THE SELF PRESERVATIONS SOCIETY: WAYS TO BETTER WELLBEING
Looking to lead a calmer, more collected and connected lifestyle? Thing’s can get rough out there, but with a few tips and tricks to help guide you along the way, better wellbeing can easily become your reality. Check out these awesome ways to take care of yourself in Surrey this March.
WRITING AS A MINDFUL PRACTICE / MARCH 5 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Explore how the twin practices of reading and writing foster both gratitude and mindfulness, and how the process begins with simply noticing. Use simple tools and techniques to create unique pieces of writing which reflect what happens when we slow down and take notice. Led by trained therapist and prize-winning novelist, Joanna Barnard.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
MEDITATION & GONG BATH / MARCH 6 / SUTTON PLACE, ABINGER HAMMER
A highly rejuvenating experience for the body and mind, join the team from HINOKI Forest Bathing for a Meditation and Gong Bath at the scenic location of Sutton Place. Gong baths are great for bringing a sense of overall relaxation and can even stimulate altered states of consciousness. The session will end with some mindful tea drinking. Bliss.
For more information, visit hinokiforestbathing.co.uk
MAKE A TERRARIUM WITH TERRAPY / MARCH 16 + 30 / SOLAR SISTERS, GUILDFORD
Solar Sisters in Guildford host regular events at their eco-conscious store in Guildford, and one such meeting may be just what your well-being needs this month. Take to the craft table and get creative as you’re led by the team at Terrapy by making a Terrarium. Beautiful closed tropical ecosystems, the water and nutrients are recycled continuously, making them a very low-maintenance way to bring thriving tropical plants into your home. Creating and looking after a terrarium are activities that invite you to take a break from the fast-paced nature of day-to-day life to slow down and mindfully engage with nature.
For more information, visit solarsisters.uk
WILDLIFE WALKS / MARCH 20 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Connect with nature and Explore the wildlife across the stunning 400-acre estate of West Horsley Place. Join expert guide Ben West who will teach you all about the native wildlife on your doorstep. On each walk he will lead you to find badger setts, explore bird spotting and help you to discover wild foods and medicines.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
SPRING RETREAT / MARCH 23 / BISLEY YURT, WOKING
Spend the day away and get ready to recharge with this Spring Retreat hosted by Chalie Leigh Yoga. Spring is the beginning of a new cycle, a time of birth and new beginnings, increased energy and new growth. The Day includes: cleansing breath work, 2 yoga practices, sound healing and more.
For more information, visit charlieleighyoga.co.uk
SPRING RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH LIVE CELLO MUSIC / MARCH 24 / VAYU YOGA, GUILDFORD
Get set for Spring with this unique interwoven sensory experience. Explore movement, mediation and music as you escape the clutches of winter and are filled with a restorative energy that’ll leave you feeling ready for the next season.
For more information, visit vayu-yoga.co.uk