Are you looking for ways to relax this July? Restore, revive, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul with these wellbeing events taking place in Surrey and Sussex this summer.
SILENT SPACE / EVERY FRIDAY / POLESDEN LACEY, LEATHERHEAD
Some of us need more space than others, and some of us can’t seem to find a place that provides the calm we need for our minds to get away for a while. So find space to breathe this month and head for Polesden Lacey’s Silent Space every Friday afternoon. A dedicated space for peace and quiet amongst the raging storm that life can sometimes bring.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey
MINDFUL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING & MEDITATION / JULY 19 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
This workshop is a gentle invitation to slow down, relax your nervous system and nurture your creativity. You will be guided through a breath meditation to step into the present moment, before beginning painting exercises that will let you fully express your emotions through colour, mindful and slow brushstrokes, and the unexpected flow of watercolours.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
CREATE A WILDFLOWER MEADOW / JULY 19 / WAKEHURST, ARDINGLY
Step into the world of wildflowers, pollinators and natural beauty with this immersive meadow-making workshop at Wakehurst this July. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or a curious nature lover, this hands-on experience will guide you through the fascinating principles of meadow ecology—and show you how to create your very own meadow from scratch.
For more information, visit kew.org/wakehurst
BOOK TALK: THE LITTLE BOOK OF MINDFULNESS / JULY 19 / THE GOODWOOD HOTEL, CHICHESTER
Feel good and head for Goodwood Hotel this July for an inspiring and practical session with yoga teacher and author Jennifer Cordero as she introduces The Little Book of Mindfulness. The Little Book of Mindfulness is a pocket-sized book that aims to introduce the concept of mindfulness including its history and evolution. It explores the physical and mental benefits of practising mindfulness and includes practical exercises and tips on how to incorporate mindfulness in your life.
For more information, visit goodwood.com
NEW MOON CIRCLE / JULY 22 / ENCHANTED STUDIO, BISLEY YURT
Celebrate the New Moon with this sacred gathering for women taking place in the calm surroundings of Bisley Yurt. Honour and celebrate the new moon while reflecting and setting new intentions with a session involving yoga, breath work, meditation and healing vibrations of the gong. Bliss.
For more information, visit charlieleighyoga.co.uk
YOGA & NATURE RETREAT / JULY 24 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
Head for West Horsley Place this month and explore how Yoga and Mindfulness can support you in your life. These practices can be so beneficial for people in today’s busy world, and it can often be a case of learning how to access them and make them work for you. Whether it be to improve fitness, strength and flexibility, to help to calm and destress or just to find some simple enjoyment, these practices can help with all of these important aspects of your wellbeing.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
