The Power Of Community

A powerful day of transformational experiences designed to connect you more deeply to the multiple layers of your, body, mind and spirit. We aim to support you in creating a deeper sense of belonging to yourself and to life in a variety of ways.

Rachel will lead you through her transformational performance and wellbeing practice, ‘Rise to Shine’, at the open and close of the day. Imagine walking away with an easy self-coaching practice that you can use every day to elevate all aspects of your life.

You will be introduced to the idea of internal and external communities. Our bodies are made up of billions of cells that continually communicate, working together to create balance within. When we achieve internal balance, we are more able to confidently and creatively contribute to the balance of our external human communities and the web of life.

We will enjoy Cacao together in a ceremonial way, with song and the placing of our personal intentions into our cups. Cacao is a heart opening medicine, known as the ‘Food of the Gods’. It is one of the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet, rich in antioxidants and minerals, it has energy boosting properties and stimulates the production of happy chemicals in the brain.

Leah’s yoga inspired embodied movement practice is gentle and suitable for all levels, offering you the opportunity to soften into your body and welcome yourself home. Letting go of self-criticism, comparison to others and expectation of what yoga ‘is’, you can open up to a new found sense of freedom in your body. Exploring different postures, you will be invited to notice the sensations that arise within your system from moment to moment and respond in your own way, to make your movements uniquely nourishing for you. We will move to a beautiful soundtrack.

In the spirit of community, we ask that you bring a vegetarian dish to share for lunch and we can all look forward to lovely chats and new connections.

After lunch you will be invited to lie down and rest deeply for a yoga nidra practice followed by an immersive sound meditation with gong, singing bowls and healing voice. Yoga nidra is the art of conscious sleep. You will be guided into a state of deep relaxation, where the conscious mind subsides but awareness remains. The body can restore itself at a cellular level whilst the subconscious is gently stimulated to create new connections. The creative visualisation is designed to deepen your connection to you inner and outer communities. Your rest is then supported by gong, singing bowls and vocal tones, which can reduce stress, remove emotional blockages and stimulate alternative states of consciousness.

Rachel will lead you through the end of day ‘Rise to Shine’ practice and our closing circle gives you the opportunity to share any reflections, so that we can all learn from each-others experiences (This is totally optional, if you are uncomfortable sharing in groups there is no pressure)

A note from Rachel and Leah: We have had the pleasure of knowing each other for over 35 years and absolutely LOVE coming together to share what we do. We have a unique synergy to share with you and are so excited for this collaboration. We promise deeply transformational experiences, rich learning and light-hearted fun.

We have a gift for pulling together beautiful groups of people and look forward to seeing you there! With Much Love x Rachel and Leah x

An outline of the day

10:15 > 11:15 – ‘Rise to Shine’ practice with Rachel

11:15 > 11:30 – Mini break

11:30 > 11:45 – Ceremonial Cacao Ingredients: Raw cacao, hemp milk and maple syrup

11:45 > 12:45 – Yoga inspired embodied movement practice with Leah

12:45 > 13:45 – Bring and share vegetarian lunch

13:45 > 14:45 – Yoga Nidra and meditative sound immersion with Leah

14:45 > 15:00 – Mini break

15:00 > 16:00 – Closing ‘Rise to shine’ practice & sharing circle



What you will need to bring:
Yoga Mat
Water bottle
Blanket, pillows, cushions for your comfort & warmth during yoga nidra & sound journey
Slippers or extra socks
A4 notebooks, pens and coloured pencils (if you have them)
A vegetarian dish for bring and share lunch (savoury or sweet)

PLEASE NOTE: This event may not suitable if you have any of the following:

· First trimester of Pregnancy- Sound travels faster through liquid, so the baby may experience an amplified version of the sound. It’s recommended to wait until the second trimester.

· Heart conditions- If you have a history of heart conditions or have a pacemaker, you should consult your healthcare provider before listening to gongs.

· Metal implants- There is some uncertainty about the effect of sound vibrations from gongs on people with metal implants, such as pins or plates.

· Hearing impairment- Gongs may cause discomfort for people with hearing assistive devices or hearing impairment. You may want to remove your hearing aids before listening to gongs.

· Unstable epilepsy or seizures- Gongs may not be suitable for people with epilepsy or seizures that may have been triggered by sound.

· Ear infections- Ear infections may cause discomfort during the gong bath.

· Recent surgery- You should wait at least six weeks after surgery or any medical procedure before experiencing the vibrations of gongs.

· Mental health- Gongs may not be suitable for people with severe mental health conditions, such as paranoid schizophrenia, severe personality disorder, or psychosis.

Please be aware that Cacao may have contraindications for some people:

· Medications: Cacao can interact with certain medications, including antidepressants, blood thinners, and stimulants. For example, cacao can interact with MAOIs and SSRIs, which can lead to adverse reactions or alter the effectiveness of the medication.

· Health conditions: Cacao can have negative effects on people with certain health conditions, including heart conditions, high blood pressure, diabetes, and glaucoma.

· Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Cacao is generally safe to consume in moderation during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but it’s recommended to reduce or cut out caffeine and stimulants.

· Bleeding disorders: Cacao can increase the risk of bleeding and bruising in people with bleeding disorders.

· Caffeine sensitivity: People who are caffeine sensitive should avoid cacao.

Please be in touch if you have any mental health concerns prior to booking your ticket, so that we can work out together if this event is right for you.

10:00 - 16:00 Llanrhian Church Hall, SA62 5BG

Rachel Jenkins Rachel Jenkins
  • Date : 2024-11-16
  • Time : 10:00 - 16:00 (UTC+0)
  • Venue : Llanrhian Church Hall, SA625BG

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