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.” Jo Thomas 🌿
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), Laura Durban and Cacao Mama (Ceremonial Cacao Facilitation), Jane Clapp 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." Aleesha Neal
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." Maïlys Ray
Within this space there are several threads…
⋙ Live Restorative Gatherings Online— each season I will hold a live online practice that will weave together ritual, gentle movement, Yoga Nidra and self enquiry prompts to support you in restoring aliveness and soothing your system. This will be recorded and shared to the library of practices if you cannot make it live.
⋙ The Live Heart Work Seasonal Planning Ceremony — around the start of each season I will hold a 90 minute session for you to deep dive into your heart and soul work. This will provide you with an opportunity to connect to the essence of your current creations, take stock of where you have traveled, and look towards what you are dreaming up next. These sessions will provide you with a community space for sharing, as well as a chance to stay accountable to your visions.
⋙ Live Heart Work Coaching Circles — 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 the medicine of community.
⋙ Yoga Nidra Recordings — there is a library of self tending practices ready and waiting for you to already dive into, and I add to this on a regular basis. These practices are around 20-30 minutes of deep rest to support you on a deep body and soul level. You can access them here once you become a member.
⋙ The Human Design series - over 4 hours of recorded workshops and audios for you to explore to help you understand your uniqueness and follow a path that is truly aligned to you. You can start that here when you are a member.
“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.” Dee Murray
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
“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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