Saturday 17th May

11am -5pm

Barn Events and Serenify Holistic come together to bring you a beautiful full program 8 modalities and cold water therapy

Here’s what awaits...

• Led Yoga and Qi Gong

• One to one and group healing

• Sound Therapy with extensive gongs and sacred instruments

• Guided Meditation

• Nourishing lunch, drinks and snacks

• Talks on seasonal living

• Cold water swimming and infrared sauna

• Led by four advanced practitioners

Activities:

Mindfulness Meditation

The day begins with a guided mindfulness practice, sitting in stillness, setting intentions, connecting to the power of Now. We will journey beyond the busyness of everyday into internal silence, where we connect with the atemporal, leaving behind what no longer serves making room for heart mind coherence

Qigong

Discover the transformative practice of Qigong, a gentle yet powerful practice that harmonises the body, mind and spirit. Rooted in Chinese traditions, Qigong combines slow flowing movements, breathwork and meditation for a profound sense of overall wellbeing

Rahanni group healing and 1-2-1 aura healing

Explore the powerful benefits of Rahanni in our group healing session. Combining gentle touch, energy work and guided meditation, this nurturing practice enhances wellbeing and invites deep emotional release, sef discovery and relaxation

Cold water and sauna

Experience the rejuvenating benefits of cold water swimming in our natural swimming pond, combined with the deep relaxation of our infrared sauna. Cold water immersion boosts circulation, reduces inflammation, and enhances mental clarity, while infrared heat therapy promotes detoxification, eases muscle tension, and supports overall well-being. Together, these therapies create a powerful contrast experience that revitalizes the body and mind, leaving you feeling refreshed and energized

Lunch and Talks

Nourish your body with a delicious and nutritious lunch made with local and seasonal produce. Delve deeper into what you’re eating and why with a talk on seasonal eating

Restorative Yoga

Experience deep relaxation and rejuvenation in a restorative yoga class. This serene practice encourages mindfulness and promotes healing, getting quiet and still, in order to listen to and honour our body’s subtle cues

Sound immersion

Immerse in the immense collection of planetary gongs and sacred instruments for sound healing like no other. Powerful vibrations promote healing on a cellular level, bringing restoration and balance through a journey of intergalactic sound

WHO WE ARE

Serenify Sam and Paul 

A warm welcome from Paul and Sam, the team  behind Serenify Holistic Wellbeing, who are delighted and honoured to be sharing and participating in The Barns First Wellbeing Day Retreat with Ali & Roger at Barn Events

Serenify Holistic Wellbeing is a private practise based in South Benfleet.  Serenify was created to enable Paul and Sam to share their love and knowledge of all things mystical and metaphysical with like hearted souls.

The Serenify Philosophy  is “Be what you know, show what you know and do what you know”   How is this achieved? Through right words, deeds, and actions. Through ownership we find our inner truth.  Peace & serenity are not ‘out there’ but ‘in here!

Paul is a Clairvoyant Medium trained as a Spiritual Healer, Reiki Master and Men’s Mental Health Champion.

Sam is an Intuitive Psychic Healer, trained in Spiritual Healing & Counselling, Reiki Master Teacher, Rahanni Practitioner Teacher, Soul Plan Reader and Past Life Regressionist

Paul & Sam have been married for 27 years and have walked together on their spiritual pathway during their sacred union.

When working with source energy Paul and Sam feel integrity is key,  to know and speak channelled truth, as challenging as that may be, is paramount.

As Healers and channels for Source, Paul and Sam are given ‘Impressions’ from their guides and share these with clients for them to interpret and discern meaning.  

Working in the subtle realms Paul and Sam know with utter clarity that there is no end to life, that life simply metamorphosis into a new way of being

Death of the physical body is not THE end it is AN end ; however, that is not to diminish the human emotion of loss & grief and being a channel for Source can be so reassuring for the clients at Serenify.

Serenify offers a wide range of complementary healing modalities promoting and supporting optimal wellbeing across the four-body system:-

Reiki Healing

Rahanni Celestial Healing

Spiritual Counselling

Meditation Circles

Soul Plan Reading

Spiritual Development Circles

Wellbeing Workshops

Past Life Regression

Training opportunities for Reiki and Rahanni (at all levels)

We look forward to sharing some of the modalities at today’s retreat

Sam & Paul Manning

Roger

Roger has had a lifelong fascination with yoga & various ancient Eastern philosophies. He has studied widely and deeply: TCM, Shiatsu, Shamanic indigenous Native North & South American cultures as well as with some of the world’s foremost names in yoga. He started a Hatha yoga practice, initially and principally self-study from books in 1972. His teaching is thoughtful, intelligent, insightful and often playful. Using Nada Yoga (Sound - Gongs, Himalayan Singing Bowls and other traditional instruments) in class to raise consciousness.

Classes are tailored to student’s needs - with neither age, inexperience nor injury being a barrier. Breath & body are encouraged to work together, allowing progressive opening and release.

Roger has explored and practised many avenues of yoga and truly believes that there is only one style; ‘No Style’ as each and every one of us is unique. The umbrella term 'Hat-Ha Yoga' in the sense of ’Yoga of Determined Effort' is a reminder that focus and discipline are at the core of our practice as in every other walk of life. Flowing; sometimes dynamic - sometimes passive. Balancing energy flow. Balancing flexibility with strength ... Classes are thus an eclectic mix, always tailored to the group or individual situation.  

 "After many years of Yoga practice; and on the basis that no two bodies are alike, I have developed an approach to teaching that encourages a freedom to explore.  A style that is balanced and is an amalgam of different styles and schools of yoga; methods that resonate with me in terms of power and efficacy.  From a great love of the various traditional series and traditions in yoga, my real interest is in practicing and teaching any aspect of Yoga that works.  Thus,  rather than adhering to a single viewpoint - or 'style' - I do my best to connect to each student with what’s relevant to them at their point on their journey."   Unique classes are conducted to encourage students to apply a therapeutic approach to their personal practice and to encourage an adventurous spirit.  This will aid your well-being and the prospect of continuing to practice decades into the future with real harmony and joy.  "My various holistic studies outside of the traditional yoga framework contribute greatly to my understanding of Yoga and the connection between the Divine, Body and Self."  

Some years ago, whilst on a traditional  and strictly regimented immersive cpd training in India; my room-mate handed me the book ‘Yoga Body’ to read.  What I got from the book is that the frequently used term "the ancient practice of yoga" isn't entirely accurate – personally it liberated me as a teacher; enabling me to incorporate various techniques; many of which were from outside the ‘traditional’ yoga paradigm.  At this time, I feel that posture yoga is an evolving art form.  As long as we stay present and connected to the breath in our physical practice, what’s to restrict us from moving and connecting in whatever ways that our creativity takes us?  Appropriating along the way – just as whichever ‘Guruji’ you care to mention did.   

Vibes Speak Louder than Words - Come try this particular special mix of yoga and gong.

Yoga is therapy and a route to healing.

Ali

Movement, nourishment, and connection with nature are at the heart of my journey and passions and what I wish to share with the world 

I have always danced, beginning classes at the age of three and entering professional training at sixteen. My passion took me to New York City, where I continued my education on a bursary, holding onto my dreams by a wing and a prayer. However, upon graduation, I found myself disillusioned by an industry that often prioritizes appearance, conformity, and technical perfection over authentic expression.

It was during this period of doubt and questioning that I discovered yoga, and everything changed. Yoga offered me a new way to move, explore, and care for my body—one that felt like coming home. I completed my Yoga Teacher Training in 2011, and in doing so, I began to release years of self-critique, doubt, and perfectionism. What started as a way to stay fit became a profound shift in perspective. Yoga allowed me to reclaim my love for movement and dance, free from the constraints of external validation. I came to realize that dance is not reserved for a select few who prove themselves in an audition room—it is a birthright, a universal form of expression that belongs to all of us.

Since then, I have spent many years teaching both dance and yoga, deepening my understanding of movement and embodiment. My teaching philosophy is rooted in liberation, exploration, and the joy of moving in a way that feels intuitive and nourishing.

Beyond movement, my passion for food and nature is a central part of my life. I have always loved cooking nutritious and delicious meals, experimenting with flavors and ingredients. My time working as a cook for Conscious Kitchen allowed me to cultivate my creativity in the kitchen, devising recipes daily and embracing the art of intuitive cooking. Foraging and growing food in a permaculture-inspired way have also become vital to my connection with nature. Understanding where food comes from, how it grows, and the rhythms of the earth deeply inform my approach to nourishment and well-being.

This fusion of dance, yoga, food, and nature forms the foundation of my wellness retreat. It is a space for movement, healing, and reconnection—with our bodies, our nourishment, and the natural world. Through these practices, I hope to create an environment where others can rediscover their innate joy for movement, cultivate a mindful relationship with food, and feel a deep sense of belonging in nature.

I am always learning, evolving, and exploring, and I look forward to sharing this journey with you.