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The 'Art' of Resting Experience: Wellness Event In Ilkeston (Various Dates & Topics Available)
The Art of Resting Experience | Wellness Events in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Melt away the Sunday Scaries with an hour of deep relaxation, lying in amongst the artwork in a candlelit gallery inside a beautiful old church.
As the weekend winds down, join us for a gentle mental reset before the week begins.
Choose Your Date & Topic
Every date has its own mini theme.
Select your session from the dropdown when you book.
Sunday 27 September at 6:30pm: Manifest Your Dreams 🌕
Full moon energy. Get clear on your goals and dreams, look ahead at your future self, and practise believing in yourself and backing yourself. Then we lock it into the subconscious during the hypnotherapy.
Sunday 18 October at 6:00pm: Self Love Club 🩷
Your inner critic has had its turn, now it’s YOUR turn to take back thr power.
Work on your inner confidence, feeling proud of yourself & knowing your own self worth by using the power of hypnotherapy & positive affirmations.
Sunday 1 November at 6:00pm: Getting Sh*t Done ✅
Eight Sundays until Christmas. This one is about procrastination itself, whatever yours looks like. The thing you have avoided for months, the admin pile or just getting ahead of the festive chaos. We will work on the putting off and get you into a clean headspace to get sh*t done.
Sunday 22 November @ 6:00pm: Everything Works Out For Me, Lucky Lady Energy 🍀
Some people just seem to be lucky. Focus on the positive and you tune your reticular activating system, the part of your brain that decides what you notice, to spot opportunity and say yes to the things that open doors. How can you win the lottery if you never buy a ticket in the first place? An hour on optimism, expectation and noticing what is going right.
Sunday 6 December @ 6:00pm: Boundaries, People Pleasing and the Power of Let Them 🕊️
Inspired by Mel Robbins and her bestselling book The Let Them Theory. Protecting your peace over the festive period and in general life. Letting things bother you less and allowing other people to crack on without you getting stuck in your own head about it.
Sunday 20 December @ 6:00pm: The Christmas Gift 🎁
Solstice weekend, the longest night of the year. A moment to pause, relax and de-stress before the crazy week starts. During the hypnosis you will have the opportunity to receive a message from your inner self. A gift.
What is the Experience & Is this for me?
The Art of Resting is a group hypnotherapy and guided relaxation experience designed to help you switch off from the noise of daily life.
If you like going to sound baths then you will probable love this experience too, you get the same floaty feeling.
Especially if you have never tried hypnotherapy before.
Most people who come along never have and plenty arrive a little unsure about the whole idea.
It is nothing like the hypnosis you see on the telly. Nobody is going up on a stage, nobody is clucking like a chicken and nobody is going to make you do anything. You stay awake, you stay in control and you can open your eyes and move at any point.
There is no talking, no sharing and nothing to perform. You do not need to be good at meditating and you do not need to empty your mind.
If your thoughts wander off, that happens to everybody and it is completely fine.
Whether you are a busy professional after a system reboot, a tired mum needing an hour of pure peace, or someone who is simply curious, this is a safe, supportive space to soften the edges of your week. You lie down, you close your eyes and just listen in and follow along with the story.
We use wireless headsets so the guidance and the music sit right there with you, creating a lovely private bubble that helps you stay present without having to strain to hear a word.
Quiet the "Mental Tabs": A dedicated hour where your only job is to lie still and rest, something most of us never make time for and our bodies and minds thank us for it after.
A Different Topic Every Time: Manifestation. Self love. Procrastination. Positivity. Boundaries. Each date has its own focus, woven all the way through the hypnosis. Hypnotherapy works with the subconscious, the part of the mind sitting behind your habits, your reactions and the way you talk to yourself, and that is where the topic goes while you are deeply relaxed. You do not have to remember it, concentrate on it or do anything with it. You lie there and you listen.
Deep Relaxation and the Blissful Sleep That Follows: The whole session is built around slowing down and settling, promoting a sense of calm and wellbeing. Deep relaxation and good sleep are close cousins, and the thing people message me about most afterwards is how well they slept that night.
Float Out on Cloud Nine: Most people leave a little dreamy, a lot lighter and very glad they came and head into Monday feeling set up for the week rather than dreading it.
Where to find us
We are at ILKON, Ilkeston Contemporary Arts, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8TB, a privately owned contemporary art gallery inside a stunning former Methodist church.
If you are looking for wellbeing events near Derby or Nottingham, we are an easy drive from both, as well as from Long Eaton, Heanor, Eastwood, Sandiacre, Stapleford and Beeston. Plenty of people travel over for the evening and make a Sunday of it.
The Details
Location: ILKON, Ilkeston Contemporary Arts, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8TB.
What to bring: A yoga mat, a pillow, cosy blankets and sleeping bag so you can be completely comfortable and snuggly.
We will be lying down in between the art displays on the floor so bring something comfy to go underneath you.
Please note: Tickets are non refundable, but if something comes up i will try my best to help you to transfer to another date if outside of 7 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have tried hypnotherapy before?
Not at all. Most people who come along have never tried it. There is nothing you need to know, do or prepare. You lie down and listen. There is no sharing out loud, no group discussions and no giving up your deepest darkest secrets.
What actually happens in a group hypnotherapy session?
You get comfortable on your mat, put your headphones on and close your eyes. I talk you into a state of deep relaxation, much like that drifty feeling just before you fall asleep, and guide you through the theme for that date. You are aware the whole time and you can move or open your eyes at any point (not that you would want to)
Is this a wellness class?
Not quite but it is great for your wellbeing and healing journey.
Each date is a standalone evening, so you can come to one, come to all, or bring a friend to whichever theme suits them.
All you do is lie down and listen.
Is this a sound bath?
No, although if you love sound baths you will like this.
This is guided relaxation and hypnotherapy delivered through wireless headphones, with music underneath.
What should I wear and bring?
Something comfy and warm you can lie down in. Bring a yoga mat, a pillow and a blanket or sleeping bag. Headphones and a drink are provided.
What is there to do on a Sunday evening around Ilkeston? This, ideally. We run on selected Sunday evenings through autumn and winter, starting at 6:00pm so you are home in good time for the week ahead.
How do I book?
Choose your date from the dropdown menu and book via this webpage.
Your Practitioner:
The Art of Resting Experience is run by Emma Fogg of Next Chapter Hypnotherapy, winner of Best Alternative Therapy Provider Derbyshire 2026 at the Business Awards UK Health and Wellbeing Awards and a qualified Solution Focused Hypnotherapist.
The Art of Resting Experience | Wellness Events in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Melt away the Sunday Scaries with an hour of deep relaxation, lying in amongst the artwork in a candlelit gallery inside a beautiful old church.
As the weekend winds down, join us for a gentle mental reset before the week begins.
Choose Your Date & Topic
Every date has its own mini theme.
Select your session from the dropdown when you book.
Sunday 27 September at 6:30pm: Manifest Your Dreams 🌕
Full moon energy. Get clear on your goals and dreams, look ahead at your future self, and practise believing in yourself and backing yourself. Then we lock it into the subconscious during the hypnotherapy.
Sunday 18 October at 6:00pm: Self Love Club 🩷
Your inner critic has had its turn, now it’s YOUR turn to take back thr power.
Work on your inner confidence, feeling proud of yourself & knowing your own self worth by using the power of hypnotherapy & positive affirmations.
Sunday 1 November at 6:00pm: Getting Sh*t Done ✅
Eight Sundays until Christmas. This one is about procrastination itself, whatever yours looks like. The thing you have avoided for months, the admin pile or just getting ahead of the festive chaos. We will work on the putting off and get you into a clean headspace to get sh*t done.
Sunday 22 November @ 6:00pm: Everything Works Out For Me, Lucky Lady Energy 🍀
Some people just seem to be lucky. Focus on the positive and you tune your reticular activating system, the part of your brain that decides what you notice, to spot opportunity and say yes to the things that open doors. How can you win the lottery if you never buy a ticket in the first place? An hour on optimism, expectation and noticing what is going right.
Sunday 6 December @ 6:00pm: Boundaries, People Pleasing and the Power of Let Them 🕊️
Inspired by Mel Robbins and her bestselling book The Let Them Theory. Protecting your peace over the festive period and in general life. Letting things bother you less and allowing other people to crack on without you getting stuck in your own head about it.
Sunday 20 December @ 6:00pm: The Christmas Gift 🎁
Solstice weekend, the longest night of the year. A moment to pause, relax and de-stress before the crazy week starts. During the hypnosis you will have the opportunity to receive a message from your inner self. A gift.
What is the Experience & Is this for me?
The Art of Resting is a group hypnotherapy and guided relaxation experience designed to help you switch off from the noise of daily life.
If you like going to sound baths then you will probable love this experience too, you get the same floaty feeling.
Especially if you have never tried hypnotherapy before.
Most people who come along never have and plenty arrive a little unsure about the whole idea.
It is nothing like the hypnosis you see on the telly. Nobody is going up on a stage, nobody is clucking like a chicken and nobody is going to make you do anything. You stay awake, you stay in control and you can open your eyes and move at any point.
There is no talking, no sharing and nothing to perform. You do not need to be good at meditating and you do not need to empty your mind.
If your thoughts wander off, that happens to everybody and it is completely fine.
Whether you are a busy professional after a system reboot, a tired mum needing an hour of pure peace, or someone who is simply curious, this is a safe, supportive space to soften the edges of your week. You lie down, you close your eyes and just listen in and follow along with the story.
We use wireless headsets so the guidance and the music sit right there with you, creating a lovely private bubble that helps you stay present without having to strain to hear a word.
Quiet the "Mental Tabs": A dedicated hour where your only job is to lie still and rest, something most of us never make time for and our bodies and minds thank us for it after.
A Different Topic Every Time: Manifestation. Self love. Procrastination. Positivity. Boundaries. Each date has its own focus, woven all the way through the hypnosis. Hypnotherapy works with the subconscious, the part of the mind sitting behind your habits, your reactions and the way you talk to yourself, and that is where the topic goes while you are deeply relaxed. You do not have to remember it, concentrate on it or do anything with it. You lie there and you listen.
Deep Relaxation and the Blissful Sleep That Follows: The whole session is built around slowing down and settling, promoting a sense of calm and wellbeing. Deep relaxation and good sleep are close cousins, and the thing people message me about most afterwards is how well they slept that night.
Float Out on Cloud Nine: Most people leave a little dreamy, a lot lighter and very glad they came and head into Monday feeling set up for the week rather than dreading it.
Where to find us
We are at ILKON, Ilkeston Contemporary Arts, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8TB, a privately owned contemporary art gallery inside a stunning former Methodist church.
If you are looking for wellbeing events near Derby or Nottingham, we are an easy drive from both, as well as from Long Eaton, Heanor, Eastwood, Sandiacre, Stapleford and Beeston. Plenty of people travel over for the evening and make a Sunday of it.
The Details
Location: ILKON, Ilkeston Contemporary Arts, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8TB.
What to bring: A yoga mat, a pillow, cosy blankets and sleeping bag so you can be completely comfortable and snuggly.
We will be lying down in between the art displays on the floor so bring something comfy to go underneath you.
Please note: Tickets are non refundable, but if something comes up i will try my best to help you to transfer to another date if outside of 7 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have tried hypnotherapy before?
Not at all. Most people who come along have never tried it. There is nothing you need to know, do or prepare. You lie down and listen. There is no sharing out loud, no group discussions and no giving up your deepest darkest secrets.
What actually happens in a group hypnotherapy session?
You get comfortable on your mat, put your headphones on and close your eyes. I talk you into a state of deep relaxation, much like that drifty feeling just before you fall asleep, and guide you through the theme for that date. You are aware the whole time and you can move or open your eyes at any point (not that you would want to)
Is this a wellness class?
Not quite but it is great for your wellbeing and healing journey.
Each date is a standalone evening, so you can come to one, come to all, or bring a friend to whichever theme suits them.
All you do is lie down and listen.
Is this a sound bath?
No, although if you love sound baths you will like this.
This is guided relaxation and hypnotherapy delivered through wireless headphones, with music underneath.
What should I wear and bring?
Something comfy and warm you can lie down in. Bring a yoga mat, a pillow and a blanket or sleeping bag. Headphones and a drink are provided.
What is there to do on a Sunday evening around Ilkeston? This, ideally. We run on selected Sunday evenings through autumn and winter, starting at 6:00pm so you are home in good time for the week ahead.
How do I book?
Choose your date from the dropdown menu and book via this webpage.
Your Practitioner:
The Art of Resting Experience is run by Emma Fogg of Next Chapter Hypnotherapy, winner of Best Alternative Therapy Provider Derbyshire 2026 at the Business Awards UK Health and Wellbeing Awards and a qualified Solution Focused Hypnotherapist.