Awaken & Align: A Day of Spiritual Renewal in the Peak District

Beloved Soul Family,

My heart is overflowing with excitement as I write to you today.

For a long time, a vision has been stirring within me, a vision of a gathering – a sacred space where we can come together to shed the old, embrace the new, and remember the truth of who we are.

That vision is now becoming a reality.

In the stunning Peak District, where ancient hills meet expansive skies and the whispers of nature resonate deep within the soul, lies an invitation – an opportunity to step away from the everyday, to shed the layers of stress and distraction, and to reconnect with the vibrant, authentic self that resides within.

I'm thrilled to announce that on Saturday, June 8th, 2025, we invite you to join us for Awaken & Align, a transformative all-day spiritual retreat held across two unique and energetically potent locations: the serene Mount Zion Chapel, a space steeped in history and imbued with a sense of quiet contemplation. Its sturdy stone walls and peaceful atmosphere provide the perfect container for our initial explorations, allowing us to gently settle into the present moment and prepare for the journey ahead. Later in the day, we will journey to the historic Mountain Cottage where the renowned author D.H. Lawrence found solace and inspiration in 1918/19. Imagine practicing yoga amidst the very landscapes that inspired his profound writings on nature, connection, and the human spirit. The cottage and its surrounding environment offer an unparalleled backdrop for deepening our connection with ourselves and the natural world.

This is more than just a day away; it’s an immersion into practices designed to gently guide you towards a deeper sense of inner peace, clarity, and alignment with your true purpose, guided by three incredibly gifted facilitators, each a specialist in their own unique and powerful modality. It's a chance to nurture your body, soothe your mind, and awaken the innate wisdom that lies within your spirit. We’ve carefully curated a day filled with enriching experiences, each thoughtfully chosen to help you release what no longer serves you and welcome a renewed sense of vitality and joy into your life.

Why Awaken & Align?

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose touch with that quiet voice within, the voice of our intuition, our higher self, our soul. We become entangled in the web of responsibilities, expectations, and distractions, and we forget that beneath it all, there lies a wellspring of infinite wisdom, love, and potential.

The Awaken & Align Retreat is designed to help you:

• Release what no longer serves you: Let go of old patterns, limiting beliefs, and stagnant energies that are holding you back from living your fullest expression.

• Reclaim your authentic power: Reconnect with your inner strength, your innate wisdom, and your ability to create a life that is aligned with your soul's purpose.

• Open your heart to deeper connection: Cultivate self-compassion, expand your capacity for love, and foster meaningful connections with yourself and others.

• Ignite your inner spark: Rekindle your passion for life, rediscover your joy, and tap into the boundless creativity that resides within you.

• Align with your soul's path: Gain clarity about your purpose, your values, and your unique gifts, and learn to live in greater harmony with your true calling.

A Day of Deep Dive: What to Expect

The Awaken & Align Retreat is a full-day experience, carefully crafted to guide you through a journey of spiritual awakening. From the moment you arrive, you'll be welcomed into a safe, supportive, and nurturing space where you can let your guard down, open your heart, and allow yourself to be fully present.

Here is a glimpse into the transformational journey we’ve prepared for you:

🌿Cacao Ritual

Our journey begins with a Cacao Ritual, known as the sacred plant medicine of the heart, cacao has been used for centuries by indigenous cultures for emotional and spiritual healing. We will gather in the peaceful embrace of Mount Zion Chapel, creating a circle of connection and intention. The warm, fragrant ceremonial cacao, prepared with love and intention, will be our gentle guide, helping to soften any barriers around the heart and invite a deeper sense of self-compassion and interconnectedness. As we sip the warm elixir, we set powerful intentions and anchor into the frequency of love, honouring our journey, and preparing our hearts for the transformative work ahead.

💃Chakra Dance

Once the heart is open, we move into the body through Chakra Dance—a dynamic movement practice designed to awaken and balance your energy centres. Each chakra will be explored through music, movement, and intuitive expression. Through free-flowing movement, you’ll be encouraged to move in ways that feel natural and authentic, release stagnant energy, awaken your vitality, and experience a profound sense of liberation and joy, fostering a deeper connection with your physical self. This joyful practice will leave you feeling energized, grounded, and more fully embodied.

No dance experience is necessary – just a willingness to let go and move to the rhythm of your soul.

☯️ EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Tapping 

We'll then move into a powerful combination of Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques). Tapping involves gently tapping on specific acupressure points on the body while focusing on a particular issue or emotion. Through Emotional Freedom Technique, you'll gently tap on acupressure points to release emotional tension, anxiety, reduce stress, calm the nervous system, rewire negative thought patterns and bring a greater sense of ease and emotional freedom. You’ll learn practical tools that you can take away and use in your daily life to navigate stress and promote emotional well-being

🥗Healthy plant-based lunch

After our morning of gentle yet powerful practices, we will take a break to nourish our bodies with a delicious and healthy lunch, that supports your body in its healing process, prepared with love and intention. Made with fresh, wholesome ingredients, our meal will provide the energy and sustenance needed to fully embrace the afternoon's experiences. This will also be a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow participants, share your experiences, and build a sense of community.

📓Exploring Feelings Workshop

Feelings are messengers, and learning to understand their language is crucial for our emotional well-being. In this insightful workshop, we will delve into the often-overlooked realm of our emotions. We will explore the importance of acknowledging, understanding, and processing our feelings in a healthy and constructive way. Through gentle exercises and guided reflection, you will gain a deeper awareness of your emotional landscape, learn practical tools for navigating challenging emotions, and cultivate greater self-compassion and emotional resilience. This workshop will empower you to move through life with greater authenticity and gain valuable tools for navigating the emotional landscape of your life.

🌳Nature Yoga at the Mountain Cottage

We will then change our location to the fields of enchanting Mountain Cottage, where we will immerse ourselves in the beauty of the surrounding landscape for a unique Nature Yoga session. Imagine practicing gentle yoga flows amidst the rolling hills and fresh air that once inspired D.H. Lawrence. This session will connect you deeply with the natural world, grounding your energy and allowing you to move in harmony with the rhythms of nature. The stunning views and tranquil atmosphere will enhance your practice, leaving you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and deeply connected to the earth. It will cultivate a sense of deep peace, leaving you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and deeply connected to the earth.

🌬️ Breathwork & 🧘 Deep Meditation Infused with Angelic Reiki

We will then delve into the transformative power of conscious breathwork. Through guided breathing exercises, you will learn how to access deeper levels of awareness, release tension, and invigorate your energy. Different breathing techniques can help to calm the mind, reduce anxiety, increase focus, and even facilitate emotional release. This practice uses specific breathing techniques to access deeper states of consciousness, that will help you to release deeply held tension, clear your mind, and connect with your inner wisdom.

Following breathwork, we move into stillness. Returning to the peaceful energy, we will settle into a profound Deep Meditation experience gently infused with the healing vibrations of Angelic Reiki. Through guided meditation, we'll quiet the chatter of the mind, drop into the depths of our being, and connect with the infinite source of peace, wisdom, and love that resides within us. As you relax into a state of deep stillness, you will be bathed in the loving and supportive energy of the angelic realm. This powerful combination will facilitate deep relaxation, promote healing on all levels, and help you access deeper states of consciousness, allowing for profound insights and a sense of inner peace that transcends the ordinary.

🔔 Sound Bath Healing

As the day gently draws to a close, we will immerse ourselves in the soothing and transformative vibrations of a Sound Bath. Using instruments such as Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and other resonant tools, we will create a symphony of sound that washes over you, gently guiding you into a state of deep relaxation and promoting healing on a cellular level. The resonant frequencies can help to release tension, balance the nervous system, and leave you feeling deeply rested, rejuvenated, and harmonized. It’s a cellular reset—clearing stagnant energy, harmonizing your nervous system, and deepening your connection to spirit.

🙏 Gratitude Ceremony

To close this sacred day, we gather for a deeply emotional and uplifting Gratitude Ceremony, anchoring the healing, insights, and transformation we’ve received. We will come together at the stunning patio of the Mountain Cottage while sipping a warm cup of tea, we share our experiences (if you feel called to), express gratitude for ourselves, for each other, and for the journey we have shared. This gentle closing will help to integrate the day's experiences and leave you feeling grounded, connected, and filled with a sense of appreciation for the beauty and abundance in your life. You will also receive a special gifts to take away with you, a tangible reminder of your day of awakening and alignment.

Meet Your Guides: Three Hearts, One Mission

The Awaken & Align Retreat is more than just a collection of activities; it's a journey guided by the three soul-led facilitators who will be lovingly guiding you through every moment of this journey. Each brings a unique medicine and presence to the space, and together, they create a truly holistic and transformational experience.

🌟Meet Anna - Angelic Reiki Master and Retreat Facilitator.

Guided by the angelic realms, Anna’s presence is both healing and transcendent.

She is not only a gifted Angelic Reiki Master but a soulful retreat facilitator who leads with love. With a soul deeply devoted to guiding others back to their true essence, Anna gently weaves angelic energy into every part of the Awaken & Align Retreat experience. Her gift is in making each person feel seen, heard, and lovingly supported on their journey back to wholeness.

Throughout the retreat, Anna will lead you through a series of powerful, heart-opening practices designed to awaken your spirit and realign you with your highest self. Beginning with a Sacred Cacao Ritual, she invites you to open your heart with gratitude, setting a powerful foundation for the day. Her Chakra Movement sessions ignite the life force within you, helping to release stagnant energy and reconnect to your vibrant, natural rhythm.

Anna’s profound understanding of emotional healing shines during Tapping (EFT), where she guides you to gently dissolve old patterns and beliefs, making space for empowerment and peace. Her Breathwork journeys are deeply transformative, connecting you with the life force that flows through you and restoring balance between mind, body, and soul. Finally, her Meditations infused with Angelic Reiki offer a soft, nurturing embrace from the angelic realms, guiding you into deep states of renewal, clarity, and inner stillness.

With Anna’s tender guidance, the Awaken & Align Retreat becomes more than just a day of activities — it becomes a profound return to yourself. She is here to hold sacred space for your transformation, helping you to awaken the light within and realign with the truth of who you are. Her energy will guide you through every step of your awakening journey.

🌟 Meet Dieter – our incredible Integrative Psychotherapist who brings wisdom, warmth, and deep emotional insight to our Awaken & Align retreat.

Dieter will create space to explore and embrace your emotions with curiosity and compassion. As an integrative psychotherapist, She will guide you through a deeply reflective and experiential process, combining mindfulness exercises, art therapy, reflective practice, and journaling. Through unique journaling sessions, you’ll have the chance to re-write your inner narrative and align with your heart’s truth. Get ready to feel seen, supported, and deeply connected. You will cultivate self awareness, express emotions creatively, and engage in meaningful self-discovery. Through guided practices, you will learn to observe your feelings without judgment, allowing them to be seen, understood, and integrated into our journey of growth and healing.

🌟Meet Lucas – our gifted sound healer and yoga teacher.

During the Awaken & Align Retreat, Lucas will guide you through Nature-Connected Yoga, helping you feel deeply anchored to the Earth and to the quiet power within you. His yoga sessions are gentle yet powerful, encouraging mindful movement and presence.

Lucas also specializes in Sound Healing, weaving together the pure, cleansing vibrations of instruments like sound bowls and chimes to align your energy and soothe your nervous system. Each sound bath he offers is a journey — a soul-deep experience that clears, restores, and elevates your spirit.

With Lucas’s heartfelt guidance, you’ll experience profound moments of release, grounding, and expansion. His presence is pure medicine — an invitation to relax, feel more, and remember your natural state of wholeness.

Your Investment in Self-Discovery:

The investment for this full-day transformative retreat is £111.

As a special offering, we are delighted to provide an Early Bird discount of £23, bringing the cost down to just £88 if you book your space before the end of April 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity to prioritize your well-being and secure your spot at this enriching event at a reduced price.

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An Extra Sparkle: Your Chance to Win a 1:1 Session!

As a further gesture of our appreciation, everyone who books a space on the Awaken & Align retreat will be entered into a draw to win a complimentary 1:1 session of their choice! You could choose a deeply restorative Angelic Reiki session, an immersive Sound Bath healing experience, or a focused 30 minutes Stress & Anxiety guidance session tailored to your individual needs. This is our way of offering an extra layer of support and personalized care on your journey.

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Embrace the Call of Your Soul:

In spiritual terms, to awaken means to become more conscious, to rise from the slumber of old patterns and illusions, and to see with clarity. To align means to live in harmony with your true essence—your soul’s path, your divine truth, your natural state of joy, peace, and purpose.

This retreat is designed as a multidimensional experience to help you do exactly that. Each activity has been carefully curated to support deep inner transformation, emotional liberation, and spiritual elevation.

The Awaken & Align retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and dedicate a day to nurturing your soul. Whether you’re seeking clarity, peace, healing, or simply a day to reconnect with yourself—this journey is for you. Let this be your sacred pause. Your reset. Your call home to the soul.

We look forward to welcoming you.