Wednesday Evening Yoga 6.30-8pm

With Claire Donovan, Shamanic Yoga Teacher

Step into a nurturing midweek pause for body, mind, and spirit. These gentle, inclusive classes are yoga for every body — no pressure, no performance, just movement that honours your unique rhythm.

You’ll be guided to:

• Move in a way that suits your body

• Release tension and anxiety

• Stretch, soften, and strengthen with ease

• Learn how your body truly wants to move

This is yoga your body, your way — building comfort, confidence, and calm from the inside out.

🕯️ Each session closes with a 20-minute sound bath and guided meditation, leaving you deeply relaxed and restored.

Come as you are, and leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected. ✨

*For Zoom Classes we will send you a link to join us live.

Thursday Morning Yoga
9.30-11am
With Claire Donovan

Begin your day in peace, presence, and gentle connection. This soft and nurturing morning class is designed to relax the nervous system while quietly strengthening the mind and body.

Move slowly, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive and welcoming space. This is your time to soften, stretch, and arrive fully in your body.

✨ A beautiful sound bath completes the session, setting the tone for a calm and centred day ahead.

☕ Afterwards, stay and enjoy tea, coffee and cakes in good company.

£15 per person

Start your day the soulful way. Come and join us. 🌿

*For Zoom Classes we will send you a link to join us live

6.30pm-830pm

£30pp or £50 for two

LAMMAS

The time of bringing in the first grain harvest .

The land is Golden.

Goddess KER the pregnant grain mother stands amongst us with the seeds of hope that we have planted deep within her the belly of the earth.

This is a time of Gratitude and celebration for all we have accomplished so far this year and all we wish to harvest for the winter ahead.

This Drum and Chant is a gathering around the fire to celebrate nature and the energy of the land.

A fun evening of song and letting go .

No need to have ever played a Drum before .

No need to have a perfect voice.

You come as you are and we celebrate together .

Letting go of the world outside and having fun.

We also celebrate the Lions Gate Portal bringing in the power of the Golden energy and the strength of the Lion.

This is an opportunity to flourish and gather your power, prepare for new opportunity and solar energy.

Come Celebrate with us

Claire Donovan, Shamanic Medicine Woman, Ancient voice activator & Healer

Magdalena Atkinson, Talented Singer, Songwriter, Instrumentalist & Intuitive Healer

It’s such an uplifting evening

Your soul remembers xx

6.30-8pm

Experience the bliss and surrender of nurturing. Allow all your tension to slip away. Let go and allow the sounds of the Sacred Gongs immerse your soul in healing.

When was the last time you were gently rocked to sleep?

For this deeply healing evening you will be wrapped in cozy blankets , gently eased into a cocooned hammock suspended in the air and gently rocked into a deep healing Shamanic visualisation dream journey.

The candle light flickers and the stars surround you as you fly.

As you gently sway through the air, the soothing sounds of the Gongs and other instruments of sound start your healing journey.

Flying in the air allows the sound waves to completely surround the body.

This leads to a deeper healing experience for the body and mind.

Relieving the body and mind of all stress and anxieties helping to remove old blocks and patterns and allowing the subconscious mind to escape to other realms.

Come and experience sound as you’ve never experienced it before.

Let me nurture you and help you escape the world for just a little while.

See you in the air ~ love Claire x

*Maximum weight limit: 13 stone

10am-5pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND with Claire Donovan & Lianne Nichols from Tribe Kitchen

There are days where you push through… and then there are days where you are held and completely escape the world.
This is one of those days.

Step into a sanctuary of calm at The Merkabah Retreat and give yourself permission to pause, soften, and receive.

Your morning begins gently…

A beautiful blend of breathwork, meditation and slow, nourishing yoga, with Claire guiding you out of the noise of the mind and back into your body.

Ending with a crystal bowl sound bath with Lianne .

We then awaken the senses with an aromatic sauna and invigorating cold plunge, designed to refresh the body, boost circulation, ease tension and leave you feeling clear, energised and alive.

And then… we feast.

A stunning, abundant vegan buffet created by the incredibly talented Leanne Nichols of Tribe Kitchen — vibrant, nourishing food made with love, flavour and deep care for the body.

Her Vegan food is vibrant, wholesome food that feeds both body and soul and:

• Plant based

• Gluten free

• Sugar free (I use dates or maple)

• 70% organic

• Food will contain nuts

The afternoon is yours to follow what you need most…

Float into stillness in a hammock sound bath

Move, stretch and play with aerial yoga

Indulge in a massage or facial

Receive insight with a tarot reading

Or simply rest… in the quiet beauty of the space

As your beautiful day comes to a close.

Claire Donovan will guide you into a deeply immersive shamanic journey, followed by a powerful gong bath, allowing everything to integrate, release and reset on the deepest level.

We close with afternoon tea and homemade cakes, sending you home grounded, nourished… and completely restored.

This is not just a day retreat. This is a full-body exhale.

9.30am- 12.30pm with Claire Donovan

Come and experience the joy of aerial yoga… suspended gently from the ceiling in soft yoga slings, allowing the body to feel weightless, free and deeply supported.

Stretch deeper, move more freely and explore yoga in a playful and beautiful new way.

Aerial yoga allows the body to open naturally, releasing tension whilst bringing lightness, laughter and fun into your practice.

No experience is needed — this is your body, your way.

Your morning begins with gentle meditation and breathwork to ground and connect, before flowing into a nourishing fun, aerial yoga session with Claire Donovan.

Afterwards, enjoy tea, coffee and homemade cakes as you relax and soak in the peaceful energy of The Merkabah Retreat.

The morning then melts into a deeply restorative sound bath, where Claire’s gongs, crystal bowls and ancient voice guide you into a state of total relaxation and deep healing.

Leave feeling lighter, stretched, relaxed and completely renewed.

This is not just yoga… this is joy and healing combined.

6.30pm-8.30pm

A monthly water, sound & star-journey experience

Drift into deep restoration as you are gently floated on water while surrounded by the sacred sounds of gongs and shamanic drums.

This is more than relaxation — it’s a journey beyond the mind.

A return to stillness. A release of tension, anxiety, and emotional weight.

As your body rests on a bed of water, the vibrations of the gongs move through you with greater depth and ease, supporting profound physical and energetic healing.

Guided from start to finish by Shaman Claire Donovan — medicine woman and priestess of the goddess — who also shares her ancient voice and sacred song, opening deep ancestral and spiritual connections within you.

🌙 Drift amongst the stars

💧 Float in total safety and support

🔔 Bathe in healing sound

✨ Leave in bliss

Total relaxation. Total bliss.

An experience not to be missed. (Places are limited each month)

Important Information for Your Float Session

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to settle onto your floating mattress and ease into the experience.

• Late arrivals unfortunately won’t be able to join, as it disrupts the energy and experience for others.

• Dress comfortably, whatever makes you feel relaxed.

• Bring a spare pair of bottoms, just in case you get a little wet.

• Pack swimwear if you’d like to enjoy a swim afterwards.

• Don’t forget a blanket and pillow for extra comfort during your float.

6.30-8.30pm

Shamanic Healing Evening  ~ An evening of deep Shamanic healing.

The shala at Merkabah is built on a crystal grid and a Dragon lay line, within the floor lies a magical spiral containing 4 high energy crystals, sprinkled with copper to connect with the lay line and conduct the energies of all with the earth and sky.

Healing in this space takes on an incredible energy, you feel it the moment you walk in to the space.

Three powerful Shamanic Healers:

CLAIRE DONOVAN ~ Shaman, healer, shamanic magic, sound and channelled voice therapist.

MAGDALENA ATKINSON ~ Etherial and Shamanic musician, singer, songwriter, therapist, Gene keys activator, Shakti dance and so much more besides.

ANDREA BRADLEY ~ Of Luminurse therapies. Mayan Shaman, healer, Reiki Master and teacher, Infrared deep tissue massage, channel and voice.

The evening starts with a Cacao Ceremony to open the heart and soothe the mind. Then Magdalena starts to play and sing. The 1-1 Healing for each beautiful soul present begins. Claire and Andrea sit with each person and work deeply on whatever is brought  to us for healing. Then Claire begins the Magical Shamanic Gong Bath. Shamanic healing through sound connecting directly to the crystals and copper in the grid beneath you.

Expect amazing results, deep sleep and peaceful relaxation. Healing on a very different level of magical energy.

Please bring:

• Anything that makes you feel snuggly, safe and warm.

• We have mats bolsters and blankets, but feel free to bring your own.

• Dress for comfort.

• Bring a water bottle .

10am-4pm
A New Moon Journey of Remembrance, Release & Renewal with Eirene, Claire and Cat

"We are shaped by the lives that came before us, but we are not destined to repeat them."

There are moments in life when we recognise that what we carry is greater than our own story; at times it feels out of place, like it isn't ours.

Perhaps certain fears have followed you for as long as you can remember and you just can't seem to shake them. Perhaps the same relationship patterns continue to repeat themselves. Perhaps anxiety, shame, grief, self-doubt or a sense of never quite belonging seem to live beneath the surface, even when life appears to be going well.

Many healing traditions recognise that we inherit more than eye colour or physical traits. We also inherit ways of relating, survival strategies, beliefs, emotional wounds and nervous system patterns that have been passed through generations. Alongside this, many spiritual traditions understand that our soul carries wisdom, experiences and unfinished threads from a much greater journey. This New Moon ceremony is an invitation to gently meet these deeper layers of yourself.

The New Moon marks the beginning of a new cycle. It invites us to become still, turn inward and consciously release what has completed its purpose. It is an ideal time to plant new intentions from a place of greater clarity and alignment, making it a powerful portal for ancestral healing.

Through compassion and the profound intelligence of the body we dive deeper within held by ceremony in the present moment. Throughout the day, we work at the pace of the nervous system, honouring each person's unique experience. You are always in choice. There is no expectation to relive trauma or share personal experiences unless you wish to. Our role is to create a compassionate, grounded and well-held environment where healing can unfold naturally.

Held within the beautiful sanctuary of Merkabah, a venue consciously created upon powerful Earth energies with crystal-infused floors, we gather to honour those who came before us, release what no longer belongs to us, and reclaim the strength, wisdom and blessings that have always been our birth right.

Together we will enter a sacred space where the seen and unseen meet, where ancient practices support modern nervous system healing, and where transformation unfolds with gentleness rather than struggle.

Throughout the day we will work with the transformative frequency of the Violet Light—a vibration long associated with purification, compassion, forgiveness and karmic transformation. This energy will run in the background in the space and through all the practices you will experience.

We will be held by the medicine of Grandmother Bear, inviting us to return to the safety of the body, to rest, to soften and to remember that healing happens when we feel held.

Alongside Bear walks Wolf, reminding us to trust our intuition, honour our instincts and find the courage to walk our own authentic path.

Our ceremony is further supported by the wisdom of the Welsh goddess Cerridwen, guardian of the sacred cauldron of transformation. Cerridwen teaches that true healing is born through meeting our shadow with courage, allowing what has reached its end to dissolve so that something wiser may emerge.

We also honour the quiet presence of Banbha, one of the ancient goddesses of the land, whose energy reminds us that every ending is also a beginning, and that the Earth herself continually teaches us the rhythm of release, rest and renewal.

During our day together

Our ceremony has been carefully woven to support deep healing while honouring the body's natural pace.

We begin by cleansing our fields with sacred herbs and the grounding power of the drum.

We then open the directions and invite the spirits that will support us during this gathering.

We continue our journey to arriving fully into ourselves through shamanic movement and lymphatic activation, awakening the body, settling the nervous system and creating the internal safety needed for deeper work.

From there, you will be guided through a profound Holosomatic Breathwork journey, exploring the ancestral field held within your body. Together we will invite awareness of inherited patterns, emotional imprints and ancestral stories that are ready to be acknowledged, honoured and released.

Within our conscious framework, we recognise ancestry not only through our bloodline but also through the wider journey of the soul. This ceremony offers space to connect with both our earthly ancestors and the greater wisdom of the soul's lineage, allowing each participant to engage in whatever way feels personally meaningful.

Following the breathwork, we will enter a sacred Rapé ceremony, working respectfully with Grandfather Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica). This ancient Amazonian medicine has traditionally been used to quiet the mind, deepen prayer, strengthen intention and bring clarity before entering sacred work. (see below for more information on Rapé)

After sharing a nourishing vegetarian lunch together, we continue into a guided shamanic journey where you will walk with your ancestors while receiving healing from the facilitators, allowing the insights and transformation of the morning to integrate more deeply. The healing vibrations of the gongs weaved by Claire with the drums, voice energy work and shamanic journeying will anchor the energies raised throughout the day strong into the lay lines of the Earth for a deeper integration.

The day concludes with a gentle closing circle, giving space for reflection, integration and the weaving together of your experience.

This is not simply a breathwork workshop, nor solely a shamanic ceremony. It is an intentionally woven experience combining somatic healing, nervous system regulation, energy healing, ceremony and shamanic practice into one coherent journey. Each element has been chosen to prepare the body, deepen the experience and support meaningful integration.

This ceremony may be especially supportive if you...

• Feel caught in recurring family, relationship or emotional patterns.

• Carry anxiety, fear, shame or grief that seems difficult to trace to your own experiences.

• Often feel responsible for others while neglecting yourself.

• Sense that you are carrying burdens that are not entirely yours.

• Long to reconnect with your roots, your intuition and your inner wisdom.

• Are navigating a significant life transition or entering a new chapter.

• Wish to honour your ancestors while consciously creating a different future.

• Feel called towards ceremonial, embodied and trauma-informed healing.

• Desire a deeper relationship with yourself, the Earth and Spirit.

No previous experience with breathwork, shamanic practices or ceremony is required. You will be guided with care throughout the entire day.

What you may receive

Every healing journey is unique, yet participants often leave with a profound sense of lightness, clarity and reconnection.

This ceremony may support you to:

• Release inherited emotional, energetic and behavioural patterns.

• Deepen nervous system regulation and experience greater inner calm.

• Feel more rooted, present and at home within your body.

• Transform unconscious family conditioning into conscious choice.

• Strengthen your intuition and trust in your inner guidance.

• Heal aspects of your relationship with your ancestral lineage.

• Reclaim inner resources, resilience and personal power that may have been obscured by generational patterns.

• Experience greater compassion for yourself and those who came before you.

• Connect with a renewed sense of purpose, belonging and direction.

• Plant powerful intentions under the New Moon from a place of greater wholeness

Please remember that healing doesn't end when the ceremony finishes. The days following the event are often where the deepest shifts continue to unfold. We encourage participants to allow space for rest, reflection and gentle integration as the body and nervous system process the experience.

Meet your facilitators

Eirene Gold
Shamanic Practitioner, Holosomatic Breathwork Facilitator, Sound Therapist, & Trauma Informed Energy Healing Guide, Eirene combines trauma-informed breathwork, shamanic healing and energy medicine to support deep emotional, ancestral and spiritual transformation.

Claire Donovan
Founder of Merkabah Retreat, Sound Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Shamanic Practitioner; Claire's medicine weaves the sacred vibrations of the gongs with shamanic journeying and energy work. With a lifelong connection to the Earth and Spirit, Claire creates sacred spaces where ceremony, movement and shamanic practices inspire healing, empowerment and deep transformation.

Cat
Founder of Conscious Fitness, Holosomatic Breathwork Facilitator, Personal Trainer & TRE and Shamanic Practitioner. Cat specialises in movement, nervous system regulation and embodiment, helping people reconnect with the wisdom and resilience of the body.

Our intention

This ceremony is not about blaming our ancestors, nor about trying to change the past. We do not approach healing through the lens of blame or forgiveness. Instead, we honour the understanding that each soul's journey unfolds within a greater Divine design, with experiences serving the evolution of consciousness. Our intention is simply to bring awareness to what has been carried through the lineage, release what no longer serves, and consciously choose what we carry forward.

It is about recognising that each generation inherits both wounds and wisdom.

When we consciously meet what has been carried through our lineage with compassion and awareness, we create the possibility for something new to emerge—not only for ourselves, but for those who come after us.

By freeing ourselves, we become a place where the lineage can finally exhale.

We look forward to walking this sacred journey with you.

Come sit in ceremony with us and "Become the ancestor your descendants will one day thank."

Contraindications & Important Information

Your safety and wellbeing are our highest priority. While this ceremony is designed to be deeply supportive and restorative, Holosomatic Breathwork and shamanic practices can evoke intense physical, emotional and psychological experiences. Please read the following carefully before booking.

This event may not be suitable if you:

• Are currently pregnant.

• Have uncontrolled high blood pressure or serious cardiovascular disease.

• Have a history of heart attack, stroke, aneurysm or significant heart conditions.

• Have epilepsy or a seizure disorder.

• Have been diagnosed with glaucoma or retinal detachment.

• Have severe osteoporosis or any condition where vigorous breathing may pose a risk.

• Have had major surgery within the last three months or are still recovering from surgery.

• Have acute infectious illness or a high fever.

• Have severe asthma or respiratory conditions that are not well managed.

• Are currently experiencing psychosis, schizophrenia or another severe psychiatric condition.

• Have recently experienced significant psychological instability or are in an acute mental health crisis.

• Are currently under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol.

• Have any medical condition that could be worsened by deep breathing practices or altered states of consciousness.

If you have any medical or mental health condition and are unsure whether this event is appropriate for you, please contact us before booking. We are happy to discuss your individual circumstances in confidence.

Receiving Rapé

Rapé (pronounced ha-peh) is a sacred Amazonian plant medicine traditionally prepared from finely ground medicinal plants and the tobacco Nicotiana rustica. It has been used for generations by Indigenous tribes in prayer, healing, grounding and spiritual ceremony.

Within this ceremony, Rapé is offered with deep respect and clear intention. It is not taken recreationally, but as a sacrament to support presence, clarity, grounding and connection.

Rapé is administered through the nostrils using a ceremonial applicator. The experience is often immediate and can feel intense for a few moments before settling into a deeper sense of stillness and clarity.

Each person's experience is unique. Some people experience profound peace, emotional release or a feeling of deep connection, while others may simply notice increased mental clarity and grounding.

Possible experiences

After receiving Rapé, you may experience:

• A temporary burning or stinging sensation in the nose and sinuses.

• Watery eyes or increased tearing.

• A runny nose or mucus release.

• Sneezing or coughing.

• Increased salivation.

• Emotional release, including laughter, tears or unexpected emotions.

• Tingling sensations or changes in body awareness.

• A deep sense of calm, silence or expanded presence.

• Mental clarity and a quietening of the mind.

• Feeling more connected to yourself, nature or Spirit.

Purging

For some people, Rapé may bring about purging, which is considered within many Indigenous traditions to be a natural part of the cleansing process.

Purging may include: Vomiting (very rare), Gagging, Spitting or releasing excess mucus, Yawning, Crying or emotional release, Sweating, Trembling or shaking, Needing to use the toilet.

Not everyone will experience purging, and its absence does not mean the medicine has been any less effective. Each person's body responds differently, and all experiences are welcomed without judgement.

If vomiting occurs, it is held respectfully as part of the ceremonial process, and appropriate containers and support will be available.

Participation

Receiving Rapé is entirely optional. You are welcome to decline without explanation and remain fully included in the ceremony.

Our intention is always to create a safe, respectful and well-held space where each participant is free to honour their own body, boundaries and inner wisdom.

Personal Responsibility

By booking your place, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing throughout the day. This event is intended as a complementary wellbeing experience and is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric or psychological diagnosis or treatment.

Cancellation Policy

As spaces are limited and carefully prepared, all bookings are non-refundable.

If you are unable to attend, your place may be transferred to another person, provided we receive at least 48 hours' notice before the event. It is your responsibility to arrange the transfer, and the new participant must be aware of any required health information before attending.

Thank you for understanding and helping us create a safe and well-held space for everyone attending.