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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

In 2013, Lianne, one of the organisers of Selkie Soul Festival created and founded Fusilates — a fusion of Yoga and Qigong — is a gentle yet powerful practice that stretches, strengthens, and harmonises the mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in these ancient traditions, each session weaves together flowing Qigong sequences, mindful Yogic postures, focused breathwork, and moments of meditative stillness. Drawing on the grounding and energy cultivation of Qigong and the alignment,

After our wonderful cacao ceremony at the launch party we will invite our attendees to lie down and enjoy a soothing and gentle sound bath from one of our organisers June Meagher. A sound bath is a meditative experience where you're immersed in soothing sound vibrations to promote relaxation, healing, and mental clarity. Despite the name, there's no water involved—you're “bathed” in sound. Participants lie down or sit comfortably , often with eyes closed, in a quiet space. Yo

A cacao ceremony is a heart-opening ritual that uses ceremonial-grade cacao to foster emotional healing, spiritual connection, and inner reflection. June Meagher, Cacao Club, Shrewsbury Rooted in ancient Mesoamerican traditions, it’s now embraced globally as a mindful, transformative experience and you can experience it at the Selkie Soul Festival Launch party. Originating with the Maya and Aztec civilizations , cacao was considered sacred and used in spiritual rituals and

Vida Belsher has been working with Family Constellations for over 8 years and originally trained in Australia with Yildiz Sethi. Yildiz trained directly with Bert Hellinger and maintains the traditional teaching. She also trained with Svagito Liebermeister, Albrecht Mahr, Berthold Ulsamer and Ursula Franke. Since then Vida has also completed training courses with Yishai Gaster, Meirav Schreiber, Elena Veselago, Susan Altschwager and Karmic Constellation training with Yael

For over 45 years, June Meagher has been a pioneer in the world of healing championing diverse modalities and helping to shape wellbeing festivals across the UK. Her move from the south to Portpatrick marked her semi-retirement however her love of organising festivals was re-ignited by the inspiring vision of Lianne, whose passion for creating a local wellbeing festival deeply resonated. June instantly knew that joining forces with Lianne and Vida would be a powerful and h

Selkie Soul Festival launch party - Day One - £35 (early bird and concession rate £30) BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE - NUMBERS ARE LIMITED The tide is turning, and something magical is stirring on the southwest coast of Scotland. Join us as we open the portal to the Selkie Soul Festival —a two day celebration of connection, creativity, and conscious living—beginning with a launch party that promises to awaken every sense. A Night to Remember On the eve of the festival, we gather in s

Lianne Brown had long dreamed of organising a wellbeing festival, and upon meeting June Meagher, they decided to combine their expertise to create one, leading to the inception of the Selkie Soul Festival. Lianne Brown is a Reiki Master and Holistic Wellbeing Facilitator, and her wellbeing centre in Stranraer offers: • Massage • Reiki • Injury & Pain Healing • Breakthrough & Life Coaching • Meditation • Yoga • Dance • Vocals • Qigong • EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniq

Why not stay in or near Stranraer for the first bank holiday weekend in May, 2026. On Saturday 2nd May 2026, Selkie Soul Festival awakens with soulful live music and a welcoming ceremony — cacao shared, uplifting music, dance to awaken the spirit, and a sound bath to carry us deeper into connection. Nourishing food, from wholesome soups to hearty chilli, will be served to ground us back to earth. Tickets are £35 (£30 concessions) On Sunday 3rd May, the glow of the festival c