
Our Practices
Is this for me?
Life doesn't have to be falling apart for you to need support.
Ashwild is for people navigating the challenges of being human. Stress. Burnout. Chronic pain. Life transitions. Grief. Parenthood. Change.
The feeling that you've lost touch with yourself somewhere along the way.
Maybe you're carrying too much.
Maybe life feels loud.
Maybe you've tried all the things you're supposed to do and still don't feel quite like yourself.
Or perhaps you're simply looking for a place to pause, reconnect and be part of a community that understands.
You don't need experience.
You don't need flexibility.
You don't need the right words.
You simply need to arrive.

We carry
Life can leave us carrying more than we realise. Stress. Burnout. Trauma. Chronic pain. Grief. Parenthood. Change.
Over time, the body adapts.
You might find yourself constantly busy but unable to rest. Exhausted but wired. Holding tension in your shoulders, jaw or chest. Struggling to slow down, switch off or feel fully present.
Even when life looks okay on the outside, your body may still be carrying the weight of what it's been through.

we practice
We help people reconnect with themselves through body-based movement, breathwork, relaxation and reflection.
Our approach is trauma-informed, gentle and accessible. Everything is invitational. There is no pressure to perform, push through discomfort or get it right.
Rather than working against your body, we learn to listen to it.
Through an integrative combination of movement, rest and community, we create space to notice what you need and build practical tools to support everyday life.

we remember
Many people arrive feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or stretched thin.
Over time, they begin to notice more moments of calm, clarity and connection.
The tension in the shoulders softens. The breath deepens. Rest becomes more accessible. Life feels a little less heavy.
You are not fixed.
You are not transformed overnight.
But you begin to trust yourself more, understand your needs more clearly and feel less alone in carrying them.

Weekly Community Practice
Settle the storm
Life can be noisy.
Full schedules. Endless responsibilities. Constant information. The feeling that you're always moving towards the next thing.
Settle the Storm is a weekly community practice designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and create space for what matters.
Each session explores a different theme through gentle movement, breath, guided relaxation and reflection. There is no pressure to perform, share or achieve anything. Simply an opportunity to pause, notice and spend time with yourself.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, exhausted, curious, or simply in need of a little breathing room, you are welcome here.
Each session includes:
🌿 Gentle, accessible movement
🌿 Breath and body awareness practices
🌿 Guided relaxation
🌿 Reflection and journalling prompts
🌿 Cacao, colouring and quiet community space
No experience is needed, and all practices can be adapted to suit your body and your needs.
Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is stop long enough to hear ourselves again.
Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8pm
The Alice Cross Centre, Teignmouth
Book your space here

Playful Wellbeing for Children, Families & Schools
Play & Exhale
Helping children build a lifelong relationship with themselves.
Through movement, play and shared experiences, Play & Exhale helps children build a deeper relationship with their bodies, their emotions and the people around them.
Built on the understanding that no two nervous systems are the same, our sessions invite children and their grown-ups to explore, connect and grow together. There is no expectation to feel or behave in a particular way—just an invitation to be curious, to play and to discover. Every way of being is welcomed.
Play & Exhale is a playful wellbeing session for children aged and their grown-ups, combining movement, imaginative play, mindfulness, relaxation and nature-inspired activities.
Rather than encouraging children to behave or feel in a particular way, we create a welcoming space where curiosity comes first. Every activity is an invitation, every child is free to participate in their own way, and no two nervous systems are expected to look the same.
Together we'll move, laugh, explore, rest and reconnect through shared experiences that strengthen the relationship children have with themselves, their bodies and the people around them.
Whether your child is energetic, cautious, imaginative, quiet, neurodivergent or simply happiest doing things differently, they are warmly welcome.
🌿 What to expect
• Gentle movement and yoga-inspired play
• Imaginative games and seasonal adventures
• Mindfulness through curiosity and exploration
• Connection activities for children and grown-ups
• A relaxed, inclusive environment with no pressure to perform
Come exactly as you are. We'd love to welcome you.
tailored somatic work
1:1 Sessions
Personalised support for stress, overwhelm, chronic pain, life transitions and the challenges of being human. Together, we'll explore the relationship between your body, thoughts, emotions and experiences, helping you better understand what you're carrying and develop practical tools that support everyday life.
Drawing from somatic practices, breathwork, mindfulness, psychology and reflective conversation, each session is tailored to your needs, goals and circumstances.
This is not about fixing you.
It's about creating space to listen, understand and move forward with greater awareness and self-trust.
Primarily online (work from your own space), with in-person sessions available locally.
1 hour: £45 | 30 minutes: £30

Upcoming Events

Play & Exhale TasterWed 26 AugThe Alice Cross Centre
Settle the Storm Taster SessionWed 02 SeptThe Alice Cross Centre

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