Qigong Flow & Sound Bath for Samhain

Embrace the darker nights and cooler days as we transition from Autumn into Winter, honouring the season of Samhain - slow down and begin the natural pause to help align your energies into the season of Yin. 

As the days grow shorter, the air crisper, and nature begins the spiral inward, our energy naturally wants to follow. As we cross the threshold over Samhain, we begin the deep work on ourselves.

This time also marks the time when we remember our Ancestors, our loved ones and those who have passed beyond the veil and are no longer with us.

It is no coincidence that the emotion associated with this time in Chinese medicine is grief...and letting go...to enable our energy to flow freely we need to cultivate this process. 

By combining the gentle movements of Qigong with the soothing resonant tones of the crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, the drum and flute,  we allow the sound and vibration to bring a sense of calm and deep healing to your body and spirit, providing space for reflection, restoring balance and leaving you feeling rejuvenated and at peace.

The wheel of the year reminds us of the natural cycles of birth, growth, harvest (death) and rest. By attuning to and aligning our energy with these cycles we can experience greater peace, balance, and connection with the natural world. 

The veil is thinner ar these liminal times, and so we can call upon our Ancestors for courage and healing. 

You don't need to be experienced at practicing Qigong to particapte. This class is suitable for everyone, and can even be performed seated. For more information on what Qigong is you can read my blog here.

What to expect;

We begin the evening with connecting in to our breath, to notice where our energies are, to honour the season, moving from the gratitiude of the Autumn harvest and abundance, into the quieter reflection and stillness of Samhain, asking our inner / higher selves, and our Ancestors for guidence and healing for the coming months.

We will continue with a gentle Qigong flow to align with the season of Autumn/Winter, combining movement, breathwork and meditation to cultivate life force energy (Qi) - clearning old stagnant energy from the system, letting go of all that no longer serves us and strengthening our lung and kidney (emotional) energy, balancing the Yin and the Yang energies within us to those around us.

Then its time to move into the sound element, connecting with the vibrations in the form of some healing toning sound meditation to prepare the body for the sound bath, where you can lie down and snuggle under a blanket to be immersed in the etheral and powerful vibrations of the crystal singing bowls, helping to consolidate your Qigong practice, and to release and welcome in healing, cleansing your energy field on deep and subtle levels - preparing you for the seasonal shift ahead.

We will end with 15 minutes to just wind down, and connect over a cup of herbal tea - this will provide a space to share if you want to, or just process and 'be' for a few minutes before you leave.

What to Bring:

• Wear comfortable clothing for movement and relaxation
• Yoga mats and props are provided, but feel free to bring your own
• an eye pillow / mask for total relaxation in the sound bath

Investment; £25.

Directions for arriving at the studio;

Please arrive in plenty of time, 10 to 15 minutes early is great to allow you to settle in.

There is a kitchen, toilet facilities and easy onsite parking.

To find the studio; arrive along the Cranfield Road, turing into the large brick entrance to Manor Farm Business Park, up the drive, parking on the left. The studio is to the right past the big house, the entrance is down a little walkway.

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For more info you can contact me on;

Sam -  sam@thegreenwitchery.co.uk

There will be a selection of seasonal tea blends, tinctures and healing balms from The Green Witchery shop available to buy at a reduced price, cash only please.