Regular Classes in West Devon
Kate's Classes in West Devon
Pavilion in the Park, South Zeal
Tuesdays 10 to 11 am, exercises and Qigong for health, vitality, balance, strength and flexibility. Suitable for beginners.
11 to 11.30 am, Tai Chi forms. Suitable for improvers.
You can choose to stay just for the first hour or for the full hour and a half.
Autumn term starts on Tuesday 9th September at South Zeal Pavilion at 10am.
There will be no class on Tuesday 28th October as it's half term week.
The last class before the Christmas holidays is Tuesday 16th December.
The Growing Well Garden and Bow Village Hall. (In the winter this class moves to Bow Village Hall)
Tuesdays 2.30 - 3.30pm, a beginners and improvers class.
Autumn term starts on Tuesday 9th September. The last class before the Christmas holidays is Tuesday 16th December. There is no class on Tuesday 28th October as it's half term week.
Tai Chi at the Growing Our Futures Eco Hub
1 Courtenay Rd, Okehampton, EX20 1PZ
Thursdays, 10.30am till 11.30am.
Beginners welcome. Classes will take place whatever the weather and outdoors if possible.
Wear warm, windproof layers and outdoor footwear. Booking is required as places are limited.
The first class of the Autumn term is on Thursday 11th September at 10.30am.
There will be no class on Thursday 30th October as it's half term week.
The last class before the Christmas holidays will be Thursday 18th December
Walks with Soul Warriors:
Kate Dixon of Forestchi is collaborating with Soul Warriors to co-lead guided walks at different locations on Dartmoor. These walks will be on a Sunday approximately once a month. For information on upcoming walks please see below.
Sunday 9th November, 10.00 - 3.30/4.30
Self~Nature Connection: Sticklepath to White Moor Stone Circle via Cosdon Hill (6 miles), with optional mobile sauna (3.30-4.30) at the end!
With Kate & Paul in collaboration with Matchbox Sauna *** 5 PLACES LEFT ***
A RELAXED BLEND OF GUIDED WALKING (SOCIAL AND SILENT MINDFUL) AND TAKING TIME TO STOP, ENJOY QI GONG, GENTLE YOGA AND WILD SWIM/DIP OPTIONS, BE AND CONNECT WITH OURSELVES AND THE LIFE ALL AROUND US THROUGH A VARIETY OF HEART-LED GENTLE MOVEMENT AND MEDITATIVE EXERCISES
About
One of our longer wander and wonders with the option of a sauna at the end (3.30 - 4.30). We'll start and finish by the River Taw near Sticklepath (exact location below) crossing the river and heading south through beautiful woods up to the summit of the huge Cosdon Hill (also known as Cosdon Beacon), with it's fabulous views west and south across Dartmoor and northeast to Exmoor. We'll then descend south to one of the more remote and wild stone circles on Dartmoor, White Moor stone circle (also know as Little Hound Tor stone circle).
We'll then retrace our steps and end up back by the river where there is the optional of a swim or dip and then, of course the further option of a virtually instant warm-up in the mobile sauna just a few metres away. As Josh & Eva will have the sauna fired up and ready to go for an hour, you're welcome to stay and embrace the Finnish tradition of 'contrast bathing' (alternating sauna and cold dips), which promotes circulation, reduces inflammation and stiffness and aids all round rejuvenation.
Directions and start/finish point: From the west end of Sticklepath village, take the lane signposted to Skaigh. After half a mile, take a track to your left at point What 3 words: indicated.ages.fury. Here's a street view of the track:
https://www.instantstreetview.com/@50.728499,-3.936516,255.01h,-11.76p,1z,qKOTt7y7C3mRvVKDt5d1OA
There's a parking area just a little way down the track.
You can see it here: https://www.instantstreetview.com/@50.72847,-3.936985,19z,2t
Your first Self/Nature Connection pilgrimage is FREE; thereafter £20 or £15 (your choice, honestly :). Add £10 per person for the sauna.
Matchbox Sauna are kindly not charging us for their mileage/haulage :)
See https://buytickets.at/soulwarriors/1869301 for all the info, to book and testimonials.
Self~Nature Connection: Fernworthy Four Stone Circles
(5 miles) Sun 7 Dec 2025 10:00 AM - 4:15 PM Start & finish at the free parking area just b4 Sanderman Bridge, just SW of the reservoir, TQ13 8EY. What 3 words: formless.kinks.brushing
A RELAXED BLEND OF GUIDED LEISURELY WALKING (SOCIAL AND SILENT MINDFUL) AND TAKING TIME TO STOP, ENJOY QI GONG, GENTLE YOGA AND WILD SWIM/DIP OPTIONS, BE AND CONNECT WITH OURSELVES AND THE LIFE ALL AROUND US THROUGH A VARIETY OF HEART-LED GENTLE MOVEMENT AND MEDITATIVE EXERCISES
With Kate & Paul.
About
We're back in big, beautiful Fernworthy forest to revisit Froggymead stone circle in the forest clearing and to go up onto the open moor to the impressive Grey Wethers double Stone Circle. This time we'll also take in Sittaford Tor, with it's own recumbent stone circle (the highest on Dartmoor) close by. Join us for another opportunity to connect with ancient and sacred sites deep in the Moor.
our first Self/Nature Connection pilgrimage is FREE; thereafter £20 or £15 (your choice, honestly :)
See https://buytickets.at/soulwarriors/1919294 for all the info, to book and testimonials.
Sunday 18th January, 10.00 - 4.00
Self~Nature Connection: Gaian Forest Bathing Experience in Yarner Wood
With Kate, Paul & Jenny
A RELAXED BLEND OF GUIDED WALKING (SOCIAL AND SILENT MINDFUL) AND TAKING TIME TO STOP, ENJOY QI GONG AND/OR GENTLE YOGA , BE AND CONNECT WITH OURSELVES AND THE LIFE ALL AROUND US THROUGH A VARIETY OF HEART-LED GENTLE MOVEMENT AND MEDITATIVE EXERCISES ~ INCLUDING GAIAN FOREST BATHING WITH OUR DEAR FRIEND AND SOUL WARRIOR JENNY BAKER
About
We will be connecting with the beauty and life of Yarner Wood, a Site of Special Scientific Interest within East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve. Yarner Wood has huge ancient oak stands, big magical old holly trees and little streams running through the wood. The wood is very quiet in the winter (even at weekends) and it's the perfect place to try a session of Gaian Forest Bathing.
There's no set distance to walk, but as a rough guide, we won't cover any more than 2 or 3 miles maximum.
From Jenny: "Gain Forest Bathing encourages us to open all our senses and connect with forest. The walks can all be different in style by the pace will always be slow and relaxed. Time to be called to that special tree, time to sink into the forest floor. Remembering what so many of us have forgotten. Connection to nature, listening, learning and healing. After a session of Gaian Forest Bathing I return with a sense of lightness in my mood, calmness surrounds me and I am better able to manage the stresses of everyday life in this fast paced world.
Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) was developed as a specific practice in Japan in the 1980s (so it isn't an ancient). After many years research into the benefits of Forest Bathing on physical and mental health the Japanese government wanted to inspire residents to reconnect with and protect the countries forests."
We will be mindful of the weather and will limit the less active/still periods of the day accordingly, so that nobody gets cold. We'll send out a kit list closer to the time with some tips to keep you all as toasty as possible.
Your first Self/Nature Connection pilgrimage is FREE; thereafter £20 or £15 (your choice, honestly :)
See https://buytickets.at/soulwarriors/1959378 for all the info, to book and testimonials.
Ongoing walk dates TBC. For more info on these walks see Events, Workshops and walks
Kate's Classes in West Devon
Pavilion in the Park, South Zeal
Tuesdays 10 to 11 am, exercises and Qigong for health, vitality, balance, strength and flexibility. Suitable for beginners.
11 to 11.30 am, Tai Chi forms. Suitable for improvers.
You can choose to stay just for the first hour or for the full hour and a half.
Autumn term starts on Tuesday 9th September at South Zeal Pavilion at 10am.
There will be no class on Tuesday 28th October as it's half term week.
The last class before the Christmas holidays is Tuesday 16th December.
The Growing Well Garden and Bow Village Hall. (In the winter this class moves to Bow Village Hall)
Tuesdays 2.30 - 3.30pm, a beginners and improvers class.
Autumn term starts on Tuesday 9th September. The last class before the Christmas holidays is Tuesday 16th December. There is no class on Tuesday 28th October as it's half term week.
Tai Chi at the Growing Our Futures Eco Hub
1 Courtenay Rd, Okehampton, EX20 1PZ
Thursdays, 10.30am till 11.30am.
Beginners welcome. Classes will take place whatever the weather and outdoors if possible.
Wear warm, windproof layers and outdoor footwear. Booking is required as places are limited.
The first class of the Autumn term is on Thursday 11th September at 10.30am.
There will be no class on Thursday 30th October as it's half term week.
The last class before the Christmas holidays will be Thursday 18th December
Walks with Soul Warriors:
Kate Dixon of Forestchi is collaborating with Soul Warriors to co-lead guided walks at different locations on Dartmoor. These walks will be on a Sunday approximately once a month. For information on upcoming walks please see below.
Sunday 9th November, 10.00 - 3.30/4.30
Self~Nature Connection: Sticklepath to White Moor Stone Circle via Cosdon Hill (6 miles), with optional mobile sauna (3.30-4.30) at the end!
With Kate & Paul in collaboration with Matchbox Sauna *** 5 PLACES LEFT ***
A RELAXED BLEND OF GUIDED WALKING (SOCIAL AND SILENT MINDFUL) AND TAKING TIME TO STOP, ENJOY QI GONG, GENTLE YOGA AND WILD SWIM/DIP OPTIONS, BE AND CONNECT WITH OURSELVES AND THE LIFE ALL AROUND US THROUGH A VARIETY OF HEART-LED GENTLE MOVEMENT AND MEDITATIVE EXERCISES
About
One of our longer wander and wonders with the option of a sauna at the end (3.30 - 4.30). We'll start and finish by the River Taw near Sticklepath (exact location below) crossing the river and heading south through beautiful woods up to the summit of the huge Cosdon Hill (also known as Cosdon Beacon), with it's fabulous views west and south across Dartmoor and northeast to Exmoor. We'll then descend south to one of the more remote and wild stone circles on Dartmoor, White Moor stone circle (also know as Little Hound Tor stone circle).
We'll then retrace our steps and end up back by the river where there is the optional of a swim or dip and then, of course the further option of a virtually instant warm-up in the mobile sauna just a few metres away. As Josh & Eva will have the sauna fired up and ready to go for an hour, you're welcome to stay and embrace the Finnish tradition of 'contrast bathing' (alternating sauna and cold dips), which promotes circulation, reduces inflammation and stiffness and aids all round rejuvenation.
Directions and start/finish point: From the west end of Sticklepath village, take the lane signposted to Skaigh. After half a mile, take a track to your left at point What 3 words: indicated.ages.fury. Here's a street view of the track:
https://www.instantstreetview.com/@50.728499,-3.936516,255.01h,-11.76p,1z,qKOTt7y7C3mRvVKDt5d1OA
There's a parking area just a little way down the track.
You can see it here: https://www.instantstreetview.com/@50.72847,-3.936985,19z,2t
Your first Self/Nature Connection pilgrimage is FREE; thereafter £20 or £15 (your choice, honestly :). Add £10 per person for the sauna.
Matchbox Sauna are kindly not charging us for their mileage/haulage :)
See https://buytickets.at/soulwarriors/1869301 for all the info, to book and testimonials.
Self~Nature Connection: Fernworthy Four Stone Circles
(5 miles) Sun 7 Dec 2025 10:00 AM - 4:15 PM Start & finish at the free parking area just b4 Sanderman Bridge, just SW of the reservoir, TQ13 8EY. What 3 words: formless.kinks.brushing
A RELAXED BLEND OF GUIDED LEISURELY WALKING (SOCIAL AND SILENT MINDFUL) AND TAKING TIME TO STOP, ENJOY QI GONG, GENTLE YOGA AND WILD SWIM/DIP OPTIONS, BE AND CONNECT WITH OURSELVES AND THE LIFE ALL AROUND US THROUGH A VARIETY OF HEART-LED GENTLE MOVEMENT AND MEDITATIVE EXERCISES
With Kate & Paul.
About
We're back in big, beautiful Fernworthy forest to revisit Froggymead stone circle in the forest clearing and to go up onto the open moor to the impressive Grey Wethers double Stone Circle. This time we'll also take in Sittaford Tor, with it's own recumbent stone circle (the highest on Dartmoor) close by. Join us for another opportunity to connect with ancient and sacred sites deep in the Moor.
our first Self/Nature Connection pilgrimage is FREE; thereafter £20 or £15 (your choice, honestly :)
See https://buytickets.at/soulwarriors/1919294 for all the info, to book and testimonials.
Sunday 18th January, 10.00 - 4.00
Self~Nature Connection: Gaian Forest Bathing Experience in Yarner Wood
With Kate, Paul & Jenny
A RELAXED BLEND OF GUIDED WALKING (SOCIAL AND SILENT MINDFUL) AND TAKING TIME TO STOP, ENJOY QI GONG AND/OR GENTLE YOGA , BE AND CONNECT WITH OURSELVES AND THE LIFE ALL AROUND US THROUGH A VARIETY OF HEART-LED GENTLE MOVEMENT AND MEDITATIVE EXERCISES ~ INCLUDING GAIAN FOREST BATHING WITH OUR DEAR FRIEND AND SOUL WARRIOR JENNY BAKER
About
We will be connecting with the beauty and life of Yarner Wood, a Site of Special Scientific Interest within East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve. Yarner Wood has huge ancient oak stands, big magical old holly trees and little streams running through the wood. The wood is very quiet in the winter (even at weekends) and it's the perfect place to try a session of Gaian Forest Bathing.
There's no set distance to walk, but as a rough guide, we won't cover any more than 2 or 3 miles maximum.
From Jenny: "Gain Forest Bathing encourages us to open all our senses and connect with forest. The walks can all be different in style by the pace will always be slow and relaxed. Time to be called to that special tree, time to sink into the forest floor. Remembering what so many of us have forgotten. Connection to nature, listening, learning and healing. After a session of Gaian Forest Bathing I return with a sense of lightness in my mood, calmness surrounds me and I am better able to manage the stresses of everyday life in this fast paced world.
Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) was developed as a specific practice in Japan in the 1980s (so it isn't an ancient). After many years research into the benefits of Forest Bathing on physical and mental health the Japanese government wanted to inspire residents to reconnect with and protect the countries forests."
We will be mindful of the weather and will limit the less active/still periods of the day accordingly, so that nobody gets cold. We'll send out a kit list closer to the time with some tips to keep you all as toasty as possible.
Your first Self/Nature Connection pilgrimage is FREE; thereafter £20 or £15 (your choice, honestly :)
See https://buytickets.at/soulwarriors/1959378 for all the info, to book and testimonials.
Ongoing walk dates TBC. For more info on these walks see Events, Workshops and walks