Inner Flowering
A Ceremony for Beltane and the Blossoming of May
Sunday 26 April
Arrival from 10:00am
Ceremony Start 10:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Ashton Court Manor
Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9J
Full Investment £70 || Supporter £60 || Standard £50 || Concession £40
(limited tickets available).
As the earth tips fully toward the light and spring reaches its fullness, we gather to honour the ancient spirit of Beltane and the Blossoming of May — a celebration of flowers, vitality, beauty and the blossoming of life within us.
Inner Flowering is a ceremonial gathering inviting you to pause, reconnect with the rhythms of nature, and gently awaken the flowering of the heart.
Held within the magnificent gothic rooms of Ashton Court Manor — with carved wooden walls, high ceilings and stone fireplaces — this space offers a beautiful setting for ritual, practice and community.
Through yoga, sacred plants, sound and altar creation we will move through a guided ceremonial journey celebrating renewal, nourishment and connection.
The Spirit of Beltane and the Blossoming of May
For eternity Beltane has marked the turning of the seasons — when the earth bursts into colour and life.
It is a time traditionally associated with flowers, fertility, celebration and joy.
This gathering honours that moment when the northern hemisphere moves fully into warmth and light, inviting us to recognise the same blossoming within ourselves.
The Ceremony
Our morning together will weave together movement, ritual and sound to create a gentle yet powerful container for connection and renewal.
The ceremony will include:
• Opening circle, ceremony and seasonal intention setting
• Ceremonial sharing of cacao, rose and blue lotus
• A Heart-Opening Yoga Practice — “Adornment of the Soul”
A gentle yoga journey exploring the energetic pathway between Svadhisthana (the water centre) and Anahata (the heart centre). Through fluid movement, breath and awareness we will awaken the subtle lotus centres of the chakras, inviting openness, emotional flow and a sense of inner flowering.
• Gong Sound meditation and vibrational healing
• Rose and Water altar
• A flower, food and water blessing ritual
• Community connection and seasonal nourishment
Each element of the gathering is designed to support the theme of inner flowering — inviting softness, openness and presence.
The ceremony draws together several elements from my work:
Yoga
A slow and nourishing practice designed to awaken the body and support the flowering of energy through gentle movement and breath.
Learn more about my yoga approach
Sound
Sound instruments and voice will guide a meditation allowing the body and nervous system to soften and integrate.
Ritual & Altar
Together we will gather around the rose and water altar — honouring the beauty of the season and offering gratitude for the life that surrounds us.
What to Bring
Please bring
• A water bottle
• A yoga mat and 2/3 blankets
• Comfortable warm clothing
• Something to sit on
Who This Is For
This gathering is open to anyone wishing to explore:
• seasonal ritual
• yoga and meditation
• plant ceremony
• community and connection
• gentle inner reflection
No previous experience is required.
Plant Allies
Three beautiful plant allies will support the ceremony.
Cacao – a gentle heart-opening plant traditionally used in ceremony to cultivate connection and presence.
Rose – associated with love, beauty and the softening of the heart.
Blue Lotus – a sacred flower long connected with meditation, relaxation and expanded awareness.
You can read more about these plants here and recipes here…
Cancellation Policy:
We know plans can change! If you need to cancel within 168 hours (7 days) of the event, we’re sorry — tickets are non-refundable, but you’re very welcome to pass your spot on to a friend. Just get in touch and let us know their details.
If you cancel within 14 days of the event, there’s a 40% admin fee.
For all other cancellations, a 30% admin fee applies. Thank you for understanding the nature of the preparation and organisation of the event.
Please reach out to us directly if you need to make any changes — we’ll do our best to help!
