A sensory day retreat to keep you grounded this season

“In winter all is hidden. Winter is the season of retirement into depth, because of the cold outside. At this time you must not disturb or disperse the yang (Fire, active) energy so that you can allow the yin reserves to be re-established within you.” The Yellow Emperor, founder of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 

Winter is a time of rest and inward reflection, the season where we have more hours of dark than light, offering us the perfect pathway to our internal world where we can explore our own darkness. We live in a world where we have become hooked to the energy and momentum of expansion and the action of doing but for expansion to happen we must contract. Winter is the time for contracting and giving things time and space to rest. Here we enter the energy of not knowing and just simply being. This is the magic of Winter

Winter calls upon us to look into our self and reconnect to our being and enjoy the darkness that’s within us and around us. Winter is for stillness, for time alone, for wisdom and willpower.  The pathway to our inner world is most accessible during this time of year. It’s not to say that we shouldn’t celebrate with friends family - but become aware of the times you need that quiet, that stillness, that time alone.

Winter symbolises stillness, darkness, the element of water, feminine, flow, fear, wisdom, intuition and creativity and together we will explore what these elements can bring to us.

Fear is the root emotion of the water element and winter energy. Together we will be taking a look at our fears, what fears are blocking us from our true self and how we can move out of a place of fear and operate from a place of love.

To honour this beautiful time of year and to dance with nature’s energy, we invite you for a day exploring the energy that winter brings through a range of sensory experiences including mantras, movement, visual communication, aromatherapy and food to guide you inwards to look at the corners of darkness within you and discover your light.

THE DAY

12 - 12.30 Opening Circle 

12.30 - 1.30pm FEARS - whats blocking you? Guided movement meditation 

1.30 - 2.30 Warming plant based lunch, to balance & support our winter energy.

2.30 - 4.30 Aromatherapy Workshop - Introduction into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and learn about the essential oils to support your winter energy.  We will make 2 products for you to take home & you will have a workbook with recipes and instructions to carry on creating at home.

4.30 - 5.30  FEAR TO LOVE - what’s your part? Movement meditation and guided meditation 

5.30 - 6  Closing Circle

SUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER

12 - 6PM

LOCATION : FAITH IN STRANGERS, Ethelbert Crescent, Margate CT9 2DY

£113

SPLIT PAYMENT

2 MONTH PAYMENT PLAN

£56.50

Please note: This event is non-refundable. If you are unable to come and are able to find a replacement, we are happy to transfer your ticket but only when agreed and arranged with host.