Wellbeing Meadow
MEDITATIVE ART
Artist/illustrator Janine Drayson will show you how to draw your own mandala as a form of meditation and relaxation. No drawing skills are needed and all materials are provided. Places are limited so arrive early so not to miss out! www.mindfulmandala.co.uk
Fri, Sat, Sunday, 9am – 10am | Duck Tent
UNFURL
Unfurl…ease into your day with Sharon, a somatic coach and bodyworker, guiding these morning mindfulness sessions designed to connect and refresh your energy through meditation, gentle movement and breathwork as we embrace nature’s elements!
Fri, Sat, Sun, 9am – 9:45am | Wellbeing Tent
YOGA
In these sessions, Morag will be teaching you gentle flowing yoga sequences. The focus of the practice is the connection of your breath to movement. This creates a “moving meditation” which is balancing, detoxifying and energising. This class is suitable for all levels including complete beginners – everyone is welcome!
Fri, Sat, Sunday, 10am – 11am | Wellbeing Tent
MEDITATION
Join Fiona for a an hour of relaxation to get beyond the conditioned “thinking” mind into a deeper state of self-awareness. Fiona came to Purbeck for the first time last year and her meditation sessions went down really well.
Fri, Sat, Sunday, 11:30am – 12pm | Wellbeing Tent
LAUGHTER YOGA
Laughter is very beneficial for your body. In this workshop we simply come together & laugh for well-being.
Laughter is contagious and very easy once you start. A mixture of yogic breathing & laughter exercises practised together in a group. Prepare to be silly & childlike. You may want to bring a blanket or mat for the relaxation as we will be lying down.
Fri, Sat, Sunday, 12:15pm – 1:15pm | Wellbeing Tent
SOUND HEALING / RELAXATION
Come, lie down, relax, and enjoy the vibrations of shamanic drums, tuned chimes, rattles, and small gongs as Anetta and her team gently bathe you in healing sound. Perfect for releasing tension or simply taking time out from a busy life. A deeply relaxing and restorative experience. Please bring a blanket and mat if you have one. A limited number will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Fri, Sat, Sunday, 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Wellbeing Tent
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Kate Brailsford is a certified Alexander Technique teacher. The Alexander Technique is well known in the performing arts for helping musicians improve coordination while playing or singing. It also helps anyone recognise and reduce unnecessary muscular effort in everyday activities. In this 90-minute session, Kate gives a short presentation followed by practical demonstrations of how ITM Alexander Technique can bring greater freedom and ease of movement to daily life. www.itmalexandertechnique.org
Fri, Sat, Sunday, 3pm – 4:30pm | Wellbeing Tent
OTHER STUFF
Treat yourself to a little extra self care in the Wellbeing Meadow with bookable one-to-one sessions from experienced therapists and practitioners. Choose from massage, reflexology, Reiki, sound healing, tarot, sauna experiences and more, booking and paying directly with each practitioner.
Featuring The Steamy Pheasant, Heart Medicine with Charlie Thomas, AJCare, Thrive Wellness, Touchenergy, The 20 Minute Retreat and Kate The Ovate Healer
If you’d like to demonstrate your craft, or lead workshops please fill in the application form here… or email cath@purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk
