About Ceri

Hello, I'm Ceri.

I'm the founder of The Blue Butterfly, creating welcoming spaces where people can slow down, reconnect and simply be.

For more than 20 years, I've explored and practised yoga, Reiki, meditation, sound healing, breathwork, crystals and drumming, alongside exploring spiritual and shamanic traditions.

But for me, The Blue Butterfly isn't really about the individual practices. It's about how they make you feel.

More grounded.
More rested.
More connected.
Perhaps a little more like yourself.

Sometimes that means moving through gentle yoga. Sometimes it means lying still in Yoga Nidra while sound surrounds you. Sometimes it's the rhythm of a drum, the quiet of reiki or simply being part of a group of people sharing an experience.

You don't have to be spiritual, flexible or experienced.

You can simply come as you are.

My Journey

From childhood I felt deeply attuned to people, emotions and the subtle things that aren't always expressed through words.

In my twenties, this curiosity led me to my local spiritualist church, where I began exploring mediumship and healing.

Over the years, my path has continued to evolve. I've trained and explored yoga philosophy, breathwork, meditation, Crystal Therapy, Angelic Reiki, Usui Reiki, sound healing with tuning forks and drumming, alongside exploring Yogic,  Shamanic, Buddhist and Pagan traditions.

I've never felt the need to follow one particular path.  Instead, I've been drawn to the common threads that run through many traditions stillness, awareness, connection with nature, intention and listening to our own inner wisdom.

I describe this connection as Source or the Divine, although I know everyone has their own language for it.

You don't have to share my beliefs to feel at home at The Blue Butterfly.

My intention is simply to create experiences where you can explore what feels meaningful to you, without judgement or expectation.

Millie May

The experience that changed everything

In 2021, my daughter Millie May died at just 13 years old.

There are experiences that divide life into a before and an after.

Losing Millie was one of them.

Grief changed my world. It changed how I understood life, how I listened to myself and what I considered important.

During the years that followed, the practices I had explored throughout my life became places of comfort and connection.

Nature became an anchor.

Walking gave me space to breathe.

Meditation gave me moments of stillness.

Yoga helped me reconnect with my body.

Reiki and sound offered moments of calm when words weren't enough.

These practices didn't take away my grief, and they didn't make everything better.

What they gave me was somewhere to meet it.

Over time, I learned that healing wasn't about forgetting Millie or simply "moving on".

For me, it has been about learning to carry love and loss together, while continuing to find moments of connection, meaning, peace and even joy.

That journey has profoundly shaped the way I work today.

It taught me something I return to again and again:

Sometimes we don't need to be fixed.

We need space.

Space to breathe.
Space to feel.
Space to be still.
Space to reconnect with ourselves.

That understanding sits at the heart of The Blue Butterfly.

My Approach

I don't see myself as someone who has all the answers.

And I don't believe I can "heal" another person.

My role is to create a supportive space and share practices that may help you slow down, become more aware and reconnect with yourself.

I bring intuition together with practical, accessible practices.

Depending on the experience or session, this might include:

  • Yoga and gentle movement

  • Yoga Nidra and guided relaxation

  • Usui Reiki / Reiki Drumming

  • Sound healing and tuning forks

  • Meditation and breathwork

  • Crystal Therapy

  • Shamanic-inspired drumming and journeying

  • Community drumming and rhythm

I don't follow a rigid formula.

Every person is different, and sometimes the most valuable thing is simply having permission to stop for a while.

Drumming at The Blue Butterfly

Drumming is an important part of my work, but not all of my drumming is shamanic.

🥁 Community Drum Circles

My community drum circles are relaxed, welcoming and inclusive gatherings where people come together simply to experience rhythm, connection and the joy of making music together.

You don't need any previous experience.

You don't need to have any particular beliefs.

And there is no shamanic element required.

You can simply pick up a drum, find the rhythm and enjoy being part of the circle.

🌿 Shamanic-Inspired Drumming

Alongside my community circles, I offer more reflective shamanic-inspired drumming experiences.

These may incorporate intention, guided journeying, meditation, connection with nature and ritual.

These experiences are offered as an invitation to explore, rather than a belief system you need to follow.

I keep the two experiences distinct, so you can choose what feels right for you.

Whether you come to drum simply for fun and connection or you're curious about exploring a deeper shamanic-inspired practice, you are welcome.

What You Can Expect

You don't need to be flexible.

You don't need to know how to meditate.

You don't need previous experience.

You don't need to consider yourself spiritual.

And you don't need to arrive knowing exactly what you need.

Whether you join me for a Blue Butterfly Half-Day Reset, community drum circle, sound experience, Yoga Nidra, shamanic-inspired journey or private session, my intention is to create an environment that feels:

Warm. Welcoming. Grounded. Inclusive.

A place where you can leave the outside world at the door for a while.

My Training & Experience

Training & Qualifications

  • Certified Yoga Teacher (200 hours Yoga Alliance)
  • Usui Reiki Practitioner & Reiki Drumming
  • Angelic Reiki Practitioner
  • Sound Healing Practitioner (Tuning Forks)
  • Diploma in Crystal Therapy 
  • Shamanic-Inspired Drum Circle Facilitator
  • Currently studying Shamanic Practitioner (IPHM Approved)

I'm continually learning and deepening my own practice because I believe that being a good practitioner also means remaining curious.

My qualifications are important, but so is the experience I've gained through many years of personal exploration and working with people.

Beyond The Blue Butterfly

Millie's legacy also lives on through the Millie Wright Children's Charity, which I founded in her memory to support families facing the devastating reality of having a seriously ill child.

The charity is a very important part of my life.

It has taught me even more about the power of kindness, community and human connection, values that are also at the heart of The Blue Butterfly.

For me, both are about creating something positive from difficult experiences and finding ways to bring people together.

 

A little bit more about me

I'm a mum, a wife, a lifelong learner and someone who remains curious about life.

I love nature, walking, music, drumming, yoga and creating spaces where people can connect without having to pretend that everything is perfect.

I'm not interested in presenting myself as someone who has "all the answers".

I'm simply someone who has discovered practices that have helped me through some of life's most challenging moments, and I feel privileged to share them with others.

Come as you are

You don't have to change who you are to walk through the door.

You don't have to believe what I believe.

You don't have to be flexible, experienced or spiritual.

You can simply arrive exactly as you are.

Take a breath.

Pause.

Reconnect.

Come back to yourself.

A gentle note

The Blue Butterfly offers complementary wellbeing and holistic experiences. These are not a substitute for medical, psychological or therapeutic care. Please continue to follow advice from your healthcare professionals.

Blessings, 

Ceri xx
Sound Healing Ambassador/ Usui Reiki Practitioner/ Crystal Therapist/ Yoga Teacher/ Drum Circle Facilitator