WELL-GOOD WELLBEING: SELF-CARE EVENTS IN SURREY

FOREST BATHING / NOVEMBER 30 / CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDENS, ESHER

Connect with nature and head for the healing environs of Claremont Landscape Gardens near Esher. Soak up the peace and tranquillity on a sensory journey to calm the mind and feed your soul. Using mindfulness and sensory explanation, Forest bathing involves slowing down and immersing yourself in the forest or woods, a practice that will work wonders for your wellbeing. 

For more information, visit connectwiththeforest.com 

 

CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND HEALING / DECEMBER 4 / ABINGER HAMMER

Indulge in the immersion of sound vibrations and tones produced by crystal singing bowls to help call forth healing and relaxation to the body, mind, and soul. The resonant vibration of crystal singing bowls has a powerful and impactful effect on the resonant frequency of our physical bodies.

For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk 

 

MINDFUL CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING EXPERIENCE WITH CACAO / DECEMBER 4 / SURREY NEST, CHILWORTH

Join in with special Cacao ceremony followed by some seasonal crafting. The cacao ceremony includes a short seated meditation and is guided by Danielle who will gently aid you to unlock and unleash the creative energy the resides in your sacral chakra (2nd chakra). As you connect to your inner artist, build your own beautiful wreath for you to take home and showcase this Christmas.

For more information, visit backontrack.live 

 

INTRODUCTION TO COLD WATER SWIMMING AND IMMERSION / DECEMBER 8, 14 + 29 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH

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

 

MINDFUL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING: WINTER SOLSTICE / DECEMBER 21 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Discover the power of mindfulness as you connect with your inner-self through each brushstroke. Learn to paint with intention, focusing on the present moment, and allowing your emotions to flow onto the paper. You will start with a 20 minutes guided meditation, followed by a 90 minutes watercolour painting session, and leave space at the end for sharing, reflection and for any questions that might come up.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

 

SILENT SPACE / EVERY MONDAY / POLESDEN LACEY, GREAT BOOKHAM

Some of us need more space than others, and some of us can’t seem to find a place that provides the calm we need for our minds to get away for a while. So find space to breathe this month and head for Polesden Lacey’s Silent Space every Monday afternoon. A dedicated space for peace and quiet amongst the raging storm that life can sometimes bring.

For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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