💞 Resting the Heart & Spirit

Theme: Connection, belonging & renewal

This final gathering offers social and spiritual rest — space to breathe, feel, and connect. Together, we’ll create a small moment of queer togetherness: no pressure, no expectations, just collective exhale.

You’ll leave with a sense of belonging, perhaps a few new words or sketches, and the reminder that rest is not a luxury — it’s restoration for what comes next.

💭 Rest Types: Social, Spiritual + Creative

What to Expect
Each 90-minute online session is an easy, spacious gathering with guided creative prompts. You can choose your medium — writing, drawing, or gentle movement — and take part however you like.

1. Arrive & land – A grounding welcome with katie & kao.
2. Creative exploration – Prompts inspired by one of the seven types of rest.
3. Optional sharing – Space to show or speak, or simply hear from others.
4. Reflection & close – A few moments to gather yourself before you go.

You can keep your camera on or off. Participation is always optional.

☕ The thread: Creative Rest
Throughout all three sessions, creative rest is our way in — not about producing or performing, but about making space for imagination, curiosity, and play.
We write, draw, and move not to impress, but to remember ourselves.

🌿 Why join

• Gentle creative guidance from katie & kao
• A calm, queer community space for connection
• A chance to explore your own version of rest
• A first look at the in-person almia sessions coming to Greater Manchester in 2026

You’ll leave with new words, small sparks of inspiration, and maybe a little more breathing room inside yourself.

💬 FAQs
Who is this for?
LGBTQIA+ people of all identities who crave creativity, rest and connection.

Do I need experience?
No. You just need curiousity and openness.

What do I need?
A notebook, sketchbook or clear patch of floor; a warm drink; and somewhere comfortable — bed, sofa, carpet or cushion.

I’ve never done something like this before…
Perfect. There’s no wrong way to join. You can take part quietly or actively — both are welcome.

☕ Come as you are
almia is an experiment in queer rest and liberation — a space to meet yourself gently, in good company.

You do not need to attend every session but are more than welcome to!

IMPORTANT NOITCE:
Please register through Eventbrite using the same name as you will use to join the Zoom link. You will not be given access if your name does not appear on our attendee list.

Click HERE to register ✨