Solstice Sanctuary

Join OYA Retreats for the last Circle offering of 2025!

Rest in this circle is more than sleep—it is the sacred pause that allows the body to soften, the mind to quiet, and the spirit to be replenished. Too often we find reasons not to stop, or carry guilt for needing rest at all; here, we honour rest as necessary and nourishing.

Intention is the gentle yet powerful act of turning inward, listening deeply, and planting seeds for how we wish to move through the season ahead with clarity and care. In community, we practice intentional rest so that we can carry this way of being back into our everyday lives.

Course Content

Join Jae for a nourishing Winter Solstice Circle for Black women and Women of Colour. Together, we will explore the season's offerings of release and rest through a community ritual that aligns us with the rhythms of the Earth and the wisdom of Winter. Reconnect with your inner wisdom through embodied restorative practices rooted in African spiritual systems, Yoga, and somatics. There will be space for rest and reflection on the past year— celebrate, release and set intentions for the year ahead within a  supportive community of sisters.

Course Date

The Circle takes place on 21st December 2025.

We’re excited to be hosted by Sāmya Studios.

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Solstice Sanctuary: Cultivating Rest & Intention

from £30.00

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Have questions?

Want to ask us a question about this event? Take a look through the FAQs to find answers to common queries. You are welcomed to reach out to us via the contact form.

• Who can attend OYA retreats?

  People who identify as Black women or women of colour.

• I am friends/family/partnered with a Black woman / woman of colour. May I also attend?

  Retreats are exclusive to Black women and women of colour to centre shared experiences.

• ​​Is the venue accessible?

  Sāmya Studios is not fully accessible. Please do get in touch so that we can find a solution together.

• Do I have to be an advanced yoga practitioner in order to attend an OYA retreat?

  You don’t have to be an advanced yoga practitioner at all. We welcome the humblest of beginners. We’ll provide different options to accommodate all levels.

• Do I need to bring my own yoga mat?

  Sāmya is a fully-equipped venue with mats and other props. If you practice with a specific prop, then feel free to bring it along.

• How can I get a refund?

  There are no refunds or exchanges for virtual and urban retreats. No exceptions. Transfers are available at the discretion of OYA Retreats.