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Yin & Shiatsu: The Art Of Letting Go

Sat 03 Oct

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Be. The Underground Retreat

With Rita & Gaia


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Yin & Shiatsu: The Art Of Letting Go
Yin & Shiatsu: The Art Of Letting Go

Time & Location

03 Oct 2026, 10:00 – 12:00

Be. The Underground Retreat, 22-24 Winchester St, Basingstoke RG21 7DY, UK

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About the event

Yin & Shiatsu: The Art Of Letting Go

With Rita & Gaia


This is a collaborative, physical and energetic practice designed to bring your system back into alignment. A practice that invites us to attune to the rhythms of nature and embody the season of letting go!


While Ri gently guides you into deeply restorative, floor-based Yin shapes, Gaia will move around the room offering hands-on pressure to your meridian lines. Note: this pressure is applied on fully clothed body and there is no need to remove any clothes or wear anything specific, just comfortable !



What to Expect:


  •  Grounding: Yin practice guided by Ri with postures specifically chosen to target the Lung and Large Intestine meridians, helping to take residency in the body and the space around you, by connecting to the fluidity of life and each moment


  •  Therapeutic Touch: Intuitive, supportive Shiatsu pressure from Gaia to help release deep stagnation, improve circulation, and soothe the nervous system


  • Connection: We conclude the session with dedicated time for gentle transition. You will be served a nourishing grounding drink and a mindful snack, allowing you to slowly re-emerge and connect with the community before heading back into the world.





Practicalities:


  • What to bring: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting layers. We provide yoga mats, bolsters, pillows and blankets but you might choose to bring any more layers of comfort (for example, a thicker mat, more pillows, an extra blanket)


  • Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in, as we start promptly to protect the container of the journey. The main door will be closed just before the event starts, there will be no admissions after this point.


  • If you have any conditions or injuries that might affect your experience, please let us know before you book so we can advise you on whether this is the right event for you.




Meet Gaia


Gaia first discovered the magic of Shiatsu during her pregnancy, a turbulent time of immense mental, emotional, and physical change. In the midst of that whirlwind, receiving Shiatsu became her anchor. Falling deeply in love with the practice, Gaia dedicated six years to studying this ancient discipline in her home country of Italy, gaining her diploma from the prestigious European School of Shiatsu in Rome.


To this day, Gaia continuously fine-tunes her craft, blending her background in Shiatsu with qualifications in Massage Therapy, Reiki, and Crystal Healing. She is a fully insured member of the Shiatsu Society.


Gaia deeply believes that a session should be so much more than just a physical treatment, it is an invitation for true transformation. Her holistic approach weaves together deep, therapeutic bodywork with a profound, mindful presence, meeting each individual exactly where they are. 


She has a rare gift for truly listening to the unique resonance of each body, adapting her touch and pressure to help your system soften, unwind, and heal from the inside out.



Meet Ri


Rita’s approach to yoga is rooted in the belief that the practice is a soulful dialogue between effort and surrender. Since beginning her journey with Hatha Yoga and Buddhist meditation in 2008, yoga has become her "way home", a sanctuary she first discovered while navigating a life shaped by deep-seated anxiety and the pressure to be someone she wasn’t.


With over 15 years of personal practice and a deep commitment to being a "work in progress," Rita offers a compassionate and robust toolkit:

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  • Vinyasa Flow 

  • Yin Yoga

  • Trauma-Informed Yoga

  • Pranayama & Meditation

  • Yoga Nidra


     

By integrating these restorative practices, Rita creates a space where you can sit comfortably with the uncomfortable and find a true connection to your own value. She invites you to trust in the "magical unfolding" of your life and find the routes that allow you to rise.


Please let us know if you have any questions before booking!


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