Self Care and Healing Day Retreat for black women and women of colour
London
18th January 1.30 to 5.30pm
Experience community, connection, relaxation, learning and fun.
This day is dedicated to your total relaxation, rest and renewal.
Many of us are juggling busy work lives, family and community responsibilities and are in need of self care and rest.
The day will include a gentle, restorative yoga class, that aids helps the body reach optimal healing state called rest and digest mode.
The mindful yoga will ease out all tension and stress from the body and mind, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed.
There will then be a spiritual herbalism workshop about herbs and practices that improve immunity.
The workshop will look at some accessible herbs that can support you through the winter months where coughs, colds and flus are circulating.
The day will finish with a guided relaxation technique called yoga nidra which helps the body and mind reach a deep state of relaxation, known to improve mood, creativity, memory and sleep.
Think calm, cosy, chilled day, with likeminded people interested in wellness and learning.
As black women and women of colour rest and self care is even more important to overcome the harmful messages and stereotypes around laziness, having to be strong and servitude to others at the expense of ourselves.
This day is dedicated to your total relaxation, rest and renewal.
Many of us are juggling busy work lives, family and community responsibilities and are in need of self care and rest.
The day will include a gentle, restorative yoga class, that aids helps the body reach optimal healing state called rest and digest mode.
The mindful yoga will ease out all tension and stress from the body and mind, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed.
There will then be a spiritual herbalism workshop about herbs and practices that improve immunity.
The workshop will look at some accessible herbs that can support you through the winter months where coughs, colds and flus are circulating.
The day will finish with a guided relaxation technique called yoga nidra which helps the body and mind reach a deep state of relaxation, known to improve mood, creativity, memory and sleep.
Think calm, cosy, chilled day, with likeminded people interested in wellness and learning.
As black women and women of colour rest and self care is even more important to overcome the harmful messages and stereotypes around laziness, having to be strong and servitude to others at the expense of ourselves.
Price and booking
The Early bird price is £65, until the 16th January, full price is £80 until the start of the retreat.
The price of the retreat includes 1 yoga session, 1 herbs for immunity workshop, 1 deep relaxation and rest workshop.
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 £65, until the 16th January, full price is £80 until the start of the retreat.
The price of the retreat includes 1 yoga session, 1 herbs for immunity workshop, 1 deep relaxation and rest workshop.
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 18th January
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.
Emma is an African spiritual researcher/practitioner, mentor, yoga teacher, international retreat host and trained social worker.
Emma teaches yoga classes, workshops and retreats since 2014, having studied my yoga teacher training in India and running retreats in India, Morocco and Bali, with one in September, details here, www.yogawithemmakelly.com/bali-retreat.html
She is passionate about collective care and healing within the black and racialised communities, to counter the negative effects of the daily challenges of racism and sexism.
The herbalism workshop will be hosted by Love Hannington who is Antiguan and European.
She is a sacred artist, Obeah woman, Celtic shaman and trainee psychotherapist.
At Healing Space BIPOC we understand how culture, race and heritage impacts wellness.
Spiritual practices are respected across cultures and a attitude of learning and growth.
Join this weekend of self-care, empowerment, and wellness, healing, connection, and fun.
Book your spot now and get ready to experience the ultimate blend of relaxation, sisterhood, and learning!
Each person's contribution and uniqueness will be valued and respected.
Emma is an African spiritual researcher/practitioner, mentor, yoga teacher, international retreat host and trained social worker.
Emma teaches yoga classes, workshops and retreats since 2014, having studied my yoga teacher training in India and running retreats in India, Morocco and Bali, with one in September, details here, www.yogawithemmakelly.com/bali-retreat.html
She is passionate about collective care and healing within the black and racialised communities, to counter the negative effects of the daily challenges of racism and sexism.
The herbalism workshop will be hosted by Love Hannington who is Antiguan and European.
She is a sacred artist, Obeah woman, Celtic shaman and trainee psychotherapist.
At Healing Space BIPOC we understand how culture, race and heritage impacts wellness.
Spiritual practices are respected across cultures and a attitude of learning and growth.
Join this weekend of self-care, empowerment, and wellness, healing, connection, and fun.
Book your spot now and get ready to experience the ultimate blend of relaxation, sisterhood, and learning!
Each person's contribution and uniqueness will be valued and respected.
Day Retreat London 18th January
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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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