“I found last week helpful – not too energetic. This cold weather is tiring when its grey but energizing when its cold but there is blue sky. I went on a 5 mile walk last week which was the first time I have walked that far for a long time. It was with my local WI group – giving myself time outside of work.
Thank you as I think your guidance and practice has helped me make this change.”
Date: Monday 4 November
Time: 20:00-21:15
Venue: Zoom
Early bird fee: £8 – if paid before 24 October 2024 / £13 thereafter up until 03 November
The Wheel has gone full circle and to mark the New Year you are invited to join me on Zoom for some Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra and meditation as we embrace the deepest darkness.
We have now entered the feminine consciousness of the dark half of the year, and it is time to connect with the energies of the Cailleach.
Her season begins on 31 October at the Celtic fire festival of Samhain (Summer’s end). This time is popularly known as Hallowe’en
She is goddess of the underworld and is associated with ancestors, death, transformation, and rebirth. Her time is the Void, not knowing , uncertainty.
As the “veiled one” she guides us through our inner realities and dreams.
So, in keeping with this phase of the cycle, our yoga practice will echo a time of deep rest and turning our awareness inwards, with carefully selected, and mainly, Restorative yoga asanas an extended Yoga Nidra plus a Samhain themed meditation. All in your own home. No need to venture out into the dark and cold. Gather your blanket and turn down the lights-embrace the beautiful darkness.
At Samhain we are being called to surrender and rest, to clarify, in the dormancy of Winter ,what needs to die in our lives. Or where we need to loosen our grip.
By embracing the Cailleach, in the darkest part of the year, she will transform into Brigid, the Maiden, at Imbolc, heralding the beginning of Spring.
To book: email info@peacefulpractice.co.uk by Friday 01 November 2024
Image below: Cailleach Bera by Angie Latham
A heads up in advance about our residential retreat next summer. It will be in Portugal to celebrate the summer solstice. Full details coming soon, but see below for some more information:
Amidst the natural reserve of Ria Formosa, which stretches along the coast of the Eastern Algarve, Quintamar is situated in an olive and almond orchard less than 30 kilometers away from Faro International Airport. It is an ideal place for our yoga retreat, in unspoilt nature and close to white sandy beaches away from the madding crowd. A refreshing alternative for sea swimming is Quintamar’s 300 square meter biotope. Situated only 500 metres away from the sea.
Accomodation is in fully equipped guest houses. However, brunch and 3 course evening meal is included in the fee for the retreat. During free time, bicycles are available for hire. The historic town of Tavira is nearby with its Moorish architecture and cobbled streets.
Quintamar has also been selected for the fourth year running to be featured in the Alistair Sawday’s site and is published in their highly acclaimed guide book.
Contact Bernadette: info@peacefulpractice.co.uk to register your interest.
£3
Email your order: info@peacefulpractice.co.uk
Read testimonial below:
“I have found it incredibly enjoyable to listen to. Bernadette’s voice is clear and calm. The speed is just right and it is as if she is in room with him talking especially to me. I have never been big on meditation nor mindfulness but this is such a pleasure to listen to that I actually look forward to my 45 minutes of me time. I feel much rested and regenerated.”
Bernadette offers a variety of massage therapies & Reiki treatments.
Please call 07816 443319 for bookings or to discuss which treatment may suit you best.
Or email: info@peacefulpractice.co.uk
More details for each treatment can be found from the Massage and Reiki drop down menu.
I am delighted to have been invited back to host another set of sessions of Yoga for Relaxation on behalf of the Fertility Network UK.
Dates: Tuesday 11 Nov – Tuesday 17 December 2024
Time: 19:30 – 20:30
For booking and all other details please see the Events page on the www.fertilitynetworkuk.org website
You will need a mat, a blanket, a scarf/yoga belt and a firm cushion or yoga block
Take a look at our gallery to view special moments from our retreats, classes and workshops:
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