The Balm Membership
A deep and nourishing sacred space for your heart and soul to be held...
If you love the way I hold space through the words you have already read and received, then I would love to welcome you into a deeper container.
This is an invitation — from my heart to yours — to be supported with practices, tools of remembrance, deep contemplations, live community gatherings and so much more.
Only when we come to the still point, create space to listen within, and feel soothed in our systems… can we truly step forwards into the life that we know we were born to lead.
The Balm is my virtual studio space. Consider it as a sanctuary you can come to at any time and rest, reconnect to yourself, be witnessed and heard, and create the foundations of a life that feels all the way alive. I like to think of it as nourishment for the soil that you are growing from.
“I adore The Balm membership; the monthly yoga nidra sessions are worth the exchange alone, but Lauren's held space in every comment and chat thread make this feel like a safe community for any share 🙏 and the seasonal planning sessions have been such a support to me. Gentle, held, nourishing.”
In case we haven’t been fully introduced yet, I am Lauren.
I am a Mother to two young daughters, a Sacred Space Holder, Writer, Designer, Human Design Guide, Yoga & Meditation Teacher and true multi-passionate creator. My passion lies in offering safe and transformative spaces for self connection and authenticity, while focusing very much on tending to the nervous system, creativity and true self expression.
My story began when I started running my own Marketing business at the age of 22 (20 years ago now!) and has since taken many twists and turns (spoiler alert — I haven’t been employed since!).
Over the past two decades I have trained as a Yoga and Meditation teacher (covering a wide variety of threads including Womb Yoga, Pregnancy & Post Natal, Yoga Nidra and more), completed my Health Coaching & Sex, Love & Relationship Coaching Certifications, done my Reiki Level 1 & 2, gone deep into Human Design and completed several courses with teachers including Erin Claire Jones, Jenna Zoe and Kyla from Hatha Astro, I have studied and learned from teachers including Jessie Harrold (Matrescence), and Cacao Mama (Ceremonial Cacao Facilitation), and most recently I had the exquisite honour of doing Katie Abbott’s Pause Place Facilitator Training.
At the core of all this learning is an extreme passion for supporting the nourishment of women in all ways.
"Being a member of The Balm is truly a delight. I love that I get to partake in recordings of yoga nidra practices, or even participate in live gatherings if I'm able. It's a space that, even as someone who isn't running a business, I benefit from greatly as I bring my full self to the work I do. We need communities like this, with wise women holding circles that elevate all. I'm grateful to have found such a community here."
This takes the form of physical and emotional nourishment through offerings for the body and mind, heart and soul nourishment stemming from resources and space that supports a truthful and aligned sense of self, and creative nourishment as one of my greatest passions in life is being a cheerleader and mentor to those stepping forwards into their heart and soul work through the portal of sacred business.
My wish is to provide a tonic for modern life, a balm to soothe, support and settle and a place to ensure that you feel well and truly HELD in your humanness.
The Balm is a landing space devoted to your aliveness.
Want to try it out?
Below is a 12 minute meditation, An Ode To Softness, so that you can experience a little taster of what is within The Balm…
"With Nurture as my guiding word for 2025, joining The Balm membership felt like a natural step. Lauren’s Yoga Nidra sessions and poetic words have grounded and restored me more times than I can count. But what I treasure most is her gentle way of ‘walking us home to ourselves’ through her beautiful, honest writing, her Human Design workshops, and her heart-centered work sessions. I’ve never felt more connected to my heart and soul, and I know that being part of The Balm has played a huge part in that. For that alone, what I’ve gained from Lauren’s space is priceless. Thank you, Lauren."
Within this space there are several threads…
⋙ A Self Tending library full of practices to support your wellbeing. This varies between shorter meditations and longer Yoga Nidra practices and there will soon be an addition of pure movement practices too. You also gain access to our past live recordings of The Restoration Sessions which combine gentle movement, Yoga Nidra and journaling prompts.
⋙ Human Design Foundations — a series of workshops that will support you in understanding the depths of who you truly are, through my favourite system Human Design.
⋙ The Heart Work Sacred Business Support — for those of you who also hold space for others in your life’s work or business I offer live gatherings and Coaching Circles throughout the seasons to provide you with creative space and insight from my twenty + years of experience in marketing, writing and running my own creative business.
⋙ Live Restoration Retreats (and bonus workshops and experiences) - season I hold a 90 minute session for connection to self and others through the power and magic of Movement, Yoga Nidra and Journaling. Other workshops and experiences are created as my heart pulls me to them, so you can expect a little magic and mystery to unfold.
“I'm new to substack and was so delighted to find Lauren's writing. Her honest, beautiful words on motherhood, life and work speak to somewhere deep inside me. When she opened up The Balm it was an obvious choice for me to join. It feels so nourishing to have her restorative nidras and human design insight there for me when I need them. Thanks Lauren.”
The Balm is a merging of many of the things I feel passionate about in my life.
As a Manifesting Generator in Human Design, and as a Mother of two young children, I have to find a balance between sacred structure AND the ability to spontaneously create as the urge (and space) arises. So while there will be some consistent themes and offerings, there will also be unexpected extras sprinkled in too.
You can click the Membership Space below to see a sample of what will be waiting for you when you join us.
“I love this space and think it’s incredible value for money 🥰. I didn’t hesitate to sign up to Lauren’s Balm membership, having had a human design reading with her and being part of one of her containers I knew how nourishing and comforting it would be! I love the nidras and deeper dives into human design elements. I resonate with some much of her beautiful words and always feel soothed and held. So grateful for your magic Lauren!” Sophie Johnson
Diary of live experiences coming up for paid members of The Balm...
The Restoration Retreat - A chance to drop in to deep rest and nourish your entire system with restorative movement and Yoga Nidra. There will be space to sit and journal at the end of our time together as you connect to your deep truths and inner knowing.
12th July 9-10.30am & 4th October 9-10.30am
The Seasonal Planning Ceremony - A space for you to tend to whatever is surfacing in your creative work. This will be a 90 minute workshop to reflect on the season past and look towards the visions and offerings that are coming through for the season ahead.
11th September 1-2.30pm
The Heart Work Coaching Circle - An open circle space where kindred hearts can come together and receive coaching and guidance on anything that is surfacing within your heart work journey. Bring any aspects of your sacred business or creative offerings to the space and receive insight and support.
18th June 1-2pm & 10th July 1-2pm
The investment for The Balm is currently £8 a month or £65 for a year. If you would like to access the entire portal of past recordings, the library of Yoga Nidra practices and join our upcoming live gatherings, please use the button below to become a paid member…
“Lauren creates a calming, soothing and grounded space. She shares practical, helpful, actionable information through her classes, writing and podcasts. She is very kind and genuinely cares about others. Her community is a beautiful place to be in.”🌷
Mary Paliath
I would be so honoured to walk this path with you and truly hope to see you inside The Balm soon…
With love…
Lauren
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