Samhain and the Goddess Persephone

Service Description

The seasons are changing, the nights are drawing in and winter is approaching. It’s easy to long for the light to return or resist the darker half of the year. But there is beauty in the darker seasons too. They invite us to slow down, rest and turn inwards, and to remember that darkness is a natural and necessary part of the cycle. Just as we can learn to accept and embrace all seasons of the natural world, we can also learn to make space for all the different parts of ourselves. Join me for an evening of turning inwards and embracing the darkness through yoga, storytelling and reflection as we celebrate Samhain (Halloween) and Persephone, Goddess of the Underworld. As the year turns towards winter, Samhain marks a time of transition and the beginning of the darker half of the year. Through yoga, movement, breathe and relaxation, we’ll explore some of the traditions and symbolism surrounding this ancient seasonal festival, alongside the story of Persephone and her descent into the Underworld. Drawing on the strength and power of the Goddess to support us in the darker months. The evening’s practice will begin with gentle but active, embodied movement before gradually slowing down and turning inwards, with longer held, restorative postures and then moving into a yoga nidra relaxation. After the main class there will be tea and cake and time for journaling and an informal opportunity to sit together and share. There is something comforting about coming together as the days grow darker, sharing warmth, finding connection and reminding each other that we don’t have to move through the darker seasons alone. My intention with these Wild Rhythms sessions is not just to give you a yoga class and be done but for us to create a community together, to meet and mark the seasons and feel supported as we move through the various cycles of the year and of life. Follow the link below to book your space. Please be aware that cancellations with less than 1 week's notice cannot be refunded. Thank you.