Name: HELD at Longfield Hall
Start: 2026-09-21T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-04-19T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Longfield Hall

A space for women to pause, soften and be nourished through the simple but powerful act of being held.
About this Event

HELD exists to create spaces where women can pause, soften, and experience the reciprocal nourishment of holding and being held.

In a world where women are often giving endlessly — to families, partners, and communities — HELD offers the rare opportunity to rest without agenda, reconnect with the body, and restore balance through safe, supportive touch and attentive, loving presence.

Through guided, chakra-inspired holds, gentle relaxation practices, and shared circle time, participants are invited into experiences of both offering and receiving care. Together, we cultivate spaces of trust, consent, reciprocity, and belonging.

We believe that when women are held, they return to their lives more rested, more connected, and more whole.

What to Bring

A yoga mat

Warm, comfortable clothing

A blanket for extra comfort

An open heart

Here, we gather to receive, to give, and to create ripples of grounding, love, support, and connection as we move back into our daily lives.

Session Overview

Opening Circle — gentle grounding and check-in 10mins

Guided Relaxation — meditation or breathwork to settle into presence 20mins

Holding Sequence — partnered touch exercises moving from Root to Crown 50mins

Closing Circle — reflection, sharing, and gentle integration 10mins

Who It’s For

This is a female/ female identifying -only circle, open to all women aged 18+. No experience is needed — just bring yourself as you are.

About the facilitator

Rosalind is a dancer, mother, and certified Ilan Lev Method practitioner. With a background in performance and somatic healing, she brings a unique sensitivity to the connection between body, touch, and community. Her own journey through motherhood and movement revealed the profound nourishment of being held — a simple act that restores balance, awakens oxytocin, and nurtures belonging. Through HELD, Rosalind offers women a sanctuary to pause, soften, and receive safe, supportive touch within a circle of trust and care.