Soothe your soul
A yoga retreat is a chance to explore, expand and develop your yoga and meditation. It can be whatever you want it to be, deeply nurturing, relaxing and a chance to unwind and chill or space for you to really push yourself, taking your practice to a new level.
The word 'retreat' means to go to a place of safety and security where you can take stock, and that sums up the essence of a retreat in my view. A place where you can feel held by the teacher, the community of fellow yogis and the space, so you can be yourself, find out what you need right now.
On my retreats I love to offer more rather than less, so early morning meditation, outside where possible, before a longer session of asana, and then again a long session in the early evening before dinner. The time in between is yours though expect at least one gathering after dinner, whether to tell stories and sing around a campfire or take in the dreamy stillness of the surroundings during starlit meditation. And yet there has to be space, room for self indulgence, time for visits or chilling with a book in a hammock or by the pool.
For may people just the chance to breathe in fresh country air and feel dewy grass under bare toes transports them from the everyday cycle of life to the spaciousness of being able to listen in, think quietly and absorb.
My summer retreat this year is in mid July (21-25th) in the beautiful surroundings of the Loire Valley, across the field from a chateau - the retreat space itself was once outbuildings serving the chateau. It has belonged to the same family for at least 25 years, and over the years they have lovingly restored its creating a welcoming and beautiful space, with a choice of areas for practising :)
Get in touch if you fancy a chance to rewind, restore and perfect your practice whatever that means to you, with home-made vegetarian food (vegan options), in the company of a friendly bunch of like-minded souls. Bring a friend or join solo, you're welcome whatever you decide.
**There's an early bird price for this booking before end of April! £505 pp sharing; £645 for sole occupancy. All food, yoga and accommodation...
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