Beltane ~ beltaine

~ A cross quarter fire festival ~ from the Wheel of the Year celebrations
~ When earth’s energies are at their strongest & all of life is bursting fourth
~ Marks the mid way point between Spring Equinox & the Summer Solstice
~ A time to honour the pulse of eros within all things ~ That which ignites ~ Both in nature & ourselves
~ A celebration of the blossoming fullness of fertile life ~ Vitality ~ Transformation & Passion
~ Traditionally a time to gather around fires ~ To feast, dance & share in community

Join Ailie & Sofia
Gathering to share, honour & celebrate life & it’s rhythms
It’s seasons ~ & it’s energies always in transition
Brought to you as a community offering ~ Honouring Beltane’s rich traditions of being together

Enjoy an evening full of delights - simple & subtle yet powerful practices:
~ Embodied & Somatic movement ~ Yoga & Creative expression
~ Awakening our senses ~ Tea ceremony & Treat tasting
~ Frequency Medicine ~ With cosmic live soundscapes
~ Ceremony & Ritual ~ Sacred aromas & Beyond

Sunday 26th April 6 - 9 pm
Bristol ~ St George Community center

NURTURE & NOURISH ~ IGNITE & INVOKE ~

As we voyage through internal & surrounding landscapes
Taking sacred pause ~ Open & ready for all that is to come & the outward, high, bright & full energy the upcoming season brings

Tune into the fertile blossoming that aliveness Beltane holds
It’s gifts ~ Messages ~ Lessons & reflections
In these shared & held spaces feelings arise & shift organically
Allowing us to honour where we have been
Celebrate what is emerging &
Reconnect with our deep inner wisdom that often goes forgotten in the rhythm of the every day

~ MEET THE SPACE HOLDERS ~

Ailie (Yoga Rewild) & Sofia (Loveallwaysyoga) will gently guide & hold the space for this gathering, creating a grounded & intentional container where you are welcome in your wholeness!

With tenderness, care & presence, we will support the unfolding of the experience ~ Allowing you to soften, drop into the present & connect more deeply with yourself & all that you are carrying & holding. Our role is to tend the space with warmth & attentiveness, so you may journey with all that is alive for you in the moment.

With summer approaching, both of us will be away at lots of festivals & will not be offering as many workshops until the Autumn equinox

~ D E T A I L S ~

Sunday 26th April ~ 6 - 9 pm ~ St George Community Centre, Church road, Bristol, BS5 8AA ~ With car park
Please aim to arrive 10 minutes beforehand to settle & so that we commence together on time.
Seasonal tea & tasty treats included.

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

Please bring with you ~
Yoga mat, water bottle, blanket & cushion.
For the sound journey think thick socks, eye masks / pillows, bolsters, sheepskins, blankets, even sleeping bags are all welcome for creating a cosy nest.
If you would like to borrow any items, please let us know ~ we will have a few spares.

~ INVESTMENT / EXCHANGE ~

£35 ~ Full price
£30 ~ Low income / Multiple booking deal

We wish to offer a special deal for those joining with a friend/s or loved one/s (Multiple booking deal)
Beltane is a celebration of union after all

PLEASE NOTE ~ If you wish to join, but the cost is what’s stopping you, please get in contact.
We don’t want money to be a barrier to joining ~ we are happy to offer some donation / free based places.
You can also suggest a place for somebody who may need this ~ payment plan available on request.
Just get in touch ~ loveallwaysyoga@gmail.com

~MORE ABOUT SOUND HEALING ~

A gentle practice that invites you to settle, open & receive sounds that can transport 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. Clearing stagnant energy, allowing our nervous system to relax & welcome a more holistic state of balance into the body.
Sound baths are particularly supportive for stress related issues, anxiety, sleep difficulties, hyper tension, busy minds & more.
Everybody’s experience of a sound bath will differ & no two sound baths are ever the same!
What sounds we share ~ When & How ~ Always depend on the session, the season, the space & energy of the group.

I N S T R U M E N T S ~
We will weave together the power of the Gongs’ primordial sounds, Tibetan, crystal & alchemy singing bowls, drums, rattles, swinging chimes, rain sticks & some other sound making surprises.

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.

C O N T R A I N D I C A T I O N S ~
Group sound baths are gentle & non invasive, with no instruments used on the body & generally in big spaces ~ Sound therapy can be suitable for everyone, but in a group setting it when the sounds can’t be adapted to the individuals needs there are some common recommended contraindications which include : People with a pace maker or in the first trimester of pregnancy & those who are highly sensitive to sound ~ Feel free to be in contact if you have any questions & or get in touch with your health care provider for advice.