January 2026 Newsletter
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Dear friends,
Welcome to 2026 and the year of the Fire Horse. The Fire Horse invites us to deepen into awakened qualities like energy, clarity, confidence, courage, conviction and transformation - all integral to the practice of the Radical Embrace and so desperately needed in our world.
Our 2026 theme, The Four Foundations of Embodiment, supports us to develop these qualities through a re-formulation of the traditional Buddhist teaching on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
This exploration will begin with a new Earth-Touching Tuesdays course, Sensitive to the body, starting on February 3rd. Join us in an exploration of what it’s like to turn towards the aliveness of our bodies and deepen into the wisdom that is awaiting us, just below the surface. Led by Singhashri.
Another six-week Sacred Somatics course begins Thursday, February 5th. A unique opportunity to learn embodiment principles and practices alongside others, with an emphasis on the collective experience of trauma AND our capacity to heal from trauma. Led by Singhashri and Balajit.
A new online weekend retreat, The Radical Embrace, runs February 13th-15th. Breathe new life into your practice by learning to liberate restricted energies, break the spell of false views, and allow them to transform in the clear light of awareness. Led by Singhashri and Balajit.
Finally, save the date for a week-long online retreat, Embodying Freedom, with Singhashri, Balajit and Viveka in collaboration with The Buddhist Centre Online from March 13th-19th.
All these events and so much more including residential retreats can be found on our website. Looking forward to practicing again with you in 2026!
With love and in solidarity,
Singhashri & Natalie
Calendar Highlights
Earth Touching Tuesdays
Our theme for 2026 invites an embodied and relational re-formulation of the traditional Buddhist teaching on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
New Course starts Feb 3rd- March 3rd- Sensitive To the Body
Join us for five Tuesdays from 7-9 pm GMT in an exploration of what it’s like to turn towards the aliveness of our bodies and deepen into the wisdom that is awaiting us, just below the surface. How can this “being here” and “staying with” support us to more authentically and lovingly inhabit our own bodies and the collective body. How can we more fully show up for ourselves, others, our communities, and the world?
The Radical Embrace Retreat
Friday 23rd- Friday 30th January 2026- Vajraloka Retreat Centre
An intensive meditation retreat with Singhashri and Balajit at Vajraloka, for people with at least 3 yrs meditation experience
Sacred Somatics 2026
6 Thursdays, 5th February- 12th March 2026 | On Zoom
A six- week course for those interested in collective, body-based healing and transformation. No previous experience of somatics necessary.
The Radical Embrace- Online Retreat
Friday 13th Feb- Sunday 15th Feb| On Zoom
An online retreat for people with at least 6 months of meditation experience who want to learn to how embrace themselves, others and the world more deeply and radically, with awareness and compassion.
Embodying Freedom
Friday 13th - Thursday 19th March 2026 | On Zoom
Balajit, Singhashri and Viveka are joining forces to offer another wonderful embodied opportunity toward collective liberation. Seven days of meditation, soulful exploration, and strong, supportive friendship: a gently held space to go deeper into experience and practice.
Calendar
To find out more about all of our upcoming events and courses, please visit the calendar page on our website.
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