Emerging into Spring: an Equinox retreat for mothers

The Spring Equinox (or Ostara) is the mid-point between winter and spring. The Spring Equinox is a very potent time of new beginnings, positive changes and growth.

Join us to celebrate the return of the light with the Village community of mothers and mothers-to-be.

By honouring these natural cycles and aligning our energy to the earth, we can harness this natural power in our own lives.

This will be a invigorating and uplifting day with nourishing practices to support you to connect to the transformative energy of spring.

The day will include:

🌱 Intention and crafting
🌱 Spring equinox celebration
🌱 Plant spirit meditation
🌱 Gentle movement
🌱 Sound healing
🌱 Breathwork
🌱 Journalling
🌱 A light supper
🌱 Spring tea with local foraged plants
🌱 Wholesome snacks

Timings

Arrival 2pm
Opening circle 2.30pm
Light supper served 6.30pm
Departures 7pm

Who is this for?

For mothers and expectant mothers.

When is it?

Saturday 29th March 2025

Where is it?

Forest Hill Friends Meeting House, Sunderland Road, London, SE23 2QA.

Do I need to bring anything?

Just yourself

Who leads it?

Saara Turiya is a healing practitioner specialising in energy work, shamanism, and trauma work. Saara has a background in community organising, and has always had a passion for bringing people together to share sacred spaces. Mothers are the lifeblood of our community, and Saara is deeply passionate about the wellbeing of all mothers. As a single mama herself, Saara knows how important it is for mothers to give to themselves, and how special and vital it is to have spaces that cater exclusively to mothers too.

Yasmin Poyntz, founder of The Village London and director of Free We Grow is a local mama who loves to retreat! With modern busy lifestyles, rest and replenishment for ourselves as mothers can often be pushed to the bottom of the list, leading some to feel depleted, frazzled or stressed. Mothers play a central role to the health of their own families, rippling out into their communities. Yasmin believes it is vital that mothers are deeply looked after and cared for to promote health and vitality for generations to come.