Welcome to Slow Into The Seasons.
A place of heartfelt words from a quieter life
and home to a yoga and mindfulness community for gentle folk.
A place that encourages you to Breathe | (Re)connect | Live in Your Truth.
Hello! I’m Alice Elgie, also known as Wandering Alice: writer, yogi, nature lover, wife, ma, and perpetual seeker.
I live a rather nomadic life with a focus on simplicity and slowness and you’ll find me flitting between narrowboats, cabins, vans, cottages, and yurts; anywhere from the Highlands of Scotland to the mountains of Spain (and as of 2024, in my petite maison en France for part of the year)—anywhere I can live in a more connected and less encumbered way.
This space is a place for me to share stories from that life.
+ here you’ll find a video I made a few years ago now, all about our nomadic life (2008-2020).
🙏🏻 Slow Community🙏🏻
It is also a space to connect with my beautiful 🌟 Slow Friends (paid subscribers) 🌟who each month, for just £5 (any currency), receive a seasonal-inspired and recorded.with.love mindfulness offering from wherever I am, as well as access to a chat space where we connect as a community, sharing inspirations and supporting one another on our life’s journey. On occasion we also enjoy LIVE Zoom gatherings.
The monthly offering might be a guided meditation, thought-provoking walk & talk in nature with seasonal journalling prompts, yoga class, breathwork and mantra practice, or maybe a sound journey experience or book discussion.
“My aim is to be a gentle reminder for us all to slow down, take a breath, and make time to curiously connect with our deepest selves.”
🌟 As a paid subscriber you receive access to the complete (and growing!) library of practices🌟
Whether you are here to enjoy heartfelt words or be part of the community, I always love to connect in the comment boxes!
With love,
Alice
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Some kind words from 🌟 Slow Friends 🌟 and those who have joined some of my online courses and classes.
“Being a Slow Friend is a low-cost, easy option for people who are so busy with life that they rarely take a moment to slow down and breathe. I love the regular videos, chat spaces and meditation/journalling prompts which are offered without the pressure or commitment of a regular class. I don't always join in 'on time' but knowing I can access them whenever it suits me gives a bit of inspiration, support and peace when I need it most.” - Alice, London.
“This is a community filled with gentle souls who appreciate making time for self care. The offerings feed my mind, body, and soul.” - Amanda
“Just a blissful yoga practice followed by the lovely chanting. It was such a beautiful exercise. Please can we have more. I loved joining in with the chanting. Thank you so much.” - Sarah
"Thank you so much for encouraging all of us to slow down and really THINK about our lives. You are a gift," - Kim
"I am far more connected with my emotions and my body, more grounded and aware - more mindful. I also notice that I am generally able to be calmer when dealing with tricky situations. The journalling exercises have rekindled my love of writing, which is amazing." - Katherine
"Many thanks for all your support this year. I have been struggling with a few things and these offerings have really helped." - Kate
"It's a joy to listen to your beautiful words and your beautiful voice and be present to the world as I go about my days." - Meg
"I wish to tell you how much I am enjoying these classes and hope you will be able to continue as long as possible. A friend sent me the following quote many years ago which makes me think of our unconscious impact on others: Albert Schweitzer wrote ‘one thing stirs within me when I look back on my life; it is the fact that so many people meant so much to me without knowing it. They entered into my life and became a spiritual power within me. If we have them before us who have been a blessing to us, they would be amazed to learn what passed from their lives to ours.’ I feel this way about your sessions. Thank you." - Eileen
"Your offerings have been like a doorway, opening my mind to question and entertain other opportunities I might not otherwise have explored. Thank you so much, Alice!" - Susan
"It's the first time I have ever done anything like this and I have enjoyed it so much. It’s easy to follow and you are such a lovely, kind teacher and although I was very worried about the Zoom calls, I have really enjoyed them. Everybody is so lovely! Thank you so much for offering this all at an affordable price—it's a retreat without leaving my home! " - Pam