SooYoga invites Northampton residents to “Embrace the Shadow” in a special Samhain yoga experience

As autumn deepens and the days grow shorter, SooYoga in Northampton is inviting people to slow down, reconnect with themselves and welcome the changing season with a special 90-minute wellbeing event entitled Embrace the Shadow: A Samhain Journey Through Kundalini, Ritual & Sound, guided by local yoga instructor Rin Green

Taking place on Sunday 1 November, from 11am to 12.30pm, the session offers participants an opportunity to step away from the pressures of everyday life and enjoy a journey of movement, reflection and deep relaxation.

Inspired by Samhain, the ancient seasonal festival marking the transition from autumn towards winter, the event centres on reflection, letting go and making space for new beginnings.

The experience will combine three elements: Kundalini yoga, a reflective Samhain ritual and an immersive sound bath.

The session begins with “Awaken — Kundalini Yoga”, introducing participants to a practice that combines movement, breathing techniques, meditation and mantra. Unlike yoga styles that focus primarily on physical postures, Kundalini explores the relationship between breath, body, energy and emotions, encouraging participants to turn their attention inward and develop a deeper sense of presence.

The second stage, “Release & Reclaim — Samhain Ritual”, invites participants to reflect on what they are ready to leave behind and what they would like to reclaim. This might mean rediscovering creativity, building courage, strengthening personal boundaries or simply giving themselves permission to rest.

The theme of embracing the shadow encourages people to approach the parts of themselves they may have hidden or neglected with curiosity and kindness, rather than judgement.

The experience concludes with “Integrate — Sound Bath”, allowing participants to lie back, relax and immerse themselves in soothing sounds following the movement and reflection of the earlier sessions.

Together, the three elements are designed to create a restorative space in which participants can pause, reflect and reconnect with themselves as the seasons change.

Whether new to Kundalini yoga or already familiar with yoga and meditation, Rin Green offers an opportunity to explore a different approach to wellbeing in a welcoming environment.

With its combination of mindful movement, seasonal ritual and sound, Embrace the Shadow encourages participants to take time for themselves, release what no longer serves them and move forward with renewed clarity.

Event details

• Event: Embrace the Shadow — A Samhain Journey Through Kundalini, Ritual & Sound

• Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

• Time: 11am–12.30pm

• Venue: SooYoga, Northampton

For further information and booking details, visit SooYoga’s social media pages.