SSC Events grew from a simple but powerful intention — to create spaces where people can come together and explore deeper levels of awareness.
The seed for the Mind Body Soul Retreat was planted. The vision was clear: to create a sanctuary where individuals could authentically express themselves and dive deeper into the trinity of mind, body, and soul. Though the physical retreat had not yet materialised, this connective journey into profound healing and multidimensional exploration remained a powerful, unwavering intention.
A pivotal turning point arrived when Anya was unexpectedly invited to facilitate at Mark Attwood's retreat in Morocco—a continuation of her one-to-one client work that began at seventeen. Immersing herself in this transformative space revealed the true power of intentional, collective gatherings. This potent experience became the catalyst for launching the very first official SSC events offering: the Transformation of True Self workshop day in February 2023.
The original 2020 vision finally anchored into reality with the launch of the Mind Body Soul Retreat in Spain. This milestone moment grounded the physical retreat experience firmly into the SSC lineage. It was an absolute rocket launch of an event, establishing a powerful blueprint for future immersive journeys.
In the spaces between these major milestones, the community flourished through numerous online workshops, supportive seminars, and vital one-to-one sessions, sustaining the connective tissue of the SSC mission.
The vision expanded exponentially with the New Earth Gathering—a multi-day event interweaving inspiring speakers, dynamic workshops, uplifting music, and profound community connection within a shared space of collective awakening.
The journey never truly pauses. We are actively visioning, designing, and launching the next wave of transformational events and immersive spaces yet to come.
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Anya Lily is the founder of Spiritual Soul Centre and the creative force behind SSC Events. Her connection to spirituality began early, experiencing a natural sensitivity to the unseen world that led to a lifelong quest for answers about consciousness and reality.
By seventeen, Anya was reading tarot professionally, marking the start of a journey devoted to spiritual exploration and service.
This path was not without challenge. For years, Anya battled severe illness, hospitalisations, and intense struggles with mental health.
Rather than turning away, she used these experiences as a gateway to deep healing, gradually peeling back layers of the mind, body, and soul.
Finding Myself
Her recovery involved shadow work, cold water swimming, plant medicine, and nervous system recalibration.
Spiritually, her work evolved from tarot into modalities like intuitive mediumship, hypnotherapy, energy healing, and multidimensional soul work.
Spreading My Wings
A profound new chapter began in her twenties with the births of her children, Phoenix and Skye.
Choosing a 'heart-led pregnancy' and unmedicated home births, Anya deepened her connection to the body and nature—later supporting other women through these sacred transitions.
Pregnant with Phoenix at MBS 23'
Pregnant with Skye at New Earth 24'
A pivotal turning point in her journey arrived when she began holding space internationally. Her somatic practices and facilitation took her all the way to the vast expanses of North Africa.
Whether grounding in the desert dunes or facilitating somatic embodiment up the majestic mountains of Ben Audu, Morocco became a cornerstone for deepening her expansive healing work.
Her passion for gathering souls steadily expanded over the years. A profound milestone was running her very first group workshop for over 50 people—a massive testament to her growing community.
Remarkably, she continued holding these transformational spaces throughout her pregnancies—hosting the Mind Body Soul retreat in Spain (2023) and the New Earth Gathering (2024). Alongside major retreats, she loves nurturing local connections, such as facilitating intimate Miracle Mornings with Luna Gia in Hebden Bridge.
Running my first group workshop for over 50 people
Facilitating Miracle Mornings with Luna Gia, Hebden Bridge
Despite the beautiful expansion of her events, stillness and the profound wisdom of the earth remain central to her daily life. This grounds her practice continually.
Staying deeply rooted in nature creates a deep well of serene, grounded energy for her to draw upon when holding immense space for others.
Embracing the Earth
This journey of expansion naturally led to incredible connections and celebrations alongside fellow leaders, visionaries, and guides.
Recently, Anya was invited to speak and sing at the prestigious Ireland Gala—a beautiful evening of networking, deep connection, and celebrating the collective awakening process.
Anya & Janinie, Ireland Gala
With Mark Attwood, Ireland Gala
Today, through SSC Events, Anya creates sanctuaries for self-reconnection. Her work is a testament to the belief that true transformation happens when people are given the space, support, and safety to explore their own unique path.
SSC Events continues to evolve with new retreats and gatherings emerging in beautiful locations around the world. And this is only the beginning.
