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| 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) | Tue, Oct 20, 7:30 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 | |||
| Sex & Psychedelics - Talks, Performance & Social | Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 PM UTC | Om Being, Amhurst Terrace, London, UK | 3mxkamjrlru22 | Curator | ## **Sex and Psychedelics: An Afternoon of Talks, Poetry, Screenings & Discussion** _Livestream tickets available._ _An optional morning yoga class will be included for all ticket holders._ # **About ** _“Do we know the treasure lost to us when we bury the information brought to us in altered or expanded states of consciousness? We cannot continue to bury the wisdom of the body- the human body, the body of the earth. Sex and other medicines have so much to teach us...” - Britta Love_ The intersection between altered states of consciousness and sexual desire is charged, taboo and highly complex. Yet, it is a thread that has run throughout human history. Across the world, cultures have long bound ecstasy and eros, using trance states as gateways to the divine, from the sacred union rituals of Ancient Egypt to the fields of Glastonbury festival. Embodiment, intimacy and intoxication continue to entwine and this thread continues to unfold. Increasingly, people are revealing how therapeutic psychedelic experiences have healed their sexual trauma. At the same time, there are growing reports of sexual misconduct in psychedelic spaces, in recreational settings, ceremonies and even therapy rooms. This summit will draw on both the light and the shadow sides of sex and psychedelics with a series of talks, performance and a screening. We’ll discuss this convergence through the lens of culture, art and psychology, and finish the day with a social where you can meet and network with like-minded others. ## Talks & Topics **LSD and the Sexual Revolution: From the Counterculture to Modern Sexuality - Alex Dymock** Behind the counterculture lay a much deeper relationship between psychedelics and sex, sitting at the heart of social change. Drawing on archival discoveries and Alex's own research interviews, this talk follows that story from the radical movements of the 1960s and 70s to today's underground communities, exploring how ideas of liberation, intimacy and healing have evolved across generations. **Hallucinogenic Sex Magic Rituals - The Seed Sistas** Join the Seed Sistas for an evocative exploration of the legendary witching herbs, where sacred sexuality, herbal medicine, folklore and plant chemistry converge. Together we'll uncover the mysteries of the flying ointments, the sensual rites of wise women, and the powerful relationship between women's bodies, ecstasy and the plant world, while examining how this ancient knowledge became feared, suppressed and demonised. **Power and Coercion in Psychedelic Spaces - Amanda Guzinska** Psychedelic and sex-positive spaces can hold real openness, connection and healing. They can also be places where power quietly shifts, boundaries blur and harm happens. Amanda, Director at harm reduction charity PsyCare UK, will explore the shadow side of sex and psychedelics: power, abuse and consent. Drawing on PsyCare’s welfare work at festivals across the UK, she’ll look at how to stay safe where people use drugs, how to recognise when power is being misused and where to seek support. She’ll also step into the messier middle ground: how harm can grow from naivety and misread signals as well as from deliberate predation, and how our own reactions to sexual expression (shame, panic, judgement) can deepen harm if we’re not careful. The aim isn’t to soften accountability but to sharpen understanding, so we can respond in ways that genuinely protect people. **Sex as Transcendence - Ruby Rare** Award-winning sex expert Ruby Rare will discuss possibilities of transcendence through sex. She will explore the delights that can emerge when the taboo is approached with curiosity and care, opening the space for dialogue about topics that many shy away from. She will question why things are taboo in the first place, and discuss her zine Ladyfister - which is a mix of intimate stories of a forbidden nature, sexual health, queer history and visual art. **Performance Poetry - Maya Bracknell Watson** Interdisciplinary artist (and living DMT entity) Maya Bracknell Watson will perform live spoken word exploring eroticism, mysticism and the human experience. **Live typewriter poetry station - Ryan Khan** Guests can share a few words or feelings and receive a personalised poem, written on the spot, to take home. **Screenings** Clips of surrealist visual media will be screened during the event. The exerts will depict the beauty of human connection, bodies and nature, and draw upon the strange and surreal in their art form. _Note: this event explores both the healing potential and the risks of sex and psychedelics, including discussion of sexual trauma, power dynamics, and misconduct in psychedelic spaces. We approach these topics with care, but please look after yourself and reach out to our team if you need support during the day._ * * * # Speakers ### Ruby Rare  Ruby is an award-winning sex and relationships expert with a decade's experience redefining intimacy. She's the author of two books: Sex Ed: A Guide for Adults (Bloomsbury, 2020) and The Non-Monogamy Playbook (Ebury, 2025). Ruby hosted the E4 series Sex Rated, and is Feeld's official Intimacy Expert. In 2025, she worked with BPAS on a successful campaign for abortion reform in England and Wales. She has been featured on the 2026 Diva Power List, celebrating trailblazing queer women and non-binary folks in the public eye. A dual-heritage, queer, non-monogamous educator, Ruby goes where many practitioners won't. Her work centres the paths less trodden, and the conversations many are still too afraid to have. Driven by a deep belief that shame is the real barrier to connection, she creates spaces to learn, celebrate, and feel more at home in your body: through content creation, books, live events, and everything in between. ### The Seed Sistas  **The Seed Sistas** , Kaz and Fiona, are herbalists, eco-activists, published authors and have a down-to-earth attitude towards plant magic. After completing BScs in Medical Herbalism and Health Sciences, they developed Sensory Herbalism which is an emergent tradition rooted in chaos, both ancient and evolving. They cultivate change through their work with social enterprise Sensory Solutions Herbal Evolution, giving talks, writing and developing community medicine gardens. They explore the cross over of magic and medicine, and the reintroduction of magical practices into clinical herbalism. @[seed\_sistas](https://www.instagram.com/seed_sistas/#) ### **Alex Dymock**  **Dr Alex Dymock** is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Goldsmiths, University of London, whose work sits at the crossroads of sexuality, gender, and drug use. Her research spans criminalised and marginalised sexual desires and practices, the politics of pornography, and the emerging field of sex and psychedelics. She currently leads a British Academy/Leverhulme Trust project examining how people use psychedelics to manage sex-related trauma, having previously led a Wellcome Trust-funded project on the history of sex and drugs. Recent writing includes work on acid feminism and psychonautics, and she writes for Chacruna on the intersections of drug use, sexuality, and the law. She recently guest-curated _Higher Love: The Psychedelic Roots of Modern Sexuality_ at the Museum of Sex. ### **Maya Bracknell Watson**  Maya Bracknell Watson is an interdisciplinary artist, poet, researcher, and professional DMT entity working at the intersection of performance, visual art, psychedelic research, and shamanic practice. Her work explores consciousness, communication, entangled agencies, and relationships across ontological boundaries, investigating both the human and non-human condition. She lectures on the subjects of psychedelics, language, art, and philosophy, and has performed and exhibited at institutions and festivals internationally including the Tate Britain, Breaking Convention and Oxford university. She is a curator and host at The Last Tuesday Society and co-founder of the DMT Academy. ### **Amanda Guszinka **  **Amanda Guzinska** has spent years on the frontline of psychedelic and festival culture, leading crisis support, de-escalation, and welfare provision through PsyCare UK, a peer-led harm reduction charity built by the community it serves. Her work has put her in the room for addiction, breakdown, and everything in between, shaping a conviction that runs through everything she does: disconnection, not lack of insight, is what keeps people stuck. Amanda now leads PsyCare's next chapter, exploring how the same model of honest, non-judgemental, community-held care could reach beyond festivals and into everyday mental health provision. ### ### **Ryan Khan** Ryan Khan is a poet, science journalist and researcher in psychedelics and the founder of Poets On The Spot. Through live typewriter poetry, he has written at festivals including Houghton, Loud Places and Into the Burrow, alongside hosting workshops that explore creativity and poetry as a tool for integrating altered-state experiences. Instagram: @poets\_on\_the\_spot * * * # **Schedule ** **Saturday 24th October** Arrive and Opening: 2pm Social: 8.30 - 10.30pm * * * # Your Organisers ### Kate Dalby  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/) ### **Martha Allitt**  Martha is a co-director of the Psychedelic Society, in which she organises and facilitates a diverse array of events centred around altered states of consciousness and the practices they inspire. She is also a writer and has published numerous blogs and articles about psychedelic science and culture. Martha is currently creating a film about Datura, a hallucinogenic family of nightshade plants that have a fearsome reputation, yet a rich history of use in healing and divination by communities across the globe. @[martha.allitt](https://www.instagram.com/martha.allitt/) * * * # Venue [Om Being](https://www.ombeing.co.uk/): a creative movement, sound and community space in Hackney Downs. |  |  | The venue has chairs available for those that require them. * * * Please reach out if you require concessionary tickets. | |||
| Mother and Baby Circles in Bedminster | Mon, Dec 14, 10:00 AM UTC | Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Wedmore Vale, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamjxnab22 | Curator | **Mother & Baby Circle** ~ For the mother looking to connect back to herself and be witnessed by other mothers through the ebbs and flows of motherhood ~ Mama, do most of your conversations with other mothers focus solely on your baby’s milestones? Mama, are you looking to reconnect with your identity as a woman, rather than just as a mother? Mama, do you long to be seen and held by other mothers whilst you share your inner thoughts, struggles and triumphs? Mama, do you long for a space where your needs are prioritised but the motherbaby bond is still respected? **If any of this is resonating with you Mama, then we welcome you and your little one into this mother & baby sanctuary, just as you are!** What to expect in our time together? - Time to prioritise yourself during this wild ride of motherhood, whilst still including your baby - Some gentle movement, sound and breathwork to ground into your body - Time for a sacred pause and self-reflection - An opportunity to share anything that has been coming up for you with the other mothers in circle - A delicious homemade treat and warm drink served to you **Time: 10am – 11:30am (tea and snacks from 11am)** **Dates: Last Monday of the month** **Venue: Quakers Meeting House, Bedminster** **Price: £10 per circle** **All babes under 2 years are welcome ** Your facilitator: **Nicole (@the.grounded.mama)** Hi, I’m Nicole, mama to my 2-year-old son, Oakley. After becoming a mother, I felt that the conversations with other mothers at these mom and baby groups focused mostly on our babies and we never got to talk about the challenges that us as women were experiencing as we navigated this major transition into motherhood. I longed for a space to go deeper, but I also wanted the ease of not having to think about where to leave my baby. I wanted to include him. And so one night (in the dark of the night after yet another 3am feed), the idea for the Mother & Baby Circle was born. | |||
| Mother and Baby Circles in Bedminster | Mon, Nov 30, 10:00 AM UTC | Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Wedmore Vale, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamjyr7h22 | Curator | **Mother & Baby Circle** ~ For the mother looking to connect back to herself and be witnessed by other mothers through the ebbs and flows of motherhood ~ Mama, do most of your conversations with other mothers focus solely on your baby’s milestones? Mama, are you looking to reconnect with your identity as a woman, rather than just as a mother? Mama, do you long to be seen and held by other mothers whilst you share your inner thoughts, struggles and triumphs? Mama, do you long for a space where your needs are prioritised but the motherbaby bond is still respected? **If any of this is resonating with you Mama, then we welcome you and your little one into this mother & baby sanctuary, just as you are!** What to expect in our time together? - Time to prioritise yourself during this wild ride of motherhood, whilst still including your baby - Some gentle movement, sound and breathwork to ground into your body - Time for a sacred pause and self-reflection - An opportunity to share anything that has been coming up for you with the other mothers in circle - A delicious homemade treat and warm drink served to you **Time: 10am – 11:30am (tea and snacks from 11am)** **Dates: Last Monday of the month** **Venue: Quakers Meeting House, Bedminster** **Price: £10 per circle** **All babes under 2 years are welcome ** Your facilitator: **Nicole (@the.grounded.mama)** Hi, I’m Nicole, mama to my 2-year-old son, Oakley. After becoming a mother, I felt that the conversations with other mothers at these mom and baby groups focused mostly on our babies and we never got to talk about the challenges that us as women were experiencing as we navigated this major transition into motherhood. I longed for a space to go deeper, but I also wanted the ease of not having to think about where to leave my baby. I wanted to include him. And so one night (in the dark of the night after yet another 3am feed), the idea for the Mother & Baby Circle was born. | |||
| Mother and Baby Circles in Bedminster | Mon, Nov 16, 10:00 AM UTC | Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Wedmore Vale, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamjzv3y22 | Curator | **Mother & Baby Circle** ~ For the mother looking to connect back to herself and be witnessed by other mothers through the ebbs and flows of motherhood ~ Mama, do most of your conversations with other mothers focus solely on your baby’s milestones? Mama, are you looking to reconnect with your identity as a woman, rather than just as a mother? Mama, do you long to be seen and held by other mothers whilst you share your inner thoughts, struggles and triumphs? Mama, do you long for a space where your needs are prioritised but the motherbaby bond is still respected? **If any of this is resonating with you Mama, then we welcome you and your little one into this mother & baby sanctuary, just as you are!** What to expect in our time together? - Time to prioritise yourself during this wild ride of motherhood, whilst still including your baby - Some gentle movement, sound and breathwork to ground into your body - Time for a sacred pause and self-reflection - An opportunity to share anything that has been coming up for you with the other mothers in circle - A delicious homemade treat and warm drink served to you **Time: 10am – 11:30am (tea and snacks from 11am)** **Dates: Last Monday of the month** **Venue: Quakers Meeting House, Bedminster** **Price: £10 per circle** **All babes under 2 years are welcome ** Your facilitator: **Nicole (@the.grounded.mama)** Hi, I’m Nicole, mama to my 2-year-old son, Oakley. After becoming a mother, I felt that the conversations with other mothers at these mom and baby groups focused mostly on our babies and we never got to talk about the challenges that us as women were experiencing as we navigated this major transition into motherhood. I longed for a space to go deeper, but I also wanted the ease of not having to think about where to leave my baby. I wanted to include him. And so one night (in the dark of the night after yet another 3am feed), the idea for the Mother & Baby Circle was born. | |||
| Mother and Baby Circles in Bedminster | Mon, Oct 12, 9:00 AM UTC | Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Wedmore Vale, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamk33mp22 | Curator | **Mother & Baby Circle** ~ For the mother looking to connect back to herself and be witnessed by other mothers through the ebbs and flows of motherhood ~ Mama, do most of your conversations with other mothers focus solely on your baby’s milestones? Mama, are you looking to reconnect with your identity as a woman, rather than just as a mother? Mama, do you long to be seen and held by other mothers whilst you share your inner thoughts, struggles and triumphs? Mama, do you long for a space where your needs are prioritised but the motherbaby bond is still respected? **If any of this is resonating with you Mama, then we welcome you and your little one into this mother & baby sanctuary, just as you are!** What to expect in our time together? - Time to prioritise yourself during this wild ride of motherhood, whilst still including your baby - Some gentle movement, sound and breathwork to ground into your body - Time for a sacred pause and self-reflection - An opportunity to share anything that has been coming up for you with the other mothers in circle - A delicious homemade treat and warm drink served to you **Time: 10am – 11:30am (tea and snacks from 11am)** **Dates: Last Monday of the month** **Venue: Quakers Meeting House, Bedminster** **Price: £10 per circle** **All babes under 2 years are welcome ** Your facilitator: **Nicole (@the.grounded.mama)** Hi, I’m Nicole, mama to my 2-year-old son, Oakley. After becoming a mother, I felt that the conversations with other mothers at these mom and baby groups focused mostly on our babies and we never got to talk about the challenges that us as women were experiencing as we navigated this major transition into motherhood. I longed for a space to go deeper, but I also wanted the ease of not having to think about where to leave my baby. I wanted to include him. And so one night (in the dark of the night after yet another 3am feed), the idea for the Mother & Baby Circle was born. | |||
| Wild & Holy; The Wellspring | Thu, Nov 12, 2:00 PM UTC | Dorset, UK | 3mxkamkjgo222 | Curator | WILD HOLY BEING, YOU ARE INVITED TO ## **💦 Wild & Holy; THE WELLSPRING 💦** _12th November ~ 16th November at the Springhead Trust in Dorset_ An invitation to embrace ourselves as the One Water; _Wyrd, Wild, Holy, Whole._ Welcome to the second Wild Holy Ways gathering, four nights in a circle of 55 Sovereign Womb Bearers in the spiral descent between Samhain & Winter Solstice; journeying with the energies of Friday 13th & the delicious dark. A collective remembrance of the many flavours of the feminine, the holiness of devotion and the untamed wild ways weaving the wyrd tapestry of (un)becoming & belonging. As woman, we are _ **vessel** _; for _ **truth** _, _ **love** _ & _ **liberation,** _ _ **beauty, pleasure** & **creation.** _ _When we each drink of the wellspring and offer the wellspring of our wombs & hearts, _ _back to the waters, to source, what whispers do we hear?_ We will be in the emergent enquiry of our collective orientation towards aliveness. To be deeply nourished. A deep listening through sense~ual beingness, to the current of the Wellspring, anchored in the Wild Holy Ways. ### **Nourishment. Eros. Myth. Creation. Embodiment. **  _Wild & Holy 2025_ * * * > _ **"Beautiful, profound, held, connected, nourished, expanded. Taila and Vieve have created something incredibly special. It was a blessing to share the weekend with so many open-hearted sisters. "** _ > _Suzy - Wild & Holy; The Immersion_ * * * Pulsing from the core of the earth, through the core of your body, flows the Wellspring. This is the wellspring of your own nourishment, to drink of the wild holy waters, and to offer back to the source that sustains us so we may swim together in the ebbing & flowing current of creation._ _ All whilst anchoring into the supportive field of togetherness, creating & cultivating deep friendship; to see ourselves reflected in one another. Remembering the art of reciprocal relationship; _to earth_ _waters_ _womb_ _& womben._ Crafting bonds of sisterhood that ripple into daily life. This is your invitation to join this circle, this celebration, this prayer. Together we are cultivating the truth of our lives & embodying the way we wish to live them – through **Love, Joy,& Gratitude** in **Deep Pleasure & Devotion.** * * * ## ## **The Offering:** 4 nights, 5 days at a Historic Cultural Heritage House on the site of an Ancient Spring Divinely DELICIOUS Nourishment _(Brunch & Dinner served each day)_ Wood Fired Sauna & Fire Pit Spring~fed Water Source Private Gardens & Swimming Stream ### **What to expect:** - Embodiment - Erotic Reclamation - Ceremony - Ancestral Craft & Arts - Songs, Sharing & Storytelling - Sistering & Circle Connection - Community Creation - Prayerformance - Emergent Offerings - Hearth~tending - Mama & Baby ~ Auntie Culture * * * > _ **“This is one of the best retreats I’ve ever attended. The thought, care, and attention to detail were extraordinary, every moment felt intentional and infused with magic. The gathering of witches, artists, and mystics who were called to this space was an absolute delight to share the weekend with. The offerings were rich and beautifully curated, as was the land that held us. I leave feeling nourished, tender, and full of hope for what’s yet to come.”** _ > _Lucy - Wild & Holy; The Immersion 2025_ * * * ### The Flow **Thursday 12th ~ Cleansing Ritual** _Arrival between 2-5pm._ As you arrive, you will be invited to settle into your nest, meet the land and cleanse in the waters and sauna. We will gather in the evening to open in circle around the fire. **Friday 13th ~ Forbidden Fruits ** _ **Feminine Mythteries Sense~ual Immersion** _ _Second Wave Arrivals between 10am - 1pm_ Feast with and for the primordial goddess who intimately knows that pleasure is her birthright. With so much of the feminine experience having been forbidden, wronged, exiled, this is your invitation to re-member, reclaim & feast on these fruits. A full day of immersion into reclaimed myth & sense~ual delights. **Saturday 14th ~ Weaving the Wyrd** _ **A tapestry of each unique essence** _ _Woven in presence, truth & emergence. Here, we listen to the current._ _With space for being with that which stands between us and the capacity to fully taste the present moment, to fully embody & be in-body. Be that through grief, rage, shame, guilt, fear, numbness. Allowing our Wyrd expression to take up space._ _Create, craft & cuddle._ **Sunday 15th ~ Prayerformance & Gifting Ceremony** Our prayerformance is a taste of the prayers carried in our circle - to witness & offer space to the ways that life force flows in each individual. An invitation for any woman who feels the call to be fully witnessed & received in a piece of their prayer. No perfection needed, just presence. The Gifting Ceremony embodies a tradition of reciprocity. May we walk into this new cycle, carrying a gift from the heart of a sister. Please bring a gift from the heart to share. **Monday 16th ~ Singing the Spring Home** We will gather for a final water blessing circle with song so our prayers may ripple onwards & our togetherness may flow through your being as you follow the currents home. _Departures by 10am._ * * *  _Where we gather: The Springhead Trust, Dorset_ ## **The Setting** Nestled in nature, alongside flowing waters, at The Springhead Trust in Dorset. People have been called to the waters at the site of Springhead since ancient times. The waters carry story and song of our ancient grandmothers, of the rocks, plant and animals who have encountered their flow. They call for our presence, listening and remembrance. With 2 Ceremonial Workshop spaces, Dining area, Lounging library & Cosy Craft Den, Sauna, Private gardens, Sacred Fire & swimming stream; there is plenty of opportunity to choose the area & offerings which feel most nourishing for you. Prepare to settle in and get cosy. **Accommodation** Housed within organically nurtured, historic grounds; our shared & private rooms invite an energy of ‘slumber party’ and deep rest as we allow ourselves to be supported by the structure of all of our needs being met so we may be fully nourished. **Arrival & Departure** **Arrival: Thursday 12th November (2pm-5pm)** **Departure: Monday 16th November (9am-10am)** _\*Please get in touch to see if it would be possible to schedule your arrival or departure outside of these times._ ## **Hearth Tending** We are remembering the centrality of the hearth, the fire at the heart of the home. To honour this and to support our little village, everyone will be invited to participate in hearth tending during our gathering. Embodying a ‘chop wood, carry water’ ethos, collective response~ability. Every contribution is vital to the smooth running of our home.We are moving into community from consumerism. Practicing reciprocity. > **We’re not attempting to ascend, we’re re-sanctifying the flesh.** > > **Finding magic in the mundane, tending the simplest earthly delights.** _Imagine chopping and chatting,_ _filling water urns,_ _cleansing and cleaning,_ _bringing beauty to our spaces,_ _refilling loo roll,_ _making offerings,_ _tending what’s needed._ ‘It takes a village’; WE are the village. ## Nourishment The nourishment of your body & being are important to us. Our **organic &** **locally sourced, ancestrally inspired, heart & prayer woven menu** will provide us the opportunity to gather & share hearty meals each day. We are extremely passionate about the sourcing of our animal products; main examples include; - Raw Milk - Local Sheeps Cheese - Wild Deer (venison) - Biodynamic Bone Broth In knowing that ALL ingredients are intentionally sourced, **please tell us your dietary preferences upon registration.** _Please note that any gluten will be served separately. All meals are refined sugar & seed oil free._ _\*\*\*Please state any allergens when booking; any requirements not notified at this stage can not be accounted for.\*\*\*_  _Food at Wild & Holy 2025_ #### _ **Main Meals** _ **Thursday** : Self Serve Soup **Friday** : Brunch & Sensory Feast experience **Saturday** : Brunch & Dinner **Sunday** : Brunch & Dinner **Monday** : Breakfast in preparation for 9am - 10am Departure We will be providing belly nourishing broths in the mornings to warm the digestion & prepare us for the day. \*Your meals are included in your ticket price - please bring along any snacks that you may find supportive. Cakes, tea & treats will also be available to purchase during our break times (divinely delicious indulgence!) * * * ## Other Drops of the Wellspring… **Moon Market** An artists showcase style shop: a celebration of the creativity & crafting of many of the women who have contributed to bringing this gathering to life. A place to stock up on supplies of beauty & medicine in preparation for the winter to come. _Tinctures, art pieces, prints, jewellery, hand woven magic & more_. **Please bring cash.** **Clothes Swap** An initiative to help reduce clothing waste alongside the opportunity to pass items to a sister so they be gifted a new life. Please bring up to 3 items you wish to pass on & feel free to claim some ‘new’ pieces in reciprocity once the swapshop opens. **Gifting Ceremony ** A tradition adopted & adapted in reverence of time spent immersed in Tipi culture; living in circle around the fire. A tradition of reciprocity. Please bring a gift for a sister so that all have the opportunity to receive a gift at this turning of the wheel and the marking of a new year. May we walk into this new cycle, carrying a gift from the heart of a sister. **Auntie Culture** We invite each woman attending to claim the space of ‘auntie'; supporting the mothers present to feel at the centre of our circle. Perhaps you make them a drink, collect their food, wash mamas plate, offer a massage, a listening ear or an extra hand with attentive yet spacious presence. _It takes a village, and we are practicing & re~membering how to be the village._  _ A selection of hand crafted pieces at our Moon Market, Wild & Holy 2025_ * * * ## **Who is this for?** Wild & Holy; The Wellspring is for those well practiced in emotional regulation, who have encountered many flavours of their range and do not fear their sensuality, emotions & depth. For those who have dipped their toe in the inky waters of the feminine and wish to submerge deeper in circle with those bestowed the gift of life in female form. A gift that may at times have felt like a curse. A curse no more. A reclamation. WOMAN. WOMB-AN. Womb carrier in the full depths of her; beyond the conditioning & culture that has tried to dictate what we may be. A reclamation of the female in all her forms, in all her facets; welcoming each alchemical archetype in every expression & embodiment. Rooted in truth, reciprocity & right relationship. This gathering is one to be with an expansive sense of woman, womban ~ being bestowed life with womb, yoni & a vessel capable of birthing new worlds. A space that shatters whatever ideas we have been given by the patriarchal, colonial culture of ‘woman’ & ‘femininity’, instead revealing and offering a remembrance of deep feminine wisdom, cyclical ways and wholeness. And so that we can be multifaceted warrior womb-kin, women, womb clan in our time together and relationships moving forward.  _\*\*\*you are also welcome here as a non-binary womb babe, bleeding or menopausal being, or woman no longer with physical womb. It is likely that the language of ‘woman’ ‘sister’ will be used throughout this gathering, and this may not feel true or resonant to your expression. There will also be a focus on female pleasure anatomy; yoni/p_\*ssy_ ~ breasts, & the cultural conditioning experienced by those who grew up as good/bad girls._ _We invite you to find the ways to express yourself, and play in the space of label & form, and the nameless essence of you that feel true. And we also invite your self-responsibility to choose if this space is appropriate for your current journey._ _If you feel a desire to be with us, but some hesitation based on this, we’d be so honoured to hear you, connect & explore what you may need to feel welcome._ ### **Mothers & Children** We honour the importance of Mothers in our society & our culture. We recognise the magnitude of this role & how vital it is to create space for mothers to have opportunities to be nourished. We are committed to learning This space, this time, with the Wellspring is for you too mama. _ **Babes in arms are welcome…** _ We encourage Mothers with young babes to attend. We invite you to express your needs, feel met within them & soften into the safety & supportiveness of an ‘Auntie’ culture. _ **Toddlers and above…** _ We ask that you make alternate childcare arrangements so that you may drop into full presence and receptivity over the weekend. * * * ## **Sovereignty & Accountability ** We ask that you are sovereign in your choices - everything offered over the weekend is an invitation not an obligation. Listen to your body, your boundaries, your desires & your needs; please honour them. You are responsible for your experience & how you journey through this gathering; please make choices from love & that bring you joy. **We also want you to note that while this work may have therapeutic benefits, ** _ **this is not therapy ** _ **or a replacement for therapy. If you are experiencing significant mental health challenges we strongly encourage you to seek 1-1 support from a qualified psychotherapist**. Some of the content shared by participants in sharing circles may be triggering or traumatic in nature. This gathering is designed to create a space for us to be open and honest with each other about our experiences, as we explore some new and uncharted territory. Sharing and listening is an important aspect of this, and can support the process of transformation, by simply being with what is. While we do our best to create an environment that feels safe and inclusive, it is your responsibility to look after your own needs and boundaries. If this is something you struggle with, or you are concerned about any element of this gathering please contact us in advance. We are very willing to chat on the phone and check in about whether this space is right for you at this time. * * * ## **Wild Holy Ways** Wild Holy Ways is a creative coven weaving ancient wisdom whilst meeting the emergent gnosis of this moment. A space to explore and practice what it means to embody wildly alive village culture. _ **Nourishing the seeds of pleasure-full, well rested & well resourced ways of being.** _ Wild Holy Ways offers the creation of opportunities to gather in Love & service to our earth, communities and collective (r)evolution **.**  ### Creatrix's Wild & Holy; The WellSpring is hosted by Dream Weavers, Taila & Vieve. Together they are nurturing this vision into life through this second cycle of becoming. Supported by a circle of deeply rooted, wildly wyrd & sacredly silly Wisdom Weavers who are sharing their hearts, crafts, creativity, passion & prayer. Last but not least, _ **you! ** _ You are invited to be a part of this co-creation, more of this prayer unlocks through the heart, wombs & bodies of the beings who gather. Your presence, contributions ~ creative, energetic, practical, financial, desire, essence ~ are essential in bringing this vision to life and expanding its beauty far beyond what we could possibly imagine alone. There is room for the Whole of you in this circle, to offer in our Prayerformance if you wish to & to give and receive from our Hearth. _More on this in your welcome pack upon claiming your space._ * * * **Refunds Policy** Please note, we do not arrange refunds or exchanges. Payment plans must be paid in full before the start date. By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you have read & agree to the culture & accountability statements above. **Accessibility ** We do our best to include everyone who feels the call to our events, regardless of circumstances. If you have access requirements please email Vieve & Taila directly to discuss. The main house & ground floor have step free access. Due to limited availability of accessible accommodation; please reach out to us directly via [wildholyways@gmail.com](mailto:womenwhodare.community@gmail.com) before booking your space to ensure availability. Whilst we have endeavoured to keep this event as community priced as possible, we understand this may still not be accessible for some. If this is the case, and you feel the call and prayer of this event in your heart please do get in touch on the email above for concessions & part~exchange opportunities. And please do take advantage of the payment plans available. | |||
| Beyond the Art: Facilitation Skills for Creative Practitioners (course) | Mon, Oct 12, 5:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamlaait22 | Curator | **Overview** A five-week online programme to design and lead creative workshops that are engaging, inclusive, and memorable. Artists are often highly skilled at what they do - yet many receive little training in the craft of facilitating groups. This is a practical, reflective programme for creative practitioners who lead workshops and participatory experiences, and want to do it with more confidence, consistency, and care for the people in the room. Across five weekly online sessions, you'll build your facilitation practice through discussion, live practice, feedback, and peer learning - testing ideas out with fellow practitioners, not just hearing about them. #### **This is for you if you:** - lead creative workshops for the public - are an artist-educator working in schools or with young people - engage the public in museums, heritage, science, or similar settings - are a creative health practitioner - work with communities in participatory ways - already facilitate, but want a proper foundation rather than picking it up as you go #### **You'll leave with:** - a clear set of principles for facilitation that actually works - practical approaches for designing your own workshops - more confidence managing groups, and handling the moments that go sideways - a working understanding of power, participation, and inclusion in creative spaces - frameworks for supporting sharing and feedback within a group - a clearer sense of your own facilitation strengths, and what to work on next #### **Five week flow:** 1. **Beginnings:** the principles behind facilitation that actually works 2. **Power, Presence, Participation:** your role and responsibilities as a facilitator 3. **The Room** **& Group Dynamics:** managing groups and responding when things go off-script 4. **Process & Sharing:** who gets to participate, and how you make space for it 5. **Ending & Integration: ** closing well, and mapping your own next steps Five Monday evenings, online via Zoom, 6.30–8.30pm. Monday 12 October - Monday 9 November. Small cohort of 8 people maximum - live and interactive throughout. > _"I needed some sort of map to explore the skills needed for holding space for groups, and this course has provided exactly that. Dan is a fantastic, skilled-yet-humble facilitator: you will learn a lot by observing him in action."_ > _ **Anna Szmajda, Painter and Workshop Facilitator** _ #### **About the facilitator** Dan Simpson has spent 15 years designing and running creative and reflective workshops for organisations including BBC Wales, the National Trust, the National Literacy Trust, and the Royal British Legion - drawing on training in counselling skills, Nonviolent Communication, and Liberating Structures. His own creative practice has seen him work as poet-in-residence at Glastonbury Festival and Imperial College London; commissioned by the Southbank Centre and Royal Academy of Arts; and regularly funded by ACE to deliver participatory projects. He facilitates the way he'd want to be facilitated: warmly and inclusively. | |||
| Decolonising the Dharma September 2026 | Mon, Sep 14, 5:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamlp4xm22 | Curator | ‘The holding of the space was beautifully done. You tackled a massively complicated thing with clarity and intelligence.’ - Nic, part of the Hermes Amara Foundation **Decolonising the Dharma** This three-month fortnightly online course invites Buddhist practitioners to explore how colonial histories shape the Dharma and our practice today. **Intention of the course** This will be a collaborative and practice-oriented learning community rather than a traditional classroom. The course combines readings, talks, and facilitated discussions to explore these questions: - How did European colonialism reshape Buddhist institutions and teachings? - How does Western Buddhism still reproduce colonial assumptions about Asia, religion, and the self? - How have contemporary Buddhist movements responded to these questions? - How can we skillfully and ethically practice a dharma that counters colonial assumptions and mindsets? **Outcomes** By the end of the course, we hope participants will have: - A nuanced understanding of how colonial histories and assumptions have shaped and continue to shape contemporary Buddhist practice. - Practical and ethical strategies for cultivating practices and communities which resist colonial practice and ways of knowing. - Reflected deeply on the opportunities and responsibilities of resisting colonial practice, both individually and collectively - Participated in a supportive learning community committed to honest enquiry, reflection, and ethical action. ‘I think it was an excellent course. The readings were great and the small group interactions really useful. I really felt it deepened my understanding of the impact of colonialism on Buddhism and the continuing effects on our practice today.’ - Nikki van der Gaag **Course cost** Sliding scale £120 - £200, with two bursary places available. Please see below for further detail. **Who is it for?** This iteration of the Decolonising the Dharma course is for white people-only (participants and facilitators). We are offering this because it can be useful for white people to reflect together on the history of colonisation, power and race. Some of the processing and discussions that can be fostered move differently and allow for more learning than in mixed groups. Other participant requirements include: - A strong foundation in Buddhist practice and knowledge. - Experience with anti-racism, anti-oppression or white awareness work. - A willingness to engage openly, reflectively, and respectfully in group discussions. - Ability to attend at least six out of the seven sessions. The course is being shared by UK-based practitioners and will be focused on the UK context. If you would like to join from elsewhere in the world, you are also welcome. If you would like to apply for the September 2026 course please complete this [APPLICATION FORM](https://dandelion.events/activities/6a5fb730cc368e534a27a562/apply) (or click on ‘apply’ at the top of this page). ** Application and invitation process** In our application form we ask some questions about you and your experiences to help us to foster an in-depth learning experience for the group. Once we have received the applications we will review them, then reach out either to invite people to pay to secure their place, or to discuss other ways to engage. Our intended timescale, as a guide, is: - Until 15th August: receive applications - 15th August: initial application review - 18th August: application approval and invitations to book onto the course - 18th August - 10th September: applications reviewed on a rolling basis with approvals/ invitations shared within five working days of application receipt - 10th September: applications close - 14th September: course starts **What are the alternatives?** We are actively developing the ways we offer these explorations. Currently, we aspire to offer a mix of group formations and courses, as follows: - Open access Decolonising the Dharma courses, for People of Colour and white people - Next iteration from January 2027 on Wednesday evenings - People of Colour (POC) only offers, currently being developed collaboratively - White people-only Decolonising the Dharma courses - Informal discussion or reading groups, in response to demand If you would like to be kept updated about any of these offers, please let us know by completing our [EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM](https://forms.gle/AVRUG8HrTrawC6yd7). You can also use this to share your ideas and feedback. We actively welcome and encourage your input. **Structure and learning approach for the September - December 2026 course (white people-only)** The upcoming course will happen online fortnightly on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (UK time). For those who miss a session, there will be recordings of the whole group (not breakout group) parts of the session. Short readings or talks will be provided before each session module to ground our discussions, along with longer optional resources for those who wish to explore further. This is a participatory course, with everyone bringing their own experience and insight to the learning process. _We plan to cover the following topics, although the exact formation may shift as we continue to develop the materials. _ **14 September 2026** : Introduction to the core ideas and approach, meeting one another and reflecting on our experiences as practitioners **28 September 2026** : Tradition in Turmoil (Asian Buddhist responses to colonial efforts) **12 October 2026** : Buddhism Reimagined (19th Century European interpretations of Buddhism) **26 October 2026** : Emergence of the “Western Buddhist” (Buddist modernism, individualism and Victorian filters) **9 November 2026** : Secular Buddhism and mindfulness (and their relationships with coloniality) **23 November 2026** : Whiteness work within and beyond practice communities (UK focus) **7 December 2026** : Decolonising the Dharma: reflection and looking ahead **How much should I pay?** When you apply, you can select the appropriate payment scale, £120 - £200. We provide the following information as a guide to support your decision: £200: You have enough income to cover your bills comfortably and save money, and can easily afford meals/ nights out £160: You have enough income to cover your bills, you have some savings that you rarely need to use for daily living costs, and can afford the occasional meal out £120: You are able to cover your daily living costs but sometimes dip into savings for these. It would be a challenge to have a meal out more than once a month Bursary request: You would be unable to attend the course at any of the payment levels listed above If you would like to request one of the two bursary places, please contact us at dharma.totnes@proton.me **What's next?** We hope you will apply if you meet the requirements and feel ready to engage! This is important work for us as practitioners both individually and for the wider Buddhist context in the UK. If you have any questions or feedback you can email us at [dharma.totnes@proton.me](mailto:dharma.totnes@proton.me). If you're ready to apply for Decolonising the Dharma, September 2026, please go ahead and complete our [APPLICATION FORM](https://dandelion.events/activities/6a5fb730cc368e534a27a562/apply). We look forward to being in touch. **Who we are** _Tasha Bassingthwaighte_ Tasha’s work focuses on practices of transformation toward a healthier human society. How can we live in right relation with each other, and with all beings both now and into the future? Informed by years of living in intentional communities and facilitating groups, her ethical and embodied dharma includes an awareness of the impacts of colonisation and other forms of systemic oppression. For the past ten years Tasha has run The Barn Retreat at Sharpham, a small retreat centre in rural Devon in the UK, which weaves Buddhist meditation, nature connection, and community life. She is a graduate of Spirit Rock’s Path of Engagement and a Community Dharma Leader through Gaia House. Tasha grew up on unceded Indigenous land of Musquem, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh (in Vancouver Canada) as a white cis-woman. She has practiced Buddhism since 1996, finding a home within the Plum Village and Insight traditions. In addition to the Dharma, her path is rooted in animism, land connection, craft skills, and her training as an ecologist. _Milla Gregor_ Milla has practised Buddhist meditation since 2005, with roots in the Insight Meditation, Plum Village and Quaker traditions. She has been a student of Martin Aylward since 2016 and is part of his developing dharma teacher group. She teaches regularly online via Sangha Live and her project Movement for Change. She is co-creating a monthly in-person group for political organisers and activists in London, ‘Meditate, Comrades!’. Milla is white, with mixed European and British parentage. She works with charities and groups dedicated to shifting systems towards social and climate justice. She provides facilitation, evaluation and data support and coaching, using an embodied and relational approach. She lives in East London and enjoys contemplative practice, creating art and music, wild swimming, and finding ways to intervene in the capitalist consumer trance. She hopes for more justice, liberation, contentment and joy for all beings. | |||
| Spiralling Into Uncertainty Late Summer 2026 Series - Session 8 | Tue, Oct 13, 3:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamm4swc22 | Curator | Spiraling into Uncertainty is a practice space designed by ten (The Emergence Network) and held by all of its participants. We are here to feel into our personal and collective uncertainty, without a goal but with the intention to build our capacity for being together and being in uncertainty. When you sign up, **please make the commitment to show up and to be in the space fully.** We welcome you to be with us when you can put aside multitasking and bring whatever you're working with into the space. No need to look good, sound intelligent, or make sense to anyone else. Rather than abouting, thinking, or processing intellectually, Spiraling into Uncertainty is sensual and organic. We work with collective emergence which requires presence, attention to relationship, and noticing our unimportance and our inherent mattering. | |||
| SONIC RITUAL: All Hallows | Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 PM UTC | St Mary's Church, High Street, Totnes, UK | 3mxkammjkfe22 | Curator | /// ANCIENT SPACE × FUTURE SOUND /// **What happens when live music becomes a ritual? When the distinction between audience and musician fades and the intelligence of the collective field informs the emergence in everyone present?** SONIC RITUAL is a collective presence experience featuring live electric & acoustic cello, voice, loops and improvisation in a mediaeval Church. > "Absolutely amazing. Warm, welcoming - and by far the best cello music I've ever heard in my life." - Participant 🎻 These live compositions are **influenced by science, shamanism, veda, western music theory, and deep intuition**. You are invited to lie down and get comfortable or to move, whatever you feel called to. You might want to bring a notebook or sketchpad as people often receive creative inspiration or personal insights during the journey. > _ “ I felt like I was travelling to the depths of our earth with each different sound. I was under the ocean, inside the earth, up in the skies. It was like I was part of the music.” - Participant_ 💛 **We have the space to really immerse ourselves in the music, to feel deeply, to allow old energy to be released and new impulses to emerge, to be active witnesses in our own unfolding.** ✝️ We are honoured to be holding this experience in St Mary's Church, harnessing the acoustic power of the space and integrating contemporary practice within an ancient spiritual context. Expect billowing clouds of Frankincense and the peace of the old stone walls holding us. ꩜ We will be holding the event close to the portal of All Hallows, an evening where the people of these lands would traditionally gather to honour the dead and the realm beyond the veil. We will have candles for you to light with your prayers and invite you to be with the awareness of death and what it teaches us about living. ⚡ **This is how we are** **reclaiming music, sacred spaces, and human connection** during these challenging times. Come and join us for a taste of the future of music, rooted in ancient traditions. Come and be, meditate, dance, journal, sketch, process…..together. > _"Cosmically, hypnotically, painfully beautiful." - Participant_ _ **\*Find out more and watch a video about Sonic Ritual** _ [_ **here** _](https://www.mysticalpunk.com/sonic-ritual)_ **\*** _ **Format of the event ** 19:00 → Landing & Grounding: a moment to land in the space together and tune into intentions 19:20 → Music: improvised sound journey featuring acoustic cello, electric cello loops, vocals, and other instrumentation 21:45 → Return : landing back into the silence after the music and a gentle closing 22:00 → End of event Please arrive before 18:50 so that we can start on time - thank you! ♡ **What to bring** Bring anything that helps you feel comfortable: Yoga mats, bolsters, cushions, blankets, comfy clothes, a bottle of water or flask of tea (teabags provided). We can provide disposable ear plugs, but if you have sensitive hearing consider bringing your own ear protection. Notebook / journal / sketchbook if you feel called. Crystals or other special items are welcome to be placed in the alter space. **A note on the space** We will be taking out the first few rows of pews so there'll be some space to sit or lie down in front of the stage, and the back of the church will be reserved for movement. If having a spot in front of the stage is important to you (as opposed to in the side aisles, in a pew, or at the back) please make sure to get there early to reserve a spot. **Cancellation policy** Please note that we do not arrange refunds. If you are not able to attend the event after you have purchased your ticket, please feel free to transfer it to a friend. Please get in touch with us through email or text for change of name. **About your hosts** Ben Roberts, Cellist Spanning disparate realms of spirituality, punk, sound design and alternative healing, cellist Ben Roberts is on a quest to upend what he describes as regressive ‘Oil Age’ attitudes and transform the world through art. Applying cello techniques that are both classical and avant-garde, Ben’s boundary-defying music rips up the rule book by challenging conventional tunings and dispensing with traditional melodic hooks in favour of raw textures and hypnotic architectural stillnesses. Trained as a professional engineer, Ben spent years working in building design at a senior conceptual level. From this he acquired a vital insight: civilisation’s big problems such as environmental rapacity and climate change will never be tackled until the ambient level of human consciousness is somehow elevated. Thus he turned his attention full time to his passion for the cello, immersing himself in mystical literature, punk philosophy and music history, and set about composing music designed to both reflect and usher in a new era of awareness. Website:[bencello.com](https://www.bencello.com/) Stephanie Lisa Kelly, Facilitator Stephanie Lisa Kelly is a writer, facilitator and artist whose work focuses on reintegrating spirituality into secular culture through events, poetry, photography and music. Having led retreats internationally pre-pandemic, she is currently focussed on serving her local community in Devon (UK). Her writing has been described as “sensuous mysticism” and she is the pen behind _Wild Grace – for a world between stories,_ and co-founder of the Mystical Punk podcast, a podcast about inner and outer transition in an age of collapse and possibility. She is a certified Coach (ICF ACC), Facilitator (Thomas Huebl) and Way of Council Practitioner (Ojai Foundation). Website: [stephanielisakelly.com](https://stephanielisakelly.com/) | |||
| Introduction to Permaculture: Principles, Philosophy & Strategies For Your Own Life - Talk & Q&A | Wed, Nov 18, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkammxe7a22 | Curator | Permaculture is a design philosophy for working with nature instead of against it. It’s a toolkit for living more sustainably, whether growing food, building infrastructure, designing communities, or simply making everyday decisions in everyday life. As climate pressures mount and more people seek communal living, understanding these principles is increasingly relevant. In this two hour workshop, we will cover the basics of permaculture, including its principles, philosophy and key strategies, and its relevance on a personal, relational and ecological scale. After the workshop, you will have gained simple tools you can use in your everyday life, as well as an understanding of the many opportunities that the permaculture world offers. If you are looking for a more ecological way of living, for a change in career, or simply for a way to make more informed decisions for yourself, this event is for you. **About Eduardo Terzidis**  [Eduardo Terzidis](https://www.instagram.com/eduardoterzidis/) is a storyteller with an ecological heart. As an engineer, he wanted to help the world, yet he felt the need to “be out there”, learning and sharing with the very people who seek the same change he envisioned. At the core of his work is the understanding that global change needs to be carried from the inside out, recognising the intricate web of which we are part and being able to play our role in support of all life. Today he focuses on teaching and managing consulting projects as well as producing films and books. | |||
| Enlightened Courage – 1 Year Training Programme in Lojong (The Seven Points of Mind Training) with Lama Tsering Paldron | Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM UTC | Bodhicharya-Kent, New Road, Rochester, UK | 3mxkamn3wlh22 | Curator | We are overjoyed to be offering this one year training programme in Lojong by Lama Tsering Paldron from Bodhicharya Portugal. “_Enlightened Courage, **Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche** ‘s commentary on **The Seven Points of Mind Training** by **Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje** , is one of the most practical and inspiring presentations of the Buddhist path._ _Lojong teaches us how to transform every circumstance of life—even difficulties, conflicts, and disappointment—into opportunities for awakening. Rather than trying to change the world to suit our preferences, we gradually learn to transform the way we relate to it, discovering greater freedom, compassion, and inner stability._ _The courage spoken of in this text is not the courage to fight, to prove ourselves, or to become invulnerable. It is the courage to let go of the instinct to defend the ego at every turn. Little by little, blame gives way to understanding, resentment to compassion, and our ordinary struggles become the very path to awakening._ _With his characteristic warmth and clarity, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche reveals that mind training is not about becoming someone else, but about uncovering the wisdom and compassion that have always been present within us._ _These timeless teachings offer a practical guide to living with an open heart, whatever life may bring._” **~ Tsering Paldron** | |||
| Navaratri Mantra Circle with Amisha (online) | Sun, Oct 11, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamnqytr22 | Curator | Join Amisha for this practice during the auspicious festival of Navaratri, 11th-20th October, from the power of your own home. You are invited into a powerful space to harness the transformational energy of this time as we step this year into Navaratri. We will awaken and deepen our relationship with the Goddesses Durga and Kali, and integrate both our personal experiences and the collective challenges alive in the world right now. This will support us to strenghten and stand tall with clarity. The practice (sādhanā) is designed to create a sacred container with the offering to draw into a deeper space with guidelines and suggestions around diet, daily rhythms and commitments. The main practice is chanting mantras for thirty minutes daily along with an opening and closing circle. Navaratri is the festival of nine victorious nights, in devotion of the many faces of Durga. It is a time where spiritual practices are known to be more intense and productive than at any other times of the year. Durga means The invincible, The inaccessible or The fortress and She is the great Warrior Goddess and the power or aspect of consciousness and of the Divine Feminine that protects. She represents the fearless heart and awakens the courage we need to meet our fears and challenges, whether they be living external challenges or inner fears and limiting beliefs. She empowers us to listen to our Truth, to trust the process and to rise up in Love and Service for the Greater good. This is an invitation to direct energy towards the areas within your life that you seek support, transformation or a radical shift in thought or structure – in service to our personal growth and the collective healing of our planet. The battle is with the voices of greed, addiction, jealousy, lust, arrogance and fear. This is both as forces in the world and within our own minds. Through our practices and journey together we will awaken and celebrate the spirit of Durga, as warrior Goddess. We will tend to the flame of the heart and focus our energy and commitment towards amplifying our power and wisdom and remembering our worth. We will be in devotion to the form of Ma Kali who sharpens our intuition with her sword of discernment allowing us to cut through any distortion. This goddess practice will open up for you to experience a deeper connection with the goddesses and their qualities and how they express through you. This festival begins in the New Moon and as the moon waxes with the energy of the Goddess, the power of Shakti within is illuminated and magnified throughout our lives. It is a potent time for inner work and we hope that you will join us. “I have been joining Amisha's Navratri offerings for the past six years, and find within them something so uniquely precious. Each year we return to the practice of chanting mantras for the Divine Feminine, and each year a new layer is revealed to me and within me. Amisha's holding is subtle but strong, soft and steady, gracious and fiercely rooted in a presence that conveys extraordinary transmissions. She shares of her own cultural heritage with generosity and care, embuing the practices we share with a potent lived experience - it comes from the heart, from the body, from someplace deep and personal and yet at the same time shared by us all. These sadhanas are an anchor point in each year, in my own life, and create a container that allows me to go deep whilst still living in presence with my family and community. I am so grateful for these offerings.” Sheena, Yoga facilitator **WHAT’S INCLUDED:** - Be part of a global community of practice that you can do from your own home - Live welcome circle_ including mantra, mudrā, storytelling & sharing & group energy work_ - Live led daily mantra chanting (you can do this in your own time if you can't always make the time) - Suggestions on how to deepen your sādhanā through diet, daily rhythms and commitments for these days - Additional teachings, reflections and contemplations during the process - Closing circle including group energy work with seeds planted to water in the weeks after - Group to connect with your sādhanā brothers and sisters going through this journey - Recording of mantra practice so you can do it at a different time of the day if you need to - Transmissions of mantras that you can then use in your personal practice - Personal transformation as we ground and honour the energy from this eclipse portal - Power of collective prayer and cultivating Shakti together that we can offer up to those who need it at this time **THE DETAILS:** **Sunday 11th October, 8-9.30pm BST** – Opening circle, mantra, mudra & storytelling (On zoom – recording will be send out straight afterwards) **Monday October 12th - Monday Oct 19th, 8-8.30pm BST** – Daily sādhanā - mantra and meditation. (you can still join even if you can't make all of these live. there is a recording of the practice from the first day which you can use as a guide to chant with) **Tuesday 20th October, 8-9.30pm BST – ** Closing Circle. Please note times are UK BST, however participation from all over the world is welcome and recordings will be available. These daily sessions and opening circle start at 3pm New York, 12pm California. **ABOUT YOUR HOST:**  Amisha Tala Oak has celebrated Navartri since she was a child. In her cultural tradition, the women gather for nine nights of dance called Garba, where they dance with special sticks and celebrate. This is celebrated in this way by Gujaratri women and the name is derived from the Sanskrit term _Garbha_ (“womb”) and _Deep_ (“a small earthenware lamp”). A lamp and statues of the goddess are placed in the centre as the dancers circle around. It’s always been a special time of celebration, being with women of all generations and wearing her favourite saris. As a yoga and meditation teacher, Navaratri took on new meaning as she felt the power in the subtle fields of this time of year, as a time of renewal, courage and empowerment. Amisha loves sharing the myth of Durga and this battle as the awakening of the inner activist in all of us, that is powered by love. Autumn Navaratri (Shardiya) is a time for the slaying of our inner demons, and for rising up in our personal lives and the way we contribute to the collective. For spring Navarati (Chaitra) 2020 which was just after lockdown was announced in the UK, Amisha went offline and into silence for the whole of the festival and wrote the nine principles for her book, Intuition. It is always a potent time for creativity and wisdom practices. Amisha is an intuitive therapist who works with energy and subconscious patterns with her clients which she supports with sessions and beautiful leadership mentoring. She is also the author of the collaborative book The Future Is Beautiful and host of the globally acclaimed podcast, All That We Are. She has been on a deep path of Tantra (Kashmir Shivaism) and studied with teachers, swamis, and through ancient texts. In addition to this she has received many transmissions direct from the goddesses in the temples of India and understands this path in a deeply energetic and embodied way. [www.amisha.co.uk](https://amisha.co.uk/) //[ www.allthatweare.org](https://www.allthatweare.org/) **THE COST:** We are offering this on a sliding scale, please pay what you can. Registration closes strictly 15 mins before we begin - ticket sales will close then. £216 - Full Rate (ie for those who own property, can travel and afford luxuries) £108 - Discounted (ie for those who rent, have high mortgage and genuinely can't participate at higher rate) £68 - On request (email [takeamoment@amisha.co.uk](mailto:takeamoment@amisha.co.uk)) in order to welcome more diverse participation. If you feel the call, you are welcome. FAQs: **What is deity practice and why is it important?** “The best way to explain in modern terms what a deity is, is to understand deity as a unique vortex of energy. Sometimes that energy vortex takes recognisable anthropomorphic form (for instance, in meditation visions). Sometimes that energy is felt through the sound vibrations, called mantra, or through the geometric pictures, called yantras, that map the way that energy looks in “blueprint” form.” “Deity practice helps us embody the subtlest powers of the universe. It affects us psychologically, spiritually, and even physically. It can protect us, empower us, teach us unconditional love, and even enlighten us.” “The word shakti means “power.” Shakti, the innate power in reality, has five “faces.” It manifests as the power to be conscious, the power to feel ecstasy, the power of will or desire, the power to know, and the power to act.” (words from Sally Kempton, author of Awakening Shakti and repeat guest on All That We Are podcast) **Do I need to be Indian, Hindu or a Yogi? ** It helps to have a connection or relationship already to these goddesses but it's also not necessary if you feel drawn. You will receive the transmission of these energies from Amisha in the mantras that we chant together. And she will explain the energies in a way that you can understand, and have direct experience of. She will give guidance on other resources that can support the journey if it's new to you. However if you have a relationship already to these deities through yoga, travel to India or other teachers - this practice with Amisha can take you really deep. **What is a mantra and how does it work?** Amisha has personally found mantra practice to be one of the most powerful and transformative of everything. A mantra is a living breathing vibration of the deity - and as you chant it - you wake up the qualities of this deity in every cell of your being. The words are in Sanskrit which holds the frequency as an ancient language that is not spoken in daily life but only used in sacred prayer. Mantras has a clearing and purifying aspect and really supports in coming into a calm and present mind, as well as the healing aspects in the body. **Why is this an online sadhana?** Sadhana means spiritual practice, it's a committed process of time we share together. Amisha loves to offer this online as it's deeply powerful to make space for this in amongst your daily life and in your home and family. It brings you into deeper and more direct contact with the sacred - and the mantras chanted into your home transform the space with their energy which brings it all closer to you and the impacts longer lasting. Amisha has held these online practices since 2020 and is very skilled at this. **What's so special about this time?** Navaratri is a powerful time and one where all spiritual practices are amplified. These dates of festivals in India always align with astrological happenings. It is a time of spiritual awakening, devotion, and celebration. **Testimonials - what does it feel like to take part?** "It is difficult to find the words to describe the powerful and transformative space held by Amisha in her Navaratri Sadhana. It is a beautiful, generous offering, and is very special to be able to journey through this potent time in community. As someone coming from a (very!) secular family, I struggled to grow my faith and connection with the divine. I had never chanted before; now it is part of my daily practise. Navratri has deepened my relationship with the goddess within me, and without, in ways I could never have imagined, which has, in all honesty, been life changing for me." Karen "It is hard for me to put into words my experience with Navaratri, I found connecting to the goddesses through the 10 day container Amisha created deeply profound and moving. It really invited me to return into a place of stillness within my life which was deeply needed through finding my inner feminine power. There’s so much talk on the soft feminine but connecting to this fiery warrior goddess really ignited the remembrance within in. Amisha story telling and space holding was really beautiful and it truly felt like we were there as sisters together." Amy "Beautiful enlightening experience with empowering female energy. This is the first time I have chanted with a group of women in a virtual setting. I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed up. The most special part about it for me was that I didn’t know anyone, and how comfortable I felt singing and chanting with women from different parts of the world. I loved listening to the different intentions that everyone set for themselves. It was also very humanizing to listen to the challenges that everyone faced and hoped to overcome during the days of chanting. I loved the release of chanting continually for 30 minutes. The mantras that Amisha picked were also really meaningful and empowering. The whole 10 day routine was very grounding and brought up a lot of feelings that I could contemplate and write about for my own self growth and learning." Priyanca "I appreciated taking part in the Navaratri offering. As someone committed to ongoing decolonization practices, it was wonderful to learn from Amisha, as someone who has a deep connection to these practices, stories and practices in her lineage. Connecting with Durga, Kali and the portals of illumination was powerful. Even if by Zoom! Experiencing the energy that was invoked through the prayers was incredible, in all of the ease and resistance. Amisha's warmth, encouragement, and wisdom was an anchor in the space." Briana "This is so powerful. I definitely received so much more than I was expecting. Amisha is a true goddess, what I mean by that is I feel the Shakti pour through and out of her. Like it's a language her heart knows intimately. I find so much opens for me in the spaces she holds." Maria | |||
| moor soul : northern soul/funk/medium rare grooves | Sat, Dec 19, 7:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkamnzs4322 | Curator | **ITS BACK! ** **Moor Soul – A Night of Northern Soul, Rare Groove & Funk** Get ready to move at _Moor Soul_, the night where the grooves run deep and the funk never quits. James Cole digs into his crates to spin everything from Blue Note to Atlantic, Verve to Soul Jazz — with a touch of Latin rhythm and a splash of Delta blues funk to get you wiggling and jumping. Expect the legends — Aretha, James B, Chic — plus plenty of rare cuts you’ll wish you’d known sooner. And if the vibe turns proper viddy, don’t be surprised when the disco drops. James, a founding member of London’s iconic L.I.F.E. collective and international groove ambassador, is joined on the decks by Mojo Mnemez. 'The funk of forty-thousand years, blended and distilled for your delectation'. Serving up a night of pure, unfiltered soul power at the Moor Imagination Centre. Doors at 7.30pm | |||
| Sunday Soothe Sound Bath & Connect | Sun, Nov 22, 4:00 PM UTC | Berry Farm Cotswolds, Silver Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, UK | 3mxkamom2u222 | Curator | A deeply relaxing sound bath to help you reset for the week ahead, slow down and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful Cotswold countryside. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The calming vibrations help settle the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation in a world where it can be hard to find, while supporting the body's natural sense of balance. An hour in sound dedicated to you, followed by an optional extra hour to slowly ground ourselves and connect with the group over some tea and cake. The perfect Sunday evening. Free private onsite parking. Blankets, eye masks and mats are included. Optional Connect and Social after Sound Bath with Ellie is in collaboration with The Comfort Zone, Cirencester. | |||
| Love & Harmony Sound Bath | Sun, Feb 14, 4:00 PM UTC | Berry Farm Cotswolds, Silver Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, UK | 3mxkamonvaz22 | Curator | Valentine's Day special. Led by the heart in love & harmony. A deeply relaxing sound bath to help you reset for the week ahead, slow down and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful Cotswold countryside. Using crystal singing bowl, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The calming vibrations help settle the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation in a world where it can be hard to find, while supporting the body's natural sense of balance. An hour dedicated to you. Free private onsite parking. Blankets, mats and pillows are included. Tea/coffee and a sweet treat provided afterwards. | |||
| Sunday Soothe Sound Bath with Ellie | Sun, Jan 17, 4:00 PM UTC | Berry Farm Cotswolds, Silver Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, UK | 3mxkamoq72r22 | Curator | A deeply relaxing sound bath to help you reset for the week ahead, slow down and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful Cotswold countryside. Using crystal singing bowl, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The calming vibrations help settle the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation in a world where it can be hard to find, while supporting the body's natural sense of balance. An hour dedicated to you. The perfect way to start your 2027. Free private onsite parking. Blankets, mats and pillows are included. Tea/coffee and a sweet treat provided afterwards. | |||
| Sunday Soothe Sound Bath with Ellie | Sun, Dec 13, 4:00 PM UTC | Berry Farm Cotswolds, Silver Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, UK | 3mxkamorljr22 | Curator | A deeply relaxing sound bath to help you reset for the week ahead, slow down and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful Cotswold countryside. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The calming vibrations help settle the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation in a world where it can be hard to find, while supporting the body's natural sense of balance. An hour dedicated to you. Free private onsite parking. Blankets, mats and pillows are included. Tea/coffee and a sweet treat provided afterwards. | |||
| Sunday Soothe Sound Bath with Ellie | Sun, Oct 25, 4:00 PM UTC | Berry Farm Cotswolds, Silver Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, UK | 3mxkamotg2k22 | Curator | A deeply relaxing sound bath to help you reset for the week ahead, slow down and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful Cotswold countryside. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The calming vibrations help settle the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation in a world where it can be hard to find, while supporting the body's natural sense of balance. An hour dedicated to you. Free private onsite parking. Blankets, mats and pillows are included. Tea/coffee and a sweet treat provided afterwards. | |||
| Rest & Restore Sound Bath with Ellie | Fri, Dec 4, 7:00 PM UTC | Wellbeing at the Barn, Cricklade, Cricklade, Swindon, UK | 3mxkamoxvzz22 | Curator | A relaxing sound bath designed to support rest, balance and wellbeing through sound and vibration. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The session helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation. Sound healing works with frequencies and vibrations to help restore the body's natural balance, supporting you to feeling more centred grounded and in harmony with yourself. Melt into an hour dedicated entirely to you. | |||
| Rest & Restore Sound Bath with Ellie | Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM UTC | Wellbeing at the Barn, Cricklade, Cricklade, Swindon, UK | 3mxkamozggk22 | Curator | A relaxing sound bath designed to support rest, balance and wellbeing through sound and vibration. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The session helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation. Sound healing works with frequencies and vibrations to help restore the body's natural balance, supporting you to feeling more centred grounded and in harmony with yourself. Melt into an hour dedicated entirely to you. | |||
| Temple Arts & Practices | Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM UTC | Wild goose space, St Werburghs, Bristol | 3mxkampreac22 | Curator | We welcome you to join us for Temple Arts & Practices. This is open to both 1st timers beginning their journey into sacred temple space, and for those who have some previous experience wishing to deepen their ‘toolkit’ for temple going. **About temple spaces** Temples are sacred spaces, where consenting adults can experience, body, mind and soul connections. Held in a space of beauty, acceptance and safety, we enter into practice of devotion, to love, pleasure and sacred sensuality. Temple space can be very magical, healing, playful and full of mystery. It is a place to meet yourself and others, as friends and play mates, old and new. It can feel scary to enter such an unknown space, so we have created a day which can give you a better understanding of how to enter and navigate in a safe pleasurable way. Please come as you are, everybody is welcome in Temple. We’ll begin with an opening circle where you’ll get to state your intentions. This will be followed by some warm up exercise in pairs and small groups, including wheel of consent practice, to embody and vocalize your ‘no’, ‘maybe’ and ‘yes’. Through exploring our boundaries we can relax and open to meeting each other honestly. We will introduce you to the RDBSMA - a talking practice which helps us to meet each other truthfully through concious relating and respectful relating. We will guide you into some tantric meditation practices which help to ground and connect us in our bodies, opening to senses and sensuality through breath, movement and sound. We will allow the energies of s\*x and heart to be present through simple practices with yourselves and others. We will talk you through in more detail what is a temple and offer you some simple and useful ways to communicate, play, state your boundaries and navigate temple space. During the final part of the day, we’ll open the space and invite you to taste the temple experience. This is an opportunity for you to express yourself and use some of the tools that you’ve learnt in the 1st half of the day. They’ll be some guided and non-guided practice, this could include, massage, cuddling and conscious touch. Or simply being with yourself. There will circle time for questions and sharing. The facilitators and assistants will be available throughout the day, if you need a chat or emotional support. You do not need to have experience of being in similar spaces, but 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. All genders are welcome, as are singles, friends, and couples (of all combinations). FOR COUPLES: Please make your agreements together before you arrive. If you want to come along with your partner, and play with them exclusively, that’s completely fine. Temple is a sober space. Date : 21st Nov, 2026 Time : 2pm - 10pm Venue : Wildgoose Space, 228 Mina Road, St. Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9YP. Cost : Price £75, Low income - £65, Abundant supporters £85 **Things to bring:** An offering/flower for the temple shrine Lunch to share Something tasty and delicious to share with the group for snack during the day (We will provide herbal teas and a fruit platter). **Cancellation:** We have a no refund policy for the Temple. However, you are welcome to sell your ticket on to a friend. If you do so, please do let us know and send us their email so we can give the info about the temple. For any questions please contact us: Shanti: [shantitemplenights@gmail.com](mailto:shantitemplenights@gmail.com) 0r text/call 07875 151582 Welcoming you with an open hearts, Joy, Sonor & Shanti **About us:** _ **Joy Mittens:** _ ** - ** I Push Buttons in those who are Ready for Transformation❤️🔥With Love❤️🔥 I am a shamanic priestess leading people gently on deep, heart-centred journeys with the medicine of their own bodies, emotions, and sexual energy to discover their unique essence and expression of the divine. I have trained extensively over the last 6 years with the mystery schools of ISTA and Highden, as well as completing Advanced Bodywork Training with Budhi Dana and The Field Facilitator training with Rachel Rickards/David Cates/Christian Pankhurst/Elaine Young, amongst other things in a life of travelling and exploring the depths of human consciousness. [https://www.joymittens.life/](https://www.joymittens.life/) _ **Conor:** _ Conor is a student of Temple culture, and a close ally of Shanti and Hugs in our shared mission to strengthen and deepen our community. Creating temple space for men has been his ongoing mission, after he experienced a powerful process of healing in his connection to other men whilst on a sacred sexuality retreat. Conor holds space with deep reverence and radical irreverence, believing that we have to laugh at our attachments to find the reality of our experience. | |||
| Slow Living Retreat (June 2027) REMAINING BALANCE | Mon, Jun 21, 2:00 PM UTC | Molino Del Rey - Retreat Center, Jorox, Málaga, Spain | 3mxkamptmu522 | Curator |  ## Slow Living Retreat, Andalusia (Spain) 🤍✨  Five nights to step away from the noise of everyday life and come back to yourself.  Our Retreat is a relaxed and nurturing women’s retreat created for women who are craving a little more space — to slow down, reconnect with themselves, meet like-minded women and simply breathe.  You don’t need to have been to a women’s circle or retreat before. You don’t need to be spiritual, know how to meditate or arrive as any particular version of yourself.  Come exactly as you are.  Across our five days together, there will be daily Women’s Circle offerings, gentle meditation and reflection, astrology and birth-chart discoveries, holistic wisdom and an optional waterfall release experience — with plenty of time in between to rest, swim, wander, read, journal, laugh and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.  Everything is an invitation. Join in as much or as little as feels right for you.  Nestled within the breathtaking Sierra de las Nieves mountains of Andalusia, our home for the retreat is an award-winning sanctuary surrounded by wild, unspoilt nature, yet only around 50 minutes from Málaga Airport.  For five nights, this wonderfully unique and character-filled retreat centre will be EXCLUSIVELY OURS — giving us the freedom and privacy to slow down, gather together and truly make the space our own.  With mountains all around us, its own natural spring and beautiful spaces to wander, rest and simply be, it feels a world away from everyday life. 🤍  **Come away for five nights. Come back with a little more of you.**  WHAT’S INCLUDED:- 🛌 5 nights’ shared twin-room accommodation in our very own private exclusive use Retreat Centre 🥗 All vegetarian food & refreshments cooked by our very own Retreat Chef 🤍 Daily Women’s Circle offerings (join as much or as little as feels right for you) ✨ Astrology & birth chart discoveries, reflections & self-care wisdom 🙏🏼 A private 1-hour Reiki treatment with Victoria ☀️ Plenty of space to sunbathe, wander, read, journal, pick oranges straight from the trees or drink fresh water from the natural spring 💦 Optional waterfall release experience WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:- ✈️ Return flights to Málaga 🚐 Airport transfers ⛰️Travel Insurance YOUR INVESTMENT:- £1,000 per person £400 deposit to secure your place £600 remaining balance (must be paid in full no later than **60 days before the retreat start date**. [22nd April 2027] All retreat offerings are lovingly hosted by Victoria, with everything optional. Feel free to dip in and out and make the retreat your own. Helping you Return To You 🤍✨   Terms and Conditions (please read) # Slow Living Retreat – Terms & Conditions ### **Effective from:** [21st June to 26th June 2027] ## 1. Payment Terms A non-refundable deposit of £400 is required to secure your place on the retreat. The remaining balance is non-refundable and must be paid in full no later than **60 days before the retreat start date**. [22nd April 2027] If you are unable to attend, your place may be transferred to another person with prior agreement from Slow Living Retreat. Deposits remain non-refundable in all circumstances. Payment plans may be available. Please contact us if you would like to discuss spreading the cost of your retreat. * * * ## 2. What is Included Your retreat fee includes: Accommodation for the duration of the retreat All workshops, women's circles, guided meditations and group sessions detailed within your itinerary Vegetarian Meals as stated within the retreat information Tea, coffee and refreshments where provided including Cacao Ceremony Your retreat fee does **not** include: Flights and UK airport transfers Malaga Airport transfer to the Retreat (Victoria will organise this, but the cost will be extra and payable locally in euros between us all) Travel insurance (mandatory) Passports, visas or entry requirements Wine is available for an extra cost * * * ## 3. Travel and Insurance Guests are responsible for arranging their own flights. Recommended flight times will be provided once your booking has been confirmed to help coordinate group arrivals. Comprehensive travel insurance is **mandatory** and should include cover for: Cancellation Medical expenses Delays Personal belongings Travel disruption We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance as soon as you book your retreat. You are responsible for ensuring your passport is valid and that you meet any visa or entry requirements for your destination. * * * ## 4. Health and Wellbeing By booking a retreat, you confirm that you are physically and mentally able to participate in the activities offered. Please let us know before booking if you have any medical conditions, injuries, allergies or mental health concerns that may affect your participation. Our retreats are designed to support wellbeing but are **not** intended to replace medical care, counselling or psychological therapy. ### Wellbeing Guidance & Disclaimer Throughout the retreat, Victoria may share personal insights, holistic wellbeing practices, seasonal reflections, Reiki-inspired practices, Chinese Medicine-inspired wisdom and other tools that she has found supportive through her own experience and learning. Victoria is not a medical professional, doctor, psychologist or therapist, and nothing shared during the retreat should be considered medical, psychological or therapeutic advice, diagnosis or treatment. Everything offered is shared with care and with the intention of supporting reflection, connection and general wellbeing. You are always encouraged to listen to your own body, use your own judgement and participate only in what feels appropriate for you. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Participation in any practice or activity offered during the retreat is entirely optional. * * * ## 5. Responsibility and Liability All activities are undertaken at your own risk. Slow Living Retreat accepts no responsibility for personal injury, illness, loss, theft, damage or additional expenses incurred during the retreat except where required by law through proven negligence. Guests remain responsible for their own belongings throughout the retreat. * * * ## 6. Changes or Cancellation by Slow Living Retreat Whilst every effort will be made to deliver the retreat as advertised, we reserve the right to amend, postpone or cancel a retreat where circumstances beyond our reasonable control make this necessary. This may include, but is not limited to: - Government restrictions - Official advice against travel - Strikes - Transport disruptions - Natural disasters - Fire - Flooding - Public health emergencies - Acts of terrorism or war or civil unrest - Extreme weather - Illness or injury affecting the retreat facilitator - Epidemics or pandemics - Closure or unavailability of the retreat venue. - Circumstances affecting the safety of participants If a retreat cannot proceed, participants will be offered either: A transfer to a future retreat, or A refund of retreat fees paid, less any reasonable administration costs and any non-recoverable payments already made to accommodation providers or suppliers. Slow Living Retreat cannot accept responsibility for flights, travel arrangements, travel insurance or any other costs incurred outside of the retreat fee. Where possible, we will make reasonable efforts to offer alternative dates or arrangements. However, Slow Living Retreat cannot guarantee refunds for costs or losses arising from circumstances outside our control, including flights, transfers, accommodation or other travel expenses. **We strongly recommend that all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance from the time of booking** , including appropriate cover for cancellation and disruption. * * * ## 7. Respect Our retreats are built on kindness, respect, compassion and inclusivity. We ask every participant to contribute towards creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone attending. Slow Living Retreat reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the retreat without refund if their behaviour places the safety, wellbeing or enjoyment of others at risk. * * * ## 8. Photos From time to time photographs or short video clips may be taken during the retreat for promotional purposes. We will always respect your wishes if you would prefer not to appear in any images. Please let us know before the retreat begins. * * * ## 9. Acceptance of These Terms By paying your deposit and confirming your booking, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. | |||
| Slow Living Return To You Retreat (June 2027) DEPOSIT ONLY | Mon, Jun 21, 2:00 PM UTC | Molino Del Rey - Retreat Center, Jorox, Málaga, Spain | 3mxkampvhtx22 | Curator |  ## Slow Living Retreat, Andalusia (Spain) 🤍✨  Five nights to step away from the noise of everyday life and come back to yourself.  Our Retreat is a relaxed and nurturing women’s retreat created for women who are craving a little more space — to slow down, reconnect with themselves, meet like-minded women and simply breathe.  You don’t need to have been to a women’s circle or retreat before. You don’t need to be spiritual, know how to meditate or arrive as any particular version of yourself.  Come exactly as you are.  Across our five days together, there will be daily Women’s Circle offerings, gentle meditation and reflection, astrology and birth-chart discoveries, holistic wisdom and an optional waterfall release experience — with plenty of time in between to rest, swim, wander, read, journal, laugh and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.  Everything is an invitation. Join in as much or as little as feels right for you.  Nestled within the breathtaking Sierra de las Nieves mountains Andalusia, our home for the retreat is an award-winning sanctuary surrounded by wild, unspoilt nature, yet only around 50 minutes from Málaga Airport.  For five nights, this wonderfully unique and character-filled retreat centre will be EXCLUSIVELY OURS — giving us the freedom and privacy to slow down, gather together and truly make the space our own.  With mountains all around us, its own natural spring and beautiful spaces to wander, rest and simply be, it feels a world away from everyday life. 🤍  **Come away for five nights. Come back with a little more of you.**  WHAT’S INCLUDED:- 🛌 5 nights’ shared twin-room accommodation in our very own private exclusive use Retreat Centre 🥗 All vegetarian food & refreshments cooked by our very own Retreat Chef 🤍 Daily Women’s Circle offerings (join as much or as little as feels right for you) ✨ Astrology & birth chart discoveries, reflections & self-care wisdom 🙏🏼 A private 1-hour Reiki treatment with Victoria ☀️ Plenty of space to sunbathe, wander, read, journal, pick oranges straight from the trees or drink fresh water from the natural spring 💦 Optional waterfall release experience WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:- ✈️ Return flights to Málaga 🚐 Airport transfers ⛰️Travel Insurance YOUR INVESTMENT:- £1,000 per person £400 deposit to secure your place £600 remaining balance (must be paid in full no later than **60 days before the retreat start date**. [22nd April 2027] All retreat offerings are lovingly hosted by Victoria, with everything optional. Feel free to dip in and out and make the retreat your own. Helping you Return To You 🤍✨   Terms and Conditions (please read) # Slow Living Retreats – Terms & Conditions ### **Effective from:** [21st June to 26th June 2027] ## 1. Payment Terms A non-refundable deposit of £400 is required to secure your place on the retreat. The remaining balance is non-refundable and must be paid in full no later than **60 days before the retreat start date**. [22nd April 2027] If you are unable to attend, your place may be transferred to another person with prior agreement from Slow Living Retreats. Deposits remain non-refundable in all circumstances. Payment plans may be available. Please contact us if you would like to discuss spreading the cost of your retreat. * * * ## 2. What is Included Your retreat fee includes: Accommodation (shared twin) for the duration of the retreat All workshops, women's circles, guided meditations and group sessions detailed within your itinerary Vegetarian Meals as stated within the retreat information Tea, coffee and refreshments where provided including Cacao Ceremony Your retreat fee does **not** include: Flights and UK airport transfers Malaga Airport transfer to the Retreat (Victoria will organise this, but the cost will be extra and payable locally in euros between us all) Travel insurance (mandatory) Passports, visas or entry requirements Wine is available for an extra cost * * * ## 3. Travel and Insurance Guests are responsible for arranging their own flights. Recommended flight times will be provided once your booking has been confirmed to help coordinate group arrivals. Comprehensive travel insurance is **mandatory** and should include cover for: Cancellation Medical expenses Delays Personal belongings Travel disruption We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance as soon as you book your retreat. You are responsible for ensuring your passport is valid and that you meet any visa or entry requirements for your destination. * * * ## 4. Health and Wellbeing By booking a retreat, you confirm that you are physically and mentally able to participate in the activities offered. Please let us know before booking if you have any medical conditions, injuries, allergies or mental health concerns that may affect your participation. Our retreats are designed to support wellbeing but are **not** intended to replace medical care, counselling or psychological therapy. ### Wellbeing Guidance & Disclaimer Throughout the retreat, Victoria may share personal insights, holistic wellbeing practices, seasonal reflections, Reiki-inspired practices, Chinese Medicine-inspired wisdom and other tools that she has found supportive through her own experience and learning. Victoria is not a medical professional, doctor, psychologist or therapist, and nothing shared during the retreat should be considered medical, psychological or therapeutic advice, diagnosis or treatment. Everything offered is shared with care and with the intention of supporting reflection, connection and general wellbeing. You are always encouraged to listen to your own body, use your own judgement and participate only in what feels appropriate for you. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Participation in any practice or activity offered during the retreat is entirely optional. * * * ## 5. Responsibility and Liability All activities are undertaken at your own risk. Slow Living Retreats accepts no responsibility for personal injury, illness, loss, theft, damage or additional expenses incurred during the retreat except where required by law through proven negligence. Guests remain responsible for their own belongings throughout the retreat. * * * ## 6. Changes or Cancellation by Slow Living Retreats Whilst every effort will be made to deliver the retreat as advertised, we reserve the right to amend, postpone or cancel a retreat where circumstances beyond our reasonable control make this necessary. This may include, but is not limited to: - Government restrictions - Official advice against travel - Strikes - Transport disruptions - Natural disasters - Fire - Flooding - Public health emergencies - Acts of terrorism or war or civil unrest - Extreme weather - Illness or injury affecting the retreat facilitator - Epidemics or pandemics - Closure or unavailability of the retreat venue. - Circumstances affecting the safety of participants If a retreat cannot proceed, participants will be offered either: A transfer to a future retreat, or A refund of retreat fees paid, less any reasonable administration costs and any non-recoverable payments already made to accommodation providers or suppliers. Slow Living Retreats cannot accept responsibility for flights, travel arrangements, travel insurance or any other costs incurred outside of the retreat fee. Where possible, we will make reasonable efforts to offer alternative dates or arrangements. However, Slow Living Retreats cannot guarantee refunds for costs or losses arising from circumstances outside our control, including flights, transfers, accommodation or other travel expenses. **We strongly recommend that all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance from the time of booking** , including appropriate cover for cancellation and disruption. * * * ## 7. Respect Our retreats are built on kindness, respect, compassion and inclusivity. We ask every participant to contribute towards creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone attending. Slow Living Retreats reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the retreat without refund if their behaviour places the safety, wellbeing or enjoyment of others at risk. * * * ## 8. Photos From time to time photographs or short video clips may be taken during the retreat for promotional purposes. We will always respect your wishes if you would prefer not to appear in any images. Please let us know before the retreat begins. * * * ## 9. Acceptance of These Terms By paying your deposit and confirming your booking, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. | |||
| Dizzy's Kitchen - Cohort B (third cycle) | Tue, Sep 15, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamq7ikx22 | Curator | Dizzy's Kitchen - Cohort B - THIRD Cycle! **PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO DIZZY'S KITCHEN COHORT MEMBERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PREVIOUS TWO CYCLES** Our third Cycle will be an autumnal burrowing IN, finding the joy of **experimental explorations in our craft** again (something of a return to the first Cycle but with the added superpowers that we've picked up since then). We will be inviting **outside facilitators** in for three **shared DKA / DKB sessions** during this cycle. Those of you working on bigger projects will have ample time for **feedback sessions and outside ears**. It will also of course include **Flowvember** , which is a turbulent and fertile month that we'll ride together for the second time. **Our weekly online meetings will continue to be on Tuesday evenings 7pm-9pm \*\*WITH ONE EXCEPTION\*\*- see below for all session dates and details.** If you're not able to pay for the full 12 week cycle in advance, please contact Lu at [dizraelimanagement@gmail.com](mailto:dizraelimanagement@gmail.com) to arrange an instalment plan. **FULL LIST OF SESSION DATES:** **SEPTEMBER 2026 ** **Tuesday 15th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Tuesday 22st** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Tuesday 29th** // 7pm-9pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **OCTOBER** **Tuesday 6th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Tuesday 13th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Monday 19th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **Tuesday 27th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **FLOWVEMBER** **Tuesday 10th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Tuesday 17th** // 7pm-9pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **Tuesday 24th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **DECEMBER** **Tuesday 1st** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Tuesday 8th** // 7pm-9pm GMT \*\*\*\*\* Can't wait to dive back in you jubilant elf. | |||
| Dizzy's Kitchen - Cohort A (fourth cycle) | Mon, Sep 14, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamqbuw622 | Curator | Dizzy's Kitchen - Cohort A - FOURTH Cycle! **PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO DIZZY'S KITCHEN COHORT MEMBERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PREVIOUS THREE CYCLES** Our fourth Cycle will be an autumnal burrowing IN, finding the joy of **experimental explorations in our craft** again (something of a return to the first Cycle but with the added superpowers that we've picked up since then). Those of you working on bigger projects will have ample time for **feedback sessions and outside ears**. It will also of course include **Flowvember** , which is a turbulent and fertile month that we'll ride together for the second time. **Our weekly online meetings will continue to be on Monday evenings 7.30pm-9.30pm \*\*WITH TWO EXCEPTIONS\*\*- see below for all session dates and details.** If you're not able to pay for the full 12 week cycle in advance, please contact Lu at [dizraelimanagement@gmail.com](mailto:dizraelimanagement@gmail.com) to arrange an instalment plan. **FULL LIST OF SESSION DATES:** **SEPTEMBER 2026 ** **Monday 14th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Monday 21st** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Tuesday 29th** // 7pm-9pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **OCTOBER** **Monday 5th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Monday 12th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Monday 19th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **Monday 26th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **FLOWVEMBER** **Monday 9th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Tuesday 17th** // 7pm-9pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **Monday 23rd** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Monday 30th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **DECEMBER** **Monday 7th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT \*\*\*\*\* Can't wait to dive back in you jubilant elf. | |||
| Sound Meditation in the Salt Room | Thu, Nov 26, 6:00 PM UTC | Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa, Cumberland St, Devonport, Plymouth, UK | 3mxkamqdpw322 | Curator | Join Carly for a deep Sound Meditation featuring Himalayan singing bowls, held in the serene Salt Room at Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa. Sound Meditation is an immersive, deep listening practice where the vibrations and frequencies of the singing bowls guide you into a meditative state that helps to regulate your nervous system, soften your body-mind, and switch on your body’s natural restorative powers. It is a space to listen to your body as you tune into your sensations, emotions, imagination and intuition. The Salt Room walls are adorned with panels of Himalayan Salt, the benefits of which may include; improved respiratory health and oxygen intake, better muscle recovery, and stress reduction. There are only 5 spaces per session, making them super cosy and intimate, and the bowls sound incredible in this womb-like space. The session begins promptly at 6pm. Please arrive 10 minutes before to get settled into the space. Location: Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa. 12 Cumberland Street, Plymouth, PL1 4DX Please note that the salt room is on the basement level of the building and is only accessible via stairs. | |||
| Sound Meditation in the Salt Room | Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 PM UTC | Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa, Cumberland St, Devonport, Plymouth, UK | 3mxkamqfrnt22 | Curator | Join Carly for a deep Sound Meditation featuring Himalayan singing bowls, held in the serene Salt Room at Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa. Sound Meditation is an immersive, deep listening practice where the vibrations and frequencies of the singing bowls guide you into a meditative state that helps to regulate your nervous system, soften your body-mind, and switch on your body’s natural restorative powers. It is a space to listen to your body as you tune into your sensations, emotions, imagination and intuition. The Salt Room walls are adorned with panels of Himalayan Salt, the benefits of which may include; improved respiratory health and oxygen intake, better muscle recovery, and stress reduction. There are only 5 spaces per session, making them super cosy and intimate, and the bowls sound incredible in this womb-like space. The session begins promptly at 6pm. Please arrive 10 minutes before to get settled into the space. Location: Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa. 12 Cumberland Street, Plymouth, PL1 4DX Please note that the salt room is on the basement level of the building and is only accessible via stairs. | |||
| Foundations of Therapeutic Music: An Experiential Training with Dr Mendel Kaelen | Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamr7ibb22 | Curator |  ## About Foundations of Therapeutic Music is a first of its kind nine-month immersive programme for practitioners, facilitators and musicians who want to work with music with greater depth, impact and intention. It brings together perspectives from neuroscience, psychotherapy, spirituality, culture and human development, into a single unified framework. ## What You'll Develop Across nine modules with a highly practical focus, you'll build three core competencies: #### Therapeutic Musicality You’ll develop new ways of perceiving and relating to the many dimensions of music. Crucially, you’ll learn to listen through the ears of others and understand the deeply individual way that music is experienced. #### Situational Flexibility You’ll learn to make confident musical choices in the moment depending on the evolving context, responding with attunement and fluidity. #### Integrative Understanding You’ll learn to hold multiple perspectives on music simultaneously, seeing it as a meeting point of emotion, neuroscience, culture, spirituality, psychology, and more. ## Teaching Methodology We'll move from the origins of music and our relationship to it as human beings, through how music actually works and the many ways we listen, to its therapeutic functions and the highly nuanced craft of creating playlists and shaping therapeutic climates. Learning is multimodal and experiential: live interactive workshops, small working groups, video lectures, guided listening, reflective practices and applied exercises. The nine month container creates the space for the concepts and frameworks included to not be merely understood, but to be fully embodied and translated into your own unique practice, supported throughout by guidance and feedback from both Mendel and your cohort group. ## Who it's For This course is for anyone who works with music therapeutically, or wants to start: clinical therapists, psychedelic and ketamine assisted therapy practitioners, music therapists, breathwork facilitators, somatic practitioners, coaches and guides, musicians and producers, and students and researchers. It is highly relevant for those working with plant medicines and altered states, where music plays such a powerful role in shaping attention, emotion and meaning. No formal music training is required. ## Course Format #### The live cohort Twenty-four fortnightly workshops with Mendel, with curated peer groups capped at 20, and 60+ hours of live and recorded content. Begins 16th September 2026 with sessions friendly to BST, PDT, EDT & AEDT. #### On-demand The complete curriculum, self-paced. Your fee counts toward a future live cohort within 12 months, should you decide to go deeper. # Curriculum Overview The course unfolds over several interconnected phases, combining theory, experiential practice, guided listening, and applied reflection. Each module builds toward the development of therapeutic musicality, situational flexibility, and multidisciplinary integration. **1. Origins: Music, Meaning, and the Human Story ** Participants begin by exploring music as a foundational aspect of human consciousness rather than a cultural accessory. Key questions include: - What is music, and how is it different from sound? - How did music emerge in human evolution, culture, and development? - Why has music played such a central role across societies, rituals, and healing practices? - What may have been lost in modern relationships with music, and what can be regained? - This phase introduces music as a transformative technology, a non-verbal language, and a core mediator of intersubjective experience. **2. The Musical Self ** This module introduces the concept of the musical self: the internalised patterns through which individuals perceive, use, and respond to music. Key questions include: - How does the self develop through sound, rhythm, and musical qualities? - What is innate versus culturally shaped in musical experience? - How do musical preferences, aversions, and habits reflect deeper psychological structures? - How do people actively use music to regulate, transform, and express themselves? - Participants engage in reflective practices to explore their own musical histories and patterns of listening. **3. Dimensions of Listening ** Here the focus shifts from music as an object to listening as an active, embodied process. Key questions include: - How does sound become music in the brain? - How does music become a lived, multi-sensory experience? - How does music engage body, emotion, imagery, memory, and thought simultaneously? - What distinguishes different modes of listening, including deep and immersive forms? This phase lays the groundwork for understanding how music can become therapeutic. **4. Dimensions of Therapeutic Music ** Participants explore what gives music its unique psychological and experiential character. Key questions include: - What musical qualities shape subjective experience? - How do intensity, complexity, rhythm, timbre, progression, and structure influence consciousness? - How do genre, culture, familiarity, and novelty shape musical impact? - How can music support different therapeutic functions such as soothing, deepening, containing, or resolving? This module introduces a meta-model for understanding musical effects beyond genres or playlists. **5. Person-Centred Music and Therapeutic Musicality** This phase focuses on working with music in relation to specific individuals and contexts. Key questions include: - How can we get to know another person’s musical self? - What does musical attunement and misattunement feel like - How do we personalise music without reducing it to preference? - When is music supportive, and when is silence more appropriate? Participants practice relational and conversational methods for engaging with music therapeutically. **6. Therapeutic Functions, Directions, and Roles ** Music is explored as an active agent within therapeutic processes. Key questions include: - What therapeutic functions can music serve? - How do intentions, goals, and therapeutic directions shape musical decisions? - What roles can music play (e.g. medicine, mirror, relational field)? - How do cultural, individual, and contextual factors influence these roles? This phase integrates psychological theory with experiential understanding. **7. Creating Therapeutic Climates** Participants learn how musical experiences are shaped by preparation, context, and relational dynamics. Key questions include: - How do we prepare individuals or groups to work with music? - What makes a therapeutic environment supportive of musical work? - How do rituals, boundaries, and language influence musical impact? - What supports meaningful integration after music-centred experiences? **8. Playlist Design and Applied Practice ** The final phase translates learning into practice and includes one month of playlist design workshops for live cohorts. Participants: - Learn principles of curating and structuring therapeutic playlists - Explore phases, transitions, and pacing - Practice adapting music before and during sessions (live only) - Engage in a multi-week playlist design workshop (live only) - Reflect on real-world applications across therapeutic contexts **9. Synthesis and Integration** The course concludes with a synthesis of key frameworks and competencies, supporting participants to integrate learning into their ongoing professional practice. # Schedule Group 1: Wednesdays at 10:00 am BST / 19:00 pm AEST. Group 2: Thursdays at 8:00 pm BST / 12:00pm PDT / 3:00 pm EDT. # Your Teacher  Dr Mendel Kaelen, founder of Wavepaths, is internationally recognised for pioneering research on the therapeutic power of music. In this course, he shares the essence of more than 15 years of research and practice. He completed his PhD in neuroscience at Imperial College London in 2017, specialising in the role of music in psychedelic therapy. He has co-authored more than 50 academic papers and is widely regarded as a thought leader in this field. His platform, Wavepaths, has supported over 50,000 clinical sessions. He also has had an active and diverse music practice for several decades, has guided hundreds of group and individual sessions, and curated therapeutic playlists that have reached more than 100,000 listeners worldwide.  ## Feedback > "The content and the reflections surrounding it have profoundly influenced my relationship with music. I have gained greater awareness and openness to what is happening to me and to what music offers beyond the structures we know for understanding it. I feel much more confident integrating musical resources into my practice as a psychiatrist and trauma therapist." Amelia - Psychiatrist and Trauma Therapist, London > "I struggled with questions around music personalisation for a while, both in my group sessions and with individuals. This course has given me new approaches, and a very new way of thinking about music. Now I am witnessing the musicality inside both myself and my clients better, and am responding more strategically and creatively." Hannah - Group Facilitator, Breathwork Practitioner and DJ, Amsterdam > "Foundations of Therapeutic Music offers a rare and thoughtful interdisciplinary synthesis of neuroscience, music, and lived experience. Mendel's sensibility and knowledge are reflected in his teaching, rigorous yet deeply relational, moving fluidly from science to poetry. It has meaningfully enriched how I think about listening, presence, and the role of music in both clinical and creative contexts." Elodie - Psychoanalyst and Clinical Supervisor, Paris > "Most striking to me has been the way the course explores not just therapeutic music, but the capacity of all music to be therapeutic. I hoped it might influence my approach to composition, but more than that, these ideas have changed how I think about and listen to music. Something I didn't even imagine was possible." Aidan - Composer and Producer | |||
| Weave the Path | Mon, Sep 7, 5:30 PM UTC | Staverton, Totnes, UK | 3mxkamrdwl322 | Curator | ### _ **Weave The Path ** _ **-Deep Ecology Craft Journey -** _Weave The Path_ brings together land connection and therapeutic craft to deepen relationships with the natural world.This immersive course encourages participants to reconnect with the earth, unleash creativity and engage in mindful community based textile art. The journey will follow Joanna Macy's four stages; ‘Coming From Gratitude,’ 'Honouring Our Pain for the World,' ‘Seeing With New Eyes’ and ‘Going Forth.’ The initial part of the course gives space for land connection, to dream up and vision our personal creative projects, through embodied and sensory experiences with the landscape. From this new perspective, we can create our textile art in harmony with our ecology, tuning in with ourselves, crafting mindfully and exploring making as a relational practice. The course prioritises community-building, social connection and restoration. The program is an immersive retreat space, located in an off-grid cosy yurt, surrounded by woodland, so you can let go and weave in absolute peace.There's an indoor wood burner to keep us warm, with foraged herbal teas for you to help yourself to. We will be crafting with local fleeces and hedgerow botanical dyes, collecting autumnal dye plants from around the yurt to experiment with the alchemy of the plants that surround us.   _Our yurt craft den_ > **"The Work That Reconnects** helps people around the world discover and experience their innate connections with each other and the self-healing powers of the web of life, transforming despair and overwhelm into inspired, collaborative action." Joanna Macy _ _ > > _ **What is it?** _ A journey aimed to reduce climate anxiety through Joanna Macy’s ‘Active Hope’ pathway. Crafting as a resistance to the speed of the world. A chance for inner creativity to be experienced through connection with the more-than-human. A playful, experiential and embodied course. The chance to make a piece of work that is woven through relationship and meaning. A community based creative craft journey. A container for ecological connection and creative expression. A supportive environment to build creative confidence and community action. _ **Who is it for?** _ If you are interested in a personal journey through regenerative craft and ecology. If you are worried about climate crisis and want to explore your emotions within a compassionate group who understand. If you are looking to slow down, reflect and mindfully make. For those who desire being held within a weekly creative container. If you want support with wellbeing and mental health through being in a community group. If you are curious to deepen connection with yourself, each other and the landscape.  _ **Course Info** _ _ ** Dates:** _ _ **This creative craft journey is 20 hours of weekly craft nights plus a 7 hr weekend immersion.** _ ** Mon 7th Sep - Mon 23rd Nov** **Course Times: 18.30-20.30** _ (no sessions on 12/13th + 19/20th Oct)_ _(Course includes one weekend day on Sat 28th)_ _ **Location:** _ _All sessions will take place in the beautiful yurt, this is the pin for the car park, which is a few meters from the yurt._ [**https://maps.app.goo.gl/t1NhT5X6hCBkRDPq8**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/t1NhT5X6hCBkRDPq8)_ _  _The Work That Reconnects spiral_ _ **Course details** _ **Crafts available:** Spinning with fleece, over 8 hedgerow dye colours, tapestry weaving on a simple frame. You will have the freedom to explore your own creative project with support and guidance from Juliet. **What to expect:** Playfulness, creative writing, sensory exploration, sit spots, check-ins, group process, community-building, self-reflection, land connection and embodied exploration! _ **Course schedule** _ **Week 1 Mon 7th** Active hope - Land connection - Gratitude - Charm Making **Week 2 Mon 14th: ** Active hope - Land connection - Land Art - Grief Circle **Week 3 Mon 21st:** Council of All Living Beings - “Seeing With New Eyes” - Mask Making **Week 4 Mon 28th:** Introduction to carding, spinning and setting up tapestry loom **Week 5 Mon 5th:** Botanical dye, foraging, folklore **Break week 1 Mon 12th Oct:** No session - develop ideas for project **Break week 2 Mon 19th Oct:** No session - Finalise design **Mon 26th Oct:** Craft project **Week 7 Mon 2nd:** Craft project **Week 8 Mon 9th:** Craft project ** Week 9 Mon 16th:** Craft project **Week 10 Mon 23rd:** Craft project **Weekend immersion - Sat 28th Nov: The day will run from** 10.00 - 17.00 and give Mondays group an immersive day to finish their project. **Exhibition date tbc** ( **possibly Thur 3rd Dec evening** ) : We will showcase our creations with our community by co-creating an informal exhibition.  _Peruvian tapestry_ Cant wait to start this craft journey with you all - Please message me for any questions. Juliet _The Craft That Reconnects_ | |||
| Tending inner tides: monthly grief circle in Cornwall (December) | Mon, Dec 14, 6:00 PM UTC | The Hive, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4TP | 3mxkamriau322 | Curator | **TENDING INNER TIDES: MONTHLY GRIEF CIRCLE** A circle to gather in grief together. To tend to our inner tides and the waves of our being. As if pouring a little water out each time we gather, to create a little space and to be reminded we don't have to walk this path alone. There is no right or wrong way to be with grief. Grief, like water, rises and falls, sometimes still, sometimes wild, sometimes far away, sometimes so close. You are welcome, come as you are, be with what wants to be felt, witnessed, and remembered. You may choose to be in silence or to share a little, as we explore ways of being with grief together, guided by the seasons, cycles and rhythms of nature. This is not a therapy space, or a space to fix or give advice. This is a space to simply be present with our grief together. **All kinds of grief are welcome** — loss of a loved one, a place, a relationship, a part of yourself, or a life transition. If you have recently experienced the death of someone close to you within the last 6 months, please consider whether the time is right for you to join - this timing is unique to you and your experience. It may be that 1:1 grief mentoring or counselling is more suitable. If you are unsure, please book a call and we can talk about this together - [https://calendly.com/alexamayadavis/call](https://calendly.com/alexamayadavis/call) ✨ **LOCATION** The Hive, Avalennek, Ivy Lane, Penzance, TR18 4TP (please park on Alverton road or The Pirate Inn) Further details on how to find the space will be in the confirmation email. **Accessibility:** - Please note the venue is **accessed via stairs** and does not have step-free access. - Seating will be on the floor, please bring anything you need to feel comfortable. - If you have accessibility questions, you are welcome to book a call or send a whatsapp (details at bottom of the page)  _The Hive_ More about the space: [https://goldenthreadatthehive.co.uk/](https://goldenthreadatthehive.co.uk/) ✨ ** WHAT TO EXPECT**  _ Grief Circle at The Hive (June 2026)_ _A small circle, with up to 10 of us gathering together for 2½ hours._ - Opening circle - Welcome, settling and introductions - Group agreements - Guidance to connect with the body through sound /movement / meditation - Option to share what grief you come with today & to be witnessed - Exploring ways to be with grief together - through different forms such as sound, writing, art, movement, ritual - Time to ground, connect with what brings your strength, hope, gratitude - Closing circle _Each month there will be **two** concession spaces for anyone who needs these to be able to come. _ ✨ ** WHAT TO BRING** There are cushions, blankets, mats and bolsters available in the space. Please bring anything else you may need to feel comfortable when sitting on the floor. Optional: You are also very welcome to bring a journal/ notepad. You may also like to bring something that connects you to (or represents) your grief, as well as something that brings you comfort, hope/ strength at this time. ✨ ** FACILITATOR** Alexa is a Soul Midwife, guiding people through grief and life’s thresholds. She holds a deep connection to nature, the ocean, and horses. After her mother died in her early twenties, grief cracked her open, awakening her to alternative healing and guiding her on a path of discovery and quiet soul remembering. Her journey has woven together embodied practice and compassionate service. She trained as a yoga teacher with _Yoga Like Water_, a practice that continues to shape her work — meeting life, grief, and the body with softness and fluidity. She later worked in the NHS as a Registered Mental Health Nurse before returning in 2025 to West Penwith to live near the ocean and her horse. A decade after her mother’s death, she has been drawn to supporting others through their grief, studying a year-long immersion in grief tending and death doula work. Alexa offers regular grief tending circles, one-to-one grief mentoring and is a volunteer facilitator for Cruse Bereavement Charity. She is fully insured for this work & has monthly supervision. These grief circles are the spaces she wished she had after her mother died. [https://alexadavis.carrd.co/](https://alexadavis.carrd.co/) Whatsapp: 07525 714894 Email: [alexamayadavis@proton.me](mailto:alexamayadavis@proton.me) (I am slow to respond to emails, so please use whatsapp if you have any questions). | |||
| Tending inner tides: monthly grief circle in Cornwall (November) | Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM UTC | The Hive, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4TP | 3mxkamrm2z222 | Curator | **TENDING INNER TIDES: MONTHLY GRIEF CIRCLE** A circle to gather in grief together. To tend to our inner tides and the waves of our being. As if pouring a little water out each time we gather, to create a little space and to be reminded we don't have to walk this path alone. There is no right or wrong way to be with grief. Grief, like water, rises and falls, sometimes still, sometimes wild, sometimes far away, sometimes so close. You are welcome, come as you are, be with what wants to be felt, witnessed, and remembered. You may choose to be in silence or to share a little, as we explore ways of being with grief together, guided by the seasons, cycles and rhythms of nature. This is not a therapy space, or a space to fix or give advice. This is a space to simply be present with our grief together. **All kinds of grief are welcome** — loss of a loved one, a place, a relationship, a part of yourself, or a life transition. If you have recently experienced the death of someone close to you within the last 6 months, please consider whether the time is right for you to join - this timing is unique to you and your experience. It may be that 1:1 grief mentoring or counselling is more suitable. If you are unsure, please book a call and we can talk about this together - [https://calendly.com/alexamayadavis/call](https://calendly.com/alexamayadavis/call) ✨ **LOCATION** The Hive, Avalennek, Ivy Lane, Penzance, TR18 4TP (please park on Alverton road or The Pirate Inn) Further details on how to find the space will be in the confirmation email. **Accessibility:** - Please note the venue is **accessed via stairs** and does not have step-free access. - Seating will be on the floor, please bring anything you need to feel comfortable. - If you have accessibility questions, you are welcome to book a call or send a whatsapp (details at bottom of the page)  _The Hive_ More about the space: [https://goldenthreadatthehive.co.uk/](https://goldenthreadatthehive.co.uk/) ✨ ** WHAT TO EXPECT**  _ Grief Circle at The Hive (June 2026)_ _A small circle, with up to 10 of us gathering together for 2½ hours._ - Opening circle - Welcome, settling and introductions - Group agreements - Guidance to connect with the body through sound /movement / meditation - Option to share what grief you come with today & to be witnessed - Exploring ways to be with grief together - through different forms such as sound, writing, art, movement, ritual - Time to ground, connect with what brings your strength, hope, gratitude - Closing circle _Each month there will be **two** concession spaces for anyone who needs these to be able to come. _ ✨ ** WHAT TO BRING** There are cushions, blankets, mats and bolsters available in the space. Please bring anything else you may need to feel comfortable when sitting on the floor. Optional: You are also very welcome to bring a journal/ notepad. You may also like to bring something that connects you to (or represents) your grief, as well as something that brings you comfort, hope/ strength at this time. ✨ ** FACILITATOR** Alexa is a Soul Midwife, guiding people through grief and life’s thresholds. She holds a deep connection to nature, the ocean, and horses. After her mother died in her early twenties, grief cracked her open, awakening her to alternative healing and guiding her on a path of discovery and quiet soul remembering. Her journey has woven together embodied practice and compassionate service. She trained as a yoga teacher with _Yoga Like Water_, a practice that continues to shape her work — meeting life, grief, and the body with softness and fluidity. She later worked in the NHS as a Registered Mental Health Nurse before returning in 2025 to West Penwith to live near the ocean and her horse. A decade after her mother’s death, she has been drawn to supporting others through their grief, studying a year-long immersion in grief tending and death doula work. Alexa offers regular grief tending circles, one-to-one grief mentoring and is a volunteer facilitator for Cruse Bereavement Charity. She is fully insured for this work & has monthly supervision. These grief circles are the spaces she wished she had after her mother died. [https://alexadavis.carrd.co/](https://alexadavis.carrd.co/) Whatsapp: 07525 714894 Email: [alexamayadavis@proton.me](mailto:alexamayadavis@proton.me) (I am slow to respond to emails, so please use whatsapp if you have any questions). | |||
| Integral Youth Gathering - Co created event | Fri, Nov 13, 2:00 PM UTC | Croatie | 3mxkams3roz22 | Curator | **A retreat for people between 18 and 42** Integral Youth Gatherings bring together **around 25 young people** in a beautiful place in nature to explore personal, spiritual, and relational growth - inspired by **Ken Wilber’s ** [**Integral Theory**](https://integrallife.com/what-is-integral-approach/) **.** More than just learning, it’s a space for ** co-being** : practicing new ways of relating, growing together, and embodying transformation in community. As a non-profit and co-created gathering, every activity — from meditations to talks, hikes to music jams — is **offered by participants like you**. This is a space for us to **co-create the world that we want to live in.** **What people love about IYGs :** - A sense of deep connection and belonging - Building new, supportive friendships - Learning about different practices, disciplines, and ways of being - Healing through feeling truly seen and heard - A space to explore relationships with more awareness - Having the opportunity to experiment and share your gifts with others - Meeting potential partners for future projects **Don't worry,** you don't have to know a lot about integral theory or anything. We will just make quick resonance call to start to connect with each other and to answer any questions you might have. You can get all the info needed on our website: [https://www.integralyouthgatherings.com/](https://www.integralyouthgatherings.com/) (you cannot get any tickets here since that's not how we work) **Organizers' note:** There are many co-created events, but IYGs have always felt quite special to us. Their relatively small size creates the conditions for meeting one another with a depth and authenticity that's hard to find in everyday life or at larger events. We have the time and space to be genuinely curious about each other, to move far beyond small talk, and to build meaningful connections. One of the things we also really appreciate is the diversity of what people bring. Some come with years of experience in embodiment practices, while others share fresh perspectives or ideas they've been exploring. Some naturally create spaces for circling and authentic relating, while others share their love for and knowledge of the path of awakening. Every gathering has its own unique flavor, shaped by the people who are there. Finally, what continues to surprise us is how inspired we feel by everyone. Every person has explored something deeply, or embodies a quality of presence that we learn from. That's probably the most precious thing to us. If that resonates and you want to join, you can send Cécilia a message on Whatsapp or Telegram: +336 26 91 18 57. ✨ | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 20 juni | Sun, Jun 20, 7:30 AM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamsfikv22 | 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) 🗓 20 juni 2027 🕐 9u30 – 13u 👥 Max. 10 deelnemers Bosbadgids: Anouk Renier - 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! 🌲 | |||
| Bosbadsessie Kalmthoutse Heide - 18 april 2027: de lente volop beleven | Sun, Apr 18, 7:30 AM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamsh5t622 | 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) 🗓 18 april 2027 🕐 9u30 – 13u 👥 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! 🌲 | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 21 maart | Sun, Mar 21, 12:00 PM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamsiqmq22 | 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) 🗓 21 maart 2027 🕐 13u – 16u30 👥 Max. 10 deelnemers Bosbadgids: Anouk Renier - 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! 🌲 | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 31 januari: Sunset editie | Sun, Jan 31, 1:30 PM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamsk7ns22 | 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) 🗓 31 januari 2027 🕐 9u30 – 13u 👥 Max. 10 deelnemers Bosbadgids: Anouk Renier - 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! 🌲 | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 22 november 2026: Kalmthoutse Heide. De herfst volop beleven! | Sun, Nov 22, 8:30 AM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamslmq522 | 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 november 2026 🕐 9u30 – 13u 👥 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! 🌲 | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 31 oktober: Sunset editie | Sat, Oct 31, 1:30 PM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamspeud22 | 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) 🗓 31 oktober 2026 🕐 9u30 – 13u 👥 Max. 10 deelnemers Bosbadgids: Anouk Renier - 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! 🌲 | |||
| Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Practice | Tue, Sep 1, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamsxc4722 | Curator | # Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Practice **1-Year Postgraduate Programme** ## Exclusive Partner Offer: 10% Off PsyEdu's Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Practice Through our partnership with PsyEdu, we're delighted to offer our community **10% off** their **Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Practice** —a comprehensive one-year postgraduate programme for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of psychedelic research, ethics and therapeutic practice. #### Use the code **PSYSOC10** when applying and again at enrolment to claim your discount. ## Quick Summary - **Duration:** 1 year (September – July) - **Format:** Fully online - **Level:** Level 6 (Degree / SCQF Level 9 equivalent) - **Live Teaching:** 80+ hours - **Total Learning:** 250+ hours - **Teaching Schedule:** - Monthly Saturday Shared Learning Groups (10:00am–1:00pm UK) - Two 90-minute weekday evening pod sessions each month - Three full-day online intensives - Self-directed study between sessions - **Fee:** £5,500 + £300 enrolment fee (inclusive of VAT) - **Financial Support:** Early Bird discounts and bursaries available [](https://www.psyedu.co.uk/) # About The **Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Practice** is a one-year postgraduate programme designed to develop the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and reflective practice needed to become a psychedelically informed practitioner. The programme supports healthcare and helping professionals in delivering more compassionate, evidence-informed care while developing a sophisticated understanding of psychedelic medicines, preparation, integration and contemporary practice. Graduates automatically become members of the **PsyEdu Professional Network** , with many going on to work in areas including: - Clinical psychedelic trials - Preparation & integration therapy - Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy - Therapeutic sitting services - Psychedelic retreat facilitation Students also have the opportunity to attend a legal psychedelic retreat in the Netherlands through one of PsyEdu's partner organisations. # What To Expect Throughout the year you'll explore: - The science and history of psychedelic medicines - Clinical applications and current research - Assessment, screening and preparation - Supporting psychedelic experiences - Integration practices - Ethics, consent and safety - Self-awareness and practitioner development - Transpersonal psychology - Harm reduction and community practice - The future of psychedelic healthcare Learning combines expert teaching, small-group discussion, reflective practice and self-directed study to build both knowledge and professional confidence. # Course Format The programme is delivered entirely online through a blend of live teaching and independent learning. ### Live Learning - Monthly Shared Learning Groups (Saturdays, 10am–1pm UK) - Two 90-minute evening pod sessions each month - Three full-day online intensive teaching days - Large group lectures - Small group reflective practice - Peer learning ### Independent Learning - Reading - Recorded teaching materials - Reflection exercises - Practical assignments - Self-directed study # Schedule ## Trimester 1 — _The Roots_ ### September **The What, Why and How of Psychedelics** ### October **Psychedelics in Human History** ### Intensive **Helical Theme: The Transpersonal** ### November **Indications and Screening** ### December **Launch of the Four Helical Themes** - Self Care & Self-Awareness - Ethics & Safety - Personal & Professional Development - The Transpersonal ## Trimester 2 — _The Shoots_ ### January **Preparing the Soil** ### February **Supporting Psychedelic Experience** ### March **Boundaries, Consent & Therapeutic Touch** ### Intensive **Helical Themes: Ethics & Safety / Self-Awareness & Self-Care** ### April **Challenging Experiences** ## Trimester 3 — _The Fruits_ ### May **Integrating the Psychedelic Experience** ### June **Psychedelics in the Wild** Nature, Meditation, Recreational Use & Harm Reduction ### Intensive **Helical Theme: Personal & Professional Development** ### Experiential Intensive 10:00am–4:30pm ### July **Sowing Further Seeds: What Next (for You & the Psychedelic Field)** # Teachers The programme is taught by an experienced multidisciplinary faculty working at the forefront of psychedelic research, psychotherapy and healthcare. Core faculty include: - Dr Duncan Still - Jen Wood - Edward Sellman - Dr Catriona Clark - Sam Bloomfield Guest faculty include: - Professor David Nutt - Dr David Luke - Daan Keiman The teaching team combines clinical expertise, academic research and extensive practical experience supporting psychedelic practice. ## Who Can Apply? The programme is primarily designed for registered Health and Social Care professionals and complementary practitioners with at least two years' professional experience. Typical applicants include: - Psychotherapists - Counsellors - Clinical & Counselling Psychologists - Mental Health Nurses - Social Workers - Occupational Therapists - Psychiatrists - GPs and Doctors - Palliative Care Physicians - Complementary & Alternative Medicine practitioners (with a relevant degree, Level 4 qualification and professional experience) Applicants from other helping professions—including coaches, chaplains, probation officers and those working in pastoral or social care—may also be considered where they can demonstrate appropriate experience, knowledge of mental health and a compassionate orientation to practice. Admission is at the discretion of the PsyEdu Academic Director.  | |||
| Finding Closure & Supporting Integration – Facilitator Training | Sat, Apr 3, 1:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamt2i2h22 | Curator | _Deepen Your Practice in Systemic & Family Constellations_ We are delighted to invite you to this online advanced training weekend, designed for those who wish to gain deeper insights into the methodology and practice of Systemic and Family Constellations as facilitators. **This workshop is your opportunity to:** - Learn to **bring constellations to meaningful closure** - Support participant **integration of insights** - Apply **healing sentences and closure techniques** effectively - Facilitate transformations with **clarity, compassion, and confidence** - Solidify your ability to **complete complex systemic processes** **REGISTER HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/finding-closure-and-supporting-integration**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/finding-closure-and-supporting-integration) ### **Who Is It For?** These weekends are designed for professionals seeking to integrate Systemic Practices into their work, including: - Therapists - Counsellors - Coaches - Energy Workers - Shamanic Practitioners Participants join a small, intimate group of learners from diverse professional backgrounds, guided by course leader Illi Adato. ### **What You’ll Experience** Across this advanced training weekend, you’ll: - Practice in **finding closure in complex or unresolved constellations** - Exercises in **supporting integration for clients and groups** - Techniques to **use language and prompts for healing and resolution** - Observation and mentoring on **bringing sessions to satisfying, systemic conclusions** - Reflection and feedback to **embed your learning into future facilitation work** > “Over years of practicing Systemic and Family Constellations here in the UK and around the world, I’ve been amazed by the profoundly positive impact this work has on people’s lives. Even a single constellation can offer a wealth of insights and tangible change.” > — **Illi Adato, Course Leader** ### **Details** **Dates** : 3-4 April 2027 **Time** : 2-8 PM UK Time **ONLINE** **Fee** : £155 / $195 _(reduced from £195)_ **REGISTER HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/finding-closure-and-supporting-integration**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/finding-closure-and-supporting-integration) **Part of the ‘Facilitators Training’ Program** This workshop can be taken as a **stand-alone advanced training weekend** , **or as part of Part 2 of our Practitioner Pathway**. The Part 2 Facilitators Training is designed for those who already have foundational experience in Systemic & Family Constellations (such as through our Constellations Essentials program or equivalent training) and are ready to deepen their practice into facilitation, advanced systemic perception, and practitioner presence. To read comments from participants in our workshops please click this link: [https://g.page/LondonConstellations/review](https://g.page/LondonConstellations/review) **Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** _Now only £19 (was £37)._ This 1.5-hour advanced online course, led by Illi Adato, is for Constellation facilitators, systemic practitioners, and anyone drawn to this deep, experiential journey. It explores how to integrate death into Constellation work, helping those facing major loss or supporting the dying. Learn practical ways to navigate healing in the presence of death. _A video link and password will be sent to you after payment._ **BOOK & PAY HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course**](https://londonconstellations.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09b256825c6a02b53c873f4be&id=a59cd8407e&e=f03eefef9d) **Systemic Constellations Video Crash Course is available** for a special £6 price. This mini course is created for anyone interested in getting a deeper understanding of the Orders that govern any human system and how our lives, behaviour, and well-being are affected by them. _A video link and password will be sent to you after payment._ **BOOK & PAY HERE:** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course) To **book a personal 1:1 session** with Illi Adato, please choose a suitable date and time: [https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session) | |||
| Identifying Key Dynamics & Facilitation Strategies That Work – Facilitator Training | Sat, Feb 27, 2:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamt46fd22 | Curator | _Deepen Your Practice in Systemic & Family Constellations_ We are delighted to invite you to this _ **online** _ **advanced training weekend** , designed for those who wish to gain deeper insights into the **methodology and practice of Systemic and Family Constellations as facilitators**. **REGISTER HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitators-weekend-identifying-key-dynamics-and-facilitation-strategies-that-work**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitators-weekend-identifying-key-dynamics-and-facilitation-strategies-that-work) **This workshop is your opportunity to:** Gain practical tools to read constellations accurately Learn strategies to facilitate effectively in diverse contexts Apply techniques for interpreting systemic dynamics Strengthen your ability to guide participants safely through the process Enhance your confidence and responsiveness as a facilitator **Who Is It For?** These weekends are designed for professionals seeking to integrate Systemic Practices into their work, including: Therapists Counsellors Coaches Energy Workers Shamanic Practitioners Participants join a small, intimate group of learners from diverse professional backgrounds, guided by course leader Illi Adato. **What You’ll Experience** Across this advanced training weekend, you’ll: Real-time practice in identifying key systemic movements and patterns Training in effective facilitation strategies for individual and group settings Exploration of the knowing field and how to respond to emerging dynamics Guidance on using resources as a core feature of facilitation Mentored exercises to apply learning directly to practice “Over years of practicing Systemic and Family Constellations here in the UK and around the world, I’ve been amazed by the profoundly positive impact this work has on people’s lives. Even a single constellation can offer a wealth of insights and tangible change.” — Illi Adato, Course Leader **Details** Dates: 27-28 February 2027 Time: 2-8 PM UK Time ONLINE Fee: £155 / $195 (reduced from £195) **REGISTER HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitators-weekend-identifying-key-dynamics-and-facilitation-strategies-that-work**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitators-weekend-identifying-key-dynamics-and-facilitation-strategies-that-work) **Part of the ‘Facilitators Training’ Program** This workshop can be taken as a **stand-alone advanced training weekend** , **or as part of Part 2 of our Practitioner Pathway**. The Part 2 Facilitators Training is designed for those who already have foundational experience in Systemic & Family Constellations (such as through our Constellations Essentials program or equivalent training) and are ready to deepen their practice into facilitation, advanced systemic perception, and practitioner presence. To read comments from participants in our workshops please click this link: [https://g.page/LondonConstellations/review](https://g.page/LondonConstellations/review) **Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** _Now only £19 (was £37)._ This 1.5-hour advanced online course, led by Illi Adato, is for Constellation facilitators, systemic practitioners, and anyone drawn to this deep, experiential journey. It explores how to integrate death into Constellation work, helping those facing major loss or supporting the dying. Learn practical ways to navigate healing in the presence of death. _A video link and password will be sent to you after payment._ **BOOK & PAY HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course**](https://londonconstellations.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09b256825c6a02b53c873f4be&id=a59cd8407e&e=f03eefef9d) **Systemic Constellations Video Crash Course is available** for a special £6 price. This mini course is created for anyone interested in getting a deeper understanding of the Orders that govern any human system and how our lives, behaviour, and well-being are affected by them. _A video link and password will be sent to you after payment._ **BOOK & PAY HERE:** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course) To **book a personal 1:1 session** with Illi Adato, please choose a suitable date and time: [https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session) | |||
| The Safe Container & Working in The Liminal Space – Facilitator Training | Sat, Jan 9, 2:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamt5yej22 | Curator | _Deepen Your Practice in Systemic & Family Constellations_ We are delighted to invite you to this online advanced training weekend, designed for those who wish to gain deeper insights into the methodology and practice of Systemic and Family Constellations as facilitators. **This workshop is your opportunity to:** - **Master holding a safe, grounded therapeutic space** - Navigate the **liminal threshold** with confidence - Deepen your understanding of the **facilitator’s stance** - Develop **embodied systemic perception** for more nuanced facilitation - Explore the **Consciousness-Centred Therapeutic Process™** ### **Who Is It For?** These weekends are designed for professionals seeking to integrate Systemic Practices into their work, including: - Therapists - Counsellors - Coaches - Energy Workers - Shamanic Practitioners Participants join a small, intimate group of learners from diverse professional backgrounds, guided by course leader Illi Adato. ### **What You’ll Experience** Across this advanced training weekend, you’ll: - Hands-on practice in **creating and maintaining a safe container** - Guidance on **working with the liminal space between chaos and order** - Exercises to **embody systemic awareness** during facilitation - Observation and reflection on **how systemic intelligence emerges** in constellations - Feedback and mentoring to **strengthen your facilitation presence** > “Over years of practicing Systemic and Family Constellations here in the UK and around the world, I’ve been amazed by the profoundly positive impact this work has on people’s lives. Even a single constellation can offer a wealth of insights and tangible change.” > — **Illi Adato, Course Leader** ### **Details** **Dates** : 9-10 January 2027 **Time** : 2-8 PM UK Time **ONLINE** **Fee** : £155 / $195 _(reduced from £195)_ **REGISTER HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitator-s-weekend-the-safe-container-working-in-the-liminal-space**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitator-s-weekend-the-safe-container-working-in-the-liminal-space) ### **Part of the ‘Facilitators Training’ Program** This workshop can be taken as a **stand-alone advanced training weekend** , or as part of **Part 2 ** of our **Practitioner Pathway**. The Part 2 Facilitators Training is designed for those who already have foundational experience in Systemic & Family Constellations (such as through our _Constellations Essentials_ program or equivalent training) and are ready to deepen their practice into **facilitation, advanced systemic perception, and practitioner presence**. | |||
| Conscious Connected Breathwork | Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AM UTC | Church House, 2 Wood St, Chipping Barnet, Barnet EN5 4BW, UK | 3mxkamtdva522 | Curator | 🌿 **Take some time to breathe...** 🌿 Life can be busy, and it's easy to forget to pause. If you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply want to reconnect with yourself, I'd love to welcome you to one of my **Conscious Connected Breathwork** sessions. ✨ Release stress 💚 Reconnect with yourself 🌱 Cultivate calm, clarity and balance **Upcoming sessions:** 📅 Saturday 15th August 📅 Saturday 19th September 📅 Saturday 24th October 🕚 11:00am – 12:30pm 📍 Church House, 2 Wood St, Chipping Barnet, EN5 4BW 💷 £25 per session _(concessionary tickets available)_ No experience is needed—just come as you are. These sessions are suitable for anyone looking to slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the benefits of conscious connected breathwork in a safe and supportive space. 🌿 **Spaces are limited** , so please book early by scanning the QR code on the flyer or message me directly on **07903 428 827**. I'd love to breathe with you. 💚 _Angela_ **YOUnited Breath Space** **About your me: ** _Hi, I’m Angela._ _I’m a Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and an OSHO Reiki practitioner, devoted to supporting people on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and inner transformation._ _My work is centered around creating safe, nurturing spaces where you can reconnect with your breath, your body, and your authentic self. Through conscious breathwork, I guide you in releasing stored emotions, reducing stress, and accessing deeper levels of awareness and clarity. This practice can be both gentle and powerful—meeting you exactly where you are._ _Alongside this, I offer OSHO Reiki, a meditative and intuitive energy healing practice that works to restore balance and harmony within your body, mind, and spirit. It invites deep relaxation and helps awaken your natural capacity for healing._ _I believe that true transformation happens when we feel seen, supported, and connected—to ourselves and to something greater. My intention is to walk alongside you as you explore, heal, and expand into the fullest expression of who you are._ _With warmth,_ _Angela_ _What is Conscious Connected Breathwork?_ _A simple breathing practice - breathing in a continuous rhythm - no pause between breathes._ _Breathing in this way can help you:_ - _Release emotions your body’s been carrying_ - _Calm your nervous system_ - _Ease stress + anxiety_ - _Reconnect to yourself_ _You’re usually lying down, with music and gentle guidance from a facilitator._ _No experience necessary._ | |||
| Frequencies of Healing: Music, Psychedelics & the Brain with Dr. AZA Allsop | Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamtk5sy22 | Curator | # Frequencies of Healing: Music, Psychedelics & the Brain with Dr. AZA Allsop ### What if the most powerful therapeutic tool in psychedelic medicine isn't a molecule, it's a melody? ### About Music has always been medicine. Across cultures and centuries, sound has been used to heal, to connect, and to carry people across the threshold of ordinary experience. Now, neuroscience is beginning to explain what our ancestors instinctively knew and psychedelic research is revealing just how deep that relationship goes. Music is not a backdrop to the psychedelic experience. It is, for many people, the experience itself, shaping the emotional landscape of a session, guiding the dissolution of the self, and determining whether what emerges is integration or overwhelm. Yet the science of exactly how and why this happens is still being written. This talk brings together two fields rarely explored in the same breath: the neuroscience of music and the science of psychedelic healing. Drawing on his unique background as a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and jazz musician, Dr. AZA Allsop will explore how sound, rhythm, and collective experience interact with the brain under psychedelics and what this means for the future of mental health care. The talk will be followed by a live audience Q&A. ### **What we’ll explore** - The neuroscience of music: how sound shapes emotion, memory, and the sense of self - What music and psychedelics have in common and why they work so powerfully together - How music is used in psychedelic-assisted therapy settings, and the evidence behind it - The default mode network, ego dissolution, and the role of sound in facilitating both - Collective healing: what happens in the brain when we heal together rather than alone - Dr. AZA's own research at the intersection of music, psychiatry, and psychedelic science - The future of music-assisted psychedelic therapy and what it might mean for mental health care ⚠️ _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 48h of the event. ### ### Your Speaker  Dr. AZA Allsop is an artist, neuroscientist, and psychiatrist whose work integrates neuroscience, music mindfulness, and psychedelic science to explore the foundations of social connection and collective healing. Dr. AZA studied Biology, Jazz, and Philosophy at North Carolina Central University, received his graduate training from the Harvard-MIT MD PhD program, and was an Emerson scholar at Berklee College of Music. He completed clinical training in psychiatry at Yale with a certification in psychedelic assisted therapy and research. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Yale and Howard University and Director of the Center for Collective Healing. He is also Medical Director of the REST Crisis Center and Head of Research at Beckley Retreats. Dr. AZA has been nationally recognized as a Renee Fleming NeuroArts Investigator and a National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader. Dr. AZA has co-founded several companies that combine arts, science, spirituality, and community building to facilitate the healing process and drive social change. ### 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/). | |||
| Nourish & Nurture - A womens full day retreat in Devon | Sun, Nov 29, 11:00 AM UTC | The Angel Hall, Totnes, UK | 3mxkamtpd5m22 | Curator | # Dear Women, Welcome to a **Oxytocin Dream** , a web of **wild women** , a deep breath and **spiral** inwards and down to **earth** and your **roots** … Welcome to… ### Nourish & Nurture ### A Full Day Women's Retreat ### 29th November 2026 I know life has been a lot recently. Here is a gift to you all for staying strong through this storm…  # Welcoming all Women _Are you needing a moment to nourish your soul & nurture you body? _ ( 18+) Babe in arms welcome- We invite you to ask a partner, friend, lover, family member to support and tend to your bubba if possible so that you can fully drop in, if this is not possible, your bubba I am sure will bring their own magic.) This is a gathering for women, this is a nourishing, expansive, nurturing day retreat, this is a homecoming, this is red thread activism. This is awakening us to our power and the potency and necessity of us coming together- to anchor deeply into our bodies, our beings, our truth and sisterhood, to be the change we wish to see.  ** Who is this for? ** This nourishing day is for you. It is for the women who; … Simply need to **rest** … Crave the **village** …are overwhelmed, infuriated, raging, shocked and **passionate** about the state of the world we live in. … know the power women hold when they gather **intentionally**. …wish to gift themselves a day of **nervous system support** , regulation, nourishment, nurture, rest and **connection**. …understand that our bodies need oxytocin to thrive - This day is inspired by this **hormones** needs. …will not let patriarchal structures dim their light or make them forget their inherent worth. _ **Does any of this resonate?…** _  _This is for the Women who_ : …Constantly give and need to put it all to rest for this one day and simply receive …are **experiencing burn out** and need deep nourishment. …know in their bones that **ritual and ceremony** are missing from our everyday life. …know their **nervous system** needs to TLC. …crave sisterhood and connection where perfectionism and masks are left at home and we meet **fully and wholly** in the deepest depth of raw connection …want to drop into **pleasure and softness** and allow their bodies to melt like butter instead of clutching and contracting under the weight of it all. … feel you have been **living in a mans world** for far too long and know its time that changed. … **desire change** and understand your capacity to hold and advocate for yourself is key.  # _WOMEN_ _We welcome grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and lovers. __ _ _We welcome those with autoimmune issues, disabilities, those who are holding it together and those who have felt so damn alone. _ _We welcome the village. _ _We welcome you._ * * * # Intention **I trust in the butterfly effect, I trust in ripples and chain reactions, I trust in women gathering, I trust in the ever unfolding mystery which reveals itself when we are in deep listening. I trust we are channels and when well resourced, nourished and nurtured and deeply connected, we can shift worlds. ** …. So we start small, we gather. This isn't about taking on the weight of the world. This is about inner safety, inner calm, truth, embodiment, connection and deeply anchoring into yourself again. This is about letting yourself put down the weight you've been carrying and allowing the circle to witness you in this softening. This is about tending to yourself with reverence and care. The main focus of this first gathering is on supporting **your body, your health, your nervous system and hormones**. In a world which contains many toxins that disrupt all of this it is our duty to self to take the time to replenish and tend to our most basic needs before trying to pour from an empty cup.  _Wild Bones Retreat 2025_ **So, what does oxytocin need? ** …. Connection, comfort, depth, stillness, talking, opening, vulnerability, belonging, movement, sisterhood, touch… all of which we will bathe in for the day - just as they would have in the red tents.  * * * # **What To Expect:** _11am-6:30pm_ 11am ** Arrive & Settle** 11:15-12 :15 **Foraged Blue Lotus & Rose Tea Ceremony & Opening Circle ** - Stillness & Deep Listening - 12:15-1 **Gentle Embodied Homecoming ** -Movement as Prayer- 1-2 **Lunch , Nourish & Nurture ** -Food is Medicine- 2-2:30 **Dreaming & Visioning ** -Remembering the Red Thread- 2:30-4 **Devotional Touch ** 4-5 **Womb Tending ** 5-6 **Dinner - Nourished & Nurtured** 6-6:30 **Closing Circle**  _Devotional Touch Ritual 2025_ * * * ## _In a world which is so fast paced we mustn't forget ;_ _ **-That stillness brings clarity - ** _ _Their weapon is teaching us that productivity = worth…_ _Our antidote is stopping the hussle, sitting with what is and remembering another way. A cyclical matraichal way. _ _ **-That rest is essential - ** _ _The pace we live at has never existed. We aren't broken, we are trying to live at 100x the speed of our natural rhythms and the most brave thing to do is say f\*\*k no, and rest. _ _ **-That in boredom magic is born-** _ _In the moments of nothingness, when we fully stop and have nothing on our mind, when we stop searching for something to fill our time, we stop scrolling, reaching for distractions - this is when the magic can reach us, the messages, the guidance, the bliss, the reason for it all. _ _ **-That our bodies can only hold so much when we go at it alone-** _ _Trying to keep up with the news, politics, best water source, best food source, corruption, who to trust, who not to trust, how to get by… all by yourself will weigh on you far too much. When we hold it together, it's possible and gives space to deepen so much more into the truth and balance it out with beauty, love and connection._ _ **-That out bodies are our guide and our wombs our anchor -** _ _We hold the answers within us, we don't need to complicate it. _  _‘Welcome to Womanhood’ - Initiation Ceremony 2025_ * * * ### This retreat is a returning home to one self... Because our sensitivity is our gift, our birthright and our superpower.. And through numbing, hustle culture, being shamed and medicated for our intuition, deep feeling, deeply knowing and attunement to the unseen ... we've lost our connection to our deepest senses that anchor us in to body, earth, truth and our pleasure .. and in a time where the world feels a lot it would feel easier to stay numb and checked out. However I trust when we come together we expand our capacity to hold and know the truths whilst simultaneously opening ourselves to more joy, more pleasure, more depth and an unwavering connection to ourselves and the divine.  _Integration Circle post Devotional Touch - 2025_ * * * ## EXCHANGE ### Full Day Retreat With Lunch, Dinner and Drinks provided Full Day Retreat - Actual Price : £66 Concession (limited availability) : £50 Supporter - Help those sisters less privileged : £77 2 Women Discount : £110 Mumma Loving : £55 Payment Plan 2x £33 or 3x£23 To book, book through here or directly through me. 🙏 😊 🙏 All payments to be made 1 week prior to the event.  * * * ## _Your Host_ _Anouska _ I am an Embodiment and parts work guide whose background is Embodiment counseling, Cyclical living, Inner child therapy, Parts work and Trauma informed care & counselling. I have been holding ceremonies, events and retreats for 7 years and am the creator of The Red Tent (A travelling red tent for women) I am passionate about supporting women back to their power. Through ceremony, deep listening and witnessing, shadow work, exploring sacred sensuality, tantra and connecting deeply to our inner child & to our cyclical womby nature I continue to witness women deepen their relationship to themselves and their aliveness. I have and am still meeting new expansive, alive and juicy parts of myself everyday and so very grateful for all my mirrors. My intention is to create a super nourishing container for us to come together and fill up our cups through connection, meditation, stillness, movement, touch, delicious food and with many tools which I will share to help support our bodies and our nervous systems to thrive. This is the red thread movement.  _Anouska _ * * * > This work has called to me for many years. To hold ceremony for deep remembering that we are one heartbeat, one thread to weave one tapestry together. We are alive in a time of great awakening and change and also of great suffering and pain. > To hold these polarities without numbing or dissociating means we have to do it together. We have to return to the village and allow all that is not working to crumble, this takes many deaths and rebirths internally and will take us bravely stating our needs, boundaries, dreams and visions. To come home to ourselves is to come home to our power and our missions. > > The mission to ripple to all missions is honouring ourselves, our bodies, our wombs, our sisters, our children, community and the land we stand upon. > > it starts here.  _Laughter is medicine_ * * * _ **Fast paced practicality has stripped us of Beauty, Magic and Art. ** _ This retreat is held in the gorgeous Angel Hall in south Devon where beauty is honoured as a human need and not some afterthought. This day retreat is a gift to yourself or possibly a gift for a friend, a sister, a mother, a lover, who deserves a day of beauty, nourishment, care and connection, Because I truly believe witnessing and feeling beauty is a human need. Devon is home to some of the most outstanding beauty in England.  _The Angel Hall_ Location & Address sent after booking. * * * **When we gather we are sitting in prayer for our future ... ** _A world that is thriving _ _Equality is at the core _ _Matriarchal system_ _ Children safe_ _ Women honoured_ _ Elderly respected_ _ Everyone initiated guided and held in community and tribe_ _ The land is tended to with care_ _ The waters protected and running clear_ _The air is clean_ _ The indigenous lead_ _ Justice has been served_ _ ** We are all Nourished & Nurtured.** _ * * * ### _ **Women are sense-ual alchemists ** _ we sense the world beyond the seen we sense the ripples moving through the lands and although right now there is deep grief and pain there is also the undercurrents.. we sense when the mycelium net work the red thread is strengtheing and when a new foundation is being built underground that not everyone yet has felt... We can sense something unwavering returning... and yet to hold this new world emerging, we need to hold ourselves and nurture our beings to set the new tone. * * * **This is the Red thread. ** _This is women remembering. It is the witches. It is the psychics, it's is the oracles who come together knowing that something is beckoning them inwards and down, to spiral deep into their own depths to meet their most vibrant, erotic, alive selves. Together we find ourselves, we find safety in our bodies, we nourish ourselves, we tend to the parts screaming for attention & we hold ourselves as we descend deep into our earthly core to be able to show up as the change makers and create the ripples we know we are here to make_.  _Devotional Touch Ritual 2025_ * * * I hope to see you there 29th November 2026 Much Love Anouska xx No refund policy due to the nature of these events. Photography from Wild Bones Retreat 2025 @lensfairy @danniellajaine | |||
| Femdom: The Art of Holding | Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM UTC | South London, UK | 3mxkamtr2ss22 | Curator | A Three-Day Immersive Retreat in Power, Presence and Play What does it mean to embody your power? What happens when a woman gives herself permission to lead, to desire, to command, and to be fully expressed? Who is this scene really for and how do you become magnetic to others? This three-day immersive retreat is an invitation to explore the world of **Feminine Dominance (FemDom)** through the lens of empowerment, embodiment, communication, and conscious play. Far beyond stereotypes, FemDom is an art form. It is about presence, confidence, trust, boundaries, self-expression, and the exquisite dance of power exchange. It is an opportunity to explore different facets of yourself—your sensuality, your leadership, your voice, your desires, and your capacity to hold power with intention and care. Over three transformative days, we will gather in a supportive and judgment-free ritualist circle to learn, experiment, and connect with like-minded women and curious souls. Whether you are completely new to FemDom, secretly intrigued, or already walking this path and wishing to deepen your understanding, this retreat offers a space to explore with openness, curiosity, and consent at the centre of everything we do. Together we will unlearn outdated stereotypes of Dominance and submission, remembering the ways of feminine power. [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) **Feminine Dominance (FemDom) at its heart is not about control for control's sake, nor is it about being harsh, cold, or conforming to a particular stereotype. ** **It CAN be all those things but it does not have to be.** Instead, FemDom can be an exploration of: ✨ Confidence and presence ✨ Leadership and self-trust ✨ Clear communication and boundaries ✨ Desire, authenticity, and self-expression ✨ The delicious energetic bond that occurs when someone is of utter devotion to You through conscious and consensual exchange of power There is no one way to be a FemDom. She can be soft or strict, nurturing or commanding, playful or powerful, sensual or ceremonial. Female Dominance is deeply personal and can be expressed in countless ways. FEMININE POWER AND LEADERSHIP Traditional representations of Dominance have often been shaped through a masculine lens, where dominance can be associated with hierarchy, authority or performance. FemDom invites a different perspective. Rather than imitating masculine expressions of power, many women discover that their dominance emerges from qualities that are uniquely their own: ✨ Intuition over force ✨ Presence over performance ✨ Magnetism over control ✨ Connection over command ✨ Emotional intelligence alongside authority ✨ Power that can be both fierce and deeply nurturing A FemDom may lead from softness just as much as from strength. She may command with a whisper rather than a shout. Her power often comes not from overpowering another person, but from her ability to know herself, hold boundaries, communicate clearly, and embody her desires unapologetically. This retreat approaches FemDom as a path of self-discovery, embodiment, and conscious feminine power—an invitation to explore what leadership, dominance, and authentic expression mean to you, free from expectation, stereotype, or limitation. The Power of Ritual and Circles We will gather in ritual circle because for thousands of years, women have come together to share stories, pass down wisdom, witness one another's journeys. There is something profoundly healing about being seen by other women—without needing to perform, explain, or be anything other than who you are. In circle, we soften. We unravel. We remember. We learn that our experiences are not isolated, that our unsured-ness is not shameful and that our curiosities and questions are often shared by others. We find courage in one another's vulnerability and strength in one another's honesty. To be witnessed by another woman is powerful. To be held by a circle of women is transformative. To learn alongside other women is deeply alchemical. As one woman steps into her power, she gives silent permission for another to do the same. This retreat is more than an opportunity to learn about FemDom. It is an invitation to gather in sisterhood—to explore, question, celebrate, and expand together. To hold one another in curiosity and compassion. To witness each other's growth and cheer each other on as we reclaim the many expressions of our feminine power. A Real Time Sacred Play Space to Explore, Embody and Practice Knowledge is one thing. Embodiment is another. During our time together you will have guidance to learn and practice rope, impact and sensation Domination techniques. To close our retreat, you'll have the opportunity to step into a carefully curated **Sacred Play Space** —a unique environment where learning comes alive through real-time experience. This space will be **part guided facilitation, part open exploration**. Inviting you to integrate what you've learned with confidence and curiosity. You'll be supported by experienced facilitators throughout, with guidance available whenever you need it, while also having the freedom to discover your own authentic style of Dominance. To support your learning journey, we will be joined by a select group of experienced, consenting subs who have chosen to be part of this educational experience. Their role is not simply to receive, but to actively support your development by creating opportunities for you to practise communication, negotiation, presence, leadership, and consensual power exchange in a safe and respectful environment. Whether you're giving your first command, exploring a new dynamic, practising impact or sensation play, or simply discovering what feels natural to you, you'll be held within a container where consent, communication, curiosity, and aftercare remain at the heart of every interaction. There is no expectation to perform. There is no pressure to know everything. This is a space to ask questions, experiment, make mistakes, receive feedback, build confidence, and discover what authentic feminine dominance feels like in your own body. Because true confidence isn't learned from a book—it is cultivated through experience, supported by community, and held within a safe, intentional container. [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) During our weekend together ✨ The foundations and philosophy of Feminine Dominance and power exchange while deconstructing stereotypical norms of Dominance and submission. ✨ Confidence, presence, and stepping into your authority. Learning to command what you want FOR YOU. ✨ Communication, consent, negotiation, and creating safe containers for exploration. ✨ Boundaries, desires, and discovering what power means to you. ✨ Archetypes of feminine power and the many expressions of Dominance. ✨ Embodiment practices to awaken confidence, magnetism, and self-trust. The transformational potential of stepping into your authentic expression. ✨ Ritual, sisterhood and honest conversations around sxuality, power, and pleasure (of all kinds, not just sxual pleasure). ✨ Hands on practice of different Domination techniques and scene structure to lead with confidence in creating unforgettable experiences. ✨ A sacred play space with willing subs to explore, play, and practice with in a consensual and supportive environment. This is not about becoming someone else. This is about remembering the woman who already exists within you—the one who knows her worth, trusts her intuition, and isn't afraid to take up space. JOIN THE RETREAT [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) **You Will Leave With….** ✨ A stronger relationship with your voice, your boundaries, and your desires. ✨ Greater confidence in your ability to hold power with intention and integrity. ✨ New perspectives on feminine leadership and authentic expression. ✨ A deeper sense of self-trust and personal empowerment. ✨ Meaningful connections and the remembrance that your power is something to be celebrated, not hidden. ✨ Practical skills in impact, bondage, sensation and safety to take into your own play time. **What You Will Receive** ✨ A deeper understanding of Feminine Dominance and conscious power dynamics. ✨ Greater confidence in expressing your desires and boundaries. ✨ Practical tools for communication, consent, and self-awareness. ✨ A supportive community of women exploring power, authenticity, and embodiment. ✨ The opportunity to connect with your sensuality and your personal expression of feminine power. ✨ Permission to explore, question, learn, and expand without shame or judgment. ✨ A renewed sense of confidence, self-trust, and empowerment. You don’t need to have experience with Femdom, ritual, circle work, or embodiment practices. Only a willingness to arrive as you are, with curiosity and an open heart. To remember. To reclaim. To rewrite the rules of power exchange. **We gather in a private venue in Peckham, South London.** ** November 13th-15th** **What To Bring** Comfortable clothes and play time clothes Any kink tools you may have Altar items (optional) A water bottle Lunch for day 2 (lunch will be provided on day 3) This is for you if: 01 You're curious about FemDom and want to learn in a safe and supportive environment. 02 You're seeking greater confidence and embodiment and you're interested in exploring feminine power, leadership, and self-expression. 03 You long to connect with other open-minded women and explore new possibilities. 04 You know there is a powerful, unapologetic part of you that is ready to be seen and you're ready to challenge old narratives around power, sxuality and desire. Femdom: The Art of Holding Weekend Retreat November 13th-15th 2026 A weekend of fierce, feminine power held in ritual and reverence **The circle opens 7pm Friday November 13th and closes 7pm Sunday November 15th** **Timings ** 13th 7-10pm 14/15th 11am-7pm (may vary slightly) £225 [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) EARLY BIRD pricing ends soon PRICING TIERS EARLY BIRD AND BIPOC £225 early bird rate will remain for BIPOC or those from a marginalised community. This place is for you to honour the underrepresentation of BIPOC and marginalized communities in these spaces and show value and respect (USE CODE **WELCOME ** IF YOU FIT THIS CATEGORY) [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) SECOND RELEASE £250 FINAL RELEASE £295 \*COMMUNITY SUPPORTED PLACES ARE AVAIABLE. REACH OUT FOR MORE DETAILS. **What's Included?** 2.5 full days of ritual, embodiment, sisterhood and hands on learning and practice Plant based lunch on the Sunday Water, tea and coffee SACRED PLAY TIME WITH carefully chosen subs to support you practicing what you've learned Telegram chat for connection before the retreat and support after (optional) **What's not included?** travel to the retreat Accomodation Claim your place here [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) About you host Hi! I'm Miss Jayne. I'm a Professional Dom!natrix and Sx Witch who brings together the worlds of sacred sxuality and conscious k!nk to provide spaces for healing sexual shame, reclaiming our power and coming together in sacred union. It is my mission to guide women as they return to their inner truth, wisdom and sovereignty; restoring feminine leadership and reshaping the ways in which we live and relate to each other. It is my belief that when women initiate themselves into the feminine mysteries and stand in their inner power, we will call everyone home to respect, kindness and love. Here is where we can build towards sacred union with ourselves, others and the Earth. | |||
| Systemic & Family Constellations Weekend with Illi Adato | Malta | Sat, Nov 7, 1:30 PM UTC | Malta Buddhist Centre - Triratna Buddhism, Triq il-Leġġenda, Musta, Malta | 3mxkamtu4ly22 | Curator | **7–8 November 2026** **The Buddhist Centre, Mosta, Malta** Join internationally recognised facilitator **Illi Adato** for another powerful weekend of **Systemic & Family Constellations** in Malta. If you've been thinking about attending one of Illi's workshops, this is an excellent opportunity. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. Systemic & Family Constellations is a unique group process that explores the hidden family, ancestral and historical dynamics that may be influencing your relationships, health, career, finances, emotional wellbeing and sense of purpose. By bringing these unseen patterns into awareness, the work creates space for clarity, healing and lasting change. ## What are Systemic & Family Constellations? Family Constellations is a therapeutic method that helps uncover unconscious patterns and entanglements carried through families and generations. These hidden dynamics can often lie beneath recurring challenges in our lives without us realising it. Through a carefully facilitated process, participants gain a deeper understanding of the root causes behind personal difficulties, allowing new perspectives, resolution and movement towards a more fulfilling life. ## What happens during a workshop? A small number of participants attend as **Issue Holders** , bringing a personal issue they would like to explore. Other participants join as **Representatives** , who stand in for significant people, family members, ancestors or even abstract concepts within the constellation process. Whether you attend as an Issue Holder or a Representative, many participants experience profound personal insights simply by taking part in or witnessing the work. ## About Illi Adato Illi Adato is an internationally respected facilitator, trainer and innovator in the field of Systemic Constellations. He has researched and developed several pioneering approaches, including **HypnoConstellations™** , **Distant-Healing Constellations™** , and **Consciousness-Centred Therapy™** , expanding the possibilities of systemic work to support healing, resilience and personal growth. Illi is a **CI Registered Master Constellator** , personal and group facilitator, and Founder and Head of the **London School of Systemic & Family Constellations** , where he teaches students from around the world. ## Event Details **Saturday, 7 November 2026** 13:30 – 20:30 **Sunday, 8 November 2026** 10:00 – 18:30 **Venue:** The Buddhist Centre, Mosta, Malta ## Tickets **Representative** €95 / £81 Scan the QR code or book online using the event link: [https://calendly.com/illiadato/representative-malta](https://calendly.com/illiadato/representative-malta) **Issue Holder** €175 / £149 To book an Issue Holder place, please email [**ih@londonconstellations.uk**](mailto:ih@londonconstellations.uk). We look forward to welcoming you for a weekend of deep exploration, healing and transformation. | |||
| Soundbreathe Voice Retreat Day | Sat, Feb 6, 9:00 AM UTC | St Bridget's Centre, St Bridget's Lane, West Kirby, Wirral | 3mxkamtz6sk22 | Curator | ## Find Your Voice, Find Your Calm: A Day of Breathwork & Vocal Coaching Are you ready to step into your power with confidence and ease? Join us for a transformative retreat day designed to help you gently uncover your vocal potential and reconnect with your most authentic self through the power of breath. This immersive experience blends expert vocal coaching and harmony singing with the profound, restorative benefits of breathwork. Set within a heartfelt and supportive atmosphere, this day is perfect for seasoned performers, public speakers, or anyone simply wishing to connect more deeply with their own voice. ### What to Expect from the Day Our expert coach, **Caroline Parry** , will guide you through a carefully curated programme focused on: **Building a Strong Vocal Foundation:** Master healthy techniques, improve breath control, and discover the natural resonance of your authentic voice. **Boosting Confidence:** Overcome performance anxiety in a well-held space where you can explore self-expression without judgment. **Developing Presence:** Learn the art of stagecraft and how to connect meaningfully with any audience. **Personalised Feedback:** Benefit from tailored coaching within the group dynamic—learning as much from your peers' journeys as your own. **The Joy of Harmony:** Experience the spine-tingling power of group singing and harmonics (even if you think you ‘can’t sing', no previous experience required!). **A Nourishing Experience:** A delicious, wholesome lunch is provided. * * * > "Every voice is valued here. We provide a judgment-free zone where stepping out of your comfort zone is gently encouraged and every breakthrough is celebrated." ### The Power of the Breath Prepare to unlock the incredible potential held within your own lungs. Caroline will lead an intimate Conscious Breathwork session, using curated playlists and soothing live singing to guide you on a journey of physical and emotional discovery. Breathwork is an incredible tool for the voice; by intentionally shifting your breathing patterns, you can settle your nervous system, expand your capacity, and clear the blocks that hold you back from your authentic voice. ### About Your Facilitator **Caroline Parry** is a highly trained vocal coach and a member of the **Natural Voice Network (NVN)** and the **Inspire Choir Leaders Network**. As a member of the **Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA)**, she adheres to the highest ethical standards, ensuring your safety and comfort are always the priority. * * * ### What Our Participants Say... Consistently rated 5 Stars \*\*\*\*\* _"Caroline creates such a wonderful, safe environment for authentic expression and vulnerability... I loved it!"_ _"A beautifully planned, nurturing day. The tips and techniques were applicable regardless of where you are on your journey. I came away feeling emotionally fulfilled."_ _"The harmony singing brought pure joy and connection. My anxieties were forgotten, leaving me feeling positive and well. The food was delicious – a truly wonderful day."_ * * * **Ready to join us?** Don't let self-doubt hold you back any longer. Take the first step towards vocal freedom and inner calm in a space designed for you to flourish. _Please note: Your safety is our priority. Some health conditions may require an adapted breathing practice; Caroline will provide individual guidance to ensure the techniques are perfectly suited to your needs._ | |||
| Break the Cycle: Skills and Tools for Navigating Conflict | Tue, Oct 6, 3:00 PM UTC | Ohlauer Str. 10, 10999 Berlin-Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany | 3mxkamunceh22 | Curator | # **Break the Cycle: Skills and Tools for Navigating Conflict** 📅 5 sessions: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th October, 3rd November 2026, 5–7 pm 🍎 Free Taster session: Sept 23 , 12- 1 pm CET 💶 180-220 € (sliding scale) Early bird € 150 (until Sept 10th, 2026) 👯 Apply-with-two for a price of € 300 total 📍Remise, Ohlauer Str. 10, 10999 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg ## **About this series** Conflict is a natural part of human relationships. Although it can feel uncomfortable or overwhelming, it also carries the potential to deepen relationships and unlock creativity. When we approach conflict as an opportunity, it becomes an entry point to greater connection rather than a source of rupture. This five-part workshop series offers practical tools to navigate conflict with more ease and to reveal the value it can bring. Drawing on Nonviolent Communication (NVC), mediation practices and power - dynamics awareness, we'll explore how to listen deeply, express yourself in ways others can genuinely hear you and stay grounded when tensions rise. Through guided inner work, partner exercises and group reflections, you'll begin building the capacity to transform conflict into constructive connection. ## **🌾 What does this look like?** - Learning theoretical foundations of Non Violent Communication, mediation, and power dynamic awareness - Practicing key skills through guided inner work & nervous system awareness, partner exercises, small-group exploration, and whole-group reflection in a supportive environment - Real-time application bringing your own experiences of conflict to work with - Integration practices to anchor learning between sessions - A closed group format allowing for trust, depth and continuity ## **🌟 What You'll Gain** By the end of this series, you will have: - Developed awareness of your feelings, needs, and habitual patterns in conflict - Learned ways to express yourself in ways others can genuinely hear you - Practiced listening with four ways of empathy while staying connected to yourself - Built capacity to stay present when tensions arise - Discovered how judgments can be doorways to understanding - Developed tools for recognizing and begin working with power dynamics - Cultivated skills to turn conflict into opportunities for connection ## **👁️ Session Overview** **Session 1: Rooting in Self-Connection** **Session 2: Navigating the Heat of Conflict** **Session 3: Mediation; Holding Space for Others** **Session 4: Power Dynamics Awareness** **Session 5: Review & Integration** Please see below for more details of each session ## **🗣️ What others say** The atmosphere was very gentle, the guidance inclusive and inviting. _Gesa, Researcher_ What I most enjoyed about the course? Everything. Really. The group. both of you. The heart that was put in it. The silent moments. The beginning circle. The end. The conversation. The reflection. How all of us can come as we are and be welcomed. The honesty. The group game. The change that I felt in me in such a short time. Thank you. _Keren, Kindergarten Nature & Arts Teacher_ I loved Anna’s and Caro‘s course. They bring a wide range of experiences, many lively examples and they found many creative ways to present the course material. The course experience was super fun and at the same time super informative and relevant. _Anna-Kathrin , Facilitator_ This course gave me very practical tips on how to deal with hard conversations in a curious, constructive, courageous and mature way, while also giving space to my very angry side that just wants to escalate the conflict and harm (me and) the other person. I feel like I learned super important skills that will help me care for my relationships and my community. Thank you Anna and Caro, I loved how you brought yourselves fully, you inspired me to also bring myself and it even felt light and recharging in the midst of winter. _Marta, Scientist, Artist & Community Founder_ ## **👥 About the facilitators**  _Anna & Caro during a singing and nature programme, re-approaching each other after a heavy conflict_ [**Carolin Goethel**](https://www.carolingoethel.com/) ** ** is a facilitator, community weaver, and nature-based guide. Rooted in Rites-of-Passage Traditions, Deep Ecology and Nonviolent Communications, she creates experiences with an edge to nourish caring and honest connection to self, others, and the wider web of life. Her approach integrates ancient wisdom with contemporary practices, weaving together the sacred and the political, depth and playfulness. Above all, her craft is relational - an invitation to remember that we belong to each other and to life. **Anna Keuchenius**** **is a coach trained in Internal Family Systems and Nonviolent Communication, among other modalities. With a background in physics and complexity research, she brings a unique perspective to understanding human systems. In her coaching, Anna integrates four realms of existence—the sensory, cognitive, emotional, and energetic—supporting people to access their full capacity for insight and transformation. ## **👀 Curious? Join the taster** **Sept 23rd 12-1 PM CET, online** This taster session offers a glimpse into what the full series will explore—come meet the facilitators, have a picnic with other interested folks and see if it's the right fit for you. The taster session covers - the basics of Non Violent Communication - a new awareness of your inner world - practical tools to shift conflictual conversations - demonstrations and embodied practice **The taster is a free offer. Register here:** **https://luma.com/c79t981l** ## Sessions Detailed **Session 1: Rooting in Self-Connection** In this first session, we slow down enough to meet what lives beneath our conflicts. Before turning toward another person, we learn to turn toward ourselves: to recognise the deeper needs and longings that often hide beneath irritation, tension, or defensiveness. Together, we explore how to shift from the surface — the No, the judgment, the frustration — into the underlying positive life energy of what we are really wanting. This session offers the foundations of Nonviolent Communication (NVC): - understanding the difference between **needs** and **strategies** , - seeing the beauty in our needs and holding them with care, - four ways of empathic listening - recognising judgements as tragic expressions of unmet needs We work with low-intensity conflict levels (1–5) and introduce practical tools for translating No’s and judgements back into needs — both our own and others’. Participants also learn the four modes of empathic listening, a way of being that supports deep understanding without fixing, analysing, or advising. These listening skills can be applied both outwardly to others and inwardly to your own experience. By the end of this session, participants have a clearer sense of their inner landscape in conflict and a first set of tools to approach tension with more groundedness, compassion, and choice. **Session 2: Navigating the Heat of Conflict** In this session, we step into the territory of higher-intensity conflict — the moments when our nervous system is activated, emotions rise quickly, and our usual tools no longer feel accessible. Together, we explore how to de-escalate when we feel triggered, overwhelmed, angry, scared, or start shutting down. We also look at how to recognise escalating tension with another person and how to pause before the conversation becomes harmful or unproductive. Rather than bypassing our feelings, we use embodied practices to safely express and move the energy underneath them, creating space for clarity and deeper needs to emerge. This session gives tools and strategies to reconnect to ourselves, and decharge in the heat of the moment. Participants learn practical tools for navigating conflict levels 5–8, including: - **how and when to take a break** in a conflict, and how to communicate that break effectively, - **self-empathy practices** for grounding and regaining presence, - **letting the “jackals” speak** — honouring the raw, messy impulses underneath without directing them at others, - **seeking co-regulation** through support from regulated others. - recognising mourning as a way to metabolise pain and restore presence and connection **Session 3: Mediation; Holding Space for Others** In this session, we explore the foundations of mediation — the simple, powerful ways we can support others in conflict, even without being trained mediators. We begin with the most essential ingredient: **our own regulation**. Offering a regulated nervous system to a conflictual tension between to others can be of tremendous value, and the conflict of others can teach us, in return, valuable lessons about ourselves. We practice empathy for both sides, offering tools that help each person reconnect to their own feelings and needs. With just a few basic tools — steady breathing, genuine curiosity, and the willingness to hear what lives underneath the surface and by using connection requests— we can already create space for conflict to begin to decharge. Participants learn how to: - stay regulated while others are in distress, - listen for needs rather than stories or blame, - support each person in touching what truly matters to them, - reflect back accurately without adding interpretations or advice - using connection requests skillfully to switch between parties **Session 4: Power Dynamics Awareness** In the fourth session, we broaden the lens to include something often overlooked in Nonviolent Communication: **power**. Conflict does not happen in a vacuum. Our identities, histories, roles, and social positions shape how we speak, listen, and respond. Rather than turning a blind eye to these dynamics, we learn to name them gently and bring them into the space with awareness and care. We explore the power structures present in conflict and how acknowledging them can create more honesty, safety, and mutual understanding. We look at both the inner sources of power available to people in disadvantaged positions, and the responsibility of those with more power to act with awareness and care in addressing existing imbalances. Participants learn: - recognise power inequalities - hold perspectives on power (incl. process work after Arnold Mindell) - practical tips how navigate conflict - when in less, equal, or more power/rank positions - how to use facilitation and teaching practices that support **more equitable power relations** - prepare for a difficult conversation, working with a real-life example from their own experience **Session 5: Review & Integration** In this final session, we bring together the key learnings of the course through practice reflection, and application to real-life situations. Participants are invited to work with a difficult conversation from their own lives and explore how self-connection, conflict navigation, mediation skills, and power awareness can support them in approaching it with greater clarity and care. Through guided preparation and structured role-play, participants have the opportunity to practice applying the tools from the course in a dynamic setting setting. We reflect on the strengths and limitations of Nonviolent Communication, exploring how to stay connected to its underlying intention rather than becoming attached to particular language or techniques. We close the course with a reflection on key learnings and how participants wish to carry them forward into their relationships, communities, and work. ## **Cancellation Policy** **Before August 31st:** Full refund (you only cover ticket platform fees) **Before the first session (up to Oct 6, 2026):** 50% refund **After the first session:** Cancellations and refunds are no longer possible | |||
| Song in Motion : Creative tools for song sharers | Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM UTC | The Christian Community in Stroud, Cainscross Road, Stroud, UK | 3mxkamve3kn22 | Curator | **Song in Motion: Circlesinging & Collaborative Improvisation** _A day long immersion for choir leaders and song sharers_ Would you love to feel more confident bringing **spontaneous, alive music-making** into your choir space? Music created in the moment can spark connection, playfulness and wonder in a group. And yet for many singers the word _improvisation_ can feel intimidating. When people join a choir, they don’t always expect to be invited to make music on the spot. This masterclass is here to change that — **gently and joyfully**. **Song in Motion** is an uplifting, practical, day-long training in **circle singing and collaborative vocal improvisation** , designed especially for choir leaders and song sharers who want to expand their facilitation toolkit and bring fresh creative energy to the groups they already lead. No complicated theory. No pressure to improvise wildly. Just simple forms, clear invitations, and a beautiful musical flow. Together we’ll explore accessible circlesong patterns, loops, and easy pathways into collaborative improvised music-making. You’ll learn not only how to improvise yourself, but how to **guide your singers step-by-step into spontaneous music-making** in ways that feel safe, playful and inclusive. Whether your singers have never improvised before, feel nervous about the idea, or you simply want to step more fully into your own creative flow as a leader, this training will offer **musical, embodied and confidence-building tools** you can take straight back to your choir. **During the day we’ll explore** • Playful warm-ups that quickly connect people and awaken the room • Simple circle song forms that create rich spontaneous music • Shifting from “on the page” to expressive, in-the-moment singing • Gentle ways to invite hesitant singers into improvisation with their voices • Practical conducting skills — gestures, shaping sound and leading with the body • Whole-group forms for beautiful textures and nourishing collective sound journeys This is **an uplifting, practical, day-long workshop ** with opportunities to practise both in small groups and as a whole circle. There will also be space for reflection, questions and note-taking so the learning can truly land. You’ll leave with **practical tools you can use immediately** , renewed inspiration, and greater confidence facilitating circle singing and vocal improvisation in your own community. * * * **Part of a Two-Part Series** This workshop is **part one of a two-part series**. It has been rescheduled after we sadly had to cancel the first one in June. A follow-up training, **Song in Flow** , will take place in February 2026, offering the chance to deepen your practice and expand your facilitation toolkit. The workshops can be taken separately. * * * **About the Facilitators** **Tara, Brigite and Pearl** have been studying and practising collaborative vocal improvisation (CVI) together for over three years, developing a strong shared musical language and facilitation approach. They have trained with leading UK improvisers including Briony Greenhill, Guillermo Rosenthuler, Kate Smith and Emma Coleman. Together they run a weekly improvisational singing group and regularly facilitate workshops in and around Stroud. They are also co-founders of **Bristol Circle Singing** , alongside Rebecca Temple. **Pearl Legay-Clarke** Choir leader | CVI practitioner | Folk singer Pearl is a UK folk singer and workshop facilitator with a deep interest in singing for community and wellbeing. She has spent many years exploring the voice through vocal improvisation, intuitive singing, and technical vocal study. Her musical roots lie in traditional folk music from the British Isles and beyond. Pearl leads **Stroud Folk Choir** , **Sing Ahoy! Dursley Sea Shanty and Folk Choir** , harmony singing workshops, vocal improvisation sessions, and campfire singing circles. **Brigite Rowan** Singer-songwriter | Choir leader | CVI practitioner Brigite Rowan is a folk singer-songwriter, community choir leader, trauma-informed voice facilitator, and yoga teacher. Her work centres on singing as a pathway to healing, connection, and collective expression. Rooted in collaborative vocal improvisation, she creates embodied, inclusive spaces where individuals and groups rediscover their authentic voices through shared music-making and deep listening. She also facilitates somatic voice and movement sessions for people living with complex trauma and special needs, supporting nervous system regulation, safety in the body, and authentic expression through breath, sound, rhythm, and gentle movement. * * * **Location** Christian Community Centre Stroud, GL5 4HB | |||
| Community Breathwork | Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 AM UTC | 4-4-2 Together CIC, 101 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, UK | 3mxkamvimvf22 | Curator | 🌿 **Community Breathwork is here!** 🌿 Take some time for yourself and join us for a gentle, welcoming space to slow down, connect, and breathe together. Through guided Conscious Connected Breathwork, music, and relaxation, we support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and deeper self-connection. ✨ No experience needed ✨ Trauma-informed facilitation ✨ All are welcome 📅 1st Saturday of every month ⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm 📍 442 Together, 101 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HY 🎟 £25 (concessionary tickets available) Come exactly as you are. 💚 #Breathwork #ConsciousConnectedBreathwork #CommunityWellbeing #NervousSystemRegulation #MentalWellbeing #SelfCare #HealingJourney #Borehamwood #HertfordshireEvents #CommunityConnection #YOUnitedBreathSpace #BreatheTogether #WellnessCommunity #TraumaInformed #MindBodyConnection **About your me: ** _Hi, I’m Angela._ _I’m a Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and an OSHO Reiki practitioner, devoted to supporting people on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and inner transformation._ _My work is centered around creating safe, nurturing spaces where you can reconnect with your breath, your body, and your authentic self. Through conscious breathwork, I guide you in releasing stored emotions, reducing stress, and accessing deeper levels of awareness and clarity. This practice can be both gentle and powerful—meeting you exactly where you are._ _Alongside this, I offer OSHO Reiki, a meditative and intuitive energy healing practice that works to restore balance and harmony within your body, mind, and spirit. It invites deep relaxation and helps awaken your natural capacity for healing._ _I believe that true transformation happens when we feel seen, supported, and connected—to ourselves and to something greater. My intention is to walk alongside you as you explore, heal, and expand into the fullest expression of who you are._ _With warmth,_ _Angela_ _What is Conscious Connected Breathwork?_ _A simple breathing practice - breathing in a continuous rhythm - no pause between breathes._ _Breathing in this way can help you:_ - _Release emotions your body’s been carrying_ - _Calm your nervous system_ - _Ease stress + anxiety_ - _Reconnect to yourself_ _You’re usually lying down, with music and gentle guidance from a facilitator._ _No experience necessary._ | |||
| Community Breathwork | Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 AM UTC | 4-4-2 Together CIC, 101 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, UK | 3mxkamvl47x22 | Curator | 🌿 **Community Breathwork is here!** 🌿 Take some time for yourself and join us for a gentle, welcoming space to slow down, connect, and breathe together. Through guided Conscious Connected Breathwork, music, and relaxation, we support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and deeper self-connection. ✨ No experience needed ✨ Trauma-informed facilitation ✨ All are welcome 📅 1st Saturday of every month ⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm 📍 442 Together, 101 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HY 🎟 £25 (concessionary tickets available) Come exactly as you are. 💚 #Breathwork #ConsciousConnectedBreathwork #CommunityWellbeing #NervousSystemRegulation #MentalWellbeing #SelfCare #HealingJourney #Borehamwood #HertfordshireEvents #CommunityConnection #YOUnitedBreathSpace #BreatheTogether #WellnessCommunity #TraumaInformed #MindBodyConnection **About your me: ** _Hi, I’m Angela._ _I’m a Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and an OSHO Reiki practitioner, devoted to supporting people on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and inner transformation._ _My work is centered around creating safe, nurturing spaces where you can reconnect with your breath, your body, and your authentic self. Through conscious breathwork, I guide you in releasing stored emotions, reducing stress, and accessing deeper levels of awareness and clarity. This practice can be both gentle and powerful—meeting you exactly where you are._ _Alongside this, I offer OSHO Reiki, a meditative and intuitive energy healing practice that works to restore balance and harmony within your body, mind, and spirit. It invites deep relaxation and helps awaken your natural capacity for healing._ _I believe that true transformation happens when we feel seen, supported, and connected—to ourselves and to something greater. My intention is to walk alongside you as you explore, heal, and expand into the fullest expression of who you are._ _With warmth,_ _Angela_ _What is Conscious Connected Breathwork?_ _A simple breathing practice - breathing in a continuous rhythm - no pause between breathes._ _Breathing in this way can help you:_ - _Release emotions your body’s been carrying_ - _Calm your nervous system_ - _Ease stress + anxiety_ - _Reconnect to yourself_ _You’re usually lying down, with music and gentle guidance from a facilitator._ _No experience necessary._ | |||
| Circle Singing October | Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM UTC | St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, Saint Werburgh's, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamvmw4622 | Curator | **Bristol Circle Singing: A celebration of life through song!** **3rd Sunday of the month ** Come sing and move with us… Step into your playful self and let’s find each other in song! ** ** We’ll explore circle singing through simple vocal games, grooves and harmonies by making spontaneous music together. Since the beginning of time humans have gathered in community to alchemise the joys, grief and longings of their times through song. Circle Singing is a form of collective improvised song where we are all held in a supportive circle. There is freedom to choose how much you want to participate, you can relax into singing as part of the circle, you can try leading improvised song, or you can simply listen and let the music soak in. All voices are welcome, whether you have been improvising for a while or have just begun your singing journey, this is a space to let your heart sing out! **Details: ** Sunday 18th Oct 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm And 3rd Sunday of each month. Where: Main Hall, St Werbsburgs Community Centre. **Tickets: ** Pay What You Can: £8- £16 Funds go towards covering venue costs and supporting facilitator's work. If finances are a barrier do get in touch. **Extras: teas provided, bring your own snacks** **Who is it for: ** All voices are welcome, whether you have been improvising for a while or have just begun your singing journey. Babes in arms welcome, and children who want to actively participate in the singing. Not a play space for children who are not participating. We are committed to making this space accessible for people with different needs, so come as you are and if you need to rest and take breaks during the workshop that is welcome. | |||
| Gather - 5Rhythms® Live Wire weekend lab with Lorca Simons & Bernadette Ryder | Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM UTC | Creative Youth Network, Kingswood, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamwj4kk22 | Curator | Calling in what your Body needs to Gather Letting out what your Heart needs to Express Dropping down what your Mind needs to Release Lifting up what your Soul needs to Encourage Finding what your Spirit Finds True Live Wire is an embodied ritual theatre investigation, grounded in the movement maps of 5Rhythms®, devoted to the shapeshifting nature of physical art, and guided by the vision of Lorca Simons, Gabrielle Roth and artist Martha Peabody. Designed to inspire, refresh, re-set and connect. Our time will include movement, creative excavations, collective truth-telling and beauty-making. _Please note, if you need to cancel there’s a full refund (minus £30 admin fee) before 16th October 2026. No refunds are available after 16th October 2026._ **This lab counts for 2.5 days of Waves towards Teacher Training pre-requisites** | |||
| KAP Kundalini Activation - Semi Private Session | Fri, Dec 4, 11:00 AM UTC | Helliwell Room, Holy Trinity, Wellington Hill, BS78ST | 3mxkamwqpxe22 | 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. 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| 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) | Tue, Oct 20, 7:30 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 | |||
| Sex & Psychedelics - Talks, Performance & Social | Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 PM UTC | Om Being, Amhurst Terrace, London, UK | 3mxkamjrlru22 | Curator | ## **Sex and Psychedelics: An Afternoon of Talks, Poetry, Screenings & Discussion** _Livestream tickets available._ _An optional morning yoga class will be included for all ticket holders._ # **About ** _“Do we know the treasure lost to us when we bury the information brought to us in altered or expanded states of consciousness? We cannot continue to bury the wisdom of the body- the human body, the body of the earth. Sex and other medicines have so much to teach us...” - Britta Love_ The intersection between altered states of consciousness and sexual desire is charged, taboo and highly complex. Yet, it is a thread that has run throughout human history. Across the world, cultures have long bound ecstasy and eros, using trance states as gateways to the divine, from the sacred union rituals of Ancient Egypt to the fields of Glastonbury festival. Embodiment, intimacy and intoxication continue to entwine and this thread continues to unfold. Increasingly, people are revealing how therapeutic psychedelic experiences have healed their sexual trauma. At the same time, there are growing reports of sexual misconduct in psychedelic spaces, in recreational settings, ceremonies and even therapy rooms. This summit will draw on both the light and the shadow sides of sex and psychedelics with a series of talks, performance and a screening. We’ll discuss this convergence through the lens of culture, art and psychology, and finish the day with a social where you can meet and network with like-minded others. ## Talks & Topics **LSD and the Sexual Revolution: From the Counterculture to Modern Sexuality - Alex Dymock** Behind the counterculture lay a much deeper relationship between psychedelics and sex, sitting at the heart of social change. Drawing on archival discoveries and Alex's own research interviews, this talk follows that story from the radical movements of the 1960s and 70s to today's underground communities, exploring how ideas of liberation, intimacy and healing have evolved across generations. **Hallucinogenic Sex Magic Rituals - The Seed Sistas** Join the Seed Sistas for an evocative exploration of the legendary witching herbs, where sacred sexuality, herbal medicine, folklore and plant chemistry converge. Together we'll uncover the mysteries of the flying ointments, the sensual rites of wise women, and the powerful relationship between women's bodies, ecstasy and the plant world, while examining how this ancient knowledge became feared, suppressed and demonised. **Power and Coercion in Psychedelic Spaces - Amanda Guzinska** Psychedelic and sex-positive spaces can hold real openness, connection and healing. They can also be places where power quietly shifts, boundaries blur and harm happens. Amanda, Director at harm reduction charity PsyCare UK, will explore the shadow side of sex and psychedelics: power, abuse and consent. Drawing on PsyCare’s welfare work at festivals across the UK, she’ll look at how to stay safe where people use drugs, how to recognise when power is being misused and where to seek support. She’ll also step into the messier middle ground: how harm can grow from naivety and misread signals as well as from deliberate predation, and how our own reactions to sexual expression (shame, panic, judgement) can deepen harm if we’re not careful. The aim isn’t to soften accountability but to sharpen understanding, so we can respond in ways that genuinely protect people. **Sex as Transcendence - Ruby Rare** Award-winning sex expert Ruby Rare will discuss possibilities of transcendence through sex. She will explore the delights that can emerge when the taboo is approached with curiosity and care, opening the space for dialogue about topics that many shy away from. She will question why things are taboo in the first place, and discuss her zine Ladyfister - which is a mix of intimate stories of a forbidden nature, sexual health, queer history and visual art. **Performance Poetry - Maya Bracknell Watson** Interdisciplinary artist (and living DMT entity) Maya Bracknell Watson will perform live spoken word exploring eroticism, mysticism and the human experience. **Live typewriter poetry station - Ryan Khan** Guests can share a few words or feelings and receive a personalised poem, written on the spot, to take home. **Screenings** Clips of surrealist visual media will be screened during the event. The exerts will depict the beauty of human connection, bodies and nature, and draw upon the strange and surreal in their art form. _Note: this event explores both the healing potential and the risks of sex and psychedelics, including discussion of sexual trauma, power dynamics, and misconduct in psychedelic spaces. We approach these topics with care, but please look after yourself and reach out to our team if you need support during the day._ * * * # Speakers ### Ruby Rare  Ruby is an award-winning sex and relationships expert with a decade's experience redefining intimacy. She's the author of two books: Sex Ed: A Guide for Adults (Bloomsbury, 2020) and The Non-Monogamy Playbook (Ebury, 2025). Ruby hosted the E4 series Sex Rated, and is Feeld's official Intimacy Expert. In 2025, she worked with BPAS on a successful campaign for abortion reform in England and Wales. She has been featured on the 2026 Diva Power List, celebrating trailblazing queer women and non-binary folks in the public eye. A dual-heritage, queer, non-monogamous educator, Ruby goes where many practitioners won't. Her work centres the paths less trodden, and the conversations many are still too afraid to have. Driven by a deep belief that shame is the real barrier to connection, she creates spaces to learn, celebrate, and feel more at home in your body: through content creation, books, live events, and everything in between. ### The Seed Sistas  **The Seed Sistas** , Kaz and Fiona, are herbalists, eco-activists, published authors and have a down-to-earth attitude towards plant magic. After completing BScs in Medical Herbalism and Health Sciences, they developed Sensory Herbalism which is an emergent tradition rooted in chaos, both ancient and evolving. They cultivate change through their work with social enterprise Sensory Solutions Herbal Evolution, giving talks, writing and developing community medicine gardens. They explore the cross over of magic and medicine, and the reintroduction of magical practices into clinical herbalism. @[seed\_sistas](https://www.instagram.com/seed_sistas/#) ### **Alex Dymock**  **Dr Alex Dymock** is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Goldsmiths, University of London, whose work sits at the crossroads of sexuality, gender, and drug use. Her research spans criminalised and marginalised sexual desires and practices, the politics of pornography, and the emerging field of sex and psychedelics. She currently leads a British Academy/Leverhulme Trust project examining how people use psychedelics to manage sex-related trauma, having previously led a Wellcome Trust-funded project on the history of sex and drugs. Recent writing includes work on acid feminism and psychonautics, and she writes for Chacruna on the intersections of drug use, sexuality, and the law. She recently guest-curated _Higher Love: The Psychedelic Roots of Modern Sexuality_ at the Museum of Sex. ### **Maya Bracknell Watson**  Maya Bracknell Watson is an interdisciplinary artist, poet, researcher, and professional DMT entity working at the intersection of performance, visual art, psychedelic research, and shamanic practice. Her work explores consciousness, communication, entangled agencies, and relationships across ontological boundaries, investigating both the human and non-human condition. She lectures on the subjects of psychedelics, language, art, and philosophy, and has performed and exhibited at institutions and festivals internationally including the Tate Britain, Breaking Convention and Oxford university. She is a curator and host at The Last Tuesday Society and co-founder of the DMT Academy. ### **Amanda Guszinka **  **Amanda Guzinska** has spent years on the frontline of psychedelic and festival culture, leading crisis support, de-escalation, and welfare provision through PsyCare UK, a peer-led harm reduction charity built by the community it serves. Her work has put her in the room for addiction, breakdown, and everything in between, shaping a conviction that runs through everything she does: disconnection, not lack of insight, is what keeps people stuck. Amanda now leads PsyCare's next chapter, exploring how the same model of honest, non-judgemental, community-held care could reach beyond festivals and into everyday mental health provision. ### ### **Ryan Khan** Ryan Khan is a poet, science journalist and researcher in psychedelics and the founder of Poets On The Spot. Through live typewriter poetry, he has written at festivals including Houghton, Loud Places and Into the Burrow, alongside hosting workshops that explore creativity and poetry as a tool for integrating altered-state experiences. Instagram: @poets\_on\_the\_spot * * * # **Schedule ** **Saturday 24th October** Arrive and Opening: 2pm Social: 8.30 - 10.30pm * * * # Your Organisers ### Kate Dalby  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/) ### **Martha Allitt**  Martha is a co-director of the Psychedelic Society, in which she organises and facilitates a diverse array of events centred around altered states of consciousness and the practices they inspire. She is also a writer and has published numerous blogs and articles about psychedelic science and culture. Martha is currently creating a film about Datura, a hallucinogenic family of nightshade plants that have a fearsome reputation, yet a rich history of use in healing and divination by communities across the globe. @[martha.allitt](https://www.instagram.com/martha.allitt/) * * * # Venue [Om Being](https://www.ombeing.co.uk/): a creative movement, sound and community space in Hackney Downs. |  |  | The venue has chairs available for those that require them. * * * Please reach out if you require concessionary tickets. | |||
| Mother and Baby Circles in Bedminster | Mon, Dec 14, 10:00 AM UTC | Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Wedmore Vale, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamjxnab22 | Curator | **Mother & Baby Circle** ~ For the mother looking to connect back to herself and be witnessed by other mothers through the ebbs and flows of motherhood ~ Mama, do most of your conversations with other mothers focus solely on your baby’s milestones? Mama, are you looking to reconnect with your identity as a woman, rather than just as a mother? Mama, do you long to be seen and held by other mothers whilst you share your inner thoughts, struggles and triumphs? Mama, do you long for a space where your needs are prioritised but the motherbaby bond is still respected? **If any of this is resonating with you Mama, then we welcome you and your little one into this mother & baby sanctuary, just as you are!** What to expect in our time together? - Time to prioritise yourself during this wild ride of motherhood, whilst still including your baby - Some gentle movement, sound and breathwork to ground into your body - Time for a sacred pause and self-reflection - An opportunity to share anything that has been coming up for you with the other mothers in circle - A delicious homemade treat and warm drink served to you **Time: 10am – 11:30am (tea and snacks from 11am)** **Dates: Last Monday of the month** **Venue: Quakers Meeting House, Bedminster** **Price: £10 per circle** **All babes under 2 years are welcome ** Your facilitator: **Nicole (@the.grounded.mama)** Hi, I’m Nicole, mama to my 2-year-old son, Oakley. After becoming a mother, I felt that the conversations with other mothers at these mom and baby groups focused mostly on our babies and we never got to talk about the challenges that us as women were experiencing as we navigated this major transition into motherhood. I longed for a space to go deeper, but I also wanted the ease of not having to think about where to leave my baby. I wanted to include him. And so one night (in the dark of the night after yet another 3am feed), the idea for the Mother & Baby Circle was born. | |||
| Mother and Baby Circles in Bedminster | Mon, Nov 30, 10:00 AM UTC | Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Wedmore Vale, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamjyr7h22 | Curator | **Mother & Baby Circle** ~ For the mother looking to connect back to herself and be witnessed by other mothers through the ebbs and flows of motherhood ~ Mama, do most of your conversations with other mothers focus solely on your baby’s milestones? Mama, are you looking to reconnect with your identity as a woman, rather than just as a mother? Mama, do you long to be seen and held by other mothers whilst you share your inner thoughts, struggles and triumphs? Mama, do you long for a space where your needs are prioritised but the motherbaby bond is still respected? **If any of this is resonating with you Mama, then we welcome you and your little one into this mother & baby sanctuary, just as you are!** What to expect in our time together? - Time to prioritise yourself during this wild ride of motherhood, whilst still including your baby - Some gentle movement, sound and breathwork to ground into your body - Time for a sacred pause and self-reflection - An opportunity to share anything that has been coming up for you with the other mothers in circle - A delicious homemade treat and warm drink served to you **Time: 10am – 11:30am (tea and snacks from 11am)** **Dates: Last Monday of the month** **Venue: Quakers Meeting House, Bedminster** **Price: £10 per circle** **All babes under 2 years are welcome ** Your facilitator: **Nicole (@the.grounded.mama)** Hi, I’m Nicole, mama to my 2-year-old son, Oakley. After becoming a mother, I felt that the conversations with other mothers at these mom and baby groups focused mostly on our babies and we never got to talk about the challenges that us as women were experiencing as we navigated this major transition into motherhood. I longed for a space to go deeper, but I also wanted the ease of not having to think about where to leave my baby. I wanted to include him. And so one night (in the dark of the night after yet another 3am feed), the idea for the Mother & Baby Circle was born. | |||
| Mother and Baby Circles in Bedminster | Mon, Nov 16, 10:00 AM UTC | Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Wedmore Vale, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamjzv3y22 | Curator | **Mother & Baby Circle** ~ For the mother looking to connect back to herself and be witnessed by other mothers through the ebbs and flows of motherhood ~ Mama, do most of your conversations with other mothers focus solely on your baby’s milestones? Mama, are you looking to reconnect with your identity as a woman, rather than just as a mother? Mama, do you long to be seen and held by other mothers whilst you share your inner thoughts, struggles and triumphs? Mama, do you long for a space where your needs are prioritised but the motherbaby bond is still respected? **If any of this is resonating with you Mama, then we welcome you and your little one into this mother & baby sanctuary, just as you are!** What to expect in our time together? - Time to prioritise yourself during this wild ride of motherhood, whilst still including your baby - Some gentle movement, sound and breathwork to ground into your body - Time for a sacred pause and self-reflection - An opportunity to share anything that has been coming up for you with the other mothers in circle - A delicious homemade treat and warm drink served to you **Time: 10am – 11:30am (tea and snacks from 11am)** **Dates: Last Monday of the month** **Venue: Quakers Meeting House, Bedminster** **Price: £10 per circle** **All babes under 2 years are welcome ** Your facilitator: **Nicole (@the.grounded.mama)** Hi, I’m Nicole, mama to my 2-year-old son, Oakley. After becoming a mother, I felt that the conversations with other mothers at these mom and baby groups focused mostly on our babies and we never got to talk about the challenges that us as women were experiencing as we navigated this major transition into motherhood. I longed for a space to go deeper, but I also wanted the ease of not having to think about where to leave my baby. I wanted to include him. And so one night (in the dark of the night after yet another 3am feed), the idea for the Mother & Baby Circle was born. | |||
| Mother and Baby Circles in Bedminster | Mon, Oct 12, 9:00 AM UTC | Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Wedmore Vale, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamk33mp22 | Curator | **Mother & Baby Circle** ~ For the mother looking to connect back to herself and be witnessed by other mothers through the ebbs and flows of motherhood ~ Mama, do most of your conversations with other mothers focus solely on your baby’s milestones? Mama, are you looking to reconnect with your identity as a woman, rather than just as a mother? Mama, do you long to be seen and held by other mothers whilst you share your inner thoughts, struggles and triumphs? Mama, do you long for a space where your needs are prioritised but the motherbaby bond is still respected? **If any of this is resonating with you Mama, then we welcome you and your little one into this mother & baby sanctuary, just as you are!** What to expect in our time together? - Time to prioritise yourself during this wild ride of motherhood, whilst still including your baby - Some gentle movement, sound and breathwork to ground into your body - Time for a sacred pause and self-reflection - An opportunity to share anything that has been coming up for you with the other mothers in circle - A delicious homemade treat and warm drink served to you **Time: 10am – 11:30am (tea and snacks from 11am)** **Dates: Last Monday of the month** **Venue: Quakers Meeting House, Bedminster** **Price: £10 per circle** **All babes under 2 years are welcome ** Your facilitator: **Nicole (@the.grounded.mama)** Hi, I’m Nicole, mama to my 2-year-old son, Oakley. After becoming a mother, I felt that the conversations with other mothers at these mom and baby groups focused mostly on our babies and we never got to talk about the challenges that us as women were experiencing as we navigated this major transition into motherhood. I longed for a space to go deeper, but I also wanted the ease of not having to think about where to leave my baby. I wanted to include him. And so one night (in the dark of the night after yet another 3am feed), the idea for the Mother & Baby Circle was born. | |||
| Wild & Holy; The Wellspring | Thu, Nov 12, 2:00 PM UTC | Dorset, UK | 3mxkamkjgo222 | Curator | WILD HOLY BEING, YOU ARE INVITED TO ## **💦 Wild & Holy; THE WELLSPRING 💦** _12th November ~ 16th November at the Springhead Trust in Dorset_ An invitation to embrace ourselves as the One Water; _Wyrd, Wild, Holy, Whole._ Welcome to the second Wild Holy Ways gathering, four nights in a circle of 55 Sovereign Womb Bearers in the spiral descent between Samhain & Winter Solstice; journeying with the energies of Friday 13th & the delicious dark. A collective remembrance of the many flavours of the feminine, the holiness of devotion and the untamed wild ways weaving the wyrd tapestry of (un)becoming & belonging. As woman, we are _ **vessel** _; for _ **truth** _, _ **love** _ & _ **liberation,** _ _ **beauty, pleasure** & **creation.** _ _When we each drink of the wellspring and offer the wellspring of our wombs & hearts, _ _back to the waters, to source, what whispers do we hear?_ We will be in the emergent enquiry of our collective orientation towards aliveness. To be deeply nourished. A deep listening through sense~ual beingness, to the current of the Wellspring, anchored in the Wild Holy Ways. ### **Nourishment. Eros. Myth. Creation. Embodiment. **  _Wild & Holy 2025_ * * * > _ **"Beautiful, profound, held, connected, nourished, expanded. Taila and Vieve have created something incredibly special. It was a blessing to share the weekend with so many open-hearted sisters. "** _ > _Suzy - Wild & Holy; The Immersion_ * * * Pulsing from the core of the earth, through the core of your body, flows the Wellspring. This is the wellspring of your own nourishment, to drink of the wild holy waters, and to offer back to the source that sustains us so we may swim together in the ebbing & flowing current of creation._ _ All whilst anchoring into the supportive field of togetherness, creating & cultivating deep friendship; to see ourselves reflected in one another. Remembering the art of reciprocal relationship; _to earth_ _waters_ _womb_ _& womben._ Crafting bonds of sisterhood that ripple into daily life. This is your invitation to join this circle, this celebration, this prayer. Together we are cultivating the truth of our lives & embodying the way we wish to live them – through **Love, Joy,& Gratitude** in **Deep Pleasure & Devotion.** * * * ## ## **The Offering:** 4 nights, 5 days at a Historic Cultural Heritage House on the site of an Ancient Spring Divinely DELICIOUS Nourishment _(Brunch & Dinner served each day)_ Wood Fired Sauna & Fire Pit Spring~fed Water Source Private Gardens & Swimming Stream ### **What to expect:** - Embodiment - Erotic Reclamation - Ceremony - Ancestral Craft & Arts - Songs, Sharing & Storytelling - Sistering & Circle Connection - Community Creation - Prayerformance - Emergent Offerings - Hearth~tending - Mama & Baby ~ Auntie Culture * * * > _ **“This is one of the best retreats I’ve ever attended. The thought, care, and attention to detail were extraordinary, every moment felt intentional and infused with magic. The gathering of witches, artists, and mystics who were called to this space was an absolute delight to share the weekend with. The offerings were rich and beautifully curated, as was the land that held us. I leave feeling nourished, tender, and full of hope for what’s yet to come.”** _ > _Lucy - Wild & Holy; The Immersion 2025_ * * * ### The Flow **Thursday 12th ~ Cleansing Ritual** _Arrival between 2-5pm._ As you arrive, you will be invited to settle into your nest, meet the land and cleanse in the waters and sauna. We will gather in the evening to open in circle around the fire. **Friday 13th ~ Forbidden Fruits ** _ **Feminine Mythteries Sense~ual Immersion** _ _Second Wave Arrivals between 10am - 1pm_ Feast with and for the primordial goddess who intimately knows that pleasure is her birthright. With so much of the feminine experience having been forbidden, wronged, exiled, this is your invitation to re-member, reclaim & feast on these fruits. A full day of immersion into reclaimed myth & sense~ual delights. **Saturday 14th ~ Weaving the Wyrd** _ **A tapestry of each unique essence** _ _Woven in presence, truth & emergence. Here, we listen to the current._ _With space for being with that which stands between us and the capacity to fully taste the present moment, to fully embody & be in-body. Be that through grief, rage, shame, guilt, fear, numbness. Allowing our Wyrd expression to take up space._ _Create, craft & cuddle._ **Sunday 15th ~ Prayerformance & Gifting Ceremony** Our prayerformance is a taste of the prayers carried in our circle - to witness & offer space to the ways that life force flows in each individual. An invitation for any woman who feels the call to be fully witnessed & received in a piece of their prayer. No perfection needed, just presence. The Gifting Ceremony embodies a tradition of reciprocity. May we walk into this new cycle, carrying a gift from the heart of a sister. Please bring a gift from the heart to share. **Monday 16th ~ Singing the Spring Home** We will gather for a final water blessing circle with song so our prayers may ripple onwards & our togetherness may flow through your being as you follow the currents home. _Departures by 10am._ * * *  _Where we gather: The Springhead Trust, Dorset_ ## **The Setting** Nestled in nature, alongside flowing waters, at The Springhead Trust in Dorset. People have been called to the waters at the site of Springhead since ancient times. The waters carry story and song of our ancient grandmothers, of the rocks, plant and animals who have encountered their flow. They call for our presence, listening and remembrance. With 2 Ceremonial Workshop spaces, Dining area, Lounging library & Cosy Craft Den, Sauna, Private gardens, Sacred Fire & swimming stream; there is plenty of opportunity to choose the area & offerings which feel most nourishing for you. Prepare to settle in and get cosy. **Accommodation** Housed within organically nurtured, historic grounds; our shared & private rooms invite an energy of ‘slumber party’ and deep rest as we allow ourselves to be supported by the structure of all of our needs being met so we may be fully nourished. **Arrival & Departure** **Arrival: Thursday 12th November (2pm-5pm)** **Departure: Monday 16th November (9am-10am)** _\*Please get in touch to see if it would be possible to schedule your arrival or departure outside of these times._ ## **Hearth Tending** We are remembering the centrality of the hearth, the fire at the heart of the home. To honour this and to support our little village, everyone will be invited to participate in hearth tending during our gathering. Embodying a ‘chop wood, carry water’ ethos, collective response~ability. Every contribution is vital to the smooth running of our home.We are moving into community from consumerism. Practicing reciprocity. > **We’re not attempting to ascend, we’re re-sanctifying the flesh.** > > **Finding magic in the mundane, tending the simplest earthly delights.** _Imagine chopping and chatting,_ _filling water urns,_ _cleansing and cleaning,_ _bringing beauty to our spaces,_ _refilling loo roll,_ _making offerings,_ _tending what’s needed._ ‘It takes a village’; WE are the village. ## Nourishment The nourishment of your body & being are important to us. Our **organic &** **locally sourced, ancestrally inspired, heart & prayer woven menu** will provide us the opportunity to gather & share hearty meals each day. We are extremely passionate about the sourcing of our animal products; main examples include; - Raw Milk - Local Sheeps Cheese - Wild Deer (venison) - Biodynamic Bone Broth In knowing that ALL ingredients are intentionally sourced, **please tell us your dietary preferences upon registration.** _Please note that any gluten will be served separately. All meals are refined sugar & seed oil free._ _\*\*\*Please state any allergens when booking; any requirements not notified at this stage can not be accounted for.\*\*\*_  _Food at Wild & Holy 2025_ #### _ **Main Meals** _ **Thursday** : Self Serve Soup **Friday** : Brunch & Sensory Feast experience **Saturday** : Brunch & Dinner **Sunday** : Brunch & Dinner **Monday** : Breakfast in preparation for 9am - 10am Departure We will be providing belly nourishing broths in the mornings to warm the digestion & prepare us for the day. \*Your meals are included in your ticket price - please bring along any snacks that you may find supportive. Cakes, tea & treats will also be available to purchase during our break times (divinely delicious indulgence!) * * * ## Other Drops of the Wellspring… **Moon Market** An artists showcase style shop: a celebration of the creativity & crafting of many of the women who have contributed to bringing this gathering to life. A place to stock up on supplies of beauty & medicine in preparation for the winter to come. _Tinctures, art pieces, prints, jewellery, hand woven magic & more_. **Please bring cash.** **Clothes Swap** An initiative to help reduce clothing waste alongside the opportunity to pass items to a sister so they be gifted a new life. Please bring up to 3 items you wish to pass on & feel free to claim some ‘new’ pieces in reciprocity once the swapshop opens. **Gifting Ceremony ** A tradition adopted & adapted in reverence of time spent immersed in Tipi culture; living in circle around the fire. A tradition of reciprocity. Please bring a gift for a sister so that all have the opportunity to receive a gift at this turning of the wheel and the marking of a new year. May we walk into this new cycle, carrying a gift from the heart of a sister. **Auntie Culture** We invite each woman attending to claim the space of ‘auntie'; supporting the mothers present to feel at the centre of our circle. Perhaps you make them a drink, collect their food, wash mamas plate, offer a massage, a listening ear or an extra hand with attentive yet spacious presence. _It takes a village, and we are practicing & re~membering how to be the village._  _ A selection of hand crafted pieces at our Moon Market, Wild & Holy 2025_ * * * ## **Who is this for?** Wild & Holy; The Wellspring is for those well practiced in emotional regulation, who have encountered many flavours of their range and do not fear their sensuality, emotions & depth. For those who have dipped their toe in the inky waters of the feminine and wish to submerge deeper in circle with those bestowed the gift of life in female form. A gift that may at times have felt like a curse. A curse no more. A reclamation. WOMAN. WOMB-AN. Womb carrier in the full depths of her; beyond the conditioning & culture that has tried to dictate what we may be. A reclamation of the female in all her forms, in all her facets; welcoming each alchemical archetype in every expression & embodiment. Rooted in truth, reciprocity & right relationship. This gathering is one to be with an expansive sense of woman, womban ~ being bestowed life with womb, yoni & a vessel capable of birthing new worlds. A space that shatters whatever ideas we have been given by the patriarchal, colonial culture of ‘woman’ & ‘femininity’, instead revealing and offering a remembrance of deep feminine wisdom, cyclical ways and wholeness. And so that we can be multifaceted warrior womb-kin, women, womb clan in our time together and relationships moving forward.  _\*\*\*you are also welcome here as a non-binary womb babe, bleeding or menopausal being, or woman no longer with physical womb. It is likely that the language of ‘woman’ ‘sister’ will be used throughout this gathering, and this may not feel true or resonant to your expression. There will also be a focus on female pleasure anatomy; yoni/p_\*ssy_ ~ breasts, & the cultural conditioning experienced by those who grew up as good/bad girls._ _We invite you to find the ways to express yourself, and play in the space of label & form, and the nameless essence of you that feel true. And we also invite your self-responsibility to choose if this space is appropriate for your current journey._ _If you feel a desire to be with us, but some hesitation based on this, we’d be so honoured to hear you, connect & explore what you may need to feel welcome._ ### **Mothers & Children** We honour the importance of Mothers in our society & our culture. We recognise the magnitude of this role & how vital it is to create space for mothers to have opportunities to be nourished. We are committed to learning This space, this time, with the Wellspring is for you too mama. _ **Babes in arms are welcome…** _ We encourage Mothers with young babes to attend. We invite you to express your needs, feel met within them & soften into the safety & supportiveness of an ‘Auntie’ culture. _ **Toddlers and above…** _ We ask that you make alternate childcare arrangements so that you may drop into full presence and receptivity over the weekend. * * * ## **Sovereignty & Accountability ** We ask that you are sovereign in your choices - everything offered over the weekend is an invitation not an obligation. Listen to your body, your boundaries, your desires & your needs; please honour them. You are responsible for your experience & how you journey through this gathering; please make choices from love & that bring you joy. **We also want you to note that while this work may have therapeutic benefits, ** _ **this is not therapy ** _ **or a replacement for therapy. If you are experiencing significant mental health challenges we strongly encourage you to seek 1-1 support from a qualified psychotherapist**. Some of the content shared by participants in sharing circles may be triggering or traumatic in nature. This gathering is designed to create a space for us to be open and honest with each other about our experiences, as we explore some new and uncharted territory. Sharing and listening is an important aspect of this, and can support the process of transformation, by simply being with what is. While we do our best to create an environment that feels safe and inclusive, it is your responsibility to look after your own needs and boundaries. If this is something you struggle with, or you are concerned about any element of this gathering please contact us in advance. We are very willing to chat on the phone and check in about whether this space is right for you at this time. * * * ## **Wild Holy Ways** Wild Holy Ways is a creative coven weaving ancient wisdom whilst meeting the emergent gnosis of this moment. A space to explore and practice what it means to embody wildly alive village culture. _ **Nourishing the seeds of pleasure-full, well rested & well resourced ways of being.** _ Wild Holy Ways offers the creation of opportunities to gather in Love & service to our earth, communities and collective (r)evolution **.**  ### Creatrix's Wild & Holy; The WellSpring is hosted by Dream Weavers, Taila & Vieve. Together they are nurturing this vision into life through this second cycle of becoming. Supported by a circle of deeply rooted, wildly wyrd & sacredly silly Wisdom Weavers who are sharing their hearts, crafts, creativity, passion & prayer. Last but not least, _ **you! ** _ You are invited to be a part of this co-creation, more of this prayer unlocks through the heart, wombs & bodies of the beings who gather. Your presence, contributions ~ creative, energetic, practical, financial, desire, essence ~ are essential in bringing this vision to life and expanding its beauty far beyond what we could possibly imagine alone. There is room for the Whole of you in this circle, to offer in our Prayerformance if you wish to & to give and receive from our Hearth. _More on this in your welcome pack upon claiming your space._ * * * **Refunds Policy** Please note, we do not arrange refunds or exchanges. Payment plans must be paid in full before the start date. By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you have read & agree to the culture & accountability statements above. **Accessibility ** We do our best to include everyone who feels the call to our events, regardless of circumstances. If you have access requirements please email Vieve & Taila directly to discuss. The main house & ground floor have step free access. Due to limited availability of accessible accommodation; please reach out to us directly via [wildholyways@gmail.com](mailto:womenwhodare.community@gmail.com) before booking your space to ensure availability. Whilst we have endeavoured to keep this event as community priced as possible, we understand this may still not be accessible for some. If this is the case, and you feel the call and prayer of this event in your heart please do get in touch on the email above for concessions & part~exchange opportunities. And please do take advantage of the payment plans available. | |||
| Beyond the Art: Facilitation Skills for Creative Practitioners (course) | Mon, Oct 12, 5:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamlaait22 | Curator | **Overview** A five-week online programme to design and lead creative workshops that are engaging, inclusive, and memorable. Artists are often highly skilled at what they do - yet many receive little training in the craft of facilitating groups. This is a practical, reflective programme for creative practitioners who lead workshops and participatory experiences, and want to do it with more confidence, consistency, and care for the people in the room. Across five weekly online sessions, you'll build your facilitation practice through discussion, live practice, feedback, and peer learning - testing ideas out with fellow practitioners, not just hearing about them. #### **This is for you if you:** - lead creative workshops for the public - are an artist-educator working in schools or with young people - engage the public in museums, heritage, science, or similar settings - are a creative health practitioner - work with communities in participatory ways - already facilitate, but want a proper foundation rather than picking it up as you go #### **You'll leave with:** - a clear set of principles for facilitation that actually works - practical approaches for designing your own workshops - more confidence managing groups, and handling the moments that go sideways - a working understanding of power, participation, and inclusion in creative spaces - frameworks for supporting sharing and feedback within a group - a clearer sense of your own facilitation strengths, and what to work on next #### **Five week flow:** 1. **Beginnings:** the principles behind facilitation that actually works 2. **Power, Presence, Participation:** your role and responsibilities as a facilitator 3. **The Room** **& Group Dynamics:** managing groups and responding when things go off-script 4. **Process & Sharing:** who gets to participate, and how you make space for it 5. **Ending & Integration: ** closing well, and mapping your own next steps Five Monday evenings, online via Zoom, 6.30–8.30pm. Monday 12 October - Monday 9 November. Small cohort of 8 people maximum - live and interactive throughout. > _"I needed some sort of map to explore the skills needed for holding space for groups, and this course has provided exactly that. Dan is a fantastic, skilled-yet-humble facilitator: you will learn a lot by observing him in action."_ > _ **Anna Szmajda, Painter and Workshop Facilitator** _ #### **About the facilitator** Dan Simpson has spent 15 years designing and running creative and reflective workshops for organisations including BBC Wales, the National Trust, the National Literacy Trust, and the Royal British Legion - drawing on training in counselling skills, Nonviolent Communication, and Liberating Structures. His own creative practice has seen him work as poet-in-residence at Glastonbury Festival and Imperial College London; commissioned by the Southbank Centre and Royal Academy of Arts; and regularly funded by ACE to deliver participatory projects. He facilitates the way he'd want to be facilitated: warmly and inclusively. | |||
| Decolonising the Dharma September 2026 | Mon, Sep 14, 5:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamlp4xm22 | Curator | ‘The holding of the space was beautifully done. You tackled a massively complicated thing with clarity and intelligence.’ - Nic, part of the Hermes Amara Foundation **Decolonising the Dharma** This three-month fortnightly online course invites Buddhist practitioners to explore how colonial histories shape the Dharma and our practice today. **Intention of the course** This will be a collaborative and practice-oriented learning community rather than a traditional classroom. The course combines readings, talks, and facilitated discussions to explore these questions: - How did European colonialism reshape Buddhist institutions and teachings? - How does Western Buddhism still reproduce colonial assumptions about Asia, religion, and the self? - How have contemporary Buddhist movements responded to these questions? - How can we skillfully and ethically practice a dharma that counters colonial assumptions and mindsets? **Outcomes** By the end of the course, we hope participants will have: - A nuanced understanding of how colonial histories and assumptions have shaped and continue to shape contemporary Buddhist practice. - Practical and ethical strategies for cultivating practices and communities which resist colonial practice and ways of knowing. - Reflected deeply on the opportunities and responsibilities of resisting colonial practice, both individually and collectively - Participated in a supportive learning community committed to honest enquiry, reflection, and ethical action. ‘I think it was an excellent course. The readings were great and the small group interactions really useful. I really felt it deepened my understanding of the impact of colonialism on Buddhism and the continuing effects on our practice today.’ - Nikki van der Gaag **Course cost** Sliding scale £120 - £200, with two bursary places available. Please see below for further detail. **Who is it for?** This iteration of the Decolonising the Dharma course is for white people-only (participants and facilitators). We are offering this because it can be useful for white people to reflect together on the history of colonisation, power and race. Some of the processing and discussions that can be fostered move differently and allow for more learning than in mixed groups. Other participant requirements include: - A strong foundation in Buddhist practice and knowledge. - Experience with anti-racism, anti-oppression or white awareness work. - A willingness to engage openly, reflectively, and respectfully in group discussions. - Ability to attend at least six out of the seven sessions. The course is being shared by UK-based practitioners and will be focused on the UK context. If you would like to join from elsewhere in the world, you are also welcome. If you would like to apply for the September 2026 course please complete this [APPLICATION FORM](https://dandelion.events/activities/6a5fb730cc368e534a27a562/apply) (or click on ‘apply’ at the top of this page). ** Application and invitation process** In our application form we ask some questions about you and your experiences to help us to foster an in-depth learning experience for the group. Once we have received the applications we will review them, then reach out either to invite people to pay to secure their place, or to discuss other ways to engage. Our intended timescale, as a guide, is: - Until 15th August: receive applications - 15th August: initial application review - 18th August: application approval and invitations to book onto the course - 18th August - 10th September: applications reviewed on a rolling basis with approvals/ invitations shared within five working days of application receipt - 10th September: applications close - 14th September: course starts **What are the alternatives?** We are actively developing the ways we offer these explorations. Currently, we aspire to offer a mix of group formations and courses, as follows: - Open access Decolonising the Dharma courses, for People of Colour and white people - Next iteration from January 2027 on Wednesday evenings - People of Colour (POC) only offers, currently being developed collaboratively - White people-only Decolonising the Dharma courses - Informal discussion or reading groups, in response to demand If you would like to be kept updated about any of these offers, please let us know by completing our [EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM](https://forms.gle/AVRUG8HrTrawC6yd7). You can also use this to share your ideas and feedback. We actively welcome and encourage your input. **Structure and learning approach for the September - December 2026 course (white people-only)** The upcoming course will happen online fortnightly on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (UK time). For those who miss a session, there will be recordings of the whole group (not breakout group) parts of the session. Short readings or talks will be provided before each session module to ground our discussions, along with longer optional resources for those who wish to explore further. This is a participatory course, with everyone bringing their own experience and insight to the learning process. _We plan to cover the following topics, although the exact formation may shift as we continue to develop the materials. _ **14 September 2026** : Introduction to the core ideas and approach, meeting one another and reflecting on our experiences as practitioners **28 September 2026** : Tradition in Turmoil (Asian Buddhist responses to colonial efforts) **12 October 2026** : Buddhism Reimagined (19th Century European interpretations of Buddhism) **26 October 2026** : Emergence of the “Western Buddhist” (Buddist modernism, individualism and Victorian filters) **9 November 2026** : Secular Buddhism and mindfulness (and their relationships with coloniality) **23 November 2026** : Whiteness work within and beyond practice communities (UK focus) **7 December 2026** : Decolonising the Dharma: reflection and looking ahead **How much should I pay?** When you apply, you can select the appropriate payment scale, £120 - £200. We provide the following information as a guide to support your decision: £200: You have enough income to cover your bills comfortably and save money, and can easily afford meals/ nights out £160: You have enough income to cover your bills, you have some savings that you rarely need to use for daily living costs, and can afford the occasional meal out £120: You are able to cover your daily living costs but sometimes dip into savings for these. It would be a challenge to have a meal out more than once a month Bursary request: You would be unable to attend the course at any of the payment levels listed above If you would like to request one of the two bursary places, please contact us at dharma.totnes@proton.me **What's next?** We hope you will apply if you meet the requirements and feel ready to engage! This is important work for us as practitioners both individually and for the wider Buddhist context in the UK. If you have any questions or feedback you can email us at [dharma.totnes@proton.me](mailto:dharma.totnes@proton.me). If you're ready to apply for Decolonising the Dharma, September 2026, please go ahead and complete our [APPLICATION FORM](https://dandelion.events/activities/6a5fb730cc368e534a27a562/apply). We look forward to being in touch. **Who we are** _Tasha Bassingthwaighte_ Tasha’s work focuses on practices of transformation toward a healthier human society. How can we live in right relation with each other, and with all beings both now and into the future? Informed by years of living in intentional communities and facilitating groups, her ethical and embodied dharma includes an awareness of the impacts of colonisation and other forms of systemic oppression. For the past ten years Tasha has run The Barn Retreat at Sharpham, a small retreat centre in rural Devon in the UK, which weaves Buddhist meditation, nature connection, and community life. She is a graduate of Spirit Rock’s Path of Engagement and a Community Dharma Leader through Gaia House. Tasha grew up on unceded Indigenous land of Musquem, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh (in Vancouver Canada) as a white cis-woman. She has practiced Buddhism since 1996, finding a home within the Plum Village and Insight traditions. In addition to the Dharma, her path is rooted in animism, land connection, craft skills, and her training as an ecologist. _Milla Gregor_ Milla has practised Buddhist meditation since 2005, with roots in the Insight Meditation, Plum Village and Quaker traditions. She has been a student of Martin Aylward since 2016 and is part of his developing dharma teacher group. She teaches regularly online via Sangha Live and her project Movement for Change. She is co-creating a monthly in-person group for political organisers and activists in London, ‘Meditate, Comrades!’. Milla is white, with mixed European and British parentage. She works with charities and groups dedicated to shifting systems towards social and climate justice. She provides facilitation, evaluation and data support and coaching, using an embodied and relational approach. She lives in East London and enjoys contemplative practice, creating art and music, wild swimming, and finding ways to intervene in the capitalist consumer trance. She hopes for more justice, liberation, contentment and joy for all beings. | |||
| Spiralling Into Uncertainty Late Summer 2026 Series - Session 8 | Tue, Oct 13, 3:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamm4swc22 | Curator | Spiraling into Uncertainty is a practice space designed by ten (The Emergence Network) and held by all of its participants. We are here to feel into our personal and collective uncertainty, without a goal but with the intention to build our capacity for being together and being in uncertainty. When you sign up, **please make the commitment to show up and to be in the space fully.** We welcome you to be with us when you can put aside multitasking and bring whatever you're working with into the space. No need to look good, sound intelligent, or make sense to anyone else. Rather than abouting, thinking, or processing intellectually, Spiraling into Uncertainty is sensual and organic. We work with collective emergence which requires presence, attention to relationship, and noticing our unimportance and our inherent mattering. | |||
| SONIC RITUAL: All Hallows | Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 PM UTC | St Mary's Church, High Street, Totnes, UK | 3mxkammjkfe22 | Curator | /// ANCIENT SPACE × FUTURE SOUND /// **What happens when live music becomes a ritual? When the distinction between audience and musician fades and the intelligence of the collective field informs the emergence in everyone present?** SONIC RITUAL is a collective presence experience featuring live electric & acoustic cello, voice, loops and improvisation in a mediaeval Church. > "Absolutely amazing. Warm, welcoming - and by far the best cello music I've ever heard in my life." - Participant 🎻 These live compositions are **influenced by science, shamanism, veda, western music theory, and deep intuition**. You are invited to lie down and get comfortable or to move, whatever you feel called to. You might want to bring a notebook or sketchpad as people often receive creative inspiration or personal insights during the journey. > _ “ I felt like I was travelling to the depths of our earth with each different sound. I was under the ocean, inside the earth, up in the skies. It was like I was part of the music.” - Participant_ 💛 **We have the space to really immerse ourselves in the music, to feel deeply, to allow old energy to be released and new impulses to emerge, to be active witnesses in our own unfolding.** ✝️ We are honoured to be holding this experience in St Mary's Church, harnessing the acoustic power of the space and integrating contemporary practice within an ancient spiritual context. Expect billowing clouds of Frankincense and the peace of the old stone walls holding us. ꩜ We will be holding the event close to the portal of All Hallows, an evening where the people of these lands would traditionally gather to honour the dead and the realm beyond the veil. We will have candles for you to light with your prayers and invite you to be with the awareness of death and what it teaches us about living. ⚡ **This is how we are** **reclaiming music, sacred spaces, and human connection** during these challenging times. Come and join us for a taste of the future of music, rooted in ancient traditions. Come and be, meditate, dance, journal, sketch, process…..together. > _"Cosmically, hypnotically, painfully beautiful." - Participant_ _ **\*Find out more and watch a video about Sonic Ritual** _ [_ **here** _](https://www.mysticalpunk.com/sonic-ritual)_ **\*** _ **Format of the event ** 19:00 → Landing & Grounding: a moment to land in the space together and tune into intentions 19:20 → Music: improvised sound journey featuring acoustic cello, electric cello loops, vocals, and other instrumentation 21:45 → Return : landing back into the silence after the music and a gentle closing 22:00 → End of event Please arrive before 18:50 so that we can start on time - thank you! ♡ **What to bring** Bring anything that helps you feel comfortable: Yoga mats, bolsters, cushions, blankets, comfy clothes, a bottle of water or flask of tea (teabags provided). We can provide disposable ear plugs, but if you have sensitive hearing consider bringing your own ear protection. Notebook / journal / sketchbook if you feel called. Crystals or other special items are welcome to be placed in the alter space. **A note on the space** We will be taking out the first few rows of pews so there'll be some space to sit or lie down in front of the stage, and the back of the church will be reserved for movement. If having a spot in front of the stage is important to you (as opposed to in the side aisles, in a pew, or at the back) please make sure to get there early to reserve a spot. **Cancellation policy** Please note that we do not arrange refunds. If you are not able to attend the event after you have purchased your ticket, please feel free to transfer it to a friend. Please get in touch with us through email or text for change of name. **About your hosts** Ben Roberts, Cellist Spanning disparate realms of spirituality, punk, sound design and alternative healing, cellist Ben Roberts is on a quest to upend what he describes as regressive ‘Oil Age’ attitudes and transform the world through art. Applying cello techniques that are both classical and avant-garde, Ben’s boundary-defying music rips up the rule book by challenging conventional tunings and dispensing with traditional melodic hooks in favour of raw textures and hypnotic architectural stillnesses. Trained as a professional engineer, Ben spent years working in building design at a senior conceptual level. From this he acquired a vital insight: civilisation’s big problems such as environmental rapacity and climate change will never be tackled until the ambient level of human consciousness is somehow elevated. Thus he turned his attention full time to his passion for the cello, immersing himself in mystical literature, punk philosophy and music history, and set about composing music designed to both reflect and usher in a new era of awareness. Website:[bencello.com](https://www.bencello.com/) Stephanie Lisa Kelly, Facilitator Stephanie Lisa Kelly is a writer, facilitator and artist whose work focuses on reintegrating spirituality into secular culture through events, poetry, photography and music. Having led retreats internationally pre-pandemic, she is currently focussed on serving her local community in Devon (UK). Her writing has been described as “sensuous mysticism” and she is the pen behind _Wild Grace – for a world between stories,_ and co-founder of the Mystical Punk podcast, a podcast about inner and outer transition in an age of collapse and possibility. She is a certified Coach (ICF ACC), Facilitator (Thomas Huebl) and Way of Council Practitioner (Ojai Foundation). Website: [stephanielisakelly.com](https://stephanielisakelly.com/) | |||
| Introduction to Permaculture: Principles, Philosophy & Strategies For Your Own Life - Talk & Q&A | Wed, Nov 18, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkammxe7a22 | Curator | Permaculture is a design philosophy for working with nature instead of against it. It’s a toolkit for living more sustainably, whether growing food, building infrastructure, designing communities, or simply making everyday decisions in everyday life. As climate pressures mount and more people seek communal living, understanding these principles is increasingly relevant. In this two hour workshop, we will cover the basics of permaculture, including its principles, philosophy and key strategies, and its relevance on a personal, relational and ecological scale. After the workshop, you will have gained simple tools you can use in your everyday life, as well as an understanding of the many opportunities that the permaculture world offers. If you are looking for a more ecological way of living, for a change in career, or simply for a way to make more informed decisions for yourself, this event is for you. **About Eduardo Terzidis**  [Eduardo Terzidis](https://www.instagram.com/eduardoterzidis/) is a storyteller with an ecological heart. As an engineer, he wanted to help the world, yet he felt the need to “be out there”, learning and sharing with the very people who seek the same change he envisioned. At the core of his work is the understanding that global change needs to be carried from the inside out, recognising the intricate web of which we are part and being able to play our role in support of all life. Today he focuses on teaching and managing consulting projects as well as producing films and books. | |||
| Enlightened Courage – 1 Year Training Programme in Lojong (The Seven Points of Mind Training) with Lama Tsering Paldron | Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM UTC | Bodhicharya-Kent, New Road, Rochester, UK | 3mxkamn3wlh22 | Curator | We are overjoyed to be offering this one year training programme in Lojong by Lama Tsering Paldron from Bodhicharya Portugal. “_Enlightened Courage, **Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche** ‘s commentary on **The Seven Points of Mind Training** by **Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje** , is one of the most practical and inspiring presentations of the Buddhist path._ _Lojong teaches us how to transform every circumstance of life—even difficulties, conflicts, and disappointment—into opportunities for awakening. Rather than trying to change the world to suit our preferences, we gradually learn to transform the way we relate to it, discovering greater freedom, compassion, and inner stability._ _The courage spoken of in this text is not the courage to fight, to prove ourselves, or to become invulnerable. It is the courage to let go of the instinct to defend the ego at every turn. Little by little, blame gives way to understanding, resentment to compassion, and our ordinary struggles become the very path to awakening._ _With his characteristic warmth and clarity, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche reveals that mind training is not about becoming someone else, but about uncovering the wisdom and compassion that have always been present within us._ _These timeless teachings offer a practical guide to living with an open heart, whatever life may bring._” **~ Tsering Paldron** | |||
| Navaratri Mantra Circle with Amisha (online) | Sun, Oct 11, 7:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamnqytr22 | Curator | Join Amisha for this practice during the auspicious festival of Navaratri, 11th-20th October, from the power of your own home. You are invited into a powerful space to harness the transformational energy of this time as we step this year into Navaratri. We will awaken and deepen our relationship with the Goddesses Durga and Kali, and integrate both our personal experiences and the collective challenges alive in the world right now. This will support us to strenghten and stand tall with clarity. The practice (sādhanā) is designed to create a sacred container with the offering to draw into a deeper space with guidelines and suggestions around diet, daily rhythms and commitments. The main practice is chanting mantras for thirty minutes daily along with an opening and closing circle. Navaratri is the festival of nine victorious nights, in devotion of the many faces of Durga. It is a time where spiritual practices are known to be more intense and productive than at any other times of the year. Durga means The invincible, The inaccessible or The fortress and She is the great Warrior Goddess and the power or aspect of consciousness and of the Divine Feminine that protects. She represents the fearless heart and awakens the courage we need to meet our fears and challenges, whether they be living external challenges or inner fears and limiting beliefs. She empowers us to listen to our Truth, to trust the process and to rise up in Love and Service for the Greater good. This is an invitation to direct energy towards the areas within your life that you seek support, transformation or a radical shift in thought or structure – in service to our personal growth and the collective healing of our planet. The battle is with the voices of greed, addiction, jealousy, lust, arrogance and fear. This is both as forces in the world and within our own minds. Through our practices and journey together we will awaken and celebrate the spirit of Durga, as warrior Goddess. We will tend to the flame of the heart and focus our energy and commitment towards amplifying our power and wisdom and remembering our worth. We will be in devotion to the form of Ma Kali who sharpens our intuition with her sword of discernment allowing us to cut through any distortion. This goddess practice will open up for you to experience a deeper connection with the goddesses and their qualities and how they express through you. This festival begins in the New Moon and as the moon waxes with the energy of the Goddess, the power of Shakti within is illuminated and magnified throughout our lives. It is a potent time for inner work and we hope that you will join us. “I have been joining Amisha's Navratri offerings for the past six years, and find within them something so uniquely precious. Each year we return to the practice of chanting mantras for the Divine Feminine, and each year a new layer is revealed to me and within me. Amisha's holding is subtle but strong, soft and steady, gracious and fiercely rooted in a presence that conveys extraordinary transmissions. She shares of her own cultural heritage with generosity and care, embuing the practices we share with a potent lived experience - it comes from the heart, from the body, from someplace deep and personal and yet at the same time shared by us all. These sadhanas are an anchor point in each year, in my own life, and create a container that allows me to go deep whilst still living in presence with my family and community. I am so grateful for these offerings.” Sheena, Yoga facilitator **WHAT’S INCLUDED:** - Be part of a global community of practice that you can do from your own home - Live welcome circle_ including mantra, mudrā, storytelling & sharing & group energy work_ - Live led daily mantra chanting (you can do this in your own time if you can't always make the time) - Suggestions on how to deepen your sādhanā through diet, daily rhythms and commitments for these days - Additional teachings, reflections and contemplations during the process - Closing circle including group energy work with seeds planted to water in the weeks after - Group to connect with your sādhanā brothers and sisters going through this journey - Recording of mantra practice so you can do it at a different time of the day if you need to - Transmissions of mantras that you can then use in your personal practice - Personal transformation as we ground and honour the energy from this eclipse portal - Power of collective prayer and cultivating Shakti together that we can offer up to those who need it at this time **THE DETAILS:** **Sunday 11th October, 8-9.30pm BST** – Opening circle, mantra, mudra & storytelling (On zoom – recording will be send out straight afterwards) **Monday October 12th - Monday Oct 19th, 8-8.30pm BST** – Daily sādhanā - mantra and meditation. (you can still join even if you can't make all of these live. there is a recording of the practice from the first day which you can use as a guide to chant with) **Tuesday 20th October, 8-9.30pm BST – ** Closing Circle. Please note times are UK BST, however participation from all over the world is welcome and recordings will be available. These daily sessions and opening circle start at 3pm New York, 12pm California. **ABOUT YOUR HOST:**  Amisha Tala Oak has celebrated Navartri since she was a child. In her cultural tradition, the women gather for nine nights of dance called Garba, where they dance with special sticks and celebrate. This is celebrated in this way by Gujaratri women and the name is derived from the Sanskrit term _Garbha_ (“womb”) and _Deep_ (“a small earthenware lamp”). A lamp and statues of the goddess are placed in the centre as the dancers circle around. It’s always been a special time of celebration, being with women of all generations and wearing her favourite saris. As a yoga and meditation teacher, Navaratri took on new meaning as she felt the power in the subtle fields of this time of year, as a time of renewal, courage and empowerment. Amisha loves sharing the myth of Durga and this battle as the awakening of the inner activist in all of us, that is powered by love. Autumn Navaratri (Shardiya) is a time for the slaying of our inner demons, and for rising up in our personal lives and the way we contribute to the collective. For spring Navarati (Chaitra) 2020 which was just after lockdown was announced in the UK, Amisha went offline and into silence for the whole of the festival and wrote the nine principles for her book, Intuition. It is always a potent time for creativity and wisdom practices. Amisha is an intuitive therapist who works with energy and subconscious patterns with her clients which she supports with sessions and beautiful leadership mentoring. She is also the author of the collaborative book The Future Is Beautiful and host of the globally acclaimed podcast, All That We Are. She has been on a deep path of Tantra (Kashmir Shivaism) and studied with teachers, swamis, and through ancient texts. In addition to this she has received many transmissions direct from the goddesses in the temples of India and understands this path in a deeply energetic and embodied way. [www.amisha.co.uk](https://amisha.co.uk/) //[ www.allthatweare.org](https://www.allthatweare.org/) **THE COST:** We are offering this on a sliding scale, please pay what you can. Registration closes strictly 15 mins before we begin - ticket sales will close then. £216 - Full Rate (ie for those who own property, can travel and afford luxuries) £108 - Discounted (ie for those who rent, have high mortgage and genuinely can't participate at higher rate) £68 - On request (email [takeamoment@amisha.co.uk](mailto:takeamoment@amisha.co.uk)) in order to welcome more diverse participation. If you feel the call, you are welcome. FAQs: **What is deity practice and why is it important?** “The best way to explain in modern terms what a deity is, is to understand deity as a unique vortex of energy. Sometimes that energy vortex takes recognisable anthropomorphic form (for instance, in meditation visions). Sometimes that energy is felt through the sound vibrations, called mantra, or through the geometric pictures, called yantras, that map the way that energy looks in “blueprint” form.” “Deity practice helps us embody the subtlest powers of the universe. It affects us psychologically, spiritually, and even physically. It can protect us, empower us, teach us unconditional love, and even enlighten us.” “The word shakti means “power.” Shakti, the innate power in reality, has five “faces.” It manifests as the power to be conscious, the power to feel ecstasy, the power of will or desire, the power to know, and the power to act.” (words from Sally Kempton, author of Awakening Shakti and repeat guest on All That We Are podcast) **Do I need to be Indian, Hindu or a Yogi? ** It helps to have a connection or relationship already to these goddesses but it's also not necessary if you feel drawn. You will receive the transmission of these energies from Amisha in the mantras that we chant together. And she will explain the energies in a way that you can understand, and have direct experience of. She will give guidance on other resources that can support the journey if it's new to you. However if you have a relationship already to these deities through yoga, travel to India or other teachers - this practice with Amisha can take you really deep. **What is a mantra and how does it work?** Amisha has personally found mantra practice to be one of the most powerful and transformative of everything. A mantra is a living breathing vibration of the deity - and as you chant it - you wake up the qualities of this deity in every cell of your being. The words are in Sanskrit which holds the frequency as an ancient language that is not spoken in daily life but only used in sacred prayer. Mantras has a clearing and purifying aspect and really supports in coming into a calm and present mind, as well as the healing aspects in the body. **Why is this an online sadhana?** Sadhana means spiritual practice, it's a committed process of time we share together. Amisha loves to offer this online as it's deeply powerful to make space for this in amongst your daily life and in your home and family. It brings you into deeper and more direct contact with the sacred - and the mantras chanted into your home transform the space with their energy which brings it all closer to you and the impacts longer lasting. Amisha has held these online practices since 2020 and is very skilled at this. **What's so special about this time?** Navaratri is a powerful time and one where all spiritual practices are amplified. These dates of festivals in India always align with astrological happenings. It is a time of spiritual awakening, devotion, and celebration. **Testimonials - what does it feel like to take part?** "It is difficult to find the words to describe the powerful and transformative space held by Amisha in her Navaratri Sadhana. It is a beautiful, generous offering, and is very special to be able to journey through this potent time in community. As someone coming from a (very!) secular family, I struggled to grow my faith and connection with the divine. I had never chanted before; now it is part of my daily practise. Navratri has deepened my relationship with the goddess within me, and without, in ways I could never have imagined, which has, in all honesty, been life changing for me." Karen "It is hard for me to put into words my experience with Navaratri, I found connecting to the goddesses through the 10 day container Amisha created deeply profound and moving. It really invited me to return into a place of stillness within my life which was deeply needed through finding my inner feminine power. There’s so much talk on the soft feminine but connecting to this fiery warrior goddess really ignited the remembrance within in. Amisha story telling and space holding was really beautiful and it truly felt like we were there as sisters together." Amy "Beautiful enlightening experience with empowering female energy. This is the first time I have chanted with a group of women in a virtual setting. I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed up. The most special part about it for me was that I didn’t know anyone, and how comfortable I felt singing and chanting with women from different parts of the world. I loved listening to the different intentions that everyone set for themselves. It was also very humanizing to listen to the challenges that everyone faced and hoped to overcome during the days of chanting. I loved the release of chanting continually for 30 minutes. The mantras that Amisha picked were also really meaningful and empowering. The whole 10 day routine was very grounding and brought up a lot of feelings that I could contemplate and write about for my own self growth and learning." Priyanca "I appreciated taking part in the Navaratri offering. As someone committed to ongoing decolonization practices, it was wonderful to learn from Amisha, as someone who has a deep connection to these practices, stories and practices in her lineage. Connecting with Durga, Kali and the portals of illumination was powerful. Even if by Zoom! Experiencing the energy that was invoked through the prayers was incredible, in all of the ease and resistance. Amisha's warmth, encouragement, and wisdom was an anchor in the space." Briana "This is so powerful. I definitely received so much more than I was expecting. Amisha is a true goddess, what I mean by that is I feel the Shakti pour through and out of her. Like it's a language her heart knows intimately. I find so much opens for me in the spaces she holds." Maria | |||
| moor soul : northern soul/funk/medium rare grooves | Sat, Dec 19, 7:30 PM UTC | Moor Imagination Centre, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, UK | 3mxkamnzs4322 | Curator | **ITS BACK! ** **Moor Soul – A Night of Northern Soul, Rare Groove & Funk** Get ready to move at _Moor Soul_, the night where the grooves run deep and the funk never quits. James Cole digs into his crates to spin everything from Blue Note to Atlantic, Verve to Soul Jazz — with a touch of Latin rhythm and a splash of Delta blues funk to get you wiggling and jumping. Expect the legends — Aretha, James B, Chic — plus plenty of rare cuts you’ll wish you’d known sooner. And if the vibe turns proper viddy, don’t be surprised when the disco drops. James, a founding member of London’s iconic L.I.F.E. collective and international groove ambassador, is joined on the decks by Mojo Mnemez. 'The funk of forty-thousand years, blended and distilled for your delectation'. Serving up a night of pure, unfiltered soul power at the Moor Imagination Centre. Doors at 7.30pm | |||
| Sunday Soothe Sound Bath & Connect | Sun, Nov 22, 4:00 PM UTC | Berry Farm Cotswolds, Silver Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, UK | 3mxkamom2u222 | Curator | A deeply relaxing sound bath to help you reset for the week ahead, slow down and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful Cotswold countryside. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The calming vibrations help settle the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation in a world where it can be hard to find, while supporting the body's natural sense of balance. An hour in sound dedicated to you, followed by an optional extra hour to slowly ground ourselves and connect with the group over some tea and cake. The perfect Sunday evening. Free private onsite parking. Blankets, eye masks and mats are included. Optional Connect and Social after Sound Bath with Ellie is in collaboration with The Comfort Zone, Cirencester. | |||
| Love & Harmony Sound Bath | Sun, Feb 14, 4:00 PM UTC | Berry Farm Cotswolds, Silver Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, UK | 3mxkamonvaz22 | Curator | Valentine's Day special. Led by the heart in love & harmony. A deeply relaxing sound bath to help you reset for the week ahead, slow down and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful Cotswold countryside. Using crystal singing bowl, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The calming vibrations help settle the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation in a world where it can be hard to find, while supporting the body's natural sense of balance. An hour dedicated to you. Free private onsite parking. Blankets, mats and pillows are included. Tea/coffee and a sweet treat provided afterwards. | |||
| Sunday Soothe Sound Bath with Ellie | Sun, Jan 17, 4:00 PM UTC | Berry Farm Cotswolds, Silver Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, UK | 3mxkamoq72r22 | Curator | A deeply relaxing sound bath to help you reset for the week ahead, slow down and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful Cotswold countryside. Using crystal singing bowl, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The calming vibrations help settle the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation in a world where it can be hard to find, while supporting the body's natural sense of balance. An hour dedicated to you. The perfect way to start your 2027. Free private onsite parking. Blankets, mats and pillows are included. Tea/coffee and a sweet treat provided afterwards. | |||
| Sunday Soothe Sound Bath with Ellie | Sun, Dec 13, 4:00 PM UTC | Berry Farm Cotswolds, Silver Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, UK | 3mxkamorljr22 | Curator | A deeply relaxing sound bath to help you reset for the week ahead, slow down and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful Cotswold countryside. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The calming vibrations help settle the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation in a world where it can be hard to find, while supporting the body's natural sense of balance. An hour dedicated to you. Free private onsite parking. Blankets, mats and pillows are included. Tea/coffee and a sweet treat provided afterwards. | |||
| Sunday Soothe Sound Bath with Ellie | Sun, Oct 25, 4:00 PM UTC | Berry Farm Cotswolds, Silver Street, South Cerney, Cirencester, UK | 3mxkamotg2k22 | Curator | A deeply relaxing sound bath to help you reset for the week ahead, slow down and reconnect with yourself in the peaceful Cotswold countryside. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The calming vibrations help settle the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation in a world where it can be hard to find, while supporting the body's natural sense of balance. An hour dedicated to you. Free private onsite parking. Blankets, mats and pillows are included. Tea/coffee and a sweet treat provided afterwards. | |||
| Rest & Restore Sound Bath with Ellie | Fri, Dec 4, 7:00 PM UTC | Wellbeing at the Barn, Cricklade, Cricklade, Swindon, UK | 3mxkamoxvzz22 | Curator | A relaxing sound bath designed to support rest, balance and wellbeing through sound and vibration. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The session helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation. Sound healing works with frequencies and vibrations to help restore the body's natural balance, supporting you to feeling more centred grounded and in harmony with yourself. Melt into an hour dedicated entirely to you. | |||
| Rest & Restore Sound Bath with Ellie | Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM UTC | Wellbeing at the Barn, Cricklade, Cricklade, Swindon, UK | 3mxkamozggk22 | Curator | A relaxing sound bath designed to support rest, balance and wellbeing through sound and vibration. Using crystal singing bowls, chakra chimes and other therapeutic instruments. The session helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation. Sound healing works with frequencies and vibrations to help restore the body's natural balance, supporting you to feeling more centred grounded and in harmony with yourself. Melt into an hour dedicated entirely to you. | |||
| Temple Arts & Practices | Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM UTC | Wild goose space, St Werburghs, Bristol | 3mxkampreac22 | Curator | We welcome you to join us for Temple Arts & Practices. This is open to both 1st timers beginning their journey into sacred temple space, and for those who have some previous experience wishing to deepen their ‘toolkit’ for temple going. **About temple spaces** Temples are sacred spaces, where consenting adults can experience, body, mind and soul connections. Held in a space of beauty, acceptance and safety, we enter into practice of devotion, to love, pleasure and sacred sensuality. Temple space can be very magical, healing, playful and full of mystery. It is a place to meet yourself and others, as friends and play mates, old and new. It can feel scary to enter such an unknown space, so we have created a day which can give you a better understanding of how to enter and navigate in a safe pleasurable way. Please come as you are, everybody is welcome in Temple. We’ll begin with an opening circle where you’ll get to state your intentions. This will be followed by some warm up exercise in pairs and small groups, including wheel of consent practice, to embody and vocalize your ‘no’, ‘maybe’ and ‘yes’. Through exploring our boundaries we can relax and open to meeting each other honestly. We will introduce you to the RDBSMA - a talking practice which helps us to meet each other truthfully through concious relating and respectful relating. We will guide you into some tantric meditation practices which help to ground and connect us in our bodies, opening to senses and sensuality through breath, movement and sound. We will allow the energies of s\*x and heart to be present through simple practices with yourselves and others. We will talk you through in more detail what is a temple and offer you some simple and useful ways to communicate, play, state your boundaries and navigate temple space. During the final part of the day, we’ll open the space and invite you to taste the temple experience. This is an opportunity for you to express yourself and use some of the tools that you’ve learnt in the 1st half of the day. They’ll be some guided and non-guided practice, this could include, massage, cuddling and conscious touch. Or simply being with yourself. There will circle time for questions and sharing. The facilitators and assistants will be available throughout the day, if you need a chat or emotional support. You do not need to have experience of being in similar spaces, but 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. All genders are welcome, as are singles, friends, and couples (of all combinations). FOR COUPLES: Please make your agreements together before you arrive. If you want to come along with your partner, and play with them exclusively, that’s completely fine. Temple is a sober space. Date : 21st Nov, 2026 Time : 2pm - 10pm Venue : Wildgoose Space, 228 Mina Road, St. Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9YP. Cost : Price £75, Low income - £65, Abundant supporters £85 **Things to bring:** An offering/flower for the temple shrine Lunch to share Something tasty and delicious to share with the group for snack during the day (We will provide herbal teas and a fruit platter). **Cancellation:** We have a no refund policy for the Temple. However, you are welcome to sell your ticket on to a friend. If you do so, please do let us know and send us their email so we can give the info about the temple. For any questions please contact us: Shanti: [shantitemplenights@gmail.com](mailto:shantitemplenights@gmail.com) 0r text/call 07875 151582 Welcoming you with an open hearts, Joy, Sonor & Shanti **About us:** _ **Joy Mittens:** _ ** - ** I Push Buttons in those who are Ready for Transformation❤️🔥With Love❤️🔥 I am a shamanic priestess leading people gently on deep, heart-centred journeys with the medicine of their own bodies, emotions, and sexual energy to discover their unique essence and expression of the divine. I have trained extensively over the last 6 years with the mystery schools of ISTA and Highden, as well as completing Advanced Bodywork Training with Budhi Dana and The Field Facilitator training with Rachel Rickards/David Cates/Christian Pankhurst/Elaine Young, amongst other things in a life of travelling and exploring the depths of human consciousness. [https://www.joymittens.life/](https://www.joymittens.life/) _ **Conor:** _ Conor is a student of Temple culture, and a close ally of Shanti and Hugs in our shared mission to strengthen and deepen our community. Creating temple space for men has been his ongoing mission, after he experienced a powerful process of healing in his connection to other men whilst on a sacred sexuality retreat. Conor holds space with deep reverence and radical irreverence, believing that we have to laugh at our attachments to find the reality of our experience. | |||
| Slow Living Retreat (June 2027) REMAINING BALANCE | Mon, Jun 21, 2:00 PM UTC | Molino Del Rey - Retreat Center, Jorox, Málaga, Spain | 3mxkamptmu522 | Curator |  ## Slow Living Retreat, Andalusia (Spain) 🤍✨  Five nights to step away from the noise of everyday life and come back to yourself.  Our Retreat is a relaxed and nurturing women’s retreat created for women who are craving a little more space — to slow down, reconnect with themselves, meet like-minded women and simply breathe.  You don’t need to have been to a women’s circle or retreat before. You don’t need to be spiritual, know how to meditate or arrive as any particular version of yourself.  Come exactly as you are.  Across our five days together, there will be daily Women’s Circle offerings, gentle meditation and reflection, astrology and birth-chart discoveries, holistic wisdom and an optional waterfall release experience — with plenty of time in between to rest, swim, wander, read, journal, laugh and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.  Everything is an invitation. Join in as much or as little as feels right for you.  Nestled within the breathtaking Sierra de las Nieves mountains of Andalusia, our home for the retreat is an award-winning sanctuary surrounded by wild, unspoilt nature, yet only around 50 minutes from Málaga Airport.  For five nights, this wonderfully unique and character-filled retreat centre will be EXCLUSIVELY OURS — giving us the freedom and privacy to slow down, gather together and truly make the space our own.  With mountains all around us, its own natural spring and beautiful spaces to wander, rest and simply be, it feels a world away from everyday life. 🤍  **Come away for five nights. Come back with a little more of you.**  WHAT’S INCLUDED:- 🛌 5 nights’ shared twin-room accommodation in our very own private exclusive use Retreat Centre 🥗 All vegetarian food & refreshments cooked by our very own Retreat Chef 🤍 Daily Women’s Circle offerings (join as much or as little as feels right for you) ✨ Astrology & birth chart discoveries, reflections & self-care wisdom 🙏🏼 A private 1-hour Reiki treatment with Victoria ☀️ Plenty of space to sunbathe, wander, read, journal, pick oranges straight from the trees or drink fresh water from the natural spring 💦 Optional waterfall release experience WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:- ✈️ Return flights to Málaga 🚐 Airport transfers ⛰️Travel Insurance YOUR INVESTMENT:- £1,000 per person £400 deposit to secure your place £600 remaining balance (must be paid in full no later than **60 days before the retreat start date**. [22nd April 2027] All retreat offerings are lovingly hosted by Victoria, with everything optional. Feel free to dip in and out and make the retreat your own. Helping you Return To You 🤍✨   Terms and Conditions (please read) # Slow Living Retreat – Terms & Conditions ### **Effective from:** [21st June to 26th June 2027] ## 1. Payment Terms A non-refundable deposit of £400 is required to secure your place on the retreat. The remaining balance is non-refundable and must be paid in full no later than **60 days before the retreat start date**. [22nd April 2027] If you are unable to attend, your place may be transferred to another person with prior agreement from Slow Living Retreat. Deposits remain non-refundable in all circumstances. Payment plans may be available. Please contact us if you would like to discuss spreading the cost of your retreat. * * * ## 2. What is Included Your retreat fee includes: Accommodation for the duration of the retreat All workshops, women's circles, guided meditations and group sessions detailed within your itinerary Vegetarian Meals as stated within the retreat information Tea, coffee and refreshments where provided including Cacao Ceremony Your retreat fee does **not** include: Flights and UK airport transfers Malaga Airport transfer to the Retreat (Victoria will organise this, but the cost will be extra and payable locally in euros between us all) Travel insurance (mandatory) Passports, visas or entry requirements Wine is available for an extra cost * * * ## 3. Travel and Insurance Guests are responsible for arranging their own flights. Recommended flight times will be provided once your booking has been confirmed to help coordinate group arrivals. Comprehensive travel insurance is **mandatory** and should include cover for: Cancellation Medical expenses Delays Personal belongings Travel disruption We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance as soon as you book your retreat. You are responsible for ensuring your passport is valid and that you meet any visa or entry requirements for your destination. * * * ## 4. Health and Wellbeing By booking a retreat, you confirm that you are physically and mentally able to participate in the activities offered. Please let us know before booking if you have any medical conditions, injuries, allergies or mental health concerns that may affect your participation. Our retreats are designed to support wellbeing but are **not** intended to replace medical care, counselling or psychological therapy. ### Wellbeing Guidance & Disclaimer Throughout the retreat, Victoria may share personal insights, holistic wellbeing practices, seasonal reflections, Reiki-inspired practices, Chinese Medicine-inspired wisdom and other tools that she has found supportive through her own experience and learning. Victoria is not a medical professional, doctor, psychologist or therapist, and nothing shared during the retreat should be considered medical, psychological or therapeutic advice, diagnosis or treatment. Everything offered is shared with care and with the intention of supporting reflection, connection and general wellbeing. You are always encouraged to listen to your own body, use your own judgement and participate only in what feels appropriate for you. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Participation in any practice or activity offered during the retreat is entirely optional. * * * ## 5. Responsibility and Liability All activities are undertaken at your own risk. Slow Living Retreat accepts no responsibility for personal injury, illness, loss, theft, damage or additional expenses incurred during the retreat except where required by law through proven negligence. Guests remain responsible for their own belongings throughout the retreat. * * * ## 6. Changes or Cancellation by Slow Living Retreat Whilst every effort will be made to deliver the retreat as advertised, we reserve the right to amend, postpone or cancel a retreat where circumstances beyond our reasonable control make this necessary. This may include, but is not limited to: - Government restrictions - Official advice against travel - Strikes - Transport disruptions - Natural disasters - Fire - Flooding - Public health emergencies - Acts of terrorism or war or civil unrest - Extreme weather - Illness or injury affecting the retreat facilitator - Epidemics or pandemics - Closure or unavailability of the retreat venue. - Circumstances affecting the safety of participants If a retreat cannot proceed, participants will be offered either: A transfer to a future retreat, or A refund of retreat fees paid, less any reasonable administration costs and any non-recoverable payments already made to accommodation providers or suppliers. Slow Living Retreat cannot accept responsibility for flights, travel arrangements, travel insurance or any other costs incurred outside of the retreat fee. Where possible, we will make reasonable efforts to offer alternative dates or arrangements. However, Slow Living Retreat cannot guarantee refunds for costs or losses arising from circumstances outside our control, including flights, transfers, accommodation or other travel expenses. **We strongly recommend that all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance from the time of booking** , including appropriate cover for cancellation and disruption. * * * ## 7. Respect Our retreats are built on kindness, respect, compassion and inclusivity. We ask every participant to contribute towards creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone attending. Slow Living Retreat reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the retreat without refund if their behaviour places the safety, wellbeing or enjoyment of others at risk. * * * ## 8. Photos From time to time photographs or short video clips may be taken during the retreat for promotional purposes. We will always respect your wishes if you would prefer not to appear in any images. Please let us know before the retreat begins. * * * ## 9. Acceptance of These Terms By paying your deposit and confirming your booking, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. | |||
| Slow Living Return To You Retreat (June 2027) DEPOSIT ONLY | Mon, Jun 21, 2:00 PM UTC | Molino Del Rey - Retreat Center, Jorox, Málaga, Spain | 3mxkampvhtx22 | Curator |  ## Slow Living Retreat, Andalusia (Spain) 🤍✨  Five nights to step away from the noise of everyday life and come back to yourself.  Our Retreat is a relaxed and nurturing women’s retreat created for women who are craving a little more space — to slow down, reconnect with themselves, meet like-minded women and simply breathe.  You don’t need to have been to a women’s circle or retreat before. You don’t need to be spiritual, know how to meditate or arrive as any particular version of yourself.  Come exactly as you are.  Across our five days together, there will be daily Women’s Circle offerings, gentle meditation and reflection, astrology and birth-chart discoveries, holistic wisdom and an optional waterfall release experience — with plenty of time in between to rest, swim, wander, read, journal, laugh and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.  Everything is an invitation. Join in as much or as little as feels right for you.  Nestled within the breathtaking Sierra de las Nieves mountains Andalusia, our home for the retreat is an award-winning sanctuary surrounded by wild, unspoilt nature, yet only around 50 minutes from Málaga Airport.  For five nights, this wonderfully unique and character-filled retreat centre will be EXCLUSIVELY OURS — giving us the freedom and privacy to slow down, gather together and truly make the space our own.  With mountains all around us, its own natural spring and beautiful spaces to wander, rest and simply be, it feels a world away from everyday life. 🤍  **Come away for five nights. Come back with a little more of you.**  WHAT’S INCLUDED:- 🛌 5 nights’ shared twin-room accommodation in our very own private exclusive use Retreat Centre 🥗 All vegetarian food & refreshments cooked by our very own Retreat Chef 🤍 Daily Women’s Circle offerings (join as much or as little as feels right for you) ✨ Astrology & birth chart discoveries, reflections & self-care wisdom 🙏🏼 A private 1-hour Reiki treatment with Victoria ☀️ Plenty of space to sunbathe, wander, read, journal, pick oranges straight from the trees or drink fresh water from the natural spring 💦 Optional waterfall release experience WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:- ✈️ Return flights to Málaga 🚐 Airport transfers ⛰️Travel Insurance YOUR INVESTMENT:- £1,000 per person £400 deposit to secure your place £600 remaining balance (must be paid in full no later than **60 days before the retreat start date**. [22nd April 2027] All retreat offerings are lovingly hosted by Victoria, with everything optional. Feel free to dip in and out and make the retreat your own. Helping you Return To You 🤍✨   Terms and Conditions (please read) # Slow Living Retreats – Terms & Conditions ### **Effective from:** [21st June to 26th June 2027] ## 1. Payment Terms A non-refundable deposit of £400 is required to secure your place on the retreat. The remaining balance is non-refundable and must be paid in full no later than **60 days before the retreat start date**. [22nd April 2027] If you are unable to attend, your place may be transferred to another person with prior agreement from Slow Living Retreats. Deposits remain non-refundable in all circumstances. Payment plans may be available. Please contact us if you would like to discuss spreading the cost of your retreat. * * * ## 2. What is Included Your retreat fee includes: Accommodation (shared twin) for the duration of the retreat All workshops, women's circles, guided meditations and group sessions detailed within your itinerary Vegetarian Meals as stated within the retreat information Tea, coffee and refreshments where provided including Cacao Ceremony Your retreat fee does **not** include: Flights and UK airport transfers Malaga Airport transfer to the Retreat (Victoria will organise this, but the cost will be extra and payable locally in euros between us all) Travel insurance (mandatory) Passports, visas or entry requirements Wine is available for an extra cost * * * ## 3. Travel and Insurance Guests are responsible for arranging their own flights. Recommended flight times will be provided once your booking has been confirmed to help coordinate group arrivals. Comprehensive travel insurance is **mandatory** and should include cover for: Cancellation Medical expenses Delays Personal belongings Travel disruption We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance as soon as you book your retreat. You are responsible for ensuring your passport is valid and that you meet any visa or entry requirements for your destination. * * * ## 4. Health and Wellbeing By booking a retreat, you confirm that you are physically and mentally able to participate in the activities offered. Please let us know before booking if you have any medical conditions, injuries, allergies or mental health concerns that may affect your participation. Our retreats are designed to support wellbeing but are **not** intended to replace medical care, counselling or psychological therapy. ### Wellbeing Guidance & Disclaimer Throughout the retreat, Victoria may share personal insights, holistic wellbeing practices, seasonal reflections, Reiki-inspired practices, Chinese Medicine-inspired wisdom and other tools that she has found supportive through her own experience and learning. Victoria is not a medical professional, doctor, psychologist or therapist, and nothing shared during the retreat should be considered medical, psychological or therapeutic advice, diagnosis or treatment. Everything offered is shared with care and with the intention of supporting reflection, connection and general wellbeing. You are always encouraged to listen to your own body, use your own judgement and participate only in what feels appropriate for you. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Participation in any practice or activity offered during the retreat is entirely optional. * * * ## 5. Responsibility and Liability All activities are undertaken at your own risk. Slow Living Retreats accepts no responsibility for personal injury, illness, loss, theft, damage or additional expenses incurred during the retreat except where required by law through proven negligence. Guests remain responsible for their own belongings throughout the retreat. * * * ## 6. Changes or Cancellation by Slow Living Retreats Whilst every effort will be made to deliver the retreat as advertised, we reserve the right to amend, postpone or cancel a retreat where circumstances beyond our reasonable control make this necessary. This may include, but is not limited to: - Government restrictions - Official advice against travel - Strikes - Transport disruptions - Natural disasters - Fire - Flooding - Public health emergencies - Acts of terrorism or war or civil unrest - Extreme weather - Illness or injury affecting the retreat facilitator - Epidemics or pandemics - Closure or unavailability of the retreat venue. - Circumstances affecting the safety of participants If a retreat cannot proceed, participants will be offered either: A transfer to a future retreat, or A refund of retreat fees paid, less any reasonable administration costs and any non-recoverable payments already made to accommodation providers or suppliers. Slow Living Retreats cannot accept responsibility for flights, travel arrangements, travel insurance or any other costs incurred outside of the retreat fee. Where possible, we will make reasonable efforts to offer alternative dates or arrangements. However, Slow Living Retreats cannot guarantee refunds for costs or losses arising from circumstances outside our control, including flights, transfers, accommodation or other travel expenses. **We strongly recommend that all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance from the time of booking** , including appropriate cover for cancellation and disruption. * * * ## 7. Respect Our retreats are built on kindness, respect, compassion and inclusivity. We ask every participant to contribute towards creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone attending. Slow Living Retreats reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the retreat without refund if their behaviour places the safety, wellbeing or enjoyment of others at risk. * * * ## 8. Photos From time to time photographs or short video clips may be taken during the retreat for promotional purposes. We will always respect your wishes if you would prefer not to appear in any images. Please let us know before the retreat begins. * * * ## 9. Acceptance of These Terms By paying your deposit and confirming your booking, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. | |||
| Dizzy's Kitchen - Cohort B (third cycle) | Tue, Sep 15, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamq7ikx22 | Curator | Dizzy's Kitchen - Cohort B - THIRD Cycle! **PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO DIZZY'S KITCHEN COHORT MEMBERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PREVIOUS TWO CYCLES** Our third Cycle will be an autumnal burrowing IN, finding the joy of **experimental explorations in our craft** again (something of a return to the first Cycle but with the added superpowers that we've picked up since then). We will be inviting **outside facilitators** in for three **shared DKA / DKB sessions** during this cycle. Those of you working on bigger projects will have ample time for **feedback sessions and outside ears**. It will also of course include **Flowvember** , which is a turbulent and fertile month that we'll ride together for the second time. **Our weekly online meetings will continue to be on Tuesday evenings 7pm-9pm \*\*WITH ONE EXCEPTION\*\*- see below for all session dates and details.** If you're not able to pay for the full 12 week cycle in advance, please contact Lu at [dizraelimanagement@gmail.com](mailto:dizraelimanagement@gmail.com) to arrange an instalment plan. **FULL LIST OF SESSION DATES:** **SEPTEMBER 2026 ** **Tuesday 15th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Tuesday 22st** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Tuesday 29th** // 7pm-9pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **OCTOBER** **Tuesday 6th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Tuesday 13th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Monday 19th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **Tuesday 27th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **FLOWVEMBER** **Tuesday 10th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Tuesday 17th** // 7pm-9pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **Tuesday 24th** // 7pm-9pm GMT **DECEMBER** **Tuesday 1st** // 7pm-9pm GMT **Tuesday 8th** // 7pm-9pm GMT \*\*\*\*\* Can't wait to dive back in you jubilant elf. | |||
| Dizzy's Kitchen - Cohort A (fourth cycle) | Mon, Sep 14, 6:30 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamqbuw622 | Curator | Dizzy's Kitchen - Cohort A - FOURTH Cycle! **PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO DIZZY'S KITCHEN COHORT MEMBERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PREVIOUS THREE CYCLES** Our fourth Cycle will be an autumnal burrowing IN, finding the joy of **experimental explorations in our craft** again (something of a return to the first Cycle but with the added superpowers that we've picked up since then). Those of you working on bigger projects will have ample time for **feedback sessions and outside ears**. It will also of course include **Flowvember** , which is a turbulent and fertile month that we'll ride together for the second time. **Our weekly online meetings will continue to be on Monday evenings 7.30pm-9.30pm \*\*WITH TWO EXCEPTIONS\*\*- see below for all session dates and details.** If you're not able to pay for the full 12 week cycle in advance, please contact Lu at [dizraelimanagement@gmail.com](mailto:dizraelimanagement@gmail.com) to arrange an instalment plan. **FULL LIST OF SESSION DATES:** **SEPTEMBER 2026 ** **Monday 14th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Monday 21st** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Tuesday 29th** // 7pm-9pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **OCTOBER** **Monday 5th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Monday 12th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Monday 19th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **Monday 26th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **FLOWVEMBER** **Monday 9th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Tuesday 17th** // 7pm-9pm GMT _(\*\*shared DKA / DKB session with outside facilitator\*\*)_ **Monday 23rd** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **Monday 30th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT **DECEMBER** **Monday 7th** // 7.30pm-9.30pm GMT \*\*\*\*\* Can't wait to dive back in you jubilant elf. | |||
| Sound Meditation in the Salt Room | Thu, Nov 26, 6:00 PM UTC | Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa, Cumberland St, Devonport, Plymouth, UK | 3mxkamqdpw322 | Curator | Join Carly for a deep Sound Meditation featuring Himalayan singing bowls, held in the serene Salt Room at Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa. Sound Meditation is an immersive, deep listening practice where the vibrations and frequencies of the singing bowls guide you into a meditative state that helps to regulate your nervous system, soften your body-mind, and switch on your body’s natural restorative powers. It is a space to listen to your body as you tune into your sensations, emotions, imagination and intuition. The Salt Room walls are adorned with panels of Himalayan Salt, the benefits of which may include; improved respiratory health and oxygen intake, better muscle recovery, and stress reduction. There are only 5 spaces per session, making them super cosy and intimate, and the bowls sound incredible in this womb-like space. The session begins promptly at 6pm. Please arrive 10 minutes before to get settled into the space. Location: Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa. 12 Cumberland Street, Plymouth, PL1 4DX Please note that the salt room is on the basement level of the building and is only accessible via stairs. | |||
| Sound Meditation in the Salt Room | Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 PM UTC | Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa, Cumberland St, Devonport, Plymouth, UK | 3mxkamqfrnt22 | Curator | Join Carly for a deep Sound Meditation featuring Himalayan singing bowls, held in the serene Salt Room at Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa. Sound Meditation is an immersive, deep listening practice where the vibrations and frequencies of the singing bowls guide you into a meditative state that helps to regulate your nervous system, soften your body-mind, and switch on your body’s natural restorative powers. It is a space to listen to your body as you tune into your sensations, emotions, imagination and intuition. The Salt Room walls are adorned with panels of Himalayan Salt, the benefits of which may include; improved respiratory health and oxygen intake, better muscle recovery, and stress reduction. There are only 5 spaces per session, making them super cosy and intimate, and the bowls sound incredible in this womb-like space. The session begins promptly at 6pm. Please arrive 10 minutes before to get settled into the space. Location: Lomi Lomi Massage & Spa. 12 Cumberland Street, Plymouth, PL1 4DX Please note that the salt room is on the basement level of the building and is only accessible via stairs. | |||
| Foundations of Therapeutic Music: An Experiential Training with Dr Mendel Kaelen | Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamr7ibb22 | Curator |  ## About Foundations of Therapeutic Music is a first of its kind nine-month immersive programme for practitioners, facilitators and musicians who want to work with music with greater depth, impact and intention. It brings together perspectives from neuroscience, psychotherapy, spirituality, culture and human development, into a single unified framework. ## What You'll Develop Across nine modules with a highly practical focus, you'll build three core competencies: #### Therapeutic Musicality You’ll develop new ways of perceiving and relating to the many dimensions of music. Crucially, you’ll learn to listen through the ears of others and understand the deeply individual way that music is experienced. #### Situational Flexibility You’ll learn to make confident musical choices in the moment depending on the evolving context, responding with attunement and fluidity. #### Integrative Understanding You’ll learn to hold multiple perspectives on music simultaneously, seeing it as a meeting point of emotion, neuroscience, culture, spirituality, psychology, and more. ## Teaching Methodology We'll move from the origins of music and our relationship to it as human beings, through how music actually works and the many ways we listen, to its therapeutic functions and the highly nuanced craft of creating playlists and shaping therapeutic climates. Learning is multimodal and experiential: live interactive workshops, small working groups, video lectures, guided listening, reflective practices and applied exercises. The nine month container creates the space for the concepts and frameworks included to not be merely understood, but to be fully embodied and translated into your own unique practice, supported throughout by guidance and feedback from both Mendel and your cohort group. ## Who it's For This course is for anyone who works with music therapeutically, or wants to start: clinical therapists, psychedelic and ketamine assisted therapy practitioners, music therapists, breathwork facilitators, somatic practitioners, coaches and guides, musicians and producers, and students and researchers. It is highly relevant for those working with plant medicines and altered states, where music plays such a powerful role in shaping attention, emotion and meaning. No formal music training is required. ## Course Format #### The live cohort Twenty-four fortnightly workshops with Mendel, with curated peer groups capped at 20, and 60+ hours of live and recorded content. Begins 16th September 2026 with sessions friendly to BST, PDT, EDT & AEDT. #### On-demand The complete curriculum, self-paced. Your fee counts toward a future live cohort within 12 months, should you decide to go deeper. # Curriculum Overview The course unfolds over several interconnected phases, combining theory, experiential practice, guided listening, and applied reflection. Each module builds toward the development of therapeutic musicality, situational flexibility, and multidisciplinary integration. **1. Origins: Music, Meaning, and the Human Story ** Participants begin by exploring music as a foundational aspect of human consciousness rather than a cultural accessory. Key questions include: - What is music, and how is it different from sound? - How did music emerge in human evolution, culture, and development? - Why has music played such a central role across societies, rituals, and healing practices? - What may have been lost in modern relationships with music, and what can be regained? - This phase introduces music as a transformative technology, a non-verbal language, and a core mediator of intersubjective experience. **2. The Musical Self ** This module introduces the concept of the musical self: the internalised patterns through which individuals perceive, use, and respond to music. Key questions include: - How does the self develop through sound, rhythm, and musical qualities? - What is innate versus culturally shaped in musical experience? - How do musical preferences, aversions, and habits reflect deeper psychological structures? - How do people actively use music to regulate, transform, and express themselves? - Participants engage in reflective practices to explore their own musical histories and patterns of listening. **3. Dimensions of Listening ** Here the focus shifts from music as an object to listening as an active, embodied process. Key questions include: - How does sound become music in the brain? - How does music become a lived, multi-sensory experience? - How does music engage body, emotion, imagery, memory, and thought simultaneously? - What distinguishes different modes of listening, including deep and immersive forms? This phase lays the groundwork for understanding how music can become therapeutic. **4. Dimensions of Therapeutic Music ** Participants explore what gives music its unique psychological and experiential character. Key questions include: - What musical qualities shape subjective experience? - How do intensity, complexity, rhythm, timbre, progression, and structure influence consciousness? - How do genre, culture, familiarity, and novelty shape musical impact? - How can music support different therapeutic functions such as soothing, deepening, containing, or resolving? This module introduces a meta-model for understanding musical effects beyond genres or playlists. **5. Person-Centred Music and Therapeutic Musicality** This phase focuses on working with music in relation to specific individuals and contexts. Key questions include: - How can we get to know another person’s musical self? - What does musical attunement and misattunement feel like - How do we personalise music without reducing it to preference? - When is music supportive, and when is silence more appropriate? Participants practice relational and conversational methods for engaging with music therapeutically. **6. Therapeutic Functions, Directions, and Roles ** Music is explored as an active agent within therapeutic processes. Key questions include: - What therapeutic functions can music serve? - How do intentions, goals, and therapeutic directions shape musical decisions? - What roles can music play (e.g. medicine, mirror, relational field)? - How do cultural, individual, and contextual factors influence these roles? This phase integrates psychological theory with experiential understanding. **7. Creating Therapeutic Climates** Participants learn how musical experiences are shaped by preparation, context, and relational dynamics. Key questions include: - How do we prepare individuals or groups to work with music? - What makes a therapeutic environment supportive of musical work? - How do rituals, boundaries, and language influence musical impact? - What supports meaningful integration after music-centred experiences? **8. Playlist Design and Applied Practice ** The final phase translates learning into practice and includes one month of playlist design workshops for live cohorts. Participants: - Learn principles of curating and structuring therapeutic playlists - Explore phases, transitions, and pacing - Practice adapting music before and during sessions (live only) - Engage in a multi-week playlist design workshop (live only) - Reflect on real-world applications across therapeutic contexts **9. Synthesis and Integration** The course concludes with a synthesis of key frameworks and competencies, supporting participants to integrate learning into their ongoing professional practice. # Schedule Group 1: Wednesdays at 10:00 am BST / 19:00 pm AEST. Group 2: Thursdays at 8:00 pm BST / 12:00pm PDT / 3:00 pm EDT. # Your Teacher  Dr Mendel Kaelen, founder of Wavepaths, is internationally recognised for pioneering research on the therapeutic power of music. In this course, he shares the essence of more than 15 years of research and practice. He completed his PhD in neuroscience at Imperial College London in 2017, specialising in the role of music in psychedelic therapy. He has co-authored more than 50 academic papers and is widely regarded as a thought leader in this field. His platform, Wavepaths, has supported over 50,000 clinical sessions. He also has had an active and diverse music practice for several decades, has guided hundreds of group and individual sessions, and curated therapeutic playlists that have reached more than 100,000 listeners worldwide.  ## Feedback > "The content and the reflections surrounding it have profoundly influenced my relationship with music. I have gained greater awareness and openness to what is happening to me and to what music offers beyond the structures we know for understanding it. I feel much more confident integrating musical resources into my practice as a psychiatrist and trauma therapist." Amelia - Psychiatrist and Trauma Therapist, London > "I struggled with questions around music personalisation for a while, both in my group sessions and with individuals. This course has given me new approaches, and a very new way of thinking about music. Now I am witnessing the musicality inside both myself and my clients better, and am responding more strategically and creatively." Hannah - Group Facilitator, Breathwork Practitioner and DJ, Amsterdam > "Foundations of Therapeutic Music offers a rare and thoughtful interdisciplinary synthesis of neuroscience, music, and lived experience. Mendel's sensibility and knowledge are reflected in his teaching, rigorous yet deeply relational, moving fluidly from science to poetry. It has meaningfully enriched how I think about listening, presence, and the role of music in both clinical and creative contexts." Elodie - Psychoanalyst and Clinical Supervisor, Paris > "Most striking to me has been the way the course explores not just therapeutic music, but the capacity of all music to be therapeutic. I hoped it might influence my approach to composition, but more than that, these ideas have changed how I think about and listen to music. Something I didn't even imagine was possible." Aidan - Composer and Producer | |||
| Weave the Path | Mon, Sep 7, 5:30 PM UTC | Staverton, Totnes, UK | 3mxkamrdwl322 | Curator | ### _ **Weave The Path ** _ **-Deep Ecology Craft Journey -** _Weave The Path_ brings together land connection and therapeutic craft to deepen relationships with the natural world.This immersive course encourages participants to reconnect with the earth, unleash creativity and engage in mindful community based textile art. The journey will follow Joanna Macy's four stages; ‘Coming From Gratitude,’ 'Honouring Our Pain for the World,' ‘Seeing With New Eyes’ and ‘Going Forth.’ The initial part of the course gives space for land connection, to dream up and vision our personal creative projects, through embodied and sensory experiences with the landscape. From this new perspective, we can create our textile art in harmony with our ecology, tuning in with ourselves, crafting mindfully and exploring making as a relational practice. The course prioritises community-building, social connection and restoration. The program is an immersive retreat space, located in an off-grid cosy yurt, surrounded by woodland, so you can let go and weave in absolute peace.There's an indoor wood burner to keep us warm, with foraged herbal teas for you to help yourself to. We will be crafting with local fleeces and hedgerow botanical dyes, collecting autumnal dye plants from around the yurt to experiment with the alchemy of the plants that surround us.   _Our yurt craft den_ > **"The Work That Reconnects** helps people around the world discover and experience their innate connections with each other and the self-healing powers of the web of life, transforming despair and overwhelm into inspired, collaborative action." Joanna Macy _ _ > > _ **What is it?** _ A journey aimed to reduce climate anxiety through Joanna Macy’s ‘Active Hope’ pathway. Crafting as a resistance to the speed of the world. A chance for inner creativity to be experienced through connection with the more-than-human. A playful, experiential and embodied course. The chance to make a piece of work that is woven through relationship and meaning. A community based creative craft journey. A container for ecological connection and creative expression. A supportive environment to build creative confidence and community action. _ **Who is it for?** _ If you are interested in a personal journey through regenerative craft and ecology. If you are worried about climate crisis and want to explore your emotions within a compassionate group who understand. If you are looking to slow down, reflect and mindfully make. For those who desire being held within a weekly creative container. If you want support with wellbeing and mental health through being in a community group. If you are curious to deepen connection with yourself, each other and the landscape.  _ **Course Info** _ _ ** Dates:** _ _ **This creative craft journey is 20 hours of weekly craft nights plus a 7 hr weekend immersion.** _ ** Mon 7th Sep - Mon 23rd Nov** **Course Times: 18.30-20.30** _ (no sessions on 12/13th + 19/20th Oct)_ _(Course includes one weekend day on Sat 28th)_ _ **Location:** _ _All sessions will take place in the beautiful yurt, this is the pin for the car park, which is a few meters from the yurt._ [**https://maps.app.goo.gl/t1NhT5X6hCBkRDPq8**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/t1NhT5X6hCBkRDPq8)_ _  _The Work That Reconnects spiral_ _ **Course details** _ **Crafts available:** Spinning with fleece, over 8 hedgerow dye colours, tapestry weaving on a simple frame. You will have the freedom to explore your own creative project with support and guidance from Juliet. **What to expect:** Playfulness, creative writing, sensory exploration, sit spots, check-ins, group process, community-building, self-reflection, land connection and embodied exploration! _ **Course schedule** _ **Week 1 Mon 7th** Active hope - Land connection - Gratitude - Charm Making **Week 2 Mon 14th: ** Active hope - Land connection - Land Art - Grief Circle **Week 3 Mon 21st:** Council of All Living Beings - “Seeing With New Eyes” - Mask Making **Week 4 Mon 28th:** Introduction to carding, spinning and setting up tapestry loom **Week 5 Mon 5th:** Botanical dye, foraging, folklore **Break week 1 Mon 12th Oct:** No session - develop ideas for project **Break week 2 Mon 19th Oct:** No session - Finalise design **Mon 26th Oct:** Craft project **Week 7 Mon 2nd:** Craft project **Week 8 Mon 9th:** Craft project ** Week 9 Mon 16th:** Craft project **Week 10 Mon 23rd:** Craft project **Weekend immersion - Sat 28th Nov: The day will run from** 10.00 - 17.00 and give Mondays group an immersive day to finish their project. **Exhibition date tbc** ( **possibly Thur 3rd Dec evening** ) : We will showcase our creations with our community by co-creating an informal exhibition.  _Peruvian tapestry_ Cant wait to start this craft journey with you all - Please message me for any questions. Juliet _The Craft That Reconnects_ | |||
| Tending inner tides: monthly grief circle in Cornwall (December) | Mon, Dec 14, 6:00 PM UTC | The Hive, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4TP | 3mxkamriau322 | Curator | **TENDING INNER TIDES: MONTHLY GRIEF CIRCLE** A circle to gather in grief together. To tend to our inner tides and the waves of our being. As if pouring a little water out each time we gather, to create a little space and to be reminded we don't have to walk this path alone. There is no right or wrong way to be with grief. Grief, like water, rises and falls, sometimes still, sometimes wild, sometimes far away, sometimes so close. You are welcome, come as you are, be with what wants to be felt, witnessed, and remembered. You may choose to be in silence or to share a little, as we explore ways of being with grief together, guided by the seasons, cycles and rhythms of nature. This is not a therapy space, or a space to fix or give advice. This is a space to simply be present with our grief together. **All kinds of grief are welcome** — loss of a loved one, a place, a relationship, a part of yourself, or a life transition. If you have recently experienced the death of someone close to you within the last 6 months, please consider whether the time is right for you to join - this timing is unique to you and your experience. It may be that 1:1 grief mentoring or counselling is more suitable. If you are unsure, please book a call and we can talk about this together - [https://calendly.com/alexamayadavis/call](https://calendly.com/alexamayadavis/call) ✨ **LOCATION** The Hive, Avalennek, Ivy Lane, Penzance, TR18 4TP (please park on Alverton road or The Pirate Inn) Further details on how to find the space will be in the confirmation email. **Accessibility:** - Please note the venue is **accessed via stairs** and does not have step-free access. - Seating will be on the floor, please bring anything you need to feel comfortable. - If you have accessibility questions, you are welcome to book a call or send a whatsapp (details at bottom of the page)  _The Hive_ More about the space: [https://goldenthreadatthehive.co.uk/](https://goldenthreadatthehive.co.uk/) ✨ ** WHAT TO EXPECT**  _ Grief Circle at The Hive (June 2026)_ _A small circle, with up to 10 of us gathering together for 2½ hours._ - Opening circle - Welcome, settling and introductions - Group agreements - Guidance to connect with the body through sound /movement / meditation - Option to share what grief you come with today & to be witnessed - Exploring ways to be with grief together - through different forms such as sound, writing, art, movement, ritual - Time to ground, connect with what brings your strength, hope, gratitude - Closing circle _Each month there will be **two** concession spaces for anyone who needs these to be able to come. _ ✨ ** WHAT TO BRING** There are cushions, blankets, mats and bolsters available in the space. Please bring anything else you may need to feel comfortable when sitting on the floor. Optional: You are also very welcome to bring a journal/ notepad. You may also like to bring something that connects you to (or represents) your grief, as well as something that brings you comfort, hope/ strength at this time. ✨ ** FACILITATOR** Alexa is a Soul Midwife, guiding people through grief and life’s thresholds. She holds a deep connection to nature, the ocean, and horses. After her mother died in her early twenties, grief cracked her open, awakening her to alternative healing and guiding her on a path of discovery and quiet soul remembering. Her journey has woven together embodied practice and compassionate service. She trained as a yoga teacher with _Yoga Like Water_, a practice that continues to shape her work — meeting life, grief, and the body with softness and fluidity. She later worked in the NHS as a Registered Mental Health Nurse before returning in 2025 to West Penwith to live near the ocean and her horse. A decade after her mother’s death, she has been drawn to supporting others through their grief, studying a year-long immersion in grief tending and death doula work. Alexa offers regular grief tending circles, one-to-one grief mentoring and is a volunteer facilitator for Cruse Bereavement Charity. She is fully insured for this work & has monthly supervision. These grief circles are the spaces she wished she had after her mother died. [https://alexadavis.carrd.co/](https://alexadavis.carrd.co/) Whatsapp: 07525 714894 Email: [alexamayadavis@proton.me](mailto:alexamayadavis@proton.me) (I am slow to respond to emails, so please use whatsapp if you have any questions). | |||
| Tending inner tides: monthly grief circle in Cornwall (November) | Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM UTC | The Hive, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4TP | 3mxkamrm2z222 | Curator | **TENDING INNER TIDES: MONTHLY GRIEF CIRCLE** A circle to gather in grief together. To tend to our inner tides and the waves of our being. As if pouring a little water out each time we gather, to create a little space and to be reminded we don't have to walk this path alone. There is no right or wrong way to be with grief. Grief, like water, rises and falls, sometimes still, sometimes wild, sometimes far away, sometimes so close. You are welcome, come as you are, be with what wants to be felt, witnessed, and remembered. You may choose to be in silence or to share a little, as we explore ways of being with grief together, guided by the seasons, cycles and rhythms of nature. This is not a therapy space, or a space to fix or give advice. This is a space to simply be present with our grief together. **All kinds of grief are welcome** — loss of a loved one, a place, a relationship, a part of yourself, or a life transition. If you have recently experienced the death of someone close to you within the last 6 months, please consider whether the time is right for you to join - this timing is unique to you and your experience. It may be that 1:1 grief mentoring or counselling is more suitable. If you are unsure, please book a call and we can talk about this together - [https://calendly.com/alexamayadavis/call](https://calendly.com/alexamayadavis/call) ✨ **LOCATION** The Hive, Avalennek, Ivy Lane, Penzance, TR18 4TP (please park on Alverton road or The Pirate Inn) Further details on how to find the space will be in the confirmation email. **Accessibility:** - Please note the venue is **accessed via stairs** and does not have step-free access. - Seating will be on the floor, please bring anything you need to feel comfortable. - If you have accessibility questions, you are welcome to book a call or send a whatsapp (details at bottom of the page)  _The Hive_ More about the space: [https://goldenthreadatthehive.co.uk/](https://goldenthreadatthehive.co.uk/) ✨ ** WHAT TO EXPECT**  _ Grief Circle at The Hive (June 2026)_ _A small circle, with up to 10 of us gathering together for 2½ hours._ - Opening circle - Welcome, settling and introductions - Group agreements - Guidance to connect with the body through sound /movement / meditation - Option to share what grief you come with today & to be witnessed - Exploring ways to be with grief together - through different forms such as sound, writing, art, movement, ritual - Time to ground, connect with what brings your strength, hope, gratitude - Closing circle _Each month there will be **two** concession spaces for anyone who needs these to be able to come. _ ✨ ** WHAT TO BRING** There are cushions, blankets, mats and bolsters available in the space. Please bring anything else you may need to feel comfortable when sitting on the floor. Optional: You are also very welcome to bring a journal/ notepad. You may also like to bring something that connects you to (or represents) your grief, as well as something that brings you comfort, hope/ strength at this time. ✨ ** FACILITATOR** Alexa is a Soul Midwife, guiding people through grief and life’s thresholds. She holds a deep connection to nature, the ocean, and horses. After her mother died in her early twenties, grief cracked her open, awakening her to alternative healing and guiding her on a path of discovery and quiet soul remembering. Her journey has woven together embodied practice and compassionate service. She trained as a yoga teacher with _Yoga Like Water_, a practice that continues to shape her work — meeting life, grief, and the body with softness and fluidity. She later worked in the NHS as a Registered Mental Health Nurse before returning in 2025 to West Penwith to live near the ocean and her horse. A decade after her mother’s death, she has been drawn to supporting others through their grief, studying a year-long immersion in grief tending and death doula work. Alexa offers regular grief tending circles, one-to-one grief mentoring and is a volunteer facilitator for Cruse Bereavement Charity. She is fully insured for this work & has monthly supervision. These grief circles are the spaces she wished she had after her mother died. [https://alexadavis.carrd.co/](https://alexadavis.carrd.co/) Whatsapp: 07525 714894 Email: [alexamayadavis@proton.me](mailto:alexamayadavis@proton.me) (I am slow to respond to emails, so please use whatsapp if you have any questions). | |||
| Integral Youth Gathering - Co created event | Fri, Nov 13, 2:00 PM UTC | Croatie | 3mxkams3roz22 | Curator | **A retreat for people between 18 and 42** Integral Youth Gatherings bring together **around 25 young people** in a beautiful place in nature to explore personal, spiritual, and relational growth - inspired by **Ken Wilber’s ** [**Integral Theory**](https://integrallife.com/what-is-integral-approach/) **.** More than just learning, it’s a space for ** co-being** : practicing new ways of relating, growing together, and embodying transformation in community. As a non-profit and co-created gathering, every activity — from meditations to talks, hikes to music jams — is **offered by participants like you**. This is a space for us to **co-create the world that we want to live in.** **What people love about IYGs :** - A sense of deep connection and belonging - Building new, supportive friendships - Learning about different practices, disciplines, and ways of being - Healing through feeling truly seen and heard - A space to explore relationships with more awareness - Having the opportunity to experiment and share your gifts with others - Meeting potential partners for future projects **Don't worry,** you don't have to know a lot about integral theory or anything. We will just make quick resonance call to start to connect with each other and to answer any questions you might have. You can get all the info needed on our website: [https://www.integralyouthgatherings.com/](https://www.integralyouthgatherings.com/) (you cannot get any tickets here since that's not how we work) **Organizers' note:** There are many co-created events, but IYGs have always felt quite special to us. Their relatively small size creates the conditions for meeting one another with a depth and authenticity that's hard to find in everyday life or at larger events. We have the time and space to be genuinely curious about each other, to move far beyond small talk, and to build meaningful connections. One of the things we also really appreciate is the diversity of what people bring. Some come with years of experience in embodiment practices, while others share fresh perspectives or ideas they've been exploring. Some naturally create spaces for circling and authentic relating, while others share their love for and knowledge of the path of awakening. Every gathering has its own unique flavor, shaped by the people who are there. Finally, what continues to surprise us is how inspired we feel by everyone. Every person has explored something deeply, or embodies a quality of presence that we learn from. That's probably the most precious thing to us. If that resonates and you want to join, you can send Cécilia a message on Whatsapp or Telegram: +336 26 91 18 57. ✨ | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 20 juni | Sun, Jun 20, 7:30 AM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamsfikv22 | 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) 🗓 20 juni 2027 🕐 9u30 – 13u 👥 Max. 10 deelnemers Bosbadgids: Anouk Renier - 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! 🌲 | |||
| Bosbadsessie Kalmthoutse Heide - 18 april 2027: de lente volop beleven | Sun, Apr 18, 7:30 AM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamsh5t622 | 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) 🗓 18 april 2027 🕐 9u30 – 13u 👥 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! 🌲 | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 21 maart | Sun, Mar 21, 12:00 PM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamsiqmq22 | 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) 🗓 21 maart 2027 🕐 13u – 16u30 👥 Max. 10 deelnemers Bosbadgids: Anouk Renier - 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! 🌲 | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 31 januari: Sunset editie | Sun, Jan 31, 1:30 PM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamsk7ns22 | 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) 🗓 31 januari 2027 🕐 9u30 – 13u 👥 Max. 10 deelnemers Bosbadgids: Anouk Renier - 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! 🌲 | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 22 november 2026: Kalmthoutse Heide. De herfst volop beleven! | Sun, Nov 22, 8:30 AM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamslmq522 | 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 november 2026 🕐 9u30 – 13u 👥 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! 🌲 | |||
| Bosbadsessie - 31 oktober: Sunset editie | Sat, Oct 31, 1:30 PM UTC | De Vroente, Putsesteenweg, Kalmthout, Belgium | 3mxkamspeud22 | 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) 🗓 31 oktober 2026 🕐 9u30 – 13u 👥 Max. 10 deelnemers Bosbadgids: Anouk Renier - 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! 🌲 | |||
| Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Practice | Tue, Sep 1, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamsxc4722 | Curator | # Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Practice **1-Year Postgraduate Programme** ## Exclusive Partner Offer: 10% Off PsyEdu's Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Practice Through our partnership with PsyEdu, we're delighted to offer our community **10% off** their **Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Practice** —a comprehensive one-year postgraduate programme for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of psychedelic research, ethics and therapeutic practice. #### Use the code **PSYSOC10** when applying and again at enrolment to claim your discount. ## Quick Summary - **Duration:** 1 year (September – July) - **Format:** Fully online - **Level:** Level 6 (Degree / SCQF Level 9 equivalent) - **Live Teaching:** 80+ hours - **Total Learning:** 250+ hours - **Teaching Schedule:** - Monthly Saturday Shared Learning Groups (10:00am–1:00pm UK) - Two 90-minute weekday evening pod sessions each month - Three full-day online intensives - Self-directed study between sessions - **Fee:** £5,500 + £300 enrolment fee (inclusive of VAT) - **Financial Support:** Early Bird discounts and bursaries available [](https://www.psyedu.co.uk/) # About The **Professional Certificate in Psychedelic Practice** is a one-year postgraduate programme designed to develop the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and reflective practice needed to become a psychedelically informed practitioner. The programme supports healthcare and helping professionals in delivering more compassionate, evidence-informed care while developing a sophisticated understanding of psychedelic medicines, preparation, integration and contemporary practice. Graduates automatically become members of the **PsyEdu Professional Network** , with many going on to work in areas including: - Clinical psychedelic trials - Preparation & integration therapy - Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy - Therapeutic sitting services - Psychedelic retreat facilitation Students also have the opportunity to attend a legal psychedelic retreat in the Netherlands through one of PsyEdu's partner organisations. # What To Expect Throughout the year you'll explore: - The science and history of psychedelic medicines - Clinical applications and current research - Assessment, screening and preparation - Supporting psychedelic experiences - Integration practices - Ethics, consent and safety - Self-awareness and practitioner development - Transpersonal psychology - Harm reduction and community practice - The future of psychedelic healthcare Learning combines expert teaching, small-group discussion, reflective practice and self-directed study to build both knowledge and professional confidence. # Course Format The programme is delivered entirely online through a blend of live teaching and independent learning. ### Live Learning - Monthly Shared Learning Groups (Saturdays, 10am–1pm UK) - Two 90-minute evening pod sessions each month - Three full-day online intensive teaching days - Large group lectures - Small group reflective practice - Peer learning ### Independent Learning - Reading - Recorded teaching materials - Reflection exercises - Practical assignments - Self-directed study # Schedule ## Trimester 1 — _The Roots_ ### September **The What, Why and How of Psychedelics** ### October **Psychedelics in Human History** ### Intensive **Helical Theme: The Transpersonal** ### November **Indications and Screening** ### December **Launch of the Four Helical Themes** - Self Care & Self-Awareness - Ethics & Safety - Personal & Professional Development - The Transpersonal ## Trimester 2 — _The Shoots_ ### January **Preparing the Soil** ### February **Supporting Psychedelic Experience** ### March **Boundaries, Consent & Therapeutic Touch** ### Intensive **Helical Themes: Ethics & Safety / Self-Awareness & Self-Care** ### April **Challenging Experiences** ## Trimester 3 — _The Fruits_ ### May **Integrating the Psychedelic Experience** ### June **Psychedelics in the Wild** Nature, Meditation, Recreational Use & Harm Reduction ### Intensive **Helical Theme: Personal & Professional Development** ### Experiential Intensive 10:00am–4:30pm ### July **Sowing Further Seeds: What Next (for You & the Psychedelic Field)** # Teachers The programme is taught by an experienced multidisciplinary faculty working at the forefront of psychedelic research, psychotherapy and healthcare. Core faculty include: - Dr Duncan Still - Jen Wood - Edward Sellman - Dr Catriona Clark - Sam Bloomfield Guest faculty include: - Professor David Nutt - Dr David Luke - Daan Keiman The teaching team combines clinical expertise, academic research and extensive practical experience supporting psychedelic practice. ## Who Can Apply? The programme is primarily designed for registered Health and Social Care professionals and complementary practitioners with at least two years' professional experience. Typical applicants include: - Psychotherapists - Counsellors - Clinical & Counselling Psychologists - Mental Health Nurses - Social Workers - Occupational Therapists - Psychiatrists - GPs and Doctors - Palliative Care Physicians - Complementary & Alternative Medicine practitioners (with a relevant degree, Level 4 qualification and professional experience) Applicants from other helping professions—including coaches, chaplains, probation officers and those working in pastoral or social care—may also be considered where they can demonstrate appropriate experience, knowledge of mental health and a compassionate orientation to practice. Admission is at the discretion of the PsyEdu Academic Director.  | |||
| Finding Closure & Supporting Integration – Facilitator Training | Sat, Apr 3, 1:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamt2i2h22 | Curator | _Deepen Your Practice in Systemic & Family Constellations_ We are delighted to invite you to this online advanced training weekend, designed for those who wish to gain deeper insights into the methodology and practice of Systemic and Family Constellations as facilitators. **This workshop is your opportunity to:** - Learn to **bring constellations to meaningful closure** - Support participant **integration of insights** - Apply **healing sentences and closure techniques** effectively - Facilitate transformations with **clarity, compassion, and confidence** - Solidify your ability to **complete complex systemic processes** **REGISTER HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/finding-closure-and-supporting-integration**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/finding-closure-and-supporting-integration) ### **Who Is It For?** These weekends are designed for professionals seeking to integrate Systemic Practices into their work, including: - Therapists - Counsellors - Coaches - Energy Workers - Shamanic Practitioners Participants join a small, intimate group of learners from diverse professional backgrounds, guided by course leader Illi Adato. ### **What You’ll Experience** Across this advanced training weekend, you’ll: - Practice in **finding closure in complex or unresolved constellations** - Exercises in **supporting integration for clients and groups** - Techniques to **use language and prompts for healing and resolution** - Observation and mentoring on **bringing sessions to satisfying, systemic conclusions** - Reflection and feedback to **embed your learning into future facilitation work** > “Over years of practicing Systemic and Family Constellations here in the UK and around the world, I’ve been amazed by the profoundly positive impact this work has on people’s lives. Even a single constellation can offer a wealth of insights and tangible change.” > — **Illi Adato, Course Leader** ### **Details** **Dates** : 3-4 April 2027 **Time** : 2-8 PM UK Time **ONLINE** **Fee** : £155 / $195 _(reduced from £195)_ **REGISTER HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/finding-closure-and-supporting-integration**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/finding-closure-and-supporting-integration) **Part of the ‘Facilitators Training’ Program** This workshop can be taken as a **stand-alone advanced training weekend** , **or as part of Part 2 of our Practitioner Pathway**. The Part 2 Facilitators Training is designed for those who already have foundational experience in Systemic & Family Constellations (such as through our Constellations Essentials program or equivalent training) and are ready to deepen their practice into facilitation, advanced systemic perception, and practitioner presence. To read comments from participants in our workshops please click this link: [https://g.page/LondonConstellations/review](https://g.page/LondonConstellations/review) **Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** _Now only £19 (was £37)._ This 1.5-hour advanced online course, led by Illi Adato, is for Constellation facilitators, systemic practitioners, and anyone drawn to this deep, experiential journey. It explores how to integrate death into Constellation work, helping those facing major loss or supporting the dying. Learn practical ways to navigate healing in the presence of death. _A video link and password will be sent to you after payment._ **BOOK & PAY HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course**](https://londonconstellations.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09b256825c6a02b53c873f4be&id=a59cd8407e&e=f03eefef9d) **Systemic Constellations Video Crash Course is available** for a special £6 price. This mini course is created for anyone interested in getting a deeper understanding of the Orders that govern any human system and how our lives, behaviour, and well-being are affected by them. _A video link and password will be sent to you after payment._ **BOOK & PAY HERE:** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course) To **book a personal 1:1 session** with Illi Adato, please choose a suitable date and time: [https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session) | |||
| Identifying Key Dynamics & Facilitation Strategies That Work – Facilitator Training | Sat, Feb 27, 2:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamt46fd22 | Curator | _Deepen Your Practice in Systemic & Family Constellations_ We are delighted to invite you to this _ **online** _ **advanced training weekend** , designed for those who wish to gain deeper insights into the **methodology and practice of Systemic and Family Constellations as facilitators**. **REGISTER HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitators-weekend-identifying-key-dynamics-and-facilitation-strategies-that-work**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitators-weekend-identifying-key-dynamics-and-facilitation-strategies-that-work) **This workshop is your opportunity to:** Gain practical tools to read constellations accurately Learn strategies to facilitate effectively in diverse contexts Apply techniques for interpreting systemic dynamics Strengthen your ability to guide participants safely through the process Enhance your confidence and responsiveness as a facilitator **Who Is It For?** These weekends are designed for professionals seeking to integrate Systemic Practices into their work, including: Therapists Counsellors Coaches Energy Workers Shamanic Practitioners Participants join a small, intimate group of learners from diverse professional backgrounds, guided by course leader Illi Adato. **What You’ll Experience** Across this advanced training weekend, you’ll: Real-time practice in identifying key systemic movements and patterns Training in effective facilitation strategies for individual and group settings Exploration of the knowing field and how to respond to emerging dynamics Guidance on using resources as a core feature of facilitation Mentored exercises to apply learning directly to practice “Over years of practicing Systemic and Family Constellations here in the UK and around the world, I’ve been amazed by the profoundly positive impact this work has on people’s lives. Even a single constellation can offer a wealth of insights and tangible change.” — Illi Adato, Course Leader **Details** Dates: 27-28 February 2027 Time: 2-8 PM UK Time ONLINE Fee: £155 / $195 (reduced from £195) **REGISTER HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitators-weekend-identifying-key-dynamics-and-facilitation-strategies-that-work**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitators-weekend-identifying-key-dynamics-and-facilitation-strategies-that-work) **Part of the ‘Facilitators Training’ Program** This workshop can be taken as a **stand-alone advanced training weekend** , **or as part of Part 2 of our Practitioner Pathway**. The Part 2 Facilitators Training is designed for those who already have foundational experience in Systemic & Family Constellations (such as through our Constellations Essentials program or equivalent training) and are ready to deepen their practice into facilitation, advanced systemic perception, and practitioner presence. To read comments from participants in our workshops please click this link: [https://g.page/LondonConstellations/review](https://g.page/LondonConstellations/review) **Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** _Now only £19 (was £37)._ This 1.5-hour advanced online course, led by Illi Adato, is for Constellation facilitators, systemic practitioners, and anyone drawn to this deep, experiential journey. It explores how to integrate death into Constellation work, helping those facing major loss or supporting the dying. Learn practical ways to navigate healing in the presence of death. _A video link and password will be sent to you after payment._ **BOOK & PAY HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/becoming-a-bridge-video-course**](https://londonconstellations.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09b256825c6a02b53c873f4be&id=a59cd8407e&e=f03eefef9d) **Systemic Constellations Video Crash Course is available** for a special £6 price. This mini course is created for anyone interested in getting a deeper understanding of the Orders that govern any human system and how our lives, behaviour, and well-being are affected by them. _A video link and password will be sent to you after payment._ **BOOK & PAY HERE:** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/systemic-principles-crash-video-course) To **book a personal 1:1 session** with Illi Adato, please choose a suitable date and time: [https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session) | |||
| The Safe Container & Working in The Liminal Space – Facilitator Training | Sat, Jan 9, 2:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamt5yej22 | Curator | _Deepen Your Practice in Systemic & Family Constellations_ We are delighted to invite you to this online advanced training weekend, designed for those who wish to gain deeper insights into the methodology and practice of Systemic and Family Constellations as facilitators. **This workshop is your opportunity to:** - **Master holding a safe, grounded therapeutic space** - Navigate the **liminal threshold** with confidence - Deepen your understanding of the **facilitator’s stance** - Develop **embodied systemic perception** for more nuanced facilitation - Explore the **Consciousness-Centred Therapeutic Process™** ### **Who Is It For?** These weekends are designed for professionals seeking to integrate Systemic Practices into their work, including: - Therapists - Counsellors - Coaches - Energy Workers - Shamanic Practitioners Participants join a small, intimate group of learners from diverse professional backgrounds, guided by course leader Illi Adato. ### **What You’ll Experience** Across this advanced training weekend, you’ll: - Hands-on practice in **creating and maintaining a safe container** - Guidance on **working with the liminal space between chaos and order** - Exercises to **embody systemic awareness** during facilitation - Observation and reflection on **how systemic intelligence emerges** in constellations - Feedback and mentoring to **strengthen your facilitation presence** > “Over years of practicing Systemic and Family Constellations here in the UK and around the world, I’ve been amazed by the profoundly positive impact this work has on people’s lives. Even a single constellation can offer a wealth of insights and tangible change.” > — **Illi Adato, Course Leader** ### **Details** **Dates** : 9-10 January 2027 **Time** : 2-8 PM UK Time **ONLINE** **Fee** : £155 / $195 _(reduced from £195)_ **REGISTER HERE: ** [**https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitator-s-weekend-the-safe-container-working-in-the-liminal-space**](https://calendly.com/illiadato/facilitator-s-weekend-the-safe-container-working-in-the-liminal-space) ### **Part of the ‘Facilitators Training’ Program** This workshop can be taken as a **stand-alone advanced training weekend** , or as part of **Part 2 ** of our **Practitioner Pathway**. The Part 2 Facilitators Training is designed for those who already have foundational experience in Systemic & Family Constellations (such as through our _Constellations Essentials_ program or equivalent training) and are ready to deepen their practice into **facilitation, advanced systemic perception, and practitioner presence**. | |||
| Conscious Connected Breathwork | Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AM UTC | Church House, 2 Wood St, Chipping Barnet, Barnet EN5 4BW, UK | 3mxkamtdva522 | Curator | 🌿 **Take some time to breathe...** 🌿 Life can be busy, and it's easy to forget to pause. If you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply want to reconnect with yourself, I'd love to welcome you to one of my **Conscious Connected Breathwork** sessions. ✨ Release stress 💚 Reconnect with yourself 🌱 Cultivate calm, clarity and balance **Upcoming sessions:** 📅 Saturday 15th August 📅 Saturday 19th September 📅 Saturday 24th October 🕚 11:00am – 12:30pm 📍 Church House, 2 Wood St, Chipping Barnet, EN5 4BW 💷 £25 per session _(concessionary tickets available)_ No experience is needed—just come as you are. These sessions are suitable for anyone looking to slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the benefits of conscious connected breathwork in a safe and supportive space. 🌿 **Spaces are limited** , so please book early by scanning the QR code on the flyer or message me directly on **07903 428 827**. I'd love to breathe with you. 💚 _Angela_ **YOUnited Breath Space** **About your me: ** _Hi, I’m Angela._ _I’m a Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and an OSHO Reiki practitioner, devoted to supporting people on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and inner transformation._ _My work is centered around creating safe, nurturing spaces where you can reconnect with your breath, your body, and your authentic self. Through conscious breathwork, I guide you in releasing stored emotions, reducing stress, and accessing deeper levels of awareness and clarity. This practice can be both gentle and powerful—meeting you exactly where you are._ _Alongside this, I offer OSHO Reiki, a meditative and intuitive energy healing practice that works to restore balance and harmony within your body, mind, and spirit. It invites deep relaxation and helps awaken your natural capacity for healing._ _I believe that true transformation happens when we feel seen, supported, and connected—to ourselves and to something greater. My intention is to walk alongside you as you explore, heal, and expand into the fullest expression of who you are._ _With warmth,_ _Angela_ _What is Conscious Connected Breathwork?_ _A simple breathing practice - breathing in a continuous rhythm - no pause between breathes._ _Breathing in this way can help you:_ - _Release emotions your body’s been carrying_ - _Calm your nervous system_ - _Ease stress + anxiety_ - _Reconnect to yourself_ _You’re usually lying down, with music and gentle guidance from a facilitator._ _No experience necessary._ | |||
| Frequencies of Healing: Music, Psychedelics & the Brain with Dr. AZA Allsop | Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PM UTC | – | 3mxkamtk5sy22 | Curator | # Frequencies of Healing: Music, Psychedelics & the Brain with Dr. AZA Allsop ### What if the most powerful therapeutic tool in psychedelic medicine isn't a molecule, it's a melody? ### About Music has always been medicine. Across cultures and centuries, sound has been used to heal, to connect, and to carry people across the threshold of ordinary experience. Now, neuroscience is beginning to explain what our ancestors instinctively knew and psychedelic research is revealing just how deep that relationship goes. Music is not a backdrop to the psychedelic experience. It is, for many people, the experience itself, shaping the emotional landscape of a session, guiding the dissolution of the self, and determining whether what emerges is integration or overwhelm. Yet the science of exactly how and why this happens is still being written. This talk brings together two fields rarely explored in the same breath: the neuroscience of music and the science of psychedelic healing. Drawing on his unique background as a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and jazz musician, Dr. AZA Allsop will explore how sound, rhythm, and collective experience interact with the brain under psychedelics and what this means for the future of mental health care. The talk will be followed by a live audience Q&A. ### **What we’ll explore** - The neuroscience of music: how sound shapes emotion, memory, and the sense of self - What music and psychedelics have in common and why they work so powerfully together - How music is used in psychedelic-assisted therapy settings, and the evidence behind it - The default mode network, ego dissolution, and the role of sound in facilitating both - Collective healing: what happens in the brain when we heal together rather than alone - Dr. AZA's own research at the intersection of music, psychiatry, and psychedelic science - The future of music-assisted psychedelic therapy and what it might mean for mental health care ⚠️ _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 48h of the event. ### ### Your Speaker  Dr. AZA Allsop is an artist, neuroscientist, and psychiatrist whose work integrates neuroscience, music mindfulness, and psychedelic science to explore the foundations of social connection and collective healing. Dr. AZA studied Biology, Jazz, and Philosophy at North Carolina Central University, received his graduate training from the Harvard-MIT MD PhD program, and was an Emerson scholar at Berklee College of Music. He completed clinical training in psychiatry at Yale with a certification in psychedelic assisted therapy and research. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Yale and Howard University and Director of the Center for Collective Healing. He is also Medical Director of the REST Crisis Center and Head of Research at Beckley Retreats. Dr. AZA has been nationally recognized as a Renee Fleming NeuroArts Investigator and a National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader. Dr. AZA has co-founded several companies that combine arts, science, spirituality, and community building to facilitate the healing process and drive social change. ### 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/). | |||
| Nourish & Nurture - A womens full day retreat in Devon | Sun, Nov 29, 11:00 AM UTC | The Angel Hall, Totnes, UK | 3mxkamtpd5m22 | Curator | # Dear Women, Welcome to a **Oxytocin Dream** , a web of **wild women** , a deep breath and **spiral** inwards and down to **earth** and your **roots** … Welcome to… ### Nourish & Nurture ### A Full Day Women's Retreat ### 29th November 2026 I know life has been a lot recently. Here is a gift to you all for staying strong through this storm…  # Welcoming all Women _Are you needing a moment to nourish your soul & nurture you body? _ ( 18+) Babe in arms welcome- We invite you to ask a partner, friend, lover, family member to support and tend to your bubba if possible so that you can fully drop in, if this is not possible, your bubba I am sure will bring their own magic.) This is a gathering for women, this is a nourishing, expansive, nurturing day retreat, this is a homecoming, this is red thread activism. This is awakening us to our power and the potency and necessity of us coming together- to anchor deeply into our bodies, our beings, our truth and sisterhood, to be the change we wish to see.  ** Who is this for? ** This nourishing day is for you. It is for the women who; … Simply need to **rest** … Crave the **village** …are overwhelmed, infuriated, raging, shocked and **passionate** about the state of the world we live in. … know the power women hold when they gather **intentionally**. …wish to gift themselves a day of **nervous system support** , regulation, nourishment, nurture, rest and **connection**. …understand that our bodies need oxytocin to thrive - This day is inspired by this **hormones** needs. …will not let patriarchal structures dim their light or make them forget their inherent worth. _ **Does any of this resonate?…** _  _This is for the Women who_ : …Constantly give and need to put it all to rest for this one day and simply receive …are **experiencing burn out** and need deep nourishment. …know in their bones that **ritual and ceremony** are missing from our everyday life. …know their **nervous system** needs to TLC. …crave sisterhood and connection where perfectionism and masks are left at home and we meet **fully and wholly** in the deepest depth of raw connection …want to drop into **pleasure and softness** and allow their bodies to melt like butter instead of clutching and contracting under the weight of it all. … feel you have been **living in a mans world** for far too long and know its time that changed. … **desire change** and understand your capacity to hold and advocate for yourself is key.  # _WOMEN_ _We welcome grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and lovers. __ _ _We welcome those with autoimmune issues, disabilities, those who are holding it together and those who have felt so damn alone. _ _We welcome the village. _ _We welcome you._ * * * # Intention **I trust in the butterfly effect, I trust in ripples and chain reactions, I trust in women gathering, I trust in the ever unfolding mystery which reveals itself when we are in deep listening. I trust we are channels and when well resourced, nourished and nurtured and deeply connected, we can shift worlds. ** …. So we start small, we gather. This isn't about taking on the weight of the world. This is about inner safety, inner calm, truth, embodiment, connection and deeply anchoring into yourself again. This is about letting yourself put down the weight you've been carrying and allowing the circle to witness you in this softening. This is about tending to yourself with reverence and care. The main focus of this first gathering is on supporting **your body, your health, your nervous system and hormones**. In a world which contains many toxins that disrupt all of this it is our duty to self to take the time to replenish and tend to our most basic needs before trying to pour from an empty cup.  _Wild Bones Retreat 2025_ **So, what does oxytocin need? ** …. Connection, comfort, depth, stillness, talking, opening, vulnerability, belonging, movement, sisterhood, touch… all of which we will bathe in for the day - just as they would have in the red tents.  * * * # **What To Expect:** _11am-6:30pm_ 11am ** Arrive & Settle** 11:15-12 :15 **Foraged Blue Lotus & Rose Tea Ceremony & Opening Circle ** - Stillness & Deep Listening - 12:15-1 **Gentle Embodied Homecoming ** -Movement as Prayer- 1-2 **Lunch , Nourish & Nurture ** -Food is Medicine- 2-2:30 **Dreaming & Visioning ** -Remembering the Red Thread- 2:30-4 **Devotional Touch ** 4-5 **Womb Tending ** 5-6 **Dinner - Nourished & Nurtured** 6-6:30 **Closing Circle**  _Devotional Touch Ritual 2025_ * * * ## _In a world which is so fast paced we mustn't forget ;_ _ **-That stillness brings clarity - ** _ _Their weapon is teaching us that productivity = worth…_ _Our antidote is stopping the hussle, sitting with what is and remembering another way. A cyclical matraichal way. _ _ **-That rest is essential - ** _ _The pace we live at has never existed. We aren't broken, we are trying to live at 100x the speed of our natural rhythms and the most brave thing to do is say f\*\*k no, and rest. _ _ **-That in boredom magic is born-** _ _In the moments of nothingness, when we fully stop and have nothing on our mind, when we stop searching for something to fill our time, we stop scrolling, reaching for distractions - this is when the magic can reach us, the messages, the guidance, the bliss, the reason for it all. _ _ **-That our bodies can only hold so much when we go at it alone-** _ _Trying to keep up with the news, politics, best water source, best food source, corruption, who to trust, who not to trust, how to get by… all by yourself will weigh on you far too much. When we hold it together, it's possible and gives space to deepen so much more into the truth and balance it out with beauty, love and connection._ _ **-That out bodies are our guide and our wombs our anchor -** _ _We hold the answers within us, we don't need to complicate it. _  _‘Welcome to Womanhood’ - Initiation Ceremony 2025_ * * * ### This retreat is a returning home to one self... Because our sensitivity is our gift, our birthright and our superpower.. And through numbing, hustle culture, being shamed and medicated for our intuition, deep feeling, deeply knowing and attunement to the unseen ... we've lost our connection to our deepest senses that anchor us in to body, earth, truth and our pleasure .. and in a time where the world feels a lot it would feel easier to stay numb and checked out. However I trust when we come together we expand our capacity to hold and know the truths whilst simultaneously opening ourselves to more joy, more pleasure, more depth and an unwavering connection to ourselves and the divine.  _Integration Circle post Devotional Touch - 2025_ * * * ## EXCHANGE ### Full Day Retreat With Lunch, Dinner and Drinks provided Full Day Retreat - Actual Price : £66 Concession (limited availability) : £50 Supporter - Help those sisters less privileged : £77 2 Women Discount : £110 Mumma Loving : £55 Payment Plan 2x £33 or 3x£23 To book, book through here or directly through me. 🙏 😊 🙏 All payments to be made 1 week prior to the event.  * * * ## _Your Host_ _Anouska _ I am an Embodiment and parts work guide whose background is Embodiment counseling, Cyclical living, Inner child therapy, Parts work and Trauma informed care & counselling. I have been holding ceremonies, events and retreats for 7 years and am the creator of The Red Tent (A travelling red tent for women) I am passionate about supporting women back to their power. Through ceremony, deep listening and witnessing, shadow work, exploring sacred sensuality, tantra and connecting deeply to our inner child & to our cyclical womby nature I continue to witness women deepen their relationship to themselves and their aliveness. I have and am still meeting new expansive, alive and juicy parts of myself everyday and so very grateful for all my mirrors. My intention is to create a super nourishing container for us to come together and fill up our cups through connection, meditation, stillness, movement, touch, delicious food and with many tools which I will share to help support our bodies and our nervous systems to thrive. This is the red thread movement.  _Anouska _ * * * > This work has called to me for many years. To hold ceremony for deep remembering that we are one heartbeat, one thread to weave one tapestry together. We are alive in a time of great awakening and change and also of great suffering and pain. > To hold these polarities without numbing or dissociating means we have to do it together. We have to return to the village and allow all that is not working to crumble, this takes many deaths and rebirths internally and will take us bravely stating our needs, boundaries, dreams and visions. To come home to ourselves is to come home to our power and our missions. > > The mission to ripple to all missions is honouring ourselves, our bodies, our wombs, our sisters, our children, community and the land we stand upon. > > it starts here.  _Laughter is medicine_ * * * _ **Fast paced practicality has stripped us of Beauty, Magic and Art. ** _ This retreat is held in the gorgeous Angel Hall in south Devon where beauty is honoured as a human need and not some afterthought. This day retreat is a gift to yourself or possibly a gift for a friend, a sister, a mother, a lover, who deserves a day of beauty, nourishment, care and connection, Because I truly believe witnessing and feeling beauty is a human need. Devon is home to some of the most outstanding beauty in England.  _The Angel Hall_ Location & Address sent after booking. * * * **When we gather we are sitting in prayer for our future ... ** _A world that is thriving _ _Equality is at the core _ _Matriarchal system_ _ Children safe_ _ Women honoured_ _ Elderly respected_ _ Everyone initiated guided and held in community and tribe_ _ The land is tended to with care_ _ The waters protected and running clear_ _The air is clean_ _ The indigenous lead_ _ Justice has been served_ _ ** We are all Nourished & Nurtured.** _ * * * ### _ **Women are sense-ual alchemists ** _ we sense the world beyond the seen we sense the ripples moving through the lands and although right now there is deep grief and pain there is also the undercurrents.. we sense when the mycelium net work the red thread is strengtheing and when a new foundation is being built underground that not everyone yet has felt... We can sense something unwavering returning... and yet to hold this new world emerging, we need to hold ourselves and nurture our beings to set the new tone. * * * **This is the Red thread. ** _This is women remembering. It is the witches. It is the psychics, it's is the oracles who come together knowing that something is beckoning them inwards and down, to spiral deep into their own depths to meet their most vibrant, erotic, alive selves. Together we find ourselves, we find safety in our bodies, we nourish ourselves, we tend to the parts screaming for attention & we hold ourselves as we descend deep into our earthly core to be able to show up as the change makers and create the ripples we know we are here to make_.  _Devotional Touch Ritual 2025_ * * * I hope to see you there 29th November 2026 Much Love Anouska xx No refund policy due to the nature of these events. Photography from Wild Bones Retreat 2025 @lensfairy @danniellajaine | |||
| Femdom: The Art of Holding | Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM UTC | South London, UK | 3mxkamtr2ss22 | Curator | A Three-Day Immersive Retreat in Power, Presence and Play What does it mean to embody your power? What happens when a woman gives herself permission to lead, to desire, to command, and to be fully expressed? Who is this scene really for and how do you become magnetic to others? This three-day immersive retreat is an invitation to explore the world of **Feminine Dominance (FemDom)** through the lens of empowerment, embodiment, communication, and conscious play. Far beyond stereotypes, FemDom is an art form. It is about presence, confidence, trust, boundaries, self-expression, and the exquisite dance of power exchange. It is an opportunity to explore different facets of yourself—your sensuality, your leadership, your voice, your desires, and your capacity to hold power with intention and care. Over three transformative days, we will gather in a supportive and judgment-free ritualist circle to learn, experiment, and connect with like-minded women and curious souls. Whether you are completely new to FemDom, secretly intrigued, or already walking this path and wishing to deepen your understanding, this retreat offers a space to explore with openness, curiosity, and consent at the centre of everything we do. Together we will unlearn outdated stereotypes of Dominance and submission, remembering the ways of feminine power. [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) **Feminine Dominance (FemDom) at its heart is not about control for control's sake, nor is it about being harsh, cold, or conforming to a particular stereotype. ** **It CAN be all those things but it does not have to be.** Instead, FemDom can be an exploration of: ✨ Confidence and presence ✨ Leadership and self-trust ✨ Clear communication and boundaries ✨ Desire, authenticity, and self-expression ✨ The delicious energetic bond that occurs when someone is of utter devotion to You through conscious and consensual exchange of power There is no one way to be a FemDom. She can be soft or strict, nurturing or commanding, playful or powerful, sensual or ceremonial. Female Dominance is deeply personal and can be expressed in countless ways. FEMININE POWER AND LEADERSHIP Traditional representations of Dominance have often been shaped through a masculine lens, where dominance can be associated with hierarchy, authority or performance. FemDom invites a different perspective. Rather than imitating masculine expressions of power, many women discover that their dominance emerges from qualities that are uniquely their own: ✨ Intuition over force ✨ Presence over performance ✨ Magnetism over control ✨ Connection over command ✨ Emotional intelligence alongside authority ✨ Power that can be both fierce and deeply nurturing A FemDom may lead from softness just as much as from strength. She may command with a whisper rather than a shout. Her power often comes not from overpowering another person, but from her ability to know herself, hold boundaries, communicate clearly, and embody her desires unapologetically. This retreat approaches FemDom as a path of self-discovery, embodiment, and conscious feminine power—an invitation to explore what leadership, dominance, and authentic expression mean to you, free from expectation, stereotype, or limitation. The Power of Ritual and Circles We will gather in ritual circle because for thousands of years, women have come together to share stories, pass down wisdom, witness one another's journeys. There is something profoundly healing about being seen by other women—without needing to perform, explain, or be anything other than who you are. In circle, we soften. We unravel. We remember. We learn that our experiences are not isolated, that our unsured-ness is not shameful and that our curiosities and questions are often shared by others. We find courage in one another's vulnerability and strength in one another's honesty. To be witnessed by another woman is powerful. To be held by a circle of women is transformative. To learn alongside other women is deeply alchemical. As one woman steps into her power, she gives silent permission for another to do the same. This retreat is more than an opportunity to learn about FemDom. It is an invitation to gather in sisterhood—to explore, question, celebrate, and expand together. To hold one another in curiosity and compassion. To witness each other's growth and cheer each other on as we reclaim the many expressions of our feminine power. A Real Time Sacred Play Space to Explore, Embody and Practice Knowledge is one thing. Embodiment is another. During our time together you will have guidance to learn and practice rope, impact and sensation Domination techniques. To close our retreat, you'll have the opportunity to step into a carefully curated **Sacred Play Space** —a unique environment where learning comes alive through real-time experience. This space will be **part guided facilitation, part open exploration**. Inviting you to integrate what you've learned with confidence and curiosity. You'll be supported by experienced facilitators throughout, with guidance available whenever you need it, while also having the freedom to discover your own authentic style of Dominance. To support your learning journey, we will be joined by a select group of experienced, consenting subs who have chosen to be part of this educational experience. Their role is not simply to receive, but to actively support your development by creating opportunities for you to practise communication, negotiation, presence, leadership, and consensual power exchange in a safe and respectful environment. Whether you're giving your first command, exploring a new dynamic, practising impact or sensation play, or simply discovering what feels natural to you, you'll be held within a container where consent, communication, curiosity, and aftercare remain at the heart of every interaction. There is no expectation to perform. There is no pressure to know everything. This is a space to ask questions, experiment, make mistakes, receive feedback, build confidence, and discover what authentic feminine dominance feels like in your own body. Because true confidence isn't learned from a book—it is cultivated through experience, supported by community, and held within a safe, intentional container. [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) During our weekend together ✨ The foundations and philosophy of Feminine Dominance and power exchange while deconstructing stereotypical norms of Dominance and submission. ✨ Confidence, presence, and stepping into your authority. Learning to command what you want FOR YOU. ✨ Communication, consent, negotiation, and creating safe containers for exploration. ✨ Boundaries, desires, and discovering what power means to you. ✨ Archetypes of feminine power and the many expressions of Dominance. ✨ Embodiment practices to awaken confidence, magnetism, and self-trust. The transformational potential of stepping into your authentic expression. ✨ Ritual, sisterhood and honest conversations around sxuality, power, and pleasure (of all kinds, not just sxual pleasure). ✨ Hands on practice of different Domination techniques and scene structure to lead with confidence in creating unforgettable experiences. ✨ A sacred play space with willing subs to explore, play, and practice with in a consensual and supportive environment. This is not about becoming someone else. This is about remembering the woman who already exists within you—the one who knows her worth, trusts her intuition, and isn't afraid to take up space. JOIN THE RETREAT [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) **You Will Leave With….** ✨ A stronger relationship with your voice, your boundaries, and your desires. ✨ Greater confidence in your ability to hold power with intention and integrity. ✨ New perspectives on feminine leadership and authentic expression. ✨ A deeper sense of self-trust and personal empowerment. ✨ Meaningful connections and the remembrance that your power is something to be celebrated, not hidden. ✨ Practical skills in impact, bondage, sensation and safety to take into your own play time. **What You Will Receive** ✨ A deeper understanding of Feminine Dominance and conscious power dynamics. ✨ Greater confidence in expressing your desires and boundaries. ✨ Practical tools for communication, consent, and self-awareness. ✨ A supportive community of women exploring power, authenticity, and embodiment. ✨ The opportunity to connect with your sensuality and your personal expression of feminine power. ✨ Permission to explore, question, learn, and expand without shame or judgment. ✨ A renewed sense of confidence, self-trust, and empowerment. You don’t need to have experience with Femdom, ritual, circle work, or embodiment practices. Only a willingness to arrive as you are, with curiosity and an open heart. To remember. To reclaim. To rewrite the rules of power exchange. **We gather in a private venue in Peckham, South London.** ** November 13th-15th** **What To Bring** Comfortable clothes and play time clothes Any kink tools you may have Altar items (optional) A water bottle Lunch for day 2 (lunch will be provided on day 3) This is for you if: 01 You're curious about FemDom and want to learn in a safe and supportive environment. 02 You're seeking greater confidence and embodiment and you're interested in exploring feminine power, leadership, and self-expression. 03 You long to connect with other open-minded women and explore new possibilities. 04 You know there is a powerful, unapologetic part of you that is ready to be seen and you're ready to challenge old narratives around power, sxuality and desire. Femdom: The Art of Holding Weekend Retreat November 13th-15th 2026 A weekend of fierce, feminine power held in ritual and reverence **The circle opens 7pm Friday November 13th and closes 7pm Sunday November 15th** **Timings ** 13th 7-10pm 14/15th 11am-7pm (may vary slightly) £225 [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) EARLY BIRD pricing ends soon PRICING TIERS EARLY BIRD AND BIPOC £225 early bird rate will remain for BIPOC or those from a marginalised community. This place is for you to honour the underrepresentation of BIPOC and marginalized communities in these spaces and show value and respect (USE CODE **WELCOME ** IF YOU FIT THIS CATEGORY) [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) SECOND RELEASE £250 FINAL RELEASE £295 \*COMMUNITY SUPPORTED PLACES ARE AVAIABLE. REACH OUT FOR MORE DETAILS. **What's Included?** 2.5 full days of ritual, embodiment, sisterhood and hands on learning and practice Plant based lunch on the Sunday Water, tea and coffee SACRED PLAY TIME WITH carefully chosen subs to support you practicing what you've learned Telegram chat for connection before the retreat and support after (optional) **What's not included?** travel to the retreat Accomodation Claim your place here [https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding](https://missjayne.myflodesk.com/theartofholding) About you host Hi! I'm Miss Jayne. I'm a Professional Dom!natrix and Sx Witch who brings together the worlds of sacred sxuality and conscious k!nk to provide spaces for healing sexual shame, reclaiming our power and coming together in sacred union. It is my mission to guide women as they return to their inner truth, wisdom and sovereignty; restoring feminine leadership and reshaping the ways in which we live and relate to each other. It is my belief that when women initiate themselves into the feminine mysteries and stand in their inner power, we will call everyone home to respect, kindness and love. Here is where we can build towards sacred union with ourselves, others and the Earth. | |||
| Systemic & Family Constellations Weekend with Illi Adato | Malta | Sat, Nov 7, 1:30 PM UTC | Malta Buddhist Centre - Triratna Buddhism, Triq il-Leġġenda, Musta, Malta | 3mxkamtu4ly22 | Curator | **7–8 November 2026** **The Buddhist Centre, Mosta, Malta** Join internationally recognised facilitator **Illi Adato** for another powerful weekend of **Systemic & Family Constellations** in Malta. If you've been thinking about attending one of Illi's workshops, this is an excellent opportunity. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. Systemic & Family Constellations is a unique group process that explores the hidden family, ancestral and historical dynamics that may be influencing your relationships, health, career, finances, emotional wellbeing and sense of purpose. By bringing these unseen patterns into awareness, the work creates space for clarity, healing and lasting change. ## What are Systemic & Family Constellations? Family Constellations is a therapeutic method that helps uncover unconscious patterns and entanglements carried through families and generations. These hidden dynamics can often lie beneath recurring challenges in our lives without us realising it. Through a carefully facilitated process, participants gain a deeper understanding of the root causes behind personal difficulties, allowing new perspectives, resolution and movement towards a more fulfilling life. ## What happens during a workshop? A small number of participants attend as **Issue Holders** , bringing a personal issue they would like to explore. Other participants join as **Representatives** , who stand in for significant people, family members, ancestors or even abstract concepts within the constellation process. Whether you attend as an Issue Holder or a Representative, many participants experience profound personal insights simply by taking part in or witnessing the work. ## About Illi Adato Illi Adato is an internationally respected facilitator, trainer and innovator in the field of Systemic Constellations. He has researched and developed several pioneering approaches, including **HypnoConstellations™** , **Distant-Healing Constellations™** , and **Consciousness-Centred Therapy™** , expanding the possibilities of systemic work to support healing, resilience and personal growth. Illi is a **CI Registered Master Constellator** , personal and group facilitator, and Founder and Head of the **London School of Systemic & Family Constellations** , where he teaches students from around the world. ## Event Details **Saturday, 7 November 2026** 13:30 – 20:30 **Sunday, 8 November 2026** 10:00 – 18:30 **Venue:** The Buddhist Centre, Mosta, Malta ## Tickets **Representative** €95 / £81 Scan the QR code or book online using the event link: [https://calendly.com/illiadato/representative-malta](https://calendly.com/illiadato/representative-malta) **Issue Holder** €175 / £149 To book an Issue Holder place, please email [**ih@londonconstellations.uk**](mailto:ih@londonconstellations.uk). We look forward to welcoming you for a weekend of deep exploration, healing and transformation. | |||
| Soundbreathe Voice Retreat Day | Sat, Feb 6, 9:00 AM UTC | St Bridget's Centre, St Bridget's Lane, West Kirby, Wirral | 3mxkamtz6sk22 | Curator | ## Find Your Voice, Find Your Calm: A Day of Breathwork & Vocal Coaching Are you ready to step into your power with confidence and ease? Join us for a transformative retreat day designed to help you gently uncover your vocal potential and reconnect with your most authentic self through the power of breath. This immersive experience blends expert vocal coaching and harmony singing with the profound, restorative benefits of breathwork. Set within a heartfelt and supportive atmosphere, this day is perfect for seasoned performers, public speakers, or anyone simply wishing to connect more deeply with their own voice. ### What to Expect from the Day Our expert coach, **Caroline Parry** , will guide you through a carefully curated programme focused on: **Building a Strong Vocal Foundation:** Master healthy techniques, improve breath control, and discover the natural resonance of your authentic voice. **Boosting Confidence:** Overcome performance anxiety in a well-held space where you can explore self-expression without judgment. **Developing Presence:** Learn the art of stagecraft and how to connect meaningfully with any audience. **Personalised Feedback:** Benefit from tailored coaching within the group dynamic—learning as much from your peers' journeys as your own. **The Joy of Harmony:** Experience the spine-tingling power of group singing and harmonics (even if you think you ‘can’t sing', no previous experience required!). **A Nourishing Experience:** A delicious, wholesome lunch is provided. * * * > "Every voice is valued here. We provide a judgment-free zone where stepping out of your comfort zone is gently encouraged and every breakthrough is celebrated." ### The Power of the Breath Prepare to unlock the incredible potential held within your own lungs. Caroline will lead an intimate Conscious Breathwork session, using curated playlists and soothing live singing to guide you on a journey of physical and emotional discovery. Breathwork is an incredible tool for the voice; by intentionally shifting your breathing patterns, you can settle your nervous system, expand your capacity, and clear the blocks that hold you back from your authentic voice. ### About Your Facilitator **Caroline Parry** is a highly trained vocal coach and a member of the **Natural Voice Network (NVN)** and the **Inspire Choir Leaders Network**. As a member of the **Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA)**, she adheres to the highest ethical standards, ensuring your safety and comfort are always the priority. * * * ### What Our Participants Say... Consistently rated 5 Stars \*\*\*\*\* _"Caroline creates such a wonderful, safe environment for authentic expression and vulnerability... I loved it!"_ _"A beautifully planned, nurturing day. The tips and techniques were applicable regardless of where you are on your journey. I came away feeling emotionally fulfilled."_ _"The harmony singing brought pure joy and connection. My anxieties were forgotten, leaving me feeling positive and well. The food was delicious – a truly wonderful day."_ * * * **Ready to join us?** Don't let self-doubt hold you back any longer. Take the first step towards vocal freedom and inner calm in a space designed for you to flourish. _Please note: Your safety is our priority. Some health conditions may require an adapted breathing practice; Caroline will provide individual guidance to ensure the techniques are perfectly suited to your needs._ | |||
| Break the Cycle: Skills and Tools for Navigating Conflict | Tue, Oct 6, 3:00 PM UTC | Ohlauer Str. 10, 10999 Berlin-Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany | 3mxkamunceh22 | Curator | # **Break the Cycle: Skills and Tools for Navigating Conflict** 📅 5 sessions: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th October, 3rd November 2026, 5–7 pm 🍎 Free Taster session: Sept 23 , 12- 1 pm CET 💶 180-220 € (sliding scale) Early bird € 150 (until Sept 10th, 2026) 👯 Apply-with-two for a price of € 300 total 📍Remise, Ohlauer Str. 10, 10999 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg ## **About this series** Conflict is a natural part of human relationships. Although it can feel uncomfortable or overwhelming, it also carries the potential to deepen relationships and unlock creativity. When we approach conflict as an opportunity, it becomes an entry point to greater connection rather than a source of rupture. This five-part workshop series offers practical tools to navigate conflict with more ease and to reveal the value it can bring. Drawing on Nonviolent Communication (NVC), mediation practices and power - dynamics awareness, we'll explore how to listen deeply, express yourself in ways others can genuinely hear you and stay grounded when tensions rise. Through guided inner work, partner exercises and group reflections, you'll begin building the capacity to transform conflict into constructive connection. ## **🌾 What does this look like?** - Learning theoretical foundations of Non Violent Communication, mediation, and power dynamic awareness - Practicing key skills through guided inner work & nervous system awareness, partner exercises, small-group exploration, and whole-group reflection in a supportive environment - Real-time application bringing your own experiences of conflict to work with - Integration practices to anchor learning between sessions - A closed group format allowing for trust, depth and continuity ## **🌟 What You'll Gain** By the end of this series, you will have: - Developed awareness of your feelings, needs, and habitual patterns in conflict - Learned ways to express yourself in ways others can genuinely hear you - Practiced listening with four ways of empathy while staying connected to yourself - Built capacity to stay present when tensions arise - Discovered how judgments can be doorways to understanding - Developed tools for recognizing and begin working with power dynamics - Cultivated skills to turn conflict into opportunities for connection ## **👁️ Session Overview** **Session 1: Rooting in Self-Connection** **Session 2: Navigating the Heat of Conflict** **Session 3: Mediation; Holding Space for Others** **Session 4: Power Dynamics Awareness** **Session 5: Review & Integration** Please see below for more details of each session ## **🗣️ What others say** The atmosphere was very gentle, the guidance inclusive and inviting. _Gesa, Researcher_ What I most enjoyed about the course? Everything. Really. The group. both of you. The heart that was put in it. The silent moments. The beginning circle. The end. The conversation. The reflection. How all of us can come as we are and be welcomed. The honesty. The group game. The change that I felt in me in such a short time. Thank you. _Keren, Kindergarten Nature & Arts Teacher_ I loved Anna’s and Caro‘s course. They bring a wide range of experiences, many lively examples and they found many creative ways to present the course material. The course experience was super fun and at the same time super informative and relevant. _Anna-Kathrin , Facilitator_ This course gave me very practical tips on how to deal with hard conversations in a curious, constructive, courageous and mature way, while also giving space to my very angry side that just wants to escalate the conflict and harm (me and) the other person. I feel like I learned super important skills that will help me care for my relationships and my community. Thank you Anna and Caro, I loved how you brought yourselves fully, you inspired me to also bring myself and it even felt light and recharging in the midst of winter. _Marta, Scientist, Artist & Community Founder_ ## **👥 About the facilitators**  _Anna & Caro during a singing and nature programme, re-approaching each other after a heavy conflict_ [**Carolin Goethel**](https://www.carolingoethel.com/) ** ** is a facilitator, community weaver, and nature-based guide. Rooted in Rites-of-Passage Traditions, Deep Ecology and Nonviolent Communications, she creates experiences with an edge to nourish caring and honest connection to self, others, and the wider web of life. Her approach integrates ancient wisdom with contemporary practices, weaving together the sacred and the political, depth and playfulness. Above all, her craft is relational - an invitation to remember that we belong to each other and to life. **Anna Keuchenius**** **is a coach trained in Internal Family Systems and Nonviolent Communication, among other modalities. With a background in physics and complexity research, she brings a unique perspective to understanding human systems. In her coaching, Anna integrates four realms of existence—the sensory, cognitive, emotional, and energetic—supporting people to access their full capacity for insight and transformation. ## **👀 Curious? Join the taster** **Sept 23rd 12-1 PM CET, online** This taster session offers a glimpse into what the full series will explore—come meet the facilitators, have a picnic with other interested folks and see if it's the right fit for you. The taster session covers - the basics of Non Violent Communication - a new awareness of your inner world - practical tools to shift conflictual conversations - demonstrations and embodied practice **The taster is a free offer. Register here:** **https://luma.com/c79t981l** ## Sessions Detailed **Session 1: Rooting in Self-Connection** In this first session, we slow down enough to meet what lives beneath our conflicts. Before turning toward another person, we learn to turn toward ourselves: to recognise the deeper needs and longings that often hide beneath irritation, tension, or defensiveness. Together, we explore how to shift from the surface — the No, the judgment, the frustration — into the underlying positive life energy of what we are really wanting. This session offers the foundations of Nonviolent Communication (NVC): - understanding the difference between **needs** and **strategies** , - seeing the beauty in our needs and holding them with care, - four ways of empathic listening - recognising judgements as tragic expressions of unmet needs We work with low-intensity conflict levels (1–5) and introduce practical tools for translating No’s and judgements back into needs — both our own and others’. Participants also learn the four modes of empathic listening, a way of being that supports deep understanding without fixing, analysing, or advising. These listening skills can be applied both outwardly to others and inwardly to your own experience. By the end of this session, participants have a clearer sense of their inner landscape in conflict and a first set of tools to approach tension with more groundedness, compassion, and choice. **Session 2: Navigating the Heat of Conflict** In this session, we step into the territory of higher-intensity conflict — the moments when our nervous system is activated, emotions rise quickly, and our usual tools no longer feel accessible. Together, we explore how to de-escalate when we feel triggered, overwhelmed, angry, scared, or start shutting down. We also look at how to recognise escalating tension with another person and how to pause before the conversation becomes harmful or unproductive. Rather than bypassing our feelings, we use embodied practices to safely express and move the energy underneath them, creating space for clarity and deeper needs to emerge. This session gives tools and strategies to reconnect to ourselves, and decharge in the heat of the moment. Participants learn practical tools for navigating conflict levels 5–8, including: - **how and when to take a break** in a conflict, and how to communicate that break effectively, - **self-empathy practices** for grounding and regaining presence, - **letting the “jackals” speak** — honouring the raw, messy impulses underneath without directing them at others, - **seeking co-regulation** through support from regulated others. - recognising mourning as a way to metabolise pain and restore presence and connection **Session 3: Mediation; Holding Space for Others** In this session, we explore the foundations of mediation — the simple, powerful ways we can support others in conflict, even without being trained mediators. We begin with the most essential ingredient: **our own regulation**. Offering a regulated nervous system to a conflictual tension between to others can be of tremendous value, and the conflict of others can teach us, in return, valuable lessons about ourselves. We practice empathy for both sides, offering tools that help each person reconnect to their own feelings and needs. With just a few basic tools — steady breathing, genuine curiosity, and the willingness to hear what lives underneath the surface and by using connection requests— we can already create space for conflict to begin to decharge. Participants learn how to: - stay regulated while others are in distress, - listen for needs rather than stories or blame, - support each person in touching what truly matters to them, - reflect back accurately without adding interpretations or advice - using connection requests skillfully to switch between parties **Session 4: Power Dynamics Awareness** In the fourth session, we broaden the lens to include something often overlooked in Nonviolent Communication: **power**. Conflict does not happen in a vacuum. Our identities, histories, roles, and social positions shape how we speak, listen, and respond. Rather than turning a blind eye to these dynamics, we learn to name them gently and bring them into the space with awareness and care. We explore the power structures present in conflict and how acknowledging them can create more honesty, safety, and mutual understanding. We look at both the inner sources of power available to people in disadvantaged positions, and the responsibility of those with more power to act with awareness and care in addressing existing imbalances. Participants learn: - recognise power inequalities - hold perspectives on power (incl. process work after Arnold Mindell) - practical tips how navigate conflict - when in less, equal, or more power/rank positions - how to use facilitation and teaching practices that support **more equitable power relations** - prepare for a difficult conversation, working with a real-life example from their own experience **Session 5: Review & Integration** In this final session, we bring together the key learnings of the course through practice reflection, and application to real-life situations. Participants are invited to work with a difficult conversation from their own lives and explore how self-connection, conflict navigation, mediation skills, and power awareness can support them in approaching it with greater clarity and care. Through guided preparation and structured role-play, participants have the opportunity to practice applying the tools from the course in a dynamic setting setting. We reflect on the strengths and limitations of Nonviolent Communication, exploring how to stay connected to its underlying intention rather than becoming attached to particular language or techniques. We close the course with a reflection on key learnings and how participants wish to carry them forward into their relationships, communities, and work. ## **Cancellation Policy** **Before August 31st:** Full refund (you only cover ticket platform fees) **Before the first session (up to Oct 6, 2026):** 50% refund **After the first session:** Cancellations and refunds are no longer possible | |||
| Song in Motion : Creative tools for song sharers | Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM UTC | The Christian Community in Stroud, Cainscross Road, Stroud, UK | 3mxkamve3kn22 | Curator | **Song in Motion: Circlesinging & Collaborative Improvisation** _A day long immersion for choir leaders and song sharers_ Would you love to feel more confident bringing **spontaneous, alive music-making** into your choir space? Music created in the moment can spark connection, playfulness and wonder in a group. And yet for many singers the word _improvisation_ can feel intimidating. When people join a choir, they don’t always expect to be invited to make music on the spot. This masterclass is here to change that — **gently and joyfully**. **Song in Motion** is an uplifting, practical, day-long training in **circle singing and collaborative vocal improvisation** , designed especially for choir leaders and song sharers who want to expand their facilitation toolkit and bring fresh creative energy to the groups they already lead. No complicated theory. No pressure to improvise wildly. Just simple forms, clear invitations, and a beautiful musical flow. Together we’ll explore accessible circlesong patterns, loops, and easy pathways into collaborative improvised music-making. You’ll learn not only how to improvise yourself, but how to **guide your singers step-by-step into spontaneous music-making** in ways that feel safe, playful and inclusive. Whether your singers have never improvised before, feel nervous about the idea, or you simply want to step more fully into your own creative flow as a leader, this training will offer **musical, embodied and confidence-building tools** you can take straight back to your choir. **During the day we’ll explore** • Playful warm-ups that quickly connect people and awaken the room • Simple circle song forms that create rich spontaneous music • Shifting from “on the page” to expressive, in-the-moment singing • Gentle ways to invite hesitant singers into improvisation with their voices • Practical conducting skills — gestures, shaping sound and leading with the body • Whole-group forms for beautiful textures and nourishing collective sound journeys This is **an uplifting, practical, day-long workshop ** with opportunities to practise both in small groups and as a whole circle. There will also be space for reflection, questions and note-taking so the learning can truly land. You’ll leave with **practical tools you can use immediately** , renewed inspiration, and greater confidence facilitating circle singing and vocal improvisation in your own community. * * * **Part of a Two-Part Series** This workshop is **part one of a two-part series**. It has been rescheduled after we sadly had to cancel the first one in June. A follow-up training, **Song in Flow** , will take place in February 2026, offering the chance to deepen your practice and expand your facilitation toolkit. The workshops can be taken separately. * * * **About the Facilitators** **Tara, Brigite and Pearl** have been studying and practising collaborative vocal improvisation (CVI) together for over three years, developing a strong shared musical language and facilitation approach. They have trained with leading UK improvisers including Briony Greenhill, Guillermo Rosenthuler, Kate Smith and Emma Coleman. Together they run a weekly improvisational singing group and regularly facilitate workshops in and around Stroud. They are also co-founders of **Bristol Circle Singing** , alongside Rebecca Temple. **Pearl Legay-Clarke** Choir leader | CVI practitioner | Folk singer Pearl is a UK folk singer and workshop facilitator with a deep interest in singing for community and wellbeing. She has spent many years exploring the voice through vocal improvisation, intuitive singing, and technical vocal study. Her musical roots lie in traditional folk music from the British Isles and beyond. Pearl leads **Stroud Folk Choir** , **Sing Ahoy! Dursley Sea Shanty and Folk Choir** , harmony singing workshops, vocal improvisation sessions, and campfire singing circles. **Brigite Rowan** Singer-songwriter | Choir leader | CVI practitioner Brigite Rowan is a folk singer-songwriter, community choir leader, trauma-informed voice facilitator, and yoga teacher. Her work centres on singing as a pathway to healing, connection, and collective expression. Rooted in collaborative vocal improvisation, she creates embodied, inclusive spaces where individuals and groups rediscover their authentic voices through shared music-making and deep listening. She also facilitates somatic voice and movement sessions for people living with complex trauma and special needs, supporting nervous system regulation, safety in the body, and authentic expression through breath, sound, rhythm, and gentle movement. * * * **Location** Christian Community Centre Stroud, GL5 4HB | |||
| Community Breathwork | Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 AM UTC | 4-4-2 Together CIC, 101 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, UK | 3mxkamvimvf22 | Curator | 🌿 **Community Breathwork is here!** 🌿 Take some time for yourself and join us for a gentle, welcoming space to slow down, connect, and breathe together. Through guided Conscious Connected Breathwork, music, and relaxation, we support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and deeper self-connection. ✨ No experience needed ✨ Trauma-informed facilitation ✨ All are welcome 📅 1st Saturday of every month ⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm 📍 442 Together, 101 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HY 🎟 £25 (concessionary tickets available) Come exactly as you are. 💚 #Breathwork #ConsciousConnectedBreathwork #CommunityWellbeing #NervousSystemRegulation #MentalWellbeing #SelfCare #HealingJourney #Borehamwood #HertfordshireEvents #CommunityConnection #YOUnitedBreathSpace #BreatheTogether #WellnessCommunity #TraumaInformed #MindBodyConnection **About your me: ** _Hi, I’m Angela._ _I’m a Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and an OSHO Reiki practitioner, devoted to supporting people on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and inner transformation._ _My work is centered around creating safe, nurturing spaces where you can reconnect with your breath, your body, and your authentic self. Through conscious breathwork, I guide you in releasing stored emotions, reducing stress, and accessing deeper levels of awareness and clarity. This practice can be both gentle and powerful—meeting you exactly where you are._ _Alongside this, I offer OSHO Reiki, a meditative and intuitive energy healing practice that works to restore balance and harmony within your body, mind, and spirit. It invites deep relaxation and helps awaken your natural capacity for healing._ _I believe that true transformation happens when we feel seen, supported, and connected—to ourselves and to something greater. My intention is to walk alongside you as you explore, heal, and expand into the fullest expression of who you are._ _With warmth,_ _Angela_ _What is Conscious Connected Breathwork?_ _A simple breathing practice - breathing in a continuous rhythm - no pause between breathes._ _Breathing in this way can help you:_ - _Release emotions your body’s been carrying_ - _Calm your nervous system_ - _Ease stress + anxiety_ - _Reconnect to yourself_ _You’re usually lying down, with music and gentle guidance from a facilitator._ _No experience necessary._ | |||
| Community Breathwork | Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 AM UTC | 4-4-2 Together CIC, 101 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, UK | 3mxkamvl47x22 | Curator | 🌿 **Community Breathwork is here!** 🌿 Take some time for yourself and join us for a gentle, welcoming space to slow down, connect, and breathe together. Through guided Conscious Connected Breathwork, music, and relaxation, we support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and deeper self-connection. ✨ No experience needed ✨ Trauma-informed facilitation ✨ All are welcome 📅 1st Saturday of every month ⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm 📍 442 Together, 101 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HY 🎟 £25 (concessionary tickets available) Come exactly as you are. 💚 #Breathwork #ConsciousConnectedBreathwork #CommunityWellbeing #NervousSystemRegulation #MentalWellbeing #SelfCare #HealingJourney #Borehamwood #HertfordshireEvents #CommunityConnection #YOUnitedBreathSpace #BreatheTogether #WellnessCommunity #TraumaInformed #MindBodyConnection **About your me: ** _Hi, I’m Angela._ _I’m a Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and an OSHO Reiki practitioner, devoted to supporting people on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and inner transformation._ _My work is centered around creating safe, nurturing spaces where you can reconnect with your breath, your body, and your authentic self. Through conscious breathwork, I guide you in releasing stored emotions, reducing stress, and accessing deeper levels of awareness and clarity. This practice can be both gentle and powerful—meeting you exactly where you are._ _Alongside this, I offer OSHO Reiki, a meditative and intuitive energy healing practice that works to restore balance and harmony within your body, mind, and spirit. It invites deep relaxation and helps awaken your natural capacity for healing._ _I believe that true transformation happens when we feel seen, supported, and connected—to ourselves and to something greater. My intention is to walk alongside you as you explore, heal, and expand into the fullest expression of who you are._ _With warmth,_ _Angela_ _What is Conscious Connected Breathwork?_ _A simple breathing practice - breathing in a continuous rhythm - no pause between breathes._ _Breathing in this way can help you:_ - _Release emotions your body’s been carrying_ - _Calm your nervous system_ - _Ease stress + anxiety_ - _Reconnect to yourself_ _You’re usually lying down, with music and gentle guidance from a facilitator._ _No experience necessary._ | |||
| Circle Singing October | Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM UTC | St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, Saint Werburgh's, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamvmw4622 | Curator | **Bristol Circle Singing: A celebration of life through song!** **3rd Sunday of the month ** Come sing and move with us… Step into your playful self and let’s find each other in song! ** ** We’ll explore circle singing through simple vocal games, grooves and harmonies by making spontaneous music together. Since the beginning of time humans have gathered in community to alchemise the joys, grief and longings of their times through song. Circle Singing is a form of collective improvised song where we are all held in a supportive circle. There is freedom to choose how much you want to participate, you can relax into singing as part of the circle, you can try leading improvised song, or you can simply listen and let the music soak in. All voices are welcome, whether you have been improvising for a while or have just begun your singing journey, this is a space to let your heart sing out! **Details: ** Sunday 18th Oct 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm And 3rd Sunday of each month. Where: Main Hall, St Werbsburgs Community Centre. **Tickets: ** Pay What You Can: £8- £16 Funds go towards covering venue costs and supporting facilitator's work. If finances are a barrier do get in touch. **Extras: teas provided, bring your own snacks** **Who is it for: ** All voices are welcome, whether you have been improvising for a while or have just begun your singing journey. Babes in arms welcome, and children who want to actively participate in the singing. Not a play space for children who are not participating. We are committed to making this space accessible for people with different needs, so come as you are and if you need to rest and take breaks during the workshop that is welcome. | |||
| Gather - 5Rhythms® Live Wire weekend lab with Lorca Simons & Bernadette Ryder | Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM UTC | Creative Youth Network, Kingswood, Bristol, UK | 3mxkamwj4kk22 | Curator | Calling in what your Body needs to Gather Letting out what your Heart needs to Express Dropping down what your Mind needs to Release Lifting up what your Soul needs to Encourage Finding what your Spirit Finds True Live Wire is an embodied ritual theatre investigation, grounded in the movement maps of 5Rhythms®, devoted to the shapeshifting nature of physical art, and guided by the vision of Lorca Simons, Gabrielle Roth and artist Martha Peabody. Designed to inspire, refresh, re-set and connect. Our time will include movement, creative excavations, collective truth-telling and beauty-making. _Please note, if you need to cancel there’s a full refund (minus £30 admin fee) before 16th October 2026. No refunds are available after 16th October 2026._ **This lab counts for 2.5 days of Waves towards Teacher Training pre-requisites** | |||
| KAP Kundalini Activation - Semi Private Session | Fri, Dec 4, 11:00 AM UTC | Helliwell Room, Holy Trinity, Wellington Hill, BS78ST | 3mxkamwqpxe22 | 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> |