Seeds of Insight 049: September at MindRest - Free and Freeing
Feeling the post-Bank Holiday weekend blues? Don’t worry, I’ve got you. The September calendar is lush with free and freeing:) opportunities to meet for movement, stillness and self-inquiry.
Dear Friends,
In this newsletter you will find more news than usually. But good news, I promise:
Live Music and Yoga MindRest is back - join talented Glenneth & myself at Studio Soma
2 free True Friend sessions are on offer in September. Don’t miss the chance.
The free Anxiety masterclass is happening again on Insight Timer. Join me.
1 last spot has become available for our MindRest retreat in Oct. Could it be you?
And much more below….
MindRest: Root To Rise
Studio Soma, N16, Sun Sep 12 at 10.30am UK
Soulful yoga meets live electro-acoustic music again at our favourite urban escape Studio Soma. If you love yoga & you also love electronic music, this offering is for you. Start the day with beautiful energising vinyasa, self-inquiry and deep nourishing yoga nidra, all infused by Glenneth’s dreamy intuitive live performance. I can’t wait - I’ve missed these sessions so much.
We will explore the element of Earth and and Air, which for me invokes mountains and forests. So welcome to our urban forest journey into the depths of the soul on Sep 12. We are keeping the numbers low to keep each other covid-safe, so get them while you can.
W H O L E MindRest Retreat
Portugal, Monchique, Oct 24-31
One final spot in a shared twin room has become available. Simply reply to this email if it has your name on it - we would love to add you to the beautiful group.
Anxiety as a Gateway to the Heart
Online donation-based session on Insight Timer, Mon Sep 6, 7pm UK
After two beautiful workshops with so much loving feedback, I’ve decided to offer one more donation-based session on Insight Timer for anyone who struggles with anxiety and wishes to learn the lessons that this powerful experience is trying to teach us, beyond fixing it, beyond managing it, beyond denying it. When we approach it in a more loving and skilful way, it starts opening like a flower full of blessings. Optional donations through the Insight Timer app.
2 Free Giveaway True Friend Sessions in September
...for anyone who has never had a session with me.
In need of 1:1 soulful therapeutic support? I am offering 2 free 1h sessions this month to anyone who may be struggling financially. Message me back on this email to reserve your spot if you feel the call to meet me in this way. To learn more about True Friend sessions, read here.
Mindfulness Now Teacher Training
First weekend start Sep 18-19 on Zoom
Have you considered sharing the practice with mindfulness with your community? There are some spots still available on the next Mindfulness Now teacher training starting on Sep 18. This is a vocational and very experiential training, accredited by the British Psychological Society, for anyone who would like to share this practice with integrity without breaking their bank. I will be assistant-teaching this training as usual, alongside beautiful and grounded teacher Aston Colley.
And of course our regular events…
Last Month of Soulful Flow Yoga on zoom for a while
September will be the last month of online yoga for a while and I have planned one more deep exploration of the 5 elements starting on Wednesday with Earth. Join me every Wed at 8am on Zoom for 55 mins of soulful vinyasa to start the day. We will deepen in every element and discover what’s beyond the physical practice. Contribution: £5
Space of Grace
Mixed Men & Women circle, every 2nd Wed, 8pm UK on Zoom
Would you like to sit in a mixed men & women (zoom) circle, sharing what’s alive for you, exploring different inquiries and recognising the sameness in each and every one of us? Join us fortnightly on Wed evenings to sit in silence, cry, laugh and be our natural selves in the sweetest group of people. All are welcome here. - Wed Sep 8, 8pm UK on Zoom. Optional donations.
Need 1:1 Support? True Friend Sessions
True Friend Therapy is a form of non-directive advanced hypnotherapy, combined with the wisdom of the Enneagram of Egoic Fixation, NLP & and the gift of Silence passed to my Teachers from their Teachers Sri Papaji & Sri Ramana Maharsi.
Being a True Friend to you simply (but powerfully) means meeting you with a quiet mind and an open heart - being a humble mirror without agenda, without opinion, without judgement. I have found time and time again that this simple open meeting has a deeply healing effect and leaves space for you to see your own beautiful reflection.
It is the greatest gift I ever received and I am so honoured to extend the invitation to you
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With Love and Gratitude,
Iri
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