The Feminine Connection

#97:Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:01:01 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

If you ever resonate with something I’ve written, asked or shared, I’d love for you to reflect and reply or share it with a friend. Our connection becomes richer when we turn our thoughts, impressions or feedback into a conversation - I love the idea of writing to one another as a portal for connection between our monthly online classes.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Monday 7th September: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 5th October: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 2nd November: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 7th December: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.

Ayurveda’s principle of Samanya (similarity): “Like increases like”

In Ayurveda, substances or sensations with qualities similar to what’s already in the body increase that dosha, whereas opposite qualities may balance or reduce it. For example, hot weather and spicy food increase heat, therefore increase Pitta even more. This isn’t only about food and environment, it can even be about what information we take in around us, such as watching a violent film which has pitta-aggravating qualities; or even tickling enhances vata! The practical guideline is to reduce a dosha, use qualities opposite to it (vishesha); and to increase or maintain a quality, use similar ones (samanya). It’s Ayurveda’s way of saying “you are what you eat/expose yourself to” and this perspective guides diet, lifestyle and seasonal routines to seek balance. If we think about it, we take in every sensation through at least one of our senses, and each sensation affects the physical, energetic, mental and emotional parts of ourselves.

Although we can’t be completely conscious of every sensation we receive, we can slowly start to recognise the qualities of our feelings and be curious about what we are receiving through our senses, what elements of our internal and external environments are bringing us in and out of balance. Once we start to reflect in this way, we can start becoming even more familiar with qualities of Vata, Pitta and Kapha as lenses to help us negotiate what we need to introduce to create more balance, whether that be physically, energetically or mentally and emotionally.

Ayurveda: Mind & Emotion

This week, I wanted us to contemplate Ayurveda’s perspective on emotional health.

#96: Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:00:49 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Monday 7th September: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 5th October: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 2nd November: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 7th December: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.

Ayurveda & Digestion

When it comes to eating, ayurvedic living not only brings much attention to our diet and the foods that are most suitable for our dosha, but also where we get our food, the environment that we prepare it in, how we prepare it, who we have our meals with, the time of day we’re eating, our approach to food and nourishing ourselves, and also to how we digest our food. An Ayurvedic approach considers everything in order for us to get the most amount of nourishment and goodness from our meals: to bring balance, to heal or maintain radiance, from the inside out!

A practice that I recommended a couple of weeks ago was tongue scraping. If you look at your tongue, especially in the morning, you may sometimes notice a coating of white, yellow or even darker. We use the tongue scraper to help take this layer off. This layer on the tongue is a sign of Ama, otherwise known as toxins. When the body is free of toxins or ama our life essence (otherwise known as Ojas) flows freely throughout the whole body, and all of its systems and channels, also affecting a flowing of life in general in most cases. But when we have a lot of toxins, or when the ama is high, ojas is limited and we may find that both our body and mind are feeling taxed, sluggish and we may find ourselves suffering with all sorts of health issues - mentally as well as physically.

When our food isn’t being digested properly and nutrients aren’t being absorbed, when we’re not eliminating properly and all of that undigested food accumulates in the stomach, we start feeling gassy, bloated and uncomfortable. All of these contribute to more ama in our systems. This in turn can affect our good bacteria and our metabolic and digestive systems as a whole. If our bodies accumulate too many toxins this way, we can start to feel quite poorly or at the very least have a general feeling of being unwell. This in turn can affect our relationship to our food, what we may or may not want to eat (even if its good for us), and can affect our mood, energy levels and general sense of wellbeing.

How do we know if we have Ama in our body?

#95: Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:02:48 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Monday 7th September: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 5th October: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 2nd November: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 7th December: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.

Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Routine

In last weeks letter, I suggested various base oils that are suitable for different doshas for self-massage. Self-massage (abhyanga) is a massage for the whole body which not only helps stimulate the lymph system and remove toxins, but also helps develop a really positive relationship with one’s own body.

To perform abhyanga, you need an old towel and suitable oil. Have a look at the guidance below in how to perform your self-massage. It takes some time and can get messy, so I recommend this for a weekly treat!

Warm a bottle of your oil in a mug of hot water (with the lid on).
Standing/sitting on your towel, place the oil in your palms, rubbing them together and apply the oil from you scalp to the soles of your feet, covering the whole body with oil. You will know how much oil you need, depending on your skin/dosha (eg. Vita will need more than kapha).
Once your body is oiled, massage the scalp for a minute; circular motions on the face and joints; rub up and down on the longer bones; gentle around breasts and massage in a clockwise direction on tummy. As you do this, bring kind and loving thoughts into your awareness about your body. Add some gratitude into that - think of all of the things in your life where your body has served you so well.

#94: Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:01:00 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Monday 7th September: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 5th October: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 2nd November: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 7th December: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.

Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Routine

Throughout the year ahead, we’ll be exploring a variety of Ayurvedic routines as they are key in Ayurvedic lifestyles, from the daily routine, to the seasonal routines, through to our life seasons. All of these stages in the day, the year and our lives relate to the qualities of vata, pitta and kapha. Here’s a light introduction to this concept that we will explore in more depth as we move through the year:

Vata, Pitta, Kapha and the Seasons ~ a dosha is increased during the season it has similar qualities to:

Vata: Autumn & Early Winter (sap withdraws from the leaves; leaves dry out and blow away in the wind) associated with ailments such as joint pain; chills; dry skin; piercing pains and spasms.

Kapha: Winter & Early Spring (nature is frozen & solid; winter’s ice melts, the rising of the sap) associated with illnesses such as colds, congestion, cough, bronchitis and pharyngitis are prevalent.

Pitta: Late Spring & Summer (temperature increases; hottest part of the year with longer lighter days) associated with illnesses such as summer diarrhoea, burning eyes, sun burn, hives, rash, dermatitis and burning feet.

Vata, Pitta, Kapha and Life Seasons:

Yoga with Dosha Approach

The Feminine Connection — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:53:24 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I really hope that you enjoy this recording. It’s dosha inspired which offers a variety of ways to approach the group practice together. If you have any questions, feedback or want to get a conversation going - please do write on here or on another post. I’m absolutely loving the research of Ayurveda - I’ve been studying it for many years an…

#93: Yoga with Dosha Approach

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:02:29 GMT

#92:Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:02:12 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Monday 3rd August: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 7th September: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 5th October: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 2nd November: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 7th December: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.

What Is/Are Your Dosha(s)?

Last week I set you a little challenge to complete a Dosha Questionnaire designed for you to identify your prakriti and vikriti and in doing so assess your dosha constitution.

Remember, no-one is purely a vata, pitta or kapha, we are a combination of all three, but have a tendency have more qualities of one or two doshas that make us who we are. Doshas can also change according to so many circumstances such as our diet, our environment, the weather, how we’re feeling, what time we go to bed and so on, but how we respond to these changes can be explained through understanding our doshas. If, however, you have a particular dosha that is in excess, it can be a signal of an imbalance (vikriti), and this is where Ayurveda can be such a brilliant anchor by the fact that you can identify this and use the doshas to help bring you back into balance.

*As with all health care matters, any health issues that you observe need to be seen by your doctor. Ayurveda is a great lifestyle to engage with, in seeking to create a healthy balanced lifestyle with a view to prevent ill health. Your Ayurveda journey may give you the nudge to have those health niggles checked out once identified.

Below are 3 lists that describe the characteristics of each dosha - skip to the dosha result from your quiz to explore more about your qualities…or read the others too to see how your other qualities manifest.

#91:Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:02:39 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Monday 3rd August: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 7th September: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 5th October: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 2nd November: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 7th December: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.

Ayurveda

Last week was the introduction to Ayurveda and the overarching qualities of each Dosha, these being three functional energies that govern body and mind: Vata (movement), Pitta (transformation) and Kapha (structure).

Doshas are principles that describe how your body works — and how it’s disturbed when it becomes imbalanced. Every person is born with a unique blend of these three energies, their birth constitution, otherwise called prakriti. Understanding your prakriti helps inform a personalised lifestyle, diet and daily routine to help maintain vibrant health and avoid imbalances (vrikriti).

Prakriti, shaped at conception, is a combination of your parents dominant doshic qualities at that time. This constitution influences every aspect of your life:

Physical traits: build, skin, digestion, energy levels

Mental traits: concentration, memory, emotions & tendencies

Behaviour traits: stress, sleep & activity

Your prakriti, is made up of a dosha or combination of doshas. There are seven basic prakriti types:

#89: Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:01:06 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Monday 3rd August: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 7th September: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 5th October: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 2nd November: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.
Monday 7th December: 6.30pm Discussion; 7.00-8.15pm Practice.

Ayurveda

We spent the first year of The Feminine Connection journeying through chakra psychology, philosophy and exploration. Now it’s time to introduce another Yoga Framework as we ease into our second year together. It feels like the perfect time to welcome Yoga’s sister science: Ayurveda.

Ayurveda is a comprehensive medical system that has been practiced and passed down for generations, throughout India and Sri Lanka, as well as other countries.

The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term meaning ‘science of life’. Ayu means ‘life’ or ‘daily living’ and Veda is ‘knowing’. Ayurveda is said to have been practiced in India for over 5000 years and was first recorded in the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism composed in ancient Sanskrit.

Over the coming year, we’ll be diving deeply into this healing system and exploring it’s teachings, practices and lifestyle guidance in order to support us to live happily, heal and learn how best to prevent illness, grow creatively and find balance in all aspects of ourselves and the world in which we inhabit.

As a sister science there is a loose mapping between the two:

#90: Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana Pranayama)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:45:30 GMT

Welcome to this guided audio practice of Nadi Shodhana (nah-dee sho-dhah-nah), often called Alternate Nostril Breathing. In Sanskrit, Nadi means channel or flow, and Shodhana means purification.

This practice may be helpful when feeling overwhelmed or anxious, or sometimes when you are simply trying to seek some kind of internal balance or calm before sleep. I hope this guided practice is useful for you.

Why Practice Nadi Shodhana?

May support stress relief: This practice can activate your parasympathetic nervous system, lowering your heart rate and reducing cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
Left/Right Brain Balance: By alternating airflow between nostrils, it is said to help balance the logical (left) and creative (right) hemispheres of the brain.
May improve focus: A possible pre-meditation practice that may help clear mental fog before a need for focus.

How to listen: Plug in your headphones, find a comfortable seat where your spine can be straight or supported, follow the guidance.
No prior meditation experience required.
If you have any health concerns, please seek medical advice before this practice.

Funky Wellness Radio Show - Yoga

Ethan — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:53:23 GMT

Yesterday on my radio show, Funky Wellness, I went solo for the first time! I was talking about one of my favourite subjects: Yoga!

«Listen to the show here»

This show was dedicated to yoga, and more specifically answering the questions that my yoga community gave in abundance. There is so much more to cover than that is possible in a single show, so expect more. I answered a small selection of the submitted questions, but there is always room for more…

Feel free to ask questions in the comments of this post,

Crown Chakra/Sahasrara Yoga Practice

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:10:22 GMT

Hi Everyone,

There are several meditations within this practice, along with a focus on the neck and shoulders throughout all movement practices too.

Use a wall or a chair if sitting is uncomfortable for you; have a pen and paper handy; have a blanket/block or cushion to sit on if you’re on the floor.

I hope you enjoy todays practice - it’s quite different …

#88: Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:01:34 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Sunday 12th July: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 2nd August: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 6th September: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 4th October: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 1st November: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 6th December: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.

Sahasrara/Crown Chakra: Meditation & Mindfulness

This is the last week that we’ll be focussing on Sahasrara chakra, and you’ll see that you have the Loving Kindness Meditation to accompany this letter, your online community class this morning (with recording for the next month), along with the Crown Chakra Daily Routine below (I’ve kept this on from last week’s practice as if you didn’t have chance to explore it yet, it’s one that’s worth doing).

Meditation

Working with Sahasrara Chakra, it’s primary focus is with developing the capacity for stillness and concentration, which is honed mainly through meditation practice.

Meditation practices can have quite profound results in that the practice can help us observe any repetitive patterns, limiting beliefs and unhelpful thoughts and habits; accumulation of practice supports the practice of mental quiet and an ability to access inner wisdom and a deeper state of consciousness. As we get to know the workings of our mind, we’re better able to navigate our reactions, emotions and responses to challenges and situations. We’re able to witness our patterns and habits and better able to disengage with them, deciding how we want to respond.

Meditation creates an opportunity for us to understand ourselves and expand our sense of self-knowledge and self-awareness, especially if we have been using frameworks, such as the chakra’s, to support us in self-reflection and healing. Meditation supports us in identifying area’s where we may want to seek balance and healing:

“What we have not conquered in the past returns again and again, each time with slightly different faces but fundamentally always the same, until we have confronted the ancient knowledge and untied it.” Satprem

#89: Loving Kindness Meditation

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:01:33 GMT

I recommend to explore this practice regularly and gently. You may decide other wording is more appropriate for your meditation practice, if that’s the case, write out your own words that resonate with you. You may also find the practice challenging, so do take your time, especially if difficult feelings arise. The audio recording for this practice is also available on post #86.

Living Your Yoga - Summer Practice

The Feminine Connection — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:34:07 GMT

Here is your summer yoga practice, filmed on retreat in Dalyman, Turkey. It’s uplifting, energising, and nourishing.

You will need your mat and a brick. Optional blanket/pillow for under your head.

I really hope you enjoy this practice as much as I did creating it!

Much love,

Lucy

#87: Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:02:14 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Sunday 12th July: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 2nd August: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 6th September: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 4th October: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 1st November: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 6th December: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.

Sahasrara/Crown Chakra

We’re slowly coming to the end of the weekly chakra introduction journey on The Feminine Connection. However, we will be revisiting all of the chakra’s as we move forward, continuing to use them as a framework for self-reflection, re-balancing and enhancing our self-awareness throughout our approach to living consciously in connection to ourselves, relationships with others and the environment we inhabit.

Sahasrara Chakra is the seventh and final chakra that we’re delving into (I will touch upon the 8th in the coming weeks).

What makes Sahasrara Chakra stand apart so much from the others is that it doesn’t have a developmental stage in life, it develops throughout all of our life. Sahasrara Chakra’s purpose is that of learning, expanding horizons, exploring relationships to people, objects and environments. Arguably, it’s objective is on growing, enhancing and developing our wisdom. Sahasrara Chakra develops as we allow it to expand and absorb belief systems, our understanding of the world, the ability to question, think and resolve, and instead of asking “Who am I’, we enquire more deeply into “What does it all mean?”

This kind of questioning is often associated with early adulthood onwards, especially for those that have observed adults around them modelling the value of learning, thinking, reading, questioning and spirituality. This is not to say that this modelling is forced in any way - quite the contrary - else it’d just be encouraging limiting beliefs. But seeking knowledge throughout life, with an open-minded adaptable and curious mind, is where a healthy crown chakra resides.

Instead of me writing about it any more, let’s provide the Crown Chakra with a daily practice for you to experience it for the week ahead.

#86: Loving Kindness Meditation

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:29:02 GMT

This Loving Kindness (Metta) meditation is a beautiful, time‑honoured Buddhist practice that invites you to cultivate warmth, compassion, and goodwill toward yourself and others.

Through repeating a simple phrase of blessing, you gently expand your circle of care — beginning with yourself and gradually extending outward.
In this guided practice, the phrase is offered five times:

• toward yourself
• toward someone you love
• toward someone neutral in your life
• toward someone you find challenging
• and finally, toward all beings

Loving Kindness can stir deep emotion, especially when directed inward or toward difficult relationships. Please move through this meditation with great tenderness, patience, and self‑compassion. There is no right way to feel — simply allow whatever arises to be held gently.

If this practice supports you, I’d love for you to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might benefit from a moment of kindness today.

#85: Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:01:32 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Sunday 5th July: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 2nd August: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 6th September: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 4th October: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 1st November: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 6th December: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.

Sahasrara/Crown Chakra in relation to Yoga Nidra

Both Sahasrara and Yoga Nidra connect in the respect that both point toward a state of being beyond ordinary waking awareness. Both relate to a conscious access to deep stillness or unity.

Firstly, as we know, Sahasrara is located at the crown of the head, considered the seventh and final chakra in most chakra systems and is associated with:

Transcendence; unity; pure consciousness
Dissolution of the individual self into universal awareness
Completely different to other chakra’s - it’s more of a state or a threshold

Yoga Nidra (also referred to as yogic sleep) is a guided meditative practice whereby the body is led into a deep rest as if asleep, whilst the awareness stays quietly awake moving through the body’s Kosha’s*, descending from waking consciousness into deeper layers of the mind:

Body scan (Anamaya Kosha)
Breath awareness (Pranamaya Kosha)
Observations of Feelings & emotions that are present (Manomaya Kosha)
Cognitions & Self-Belief (Vijnamaya Kosha)
Joy & Inner Resource (Ananadamaya Kosha)
Integration/Sankalpa/Return (Anamaya Kosha)

*Kosha’s are ‘layers of being’ another framework commonly used in yoga therapy

#84: Conscious Living ~ Conscious Connection

The Feminine Connection — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:02:01 GMT

Dear Everyone,

I hope that you enjoy the content below.

Feel free to join the chat and write about your take on your weekly Conscious Living, or do share your thoughts in our online monthly class.

Speaking of monthly classes, the dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

Sunday 5th July: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 2nd August: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 6th September: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 4th October: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 1st November: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.
Sunday 6th December: 9am Discussion; 9.30-10.45am Practice.

SUMMER SOLSTICE ~ 21st JUNE 2026

The Summer Solstice arrives every June 20th/21st and marks the longest day of the year: the peak of Summer’s power, light reigns over darkness, a celestial turning point that cultures across the world have honoured for thousands of years. The ancient monument Stone Henge was oriented to capture first light; historically, there were abundance and fertility celebrations; bonfires blazed across hilltops in Celtic (and Norse) traditions, their flames believed to drive away evil spirits and bless the upcoming harvest.

The Solstice carries a bittersweet truth at it’s heart: even as the light reaches it’s fullest, it begins almost imperceptibly, to recede. A reminder, that like everything in life, all radiant things hold within them the seeds of their own turning, and that beauty is most luminous at the very edge of change.

A Summer Solstice Ritual

This ritual is designed for you - something that is yours completely.

Funky Wellness Guestlist

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:55:51 GMT

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