Roots & Rising: A Somatic Sauna Journey

Join us for a nourishing 2-hour somatic sauna experience, taking place on the Hunter's Moon - a time when our ancestors gathered what they needed to thrive through winter.

Just weeks after the autumn equinox, we'll honour this ancient rhythm of seasonal preparation, not just for our homes, but for our nervous systems and communities.

This unique collaboration between somatic bodywork and traditional Aufguss creates a journey of both heating and cooling, expansion and grounding, individual reflection and community connection.

Like the clear moonlit nights that once helped hunters see their path, this experience will help you identify and embody your own sources of inner warmth and resource.

Through the marriage of ancient sauna wisdom and modern nervous system understanding, you'll discover that true preparation for winter isn't about enduring darkness, but about gathering the inner resources that will sustain and nourish you through the months ahead.

What to expect

Guided Aufguss ceremonies, gentle somatic practices, quiet, contemplative sauna time, meaningful community connection, and time to connect with the seasonal wisdom of this powerful moon.

You'll leave with

A regulated nervous system, clarity about your inner resources, and the embodied knowledge that you carry everything you need to thrive through winter within you.

Charity Fundraising Event

In collaboration with Luna Hut, who have kindly donated the sauna space, this will be a charity fundraising event and 100% of the proceeds will go to FareShare Sussex & Surrey, who supports around 28,520 people per week at risk of food poverty in Surrey and Sussex. They deliver food for approximately 6.26 million meals annually, harnessing the power of food to change lives.

https://fareshare.org.uk/fareshare-centres/sussex/

Tiered approach to pricing

Accessible option £20 – Supported access for those with limited financial resources

General Admission £25– Access for those who can comfortably meet their financial needs

Pay it forward £30 – For those with greater financial resources, helping to support access for others

If the cost is prohibitive please contact me through Eventbrite

Your facililtators

Eloise Reed

Eloise is a certified somatic coach and trauma-informed facilitator with nearly 30 years of experience in social work practice and leadership. After experiencing burnout and long-COVID, she discovered the transformative power of nervous system regulation and body-based healing practices.

Drawing from her personal journey from exhaustion to sustainable engagement, Eloise now supports changemakers, leaders, and organizations in developing the capacity for long-term social justice work. She integrates somatic practices with anti-oppression frameworks, trauma-informed approaches, polyvagal theory, and internal family systems.

Central to Eloise's work is the belief that healing happens in relationship and community. She creates spaces where people can be witnessed and held, understanding that nervous system regulation isn't just self-care—it's essential for creating sustainable social change. Her approach helps individuals and groups develop the tools they need to stay engaged in their important work without burning out.

Ceci Farrell

Ceci brings a rich tapestry of experiences woven together by a commitment to human connection, and natural healing. Her journey has been one of continuous learning and service.

As a certified aromatherapist, Ceci combines her love of plant medicine with her intuitive understanding of emotional and physical wellbeing. She believes in the power of nature's essences to heal, restore, and awaken our sense of vitality. Her practice is rooted in both scientific knowledge and the ancient art of working with plant allies.

Ceci's expertise as a sauna host and Aufguss master reflects her understanding of the therapeutic power of heat and steam. Incorporating these elements with aromatic blends and music, Ceci creates transformative experiences honouring the traditions of sauna culture and making them accessible, in a contemporary setting, to those seeking restoration and community.

At the core of everything Ceci does is her deep love and respect for all beings. Her diverse path has taught her that healing, learning, and growth happen in many forms and spaces.