THE SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Feeling stressed? Want to spend some time focusing on you? Welcome to the latest editon of The Self Preservation Society – our guide to events in Surrey that promote wellbeing and self care. From cold water immersion to forest bathing, find some calm to enable you to carry on in the best possible way.
INTRODUCTION TO COLD WATER SWIMMING & IMMERSION / FEBRUARY 4, 12 + 25 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON
Love nature? Love to swim outdoors? Brace yourself for a dip in Buckland Park Lake and join the Surrey Hills Adventure Company for an introduction to cold water swimming. Cold Water Swimming (especially at this time of year) isn’t for the fainthearted or inexperienced, but thankfully the good folk over at the SHAC have a great session whereby you’ll learn the do’s and don’t of this past time aimed at self-preservation.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
SOUND BATH / FEBRUARY 11 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Be transformed by multiple frequencies as you take a dip in this group sound bath held at Cranleigh Arts Centre this October. Featuring gongs, singing bowls and gentle percussion, wash away the stresses and strains of the day before leaving feeling rejuvenated for the mind and body – the perfect way to unwind and find peace; take part by booking your space online.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
FOREST BATHING FOR YOUNG FAMILIES / FEBRUARY 11 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD
If you’ve come across the latest craze of Forest Bathing, you can now experience the great benefits that a forest bath can yield to the whole family. Hooray! Find some calm and restore order with this excellent session hosted by Surrey Wildlife Trust this month.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
DEEP DIVINE YOGA / FEBRUARY 12 / BISLEY YURT
Sink into the Deep Divine and head for the tranquil setting of Bisley Yurt for this restorative yoga class with Charlie Leigh Yoga. If you’re looking for inner calm from the storm of daily life, then this hour’s class is the one. Focusing on deep relaxation for both the body and mind, achieve peace with some gentle yoga before moving into breath work and finishing with an extended Savasana, where you’ll bathe in the healing vibrations from the gong.
For more information, visit charlieleighyoga.co.uk
WRITING FOR WELLNESS / FEBRUARY 20 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Award-winning local novelist and therapist Joanna Barnard invites you to this series of six workshops where you’ll explore how writing creatively can benefit your mental and emotional wellbeing. Express yourself via various writing styles, including journaling, poetry, and short stories.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MINDFUL THREADS OF NATURE IN WELLBEING / FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 5 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Whether in your living space or workspace, having a visual reminder that carries a calming tonic is a great way to promote your wellbeing. If you require such a piece, then dear reader, you’re in luck. Head over to Walton’s Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre for a mixed-media exhibition of natural work with the intent of restoring some calm amongst the chaos.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk