THE SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY – WELLBEING EVENTS THIS MAY
Wander into May full wonder and open to ways improve your wellbeing in Surrey this May. From celebration weekends of discovery yo forest bathing among the bluebells – welcome to the latest edition of The Self Preservation Society.
WELLNESS DAY: YOGA / MAY 9 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
In this session expert tutor Caroline Lofthouse will lead you through a Yin Yoga practice in Weest Horsely Places’s beautiful and historic Morning Room. Yin is a form of yoga in which floor based poses are held for longer periods of time, allowing for deep stretching of the body in a non-forceful way. The benefits of a regular Yin practice can include; improvements in flexibility and joint mobility, reduction in stress and anxiety, calming and balancing mind and body, encourage relaxation, recovery from intense exercise, athletic performance or a hectic lifestyle! Sounds good right? Sign up online.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
THE BIG PURPLE WELLNESS WEEKEND / MAY 11 – 12 / MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, WORPLESDON
The Big Purple Wellness Weekend is back! Head for Merrist Wood College found between Guildford and Woking for a blissful, chilled two days of sounds baths, yoga workshops, Crystal healing and so much more.
For more information, visit psychicandholistic.co.uk
AN INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS / MAY 14 / CRANLEIGH ARTS
Are you looking to find an inner calm and deep contentment or a new way to handle stress? Led by Claire Garthwaite, experienced mindfulness teacher and doctor, in the session there will be teaching on what mindfulness is, short guided meditations, and some discussion and questions.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
MEDITATION WITH WARRIOR MONK, KRISH THAPA / MAY 15 / SUTTON PLACE, ABINGER HAMMER
Head for HINOKI Forest Bathing HQ based at Sutton Place for a very special mediation led by Warrior Monk, Krish Thapa. A former SAS-Mountaineer, expect a short mediation and discussion on the ‘SAS Mindset’, followed by meditation and the chance to chat one-to-one with Krish.
For more information, visit hinkokiforestbathing.co.uk
FOREST BATHING AMONGST THE BLUEBELLS / MAY 17 / NOWER WOOD EDUCATIONAL RESERVE, LEATHERHEAD
’Tis the season for bluebell woods to bring their uniquely hued signal of Spring and the warmth it brings to our souls and spirit. Feel the power and sign up for a morning spent forest bathing amongst the Bluebells at Surrey Wildlife Trust’s educational hub near Leatherhead. Did you know… Science has proven that spending time in nature boosts our immune systems, reduces stress hormones, enhances mental wellbeing and bolsters our brain health. It can provide emotional healing, decrease blood pressure, improve general sleep-wake cycles, improve relationship skills, reduces stress and reduce aggression.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
YOGA AND WATERCOLOUR RETREAT DAY / MAY 18 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Ready for a day of relaxation and creativity? Sign up for this workshop at Farnham Maltings this May and reconnect with your intuition and your inner joy through gentle yoga practices, painting and deep relaxation.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
