Gather and Ground: An Afternoon Retreat

Service Description

I invite you to join me in our beautiful indoor space on the banks of the river on Eel Pie Island for an afternoon of movement, rest and reflection, inspired by the quiet beauty and interconnectedness of the woodland. By early November, the natural world is well into its autumnal transition. Trees are changing, releasing and adapting to the season, reminding us that growth takes many forms and that there is value in both reaching out and turning inward. Through a blend of mindful movement, relaxation, sound healing and creative reflection, we’ll explore what it means to gather ourselves: to notice what the year has brought, acknowledge who and what has supported us, and make space for what we’d like to carry forward. At a time when the pace of life can begin to accelerate towards the festive season, this is an opportunity to slow down and ground — to return to the body, reconnect with ourselves and one another, and enjoy a little spaciousness before the busyness begins. We'll begin with slow, somatic movement followed by gentle yoga flow to help us become more curious about our bodies and the ways we move through the world. We'll then settle into a long relaxation accompanied by healing sounds. Following our physical practice, we'll take a break for quiet reflection or socialising (whichever you choose), with warming seasonal refreshments. We'll end with journaling and meditation, drawing inspiration from the woodland to reflect on the year so far: what we've gathered, what has helped us flourish, who has been part of our journey, and what we'd like to acknowledge or offer as we move towards the season of giving. You can expect: A Gentle, Grounding Yoga Practice Somatic Movement & Exploration Breathwork & Meditation Poetry Readings Sound Healing & Deep Rest Journaling & Seasonal Reflection Warming seasonal refreshments Time to Connect, Reflect & Enjoy the Riverside