Self Care and Healing Day Retreat for black women and women of colour
London | Sunday 8th November | 1pm – 5pm
Welcome to Healing Space BIPOC a unique, wellness space run by and for black women and women of colour.
Centring our lived experiences and making holistic practices accessible.
A day to rest, reconnect and remember the wisdom within you.
More than a self care day, this is an opportunity to reconnect with your body, your intuition and the healing wisdom of our ancestors in a welcoming space surrounded by Black women and women of colour.
For one afternoon, you can simply breathe, slow down and receive.
Imagine leaving feeling...
What makes this retreat different?
Combining South Asian yoga traditions with African healing wisdom, this retreat supports your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing while celebrating cultural knowledge passed down through generations.
Your afternoon includes gentle yoga and mindfulness suitable for complete beginners, this calming practice will help regulate your nervous system, reduce stress and bring greater clarity and peace.
Traditional African Medicine Workshop by Love Hannington, whose presentations on African spirituality have attracted sold out audiences at the Royal Maritime Museum.
love will share about water myths and deities such as Yemeya, Osun and River Mumma, figures that appear across continents under different names and forms.
Discover how water holds memory and how rivers and oceans both carried trauma and survival while learning how spiritual traditions adapted across forced migration.
Ancestral Meditation and African goddess Oracle cards close the day with a guided ancestral meditation and oracle card practice, helping you connect with the wisdom, resilience and strength within your lineage.
You'll leave with...
If you're ready to prioritise your wellbeing and reconnect with yourself through rest, community and ancestral healing, we'd love to welcome you.
Welcome to Healing Space BIPOC a unique, wellness space run by and for black women and women of colour.
Centring our lived experiences and making holistic practices accessible.
A day to rest, reconnect and remember the wisdom within you.
More than a self care day, this is an opportunity to reconnect with your body, your intuition and the healing wisdom of our ancestors in a welcoming space surrounded by Black women and women of colour.
For one afternoon, you can simply breathe, slow down and receive.
Imagine leaving feeling...
- Calm, grounded and restored.
- More connected to your body with compassion.
- Inspired by the wisdom of your ancestors.
- More confident in yourself and your cultural heritage.
- Supported by a community of like minded women.
What makes this retreat different?
Combining South Asian yoga traditions with African healing wisdom, this retreat supports your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing while celebrating cultural knowledge passed down through generations.
Your afternoon includes gentle yoga and mindfulness suitable for complete beginners, this calming practice will help regulate your nervous system, reduce stress and bring greater clarity and peace.
Traditional African Medicine Workshop by Love Hannington, whose presentations on African spirituality have attracted sold out audiences at the Royal Maritime Museum.
love will share about water myths and deities such as Yemeya, Osun and River Mumma, figures that appear across continents under different names and forms.
Discover how water holds memory and how rivers and oceans both carried trauma and survival while learning how spiritual traditions adapted across forced migration.
Ancestral Meditation and African goddess Oracle cards close the day with a guided ancestral meditation and oracle card practice, helping you connect with the wisdom, resilience and strength within your lineage.
You'll leave with...
- Practical tools to manage stress.
- Gentle practices to support your wellbeing.
- A deeper understanding of African healing traditions.
- Greater trust in your intuition.
- A renewed sense of pride in your ancestral heritage.
- Meaningful connection with other women.
If you're ready to prioritise your wellbeing and reconnect with yourself through rest, community and ancestral healing, we'd love to welcome you.
Price and booking
The Early bird price is £67, until the 25th July, full price is £85 until the start of the retreat. This day retreat is non refundable.
This day retreat is open to all levels, including complete beginners and all body shapes and sizes welcome.
The event is created for Black, Mixed race, Asian, SWANA, Indigenous women of colour or however you identify. Trans and non binary folks welcome.
Location North London buddhist centre, 72 Holloway road, London, N78JG
The Early bird price is £67, until the 25th July, full price is £85 until the start of the retreat. This day retreat is non refundable.
This day retreat is open to all levels, including complete beginners and all body shapes and sizes welcome.
The event is created for Black, Mixed race, Asian, SWANA, Indigenous women of colour or however you identify. Trans and non binary folks welcome.
Location North London buddhist centre, 72 Holloway road, London, N78JG
Day Retreat London 2nd August
The aim of the day is to,
- Centre black women and women of colours healing and wellbeing.
- Improve confidence and connection to the body.
- Reduce the negative impact of racism and sexism.
- Learn healing practices from our ancestors.
- Be in a safe space, with likeminded people to heal and grow.
- Experience relaxation, rest and joy.
- Improve self esteem to focus on what is important in your life.
- Increase self confidence, intuition, authenticity and trust in self.
- Respect practices from other cultures and traditions.
The day retreat will be run by me Emma Kelly, a White British and African Caribbean woman.
I'm a qualified yoga teacher, international retreat host, mentor, inclusive wellness advocate and qualified social worker.
I've been teaching yoga since 2014, having studied my yoga teacher training in India and ran retreats in India, Morocco and Bali, with one in September, details here, www.yogawithemmakelly.com/bali-retreat.html
The Traditional African medicine workshop will be hosted by Love Hannington who is Antiguan and European.
She is a sacred artist, African spirituality practitioner, Celtic shaman and trainee psychotherapist. Love hosts sold out workshops at the Royal Maritime museum.
At Healing Space BIPOC we understand how culture, race and heritage impacts wellness.
Join this afternoon of self care, empowerment, and connection.
Book your spot now and get ready to experience the ultimate blend of relaxation, sisterhood, and learning!
I'm a qualified yoga teacher, international retreat host, mentor, inclusive wellness advocate and qualified social worker.
I've been teaching yoga since 2014, having studied my yoga teacher training in India and ran retreats in India, Morocco and Bali, with one in September, details here, www.yogawithemmakelly.com/bali-retreat.html
The Traditional African medicine workshop will be hosted by Love Hannington who is Antiguan and European.
She is a sacred artist, African spirituality practitioner, Celtic shaman and trainee psychotherapist. Love hosts sold out workshops at the Royal Maritime museum.
At Healing Space BIPOC we understand how culture, race and heritage impacts wellness.
Join this afternoon of self care, empowerment, and connection.
Book your spot now and get ready to experience the ultimate blend of relaxation, sisterhood, and learning!
Day Retreat London 2nd August
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"All parts of the day were stimulating, validating and rejuvenating to the mind, body and spirit in ways I have not experienced in other 'holistic' settings - but have been always seeking. What a lovely experience. I've been talking about it all week. I've been wanting to experience the BIPOC retreat for some time, and was so glad I could make this one! The intention they've poured in is apparent and appreciated. Thank you both." Destinee Desiree |
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”The retreat allowed me to reconnect with myself in a way that I hadn’t in such a very long time. I was able to take time to pause, breathe and listen to my body and mind. It was wonderful being surrounded by women that looked and sounded like me that had a similar mindset. I hope to attend a future session.” Monique |
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"Being a part of the day retreat was such a wonderful experience. Practicing yoga, meditation and learning together in this supportive and healing space with likeminded folk left me feeling energised and inspired. What a joyful way to practice care for ourselves." Noemie Djossou "Attending the retreat was the start of my healing journey and helped me to focus on my mental and physical wellbeing goals.
It was a very safe space to learn and grow with likeminded people. The day retreat was culturally specific and I learned more about my African Caribbean heritage. You have created something very special." Annishia Buss |
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"Thank you for such an empowering session, I woke up the next day on a high!!!!
The space you held for us all was absolutely beautiful and the thing I kept saying last night was...Finally some one who understands me... You have given me the tools to diminish those fears about not feeling guilty about speaking up and saying it exactly how it is. You understand the struggles and the ones our ancestors faced. We are both healing and uplifting each other. Aisha |
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“It felt safe… like family.
The retreat spiritually energised me. I walked in feeling flat and tired, and left feeling so much happier, calmer, more understood, and like I was part of something bigger. In a white-majority society, it felt so heartening to be in a place with only BIPOC Women.” Shabnam Kwofie |
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"The retreat was such a wonderful safe and healing experience.
I felt my nervous system and soul truly relax. I had such a peaceful nights sleep. I would recommend the retreat to anyone looking for self care with like minded people that feel your soul." Amma Acheampong |
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"The retreat was such an incredible, powerful, and healing day.
I gained so much and I left feeling such a kinship with everyone. The space is safe, communal, supportive and allows you to really lean into your emotions and sense of self. I highly recommend Emma's retreats and workshops for your self care and healing journey. Emma led us through a yoga session that was inclusive for all levels and body types and helped us relax into the day in such a calm, nurturing manner. We then had an incredible healing circle session with a holistic therapist, which was so empowering, supportive, and emotional. The session focused on womb health and all of our collective health/fertility experiences as black and brown women. Knowing we aren't alone in what we have experienced, and being surrounded by such compassionate and supportive women was immensely healing and freeing." Natasha Dsouza |
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"After the retreat the transformation was so amazing honestly, I was focused, I felt so confident, calm and strong. I regained my energy and I will credit your retreat as a reminder that I needed to come back home to me." AK |
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