July 2025 Newsletter
Sat Nam – welcome to the July newsletter. First, a huge thank you to everyone who co-created our Summer Solstice Retreat in Glastonbury. It was magical – and we’re already excited for next year!
Retreat reflections
— Solstice Retreat guest“A beautiful weekend of mantras, yoga, fresh food, wild swimming and drumming by the fire – and a sunrise walk to the Tor I’ll never forget. I left with warmth in my heart and can’t wait for next time.”
— Guest“I felt deeply calm and at peace, ready for whatever life brings. A joy to connect with like-minded people in such an uplifting environment.”
— Guest“Yoga and meditation were perfectly balanced; wild swimming was a highlight. A wonderful experience.”
— Guest“From a warm welcome to cacao, mantras, yoga and Gong baths – it felt like a year condensed into a day. Superb venue, healthy tasty food, and blissful space to relax.”
Mantra for July – Chotay Pad
Sat Narayan Waheguru, Hari Narayan Sat Nam. Narayan relates to the water aspect of Infinity; Hari Narayan is innovative sustenance. Chanting brings calm, clears the subconscious, and awakens the inner power to recognise the Infinite in this lifetime. Sing while you move through your day.
Meditation – “The mudra which pleases the mind”
This practice tranquillises the mind in around three minutes.
- Posture: Easy Pose, spine tall, light Neck Lock.
- Mudra: Bend index fingers to the second joint and press together; middle fingers extended to meet at tips; remaining fingers curled; thumb tips together pointing toward the body. Hold ~10 cm from the chest with fingers pointing forward.
- Eyes: Focus on the tip of the nose.
- Breath & Mantra: Inhale fully; hold and repeat your mantra 11-21 times. Exhale; hold out and repeat the same count.
Kriya for July – Elevation
A wonderful tune-up for the chakras that leaves you feeling elevated. You can read the full Kriya steps here, or see more retreat photos.
Sunrise & Sadhana
Events & news
Equinox – A Time for Balance and Transformation
Date: Sunday 28 September 2025 · Time: 10:00-17:00 · Exchange: £90
Join Xantiana and Joti for an equinox-aligned day of Kundalini Yoga, Group Reiki with a Gong Sound Bath, and a hands-on workshop making your own natural vegan herbal balm (materials included). Only 10 spaces remain.
- Cacao Ceremony & Meditation/Mantra
- Kundalini Yoga
- Lunch
- Make-your-own herbal balm
- Gong & Reiki sound bath
Venue: Cotesbach Educational Trust, Main Street, Cotesbach, Nr Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4HX.
Friday Daytime Kundalini Yoga
11:00-12:15, starting Friday 5 September. Message if you’d like a space. Watch for pop-up meditation sessions through the summer.
Wishing you a joyful July – may calm waters rejuvenate your body and the rivers within keep you flexible, cool, and connected.
Joti