Events
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Ostara Circles
What to expect
The circles are small groups of up to 6 women. We are aware that many of us have become more introverted over time and are uncertain about attending new places and events, to respond to this the number of women is maintained at a low number.
We have yoga mats and chairs as well as blankets so that you can be comfortable, and we begin the circle with a guided relaxation to bring calm and still the busy mind.
The conversation which follows is guided, though as time passes and the community strengthens, we anticipate we will facilitate less and conversation will naturally unfold. Until this happens we introduce a reading, a quote, or a reflection on current ideas (nothing too political though) to start the therapeutic conversation.
We talk about our social roles, our path to us being the women we are today, our roots and support systems, our losses and our wins throughout life. We consider our influences and the traditions passed on by our mothers and grandmothers, sisters, friends, and teachers. We consider how we choose confidantes and if that serves us now, and how we have transformed due to marriage, motherhood, divorce, loss. The topics are endless and will be governed by the group.
We know that life is noisy and can be chaotic at the moment, and we wish to provide an oasis from this. We know it can be difficult to pause on cue; to assist where reflecting can be challenging we have oracle cards. The purpose is not for fortune telling; these are images which may prompt further and deeper thoughts or emotional expression to share with the group should you wish for this.
We learn, we laugh, we reflect.
Following the conversation we prepare for returning to the outside world with guided, gentle vagus nerve calming techniques. These are soothing self-massage techniques at the key points on the body which can encourage the body to let go of tension.
We value your input and would love to hear your suggestions for events you'd like to see. Here are some ideas to inspire, but feel free to share any other thoughts you might have! Together, we can create an engaging and vibrant community experience.
 Relaxation and therapies.Whether your interest is in sound baths, meditation, or aromatherapy - please let us know, and we will see what we can do. |  Loss.Have you experienced loss and would value having the support of other women who have experienced loss too? |
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 Menopause & perimenopause.Perhaps a menopause group is what you are looking for. |  Social history.Are you interested in learning from the women who lived in our lands before we did? How did they support each other? |
 Walking together.We have beautiful countryside and coastline. If walking together is something you would value, let us know. |  Writing origin stories.How have you arrived here? An origin story is your account of the greatest influences (good or less so) that have made you who you are today. Janene and Annette have written theirs and are happy to lead on this. Would you like to write and share yours? Would you like to get inspiration from hearing the stories of others? |
 Seasonal eating.Can we return to eating locally and seasonally? We once ate only seasonally. Shall we give it a go? |  New mum.Are you a new mum who would like a support group? |
 Mothers of teenagers.Would you value a group to support you with living with your teen? |