Join meditation practitioner & Finding Quiet founder Ciara McGinley alongside yoga teacher & KIN founder Laura Pearce for an afternoon of wellness in West London.
Mark the turning of the season with a restorative yoga flow, nature-inspired meditation & intention setting practice, and a deeply nourishing sound bath to help you align with the subtle shifts of the natural world.
Your Journey
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Set in Ravenscourt Park’s secret garden, land in the beautiful Glasshouse Yoga Studio, enjoy a cup of herbal tea and meet your kindred spirits for the day.
Full details of location/how to find the studio will be sent after booking.
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In this session, we will get to know the concept of SPANDA on and off the mat.
In the ancient Sanskrit tradition, Spanda means "to throb" or "to vibrate." It's the recognition that all of existence moves in sacred rhythm: the heartbeat, the breath, the seasons turning, waves rising and falling, even our thoughts emerging and dissolving.
Spanda teaches us that life itself is pulse. Not the static perfection we sometimes chase, but dynamic flow - expansion and contraction, effort and ease, holding on and letting go.
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Enjoy post-movement refreshments provided by our lovely sponsors.
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Connecting with the body, the breath and the nature around us, we’ll take this time to reflect on the season that’s past and practice a nature-inspired visualisation meditation. From this grounded presence, we'll then plant seeds for the season ahead with a personal intention setting practice.
Your journal becomes sacred ground where insights land and integrate, and where the day's discoveries can continue their work long after you leave.
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We’ll close out the day with a soul-soothing sound bath. Together we’ll make space to let go of what no longer serves us, release the weight we’ve been carrying, and gently return to the heart of our intentions.
As the seasons shift, this will be our moment to ground, restore, and welcome balance into our body, mind and soul.
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Holding close the insights of the day, you’ll head home feeling lighter & brighter with a goody bag of wellness gifts from our kind brand partners.
Meet Your Hosts
Ciara McGinley
Ciara McGinley is a health and wellbeing expert, certified meditation practitioner (DipBSoM), sound bath facilitator and the founder of Finding Quiet meditation & mindfulness experiences.
Whether you’re meditating on your yoga mat or your morning commute, she’s dedicated to helping you discover practices that align with your values and your lifestyle.
Her signature approach blends meditation, mindfulness, sound, journaling and positive psychology to guide you towards a place of calm, clarity, and self-connection. Through a compassionate and sustainable approach, Ciara will empower you to manage stress, build resilience and nurture your everyday wellbeing so you can enjoy a slower, more intentional life.
Laura Pearce
From physical limitation to spiritual liberation, my Yoga journey began as a necessity rather than a choice. Born with a heart condition that left me constantly sick and with breathing difficulties, I fell down the most magic rabbit hole searching for ways to improve my breathing, and my wellbeing. I not only overcame my respiratory challenges, but my journey led me to achievements that I could never have dreamed of; scaling mountains at oxygen-thin altitudes and freediving to depths that once could only represent my deepest fears.
Today I guide others through practices that honor both limitation and possibility; I believe that our greatest challenges often lead to the deepest wisdom, and our obstacles can become pathways of growth and healing. I've achieved things I never thought possible, and I love helping others do the same. I teach high-profile corporate clients, I run my own Yoga studio space in west London, and founded the ultimate wellness brand; Kin Yoga Mats in 2020.
My classes are soulful, challenging, a little wild, non-dogmatic, and riddled with breathwork.
Location
Your Home For The Day
Set in Ravenscourt Park's secret garden, the organically heated Glasshouse Yoga Studio surrounded by nature is a breath of fresh air in the heart of West London. The perfect city escape.
KIN yoga equipment will be provided, however we welcome you to bring anything else you feel may support your practice, such as your own blanket or eye pillow.
The postcode of the studio is W6 0UL. Full address and details of how to find the studio will be provided after booking.
Kind Words
“Ciara is gentle, kind and so easy to follow. We really felt her voice guide us into a state of relaxation, awareness and being completely present in the moment. The workshop connected our team and sparked amazing wellness conversation, we are thankful for Ciara.” - JSHealth
“Ciara is a very easy person to connect with. She has a calming energy and guides you through powerful meditations tailored to your specific goals. I felt refreshed and empowered afterwards.” - 1-1 client, L
“The feeling of calmness and focus that settled in during the session was wonderful. It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders,” - 1-1 client, E