Mind-Body Health Workshop, Dinner and DJ
Sci-translate hosted this event at Selina Camden on Wednesday the 13th of July.
For those seeking an opportunity to connect with a like-minded community and immerse themselves in the creative scene, while learning how to improve their health and wellbeing.
Creative Connections: an interactive wellbeing event
We hosted a mind-body health workshop with personalised advice from a clinical psychologist and certified yoga teacher, which was followed by a curated dinner, cocktails, and DJ set.
The event included:
18:30 Interactive wellbeing workshop (ticketed)
An intimate and interactive wellbeing workshop with a clinical psychologist and certified yoga teacher, Dr Gemma Luke.
Gemma creatively combines psychology and mind-body approaches to provide evidence-based workshops, with a personalised touch.
19:30 Curated vegan dinner by POWERPLANT restaurant (ticketed)
Dinner in Selina's vegan restaurant, including a 2-course meal and cocktail.
20:30 Cocktails & after-dinner DJ set with Kristy Harper (free)
Kristy is a London-based DJ and producer (and yogi) who's known for her eclectic DJ sets that blend disco, house and Latin elements.
WORKSHOP HOST
Dr Gemma Luke
Gemma is a clinical psychologist at the London Psychiatry Clinic and 200-hour qualified yoga teacher who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years.
Gemma creatively combines psychotherapy and mind-body techniques to enhance people’s confidence, self-esteem, and resilience. Her individualised approach empowers you with knowledge and skills that support you to face future challenges in your personal and professional life.
During workshops, she explores and enhances your understanding of how psychological difficulties can manifest physically, teaches grounding techniques that regulate the nervous system, and helps you become more in tune with the physical sensations that provide insight into your unconscious mind.
Gemma is passionate about promoting positive mental health and strives to work holistically with both mind and body to help people achieve lasting change and lead more fulfilling lives.
AFTER DINNER DJ SET
Kristy Harper
Kristy is a London-based DJ and producer, senior social media editor and digital nomad who is passionate about using yoga and mind-body techniques to maintain her work/life balance.
She's known for her eclectic DJ sets that blend disco, house and Latin elements, with her tracks receiving support from BBC Radio 1, Rinse FM and Ministry of Sound.
Her regular radio shows have seen her broadcast B2B sessions with underground music’s most talented selectors.
Kristy has toured internationally across Europe, Australia, Asia and the US, and played at renowned clubs and festivals such as Magnetic Fields, Snowbombing, Houghton and Love International.
During the UK lockdown, Kristy hosted a series for Identification of Music called ‘Lockdown Live’ with interviews with artists such as Detroit Swindle, Archie Hamilton, TSHA and platforms such as Mixcloud and Mixmag.
Vegan Dinner Menu
Your choice of: Starter + Main + Cocktail / OR / Main + Dessert + Cocktail
Tofu & cabbage gyoza dumplings, dipping sauce, chilli oil
Blackened aubergine, Coconut yoghurt, Date miso, Hazelnut Dukkah
Sweetcorn ribs, Gochujang and sesame glaze, Spring onion, seaweed
Bao with Katsu tofu, Cabbage slaw, pickled chilli, tonkatsu sauce, lime mayo
Baja style jackfruit tempura tacos, corn salsa, pickled red onion, miso Mayo, seeded avocado, lime coriander
Fattoush salad made with fried pita croutons, beans, fresh herbs, chopped vegetables, heritage tomatoes, cucumber, pomegranate, Nocerella olives, tahini & amba sauces
Rose malabi milk pudding, almond, strawberry
Halva baklava, coconut ice cream
Toasted banana bread, with berries and yoghurt