Access the potent wisdom within
The physical movement of yoga is an ideal tool for facilitating slowing down and tuning into your own inner wisdom, and therefore, to begin, Ailsa will lead you through a yoga sequence. Flowing and constant movement synchronised with the breath will calm the mind and release tension.
Rachael will guide you through her own unique methodology for reading tarot. This will be an interactive session with plenty of time to practise on your own and/or with others and receive guidance from Rachael.
To bring your tarot reading to a grounding close, Ailsa will guide you through a rejuvenating and nourishing Yoga Nidra to help you re-charge your intuitive energy but also explore the themes that arise within your own tarot reading. Yoga Nidra is not only a restful and relaxing passive style of meditation, but it is also a state of dreamtime and a tool for self-inquiry that offers you space to connect inwards and reflect.
Soul Sanctuary takes place from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday 26th October at Bristol School of Yoga, 16 Backfields Lane, Bristol BS2 8QW and from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday 30th November at Yoganand, 68 Queens Road, Bristol BS8 1QU. Explore a different theme aligned with the astrology of each month’s workshop and hone your tarot craft:
Embrace the Shadow
26th October 2025
2pm to 5pm, Bristol School of Yoga, 16 Backfields Lane, Bristol BS2 8QW
This is the perfect time to begin the descent into shadow work. Plunge inwards and nurture growth with emotional courage. The waxing moon, the phase between the new and the full, is an expansive stage that offers momentum and fertile energy to sow 'seeds' for your inner work.
Jubilant Expansion
30th November 2025
1pm to 4pm, Yoganand, 68 Queens Road, Bristol BS8 1QU
Mutable fire, Sagittarius, ruled by joyful Jupiter, meets the waxing moon – an electrifying combination of energy and playful celebration. Round out the year in a light-hearted, exuberant and jubilant celebration of all that you are!
Meet Ailsa
I’m Ailsa and I have been teaching yoga since 2017 and practising since 2008. I love sharing my practice with students and I am passionate about sharing the mental and physical benefits of yoga. For me, yoga is not simply a physical movement of the body; it is a form of moving meditation, a tool for stress relief and a practice to help you manage your mind.
It gives me so much joy to share my yoga and Yoga Nidra offering with you. My hope is that my yoga offering is a haven of peace and tranquillity for you and can help you to relax, rest and sleep.
Meet Rachael
I'm Rachael and I am a Celtic, Scottish tarot card reader and astrologer based in Bristol, United Kingdom. As a trainee therapist, I combine the ancient symbology of tarot cards and astrology with current neuroscience. I am deeply interested in how tarot can blend with therapeutic approaches. I want to demystify the mystical and offer real-world, pragmatic advice that honours the craft of both tarot and birth chart reading.
I have been drawn to the occult for as long as I can remember. I am also deeply passionate about personal development and helping people to figure out what lights them up inside. I believe that deep down, we already know the answers. It is just that our busy, modern lives make it difficult to tune in and listen. Tarot cuts through the noise and gets to the truth of things. Through archetypes, symbols and intuition, tarot cards express what our souls know but our minds have not quite grasped yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring a yoga mat?
All equipment is provided at the studio. You are, of course, welcome to bring your own mat if you prefer. There are changing facilities, toilets and a tea area so that you can settle in ahead of the workshop.
Is the workshop suitable for beginners?
Ailsa’s yoga classes are suitable for everyone from beginners to those more familiar with practising yoga. Yoga Nidra is an extremely accessible form of meditation that requires no effort; the body is supported and you are guided throughout the practice. Rachael is sharing her own unique methodology for reading tarot which means that the tarot reading workshop is suitable for complete beginners or those who are interested to learn a new technique.
Do I need to bring my own tarot decks?
All tarot reading materials will be provided for you. Feel free to bring your own tarot decks and there will be extras if you do not own a deck or would like to try a different style. Please also bring a notebook and pens/pencils for reflective journalling and for during the tarot reading workshop.
What is the cancellation policy?
There is a 7 day cancellation policy for workshops and one-off events. If you do not cancel at least 7 days before the workshop or one-off event starts, the booking is charged as though you attended.