Mindspa at Checkley Hall
Coming January 2025 to Checkley Hall, Checkley Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7QA – email us at hello@feraltherapy.co.uk to register interest. Classes will initially be held monthly during the winter and be held more regularly over summer.
Join us for an immersive outdoor wellness class set beside a tranquil, spring-fed lake. Held in an open-air setting, you’ll feel the fresh breeze and hear the soothing sounds of the water while practicing. If the weather turns or during cooler months, we’ll hold the session in a cozy teepee by the lakeside, ensuring a warm, grounded atmosphere.
This unique experience combines the natural beauty of the surroundings with a holistic approach to well-being. The class incorporates gentle yoga, somatic movement, breathwork, light and sound bathing (when in the teepee), guided meditation, and various other wellness approaches, designed to help you reconnect with your body and mind in harmony with nature.
Whether under the sky or inside the teepee, this class promises deep relaxation, inner peace, and revitalization. All levels are welcome—bring an open heart and a desire to nurture your well-being!
Before or after the class, you have the option to take a refreshing swim or dip in the lake, though participation in swimming/dipping is completely optional.
The sessions are ongoing on a monthly basis. Each meeting will explore different approaches to wellness and can be attended as a one-off or on a regular basis.
What to bring:
- A mat (a limited number will be available to borrow)
- Clothing suitable for the weather – layers are best so you can be comfortable outdoors and in the heated teepee
- A water bottle
- A blanket for warmth on cooler days
- If you’re swimming/dipping – a bathing suit, towel, dry robe, tow float, a warm drink
- Feel free to bring snacks!
No experience necessary!
Classes will be held at Checkley Hall Farm outside in clement weather or in a heated teepee during cooler seasons.
We’ll practice in a tranquil location next to a natural spring fed lake. You are welcome to incorporate a dip before or after the class if you wish.
Classes start in 2025 so watch this space! If you are interested in registering, please contact us on hello@feraltherapy.co.uk
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FAQS
Q: Can I just turn up?
A: Absolutely everyone is welcome, but we ask that you book before attending. This is an adult class and we politely ask no children under 16.
Q: I’m really nervous about attending alone!
A: If you’d like me to meet you at the farm building or would like a chat before the session, let me know. Everyone will be made to feel very welcome, this is a non-judgmental and supportive space, it is your space, and you are very welcome here.
Q: I’ve never done anything like this before, can I still come?
A: Yes! You will be guided all the way through, all approaches are slow and gentle, the main thing I want you to do is relax! Very little else is required. Mindfulness isn’t about being perfect either (there is no such thing!), it is about experiencing this moment as it is and not judging it.
Q: Do I have to come every week?
A: No! Come as often as you like or just turn up when you can or need a bit of ‘me time’. Sessions will vary and teach a variety of techniques over time, but this isn’t a course, it is an opportunity for some fully-immersive self-care. Each session is unique and you won’t be left behind or miss anything if you only come occasionally.
Q: I don’t have a mat.
A: No worries! You can lie on a blanket. I’ll bring along a spare mats and blankets, but if you would like to come regularly you can purchase a reasonably priced mat/blanket through me and it will be ready for your next session.
Q: What if I have questions during the session?
A: We will pause between each approach, please feel free to ask questions at this point. I will also ask how people are feeling or for feedback on what we just did throughout the session. If you need anything at all, even during deep relaxation techniques when you feel you do not want to interupt, do not worry! Raise your hand and I will come over to you.
Q: What if I fall asleep?
Q: Great! My work here is done! It is quite common for people to drift off during sessions, I’ll be keeping an eye on everyone and will pop over and gently bring you back from the land of nod and give you all the time you need to come around. We’ll do one deep relaxation approach towards the end of the session and then slowly bring ourselves back to full operating capacity (albeit a more relaxed one!) before we leave.
Q: I’d really like to learn even more about mindfulness.
A: Great, this is music to my ears! Mindfulness is a skill for life! I can run private sessions, recommend resources or, if there is enough interest, look at running a more structured class to teach principles and deeper practices, or an 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course subject to interest. If you are interested, let me know.
Q: I’d love to come, but I’m struggling for money.
A: Please do not feel embarassed about contacting me in this situation. The financial state of the UK is problematic to say the least and in these trying times, relaxation is more important than ever. I am offering one free place at each session, to apply contact me before the session, or simply email/message ‘I need a gift’ and I will let you know if I can accommodate your place for that session.
Q: What qualifications and insurance do you have?
I hold the following qualifications that are relevant to this particular class:
- Yin Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (Yoga Alliance and GOYA Accredited)
- 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (Yoga Alliance and GOYA Accredited)
- Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Certificate (Yoga Alliance and GOYA Accredited)
- Pranayama Teacher Training Certificate (Yoga Alliance and GOYA Accredited)
- Global Online Yoga Association (GOYA) Experienced Certified Yoga Teacher (GOYA-ECYT500, CYYT, CCEP, CMT, WP)
- Mindful Strength (Isometrics) Training Course
- Yin Yoga & Myofascial Release Certificate (Yoga Alliance and GOYA Accredited)
- Chair Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance Accredited)
- Yoga for Everybody Training Certificate
- Yoga for Weight Loss Training Certificate
- Meditation Teacher Diploma (distinction)
- Relaxation Therapy Diploma (distinction)
- Body Healing Coach Diploma (distinction)
- Breathwork Diploma (distinction)
- Mindfulness-Bases Stress Reduction (MBSR) Therapist Diploma (distinction)
- Outdoor First Aid Certificate
- And have completed over 750 hours of CPD in this field over the last two years as required to gain and retain my professional membership to the CMA & GOYA
- I am a full practioner member of the Complementary Medical Association (CMA), hold experienced teacher certification with the Global Online Yoga Association (GOYA), and am registered on the Mindfulness Teacher Register
- My insurance, membership and other information can be found here
- Feral Therapy is a member of the Government’s Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all