An exploratory workshop weaving together science, culture, mindful movement, reflection and the wisdom of plants. Join Alice Rainbow Yoga and Nut Blossom Apothecary for a day of curiosity, connection and compassionate exploration of sadness in all its nuances.
SCOTLAND · DUNFERMLINE · NOVEMBER 2026
The Art of Feeling Sadness
📆 Sunday 1st of November 2026
🕐 10:00 to 16:00
📍West Fife Fencing Club, Wellwood Old Primary School
☕ Tea and lunch included
👥 Maximum 8 participants
About the workshop
The Art of Feeling: Sadness
💧 The Art of Feeling — Sadness
An exploration of what it means to feel sad
What is sadness?
It sounds like a simple question. But the closer we look, the more interesting and complicated it becomes.
Following our explorations of Anger, Joy and Fear, this fourth Art of Feeling workshop invites us to become curious about Sadness: how we recognise it, how we experience it, what happens in the body, and how our understanding and expression of sadness may be shaped by our experiences, families, communities and cultures.
Throughout the day, Alice and Sandra will bring together science, psychology, social and cultural perspectives, embodied exploration, movement, meditation, conversation, herbalism and reflection.
Rather than giving you a definition of what sadness should feel like, we’ll make space to investigate the many ways it can be experienced and perhaps question some of the things we think we know about it.
What to expect
• Exploration of the science and psychology of sadness
• Social and cultural perspectives
• Embodied movement and somatic exploration
• Breath and meditation
• Conversation and optional sharing
• Herbal exploration with Sandra
• Time for individual reflection
• Lunch and herbal refreshments
You don’t need to arrive feeling sad, and you won’t be asked to make yourself sad.
This isn’t about fixing sadness, forcing emotional release, or telling you how you should feel. Participation is invitational throughout, and you are always welcome to observe, adapt, pause or opt out.
Come as you are and bring your curiosity. ✨🌈🌿
All are welcome.
With Sandra and Alice
🧘♀️ Alice - yoga, meditation and somatic movement teacher. A Frenchie living in Scotland. Grounded, sensitive, inclusive and joyful.
🌿 Sandra - medical herbalist, plant lover and founder of Nut Blossom Apothecary. Rooted, caring and deeply connected to the wisdom of herbs and the natural world.
Details of the retreat
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Yoga and embodied movement
Herbal and plant-based exploration
Reflective and connection practices
Tea and lunch
A small, intimate group experience
Moments of rituals, pause and embodied awareness
Space for questions and reflection
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Any props you are happy to use,
A cup for tea,
Snacks if needed
A curious mind
Comfortable clothes you can move and relax in
A yoga mat, if you have one
A blanket and anything else that helps you feel cosy for rest
A notebook and pen for reflections
Water bottle
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Standard place £89
Early bird until the 1st of October £79
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Alice | Scotland
+44 7727780608 · alicerainbowyogamindfulness@gmail.com
Our space for the day
West Fife Fencing Club, Wellwood Old Primary School, Main street, Wellwood, Dunfermline