WELCOME TO OUR RETREATS & EVENTS PAGE

We love creating these gatherings throughout the year, a chance to slow down, connect and share something special together. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for more, it’s always a joy to welcome you.

Grounded & Glowing

An Autumn Sauna Ritual.


An Autumn Sauna Ritual · Friday 16th October

As the evenings draw in, join me for an autumn ritual inspired by the mighty oak and the simple things that keep us grounded.

Three beautifully curated sauna rounds bring together gentle breathwork, guided visualisation, oak whisking and an uplifting aufguss finale—with scented steam, flowing towel movements and music chosen to bring each round to life.

Between rounds, take time to cool down, enjoy an optional cold plunge and simply be. Everything is guided, and you’re welcome to take it at your own pace.

An evening to soften, reconnect and make a little room for yourself.

£55 per person · Approximately 2 hours · Maximum 6 guests
Empower Mind Body Spirit, Claygate

Rooted in Rest: Sound Bath & Sauna Ritual

Big Ideas, Real Impact.

Every event we host is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows.

Rooted in Rest
An autumn sound bath & sauna ritual

Thursday 5th November | 10:30am–1pm | £80

Step out of the noise of everyday life and join Emma and Liz for a morning of sound, warmth and stillness.

Inspired by the oak tree and the slower rhythm of autumn, Emma’s sauna ritual brings together soothing heat, essential oils, music and guided reflection. A chance to feel grounded, let go of some of what you’ve been carrying and reconnect with yourself.

Liz from The Sacred Garden Sanctuary will guide you through an immersive sound bath, surrounding you with layers of soothing sound as you lie back and get comfortable. With nothing to do and nowhere else to be, allow your attention to settle on the sounds and their gentle vibrations, giving yourself time to rest.

A gorgeous morning to pause, soften and leave feeling rooted and restored.

Salt, Steam & Sunsets Sauna Ritual


🌴 Passport to Paradise

Step back to the golden age of backpacking, when dog-eared guidebooks replaced smartphones, every hostel held new friendships, and tomorrow never needed a plan.

This immersive three-round Aufguss ritual transports you to the beaches of Thailand in the early 2000s through evocative storytelling, tropical aromas, uplifting music, and expertly crafted heat. Journey from the bustling streets of Bangkok to moonlit shores, with vibrant citrus, cooling mint, sweet coconut, frozen tropical treats, and moments of joyful reflection.

Inspired by the freedom, spontaneity, and unforgettable memories of Southeast Asia’s backpacker trail, Passport to Paradise is a celebration of adventure, nostalgia, and the simple thrill of feeling completely alive.

Leave your worries at the door, breathe deeply, and let the steam carry you back to a time when every night felt endless and tomorrow was never planned.

A woman sitting on a yoga mat inside an outdoor tent, surrounded by greenery. She is holding a phone and sitting on a bolster cushion, with yoga mats and a tray with drinks and a thermos nearby.

Mama Reset- Gentle Coaching & Contrast Therapy For New Mums

Date: Thursday 16th April 2026
Time: 10- 12:30
Location: Empower, Claygate, Surrey
Price: £50

Hosts: Emma Heslop and Eve Ostrovskaya
What’s Included: Mum Reset, Gentle Coaching & Contrast Therapy

  • Calming breathwork to help your nervous system settle and soften

  • Open, warm, supportive small group space — no pressure, no fixing

  • Babes-in-arms welcome (feeds, cuddles, tears, and pauses are all okay)

  • Gentle coaching — supportive guidance, not pushing or performing

  • Gentle contrast therapy, alternating between:

    • Restful sauna warmth

    • Brief, supported cold exposure (always optional)

    • Warm drinks to ground and nourish

  • Wholesome snacks to refuel tired bodies

  • A space designed for deep rest, regulation, and connection

✨ Come tired. Come milk-stained. Come exactly as you are.
We’ve been there — and we can’t wait to hold this space for you and your babies 🤍

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Emma Heslop, Founder of Empower Contrast Therapy smiling with short blonde hair wearing a black t-shirt and patterned pants, sitting cross-legged on a striped rug during a Contrast Therapy introduction workshop.

Meet Emma

Emma is a certified Thermalist® Method Contrast Therapy Coach, mum of three, nature lover, and champion of cold dips, sauna sessions, and the breath.

After years of feeling overwhelmed and burnt out, she began her own wellbeing journey, one that led her to the powerful benefits of cold and heat exposure. She’s passionate about using simple, natural practices like breathwork, cold immersion, and heat therapy to support your health and wellbeing. Emma now shares this journey through supportive, science-backed sessions that help you reconnect with yourself, reset your nervous system, and feel truly alive.

Meet Eve

I’m Eve Ostrovskaya, a PCC-certified leadership coach specialising in supporting mothers and female leaders returning to work after maternity leave. I work with ambitious women across London and the UK who are navigating confidence shifts, identity changes, and the emotional transition back to leadership after having a baby.

Whether you are preparing to return to work, rebuilding confidence after maternity leave, or navigating a second maternity leave with two children, my coaching is designed to support you through this pivotal career moment.