Workshops and Events
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February 2025​​
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Sunday 9th February: 1 pm to 5 pm: Breathe and Rise
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A Breathwork Session with experienced facilitators and live didgeridoo sound healing, followed by a Cacao Ceremony and Ecstatic Dance
Join us at this lovely venue for Breath & Rise - a collaboration bringing breathwork , live didgeridoo sound healing, cacao and ecstatic dance together. Held by the wonderful facilitators Alison Heaslewood, Sarah Steel and David Atkinson.
After an opening circle, you will be guided through a 1 hour conscious connected breathwork session - an opportunity to journey into self discovery and connection. During the session, David, Nomadic Therapist will play live didgeridoo.
As your breath deepens and your awareness grows, a whole host of potential benefits await.
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Investment: £32
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​To book or to find out more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breathe-rise-breathwork-live-didgeridoo-ecstatic-dance-cacao-tickets-1137594027359?aff=efbevent
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Sunday 16th February: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm: Thai Massage for Couples Workshop
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This unique 4-hour workshop is designed for couples or friends who want to reconnect, relax, and strengthen their bond. Whether you’re completely new to Thai massage or curious to explore its benefits, this session offers the perfect introduction to this ancient healing art.
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Course investment: £200 per couple or pair
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For more information head to: https://alethaimassage.co.uk/workshops/
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To book: info@alethaimassage.co.uk
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Sunday 23rd February: 10am- 5 pm: Reiki Level 2 Training
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Calling all souls that are looking to deepen their spiritual connection.
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This fully accredited and certified practitioner course is aimed for those wishing to share their Reiki power and treat others. You will receive three Level 2 attunements and you will learn about the three symbols including the distant healing symbol.
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Topics covered in Reiki Level 2
Reiki Level 2 Attunements
The Distant Healing Symbol
Sending Energy to The Past, Present and Future
Following Your Intuition
Inner-Child Healing
Chakra-Balancing Reiki Treatment
The Distant Healing Symbol
The Emotional and Mental Symbol
The Power Symbol
Being a Reiki Practitioner
Handbook and Certificate
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This course is fully accredited and a certificate will be issued at the end of the day.
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Investment: £275
Book your space with a £50 deposit to reserve your place.
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Early bird for Sun 9th Feb:
£250 book by 18th January 2025
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March 2025
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Saturday 1st March: 10 am-4:00 pm: Spiritual Retreat Day
Are you ready to feel amazing? A wonderful day to give yourself beautiful, sacred activities (such as yoga, meditation, sound healing) to nourish your mind, body and soul.
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💜10am: Arrival
💜10:15am - 1:00 pm: Yin Yoga, Cleanse Your Chakra's and Raise Your Vibration Active Meditation
💜1pm-2pm: Delicious Lunch
💜2pm-4pm: Cacao Ceremony with Shamanic Soul Drumming Journey
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A day of bliss. Retreat for the day, connect to your inner being, restore, rejuvenate and transform with a day of Yoga, Shaking, Meditation, Sound Healing and Intention Settings.
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Investment: £125 includes lunch, refreshments & car parking on site.
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To find out more and book your space, please click here
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Sunday 9th March 2025: 10am- 4 pm: Reiki Level 1 Training
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Calling all souls that are looking to deepen their spiritual connection.
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Reiki Level 1 deepens your connection to source, to your soul, to your spirit and accelerates you on your spiritual path allowing you to step into your power and light and live a life now in alignment with your soul.
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A must for all spiritual souls...
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Topics covered within Reiki Level 1
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The 5 Reiki Principles
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The History and Lineage of Reiki
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Reiki Level 1 Attuements
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A 21 Day Self- Clearing of your chakras
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How the physical, emotional, and mental bodies all interlink
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What healing energy is
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Understanding and how to check your chakras
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Guided meditations when appropriate
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Reiki hand positions
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Handbook and Certificate
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This course is fully accredited and a certificate will be issued at the end of the day.
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Investment: £175.
Book your space with a £50 deposit to reserve your place.
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Early bird price: £160 if booked before Sun 16th February 2025
Taught by Vayia Nafees, Founder of The Wellness Barn, Be Your Spirit Trainings and Retreats, Author and 9th Generation Reiki Master
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Sunday 2nd March: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm: ReAwakening Day Retreat
Join Anne and Jaqueline and myself on an invigorating day retreat at the beautiful Wellness Barn in Marlow.
We have created a day to shake off winter and get you ready for spring using uplifting and energising fun experiences throughout the day.
An example of how our day may look :
Sharing Circle
Invigorating Heart Chakra yoga flow, including grounding and connecting to the earth and beautiful breathwork.
Heart Centered Meditation
Lunch (Provided)
Exploration of Sound using Drums, Tibetan Bowls, Shakers etc, in circle, on ourselves and on each other
Yoga Nidra
Closing Circle
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Investment for the day: £104
Deposit: £30
The remaining balance to be paid by the 12th February!
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For more information head to: https://www.swakeleysmassage.co.uk/reawakening-day-retreat-marlow-march-2025/
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Testimonials
Feedback from those who have participated in the wellbeing retreat days.
Vayia is one of the most kind, gentle and loving souls I have ever come across. Her retreat day was full of lovely people and magical moments.
It was amazing how we went through such a journey in just a day! We had Yoga, dancing mediation, sound healing mediation and to end a coca ceremony! Oh I almost forgot the amazing Sri lankan lunch that was provided too. If you are looking for a day retreat this one had everything and the location is simply beautiful! X
Char
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In January I attended one of Vayia's Yoga Retreat Days & it was nothing short of spectacular. Having never attended a retreat day before I wasn't really sure what to expect, apart from yoga obviously :).
I was going through a tough time both mentally & emotionally and needed a day like this to focus on myself, de-stress and get out of my head for a while. The meditation sessions certainly helped with that & the sound healing was such an amazing, relaxing experience. The intention setting and cacao ceremony at the end of the day was so enlightening & it was in this session that I felt a real breakthrough.
I walked away from the day feeling empowered and at ease to move forward in my life. Thank you Vayia, I will definitely be back xx
Claire
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I recently experienced the most amazing retreat at the Wellness Barn with Vayia... We started with yoga, followed by kundalini dancing which was incredible, dancing on the spot with your eyes clothes to uplifting music. I felt free and not a care in the world.
The day was finished off with an Cacao ceremony, I felt the benefits of the cacao on the following day also, a feeling of clarity and calmness. I would highly recommend this retreat and I will be going again.
Sallie
Vayia's wellbeing retreat day was absolutely amazing, the most blissful way to spend a Sunday surrounded by likeminded people, in a gorgeous location in the countryside. The day started with a gentle yin yoga class, moving into a powerful dynamic meditation. A yummy Ayurvedic lunch set us up for the afternoon with a sound bath and finishing off with a very special cacao ceremony. Thank you :)
Kam
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Vayia is a respected published author. Her guided workbook will take you on a journey to yourself, to your heart and to your inner wisdom. It will help you remember your dharma (purpose) in this lifetime and take steps to bring it into action, creating a life of fulfilment.
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