SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Feel the love within and spend some much needed time on YOU this month. From forest bathing and wellbeing festivals to meditation and mindfulness through art – peruse our pick of the best self-care and wellbeing events taking place in Surrey this June.
SUNSET FOREST BATHING / JUNE 4 / THE CHANTRIES, GUILDFORD
Inspired by the Japanese Yuyake (sunset) Forest Bathing, venture to the beautiful Chantries Woods of Guildford and join in with a spot of forest bathing this June. Destress and let go of your worries as the sun sets on another day while you connect with nature’s surroundings and become more grounded. Finish your sessions with a taste of Japanese influenced woodland tea under the trees.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
ART JOURNALING FOR WELLBEING / JUNE 10, 17, 24 / CASS ART, KINGSTON
Did you know that creative activities encourage positivity and significantly improve our wellbeing? An outlet to express our inner feelings, head along to these drop-in sessions at Cass Art’s Kingston store and discover the Art Journalling. Whether you’re doodling or refining your drawing techniques, Art Journaling is a great way to explore your creativity without the pressure of creating a masterpiece.
For more information, visit cassart.co.uk
MEDITATION: HOW TO STOP OVERTHINKING / JUNE 25 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Overthinking? Aren’t we all? Our minds are funny things, aren’t they? Spiralling into Spin City can seem like a daily chore, but how can we overcome the repeated patterns that our minds feel so compelled to conjure. Join Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo for guided meditations and practical advice for a happier life.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
SUMMER OF LOVE – SELF LOVE & WELLBEING FESTIVAL / JUNE 26 / THE BISLEY YURT, WOKING
Treat yourself and show some love for yourself and others by attending this Self Love and Wellbeing festival taking place on the outskirts of Woking. Raising money for and working alongside the domestic violence charity Hopeful Handbags; experience live music, street dancing, mindfulness, sound healing, chakra dancing, inner child healing, breathwork, and workshops in a safe and loving space. Suitable for all ages, bowl over to Bisley and feel the love this June.
For more information, visit eventbrite.co.uk
HALF-DAY WELLNESS RETREAT / JUNE 26 / GREAT FOSTERS, EGHAM
Fancy a mini-break? Feel a million miles away and head for the Great Fosters Hotel in Egham and into their beautiful Secret Garden for a half day’s break away from it all. With a focus on relaxation and fitness, your morning will include outdoor Vinyasa Flow Yoga, a mindfulness walk or a short 3 – 5km run, a Hatha Yoga Yoga session and refreshments.
For more information, visit eventbrite.co.uk
SUP YOGA / WEDNESDAYS + FRIDAYS / THE SHAC LAGOON, BUCKLAND PARK
Find some balance and try out some SUP Yoga this June. Taking place at the SHAC Lagoon at Buckland Park, take to the water on a paddleboard before embarking on a yoga session that will be great for building strength, balance, coordination, and encouraging mindfulness, peace, and inner peace calm. Taking place at 6.30 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, sign up online and reserve your space.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
