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JOURNEYS & EVENTS
ELEMENT - Space
Nurturing yourself by cultivating a self-care practice with your mind and body
Nurturing yourself by cultivating a self-care practice with your mind and body | ELEMENT – Space
This specially curated series is a journey through the elements earth, fire, water, air and space) The elements have roots in various ancient traditions. Elements can help us understand nature and how we can apply this to the function of our own mind body to achieve equilibrium. There are various explanations regarding the qualities of the five elements. This journey through the elements will be an exploration of all the characteristics that are attributed to each one.
This last of this series will focus on how we can find balance with our nervous systems through the element of SPACE.
During this session you will: ·
Greet your face with a gentle space creating massage.
Be shown elements of face yoga that will strengthen the face and neck.
Take part in a guided gentle release exercise that involves self massage around various parts of the body (you will be fully clothed)
Be led into a longer meditation and deeply soothing relaxation.
Enjoy homemade tisane and a sweet treat.
When: Sunday 28th April Time:
2:30pm - 4.30pm Cost: £40.00 Booking with Vayu yoga here
Vayu yoga Cancellation policy for Workshops and Courses: • When booking courses, workshops or events please note we don't offer a refund or a credit to use for future purchases. • If we can fill your space from the waitlist we will credit the workshop or course onto your account for use at a later date. • If you ‘no-show’ a course, workshop or event you will not receive a refund or transferable credit. • If a course or workshop is cancelled, you will be offered either a full refund or the option of being transferred to an alternative course or workshop. We hope you understand the need for our cancellation policy, to ensure a fair system for everyone coming to the studio.
THE COLLECTIVE HUG…
I started the collective hug during the pandemic to bring be community together. It is a beautiful soothing place to connect with self and others. These hugs focus on mantras, affirmations and gentle face massage and pressure points which work on self care. Most of the hugs are for charity dates are below.
For these journeys you will need:
something to write with and something to write on.
something comfortable to sit on then perhaps to lie on - feel free to be in bed.
a soothing face oil and hand cream as we may greet our faces and hands.
an invitation to be yourself - as you are
a reminder you do not have have to keep your video on and this is not group therapy so you don’t have to speak - I suggest keeping cosy in your nest! I am going to be available to you after the session if you would like to have a chat.
THIS IS A GROUP SESSION VIA ZOOM
When: Tuesday 14th May (and Tuesday 17th September / Tuesday 26th November links will be added shortly for these dates) Time: 8.00pm - 8.45pm
Cost: These hugs are in collaboration with my lovely friends Clementine and Made by Coopers. They are free to all - you just need to register using the link below.
How to book? You will need to register here for may 2024 to register- you will be sent all the info in advance of the session. Please do get in touch with me if you want to join and want me to send the link to you. The sessions start at 8pm and I won’t be able to reply after 7.30pm on the day of the event.
You will be sent a zoom link and Spotify playlist link - I will let you know when to press play on the Spotify link. If you don’t have a subscription to Spotify please choose some nice relaxing music to play for 45 minutes x
Rest and Rejuvenate at VAYU Yoga studio
A half-day retreat in collaboration with VAYU Yoga’s Founder Lucy.
Offering a tranquil haven to reset your body and mind and enhance your overall well-being. As we near the summer solstice, a time of abundance, warmth, and lighter days we invite you to join our first half-day retreat.
A time to press pause on the busyness of daily life, so you may draw inward, and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.
Immerse yourself in this carefully crafted retreat and reset your nervous system to its natural rhythm.
Outline of the day:
12.30 – 13.30 Guided meditation and pranayama ( breathing exercise ) followed by a carefully curated mindful yoga flow sequence that Lucy will share with you to gently open and release your body.
13.30 – 14.00 Enjoy homemade tisane and sweet treats made by me with recipes from my mother's kitchen.
14.00 – 15.00 Make a large community mandala with fresh flowers and foliage to connect with each other. You will also be guided through releasing exercises in the form of gentle writing and soothing movement with guidance from me to connect with your whole mindbody in readiness for the extended savasana.
15.00 - 16.30 Sound healing, Reiki, Gentle Release & reflexology. As you relax in an extended savasana listen to the sounds of crystal and Tibetan bowls to clear and balance your energy for full body healing and rejuvenation.
You will also be offered 1:2:1 Reiki, Gentle Release & reflexology with the intention of deep rest, and restoration of your body and mind leaving you feeling balanced and refreshed.
This retreat will leave you with a loving deeper connection to yourself, and the world around you.We are super excited to be giving away a LuluLemon goody bag to everyone!
Please bring a mat, warm comfortable clothes, socks and water.
When: Sunday 23rd June Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm Cost: £85.00 Booking here
Vayu yoga Cancellation policy for Workshops and Courses: • When booking courses, workshops or events please note we don't offer a refund or a credit to use for future purchases. • If we can fill your space from the waitlist we will credit the workshop or course onto your account for use at a later date. • If you ‘no-show’ a course, workshop or event you will not receive a refund or transferable credit. • If a course or workshop is cancelled, you will be offered either a full refund or the option of being transferred to an alternative course or workshop. We hope you understand the need for our cancellation policy, to ensure a fair system for everyone coming to the studio.
Journeys at The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
I am delighted to be back at this beautiful sanctuary. I have been running curated journeys here for several years and it is with great excitement that I am back at my special home.
The Journeys at the garden differ but typically include an audio recording for you to enjoy as you walk around. We will travel on a journey of compassion and tenderness as we practice the ritual of self massage and heart coherence exercises. We will be nourished with a home made herbal tisanes and nourishing treats based on my dear ma’s recipe. As an experienced and certified eco therapist and walk & talk practitioner I am passionate about nature being the constant healer.
I am happy to offer a selection of dates and different journeys:
Chai & Wander / Wonder These specially curated sessions connect us with nature and its wonderful restorative properties. It is well evidenced that being in nature can give us back our energy and vitality, restore our mood and promote well-being. This session will include a 30 minute guided audio (for you to keep) as you walk around the garden, entrance to the garden, group relaxation (weather dependent), a tea ritual and sweet treats.
DATE: Saturday 15th June from 5.30pm ends around 7.30 / 8.00pm
DATE: Saturday 14th September from 5.30pm ends around 7.30 / 8.00pm
Cost: £55.00 half the proceeds will go to charity.
ELEMENT: Movement, stillness and reflection in the garden.
DATE: Saturday 6th July
TIME: 10.30am - 1.00pm
COST: £85.00
A collaboration with Ati and yoga teacher and all round wonderful human Emma Vowels. We are delighted to be working together to invite and an exploration of the elements and the senses in this glorious space.
During ELEMENT you will: Nourish the body with an intuitive guided hatha yoga practise in the sanctuary of the garden. Emma is a gentle and thoughtful teacher and this flow has been designed for everyone. Yoga is an invitation to use the breath as your anchor with the ‘movement’ aspect created as the mindful companion.
Nourish the heart with home made treats all from recipes adapted from my ma.
Nourish the belly with coffee by Surrey Hills Coffee. A mango & coconut lassi and a home made restorative tisane by Ati.
Nourish all the senses as you explore the garden with a specially recorded audio by Ati to come home and meet yourself in this glorious space. Come back to yourself with a guided group meditation. This includes entrance to the garden and ample time for self exploration after the event.
Booking for all garden events - email me or complete the booking form below
SELF CARE - Using scents for self care
Mindfulness has been the biggest aid to my recovery since my hysterectomy 6.5 years ago. I firmly believe that consistent self-care is paramount to wellbeing and doesn’t have to be complicated.
During this session you will:
Make a rollerball blend using pure grade essential oils on the theme of warming your body to soothe and reset your nervous system. I am delighted to share my knowledge of using mindful aroma for the senses to create a wonderful connection to your heart space.
Learn about the powerful effect that scents have on your wellbeing and how to incorporate them in your day-to-day activities.
Take part in guided nourishing self-massage on acupressure points on the face. This guided release will focus on warming the muscles as we are still in winter.
Enjoy a soothing guided visualisation as you rest in a gentle cocoon with the added element of crystal singing bowls and sound designed to support and reset the nervous system. I will perform optional facial reflexology on you as you rest.
This will end with a sweet nourishing treat and home made tea.
Please note it is an additional £10 for the rollerball payable on the day.
This event has now passed but I am happy to offer it to you as a one to one or in a group setting.
Photo by Hester Barnes
THE BEGINNING…
This workshop is about connecting to the beginning. Whether it is the beginning of your breath, the beginning of movement and connecting with the senses, or the beginning of mindfulness or meditation.
During this session, I will:
Demystify the concept of mindfulness and explain the difference between mindfulness and meditation.
Guide you through different practices of mindfulness, including a journey through each of the senses to really cement this learning.
Show three different types of manageable meditation practices.
Introduce the basic concept of emotional freedom technique which is known as tapping therapy. This is incredibly meditative and soothing for the nervous system, as well. It is my favourite way to calm down an over wrought nervous system.
At the end of the session, you will be given a handout for basic EFT protocol, three mindfulness and meditation practices and a 10 minute gentle guided audio which will be emailed to you after the event.
Mindfulness has a hugely positive impact on physical and mental health, which brings together the whole mind-body experience. Research has shown that mindfulness can reduce stress, increase clarity and focus and can aid better sleep. This can also have an overarching improvement on relationship, but mostly the relationship we have with our self. This is aimed at beginners although experienced practitioners are also welcome because there is always learning. If you are booking for the course and would like me to cover a specific element or have any questions related to mindfulness or meditation, please email me after you have booked your spot and I will attempt to cover it during the session.
When: This session has now passed but I am happy to create one just for you! I am also happy to offer this as a one to one or group session. Please do get in touch
Photo by Hester Barnes
