Slow Social: Yoga & Book Crawl (Cosy Edition)
🌿 Slow Social: Yoga & Book Crawl (Cosy Edition)
Our signature slow summer series transitioning into cosy winter Sundays for ambitious, sensitive women craving softer mornings, real connection, and time to simply be.
We spend most of our time on the mat exploring asana, the physical practice.
But there's so much more to yoga than the shapes we make with our bodies.
So each month, we'll explore one of the other limbs through walking, books, conversation, creativity, reflection and everyday life.
Because yoga isn't just something we practise for an hour.
It's something we can explore in the way we move through the world.
As the seasons change, so does our practice. I can't wait to share more about the other limbs of yoga with you!
OCTOBER:
We will start of with a walk into the woods passing through some field and stop along the way for some reflection and exploring Yamas (the first limb of Ashtanga yoga). We will then walk back to the cafe and enjoy some coffee/tea and read our own books under the marquee.
❄️ What is Yoga & Book Crawl Cosy Edition?
A slow monthly gathering for anyone who wants to spend a little less time online and a little more time out in the world.
Each month we'll meet somewhere different and begin with a short, gentle walk, exploring a new corner of the local area as part of our ongoing "crawl."
We'll then pause somewhere along the way to explore that month's theme from the eight limbs of yoga through a simple reflection or journaling prompt.
Bring whatever book you're currently reading and spend some time quietly reading alongside one another — either outdoors when the weather allows, or tucked into a nearby café or coffee shop when the weather calls for something warmer.
There will be conversation.
There will be quiet.
There will probably be coffee.
And there is absolutely no expectation that you have to talk to everyone.
It's connection without the pressure to perform.
🧘♀️ Yoga beyond the mat
Every month we'll explore a different idea from the eight limbs of yoga.
Not as another thing to learn perfectly or another self-improvement project.
But as an invitation to get curious about how these ancient ideas might actually show up in our ordinary lives.
One month might have us exploring Svadhyaya — self-study through the books we're drawn to and the things we're curious about.
Another might explore Aparigraha — non-grasping, and what we're ready to stop holding onto.
Another might invite us into Pratyahara — turning our attention inward, perhaps through a quieter, more sensory walk.
The themes will change.
The invitation stays the same:
Slow down enough to notice.
🐛 Why a “crawl”?
Part of the idea behind Yoga & Book Crawl is getting to slowly explore new outdoor spaces together — parks, riversides, quiet corners, and places that might already exist right at your doorstep.
Maybe you’ve walked past them before.
Maybe you’ve never noticed them fully.
Maybe you didn’t even know they were there.
When I first moved to Maidstone, one of the things I loved most was discovering the beautiful outdoor spaces around me — the river walks, song birds, hidden greenery, and wildlife woven into everyday life.
This series is an invitation to experience those spaces differently: more slowly, more intentionally, and in community.
🌸 What to expect
Every gathering will be a little different depending on the location and season, but you'll generally find:
🌿 A short, gentle walk
📖 A monthly theme inspired by the eight limbs of yoga
✍🏽 A simple reflection or journaling prompt
☕ Time to read your own book
🌳 Outdoor reading when the weather allows
☕ A nearby café or coffee shop when it doesn't
💬 Optional conversation and connection
📍 A different local location each month
And most importantly:
No pressure to socialise constantly.
You can chat, listen, and/or wander quietly.
You can read your book.
You can come alone.
You can come with a friend.
You can be somewhere in between.
🌼 Who this is for
This is for you if:
you want to spend more time outside and less time constantly online
you love books, walking, coffee, nature or a combination of all four
you've been craving a slower rhythm to your weekends
you want to explore your local area with fresh eyes
you enjoy meaningful conversation but don't want to spend an entire event networking
you're curious about yoga beyond the physical practice
you're trying to create a life that feels more sustainable and less rushed
you like the idea of community but also need some quiet
you want to meet people without having to perform being social
Especially if you're someone who already catches little glimpses of a slower life...and wants more of it.
You don't need to be a yogi. You don't need to know the eight limbs.
You don't need to be a regular reader. You don't even need to finish the book you've been carrying around for six months. 😂
Come as you are.
This is about exploration, not perfection.
🪻 Ticket options
£8 — Supported / Community Ticket
£12 — Standard Ticket
£16 — Community Support Ticket
The higher tier helps us keep Slow Socials accessible and sustainable for everyone.
Choose the option that feels most supportive for you.
🎒 What to bring
Your current book
Comfortable shoes for walking
Weather-appropriate layers
Water
A notebook + pen if you'd like to journal
An umbrella
Your cosiest coat
Your bank card if you want to buy coffee/tea at the cafe
Because we're not waiting for perfect weather.
We're learning to enjoy the weather we've got.
🦋 Stay connected
All attendees are invited into the Slow Social Society Telegram community upon signing up for:
– upcoming event updates
– monthly slow challenges
– ongoing connection and support
This is more than a one-off gathering.
It’s a slower way of living and connecting together.
🌙 About Slow Social Society
Slow Social Society is a community for ambitious, sensitive women reclaiming a slower, simpler, more sustainable way of living without the pressure of getting it perfect.
Through gatherings, shared experiences, and intentional spaces, we create moments where people can slow down and feel genuinely connected to themselves and to others.
🌻 About your host
I’m Katrina, founder of Slow Social Society.
I’ve been holding spaces through yoga, coaching, and community experiences since 2018, with a background in NLP, EFT/tapping, and nervous system-based practices.
Everything I host is designed to feel grounding, welcoming, and human.
If you’ve been craving something like this, join us 💫
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