nights hosted by DE-E's space.** ### Wednesday 9th December This is a ‘front room’ movie hosted by DE-E's Space. Would you like an evening to snuggle, enjoy food and make new friends sharing platonic touch? And, if you wish to have input into the movie choice, please, join the WhatsApp group which will be sent in the confirmation email. Arrival: Doors open at 6:45pm - you can arrive any time up until 7:45pm Socialising and Pot-luck food (Please, bring something to share) starts around 7pm 7:45pm - Doors close and a short opening circle, to drop into our desires. Movie starts around 8pm Finishing at around 10pm, depending on movie length. People can depart then, or hang around for dessert and more socialising. There will also be the option to stay over, either for platonic cuddle sleeping, or individual sleeping arrangements. **Nothing sexual, or you will be asked to leave.** Please, leave quietly so as not to disturb neighbours :D The event is sober, clothed, and non-sexual, non-dating or pickup. People of all genders are invited to snuggle with each other, whilst respecting each other's preferences and boundaries. Safety and comfort are the priority. Caring for consent is required at all times. _ **No touch is required if that is where you find yourself** , you can come for the company and voicing your ‘No’ is even more important than your ‘Yes’._ The film will be decided on by the group - either in the WhatsApp chat beforehand or whilst sharing potluck food just before the movie :) |  _Cuddle Movie Space_ |  _Lovely food_ | | Room for up to 14… | And potluck food | ### DE-E Event host, author/narrator, wellbeing, and finance coach.  DE-E is focused on helping people connect with themselves and each other by creating spaces where people feel safe to drop into their authentic selves. He believes that by creating spaces with various connection-based activities, in a held environment, it gives people the chance to explore and ask for their desires and to query their past stories and traumas to see what still serves and what it is time to ‘thank’ and let go of to embrace a new way of being. DE-E's aim is to both follow for himself, and facilitate for others, a journey of continuous learning, exploring boundaries, and pushing beyond them in a contained way to achieve emotional, physical, and relational growth. He follows interests in wellbeing, mental health, breathwork, cold-water exposure, cuddling, playing, play-fighting, sober activities and more - during the summer can often be found in various roles at festivals. His exploration into wellbeing, has led him to create a series of sleep enhancing audio books called Drift Into Understanding, to help drop into a deeper relaxed sleep faster, reset the body to homeostasis and reduce short term dopamine hunting tendencies. The books look at Lighthouses, Bridges, Financial Independence - [available now](https://amzn.to/4wz0tLV) Gut Microbiome - Available September 2026 Mycelium - Available November 2026 Intimate Communication - Available January 2027 DE-E also offers _financial wellbeing coaching_, based on the [Rebel Finance School principles](https://rebeldonegans.com/finance/rfs/course-notes/). DE-E has hosted cuddle movies in Bristol since 2023. ### Volunteering in Ukraine In November 2025 I went to Kyiv to support a few different organisations, one whom I worked with the most was Ant's Kitchen. They are a brilliant friendly bunch of people and I can highly recommend volunteering with them. They create rations for small front line units, providing a vital service with supplies to keep the soldiers going - these soldiers may not otherwise get such nutritious meals. If you are interested in supporting them - you can give them a one off donation, or set up a regular one here - [Support here](https://buymeacoffee.com/ants_kyiv) If you are able to help remotely with English teaching, this may be of interest to you - [LINK](https://www.volunteeringukraine.com/en/volunteer-opportunities/go-global-ngo) |  _Working on the kitchen production line, bagging up a dried meal_ |  _An example of dried rations - this is homemade trail mix_ | I am available to give talks around the experience, with money raised going to support their mission. #leadership, #teamwork, #resilience ... If you know of a school or organisation who may be interested, please, do put them in touch. Please, message for more details, or any questions. ### **Accessibility and Inclusion** The flat is on the third floor and there is no lift. Attendees will need to be able to climb/descend the stairs. All activities are an invitation: there is a culture of participating in ways that work for you, and participants are requested to be open to accommodating each other's needs. Neuro-spiciness is welcome - we are all wonderful and unique individuals. People of any ethnicity, cultural background, class, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, relationship structure, body type, physical ability, neurodiversity etc. are welcome at DE-E's Spaces! ### **Tickets** Please, do cancel your ticket if you are not able to make it, so that DE-E knows who to expect and to free up a space for someone else as room is limited. | |||
| DE-E's Space, FREE Cuddle movie night | Tue, Nov 17, 6:45 PM UTC | Morley Place, Staple Hill, Bristol, UK | 3mxkam6j22s22 | Curator | ## **Cuddle Movie nights hosted by DE-E's space.** ### Tuesday 17th November This is a ‘front room’ movie hosted by DE-E's Space. Would you like an evening to snuggle, enjoy food and make new friends sharing platonic touch? And, if you wish to have input into the movie choice, please, join the WhatsApp group which will be sent in the confirmation email. Arrival: Doors open at 6:45pm - you can arrive any time up until 7:45pm Socialising and Pot-luck food (Please, bring something to share) starts around 7pm 7:45pm - Doors close and a short opening circle, to drop into our desires. Movie starts around 8pm Finishing at around 10pm, depending on movie length. People can depart then, or hang around for dessert and more socialising. There will also be the option to stay over, either for platonic cuddle sleeping, or individual sleeping arrangements. **Nothing sexual, or you will be asked to leave.** Please, leave quietly so as not to disturb neighbours :D The event is sober, clothed, and non-sexual, non-dating or pickup. People of all genders are invited to snuggle with each other, whilst respecting each other's preferences and boundaries. Safety and comfort are the priority. Caring for consent is required at all times. _ **No touch is required if that is where you find yourself** , you can come for the company and voicing your ‘No’ is even more important than your ‘Yes’._ The film will be decided on by the group - either in the WhatsApp chat beforehand or whilst sharing potluck food just before the movie :) |  _Cuddle Movie Space_ |  _Lovely food_ | | Room for up to 14… | And potluck food | ### DE-E Event host, author/narrator, wellbeing, and finance coach.  DE-E is focused on helping people connect with themselves and each other by creating spaces where people feel safe to drop into their authentic selves. He believes that by creating spaces with various connection-based activities, in a held environment, it gives people the chance to explore and ask for their desires and to query their past stories and traumas to see what still serves and what it is time to ‘thank’ and let go of to embrace a new way of being. DE-E's aim is to both follow for himself, and facilitate for others, a journey of continuous learning, exploring boundaries, and pushing beyond them in a contained way to achieve emotional, physical, and relational growth. He follows interests in wellbeing, mental health, breathwork, cold-water exposure, cuddling, playing, play-fighting, sober activities and more - during the summer can often be found in various roles at festivals. His exploration into wellbeing, has led him to create a series of sleep enhancing audio books called Drift Into Understanding, to help drop into a deeper relaxed sleep faster, reset the body to homeostasis and reduce short term dopamine hunting tendencies. The books look at Lighthouses, Bridges, Financial Independence - [available now](https://amzn.to/4wz0tLV) Gut Microbiome - Available September 2026 Mycelium - Available November 2026 Intimate Communication - Available January 2027 DE-E also offers _financial wellbeing coaching_, based on the [Rebel Finance School principles](https://rebeldonegans.com/finance/rfs/course-notes/). DE-E has hosted cuddle movies in Bristol since 2023. ### Volunteering in Ukraine In November 2025 I went to Kyiv to support a few different organisations, one whom I worked with the most was Ant's Kitchen. They are a brilliant friendly bunch of people and I can highly recommend volunteering with them. They create rations for small front line units, providing a vital service with supplies to keep the soldiers going - these soldiers may not otherwise get such nutritious meals. If you are interested in supporting them - you can give them a one off donation, or set up a regular one here - [Support here](https://buymeacoffee.com/ants_kyiv) If you are able to help remotely with English teaching, this may be of interest to you - [LINK](https://www.volunteeringukraine.com/en/volunteer-opportunities/go-global-ngo) |  _Working on the kitchen production line, bagging up a dried meal_ |  _An example of dried rations - this is homemade trail mix_ | I am available to give talks around the experience, with money raised going to support their mission. #leadership, #teamwork, #resilience ... If you know of a school or organisation who may be interested, please, do put them in touch. Please, message for more details, or any questions. ### **Accessibility and Inclusion** The flat is on the third floor and there is no lift. Attendees will need to be able to climb/descend the stairs. All activities are an invitation: there is a culture of participating in ways that work for you, and participants are requested to be open to accommodating each other's needs. Neuro-spiciness is welcome - we are all wonderful and unique individuals. People of any ethnicity, cultural background, class, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, relationship structure, body type, physical ability, neurodiversity etc. are welcome at DE-E's Spaces! ### **Tickets** Please, do cancel your ticket if you are not able to make it, so that DE-E knows who to expect and to free up a space for someone else as room is limited. | |||
| DE-E's Space, FREE Cuddle movie night | Thu, Oct 15, 5:45 PM UTC | Morley Place, Staple Hill, Bristol, UK | 3mxkam6kepu22 | Curator | ## **Cuddle Movie nights hosted by DE-E's space.** ### Thursday 15th October This is a ‘front room’ movie hosted by DE-E's Space. Would you like an evening to snuggle, enjoy food and make new friends sharing platonic touch? And, if you wish to have input into the movie choice, please, join the WhatsApp group which will be sent in the confirmation email. Arrival: Doors open at 6:45pm - you can arrive any time up until 7:45pm Socialising and Pot-luck food (Please, bring something to share) starts around 7pm 7:45pm - Doors close and a short opening circle, to drop into our desires. Movie starts around 8pm Finishing at around 10pm, depending on movie length. People can depart then, or hang around for dessert and more socialising. There will also be the option to stay over, either for platonic cuddle sleeping, or individual sleeping arrangements. **Nothing sexual, or you will be asked to leave.** Please, leave quietly so as not to disturb neighbours :D The event is sober, clothed, and non-sexual, non-dating or pickup. People of all genders are invited to snuggle with each other, whilst respecting each other's preferences and boundaries. Safety and comfort are the priority. Caring for consent is required at all times. _ **No touch is required if that is where you find yourself** , you can come for the company and voicing your ‘No’ is even more important than your ‘Yes’._ The film will be decided on by the group - either in the WhatsApp chat beforehand or whilst sharing potluck food just before the movie :) |  _Cuddle Movie Space_ |  _Lovely food_ | | Room for up to 14… | And potluck food | ### DE-E Event host, author/narrator, wellbeing, and finance coach.  DE-E is focused on helping people connect with themselves and each other by creating spaces where people feel safe to drop into their authentic selves. He believes that by creating spaces with various connection-based activities, in a held environment, it gives people the chance to explore and ask for their desires and to query their past stories and traumas to see what still serves and what it is time to ‘thank’ and let go of to embrace a new way of being. DE-E's aim is to both follow for himself, and facilitate for others, a journey of continuous learning, exploring boundaries, and pushing beyond them in a contained way to achieve emotional, physical, and relational growth. He follows interests in wellbeing, mental health, breathwork, cold-water exposure, cuddling, playing, play-fighting, sober activities and more - during the summer can often be found in various roles at festivals. His exploration into wellbeing, has led him to create a series of sleep enhancing audio books called Drift Into Understanding, to help drop into a deeper relaxed sleep faster, reset the body to homeostasis and reduce short term dopamine hunting tendencies. The books look at Lighthouses, Bridges, Financial Independence - [available now](https://amzn.to/4wz0tLV) Gut Microbiome - Available September 2026 Mycelium - Available November 2026 Intimate Communication - Available January 2027 DE-E also offers _financial wellbeing coaching_, based on the [Rebel Finance School principles](https://rebeldonegans.com/finance/rfs/course-notes/). DE-E has hosted cuddle movies in Bristol since 2023. ### Volunteering in Ukraine In November 2025 I went to Kyiv to support a few different organisations, one whom I worked with the most was Ant's Kitchen. They are a brilliant friendly bunch of people and I can highly recommend volunteering with them. They create rations for small front line units, providing a vital service with supplies to keep the soldiers going - these soldiers may not otherwise get such nutritious meals. If you are interested in supporting them - you can give them a one off donation, or set up a regular one here - [Support here](https://buymeacoffee.com/ants_kyiv) If you are able to help remotely with English teaching, this may be of interest to you - [LINK](https://www.volunteeringukraine.com/en/volunteer-opportunities/go-global-ngo) |  _Working on the kitchen production line, bagging up a dried meal_ |  _An example of dried rations - this is homemade trail mix_ | I am available to give talks around the experience, with money raised going to support their mission. #leadership, #teamwork, #resilience ... If you know of a school or organisation who may be interested, please, do put them in touch. Please, message for more details, or any questions. ### **Accessibility and Inclusion** The flat is on the third floor and there is no lift. Attendees will need to be able to climb/descend the stairs. All activities are an invitation: there is a culture of participating in ways that work for you, and participants are requested to be open to accommodating each other's needs. Neuro-spiciness is welcome - we are all wonderful and unique individuals. People of any ethnicity, cultural background, class, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, relationship structure, body type, physical ability, neurodiversity etc. are welcome at DE-E's Spaces! ### **Tickets** Please, do cancel your ticket if you are not able to make it, so that DE-E knows who to expect and to free up a space for someone else as room is limited. | |||
| Sound Journey Nutri:Sounds | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | HealthSource Totnes, Burke Road, Totnes, UK | 3mxkam6oljx22 | Curator | ### A 1-Hour Nutrition Sound Journey What if sound could become part of the way you nourish yourself? Join us monthly for a deeply relaxing **1-hour sound journey combining musical notes of crystal singing bowls with specific mineral frequencies: Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorus/Zinc, Potassium, Selenium and Sodium** , creating a unique listening experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your body and explore the relationship between **sound, frequency and nourishment**. Simply lie back, get comfortable and allow the sounds and frequencies to wash over you. There is nothing you need to do — just listen, breathe and receive. A beautiful opportunity to: - Relax and quieten the mind - Connect more deeply with your body - Explore sound and frequency in a new way - Support a sense of balance and wellbeing - Experience our unique **Nutri** frequency journey Come with an open mind and discover what you may notice when **music, frequency and nutrition meet.** ### Event Details **📅** Dates: **14th Oct, 18th Nov, 9th Dec 2026.** **🕖** Duration: 1 hour Start: 7:00 PM-promptly Arrival: Please arrive 5 minutes early to settle into your nest before we begin. **📍** Location: HealthSource Clinic, Burke Road, Totnes, UK **🚗** FREE PARKING **Bring anything you need to feel comfortable — blanket, yoga mat, cushion and water.** No previous experience is needed. Just come, relax and listen. **We encourage you to join us monthly** to experience the ongoing benefits of regular sound and frequency practice. **Held by:** **Carolina** , founder of Hum For Your Life Ltd and a professional Holistic Voice Therapist certified by the British Academy of Sound Therapy. With a deep dedication to sound, voice and music as pathways to sacred healing and transformation. Carolina brings nearly three decades of experience in intuitive energy work, alongside multiple certifications and extensive experience in the field. [www.humforyourlife.com](http://www.humforyourlife.com/) | |||
| skein weekender | Fri, Nov 6, 5:30 PM UTC | Paddington Farm, Maiden Croft Lane, Wick, Glastonbury, UK | 3mxkam6vjkh22 | Curator | ### Ever wondered what might happen if you immerse in a shared alchemical cloud of story, for two full days? Find out by joining Poet-facilitators [Tom Hirons](http://www.tomhirons.com) and [Rozi Hilton](http://www.believethebird.com) on a Somerset Weekend - for **a residential laboratory of holographic collaboration. ** A deep-dive community-connection experience, in which you'll participate-in and contribute-to an emergent selection of revelations - into a field of juxtaposition. This is our most extended opportunity so far, to marinade in our '_ **Council of the Imagination** _', and stretch it into realms beyond workshop, as we play together with the duration, inspiration, and landscapes of sharing. Skein is a ceremonial circle of images and associations, collectively driven - which will venture into many mysterious territories over the course of a long weekend, as we drop deeply into a **semi-psychedelic crucible** ; like a shared dream... Expect to surrender, as synapses make deer-leaps and the crackling centre becomes something numinous… > “Half Quaker meeting, half dreamtime, and yet another half nonperformative performance. Entirely enchanting, beautiful and bizarre - like a waking sleep”. > > "Skein is a fractal, fragmented dreamscape of communal storytelling away from the posture and performance of Storytelling as we have come to know it in a modern age. Tom & Rozi open a democratic and non-hierarchical field for people to know themselves and each other in new and vibrant ways. Sensitively and delicately held, skein is a tender and beautiful technology for weaving an alive sense of what’s in the room, with all contributions equally valued and witnessed.. > > It was amazing to watch as people became more and more emboldened through the process. I experienced inter-realm travel and also an absolute time warp; two hours went by in twenty minutes. As it finished I longed to go on to discover new layers of those in the room as well as of the field itself." > > _“When can we do that again?! So much appreciation for the experience you created. The ripples have been powerful, subtle and transformative.. I feel stirred and moved, shaken but also stilled in some way. It was like a conversation of our hearts and imaginations, not a performance but a way to connect in how I want to be seen and bring myself more into this group, the me I know but I don't think others see. The result? .. I discovered something... We found our heart here.”_ #### #### WHO IS THIS FOR? You do not have to be a storyteller or have any experience of performing, and there is no need to have any material prepared. However, there will be an expectation to participate, which will involve some public-speaking - however fractured or imperfect it comes out! The venue does have a twisting staircase up to the group room. Sadly there is not another more accessible route to the upstairs workshop-space, so regrettably we would recommend a level of mobility which makes this possible. #### WHAT TO EXPECT? Skein is a practice that Tom and Rozi have been honing over the last few years - it involves a group of people responding to a seed image with a stream of resonant images or recollections. In practical terms, this means that the participants respond to prompts (perhaps story, perhaps poetry, perhaps dream fragments themselves) with short recollections or images, before yielding in turn to another offering. Through successive rounds of provocation, a field is generated. We'll be exploring skeins with different forms and themes, playing games that encourage us to enter into imaginative flow-states, and allowing the magic of skein to encounter one another in non-ordinary ways. If that still sounds baffling - [here's Tom](https://vimeo.com/feralangelspress/skein-what-is-it)doing his best to describe the experience. #### WHERE AND WHEN? [Paddington Farm](https://paddingtonfarm.co.uk/accommodation/the-farmhouse/) Farmhouse is based on a 43-acre organic farm at the foot of Glastonbury Tor - A larger project with aims to encourage engagement with organic food and farming, environmental awareness and responsibility, and a lifelong respect for the countryside. It's just 30minutes East of Bridgwater on the m5, or 1 hour South of Bristol - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/V8TCn6b2ZrctBRig9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V8TCn6b2ZrctBRig9) - close to Glastonbury town, but public transport is rather involved, so do let us know if you'd need a lift share and we'll see what we can do!   #### WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? Both skilled space-holders, with years of experience - Rozi Hilton and Tom Hirons form [Feral Angels Events](https://preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webview/160405/190810524906161587); a venture designing and hosting workshops for writers interested in honesty, beauty, and edge; and **a haven for poets who don't recognise themselves among the 'literati' and the generally-accepted canon.** We write, seek-out, and encourage intrepid eloquence, truth-telling, and authentic expression; aiming to provoke duende, calibrate souls toward the Green-Pulse, and incite action for a world on fire. We like raw words, revelation, mythopoetic image, and none of the bravado or elitism that puts a veil over resonant-transmission.  #### DETAILS We have three base prices, for each participant to choose from. If you're not sure which category to select, then do take a look below - (If you find yourself sounding most like jar 4 ‘living in the ruins’ and still desperate to come then please [send us an email](mailto:rozi@believethebird.com)and we'll see what we can do to make it possible for you to attend). **Note: once you've selected a ticket price, you also need to select a sleeping option - at an extra cost, depending on your budget and willingness to share.** If you don't stay on site with us there are plenty of accommodations in the Glastonbury area, and you can simply join from morning to evening.  #### FOOD We will cater for ourselves as a group - with each person preparing food once; so we are asking each of you to bring the ingredients to prepare a dish which could constitute half a meal for a group of 15 _(eg your trademark pasta salad; granny's special chilli; fallback roasted vegetables etc…). _ We will pair-up the dishes and work together in the kitchen to manifest a magical menu, supplemented by breakfast, snacks, and basic kitchen staples. #### This is going to be a fun, quirky, magical, unreal, few days of connection and co-exploration. A cosy opportunity to hunker down and open-up; in a homely setting without a lot of luxury or glamour. We'll laugh a lot, and probably cry frequently, and form friendships by learning about each other - as well as touching into realms beyond our conventional reality. Do heed the call if you're someone feeling the tug… the circle assembles! | |||
| The Cuddle Lounge | Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM UTC | Chyan Cultural Centre, Penryn, UK | 3mxkam7dosa22 | Curator | The Cuddle Lounge is a guided, welcoming space to gather and share in **platonic intimacy** for the sake of **nourishment, rest, joy, and heartfelt connection**. We aim for this to be a safe enough space for people to bring whatever they may be holding and simply be themselves. Authenticity is welcomed and celebrated. We invite you to come and rest in the softness of intentional intimacy. In her book _Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home_, Toko-pa Turner writes, > _“Longing is the dynamic element of belonging, which, if we're clever enough to follow, will bring us into reunion withe the life we're meant to be living.”_ One of the most ancient and primal human desires is the desire to belong. How do we share in the reciprocity of care and love in ways that speak to this innate yearning? How do we nurture the need for belonging in our communities? We believe that one way this can happen is by expanding relational and physical intimacy outside of our romantic partnerships and experiencing how this unfolding of closeness and deep connection can strengthen our sense of belonging, to ourselves, each other, and the earth. **This is a guided, trauma-informed space where everyone is invited to move at their own pace.** For some this may involve touch and physical holding, while others may be comfortable with the emotional and relational intimacy they experience. The invitation is to participate in exercises and practices that feel right for you, **with no pressure or expectation**. Witnessing can be a powerful way to learn about our desires and needs. If you’re new to these types of spaces, you are very welcome. #### **What does it look like?** The afternoon will begin with an **opening circle** where we can welcome one another, speak our agreements, and drop into the space together. Our time will include **gentle embodiment practices** , emphasising the intelligence of body as an important aspect of desire and intimacy. We’ll focus on **consent, boundaries, and communication** to establish a field of safety and care. The group will then be guided through **small group and paired connection practices**. Before our closing circle, we will have free time where you are invited to follow your own desires for platonic connection and intimacy, or rest/move/be with yourself. #### **What this is not:** - A space for sexual connection. Instead this is an opportunity to explore how we can meet one another in meaningful and intimate ways and lean into desire without it needing to turn sexual. - A space to process unresolved trauma around touch and intimacy. If this is something you are struggling with, please reach out and we can signpost you to the appropriate support. - A space to ignore people's boundaries. Consent is a central aspect of this event. #### **What to bring:** - Pillows are provided but you may want to bring some extra of your favourite squishy things, sheepskins, blankets, etc - Comfy clothes that you can move around in #### **Other details:** We will be in the Sky Barn at Chyan Cultural Centre TR10 9BT **You are welcome to arrive early from 10:15am so you have time to settle into the space before we open the circle promptly at 10:30am. To protect the integrity of the group, we will close the doors at 10:45am.** ### Feedback “Cuddle Lounge has been an encouraging support for me as I navigate tumultuous times and identity reshaping, including getting serious about what intimacy means to me, and how I want to move through the world now. I can't overstate the impact of Cuddle Lounge on my richer and more present interactions with daily life and the whole world around me, and there is no-one I wouldn't recommend this to.” – J “I come away from the Cuddle Lounge feeling completely at peace, nurtured and loved. Guy and Fiona create a powerful sanctuary- like space for warmth, compassion and kindness to guide this experience. I didn't know how much I would cherish this until I had experienced it!” – Eden “As someone completely new to this kind of experience, I arrived feeling a little nervous and unsure of what to expect, but Guy and Fiona immediately put me at ease. By the end of the workshop I felt deeply relaxed, grounded in my body, and connected to my heart. I left feeling more in touch with my own needs and boundaries while also feeling deeply connected to the other awesome humans in the group.” – Rosie ### Refunds We cannot issue refunds but you are welcome to give your spot to a friend (please let us know who) or transfer your spot to the next Cuddle Lounge. ### **Facilitators** Guy and Fiona are on a mission to change the ways we think and feel about intimacy, starting by getting curious about the conditioned relational scripts we find ourselves playing out. Having been on their own journey of expanding intimacy beyond their partnership in ways that challenge the norm, they believe that the more we allow our authentic truth to be deeply seen and felt by others, the more capacity we have in our hearts for love, and the greater our sense of belonging. Fiona is an artist, singer, and devotee of spirit. Find her on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fionabpoole/?hl=en). Guy is a dream weaver and an intuitive type, with a love for depth psychology. **If you are curious about this event and have any questions at all, please email Fiona at ** [**fionabradleypoole@gmail.com**](mailto:fionabradleypoole@gmail.com) **.**  | |||
| Rewiring the Brain: Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity & the Windows of Change with Tommaso Barba | Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam7ogpl22 | Curator | # Rewiring the Brain: Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity & the Windows of Change with Tommaso Barba #### What if a single psychedelic experience could return your brain to the same malleable state it was in when you were a child and what could you do with that window? ### About For decades, the dominant view in neuroscience was that the adult brain is largely fixed — that the openness to change we experience in childhood eventually closes, and we become, to a significant degree, locked into our patterns. The emerging science of psychedelics is beginning to overturn that assumption. Research now suggests that psychedelics such as psilocybin may temporarily reopen what scientists call a "critical window" of neuroplasticity , a period when the brain becomes unusually malleable, forming new connections, softening rigid thought patterns, and becoming far more receptive to change. But the window doesn't work alone. What happens during and after it (the set, the setting, the integration) may matter as much as the molecule itself. Understanding this mechanism opens up profound questions about how we heal, how we change, and what it means to truly rewire the brain. This talk will also offer practical guidance on how to best prepare for and follow up after a psychedelic experience, with a particular focus on supporting your nervous system before, during, and after. Join us for an online talk with Tommaso Barba, PhD researcher at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, as he unpacks the neuroscience behind this emerging model and what it means for the future of mental health treatment. The talk will be followed by a live audience Q&A. ### What we'll explore - What neuroplasticity is and why it matters for mental health and behaviour change - The neuroscience of "critical periods" and the evidence that psychedelics can reopen them in the adult brain - How psychedelics promote the growth of new neural connections and why this may drive lasting therapeutic change - Why timing matters: what the brain's heightened plasticity window means for preparation, integration, and the weeks after a psychedelic experience - Practical guidance on how to prepare for and follow up after a psychedelic experience, including how to support your nervous system before, during, and after - One session or two? What the latest research says about dose frequency and therapeutic outcomes - The broader implications for depression, addiction, trauma, and the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy - Open questions at the frontier: what we still don't know, and where the research is heading ⚠️ Please note: This is an educational event. No medical or clinical advice can be given during this session. Can't attend the live event? No problem - all ticket holders will get access to the recording within 48 hours of the event. ### Your Speaker  Tommaso Barba is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Psychedelic Research, Imperial College London, supervised by Dr. David Erritzoe and Prof. David Nutt. His research currently centers on the brain effects of short-acting psychedelics such as DMT and 5-MeO-DMT, conducting the first neuroimaging trials of these compounds in laboratory settings with Dr Chris Timmermann. Tommaso's interests include the impact of psychedelics and MDMA on couples' intimacy, advocating for their potential in improving couples' connection within therapeutic settings. He also focuses on the role of psychedelics in treating depression and enhancing well-being. Tommaso has co-authored over ten scientific papers, including five as the first author, in journals such as The Lancet EClinical Medicine and Nature Scientific Reports. This work has been widely recognised and covered by prominent media outlets, including Forbes USA, The Times, The Telegraph, Rolling Stone, and CNN. Additionally, Tommaso collaborates with universities and startups in Italy and the USA. ### Your Organiser  Ryan is the Online Events Coordinator for The Psychedelic Society and a life-long psychedelic enthusiast. He is completing his MSc in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine & Culture at The University of Exeter where he specialised in the extra-pharmacological factors affecting psychedelic assisted therapy. Ryan also sits at the intersection of psychedelic research, education and therapy. He works as a Research Associate at Pneuma Science, Consultant at Psilonautica and Communications & Partnerships Associate at Beautiful Space. Follow Ryan on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-khan-a64120125/). | |||
| Boundaries As Medicine - 4 Week Deep Dive Course | Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM UTC | Totnes Natural Health Centre, The Plains, Totnes, UK | 3mxkam7tjzo22 | Curator | # Boundaries As Medicine ### A 4-week embodied journey into knowing, standing in, and living your truth ### with Joy Mittens _Each inauthentic "yes" builds a wall between you and True Intimacy._ * * * Somewhere along the way, most of us learned to override ourselves. To smile when we meant no. To say yes and feel our stomach drop. To stay quiet rather than risk someone else's disappointment. This course is about coming home from that. It's about carving out the space in the world that your soul needs to flower. **Boundaries As Medicine** is a 4-week container for learning somatically in your body how to know what's true for you moment to moment, how to stand in it without apology, and how to practise it in the mess and speed of real life. No more guessing. No more people-pleasing. No more crossing your own line because you're afraid of someone else's pain, even when it's someone you love. This puts the power back where it belongs - in you. You don't need everyone else to have done a workshop for your boundaries to hold. You just need to feel them, and know in your bones how important it is to stand up for them. <oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RygS9vZRBxE&list=PL5xZhEyooCkSlyhzpOTU__9NYspczbrpk"></oembed> ### ## The Journey: **Step 1 — Knowing your own boundaries** Before you can hold a boundary, you have to be able to feel it. We slow everything down so you can start noticing, in real time, what's a yes, what's a no, and what's a "not sure yet." You'll learn to check in with your four centres: mind, heart, belly, and sex - and build real reference points for what authentic and inauthentic yeses and nos actually feel like in the body. **Step 2 — Standing up for them** Knowing isn't enough if you can't speak it. This is where we work with the discomfort of disappointing someone, the fear underneath people-pleasing, and what it actually takes to say a clean “no” and hold it, even when someone else's reaction gets loud, sad, or manipulative. We'll look at how to spot bullying, seduction, and guilt-tripping for what they are, and how to meet rejection - giving and receiving it - with compassion instead of collapse. **Step 3 — Practice** The impact of this course being over 4 weeks is that you can take these tools into your actual life - your family, your work, your relationships, your bed - and building the muscle through repetition, homework assignments, and the support of a group who's in it with you. * * * ## Guest Facilitator - Emily Martin .jpg) Emily will be joining us in week two to bring her expertise on Betty Martin's Wheel of Consent. More information coming soon. * * * ## What We'll Explore - Getting in touch with your body, and listening moment to moment to what it's telling you - Energetic boundaries: feeling the effect of someone entering your energetic field, long before there's any touch - The Wheel of Consent: the real difference between serving and taking, accepting and allowing - Getting in touch with your anger, safely and healthily - because this is where solid boundaries actually come from - Resisting manipulation: recognising the bully, the seducer, and the guilt-tripper, in others and in yourself - Where you struggle to notice your own edges, and where you struggle to hold them once you do _Boundaries aren't about keeping others out - they are the living membrane of the truth of who you are._ * * * ## The Container - **4 sessions, 4 consecutive Wednesdays** , 7–10pm - **14th, 21st, 28th October & 4th November** - **Totnes Natural Health Centre** - A guest facilitator trained in **Betty Martin's Wheel of Consent** joins us for one session - Homework between sessions to bring the practice into daily life - A **private online group** to share your experience and support each other through the month This is a small, intimate group by design - expect real practice, not a lecture. * * * ## This Is For You If... - You find it hard to say no, or to know what you even want - You override your own needs to keep the peace - You want stronger, clearer boundaries for intimacy, sacred sexuality, or Temple spaces - You're tired of consent culture that puts all the weight on _asking and checking_, and want to feel your own power instead - You're ready to meet your anger, your fear, and your yes in your body * * * _The space you create by saying "no" is where your soul expands into its fullest expression._ Let's move beyond performative consent and into embodied power. **Learn the tools to feel, speak, and honour your truth.** | |||
| The Balance Retreat | Ground & Restore | Sun, Oct 18, 9:00 AM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkam7yhn622 | Curator | ### **About the Retreats** Life moves through cycles, weather, work, family, celebrations, endings and new beginnings. Each season carries its own rhythm, and so do we. The Balance Retreat is a series of one-day retreats created to help you stay connected to yourself throughout the year, to reset, release, and find calm no matter what life brings. ### **Grounding and Letting Go (Autumn Edition)** Sunday 18 October 2026 · 10:00–18:00 Unit 11, Caxton Works, Hoy St, London E16 1ZA In spring we are grounding. The retreat is held in a cosy London studio designed for comfort and relaxation. Expect fresh energy, feeling of being renewed and light, ready to sprout and bloom at your own speed. You don’t need to bring a yoga mat or anything else, just yourself … we will take care of the rest. Held in a cozy London studio designed for comfort and relaxation, this one-day experience blends: • Body movement to release tension • Life force flow to awaken energy • Nourishing seasonal food prepared by our chef • Reflection & journaling for clarity • Sound bath journey for deep rest ### **About Us** Two friends creating space for calm, clarity, and connection. The Balance Retreat grew from our shared wish to offer something honest, a place where people could slow down, recharge, and simply feel taken care of. ### **George** George is a movement and energy facilitator with a background in dance and yoga. His approach is grounded, mindful, and welcoming, guiding people to reconnect with their bodies and inner rhythm. Known for his calm presence and care, George’s sessions blend mindful movement, grounding breath, and gentle energy work that meets everyone where they are. ### **Natalia** Natalia is a yoga, sound and breath facilitator, and the founder of Luv Yourself Space. Her classes are known for their warmth, music, and emotional openness. She combines strength and softness to help people release tension, restore balance, and find confidence in their own energy. Together, we bring authentic friendship, warmth, and a balance of energy and calm into every retreat we hold. ### **Upcoming Seasonal Retreats** After the spring retreat, The Balance Retreat will continue through the year, each one shaped by the rhythm and energy of its season. Spring – Rise & RenewAwaken from within. A day to open, grow, and move with lightness and fresh energy.Summer – Expand & Shine. Celebrate your vitality. Recharge your energy and connect with the brightness of summer.Autumn – Ground & Release.Return to stillness. Slow down, reflect, and let go before the darker season arrives. Winter - Slow down & Reset. Each retreat can be booked separately as they open, giving you the freedom to join one or follow the full cycle through the year. Join us. With luv, Natalia | |||
| Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Thursday Night Weekly Group Class | Thu, Aug 13, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkam7zvxp22 | Curator | #### What is Kundalini Yoga & Meditation? Kundalini Yoga (KY) is known as the yoga of awareness and is considered by some to be mother of all yogas. It is a complete yoga system including: - Kriyas (exercises) - Mantras (chanting) - Mudras (hand positions) - Pranayama (breath work) - Meditation The beauty of KY is that it allows you, from day one, to practice at your chosen level of intensity without any prior experience or skill. KY is a very powerful tool with some students seeing profound changes after just a few classes. KY classes draw from a huge range of kriyas, each designed to strengthen a particular aspect of the mind and body. Different kriyas will target the glandular, immune, lymphatic and nervous systems. KY has been shown to be effective in treating depression, anxiety and physical pain. **Structure of the class:** - at the start of each class we 'tune in' by chanting [Adi Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/the-adi-mantra/) and [Mangalacharan Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/mangala-charan-mantra-protection/) (listen to musical versions here: [Itunes](https://www.shazam.com/track/226556178/tune-in-adi-mantra-and-mangalacharan-mantra) & [Spotify)](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU) [- t](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU)he class continues with 1hour of exercise (kriya), - then a deep relaxation and - finally a meditation. To close the class we 'tune out' by chanting 'Sat Nam' three times. Don't worry about learning these before your first class- you will soon pick them up! | |||
| Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Monday Morning Weekly Group Class | Mon, Sep 14, 9:00 AM UTC | Plot 9, Restell Close, London, UK | 3mxkama5b3k22 | Curator | #### What is Kundalini Yoga & Meditation? Kundalini Yoga (KY) is known as the yoga of awareness and is considered by some to be mother of all yogas. It is a complete yoga system including: - Kriyas (exercises) - Mantras (chanting) - Mudras (hand positions) - Pranayama (breath work) - Meditation The beauty of KY is that it allows you, from day one, to practice at your chosen level of intensity without any prior experience or skill. KY is a very powerful tool with some students seeing profound changes after just a few classes. KY classes draw from a huge range of kriyas, each designed to strengthen a particular aspect of the mind and body. Different kriyas will target the glandular, immune, lymphatic and nervous systems. KY has been shown to be effective in treating depression, anxiety and physical pain. **Structure of the class:** - at the start of each class we 'tune in' by chanting [Adi Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/the-adi-mantra/) and [Mangalacharan Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/mangala-charan-mantra-protection/) (listen to musical versions here: [Itunes](https://www.shazam.com/track/226556178/tune-in-adi-mantra-and-mangalacharan-mantra) & [Spotify)](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU) [- t](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU)he class continues with 1hour of exercise (kriya), - then a deep relaxation and - finally a meditation. To close the class we 'tune out' by chanting 'Sat Nam' three times. Don't worry about learning these before your first class- you will soon pick them up! | |||
| Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Saturday Morning Weekly Group Class | Sat, Aug 15, 9:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkama6th222 | Curator | #### What is Kundalini Yoga & Meditation? Kundalini Yoga (KY) is known as the yoga of awareness and is considered by some to be mother of all yogas. It is a complete yoga system including: - Kriyas (exercises) - Mantras (chanting) - Mudras (hand positions) - Pranayama (breath work) - Meditation The beauty of KY is that it allows you, from day one, to practice at your chosen level of intensity without any prior experience or skill. KY is a very powerful tool with some students seeing profound changes after just a few classes. KY classes draw from a huge range of kriyas, each designed to strengthen a particular aspect of the mind and body. Different kriyas will target the glandular, immune, lymphatic and nervous systems. KY has been shown to be effective in treating depression, anxiety and physical pain. **Structure of the class:** - at the start of each class we 'tune in' by chanting [Adi Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/the-adi-mantra/) and [Mangalacharan Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/mangala-charan-mantra-protection/) (listen to musical versions here: [Itunes](https://www.shazam.com/track/226556178/tune-in-adi-mantra-and-mangalacharan-mantra) & [Spotify)](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU) [- t](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU)he class continues with 1hour of exercise (kriya), - then a deep relaxation and - finally a meditation. To close the class we 'tune out' by chanting 'Sat Nam' three times. Don't worry about learning these before your first class- you will soon pick them up! | |||
| Ancient Pathways: A 4 Day Cultural Journey Through Cornwall | Fri, Apr 30, 8:00 AM UTC | Cornwall, UK | 3mxkamabkpg22 | Curator | ### Ancient Pathways: A 4 Day Cultural Journey Through Cornwall  Embark on a Sacred Journey with world renowned educator **Darren Le Baron ** and special guest facilitators, where past and present intertwine, where ancient civilisations spring to life. In the heart of Cornwall, discover sacred sites, timeless traditions, and mystical landscapes that reveal a story of deep connections spanning millennia Join us for this **four-day journey** as we venture beyond conventional historical narratives to experience Cornwall in a way few ever will. This is more than a retreat, it's an opportunity to uncover the mysteries of the past and celebrate the living traditions that continue to shape this enchanted land. Walk among Cornwall’s megalithic wonders: ancient stone circles, quoits, men-an-tols, prehistoric remains, and the landscapes that once connected ancient peoples across the seas. At each site, you’ll find more than just stones; you’ll discover the hidden stories of our shared human heritage. Imagine meditating at these powerful locations, feeling the energy of ancient ceremonies as you reflect on the cultural exchanges that shaped our world.  ### WHAT TO EXPECT **Celebrate Living Traditions** - Experience Cornwall’s living heritage through the vibrant Padstow May Day festivities and the legend of the ‘Obby ‘Oss. - Dance with Morris dancers, take part in Maypole celebrations, and explore customs deeply connected to the land. - Connect with the mystical Green Man and Goddess traditions, offering a chance to honour nature and the rhythms of the seasons. **Learn and Exchange** - Discover Cornwall’s fascinating cultural links with distant civilizations, including African influences on local heritage. - Join workshops exploring shared spiritual practices and uncover how ancient customs continue to resonate today. - Visit the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic for immersive cultural and spiritual insights. - Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow seekers, creating new connections rooted in history, culture, and spirituality. #### **A Unique Opportunity Awaits** Join us on this transformative journey. Step beyond the conventional historical narratives and discover Cornwall in a way few ever will. Together, we will unlock the mysteries of the past and celebrate the living traditions that continue to shape this magical land. ### **What's included in your ticket? ** **Transportation** - Coach service provided from London and back - Daily transportation throughout Cornwall for all site visits **Accommodation** - 3x nights in luxury mobile homes at the [Newperran Holiday Park](https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/newperran-holiday-park.en-gb.html) in Newquay. - Ticket includes a shared twin room with private bathroom. All towels and linens are provided. - Single occupancy and double bed upgrades are available for an additional fee. **Breakfast** - Daily breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options **Full Program of Activities** - Complete access to annual festivities, talks, guided walks, workshops, site tours, and visits to the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic **Group Google Meet** - Access to our online pre-immersion group meet and greet **Please note: All registrations need to be paid in f**** ull by March 21st March 2027.** ### **Do you want to arrange your own transportation or accommodation?** If you would like to attend the retreat but prefer to arrange your own transportation and/or accommodation, please get in touch—we have options available. Please email **contact@darrenlebaron.com** for more details ### **Would you like to join our drivers pool?** If you're over 21 with a clean driving license and would like to join our drivers pool in exchange for a discounted ticket, please get in touch. Please email **contact@darrenlebaron.com** for more details **Please note:** We strive to make our immersions accessible to everyone. If you are on a low income, have additional needs or disabilities, or are over 60, we encourage you to contact us. **Disclaimer:** This retreat involves substantial walking. Participants must assess their own risks. Any medical conditions that could affect participation during walks must be disclosed in advance. Our events do not employ qualified guides, leaders, or first aiders. We function as a group of friends exploring together. The Group, its organisers, and hosts assume no responsibility for participants attending any event. We cannot be held liable for any accidents, injuries, or losses that occur during Group events or related travel, regardless of cause. By participating in any walk or event, you acknowledge and accept these terms, understanding that the Group, organisers, and hosts hold no legal liability for any accidents or injuries, regardless of cause. We strongly recommend obtaining travel insurance coverage. ## **YOUR FACILITATOR** ### **Darren Le Baron**  Darren Le Baron is an educator specialising in mycology and psychedelic research, and is based between the UK and the Caribbean. Known around the world for his Shroomshop Master classes and mushroom educational programs, he is a keen cultivator and teacher. His achievements include launching the UK's first accredited Mycology and Mushroom Cultivation course for schools and young people in 2021, providing hands-on experience to empower school children and at-risk youth. A respected voice in the global psychedelic community, Darren is a regular speaker at major conferences and festivals including [Breaking Convention](https://breakingconvention.co.uk/), [All Things Fungi](https://www.allthingsfungi.co.uk/), [Ozora](https://2025.ozorafestival.eu/), and [Lightning in a Bottle.](https://www.libfestival.org/) Through his work with The Psychedelic Society and other organizations, he continues to inform and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to cope with social challenges and contribute to community development as well as self-improvement in an innovative, creative, culturally-aware style. [@darren\_le\_baron](https://www.instagram.com/darren_le_baron) ## **OUR TEAM** ### **Carlotta Artuso**  Carlotta is an Event Coordinator at The Psychedelic Society, with a deep passion for nature, personal and collective growth, mystical experiences and food (Italian roots play a big role here!). Psychedelics have profoundly transformed her life, opening her mind to new perspectives and deeper self-awareness, allowing her to break free from the 9-5 grind and to launch her own PR and Events company - [Carlotta PR](https://www.carlottapr.com/). She believes in their potential to heal and transform, and she's passionate about advocating for their safe, intentional use to inspire positive change and open new pathways of consciousness. [@carlotta.artuso](https://www.instagram.com/carlotta.artuso/) | |||
| Kundalini Activation PRISM™ | Return of the Light: The Rebirth | Sun, Dec 20, 3:30 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamaes4m22 | Curator | This is not another class. This is an experience of pure energy. You know that feeling when you snap at your kids and then feel terrible? When you lie in bed exhausted but cannot switch off? When you keep waiting for life to feel different but nothing seems to shift? When you want a new job, a better relationship, more clarity, more joy, but you cannot seem to get out of your own way? That is not a personality problem. That is stuck energy. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM™ Method, an internationally accredited approach to Kundalini Activation, Breathwork and Non-Duality recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. My work weaves Kundalini Activation, breathwork, somatic healing and non-dual presence to awaken what already lives inside you. I trained directly with Venant Wong in KAP Level 2 and with Serena Olsen and Pi Villaraza in Innerdance, the roots of KAP itself. I am also a certified breathwork facilitator. But instead of repeating a method I chose the path of freedom. In my space every person does not step into a new cage. They step into their own power. This is not woo woo. This is science meeting energy. And it works. **What to expect:** Depending on the session, you will - experience conscious connected breathwork to shift your state fast - a safe natural activation of your Kundalini energy - release of emotional physical and energetic blocks - a shift from mind chatter into deep presence - heightened awareness and a sense of inner power - and integration that continues long after the session ends. You do not need any experience. You simply need to allow yourself to be present and let the energy move. **Why people come:** - To stop screaming at their kids and actually enjoy them. - To finally feel something shift in a relationship that has felt stuck for years. - To find the clarity to make the career change they have been avoiding. - To feel lighter in their own body. - To wake up and actually want to get out of bed. - To break free from the old version of themselves they have outgrown. Spaces are limited. Book now and let your energy rise. With luv, Natalia _PRISM™ is the only Kundalini Activation method with independent scientific validation through EEG brain mapping and IPHM accreditation. The research has been accepted for presentation at an international conference for psychology and neuroscience in Washington, with further conferences in London, Oxford and Austria._ | |||
| Breathwork Session | Return of the Light: The Rebirth | Sun, Dec 20, 1:00 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamafv7r22 | Curator | Your breath was the first thing you did when you arrived on this Earth. And it has been with you every single moment since. Yet most of us have forgotten how to actually use it. You know that feeling when your chest is permanently tight and you cannot remember the last time you took a proper deep breath? When anxiety wakes you up at 3am and your mind will not stop? When you are so burned out you cannot feel anything anymore, not joy, not excitement, not even rest? When you have tried therapy, journaling, meditation, and something still feels stuck? That is your nervous system asking for something different. Breathwork is one of the most direct and powerful ways to shift how you feel. Not because it is complicated. Because the breath responds immediately. One session can move what has been sitting in your body for months, sometimes years. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM™ Method, an internationally accredited approach to breathwork, Kundalini Activation and Non-Duality recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. This is not woo woo. This is science meeting energy. During a session we move through conscious connected breathing with somatic awareness and nervous system attunement. No pushing, no forcing. Just a return to what has always been yours. Optional energy work may be introduced when the body calls for it, always with care and presence. **Why people come:** - To finally sleep properly after months of lying awake with a racing mind. - To release the grief, anger or sadness they have been carrying around for so long it started to feel normal. - To feel present with their children instead of just going through the motions. - To get off antidepressants with proper support and a natural alternative. - To stop the constant mental chatter and feel some peace. - To reconnect with their body after trauma, burnout or a season of just surviving. - To feel something again after feeling numb for too long. **What you may experience:** More clarity and presence. Deeper rest and renewed energy. Emotional release and softness. A nervous system that finally stops bracing. Heightened intuition and inner alignment. You do not need any experience. Breath is not something you need to learn. It is something you remember. Come as you are. Your breath will guide the rest. With luv, Natalia _PRISM™ Method is accredited by IPHM. Natalia Bareikis is a registered IPHM practitioner._ | |||
| Kundalini Activation PRISM™ | Planting Seeds in Darkness | Sat, Dec 5, 3:30 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamah7zn22 | Curator | This is not another class. This is an experience of pure energy. You know that feeling when you snap at your kids and then feel terrible? When you lie in bed exhausted but cannot switch off? When you keep waiting for life to feel different but nothing seems to shift? When you want a new job, a better relationship, more clarity, more joy, but you cannot seem to get out of your own way? That is not a personality problem. That is stuck energy. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM™ Method, an internationally accredited approach to Kundalini Activation, Breathwork and Non-Duality recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. My work weaves Kundalini Activation, breathwork, somatic healing and non-dual presence to awaken what already lives inside you. I trained directly with Venant Wong in KAP Level 2 and with Serena Olsen and Pi Villaraza in Innerdance, the roots of KAP itself. I am also a certified breathwork facilitator. But instead of repeating a method I chose the path of freedom. In my space every person does not step into a new cage. They step into their own power. This is not woo woo. This is science meeting energy. And it works. **What to expect:** Depending on the session, you will - experience conscious connected breathwork to shift your state fast - a safe natural activation of your Kundalini energy - release of emotional physical and energetic blocks - a shift from mind chatter into deep presence - heightened awareness and a sense of inner power - and integration that continues long after the session ends. You do not need any experience. You simply need to allow yourself to be present and let the energy move. **Why people come:** - To stop screaming at their kids and actually enjoy them. - To finally feel something shift in a relationship that has felt stuck for years. - To find the clarity to make the career change they have been avoiding. - To feel lighter in their own body. - To wake up and actually want to get out of bed. - To break free from the old version of themselves they have outgrown. Spaces are limited. Book now and let your energy rise. With luv, Natalia _PRISM™ is the only Kundalini Activation method with independent scientific validation through EEG brain mapping and IPHM accreditation. The research has been accepted for presentation at an international conference for psychology and neuroscience in Washington, with further conferences in London, Oxford and Austria._ | |||
| Kundalini Activation PRISM® | Emerging Facilitators | Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamaimih22 | Curator | Special session with Natalia and emerging facilitators. You know that feeling when you snap at your kids and then hate yourself for it. When you lie in bed exhausted but your mind will not stop. When you keep waiting for life to feel different and nothing shifts. When you want more clarity, more joy, a better relationship, a way out of the version of yourself you have outgrown, but you cannot seem to get out of your own way. That is not a personality problem. That is stuck energy. And stuck energy has a solution. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM® Method, an internationally accredited approach to Kundalini Activation, breathwork and non-duality, recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. Over 17 years I have worked across the body, the mind and the energetic field, moving through fitness, nutrition, psychology, somatics, trauma work, yoga, sound healing and multidimensional energy activation. I do not teach from textbooks. I transmit from experience. From remembrance. I did not come here to repeat a method. I came here to set people free. In June 2026 the PRISM® Method was tested using EEG brain mapping across 19 channels and six frequency bands at a medical centre in Warsaw. The results showed brain wave patterns consistent with deep meditation, neuroplasticity and psychedelic-like states, without any substances. This is not woo woo. This is energy meeting science. And it works. In a session with me you will move through conscious connected breathwork to shift your state quickly and safely, experience a natural activation of your Kundalini energy, release what the body has been holding, and arrive somewhere the mind rarely lets you reach: deep presence, clarity, and a sense of your own power that does not need anything outside of you to feel real. Integration does not stop when the session ends. It continues in the days that follow, in how you sleep, how you speak, how you show up. You do not need any experience. You do not need to believe in anything. You just need to be willing to be in the room and let the energy move. Spaces are limited. With luv, Natalia x _PRISM® Method is accredited by IPHM. Natalia Bareikis is a registered IPHM practitioner._ | |||
| Breathwork Session | Planting Seeds in Darkness | Sat, Dec 5, 1:00 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamajwgc22 | Curator | Your breath was the first thing you did when you arrived on this Earth. And it has been with you every single moment since. Yet most of us have forgotten how to actually use it. You know that feeling when your chest is permanently tight and you cannot remember the last time you took a proper deep breath? When anxiety wakes you up at 3am and your mind will not stop? When you are so burned out you cannot feel anything anymore, not joy, not excitement, not even rest? When you have tried therapy, journaling, meditation, and something still feels stuck? That is your nervous system asking for something different. Breathwork is one of the most direct and powerful ways to shift how you feel. Not because it is complicated. Because the breath responds immediately. One session can move what has been sitting in your body for months, sometimes years. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM™ Method, an internationally accredited approach to breathwork, Kundalini Activation and Non-Duality recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. This is not woo woo. This is science meeting energy. During a session we move through conscious connected breathing with somatic awareness and nervous system attunement. No pushing, no forcing. Just a return to what has always been yours. Optional energy work may be introduced when the body calls for it, always with care and presence. **Why people come:** - To finally sleep properly after months of lying awake with a racing mind. - To release the grief, anger or sadness they have been carrying around for so long it started to feel normal. - To feel present with their children instead of just going through the motions. - To get off antidepressants with proper support and a natural alternative. - To stop the constant mental chatter and feel some peace. - To reconnect with their body after trauma, burnout or a season of just surviving. - To feel something again after feeling numb for too long. **What you may experience:** More clarity and presence. Deeper rest and renewed energy. Emotional release and softness. A nervous system that finally stops bracing. Heightened intuition and inner alignment. You do not need any experience. Breath is not something you need to learn. It is something you remember. Come as you are. Your breath will guide the rest. With luv, Natalia _PRISM™ Method is accredited by IPHM. Natalia Bareikis is a registered IPHM practitioner._ | |||
| Breathwork Session | Movember Support for Men | Sun, Nov 22, 4:30 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamalcr622 | Curator | Special session, donation will go to Movember to support young men with cancer. Your breath was the first thing you did when you arrived on this Earth. And it has been with you every single moment since. Yet most of us have forgotten how to actually use it. You know that feeling when your chest is permanently tight and you cannot remember the last time you took a proper deep breath? When anxiety wakes you up at 3am and your mind will not stop? When you are so burned out you cannot feel anything anymore, not joy, not excitement, not even rest? When you have tried therapy, journaling, meditation, and something still feels stuck? That is your nervous system asking for something different. Breathwork is one of the most direct and powerful ways to shift how you feel. Not because it is complicated. Because the breath responds immediately. One session can move what has been sitting in your body for months, sometimes years. I am Natalia, founder of Luv Yourself Space and creator of the PRISM™ Method, an internationally accredited approach to breathwork, Kundalini Activation and Non-Duality recognised by IPHM, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. This is not woo woo. This is science meeting energy. During a session we move through conscious connected breathing with somatic awareness and nervous system attunement. No pushing, no forcing. Just a return to what has always been yours. Optional energy work may be introduced when the body calls for it, always with care and presence. **Why people come:** - To finally sleep properly after months of lying awake with a racing mind. - To release the grief, anger or sadness they have been carrying around for so long it started to feel normal. - To feel present with their children instead of just going through the motions. - To get off antidepressants with proper support and a natural alternative. - To stop the constant mental chatter and feel some peace. - To reconnect with their body after trauma, burnout or a season of just surviving. - To feel something again after feeling numb for too long. **What you may experience:** More clarity and presence. Deeper rest and renewed energy. Emotional release and softness. A nervous system that finally stops bracing. Heightened intuition and inner alignment. You do not need any experience. Breath is not something you need to learn. It is something you remember. Come as you are. Your breath will guide the rest. With luv, Natalia _PRISM™ Method is accredited by IPHM. Natalia Bareikis is a registered IPHM practitioner._ | |||
| Whole: a new moon ceremony of voice, sound and Kundalini Activation | Sun, Nov 8, 5:00 PM UTC | Luv Yourself Space, Hoy Street, London, UK | 3mxkamanzkh22 | Curator | November has a particular quality to it ⚫️ The clocks go back. The light disappears faster than you expect. Something in the body wants to slow down, go inward, release what the year has been carrying. That is not accident. That is ancient. Every tradition across every culture marked this time as a threshold. A moment between worlds. A chance to let what is finished finally finish, and to feel what wants to be born in the dark before winter arrives. 📆 On 8th November, under the new moon, we are holding a ceremony for exactly that. Whole: a new moon ceremony of voice, sound and Kundalini Activation ⚫️ The evening moves in three parts. 🌑 First your voice. Ruben leads a journey into frequency and vibration. Not singing. Not performance. Your natural voice, finding its own resonance, releasing what words cannot reach. This is one of the most unexpectedly powerful things a human being can do. 🌑 Then something that does not happen often. Kundalini Activation held by Natalia, flowing live with Rubén's music in real time 💫 Not a playlist. Not a recording. Live tribal instruments, live voice, live sound responding to what is happening in the room as the energy moves. The music and the activation breathing together as one living thing. 🌑 Ceremonial cacao opens the heart before we begin. Five hours. Two facilitators. One unbroken arc from your voice to your depths. You do not need any experience. You do not need to know anything about any of this. You just need to feel the pull and trust it. 🌑 Early bird r: £111 — use code WHOLE at checkout until 15 September After 15 September: £133 8th November · 5 to 10pm · Luv Yourself Space, East London _PRISM™ is the only Kundalini Activation method with independent scientific validation through EEG brain mapping and IPHM accreditation. The research has been accepted for presentation at an international conference for psychology and neuroscience in Washington, with further conferences in London, Oxford and Austria._ | |||
| Grief Tending Series for Motherless Daugthers+ | Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM UTC | The Earthship, Lewes Rd, Stanmer, Brighton, UK | 3mxkamazrih22 | Curator | **A grief tending series for motherless daughters+** all women and nonbinary people warmly welcome autumn 2026, brighton Inviting those of us who have lost our mothers, whether in this physical world by death, to addiction, mental illness, estrangement, or other forms of distance and complexity.You are welcome to bring what's in your heart. You are welcome to bring your own grief. You are welcome to bring your mother's grief, and her mother's, and her mother's. This is a held and guided space, where our grief is honoured as holy. This is a three-session series in autumn 2026. Sessions will be both in-person at stanmer park and online, with a session at the sauna to close. 1: _water_ - **sunday 25 october** 2-5pm · earthship @ stanmer park, brighton 2: _air_ - **sunday 8 november** 2-4pm · online 3: _fire & earth_ - **sunday 15 november** 2-5pm · stanmer sauna garden, brighton The exchange is £100 for the full series, £50 deposit. If you are interested, please reserve your place by purchasing a ticket here and filling out our [interest form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH1f_Z1eeQ1pCsZ3uIaM_dgyX8gf4dtDUjrbn1IqgzB2EtXA/viewform). For more information about us as facilitators, please visit our [griefwork brighton landing page](https://griefworkbrighton.carrd.co/).     | |||
| Nia Class - Sunday Morning | Sun, Oct 11, 8:00 AM UTC | The Archer Academy Upper School (years 10-11), Beaumont Close, London, UK | 3mxkambjki422 | Curator | Nia is a joyful form of movement to music for fitness, mind and body wellbeing. Classes are one hour, and everyone, of all ages, levels of fitness and mobility. The movement is inspired by dance, yoga and martial arts to condition the body, increase awareness, calm the nervous system and experience pleasure in movement. | |||
| 121 Support | – | – | 3mxkambnq4522 | Curator | **Use this payment option if you want 121 support with any of the following** Empathic Support If you need some **empathic support through a difficult transition or situation in your life** , individual sessions could really work for you. We can work through past experiences of being unaccompanied. I support you to **nurture a deeper ** _ **kinder** _ ** relationship with yourself**. Conflict coaching If you are facing a situation that feels beyond your capacity to deal with and respond to, **I can help you feel and think your way through it.** I can help you **grieve where necessary** , **think clearly** and **make step by step adjustments** towards a more peaceable solution. Learning NVC If you need **tailored and private support** to learn NVC, that is also possible. We can follow the same curriculum and **go at your pace** , with **lots of opportunities for coaching** and trying things out along the way, so you can really feel the new growth out of the old architecture of your patterns. I also provide mentoring for those wishing to embed and apply NVC in your workplace and those on the CNVC Certification pathway. Grief support I have had my own experiences of grief that I have **travelled through with accompaniment**. I would be honoured to be there for you **as you grieve the loss of loved ones, parts of yourself, ill health, violence and war in the world, things you never had and the loss of dreams** | |||
| Nu Era Rave: An Immersive Clubbing Experience · Alcohol-Free · The Jam Jar · Bristol | Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 PM UTC | The Jam Jar, Little Ann Street, Saint Jude's, Bristol, UK | 3mxkambxqzm22 | Curator | _ **Ace Collectiv presents** _ ## NU ERA RAVE **Sun 18 Oct · 3pm—8pm · The Jam Jar · Bristol** Five hours of bass, breath and ceremony in one of Bristol’s best loved independent venues. Underground dance music, sound system and club culture meets ecstatic dance. **L-Acoustics** quad surround sound, club lighting and lasers, a 4 hour DJ journey from **Osara** through the history of UK rave and global club music. Breathwork, embodiment, ceremony and more… **Alcohol-Free · Daytime · All Ages** Folktronica · Organic Electro · Dubstep · Afro House · Techno · Global Bass · Garage · Breaks · 140 · Jungle · Drum & Bass · Celtic · Psychedelic · Folk · World music & more [_ **Book your ticket** _](https://dandelion.events/e/nu-era-rave#select-tickets)  * * * ## AT A GLANCE _4 hour extended DJ set by_ [_ **Osara** _](https://www.instagram.com/osarasound) **An Immersive Clubbing Experience:** _L-Acoustics Quad Surround Sound System_ _Club Lighting · Lasers · Haze_ _ **Live Dancers · Central Altar** _ _ **Breathwork · Embodiment · Ceremony** _ _ **Alcohol-Free Bar · BioChi Elixir Bar & Temple Kitchen ** _ _ **Chill Space · Kids Space** _ _**Safe(r) Space · Inclusive · All Ages**_ ## WHAT IS IT? Bristol is a sound system city. From trip hop to jungle, drum & bass and dubstep, it has shaped UK underground music and it mixes scenes like nowhere else. Nu Era Rave is built from this spirit. We take the best of rave and club culture: the sound, the energy, losing yourself in the dance. And the best of ecstatic dance: presence, freedom of expression, consent, connection and community. Not quite a club night, not quite an ecstatic dance. The meeting point between the two, from Ace Collectiv and Ecstatic Dance Bristol. A bridge between UK rave, sound system culture and conscious dance. An immersive clubbing experience where sound, movement and ritual meet.  * * * ## **DANCE FLOOR** The best of ecstatic dance brought to the club. No phones. No chit-chat. Barefoot (if you want). Ask before making contact. Move how you feel. It's a space to be fully here, with yourself and with each other.  * * * ## JOURNEY **3pm Doors Open** Arrive by 3pm so you have time to land before the **Opening Ceremony** **3pm - 9pm BioChi Elixir Bar & Temple Kitchen open** Warm cacao and alcohol-free elixirs, sweet treats and a nourishing savoury **Desert Sun Temple Bowl** , designed to replenish and refuel you as you move. **3:45pm Opening Ceremony** We arrive together, breathe and set the container. **4pm Extended DJ Set (4 hours) —** [**Osara**](https://www.instagram.com/osarasound) Underground, electronic, organic. **7:55pm Closing Ceremony** We land, complete the journey and close together. **8pm Dinner, Hang Out & Social ** Dinner from **BioChi Temple Kitchen**. Venue closes at 9pm. Food and drinks are optional and bought separately. [_ **Book your ticket** _](https://dandelion.events/e/nu-era-rave#select-tickets)  * * * ## [**OSARA**](https://www.instagram.com/osarasound) ### Extended 4 hour DJ set _ **through the history of UK rave and global club music: underground dance music, sound system and club culture meet ecstatic dance, folk, shamanic and organic sounds** _ Father, DJ and founder of **Ace Collectiv**. With Cymreig, Scottish and Sámi roots, Osara weaves ancient and future technologies of sound: drum, shakers and yoik-inspired vocals weaved into organic, underground and electronic dance music. Alive in him is the spirit of ceremony, ritual and study of self. He’s deeply inspired by shamanic, ceremonial music and culture, intentional space holding and indigenous and animistic traditions from the Sámi people of Scandinavia, tribes from the Amazon Rainforest and his own indigenous roots of Cymru and Alba. His dance journeys span genres from deep shamanic music, **psychedelic folk** , **folktronica** to **African** and **world rhythms** , deep **dubstep** , **global bass** , **afro house** , **organic electro** , percussive heavy **140** and **club** music, **jungle** , **drum & bass** , **techno** , plus all kinds of experimental edges in between. His journeys are deep, driving and heart-opening, willing to meet shadow as well as celebrate light. One of the UK’s leading ecstatic dance DJs and the first and longest-serving resident DJ (almost 8 years) for **Ecstatic Dance UK** in London. [_ **Listen to his dance journeys on SoundCloud** _](https://soundcloud.com/osarasound)  * * * ### [BIOCHI](https://www.biochi.com/) ELIXIR BAR & TEMPLE KITCHEN Open throughout, serving hot alcohol-free elixirs, sweet treats and a nourishing savoury **Desert Sun Temple Bowl** , made to replenish and sustain you as you move. Come and go as you need. Refuel, hydrate, ground, then return to the dance. After the closing ceremony, stay for dinner and hang out until the venue closes at 9pm. Food and drinks are optional and bought separately.  * * * ### [L-ACOUSTICS](https://www.l-acoustics.com) sound system Four stacks, four corners, one room. Sound arrives from every direction. Around you and through you, not at you. Club-level precision, depth and power. A field of sound you feel in your bones. ### [THE JAM JAR](https://www.instagram.com/thejamjar_bristol) Bristol’s beloved independent venue in St Jude’s. Warehouse bones, a proper dancefloor and a big warm heart. Independently run, community minded and built for sound. One of our favourite rooms in the city. ### Central Altar · Chill Space · Kids Space · Alcohol-Free Bar  * * * ## WHO IS IT FOR? _ **Anyone who wants to move, be moved and be met** _ Old ravers, new ravers, ecstatic dancers, the ones who don't drink, parents with their teens. Anyone who loves to dance. Never raved without a drink? You're exactly who this is for. Bring your kids, bring your teenager, come as a family. All ages are welcome, the **Kids Space** is there for little ones and a parent or guardian stays on site throughout. Alcohol-free. Substance-free. Everything you’ll feel in this room comes from the music, the movement, the ritual and the community. ## TICKETS **Presale £15** **SOLD OUT!** **Early Bird £20** **SOLD OUT!** **General Release £25** **Supporter £35** for those moved to give more; your extra keeps Supported tickets affordable for others **Supported £10** for anyone on a lower income, aged 18–25, or who’d otherwise not be able to join us. On trust, no questions asked. Currently sold out. [**Email us**](mailto:acecollectiv@gmail.com) if the other tiers are a barrier to you coming. **Teens 13–17 £15 · Kids 4–12 £10 · Under 4s free** All prices include the booking fee. Prices rise as we get closer. when they’re gone, they’re gone. **We don’t arrange refunds or transfers** , but tickets are easily resold in our community via the **Let’s Dance South West & Cymru** and **Holistic Grapevine** WhatsApp groups (links in your ticket confirmation email). [_ **Book your ticket** _](https://dandelion.events/e/nu-era-rave#select-tickets) ## BEFORE YOU COME ### Where [**The Jam Jar, Little Ann Street, St Jude’s, Bristol, BS2 9EB**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4dubMf1aTrqtYNCY7) Lift share, walk, cycle or use public transport where you can. On-street pay and display nearby (check the signs) and [**Cabot Circus Car Park**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1Yk9x8JYTedaNNbj7) is a short walk away. Driving? Check whether you need to pay [**Bristol’s Clean Air Zone**](https://pay.drive-clean-air-zone.service.gov.uk/vehicles/enter_details). ### Dress Dress to express or whatever feels best for you. We welcome ourselves and each other as we are. ### Bring Layers, so you can warm up and cool down Clean shoes, dance socks or bare feet (whatever you're comfortable with) Earplugs if you’re sensitive to volume (the music does get loud) Water bottle Full arrival details are sent to you by email when you book. ## CARE & AGREEMENTS ### Safe(r) Space Agreement By attending you agree to respect and follow our Safe(r) Space Agreement. It lets us be expressive and intimate while staying respectful of one another, and it applies to everyone present — participants, team, facilitators, artists and venue staff. Anyone breaching it will be asked to leave. [**Read our full Safe(r) Space Agreement, Safeguarding and Inclusivity policies here**](https://dandelion.events/o/acecollectiv) ### Everyone is welcome All sexual orientations, racial identities and ethnicities, gender expressions, abilities, body types and ages. Queer friendly, body positive, expression welcome. Zero tolerance for racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, body shaming, ageism, ableism or discrimination of any kind. ### Accessibility Hidden disabilities are warmly welcomed and the Sunflower badge is recognised here. Our Welfare Angels (pink high-vis body bands) and Event Manager are there for you at any point. [**Email us**](mailto:acecollectiv@gmail.com) with any specific access needs and we will do our best to meet them. ### Photography Designated photographers and videographers are announced at the Opening Ceremony. Tell them or any team member if you’d rather not be filmed, and message us any time if you want something removed — we’ll do so immediately. Questions? [**acecollectiv@gmail.com**](mailto:acecollectiv@gmail.com) **Come and step into the Nu Era with us…** [_ **Book your ticket** _](https://dandelion.events/e/nu-era-rave#select-tickets) | |||
| Forest School Holiday Session | Wed, Oct 28, 10:00 AM UTC | Barn Hill Learning Community, Diptford, Totnes, UK | 3mxkamccztn22 | Curator | This | |||
| EmboDAYfest - Return to the Roots - The Ecstatic Dance UK Day Festival | Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM UTC | Eastway Baths, Eastway, London, UK | 3mxkamcfm7a22 | Curator | **⚡ Workshops • Epic Live DJs & Music • Sauna Garden Party • Moving Connections • Hi vibe bar • Yummy food & Cacao • Day Party / Dive Deep with us in London 🌊🪩🐋** **🌳 “Return to the Roots” - Follow us** [**here 🙏**](https://www.instagram.com/embodayfest/) **:** [**EmboDAYfest**](https://www.instagram.com/embodayfest/) **🍁** Dive deep into **embodiment & early Autumn** with one of the world's most nourishing & welcoming conscious communities...[Ecstatic Dance UK](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance.uk)'s **EmboDAYfest is back October 17th, with upgraded indoor workshop space, cosy cafe, the garden and sauna sanctuary (saunas open 3:45-9:15pm)!** **EPIC LINE-UP See below for what's confirmed so far -** We promise only the finest international conscious DJ's, facilitators & musicians from across the globe & here in London carefully curated to give the most powerful, transformational & joyous experience. Get more info on all the offerings on our [**Instagram here**](https://www.instagram.com/embodayfest/) #### #### **Hall of Transformation - 12:30 - 10:30pm:** [**Mira Khanya Movement Medicine**](https://www.instagram.com/movementmedicinewithmira/) **//** [**Moving Connections**](https://www.instagram.com/movingconnectionsuk/) with [Julia Samel](https://www.instagram.com/julia.dance.uk/) & [Will Street](https://www.instagram.com/willstreetviolin/)Violin // Live **Ecstatic Dance Special** with [Anahata](https://www.instagram.com/anahatagrant108/), Live Medicine Drums - [Simon Rowe](https://www.simonrowesounds.com/), [Gary Albert](https://www.instagram.com/_garyalbert_/)Flute & [Rodrigo](https://www.instagram.com/dod.bass/) Live Bass // **Afro Psychedelica Rave** with [Azyre Blue ](https://www.instagram.com/azyre.blue/) - **MORE TO COME !!! ** **The Magic Den (Workshops)ALL DAY- from 12:45pm:** Connection Playground & **Authentic Relating** with [Vix Anderton](https://www.instagram.com/vix_anderton/) // **The Frequency Experience & Rave AF** with [Adam Slawson](https://www.instagram.com/chessieyoga/) & [Bill Tribble](https://www.instagram.com/bill_tribble/) // **Voice Activation; My Body, My Voice** with [Api Ascaso](https://www.instagram.com/api_terravibra) // **Heart Ritual** with [Abi Fox](https://www.instagram.com/abi_fox_/) // **Family Constellations** with [Livia](https://www.instagram.com/livia_sonic_reset/) **!!! ** **SAUNA here at EmboDAYfest** in London's best, most inclusive & original authentic sauna experience by [Community Sauna Baths CIC](https://www.instagram.com/communitysaunabaths/) - with ice cold plunges. Aufguss & sound healing inside from **3:45pm -9:15pm** **Cosy Cafe Social - All day** - Eat, hydrate, lounge around, connect. Rest & replenish in the cutest Hackney cafe space, right here at EmboDAYfest :) #### **Garden of Dreams & Indoor Cafe Open ALL DAY WITH DJ's/MUSIC AND MORE TBC- from 12pm, garden with large covered area in case of weather! 🌞🌲🌕:** Our EPIC and highly accessible conscious day festival returns after the FIVE amazing DAYfests since May 23; right here at [Eastway Baths](https://www.instagram.com/the.bath.house.hw) & [Community Sauna](https://www.instagram.com/communitysaunabaths/) garden in Hackney Wick!  .jpg)  **EMBODAYFEST! A day festival without alcohol or drugs, full of love, connection, incredible music, workshops and movement... AND the (secret!) Sauna Garden Party!** **12:00pm** doors open / **Garden Open** - Grab a high vibe elixir, cacao (available all day by [CacaoSol](https://www.instagram.com/cacaosol.uk/)), healthy snack, lunch, tea, coffee or fresh pizza! **12:30pm** **-** **10:30pm** All day Embodiment & holistic programme begins  **Hall of Transformation:** Our beautiful main event space with a deliciously warm and powerful surround sound speaker system, All sessions suitable for **ALL ADULTS** (check re suitability for children in workshops) **! From 12:30pm** **The Magic Den (indoors) from 12:30pm** **Secret Sauna Garden (garden area open from 12pm ALL DAY to ALL to relax/connect, whether you have sauna pass or not) 🌞🌲** **\* \*3:45 - 9:15pm - Unlimited Sauna (topless allowed inside sauna, bottoms always on please) & NEW ice baths use - to those who've chosen that option!\*\* In collaboration with London's best and most inclusive sauna community -**[** Hackney Community Sauna Baths**](https://instagram.com/communitysaunabaths) **with sound healing, Aufguss experiences and more! 🧖🏼** **\*\*New to EDUK? Come check our famous** [**SUN•DAY**](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-uk-sunday-tickets-111553290896) ** mornings or ** [**Wednesday evenings**](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-uk-the-evening-sessions-tickets-116035050961) ** every week at The Baths to get the vibe!💃🏼** **Children:** 0-4 years old can come for free and 5 -12 year olds for £10 - Tickets available. All must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times please. **Indoor Workshop & Cosy Cafe Space** - Upgraded since the last EmboDAYfest - we shall have use and access of The Baths Cafe & wellness room spaces all day and until close, for the workshops (classroom), cosy indoor hangouts, plant based food and alcohol free refreshments. Lubo shall also be bringing his [AMAZING CACAO](https://www.instagram.com/cacaosol.uk/)! **More details to be announced soon! See you at EmboDAYfest!** With love from Richard, Rachael & the [**Ecstatic Dance UK**](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdance.uk) ** ** team! **Keep posted on our monthly mailout to ** [**stay informed**](https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63b5e6ef29952085c6b1171c) Or our minimal ‘admin only posts’ **Telegram group** [**here**](https://t.me/+Yn_zVNK0WMdhYTNk)     Best saunas in London!      Cosy cafe vibes all day long      📸 Photos are by [Veronika Ward](https://www.instagram.com/veronika.ward) & [Teodora Andrisan](https://www.instagram.com/teodora.andrisan/) | |||
| Forest School Holiday Session | Tue, Oct 27, 10:00 AM UTC | Barn Hill Learning Community, Diptford, Totnes, UK | 3mxkamcny6x22 | Curator | This | |||
| encant - dogwood | Fri, Sep 25, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamctvdm22 | Curator | **Our blood is a river of spirits. Our bones and marrow carry the memory of where we have come from, who we once were, and how and where we lived before our estrangement. Before the village. Beyond the edge of our memories within modernity. We carry the memory of Home; we also carry the heartbreak of our Homelessness. These two streams of remembering are the foundations of** _ **encant** _ **.** _encant_ is an 8-week course on the study and practice of the poetics of an inner animism, in which we reclaim poetry as an energetic and spiritual practice of remembering, true-speaking, awakening and perhaps even spell-making and prophecy. In the world of _encant_, a good poem is one that carries potency across space and time; words that cause the spirits to attend. During this course, we'll be exploring how we can create such multidimensional objects, how we can invite them and refine them. Well, that all sounds fantastic and vague. What does this actually look like? The course includes: _Eight weekly 2-hr video calls in which we’ll move along a pathway from practices of attention and awakening through the arts of encanting (or composition) and the craft of refinement (or editing), to arrive at practices of transmission - how to speak our words to the worlds beyond and within us._ _Three 90-minute community calls, sharing work with peers and building connection with our encant cohort._ _One 1-hr mentoring session (or two 30-minute sessions) with me._ _Access to course materials, including recordings of the calls and further written and recorded material on the subjects covered._ This _encant_ group have their calls on Friday evening\* (8pm UK time) - if a morning session would work better for you, check out the [_encant_ (cedar)](https://dandelion.events/e/encant-cedar) cohort, who have their calls on the same day as _cedar_, but at 10am (UK time.) Hopefully, one of those groups will work for your timezone! (\* apart from the seventh session, which is on Wednesday 4th November.) I'd love to see you there! Do get in touch if you have any questions, or take the plunge and sign up now! | |||
| encant - cedar | Fri, Sep 25, 9:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkamcvhtj22 | Curator | **Our blood is a river of spirits. Our bones and marrow carry the memory of where we have come from, who we once were, and how and where we lived before our estrangement. Before the village. Beyond the edge of our memories within modernity. We carry the memory of Home; we also carry the heartbreak of our Homelessness. These two streams of remembering are the foundations of** _ **encant** _ **.** _encant_ is an 8-week course on the study and practice of the poetics of an inner animism, in which we reclaim poetry as an energetic and spiritual practice of remembering, true-speaking, awakening and perhaps even spell-making and prophecy. In the world of _encant_, a good poem is one that carries potency across space and time; words that cause the spirits to attend. During this course, we'll be exploring how we can create such multidimensional objects, how we can invite them and refine them. Well, that all sounds fantastic and vague. What does this actually look like? The course includes: _Eight weekly 2-hr video calls in which we’ll move along a pathway from practices of attention and awakening through the arts of encanting (or composition) and the craft of refinement (or editing), to arrive at practices of transmission - how to speak our words to the worlds beyond and within us._ _Three 90-minute community calls, sharing work with peers and building connection with our encant cohort._ _One 1-hr mentoring session (or two 30-minute sessions) with me._ _Access to course materials, including recordings of the calls and further written and recorded material on the subjects covered._ This _encant_ group have their calls on Friday mornings (10 am UK time) - if an evening session would work better for you, check out the [_encant_ (dogwood)](https://dandelion.events/e/encant-dogwood/) cohort, who have their calls on the same day as _cedar_, but at 8pm (UK time.) Hopefully, one of those groups will work for your timezone! I'd love to see you there! Do get in touch if you have any questions, or take the plunge and sign up now! | |||
| What is Shamanism? | Mon, Nov 16, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamdksug22 | Curator | ## What are the origins of shamanism and what is its future? ## How do shamans understand their powers? ## What can we learn from indigenous healing practices? _Live Discussion with Manvir Singh_ Anthropolist and author of _Shamanism: The Timeless Religion_ _ **Recording will be sent to all ticket holders.** _ _"Anthropology is all about making the strange familiar and the familiar strange."_ _What are the origins of shamanism? What does it reveal about human nature? Do biblical prophets and other messianic figures meet the criteria for shamans? Do modern professional doctors, stockbrokers, religious leaders who claim insight or control over the uncertain, fulfill a similar psychological role?_ From Silicon Valley dopamine fasts to the psychedelic ceremonies at Burning Man, we're surrounded by figures who promise mastery over uncertainty through extreme rituals, punishing schedules and claims of unique insight. They look new. They aren't. Anthropologist Manvir Singh argues that it's they use practices as old as humanity, and ones that never actually went away. Manvir Singh spent over a decade travelling from Indonesia to the Amazon, living alongside shamans and tracing the practice back through Ice Age hunters to the offices of today's CEOs and money managers. _Shamanism: The Timeless Religion_ makes the case that these specialists endure not because of any lost wisdom, but because of a deep and universal psychological need to exert control of the uncontrollable. The book has been praised by Paul Bloom as one that "will change how you think about religion, spirituality, consciousness, and human nature," and by the Spectator for its "beguiling mixture of erudition and sheer delight." Join us on Manvir's journey into humanity's oldest spiritual practice. Shamanism: The Timeless Religion can be purchased at [Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shamanism-Timeless-Religion-Manvir-Singh/dp/0241638410), [Penguin](https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456535/shamanism-by-singh-manvir/9781802062885), and [Waterstones](https://www.waterstones.com/book/shamanism/manvir-singh/9781802062885). # Manvir Singh  Manvir Singh is an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of California, Davis. He holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University and a PhD in human evolutionary biology from Harvard University. He is a regular contributor to The New Yorker, and his writing has also appeared in Wired, Vice, Aeon and The Guardian, as well as in academic journals including Science, Nature Human Behaviour and Behavioral and Brain Sciences. # Your Organiser  Kate is an event coordinator at the Psychedelic Society. Her research background spans clinical sleep studies, altered states of consciousness, and personalised gene therapies. She currently works applying neuroscience to the arts at the neuroaesthetics lab, Kinda Studios. Working with Onaya Science, she explores how rituals, music, and plant medicines support trauma recovery. Kate brings curiosity and care to the ways we feel, connect, and transform (and will usually be found outside). @[katedalbyy](https://www.instagram.com/katedalbyy/) Please reach out if you require concessionary tickets. | |||
| Transforming Trauma Weekend Workshop | Fri, Dec 4, 11:30 PM UTC | The Riverdell Spiritual Centre 51 Clifford Road Hillier, SA 5116 Australia | 3mxkamdlyal22 | Curator | **Move mountains and find your YOU! Make peace with your past and surrender with trust.** _"I am finding it difficult to find the right words to describe my appreciation. I had no idea how much I required validation and to be heard. I very much struggle to share my story, as the abuse I endured from my matneral parent is so shocking. I knew there was something special about you and your technique would penetrate the "wall of China" I have build around myself. And, you did. I also found solace in the validation of the qualities I have gained as a result of my trauma (it wasn't all for nothing!) I am aware of my courage, resilience and strength and you nailed it. I will take down a person regardless of who they are if I thing they are if I think that is the right thing to do. I am also grateful to have met some amazing people that I've bared my soul to these past 2 days. I knew finding my soul fam was close. However, now I know who. I am looking forward to forstering these relationships and welcoming new people into my life."_ _Siobhan Cornelissen, Mortgage Broker_ _"Thank you for encouraging me to attend your 2 day workshop. It's helped shift the hole I was in. I've had a few shifts." ☮️🙏💫_ _Shauna-Lee Barlow, Dream Healer_ _"I am very grateful that I took on this workshop and time out for myself, I feel it has shifted something inside me already. Where usual things would cause me rage/anger or frustration to not having those thoughts pass through, and if it does I am calm and response with love instead. I am looking forward to integrating more of what I unfolded. My energy and mind are a lot clearer and not so fast-paced busy, have to always be doing things. Was a really incredible experience knowing what I wish many would follow - so healing and powerful."_ _Marisa Haidar, Holistic Health Coach_ Make peace with your past and discover divine love. Do you feel stuck and bogged down by past experiences of trauma 24/7? Have you endured the impacts of emotional neglect, family breakdown, childhood abuse, rape or shadow religious rituals in your upbringing? Are you experiencing panic attacks, nightmares and dark thoughts in your head? Perhaps you’ve tried clinical therapy, self-development, plant medicine or energy healing but things aren’t quite moving forward for you. Whether you’re just starting out in your healing journey or have advanced in your spiritual growth and you’re ready for a massive shift in your life, then this 2 day workshop is just for you. Let me guide you to your path of alchemy and awakening as we dive deep into your soul, knowing you’re not your trauma, you are the light that’s in your heart. It’s time to dismantle layers of your conditioning so you can allow peace, joy and divine love into your being. **WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE...** _ **Grounding Ritual:** _ ** ** Feel settled and safe to just be yourself as we start by moving stagnant chi and releasing any build up of stress and tension through tai chi and core energetics to be present and connect with community in the space, followed by introductions, boundaries and intentions for our time together. _ **Ancestral Trauma Clearing:** _ ** ** Experience an energetic and emotional clean up of inherited karma as you start to process traumatic blockages and start to break patterns passed down from your ancestors to align yourself to your true essence. _ **Somatic Release:** _ ** ** Release trauma and suppressed emotions from the body through body work as we tune into what you're holding onto and where it needs to be shifted energetically and physically. _ **Family Constellations:** _ ** ** Identify what is needed to shift your family dynamics on an emotional and energetic level to support you in your emotional healing and gain insights into the dysfunctions of family members and healing needed for them and for you. _ **Hologram Scan:** _ ** ** I scan your energetic body template known as the hologram in the quantum field like an x-ray to identify any obstructions within you that needs to be cleared depending on what is shown to me, whether that’s through entity removal, past life timeline, inner child healing, light language etc. _ **Personality Reading:** _ ** ** I scan your physical body to identify which childhood traumas and estimate timelines that have shaped your perspective on life as well as your personality in how you show up in the world through character analysis. This will help you gain a clear understanding and awareness of your strengths and setbacks and what to do to start overcoming them. _ **Childhood Trauma Release: ** _Learn how to process and release the 5 early stages of trauma in your childhood development, adolescent and adulthood through emotional release activities to face your fears and insecurities, process anger and move through grief from abandonment and neglect. _ **Higher Timeline Activation: ** _Start accessing and embracing unlimited possibilities of living your life beyond trauma as you start to rebuild your relationship with yourself through guided quantum timeline meditation, light language, star magic and sound therapy to recalibrate and integrate your nervous system and approach to life. _ **Reflection & Integration:** _Art therapy to download any imagery, symbols or codes from your higher timeline activation to bring back home, heart-centered group activities to praise and to be praised through love and a personalised card reading moving forward. **Vegan gluten free lunch and refreshments ** provided on both days of the workshop. **6 spots until sold out for an intimate and sacred experience.** You can also [book a free 45 minute clarity call](https://calendly.com/lifeinconfidence/clarity-call-with-jess-x-goh) via Zoom to see if this is right for you. _ **OPTIONAL: VIP TICKET** _enjoy 3 night stay in your private room in Karriwirra House, vegan gluten free meals included, 4 x 90 minute trauma recovery session via Zoom valued at $4444 and 1 month Whatsapp or Phone and Text support valued at $2000. If you can't attend live, you might be interested in my [Ancestral Clearing Audio](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/ancestralclearingaudio), [Childhood Trauma Clearing Audio](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/childhoodtraumaclearingaudiosalespage) or [Past Life Trauma Clearing Audio](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/pastlifetraumaclearingaudiosalespage). **--------------------------------------------------------------------** **About The Facilitator** Jess X Goh helps highly driven, burnt out professionals to overcome the impacts of childhood abuse. What has led Jess to her spiritual path was her experiences from domestic violence, sexual abuse and bullying and has successfully come out of it the other side. She is the soul founder of Life In Confidence, an international holistic trauma recovery practice that has been running for 9 years serving 1000+ clients. Jess is a regular spiritual speaker at wellness festivals and featured in wellbeing podcasts and has rebuilt a functional and compassionate relationship with her traumatised mother and estranged brother and manifested her soulmate. **W: ** [**www.lifeinconfidence.com**](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/) **YT: ** [**Life In Confidence**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNEcA-OIqX_lOurcSCiUlBA) **IG:** [@jessxgoh](https://www.instagram.com/jessxgoh) **FB:** [Life In Confidence With Jess X Goh](https://www.facebook.com/events/790264894109698) | |||
| Magnetic Womban Weekend Workshop | Thu, Oct 22, 11:30 PM UTC | Riverdell Spiritual Centre, 51 Clifford Road, Hillier, 5116, SA, Australia | 3mxkamdn24c22 | Curator | **Embark on this initiation into your feminine embodiment. Dearmour from the conditioned woman to discover your magic in your goddess prowess.** _**"Jess X Goh is able to hold a compassionate space for various difficult emotions (for me)**_ _ **and provide insight into what wounds may be driving various life issues and difficulties. She's a joy to work with! "** _ Sei Ra _ **"The retreat was intense and I was able to come back into my power by the end of 2 days with Jess! Jess goes above and beyond to assist in clearing what could be in the way!"** _ Durva Gandhi _ **"The retreat was absolutely out of this world. I’ve never done something like that before. I’ve received so many insights and realisations, released so much pain, resentment and disappointment, processed a lot of harmful emotions, and let go of the stuck energy related to my traumas. The workshop made it possible for me to get into the present moment and connect to my body, which had always been a bit of a challenge for me, tune in with the rhythm of nature and universe, get detached from fear, uncertainty and insecurity, and drop into the heart space, where I managed to tap into my highest self. Receiving signs, symbols, messages and downloads from my highest self was unbelievable. I felt I significantly raised my vibrations, elevated my consciousness, and continued to vibrate at a higher frequency for the rest of the week. What a brilliant experience it has been! I can’t recommend it enough."** _ Katia Britta Do you thrive on operating your life from fear, anxiety and scarcity? Are you constantly feeling insecure and unworthy of taking too much space, support and other people’s time? Is it a struggle to fully love and accept the woman you see in the mirror? Feeling restless, distressed and distracted by disruptive changes in your body? Do you carry the betrayal of the dark feminine that you have experienced from mother, grandmother, aunties, sisters or girlfriends? Are you broken by misogyny from the wounded patriarchy through enslavement, terror and abuse? What would happen if it was safe to look within and navigate your emotional landscape with the guidance of the divine feminine and masculine? This is your time to initiate the aliveness and awakening of your wombanly nature. Unshackle the imprisonment of the conditioned woman, release yourself of oppression from ancient history in your lineage and society and discover your emotional fluidity and energetic flow as you reignite with your magic and self-worth through your womb wisdom. A celebration for womben to liberate her from limitations, circumstances and hardship to turn any situation around when she says YES to her needs, voice her desires and follow her intuition with a deep sense of knowing that by choosing HER, the universe will follow through and support her. In this deep dive immersion, you’ll discover how to cultivate your womb wisdom by opening up the portal of communication with your womb, process your traumatic emotions with the dark feminine and masculine, empower your day to day with cyclical seasons of wombanhood, regenerating your womb through detoxification, yoni steaming and womb healing into wellness, embody your magnetic womban essence as we celebrate you and so much more! - _ **Temple Activation:** _ Explore your body as a temple to honour and worship her with loving tantric touch, sensual movement to reconnect with your womb and awakening your lifeforce energy as your sensuality. - _ **Wholistic Womb Health: ** Discover the cyclical stages of wombanhood and how to apply this into your day to day where you feel more at ease and flow with your feminine nature. Learn about womb renegeration through detoxification, womb healing and yoni steaming with specific herbs for menstruating, perimenopausal and menopausal womben to cleanse her on a cellular and energetic level to support womb wellbeing. _ - _ **Emotional Release: ** Release yourself from embedded emotions with betrayal from the dark feminine movement and suppression and shame from patriarchal imprints through reflective journaling prompts, shadow work and bio and core energetics to let go of anger, grief, shame, ho'oponopono to neutralise your connection with the feminine and masculine followed by polarity integration._ - _ **Womb Wisdom:** _ Access the living consciousness of your womb through channeling and yoni gazing as you feel into her to open up the portals of communication and guidance to navigate life as a magnetic womban. - _ **Guided Art Therapy: ** Be guided in a channeling process to connect with the state of your womb through art therapy at the beginning of day one and at the end of day two of the workshop, for you to see and feel your relationship with her. ** ** _ - _ **Wombanhood Initiation: ** This is your moment to be witnessed and revered by other womben in your glorious essence through tantra, praise and ceremonial celebration to be fully witnessed in your rawness, feminity and sensuality in your sexiest attire (dress, kimono, sarong, lingerie, swimwear, topless or nude - you decide how far you want to go). You won't be the same womban again after your initiation!_ Vegan GF lunch provided to help you ground and integrate from your immersion. _ **This deep dive into the feminine is for 6 womben only!** _ OPTIONAL: VIP TICKET This not only includes general admission to Magnetic Womban Weekend Workshop and vegan gluten-free lunch but also direct private access to a trauma coach with 4 x 90 minute 1:1 love alchemy session and/or couples session via Zoom with 1 month Whatsapp valued at $8544. Payment plans are available to work with your current situation, just book a free clarity call with me here: [https://calendly.com/lifeinc.../clarity-call-with-jess-x-goh](https://calendly.com/lifeinconfidence/clarity-call-with-jess-x-goh?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2EVo1PNPhNIIDh5pJ99WgvAlEI3FvMnYcpJoEpWTm3C-QwYacE0AH3NYU_aem_F49L6e6aOkuQ1i3dRMI2pw) ------------------------------------------------------------------- About The Facilitator Jess X Goh helps highly driven, burnt out professionals to overcome the impacts of childhood abuse. What has led Jess to her spiritual path was her experiences from domestic violence, sexual abuse and bullying and has successfully come out of it the other side. She is the soul founder of Life In Confidence, an international holistic trauma recovery practice that has been running for 9 years serving 1000+ clients. Jess is a regular spiritual speaker at wellness festivals and featured in wellbeing podcasts and has rebuilt a functional and compassionate relationship with her traumatised mother and estranged brother and manifested her soulmate. **W: ** [**www.lifeinconfidence.com**](https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/) **YT: ** [**Life In Confidence**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNEcA-OIqX_lOurcSCiUlBA) **IG:** [@jessxgoh](https://www.instagram.com/jessxgoh) **FB:** [Life In Confidence With Jess X Goh](https://www.facebook.com/events/790264894109698) | |||
| Living The Mystery: A Weekend Immersion | Sat, May 15, 4:00 PM UTC | Studio 180 Bristol, Luckwell Road, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamdre3o22 | Curator | **THE INVITATION** Join us for a weekend-long immersion in Bristol to explore living this great mystery more fully. Anna & Megan are experienced (nondual) yoga teachers and teacher trainers who will be leaning into their combined experience in neuroscience, clinical psychology, eco-therapy and research to offer a deep dive into the nature of self, consciousness, and beyond! **Example Timetable (subject to change)** 09.45 - Arrive and settle 10.00 - Embodied exploration 13.00 - Shared lunch 14.00 - Theoretical teaching followed by related practices 17.00 - Nidrā or dance followed by closing circle 18.00 - Home time or optional group dinner (Sat - at the venue, Sun - at a nearby restaurant) 19.30 - Finish **WHAT TO EXPECT** We will meet on both days from 10am-6pm (or later if you stay for dinner ). On Saturday we will share insights from contemporary neuroscience and psychology, shedding light on the way the nervous system shapes experience and how this knowledge can invite more freedom. This will include offering practices to shake up some persistent intuitions we may hold about emotions and the nature of the self. We will then work with the internal family systems model to consider how we relate to our own parts, and those of others. We will be particularly curious about how what we have learned might support us to update the protective predictions of some of our parts, and use this exploration to support us in practicing how we show up in relationship. On Sunday we will explore the nature of consciousness, looking at the implications of this for our spiritual practice and how we understand and engage with reality. This will include unpacking nondual philosophy from a Shaiva-Shakta perspective through discussions and practice. We will then expand this exploration in to an extended meditation moving through different layers of awareness; beginning with introspective solo meditation, we will then shift into a moving meditation to meet the world outside, before coming to a relational meditation practice. The relational practice involves sharing your moment-to-moment experience with another; we have found this to be a refreshing and often radical way to engage with our practice. Both days will begin with an extended asana session, weaving mantra, philosophy, breath, movement and sound to meet the day's themes in an embodied way. We have found community to be an essential holding space from which to both deepen explorations, and also bring lightness and grounding into what can be quite expansive topics! With this in mind, we will weave in lots of opportunities to connect and share with each other over the weekend. For both lunches we will encourage a bring-and-share. On Saturday we will close with a nidrā followed by a shared dinner (cooked by us and included in the price). On Sunday we will close with a dance and closing circle, with the option to join for a restaurant dinner (additional cost) - yum! **WHO IS THIS FOR?** The group is open to everyone who feels a genuine curiosity about the themes, and has some meditation experience. It might be particularly well suited to yoga teachers and committed yoga practitioners. Contact us to discuss if you're not sure. Regretfully, the venue is not accessible for wheelchairs as it is on the 1st floor with no lift - please contact us to discuss if you have access needs and are not sure if this venue meets them. We will update when we have more information on toilets. Whilst we have found these enquiries to be ultimately liberating and joyful, they can be destabilising for anyone who is actively going through a crisis or awakening at the moment. Taking part in this retreat requires adequate mental and physical health to be self-responsible within group processes; we are all facing the horrors and joys of life and your whole self is fully welcome, but do get in touch if you have any concerns or questions. **PRICING** Standard - £240 or **£200 earlybird until January 2027** Concessions - £200 or **£160 earlybird until January 2027** Bursary - we have two £50 spaces available. These are for people in genuine need of a low cost ticket. If you would like to enquire about one of these, please send us an email. We will make a decision by January 2027, or earlier if we receive several applications. **WHO ARE THE FACILITATORS?** [**Megan**](https://www.meganavery.co.uk/)(she/her) _-_ is a clinical psychologist and ecotherapist, running workshops and retreats alongside her clinical work. She is also a director of the [Bristol Yoga Roots Project](https://www.bristolyogarootsproject.co.uk/), and a lead teacher on Yogasara's teacher trainings. Her work is heart-led and nature-honouring, inviting us to remember ourselves as nature to support the reciprocal healing and growth of all. The space she holds is strong and steady with a cheeky dollop of mystery and mischief mixed in. [**Anna Raven**](https://www.annaraven.co.uk/)(she/her)[](https://www.instagram.com/zak_avery/)- Anna is an experienced yoga teacher, therapist, and neuroscientist. Drawing on both contemplative inquiry and scientific exploration, her work reflects a deep curiosity about what it means to be human. Through her teaching, she hopes to encourage greater awareness, understanding, and compassion in how we relate to ourselves, each other, and the world around us. **ANYTHING ELSE?** The studio has tea and coffee making facilities, and a small kitchen, as well as a gorgeous roof top area - a great place for lunch if we are blessed with good weather. We will be in touch nearer the time with further practical details, including dinner plans on both days. Please reach out with any questions to elementalbeingretreats@gmail.com With love Anna & Megan 🖤 **CANCELLATION POLICY** Cancellations refunded (minus £30 deposit) up to 60 days before the retreat or at any time if you can fill your space. Deposits are non-refundable to cover admin time. | |||
| Authentic Connections: Partner Breathwork Half Day Retreat | Sun, Oct 18, 12:30 PM UTC | Self-Retreat Studio, 49 Kentish Town Road, London NW1 8NX | 3mxkamdwd6r22 | Curator | # Healing was never meant to be individual The myth of modern wellness and spirituality tells us that healing happens on your own, on a silent retreat, by a turquoise pool. But then you return to your normal life, your relationships, your routines, and the old patterns come back. This is why we are coming together to **breathe in a ceremony — breathing in pairs, together with a group.** There will be two breathwork sessions within the ceremony, giving you an opportunity to breathe, and also to hold space for another. _ **Breathing in the presence of another** _ is a practice of trusting, receiving, and allowing. _ **Sitting and supporting another** _ in their breathwork journey is a practice of listening and giving from a space of compassion. **Sitter-breather experiences are often described as humbling and deeply human.** ## **Why Breathwork?** Breath is a medicine. It has the power to transport you to expansive, non-ordinary states of awareness — most similar to psilocybin experiences. It breath serves as a catalyst to release emotional charge, ease somatic tension, and reconnect you to gratitude, insight, and connection. With the Wavekind Method, rooted in trauma physiology and nervous system science, you will be guided inward in a pendulated way, with options for you to independently adjust the intensity, so that whatever happens feels transformative and meaningful without being overwhelming. **This event is limited to 12 pairs (24 people total, max 12 people breathing at any one time) to ensure every that person can receive ample support from the facilitator. ** ### Partner Breathwork? This retreat is inspired by the sitter-experiencer model from modern psychedelic facilitation and Holotropic Breathwork™, the latter of which was developed as a non-drug alternative to high-dose LSD psychotherapy. As an experience, to journey with another in this expansive yet intimate way promotes deeper connection, trust, and honesty. It is a brave yet vulnerable thing to see another clearly — and to allow ourselves to be seen as well. Come with a partner, friend, or family member — or on your own and find a partner at the event. ### Half Day Retreat Schedule Each breathwork journey involves a partner connection exercise, rebirthing breathwork, savasana, and mandala drawing for integration. There are also optional oracle card pulls available to support insight. - 1:30pm - 1:40pm: Creating the connection altar - 1:40pm - 2:00pm: Opening circle and meditation - 2:00pm - 3:30pm: Breathwork Journey 1 (person A breather, person B sitter) - 3:30pm - 4:00pm: Break (fruit, snacks, options for extra support if needed) - 4:00pm - 5:30pm: Breathwork Journey 2 (person B breather, person A sitter) - 5:30pm - 6:00pm: Closing ritual #### **Further support ** To get the most out of this experience, you are invited to join two online gatherings: - **Pre-session preparation** : Friday 16th October, 5:30-6:15pm (online via Zoom) We'll share the theoretical framework for the event, the history of this method, and provide time for solo reflection and intention setting ahead of the retreat. - **Post-session integration** : Wednesday 21 October, 8-9pm (online via Zoom) ### **Authentic Connections is for you if:** - You want to strengthen your listening, sharing, and conflict resolution skills - You are ready to deepen your relationship with another - You are curious to explore your relationship to connection, vulnerability, giving, and receiving - You are seeking a psychedelic-adjacent experience without substances - You are needing integration support after psychedelic or plant medicine journeys - You are ready to break cycles of unhealthy patterns, complete unfinished processes, and awaken your inner wisdom **Contraindications:** 1) Epilepsy 2) Pregnancy 3) Detached Retina 4) Glaucoma 5) High Blood Pressure that is not controlled with medication 6) Cardiovascular Disease including but not limited to prior heart attack 7) Use of Prescription Blood Thinners such as Coumadin 8) Hospitalization for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years 9) History of Aneurysms in immediate family 10) Strokes, TIAs, seizures or other brain/neurological condition or disease 11) Prior diagnosis by a health professional of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia _Asthma is not a contraindication, but if you have this condition, please bring your inhaler._ ### **How to Prepare:** - Fill out the intake form in your email (if you cannot find it, contact me — yasmin [at] wavekind [dot] com) - Bring an object that represents connection. If you are coming with another person, you can bring something that represents your relationship. If you are coming alone, you can bring something that is special to you. We will use this for the altar at the start, and you will take your object home at the end. - Bring a water bottle, journal and pen. If you don't have the latter, we can provide A4 paper and pens. - Wear comfortable, loose clothing. - Reserve some time afterwards — you might need some space to ground before continuing on with your day.  | |||
| Sound Healing Facilitator Training | Sat, Sep 12, 9:30 AM UTC | Aum Tree Yoga, Peckingham St, Halesowen, Birmingham, UK | 3mxkame3ivj22 | Curator | TRAIN IN SOUND A Professional Facilitator Pathway at Aum Tree Yoga We are so excited to finally share our new Sound Healing Facilitator Training journey with you… This is a structured 3-level pathway designed to guide you from your first connection with sound… to confidently holding space for others. What makes this training unique is that we introduce the gong from the very beginning gently and safely allowing you to build confidence through direct experience and practice. This training is for those who feel called to: Work with sound and vibration Deepen personal practice Learn to facilitate sound journeys Work with bowls, voice and gong Step into practitioner-level training No experience is needed only openness, curiosity and willingness to explore. LEVEL 1 — FOUNDATION 12th September LEVEL 2 — DEVELOPMENT 17th–18th October LEVEL 3 — PRACTITIONER 14th–15th & 21st November Each level builds naturally, supporting both your personal experience and your ability to facilitate. You’ll explore: ✨ Crystal & Tibetan bowls, and other instruments ✨ Voice (AUM, toning) ✨ Gong training ✨ Creating sound journeys ✨ Holding space with confidence This training is open to complete beginners as well as those already working in yoga, healing or wellbeing. There is no pressure to complete all levels — you are welcome to take each step at your own pace, or commit to the full journey from the beginning. 💰 Investment ✨ Full Training Pathway — £1299 ✨ Payment Plan Available You can spread the cost over 3 monthly payments. A non-refundable deposit (£200) is required to secure your place. ✨ Individual Levels Level 1 — £225 Level 2 — £475 Level 3 — £750 Level 3 includes a practitioner certificate, allowing you to obtain insurance and begin offering sessions professionally. All trainings are held in a supportive, heart-led environment at Aum Tree Yoga. If you feel drawn to sound, this could be a beautiful place to begin or deepen your journey. Spaces are limited to keep the group personal and supportive. Lunch Included Practitioner Certification Insurance Eligible Pathway Gong Work From Level 1 Small, immersive group experience Halesowen 10:30am – 5:30pm Includes authentic Turkish lunch This is more than learning instruments… It is a journey into deep listening, presence and facilitation. Spaces will be limited to keep the training personal and supportive. Message us for more information or to reserve your place. | |||
| Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Wednsday Morning Weekly Group Class | Wed, Aug 12, 9:00 AM UTC | – | 3mxkamebbwf22 | Curator | #### What is Kundalini Yoga & Meditation? Kundalini Yoga (KY) is known as the yoga of awareness and is considered by some to be mother of all yogas. It is a complete yoga system including: - Kriyas (exercises) - Mantras (chanting) - Mudras (hand positions) - Pranayama (breath work) - Meditation The beauty of KY is that it allows you, from day one, to practice at your chosen level of intensity without any prior experience or skill. KY is a very powerful tool with some students seeing profound changes after just a few classes. KY classes draw from a huge range of kriyas, each designed to strengthen a particular aspect of the mind and body. Different kriyas will target the glandular, immune, lymphatic and nervous systems. KY has been shown to be effective in treating depression, anxiety and physical pain. **Structure of the class:** - at the start of each class we 'tune in' by chanting [Adi Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/the-adi-mantra/) and [Mangalacharan Mantra](https://www.sikhdharma.org/mangala-charan-mantra-protection/) (listen to musical versions here: [Itunes](https://www.shazam.com/track/226556178/tune-in-adi-mantra-and-mangalacharan-mantra) & [Spotify)](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU) [- t](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cUrHGTFYmADS7zGsucfIU)he class continues with 1hour of exercise (kriya), - then a deep relaxation and - finally a meditation. To close the class we 'tune out' by chanting 'Sat Nam' three times. Don't worry about learning these before your first class- you will soon pick them up! | |||
| Words From the Other Side: Poetry as a Practise for Altered States Workshop with Ryan Khan | Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM UTC | Hackney Wick, London, UK | 3mxkamfdxum22 | Curator | # Words From the Other Side: Poetry as a Practice for Altered States with Ryan Khan #### There are some things that simply cannot be put into words, some experiences that resist language. This is often inherent to experiences of altered states of consciousness. In this workshop, we will explore poetry as a modality to defy this phenomenon, not only as a technique for creative exploration and expression, but for meaning-making, integrated emotional catharsis, and processing. ### About This 2-hour workshop explores poetry as a method for delving into experiences of altered states of consciousness. We'll move through grounding practices and sensory exploration, into playful, low-pressure writing prompts, individual reflection and small group exercises using creative writing as a form of both preparation and integration. In the second part of the workshop, there will be a voluntary opportunity to share, to listen with attunement to what surfaced for others, and to meet like-minded people in a warm, alcohol-free environment. This workshop aims to loosen the ego's grip of "good writing" or "being a creative, a poet, a writer," and get closer to your true and authentic self-expression. Poetry doesn't need to follow rules, it can be long or short, meticulous or wonderfully random. You set your own parameters and depth. Whether you're sitting on a half-formed memory of an experience that deeply impacted you, simply curious about what happens when altered states meet language, or looking for a new way to express your emotional landscape, this is your invitation to put pen to paper and see what comes out. No experience with creative writing or psychedelics is required, just curiosity. **Tickets are limited — join us early to secure your spot!** Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price. **Bring:** A notebook and pen **Leave with:** A handful of new pages, a few new ways of looking at your own experience, and maybe a poem you didn't know you had in you ### What to Expect - A warm welcome and brief introduction to the workshop's intentions - Grounding and sensory exercises to settle into the body and the present moment - Guided, low-pressure writing prompts designed to bypass the inner critic - Individual writing time and small group exercises exploring poetry collaboratively - A voluntary sharing opportunity to read aloud, be witnessed, and listen with attunement to other ⚠️ _Please note: This workshop offers a creative and reflective space, but isn't a substitute for therapy or professional integration support._ _EVENT RESCHEDULED FROM 23rd September to 22nd October_ ### Venue Hidden away in Hackney Wick, The Bungalow is a creative hub: a light filled space built on the idea that good work needs room to breathe. No frills, no clutter, just somewhere to sit, think and make, off-grid from the usual noise. The Wick has always pulled in artists, designers, makers and writers. It's that kind of pocket of East London and The Bungalow runs with it: a characterful spot for small gatherings and workshops. Exact location will be shared upon ticket purchase. ### **Your Facilitator & Organiser**  Ryan Khan is a poet and the founder of [Poets On The Spot](https://www.instagram.com/poets_on_the_spot/), bringing workshops, talks, and Poet for Hire services to festivals, retreats, and events across the UK and Europe. His debut poetry collection, _Dancing with Pachamama: A Poet on the Spot in Peru_, has been submitted to Button Poetry for publication. Ryan works as an Online Events Coordinator for The Psychedelic Society and is completing his MSc in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine & Culture at the University of Exeter, where he specialises in the extra-pharmacological factors affecting psychedelic-assisted therapy. He sits at the intersection of psychedelic research, education, and therapy — working as a Research Associate at Pneuma Science, a Consultant at Psilonautica, and Communications & Partnerships Associate at Beautiful Space. Follow Ryan on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-khan-a64120125/). | |||
| The Nia Technique somatic dance class | Tue, Oct 13, 8:15 AM UTC | The White Church, Clifton Drive, Lytham Saint Annes, UK | 3mxkamff4qp22 | Curator | Move your Body, Free your Mind Nia somatic movement classes bring a powerful combination of mindfulness, guided gentle dance and music, which can be transformational for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each class is carefully crafted with two warm up songs, tracks in the middle that gently increase your heart rate and then some slower songs at the end which incorporate an element of moving on the floor. Additional embodiment practices, meditation and/or visualisation are included in my longer classes. All body sizes and shapes welcome. Adaptable to your body and level of intensity you desire - learning to tune in to your body's way. No experience needed, just come exactly as you are. | |||
| Getting Higher: Psychedelic Ceremonies Through Time and Culture | Thu, Nov 12, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamfjy5y22 | Curator |  **Getting Higher: Psychedelic Ceremonies Through Time and Culture** _What transforms taking a psychedelic into participating in a ceremony?_ Join author, psychonaut and occultist Julian Vayne for a fascinating journey through the history and practice of psychedelic ritual. From the psychoactive rites of medieval demonologists and the ketamine mummification rituals of chaos magicians to the peyote ceremonies of the Native American Church, rave culture, and the use of entheogens in museums, on pilgrimage routes and in contemporary therapeutic settings, Julian explores the remarkable diversity of ways humans have woven psychedelics into ceremony. Discover how ritual shapes psychedelic experience and why, across cultures and throughout history, people have sought to get higher together. [**Julian Vayne**](https://julianvayne.com/) is an occultist and psychonaut schooled in the Western Esoteric Tradition, a spiritual lineage rooted in ancient Egypt in which altered states of awareness play a pivotal role. Julian has taught at universities and published on psychedelics in the academic, alternative and popular press. He is a co-organizer of _Breaking Convention_, Europe’s largest psychedelic conference and a founding member of the Transform Drug Policy Foundation. Julian has been an advisor in licensed medical psychedelic trials, participated as a research subject, and facilitated hundreds of journeys over many decades in a variety of contexts.  _Julian Vayne _ This talk is hosted by [Psychedelic Press](https://psychedelicpress.co.uk/pages/about-us). PsyPress specializes in the history, literature, and philosophy of psychoactive plants and substances, exploring their extraordinary impact throughout the world. They believe original scholarship should be accessible, informative and entertaining, but above all thought-provoking. This session with Julian Vayne will last for approximately 90 mins; with 45 mins - 1 hr presentation, followed by a 30 min Q&A. Looking forward to seeing you online! | |||
| Men's Breathwork Journey | Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM UTC | We The Conscious®, 17 Amhurst Terrace, studio 72 London, UK | 3mxkamfkxns22 | Curator | ## Male mental health in the UK is in crisis. 74% of all suicides are men. 1 in 5 men say they feel constantly anxious. 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health. Only 36% of NHS therapy referrals are for men. The pressure to stay strong, silent and in control is costing lives. This session offers a different path. **Breathwork** helps you access what's stored in the body and move the weight so many men carry silently. There is no pressure to talk, perform or explain. Just breath. ### Why do it with other men The energetic connection between men is powerful. For thousands of years, men have hunted together, trained together and gone into battle together. There is real strength in being seen and heard by other men. A brotherhood that doesn't require words. Think of the scene in Gladiator where Maximus falls and is carried out by his fellow warriors. Or the men of Sparta moving as one. That collective power runs deep. For many men, this experience mirrors the father–son connection that was either present or painfully absent. It touches something primal: the ability to witness another man's life, his pain and his power, and to feel it in your own heart. ### What it is A time to find healing and strength. A chance to journey into an altered state of consciousness and see life from a different perspective, one with less ego and less mind chatter. A moment to disconnect from the external world and reconnect with your inner world. To feel. To let go. To be. To be seen, heard and witnessed. ### What is breathwork? Breathwork is a ceremony that invites you to lie down and commit to continuous, rhythmic breathing. As the session unfolds, your brain waves begin to shift, rising into higher gamma oscillations between 30 and 100Hz, sometimes called "the mystical state." In this state you become more open and connected to the music, the words and the environment, often bringing forward emotion, insight and release. ### Working with archetypes Archetypes are deep internal patterns that live in every man: the Warrior, the Father, the Child, the King. These aren't roles to play. They are parts of your inner world that shape how you think, feel and act. Working with archetypes in breathwork helps uncover emotion, memory and belief systems that are often hidden, and gives those parts of you the space to be seen, felt and integrated. ### What to expect Quite literally anything. Visions and insights into your past or present life. Moments of bliss or stillness. Deep relaxation. A full spectrum of emotion, from light to dark. ### How you may leave feeling Deeply relaxed, lighter and more connected. You might gain clarity about yourself, and about any changes you feel ready to make. ## YOUR FACILITATOR  Sy is a breathwork facilitator and strength coach who has worked with men's and women's sports teams for over 12 years. His direction has now shifted toward facilitating healing for others and exploring the role men play in the world: what it means to be a man, and how we define true masculinity. Sy uses Jungian archetypes in his breathwork ceremonies to support deep understanding, empowerment and healing. **CONSCIOUS CONNECTED BREATHWORK DISCLAIMER** This style of breathwork is for over 18’s only and Breathwork can result in intense physical and emotional release. Therefore, it is not advised for persons with a history of cardiovascular disease, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, use of a pacemaker, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, significant recent physical injuries or surgery. Breathwork is not advised for persons with mental illness or seizure disorders or for persons using major medications. It is also unsuitable for anyone with a personal or family history of aneurysms. Pregnant women are advised against practising Breathwork without first consulting and getting approval from their primary care physician. Persons with asthma should bring their inhalers and consult with their primary care physician and the Breathwork class facilitator. I know, understand and acknowledge that Sy Wiggal and all Conscious Connected Practitioners at We The Conscious® are not physicians, psychologists, therapists, or healthcare professionals. In taking part in these sessions you accept full responsibility for your own physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. By signing up to any of our events or private sessions you acknowledge that you have read and understood the information above. | |||
| Men's Breathwork Journey | Sat, Dec 5, 9:00 AM UTC | We The Conscious®, 17 Amhurst Terrace, studio 72 London, UK | 3mxkamfn63e22 | Curator | ## Male mental health in the UK is in crisis. 74% of all suicides are men. 1 in 5 men say they feel constantly anxious. 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health. Only 36% of NHS therapy referrals are for men. The pressure to stay strong, silent and in control is costing lives. This session offers a different path. **Breathwork** helps you access what's stored in the body and move the weight so many men carry silently. There is no pressure to talk, perform or explain. Just breath. ### Why do it with other men The energetic connection between men is powerful. For thousands of years, men have hunted together, trained together and gone into battle together. There is real strength in being seen and heard by other men. A brotherhood that doesn't require words. Think of the scene in Gladiator where Maximus falls and is carried out by his fellow warriors. Or the men of Sparta moving as one. That collective power runs deep. For many men, this experience mirrors the father–son connection that was either present or painfully absent. It touches something primal: the ability to witness another man's life, his pain and his power, and to feel it in your own heart. ### What it is A time to find healing and strength. A chance to journey into an altered state of consciousness and see life from a different perspective, one with less ego and less mind chatter. A moment to disconnect from the external world and reconnect with your inner world. To feel. To let go. To be. To be seen, heard and witnessed. ### What is breathwork? Breathwork is a ceremony that invites you to lie down and commit to continuous, rhythmic breathing. As the session unfolds, your brain waves begin to shift, rising into higher gamma oscillations between 30 and 100Hz, sometimes called "the mystical state." In this state you become more open and connected to the music, the words and the environment, often bringing forward emotion, insight and release. ### Working with archetypes Archetypes are deep internal patterns that live in every man: the Warrior, the Father, the Child, the King. These aren't roles to play. They are parts of your inner world that shape how you think, feel and act. Working with archetypes in breathwork helps uncover emotion, memory and belief systems that are often hidden, and gives those parts of you the space to be seen, felt and integrated. ### What to expect Quite literally anything. Visions and insights into your past or present life. Moments of bliss or stillness. Deep relaxation. A full spectrum of emotion, from light to dark. ### How you may leave feeling Deeply relaxed, lighter and more connected. You might gain clarity about yourself, and about any changes you feel ready to make. ## YOUR FACILITATOR  Sy is a breathwork facilitator and strength coach who has worked with men's and women's sports teams for over 12 years. His direction has now shifted toward facilitating healing for others and exploring the role men play in the world: what it means to be a man, and how we define true masculinity. Sy uses Jungian archetypes in his breathwork ceremonies to support deep understanding, empowerment and healing. **CONSCIOUS CONNECTED BREATHWORK DISCLAIMER** This style of breathwork is for over 18’s only and Breathwork can result in intense physical and emotional release. Therefore, it is not advised for persons with a history of cardiovascular disease, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, use of a pacemaker, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, significant recent physical injuries or surgery. Breathwork is not advised for persons with mental illness or seizure disorders or for persons using major medications. It is also unsuitable for anyone with a personal or family history of aneurysms. Pregnant women are advised against practising Breathwork without first consulting and getting approval from their primary care physician. Persons with asthma should bring their inhalers and consult with their primary care physician and the Breathwork class facilitator. I know, understand and acknowledge that Sy Wiggal and all Conscious Connected Practitioners at We The Conscious® are not physicians, psychologists, therapists, or healthcare professionals. In taking part in these sessions you accept full responsibility for your own physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. By signing up to any of our events or private sessions you acknowledge that you have read and understood the information above. | |||
| Constellations in Continuity— A Six-Month Family & Systemic Constellations Container | Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamfwcqa22 | Curator | **Constellations in Continuity** **A Six-Month Closed Online Family & Systemic Constellations Group** **A small group of five to six people meeting online once a month for six months.** **What happens when we stay with the work?** Most constellation work happens in a single workshop, circle or 1:1 session. Something may become visible. Something may move. And then we go home. But constellation work does not always arrive as one dramatic breakthrough. Sometimes the movement is slower. A different response in a relationship. A boundary becoming clearer. Something settling. A responsibility beginning to feel less ours to carry. A pattern becoming easier to recognise. And in a one-off group, we often never discover what happened afterwards. **Constellations in Continuity is an opportunity to stay with the work.** The same five or six people return each month. We hear what has unfolded since the previous meeting. We return to the people whose constellations we witnessed and represented in. We notice what has changed, what has settled, and what may still be moving. Over time, the group itself also becomes part of the practice. How do we take our place? Do we step forward or hold back? Take responsibility? Rescue? Disappear? Find it easier to support others than to receive support ourselves? The ways we participate in a group can sometimes echo how we participate in our families, relationships and other systems. Returning to the same people gives us time to become curious about this too. **Why a closed group?** Continuity changes what becomes possible. Familiarity grows. Trust develops. We begin to know one another beyond a single workshop. Each participant will have the opportunity to bring a personal issue for constellation work during the six months, but the process is not limited to the month in which you are the issue holder. Representing, witnessing, listening to one another and noticing your own responses are all part of the work. We can also return to earlier constellations and hear what, if anything, continued to unfold afterwards — for the issue holder and sometimes for the representatives too. This is not about repeatedly trying to “fix” ourselves or chasing a big transformational moment. It is about giving systemic work **time, relationship and continuity**. **How will the group work?** The first meeting will be three hours, giving us time to meet, establish how we want to work together and explore some introductory embodied and systemic exercises. The following meetings will be two hours and will usually include: - grounding or meditation - group check-in - reflections on what has unfolded since the previous month - one constellation - representing and witnessing - time for reflection and integration Each participant will be offered one personal constellation during the six months. You might bring something connected with family, intimate relationships, work, belonging, grief, repeated patterns, a life transition or something that leaves you feeling stuck. **But can constellation work really happen online?** Yes — and this is often the biggest question for people who have only experienced constellations in person. The physical space changes, but the fundamental practice remains the same. Representatives are still invited to notice what happens when they take a particular place: sensations, emotions, impulses, movement, orientation, what they feel drawn towards or away from. Online, we may use where someone places themselves in relation to their screen, movement within their own space, objects or other simple ways of mapping the system. What matters is not recreating an in-person workshop on Zoom, but allowing the online environment to become part of the constellation. For some people, working from their own home can also bring a different kind of ease and accessibility to the process. **What are Family & Systemic Constellations?** We are shaped by the families, relationships and wider systems to which we belong. Sometimes experiences within those systems can continue to influence later generations through family patterns, loyalties, relationships and the ways stories and experiences are carried forward. A constellation creates an experiential map of a situation. The person bringing the issue is the **issue holder**. Other participants may be invited to represent people, relationships, roles or other elements within the system. Representatives do not act or perform. They pay attention to what they notice from the place they have been given. The intention is not to blame anyone, recreate the past or promise a particular outcome. It is an opportunity to see something from a wider systemic perspective and to notice what may be difficult to understand through thinking and talking alone. **Who is this for?** This group may suit you if you: - have experienced constellation work before and would like more continuity - are curious about working with the same small group over time - want an opportunity both to bring your own issue and to represent for others - are interested in the slower unfolding of systemic work, rather than only a one-off experience - can commit to attending the six meetings wherever possible You do **not** need extensive previous experience. **Confidentiality** The sessions will not be recorded. Because this is a closed group, everyone is asked to respect the privacy and confidentiality of what other participants share. **Dates and times** Monday 2 November 2026, 6.30–9.30pm Monday 14 December 2026, 7–9pm Monday 11 January 2027, 7–9pm Monday 8 February 2027, 7–9pm Monday 8 March 2027, 7–9pm Monday 5th April 2027, 7-9pm All sessions take place live online via Zoom. **Group size** Minimum five and maximum six participants. ### **Commitment and suitability** This is one six-month circle, not six separate drop-in events. By booking, you are committing to the full circle and agreeing to attend all six meetings wherever possible. Family and systemic constellations are experiential. They are not therapy or a replacement for medical or mental-health care. If you are unsure whether the circle is suitable for you, please contact us before booking. ### Participant cancellations: Cancellations made at least 14 days before the first session may be refunded. After this point, a refund can only be offered if your place is filled. Once the circle has begun, no refunds or transfers are available. If the circle does not go ahead, all payments will be refunded in full. ## **About Katie**  **Katie Despres is a Family & Systemic Constellations Facilitator and Senior Yoga Teacher based in Bristol.** She has been working with Family Constellations for more than ten years and has trained extensively with the Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC), including advanced training in Couples & Intimate Relationship Systems. Her approach is grounded, relational and embodied, bringing together systemic awareness with many years of yoga and meditation practice. Alongside her online work, Katie runs regular in-person constellation circles in Bristol and Chepstow, offers 1:1 and couples work, and facilitates workshops and training days. Her wider work sits under **Relational Practices for Living** — exploring how we are shaped by relationship, body, family, history and the systems we belong to. You can join her mailing list for details of future online and Bristol circles, workshops and events here: [https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/](https://katiedespres.subscribepage.io/) To find out more about Katie’s work, visit: [https://www.katiedespres.com](https://www.katiedespres.com) | |||
| Soul Sync Sisters | Mon, Nov 9, 6:30 PM UTC | 4 Chelmarsh Gardens, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, UK | 3mxkamgaeu722 | Curator | SOUL SYNC SISTERS A Monthly Women’s Circle Join us for an intimate monthly gathering created for women who are longing to slow down, reconnect and simply be. Held in the warmth and comfort of my home, Soul Sync Sisters is a safe and nurturing space where just 8 women come together each month to pause from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with themselves and one another. Together we’ll share an evening of: 🌿 Herbal tea and connection 🌿 Grounding and relaxation 🌿 Sharing circle (always optional) 🌿 Guided hypnosis 🌿 Sound bath 🌿 Reflection 🌿 Monthly intention setting This isn’t about fixing yourself or becoming someone different. It’s about giving yourself permission to pause. To breathe. To be heard. To be held. To reconnect with the woman underneath the responsibilities, expectations and busyness of life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or simply craving genuine connection with like-minded women, this space is for you. No experience is necessary. Just bring yourself exactly as you are. Spaces are limited to just 8 women currently each month to create a safe, intimate and supportive environment. I can’t wait to welcome you into this beautiful circle. Love, Verity xxx Spaces are limited to **just 8 women** to create a safe, intimate and supportive environment. | |||
| Men Of Earth L1 Retreat. Enter the circle, meet the shadow, reveal what’s real, and move beyond the internal barriers that hold you back. | Thu, Nov 12, 12:00 PM UTC | Golden Grove Retreat, Golden Grove, Carmarthen, Wales, UK | 3mxkamggexw22 | Curator | I'm proud to co-facilitate with Men Of Earth founder Chris Geisler guiding men into purpose, emotional integrity and authentic leadership. This work is rooted in relational understanding, nervous system awareness and reverence for both individual and collective growth. Our L1 retreat is for men ready to enter the circle, meet the shadow, reveal what’s real, and move beyond the internal barriers that hold them back. For more information contact [vaughan@vaughandagnell.com](mailto:vaughan@vaughandagnell.com) or book a discovery call with [Chris](https://calendly.com/thechrisgeisler/connectioncall?month=2026-08). | |||
| Men's Work with Men Of Earth | – | – | 3mxkamghuxd22 | Curator | I'm proud to co-facilitate with Men Of Earth founder Chris Geisler guiding men into purpose, emotional integrity and authentic leadership. This work is rooted in relational understanding, nervous system awareness and reverence for both individual and collective growth. We offer retreats, online and in-person men's circles, nature connection expeditions and 1:1 coaching supporting men through transformational experiences that awaken self-leadership, emotional depth and embodied purpose. We gather in supportive, purpose-led environments to cultivate authenticity, connection and growth, within ourselves and the world around us. For more information visit [https://www.menofearth.co.uk/](https://www.menofearth.co.uk/) For 1:1 coaching with me visit [https://vaughandagnell.com/somatichealing\_mixedmodalitycoaching](https://dandelion.events/e/f3x8s) For 1:1 coaching with Chris visit [https://www.menofearth.co.uk/applycoaching ](https://www.menofearth.co.uk/applycoaching) | |||
| Soul Sync Sisters | Wed, Oct 14, 5:30 PM UTC | 4 Chelmarsh Gardens, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, UK | 3mxkamgjkjv22 | Curator | SOUL SYNC SISTERS A Monthly Women’s Circle Join us for an intimate monthly gathering created for women who are longing to slow down, reconnect and simply be. Held in the warmth and comfort of my home, Soul Sync Sisters is a safe and nurturing space where just 8 women come together each month to pause from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with themselves and one another. Together we’ll share an evening of: 🌿 Herbal tea and connection 🌿 Grounding and relaxation 🌿 Sharing circle (always optional) 🌿 Guided hypnosis 🌿 Sound bath 🌿 Reflection 🌿 Monthly intention setting This isn’t about fixing yourself or becoming someone different. It’s about giving yourself permission to pause. To breathe. To be heard. To be held. To reconnect with the woman underneath the responsibilities, expectations and busyness of life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or simply craving genuine connection with like-minded women, this space is for you. No experience is necessary. Just bring yourself exactly as you are. Spaces are limited to just 8 women currently each month to create a safe, intimate and supportive environment. I can’t wait to welcome you into this beautiful circle. Love, Verity xxx Spaces are limited to **just 8 women** to create a safe, intimate and supportive environment. | |||
| Introduction to scentwork (6 week course) | Wed, Sep 9, 8:15 AM UTC | Ipplepen, UK | 3mxkamgllao22 | Curator | Scentwork classes are a great way to strengthen your relationship with your dog whilst practicing fun exercises in a natural environment. Learning scentwork harnesses your dog's natural abilities and helps you work with rather than against them, to support more harmonious and interactive walks, which can be effective in helping with recall issues and other problem behaviours (alongside appropriate training and behaviour modification). During these classes you will teach your dog how to: -Search for toys and articles carrying your scent -Track people -Detect a specific odour (cloves) like drugs detection dogs You will also improve your core training skills and your dogs ability to perform other training exercises. The classes take place between Staverton and Ipplepen on Wednesdays 9.15am-10.15am. Dates: 9/9, 16/9, 23/9, 30/9, 7/10 and 14/10. | |||
| The Goddess Moves Her Pelvis - Feminine Secrets | Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 AM UTC | Ashley Vale Action Group - Wildgoose Space, Mina Road, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamgpi2b22 | Curator | The Goddess moves her pelvis! Secrets of the feminine kind… A day of awakening the unique goddess within through pelvic connection, sensual energy, self-love, and sensory exploration to celebrate feminine strength, we will tap into the energy of our wombs and deeply connect to our pelvises to feel our divine female power, exploring ways to connect to our pelvis, womb, yoni, ovaries and beautiful bellies. When we think of a goddess, we often picture someone else rather than ourselves. Yet uncovering our own inner goddess is a journey of remembering who we truly are. It is a process that invites us to bring body, mind, and spirit into harmony and reclaim our aliveness. This is time together in a powerful tribal flow. Be we maiden, mother/lover, queen/priestess and crone let us dance. A time to tap into our divinity as goddesses on this Earth, allowing feminine energy free flow through our bodies through feminine secret sensual embodied movement practises. The Goddess moves her hips in slow inner sensuality, breathing, Being. She dances her seductive belly dances and unashamed twerks. Let us unlock our bodies, enjoying our inner goddess playfulness, freely, erotically in sensuality and embodied expression, rather than achieving technically "correct" movements. We will begin by grounding ourselves through Tantric meditations, creating a safe and supportive space to arrive fully in our bodies. From there, we will awaken connection, self-love, and flow within the pelvis through gentle belly dance practices, breath work, and sensual movement. The day could include belly massage to connect to our emotion feeling center and body painting as an act of celebration for the feminine. Together, we will place our hands on our bellies and chant mantras that cultivate love, compassion, and appreciation for the womb and pelvic space, while honouring any challenges or experiences we may have carried. We wish offer practical ways that we women can continue engaging to this part of our body through dance, meditations and breathwork in our daily lives, to keep exploring and connecting to the goddess within and the power of our pelvic expression. Date : Sunday 25th Oct, 2026 Time : 10am - 5.30pm Venue : Wildgoose Space, 228 Mina Road, St. Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9YP. **Things to bring:** An offering/flower to the Goddess who moves inside you for the temple shrine A dish to share for lunch (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, Iona & Liz **Who we are:** _**Liz Mayo (Maiden)**_ Liz is a professional belly dancer, holistic therapist, and health coach. She has been belly dancing for 16 years and teaches regular classes in Bath and Frome, blending her passion for dance with wellbeing to create empowering and transformative experiences for women. Her work encourages women to reconnect with their bodies, embrace their authentic expression, and awaken their inner light through movement, creativity, and performance. Liz is especially passionate about women's hormonal health, integrating her knowledge of dance, holistic health, and the female cycle to help women feel more connected to their bodies during different life stages and navigate hormonal challenges with greater awareness and compassion. Alongside her dance teaching, Liz facilitates monthly women's circles in Bath, exploring a variety of spiritual themes through meditation, sharing circles, intuitive practices, and community connection. _**Iona McNeil (Mother)**_ Iona is a dance enthusiast, having trained as an ecstatic dance facilitator with Dance the Medicine, and founding Ecstatic Playground, curating events to gather people together in free movement. She’s on the ecstatic dance retreat team at Ember combe for EDUK and loves creating workshops to help people connect through dance at festivals such as at Wilderness and Medicine. She completed her Dance Movement Psychotherapy foundation at Goldsmiths and realises the incredible healing and transformation that happens through guided movement. Iona has hosted the Festival of Sensuality in Czech Republic, trained with ISTA and attended many Tantra festivals, and is keen deepen her practice of using feminine energy in her movement. _**Deva Shanti (Crone)**_ Shanti has been a practising Tantrica 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/) | |||
| Stitching Wisdom-Heart Pouch Bags (solstice session) | Sat, Dec 19, 10:00 AM UTC | Central Exeter UK | 3mxkamgr7zc22 | Curator | **In this particular session we will be gathering near to the winter solstice and hand stitching small pouches that we can fill with love to and acceptance for self. Each piece of fabric we choose represents a part of us. Each stitch is symbolic. ** Does the feel of buttery, crumpled linen soothe your soul? Does a bright print make your heart sing? What combinations of colours and textures stir your energy and bring you back to life? And what colour thread will a bold part of you choose? A shy part? A protective part? A hopeful part? Will the other parts let that one speak? Art for our parts. We don't find all the answers but we have fun exploring over cups of tea and baskets of fabric! This therapeutic journey invites embodied and magical stitching where fabric and thread is energy and intention. They're an imaginative mix of somatic creativity, journal prompts, small moments of easy guided meditation, connection to landscape, ritual, and time to share and be witnessed. Using colour, fabric and beautifully imperfect stitches (no experience necessary) we explore our connection to self and our inner worlds. It's wonky, witchy stitching - a sacred energy tool for navigating life transitions, feelings of being lost or at a crossroads and wild imaginings of what we'd love to welcome next into our lives. Timings: 10am-3pm Venue: At a beautiful Georgian townhouse, in central Exeter Devon Just a few minutes walk from the high street. Exact location and directions given on booking. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided. **Each session will run with a short break for lunch (please bring your own).** All fabric and materials provided. Please note that currently we are unable to accommodate accessibility needs as the toilets are upstairs but we are working to address this in the near future. | |||
| Heart Healing through Collage | Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 AM UTC | Central Exeter, UK | 3mxkamgsu3q22 | Curator | How's your dear heart? And what is it trying to tell you? Working with the energies of rose and gorse we'll connect to our life force energy and collage medicine boards for our hearts and souls (like a vision board but different). This soothing and restorative workshop is all about listening in deeply to what the heart-mind wants to tell us using an imaginative mix of somatic creativity, journal prompts, small moments of easy guided meditation, connection to landscape, ritual, and time to share and be witnessed. **This is a part of a series of 4 workshops this autumn. Come to one or come to them all! ** **Please note that in this workshop we are collaging not stitching. The other 3 are stitching workshops.** Timings: 10am-3pm Venue: At a beautiful Georgian townhouse, in central Exeter Devon Just a few minutes walk from the high street. Exact location and directions given on booking. Please note that unfortunately there is no parking available. Nearby car parks (1 min walk away) are small Bystock Carpark and Richmond Rd car park. There is also a car park behind central station which has more spaces (4 min walk away). It would be best to find parking for the whole time as parking in a two hour spot will disrupt the container of the workshop. There is also Exeter Park and Ride with bus to city centre if you are coming from further afield. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided. **Each session will run with a short break for lunch (please bring your own).** All collaging materials provided. Please note that currently we are unable to accommodate accessibility needs as the toilets are upstairs but we are working to address this in the near future. **Other upcoming dates are:** Stitching Wisdom- Heart Pouch Bags (Solstice Session) Sat Dec 19th (This is a witchy, somatic stitching workshop) | |||
| Full Moon Spell Stitching | Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM UTC | Central Exeter, UK | 3mxkamgurl622 | Curator | I **n this particular session we will be using hand dyed felt and wool to create spells/prayers/intentions under the energy of the full moon. Working with limiting beliefs and the laws of manifesting we’ll stitch pieces that hold intention, prayers and healing as we get clearer on what we’d like to welcome into our lives next.** What would you like to invite into your life right now? What would you gift yourself if you dared to be bold? What does your heart desire even if it feels vulnerable or impossible? And what parts of you hold back, resist or don't allow you to receive those things? These workshops are embodied and magical stitching where fabric and thread is energy and intention. They're an imaginative mix of somatic creativity, journal prompts, small moments of easy guided meditation, connection to landscape, ritual, and time to share and be witnessed. Using colour, fabric and beautifully imperfect stitches (no experience necessary) we explore our connection to self and our inner worlds. It's wonky, witchy stitching - a sacred energy tool for navigating life transitions and any feelings of being lost or at a crossroads. **This is a part of a series of 4 workshops this autumn. Come to one or come to them all! ** Timings: 10am-3pm Venue: At a beautiful Georgian townhouse, in central Exeter Devon Just a few minutes walk from the high street. Please note there is no parking available. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided. **Each session will run with a short break for lunch (please bring your own).** All fabric and materials provide. Please remember to bring glasses if needed. Currently we are unable to accommodate accessibility needs as the toilets are upstairs but we are working to address this in the near future. **Other upcoming dates are:** Heart Healing Collage Sat Nov 14th Stitching Wisdom-Heart Pouch Bags (Solstice Session) Sat Dec 19th | |||
| Voice DNA: Exploration - Collaborative vocal improv series with Uran Apak | Sun, Oct 25, 3:00 PM UTC | 51 Barnsbury Street, London N1 1TP, UK | 3mxkamgvy4m22 | Curator | ## **VOICE DNA: EXPLORATION** 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. ### **Exploration** #### The journey begins with playful curiosity. This first session of this four-part series is an invitation to meet your voice with fresh ears: without trying to improve it, fix it, or perform with it. Through playful exploration, breath, sound and movement, we'll begin to soften the inner critic and rediscover the freedom of making sound simply for the joy of it. #### Together we'll create a welcoming space where experimentation is encouraged, mistakes are celebrated, and every voice has a place. **What to expect** We'll explore: - Letting go of judgment, perfectionism and self-consciousness - Reconnecting with breath, vibration and your natural voice - Discovering vocal improvisation through simple games and guided exploration - Finding confidence through curiosity rather than certainty - Enjoying the playful freedom of making sound together The session includes: - Gentle vocal warm-up - Breath and sounding practices - Vocal Toning - Ways into Vocal Improvisation - Voice and Movement journey This event is part of a four-part series: - **Exploration: ** 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) | |||
| Reset The Nervous System With TRE | Sat, Dec 12, 2:00 PM UTC | The ARC, 98b St Paul St, London N1 7DF, United Kingdom | 3mxkamgziga22 | Curator | Photo credit @ [Elizabeth Gadd](https://www.elizabethgadd.com/) ## Is a feeling of overwhelm, stress or anxiety taking over your life? Do you sometimes feel hyper-vigilant or even zoned out and in need of clarity or calm? Enter TRE! (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) #### What is TRE? Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) are a wonderful tool to assist the body to let go of chronic stress and deeply held protective patterns. A series of 7 simple exercises designed to evoke the body’s inbuilt natural tremor mechanism, this reflex allows the body to shake naturally, providing a way to process and release deep tension, increase blood flow and rewire neural pathways. After doing TRE, many people report feelings of peace and well-being. **This practice can bring the body and mind into a more balanced state** , building resilience to deal with the stresses of everyday life. The innate ability to tremor or shake is a primitive reflex, originating from the older parts of the brain and is something we share with all mammals to help down regulate protective states in our nervous system. By down-regulating protective states in our nervous system – mobilised states (fight/flight) and immobilised states (dissociation/freeze), this mechanism can assess deep chronic held tension and stuck, arrested energy leaving us feeling more connected. **TRE is designed to be a self-help tool, an embodiment practice that, once learned, can be used independently as needed throughout one’s life** , thus continuously supporting and promoting personal health and wellness. Since this shaking mechanism is built into our natural physiology as humans, everyone can benefit from TRE. This shaking of the muscles increases the resilience in the body as it creates deep relaxation and naturally reduces stress levels. It can release emotions safely in a very gentle way ranging from mild upset to severely held anxiety whether it is caused by work stress, PTSD, excessive worry, conflict in relationships, physical stresses or traumas from accidents. When tension is released anywhere in the body, the brain registers a reduction in pain signals, producing new hormones that promote healing. TRE’s reflexive muscle vibrations generally feel pleasant and soothing. All the exercises are designed to gently awaken muscles that are normally activated when we are stressed. So, expect to go slow, take deep breaths and relinquish awareness to the body. **Much of this workshop will encourage self-regulation, bringing awareness to how activated states may feel or where they are held in the body**. This will be done with curiosity, playfulness, all the time encouraging you to be an active observer, making sure things do not become intense. All the exercises are adaptable and are designed to awaken, not stress, muscles. Please wear comfortable clothes - and bring an open smile (these will be provided if you don’t have one)! “Absolutely 5+ stars! I have been searching for my body for a long long time, and the only way I can put it in words what this workshop/session gave me is - I finally found it! Luke is very good at reading the room, creating cohesion and comfort between participants, and brilliant at explaining what the exercises he teaches do on the nervous system level. When I finally felt my body, I couldn't wipe the grin off my face.” ## YOUR FACILITATOR ### Luke Mullen .png) Luke Mullen is a trauma and embodiment specialist. He is a Systematic Kinesiologist (Dip T.A.S.K) and a certified TRE (Trauma/Tension Release Exercises) Provider/Mentor. As a body worker, Luke specialises in stress, trauma, and anxiety related issues. He works with people of all ages, conditions and backgrounds, always illuminating issues gently, encouraging curiosity with the body to ultimately provide a space for the body's innate ability to heal. | |||
| The Unfolding Dream- 24th October | Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM UTC | Spiral Holistic Therapy Centre, Shelburne Road, London, UK | 3mxkamh6g7g22 | Curator | ### **What are your dreams** _ **trying to tell you?** _ We all dream. Most of us forget them by breakfast. This half day gives you the chance to slow down, share a dream, and see what it might be pointing to - held gently, in a small group of curious people. Drawing on Jungian depth psychology, somatic practice, and the world's oldest tradition of collective dream work, we'll help you listen - really listen - to what your inner world is saying. No experience needed. Just bring a dream. **Somatic & embodied · Jungian parts work · Creative arts · Depth and Archetypal psychology** For more information go to: https://www.robertblackcounselling.co.uk/mindfulness/dream-workshops-in-london #### **What to expect** **DURATION** - Half day, 4 hours **GROUP SIZE** - Small and intimate, 12 people max **FORMAT** - In person, Spiral Centre, Islington **EXPERIENCE NEEDED** - None. Just bring a dream. _Twelve places. One morning. Places fill quickly._ | |||
| Psychedelic Integration Group, Edinburgh | Tue, Jan 5, 6:45 PM UTC | Salisbury Centre Ltd, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AB, UK | 3mxkamhady722 | Curator | A group to talk about the use psychedelics for healing, creativity and spiritual growth. First Tuesday of each month 18.45-21.00 at the Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh. This is a safe, private space to discuss and share on the topic of psychedelics. I want newcomers to know that your confidentiality is protected, it's a quiet venue and a private room where we meet. You don't need to speak if you're not feeling comfortable, being there is enough. Everyone is welcome whether they have experience of psychedelics, or are just at the investigation stage. We have a different theme each month to keep it interesting. Sometimes its a social evening but with the focus still on psychedelics and I line up some supportive and gentle activities to get to know each other in pairs and small groups. Other times we focus on integration techniques, past topics have been; Listening and communication skills, Regulating your nervous system, Authenticity, Consent and Boundaries, dealing with anger, appreceation, your inner critic/sabouteur, what integration means. Its a very friendly and inclusive group . We do the best we can to be trauma informed and we love diverstity. We strive to be disability, neurodiversity, race, gender and sexuality aware and if I can do anything to make this group more accesible to you then please email me at goddessatyourservice@gmail.com. Everyone's views and experiences are valid and will be treated with the same inclusive respect. Everyone over 18 welcome. Please attend completely sober ie. not under the influence of any substances. Please note that the Salisbury Centre does not allow smoking (including vaporisers and electronic cigarettes) alcohol consumption or the possession of any mind altering substances, anywhere on the premises including the garden. This is a facilitated peer to peer group and it is not the intention of the organisers to offer any medical or therapeutic advice or to encourage anybody to do anything illegal. | |||
| Psychedelic Integration Group, Edinburgh | Tue, Dec 1, 6:45 PM UTC | Salisbury Centre Ltd, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AB, UK | 3mxkamhbcmi22 | Curator | A group to talk about the use psychedelics for healing, creativity and spiritual growth. First Tuesday of each month 18.45-21.00 at the Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh. This is a safe, private space to discuss and share on the topic of psychedelics. I want newcomers to know that your confidentiality is protected, it's a quiet venue and a private room where we meet. You don't need to speak if you're not feeling comfortable, being there is enough. Everyone is welcome whether they have experience of psychedelics, or are just at the investigation stage. We have a different theme each month to keep it interesting. Sometimes its a social evening but with the focus still on psychedelics and I line up some supportive and gentle activities to get to know each other in pairs and small groups. Other times we focus on integration techniques, past topics have been; Listening and communication skills, Regulating your nervous system, Authenticity, Consent and Boundaries, dealing with anger, appreceation, your inner critic/sabouteur, what integration means. Its a very friendly and inclusive group . We do the best we can to be trauma informed and we love diverstity. We strive to be disability, neurodiversity, race, gender and sexuality aware and if I can do anything to make this group more accesible to you then please email me at goddessatyourservice@gmail.com. Everyone's views and experiences are valid and will be treated with the same inclusive respect. Everyone over 18 welcome. Please attend completely sober ie. not under the influence of any substances. Please note that the Salisbury Centre does not allow smoking (including vaporisers and electronic cigarettes) alcohol consumption or the possession of any mind altering substances, anywhere on the premises including the garden. This is a facilitated peer to peer group and it is not the intention of the organisers to offer any medical or therapeutic advice or to encourage anybody to do anything illegal. | |||
| Psychedelic Integration Group, Edinburgh | Tue, Nov 3, 6:45 PM UTC | Salisbury Centre Ltd, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AB, UK | 3mxkamhcc7r22 | Curator | A group to talk about the use psychedelics for healing, creativity and spiritual growth. First Tuesday of each month 18.45-21.00 at the Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh. This is a safe, private space to discuss and share on the topic of psychedelics. I want newcomers to know that your confidentiality is protected, it's a quiet venue and a private room where we meet. You don't need to speak if you're not feeling comfortable, being there is enough. Everyone is welcome whether they have experience of psychedelics, or are just at the investigation stage. We have a different theme each month to keep it interesting. Sometimes its a social evening but with the focus still on psychedelics and I line up some supportive and gentle activities to get to know each other in pairs and small groups. Other times we focus on integration techniques, past topics have been; Listening and communication skills, Regulating your nervous system, Authenticity, Consent and Boundaries, dealing with anger, appreceation, your inner critic/sabouteur, what integration means. Its a very friendly and inclusive group . We do the best we can to be trauma informed and we love diverstity. We strive to be disability, neurodiversity, race, gender and sexuality aware and if I can do anything to make this group more accesible to you then please email me at goddessatyourservice@gmail.com. Everyone's views and experiences are valid and will be treated with the same inclusive respect. Everyone over 18 welcome. Please attend completely sober ie. not under the influence of any substances. Please note that the Salisbury Centre does not allow smoking (including vaporisers and electronic cigarettes) alcohol consumption or the possession of any mind altering substances, anywhere on the premises including the garden. This is a facilitated peer to peer group and it is not the intention of the organisers to offer any medical or therapeutic advice or to encourage anybody to do anything illegal. | |||
| Aerial Relaxation Pods® Floating Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks or on Padded Floor Mats (1h 15 min session 8:30pm-9:45pm) | Thu, Oct 29, 8:30 PM UTC | Skylight Centre, Corsica Street, London, UK | 3mxkamhgav222 | Curator | **🩵Escape the bustle of city life with a deeply calming 1h 15 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 for **8:30pm-9:45pm session** _ **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 Regular ticket in a Hammock £23** _(+stripe card fee)_ - **1x Regular ticket on a Padded Floor Mat £15** _(+stripe card 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 +CREWING:** **Website: ** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/) **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon) **Instagram:** [@ecstaticdance\_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london) **Mailing list: ** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **💛FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs)and we'll be in touch. ### **～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～** 💜 **NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026** [**ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL**](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/)**(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering** Join us for the full retreat, either the _ **Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway** _ or _ **Restival Rest and Rejuvenation** _ _ **pathway** _. Tickets are available, but you can get early access discount by joining the mailing list: [_ **SIGN UP FOR EARLY ACCESS** _](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/autumnretreat2026) **ANY QUESTIONS? ** Please send us an email to: [**info@ecstaticdancelondon.com**](https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com/) We look forward to welcoming you!  | |||
| Headless Way: A day with Richard Lang in London | Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM UTC | Stoke Newington, London, UK | 3mxkamicpyx22 | 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 | |||
| The Dark Tale of 5-MeO-DMT | Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamivshh22 | Curator | # What is the real tale of 5-MeO-DMT? _Live Discussion with Kimon de Greef_ _ **Recording will be sent to all ticket holders.** _ Bryan Johnson livestreamed his 5-MeO-DMT trip to hundreds of thousands of viewers and called it the most profound experience of his life. Tech founders are tattooing the molecule on their arms. Underground toad ceremonies are commonplace in the psychedelic scene, promising total ego dissolution in under twenty minutes. Behind sits a much stranger story: one of unregulated dosing, self-styled gurus, and a substance whose power to unmake the self can just as easily be exploited as revered. Kimon de Greef spent years unearthing that story. The Ego Trip traces 5-MeO-DMT back to physician Octavio Rettig, who claimed in 2012 to have revived a forgotten indigenous ritual around the substance and became, for a time, the face of a global movement. As his following grew, so did reports of extreme dosing, abuse and cult-like control. Part true crime, part cult exposé, part reporting on our search for transcendence, the book has already won praise from Patrick Radden Keefe ("entirely mesmerising") and William Finnegan ("a one of a kind book"). Join us on Kimon’s journey into one of nature’s most powerful psychedelics and the powerful figures steering the wheel. The Ego Trip will be published 6th August, 2026 and is available for preorder now at [Waterstones](https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-ego-trip/kimon-de-greef/9781399617949), [Norman Records](https://www.normanrecords.com/records/215239-kimon-de-greef-the-ego-trip-psychedelic-toads), [White Rabbits](https://store.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/products/the-ego-trip), and [Hachette](https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/kimon-de-greef/the-ego-trip/9781399617949/). [Read Psychedelic Alpha's review and write up here](https://psychedelicalpha.com/news/from-sonora-to-big-pharma-kimon-de-greef-traces-the-strange-rise-of-5-meo-dmt/). * * * # Kimon de Greef  Kimon de Greef is a journalist from South Africa and the author of The Ego Trip, an investigative nonfiction book about psychedelic toads, forthcoming for Doubleday in August 2026. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, New York, The New York Times, The Guardian, Guernica, National Geographic and other publications. He has coauthored a book about abalone poaching and holds a conservation biology master’s from the University of Cape Town. Some of his recent stories involved a Syrian raccoon trapper in New York, the rise and fall of a charismatic toad-smoking evangelist, the dystopian underworld of illicit gold mining in South Africa, the rivalrous underworld of songbird smuggling (featured by NPR) and the harmful supply chain for white sage. He has also written about gang violence, corruption, food delivery work, racing pigeons, sea cucumbers and donkey rustling. * * * # Your Organiser  Kate is an event coordinator at the Psychedelic Society. Her research background spans clinical sleep studies, altered states of consciousness, and personalised gene therapies. She currently works applying neuroscience to the arts at the neuroaesthetics lab, Kinda Studios. Working with Onaya Science, she explores how rituals, music, and plant medicines support trauma recovery. Kate brings curiosity and care to the ways we feel, connect, and transform (and will usually be found outside). @[katedalbyy](https://www.instagram.com/katedalbyy/) * * * Please reach out if you require concessionary tickets. | |||
| Scorpio New Moon Women's Circle ♏︎ | Mon, Nov 9, 6:30 PM UTC | Nether Edge, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkamj7b4y22 | Curator | **Hey sister, ** This is a space for women to gather, sit around the (metaphorical) fire, speak from the heart, tell our stories, be witnessed and embrace shared ritual in our lives, and in turn, help us to connect with our ancestors and remember how this ritual used to be deeply woven into our everyday lives. A sacred, yet laidback gathering to come together, share, laugh, breathe and simply be in each other's presence. Although it’s quite likely that you’ll know one or two other faces at the gathering (Sheffield is very small after all), I also hope to bring together women who have not met before so that we can share our different experiences and perspectives. **You can expect:** 𖦹 altar building 𖦹 sharing circle 𖦹 prompts for journalling/sharing 𖦹 an (optional) cup of heart-opening cacao 𖦹 soothing sounds 𖦹 oracle cards **The circles are held at my home studio, The Womb Room, in Nether Edge, S7.** **My address will be sent separately, 1 or 2 days ahead of the circle - please keep an eye on your junk folder for this. ** If you have questions or would like to chat before booking, please reach out on Instagram DM or email me at [beth@innersmilemassage.co.uk](mailto:beth@innersmilemassage.co.uk) > #### The values & agreements for the space: > > **˖࿔ ࣪Silence is sacred**. It is not to be shied away from, and there’s no need to fill it to avoid discomfort. Silence can give birth to what wants to be given voice to. > > **˖࿔ Witnessing. No cross-talking, advising or fixing.** Only one person will be speaking at a time. You can, however, choose to invite reflections from others if you are looking for this type of support. Just be mindful of ‘listening to respond’ rather than fully receiving what is being shared. > > **˖࿔ This is a brave space, not a safe space.** I don't believe collective spaces can be 100% safe for all, as we all bring our own history & lived experiences into the space. Instead, it is a brave space where you are invited to take personal responsibility for your own emotions and reactions, and to be brave enough to authentically speak about what you feel. For everyone to feel brave enough to share from the heart, it’s important that what is shared in the circle is kept confidential and stays in the circle. > > **˖࿔ Authenticity.** You are welcome to arrive exactly as you are. You can share as little or as much as you like. There’s an invitation to take time to pause and delve deep inside to see what is ready to be given voice to and shared. When we take this time to pause and notice how we’re feeling in our body before we speak, we are more likely to find words that truly reflect what’s inside, which can help us to connect more authentically with ourselves and the others in the circle. | |||
| Sagittarius New Moon Women's Circle ♐︎ | Wed, Dec 9, 6:30 PM UTC | Nether Edge, Sheffield, UK | 3mxkamjabhd22 | Curator | **Hey sister, ** This is a space for women to gather, sit around the (metaphorical) fire, speak from the heart, tell our stories, be witnessed and embrace shared ritual in our lives, and in turn, help us to connect with our ancestors and remember how this ritual used to be deeply woven into our everyday lives. A sacred, yet laidback gathering to come together, share, laugh, breathe and simply be in each other's presence. Although it’s quite likely that you’ll know one or two other faces at the gathering (Sheffield is very small after all), I also hope to bring together women who have not met before so that we can share our different experiences and perspectives. **You can expect:** 𖦹 altar building 𖦹 sharing circle 𖦹 prompts for journalling/sharing 𖦹 an (optional) cup of heart-opening cacao 𖦹 soothing sounds 𖦹 oracle cards **The circles are held at my home studio, The Womb Room, in Nether Edge, S7.** **My address will be sent separately, 1 or 2 days ahead of the circle - please keep an eye on your junk folder for this. ** If you have questions or would like to chat before booking, please reach out on Instagram DM or email me at [beth@innersmilemassage.co.uk](mailto:beth@innersmilemassage.co.uk) > #### The values & agreements for the space: > > **˖࿔ ࣪Silence is sacred**. It is not to be shied away from, and there’s no need to fill it to avoid discomfort. Silence can give birth to what wants to be given voice to. > > **˖࿔ Witnessing. No cross-talking, advising or fixing.** Only one person will be speaking at a time. You can, however, choose to invite reflections from others if you are looking for this type of support. Just be mindful of ‘listening to respond’ rather than fully receiving what is being shared. > > **˖࿔ This is a brave space, not a safe space.** I don't believe collective spaces can be 100% safe for all, as we all bring our own history & lived experiences into the space. Instead, it is a brave space where you are invited to take personal responsibility for your own emotions and reactions, and to be brave enough to authentically speak about what you feel. For everyone to feel brave enough to share from the heart, it’s important that what is shared in the circle is kept confidential and stays in the circle. > > **˖࿔ Authenticity.** You are welcome to arrive exactly as you are. You can share as little or as much as you like. There’s an invitation to take time to pause and delve deep inside to see what is ready to be given voice to and shared. When we take this time to pause and notice how we’re feeling in our body before we speak, we are more likely to find words that truly reflect what’s inside, which can help us to connect more authentically with ourselves and the others in the circle. | |||
| Freedom Finding Form: movement improvisation for creative self-expression - October 2026 | Sat, Oct 24, 9:30 AM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0AB, UK | 3mxkamjboeg22 | Curator | We begin by finding our own way into more freedom in movement. From there, the movement finds its own form, until it can clearly express something of personal significance - perhaps showing us something about our selves, our depths, our world... Using Alex's "[Art of Free Movement](https://www.alex-crowe.uk/)" somatic approach to creative movement practice, the day offers a carefully structured and guided progression designed to support you to: - find ease, aliveness and pleasure in the moving body - build confidence in finding a flow of free, authentic movement - develop clarity of form and expression - connect with imagination and depth - allow meaning and insight to emerge - support and connect with others. All welcome (over 18). I am also offering a small weekly closed group, and 1:1 movement sessions - please contact me (aewcrowe@yahoo.co.uk) if this is of interest. _"Nourishing, surprising and fun...left me feeling connected and resourced."_ _"Alex's sense of play and curiosity is matched by a depth of personal practice, experience and eloquence - delightfully collaborative and exploratory."_ Alex Crowe has been exploring and sharing movement and dance since 1998, developing a practice influenced by teachers including Suprapto Suryodarmo, Sandra Reeve, Stephanie Skura and by a range of somatic and performance practices. [More about Alex](https://www.alex-crowe.uk/about) | |||
| Ecstatic Dance - December | Sat, Dec 12, 7:45 PM UTC | The Hideout Bristol XSUK, Hereford Street, Bedminster, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamjg5dv22 | Curator | > More details will be announced closer to the date… * * * _19:45-20:00_ **Arrival** , hugs, warm up/ stretch _20:00_ Doors close. **The journey begins** _22:00_ _ **Social,** with tea and snacks (optional)_ _22:30_ Goodbyes, more hugs | |||
| Ecstatic Dance - Just Dance | Sat, Nov 14, 7:45 PM UTC | The Hideout Bristol XSUK, Hereford Street, Bedminster, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamjhhhh22 | Curator | > **Dance when you're broken open.** > > **Dance when you've torn the bandage off.** > > **Dance in the middle of fighting.** > > **Dance in your blood.** > > **Dance when you're perfectly free.** > > -Rumi Tonight, we're here to dance. To be together. To move or be moved. To just be you. No special theme, no guided warmup. Just a lovely bunch of people, some great music, and a lush little space to bounce on! * * * _19:45-20:00_ **Arrival** , hugs, warm up/ stretch _20:00_ Doors close. **The journey begins** _22:00_ _ **Social,** with tea and snacks (optional)_ _22:30_ Goodbyes, more hugs |