Recommendations

Had a beautiful gentle and generous day yesterday with "We are Nature' in some amazing nourishing woods not too far from me but where I've never been before. Honouring, walking, rattle making and connecting.  i learnt some new skills too! It was wonderful hearing your beautiful soulful flute and drone. I will definitely be up for making one with you. Thank You so much Larissa Fry X 

Not really knowing what to expect from the session with Larissa, I found the morning very enlightening. Opening myself to nature with Larissa's help like this was a fulfilling experience that will stay with me 

Larissa's deep connection to the natural world shines through. Her heartfelt music is magical to be part of and affects people deeply. She lives what she says and is such an inspiration. AND she never stops blimmin smiling - it's infectious! Can't wait to work with her again, even if I do have to drag myself all the way to Scotland!

 "I have known Larissa for the past 5 years when we originally met on a chanting course.

Larissa’s passion for the environment and her native American flute resulted in us collaborating at a yoga and meditation retreat that I ran. Larissa provided a flute meditation which was beautiful and very well received by the participants and spoke about her love of this instrument. Larissa's relaxed manner, passion and enthusiasm shine through in everything that she does, and it has been lovely to watch how she has developed as a teacher, therapist and musician within the field of eco-psychology"

Rachel Jelbert, Equilibrium Meditation and Wellbeing 2021

Lovely intro session to the '5 pathways to nature connection' - looking forward to what's set to be an insightful little course with Larissa.

I can't believe I didn't know what was missing in my life. It seems so obvious now, I now know that I am an animal and that I am part of the animal world. Everything looks and feels differnt now I know this. Truly life changing, thank you so much Larissa.

Larissa holds the circle with care and compassion. She really makes us feel welcomed as we are, warts and all and it's such a relief to let down my guard and be me. I also can't believe that other people say what I think, I had no clue that we all have the same problems.

I couldn't believe that one woman made such a range of sounds! I was convinced there was somebody else in the room with her. I really got into it and guess I 'journeyed' as I was off in a lovely dream world  - I had a whole fantasy of lying by a river and birds and everything. I completely forgot that I was in the village hall. A tip though - when she says 'bring a yoga mat and blanket' she means it! Some people had sheep skins to lie on and they looked really snug. Would definitely come again

Loved it! Highly recommended! Thought we'd wake up the Ents with our drumming ;)

Its really interesting - I didn't really know what to expect. I'd heard of Tai Chi and always wanted a go. With Larissa's 'Mindful Movement QiGong' lessons I've been learning to 'hear' my body, which is a new idea for me. So, we usually spend time learning to hear our bodies messages, and moving in specific ways - like flowing moves. It feels really peaceful and relaxing, and I do get what she means about 'being in our bodies'. The meditationy stuff is still a bit of a challenge  for me, I can see that there's something in it - I just can't stop myself 'thinking' yet!

"I had no idea you could use all these 'weeds' like ivy, nettle and climbing rose to make stuff! I'm going to go home and check out my garden for those crafting resources I didn't know I had" (Cordage and Weaving Workshop)

"Learning to listen to, smell and feel the plants. Learning to appreciate the countryside around you. Learning to only take what you need, and if you require more go back for it, instead of wasting things you are using." (Autumn Wreath Making workshop)

"I loved the nature ‘connection’ suggestions – it makes going out so much more than just a walk"

"Opened my eyes to why it’s SO important to get outside- I was surprised by the positive mental health effects”

 "It’s nice to get out and about exploring nature and learning stuff. It makes a good change from being behind the desk all day. You explain things nicely so i felt ok when i didn't realy 'get' the mindfulness thing (thankyou!) it was nice to try it and i might try it again sometime"