Summer Solstice & Shine - Celtic Wheel of The Year Half Day Retreat

What happens when we stop shrinking ourselves?

Join us for a playful, reflective, and embodied Summer Solstice experiencme
About this Event

Summer Solstice marks the peak of light — a time to celebrate growth, acknowledge transformation, and reconnect with the parts of ourselves ready to take up more space, expression, joy, and visibility.

This session explores radiance not as perfection or performance, but as authentic presence, embodied confidence, and allowing yourself to be seen more fully.

Expect a blend of Celtic wisdom, creativity, movement, breathwork, voice activation, somatics, and energy work woven together into a warm, playful, and reflective midsummer experience.

☀️ MIND | Celtic Wisdom & Reflection

🍀 Explore Summer Solstice traditions, Celtic mythology, solar symbolism, and seasonal themes of abundance, illumination, vitality, and expression

🪞 Reflect on what has shifted, grown, or become more visible through spring

✨ Explore where you may still shrink, hide, or dim yourself — and what it means to reclaim your authentic expression

🌞 Connect with themes of radiance, resilience, confidence, and collective light through meditation, journaling, and reflection

🪩 BODY | Somatics, Movement & Expression

💨 Breathwork and nervous system practices to support grounding, expansion, and energetic alignment

🗣️ Vocal toning, sound, and throat activation to explore expression, resonance, and release

🌀 Somatic movement and embodiment practices exploring contraction, expansion, visibility, and confidence

💃 Belly dance to eminate rhythm, freedom, and self-expression

☀️ RadiDANCE-inspired movement to celebrate joy, meditation and group practices connecting with solar energy, vitality, and celebration

✨ SOUL | Creativity & Energy Alignment

🌈 Create a reflective solar talisman using mirrors, prism fragments, colour, symbols, and intention — inspired by themes of radiance, resilience, and light through transformation

🪩 Contribute to a collective Solstice light object representing shared energy, reflection, and community radiance

🐍 Kundalini energy transmission to integrate body, mind, and intention while supporting release, restoration, and energetic flow

🔥 Explore energetic hygiene and practices to maintain clarity, vitality, and grounded energy through the brighter half of the year

☀️ Closing Solstice ritual to honour the light within ourselves and each other, carrying the energy of the season forward

What You’ll Leave With

✨ Embodiment and regulation tools to support everyday life and seasonal alignment

🎶 Playlists and practices to reconnect with the energy of the sessions

🪩 A personal Solstice talisman and evolving creative artefact from the Spring Series

🌿 Reflection prompts and integration practices to support growth, visibility, confidence, and authentic expression

💫 A deeper sense of connection to yourself, your energy, your creativity, and the seasonal cycle

About your Facilitators

Grace has studied and trained in various dance styles for almost 10 years inclusive of swing dance, Lindy hop, Charleston, solo jazz and commercial, alongside practicing and studying with holistic modalities such as somatic movement, kundalini alignment energy transmissions, breath work, vagus nerve regulation, breath work and EFT tapping.

Itziar has danced, taught and performed belly dancing for over 20 years and is passionate about using belly dance to build confidence and help people move their body no matter their age, background or ability.

Further Details & FAQs

Finding the location & access information

Tubes/Train/Walking Lost In Yoga is a 10 – 15 minute walk from Elephant and Castle train station and underground (Northern Line or Bakerloo Line) and Kennington tube station (Northern Line). Denmark Hill Station is a 15 – 20 minute walk.

Buses There are bus stops in every direction just a couple of minutes walk from the studio, ask us if you are not sure of the best bus to get.

Cycling There is a railing opposite the entrance for padlocking your bike to.

Driving We do not have parking but there is on street parking before 8.30am (for those early morning classes) and after 6.30pm from Monday to Friday. It is free to park on the street at weekends, always check before you park in case things change!
Alternatively you can park in Morrisons car park about 8 minutes away – It is £2 for 2 hours which you get back if you spend £5 in store.

FAQs

1. What is the Celtic Wheel of the Year? The Wheel of the Year, also known as the Pagan or Wiccan Wheel of The Year, is a cyclical calendar that's rooted in Celtic spirituality. It's followed by many Pagan, Wiccans and others with nature-based spiritual traditions. Each of these groups brings their own perspectives and practices to the wheel and its a guideline to connect in line with our ancestry and the natural cycles of the year

2. What is Kundalini Activation? Kundalini Activation involves tapping into your life force energy, often symbolised as a coiled serpent at the base of the spine. Through this yin practice, this energy is awakened and aligned to flow freely through your body and it is your opportunity to surrender. During this session you can express and release in a multitude of different ways and the KA transmission can lead to profound transformation, clarity, and a heightened sense of self-awareness.

This is a gentle energy alignment session which meets you exactly where you need at that point in time. During KA you may experience some movement, emotions, visualisations, feelings of hot and cold to name a few.

3. What is Somatic Movement? Somatic Movement is a form of embodied practice that emphasises connecting with your body’s innate wisdom. It involves gentle, intentional movements that release stress, break old patterns, and foster a deeper sense of physical and emotional well-being. It’s about tuning in and building awareness of the signals your body sends.

4. What can I expect in terms of benefits following this event? Expect to feel rejuvenated, balanced, and more connected to your mind, body, and soul. The activities—like intention setting, somatic movement, and high-vibrational sound experiences—will help you release stress, ignite your passion, and foster creativity. You might leave with a sense of clarity, purpose, and renewed energy for the season ahead.

5. What if I can't dance? No worries at all! This event is for everyone, regardless of their dancing experience. Belly dancing, for example, is introduced as a playful and empowering practice, with no pressure to be a pro. It’s all about connecting with your body and embracing the joy of movement in a supportive, non-judgmental space.

6. Can I attend a single session? Yes — each session is standalone. Attending all three allows your creative and somatic practices to evolve across the season.

7. What is the symbolic object or craft? A creative task/ craft, representing your intention, energy, and growth. It should be possible to learn each section on its own or to tie into together at the end

8. Do I need crafting experience? No all explorations are beginner-friendly.

9. Do I need to dance or move a lot? No movement is gentle, somatic, and inclusive.

10. What is Kundalini Energy Activation? A guided practice to awaken and align life force energy, helping integrate mind, body, and intention.

11. How do I use the object at home?

• Trace or hold it during breathwork or somatic micro-practices
• Use it as a reflection anchor during journaling, creative work, or daily meditation

6. What should I bring or do ahead of the ceremony?

• Journal for reflection
• Warm layers and cover up for the energetic part of the session
• Shawl or blanket to wrap in case cold
• Water and snacks if required
• Eat light and if possible avoid highly processed foods, alcohol and caffeine
• Scarf for your waist to tie around for the belly dancing

About your Facilitators

Grace has studied and trained in various dance styles for almost 10 years inclusive of swing dance, Lindy hop, Charleston, solo jazz and commercial, alongside practicing and studying with holistic modalities such as somatic movement, kundalini alignment energy transmissions, breath work, vagus nerve regulation, breath work and EFT tapping.

Itziar has danced, taught and performed belly dancing for over 20 years and is passionate about using belly dance to build confidence and help people move their body no matter their age, background or ability.