THE SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Festive furore got you feeling frazzled? Cosy up and find some calm with our pick of the best wellbeing, self care and self preservation events taking place across Surrey this January.
GONG BATH / JANUARY 7 + 8 / BISLEY YURT, WOKING
Benefit from the power of sound at this Pluto & Venus Gong Bath hosted by Charlie Leigh and held at Bisley Yurt. Dating back to ancient cultures, Gong Baths and are a form of meditation where you “bathe” in the healing vibrations of sound. Lie down, immerse yourself in the healing vibrations, and leave feeling restored and rejuvenated.
For more information, visit charlieleighyoga.co.uk
MONTHLY MINDFULNESS MEETUP / JANUARY 11 / SOLAR SISTERS, GUILDFORD
Join Guildford’s Solar Sisters for their monthly Mindfulness Meet Up, where you can enjoy mindfulness practices in a supportive environment. Find calm in the chaos and take away simple but powerful tools to help you navigate your noggin.
For more information, visit solarsisters.uk
CONSCIOUS RAMBLES / JANUARY 14 / HAM LANDS & RIVER WALK, KINGSTON
Take care of yourself this January and head over to Kingston for some forest bathing, earth healing and an optional ceremonial cacao. Enjoy guided meditations and a healing connection to nature as you take a wonder along the river and onto the ham Lands nature reserve and woodlands.
For more information, visit eventbrite.co.uk
SUNRISE MEDITATION & FOREST BATHING / JANUARY 14 + 28 / PITCH HILL, CRANLEIGH
Start your Sunday the right way and head for Pitch Hill in Cranleigh for a spot of Sunrise Forest Bathing. The place where George Harrison was supposedly inspired to write ‘Here Comes The Sun’, feel the energy and restorative power that a good forest bath and meditation can bring and leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready for the week ahead.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
YOGA & BRUNCH / JANUARY 21 / FARNHAM
Join The Yoga Brunch Club this January and enjoy seasonal retreats at some seriously epic locations suited to supercharging your body and mind. This month’s session takes place at a secret location in Farnham, with a focus on energising flow, breathwork and nourishment. Bliss.
For more information, visit yogaandbrunch.co.uk
NURTURING YOURSELF / JANUARY 28 / VAYU YOGA, GUILDFORD
Nurture yourself at this self-care practice workshop taking place at Vayu Yoga in Guildford. This specially curated series is a journey through the elements earth, fire, water, air and space) The elements have roots in various ancient traditions. In the session you’ll ‘greet your fee’ with a homemade nourishing scrub, be guided to a gentle release technique using acupuncture points, use flowers and herbs to create a mandala and enjoy a sweet nourishing treat and home-made restorative tea. The perfect antidote to those January blues.
For more information, visit vayu-yoga.co.uk