FAQs

If these don't answer your specific questions, please get in touch!

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I've never done Yoga, Somatic Movement or Dance before, can I still join? 

Absolutely! This is beginner friendly, suitable for those 60+ and those who have been practicing for a while.

We will aim to move slowly and consciously, encouraging you to listen and respond as necessary to your bodies signals and cues. This isn't a game of Simon Says!

New or unfamiliar ways of moving can present challenges, so don't be alarmed if it does feel difficult, either physically, mentally or emotionally. Remember that you always have choice, to try things out, or to opt out of anything that doesn't feel right for you. We find growth and transformation within the challenges and more empowerment by deciding what our boundaries and limits are and supporting our own needs.

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You may need to bring a Yoga mat and chairs will be available and make excellent props to support your practice. Please bring a blanket and a pillow if there is a Yoga Nidra Practice planned and visit the Yoga Nidra page to read up on this guided meditation practice. 

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You will be send a pre-information email prior to the event explaining what to expect and what you will need to bring. 

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I have a health / medical condition, can I still attend? 

Please contact me and provide a little more information regarding your condition, so that I can advise you specifically. My aim is to support and accommodate as many people as I can with Movement and Art as we can all benefit from it so I will find a way to support you. Depending on your condition, I would always recommend contacting your Doctor or medical team for advice on taking part in the movement practice, however this is a small part of the day and shouldn't stop you from attending if you feel it would be right up your street! In most cases, Yoga and Art can be incredibly beneficial to our overall health and wellbeing. Somatic movement can actually be great for those with health conditions and physical conditions, as we take it slow and aim to not force anything. I will provide you with options that you can try. 

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The venue has good accessibility and we will be on the ground floor all day. The Nature walk won't take us too far away from the venue but will involve slight inclines and bumpy bits. There are plenty of outdoor spaces for you to connect with nature if this isn't for you!

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There are chairs available and I can give options if you choose to sit on a chair for the practice. You can do as much or as little as you like and everything is always a suggestion, never a command. 

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I can't do Art! Do I need to be an artist or have experience of painting to join?

Not at all! This is a beginner friendly retreat day. Keep in mind that there will be a range of experiences and abilities attending, but this isn't necessarily about creating a final image and getting it exactly right. This is about having fun, letting loose and releasing those 'adult expectations' or perfectionist ideas.

Consider a young child who just gets stuck in, wants to play with the colour and make shapes without worry or concern over what comes out at the end. Over time, those fears manifest and this stops us from creating and playing because we don't want to get it wrong. The only way you can get it wrong, is if you don't try! 

You will have the option of being guided through a step by step painting or you can go it alone and express yourself!

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What do I need to bring? 

I recommend bringing an apron or an old shirt (like in school!) that you don't mind getting paint, glue or other materials on. Please don't wear your absolute best attire, because sometimes, paint happens. 

You will need to bring your own Yoga mat and a block or two for the Movement practice. 

If you have access to a camping chair, please bring one with you!

For Yoga Nidra, please bring a blanket and a pillow or two (one for under your knees and one for your head). Make sure you have socks and layers, as you want to be warm and comfortable.

Visit the Yoga Nidra page to read up on this guided meditation practice.

You don't need to bring any art materials, unless you want to of course! I want to be able to hold space for you to be creative in your own right, however that shines through! 

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