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We are delighted to announce our line up of speakers, workshop leaders and performers for the first Selkie Soul Festival at the Millennium Centre and at the Creative Hub in Stranraer on 2/3 May, 2026. If you are coming to the Cold Water Swim workshop please let us know by emailing us selkiesoulfestival@gmail.com or if you have any questions re the workshops. Tickets can be purchased here .

Are you into Cold Water Swimming? Put yourself in the expert hands of a certified WHM Instructor to learn the 3 pillars of the Wim Hof Method: Breathing Technique, Cold Exposure & Commitment. Find out how you can utilize oxygen and cold exposure to optimize body & mind, and learn about the underlying physiology. Darren Adam is a veteran, mental health and wellbeing advocate, a Wim Hof Method instructor who leads transformative workshops in Scotland. He’s passionate about help

Things are really heating up as we head toward the festival. We’re adding new speakers and exhibitors all the time, and the programme now features more than 20 talks and workshops led by experts from across the UK. Join us throughout the weekend at Scotland’s newest indoor wellbeing festival, Selkie Soul, taking place on 2–3 May 2026 at the Stranraer Millennium Centre. Only a few weeks left for the early bird Saturday tickets. Sunday is FREE. Email us selkiesoulfestival@gmail

When someone contacts you to tell you they are impressed that you are creating a value festival, it is very humbling. We are delighted to be announcing more speakers for the one day FREE festival on 3rd May at the Stranraer Millennium Centre which will feature over 30 speakers and exhibitors. The Talks & Workshops will include: Cold Water Swimming Cold Plunge & Sauna Darshan Aromatherapy for Pain Fire Reiki Workshop Breathwork Yoga Kirtan QiGong Drum Circle Chakradance Human

FOR THOSE WHO WILL DO COLD WATER SWIMMING OR WHO JUST LIKE A SAUNA WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE WE WILL HAVE A SAUNA AVAILABLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE SELKIE SOUL FESTIVAL ON 2/3 MAY, 2026 IN STRANRAER. Wild Dook Sauna is a mobile outdoor sauna based across the South of Scotland, offering a wild, welcoming space to warm up, wind down and reconnect with nature. Set in beautiful outdoor locations, we provide community sauna sessions and private hires, combining deep heat with t

Vida, Lianne and June send their warmest wishes for a happy, peaceful New Year as we step into 2026. We’ll be announcing more speakers and exhibitors over the coming weeks. For now, all speaker slots are filled and most wellbeing stands are already confirmed, which is incredibly exciting. We still have some tickets available for the Saturday Launch Party — and what a beautiful day and evening it will be. Enjoy a shared meal, cacao, live music, a movement workshop and a soothi

Amanda Hayler creates expressive, soulful artwork using watercolour and pen, embracing the beautiful unpredictability of flowing colour and the grounding structure of line. Her pieces evolve through delicate layers, textured details, and a playful mix of materials that invite you to look a little closer. Art is Amanda’s sanctuary — a space where creativity becomes healing. Living with cancer has deepened her connection to her craft, inspiring work that moves beyond represent

What a treat we have for those of you who are coming to the first Selkie Soul Festival. The amazing Anaire, Celtic Shamanic Practitioner and founder of Celtic Soul Midwife will be offering a talk and well as exhibiting. With her roots firmly planted in Celtic Consciousness, An֝aire draws on her healed lineage (both Scottish and Irish), bringing forth ancient indigenous wisdom to modern contemporary care provision, and is the founder of the Celtic Soul Midwife. She draws on ne

Something magical is unfolding… We’re gathering an extraordinary mix of therapists, healers, and soul-guides for the very first Selkie Soul Festival  — a weekend to reconnect, recharge, and realign. Over the bank holiday weekend — 2nd & 3rd May 2026  — therapists from across the UK will gather at the Millennium Centre, Stranraer  to share their gifts, therapies, and soul-led services designed to help you live life your way. Saturday  opens with our Launch Party  — cacao cerem

We’re thrilled to share that enquiries have been pouring in, and we now have an exciting festival update on some of the incredible line-up of speakers and workshop leaders for Sunday’s free festival day —as well as a magical launch party on Saturday evening . Festival Talks & Workshops  will feature: Cold Water Dip Darshan Breathwork Kirtan Fire Reiki Workshop Chakra Dance Workshop Qigong Interactive Session Celtic Soul Work Drum Circle Family Constellations Aromatherapy for

ACCOMMODATION - we have had many enquiries for accommodation in the area. May we suggest visiting the following: https://www.booking.com/ https://www.trivago.co.uk/ https://www.airbnb.co.uk/ If you have any questions please do ask us. Please remember it is a bank holiday weekend that weekend.

If you are coming to Selkie Soul Festival by car perhaps you can offer a lift to someone near you? If you can, can you please contact us at selkiesoulfestival@gmail.com We have people coming from Glasgow, Wick, Oban, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cumbria. So do get in touch if you can offer a lift or visit our Facebook page car share post Thank you

Welcome Karuna Shivani Rinck who will be exploring the wisdom, energy, and science behind traditional healing systems in her talk "The Intuitive Nature of Ancient Healing Practices" Karuna Shivani R. Rinck is a naturopathic nutritionist and bioscientist whose work bridges the wisdom of ancient healing traditions with the rigour of modern science. Drawing from her immersive experiences with herbalists, Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncturists, and Ayurvedic practitioners, S

With over 20 years of experience teaching Qigong and a professional Shiatsu practice since 1999, Mark Pogson brings deep wisdom and gentle strength to his work in the Internal Arts. Now based in the Rhins after relocating from Somerset, he continues to share his passion for Five Element theory, nature-based learning, meditation, Yang Sheng, and Neigong. Mark’s approach is rooted in harmony with nature and the cultivation of vitality, offering practices that support wellbeing

My name is Jane Murray, and I’m the founder of Reikiona where I offer healing and give people the chance to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance in both body and mind. Originally from Scotland and now based in London, I’m passionate about bringing gentle, heart-led energy healing into the lives of busy, modern souls.   My own Reiki journey began during a period when life felt overwhelming , constant noise of city life, pressure and stress had left me feeling disconnected

Hello, I’m Dhyan Ji — a spiritual teacher, energy healer, and the heart behind Elevate Your Mind , a transformative initiative devoted to mental wellness, spiritual awakening, and empowered living. With over 43 years immersed in meditation and 29 years of Reiki experience, I now offer my own unique Energy Healing modality. My journey also includes Sound Healing, Darshan Blessings, and a rich background in complementary therapies — all woven together to offer deep wisdom and i

Lolli Anderson is a yoga and breathwork teacher from Dumfries & Galloway whose journey has taken them across the globe — from India, Thailand and Vietnam, to New Zealand and Morocco, and back to the UK. Originally rooted in Ashtanga yoga, Lolli’s practice has evolved to focus on the art of slowing down — offering nurturing spaces for Yin yoga, deep rest, and the exploration of breath. Their work delves into the expansive world of Pranayama, drawing inspiration from both Kunda

Lynne Carter has been running a professional astrology practice since earning her Certificate from the Faculty of Astrological Studies  in 2002. She deepened her expertise with a Diploma in 2008, drawing inspiration from William Lilly’s seminal work Christian Astrology . Blending both modern and medieval techniques , Lynne creates deeply personalised charts for her clients. Over the years, she has become a familiar face at Mind, Body & Soul exhibitions  across London and the

We’re thrilled to welcome the extraordinary Tom Shanti  to the very first Selkie Soul Festival  in Stranraer! Tom, a former Buddhist monk now based in Shropshire, brings a deep well of wisdom, joy, and musical magic to our gathering. He’ll be leading a Kirtan workshop , offering a beautiful and accessible way to quiet the monkey mind and connect with inner peace through sacred chant. Kirtan is a devotional practice rooted in yogic tradition—open to all, regardless of backgrou

A unique experience that combines energy work and a sound journey that replicates the circadian rhythm and REM sleep cycles. Lying down on your mat, you enter a world of sound and inner movement. At Selkie Soul Festival the Inner Dance will be held by Vida Belsher Specific music, frequencies, and beats impact your brainwaves resulting in feelings of dreaming awake, psychedelic visuals, kundalini awakening, past lives regression, childhood memories and deep rest. This experie