Shamans Rest

01/02/2026

When the Drumbeat Is True, Others Will Hear It 🌿

Lately, I’ve noticed more sound baths appearing that look and feel very familiar.

And that’s okay.

In shamanic tradition, when a song carries medicine, it travels.
When a rhythm heals, it echoes.
When work is rooted in integrity, others naturally try to follow its path.

But there is a difference between making sound and holding space.
Between copying a format and walking a lineage.
Between striking a bowl… and knowing why it is struck.

Sound baths are not trends to borrow.
They are ceremonies.
They are relationships with vibration, spirit, land, and people.

What I offer comes from lived experience, years of practice, deep listening, and respect for the work. Each journey is guided, grounded, and held with intention — not replicated, not rushed, not hollow.

If you’re drawn to this work, I honour that.
If you’re inspired, walk your own path.
But remember: the medicine is strongest when it is authentic.

The drum always recognises its true keeper.

With gratitude,
Andrew 🌿🪶
Where Spirit & Nature Align

01/02/2026

🌕🌱 Imbolc & the Snow Moon – What This Stirs in Us 🌱🌕

Imbolc arrives as the first quiet thaw after winter.
The Snow Moon shines during the hardest stretch of the season.

Together, they don’t just mark time — they move us emotionally.

This is a moment when many people feel:
• more sensitive than usual
• deeply tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix
• aware they’ve been carrying too much
• drawn to honesty, simplicity, and rest

Imbolc softens what has been frozen.
The Full Moon illuminates what we’ve been holding inside.

That combination can bring tenderness, tears, relief, or a sudden knowing that something has to change — even if you don’t yet know how.

This isn’t a time for decisions or pushing forward.
It’s a time for acknowledging what winter has asked of you.

If you feel the need for support right now, that’s not weakness.
It’s a healthy response to a natural turning point.

Let yourself rest where you can.
Let feelings move without judging them.
Let the light fall gently, not harshly.

Imbolc reminds us that new life begins quietly.
The Snow Moon reminds us we don’t have to endure alone.

✨ Be kind to yourself tonight ✨

01/02/2026

🌿 Imbolc at Nellie’s Wood 🌿

Imbolc arrives not with noise, but with movement beneath the soil.

Here in Nellie’s Wood, the land is still winter-quiet — yet the earth has already begun to stir. Sap rises. Roots awaken. Snowdrops push through leaf-litter without asking permission.

In shamanic understanding, Imbolc is the moment when life chooses to continue.

It is not a time to force growth, but to:
🔥 tend the inner fire
🌱 protect what is just beginning
🤍 walk gently with what is still fragile

The woodland teaches us this clearly:
Nothing rushes.
Nothing compares.
Everything grows when it is ready.

If you walk here today, notice:
• the sound of water and wind
• the smell of damp earth
• the feeling of being held by trees that have seen many winters

You don’t need intentions today.
You don’t need answers.

Simply standing on the land is enough.

May the quiet flame of Imbolc warm you from the inside out,
and may the path ahead reveal itself step by step.

✨ Blessed Imbolc ✨
— Nellie’s Wood 🌲

25/01/2026

A heartfelt thank you from Shaman’s Rest ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Whittington’s very first Sound Bath 🤍
What a beautiful evening of stillness, connection, and shared energy.

To see the room filled with such openness, kindness, and willingness to slow down together was truly special. The sound, the silence between the notes, and the collective intention made it a powerful and grounding experience for us all.

This was something new for Whittington, and your presence helped make it feel safe, welcoming, and meaningful. We’re deeply grateful to each of you who came along, lay down, listened, and trusted the process.

🌙 This is just the beginning.
More sound baths, drumming circles, and soul-nourishing gatherings will be coming soon.

With gratitude,
Andrew
Shaman’s Rest
Where Spirit & Nature Align

23/01/2026

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Only 3 tickets remaining 🙏

With Andrew Elson at Shamans Rest Every Tuesday | 7:00 PM – 8:PM | Step into the sacred and begin your week in alignment…

23/01/2026

Only 2 tickets remaining 🙏

A candlelit 2.5-hour winter sound journey to slow the body, ground the spirit, and rest deeply.

21/01/2026

💗 Valentine’s Day Sound Bath for Two 💗

Step away from the noise of everyday life and share a moment of deep relaxation together.

This intimate sound bath for two takes place in our atmospheric 515-year-old Tudor cellar, where crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and shamanic instruments create a calming, heart-centred experience.

✨ Designed for couples or close pairs
✨ Limited to just 2 tickets
✨ A peaceful alternative to the usual Valentine’s plans

Lie back, relax, and allow the vibrations to support calm, connection, and rest.

📍 Shaman’s Rest
🎟️ Booking via Eventbrite

⚠️ Please note: The venue is accessed via steep stairs and is not suitable for those with sound-sensitive epilepsy, pacemakers, or during pregnancy.

Spaces are extremely limited — early booking recommended.

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20/01/2026

🌙 Whittington’s First Sound Bath 🌙

We’re delighted to invite you to Whittington Church Hall for a deeply relaxing Sound Bath experience — the first of its kind in the village.

🗓 Sunday 25th January
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Whittington Church Hall

Using gongs, drums, and gentle healing sounds, this session is designed to calm the nervous system, release stress, and bring the mind and body into deep rest.

✨ Introductory offer: £10 for this first session only
✨ Future monthly sessions: £15
✨ Then held every last Sunday of each month

No experience needed — just bring a mat, blanket, and pillow, or come as you are. Chairs available if needed.

📩 For bookings:
Andrew – 07592 146319

Spaces are limited.

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20/01/2026

🌿 Overview & What to Expect
This intimate 2.5-hour shamanic sound journey offers a gentle space to slow down, rest, and reconnect during the depths of winter.
Held in the stillness of our 515-year-old cellar at Tudor Row, Lichfield, the experience uses sound, rhythm, silence, and grounding practices to support deep relaxation and nervous system calm.
You can expect:
A warm welcome into a calm, candlelit space
Gentle grounding at the beginning to help you settle
A guided drumming meditation, using steady rhythm to support relaxation and inner awareness
An extended sound bath using gongs, drums, and grounding instruments
Periods of stillness and rest — you are welcome to lie down or sit comfortably
A guided inner journey focused on rest, grounding, and winter stillness
Quiet integration time at the end to allow the body to fully settle
With a maximum of 5 participants, the group is kept small so the space feels safe, personal, and fully held. There is no pressure to share, speak, or perform — simply to arrive and rest.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring anything you need to feel cosy, such as a blanket or cushion. No previous experience is required.

🌿 Agenda (Approximate)

Arrival & Settling (15 minutes)
Welcome into the space, time to get comfortable, brief orientation.

Opening Grounding (15 minutes)
Gentle grounding practice to help the body settle and arrive fully.

Drumming Meditation (30 minutes)
A guided drumming meditation using steady rhythm to support relaxation, inner awareness, and nervous system regulation.

Extended Sound Bath (45 minutes)
Deep sound journey with gongs, drums, and grounding instruments, allowing the body and mind to rest deeply.
Guided Inner Journey (20 minutes)
A gentle guided meditation focused on winter stillness, rest, and grounding.

Quiet Integration & Rest (20 minutes)
Time to rest quietly and allow the experience to settle.

Closing & Grounding (15 minutes)
Gentle closing, grounding, and reorientation before leaving.

Please note:
Timings are approximate and may flow organically in response to the group’s energy. There is no pressure to participate in any way — you are welcome to rest, sit, or lie down throughout.
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Shaman’s Rest – Where Spirit & Nature Align

A candlelit 2.5-hour winter sound journey to slow the body, ground the spirit, and rest deeply.

09/01/2026

🌿 Welcome to Shaman’s Rest 🌿

Shaman’s Rest is a place to slow down in a restless world.

Founded by Andrew Elson, it offers grounded, earth-based experiences of sound, nature, and rest, supporting reconnection and nervous-system regulation.

This work is informed by shamanic principles and held in a modern, ethical, non-hierarchical way. Shaman’s Rest is not a lineage or initiation path, but a space to pause, listen, and reconnect.

Alongside experiential gatherings, Shaman’s Rest offers professional training courses, all accredited by Dreamcatcher Academy and endorsed by the Spiritual Workers Association.

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Shaman’s Rest – Where Spirit & Nature Align

📌 Follow the page for gatherings, courses, and reflections.

09/01/2026

🔥 Beltane Earth Awakening – May 3rd🔥🌿
Peak District | Arbor Low & Nellie’s Wood

Join us on May 3rd 11am–5pm) for a full-day shamanic gathering marking Beltane, the ancient turning point when the Earth moves fully into life, growth, and vitality.

This immersive day weaves together:
🪨 Stone circle drumming at Arbor Low
🌿 A woodland sound bath at Nellie’s Wood
🔥 Rhythm, sound, grounding, and connection to the land

We begin by meeting at Arbor Low car park, walking together to the stone circle for drumming and ceremony.
In the afternoon, we gather in Nellie’s Wood for a deep outdoor sound bath to rest, integrate, and ground the energy of the day.

🪘 Drums are available free of charge (you’re also welcome to bring your own)

🌱 Small group – limited places
⏰ 11:00am–5:00pm
🥾 Walking boots required (natural terrain)
🥗 Bring a packed lunch

This is a land-based, grounded gathering — not a performance — held slowly and respectfully in rhythm with nature.

📩 Message for booking details or questions.

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Shaman’s Rest – Where Spirit & Nature Align

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09/01/2026

🌿 Winter Gatherings at Shaman’s Rest 🌿
Tudor Row, Lichfield

This winter, we’re offering two intimate shamanic sound journeys held in our 515-year-old cellar space — created for rest, reflection, and gentle renewal.

✨ 25th January – Deep Winter Rest
A 2.5-hour shamanic sound & grounding journey designed to help you slow down, settle the nervous system, and rest deeply during the heart of winter.

This gathering includes grounding practices, a guided drumming meditation, an extended sound bath, and quiet integration time.
A space to pause — without pressure to change or fix anything.

🕯️ 1st February – Imbolc: Lighting the Inner Flame
Imbolc marks the quiet return of light. This 2.5-hour candlelit journey gently awakens the inner spark while still honouring winter’s need for rest.

Through sound, rhythm, ritual, and reflection, we prepare the ground for what is ready to grow — without rushing ahead of the season.

🌿 Both events
• Maximum 5 people (small, held group)
• 2.5 hours
• Sound bath, drumming meditation & grounding
• £40 early bird / £45 standard
• No experience needed

📩 Message for dates, details, or to book.

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Shaman’s Rest – Where Spirit & Nature Align