October

SLOW DOWN

Where am I?

Autumn is a season of gathering inward, of refining and letting go, something we can see reflected in nature as the trees begin to shed their leaves.

It invites us to ask what we might be ready to let go of.

Perhaps it's the pressure to keep doing things as we always have, the expectations we place on ourselves, or the feeling that we should keep going regardless of what our bodies are telling us.

Autumn also brings our attention back to the breath, to what we take in and what we let go of, to receiving and releasing.

We'll begin our first Gathering by shaking the dust off, moving, breathing, dancing playing and allowing the body to release some of what it's been carrying. We'll explore Qi Gong, somatic movement, Pilates-style movement, gradually waking up the body and creating space to move, breathe and reconnect.

Then Clare will guide us through gentle breathwork, blending science-backed explanations with guided experiences.

"You've been breathing your whole life. But how much do you really know about the way you breathe and the impact it can have on how you feel?"

From there, we’ll gradually move towards quieter practices, rest and reflection.
A chance to arrive, make some space and begin listening to where we really are.

You’ll have time to reconnect with your body and breath, settle into the season and leave feeling a little more grounded and present.

November

LISTEN

What might I hear when I become quiet enough to listen?

As autumn deepens, the invitation is to become a little quieter, to notice what feels essential, what matters to us and what we may no longer need to carry.

There is also something to be said for the wisdom we gain from one another.

For generations, women have gathered together to share stories, offer guidance and pass on what they have learned through their own lives, yet somewhere along the way many of us have lost that thread.

Perhaps we're not always meant to navigate every season of life alone. Perhaps we need spaces where we can listen to women who have walked parts of the path before us and share what we are learning, too.

By November, we'll already have begun this journey together. We'll know the space, recognise some familiar faces and have started to build a sense of connection.

We’ll begin with movement, including Shake the Dust, Qi Gong, dance, body weight movement, before gradually moving into Yin, rest and stillness.

Monique will share something of her own experience of menopause, something women have specifically asked to hear more about. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and explore some of the things that can feel difficult to navigate during this season of life.

She'll then offer short individual Reiki, while I guide the rest of the group through a gentle meditation. As Monique works with each woman individually, the rest of us can settle into stillness, creating a shared space for rest, reflection and receiving.

You’ll have the opportunity to hear perspectives, ask questions, share experiences and feel more connected to yourself and the women around you.

December

REST

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, receive and rest.

Rather than gathering in person, we’ll meet online for a gentle 45-minute Winter Pause, a little space to step away from the busyness and turn our attention back towards ourselves.

There’ll be movement, rest, reflection and time to connect with one another.

Nothing to achieve. No need to arrive with anything figured out.

Just an opportunity to take a breath, settle in and honour what you need as winter deepens.

You’ll have time to step away from the busyness of the season, reconnect with what you need and experience rest without having to earn it.

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 while awakening our energy and reconnecting with the body. 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.

You’ll have space to reflect on what has unfolded, celebrate what you’ve discovered and consider what you want to carry forward.