Nov
1
6:00 pm18:00
Filtering by: Healing
Jun
6
6:00 pm18:00
GRIEF GROUP CIRCLE -DAHAB
Grief is one of the hardest emotions to process and move through, while death is the only certainty in life, it is still often hidden, shunned and rarely discussed in the West. It’s been said that humans suffer from two primary feelings of coping with the world in the state it’s currently in - Amnesia and Anaesthesia; to forget and to numb out. Both of which take away what it truly means to be a whole human, and that is to feel in order to heal.
For almost 8 months now we have been bombarded with live streamed images of thousands of deaths of Gazan civilians, as well as our other neighbours in Sudan, also going through a similar silent genocide. No matter how much we may deny, doom scroll or carry on with business as usual, these images, stories and inhumane deaths are affecting our psyches, unconscious minds and lives. We need regular spaces to talk about our Grief in order to process our pain, not repress it.
In this gathering, we welcome everyone into a Safe Space to sit in circle - to connect, breathe, drink tea together, to eventually feel safe enough to share - or not - with others who are also grieving some kind of loss. There is no “Fixing”; only deep listening and respect to everyone who speaks, allowing them to share their pain of loss without interruptions. There is deep healing in being seen and heard, in a safe and inclusive space. We start with a grounding meditation to bring us fully into our bodies and the moment - no previous meditation experience necessary.
In the midst of the pain of Grief, we often lose sight of some of the good things that exist in our lives, so we will likely end with a little gratitude shoutout.
Simple acknowledgment of just one thing which we are deeply grateful for now in our present circumstances and lives.
Informed by my own early experiences of deep grief - the pain of my mother wound from her loss to heart disease at age 10, then my father to alcoholism at 30 - I know how painful, lonely and isolating the grieving process is.
Then on the flip side, how much love and light can shine through us once we move over to the other side of Grief. There is deep Alchemy in this process, which can be seen, felt and embodied over time.
Remember Grief was always meant to be witnessed and shared in community, not on our own or in private.
Your Sorrow, Sadness and Grief Matters..Any questions on the circle or on grieving resources, feel free to email me..
For info on exact meetup location, please WhatsApp me +44 7404891872.
Bless and see some of you next week..xx
Sept
30
7:00 pm19:00
FULL MOON CIRCLE - Bridging Between Conscious + Unconscious Minds
Join us, Mary @purple_palm_wellness and Susan @soundbath_circle for a unique and nourishing Full Moon Circle to celebrate this Full Moon in Aries Energy, which as the first sign of the zodiac represents action and forward motions.
Movement
We begin with grounding and creating a safe container through a sharing circle.
Then we get the music flowing - 5 rhythms style to get our bodies moving and shaking out the structured forms of conditioned movement that we all operate within the confines of.
It's been wisely stated that the Body IS your Unconscious Mind, so when we move freely - not dance - just move, sway, rock, roll, undulate, rise, fall and breath we tend to release what's held deeply or stagnant in our bodies.
Yoga Nidra and Gongbath*
Then, we take it to the floor, with a grounding and energy aligning Gong bath fused with a Yoga Nidra journey to allow us to then start to access Theta brainwaves - where all our memories, creativity and daydreaming imagery are stored. Both are really powerful practices that align the body and mind and clear out any discord frequencies.
Slowly you will be guided back to the space and 3D reality to gain further insight into where you have journeyed.
Journaling
To end, we offer the space to journal or draw what insights, imagery, messages, ideas or questions that have likely come through. Prompting 3 questions / sentences, in case you get stuck or don't find the language to communicate any insights, or imagery.
Also, we strongly recommend 3 days before the event takes place to ask your mind a question it does not know how to answer - at all. Doing this before bed, repeating the question until you fall asleep. i.e. 'What action do I need to take next...?'
When the Conscious Mind has no answers it will go out into the Collective Unconscious - coined by famous Psychiatrist Carl Jung- to find the answers from the collective pool of humanity's psyche. It is this question we strongly you advise you to work with before and during the event.
Meet new people and come away with powerful tools and practices to enhance personal and spiritual development and manifest true and lasting changes to create the harmony and prosperity in all aspects of life.
This will be deep, fun and necessary integration work, as now more than ever humanity needs to face our shadows - individually and collectively before we can truly start to walk in the light.
*Gongbath FAQs
CAUTIONS and CONTRAINDICATIONS
Although Sound Healing is very therapeutic and relaxing, there are some conditions one should be aware of, when either cautions should be exercised or possibly a total contraindication.
(If you have any major concerns, please consult you GP before attending.)
If you have any queries about any of the following, please message either Sue or Mary before booking a ticket:
*Advanced stages of cancer
*First Trimester of Pregnancy contraindicated and thereafter if at risk, otherwise ok to receive
*Epilepsy
*Meniere's Disease
*Those who have pacemakers fitted unless with doctor's approval.
*Tinnitus – the sounds may aggravate existing tinnitus, although many tinnitus sufferers attend a gong bath without any adverse effects (caution only)
*Recent Hip/Joint Operations, Metal Implants (we have found that if the implants have been in situ for a number of years it is rare to experience any problems).
*Severe Osteoporosis
*Severe Mental Health Illnesses
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service on this powerful Full Moon!
Sept
16
7:00 pm19:00
MOVE, DREAM, WRITE WORKSHOP - Accessing Your Unconscious Mind
MOVE
Over the past 3 years, Moving has become my Medicine, showing me on days when I feel absolutely stuck how that mirrors in my body through shortness of breath and contractive, repetitive thoughts and on days when I feel great this mirrors in my body with smooth long easy breaths and expansive, light and creative thoughts..
Knowing that we can affect our bodies and minds through breathing and moving is such a POWERFUL tool that's in your hands. It's also the way I start most days as I know with increased awareness that even if I don't want to when I begin - I won't want to stop when I finish as movement feels so good. Any movement that brings you joy, works for you¬
Which is why we're starting this workshop with Movement; a combination of Yoga + 5 Rhythms freestyle unstructured movements to shake off stale energy..
DREAM
We then ground and anchor all that energy down by coming onto the floor to rest, relax and dream in Yoga Nidra. This is a deeply healing practice that returns awareness home to the body through a gently guided visualisation around the body.
Nidra is a Sanskrit word meaning sleep, and Yoga Nidra is often called “the yoga of sleep” because it is a form of guided meditation that uses relaxation and a system of organized and layered awareness to take you through a journey into a liminal state between waking and dreaming consciousness. It is here, in this liminal state, that you discover that your mind, body, and spirit together contain a pathway that leads to the gates of perfect presence, wholeness, and Oneness. Leaves you feeling rejuvenating and restorative.
WRITE
Much like Stream of Conscious writing from the iconic Artists Way; which is done as soon as u wake up. We will write 2-3 pages of uncensored, free association writing from the contents of your mind straight after waking from Nidra.
I do provide a couple of writing prompts to help with this process, as often the words can stop flowing or we start to analyse what we write. Which is not part of the plan! The whole process does wonders for helping to unblock the creative self and creates a bridge between conscious and subconscious minds.
*This unique workshop will get you out of your head and into your body and allow you to access your higher mind and subconscious minds where all healing and integration happens, and deeper wisdom lives.
WHAT TO BRING?
A notebook or journal, a pen, a blanket or shawl, a lavender eye pillow or eye mask, a bottle of water and a smile!
Also as we will be lying down for 30 minutes for the Yoga Nidra part of the workshop, it's ideal for you to bring anything that helps you relax and settle the body so that the mind can also relax and settle, ie a favourite essential oil, a little cushion for the back of your head, extra pair of socks etc.
Any questions or if you wish to discuss this in more detail, feel free to call me on 07404891872 or email maryschnorrenberg@hotmail.com
*Discount applies to BIPOC, please DM me.
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