FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2025, 7PM – 9PM
Brigantis Live An Evening of Kirtan and Sacred Song
We are so excited to welcome back Mat, Dave and Viviane of Brigantis for an evening of ‘Live Kirtan and Sacred Song’.
The evening will be a joyous celebration of Mantra Music and devotional singing as we join together in community to sing and chant.
We can’t wait to share this wonderful evening with you.
The beautiful Sage Yoga Studio is based in the heart of Belper with free parking on site with all equipment provided for your comfort including mats, meditation cushions and chairs.
Please feel free to bring a blanket and pillow for your own comfort.
This is a ticketed event @ £15 + booking fee per person with a limited no. of free tickets for under 12’s.
Tickets can be purchased via the button below.
Please get in touch if you are experiencing financial hardship as we want this to be a fully inclusive and accessible event for all:
email: laurie@sageyogastudio.co.uk
SATURDAY 5TH JULY, 10AM – 5PM
Soulful Mid Summer Full Day Retreat – A Journey home to the Heart
With myself and Rachel Barnett at a beautiful rural location just outside Belper.
Laurie warmly invites you to join her for time out to de-stress and unwind with a wonderfully relaxing and blissful Full Day retreat of Elemental Qigong, Seasonal Slow Yoga, nature connection and deep rest/time for self reflection in honour of transitioning just beyond the Mid Summer point to balance our inner Fire Element associated with this time of year.
We will gather together in community to ‘commune’ with nature as we are guided towards experiencing the interconnectedness of all things. We will feel into the spirit and vibrancy of Nature as we celebrate the fullest expression of Summer and embody all that this expansive phase offers.
What to Expect
Practices though the day will Include:
Opening Circle Elemental Qigong to Support the Heart/small intestine Seasonal Slow Yoga + Deep Relaxation Practice Time for reflection community connection and Journalling Nourishing Plant based lunch made with locally sourcedproduce
Daoist Tree Meditation Walking/standing meditations Embodied Nature connection including: Barefoot streamimmersion/earthing practices
Afternoon Gong Bath as a sound healing journey with an opportunity to immerse yourself in the sacred vibrational medicine that sound offers. Gentle emergence into closing circle with tea and home made cakeWhat to Bring
Yoga mat, Bolster (if you have one) blankets and comfy pillow.
Water bottle, a journal, binoculars if you have them
Please dress appropriately and pack clothing for every eventuality.
Pack a small hand towel for wiping/drying your feet.
We will have access to toilets and dry storage space
Good levels of mobility and reasonable fitness levels will be necessary for this day retreat, but it will still have a gentle pace.
Expect a gentle and organic flowing day of practices that will be governed by weather conditions.
**Please note**
We will not let the ‘elements’ stop us unless high winds are forecast. A contingency plan will be offered with an alternative full day retreat taking place onsite inside if needed.
The day is designed to ease stress and replenish depleted energies as we embody the maximum peek of expansive flowing yang energy at play around the Summer Solstice.
Who is this workshop for?
Anyone who is feeling ‘burnt out’ with feelings of depletion, exhaustion and low energy levels and may not have much time for themselves. Self care is of the upmost importance when we are low on energy and it is essential that we nourish, support and balance the fire element we all contain within to support our return to a place of ease and inner harmony.
About the teacher
Laurie is a Qualified Trauma Informed Yoga and 5 Element Qigong Teacher with trainings in Yoga for Mental Health, Applied Poly-vagal Theory for Therapeutic Yoga, Advanced Yin Yoga,
and Yoga Nidra.
She interweaves her knowledge of different traditions and modality trainings to offer a unique form of person centred therapeutic, mindful somatic movement and embodiment practices designed to empower an individual with a range of accessible, sustainable skills and tools needed to embrace the journey back home towards a felt sense of wholeness and a realisation of their own innate power to self heal.
How to book
Email: laurie@sagayogastudio.co.uk
Tel: 07545 479693
Exchange: £80 per person including light summer soup, refreshments, afternoon tea and homemade cake
SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER – FULL DETAILS COMING SOON
Kirtan & Cacao with Ravi Freeman @ Sage Yoga Studio
Ravi has been inspiring communities worldwide with his unique approach to devotional singing. His events go beyond music — they offer a transformational journey of connection, remembrance, and unity. This distinctive style is participatory and intimate, creating a profound journey of discovery into voice and unity.
What to Expect
- We begin with ceremonial cacao to open the heart.
- Followed by a transformational journey of communal devotional singing, featuring songs and chants from diverse traditions around the world led by Ravi
- We then enter into an immersive sound journey, including Gong.
- Then complete our journey with more uplifting singing to carry the energy forward.
All levels of ability are warmly welcomed—you don’t need to be able to sing to participate in these unique voice events.
What to Bring
- Just a comfy cushion/blanket to sit on and an open heart ❤️
- Your favourite mug for your ceremonial Cacao
About Ravi Freeman
“Ravi is a rare talent – a musical shaman who knows no fear. He has been an inspiration to us over the years as he continues to cross borders and boundaries in his quest for musical expression and freedom” Deva Premal & Miten
Ravi Freeman is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and one of the earliest Western players of the kora (a traditional West African harp). His music blends tribal, world, and devotional influences, drawing from his extensive travels and collaborations with diverse global cultures.
Learn more about Ravi and his extensive work at www.ravifreeman.com
NEW DATE COMING SOON
Community Kirtan with Jagannatha Das & Friends
We are very excited to be welcoming back Jagannatha Das & Friends for another beautiful afternoon of Kirtan together to awaken our hearts and join in song. What a perfect way to celebrate life, love and the spirit of Bhakti Yoga together in Community.
We think of Kirtan as singing yoga. It’s a way to connect with community and the Divine through the Universal, ancient and powerful sounds of the Sanskrit language. Kirtan can be profoundly healing, uplifting, and just plain fun! In today’s times, we don’t often find the opportunity to sing in community and this provides a really approachable yet deep way to join our voices in a really positive way.
No experience is necessary and you don’t need a good singing voice. These events are joyous and uplifting and a great way to connect with others and something much bigger than ourselves.
Retreats
APRIL 2026 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
11 PLACES
SPRING RETREAT: GLASTONBURY WELLNESS RETREAT & SACRED TOUR
Glastonbury Spring 2025 Retreat
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th April
10 spaces
Why not join me for this beautiful weekend In Glastonbury for time to connect to the sacred land of Avalon and practice Seasonal Spring Alignment Yoga and Meditation together in the community on this intimate Retreat.
With exclusive use of a beautiful private house based at the foothills of the Ancient and Mystical Tor and fully guided program of sacred sites, Yoga and Meditation, plus time to just ‘be’ and rest in the pulse of the Earth’s Heart.
What’s included:
2 nights and 3 days fully inclusive of:
Full programme of Trauma Informed Yoga, Qigong and Meditation Specialising in Mindful Movement for Mental Health and Nervous System Regulation though Somatic Enquiry and Safe Embodiment Practices.
Guided Tours of Glastonbury with exclusive use of a beautiful private Retreat Centre
Fully catered for the whole weekend with our very own private plant based GF chef .
*Entrance costs to sacred sites not included
(weather and un-rushed schedule allowing)
Visit to Glastonbury Tor
Chalice Well
Glastonbury Abbey
White Spring Temple (option to bathe)
The Goddess temple
St Margaret’s Chapel
Time to explore the town and relax
EXCHANGE:
2026 Retreat Prices TBC
It is advisable to take out your own insurance should you not be able to attend the Retreat at short notice as it will not be possible to refund the balance (minus deposit ) unless a replacement booking can be found.
Please email laurie to register interest for this retreat:laurie@sageyogastudio.co.uk
FRIDAY, 24TH OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025
4 places remaining
LUXURY FULLY INCLUSIVE AUTUMN YOGA AND QIGONG RETREAT WITH LAURIE IN LINCOLNSHIRE
Luxury Twin en-suite rooms, decorated in keeping with the beautiful surroundings. Many of the rooms offer relaxing views over the private parkland and lake.
Each room is furnished for comfort and luxury – with eco-friendly mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets, guaranteeing a deep and restful sleep. A welcome pack is provided in each room, consisting of body wash, shampoo, vanity kit, lotions and fluffy towels, which means that you can pack lighter.
What’s included:
Two nights accommodation in a luxury twin ensuite room
- Fully catered – freshly prepared vegan meals (Prasad)
- unlimited tea & coffee, fruit and snacks
- 24 Hr access to the gym
- Access to onsite Spa, including a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna & steam room. (Open at certain hours).
- A slow paced relaxing and restoring Yoga, Qigong & Meditation Programme facilitated by Laurie
- 75 acres of beautiful grounds to explore and enjoy
- Local countryside walks and places of interest nearby
- Evening Mantra Music and Meditation (optional)
- Lots of free time to relax and just ‘be’ in stunning surroundings
Investment: £453 per person in a twin shared room
£553 single room occupancy
£100 non refundable deposit required to reserve your place.
It is advisable to take out your own insurance should you not be able to attend the Retreat at short notice as it will not be possible to refund the balance (minus deposit ) unless a replacement booking can be found.
Please get in touch by email for more information or to register