Wild Soul Calling - A 3 Day Elemental, Somatic Dance Journey, Forest of Dean, UK
Wild Soul Calling - A 3 Day Elemental, Somatic Dance Journey, Forest of Dean, UK
Asha Centre, Lower Spout Lane, Flaxley, Mitcheldean, UK
Up to 12 in group
October 21 - 23, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Over Three Days - Three Archetypes - One Sacred Spiral
- Day 1: THE EARTH LISTENER
- Come home to your body, your breath, your ground.
- Day 1: THE EARTH LISTENER
- Come home to your body, your breath, your ground.
- Day 2: THE FIRE TENDER
- Transmute what no longer serves, awaken your inner fire.
- Day 3: THE WILD VOICE - AIR
- Speak, move and create from your soul's truth.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Helene Su is creator of Niio Dance — a pioneering modality that bridges somatic movement, expressive arts, and embodied transformation.
With over 20 years of experience in the fields of conscious dance, yoga, body-mind integration, and spiritual practice, Helene has led workshops across the UK and Europe, empowering heart-centered coaches, creatives, and leaders to reclaim their voice, vitality, and creative freedom.
This September, she’ll be presenting at the ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association) conference — the leading global body for somatic movement professionals.
A British Born Chinese Helene has bridged two different cultures, and is known for creating spaces where people can safely shed old conditioning and step into their full, embodied presence — not through performance, but through authenticity, aliveness, power and the occasional dash of play! She has travelled prolifically including 10 years in Asia and time in Ibiza and brings all these experiences into the mix.
Helene is a qualified Yoga Teacher, Multi Modality Therapist, Reiki Master, trained in counselling and has an MA in Dance and Somatic Well-being
Details of this retreat
Wild Soul Calling
A Journey Through Body, Breath & Becoming
Guided by the Elements. Awakened by Archetypes.
A 3-day conscious dance retreat to remember who you are beneath the noise...
Imagine a delicious journey through dance, ritual and creative soul expression, in a gorgeous centre set in a magical fairyland forest setting, with the natural spring of St Anthonys Well built by the Romans for some cold water therapy nearby.
This is a call to come home to yourself.
A sacred return to your inner knowing. Through conscious dance, breathwork, creative expression, and the elemental archetypes of Earth, Fire, and Air, you’ll awaken your body’s intelligence and your soul’s voice.
What Personal Insights Might I Gain?
• Discover your core motivations and needs
• Recognize shadow patterns and hidden gifts
• Expand into new ways of being, thinking, and expressing
What Transformative Shifts Can I Expect?
• Grounding and presence from Earth
• Emotional resilience and healing from Fire
• Creative freedom and vision from Air
What New Perspectives Might Emerge?
• A fresh understanding of your priorities
• Empowered clarity around life choices
• The confidence to speak and live your truth
• A renewed sense of joy, purpose, and connection
A Journey Through Body, Breath & Becoming
Guided by the Elements. Awakened by Archetypes.
A 3-day conscious dance retreat to remember who you are beneath the noise...
Imagine a delicious journey through dance, ritual and creative soul expression, in a gorgeous centre set in a magical fairyland forest setting, with the natural spring of St Anthonys Well built by the Romans for some cold water therapy nearby.
This is a call to come home to yourself.
A sacred return to your inner knowing. Through conscious dance, breathwork, creative expression, and the elemental archetypes of Earth, Fire, and Air, you’ll awaken your body’s intelligence and your soul’s voice.
What Personal Insights Might I Gain?
• Discover your core motivations and needs
• Recognize shadow patterns and hidden gifts
• Expand into new ways of being, thinking, and expressing
What Transformative Shifts Can I Expect?
• Grounding and presence from Earth
• Emotional resilience and healing from Fire
• Creative freedom and vision from Air
What New Perspectives Might Emerge?
• A fresh understanding of your priorities
• Empowered clarity around life choices
• The confidence to speak and live your truth
• A renewed sense of joy, purpose, and connection
Schedule
9-9.45 am - Morning Awakening
eg Gentle Stretching, Warm-up, Yogic Breathwork
10-11.30 am - Elemental Embodied Ritual (outdoor)
eg Guided Earth Walk, Water Ritual, Soul Voice Activation
11.30-1pm - Creative Group Gathering
eg Co-Creation Journey, Art Process, Sharing Circle
1-3pm - Lunch Break
Free time, Nature Immersion, Reflection Time
3 -5pm - Somatic Dance Journey
5-5.30pm - Integration Circle
5.30-7pm - Free time, Nature Immersion, Reflection Time
7pm - Dinner
8pm - Evening Ritual
eg Fire Circle, Altar Creation
eg Gentle Stretching, Warm-up, Yogic Breathwork
10-11.30 am - Elemental Embodied Ritual (outdoor)
eg Guided Earth Walk, Water Ritual, Soul Voice Activation
11.30-1pm - Creative Group Gathering
eg Co-Creation Journey, Art Process, Sharing Circle
1-3pm - Lunch Break
Free time, Nature Immersion, Reflection Time
3 -5pm - Somatic Dance Journey
5-5.30pm - Integration Circle
5.30-7pm - Free time, Nature Immersion, Reflection Time
7pm - Dinner
8pm - Evening Ritual
eg Fire Circle, Altar Creation
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Niio Dance, Asha Centre, Lower Spout Lane, Flaxley, Mitcheldean, UK
Directions
By Air: The Asha Center is conveniently reachable from several airports: Bristol Airport (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes), Cardiff Airport (approx. 1 hour), and Birmingham Airport (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes).
Arrival by Train:
Gloucester is your go-to station — just a scenic 30-minute drive from the Asha Centre in the Forest of Dean. Please contact for us to arrange pick-up so that the moment you step off the train, your retreat journey truly begins.
By Car: Situated near the A48 and M5, driving from surrounding regions is straightforward, offering a peaceful route through countryside vistas.
Whether arriving from near or far, your journey to the Asha Center is a gentle transition from everyday life into the quiet magic of the forest, where the edge of Wales meets the heart of Gloucestershire.
Arrival by Train:
Gloucester is your go-to station — just a scenic 30-minute drive from the Asha Centre in the Forest of Dean. Please contact for us to arrange pick-up so that the moment you step off the train, your retreat journey truly begins.
By Car: Situated near the A48 and M5, driving from surrounding regions is straightforward, offering a peaceful route through countryside vistas.
Whether arriving from near or far, your journey to the Asha Center is a gentle transition from everyday life into the quiet magic of the forest, where the edge of Wales meets the heart of Gloucestershire.
Accommodation
These rooms are richly sumptuous and cosy, English heritage charm with luxurious detail that hints at refined opulence, transporting guests to a bygone era, with brocades and damask. All have modern adjoining bathrooms and showers. They may vary depending on whether they are in the main house or in one of the adjoining traditional oak beamed cottages. Signal strength may vary in the rooms, but there will be wi fi in the common areas.
Retreat Price Including Accommodation
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The Asha Centre, nestled in Gloucestershire's lush countryside is a sanctuary for the senses. This interfaith retreat space is rich in beauty and sacred energy, offering Ancient Fire Circle, Druid Grove and Labyrinth, a Thai-style meditation temple, angelic sculptures and even a Hobbit house. A serene stream flows through Gandalf's Secret Garden, watched over by Quan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion. And there is the ancient natural spring, built by Romans, St Anthony's Well 10 mins walk away.
Meals
Upon booking, there is the choice of additional supplement for simple, wholesome meals or option to self cater in the spacious beautiful kitchen
What's Included
- A Journey Through Body, Breath & Becoming
- Guided by the Elements. Awakened by Archetypes.
- A 3-day conscious dance retreat to remember who you are beneath the noise...
- Through dance, nature, ritual, and creative soul expression.
- Retreat and accomodation included
What's Not Included
- Food
- Transportation to centre
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