A gentle workshop integrating creative writing, meditation, and sound bath, where, together, we practice the holistic work of healing.

This is an intimate session for those carrying the personal and collective weight of injustice. Held under the Scorpio New Moon — a moment of depth, transformation, and healing that doesn't turn away from what's difficult — it will be a quiet, held space blending guided breathwork and meditation, creative writing prompts, optional sharing, and a short restorative sound bath.

Together we practice the work of healing and rediscover the fullest version of ourselves.

Materials are drawn from The Feminist Library’s collection, as well as the "Metal of Agency" chapter from Freya's debut book, Unlearning, to Love: An Academic's Memoir on Truth, Meaning, and Spirit (2026), on setting boundaries, reclaiming sovereignty, and healing from injustice. Signed copies will be available after the workshop.

The workshop will take place 2–4pm in the conference room of The Feminist Library, with a short break. Space limited to 12 participants.

About Freya & their book

Freya Shi (she/they) is a writer, poet, art practitioner, holistic wellbeing facilitator using astrology, tarot, meditation, and critical theory in service of collective liberation. Having lived across two oceans, three continents, and four languages as a neuroqueer migrant of ESEA heritage, Freya’s work centers care, transformation, and worldbuilding. A 2026 Barbican Young Poet and a 2024 British Council x Decolonising Arts Institute Venice Biennale Fellow, Freya's writing has appeared in Afterall and Moving Discourse, and they write the newsletter Mythopoetics for the Living (https://freyashiyu.substack.com/) where critical and spiritual thoughts meet cultural inquiry of how we live.

Unlearning, to Love: An Academic's Memoir on Truth, Meaning, and Spirit is Freya's debut self-published book exploring how we move from intellectual burnout to embodied, meaningful living. Part memoir, part cultural criticism, part spiritual guide, it follows the Chinese Five Elements as a map for inner transformation to explore themes including belonging, desire, agency, depression, grief. Weaving together critical theory, astrology, psychotherapy, somatics, and spirituality, it shows how personal healing is inseparable from collective liberation. Details here (https://freyashi.com/unlearning-to-love/).

Accessing The Feminist Library

To reach The Feminist Library, the closest tube station is Peckham Rye (1.3km away) which is not step-free. The route from Peckham Rye station is step-free but not level throughout. The nearest wheelchair accessible tube station is Queen’s Road Peckham, via a boarding ramp. Bus stops for routes 63, 363, 381, and 78 can all be found nearby. The closest bus stop (for routes 63 and 363 only) is ~330m away, the route is step free and level.

The Sojourner Truth Centre which houses the Library is completely step-free with level floors through-out.

Ring the Feminist Library bells at the doorway (at 137cm), or call us in advance and you will be met. There is a slight depression in the floor where the welcome mat meets the floor. The door is 137cm wide, heavy, and is not automated.

A Library Opener will greet you when you arrive and open the door, please let us know if there is any way large or small to make your visit easier. There is no obligation to chat, you can write a message down and show them if you would prefer or email in advance.

There are three doorways to pass through to access the main Library hall. Foyer double door does not stay open on its own. Floors are smooth and may be slippery if wet.

The main Library Hall is a completely step-free space, with level floors throughout. There is a set of double doors into the hall, and typically only one of them is propped open. We will open both on request. We have a variety of chairs including wide seats, and chairs with arm/back-rests.

All chairs have back rests. If you need to reserve an armchair or sofa space please get in touch.

There is a narrow kitchen with crockery and cutlery, a mini fridge, and a microwave. You are welcome to bring food into the library, or use the teas and coffee in the kitchen. There is a Londis 72m (~2mins) away which is step free and level throughout, with a step free route from the library, though please note the pavement may not be level.

Toilets are all gender neutral. There is one accessible toilet, which does not require a radar key, and two toilet rooms, located just across from library hall, offering cubicles and a urinal.

Pull-down changing table is available in the accessible toilet.

Children are welcome but we do not have a creche.

Assistance pets are welcome in the Library. There may be dogs in the Library on occasion, please let us know if you are not comfortable with this.

Hand sanitiser and masks are available. Let the Openers know if you would like others to be masked.

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