Yoga Retreat Day with Sound bath near Oakham 3rd May

We will explore movement and rest to create harmony of body & mind. Enjoy yoga, a sound bath, creating mindful mandalas, a yoga nidra meditation, and breath work in the historical village of Wing. Take a walk and visit the medievel maze, one of only eight turf cut mazes left in England. Historically the maze would have been used for meditation and festive purposes. A wonderful , relaxing way to treat yourself to some you time! Lunch is included (with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available.) Exchange £98. Option to pay a deposit £30 with full balance due on 4th April. Unfortunately I’m not able to offer refunds if you are not able to attend, but invite you to pass your place onto a friend.

Or see top of page. Gift vouchers also available. Contact me on 07790 360671 or aW5mbyB8IHN1bnNoaW5lYW5kbGlnaHQgISBjbyAhIHVr if you have any questions, for more details or to book in.

Itinerary for the day:

• Mindful walk – weather permitting to the maze, collecting items to use in creating our mandalas
• Mindful Mandalas - Creating a mandala out of natural objects, a beautiful creative practice to calm the mind and prepare us for the rest of our day. See Autumnal example below!
• Yoga - A gentle Hatha yoga practice suitable for all levels including beginners, to promote peace and calm and inward reflection as well as creating a focused mind. vibrations.
• Breathwork - We will explore different breathing techniques to create calm and clarity.
• Lunch - A tasty nutritious lunch is included (with vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options available)
• Yoga nidra meditation - I will lead you in rest, in a guided yoga nidra meditation
• Sound bath - an immersion into the healing world of sound as I play various instruments around and over the body so you can feel the effects of these beautiful healing sound vibrations.

Yoga – In our session we will practice gentle hatha yoga also incorporating some restorative poses, including breathing, and a series of postures that promote general well-being as well as relaxation.

Sound bath – Sound healing is an ancient art used for thousands of years for calming and tuning the mind while re-balancing the body by releasing tension and subtle energetic blockages. A sound bath is a deeply relaxing and simple yet profound way to connect with the centre of our being. You will be bathed in the healing sounds many instruments including Tibetan Singing Bowl, crystal bowls, Gong, Hand pan, Shamanic Drum, Sansula, Koshi Bells, and Rainstick. I will immerse you in a soothing soundscape, playing around and over the body so that the vibrations can be fully absorbed and appreciated whilst you lie down comfortably on a mat.

Yoga Nidra meditation – Yoga nidra (also known as yogic sleep) is a wonderful technique for relaxing the body and the mind. Yoga nidra can be as restful and restorative as sleep, where we we learn to be between the states of wakefulness and sleep whilst remaining fully conscious. Yoga Nidra takes us into a state of harmony and restfulness. From here, we can experience healing, restore ourselves and awaken to our deep self. Giving your mind and body an extra window of deep relaxation enables us to enjoy a greater sense of well-being!

Breathwork – Of course we breathe every moment of everyday without even giving it a second thought most of the time, but by harnessing the breath with specific breathing practices we can affect positive changes in our lives. These techniques can slow things down, help pain management, improve sleep and provide tools for dealing with anxiety. Breathwork provides a wealth of strategies for dealing with the uncertainties of our day to day lives.

Mindful Mandalas – Making a beautiful circular, repetative design out of items found from nature. A minful, creative practice and creating something lovely to take home too. For an Autumnal example, see pic above!

You will require:

A yoga mat to lie on (I will provide this if you don’t have one), a blanket (or duvet or sleeping bag if you wish, again I will have blankets if you need one!), a pillow or cushion, and comfortable clothes. You may also wish to bring an eye pillow (I can also provide this if you wish to use one). Please bring as much as you think you might need to be relaxed and comfortable lying on the floor!

Exchange £98. Option to pay a deposit £30 with full balance due on 3rd April. Unfortunately I’m not able to offer refunds if you are not able to attend, but invite you to pass your place onto a friend. Or see top of page. . Contact me on 07790 360671 or aW5mbyB8IHN1bnNoaW5lYW5kbGlnaHQgISBjbyAhIHVr if you have any questions, for more details or to book in.

Feed back on our retreats:

“The whole day had a lovely flow. The venue was perfect”
“Brilliant retreat, lovely group of people”
“Lovely way to spend a day”
“Really enjoyed the whole day!”
“Very well organised, wonderful spread and great morning yoga”

Location:

Wing Village Hall, Morcott Rd, Wing, Oakham LE15 8SA. Please see map above.

The instruments I use on my Sound Baths

Autumnal manadala made from found objects in nature. We will be creating a spring version!

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