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**🌟 NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 2025–2026 🌟 with Ecstatic Dance London** A Sober Rave & Conscious Party \| DECEMBER 31st: 9:30pm – 1:00am **Please note:** an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket. To reserve your place for this unique NYE event, please book your ticket via eventbrite, thank you. x **For more info and booking:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968273191099?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968273191099?aff=oddtdtcreator) **Step into 2026 with Clarity, Joy, and Connection!** Join us for a truly unique New Year’s Eve experience, *a drug-and alcohol-free celebration* filled with amazing music, cacao ceremony, and heart-opening community vibes. We’ve been hosting legendary sober and conscious parties across London for years, and we promise you an unforgettable, hangover-free night out in a beautiful venue with an incredible sound system. This is your chance to dance, release the old, and welcome the new, all in a safe, uplifting, and inspiring space. Dress up, dress down, come as you are, everyone is welcome! **💛 What to Expect** **✨ Next-Level Conscious Dance Music - FUNK / DISCO / DEEP & ORGANIC HOUSE** We don't get too attached to the genre, just good fun music, it will be a musical journey through EDM, World Beats, Deep House, Downtempo Bliss, and of course, a few magical surprises added for good measure! **🎧 Conscious Clubbing Experience** Spacious dance floor, stunning sound system. Some guidance and facilitation will be included to warm up and to help dancers connect to their bodies, the space and each other! **🍫 Cacao Ceremony & Intention Setting Ritual** Open your heart & mind with our velvety raw vegan cacao, as we set intentions for the year ahead. **🌿 Vibrant, High-Vibe Community** Dance, connect, and celebrate with like-minded souls who love music, movement, and authenticity. **🎆 Midnight Magic** Countdown, visuals, healthy shots, and a collective moment of joy to welcome 2026! **🍵 Nourishment Included** Enjoy teas, freshly brewed caffeine-free chai, high-vibe veggie snacks, refreshing fruits, and more, all included in your ticket. **💫 All-Inclusive Ticket Includes:** Cacao ceremony, gratitude wall, teas, chai, snacks, healthy midnight shots & more! ***Very limited spaces — online booking only. No tickets at the door!*** ***Tickets always sell out, so book early to join this special celebration.*** **💛 Please Note** 🚫 Zero-Tolerance Drug & Alcohol Policy This is a clean, sober space — one of the few in London on NYE! Please do not attend under the influence; entry will be refused with no refund. 📸 Event Filming Notice We love to capture the magic of sober celebration to inspire others. By attending, you agree to be filmed or photographed. If this isn’t for you, we totally understand — please refrain from attending. We’re on a heart-led mission to show the world that you don’t need to be drunk or high to have an incredible night out! **💌 Questions?** **Email us at: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com** Come dance into the New Year — clear, connected, and full of joy. Let’s celebrate life, consciously! **✨ A magical New Year’s Eve offering from the pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK — Ecstatic Dance London. ✨**

Hey everyone! 2026 is on the horizon, and there’s no better place to crush the countdown than at Camden’s newest alternative hotspot—**The Imperial Palace of Big Red** (Formally The Monarch). It’s your chance to toast to old friends, make new ones, and ring in 2026 surrounded by the music and vibe we live for. Come early, stay late, and let’s start the new year in true metal fashion! See you there! 🤘🍾 **Link in the comments to the Unofficial WhatsApp chat** * **NO PROFILE PICTURE NO ENTRY** * This is an unofficial chat and not affiliated with Meetup or our Meetup group. If you join, **[PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTC7LARuHwwWflUmKDI4JOQyBhbaNEPsm9SjBjn_iTf_7TTqMqbSx10NB3CMkkct40tSuIb7x1DgP3i/pub)**

**A night dedicated to spiritual uplifting, with mantra meditation, a short talk and a delicious VEGGIE/VEGAN DINNER** 🌱 SCHEDULE: * **6:30 Mindfulness Intro Meditation** We begin the session with mindfulness exercises, breath-work and a guided meditation. We create a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere that starts us on the right foot for the rest of the night 🌙 **7:00 Wisdom Talk** Every week a new guest speaker sharing ancient spiritual wisdom and philosophy. World-famous monks and yogis, authors, artists, motivational speakers, and more 👀 Check our [Instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/studio108_ldn/) to find out upcoming speakers. * **7:30 Mantra Meditation (Kirtan)** Kirtan and Mantra meditation is a beautiful process of spiritual connection through sound. We allow our ears to take in the vibration of the Mantra and then use our voices to sing out the Mantra, filling the space with an unexpected symphony 🎶 * **8:00 Veggie/Vegan Dinner** 🌱 Served in our wonderful cafe area on the ground floor. The food we serve at Studio 108 is cooked by our amazing team and always made with spiritual consciousness and love ❤️ **Ticket Price** 🎟 (includes Dinner): Door price: General £17 \| *Student £14* Online \(Eventbrite\): General £14 \| *Student £10* **Where** 📍: 57 Theobalds Road, Holborn, WC1X 8SP **When** 📆: Every Wednesday at 6.30pm (Doors open at 6.15pm) [Book online](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/studio-108-34126014551) or pay at the door🚪 [@studio108_ldn](https://www.instagram.com/studio108_ldn/) to stay up to date and find out more.

\*Contact Maria for any questions. An Alt Ladies area will be designated. This is a mixed event - guests welcome.\* Tickets: [https://space.org.uk/.../enter-the-shadows-new-years-eve/...](https://space.org.uk/event/enter-the-shadows-new-years-eve/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZW9Ha0hJWjZpVzFzYzVmSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5qCGueoDUtVgFd2gfgU6qGn_MrhfNerVg9W7ss8c8uFiSIQ8qKTkFEkXXCJw_aem_idAtF7KyYM9dacc-StD_aw#tabs-booking) Tickets are £8 in advance, or £10 on the door. It's our NYE special so we are going ALL OUT! Expect the space to be decked in Black & Gold decor, featuring party surprises you will not want to miss out on and raffle prizes to be won! Wear your very best gothic outfits wether it be black velvet, black lace, black leather, black latex and add a touch of decadence with glamorous gold accents - a golden mask, a golden chain belt, even golden vampire teeth! Step into a sparkling night of dark decadence, with hauntingly beautiful melodies and sonic grandeur as we transform our historic theatre into a cathedral of sound to welcome the new Year 2026. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Gothic & Symphonic Metal with a spellbinding blend of gothic soundscapes, classic and the sweeping power of symphonic metal, all woven into an unforgettable playlist that spans decades of haunting beauty. Promising an unforgettable night where powerful orchestral arrangements meet thunderous riffs and ethereal vocals. From booming dark electro basslines to the orchestral majesty of modern gothic metal, this night will take you on a journey where shadows dance, history breathes, and the music reigns supreme. Set gainst the dramatic backdrop of our timeless venue, expect an atmosphere where mystery, melody, and metal collide where decadent deviants lurk in the corners as the eve of a new year dawns upon us. Dare to enter the new year in the dark shadows? \*\*\*ARRIVE EARLY FROM 8PM\*\*\* Party surprises include: Raffle tickets £1 each - prizes to be won - it's that time of year to go ALL out so apart from bigger prizes we will be sharing out many little prizes too so more people get to go home with a gift! Cake to celebrate 2026 will be available too! More surprises TO BE CONFIRMED! Watch this space... TIMETABLE: To be announced! Resident DJ Vespõra: Symphonic Metal Majesty Resident DJ TG Smith: Dark Gothic Soundscapes Guest DJ DevTee: Dark Electro (confirmed) Guest DJ NightHawk: Gothic and Metal Medley (confirmed) Guest DJ Elfentraum: Symphonic and Power Metal (confirmed) Contact an organiser if you would like to join the Whatsapp group.

**31st December 2025 - 2nd January 2026** By donation This new year, bring your heart into one-ness for a Held in Prayer ceremony to bless 2026! Held in Prayer ceremonies are profound opportunities for Way-Showers, Space-Holders, Frequency-Keepers, Light and Earth Workers to recharge their path-gifts. When we hold each other in prayer we create a state of oneness and activate the miracle body of humanity, meaning that all healing, dreaming and visions that happen during the prayer are more powerful. By starting the year held in prayer, we bless ourselves, the earth and the new cycle with miracle energy. You can pray however you want to pray and for the new year we encourage you to hold the celebration so the prayer is joyful. The prayer ceremony to bless 2026 includes: Opening Ceremony Chamber of Light Welcome your Path Potential For the Year Soul Star Community Heart Activation With the Rainbow Grandmothers The 13 Archetypes of the Beehive Sacred Temple Space Community Time Closing Ceremony This ceremony is by donation; you can donate whatever is right in your heart after the ceremony. This ceremony will last 48 hours. Please note that for the ceremony to run we need all prayer slots filled. You can book more than one prayer slot and invite people - especially those in other time zones. If we don’t fill the slots then we will have to do a shorter ceremony - which may affect the number of transmission ceremonies that can be done. **More about Held in Prayer** Those called will be following the ancient practice of holding each other in prayer. This is a non-religious prayer, it is an ancient temple tradition of holding each other in loving thoughts. Holding each other in prayer is how we come into oneness… it creates amazingly soft protective and beautiful energy around those who share the ceremony. Being in the state of oneness allows for each person to open up beyond their limitations - into the miracle field! When held in this ceremony - the medicine of the human-KIND - heart - means healing goes deeper and manifesting is super-charged. WE ARE THE HEARTBEAT OF HUMANITY THIS IS OUR RAINBOW PRAYER May you be held May you be loved May you be beloved ones May you live in the peace of the One-Heart May you melt into the limitlessness of yourself May you know the dance of the starlings And live the immunity of unity May you remember the way of miracles As your heart sings open Within the one-song May your prayer be in two-way flow As we cover each other in infinite blessings May the kindness of your hearts Meet in the temple of ones-ness May you be gentle May you be free Maybe you return to Innocence As you reclaim the Temple Ways May your prayer be your AWAKENING For all Because we are all One May you be held May you be loved May you be in JOY May you be blessed Beloved ones Testimonials from Held in Prayer Ceremony Prayer Keepers: *“A truly precious experience, a weekend of grace, connecting with loving humans from around the world to hold prayer for the highest good. A simple practice and easy to integrate into your day. The guidance from Kahreela and her guides is so sacred and truly divine.* *Everyone who is here desires to be involved in this vigil and that is what makes the energy so potent and so easily felt.* *If you desire to be in ceremony with yourself and with others, yet have the space to fully integrate your experience in your own way and over time, while you are held in prayer by this honourable collective then this is certainly something to try and cherish”.* Hannah *“Being held in prayer was an amazing experience. The whole time I felt so safe, so loved & really supported by the other participants. I loved holding prayer too, it was a magical sacred time for me, I felt so honoured to be able to hold prayer in this way for others. The whole experience was beautiful. I'm feeling so calm & relaxed after it all. Thank you“* Caitriona *“For me, being held in prayer and taking my turn to hold others in prayer, awakened this wonderful feeling of energetic community, safety, love and security. Plus a renewed sense of responsibility and need for my own part, my prayers and my open heart. I felt that together we were able to cross a threshold and be of service in a new and vibrant way and that our individuality, dedication and service was essential and valuable to the whole.* *Coming into prayer at this time is important, being part of something bigger than myself was healing, clearing and restorative and is certainly something I would choose at this extremely isolating, fearful and lonely time.* *Can't wait to be held in prayer again.”* Gina WE ARE THE HEARTBEAT OF HUMANITY, THIS IS OUR RAINBOW PRAYER Lots of Love and Blessings, Kahreela xxx REGISTER HERE: [https://www.starlight-temple.com/event-details/held-in-prayer-bless-the-new-year-2](https://www.starlight-temple.com/event-details/held-in-prayer-bless-the-new-year-2)

## **New Year’s Eve Bal Masqué 2025** **The Rooftop at Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s** **250 Guests \| Black Tie & Masquerade** Step into 2026 in spectacular style at the **Leonardo Royal Hotel Rooftop**, an extraordinary space overlooking the iconic dome of **St Paul’s Cathedral**. For one unforgettable night, this stunning rooftop venue — home to the renowned Sabine Bar — will be transformed into a dramatic **Bal Masqué ballroom** reserved exclusively for our guests. With **250 elegant guests**, black-tie glamour and mysterious masks, this is New Year’s Eve at its most refined and atmospheric. [Tickets must be bought in advance here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nye-black-tie-masquerade-ball-tickets-1969155091888?aff=oddtdtcreator) ### **The Experience** **9:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome Bubbly** Guests are greeted with a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival, setting the tone for an evening of effortless elegance. The venue’s sleek interiors, twinkling lights and panoramic backdrop create a perfect space for mingling and early introductions. **Heated Rooftop Terrace with Unmatched Views** The outdoor heated terrace offers unbeatable, unobstructed views across the city and directly onto St Paul’s. It’s the ideal setting for photos, winter-night conversations and taking in the London skyline as the countdown approaches. **Indoor Ballroom & Dance Floor** Inside, the transformed ballroom glows with dramatic lighting and festive ambience. From **10:00 PM**, our DJ begins to build the energy with uplifting tracks, taking guests from relaxed conversation into full NYE celebration mode. ### **Midnight Moment – Welcome 2026 Together** As the clock strikes twelve, guests come together for a magical midnight celebration against the glow of St Paul’s — masks raised, glasses clinking, and a room filled with new friendships and festive excitement. It’s the kind of moment people talk about long after the night ends. ### **After Midnight – Celebrate Until Late** The party continues until 1.30am with dancing, cocktails and late-night connections carrying you into the first hours of 2026. ### **Event Highlights** * Exclusive use of the Leonardo Royal Hotel rooftop * 250 elegant guests * Black tie & masquerade masks * Welcome glass of bubbly * Heated terrace with iconic St Paul’s views * DJ from 10 PM * Dramatic midnight celebration * Party until 1.30AM **Buy your tickets before they sell our here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nye-black-tie-masquerade-ball-tickets-1969155091888?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nye-black-tie-masquerade-ball-tickets-1969155091888?aff=oddtdtcreator)

We invite you to join Carol as she channels the Arcturians and Beings of Light in a Special Meditation on this New Years Eve!✡️ 7pm - 8pm, Wednesday 31st December 2025 ➡️ Link to join the Meditation via Zoom: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9829596972?pwd=MnlyVXhockZWQW9obUNaME5BYUNOUT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9829596972?pwd=MnlyVXhockZWQW9obUNaME5BYUNOUT09) ➡️ Any donation is warmly received: https://www.paypal.me/CarolNayach Love Carol x 🩵 **Guided Meditations & Energy Transmissions from the Arcturians**💫 In this time of immense personal and planetary change, meditation and inner work hold the key to unlocking growth. The Arcturians are said to be the most evolved Beings in our Universe, from the star system Arcturus. They work closely with us to bring to us their energies and spiritual technology to assist us in Personal and Planetary healing and the Ascension. As we work with them, we learn how to heal ourselves and our planet. Please join us, as we come together to receive the new downloads and activations from the higher realms. The high frequencies can only bring about a change for us when we work with them on continuous basis. * Guided meditation & energy transmissions. * Working with the Arcturians & Beings of Light. * Raising our Spiritual Light Quotient. * Increasing our connection to the 5th Dimension. * Personal & Planetary Healing.

Circling is a 'present moment relating' practice, sometimes described as a relational meditation. It’s done in a group or with another person and invites feeling into the subtleties of one’s present experience in connection with others, often using words to share that experience. **There is a beauty and power in the practice of circling and it is not for everyone. The practice may touch on some uncomfortable places, states, sensations or emotions. Circling invites a level of self responsibility and a willingness to set appropriate boundaries. Rather than a safe space think brave space, where we inquire and explore connection together.** **Please contact me if you would like to discuss further whether the practice might be right for you.** Both those new to Circling and those with more experience are very welcome. To reserve your place, transfer £18 via my eventbrite page: **[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/robyn-wilford-29457876735](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/robyn-wilford-29457876735)** Any questions, please direct message me here or email: [robyncontact365@gmail.com](http://robyncontact365@gmail.com) We’ll start at 7pm (arrive from 6.50pm) and aim to finish at 9pm. Opposite Elephant & Castle tube and Thameslink train station, and numerous bus routes. The practices of Circling and Authentic Relating are often linked or spoken about together. Authentic Relating emerged from Circling and tends to be more structured, with “games” and sentence stems acting like guide rails for connection. Circling in its purest form is an interpersonal meditation and encourages self leadership, and is less facilitated. Both elicit intimacy and you may find quickly creating deep appreciation of the people you’re with and surprisingly meaningful connections. Always hard to define though and much better, in my opinion, to experience them a few times to really get a sense of the difference/overlaps. **More about Circling and Terms of Service** Circling is a practice that involves looking at and being intimate with the structures of one’s personal reality, which includes how we make sense of experience, individually and collectively. We find these practices to consistently deliver deeply meaningful experiences, and believe a few clarifications now will likely make this more accessible to you. Because Circling is unique, carrying over assumptions from other practices can lead to misunderstandings about who we are, what we do, and how you are invited to engage. It is our intention to make it as clear as we can what Circling is and isn’t. **Responsibility** We see you as a free agent capable of honest self-assessment and responsible choice This is an invitation to take responsibility for: \- yourself and your experience \- choices you’re making about what you’re accepting as true and significant \- how you’re participating in and helping to sustain your situation \- the beliefs and choices you’re bringing to the situation \(wittingly or unwittingly\) that are informing your experience\. We refer generally to the willingness to take responsibility in these terms as “owning your experience.” **Not Psychotherapy** Circling as we practice it leads to transformational growth, but we do this through surrender, self-leadership, and interconnection rather than aiming for healing outcomes directly (like many modalities do). While honouring a wide variety of wisdom and psychological discernments from many schools of thought, we do not follow a therapeutic model of diagnosis and treatment. Our method is educational. Our emphasis is connection. We are guides in a journey of presence, connection, and aliveness. We do not prescribe choices or actions. We do not see you as being in a therapeutic relationship with me. We work in the present moment, assuming wholeness that can include greater wholeness, exploring connection, staying mindful to notice the cost of reality choices and labels that too easily lead to misunderstanding or pathologizing. We bring a fresh set of eyes to what is happening, with the aim of understanding how updating our beliefs about what is happening can update our reality. Circling is a practice of connection and meditation \- Focus on the present moment\. \- Maintain a non\-goal orientation that is encapsulated in the principle of “being with the other in their world\." **Is this Right for You?** Our workshops can be intense. People encounter places, states, emotions, beliefs, and sensations in themselves and others that are sometimes unfamiliar. We explore the unknown, the volatile, the ambiguous, as well as welcome emotions many deem as “negative” or “inappropriate” such as feelings of inadequacy, anger, sexuality, and joy. We refer to the willingness to feel difficult and uncomfortable truths as the “commitment to connection,” which of course includes a willingness to set appropriate boundaries, and speak a desire for space, distance, and non-contact. By attending our events you take responsibility for choosing to leave the practice or participate in any given moment—which might include getting intimate with these kinds of experiences. We will often explore multiple sides of seeming opposites at once, such as independence and interdependence, chaos and order, agreement and disagreement. We believe this can reveal an underlying unity of the immediacy of experience. If the above description of our workshops sounds potentially overwhelming or destabilizing for you, if you have mental illness or significant emotional challenges that you feel may be exacerbated by this type of transformational environment, or if you are not sure that you can be self-directed in taking care of your needs during the event, then we advise you not to enrol. **By registering you acknowledge that you have read and agree to abide by these Terms of Service.**

IF YOU FEEL LIKE DOING SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE THIS SATURDAY, WHY NOT **COME** TO THE KNOWLEDGE BOOK REFLECTION FOCAL POINT? YOU WILL BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE AND RECEIVE THE BETA COSMIC ENERGY, THE FREQUENCY OF WHICH IS THE ACTIVATOR OF OUR GENETIC POTENTIAL AND THE CONNECTION WITH YOUR ESSENCE ARCHIVES. IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT, EXPERIENCE OR QUESTION, PLEASE **COME**. For more information call Milena 07808222959

***How to recognise guidance from Divine Spirit*** "When love fills our heart, it becomes the awakened heart. We suddenly see and understand all there is to know about life itself—that it is good, that it is necessary, and that we exist because God loves us." —Harold Klemp, *How the Inner Master Works,* p. 118. Find out more about how Divine Spirit works in our lives everyday at this ECK Light and Sound Service. An opportunity to experience: * A sacred, ancient mantra (HU) to help you recognise your divine, godlike nature. * Stories of the heart. * The company of others exploring how to live life as a profound spiritual journey. Whatever your faith or background, come and explore your own direct connection with the Divine. All are welcome!

**PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPACE AT THIS IN-PERSON EVENT:** **Booking is available at the following web-page: [https://thelifecentre.com/workshops/law-of-attraction-and-meditation-to-create-your-ideal-life](https://thelifecentre.com/workshops/law-of-attraction-and-meditation-to-create-your-ideal-life)** This special Sunday evening event provides an opportunity to relax, reflect and focus in the presence of like-minded people. The event will share powerful written exercises and meditation to assist you in increasing your well-being, connecting with your true self and creating the life you choose. Tracy’s pioneering presentation delivering the Law of Attraction Centre technology is optimistic and soothing, whilst bringing empowering results on all subjects. Benefits of Attending: * Discover how to deliberately attract more of what you want: abundance, improved relationships, creativity, health & well-being or any other desire * Take time out from your usual routine to devote time to yourself * Find greater meaning and inspiration in your life * Learn powerful tools for emotional liberation * Meet and connect with like-minded people in an uplifting and friendly space This event is suitable for you whether you are new to the Law of Attraction principles or you have been applying them for longer. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Testimonials: “*I love the tenor of what Tracy does. Sincere. Heart-felt. Authentic. Enthusiastic about the journey. Enlivened by the potential. Awakened to the discovery and the simplicity. Committed to unconditionally being a part of the joy. Recognising that the potential for joy is always there.”* “*Very informative and amazing positive energy.”* “*Highly recommend, it is clear that Tracy practices what she teaches.”* “*The group meditation is powerful. So too is the process that Tracy has developed that combines clearly and simply explaining the Law of Attraction with exercises that focus upon the positive and wanted in our lives. Going to these seminars and developing a meditative practice has been one of the best gifts I could have given myself.”* “*I have really enjoyed meeting like-minded people at the group who are focused in a positive way and I have found it very inspiring hearing their experiences with the Law of Attraction.”* “*Feel-good and bursting with a sense of real possibilities.”* For a large collection of success stories of Law Attraction Centre members living the Law of Attraction, please see: https://www.lawofattractioncentre.com/law-of-attraction-success-stories/ \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ The event will commence at 6pm and finish at 7.30pm. Please bring a pen and something to lean on for writing. Price: £22 **\*\*\*The event is taking place at the Life Centre Notting Hill, to reserve your place, please visit: [https://thelifecentre.com/workshops/law-of-attraction-and-meditation-to-create-your-ideal-life](https://thelifecentre.com/workshops/law-of-attraction-and-meditation-to-create-your-ideal-life)** The event is taking place in London at the Life Centre Notting Hill which is a relaxing sanctuary for well-being. It is a 4 minute walk from Notting Hill Gate underground station. Notting Hill Gate is served by the Central, District and Circle Lines. Notting Hill Gate underground station is 2 minutes from High Street Kensington on the Circle Line and 7 minutes from Oxford Circus on the Central Line. \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Facilitated by Tracy Friend: Tracy Friend is a leading spiritual teacher and one to one coach whose pioneering approach has touched thousands of people’s lives internationally. Her teachings benefit from extensive knowledge and experience of different spiritual paths including insight meditation, non-duality teachings and the Law of Attraction. She is co-founder of the Law of Attraction Centre and founder of Liberating the Heart. Tracy hosts regular groups, workshops, seminars and retreats. She specialises in helping people to create the life they want in addition to awakening to their true nature. Tracy holds a first class honours degree in Psychology from the University of Bristol and she has extensive knowledge of meditation with her having participated in over 35 residential silent meditation retreats in the UK and Asia. She is a qualified meditation teacher, reflexologist, yoga teacher, therapeutic yoga consultant, Chinese medicine herbalist and qigong teacher. Visit her websites: https://www.lawofattractioncentre.com/ and https://www.liberatingtheheart.com/ *Please note that it is necessary to be aged 18 years or older to attend events.*

***New Year Day Retreat: Open your Heart - Cacao + Fire Ceremonies, Heart Blessing, Meditation, Gong Bath*** This Sacred Day Retreat, as we transition into the New Year, is intended to help you Anchor more deeply in your Heart and open more to Love in 2025. Align with your Higher Self, your Divine I Am Presence and Open more to giving & receiving the Love that you truly Are. The more we anchor in the Truth of our Heart, the more we open up to a life of greater Joy, Ease, Love & Grace. Fully open your Heart to the Light of your Self, aided by Cacao & the Ceremonial Retreat Space, so that you may move into the New Year more anchored in your Heart Light, letting go of all energies that no longer serve you. This Retreat is also an opportunity to pause & reflect on the year passed, as one cycle ends, and to set Intentions for the new cycle of 2025. We are also blessed with the energy of the first full moon of 2026, supporting you to relase the old of 2025. Welcome a Bright, New 2026! Take time out to fully nourish, restore and nurture yourself as the year ends and gently and consciously transition into a New Year full of fresh, infinite possibilities. You can accelerate your spiritual growth by intentional inner journeying at the cusp of the New Year. This will be a deeply healing, restoring & nourishing sacred Retreat, full of Peace, Love, Joy & Stillness. A safe space to feel, embrace yourself as you are, release the old & welcome the New in a sacred intimate community of Heart souls. There is also an option to attend only the Opening Cacao & Rose Ceremony with Gong Bath from 1145am-3pm (3 spots only). ☼ Cacao (raw chocolate) & Rose Ceremony to Open the Heart ☼ Heart Meditation & Activation, DNA & Light Body Activation ☼ Channelled Heart Wisdom Teachings for the Group ☼ Journalling - Reflections on 2025 + Intention Setting for 2026 ☼ Sacred Group Heart Blessing to open to receive & give Unconditional Love ☼ Sacred Rest ☼ Fire Release Ceremony to release the old & Purify ☼ Gong Bath to Nourish, Heal & Restore Inner Connection ☼ Community Brunch Take a day out from your daily life, at this auspicious time on the cusp of the New Year, to restore the Sacred connection to your Higher Self. Relax, release the old, realign, reconnect & dive more deeper into the Peace, Love & Stillness within, welcoming 2026 with open arms. Journeying together in a Group in Sacred Ceremonial Space at this time provides a powerful Alchemical Chamber for Inner Growth & Transformation. An intimate Retreat day, in a lovingly held safe sacred space, working with the Spirit of Cacao, to open your Heart. Cacao is a sacred ceremonial medicine used by the ancients in Southern and Central America for thousands of years, where it was seen as “a hotline to the Divine”. Cacao is a light and gentle plant medicine, but it can also work more deeply on the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. Also working with Rose as a gentle feminine plant spirit that opens your heart & connects you to your Divine Feminine energy, supporting you to find inner Sacred Union. In sacred circle in our Cacao Ceremony, we will Journal + share our Intentions for 2026 & reflections on 2025, in the spirit of Unity, Equality and Community, all Hearts’ joining as One. We will have some gentle movement meditation to help release stuck energy & welcome in the New. Then, we will each have an opportunity to give and receive Unconditional Love in a sacred Group Heart Blessing and Meditation using recorded music to open the Heart & end with a mini Gong Bath. After the Cacao Ceremony, we will share a Community Brunch (please bring healthy vegetarian/vegan food to share) and then enjoy some Sacred Rest to rebalance your nervous system. Working also with the power of Fire, as a sacred transmuter of lower energy in a purifying, cleansing & releasing Fire Ceremony. The Fire Ceremony will be supported with the power of the sacred Drum, Movement, sacred Sound & Energy Healing. Release the old of 2025 so you may open more to the Bright New of 2026! We end the Retreat with a longer Gong Bath to align you with your Higher Self, and wash away any lower energies, and a Closing Circle + Grounding. Magic happens in sacred ceremonial spaces. I would be honoured if you allowed me to guide you through this Retreat journey, back into the One Heart. WHAT THE RETREAT INCLUDES ☼ The plant medicines of Cacao (raw Ceremonial chocolate) & Rose to open your Heart in sacred Ceremony, contemplate the year passed & set + journal Intentions for 2026 ☼ Heart Meditation & Activation & Light Body & DNA Activations with Channelled Guidance ☼ Heart Wisdom Teachings ☼ Sacred Group Heart Blessing to open to receive & give unconditional Love ☼ Sacred Rest ☼ A Fire Release Ceremony & Intention setting, in a beautiful garden weather permitting (otherwise indoors with our fireplace), to release the old. Fire is a powerful transmuter of dense energies & a great purifier ☼ The sacred sounds of the Gong to harmonise & realign ☼ Chakra Balancing & Energy Healing ☼ A Community meal in a beautiful setting with like-minded souls- bring vegetarian or vegan food for yourself or to share. ☼ Herbal tea on arrival & through the Retreat ☼ Sacred Smudge Blessing to clear your energy field This is a small and intimate nourishing Retreat, taking place in a peaceful, beautiful and healing private location 10 mins walk from Wandsworth Town or 15 mins from Clapham Junction (full address revealed upon booking). Please book early to guarantee a spot. Any questions email Fouzia at frjavaid@gmail.com or call/text 07411 174247. BENEFITS OF THIS NEW YEAR DAY RETREAT This Sacred Retreat is for you if you would like to: ☼ Open your Heart & Anchor in your Higher Self as you move into the New Year ☼ Honour the powerful time on the cusp of the New Year to reflect on 2025 & set powerful Intentions for 2026 in Sacred Space ☼ Release what does not serve before you move into the New Year ☼ Welcome New Beginnings on this powerful New Year ☼ Restore Inner Connection & deepen into the Peace & Stillness within ☼ Welcome Inner Balance, Peace, Harmony & Deep Relaxation RETREAT PROGRAMME Exact timings may change as I move intuitively with the Group. ☼ 11.45am-12pm - Arrival & Welcome to the Temple Space (complimentary Herbal teas on arrival) ☼ 12-12.15pm- Sacred smudging with Sage ☼ 12.15- 2pm - Opening Ceremony with Cacao & Rose to Anchor in the Heart- Journalling, Intention Setting, Guided Heart Meditation, Light Body activation, Heart Wisdom Sharing, Movement Meditation, Reflection ☼ 2-245pm - Sacred Group Heart Blessing- open to receive & give unconditional Love ☼ 245-3pm Mini Gong Bath ☼ 3-4pm - Brunch- Bring vegetarian or vegan food for yourself or to share (feel free to also bring extra snacks, fruit, nuts etc) ☼ 4-4.30pm- Quiet time for journaling, contemplation & Sacred Rest ☼ 4.30- 5.45pm - Meditation, Intention Setting & Fire Ceremony ☼ 5.50-6.15pm - Gong Bath ☼ 6.15-630pm - Closing Circle & Goodbyes ABOUT ME I Love nothing more than to enable people to become more aware of their Divine Heart Self and to remember the powerful creator that they are. We each have the power to manifest Infinite Possibilities and to live a life of Grace & Ease. To truly know ourselves is, I believe, the greatest gift we can offer to humanity. I am a Divine Channel and Love to create a space in which others can connect to their deeper Heart Self, beyond the mind. My passion for supporting others to remember their Divine Infinite Self takes me to teaching Meditation, Yoga, facilitating wellbeing Workshops, Ceremonies including with Cacao (raw chocolate to open the Heart), Retreats, Conscious Parties, Wellness Festivals & offering Private Wellbeing sessions with Intuitive Heart Wisdom Coaching, Reiki, Breathwork, Indian Head Massage, Yoga Therapy & Meditation Coaching. TESTIMONIALS (of previous Workshops, Retreats & Ceremonies) "The Equinox Retreat was such a beautiful day of sharing, connecting, learning and embracing the seasonal changes. I am so happy I was able to attend and be a part of such a magical day. The environment was so cosy, inspiring and welcoming. Fouzia provides a beautiful safe space for us all to just come and be. She has so much love in her heart, and such gentle guidance. I truly recommend attending one of her events or meeting with her in a one to one session if you haven't already. It was a really amazing day that helped me learn more and set my intentions for what I want in my life. I'm really looking forward to more of Fouzia's events and also the next retreat in November♥ " Jenny, London "The cacao ceremony allowed me to really focus on my intention which was the wish to thrive in my life. The atmosphere was very open, warm and supportive. I gained real clarity about how I wanted my life to look. Since then magical things have happened in my life (landed a dream job, travel, better health) and I feel I can really thank Fouzia for expertly holding the space for deep inner reflection, focus and the consequential manifestation of my wish not just to survive but to thrive." Annie, London "Before the Cacao Ceremony, I had only been to two of your events (The Healing Garden Wellness Festival and a Yoga workshop) but each time I feel such a nurturing and held experience, and that is completely with thanks to your kind and healing energy and the lessons of the heart you so willingly and carefully share. Thank you for being such a giving teacher and reminding me to connect to the heart, over and over as many times as I need. The space you hold is an anchor in itself and helps to steady me for whatever the ocean may bring." Fiona, London A beautiful Cacao Ceremony - a beautiful evening, with beautiful souls...I floated home! "WOW!!!! What an experience!!! Sooo amazing....I felt "drunk" on heart centered love. And my sleep was soooo deep, I felt "drunk" on life - an inside experience - truly amazing! Fouzia Javaid facilitated the evening with love, heart and grace. Very, very tasty Cacao, the best I have EVER tasted! " Caroline, London “I really love the sessions you do, they are the most powerful I have ever experienced.” Arabella, London "Joining Fouzia's sessions are always blissful, beautiful gatherings, amazing vibration, feeling peace, love and a deep sense of relief. Thank you." "I attended Fouzia's cacao ceremony last week, wow!! I had such an amazing experience as I always do at Fouzia's workshops/events. She is a beautiful soul full of love and wisdom and everything she does is from a heart-centered perspective and you can really feel this during the workshops whether it's a cacao ceremony, ecstatic dance or a chakra yoga and meditation workshop. You will be made to feel so welcome and loved and will leave feeling a whole lot lighter, happier, balanced and grounded. She is an inspiration to all and you will reap many benefits from attending any of her events." Louis, London “Fouzia is a gifted teacher of meditation and the living embodiment of its benefits. She radiates calm and compassion... and is an inspiration to anyone seeking self-improvement or simply the means to find stillness in our hectic modern world." Paul, London "I highly recommend Fouzia's classes for anyone wishing to go deeper on their path and leave calm and relaxed, where the feelings stay with you for a good few days after class. You will leave with a deep sense of peace as well as grounded, something much needed in hectic London life. Thank you." Tasha, London “Fouzia is a fantastic teacher, very patient and attentive. Her classes are very gentle but incredibly powerful with a focus on the spiritual side of yoga that is often sadly neglected in the west. I feel like I've had an amazing healing after her classes. Highly recommended!” Suzanne, London "A beautiful loving experience as always...Fouzia radiates so much love and such warmth and guidance." Jenny, London "I have never met someone as warm, loving, understanding, patient and welcoming as Fouzia. She holds space like no other and I feel this is part of why I felt safe enough to release so much where I have not previously. I highly recommend all of her events, they are all always amazing and I always enjoy them more than most others. The Quantum Shift Party is my favourite event of the year in London! I do indeed feel like I had a deep quantum shift at her last cacao ceremony!" David, London ENERGY EXCHANGE ☼ £77 ☼ £140 for 2 friends (£70 each)- this applies to anyone that brings a new friend ☼ £39 Opening Ceremony only 1145am-3.15pm ☼ You can also book via Paypal to fouziajavaid11@gmail.com using the friends & family option (to avoid ticket fees) followed by an email to frjavaid@gmail.com to confirm payment, or email frjavaid@gmail.com for bank details to book via bank transfer. ☼ It is also possible to pay in instalments- just email Fouzia @ frjavaid@gmail.com. This is a small intimate Retreat & the New Year Ceremonies sell out, so book early to guarantee a spot! And all for the price of a 1 or 1.5 hour massage in London! GUIDANCE In order to get the maximum benefit from the Cacao: ☼ Do your best to avoid alcohol, caffeine or any other intoxicants for a few days prior ☼ Eat breakfast by 10am on the day of the Retreat & arrive hydrated ☼ Avoid caffeine & alcohol on the day of the Retreat ☼ If you are taking anti-depressants, please email me on frjavaid@gmail.com before the Retreat as these can be impacted by the Cacao FOR OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS ☼ See: http://fouziajavaid.eventbrite.com ☼ To receive our weekly/biweekly email Newsletter to receive information on all Events & Inspiration email fravaid@gmail.com

**This is a paid program.** **Click <<[here](https://online.innerengineering.com/en/program-details/bhuta-shuddhi-cityprogram-staybridge-suites-columbus-university-area-ohio-us-jan-16-2026)\>\> to register\.** ### **Bhuta Shuddhi means “purification of the five elements” (i.e. earth, water, fire, air and space) which gets to the root of imbalances in the body that lead to disease. This simple practice which you can do daily reorganizes your system on the elemental level.** **Benefits:** * **Keeps the system in harmony and balance** * **Prepares the system to handle powerful states of energy** * **Creates the basis to gain complete mastery over the human system** **For ages 14 and above, no prior knowledge of yoga is required.** **This program is conducted by a Hatha Yoga teacher trained by Sadhguru.**

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

**History** [Blacklick Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/), established in 1949, holds the distinction of being the first Columbus Metro Park. Its creation stemmed from a post-World War II push to preserve natural areas amid rapid suburban growth. The land, originally farmland and woodlots along Blacklick Creek, was acquired by the Columbus Metropolitan Park Board through donations and purchases. Early efforts focused on basic trail development and reforestation to combat erosion. The park's name derives from the creek, which early settlers called "Black Lick" due to its dark, mineral-rich waters. By the 1950s, it served as a model for the expanding Metro Parks system. In the 1960s, Blacklick Woods expanded significantly with additional land acquisitions, reaching over 600 acres. A golf course was added in 1964, one of the first public courses in the region, designed to generate revenue for park maintenance. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads from the Adena culture, were discovered during construction, highlighting the area's prehistoric use as hunting grounds. The park introduced interpretive programs to educate visitors on local ecology and history. Flood control measures along the creek became a priority after heavy rains caused damage. These developments solidified its role as a recreational hub. The 1970s and 1980s brought environmental awareness, leading to habitat restoration projects at Blacklick Woods. Invasive species were removed, and native wildflowers were planted in the meadows. A nature center opened in 1976, featuring exhibits on wetlands and forests. The park's slate-covered bridge, a remnant of 19th-century infrastructure, was preserved as a historic feature. Birdwatching gained popularity with the addition of observation decks. Community volunteers played a key role in trail maintenance and cleanups. During the 1990s, Blacklick Woods underwent major upgrades, including paved multi-use trails for biking and hiking. The Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a 53-acre old-growth forest within the park, was dedicated in 1995 to protect rare beech-maple woodlands. Educational partnerships with local schools introduced field trips on topics like stream ecology. The golf course was renovated to improve playability while minimizing environmental impact. Annual events, such as the fall festival, drew thousands to celebrate the park's natural beauty. These enhancements balanced recreation with conservation. In the 21st century, Blacklick Woods has adapted to increasing visitation with sustainable practices. Solar panels were installed at facilities in the 2010s to reduce energy costs. The park now spans 643 acres, offering diverse habitats from wetlands to uplands. Recent initiatives include pollinator gardens and prescribed burns to maintain prairie areas. It remains a flagship for the Metro Parks, inspiring similar preservations system-wide. Ongoing archaeological surveys continue to uncover traces of early inhabitants. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Blacklick Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLK-map-May-2025-with-extended-greenway_1980px.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike about 4.5 miles by doing a couple loops of the Buttonbush, Tucker, Maple Loop, and Beech trails. Blacklick Woods is a very nice park, but it is generally flat and not strenuous, so this will be one of the easier hikes that we do. **Where We'll Meet** Drive all the way to the back of the park to the parking lot that is nearest the Nature Center. There are restrooms here next to the Canopy Walk. We'll meet near these restrooms. Speaking of the [Canopy Walk](https://www.metroparks.net/blog/canopy-walk-is-your-gateway-to-the-sky/), it's not officially part of the event this time. However, if interested people want to freelance and check it out after the hike (before heading to the brewery), that's okay. **After the Hike** After we're done with the trails, we'll head to [Prost Beer & Wine Café](https://prostcafe.com/) for drinks and [food](https://prostcafe.com/reynoldsburg-prost-beer-and-wine-cafe-food-menu). The actual address of the brewery is [7354 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068](https://www.google.com/maps/place/7354+E+Main+St,+Reynoldsburg,+OH+43068/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8838648cfb8d2dbb:0x545274bab130e9bb?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and we should be there by 5:00 if you just want to do that and skip the hike.

Our January program is privileged to have Kristen Tregar as our speaker. Ms. Tregar is the co-author with John de Lancie (the actor who portrayed the character Q on Star Trek next generation) of a radio play depicting the events surrounding the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial. The trial decided the issue of some of the Dover school district board members attempting to insert creationism disguised as "intelligent design" into the 9th grade biology curriculum. She will discuss the trial and the process of writing the play. (Bob Leonhard has seen the play and it is riveting and tense). Ms. Tregar's bio is below: Kristen Tregar is a dramaturg, director, playwright, and theatre teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre from the UC San Diego and UC Irvine joint program. In addition, she has a MS in Forensic Science from City University of New York- John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a MA in Educational Theatre from New York University- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. In 2013, in collaboration with Irish colleagues, she founded *The Ireland Project*, an intercontinental devised theatre work with high school students in New York and Tallaght, Ireland. Her original short story "Far From Here" was recently published in *Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes From Temecula Valley*. She has two rescued dogs (Kira and Harry) and she rides, competes, and foxhunts with her horses, Andromache and Baker Street Irregular. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon