In light of the holiday season and the fast-approaching end of 2024, we felt we were all in need of a detox. We were joined by twenty community members on Saturday 7th December 10:30am-2:30pm at the Mary Ward Centre in Stratford for an intimate, cosy, half-day retreat centring rest, renewal, and refuelling our bodies in time for the new year. Through movement, sound, and food, all individuals left feeling cleansed and refreshed, ready for 2025.

Yuyu Rau facilitated a mindful movement session, guiding us through practices like breathwork, body scanning, tuning into feelings, and allowing the body to take the lead. With her gong and crystal bowls, Claire Wan then led the class through a replenishing soundbath, designed to connect us to our own bodies, and encourage us to practise slowing down. We wrapped up the retreat with a nourishing meal at a local community-owned Thai restaurant, The Pie Crust.