MURMURATIONS

Finding our way back to being dreamt by earth. Together.

Our Next Cohorts Begins May 2025
I will be offering one Womens-Only cohort guided by myself,
and a Mens-Only cohort guided by myself and assisted by my husband Ulrich.

  • “ I had the privilege of learning Focusing skills and other ecosomatic practices, during a nature based rites of passage mentorship with Natasha Lythgoe, and the experience was truly transformative. Natasha embodies a rare blend of deep presence, intuitive guidance, and a profound understanding of the inner landscape. Her teaching style is both gentle and precise—she creates a safe, attuned space where the body’s wisdom can emerge naturally. Through her guidance, I developed a more profound connection with my inner knowing, learning to trust and navigate the subtleties of felt experience with greater clarity. “

  • “ Murmurations is a journey into the wildness of the body (human and earth body) and the wildness of the soul. Into those parts of ourselves we have become estranged and disconnected from, due to the trappings of the modern world, at a time when we (humans) couldn't be more lost. This is a journey back to the earth: it's awe and aliveness, dreams and myth, heart and spirit, with all of the beauty and discomfort that brings. It is a way to hold and embrace rites of passage work in an embodied and steady way, so the transformation they bring - often of mythic proportions - can be met, and most importantly, integrated. “

  • “ Natasha carries the depth and the vastness of the territory in such an incredible way: every session is an adventure and a deep dive into the unseen. Where you can start to feel as if you can see in the dark, and accompany all that wants to be known - bringing gifts for each of us and our own uniqueness, as well as a way forward to serve the wider communities (human and more-than-human) we are deeply connected to and so desperately need to come back into relationship with. “

  • “ Natasha’s ability to hold space with warmth and deep listening made all the difference. She doesn’t just teach Focusing, she embodies it, making the learning experience not just intellectual but deeply experiential and integrated. If you have the chance to learn from her, I highly recommend it. Thank you, Natasha, for your wisdom and presence. “

A Six Month Deep Nature Immersion
Group Mentoring Programme

The work we will concentrate on within this container comes under the canopy of Nature Based Rites of Passage and includes SoulCraft, Thresholds, the Four Directions Nature Based Map of Psyche approached specifically from the body, the Mirror of Nature, Ancestral Practices and the Way of Council.

In at the deeper end of nature connection the way we guide does not end with increased mental and emotional wellbeing, but aims to create a profound shift in our sense of identity, transforming it from one that is isolated to one that is deeply rooted in relationship; from Isolated Self to Ecological Self - our biospiritual design.

This changes us at depth. We are grown through Earth’s Dream of us. It is this kind of shift in our perception which I believe is necessary to address today's social and environmental challenges. 

You are
who your Ancestors
sang about in their ceremonies.
You are
their revolutionary prayer.
You are
their sacred gift to the world.

Why I created this programme

I guide individuals toward a better understanding of themselves and the natural world through programmes that encourage self awareness, reverence for the Earth, and relationships that foster interconnection with all beings. 

This mentorship aims to grow you with more understanding and experience of deep initiations into Earth’s Dreaming.

  • Explore the body as the doorway.

  • Deepen your own understanding of this field.

  • Receive guidance to bring these deeper nature connection initiations and practices to your clients, colleagues and communities.

  • Weave these modalities into your current work.

Some images from programmes I’ve guided over the last decade. For more, alongside testimonials click here.

Each Month Includes:

  • 2 x 150 minute group mentoring sessions held by myself

  • Ongoing peer support via WhatsApp

  • Password protected page with access to recordings

In Addition there will be:

  • 4 x Peer-Led Conversation Cafes: these are unfacilitated spaces are for you to use as you need, to digest our group process and support group connection

  • 1 x 90-minute Council: a session to share in council and have your process witnessed within community as well as build fellowship with other mentees

  • 1 x In-Person Fireside Gathering at the beginning of the programme in Epsom, Surrey. This is totally optional as geography may hinder some from attending.

  • 3 x (Optional) Half Price 1:1 Coaching sessions

A 24 hour Wilderness Vigil:

My previous cohort requested that I guide as 5/6 day programme with a 24 hour solo which I will lead this August. I am hoping to offer this opportunity to futire cohorts - as an optional extra.

The Process:

This is not a pre-recorded course. We meet live on Zoom for each teaching & mentoring session, gathering together to learn & practice.

Even though all meetings are recorded, you will get more out of the course if you can prioritise meeting with us live.

We will gather as an intimate group. It’s required that videos are left on during the sessions. You can adjust distance and the position of the screen if needed.

 

When:

Zoom Gatherings will be held on alternate Tuesday evenings
17:00 - 19.30 GMT (London) | 18:30 - 20:30pm CEST (Paris)

OR alternate Thursdays 10:00 - 12:30 GMT | 11:00 - 13:30 CEST

I have set up two cohorts - one Evening and one Day cohort. When you apply please say which you intend to come to.

If you have a chance to work with Natasha seize it. She is a rare gift of quiet determination, deep compassion and authentic wisdom.

THE AREAS I WILL DRAW ON AND MY PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THIS

I’m a wilderness guide specialising in Rites of Passage | Vision Quests having trained in the States and the UK over the past decade. I bring and blend my twenty six years of experience in complimentary modalities which I believe are necessary to guiding this work in a way that is relevant now in 2025. 

The way I guide aims to create a profound shift in our sense of identity, transforming it from one that is isolated to one that is deeply rooted in relationship; from Isolated Self to Ecological Self. It is this kind of shift in our perception which I believe is necessary to address today's social and environmental challenges. This is Deeper end of Nature Connection.

My modalities include Generative Coaching, 25 years of meditation, Buddhist practice and Dharma teaching, trauma-informed therapy, Gendlin’s profound somatic process called Focusing and wilderness guiding. I am also a core member of the UK Wilderness guides council. 

In addition to traditional ways of facilitating nature-based-rites of passage programmes I ensure the way I run my programmes are embodied, trauma-aware, do not overly psychologise the process at the expense of experiences of self transcendence, and emphasise integration.

Photos of our ‘24 Cohort

COMING SOON - New Dates for your diary

Group Mentoring Sessions

Tuesday 17th December 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 19th December 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 7th January 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 9th January 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 14th January 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 16th January 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 4th February 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 6th February 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 18th February 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 20th February 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 4th March 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 6th March 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 18th March 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 20th March 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 1st April 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 3rd April 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 22nd April 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 24th April 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 27th May 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 29th May 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 3rd June 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 6th June 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Final Way of Council Meeting

Tuesday 10th June 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 12th June 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Conversation Cafe Dates (optional)

Tuesday 21st January 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 23rd January 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 25th February 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 27th February 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 25th March 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 27th March 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

Tuesday 29th April 17:00 - 19.30 GMT (UK) / Thursday 1st May 10:00 - 12:30 GMT

In Person Gathering

Open to both cohorts - an opportunity to meet ‘in the flesh’ and sit around a fire together. Very informal.

This is totally optional as geography may hinder some from attending.

Monday 23rd December 16:30 - 19:30 GMT (UK)

Where: Epsom, Surrey, UK

HOW TO APPLY

Places are limited to 8 - 10 people per cohort.
Please contact me to register your interest. Please include what monthly fee you would like to pay.

Upon application I’ll send you an email arranging a brief chat on the phone to ensure this programme is a good match for you.

FEES

Sliding Scale £175 - £275 per month payable 1st of each month

Or a one off payment upfront: Total Cost Minus the deposit.

I am committed to keeping my work accessible. If the cost is prohibitive, please contact me to inquire about other arrangements.

£200 is a non-refundable deposit which confirms your place.

Cancellation Policy:

Your deposit is non-refundable.
There will be no refunds for cancellations after the mentorship programme begins.

Photo Credit at top of the page: Lill-Veronica Skoglund
Other Photos made by myself