THE SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY: WELLBEING EVENTS IN SURREY
Feel the transformative energy of spring and the positive change it can bring to your wellbeing. Ready to energise your body and mind? Check out our pick of the best self-care events taking place in Surrey this month.
MEN’S FIRE CIRCLE / APRIL 1, 15 + 29 / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH
A supportive space for men to come together, connect and explore ideas that might help each other mentally, sign up and head for this Mens Fire Circle taking place at the scenic environs of Buckland Park Lagoon this April. Multiple dates for this month, however limited spaces are available for each session.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
YOGA SOUND JOURNEY / APRIL 7 / SHP HEALTH, DORKING
Through a carefully crafted blend of soothing sounds and melodies, including drums, Himalayan and Crystal Bowls, and therapeutic percussion, Kat Caddick guides participants in a journey starting with a Vinyasa Yoga flow to quieten the mind into deep relaxation and ending with a mindful Sound Bath leading you to a place of inner peace and harmony.
For more information, visit shphealth.co.uk
MINDFUL BRUSH STROKES / APRIL 13 / 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.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MINDFULNESS: SELF-COMPASSION WORKSHOP / APRIL 16 / CRANLEIGH ARTS
Learn how to become your own strong, supportive, inner coach. Discover how self-compassion is one of the most powerful ways to improve your resilience and wellbeing. Self-compassion is simply giving ourselves the same care and kindness that we would give to a good friend, who was having a difficult time. This workshop will introduce you to ways in which you can become more self-compassionate in your daily life.
For more information, visit cranleigharts.org
FOREST BATHING WITH BLUEBELLS / APRIL 19 / CHANTRIES, GUILDFORD
Enjoy a unique Forest Bathing session amongst the carpets of Vluebells that lie in wait at the Chantries on the outskirts of Guildford. Join HINOKI and learn about how the art and science of forest bathing can improve your health and wellbeing and experience the benefits long after your guided sensory walk.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
SATURDAY SKETCH: SLOW GAZE IN NATURE / APRIL 27 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON
Join artist Anna-Marie Garrett for mindful drawing outdoors in the Gallery grounds and woodland. Ground yourself through breath and being with flora, fauna and fungi, then enjoy a short, guided meditation in the landscape, weather permitting. The class then flows into warm-up sketches and longer drawings. No previous drawing experience is necessary, the workshop focuses on the process of sketching to build mindful connections to non-human nature in slowed time.
For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk