House of Leyla

27/11/2025

🤍 NEW BLOG POST 🤍

A reflection on how stepping into a new world shifts your reality, heals your nervous system and helps you remember who you are beneath the noise.

A reflection on how stepping into a new world shifts your reality, heals your nervous system and helps you remember who you are beneath the noise.

19/11/2025

It’s our last Self Love practice for a couple of weeks so I hope to see lots of you there 💗

If you haven’t tried it already and don’t really know what it’s about come and give it a go. It’s just 45mins and will change the tone of your week ✨

We all need a little Self Love 🥰

Book your space:

https://get.mndbdy.ly/wWGYcCg8pYb

18/11/2025

17/11/2025

BLACK FRIDAY 🖤

Grow Your Therapy Business at House of Leyla ✨

We’re opening our two beautiful treatment rooms to dedicated therapists who want to grow their client base in a gorgeous, central Gravesend space at a very special rate.

For the first time ever, we’re offering daytime therapist-only rates:

Offer is for slots between 10am–3pm, Monday to Sunday

🌿 Use our calming treatment rooms
🌿 Massage beds, towels & organic oils included
🌿 Free herbal tea for your clients
🌿 Beautiful reception area & SoulFuel Café open

Black Friday Offers:

✨ £8 per hour (normally £16)
✨ £99 for 10 hours (normally £160)

If you’re ready to build your business, this is your moment.
DM to claim your space — limited availability. 💛✨

17/11/2025

YES 🙌🏽

Let’s work together to support local business and build up the community 🤍

So well said ✨

Stop Complaining, Start Changing

The recent announcements regarding Gravesend’s Hatch Market have brought out all the usual Facebook posts - the constant complaining about how our town is "going downhill" or "not what it used to be." It's easy to sit on the sidelines and point fingers. But if you genuinely want to see positive change, you need to do more than just complain.

It's time to get off the bench and start elevating the place you call home. It's time to stop being a Facebook naysayer and support where you live.

Let’s be real for a moment.

Gravesend isn’t Oxford, York or Bath. It isn’t Brighton or even Whitstable. It’s not a university town with an annual influx of student energy and parental spend. Neither is it a significant tourist destination with daily coach parties and the disposable income that brings.

Gravesend shares the same woes of most British towns; Decades of government inflicted cuts and austerity, underfunded local authorities struggling to deliver mandatory public services, out of town shopping malls and online retailers decimating our local shopping opportunities.

No-one is in denial of these facts.

So let’s not waste time and energy on what it isn’t and focus on what it is.

Gravesend is a unique estuary town with a rich history of embracing new communities with open arms. Diversity and opportunity are the hallmarks of our community, a tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and resilience. Our town is truly a special place, made up of incredible individuals who are committed to making a difference. Each day - if your mind is open to it - you can witness the generosity, kindness, and unwavering spirit that define our community.

If you’re the kind of person who thrives on negativity then your hastily written words hurt the endeavours of everyone trying to shape and grow Gravesend. With AI trawling the internet and throwing back it’s findings your collective soundbites become part of the bigger picture. Imagine for a moment if a major retailer or business investor casually searched the question “should I consider Gravesend as an opportunity?”.

Complaining and criticism does nothing to make our town a better place. In fact, it only serves to paint an unfairly bleak picture for those who don't know any better.

There are many amazing people in our town trying to turn the tide with innovation and entrepreneurship Iron Pier Beer Vegan Antics House of Leyla Core. Reformer Pilates Basement Bakehouse The Panic Room - Gravesend Future Survival Events The Mole Hole Micro Pub

And creatives embracing the DIY ethos to put Gravesend on the cultural map St George's Arts Centre Holy Moly Spoken Word Gravy Girls Blueprint Arts The Wonky Potter

Get behind these good souls together with all the 100s of other business owners working day in day out and breathe new life into your community.

Step away from your keyboard and try these...

Support Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Make a conscious effort to shop at local stores, try new restaurants, and spread the word about the hidden gems in your community. Your pounds and word-of-mouth make a big difference.

Attend Cultural Events
Get out and experience the art, music, festivals, and other happenings that celebrate your town's unique identity. The more you immerse yourself, the more you'll appreciate what's on offer.

Get Out and Claim Public Spaces
Our town will only thrive if people participate. An active community can drive away anti-social behaviour. Don't cower, congregate.

Recognise Community Leaders
Shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes making meaningful contributions. A simple "thank you" or social media shoutout can go a long way.

Get Involved Yourself
Volunteer for local causes, join community groups, or even run for office. Be an active participant in shaping your town's future.

The bottom line is this: If you want to see change, you have to be part of the change. Stop wasting time complaining and start taking action to elevate the town you live In.

It's time to get moving and be part of the solution.

09/11/2025

You can vote for us! 🤍

Nominations are OPEN for the 2025 Swale Community Leisure Vision Awards! 🎉

Do you know someone making a real difference in Gravesham? Whether it's in Sport, Leisure, Health, Education, or Community — we want to celebrate them! 🏆

📢 Last year, Gravesham had the most nominations across all boroughs — let’s do it again!

🗓️ Deadline: Monday 10th November
📅 Awards Ceremony: Thursday 4th December
🌐 More info: www.swaleleisure.org

👉 Nominate now: : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrfxv3kuVVU_M-ELuBjOBNX8Oo6Aj4gDkmGOb3PoBXN49O2Q/viewform?usp=header
📧 Or email: laurenking@swaleleisure.org

Please share with your networks and help us shine a light on the amazing work happening in our community! 💙

07/11/2025

06/11/2025

If you’re hungry and want something delicious and nutritious as well as supporting our cafe we need some Deliveroo reviews 🥰

Serving up amazing food, Soul Fuel Cafe - Milton Road sits in the heart of Gravesend. With dishes you're guaranteed to love, order now for delivery within 32 minutes

04/11/2025

The Crown Chakra reminds us that we are never separate, only flowing in and out of the same divine rhythm.⠀

When you quiet the mind and open the crown, you remember…

There is no “me”, “myself” or “I” — only us, only light✨

Mantra:

I am one with the divineI feel the connection between us all.⠀

Let this mantra lift your awareness beyond the body, beyond thought to that still, infinite space where we are all connected.⠀