Events | Workshops | Classes
Upcoming Events
We offer regular wellness events, workshops, classes & courses at Black Barn, in partnership with our team of wellness practitioners.
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Breathwork & Cold Water Therapy Retreat: Anna Gough
Sunday 19th May: 11am to 4.30pm
Join Anna Gough at Black Barn, for a day retreat incorporating breathwork & cold water therapy, and exploring themes of self-acceptance, self-love and how to nurture inner resilience.
The day will start with an introduction from Anna, followed by a powerful breathwork session to prepare us for the cold water immersion. We will spend some time journalling, and ensure that there is time and space during the day for guided self-reflection.
After the cold water we will warm ourselves and come together around the table for a delicious, healthy lunch.
The afternoon will be begin with a beautiful sound bath using crystal singing bowls, led by @whatkatiedrew. We will end with a final guided meditation from Anna.
£149 including a delicious lunch
Everything you need to know about your body, but weren’t taught in school…
An informative talk by sex & relationship therapist Katrina Allen
Thursday 23rd May - 7- 8.30pm
Many of us grew up in an era when talking about our female bodies & pleasure was pretty taboo. That may have left us with some lasting misconceptions about how our bodies work, feel pleasure and how we can feel fulfilled.
Katrina Allen is passionate about busting the myths around female sexuality - and helping all of us to enjoy our bodies more, whatever our age.
In this informal talk, she will cover:
- Understanding your body & its physiology
- The truth about orgasms
- The science of arousal & desire
- Sexual communication & confidence
- Relationships & connection
Katrina is passionate about busting the myths around female sexuality - and helping all of us to enjoy our bodies more, whatever our age.
This will be an informal talk with Q&A. Participation welcomed but not necessary!
Tickets £20
Past Events
These events & courses have taken place recently, but may run again in the future. If you are interested in being kept informed if any of these are coming up again, please send us an email with details of the specific event you are interested in to events@clinic51.co.uk, or Join our Mailing List (via the link in the footer), as we always send details of events to our subscribers first.
A relaxing evening of acupuncture & yoga meditation: with Camilla Fletcher & Ali Goode
Thursday 11th April: 7pm - 9pm
Join us at Black Barn for a unique wellness event, joining the ancient practices of acupuncture and yoga meditation.
In this hands-on evening workshop, acupuncturist & women’s health specialist Camilla Fletcher will give an introduction to acupuncture and its uses - particularly how it can help to reduce stress and various stress-related issues.
She will then offer participants a powerful and effective ear acupuncture, using five needles in each ear, in points specifically designed to reduce anxiety & stress. (please note that the acupuncture is optional!). While the needles are in place, our yoga teacher Ali Goode will lead a guided meditation & breathing exercise.
Leave the session feeling relaxed and at peace!
Tickets £20
Yoga with Ali Goode: NEW Class
Starting Weds 17th April, 7.30 - 8.30pm: 5 week block
Practicing yoga for an hour can be a great way to take care of yourself, especially during menopause.
The benefits of yoga range from improving muscle tone and bone density to alleviating menopause symptoms. Classes incorporate elements of yin yoga, vinyasa flow, meditation, and breathwork. You can expect to feel nourished and relaxed after the class.
£67.50 for the block of 5 classes
Sleep Management in the Menopause: Laura Coleman of Be.Modern Meditation
Wednesday 27th March: 7pm - 9pm
Going through menopause and can’t sleep? You’re not alone. Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical, and psychological change for women — and all that change can wreak havoc on your sleep. This can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and struggling to cope with daily life. In this practical session, you’ll learn how CBT and hypnotherapy can improve your sleep, as well as learning some practical tools that you can use straight away.
You’ll also receive a digital Toolkit of audio and video recordings after the session to support your sleep. Available in an app or via your browser for easy access.
Tickets £20
Pilates with Eliza Wheeler: NEW Time
From Tuesday 16th April: 7.15 - 8.15pm
Small group Pilates classes (max 10 participants) for Clinic 51 at the Black Barn. Exercises will be tailored around issues commonly encountered during peri and post-menopause. This includes focus on pelvic floor function, weight bearing and resistance exercises for bone health and body strength, and also elements of mindfulness, breathwork and relaxation for managing fatigue, anxiety and stress.
£81 for a block of six classes
Conscious Parenting Basics Course: Caroline Hanson of Love Parent Love
4 week course on ZOOM
Wednesday 6th March, 20th March / 17th April / 1st May: 7.30 - 9pm
Caroline Hanson of Love Parent Love offers this course with a difference: set the bedrock for a respectful, loving parent-child relationship where healthy boundaries are formed and you parent consciously from the heart.
Learn the fundamentals of a connected relationship with your child to enable a collaborative parent-child connection built on trust.
The course comprises our online 90 minutes sessions over a six week period in a group of maximum 8 individuals or parent couples.
£250 per person or £400 per couple.
4-week Midlife Metabolic Reset (online programme)
Sunday 18th February - Thursday 14th March
A 4 week nutrition and lifestyle programme developed specifically to help midlife women regain energy, cut cravings and lose weight the healthy way.
It is well known that as women hit middle age their sex hormone levels reduce. What is less well known is that their metabolism can slow down as well. This can make it harder to balance blood sugar levels, manage stress and get a good night’s sleep. It can also affect how you handle certain foods and makes it hard to keep to a healthy weight.
Designed by Audrey Backhouse, The Nutri Yogi, the easy and fun 4-week MIDLIFE METABOLIC RESET Programme will help you wake-up your metabolism and support your key midlife hormones at the same time.
The programme will launch with 'Prep Session to help you get Ready' on Sunday 18th February, followed by 4 LIVE talks with Q&A (recorded for catch up). It includes a nutrition plan personalised by your hormone type and weight goals, a Midlife Metabolic Reset e-book, a Facebook health coaching support group, weekly meal plan guides, and recipe booklets.
Price: £200
Parenting Teens through Menopause: Caroline Hanson of Love Parent Love
Wednesday 7th Feb: 7.30 - 8.30pm (on ZOOM)
In this 1 hour workshop, including Q&A, we will discuss the joys of parenting teens while we navigate the hormonal changes of menopause, and explore how Conscious Parenting approaches can support everyone in the household.
What is needed when you clash with your teen?
How can you perceive your teens challenging behaviour to be an opportunity?
When the proverbial hits the fan, what can you do about it?
If you are seeking a calmer, more harmonious approach to parenting, this workshop is for you
Tickets £15
Breathe with Ocean Breathwork
Thursday 1st February: 7pm - 8.30pm
Come and enjoy the transformational power of breathwork in a professionally guided practice with Becs, founder of Ocean Breathwork. Becs will teach you the ancient art of Pranayama (Yogic breathwork) and the modern scientific explanation of its benefits. This knowledge assists in leading you into a deeper breathing experience and meditation. The workshop will include a 30 minute talk followed by 1 hour of practice. Becs offers a warm, accessible and meaningful experience delivered with a down-to-earth approach.
Breathwork can be experienced in many different capacities including: functional breathing for improved health; endurance breathwork for resilience and sports performance; or transformational breathing for trauma release and spiritual growth. Becs believes all of these pathways into breathwork are incredibly important. The popularisation of breathwork modalities in recent years means that new research is presenting itself, proving the science behind what the Yogis have known and practiced for thousands of years.
Breathwork today is needed more than ever, we lead hectic lifestyles that are swamped with sensory overload. Breathwork is a gateway to our autonomic nervous system, which influences all our other systems including respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine and immune systems. However, the way we breathe not only affects our physical bodies but in yogic philosophy it works across all layers of our being. Breathwork can be a powerful and trauma-releasing experience, providing personal insights and deep inner connection.
Tickets £20
Nutrition, Core Connection & Movement Workshop
Saturday 27th Jan: 9.30 - 1pm
Join celebrity personal trainer Monique Eastwood, women’s health physio Becky Potts of Perfect Motion Physio, and nutritionist Audrey Backhouse of The NutriYogi for a morning focussing on what happens to our core & pelvic floor as we age, movement for agility, flexibility, strength and bone density, and how to support that through nutrition.
Places on this workshop are limited to 14. If the booking link isn’t showing any availability, please click on the waitlist button, and we will let you know if places become available, or if we plan to repeat the event in future.
Tickets £50
How to sit better, differently and less: Cecilie Jacobsen of Core Coaching
Thursday 25th January: 7.30pm - 9pm
Sitting (too much!) - we all do it, but do you want to learn to sit better, differently and less?
Few “modern" inventions have a bigger impact on our health than ‘the chair’! Most of us spend more time sitting than we do anything else (an average of 9 hours). We know that sitting too much isn’t great but do you know the true costs to your physical & mental health? What does hours spent in a chair do to your alignment, pelvic floor, breathing, mood, energy to name a few?
This is a super practical session perfect for anyone who spends more than a few hours a day sitting (hello everyone!!). This is for YOU if you want to improve your physical & mental health with minimum investment!
Exercising is great but with most of us spending hours in repetitive positions our bodies are not primed to move well when we take it for a run, play sports or even doing a basic thing like walking. Not only do you not get the most out of your exercise, you’re also increasing the risk of injury. So come along and be inspired to move more without having to find the time, money and motivation to exercise. Low investment - high impact!
Tickets £20
Introduction to Weights and Resistance Training: Carolyn Sadler
4 week course, starting Weds 10th Jan 6.15pm
This course is now fully booked. If you could like to be kept informed about future courses, please email events@clinic51.co.uk, and we will add you to a waiting list.
This four-week introductory course is aimed at women who are new to exercise and want to start exercising regularly, or those who have had a long break from exercise. The classes will teach you how to perform a selection of exercises safely using the correct form and technique, all while having some fun! At the end of 4 weeks, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence you will need to continue exercising safely at home.
Course of four sessions: £60