The Medicine Wheel - Nature Based Seasonal Wellbeing

Date:  Sat 08 Aug

Time:  2pm to 4:30pm

Facilitator: Ali Taylor

The Medicine Wheel  - Nature-Based Seasonal Wellbeing 

Have you ever noticed how some seasons of life ask you to rest, while others push you to grow — and how exhausting it is when you fight against that rhythm?

This workshop invites you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with the natural cycles that surround and move through us all. Using the medicine wheel as a simple, accessible guide, we explore the four seasons not just as weather — but as a living map for understanding your own energy, transitions, and wellbeing.

No prior knowledge needed. Just come as you are.

What we'll explore together:

• The medicine wheel and the wisdom of the seasonal cycles
• Where you are in your own inner season right now — and what that means
• How to work with your energy rather than against it
• Simple, grounded practices for managing stress and maintaining balance
• The power of reconnecting with nature as a source of steadiness and renewal

What to expect: The session weaves together gentle guided reflection, journalling, a short breathing or movement practice, and open sharing in circle. There is space to go at your own pace, and nothing is compulsory. A short break is included midway through.

You will leave with:

• Greater awareness of your own energy and emotional rhythms
• Practical tools to support balance across the changing seasons
• A deeper sense of connection — to nature, to yourself, and to others on a similar path
• A feeling of grounding and renewed stability

This workshop is part of an ongoing series exploring nature-based approaches for personal wellbeing. Suitable for all — no experience necessary.

MEET ALI TAYLOR 

Ali Taylor is a Yoga, Reiki and Shamanic teacher, holistic practitioner and spiritual life coach based in Fife, Scotland.

She supports people to improve their health, happiness and overall wellbeing through a range of therapeutic and intuitive practices. Her work focuses on helping clients release stress, trauma, pain and anxiety — creating space for greater balance and ease in everyday life.

With over 12 years of experience, Ali brings a grounded, compassionate and heart-led approach to everything she offers, supporting those she works with to feel more relaxed, empowered and connected.

Ali's website: https://rainbow-lotus-wellbeing.co.uk


IMPORTANT INFO

Note: Each date needs to be booked separately.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a packed lunch, we will offer hot tea. 

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WEATHER: We will seat around the fire and when it is raining we will be cosy inside the Hut where we have a wood-burner stove and cushions. 

QUESTIONS ? If you have any questions before or on the day regarding this event, please text: 07840 272006

If you need any other support or have any concerns please contact our office on email holistic@planetary-healing.org or text: 075 0443 8763.

DONATIONS: Our work is made possible by our funders, supporting access for those facing financial hardship and wellbeing challenges. If that’s you, please book a FREE space. If however, you are someone who can contribute, it helps us cover core costs that usually are not supported by funders. Cash donation on the day is also okay.

GETTING THERE:  Cockburnhill Road, Balerno, EH14 7JB

BY BUS: Take the 44 or 44A to Balerno village. Get off at the third stop after the roundabout, then turn onto Cockburnhill Road. Walk for about 12 minutes, turn right at the junction, and after one more minute you'll find us — look for a stream, a strip of woodland, and the Planetary Healing Centre sign at the gate.

BY CAR: Simply enter the postcode EH14 7JB into Google Maps and it will bring you straight there.

PARKING: Please do not park in front of the woodland. Instead, park on Cockburnhill Road near Pirnie Ha' House.

From there, walk straight ahead until you reach the V-junction, turn right, and continue for about 2 minutes. The woodland will be on your left.

EMAIL REMINDER: You will get an email reminder of your event 3 days before it. Please make sure you add holistic@planetary-healing.org to your email address book or safe senders list. Also keep a regular eye on your inbox and spam folders as sometimes our emails end up there. This way you won't miss out on any important updates regarding your booking.

NOTE: On your arrival, please feel free to let us know your preferred pronouns (e.g. he/him, she/her, they/them) and what name you would like us to refer to you by.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Space is limited, so if for any reason you need to cancel, please let us know asap, so we can free up the space for others on the waiting list. Due to the amount of work involved, donations are non-refundable.

PHOTOS: Occasionally we take group pictures for promotions, reports,  funders, newsletter and social media. If you would prefer not to be in the picture, please communicate this to the facilitator on arrival.