THE WINTER GATHERING
A seasonal journey to listen, rest & reconnect.
Come and spend some time coming back to yourself.
There are still two opportunities to gather in person this winter.
Perhaps you're noticing that your energy, your body or your needs are changing. Perhaps you simply feel ready for a little more space for yourself.
The Winter Gathering is a place to step away from the everyday, spend time in your body and connect with other women.
We'll move, rest, reflect, share experiences and explore this season of life together.
You don't need to have attended our October Gathering to join us. You are very welcome to come along in November or January.
OPTION 1 - JOIN US FOR BOTH
£120
The November + January Journey
Join us on both dates in person and stay connected through the heart of winter.
Your booking includes:
Sunday 15 November — Listen
December online Winter Pause - 45 minute online session
Sunday 17 January — Reconnect
Access to the online thread throughout the season
OPTION 2: JOIN US FOR ONE
£65
CHOOSE THE GATHERING THAT SUITS YOU.
Join us in person on either 15 November or 17 January.
Your booking includes:
Your choice of one in-person Gathering
December online Winter Pause - 45 minute online session
Access to the online thread throughout the season
You can choose which Gathering you’d like to attend when booking.
A season to come back to yourself
There is something about this time of year that asks us to do things a little differently.
The days get shorter. The light changes. And gradually, the world around us begins to turn inward.
Nature doesn’t keep pushing forward all year round. There is a time for growth and expansion, and a time for slowing down, resting and gathering our energy.
Perhaps we can learn something from that.
Because we don’t have to keep moving at the same pace all year round.
And sometimes, particularly during perimenopause and the years around it, our bodies, energy, emotions and sense of ourselves begin to change.
The ways we’ve always lived, moved and cared for everyone else may no longer feel quite right. Yet life doesn’t necessarily slow down to meet us.
So how do we find the space to pause, listen and ask:
Who am I now?
Not who we used to be.
Not who we think we should be.
But who we are now, beneath the expectations, responsibilities and many roles we carry.
Perhaps the answer begins by coming back into the body.
By noticing what feels good, what doesn’t, when we need to move, when we need to rest and what our bodies might be trying to tell us.
The Winter Gathering is an invitation to explore these questions together.
Through movement, rest, Traditional Chinese Medicine, reflection and connection, we'll explore what it means to move through this season differently. There will be space to move, express ourselves, become still, listen to our bodies and notice what we need now.
Not because anything needs fixing, but because we deserve time to hear ourselves more clearly.
And we don't have to do that alone.
What we'll make space for
Over the coming months, you'll have the opportunity to:
Explore a rich mix of movement and embodied practices, including Qi Gong, Shake the Dust, somatic movement, dance, Yin Yoga and guided rest, giving you space to move, express yourself, soften and discover what feels right for you.
Feel more connected to your body and its changing needs.
Create space to pause, reflect and listen to yourself.
Explore what genuinely supports you during this season of life.
Give yourself permission to rest and receive, but also to move, express yourself and take up space.
Feel less alone through shared experiences and meaningful connection with other women.
This isn’t about becoming a different person. It’s about making more space for the person you are now.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO NAVIGATE THIS SEASON ALONE
// WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER //
YOU DON'T HAVE TO NAVIGATE THIS SEASON ALONE // WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER //
A winter journey. One thread between us.
Rather than meeting once and moving on, The Winter Gathering gives us somewhere to return to throughout the season.
Each Gathering has its own quality, creating space to spend time with ourselves and one another, and to notice what changes as winter unfolds.
Sometimes, before we can truly settle into rest, we need to move. To wake up the body, shift our energy and give ourselves space to express what's there. From there, we can gradually come into stillness, listen inwardly and notice what we need.
We'll meet in person on two Sundays this winter, with a gentle online gathering in December to stay connected through the heart of the season.
You’re warmly invited to join us for both remaining Gatherings, or choose the one that feels right for you.
You don't need to have been part of October to join us. There's still space for you here
November
LISTEN
What might we hear when we become quiet enough to listen to ourselves?
Sometimes we're so busy listening to everyone and everything around us that we forget to listen to ourselves.
And when so much is changing in our bodies, our energy, our emotions and the way we feel about life it can be difficult to know what we actually need.
This Gathering is an invitation to pause, tune in and listen.
We'll begin with Shake the Dust, using music and movement to explore how we're feeling, give ourselves permission to move freely and notice what our bodies might be asking for. We'll bring in Qi Gong and somatic movement, making space for both expression and stillness.
I'll be sharing a little about this transition through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine exploring how our energy and needs can change, and how we might begin to understand and support ourselves differently during this season of life.
We'll also be joined by Monique, who will share some of her own experiences of menopause and open up a conversation around the things we might recognise, question or simply want to talk about. There'll be space to ask questions and hear from one another.
We'll gradually move towards rest with a gentle Yin practice and guided meditation. While you settle, Monique will offer individual Reiki, giving each woman a little time to receive and simply be.
As always, there'll be space for conversation, connection and a cuppa along the way.
An afternoon to move, explore, listen and reconnect in the company of other women.
December
WINTER PAUSE
What happens when we give ourselves permission to pause?
By December, the year is beginning to draw to a close.
There can be so much pressure at this time of year to keep going, finish everything, make plans, show up for everyone else and somehow fit more into an already-full season.
But winter offers us a different invitation.
A chance to soften, turn inwards and rest.
Rather than gathering in person, we'll meet online for a gentle 45-minute Winter Pause. We'll begin with some classic Qi Gong to move, breathe and bring our attention back into the body, before gradually settling into a guided Yin practice.
A little space to step away from the busyness, soften and rest in the middle of everything.
January
RECONNECT
What am I returning to, and what do I want to carry with me?
As we move into January, there can be so much talk of fresh starts, new goals and becoming a better version of ourselves.
But this isn't about New Year, New You.
Instead, it's an opportunity to pause and notice what has unfolded over the past few months.
What have you discovered about yourself? What have you begun to listen to? What feels different? And what do you want to carry with you into the months ahead?
We'll begin with Shake the Dust, bringing movement, music and a little playfulness into the room as we reconnect with the body and awaken our energy. We'll then move into Yin, rest and reflection, allowing space to settle, integrate and simply be.
There'll be plenty of time to come together in conversation, too, to share how we've experienced the journey, what we've noticed along the way and whether anything has shifted in how we relate to ourselves, our bodies or our changing needs.
And, of course, there'll be time to chat, laugh and celebrate the connections we've made.
No list of resolutions. Nothing to achieve.
Just space to reflect on what has unfolded, celebrate what you've discovered and consider what you want to carry forward.
A little thread between us
The Winter Gathering isn't only about the time we spend together in the room.
Between our Gatherings, there'll be a gentle online thread to help us stay connected. A small number of practices, reflections and invitations to dip into at home whenever they feel useful.
There won't be homework, and there won't be another thing you need to complete. It's simply there if you'd like a little extra connection and support between Gatherings.
And in December, we'll come together online for our Winter Pause. A gentle 45-minute session beginning with some classic Qi Gong, followed by guided Yin, creating a little space to move, soften and rest in the middle of the festive season.
What happens when we gather
Each Gathering has its own focus, but the thread running through the Winter Gathering remains the same: movement, rest, reflection, connection and space to simply be.
The practices we explore together are loosely rooted in an ancient seasonal way of understanding the body, something I've studied for several years and weave into my work.
You don't need to know any of this to take part. It's simply there in the background, gently informing our time together as we move through the season.
Sometimes we spend so much time trying to think our way through things. But the body has its own wisdom too.
Through movement, breath and rest, we can begin to notice what feels good, what doesn't, when we need to move and when we need to pause.
And perhaps, over time, we become a little more familiar with our own responses, learning to listen to ourselves and recognise what we need.
You don't need to be experienced in any of these practices, and you certainly don't need to arrive knowing what you need.
You can simply come as you are.
What’s included
Your Winter Gathering includes:
Your chosen in-person gathering, or gatherings
We’ll meet on:
Sunday 15 November 2026 - LISTEN
Sunday 17 January 2027 - RECONNECT
December Winter Pause
A 45 minute online gathering to move, shake, pause, rest and stay connected through the heart of winter.
The session will be recorded, so you can catch up on the replay if you’re unable to attend live.
A gentle online thread throughout the winter season
Practices, reflections and invitations to support you between gatherings.
Guest practitioners and seasonal practices
Woven naturally into the experience.
Whichever option you choose, you'll receive access to the December Winter Pause and the online seasonal thread.
There are two remaining in-person Gatherings this winter.
Choose how you'd like to join us.
You can choose to join us for either November or January, or come along to both. Whichever option you choose, you'll also receive access to the December Winter Pause and our online thread.
OPTION 1 - JOIN US FOR BOTH
£120
The November + January Journey
Join us for both remaining in-person Gatherings, with the December Winter Pause and online thread connecting us through the season.
Your booking includes:
Sunday 15 November — Listen
December online Winter Pause - 45 minute online session
Sunday 17 January — Reconnect
Access to the online thread throughout the season
OPTION 2: JOIN US FOR ONE
£65
CHOOSE THE GATHERING THAT SUITS YOU.
Perhaps November is the right time for you to join us in person, or perhaps January feels more possible.
You’re welcome at either.
Your booking includes:
Your choice of one in-person Gathering
December online Winter Pause - 45 minute online session
Access to the online thread throughout the season
You can choose which Gathering you’d like to attend when booking.
“It’s not a quick class to squeeze in but an afternoon to myself to pause, connect and learn. So much has stayed with me.”
— A Gathering participant
“I appreciated the opportunity to chat with others who are all navigating this time of life.”
— A Gathering participant
The women you’ll share this season with
Most women arrive not knowing anyone else in the room. That's completely normal.
You don't need to come with a friend, know anyone beforehand or feel that you have to join in with everything.
My hope is that, as we spend time together, you'll begin to recognise familiar faces, make new connections and perhaps find a sense of being part of something.
Because that's a big part of what The Gathering is about.
Not just the time we spend together, but the women we share it with.
Practical details
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Each in-person Gathering runs from 2–4:30pm.
The December Winter Pause is a gentle 45-minute online session.
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The Winter Gatherings will take place in Didsbury Village, South Manchester, in a cosy space called This is the Place with plenty of parking nearby.
Details on how to access the space and the exact address will be sent on booking.
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Absolutely. No previous experience is needed.
The practices we explore are suitable for beginners, and you don’t need to be familiar with Qi Gong, somatic movement, Yin or any of the other practices beforehand.
Everything will be gently guided, and you’re always encouraged to listen to your own body and work at a pace that feels right for you.
You don’t need to be flexible, experienced or “good” at movement. You can simply come as you are.
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I'll send you everything you need before each Gathering.
Comfortable clothes and anything that helps you feel cosy and comfortable are a good place to start.
Maybe a journal to write in too.
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The Winter Gathering is designed as a journey, with each Gathering offering something a little different. But you don't have to attend both to be part of it.
You can choose to join us for either November or January, or come along to both.
Whichever option you choose, you'll also receive access to the December online Winter Pause and our online thread throughout the season.
Not quite ready to join us?
That's completely okay.
If you'd like to stay connected, you can join my mailing list for occasional thoughts, practices and invitations from me or come and find me over on Instagram.