I'm writing to you on the Scorpio new moon - a new cycle begins and halfway between the Autumn equinox and the Winter solstice, the darkest part of the year. Not always the easiest time to navigate dark mornings and long dark evenings. I've been grateful the sun has come out to play at least, the sea temperature is mild and I can indulge in the side of me that likes to immerse myself in study and reflection.
I also know there's been lots of illness. How have you been?
It's tricky to get enough daylight let alone sunlight for our Vitamin D and photons. Plus enough sleep and all those important elements that keep us strong and healthy. And that's the thing really - we still have our daily lives and responsibilities to attend to but Autumn really wants us to pace ourselves, to take our time, to celebrate our 'harvest' (what went well) from the summer - to reflect and sleep more literally!!
Having said that, everything in the world and in my mind has felt super emotionally charged. I've had to give myself a talking to, kindly. Things like conjuring up healthy meals with variety and avoiding a big chocolate rush in the evenings for energy.
"No, just go up to bed and read a good book I tell myself gently."
It's working yay!
Now if you want to take a momentary pause and breathe in the gifts of late Autumn whilst preparing for Winter I would be delighted to invite you to join the wonderful Katie, “kundalini yoga queen”, and me for an afternoon to relax, restore and replenish yourself on Sunday 29th November.
Rest & Restore
A Kundalini Yoga & Guided Meditation Circle
Kundalini yoga is a little different to other yoga classes. Some postures are slow and held. Others are fast and rhythmic, repeated for minutes at a time and paired with the breath. Breath of Fire is one of the most powerful breathing techniques in yoga. It’s a brilliant practice that builds heat, strength and stamina and focuses the mind. Great for overthinkers like me (Sophie)!
Each hand placement on the body and each mudra (shaping of the hands and fingers) directs energy in a specific way. Nothing is random. Be prepared to chant a little too. It creates a warm sense of belonging while easing your mind and soothing your nervous system.
What to Expect
A safe, sacred, respectful space for you to be your authentic self
Breathwork, guided meditation, oracle cards and a little movement with Sophie to shake off sluggishness, aid lymphatic flow and create ease
Kundalini yoga with movement, breathwork, mantra, meditation and deep relaxation
Guided visualisation followed by a short, individual Reiki healing (optional)
Warming herbal tea and bliss bites
This Circle Is for You
If you would like:
to give yourself permission to slow down, breathe and feel fully
to experience energising, restorative and reflective practices in a warm, supportive group
to honour the need for pause and reflection at this time of year
to find focus and calm when life feels overwhelming
to release tension and bring more flow and ease back into your life
to gain clarity and direction as we step closer to winter
Come as you are, and leave feeling relaxed, lighter and clearer as we draw towards the end of the year.
Event Details
Date and time: Sunday 29th November, 2pm to 5pm
Location: Castel Douzaine Room
Investment: £38
What to bring: Yoga mat, pillow, blanket, journal and pen, water
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend, please let me know at least 7 days before the event and I will transfer your place to a future event within 12 months. Alternatively, you are welcome to pass your place to another person at any time. Places are non-refundable, but if I need to cancel an event, you will receive a full refund.
Your Hosts
Sophie Fuller
Sophie is a whole-person health practitioner with 30 years of experience working at the meeting place of nutrition, emotional health and coaching. She believes that every symptom, every signal, is an attempt to restore balance, and that when we slow down and listen in, we gain insights to support us and ease our path through life.
Sophie has always been drawn to the rhythms of nature, to stillness, to inner work and, through it, inner balance. This afternoon is an expression of that. She hopes you leave feeling a little more like yourself.
Katie Norris
Katie is a primary school teacher, mum of two teenagers and the heart behind Rockpool, where she shares her passion for Kundalini yoga and wellbeing. Having always been drawn to yoga, spirituality and the natural world, Katie followed a series of gentle nudges towards Kundalini yoga around four years ago.
What she discovered was an ancient and truly fascinating practice that sparked her creativity and encouraged her to deepen her understanding, eventually training as a teacher herself. Reiki attuned over a decade ago, Katie also has a love of crystals, energy work and a deep connection to the sea. These influences naturally weave their way into her approach to wellbeing.
With a busy neurodivergent mind herself, Katie is particularly passionate about the potential of Kundalini yoga to support the nervous system, create moments of stillness that bring awareness, and help us find a little more balance amid the busyness of life. Above all, she believes that yoga is for everybody and every body, regardless of age, flexibility or experience. You don’t need to wait for the perfect moment to begin. Sometimes you just need to take the plunge.
What People Say
"It was exactly what I needed to calm my mind to refocus and be ready for the season ahead. Sophie is incredibly kind and so intuitive, the time spent with her and the other women was perfect. I can’t wait to do it again."
“The guided meditations were incredibly relaxing and allowed me to reflect on what truly brings me happiness. I left feeling very peaceful and had one of the best nights of sleep I’ve had in a long time. I highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to reconnect with themselves and find clarity in their lives.”
“It was absolutely amazing. I went home and just felt so calm and in control, which is rare.”
“A beautiful, deeply restorative afternoon.
"When you did reiki on me and your empathy looking at me - I felt true love going into my brain heart and veins x "
