Monday afternoon - Inner Autumn: A Soma & Reiki Women's Circle with Maria J M Alfaro

A 90min Circle for women navigating perimenopause, menopause and the changes of midlife to slow down, reconnect with our bodies and honour the woman we are becoming.

There are seasons in a woman's life when something within begins to shift. Our bodies change, our needs change, and sometimes the woman we have been no longer feels like the woman we are becoming.

Our inner autumn can bring a sense of loss, uncertainty and grief for the parts of ourselves, identities and ways of being we may be leaving behind. And it can also be a time to listen more deeply to what we need, what matters to us and what is ready to change.

This intimate women's circle is an invitation to slow down and make space for your own experience of this transition, while sharing space with other women navigating similar changes in their lives.

Together, we will explore our inner autumn with curiosity, compassion and presence, creating space to connect with our bodies, acknowledge what we may be grieving and honour the wisdom that comes with change.

There is no right way to experience menopause, no need to have everything figured out and nothing you need to fix. Come and allow yourself to feel held, witnessed and connected with other women walking their own paths through this season of life.

What to Expect

During our 90 minutes together, we will weave:

- Gentle somatic inquiry and embodied practices to listen to our bodies and explore what is present.

- Reiki and crystal healing to support relaxation and self-connection.

- A sacred drum journey for reflection and inner exploration.

- A cacao ritual to connect with ourselves and set our intentions.

- A women's sharing circle, offering space to be heard and witnessed without judgement.

No previous experience with Reiki, crystals or somatic practices is needed.

What to Bring

Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and cushion to make yourself comfortable during our practices and drum journey.

You're also invited to bring a crystal that holds meaning for you or connects with your personal perimenopause or menopause journey. Together, we will place our crystals on our shared altar, bringing intention and Reiki to them.

You may also wish to bring a journal, pen and water.

A Personal Invitation

As a woman walking this path of perimenopause myself, I am not here with all the answers. I am also learning to listen to my changing body, honour what I am leaving behind and trust the woman I am becoming.

My invitation is for us to walk this path together, with kindness, curiosity and compassion, knowing that we don't have to navigate this season of our lives alone.

Come as you are, slow down and share your journey.

Date of event: Monday 9 November 2026

Time 1 - 2.30pm.

Cost £27

No of places 8

We never want cost to prevent anyone attending our events so please reach out to the class practitioner if you require a subsidised ticket

Biography

Hi I am Maria, founder of Soma & Reiki Collective, a Reiki Master Teacher, somatic mentor and crystal healing therapist.

My work weaves the traditional teachings of Usui Reiki with somatic inquiry, crystal medicine and embodied practices, creating spaces for women to slow down, listen to their bodies and reconnect with their inner knowing.

As a woman navigating my own journey through perimenopause, I understand how deeply this transition can touch our bodies, emotions, relationships and sense of identity.

I'm passionate about holding compassionate, grounded spaces where women can explore these changes, honour their experiences and cultivate a deeper sense of self-trust.

Through Soma & Reiki Collective, I invite women to meet themselves as they are, feel supported in their transitions and embrace the wisdom of who they are becoming.

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