Summer Solstice
Day Retreat
WE ARE MADE OF LIGHT
Sunday 28th June
Flow Tunbridge Wells
Even after all this time the sun never says to the earth,
“You owe me”.
Look what happens with a love like that - it lights the whole world.
Hafiz
Dear You,
How often do you consider what you’re made of & how utterly unique you are?
From the perspective of Self, which paradoxically has no perspective, you’re comprised from a magical mix of atoms, the stuff of stars & galaxies.
From the multiple perspectives of parts, we’re often reduced to dirt, the proverbial shit & spit from the gutter. The stuff of dreams & nightmares, which let’s face it, is a bit of a shame.
Today, on this near Solstice day, we will be shining a light on our Self energy & embracing the wisdom & struggles of our multiple parts.
We will harness the grit & determination of parts - helping to motivate us forward, soften & listen to those parts struggling to survive the weight of judgment & expectation & offer kindness & understanding to those trying to stay safe in the shadows.
This is likely to be the last of my quarterly retreat days at Flow. I can think of nothing more affirming, joyful & delicious than spending it all together celebrating light.
Oh & for those who’d like to be sure, there’ll be a joyful smorgasbord of movement, breath, poetry, sound, silence, reflection & creativity peppered throughout the day, as well as a good brunch & lots of time for tea, chat & companionship.
It’s going to be joyful, insightful & moving, and I can’t wait.
Come with a friend or come alone, but do come, you’re so welcome.
With love
Lucy
When was the last time you dedicated a whole day to yourself, with yourself and only for your SELF?
No distractions, no jobs, just you and a deepening sense of who you are and how you wish to show up in the world.
Well, now is your chance!
Our Venue
Flow Tunbridge Wells
For many, Flow has been a safe haven and contemplative sanctuary for over 11 years.
For this day, Flow will become yours exclusively as you’re invited to enjoy the studio, garden, and kitchen at your leisure.
With a maximum of 10 guests, you’ll be free to roam with plenty of space to move, chill, rest and reflect.
This is likely to be the last of my quarterly retreat days at Flow before our house is sold and the studio must close.
I can think of nothing more affirming, joyful & delicious than spending it all together celebrating light.
Our schedule for the day
Sunday 28th June, 9 am - 5 pm
What to expect:
Our day has been carefully crafted to ensure you have the most wonderful experience, guided by Lucy and held in the beautiful surroundings of Flow Tunbridge Wells
9 am - Arrive & gather
9.15 am - Welcome & introduction with tea & refreshments
9.45 am - Breathing & IFS-focused meditation practice to steady and centre
10.30 am - Somatic movement & yoga practice to honour our bodies, ground & stoke our inner fire.
11.30 am Journaling, poetry & the written word
12 – Vegetarian seasonal brunch
1 pm - IFS informed Group Exploration & teaching
2 pm - Rest & relaxation with restorative Yoga Nidra
3 pm - Meditation & stillness practice in silence
4 pm - Reflections & observations to build an inner map of parts
5 pm - Snack & refreshments
5.30 pm - Departure
WHAT IS IFS?
IFS, Internal Family Systems, is a transformative tool that conceives of every human being as a system of protective and wounded inner parts led by a core Self. We believe the mind is naturally multiple, and that is a good thing. Just like members of a family, inner parts are forced from their valuable states into extreme roles within us. Self is in everyone. It can’t be damaged. It knows how to heal.
IFS is frequently used as an evidence-based psychotherapy, helping people heal by accessing and healing their protective and wounded inner parts. IFS creates inner and outer connectedness by helping people first access their Self and, from that core, come to understand and heal their parts.
But IFS is much more than a non-pathologizing evidence-based psychotherapy to be used in a clinical setting. It is also a way of understanding personal and intimate relationships and stepping into life with the 8 Cs: confidence, calm, compassion, courage, creativity, clarity, curiosity, and connectedness.
The mission of IFS Institute is to bring more Self-leadership to the world.
Good to know:
Lucy is an experienced IFS Therapist, trained to Level 2 via the IFS Institute. The explorative IFS group work included in this retreat will focus on finding and building our innate Self-energy.
Lucy is available for individual IFS therapy & counselling by appointment.
from My Brilliant Image, by Hafez
I wish I could show you, When you are lonely or in darkness. The Astonishing Light of your own Being!
I wish I could show you, When you are lonely or in darkness. The Astonishing Light of your own Being!
Take Away:
When we gather together in a reflective community, we begin to notice things that might otherwise have remained mysterious or invisible. We awaken our innermost curiosity and enliven our senses to allow more calibration between our internal and external existence. When we deepen into our inner landscape, we find ourselves exploring a deep well of stillness and as we dive into the stillness, we are exposed to the ever-expanding vastness of stillness that connects us to all things in a way that may not have been experienced ever before.
Try it, it just may be the best thing you’ve ever done for yourself.
Good to know:
You need no experience in any practices to attend this day retreat. Only a willingness to be surprised and an acceptance that being can be far more productive and powerful than simply doing.
Your Retreat Guide
Flow Founder, Lucy Parker, offers you a wealth of know-how, experience and knowledge to guide you expertly through your day of reflection and self-understanding.
Lucy Parker
Lucy opened her first Yoga Studio, Pantiles Yoga, in 2010, having gained her Yoga Teacher Training accreditation through Yoga Campus in London. She established Flow Tunbridge Wells in 2015 and is soon to embark on a new chapter of her life focused primarily on supporting clients individually through psychotherapy and somatic practices.
In response to her clients' needs for both psychological and physical support, Lucy trained as a psychotherapist, earning a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma from the University of East London in 2023. She followed her passion and curiosity into the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems Therapy. She is currently trained to Level 2 and is soon to be a Certified Practitioner.
Lucy now works therapeutically with a wide range of clients, offering Yoga, Meditation, and Breathwork as well as Psychotherapy, Counselling and Coaching. She is registered through the BACP, membership number 400493.
Lucy began practising yoga when she was 18 years old, some 35 years ago. She believes fully in the bio-psycho-social model and has dedicated the past 20 years of her life to working intimately with people to support their mental as well as physical health through both movement and stillness during all stages of life.
Delicious & Nutritious
A seasonal and vegetarian brunch will be provided as well as a delicious afternoon treat of tea and cake.
You’ll also be free to help yourself to ample fresh iced waters, herbal teas and tasty homemade treats throughout the day.
Should you require gluten or dairy-free options, please let us know on booking.
Cost & Booking
This full-day retreat with Lucy is £140.
This price includes all practices, drinks, snacks and brunch.
Spaces are limited to just 10 guests, so don’t delay in securing your space today!
NB> Please see the FAQs below for what is included in your day with us.
Dates & Times
Sunday 28th June 2026
We’ll arrive, park up, and kick off our shoes, ready to take a deep breath of fresh air by 9 am.
Departure time is 5.30 pm, but you’ll be free to rush off at 5 pm if you need to.
NB> Parking is free on the road outside Flow. On Sundays, spaces are readily available. Please do not park on our drive.
FAQs
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All food will be vegetarian.
Dairy-free or gluten-free options can be available when pre-ordered.
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Yes, please do!
Lucy has been teaching for over 16 years and is skilled at helping you to feel welcome, comfortable and safe to explore new techniques and methods.
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Yes, we welcome everyone from beginners to more advanced practitioners and will offer something for everyone to enjoy and experience throughout the day
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Yes, Woodbury Park Road has ample free parking for everyone, especially on a Sunday.
You can just drop the car off and forget about it for the rest of your stay.