The Wisdom of the Dark.

A seasonal evening of movement, reflection, ancient wisdom and connection created as we move towards the darker days of the year.

Friday 23 October | 19:00–20:30, Dahlia’s in Alkmaar

Autumn can feel like a real shift. Summer is beginning to feel distant, the light changes, the air becomes cooler, and we find ourselves moving into a different rhythm. It’s a season of transition, but one that I find comforting.

There’s something about autumn that illuminates the darker days in its own quiet way. The warmth, the food, the textures and colours of oranges, reds and browns. That feeling of gezellig - of gathering and nestling in, slowing down and finding comfort in this.

The darker places hold significance too.

The shadows aren't necessarily somewhere we need to escape from or push away. Sometimes they are where we can actually rest. They give us somewhere to pause, to listen, and to notice what is happening beneath the surface.

I often say in yoga classes: it’s like leaves falling from a tree and gathering on the ground. When we gently move them aside, new growth is reveled underneath that we couldn't see before. So this evening will be just this: a time to reflect and call upon The Wisdom of the Dark.

During the evening space will be created to look. To listen. To gracefully move. And to offer ourselves release of what may no longer be needed in our lives.

This will be a candlelit evening of yoga, cacao, breath, meditation, reflection and connection, drawing on ancient wisdom and practices from different traditions.

During the evening space will be created to look. To listen. To gracefully move. And to offer ourselves release of what may no longer be needed in our lives.

We'll begin by setting an intention for the evening. There will be an opportunity to share if you want to, but there is no pressure to speak aloud.

After we will move into a flowing yoga practice - allowing the body to move, breathe and soften.

We'll then create some space for discovery and release. Through writing and a simple ritual, we'll explore what we might need to be revealed, released or acknowledged was there all the time.

Not everything needs to be shared and things can also be reserved just for you.

We'll use cacao, Bhramari pranayama and meditation, before closing the evening with a deeply restful Yoga Nidra practice.

And throughout the evening, we'll keep returning to the question:

What is within the darkness? What becomes visible when we stop trying to push the shadows away? What might be ready to grow? What part of ourselves have we forgotten about?

A WOMEN'S GATHERING WITHOUT THE PRESSURE

What I love most about these gatherings is creating a space where women can simply be together - feeling safe, supported and empowered by one another. A space where you can let your guard down a little, open yourself to possibility, and perhaps find a bit more room for creativity, curiosity and play.

You create your own experience here. You might choose to share with the group, or you might prefer to keep things quietly for yourself. Both are completely welcome.

And, if I'm honest, I just really adore spending time with women. There is something so special about being in a room together, so for now, sorry guys... it's a women-only vibe. 😉 For now.

I hope to see you there. Hari om tat sat.

-Limited spaces available-

THE WISDOM OF THE DARK. A candlelit women's yoga evening with cacao.
Friday 23 October | 19:00–20:30, Dahlia’s in Alkmaar
€25 ticket price