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Luther King House
Starting at GBP 140
Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 09:30 am - Sat, 12 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm (GMT+01:00)
Luther King House
Brighton Grove, Manchester, United Kingdom
This is a non-residential (urban) retreat suitable for anyone who has been practising meditation for 6+ months. This format offers the depth of immersive practice with the flexibility to arrange your own accommodation or return home each evening. We teach a fully secular approach to mindfulness, and invite people of all beliefs or none to join us. We warmly welcome those new to Breathworks, as well as old friends.
Standard Rate: £215
Concessionary Rate: £140
Breathworks is a UK registered charity dedicated to helping people live well with pain, illness and stress through mindfulness and compassion. Founded by Vidyamala Burch based on her own experience of living with chronic pain, Breathworks has grown into a globally respected organisation delivering evidence-based programmes.
Our approach combines mindfulness meditation, body awareness, and compassion practices to help people develop skills for managing physical and emotional challenges. All our programmes are delivered by specially trained and accredited teachers who bring both expertise and personal experience to their teaching.
We believe mindfulness should be accessible to everyone, which is why we offer a range of formats and financial support options. When you join a Breathworks event, you're not only investing in your own wellbeing, but helping us bring these transformative practices to others who might otherwise be unable to access them.
Mindfulness isn't just about paying attention—it's about how we do it. This retreat focuses on cultivating awareness with care, exploring the attitudes that shape how we meet each moment.
Over two days, we'll delve into Jon Kabat-Zinn's nine attitudinal foundations of mindfulness, with a special focus on trust, acceptance, and gratitude. Through guided practice, we'll explore how these qualities can deepen awareness, help us navigate challenges, and make mindfulness more sustainable in daily life.
The weekend includes guided meditation, group reflection, teaching sessions, mindful movement, and time to connect with others on the path. It's a thoughtfully designed programme to help steady your mind, open your heart, and meet life's challenges with balance.
An urban retreat offers the depth and connection of an in-person retreat, but with greater flexibility. The teaching days take place at Luther King House, Manchester, while your evenings are free to spend however you choose.
This weekend format is perfect for those new to retreat experiences—it's immersive enough to experience the benefits but flexible enough to feel manageable for first-timers or those with responsibilities at home.
You'll follow a thoughtfully designed schedule that balances structure with flexibility. Our experienced teachers will guide you every step of the way, making the practices accessible whether you're new to meditation or have an established practice. The atmosphere is warm, inclusive and non-judgmental—there's no "right way" to experience a retreat.
Many people find that even a short retreat offers a refreshing perspective and valuable skills they can bring back to daily life.
Expert Guidance: Learn directly from experienced Breathworks teachers who bring decades of personal practice and teaching experience
Deepen Your Resilience: Discover how specific mindfulness attitudes can help you navigate life's challenges with greater balance
Find Urban Sanctuary: Step away from daily distractions while remaining connected to everyday life—blending retreat depth with practical accessibility
Build Community: Share meaningful experiences with like-minded people in a supportive atmosphere where authentic connection can flourish
Flexible Format: Enjoy the freedom to arrange evenings as you prefer—returning home, reflecting quietly, or joining others for an optional social dinner
Take Home Practical Skills: Learn sustainable techniques you can integrate into your daily life long after the retreat ends
MJ Stephens
MJ has been an Accredited Trainer with Breathworks since 2013 and brings a wealth of experience in teaching mindfulness.
With a personal Buddhist practice spanning more than 30 years, MJ is also a qualified Alexander Technique teacher with a particular interest in movement.
He enjoys working with diverse groups and has extensive experience teaching in healthcare settings, including Macmillan Cancer, NHS physiotherapists, mental health organisations, and pain management specialists.
As part of the senior training team, MJ is frequently involved in Breathworks training events, supervision, and one-to-one work.
Andrea Cygler
Andrea has been part of the Breathworks teaching community for many years and was initially trained by the three founders.
As a longstanding senior trainer, mentor and supervisor, she is passionate about supporting others to develop their practice and teaching skills with patience, gentleness, creativity, and compassion.
Andrea works as a freelance wellbeing facilitator in diverse settings including women's refuges, rehabilitation centres, and suicide prevention programmes.
She balances the vibrancy of inner city life in Liverpool with a more peaceful pace by the river Mersey, surrounded by woods, birdsong and big skies.
Inclusivity and accessibility is at the heart of all Breathworks events. We include frequent breaks in our schedule, recognising their importance for those navigating health challenges. While we encourage you to attend as much of the programme as possible for maximum benefit, we fully support you making intentional, wise decisions for your body and needs.
Located in the vibrant city of Manchester, Luther King House offers a peaceful space to immerse yourself in mindfulness practice while remaining connected to the urban environment. The venue provides comfortable meeting spaces, an on-site canteen, and is easily accessible by public transport.
With an urban retreat, you arrange and pay for your own accommodation. This gives you the flexibility to choose what works best for your needs and budget—whether that's a nearby hotel, an Airbnb, or returning home each evening if you're local.
Breathworks is a UK registered charity with a mission to make mindfulness accessible to everyone. When you purchase a ticket for one of our events, you are not only investing in your own wellbeing, but paying it forward to someone else in need. All profits are reinvested to support our charitable work, helping us cover essential costs like staff, operations, and expanding our impact.
We trust our participants to assess their eligibility honestly and ask you to consider the Standard Rate if you possibly can, to keep our offering sustainable. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your situation, please contact us here.
Standard Rate: £215
Full-priced rate that pays for your place
Concessionary Rate: £140
Reduced rate place, supported by donations from others. As a guide, for those with an income of less than £22,000 (or £25,000 in London) or those in financial hardship.
Please note: Accommodation is not included and must be organised separately. The venue, Luther King House, is currently fully booked, however we've shared some options you could explore:
Travelodge Upper Brook Street
Location: 10 min by bus, 30 min walk, or 5 min drive from Luther King Centre
Price: £50–£200 per night
Amenities: Onsite restaurant
Parking: £6 per 24 hrs (free for blue badge holders)
Website: https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/523/Manchester-Upper-Brook-Street-hotel
Airbnb
Location: Plenty of options in the nearby Fallowfield area
Description: Well-maintained properties in a popular student area
Proximity: Most within walking distance of the venue
Hotels Further Afield
Along the Bus Route: Hyatt, Kimpton Clock Tower, Holiday Inn (near Universities)
City Centre Options: The Alan, Mercure, Ibis (all within 5 min of Piccadilly Gardens for easy transport)
Need to cancel?
If you cancel more than 8 weeks before the event, you'll receive a refund minus a £100 admin fee. Within 8 weeks, a refund is only possible if a substitute can be found. If not, 50% of your fee can be transferred to a future event. Transfers to another event are available up to 8 weeks before the start date. No refunds can be given once the event has begun. Click here to view our full cancellation policy.
Info: Not included in ticket cost. Can be purchased at on-site canteen, or local eateries.
Info: Not included in ticket cost. Can be purchased at on-site canteen, or local eateries.
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Standard Rate | 215 GBP |
| Concessionary Rate | 140 GBP |
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