UK, BRISTOL - Contemplative chant and body prayer - a retreat afternoon, Matthew Heyse-Moore, The Well Centre for Spirituality at Elsie Briggs House 38 Church Road Westbury on Trym BS9 3EQ, 14 Sep 2024
We'll have a chance to weave threads of life together through singing and reflective body practice, some dedicated time for deep relaxation while listening to some live music, an invitation to some outdoor time, and more.... Everything is optional and you are invited to join the session with an attitude of self care and discernment to what would be most helpful or nourishing to you. The intention is for this to be a deeply reflective journey which is nourishing and maybe unique for each of us. There will be a small team of musicians to support us on our journey.
For some, this may be a time of reflection, to hold space for what's deep inside and what may be whispering or shouting to us when we create time to listen. What are the resources and hidden treasures that will hold us? For some, this may be a time to remember the bigger picture of life, what connects us to the human and the non-human world of what we are part. What are we remembering and harvesting or holding gratitude for in this moment?
For some, this may be a time to set intentions, to review and open to inspiration or vision for the path ahead. What are our deep dreams and yearnings and what will support us on our journeys?
How do we create space for this? The offering will be a space to honour the many ways we may uniquely experience this season and a window to be present with what is alive in us in a collective way.
As we plan the day, it's really helpful to know early who's coming, so we are asking attendees to register in advance so that we know we are in the window between our maximum and minimum numbers. We will limit numbers and the venue is small - if you would like to come, please book early if possible!
The room has step-free access for wheelchairs. If you have any access needs please let us know. All ages are welcome! (If you are thinking of bringing children, feel free to get in touch to talk about how we can best make everything fit together.)
A word about pricing - we're offering a wide sliding scale rather than a single price for sessions, to reflect differences in means in our divided society and intending to make the event both accessible and sustainable. This is an experiment that may not be so familiar to us, and not something that is offered in Tesco or on Amazon. There's an invitation to feel into the heart, and to find what sits right, with an awareness that by contributing more you are enabling this offering to continue and also enabling more lower cost places to be offered. If you'd rather have a fixed cost and not to have to think about this, £30 is the standard amount per person. If you feel a call to come and would struggle to afford the lowest amount on the scale please don't be shy to get in touch - it feels a priority for everyone who wants to be here to have access: you can email me on mheysemoore@gmail.com Feel free to get in touch as well with any questions.
