This retreat aims to provide active and manageable ways to become embodied, to develop skills to build resilience and to explore ways to embrace all that we are without judgement, fear or expectation. Learning new practices to incorporate into our lives often is short lived because they are either too long, too hard or too complicated. This retreat is an experiential weekend and the modalities are laid out in a practical manner so they can be easily woven into daily life. We are in a period of uncertainty. It is easy to lose vision and clarity at such a time and how we approach and navigate choices is fundamental to our health and happiness. Anxiety, fear and feeling ungrounded are a fast track to ill health.
By the time you leave on Sunday, we hope you will feel connected, confident and have an inner knowing that you can maintain a sense of calm even during times of turbulence. This is the most valuable gift to the Self.
Throughout the weekend various practices will be introduced that will help nurture resilience as we become more attuned to the language and needs of our body.
On Friday afternoon we will have a yoga session followed by a gong bath. At supper that evening we will discuss breathwork and the importance of intention. This is an opportunity to journal, to chat and exchange ideas, to be reflective. There is plenty of space and fires in two rooms so you can relax and tune into yourself. We will have an evening meditation for those staying in the house.
On Saturday we start the day with kirtan led by Tim Byford. It is a deeply calming, meditative and joyful practice. It is optional as it's early -7.30am -8.15am. A dynamic yoga practice suitable for all abilities follows. Each yoga session is 1.5 hours. There are 2 teachers – Sarah Marten and Lucy Shardlow. We then have a healthy organic breakfast.
Breathwork sessions run on both Saturday and Sunday. These will be led by Natalie Keany a facilitator at BBTRS (a global breathwork organisation – Biodynamic Trauma Release). The time given for these is 2 hours as there is an integration period and a warm up exercise. Sarah who has also trained in this method will support.
There are daily Gong Baths with an array of percussion instruments and include harp, guitar and harmonium.
A soundscape -forest bathing will take place on Saturday in the most ancient yew wood in the UK which is a short 10 minute drive from the Studio – drums and gongs.
Vegetarian meals with locally grown organic vegetables and fruits.
In the early evening there will be a yang/yin yoga class – less dynamic than the morning, followed by the gong bath and then supper.
There is plenty of space to relax and rooms with fires or you can relax in your room.
We will end the day with an optional group meditation.
The house is surrounded by a large garden and water meadows. There is an outdoor shower for those who like a proper wake up. This weekend offers a journey to your stillness and it is here that you will find many treasures including a sense of wellbeing and connectedness which can transform how we approach the way we choose to live.
Cost without accommodation but including everything else: £300 (suitable for those who live nearby or those who wish to book separate accommodation locally)
Cost including accommodation: Single shared occupancy £360
or Double room £400 ( one double bed suitable for singles, friends or couples)
For more info please contact Sarah - sarahemarten@gmail.com or Natalie - info@evolvebreathbody.com
Spaces are limited. Advance booking essential