Join us on Sunday 23rd November 2025, 12pm–2pm, back at YogaBomb in York, The Sanctuary in the City for a beautiful afternoon shared with beautiful souls - this is an advanced community session and designed for those who have already practiced the Wim Hof Method with us.

We will honour the ancient wisdom of Mama Cacao, opening the space with intention, ritual, mantra, and the steady heartbeat of the medicine drum. You’ll then be invited to lie down and journey through Wim Hof Method breathwork, before being bathed in the therapeutic frequencies of our Himalayan singing bowls and symphonic gong. We’ll close by grounding back in with a nourishing cup of herbal tea.

Falling within the Beaver New Moon energy, this ceremony is held during a deeply grounding lunar moment. This moon invites us to slow down, return to our roots, and build the inner foundations needed for the months ahead. Its energy supports releasing what drains us, calling in strength and clarity, and reconnecting with the quiet wisdom of nature.

Ceremonial Cacao

Ceremonial-grade cacao has been used for centuries as a plant medicine for healing, connection, and nourishment.
It contains:

• Anandamide, phenylethylamine, and serotonin - often called the “bliss molecules” which can release endorphins, elevate mood, create feelings of euphoria, and offer a natural anti-depressant effect.

• Theobromine, which lowers blood pressure, improves heart health, and provides a clean, sustained boost in energy.

• Powerful antioxidants and flavonoids, improving blood flow to the heart and brain, supporting cognitive function, clarity, and focus.

• Essential minerals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc, vital for overall wellbeing and energy levels.

Wim Hof Method Breathwork

The Wim Hof Method breathwork supports physical, emotional, and energetic release. Through rhythmic breathing and increased oxygen flow, the nervous system softens, tension melts, and the mind becomes clear and spacious. This practice helps you drop into presence, deepen intuition, and access a state of inner strength - making it a powerful companion to ceremonial cacao and new moon intention-setting.

Sound Healing

Gong and bowl meditation works on a vibrational level, sending frequency deep into the tissues to stimulate blood vessels, the lymphatic system, nerves, and muscles. This helps dissolve blockages, ease tension, reduce pain, and support deep rest.
Sound healing has been known to help with stress, depression, insomnia, menstrual pain, sinus issues, and emotional overwhelm, offering a profound sense of peace and calm. When combined with ceremonial cacao and the Wim Hof Method, the experience can deepen further, opening pathways for visualisation, inner journeying, and manifestation.

Your Practitioners

You are in safe hands with Natalie, a certified ceremonial cacao practitioner, sound therapist, Reiki and yoga teacher, and James, an advanced certified Wim Hof Method instructor who has extensively studied sound healing, energy work, and breathwork. Both have trained with some of the world’s best teachers, blending their knowledge and lived experience to create this powerful and transformative session.

Saturday 22nd November 2025 | 12pm – 2pm | £30

~Limited Spaces~

Health Contradictions

Out of precaution, we advise against participation of the Wim Hof Method Breath-work during pregnancy, or if you are epileptic. People with cardiovascular issues, or any other serious health conditions should always consult a medical professional before starting the Wim Hof Method.We advise to ensure your lunch is fully digested before we begin at 2pm.

Cacao is a natural anti-depressent and can activate more serotonin so if you are currently taking SSRI you may want to consult your medical professional - we can offer you a lower dose It is not advisable to work with ceremonial cacao if you suffer from serious heart conditions. The heart rate can increase depending on the particular synergy created between you and the cacao so please consult your medical professional to discuss appropriate dose

Even though cacao is a very potent detoxifier, strong stimulator and healer of the liver, if you are undergoing chemotherapy or suffering from severe illnesses please consult your medical professional regarding appropriate dosage

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You will have the care and attention from a level 3 yin yoga teacher and sound healer/reiki master who will take you on a wonderful healing journey sure to leave you feeling fully refreshed, deeply relaxed and rejuvenated.

YIN YOGA | SOUND | TCM SPECIALITY | CACAO

NATALIE BRADSHAW

Yoga has changed my life. For years I suffered with Adrenal Fatigue and an Autoimmune Disease, that combined with being a workaholic in the corporate world often meant choosing to work 13-hour days and using all my energy up at work that often meant that I had nothing left for me, let alone time for my family or friends. After becoming dependent on steroid injections, western medication and coffee just to get through the day I decided to come back to Yoga and explore a more holistic lifestyle. Rather than continue to book holidays in a desperate attempt to recharge, I started to go on Yoga retreats and train to become a Yoga teacher which soon became a huge turning point in my life because it gave me the space to rest, spend time with like minded people and also learn tools that I needed to make changes in my life. Very quickly I found that a more regular Yoga practice offered me much more than the physical benefits and in fact the actual physical poses were only a small part of ‘doing’ Yoga. As I continued to dig deeper, not only did I become stronger and more mobile in my body but I had reduced pain, raised my energy levels, improved my mental health and my whole perspective significantly changed. I said goodbye to my corporate life and set out on a new path find a solution other than a lifetime on western medication and guess what - I haven't taken western medication for over 7 years and have managed to keep my autoimmune issues at bay (unless I fall into old habits!) Even now with over 1000 study hours with many global master teachers and reading hundreds of books, I continue to search for and experience alternative ways to live at optimal health in this modern world. Going deeper into the layers is my passion, specifically in conjunction with traditional Chinese medicine, organ health, the energetic body and breath work. Sound and Reiki has also been a huge influence in my healing path which is why James (my husband) and I love to work together and create healing and transformational experiences which we can offer on a private basis, group classes, workshops or retreats.

REIKI | SOUND | SHAMANIC | WIM HOF METHOD

JAMES BRADSHAW

Working in the fire and rescue service was my dream job and after making the difficult decision to leave after 10 years service I lost my way a little. I missed helping other people and felt something was missing. I proceeded to spend another 10 years building up my own renovations and maintenance company and whilst really enjoying meeting new people, the practical side of working with my hands and being creative I still felt I had more to offer. In 2011 I injured my spine in a car accident and the doctors said that I would need to start saving for a £20k operation to remove some of my spine which would manage the pain. The injury was affecting my life and somedays I couldn’t walk – this is where my journey started in looking for alternative ways to heal. I started regular yoga classes and very soon I regained strength, mobility and reduced pain. It was actually in the yoga studio that I saw a leaflet for Reiki and became very curious in how I could tap into my own healing potential. In the back of my mind I knew this was the tool I could use to help myself and others. It has been quite a journey working towards my Reiki master degree and digging deeper into the potentials of Sound Therapy. Collectively it has taken my own healing ability and what I can offer to a whole new level which in fact has recently helped me fight cancer for the 2nd time. Understanding Cancer triggers, how to prevent, slow down, and potentially cure with lifestyle and alternative healing methods has become a big area of interest for me and Natalie - we continue to research, experience and explore ways to help ourselves and others live at optimal health in this modern world.

And guess what… I no longer need the spinal operation!