Tara
"Mali held our circle with such tender reverence, gently inviting us to step deeper into relating with ourselves and with each other, her voice and music infusing our senses like warm honey and blossom, her rose tea and anointing oil bringing us home to our shared womanhood. I walked out into the evening feeling soothed, enchanted, connected and yearning for more."
Sarah
"Mali holds a very thoughtful and enriching ceremonial space. Her women's circles have been a refuge to me through some really challenging times in my life, and I'm grateful for all the effort and care she has put in to offer this to our community. I love that the circles are a mix of meditations, singing and embodiment practices as well as emotional sharing, this feels well thought out and balanced. A beautiful space, I would encourage all to attend. "
Zoe
"Mali is a fantastic retreat leader - she held the space so delicately but with a lot of conviction and confidence, creating a safe space for vulnerability and connection. I enjoyed the flow of each activity: nothing felt too rushed or too long, and the order in which we did things was so well curated. Mali offered us a mix of communication and interaction-based activities as well as self-led introspective activities. This fostered a sense of belonging and ease. I especially loved the last activity where we were able to move our bodies and tap into inner child joy - it felt like a perfect culmination of the MAGIC shared throughout the retreat. The amount of healing that took place in just one day is a testament to how incredible Mali is as a space-holder. I would absolutely take part in another one, and have told all my friends about it too! Thank you <3"
Katie
"I had a really fabulous time at Mali’s retreat! It was so empowering to meet likeminded women and to share our healing with each other. The yurt was set up so beautifully it was instantly welcoming and we were given really engaging activities, a mixture of meditation, song, sound, smells, tastes that really heightened the senses. The running of the day felt really timeless, slow-paced and mindful, I never felt rushed at all. And Mali was a great facilitator making sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the day. The homemade vegan lunch was wonderful too. I definitely left the day feeling brighter and more at peace. Thank you Mali."
Cleo
"Mali's women's circle was so sacred. From the structure to the environment, I felt so supported and excited to be able to witness her magic for the first time. The space was held so beautifully and she used different tools and offerings that spoke to everyone's abilities and desires in the circle."
Emma
Mali held the most beautiful, comfortable and safe self-honouring ceremony. As a non-binary person, I often feel neglected or on edge in spiritual spaces that largely accommodate cisgender and heterosexual people. Mali’s 1:1 was refreshingly inclusive and mindful of language. She discussed with me before the ceremony which language and pronouns I would be most comfortable with, such as choosing whether to refer to the physical or non-physical womb - a step I am extremely grateful for, and demonstrated her nature as a dedicated healer. I left the experience with a deeper connection to myself and a newfound gratitude for my womb.
The ceremony itself was magical. I deeply enjoyed each sensory experience: the smell of rosemary smoke, the taste of rose tea, the warmth from the fire that Mali lit in a yurt in the forest, the sounds of her spellbinding voice and the shruti box. I felt truly immersed in these elements, particularly the audial parts, which created a stronger feeling of relaxation.
I cannot recommend Mali as a space holder enough, especially to any trans/non-binary/queer people who might feel excluded from spiritual spaces. She is gentle yet assured in her practise, aware of the vulnerability of receiving a self-honouring ceremony, and welcomed whatever emotions arose for me. I felt peaceful and energised from intention-setting and chanting together. Since the ceremony, I have set up my own altar space using the rose petals I was blessed with. I have already bought a ticket for her upcoming Women and Wombfolk Circle, and I can’t wait to receive her offerings in a communal space. Thank you!!
Jussara
"The retreat was an extremely positive experience and I would recommend it to everyone out there ! Mali was a welcoming and loving guide, providing a beautiful safe space for people to connect, dance, sing, share and the food served was incredible !"
Cleo
"Sister Sanctuary was an incredible experience from the moment we came together. I felt so held in the space by Mali and by the end of the day I felt like I had capacity to hold the rest of the souls I'd journeyed with. It was also my first time participating in a Rose ceremony and it will stay with me forever. To be able to feel the vibration of love so clearly is something I'll never forget. Thank you for this beautiful day, I'm looking forward to the next one."