The Wise Women Practitioners

It’s 1st May or Beltane, the ancient earthbound holiday day, celebrated for time immemorial. It marks the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice and the approach of weather to warm our bones (although in this corner of North West London, surprisingly, it’s already here 😬). ☀️Sunset to Sunset☀️ Beltane honours Life. It represents the peak of Spring and the beginning of Summer. All of life is bursting with potent fertility. The Goddess of Spring (the May Queen) and the Young Oak King (the Green Man), fall in love and bring forth life. 🔥Traditions of Beltane🔥 Beltane is a Fire Festival. The word 'Beltane' originates from the Celtic God 'Bel', meaning 'the bright one' and the Gaelic word 'teine' meaning fire. Bonfires are lit and folks leap over them to purify, cleanse and to bring fertility. 🌼Going A-Maying🌼 Couples spent the night in nature, bringing back armfuls of the first May or hawthorn blossoms to decorate their homes and barns. If you were born at the end of January/beginning of February you are a Beltane Baby. 🌱Maypole🌱 The Maypole is a familiar image of May Day and Beltane. A phallic wooden pole, representing the potency of the God. The ring of flowers at the top representing the fertile Goddess. The weaving dance with the coloured ribbons symbolising the spiral of Life and the union of the Goddess and God. Enjoy today, feel the sun, smell the blooms of new life and honour the Earth. Picture: May Queen Dance by @tijanadraws #mayday #beltane #honourtheearth6 hours ago

We hope you've received the new moon newsletter, if not you can find a link in the bio, as well as signing up for next month's offering... This month a very hard newsletter to write... here's the opening paragraph to give you a sense of the content. I've been dwelling deeply as to the content of this newsletter, whether to amplify my thoughts on last week's Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman. I've turned this over in my mind for many years, listening to what others have to say, hearing the words of hate, anger, love and inclusion... Read more via the link in our bio...2 days ago

A lovely sunny welcome to Lola Fishbein, who brings her movement class to Moon on Wednesday morning - find out more via our bio. Over to Lola 👇 Hi, I’m Lola - a professional movement coach, Pilates instructor, and lifelong dancer. Being both a performer and a trainer has given me the gift of moving my body every day. After more than 20 years as a professional trainer - and a lifetime of dancing - I’ve come to believe one thing, wholeheartedly: Movement is everything. Movement brings life. It fuels my growth and keeps me thriving. When I’m moving, I’m at my best - even on the days I don’t feel my best (and yes, those happen more often than you’d think). When I move, breathe consciously, and take time to care for my body and mind, I feel pure joy. And to me, joy is essential. It’s not extra. It’s the point. So what do I do? Simple: I get people to move. My training style is a unique blend of Pilates, Barre, Yoga, and Dance - woven into a seamless, dynamic flow. I work with people at every level, making sure my sessions are inclusive, empowering, and always adaptable. For me, every class is an exchange of energy. My aim is to leave you feeling strong, centered, flexible—and inspired. Join Lola every Wednesday - find out more in bio. #movementismedicine #movement #nw53 days ago

A lovely New Mama & Parent One Stop Drop in on Tuesday, with mamas, dadas, babies, practitioners and their little ones. Big shout out to: 👶 Jazz from @camdenbabywearing - who'll be back on Monday with the Camden Sling Library (check out her profile for more info). 👶 Kristina from @kmmstconsultancyservices - who juggled an INSET day and providing mental health support to our community. 👶 Nicky from @sleepnannynickymulligan - who gave reassurance and support to sleep addled parents. You'll find these wonderful practitioners, plus: ⭕️ Naomi - Women's Health Physio ⭕️ Thomasina - Lactation Consultant ⭕️ Anna - Weaning and postnatal expert At the next drop in on 20th May, mote details in bio. #babywearing #slinglibrary #mothermentalhealth #postnataldepression #babysleep #fourmonthsleepregression #pelvicfloor #breastfeeding #Weaning #nw5 #tufnellpark5 days ago