Emma Pruen, a writer and shamanic practitioner, will celebrate the launch of her new book in Brighton
Wild Self: A Guide to Britain’s Wild Wisdom at City Books in Brighton on 30th April. The event marks a significant homecoming for Pruen, who was a resident of Brighton for nearly three decades. Emma Pruen's career has long been intertwined with Brighton’s unique culture of wellbeing and activism.
Emma Pruen, a systemic constellations facilitator and shamanic practitioner, will celebrate the launch of her new book, Wild Self: A Guide to Britain’s Wild Wisdom at City Books in Brighton on 30th April.
The event marks a significant homecoming for Pruen, who was a resident of Brighton for nearly three decades. The launch date coincides with Beltane Eve, the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. In Celtic tradition, this is a night when the "veils between the worlds" are said to be at their thinnest, making it a powerful time for rituals celebrating abundance, vitality, and new beginnings.
Emma Pruen's career has long been intertwined with Brighton’s unique culture of wellbeing and activism. Known locally during her time in the city as Emma Amyatt-Leir she served as the Communications Manager for the General Election campaign which saw Brighton elect the country’s first Green MP. From 1998 to 2006, she also founded and ran Wave a pioneering Brighton-based Mind, Body, Spirit magazine, establishing herself as a key voice in the city's holistic community.
About the Book: Wild Self Published by Wild Things Publishing, is a lovingly curated guide that invites the modern soul to return to their intuition and inner truth. The book features a directory of 400 special places of healing and ritual across Britain. Pruen explores hundreds of transformative practices, from shamanic drum journeys and cacao ceremonies to forest bathing, Celtic yoga, and vision quests.
In a world increasingly disconnected from the land, Pruen argues that nature connection is essential for robust mental health. Wild Self serves as both a map and an invitation to rediscover one's “wild intelligence" and embodied wisdom beneath the noise of modern life.
Event Details:
• What: Book Launch for Wild Self: A Guide to Britain’s Wild Wisdom
• When: 30th April (Beltane Eve)
• Where: City Books, 23 Western Rd, Hove, Brighton
• Price: Wild Self retails for £18.99.
About the Author: EMMA PRUEN is a facilitator, writer, and retreat host. A coach and shamanic practitioner, she facilitates systemic constellations for groups and organisations. Her work blends personal growth with the restorative powers of nature, helping individuals reconnect with their lineage and the land.