Ginger Fig Club Wellness Day – Be kind to Yourself

Join us for this amazing day of talks, workshops and classes along with healthy and nutritious refreshments and lunch…

9:30 Arrival –  Healthy smoothie and oatmeal energy bars.

10:00 Yoga with Philippa Hicks, Yoga Instructor, Rangeford Village 

Enjoy a gentle flow yoga class suitable for all ages and abilities.

We will start a Gentle flow Yoga class with a short savasana, connecting with our breath and our bodies, before moving into some gentle seated stretches. We will then flow through a series of Sun Salutations to get the body moving and to warm up for our main asanas, working on strength, posture and balance, before getting back down onto our mats for our finishing poses and a longer savasana/relaxation. The class is suitable for all abilities and modifications will be offered.

10:45 Dr Manik Imsirovic 

Learn why it is never too late to improve and take charge of your own health and happiness.

Join Dr Imsirovic, who will talk about how to cope with any great life change such as divorce, job loss or retirement, empty nest, major diagnosis. Life is full of change – therein lies the difficulty AND the opportunity! As many of us navigate the second half of life we may be wondering what lies ahead. This wondering may be full of fear but IT IS NEVER TOO LATE! Come along and learn why it is never too late to improve and take charge of your own health and happiness. As a mature woman myself and NHS doctor /Lifestyle Medicine physician as well I am delighted to talk to you about an approach for major life changes such divorce or major diagnosis and taking charge of change mentally and physically. FEAR=Fear Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise- you choose!

11:30 Refreshment break  water/juice, tea or coffee

11:45 Debbie Laurence – The Essential Therapist 

Enjoy a deeply nourishing essential oil experience that leaves you feeling relaxed, balanced and uplifted.

Earth’s Embrace – This session incorporates eight carefully selected essential oils, each chosen for their ability to calm the nervous system, soothe the muscles, support immunity, and bring the body back into balance. During the session, you will be guided through a self-application of each oil while sharing their benefits. Will also cover what essential oils are, how they work, and the three key ways we can use them.

12:30 Nikita Thakrar, Journey with Nikita 

Relax in a “Meditation through Poetry” insightful and inspiring workshop, involving breath work, guided meditation connecting with deep parts of yourself

Join Nikita, the author of “Meditation through Poetry” for an insightful and inspiring workshop. The session will involve breath work, guided meditation, poetry recitals and reflective sharing. If you enjoy writing, bring your journal as you will be encouraged to connect with deep parts of yourself with Nikita’s gentle guidance. Books will be available to browse or purchase on the day.

13:30 Lunch – A healthy & nutritious buffet lunch

14:00 Michaela Spear, Spearwellbeing Clinic

Learn about Qigong, one of the fundamental pillars of Chinese medicine and how to cultivate and harmonise Qi, or vital energy, within your body. The class will focus on wellness: clearing the body of stress, worry, and anxiety while promoting a smooth and balanced energy flow.

Join Michaela for the healing power of Qigong Spear Wellbeing Clinic. Qigong is one of the fundamental pillars of Chinese medicine, designed to help us cultivate and harmonise Qi, or vital energy, within our bodies.

‘When there is flow, there is health. When there is stagnation, illness will set in.’

Qigong integrates physical postures (forms), breathwork, and visualization. While most forms are traditionally practiced standing, Qigong is adaptable for all, with postures easily modified for seated practice. The goal is to gently guide energy through the meridians, supporting the health, flexibility, and vitality of the body, mind, and spirit well into later years. The class will focus on wellness: clearing the body of stress, worry, and anxiety while promoting a smooth and balanced energy flow.

14:45 Sharandeep Salh – Your Deep Self 

Discover the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to help you identify your unique body type constitution and learn simple lifestyle practices to support your health naturally. This session will include a guided Pranayama (breathing) practice and internal balance meditation.

Join Sharandeep and learn about the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, and practical tools to find balance. Introductory session on the basic principles of the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, and identifying your unique body type constitution.

Sharandeep Salh founded transformational wellness practice Your Deep Self in 2016 and guides her clients on the path of understanding their individual body, mind, and consciousness through her tailored programs. She will share the foundations of Ayurveda, help you determine your unique constitution, and teach you simple lifestyle practices to support your health naturally. This session will include a guided Pranayama (breathing) practice and internal balance meditation.

15:30 Refreshment break – juices, healthy snacks, tea & coffee

15:45 Monica Bazzani, Luna Sound & Energy 

Gong Bath Meditation – This experience is designed to bring you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness. As you sit or lie comfortably, waves of sound from gongs, crystal singing bowls, and other percussion instruments wash over you, helping to calm and quiet the mind.

The vibrations work on a cellular level, gently shifting brain waves from the active beta state into alpha, theta, and even delta, where deep rest, healing, and restoration occur. This transition activates the parasympathetic nervous system—the place of “rest and digest”—allowing your body to release stress, restore balance, and begin its natural healing processes

No effort is required—simply allow the vibrations to wash over you and trust they will go where they are needed. 

16:30 Please feel free to use the swimming pool, or just relax in the sauna and steam room.

In addition:   Helen Bowle will be joining us from Tropic Skincare with a focus on products for relaxing, sleeping, bronzing and protecting your skin in the sun in addition to skincare advice. Prize draw open to everyone who places an order. 

Tropic products are toxic-free, cruelty-free, vegan and freshly made in Surrey so you’re supporting a British business. The brand also gives 10% of profits back to charities and projects both in the UK and overseas, the latest as a Patron for The Kings Trust supporting Change a Girl’s Life campaign.