Into the Quiet - Qi Gong & meditation circle for deep winter
Winter brings shorter days and longer nights, often leading us to live out of sync with nature — waking before sunrise and eating after dark. Over time, this can leave us feeling depleted, tired, and more vulnerable to illness.
To help you restore balance, Craig and I have come together to offer a gentle pause and preparation for what’s ahead— an afternoon dedicated to slowing down and preparing for this quieter, more introspective season.
Join us for a beautiful experience of stillness and mindful movement designed to align your body and mind with the rhythm of winter. Together, we’ll explore nourishing rituals that help you conserve energy, calm the nervous system, and restore vitality.
Allow us to guide you through practices that soothe the mind, release tension, and leave you feeling deeply relaxed and replenished. As you settle into the season, you’ll cultivate inner warmth, creativity, and resilience to carry you through the colder months ahead.
What to Expect
We begin and end in circle with a balancing meditation — a space to tune into your needs, share openly, and release what no longer serves you.
Qi Gong offers deep breathing to calm the nervous system, stretching to open the body's meridian channels to increase the flow of the body's natural energy with a series of slow graceful movements to cultivate lightness and harmony in both body, mind and spirit.
Followed with a Guided visualisation, feel yourself fully let go in a safe and nurturing space, inviting in the gifts that winter brings, restoring inner peace and harmony.
Enjoy delicious cacao bites/mango bliss balls and herb tea to finish.
Date & Time: Saturday 15 November 2-5pm
Location: Castel Douzaine Room
Payment: £40
What to bring: Yoga mat, Pillow, Blanket, Journal & Pen, Water
Meet your Hosts
Sophie Shand - Nutritional therapist & life coach
Sophie is a holistic health practitioner combining her philosophies of Naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and life coaching to help others. She is passionate about embracing nature’s rhythms and connecting to oneself through meditation and other spiritual practices.
Craig Turberville - Certified Qi Gong, Pilates and Yoga Instructor
Physical movement has always been an important and enjoyable part of his life, on both a mental and physical level. Craig provides well balanced, grounding and empowering Qi Gong lessons, and dynamic and challenging Pilates classes.
Event review:
“The guided meditations were incredibly relaxing and allowed me to reflect on what truly brings me happiness..I left feeling very peaceful and had one of the best nights of sleep I've had in a long time. I highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to reconnect with themselves and find clarity in their lives.”
I do hope you can join us!
Sophie & Craig