THE SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY
What with the stresses and strains of modernity, it’s becoming increasingly important to take care of your mind and body. From sound baths and forest bathing to pilates and yoga, take some time for you this month and explore this Self Preservation Society trail around Surrey.
WELLBEING RETREAT WEEKEND / APRIL 1 – 3 / THE FINTRY TRUST, GODALMING
Sometimes we just need some space, don’t we? Keep it local, but feel like a million miles away at this three-day wellbeing retreat held on the outskirts of Godalming. Hosted by Heron Moon, surround yourself with sweeping landscapes and slip away into tranquillity. Take part in sound baths, meditations, yoga, long walks and more for a resident weekend of self-restoration.
For more information, visit heronmoon.co.uk
FOREST BATHING / APRIL 2, 8, 13, 20 + 26 / ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, KEW
Find some space to unwind your mind and soak up some earthly energy from the forest. Head for UNESCO World Heritage site, Kew Gardens and experience this group forest bathing session. Get grounded and find the peace of mind to venture forth into your day with positivity.
For more information, visit kew.org
SOUND HEALING JOURNEY, GONG BATH (FULL PINK MOON) / APRIL 22 / MAYFORD VILLAGE HALL, WOKING
Get some good vibrations and experience the power of the gong at this sound healing event on the outskirts of Woking. Let go of everyday stresses and strains and sink into a deep state of relaxation as you’re treated to an hour and a half of soothing sounds to celebrate the Full Pink Moon.
For more information, visit eventbrite.co.uk
THY HOT YOGA / WEEKLY / TURNFIT, GUILDFORD
For those that can handle the heat, head for the red hot studios of THY Hot Yoga housed at TurnFit in Guildford. Bend and stretch your way to a healthier body and mind with a choice of Hot Flow or Hot Hatha Yoga classes taking place weekly.
For more information, visit turnfit.co.uk
WALK AND GONG BATH IN BLUEBELL WOODS / APRIL 24 / BIRTLEY HOUSE, BRAMLEY
‘ Tis the season to seek out the wondrous bluebell woods that lie in wait for your this spring. And what could be better than sitting surrounded by nature’s wildflowers and experiencing a gong bath in the woods? Reserve your space for this special experience and take some time to practice some self-care.
For more information, visit backontrack.live
SPRING TWILIGHT WALK / APRIL 28 / BLACKHEATH COMMON
‘Tune in to the twilight sounds’ of Blackheath Common and join this Spring Twilight Walk this month. A mindful walk that’ll follow the sunset through the Scots pines allowing you to soak up the sights and smells of spring that’ll be emerging through the nature that surrounds you.
For more information, visit backontrack.live
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