Spring Retreat: Celebrating new beginnings with Aurora

This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with yourself through gentle meditative practices, and the stories associated with St. Brigid and the Celtic tradition. A time to honour renewal, growth, and new beginnings.

Spring is a time of new beginnings. After the dark, dormant months of winter, a season of stillness and rest, the light begins to gently return. We start to sense movement again and feel ready to see our seeds sprouting.

This time of renewal and reawakening is reflected in the natural world, with the first daffodils and bluebells beginning to emerge.

In the traditional Irish calendar, spring officially begins on the first of February, marked by the festival of Imbolc, also known as St Brigid’s Day. This is a time to celebrate the returning light and the quiet stirring of life.

On this day, we come together to honour light and life through meditative practices, gentle movement, storytelling, nature-based invitations, and art and craft.

What to expect from the day

• Meditation
      Reflective practices to help you connect with what you wish to nurture and     carry forward into the new season.
• Movement
      A gentle yin yoga sequence that honours the Wood element associated with     spring, encouraging the flow of energy and cultivating compassion.
• Art and craft
      Candle decoration as a symbolic act of welcoming light. All materials will     be provided, including your candle to take home.

·        Nature Invitations

              An opportunity to spend time outdoors in the garden, weather permitting.

Please wear comfortable clothing to support the movement practice. Layers are recommended, as we may spend time outdoors. You’re also welcome to bring a light lunch, as we’ll take a 30-minutebreak during the day.