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Are you feeling your energy shifting yet?

I’ve been thinking about the whole ‘new year, new you’ thing beyond January 1. There are various traditions which mark ‘newness’ at different times – from the Celtic Imbolc on Feb 1, and Spring Equinox on 20 March, the Chinese/lunar new year on Feb 17, your birthday… All of these surely point to variance and process; there is no one ‘right time’ to start if we remember that we are part of continuum, cycles within cycles of existence rolling on and around. Take this a step further and question, do we even need ‘newness’?

Read more on Substack, for some gentle practices and enquiries into how you meet (and if you need, newness)…

Kate Codrington (author of Second Spring) & I also had juicy chat about how a gentler start to the year (whenever you feel you’re ready) might look… Watch video

On Receiving
March 29; 10-4pm, at Barcombe Village Hall, with Leo and Kate Codrington
Part of Kate and my ongoing discussion as colleagues offering symbiotic therapeutic work is how caught up in constant doing we are all conditioned to be. When this meets perimenopause, a perfect storm of physical and emotional exhaustion, shifting hormones and social conditioning can lead to dramatic burn and fall-out. And at this time, more than ever, being on ‘people pleasing’ and ‘serving others’ mode might need a radical overhaul. But what a challenge!

In this day retreat, we will explore embodied practices to unpick and unravel deep-held patterns that sabotage our ability to receive, and which can inhibit us from healing and evolving at a time in life when we need to gather in resources to support a huge and vital transition.
MORE INFO & BOOKING

Would you like to become a therapeutic Thai practitioner
Coming 2027, at Gather Brighton
I’m very excited to let you know that I will be offering an in-depth training in the therapeutic applications of Thai massage in 2027. This will be a small-cohort, deep dive for anyone who would like to explore the incredible potential of this discipline, either in addition to existing bodywork skills or as a standalone practice. I have been busy writing and developing the course, which will be a mix of online and in person training over six months, leading to a professional diploma.
Register your interest

Leo x

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Gifts of presence

Voucher for therapeutic Thai massage - the perfect gift

As a small ‘business’, I’m not offering Black Friday deals as it’s symptomatic of overconsumption, excess, waste and reactivity. The very nature of it can breed a heightened state of stress and anxiety, which is the antithesis of my offerings, which are designed to bring calm, spaciousness and a deeper sense of connection to breath, body and community.

But you can gift these offerings, to yourself or others:

buy Yoga Teacher in a Box

Vouchers
* 1 yoga class* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * £12
* 10 yoga class pass at the Hanover Centre* * * £95
* 1 hour therapeutic Thai massage * * * * * * * £55
* 90 minutes therapeutic Thai massage * * * * * £75
* 2 hour therapeutic Thai massage * * * * * * * £95
* Liminal Space workshop, 16 February * * * * * £95

Gift order form

Pay it forward
If you would like to gift someone in the community to receive an hour’s massage or attend a yoga class, you can contribute here Even a little makes a difference. Whenever the contributions add up to the cost of a class or massage, I will randomly select someone from the list. This is specifically for folk who are struggling financially, and cannot otherwise access holistic healthcare.

You can also nominate someone to go on the nomminations list.

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Warming winter retreat days

I’m currently booking for the following incredible workshops, all of which feel into seasonal snugness, hunkering in and drawing into more meditative practices:

*This Sunday*, Oct 27, Healing at the Tile House, Preston Park
An afternoon of Shamanic healing, sound bath and body work.
More info & booking

Dec 1, Wintering Meditation and Yoga Retreat, at Barcombe Village Hall, with vegan lunch and nature walk.
More info & booking

Feb 16, The Liminal Space, co-hosting with Ati Balding of Surrey Wellness, Barcombe Village Hall, , with vegetarian lunch, .
More info & booking

March 23, Embracing Paradox: Coming Closer to Who We are, with Kate Codrington Barcombe Village Hall, with vegan lunch.
More info & booking

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Class changes & retreats coming up

The new term has bought some exciting shifts here at Centred Space.
I’m teaching a retreat in Dalyan, Turkey from 30 September, back in the UK on October 9, so the following classes will not be running:

Hanover Community Centre:
Mondays 30 September & 7 October, Saturday 5 October

Boulder Brighton:
Tuesdays 1 & 8 October

Online @ charlottewattshealth.com:
Wednesdays 2 & 9, and Thursday 4 October

All classes and massage treatments resume on October 10th.

In my absence, do take advantage of the special offers for online yoga, where you can practise pre-recorded and live classes:
www.charlottewattshealth.com use code WH100 for a FREE MONTH
www.heartandbonesyoga.com use code HBLeo for a MONTH for $1.

And if you’re getting massive FOMO, you can come with me to Crete in April or Turkey in September of 2025, where I’ll be teaching yoga in the most beautiful, relaxing settings. Come with!

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A vibrational new treatment

I am delighted to introduce you to a new vibrational treatment that I’m offering as part of my traditional therapeutic Thai massage practice: Tok Sên (hammer energy lines). Gently tapping a tamarind mallet on differently shaped wooden hammers onto the body releases muscle tension and relieves pain. It also improves circulation, promotes healing and energetic balance as well as being deeply relaxing and meditative.

Tok Sên also stimulates the ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) which releases dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins, as well as improving function in parts of the brain involved in social cognition, self awareness and satisfaction.

Get in touch to book your appointment

Book Massage

or read more…

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Pride + Joy

Leo & Lou

I’m super-excited to be co-hosting a special afternoon retreat as part of Pride month this year, with Lou Thomas. Pride + Joy will be a restive opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ community and their friends and family, to slow down, connect, and rest with yoga and massage.

Venue: Hanover Community Centre
Date: 2-6pm Saturday 9th June 2024

Find out more and book here

We’re also being supported by the wonderful Bird & Blend teas, who are kindly providing us with delicious Chocolate Digestive tea for the afternoon.

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Welcome to 2023

Whether you’re starting the new year full of intentions, spark and energy or emerging reluctantly from hibernation, I’m looking forward to supporting you back in classes (all levels, all bodies welcome) and for therapeutic Thai massage from Wednesday 4 January.
See full class timetable for online and in-person classes and Email to book your next treatment.

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Festive dates and treats

Christmas class dates:
Last classes Mon 19 Dec, all resume January 4 2023.
NB There is NO yoga for menopause Dec 14 or 21, back Jan 4.

FREE holiday online classes
As a gift, we are are offering you a month of FREE yoga and somatics classes, whole health webinars, and a special festive package of daily meditations and physical practises to support your wellbeing over the festive break. Simply register for a complementary month of Whole Health using code CW100 at checkout.

And don’t forget, I have vouchers for Christmas for yoga and therapeutic Thai massage for you and your loved ones to enjoy a truly memorable, deeply nourishing, extra thoughtful (and not least sustainable) gift.
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