PRICE: £55

What would it feel like to truly soften – to invite both body and mind to rest deeply in stillness, where moments of silence and gentle sound blend to soothe the nervous system and bring a state of calm and presence?

This session combines restorative yoga and the pure tones of alchemy crystal bowls to guide you into a state of calm presence inspired by Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, which define yoga as ‘citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ’ (the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind). When the mind is quieted, the draṣṭā (the seer, or true self) then abides in its own nature (tadā draṣṭuḥ svarūpe avasthānam).

Through restorative yoga, the body is supported to release physical tension, the nervous system is soothed, and the mind encouraged to settle and soften. Building on this foundation, the bowls are gradually introduced throughout the workshop, culminating in a soundscape that invites profound rest. At the end of Softening into Presence, you’ll feel spacious, grounded, calm, energised and fully present.

Open to all.

ABOUT CARLY GRACE
Carly Grace is a sound practitioner working with alchemy crystal singing bowls and the founder of ‘Crystal Singing Bowls Temple’ in London. She has been pioneering sound healing for over ten years. Her approach is rooted in presence, sharing sound as a pathway to connect to the stillness within. In her late twenties Carly had an awakening experience which led her on a path of deep self enquiry, guiding her to connect with teachers and masters to guide her path. She lived with one of her teachers at their home and ashram in Portugal for six years where she deepened her own inner studies and enquiry. It is now her joy to combine her love for sound and presence, sharing sound as a pathway to awakening and an instrument to transmit stillness, love and peace to the world.

ABOUT JOYCE MCMIKEN
Joyce McMiken has over 20 years of experience in yoga and wellness, integrating her knowledge of personal practice, philosophy and anatomy into her teaching. A KPJAYI-authorised Ashtanga teacher, she spent years in India, sparking her interest in the history of yoga, which led to an MA with distinction in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS. Joyce offers traditional counted Ashtanga classes, specialises in Restorative Yoga and meditation and is a qualified MBSR teacher. She works with private clients, leads retreats and runs restorative yoga teacher training.

With a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy, Joyce also runs a massage clinic twice a week and has recently added Spinal Energetics to the treatments she offers. She enjoys silent meditation retreats and challenges her fear of heights through rock climbing!