The Salisbury Centre

Open Silent Meditation
2024-10-04 17:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London)
The Salisbury Centre is offering a welcoming space for silent community meditation every weekday

In the morning at 8:00 – 8:30 am, and
In the afternoon at 5:30 – 6:00 pm.

Additionally, there is a meditation every Friday 12:00-12:45 pm.
These meditations are non-denominational and accessible to all; no experience is needed. The form is 30 minutes of silence, sometimes started with a dedication or invocation. You may sit in any way you find comfortable. A selection of chairs, cushions, stools and even blankets are provided.

Practicalities

These are 30-minute sessions of silent contemplation (except for Friday 12pm one, which is 45 mins), run by volunteers.
Whilst these meditations are not guided as such, feel free to ask if you have any questions or concerns before or after the meditation.
Everybody is welcome to just drop in, no need to book ahead.
To read more about the importance of meditation at The Salisbury Centre, go here.
Please arrive 5 minutes before the start.
Cushions and blankets provided. Donations toward the upkeep of the Centre are very welcome but not necessary.
If you’d like to help with hosting, please email volunteers@salisburycentre.org

Important note about cancellations
We try our best to not cancel these sessions but occasionally, it happens last minute. To make sure a slot you’re planning to attend isn’t cancelled, please check the “What’s On” section of the website.

Circle Dancing
2024-10-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-27 14:00 - 16:00
When:
Fridays 14:00 – 16:00
No class on following dates:

March 28
April 11
April 18
May 2
June 20
July 4

How to attend:
Contact Kate for further info and to book a place: 07523 466657, auntynana@googlemail.com
Drop-ins welcome.
Room:
Studio / occasionally Art Room
Accessibility:
Studio is not accessible yet, Art Room is located on the ground floor and it is fully accessible. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. If you have any accessibility requirement please email Kate to check what room a specific session will take place in

Suggested donation:
£6 – £10

About Circle Dancing:
Circle Dancing is a mix of gentle, reflective and more lively dances which are danced to wonderful pieces of music from around the world. Some dances are traditional and others choreographed. The dances can be adapted to suit individual requirements.
We often dance holding hands – feeling connected with our neighbour and allowing the energy of the dance to be felt by all. We usually dance in the studio, occasionally in the art room and weather permitting the garden (access to studio is by approximately 12 stairs).
More about Circle Dancing for All movement: https://circledancingforall.org.uk/

About Kate Daly:
I have been circle dancing for approximately 16 years and teaching this lovely form of dance for approximately 10 years on completion of two training courses.

About donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

Queer Yoga Edinburgh
2024-10-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:30
When:
Fridays 10:00-11:30
How to attend:
Booking via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lgbt-yoga-56031130473
Room:
Art Room or Studio
Accessibility:
All rooms at the Salisbury Centre are accessible. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The studio is located upstairs and is accessible via a chair-lift. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex.
Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

About this event:

These classes are for LGBTQ+ people who would like to practice accessible yoga with their community. Open to all abilities and experience. We will have around a 60 minute movement and meditation practice, followed by optional tea and chat. If you are practicing without a chair you should be able to get yourself up and down from the floor, otherwise we suggest using a chair.
The sessions are pay what you can as we hope to make classes as accessible as possible if finances are a barrier for you. Suggested donation £3-£8. Please pay what you are able. If you are unable to pay at the moment, feel free to book a free ticket.
Your donation goes to support our community teachers and for hire of the space so we can continue running these classes.
We hope to create a yoga community for queer folks to enjoy group embodiment practice and connect with others. Our classes will follow a gentle flow / slow vinyasa style, with a focus on finding some time for you, to find safety within your own body away from judgement or comparisons. A space where you can take a moment to notice how you feel as you take your time to move in a way that feels right for you and connect with your breath.
The group is lead by yoga instructors Megan (she/they), Nikhita (they/them) and Jordan (he/they) and supported by LGBT Health & Wellbeing.
Mats will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you want. Blocks and blankets will be provided. Chairs can also be provided if needed for extra support – please just let us know at the start of class or by email. We suggest you wear something comfy you can freely move in (joggers, shorts, t-shirts etc)
The sessions will usually be held in the in the upstairs studio of the Salisbury Centre . The studio is situated on the on the first floor up stairs with a handrail and unfortunately there is no lift. Occasionally we are in the art room situated on the ground floor (which is wheelchair accessible). There is a schedule on the front door which will say which room we are in. Please send us an email before hand if you want to confirm before attending. There are all gender toilets available throughout the building. When arriving at the building the front door is locked so please press the doorbell for the studio (or art room) and someone will welcome you in. Group size tends to be around 8-12 people. At the end of practice you will have the choice to stay for a hot drink and chat, which we usually have back in the studio, or when it is warm in the garden. This lasts around 30 minutes but it’s ok if you need to leave early.
Any questions at all, please get in touch. Hope to see you there!

More info on the website: https://www.queeryogaedinburgh.co.uk/
About Donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

Women Healing Art Circle
2024-10-03 20:00 - 21:30
Women Healing Art Circle
When:
Monthly on Thursdays 20:00-21:30 (No April)

from May – the 1st Thursday, from 1st May
Time: 20:00-21:30.

1st May
5th June
3rd July
7th August
4th September

How to attend:
Book your space on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-healing-art-circle-registration-989019843977
For updates, follow @womenhealingartcircle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenhealingartcircle/
For any question, email the facilitator at gabriellapalermo@live.it
Suggested donation range £5-15
Room:
Art Room
Accessibility:
Art Room is fully accessible. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

About the event:
Join us on the first Thursday of every month for a creative and supportive art session in a confidential, non-judgmental space. No prior art experience is needed—just an open mind! Each session begins with individual art-making, guided by themes such as identity, emotions, and relationships, with a special focus on womanhood and mental well-being. All materials are provided, with sustainability in mind. In the second half of the session, participants can share and reflect on their artwork, encouraging personal growth, self-exploration, and community connection.

About the facilitator: Gabriela & Bianca
Gabriella is an artist and art psychotherapy student specializing in representations of women, nature, and landscapes. She integrates her artistic practice into community work, supporting young adults with learning disabilities through creative expression. Her approach emphasizes self-expression, creative freedom, and the balance between individual needs and group dynamics.
Bianca is a former kindergarten teacher who shifted her focus to supporting adults, driven by a desire to foster growth beyond early childhood. She uses art as a tool for emotional exploration and self-acceptance, encouraging creativity without judgment. Bianca is passionate about the value of hobbies, the healing power of nature, and its impact on well-being. Her work is grounded in themes of sisterhood, women’s health, and the ways people perceive the world.

About Donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

Edinburgh Qigong Classes
2024-10-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-26 18:30 - 19:30
Edinburgh Qigong Classes
Thursday evening classes 18:30-19:30
A chance to learn and practice the gentle, rhythmic movements and exercises of Zhineng Qigong, a form developed to help restore and increase health and well-being of both body and mind.
The classes are run by Chris Watkins, a qualified Zhineng Qigong Teacher who has been practicing Qigong for over 30 years.
Using simple breathing techniques, physical movement, and our intent, the classes will focus on restoring our body’s suppleness and flexibility, increasing and encouraging our energy flow, and developing our emotional awareness and mental calmness.
Cost:£10.00 per class
To book your place or for more details call, text or email Chris at:
Mobile: 07760665597
Email: chriscatcune21@yahoo.com

Wild Writing at The Salisbury Centre (YA 16-25)
2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:30
When:
Fortnightly on Thursday ( starting 19th September) – 18:00-19:30

3rd/17th/31th October and 7th November
Last session on 7th November

About this event

Welcome to Wild Writing (Young Adults 16-25)
Come join us every fortnight for 90 mins of generative writing at The Salisbury Centre. These classes are perfect for young adults aged 16-25 who want to spark their creativity to unleash intuitive, instinctual work.
Using poetry as a prompt, we go beyond journalling, writing in small, intimate Writing Circles, always moving past the inner-critic, sharing what we’ve written, accepting and supporting one another, never judging.
Don’t miss out on this novel opportunity to develop your practice and meet new friends.

Is this only for writers?

No! Wild Writing is suitable for anyone who wants to spark their creativity or write their truth

What do I need to bring?

Wild Writing is best done using pen and paper – but if you need IT, please bring your own

Do I need to read out my work?

One of the gifts of Wild Writing is the support you get from the circle so reading aloud is highly recommended

How to attend:
Book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-writing-at-the-salisbury-centre-ya-16-25-tickets-1012423013487
Suggested donation:
£4 – £10 (Free places available)
Room:
Library
Accessibility:
The Library is fully accessible. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

About donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash on the evening, or
donate online on  www.salisburycentre.org/donate  (using “Wild-Writing” as REFERENCE).
pay with card at the front door, please add a reference (eg. Wild) using the pen icon top right on the pay-point screen

This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend. If you cannot afford the event, please get in touch with the facilitator to request a free/discounted place.

Rising in the Body (Somatic Movement)
2024-10-03 11:00 - 12:30
When:
Thursdays 11:00-12:30

No session on April 17th
No sessions on May 15th and May 22nd

Summer break (last session July 3rd, Sessions back on: August 21st )

How to attend:
Email: imprevistodanza@gmail.com
Suggested donation:
£8-£12
Room:
Art Room (sometimes Studio) and Garden
Accessibility:
Art Room is fully accessible.
The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

About the Event:

In these sessions, we’ll explore somatic movement, improvisation, and ecological embodiment while cultivating the connection with ourselves and our surroundings.With a focus on individual body-mind awareness and creativity, anyone is welcome to deepen their connection with their body and experience the joy of movement within Nature. Sometimes, with eyes closed, lying and moving on the ground, we will use visualization techniques or hands-on touch to meet and explore our relationship with gravity, our anatomical structures and body systems (inner environment ) and the surroundings (outer environment).
We will nurture our connection with ourselves, tap into our creative potential, and express it. We will allow movement and voice to unfold spontaneously, respond to our surroundings, and be shared with others. With plenty of opportunities for reflection and exploration, these sessions can help to support the body-mind and their ability of resilience, as well as to develop our sense of embodied ecology. It takes place in the beauty of the Garden at Salisbury Centre or indoors (Art Room/Studio) when we need to shelter from strong rain/cold. Please wear comfortable clothes, different layers to adjust to the change of weather and temperature. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email.

Facilitator Bio: Monica De Ioanni
Monica is dance artist, educator and performance maker, mother of 10 years old daughter, movement and environmental advocate. With extensive experience in artistic-environmental projects in the community she performs and creates work both in the UK and internationally. monica continually deepens her knowledge of the body, voice, rhythm, and ecology, and she is interested in developing multidisciplinary and inclusive approaches in performing arts and education. With a background in Environmental Science and PhD in Plant biomechanics, a Professional Award in Applied Arts, monica is qualified in Infant Developmental Movement Educator (IDME) and Somatic Movement Educator (SME) with Embody-Move (embody-move.co.uk), licensed by The School for Body-Mind Centering (www.bodymindcentering.com). She is a professional member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association, ISMETA /ismeta.org/. imprevistodanza.com

About Donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

Unlock the Mysteries of Your Past: A Group Past Life Regression Workshop
2024-10-01 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for a Group Past Life Regression and open the doors to an extraordinary experience that will expand your mind.
Explore the mysteries of your past and gain insights that may hold significance for your present.

When:
Tuesday 1st October, 19:00-22:00
Next events:
Tuesday 5th November
Tuesday 3rd December
How to attend:
You can book direct sending an email to: mayelly@theacademyofyourbeing.com
or book directly through the website: https://theacademyofyourbeing.com/events/
Cost:
£35
Room:
Library
Accessibility:
Library is fully accessible.
The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

About the Event:
In this 3-hours workshop, we will be using Dolores Cannon’s group hypnosis method, the same one she used in her live events with large audiences.
We’ll start by creating a suitable atmosphere with relaxation exercises. We’ll discuss past lives, their implications on our current lives, and engage in visualization exercises to activate our creative minds before diving into a regression – a guided visualization to connect with the wisdom of our past.
You may discover insights into your current life, understand the reasons behind repetitive patterns or unexplained fears, find explanations for déjà vu sensations, among other things.
Perhaps, you’ll realize that you’ve already lived through some experiences!
Reserve your spot now! Limited spaces available.

More information:
Past life regression is a therapeutic technique that guides you on a safe and friendly journey to the past, offering perspectives for personal growth and healing.
It’s important to note that this isn’t a QHHT session, that I offer in private consultations. A QHHT session is an individual, in-person session lasting between 5 to 8 hours, working with the deepest state of hypnosis.
In this group journey, we’ll work with a lighter hypnotic state, providing a glimpse of what an individual QHHT session entails.
There’s no need to believe in past lives; this is an exploration of the power and wisdom of your subconscious mind, which can sometimes reveal aspects of your life metaphorically. The essence lies in the content and messages you’ll receive, regardless of how they manifest from your past or your mind.
You may discover hidden truths, understand current life patterns, and open the door to a unique experience.
What to bring:
Notebook and pen to record your experience
Wear warm and comfy clothes

About the Facilitator:

Mayelly Zariquiey –TRANSFORMATION AND HEALING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Member of the British Institute of Hypnotherapy and NLP – QHHT Level 2.
Coach and Hypnotherapist specializing in Personal and Systemic Transformation and Healing.
Creator of safe and welcoming spaces where individuals feel the confidence to open up for healing, knowing they will be cared for and attended to without judgment, with love, and professionalism.
In addition to these events, Mayelly also offers PRIVATE SESSIONS of Coaching and Hypnotherapy, as well as QHHT sessions in Spanish, English, and Italian.
For more information, visit The Academy of Your Being.

Community Yoga for Strength and Balance
2024-10-01 09:00 - 10:00
When:
Tuesdays 09:00-10:00
How to attend:
Book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-yoga-for-strength-and-balance-tuesdays-9am-10am-tickets-1222039415789?aff=oddtdtcreator
Room:
Art Room
Accessibility:
Art Room is fully accessible.
The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

About the Event:
You are welcome to this 60-minute practice that can be adapted for all, including those who prefer to practice seated yoga.
Each class will involve breath work (Pranayama), meditative practice, asana, (movement). The intention is for the practice to be joyous and fun!
Yoga mats, blankets, cushions chairs, yoga blocks and yoga bricks are available at the centre.
This strength and balance practice aims to be suitable for all minds, bodies and spirits. Participants are welcome to use a chair for ease of sitting and/or support for balance and movement during some or all of the class.
This practice is suitable for all levels of experience.
This class is donation based. Suggested Donations are:
£4 Unwaged
£6 Standard
£8 Pay it Forward
Please contact the facilitator regarding free places. No-one will be turned away for lack of funds.

About the Facilitator:
Emma (Em) she/her
Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn, an early and influential proponent of Mindful practice describes Mindfulness as “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.”
I first learned about Mindfulness in 2009 via my work as a Social Worker specialising in the fields of addiction and violence. Mindfulness gave me and my clients tools for managing anxiety, strong emotion, pain and insomnia. I was struck by my clients’ positive responses to the techniques in terms of engagement, enjoyment and behaviour change. I was also excited by the changes in my own life. Mindfulness helped me to manage my own long standing panic disorder as I started my journey towards existing more in the present moment.
I am passionate about offering Mindfulness classes and Mindful Yoga practices because the techniques are highly accessible. Even in the early stages of developing a regular Mindfulness practice students can experience positive change in their emotional and mental health.
Yoga: I started practicing yoga in 2014 because years of sitting at a desk, running, and cycling had tightened my back, hamstrings and hips to the point where I was unable to touch my toes. Despite a lack of physical flexibility, I fell in love with yoga finding it both challenging and relaxing. Now I can’t imagine my life without it. Yoga has helped me to manage my mental and physical health through periods of joy, sadness, life changing injury and life-course events. I passionately believe that there is a yoga practice for every mind and body. Yoga is about how it makes you feel. It is joyous, uplifting and fun. It is about taking time for yourself and being curious about the journey. I love to plan and facilitate practices that embody these beliefs.
Qualifications and Practice: In 2019 I was privileged to do my 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Sunshine Yoga in Edinburgh. In 2022 I completed a 100 Hour Continuing Professional Development course in Yin and Restorative Yoga at Meadowlark Yoga. Whilst I have previously practiced Ashtanga Yoga, my current practice is grounded in Hatha Yoga. I am currently exploring Hatha Yoga practices at Yogas Got Hot. I offer Mindful Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Vinyasa Flow. I have taught yoga at both the Salisbury Centre and Edinburgh Leisure. I also teach group ‘exercise to music classes’ at Edinburgh leisure in my capacity as a qualified general fitness instructor (2002, Sandwell College, VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Health and Fitness Studies).

About Donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

Open Silent Meditation
2024-10-01 08:00 - 08:30, 2024-09-30 08:00 - 08:30, 2024-09-27 08:00 - 08:30
The Salisbury Centre is offering a space for silent meditation on:
* Every Monday 08:00- 8:30
* Every Monday 17:30-18:00
* Every Tuesday 08:00 – 8:30
* Every Friday 8:00-8:30 (from 9th September)
* Every Friday 12:00-12:45
* Every Friday 17:30 – 18:00
Please try to arrive 5 minutes before the start. These are 30-45 minute sessions of silent contemplation, run by volunteers. Everybody welcome! Cushions and blankets provided. Donations toward the upkeep of the Centre are very welcome but not necessary.
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Community Hatha Yoga - currently on hold
2024-09-30 18:30 - 19:30
Note: These classes are currently on hold.
Gentle Hatha flow class, combining pranayama (breathing) and asana (postures) with deep relaxation at the end. EveryBODY is welcome.
When:
Mondays 18:30-19:30
How to attend:
book via Eventbrite link here
Room:
mostly Studio / occasionally Art Room
Suggested donation:
£7 recommended. More details on how to donate are at the bottom of this page.
Accessibility:
Studio is not fully accessible at the moment, and one has to go up a flight of stairs to reach it. Art Room is fully accessible. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

What’s the Community Hatha Yoga about:

You are invited to a gentle Hatha flow yoga class, where we will move mindfully together with a focus on the present moment, your true being and the simple beauty of breathing and moving.

Please bring your own yoga mat and any props you may wish to use (Yoga mats are also available at the Centre).
This class is suitable for all levels of experience.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to get comfortable in the space. If you arrive after 18:30 you will not be able to join, please do not ring the bell as this will disturb the class.

Facilitator:
Hazel Watson — I aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, so that no matter your body type, age or level of experience, you can benefit from the gifts of yoga. I have a holistic approach including the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies in my classes, encouraging you to strengthen the body, calm the mind and uplift the spirit, and offering a safe space for you to accept whatever is arising.
Instagram: @hazelwatson_studio
About donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

Yin Yang Yoga with Shelly (No classes after September)
2024-09-30 18:00 - 18:50
Yin Yang Yoga with Shelly

When:
Mondays 18:00-19:00.(Only till the end of September)
How to attend:
Booking essential: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/yoga-with-shelly-63216488343
Suggested donation: £7
Room: Studio
Accessibility: Studio is located on the first floor and it is not fully accessible yet. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex.

About the Yin Yang Yoga with Shelly class:
Blending a faster paced, invigorating Vinyasa flow Yang practice with slow, cooling Yin postures, ending with a guided relaxation, this practice provides the perfect combination of movement and stillness.
Expect a class that’s suitable for all abilities, where you listen to your body, move intuitively and find peace through practice.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early.

Facilitator:
Shelly is a YAI certified 200-hour Yoga Teacher specialising in Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin styles of Yoga. Passionate about Yoga as a form of self-care, Shelly aims to provide a space to let go of the stresses of the outside world and focus on yourself.
Instagram: @shelldoesyoga

About Donations:
Participation in our community-led events is often on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so. However, any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed – it is fine to donate less (or nothing at all). Donating is one way to show your appreciation for the value of the Salisbury Centre. Please consider ‘paying it forward’ by donating a bit extra if you can afford, helping to keep it possible for everyone to take part, regardless of their circumstances.

To donate:

bring cash on the evening, or
donate online on  www.salisburycentre.org/donate  (using “Yoga with Shelly” as REFERENCE).
pay with card at the front door, please add a reference (eg. shellyoga) using the pen icon top right on the pay-point screen

This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend. If you cannot afford the event, please get in touch with the facilitator to request a free/discounted place.

Weekly DIY and Garden Volunteering
2024-09-29 11:00 - 16:00
Weekly DIY and Garden Volunteering
Now on Sundays 11:00-16:00

Come and join a team of volunteers and help with our DIY projects including woodwork, making and fixing furniture/shelves, painting (inc. sanding and preparing surfaces), cork flooring, and making garden signage (design ideas welcome) and Gardening projects including growing veggies, maintaining the beautiful Salisbury Centre garden and learn about permaculture and how to increase bio-diversity.
The sessions are weekly and are facilitated by our DIY and Garden volunteer coordinator – Gray Davis
If you would like to attend email Gray: gray@salisburycentre.org

Family Constellations
2024-09-29 09:30 - 15:00, 2024-09-28 09:30 - 18:00, 2024-09-27 17:30 - 21:30
Each workshop has up to 10 issue-holders. Each issue holder has a chance to work on their own issue, including setting up a constellation if appropriate (almost invariably, it is appropriate).
I start the group to establish a safe and respectful atmosphere, including agreeing to keep confidentiality. I demonstrate ways for group members to become centred and in tune. I then outline what ‘doing a Family Constellation’ involves. At this point, we often do a short exercise in pairs to illustrate how to set up a representative and how to be a representative.
Then the space is open for whoever wishes to work. I work with one issue-holder at a time. Each Family Constellation takes about an hour. I give time to sit with the issue-holder initially, then conduct an interview asking about what is the issue or issues. I then gather some basic facts about the family and key events. This can be done privately if there is a particular issue of confidentiality.
Then I will suggest an initial constellation using the other members of the group as representatives. When placed in position, representatives report changes in thoughts, emotions and sensations. Hidden dynamics are usually revealed. These can be clarified and movements towards a solution can be searched for, using trial and error, paying attention to the energy present, the facts and the underlying principles supporting a healthy flow of life and love. It is most often a deeply moving and healing process not just to be in one’s own constellation but also to be a representative in others. We usually take a break before beginning the next constellation.

There are 2 levels of participation.

Constellating place £198 This enables you to have your own issue constellated. There are only up to 12 constellating places available in each workshop so payment in advance is needed to secure a place. Those who book earlier have priority to work first over those who book later but all of the first 10 issue-holders are guaranteed an opportunity to have their own issue constellated

Representative-only place £132 This means you are a representative in others constellations. Many find this is in itself a very rewarding experience.

Friday 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Saturday 9.30am to 6pm
Sunday 9.30am to 3pm

Contact email: alun@alunreynolds.co.uk
Sign up link:
https://www.constellationsolutions.co.uk/payed.html

Queer POC Safe Spaces Hosted by Saffron Cherry
2024-09-28 18:00 - 21:00
When:
Monthly or Bi-Monthly on Saturdays – 18:00-21:00

29th March
31st of May
26th July
27th September

How to attend:
You can simply Drop-in or ,to express interest in attending, you can email: saffroncherry.events@gmail.com
Please use the above email for any queries or questions
Room:
Art Room
Accessibility:
Art Room is fully accessible
All rooms at the Salisbury Centre are accessible. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The studio is located upstairs and is accessible via a chair-lift. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

About the Event:
The event will be one of a few activities which change each month, varying from life drawing, potlucks, creative writing workshops, discussion groups, and networking mixers. These events are for up to 30 attendees. Anyone who is a queer person of colour can attend regardless of age and ability.

About the Facilitator:
Hi I’m Temi. I am one of the 3 leaders of Saffron Cherry. All 3 of us are queer and people of colour. I have been leading this collective for 9 months but I have attended Saffron Cherry community events since its inception a year ago. Aside from Saffron Cherry, I have been volunteering in cultural and community collectives for two years including the Edinburgh University African and Caribbean Society and Edinburgh University’s Geographical Society. In these roles I have developed experience in event planning and creative workshop facilitating. I have organised several art and music workshops centred around creativity and Black identity as part of my academic research and am excited to offer similar workshops to the queer POC community.

About Donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

The Work that Reconnects: An Introduction
2024-09-28 10:00 - 16:00
The Work that Reconnects: An Introduction
Join Pam Candea and Gray Davis for a day-long session of the Joanna Macy spiral of the Work that Reconnects on Saturday, 28th September, 10:00 – 16:00 BST.
The Work That Reconnects (WTR) combines lessons from ecology, systems thinking, and spiritual traditions to build community, resilience, and solidarity. Over the course of the day, we will take a journey through the Spiral of WTR. The day will consist of individual, small group and whole group exercises which aim to equip us with skills essential to addressing the climate crisis, like community building and processing grief.
No matter who you are, if you have a desire to help in the uncertain times ahead, then this is for you.
Our design of the session aligns with the practices of the Work That Reconnects created by Joanna Macy.
Lunch
There will be a lunch break at around 12:45. Please bring your own lunch, lunch will not be provided. You will have 60 minutes for the lunch break and there are various cafe’s and shops within walking distance where you can get food. There is an oven/stove and a microwave as well as a fridge to store food.
Tickets
This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-work-that-reconnects-an-introduction-tickets-995944826787
This event is part of the Salisbury Centre’s Eco Programme and as such we want to make it as accessible as possible. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so. However, any donations received allow us to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed – it is fine to donate less (or nothing at all). Donating is one way to show your appreciation for the value of the Salisbury Centre. Please consider ‘paying it forward’ by donating a bit extra if you can afford, helping to keep it possible for everyone to take part, regardless of their circumstances.
If you cannot afford any donation but feel this workshop is for you, or you would like to pay cash on the day, please contact the facilitator at gray@salisburycentre.org. Free spot are available for those who need them.
MPORTANT

Wear clothes suitable for the weather, we will be outside for some of the time
Please let the organizer know if you DO NOT want to be in photos.
Bring a pen and paper for one of the reflective activities

Exploring Eyesight
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00
Group support session for eyesight improvement

When:
fortnightly on Saturdays 10:00-12:00
How to attend:
book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-eyesight-tickets-864599679917?aff=oddtdtcreator
Room:
Wellspring Room or Library.
Accessibility:
Wellspring Room and Library are fully accessible.
The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex, subject to room occupancy on the day. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

About the Event:
These sessions are intended for exploring different techniques, practices, and perspectives of holistic eyesight improvement, with an invitation for some gentle physical movement (in the garden weather permitting!), and group reflection.
Healing eyesight naturally is not a new thing. Over 100 years ago, an optometrist called William Bates devoted his life to researching and teaching natural eyesight improvement as well as curing hundreds of people of their eyesight disorders with his assistant, Emily Learman. The techniques they used were varied, but ultimately very simple and focused on helping people achieve mental relaxation, as well as learning, or re-learning the habits of perfect sight. The methods are gentle, unobtrusive and common sense. In these sessions we will practice and discuss some of these methods, as well as explore ones of our own, and any others we come across that we find helpful.
This is for anyone who is curious about this topic, who experiences difficulties with their vision and is willing to have an open mind.
If you wear glasses, I will invite you to remove them for parts of the session to be able to work with your natural state of vision. Likewise, if you wear lenses, consider wearing your glasses to this session instead so that you can easily remove them.
This is not a therapy session, but a place for discussing the topic, practising techniques and sharing progress and discoveries in person amongst the group.

About the Facilitator:
My name is Imogen and I have been experimenting with improving my sight for about 3 years now, as well as researching and exploring the topic generally.
I got my first set of glasses at age 12/13 when I started high-school and stuck with them (and contact lenses) pretty much until lock-down 2020 started. I knew vaguely about eyesight improvement but had little faith in it, or resources to draw from, let alone any people around with really compelling personal experience. More recently, I have been working with a vision coach after going it alone for quite a while, and have improved my vision significantly since then.
For me, and many others I have met in this work, eyesight improvement can bring up lots of other aspects of healing along the way, as how we see things is often interlinked with our mind and subconscious. I really want to help create a space for others interested or already in the practice to meet, share, inspire and support each other along the way as this is often the key to making new discoveries and lasting changes.
Other things I do in life are gardening, regenerative agriculture, yoga, dance and exploring outdoors. My favourite place to watch the horizon is at the beach.
If you have any further questions about the sessions, contact me at negomi56@gmail.com

About Donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

Community Therapies
2024-09-27 10:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-26 10:00 - 19:00
Join our Community Therapies at the Salisbury Centre!
When: Last Thursday and last Friday of each month
We first piloted Community Therapies in March 2023 and found there was a need for affordable therapies in Edinburgh.
The aim of Community Therapies is to provide affordable (donation based) therapies for all.
Each of our therapists is in training or is a fully trained and have their own insurance and professional qualification. Currently, community therapies happen the last Thursday and Friday of each month and each therapist offer donation based treatments lasting between 30 mins and 1 hr.
Examples of treatment on offer include:

HEARTS Massage & Aromatherapy
Swedish, Holistic, Myofascial release, Hot Stones
Seated Chair Massage
Reiki
Craniosacral Therapy
Holistic Therapeutic Massage
Acupuncture
EFT
Somatic Experiencing
Chronic Pain Relief

Booking & Deposit:
Treatments are by donation, yet a £5 deposits is requested upon booking make best use of the limited slots we ask for a £5 deposit .
If you can afford more, this donation can be adjusted both at the time of the booking (Inserting a higher donation) or after your treatment (By cash, card donation or via bank transfer)
Deposits can be refunded after the session.
Prior to the session, refunds can be given (minus eventbrite fee) if you give 48 hours notice for your cancellation

Find out about therapists & book your slot:

Availability of treatments will vary according to availability of each therapist .
To find out more about our current community therapists see HERE
To check availability and book a session Click on this Link!

Accessibility:
Treatments will be on the ground floor. The ground floor level access. Click here for more information about the Centre’s accessibility.
If you have any specific accessibility needs please email manager@salisburycentre.org
The Salisbury Centre has one accessible toilet with grip rails.
Seated Massage treatments might be given by two therapist working in the same room, with divisor screens.
Deposits are requested make best use of the limited slots we ask for a £5 deposit which can be adjusted after your treatment. It can be refunded (minus eventbrite fee) if you give 48 hours notice .

Symbolic Space Circle
2024-09-26 20:00 - 21:45
A novel approach to exploring relationship with a goal, situation, or an intention using embodied and spatial awareness.

Symbolic Space Circle
When:
Fortnightly on Thursdays
Time: 20:00-21:45
(till the end of June)

3rd April
24th April
8th May

then skipping one week..

29th May
12th June
26th June

How to attend:
please book your place via Eventbrite link here
Contact Info
Email: info[at]symbolicspace.site
Room:
Art Room
Accessibility:
Art Room is fully accessible. The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex.

PLEASE BE ON TIME. The session begins with grounding so we close the door at 3-4 minutes past 20:00.
About the Session
Participation in a Symbolic Space Circle allows individuals to experience a novel way of exploring their intentions and connections with the self and the world. A Symbolic Space Circle offers an opportunity to explore a relationship with a creative, spiritual or an every-day-life situation, a goal, an intention using bodily awareness and movement in space. This allows to activate additional processing mechanisms in the brain that are otherwise unavailable to conscious thinking.
The circle begins with a grounding exercise. Then an individual or a group intention is formulated. Sharing of an individual intention with the circle is optional. Each session has a different approach, depending on the formulated intention(s). Guidance for a session consists of prompts or a series of simple, non-suggestive questions. Usually the goal is to externalise the intention and the situation surrounding it, and to explore a relationship with them through feeling into the bodily sensations, becoming aware of any images and associations coming to mind, working with provided objects, and/or moving through space of the room. The process might be individual or involving a group dynamic, depending on the intention(s).
Sharing is optional.
About the Session
Ekaterina Shurkova, PhD, is a cognitive psychologist who developed (and still continues to) the Symbolic Space apporach. She is interested in how we connect with the world: how we learn, play, communicate, solve problems, and change our mind. Ekaterina’s research interests lie in creative problem solving and seeing the world in terms of relations, including the role of symbols, metaphors, and an awareness of space around us in our growth and problem solving.
She has an interest in research on the mind and the brain, as well as in studies on animism, ritual, and ceremony. Ekaterina is currently a Teaching Fellow at the Department of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh and runs a private coaching practice, Symbolic Space, https://www.symbolicspace.site/.
About donations:
Participation in community-led events at the Salisbury Centre is often on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
However, any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator,helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed – it is fine to donate less (or nothing at all). Donating is one way to show your appreciation for the value of the Salisbury Centre. Please consider ‘paying it forward’ by donating a bit extra if you can afford, helping to keep it possible for everyone to take part,
regardless of their circumstances. This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend. If you cannot afford the event, please get in touch with the facilitator to request a free/discounted place.
Suggested donations : £7 unemployed, £10 waged, £15 pay it forward.
Questions?
Email us: info[at]symbolicspace.site
Header artwork:
Olga Vornava, https://www.instagram.com/olgavornavaart/ .

To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

Rising in the Body (Somatic Movement) - Cancelled 26th September
2024-09-26 11:00 - 12:30
Cancelled 26th September

When:
Thursdays 11:00-12:30
How to attend:
Email: imprevistodanza@gmail.com
Suggested donation:
£8-£12
Room:
Art Room (sometimes Studio) and Garden
Accessibility:
Art Room is fully accessible.
The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

About the Event:
In these sessions, we’ll explore somatic movement, improvisation, and ecological embodiment while cultivating the connection with ourselves and our surroundings.
With a focus on individual body-mind awareness and creativity, anyone is welcome to deepen their connection with their body and experience the joy of movement. Sometimes, with eyes closed, lying and moving on the ground, we will use vocalization and visualization techniques or hands-on touch to meet and explore our relationship with gravity, our anatomical structures and body systems (inner environment ) and the surroundings (outer environment ). With plenty of opportunities for reflection and exploration, these sessions can help to support the body-mind and their ability of resilience, as well as to develop our sense of embodied ecology.

During the sessions we are all responsible for creating a safe and inclusive space where everyone feels welcomed and comfortable. This session takes a person-centred approach, integrating personal processes with the offered exploration. ‘Rising in the Body’ takes place in the beauty of the Garden at Salisbury Centre or indoors (the Art Room or Studio) when we need to shelter from strong rain/cold. Please wear comfortable clothes, different layers to adjust to the change of weather and temperature. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email.

About Donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

Nervous System Regulation - Integrative Somatic Workshops
2024-09-26 09:30 - 10:30
When:
Fortnightly on Thursdays 09:30-10:30

No class on 7th November

How to attend:
Book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/koa-32911387263
Room:
Art Room or Studio
Accessibility:
Art Room is on the ground floor and it is fully accessible. Studio is on the first floor and it isn’t fully accessible yet. Please contact the organiser if you have any accessibility requirements.
The Salisbury Centre’s kitchen door and toilet are now wheelchair accessible. The Garden can also be accessed by wheelchairs via a movable ramp via the Art Room Annex. Please let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements.

About the Event:
Join Cori from KOA for a 60 minute workshop every 2nd Thursday, 9:30-10:30 am. Together, the group will explore different nervous system regulating practices through a somatic lens.
Each session will include a short introduction to the nervous system, followed by somatic experiential practices which are intended to support the nervous system in feeling more settled and regulated. Each workshop will have a different theme and focus. Somatic practices can be a powerful resource in managing nervous system reactions e.g. stress, tensions, anxiety and more. Join Cori and gain more awareness and understanding of what practices work for you and your body.
This is a community based offering and all donations will go to the Salisbury Centre to support the wonderful work they do in the community. You can book via Eventbrite and there is a sliding scale available to make the offering inclusive to all. The scale is £5, £10, £15 or pay what you can/free. Donations allow the Salisbury Centre to keep flourishing and offering all these wonderful community sessions so please help me in supporting them.

About the Facilitator:
Cori is a trauma informed somatic and integrative practitioner with a diverse background in somatic work, embodiment, yoga, mindfulness, sound and more. The sessions are inclusive and all are welcome; no experience needed.
You can find out more about Cori via her website or social media and feel free to contact her with questions
KOA YOU TUBE CHANNEL
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAd67YlzLS6lQYV2PNbFEBQ...
KOA ON INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/koaedinburgh/
KOA ON FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/koaedinburgh/
KOA WEBSITE:
www.koa-edinburgh.co.uk

About Donations:
Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.
Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.
Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed.
This is an invitation to practice ‘Dana’ (generosity) – please pay only what you can afford to attend.
To donate:

bring cash
donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “EVENT NAME“).
Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

Thistle Blues Dancing
2024-09-24 19:00 - 22:00
Thistle Blues Dancing presents 5 week courses on blues dancing, a style of partnered social dance done to blues and related jazz/soul/funk music!
Taking place on Tuesdays from September 10th til October 15th* at the Salisbury Centre in Edinburgh, these progressive classes will teach you not only how to dance blues but also about blues music, culture and history. With time after the classes to social dance, practice your new moves and make some new friends!
*No classes on October 4th due to venue availability.
These courses will cover two blues dances topics:
1. Jukin’ refers to the social dancing done on the spot in crowded juke joints, live music bars and house parties in the United States to the many many styles of blues music with a large variety of rhythms. With music from countless incredible artists such as B.B. King, Etta James, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters, Big Mama Thornton and Dr John. In this style there is a big focus on 2 partners dancing together as equals in conversation, riffing off each other’s movement. In this course we will cover the basics of partner connection, dances like the Slow Drag, Fishtail and Four Corners and Black aesthetic principles that define blues dances.
2. Area blues dances, in contrast to the Jukin’ style spot dances, were historically danced in bigger venues and take up a little more space. Using stretchy partner connections and playful footwork options, these dances feature a lot of dynamic movement and share a lot of the techniques and musicality of popular swing dances like the Lindy Hop. This course will feature more uptempo, swinging music with styles like Chicago blues and West Coast blues and cover dances like Chicago Triple and Texas Shuffle
You can sign up for both courses or just one but must buy a ticket on Eventbrite before the classes start on the 10th.
*IN CLASS* – No partner is required and everyone will get the opportunity to dance with each other in both lead and follow roles. Wear comfy clothes and shoes.
Blues as a dance style, often uses a close embrace as the main connection in partnership. Consent will be prioritised at all times. Everyone has the right to say no to a dance and that right must be respected.”
Eventbrite ticket page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thistle-blues-dancing-learn-to-dance-the-blues-sep-oct-courses-tickets-1000004569587?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
