CELEBRATING BELTANE ~ DAY RETREAT

Beltane ~ beltaine

~ A cross quarter fire festival ~ From the Celtic Wheel of the Year
~ When earth’s energies are at their strongest & all of life is bursting fourth in full force
~ Marks the mid way point between Spring Equinox & the Summer Solstice
~ Beltane is a time to ignite & celebrate the sensuality of nature & ourselves
~ A celebration of the blossoming fertility of life

Join Sandra, Sofia & Ailie
Gather in togetherness to share, honour & celebrate life & it’s rhythms
It’s seasons ~ & it’s energies always in transition
Brought to you as a community offering
As we together create a circle of belonging
Weaving a web of hearts

Enjoy a day of delight
Awakening our senses
Through delicious sensual practices that
Ground us & allow our heart to open & blossom with gentleness

The gathering aims to leave you feeling inspired, invigorated & soothed
Through a weaving together of ~
Embodied & Somatic movement ~ Yoga & Elemental dance journey
Frequency Medicine ~ With cosmic live soundscapes ~ Voice activation & toning
Ceremony & Ritual ~ Sacred aromas & Beyond

Hosted by mother & daughter duo Sandra & Sofia Barnes With Ailie Tam of Yoga Rewild
Sunday 11th May 2.15 - 8.15
Bristol ~ Fishponds
Teas, tasty treats & lunch included ~ Vegan & vegetarian
Afternoon only option available
Early bird DEAL until April 7th

Know that all of you is welcome
Just as you are

Please note ~ All images our own from gatherings gone by
& this page is best taken in on a big screen over phone is possible as there is a lot of info to take in

This day has been birthed to hold you
Created especially to nurture & nourish us
As we voyage through internal & surrounding landscapes

A space to be ~ A journey of remembering

Blessed vessels ~ Made of the earth itself
The oceans flowing through our veins
The breath of life breathing us as we breathe it
Our inner fire burning bright ~ Spirit ignited

You are all of this ~ You are life itself

Celebrating nature
Within & without
With abundance ~ Full of gifts ~ Full of medicine
We will delve into the sacred dimension we all carry
Tuning into the fertile blossoming aliveness this time of year brings
It’s gifts ~ Messages ~ Lessons & reflections

We are alive ~ Here & Now

With tenderness we will guide & invite you through an array of simple & subtle yet powerful practices
Whilst holding a sacred container for us to flow through a multifaceted healing experience that allows a true alchemy of heart & spirit to unfurl
Anchoring in fresh life force ~ Prana ~ Chi ~ Vital energy & aliveness

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~ Together with all those that join us ~ We will co create a beautiful journey ~

~ Where we will be gathering ~

We will share the the day in a spacious & bright hall ~ With giant windows welcoming natural light to flood in over us ~ Overlooking greenery & peaceful willow area that surrounds the fire pit
Hopefully the day will bring sunshine so that we may also enjoy the beautiful outdoors with a gorgeous sweeping lawn

Located in a beautiful primary school with amazing architecture to set the scene

Address ~ Avanti Gardens, Oldbury court road, Bristol BS16 2JG
Google map pin info ~ 51.48450, -2.527552 will lead you to correct entrance
Located in Fishponds ~ Bristol ~ With parking available

~ MEET THE SPACE HOLDERS ~

Sandra & Sofia
Mother & Daughter

Sandra is a free spirited playful yogini from Argentina who has been sharing yoga in England when the family moved here over 25 years ago. Sofia began assisting her with her offerings from a young age & their paths have become intertwined.
’We enjoy creating together & support one another in birthing our visions & dreams, which is to offer spaces for others to drop into the present, to feel the full spectrum of being that life can offer us, through heartfelt experiences & explorations. We bring this to people through workshops, classes, retreats & ceremonies. You can find our offerings at an array of yoga & wellness festivals & gatherings, as well as offering international 'YogaVentures' across the globe.’
Weaving together embodied & somatic movement, meditation, ritual & the power of vibrational medicine in to all our offerings. Our aim is to bring you home to your inner beloved, hoping to leave you feeling relaxed & nourished, energized & radiating LOVE.
Explore more in the ‘about us’ tab & home page ~ Joint instagram ~ Sandra’s instagram

Ailie Tam

Ailie is a mumma of two girls, a yoga & somatic teacher, space holder for Celtic ceremonies & founder of Yoga Rewild. Ailie has a background in health behaviour, inspired by her deep interest in natural cycles, rhythms & the interaction between humans & our environment. Having grown up between the city of Cardiff & the wild coastal farmlands of Scotland, Ailie has a deep appreciation for the freedom that arises from being in nature & the grounding effect of being with the trees. This has shaped Ailie’s approach to yoga, which offers ways to intentionally remember our connection to the land & our shared bond with Mother Earth. She weaves traditional aspects of Hatha yoga with somatic techniques, whilst connecting with the energies of the lunar cycle, the seasons, the web of life & Celtic folklore to guide awareness within our inside outter worlds. Ailie believes yoga should inspire & be accessible & adaptable to meet our individual needs on any given day. Ailie set up Yoga Rewild in 2020 with the simple aim of Sharing Yoga, Planting Trees, which has since planted over 10,000 trees!
Explore more about Ailie ~ Website ~ Instagram ~ Facebook

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~ D E T A I L S ~

Everything we share is simply an invitation & guidance & we welcome you to do whatever feels right for you.
Everyone welcome new or accustomed to yoga ~ An array or options / layers shared for each movement / pose.

Homemade soup supper included.
Teas, healthy nibbles & tasty treats provided throughout the day.
Yoga mats provided & laid out ready for your arrival.

There will be 2 or 3 boutiques, shared by creators that live in Bristol
In case you wish to treat yourself to some glorious art, herbal products or clothes, textures & patterns(:
A bit about these wonderful creators towards bottom of page.

~ INVESTMENT / EXCHANGE ~

AFTERNOON ONLY
2.15 - 5 pm
Early bird deal ~
£35 / £40
Normal price ~
£45 / £50

FULL EXPERIENCE
2.15 - 8.15 pm
Early bird deal ~
£55 /£66
Normal price ~
£66 / £77 / £88 / £99

EARLY BIRD ENDS APRIL 7th
PLEASE NOTE ~ We are offering a vast sliding scale of price options as we wish to make this experience as accessible as possible!
Our aim is to bring people together ~ Creating a circle of belonging & sense of community.
We feel wellness & community should not have to be a luxury ~ Equally it costs a lot of time & energy to hold organise & hold gatherings like these ~ So please tune in to what feels right for your investment when you pay.
We are hoping to have around 30 - 40 + guests join the gathering.
Payment plan available on request ~ Just get in touch ~ loveallwaysyoga@gmail.com

FULL EXPERIENCE 2.15 - 8.15 pm

from £55.00

CELEBRATING BELTANE ~ JUST AFTERNOON

from £35.00

MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON BOOKING PAGES VIA LINKS ABOVE
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~ AFTERNOON ONLY OPTION ~ INFO ~
2.15 - 5
For those that feel they cannot make the whole retreat experience we wanted to offer an option for to you to still join the magic.
The day is being created to be enjoyed as a whole though ~ Please keep this in mind(:
See more details on link / booking section for this option.

~ THE DAYS OFFERINGS ~

2 - 2.15 ~ welcome drinks & settling in
2.15 ~ opening ceremony & grounding

Land into your body ~ Into your breath ~ Into the space & Into the day
Connecting to the magic in gathering in togetherness & the wonders life offers us
Soothing sounds from healing instruments will fill the space throughout all offerings

2.45 - 3.45 ~ blossoming & becoming ~ gentle yoga flow ~ sandra

Movement will begin gently, taking us through a long awakening warm-up, as we welcome the body & heart to unravel & open softly, like the flowers that bloom all around us at this time of year. Full of juicy spiralling & rhythmic motion that will welcome & invite a creative & playful exploration of expression, connecting people to their inner rhythm & fluidity.

3.45 - 4.45~ awaken the senses ~ yoga & embodiment ~ ailie

Awaken & spark the imagination through a full body mind journey, woven together through creative storytelling ~ With Celtic wisdom & Beltane folklore at it’s roots. Envisioning & travelling between the Otherworld & inner landscapes. Exploring the felt world through yoga, taste, smell, sound & somatic exploration. Stimulating our senses, allowing us to remember the sensual beings that we are.
Culminating with a short relaxation & sound bath held by all of us.

4.45 ~ supper break ~ 5.45

Enjoy a nourishing vegan & vegetarian soup supper with bread, butters & treats too(:
A fire will be lit at this point for us to enjoy & gather around
There will be time to connect with others, enjoy the outside areas & browse the treasures in the boutiques

5.45- 6.15 ~ fire ceremony

Gather in circle around the fire, to honour & celebrate this element within the Beltane tradition.
Ziva Zena will share a timeless & transporting song or 2 with us, that will leave us feeling grounded & connected.

6.15 - 7.30 ~ elemental dance journey

Commence with a gently guided moving meditation as we get into our bodies with some wonderful music. Bringing us in to a circle sharing as we drop deeper into ceremony together. Leaving us to ready to set off on a voyage of exploration & connection with music guiding us through each element in turn. Celebrating & honouring the building blocks of life ~ Earth ~ Water ~ Fire ~ Air & Space. Allowing the wisdom of the body to guide us ~ Shaping the way we express invting freedom of movement & creativity to flow through us. Our stories, feelings, prayers & dreams moving us. Our energy ebbing & flowing with the soundscape, landing us into present moment, as we journey together.

7.30 - 8.15 ~ cosmic sound bath & returning

Experience the magic of vibrational medicine with a deep & timeless cosmic live sound bath, leaving you feeling specious, floating, refreshed & ALIVE.
More about sound healing below this section.
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Being softly & tenderly brought back, taking time to reflect on the day, the magic & experiences that arose & what you wish to carry fourth with you.
A tasty treat will ground you, ready to drift dreamily home.
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ALL TIMINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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We hope for you to feel fully arrived in your beautiful sacred self by the end of our time together
To feel life pulsating & alive within you ~ To know you are & you hold all the medicine you ever need

~MORE ABOUT SOUND HEALING ~

A gentle practice that invites you to settle into softness as soothing sounds transport you into a sense of timelessness. The magic of sound healing is that you do not need to 'do' anything to receive the magic & benefits. As our body & mind is bathed in oscillating waves of sound, this promotes a relaxed state of consciousness to arise, allowing our brain to travels between different wave states. Scientific evidence shows that the specific frequencies & resonances of healing instruments effect us on a molecular level & can speed up healing of many kinds.
A sound healing session is likely to leave you in a serene, deeply relaxed & energised state. It may be particularly helpful for people living with hypertension, stress related issues, anxiety, sleep difficulties & beyond.

INSTRUMENTS THAT WILL BE USED ~ Gongs, tibetan, crystal & alchemy singing bowls, drums, rattles, swinging chimes, rain stick, wah wah, tuning forks & beyond.

CONTRA INDICATIONS ~ Not advised for people with a pace maker or in the first trimester of pregnancy ~ Feel free to be in contact if you have any questions.

~ MEET THE GONGS ~

~ Chinese wind gongs 20” & 25” ~ We will walk around the room with these ~ A healing all rounder, said to encourage ‘centering’.
~ A 32” symphonic gong ~Who’s makers ~ Paiste (German) say: 'It's fundamental note is balanced with its own complex overtones', meaning that it’s tuned to create a compatible blend of resonance – so offers a wide variety of harmonious sound for holistic balance.

Gongs are said to ~
Mentally ~ Encourages wisdom, purity & clarity.
Emotionally ~ Help release negativity & promote a clearing & opening.
Physically ~ Awakening a sensitivity to the present state of our body's energy reserves.

~ MEET THE STALL HOLDERS ~

CASSANDRA ~ CREATOR OF ARTEMIS ROSE AROMAS
Cassandra is a herbalist, therapist & ayurvedic food & birth doula, based in the South West. Passionate about naturopathy & nourishment, she is a true hedgerow witch, she gathers much of her inspiration from herbal folklore & loves creating foraged & home grown herbal products.
She will be sharing a boutique offering medicinal delicious & nutritious chocolates, to treat the senses, infused massage oils, cyclical perfumes, foraged herbal tea blends & beyond.
Explore more about Cassandra ~ Instagram ~ Website ~ Facebook

ZIVA ZENA
Ziva is an artist, poet, space holder & women’s circle guide. With a passion for nature, earth’s landscapes, the season’s & cycles of life & womanhood & eco psycology. She is Bristol based, with her roots from Czech republic, which she left in her 20’s to travel the world, living in many remote places, where the ancient & natural landscapes inspired her unique art style.
She will bring along some of her artworks & prints & will also share a song or 2 with us around the fire.
Explore more about Ziva ~ Etsy ~ Instagram ~ Facebook

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