Refresh & Renew – Harmony of the heart space

As always my New Year retreat is open to all levels of practitioner to enjoy, rest and rejuvenate in the qualities of the heart space (also known in yoga as cave of the heart), connecting with the qualities of peace, joy, harmony and love. But, at the same time learning simple yoga and mindfulness practices to relax and calm both the mind and body.

This supportive day will take you on an inner journey bringing balance to our own inner nature, helping us discover more inner joy, stability and clarity.

The format of the last few retreats went well, so again with an eye of costs, I’m keeping it simple and local.

So, if you’re looking for a fresh way to start the New Year but aren’t into the pressure or hustle that surrounds making resolutions, I invite you to join me for a little self-care, relaxation and a bit of ‘me-time’. As always, the emphasis of this down-to-earth retreat is self-care and relaxation, but at the same time learning simple, easy practices to relax and calm the mind and body.

Who is the retreat suitable for? Whether you’re an experienced meditator, or just beginning – discover the benefits of simple yoga and mindfulness practices with an experienced teacher. Come by yourself, as a beginner, or with a friend. There are chairs for those who find it difficult to sit on the floor for longer periods.

What you’ll practice:

• Gentle therapeutic yoga stretches/poses, which can be performed on a chair,
• Guided breathing practice, we can’t hope to bring our stress under control, or release tension without first bringing our breath under control, as the breath and stress are intimately linked,
• Guided mindfulness practices, an opportunity to experience how mindfulness can help calm the breath and heal the mind and body,
• Yoga Nidra, A deep, healing relaxation for both the body and mind, allowing our nervous system to do it’s job of maintaining balance – ‘rest & digest’.

Benefits of this mini retreat

• Participants will leave feeling relaxed and nourished,
• For many, this is a wonderful way to spend a few hours and an opportunity to step-out of our busy day-to-day ‘doing mode’ of mind, and move into our ‘being mode’ (rest and digest), allowing us to recharge.
• Although the day itself is not a course – the intention of the day is to provide an opportunity to understand our minds a little better.
• Even if you’ve been practicing yoga and/or meditation for a while, this retreat will deepen your appreciation for the benefits they bring.
• These practices can be beneficial/helpful for those suffering from chronic fatigue, burnout, long covid, cancer, anxiety/stress, or those who maybe in recovery from illness.

Simply bring your mat, (I will provide blocks), perhaps a blanket, and any other props that will allow you to stay comfortable during the retreat.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions about how mindfulness can help manage anxiety, stress, insomnia or illness, both at home, or work or in our relationships.

So come as you are and leave with a greater understanding of mindfulness.

To book your place or chat about the day email or give me a call.