Nature Workshops at Daisy Green Holland Park and the CEP

Nature(Mother): A Gathering for Arts & Intuition

The CEP Nature Workshops at Daisy Green Holland Park are curated by photographic artist Alan McFetridge, Daisy Green's artist-in-residence. Each month, Alan invites a different guest artist to lead a workshop, bringing their own practice into dialogue with the park, its rhythms, and its community. Together, we explore how art can deepen our connection to nature, ourselves, and one another.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting on your creative journey, these workshops will inspire and empower you. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and nurture your creative spirit!

Come with an open mind and a willingness to explore. Let's create magic together!

September's guest artist is Aditi Kaushiva.

Through a blend of Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance), mindful movement, and creative storytelling, participants will journey inward to reflect on the shifting landscapes of the self, and outward to connect with the rhythms, forms, and energies of the natural world.

Rooted in the rich symbolism of mudras (hand gestures) and the expressive power of dance, the workshop invites participants to:a) Attune to the five elements through breath, grounding, and sensory awareness. b) Explore mudras that carry the essence of blooming flowers, flowing rivers, and migrating birds. c) Map inner emotions and the ebb and flow of being through the mirror of the outer world’s cycles of time and change.

Expect elemental grounding and warm-up, embodied breath and mudra exploration, and guided movement to notice parallels between our inner states and seasonal patterns in the environment. We’ll close with joyful, open community dance — celebrating connection with self, each other, and Mother Nature.

✨ No prior movement experience is needed — just bring an open mind and heart, ready to release stress, reclaim joy, and reconnect with yourself and nature. Daisy Green has generously provided the space, and refreshments are included in the ticket. Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the `Artist.

Artist Bio:

Aditi Kaushiva is a movement artist and founder of Move to Thrive, a wellness practice rooted in movement, mindfulness, and nervous system care. With a foundation in Indian classical and folk dance — beginning Bharatanatyam at the age of seven and later exploring Garba, Ghoomar, Jazz, and Contemporary styles — she blends South Asian traditions with modern movement to promote emotional well-being, cultural connection, and joy.

After 15+ years in dance, a high-pressure career in banking, and building an 8-figure e-commerce business, Aditi experienced severe burnout. Returning to movement, not as performance but as medicine, she developed a practice that merges Indian philosophy with mindfulness to foster resilience, creativity, and community.

Over the past year, she has facilitated workshops for Google Cloud, Creative Mornings, Wellnergy Festival, Theatre Deli, St. Margaret’s House, and the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Her approach is both playful and profound, creating inclusive spaces where people can move, feel, and thrive together.

🔗 move-to-thrive.com | Instagram: @move_to_thrive

About:

Photographic artist Alan McFetridge and founder of the Centre for Ecological Philosophy continues to explore the roots of connectivity through ritual, movement, and ecological care. In 2025, as part of his residency with Daisy Green at Holland Park Café, he is shaping an evolving program by inviting artists he has encountered through chance, synchronicity, natural rhythm, and psychic channels.Website: www.alan-mcfetridge.comInstagram: alan_mcfetridgeCEP: Centre for Ecological Philosophy

Join us on the last Sunday of every month, starting at Holland Park Café

What to Expect:

• Introductions and a chance to connect with others.
• Artist-led workshops
• Reflective journaling and guidance to sharpen your intuitive and creative senses.

Bring your notebook, dress according the weather, and let’s explore the beauty of Holland Park while deepening your connection with nature and your inner self.

Where: Holland Park Café, Ilchester Place, London W8 6LU

When: 10 AM - 12 PM, Sunday, last Sunday of each month

Cost: £15 (includes a coffee and banana bread) 100% goes to Aditi.

Spaces are limited—RSVP now on Eventbrite or DM us to secure your spot!

• Duration: The session will last approximately 2 hours, but the conversation afterwards often extends.
• Cancellation Policy: Refunds are available 24 hours before the event.
• Contact: If you have any questions, feel free to email alan@alan-mcfetridge or call 07799840712

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