Tender Rituals

in collaboration with Echo Elliott

2.30-6pm on Saturday 19th September

West London Buddhist Centre in London, UK

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This half-day retreat offers an invitation to slow down and turn towards yourself with care. Through mindful movement, long-held postures, breath, and rest, we'll explore simple rituals that help us reconnect with ourselves, and cultivate a greater sense of ease, presence, and compassion.

We’ll begin with somatic movement - a gentle, intuitive practice that invites you to sense from within. Through soft, fluid movements, you’ll cultivate heightened awareness, unlock greater ease, and coordination. .

This embodied movement will form the gateway to a series of supported Yin postures focused on releasing the tension in the body, and down-regulating our nervous system. The practice will be enhanced by the nurturing touch of Thai Yoga assists, an invitation for the body to experience a profound release.

We’ll close with a guided relaxation, accompanied by the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls, chimes, and voice. This grounding soundscape will help clear our head space so that we might sow a few seeds of reflection.

This half-day retreat is aimed at yogis who long for a pause, are in need of replenishing, and wanting to return to themselves with softness through a more bodyful experience of yoga. All levels of experience will be most welcome.

Monthly Soma half-day retreats are priced as follows:

£45 Early bird (until 23rd August) | £50 Standard

Please make sure you fully understand my terms and conditions before booking.

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Details.

  • The somatic movement and yoga on offer will be suitable for all as we’ll be offering guidance, modifications and progressions to suit different needs.

    We’ll also have time to work with injuries, health conditions and physical limitations.

    This event is for you if:

    You need time to unwind and relax

    You have a yoga practice and would like to deepen your embodied understanding

    You’re new to yoga, but open-minded about what it can do for you

    You want to feel more at home in your body

    You’re looking to re-connect with yourself 

    You want to experience positive connections with others 

    You want to experience the peace, stillness and creativity of a relaxed mind

    Please email me if you have any questions about whether this retreat is right for you.

  • The West London Buddhist Centre is located at Royal Oak House, 45A Porchester Rd, London W2 5DP - please check google maps to find your best travel connection.

    BY TUBE: The nearest underground station is Royal Oak (6 mins walk to venue) which is served by the Circle and Hammersmith Lines.

    BY TRAIN: The nearest railway station is London Paddington (18 mins walk to venue).

    BY BUS: WLBC is served by bus routes 18, 27 and 36.

    BY BIKE: There is plenty of bike parking close to the venue for those wishing to cycle.

    BY CAR: You could look for nearby on-street parking or use one of the three nearest car parks which are all operated by JustPark, allowing you to book in advance.

  • Allow plenty of travel time to accommodate for potential delays and have a wonder around the local area if you happen to arrive early.

  • Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for full freedom of movement. Bring a cosy layer and warm socks for the guided relaxation portion of the retreat day, as well as a refillable bottle of water.

    Filtered water, tea and snacks will be available at the event.

  • WLBC is tucked away on Porchester Road in Bayswater, within easy walking distance of Westbourne Grove, Queensway, Notting Hill and Portobello.

    SHOPS: Books for Cooks, Daunt, The Cross, Couverture & The Garbstore and Portobello Road Market.

    BRUNCH: CafeBeam, Layla Bakery, Les Filles, Sociale and TAB X TAB.

    DINNER: The Cow, Frame, Gold, The Ledbury and Dorian.

    DRINKS: The Hayden, Old Mary’s, Silver Hill, Stables Bar‍ and ‍Whiteley’s Bar.