About this Event
The Ritual is a monthly wellbeing gathering hosted by Emma at TOPP, Renae. Hosted at the beginning of each month, The Ritual is an invitation to reconnect and ground yourself, set intentions for the month ahead and mark the changing seasons together. Expect thoughtful movement, moments of stillness and time to reflect, all held within a warm, welcoming community.
Towards the end of this month, on 23rd September, we reach the autumn equinox, where the days and nights are at equal length, marking the the first day of autumn.
As we enter October, we may begin to notice the darker evenings, a chill in the air, and there might be a slight lean towards a slower pace, more introspection, cosy plans at home, nesting, etc. Often by the end of summer these changes can be welcome - in contrast to the high pace of summer, the slower pace can feel like a relief. But also, summer can be hard to let go of, it can feel like an ending, and looking ahead towards the winter months can feel daunting. Naturally, any change takes adjusting to and we may feel this in our bodies and our emotions.
So that is the purpose of The Ritual. A monthly gathering to act as a self-check in at the beginning of each month. We will check in with ourselves, but also notice and celebrate the changing of the seasons around us. Each event will begin with some grounding movement, a short meditation and some journalling. And will end with some time to connect with each other.
The Ritual #2:
Our second edition of The Ritual will be on 3rd October, and will begin with a welcoming our bodies into autumn meditation, some gentle movement and seasonal journalling to ground ourselves in our bodies and check in with our thoughts and feelings.
With October being the beginning of 🀧🕯🔮Spooky Season🕯🔮🀣
we will then welcome astrologist Melanie Barrese, who will give us an insight into what's happening in the stars this October, and how that might show up in our lives and the world.
There will also be seasonal herbal teas and a tarot card reading from the wonderful Bee of Rising Tarot included in your ticket price.
Before/after your reading, there will be an opportunity to chat, journal, relax, or to get a personal mini astrology reading from Melanie.
Come alone or bring a friend. Stay curious, stay present, and leave feeling a little more grounded than when you arrived.
All are welcome, no experience necessary, just come with a curiosity to connect with yourself and an open mind.
The details
🌀The Ritual
🗓️ The first Saturday of each month. Next event: Saturday 3rd October
🕜 14:00-16:00 (the practices will run until 15:30, followed by half an hour in the space, to chat, chill, get a reading and enjoy our seasonal teas!
🎟️ £18 - includes yoga, meditation & guided journalling, seasonal herbal teas, an overview of the astrology of the month and tarot card reading from Rising Tarot included in your ticket price!
Optional extras - discounted birth chart/astrology readings from Mel
📍TOPP (The Other People Place) - A community space upstairs in Renae, Thomas Street, NQ
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renae, 45-47 Thomas Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
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