SHINE BRIGHT: an urban day retreat with yoga, breathwork & gong sound bath

This day retreat was conceived by Craig, Leo and David whilst facilitating yoga, breath and sound sessions at the Lost Village festival last summer. The three friends, and experts in their respective disciplines, are joining forces to co-facilitate a uniquely integrated experience, designed to awaken your body, heart, mind and spirit.

• CLEARING: we begin the afternoon with a 45-minute Kundalini Yoga practice to shake off stagnation and awaken the energy of consciousness. The practice will enhance your awareness, helping you embrace the new season.
• OPENING: we then transition to a 45-minute Dharma Yoga practice to build strength and flexibility, with an emphasis on open heart and open mind. Dharma is a graceful form of classical yoga with postures include stretching, twists, balancing poses, backbends and inversions. Modifications will be offered for every level, with lots of hands-on assists and adjustments.
• AWAKENING: we take part in a 75-minute Breathwork practice to anchor yourself in to your body for access to your internal world. Breathwork itself creates the internal space to feel into any emotion or energy that is repressed, suppressed, ignored or simply unacknowledged. If you have any emotion or energy to release, this is the space for it!
• INTEGRATING: we conclude with a 75-minute Sound Journey, featuring gongs, singing bowls, drums, chimes and other instruments, for deep relaxation and transformation. Experience meditation in a more accessible and immersive way, as the harmonics our instruments effortlessly take your mind into a meditative state. By the end, you'll feel supremely relaxed, calm and happy.

Short sound and guided meditation sessions will be peppered throughout the event, as well as a cacao ceremony, sharing circle and break with refreshments, catered by local purveyor Veganmami.

Come sit, move, breathe, listen, relax, dream and connect with fellow beautiful souls at Space at the Mill in Manchester. All are welcome!

We look forward to holding and sharing space with you.

For over a decade, Craig has helped people break through obstacles that are holding them back in life, whether that be confidence issues, stress, lack of direction or passion, to looking for deeper meaning, exploring consciousness and spirituality, or simply looking to reach a balanced state of holistic physical and mental health.

He teaches breathwork, meditation and emotional understanding across Manchester and the UK. He believes people can bring balance to their four internal systems of mental, physical, emotional and spiritual energy, by using the mind and breath. When these four areas are healthy & balanced, our lives will reflect this.

IG: @craig_seatono2

Leo Oppenheim a movement specialist and Head Trainer of Yoga at BLOK Manchester - an award winning fitness studio. He facilitates yoga, movement, Breathwork and Coldwater therapy as well as slacklining and skating. With a wealth of experience in the health + fitness industry, Leo is always pushing the limits to find out what his body is capable of, as well as being a strong advocate for mental health and well-being.

Leo is passionate about sharing space with others and building and cultivating energy in the room when facilitating yoga, breath and meditation practices. There is no greater feeling than a room of focused practitioners moving together and creating energy as one.

IG: @leo_oppenheim

A former 9-to-5 management consultant in his past life, David considers himself a 24/7 yogi - devoting more of his time and energy to helping people through yoga and sound.

Born and raised in California, David has lived, worked and studied in New York, Seoul, Sydney and calls London home for over 14 years, where he is a yoga teacher and sound practitioner at East London's premier studios. His family heritage comes from hard-working refugees, leading him to apply a high level of dedication and care to his service of others.

IG: @yogongster

Space at the Mill is a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city. A refuge from the stress and disharmony that life can bring. Providing a soft and quiet place to rebalance, destress and recharge our busy minds, it is the perfect environment to create healthy practices that encourage us back to 'home'ostasis.

The large, light and plant-filled loft studio has a serene energy that is palpable. Nestled in a listed 19th century former haberdashery mill that is steeped in history and surrounded by green space.

*** YOU MUST READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE TAKING PART ***

Breathwork is a fantastic practice that allows you to dive deep in to yourself while bringing many health benefits to mind, body and soul. Breathwork provides the opportunity for self-healing and feelings of freedom from blockages that we have accumulated on our journey. Due to the nature of breathwork sessions you must read and accept the following wavier before taking part, as it involves emotional release and physical sensation with expression, your experience is guided with safety by your facilitators but those facilitators cannot be held responsible for any mental, emotional or physical challenges that may arise from these sessions. Please do take care and responsibility of your wellbeing by listening to your body and adhering to these guidelines. Please note the important contraindications below.

To make the most of this session, please:

• Wear comfortable clothing and layers to stay warm.
• Do not eat a heavy meal within 4 hours before the event to ensure you get the most out of it.
• Ensure good hydration prior to attending, but do not drink lots of water just before entering.
• Bring water
• Do not be intoxicated from alcohol or drugs from within 24 hours.
• Bring a blanket and a pillow
• Bringing a journal to write down your experience at the end can be helpful.
• Bring any small, clean items that you feel help your spiritual practice.

Please note this practice is not a substitute for medical advice. If you experience any of the following, you should consult your GP or healthcare provider first:

• Contraindications for breathwork are as follows: Schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder or psychosis, PTSD, epilepsy, heart conditions or arrhythmia, COPD, delicate pregnancy, pre-existing lung disease, high or very low blood pressure with a history of fainting or any recent major surgery or taking any medications or have any medical conditions. You must inform the facilitator BEFORE the session.
• You understand that even though you are accepted as a participant you are responsible for any consequences resulting from this breathwork session and you take full responsibility for your health and wellbeing.

Event Venue

Space at the Mill, Duke Street, Manchester, United Kingdom