THE SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY: WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WELLBEING
Let’s face it. Christmas is chaotic at the best of times. If you’re looking for ways to unwind and improve your wellbeing, then check out our pick of the best events for your self preservation this festive season.
SOUND BATH AND SKETCH / NOVEMBER 28 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Immerse yourself in a meditative sound landscape followed by mindful sketching in the atmospheric setting of the historic gallery. Bring a blanket, settle in and relax for a journey into the soothing sounds of gongs and traditional Himalayan singing bowls. As the sound frequencies wash over you, feel the pace slowing and achieve a state of deep relaxation. Following this restorative practice, you will be invited to respond to the colours and rhythms you notice within the surrounding artwork through mindful sketching or writing. A selection of fruit and herbal teas will be available. Book now for bliss.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk
MONTHLY MINDFULNESS MEETUP / DECEMBER 7 / 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
HERBAL MEDICINE WORKSHOP / DECEMBER 9 / SUTTON PLACE, ABINGER HAMMER
Let nature support your health and learn to create your own apothecary of medicinal teas, salves, tincture, and oxymels with everyday kitchen cupboard herbs as well as foraged ingredients.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
FOREST BATHING / DECEMBER 10 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Join Forest Bathing experts HINOKI at the beautiful West Horsley Place for an inspirational morning. HINOKI Forest Bathing is more than a walk in the woods. It’s a mindful sensory journey that opens us up to nature’s offerings, providing restoration for our wellbeing. Sign up online to experience the wonder of the woods.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
LADIES MOON CIRCLE / DECEMBER 12, 21 + 27 / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK, BETCHWORTH
A supportive space for women to come together, connect and explore ideas that might help each other mentally. Sign up online and head for this Ladies Moon Circle at the scenic environs of Buckland Park Lagoon this month. Limited spaces are available.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
DEEP DIVINE / DECEMBER 14 / 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 bather in the healing vibrations from the gong.
For more information, visit charlieleighyoga.co.uk