Services
Retreat Organisers
Welcome to this page specifically aimed at retreat or event organisers.
As a retreat or event organiser you probably have a million things already to worry about and finding high quality practitioners should not be one of them.
Now that you're here it ought to be some comfort that I've been providing wellbeing services since 2012 and have supported countless retreats, festivals, away days, off-site gatherings and so on... you reputation is safe with me.
From the other pages on this website you might get a sense of the core offerings so, below, I will outline some of the specifics that might relate to your "event". I'm using my experience from all these prior sessions but if something is either missing or doesn't land right for you then please contact me for a no obligation chat either virtually or in person.
Some events have asked me to a single session yet others are multiple repeats of the same session or a mix of modalities. Happy to consider all options with you.
Whilst I am based in Worcester I have travelled many miles to support events from the US to Europe. I look forward to working with you.
Sound Baths
These are ever popular at many types of events and from my perspective, things to consider are as follows:
Setup & Packing up time = 30 minutes each plus vehicular access and whatever extra time it needs to get in and out. If I can't get me vehicle close then loading in and out takes longer or needs some assistance.
If it's a day retreat, in my experience these are best done toward the end of the day as a final session before closing circle or similar but you are free to have it whenever works for your schedule bearing in mind the setup and packing away.
Access to the cleared space for setting up is important, approx 3mx2m, and I can work with you on logistics based on venue space, room use and so on. There's an option to setup before the start of the day if needed, leaving the instruments in place ready for my return at the end.
Breathwork
This session requires much less in the way of setting up and for a group setting the popular options are 30-60 minute "workshop" style sessions where some learning is shared plus practice of techniques culminating in a guided session where we weave what we have learned into a restful activity.
The other side of this spectrum is the conscious connected breathwork style session. This practice is very emotionally liberating and requires a little longer to complete, typically 90 minutes. Participants for this style of breathwork benefit from the space feeling safe so they can do their emotional processing. If this is on your radar then a discussion is best to chat this through
Summary: All styles are available, little in the way of setting up is required and we can discuss the logistics accordingly
Meditation & Mindfulness/Yoga Nidra/ecoNIDRA
This is another practice that lends itself nicely to events and there are options depending on the needs of the event. These include on one side of the spectrum a guided experience to a "workshop" style session where knowledge and practice techniques are shared, often accompanied by Q&A opportunties so that the participants take away something of value they can use in their own life after the event. Little is needed in the way of setting up and amplification might be required depending on room/venue and numbers.
Forest Bathing/Mindfulness Walking
This session is becoming increasingly popular as people are looking at ways where they can have a digitally detoxed experience, yet take away some simple principles they can continue with on their return home.
Key considerations here are both time and location. For a full Forest Bathing experience, 2 hours is needed plus access to a quiet section of woodland, the older the better. Where time and trees are less available this can be scaled down to a mindful walk. A key consideration for me is prior access to the location to figure out how to make best use of what is available so that I can plan the sensory experience for maximum benefit. If anything is needed to support this event I can provide this accordingly.
Guideline Pricing
Pricing for events is confirmed once we've discussed and agreed together all the factors that are likely to impact on time and associated costs but you will find me incredibly accommodating and easy to work with in this regard so please make contact for that initial chat. Below is for local events and ball-park guidance only.
Half Day - £150-250
- A 1 hour sound bath for example is typically a 3 hour/half day for me when you consider setting up, packing away and travel
Full Day - £500+
A full day is invariably longer than 2 half days and usually carries more incidental expenses.