The Garden Studio, Heapey

27/04/2026

Walk • Qi Gong in Nature • Sound Bath

Step into the energy of late spring—a time in Chinese medicine associated with growth, expansion, and the smooth flow of Liver & Gallbladder meridians. This is the season to move, stretch, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your natural rhythm.

Join Karen & Tara for a gentle, nourishing experience:
✨ A mindful walk in fresh air, surrounded by nature
✨ Flowing Qi Gong to support the body’s meridians and encourage balance
✨ A deeply relaxing sound bath to integrate and restore

This session is all about connecting with the elements, grounding into the earth, opening the body, and sharing space with like-minded people. Whether you're completely new or experienced, you’re warmly welcome.

Why join?
• Support your energy and emotional flow in alignment with the season
• Reduce stress and clear mental tension
• Enjoy movement in nature with a supportive group
• Reconnect with breath, body, and stillness

Sunday 24th May 1-4pm
The Garden Studio, Chorley
£40

Come as you are, leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected.

Spaces are limited—message to book or find out more

18/04/2026

18/04/2026

A gentle invitation…

As the seasons shift and the light grows, you’re warmly invited to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and nature. Here’s what’s unfolding over the coming months…

Qi Gong in Nature + Sound Bath
Move, breathe, and soften into the natural world. We’ll share gentle Qi Gong, a mindful walk, and rest deeply in the healing vibrations of sound.
24th April
1–4pm
£40

Summer Solstice Retreat Day
A sacred day to honour the longest light. Through gentle yoga, Qi Gong, meditation, and sound, we gather in stillness and celebration. With shared food and heart-led connection, this is a space to simply be.
21st June
11am–4pm
£65

Energy of Chinese Medicine (Half Day Workshop)
An introduction to the subtle energy within. Explore meridians, acupressure points, the Six Healing Sounds meditation, and practices to cleanse and rebalance your energy—held in a nurturing, restorative space.
19th July
1–4pm
£40

06/04/2026

Feeling stressed, out of balance, or just need some time for YOU?
Join our Qi Gong Class every Tuesday from 6–7pm, Chorley, The Garden Studion Drop-in: £8 or sign up for 4 weeks £24
Qi Gong is a gentle moving meditation that combines slow, flowing movements with breathing and awareness. It’s designed to help restore balance in both body and mind.
Rooted in the Five Elements, this practice works to:
✔️ Reduce stress and tension
✔️ Support overall health and wellbeing
✔️ Clear energy pathways (meridians)
✔️ Release stagnation and improve flow
All movements are done standing, but can easily be adapted to seated practice—making it suitable for all levels and abilities.
We always finish with a 10–15 minute guided meditation, leaving you feeling calm, grounded, and recharged.
🌱 No experience needed – just come as you are.
Message to book your space or simply drop in!

29/03/2026

Shiatsu Acupressure & Reiki Treatments with Karen ✨
💫 £40 per session at The Garden Studio, Chorley

Take time to rest, restore, and rebalance…

I offer deeply nurturing treatments combining Shiatsu acupressure and Reiki energy healing to support both body and mind.

🌿 What is acupressure?
Acupressure is a gentle, hands-on therapy that works with the body’s energy pathways (meridians). By applying light pressure to specific points, it helps release tension, improve energy flow, and encourage the body’s natural healing response.

✨ Combined with Reiki, this creates a calming, balancing experience — helping to:
• Ease physical tension and tightness
• Calm the nervous system
• Support emotional wellbeing
• Restore energy flow and inner balance

🧘‍♀️ What to expect:
Treatments are given fully clothed, lying comfortably on the floor. You’ll be supported with soft cushions, bolsters, and blankets to help you fully relax.

💗 For extra comfort and nurturing, a gently heated infrared mat can be used — especially supportive for soothing muscles and deep relaxation.

This is a quiet, safe space to unwind, let go, and reconnect with yourself.

🌿 £40 per session
📩 Message to book or ask any questions

Give yourself the gift of rest and balance ✨

29/03/2026

Half-Day Chakra Balancing Retreat ✨
Saturday 25th April | 1:00 PM - 4PM
At The Garden Studio, Chorley £40

Take a sacred pause and reconnect with your inner energy…

Join us for a gentle and nurturing half-day retreat dedicated to chakra balancing, healing, and alignment. This immersive experience is designed to help you release energetic blockages, raise your vibration, and return to a state of harmony and flow.

What to expect:
• Chakra sound healing to awaken and harmonise your energy centres
• Guided chakra balancing meditation
• Partner pendulum work to explore and clear each chakra
• Heart-opening cacao ceremony to deepen connection and compassion
• Heart chakra meditation with soothing harp music
• A beautiful shamanic journey to bless and support each chakra

Through sound, connection, and intention, we’ll gently open the heart space — the gateway to all chakras — allowing energy to flow freely and support your ongoing journey.

This is a safe, supportive space to relax, explore, and realign. No experience needed — just bring an open heart.

Spaces are limited — message to book your place

Come as you are… leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected ✨

31/01/2026

Classes at THE GARDEN STUDIO, Heapey Road, Chorley with Karen Henderson
Mondays, Chair Yoga 1.30pm-2.30pm, £28 for 4 weeks
Fun, interactive class for anybody that wants to keep moving, meet others and enjoy a lovely meditation at the end leaving calm and relaxed.
Tuesdays, Qi gong 6pm-7pm £8 drop in or £24 for 4 weeks
A gentle form of moving meditation, the class is all standing but can be seated if needed. Easy to follow, using Qi pronounced Chee, energy of the body, to bring calm and vitality to mind and body.
Wednesdays, Gentle Yoga 9.30am-10.45am, £10 drop in or£32 for 4 weeks
Gentle yoga for anyone wanting a relaxing approach to yoga, no need to be flexible, no pressure to do anything that’s not comfortable. Lovely relaxation to complete the class.
Thursdays, Chair Yoga, 10am-11am, £28 for 4 weeks

29/01/2026

Spring Wood Element Mini Retreat 🌿
Saturday 14th March | 1:30–4:30pm
Spring is the season of new beginnings, growth, and fresh energy. In Chinese medicine, it’s the time of the Wood element — a perfect moment to stretch, breathe, and reconnect with nature.
This 3-hour mini retreat is an invitation to do just that.
We’ll begin by pulling on our boots and coats — whatever the weather — and heading outside for a gentle walk to our local woodland. Amongst the trees, we’ll practise Qi Gong, allowing the rising spring energy to move through the body, soften tension, and restore balance. Being in nature, breathing fresh air, and moving with intention helps us reconnect to ourselves and the natural world.
Afterwards, we’ll return to the garden studio, where you’ll be guided into total relaxation with a nourishing sound bath — the perfect space to rest, integrate, and absorb the energy of the afternoon.
✨ Nature • Movement • Stillness • Deep Rest ✨
This retreat is for you if you’re craving:
Time outdoors and connection with nature
Gentle movement to awaken spring energy
Deep relaxation and nervous system reset
A pause from the busyness of everyday life
Come as you are. Wrap up warm. Step into nature. Then allow yourself to completely let go.
🌱 Spaces are limited — booking essential 🌱
Cost £40

05/09/2025

Spaces available in the following small, friendly classes in Chorley.
Monday Chair Yoga 1.30-2.30pm
Tuesday Qi gong 6pm-7pm
Wednesday Gentle yoga 9.30am-10.45am
Thursday Gentle Yoga 6.45pm-8pm

booking essential, contact Karen 07793366830

10/08/2025

Autum equinox- half day retreat.
As the wheel of the year turns, the autumn equinox invites us to pause in perfect balance- day and night in equal measure.
It is time to release what no longer serves, to honour the harvest of our inner and outer worlds, and to root ourselves gently in the turning season.
Join us for a nurturing half day workshop, weaving together Sound Healing- live instruments to soothe the heart and quiet the mind
Mantra- sacred sound to open the voice and spirit.
Qigong- flowing movement to harmonise energy and body.
Guided meditation- a journey inward for clarity and peace.
Breath work- gentle techniques to restore balance and vitality.
Date Sunday 21st August
Time 10am-1pm
Venue The Garden Studio, Heapey
£40 Spaces limited to 9 so booking essentail
Come as you are- all welcome.
Step into the still point between seasons, and let sound, breath and movement carry you home to yourself.

06/06/2025

Chair Yoga with Karen, The Garden Studio, Heapey
New Class Mondays 1.30pm starting Monday 4th August
Thursdays 10am - Fully booked
Small friendly classes. Gentle Exercises, breathwork and relaxation.
Parking available. Contact Karen to book.
4 week block booking £28 first session to try £7