THURSDAY’S LINE UP
Choose from an illuminating programme of wellbeing workshops, classes, talks and healing experiences
Create your itinerary - by selecting from a range of ‘drop in’ and bookable experiences.
Thursday at a glance
Join us for the day or get the full experience! Every day is different and designed to energise and inspire.
THE
RIVERSIDE STAGE
Talks + interviews with storytellers + experts by the river
Free talks everyday from 10.30am - 5pm. Beginning with a magical 30min meditation to awaken and align for the day ahead. Grab a chair or bring a picnic blanket and get inspired!
10:30 - 11:00 Thursday | Riverside Stage
OPENING THE FESTIVAL
KIRTAN SOUND HEALING WITH PREET KAUR
Join us as we open. the festival at The Riverside Stage with divine kirtan! Chanting Kirtan or mantras is a medicine for this challenging age that we are currently living in. Chanting helps to quieten all the senses, it purifies the mind and opens the heart. Not only is it beneficial for yourself, but it is also an optimum way of coming into harmony and unifying with others. Chanting, singing and playing music is uplifting and can evoke higher states of consciousness helping us to remember and experience our true self.
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Preet Kaur is a sound healer, gong trainer, teacher and teacher trainer in Kundalini Yoga and Karam Kriya Spiritual Numerology consultant. Her passion is to support others to come into holistic resonance, well being, balance, peace, inner strength, love and trust in their life. The teachings and practices that she shares are close to her heart and it feels an honour to be of service in this way.
11:15-12:15 Thursday | Riverside Stage
DISCOVER THE POWER OF BREATH
WITH ELLIE LOVES, CATHERINE & DAVID ‘JACKO’ JACKSON FROM ROOTED LIFE
Join Ellie loves as she talks to David ‘Jacko’ Jackson and wife Catherine from Rooted life as they share how harnessing the power of breath has transformed their lives: from David’s traumatic brain injury forcing to retire from professional rugby and Catherines journey through hormone balance to founding Rooted Life.
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Catherine Jackson –Health and Breathwork Coach
I have always had a passion for 'living well' in some shape or form and have directed my studies to understanding how we can affect our physiology. I have worked within health and wellness for over 15 years, primarily for Nuffield Health as a Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist.
I believe coaching is a key ingredient for facilitating individuals’ translate information to action in their health journeys, so in 2019/20 became an Adapt Functional Health Coach with the Kresser Institute; an internationally renowned and approved school of UK Health Coach Association.
I am a strong advocate of their specialism in functional medicine, an approach that looks to establish and address the root cause of health issues, rather than purely symptom management.
Through my personal health path, I have developed a passion for female health and now also provide education to help women track cycles, optimise fertility, and help support women through peri-menopause and menopause.
David Jackson - Oxygen Advantage Master Instructor
I'm a former professional rugby player, accredited UKSCA Strength & Conditioning coach, NASM performance enhancement & corrective exercise specialist on a mission to make breathwork a normal part of our everyday lives.
Having retrained my own breathing after a brain injury in 2013 forced me to retire from rugby, I’m passionate about helping others change the way they breathe to improve the way the feel, move and perform. I believe in breathwork there is something for everyone, having worked with professionals seeking better stress management or those suffering with anxiety to professional athletes looking to improve performance and everything in between. I know how your breath can impact all areas of our body and mind, which is why I'm so passionate about helping people use breathwork to fulfil their true potential. Having felt the benefits personally, I want to share it with others.
12:30-13:30 Thursday | Riverside Stage
THE WILDING WOMAN PANEL DISCUSSION: RE-IMAGINING ELDERHOOD
WITH KATY THEAKSTON, HENNY FLYNN & GUESTS
Katy Theakston gathers a group of wild woman who are moving through their Autumn and Winter years gracefully, compassionately and with a deep reverence for Mother Earth. Here we reflect on what the energies of the Autumn and Winter stages of life mean to them, their wisdoms gained and how they have wildly embraced their next stages of life.
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Katy Theakston
Instagram @owlapothecary
Henny Flynn
Henny works with people who want to make and manage deep and lasting change in their life - professionally and personally. She is a PCC accredited coach, ImageWork therapist, author, podcaster, public speaker, InsightTimer teacher and retreat host. With 20 years’ in corporate roles, followed by a period of critical illness and profound personal change, she understands the importance of creating balance in our lives. Her work is founded on building self-awareness with self-compassion. This, and her own menopause experience, informs her special interest in working with women transitioning through this important life stage.
Instagram: @henny_flynn
13:45-14:45 Thursday | Riverside Stage
THE ORIGINS OF YOU - HOW TO GET TO THE HEART OF YOUR PATTERNS + DISCOVER EMOTIONAL FREEDOM
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, DR CLAIR BURLEY WITH ELLIE LOVES
In this thought-provoking talk, we will delve into the profound impact our childhood attachment experiences have on our present day lives. Drawing on psychological theories, we'll explore how those early and ongoing interactions with caregivers shaped our emotions, our sense of self, our relationships, our coping strategies, and our resilience. We'll also be talking about our innate potential for healing and growth, as we explore the transformative power of awareness and intentional efforts to reshape these internal and external patterns. This talk will provide a compelling exploration of how our past experiences continue to reverberate in our present, and how we can foster a more authentic sense of self - because the root of healing and growth comes first from within.
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Dr Clair Burley
Dr Clair Burley is a registered Clinical Psychologist, specialising in relationships. She’s passionate about helping people transform their relationships through evidence-based therapy, for lasting change.
After a successful 13 years in the NHS, Dr Clair now works from her private practice in Dorset, helping individuals, couples and parents/families with their relationship challenges and needs. This includes the relationship we have with ourselves (e.g., a harsh inner critic, difficulty managing emotions, attachment trauma) as well as with significant others such as a romantic partner, a child, or other family members such as siblings or parents.
Dr Clair has a nurturing nature, which is paired with her in-depth knowledge and experience of helping people transform their relationships. She draws upon psychological theories and models to make sense of your difficulties and guide you from where you are now, to where you want to be. The key to true happiness is in the harmony and connection within these relationships.
15:00-16:00 Thursday | Riverside Stage
EMBODIMENT: UNLEARNING THE PRACTICE OF DOING
WITH JO CRUICKSHANKS, JOHN STIRK + JOANNE AVISON
Somatic artist Jo Cruickshanks brings together two of the worlds leading pioneers in embodiment and authentic expression, John Stirk and Joanne Avison. to explore and unravel… how ‘if what we thought we knew’ about the body wasn’t the whole truth. Discover how embodiment is more about re learning about the body as opposed to perfecting a practice . The doing of being rather than the doing of the doing.
16:15-17:30 Thursday | Riverside Stage
LIVING LIFE IN KICK-ASS TECHNICOLOUR
+ WELL-ME-OKE FINALE
WITH JOYOLOGIST, DONNA EASTON
Ever wondered how we jump off the runaway train of life and and LIVE....I mean REALLY live a life that is bursting with the good stuff?
Meet Joyologist Donna Easton and hear how she has overcome the downiest of downs and now lives with a methodology that has raised her internal happy, shifted her outlook and now sees her grabbing life by its shiny maracas. Donna will be sharing her 7-step system for living your life with all the jingly jangly bells on and shares the lifechanging tips on shifting your perspective and mindset and embracing your happy.
To finish off Thursday with a bang, Donna will be treating us to an immersive sing-a-long session where we'll belt the ballads, sing the belters, grab the air and flick our hair in her group singalong experience, “Well-Me-Oke."
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Donna Easton is a Joyologist on a mission to create a more joyful world.....Leaving a 25 year corporate job after a Pandemic awakening, Donna re-trained as a mindset coach and started her work focussing on play, joy and wonderment. She has formulated methods for a happier and more connected way of life and created Joyology®️, a methodology for life that is fun and light-weight in delivery yet packs a potentially life-changing punch. She now is a much sought after speaker and coach and helps people re-awaken their joy, shift perspective and access the kick-ass, unique and magical human being they truly are.
MOVE AND FLOW
Find your flow Classes designed for EVERY body.
Let our experienced teachers guide you through a movement practices, familiar and yet discovered.
10:30-11:15 Thursday | Move + Flow £10
AFRICAN FLOW YOGA WITH ALI MORTON
A vinyasa and dance combination class, like a tiger.. vibrant and rare! This tone-inducing session oozes passion, joy and is guaranteed to let out everyone's inner lion...This tone-inducing session oozes passion, joy and is guaranteed to let out everyone's inner lion... Yes, we literally roar and pounce! Get your booty shaking to the playlist from my African adventures. Rhythmic body movements, body percussion and group celebration illuminate the lower chakras and promotes a feeling of belonging and gratitude.
THE VIBE: Energised, Inspired and full of Joy.
Suitable for all levels - Lots of dancing and hips.
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Instagram: @alimortonyoga
11:30-12:15 Thursday | Move + Flow £10
THE BEAUTIFUL BONE CLUB PILATES WITH JACQUELINE PERKS
This is a Pilates class like no other! Gone are the endless curl ups and roll downs. Instead think of weights, balance and posture. Expect slow squats, achievable press ups and a gym workout without the gym.
Be warned, you may be tempted to join Jacqui’s community of strong and determined women.
THE VIBE: Inspiring and motivating to live and age powerfully.
Suitable for all levels - must be able to get up and down easily.
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Instagram @beautifulboneclub
12:30pm-13:15: Thursday | Move + Flow £10
SOMATIC MOVEMENT ‘RESOURCING FROM CENTRE’ EXPLORATION WITH HELEN MCCABE
Through the lens of somatic movement exploration, this class will be a gentle introduction to somatic movement education as a tool for bringing awareness to our centre and our relationship to earth. We will explore ways to develop subtle strength and stability, to support our potential to release stress held in our body so that we can move with grace and ease.
THE VIBE: Leave with simple tools for optimising your own movement potential.
Suitable for all - mat based, so you need to be comfortable lying down.
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Instagram: @yogaatthespace
13:30-14:15 Thursday | Move + Flow £10
BARRE DYANAMICS WITH MARTINE MEDCRAFT
An amazing full body workout, performed to upbeat music. Incorporating dance Pilates and yoga, and a cardio workout that sculpts the body and helps build core and strength. It’s super powerful and high energy. You will leave feeling buzzing with a smile on your face. Barre sculpts and tones the whole body whilst having fun.
THE VIBE: Strong, empowered and buzzing
SUITABLE FOR ALL. With sequences using small staccato actions that trigger hard to work muscles - guaranteed to define your physique.
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Instagram: @barredynamics
14:30-15.15 Thursday | Move + Flow £10
QOYA INSPIRED MOVEMENT FOR AN EMBODIED LIFE WITH SONJA LOCKYER
A deeply feminine dance practice that returns you to the body through sensation, emotion, breath & embodied presence. Qoya is a deeply feminine dance practice that returns you to the body through sensation, emotion, breath & embodied presence.
Through Qoya inspired movement we remember how to listen to the intelligence of the body.
Guided but not choreographed, this session is an invitation to explore how movement can be a portal to remembering your essential self. Less focused on how it looks, more curious about how it feels, you may leave our session with a clearer vision of the wisdom within.
Suitable for all levels. Classes are created for women of all backgrounds, non-binary, trans women and those with femme gender expression.
THE VIBE: Curious, embodied & kind
SUITABLE FOR ALL
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Instagram: @sonjalockyer
15:30-16:30 Thursday | Move + Flow £10
FREEDOM BREATHWORK WITH ELLIE LOVES
An uplifting, energy shifting, transformational guided breathwork experience. Together we’ll breathe, laugh, make some sound and journey into a blissfully restorative space between consciousness and sleep.
Let go and journey within. No experience necessary, just curiosity and an open heart
The benefits of breathwork can be amplified by breathing as a collective and breathing in nature is like nothing else! All set to an epic playlist - which will be available afterwards.
THE VIBE: Life affirming, heart opening active meditation is will open your heart and connect you to self love and creative expression
SUITABLE FOR ALL
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Instagram: @_ellieloves
16:45pm-17:45 Thursday | Move + Flow £10
AYU YOGA WITH NETTE DALTON
Ayu Yoga is a completely holistic and integrative yoga practice based on the Science of Ayurveda, tailored to the season, the Ayurvedic constitution of each person, their age and time of life
An Ayu Yoga class is a powerful tool for achieving holistic well being, a way to connect to our true self, bringing balance & harmony to the body, mind and emotions.
THE VIBE: Connected and balanced in mood, body and emotions
SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS: An inclusive and personally tailored class, offering options for all levels
THE RETREAT
Transcendent Sound Healing experiences + high vibrations
Join us at THE RETREAT. We’ve gathered the very best sound healers to take you into deep relaxation, transcending the business of the everyday and bathing you in blissful vibrations. Sound healing experiences £25. Booking essential.
10:30-11:30 & 12:00-13:00 Thursday | The Retreat £25
SHAMANIC GONG BATH WITH CLAIRE DONOVAN
Connect with the sacred wisdom that resides within you. Claire’s sacred gongs, drums, rattles, and singing bowls emit powerful vibrations that penetrate the body, mind, and spirit, releasing stagnant energy, balance the chakras, and induce a deep state of relaxation and meditation.
THE VIBE: Feel connected, inspired and rebalanced
SUITABLE FOR ALL
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During the shamanic journey, Claire guides participants through different states of consciousness, allowing them to tap into their deepest selves and connect with the spiritual realms. As a walker between the worlds, Claire acts as a bridge, facilitating the exploration of the unseen realms and facilitating healing and transformation.
The sound experience itself is a key component of the journey, as the sacred gongs, drums, rattles, and singing bowls emit powerful vibrations that penetrate the body, mind, and spirit. These vibrations help to release stagnant energy, balance the chakras, and induce a deep state of relaxation and meditation.
Participants often report experiencing profound insights, emotional release, and a sense of connection with their higher selves and the divine during Claire's shamanic journey and sound sessions. Through her talents as a healer and Shaman, Claire offers a truly transformative experience, allowing individuals to heal, grow, and connect with the sacred wisdom that resides within them.
Instagram: @merkabah_retreat
13:30-14:30pm & 15:00-16:00 Thursday | The Retreat £25
SOUND HEALING GONG BATH WITH PREET KAUR.
Heal your body, calm your mind and deeply relax. A sonic massage from head to toe, from inside to outside. Deep nourishment for your body, mind and soul.
THE VIBE: Deeply relaxing, transcendent and peaceful
SUITABLE FOR MOST - Scroll down for contra-indications
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Contraindications for Sound Healing Gong Immersions:
-Women who are pregnant.
-Children under 14 years of age.
–People who have moderate to severe mental distress/illness.
–For anyone with epilepsy.
–If you have a pacemaker fitted.
-If you have metal implants in the body.
–if you are wearing a hearing aid, to turn it off during the sound bath.
16:30-17:30 Thursday | The Retreat £25
SACRED SECRETS OF SOUND WITH ALI PALMER
Deeply-immersive, full-body listening experience using melodic sound from thirty Tibetan singing bowls. Gentle yet powerful therapeutic, vibrational processes, nurture, heal and soothe mind and body.
THE VIBE: Relaxing, calm and a total reset
SUITABLE FOR MOST - Scroll down for contra-indications
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Contraindications (strictly not allowed) intoxication, epilepsy. Not recommended for first Trimester pregnancy
Instagram: @blissfulbowllady
WELLBEING WORKSHOPS
Wellbeing Workshops for all. Where wellness meets creativity
Join us at THE WELLBEING WORKSHOP SPACE, next to The Marketplace. Get curious, open your heart and discover something new. Workshops to inspire and delight! Vision, craft, meditate, make magic and expand. Wellbeing workshops from £10-35 Booking essential.
10:30-11.30 Thursday | The Wellbeing Workshop Space £35
LEI PO’O FLOWER CROWN MAKING WORKSHOP WITH ELLA ANNAHEIM
Join Ella in a warm and connecting space to weave and create some magic and friendship together as well as beautiful Flower Crowns. Using locally grown flowers such as roses, lisianthus & lavender to name a few, you'll create with a beautiful unique flower crown to adorn yourself for the rest of the festival. Maybe Ella will even teach you a bit of Hula if there's time.
SUITABLE FOR ALL
THE VIBE: Creative, fun and illuminating
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Ella lived in Hawaii for 3 years where she learnt the art of making flower crowns or Lei Po'o or Haka in Hawai'in. In Hawaii they use tea leaves, ironed and twisted methodically to create a woven band and then they add frangipani flowers along the way.The art is traditional in Hawai'ian culture especially on May Day where there are flower festivals all over the islands, the women traditionally sit on the floor together for hours weaving and chatting, sewing the essence of femininity into the flowers as they weave. It's a beautiful ceremony which Ella has adapted into this workshop. We don't have tea leaves here to weave so we will use florists wire and weave through locally grown flowers such as roses, lisianthus & lavender to name a few. You'll come away with a beautiful unique flower crown to adorn yourself for the rest of the festival. Maybe Ella will even teach you a bit of Hula if there's time!
15:00-16:00 Thursday | The Wellbeing Workshop Space £30
CRYSTAL MALA BRACELET WORKSHOP WITH NAS AMIR-AHMADI
Explore the meaning and history of malas and the significance of number 108. Meditate and set your intention, before selecting your crystals. Design and make your own mala bracelet to keep. Crystals and materials provided. Discover the magic of Japa meditation.
THE VIBE: Calm, connected, creative and informed.
Suitable for all
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Whilst travelling in Northern India Nas learnt the age old tradition of making beautiful malas. A mala is an ancient tool developed to keep the mind focused and clear from thoughts during Japa meditation, which can also be worn as a stunning piece of jewellery.
Nas invites you to relax and spend some calming time making your own mala bracelet, whilst she shares the history of malas and the skill of Japa meditation.
Iinstagram: @piecedesigns
12pm-1pm Thursday | The Wellbeing Workshop Space £10
LIVE IN FLOW MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP WITH MARISA WHITTY
Imagine waking up and truly living in the moment. Practicing mindfulness connects you to your actual experiences rather than being constantly hijacked by thoughts and consumed by rumination. Discover simple everyday practices to tune in, be more present, notice the more extraordinary moments and allow you to live in flow with your actual experience of life.
SUITABLE FOR ALL
What to bring: Yoga mat, cushion. Blanket helpful but not essential.
THE VIBE: Awake, attuned, empowered
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Marisa Whitty, Lifesurfing, has been providing healing and wellbeing for over 20 years. She is a teacher of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, practicing Hypnotherapist, Qoya inspired mindful movement and Yoga Nidra instructor, and currently training in Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy. As a trauma informed mindfulness teacher and therapist,
Marisa is able to hold genuinely safe space and share practices accessible to all.
Insta: @lifesurfing_
FB: Marisa Whitty
16.30pm -17.30 Thursday | The Wellbeing Workshop Space £30
ADAPTAGENS FOR MIND, BODY & SOUL WITH ADAPTAGENIC APOTHECARY
Join the alchemy sisters for a ground-breaking and radical way of using adaptogenic herbs, medicinal mushrooms and Affron®. In an interactive workshop where you’ll taste raw adaptogenic chocolate, learn about clinically proven adaptogenic therapy for peri/menopause or menstrual cycles and mix up your own up adaptogenic smoothie or mocktail.
THE VIBE: Elevating, calm and nurturing
*Accessible to all – If you are taking prescription medication, pls consult a medical professional about adaptogen usage
Suitable for all
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Jodie and Paris Welton are sisters and discovered adaptogens when their bodies and rhythms started to change post 40 yrs old. They shied away from modern pharmaceutical options and began researching traditional plant-based medicine and found adaptogenic herbs. A chance meeting with Sara Rooney, one of the UK’s leading hormone health herbalists and the Adapotogenic Apothecary was born. They have launched Harmony, the world’s first 4 phase menstrual support for women with PMT or in perimenopause and Freedom, adaptogenic therapy for menopausal women. Both winning 5-star reviews and awards. They are committed to sharing the healing power of adaptogens.
Instagram: adaptogenic_apothecary
13:30-14:30 Thursday | The Wellbeing Workshop Space £20
JOYOLOGY®️ F*CK ADULTING & LIVE A HAPPIER LIFE WITH DONNA EASTON
Join Joyologist Donna Easton for this entertaining and joyful session that packs a life-changing punch. Re-kindle your love affair with who you are and the World around you by learning the Joyology®️ 'E.L.A.T.E.D. System for Happiness' and uncover a more joyful and connected way of life. Learn mindset techniques and Donna's unique Joyology®️ formula to re-ignite your desires and free the inner silly arse so you can live a life in technicolour and be more of the person you were put on this earth to be.
THE VIBE: Life affirming, A-HA moments and joyful
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Donna Easton is a Joyologist on a mission to create a more joyful world.....Leaving a 25 year corporate job after a Pandemic awakening, Donna re-trained as a mindset coach and started her work focussing on play, joy and wonderment. She has formulated methods for a happier and more connected way of life and created Joyology®️, a methodology for life that is fun and light-weight in delivery yet packs a potentially life-changing punch. She now is a much sought after speaker and coach and helps people re-awaken their joy, shift perspective and access the kick-ass, unique and magical human being they truly are.
OUT IN NATURE
Soak up your surroundings. Open air guided workshops amplified by nature.
Meet at The Gallery /meeting point for our outdoor workshops, connecting you to nature and yourself. Forest bathe, take a mindful walk, experience a drumming circle. Together we’ll take a walk to our favourite spaces around the lakes and adventure together. Booking essential.
10:30-11:30 Thursday | Out In Nature £15
FOREST BATHING WITH LINDSEY DEATH
Join a gentle and relaxing Introduction to Forest Bathing session with Lindsey from Dorset Forest Bathing. You will learn techniques to help you use your time in nature to feel calm, beat stress, and notice joy, as well as understanding the physical health benefits to being connected to nature.
THE VIBE: Grounded, light and peaceful
SUITABLE FOR ALL. We will be walking, standing and sitting, all at a slow pace. You may like to bring a mat or blanket to sit on.
11:45-12:45 Thursday | Out In Nature £22
FRAGRANT QI GONG WITH TRACEY LINDSAY
Experience the mystical powers of Fragrant Qigong, an ancient healing art once veiled in secrecy. Discover the profound effects of it’s fifteen arm movements, connecting you to your inner energy, rejuvenating your being, and harmonising your natural equilibrium. Embark on a transformative journey with a complimentary copy of Tracey's enlightening book, complete with a journal for your personal odyssey.
THE VIBE: Energising, centred and rejuvenating
SUITABLE FOR ALL. Please bring a mat to sit on.
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As a seasoned Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor, my name is Tracey Lindsay. I passionately believe in the transformative power of these ancient healing arts and have dedicated myself to guiding individuals on their path to holistic wellbeing. Through classes, workshops, and talks, I endeavour to empower individuals to embrace a comprehensive state of wellness. I also train futureQigong instructors for the organization, Tai Chi for Better Health, fostering a community of devoted healers.
Recently, my Tai Chi/Qigong journey led me to write a book entitled "Fragrant Qigong," which achieved recognition as a top 10 bestseller on Amazon. My motivation is to inspire individuals to radiate their inner brilliance.
Websites:
Facebook: taichiandlemons
12:00-12:45, 13:30-14:15 & 15:00-15:45 Thursday | Out In Nature £10
GUIDED DRAWING MEDITATION WITH HEIDI STELLAR
Join Heidi to explore a creative approach to meditation inspired by the beauty of the lakes.
Without pressure or expectation, this is an opportunity to access meditation in a way that celebrates the marks you make that are unique to you. Heidi will guide you through a series of drawing exercises and ideas to help you get the most out of your session and give you the tools to use these techniques in your own meditation practise.
SUITABLE FOR ALL: All materials will be provided, although if you have a sketchbook that you would like to work in please do bring it along.
THE VIBE: Creative, inspiring and illuminating
SUITABLE FOR ALL
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I trained as a Theatre Designer and also have an MA in Printmaking from Camberwell College of Art, London. I now live and work in Dorset, looking after my young family, running art workshops in schools and community settings, and spending as much time as possible in my studio with my treasured etching press. I think on a grand scale, inspired by the light and colour of the natural world around us. In my latest series of prints I am exploring landscape and its relationship with our imagination, and perhaps the stories it may inspire.
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Whilst travelling in Northern India Nas learnt the age old tradition of making beautiful malas. A mala is an ancient tool developed to keep the mind focused and clear from thoughts during Japa meditation, which can also be worn as a stunning piece of jewellery.
Facebook: @piecedesigns
14:15-15:15 Thursday | Out In Nature £15
BREATHING IN NATURE FOR RESILIENCE WITH DAVID JACKSON
In this workshop, we’ll explore the interplay with stress and our environment; as these can provide further stress or serve as a source of rest and recharge. Learn how your breath can be both a tool for immediate ‘reprieve’ (stress management) and be used to build your long-term stress resilience. Discover how we can use our breath as a marker for us to understand our overall stress load. Enjoy space and guidance for practice, to leave this workshop feeling refreshed and recharged and how to confidently use this in everyday life to optimise your resiliency.
THE VIBE: Informative, refreshing and recharging
SUITABLE FOR ALL.
WHAT TO BRING: You may like to bring a mat or blanket to sit on.
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I'm a former professional rugby player, accredited UKSCA Strength & Conditioning coach, NASM performance enhancement & corrective exercise specialist on a mission to make breathwork a normal part of our everyday lives.
Having retrained my own breathing after a brain injury in 2013 forced me to retire from rugby, I’m passionate about helping others change the way they breathe to improve the way the feel, move and perform. I believe in breathwork there is something for everyone, having worked with professionals seeking better stress management or those suffering with anxiety to professional athletes looking to improve performance and everything in between. I know how your breath can impact all areas of our body and mind, which is why I'm so passionate about helping people use breathwork to fulfil their true potential. Having felt the benefits personally, I want to share it with others.
15:30-16:30 Thursday | Out In Nature £20
THE STAR SISTER COLLECTIVE WITH STEVIE JO + LILLIE HUSSEIN
A circle to share your truth, stand in your desires and shine your light. A highly intuitive energetic circle led by Stevie Jo and Lillie including: Yogic movement, Breathe, Abundance Workshop. Alchemised with intention setting, grounding and manifestation.
THE VIBE: Awakened, energised and inspired
SUITABLE FOR ALL
WHAT TO BRING: Yoga mat, water, journal and lots of fun energy!
13:00-14:00 Thursday | Out In Nature £10
JAPA MEDITATION WITH NAS AMIR-AHMADI
Share some time with Nas learning about the history of malas, whilst she teaches you the skill of Japa meditation. Japa means to utter in a low voice and is also known as mantra meditation as it involves chanting a mantra, or affirmation. The meditative practice of Japa allows your mind to quieten and focus, it is widely practiced in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. It is a perfect way to enhance or improve your meditation practice and invite positivity into your life. We look forward to sharing some calm time with you.
THE VIBE: Calm, connected, creative and informative
SUITABLE FOR ALL
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About Lillie:
If you love yoga, crystals, manifestation, self-development, and loving your life a little more, then we are going to be best friends! I ended up on the yoga self development path as a younger version of myself suffered and survived an eating disorder. For many of those years, the fitness environment became triggering for me. I turned to Yoga to discover a silver lining of joy in life, in movement and my body. I found purpose, passion, happiness and freedom. I’ve made it my mission to inspire others to do the same, no matter their starting point, their body type, shape or size.
About Stevie:
I had it all: the perfect job, home, lifestyle and did the things that they tell you makes you happy. Yet I felt lost. Little did I know that although I felt lost I was on my spiritual path.
Inside me existed knowing I was made for more. Having been the child obsessed with crystals , moon and the star as a child. I went back to my roots.
My mission is to activate you to your highest vibration of your best self to lead a life without limits through the magic light of the lunar cycles.
@lovinglifelillie
@starsbystevie
16:30-17:30 Thursday | Out In Nature £15
FOREST BATHING WITH LINDSEY DEATH
Join a gentle and relaxing Introduction to Forest Bathing session with Lindsey from Dorset Forest Bathing. You will learn techniques to help you use your time in nature to feel calm, beat stress, and notice joy, as well as understanding the physical health benefits to being connected to nature.
THE VIBE: Grounded light and peaceful
SUITABLE FOR ALL. We will be walking, standing and sitting, all at a slow pace.
WHAT TO BRING: You may like to bring a mat or blanket to sit on.
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Lindsey lives in rural Dorset with her partner and young children and is passionate about enhancing peoples everyday wellbeing by encouraging a deepening connection with nature.
She has over 10 years experience in leading nature events, guided walks and guiding group outdoor activities. Lindsey is a qualified International Forest Therapy Guide and also holds an outdoor first aid certificate, is a mental health first aider and has undergone dementia friend training.
Instagram: @dorset_forest_bathing
FLOATING MEDITATION
Mesmerising Guided Meditations sessions on the water
Join us at THE FLOATING MEDITATION. We’ve gathered the very best meditation practitioners to take you into deep relaxation, transcending the business of the everyday and connecting you to source. Floating meditation £6. Booking essential.
30 min Floating Meditation sessions begin at 11:00 and start on the hour - last session 17:00
Eat, Shop, Get Curious. Bitesized short talks + masterclasses
Join us in THE MARKETPLACE. Free talks and demo’s. Discover our handpicked indie retailers, grab your self some coffee, a juice or lunch and listen to our guests share their passions, products and experiences. No need to book.
Please note that our programme may be subject to change - due to circumstances beyond our control - Rest assured that we’ll endeavour to bring you a memorable experience and any changes or updates will be equal or better!
— Festival Team