Yin/yang day retreats, in beautiful countryside, under an hour from London
Spring day retreat, Sunday April 15th, 11am-5pm. Celebrate the Spring with a morning of energising vinyasa flow, followed by a light lunch, & some deeply relaxing restorative yoga & meditation.
If you are short of time, but would still like to go on retreat without the time and expense of a longer escape, join us on a restoring day retreat.
Our popular and restoring yin/yang day retreats are set in beautiful, purpose-built yoga studios. 
Each day begins with an energising yang, or dynamic, session led by Jodie Merrick.
A series of vinyasa flows (vinyasa simply means 'linking movements to breath') are sequenced to ensure the body is opened and our energy is awakened in a safe, organic way.
The dynamic session will invite us to surrender to the release of the softer afternoon practice - but only after we have enjoyed time out for a light, vegetarian, home-cooked lunch.
Then it's back to the studio for a couple of hours of restorative and yin yoga, led by Lucia Cockcroft. We will call on the help of bolsters to invite the body to release, and the mind to relax.
Each day begins with an energising yang, or dynamic, session led by Jodie Merrick.
A series of vinyasa flows (vinyasa simply means 'linking movements to breath') are sequenced to ensure the body is opened and our energy is awakened in a safe, organic way.
The dynamic session will invite us to surrender to the release of the softer afternoon practice - but only after we have enjoyed time out for a light, vegetarian, home-cooked lunch.
Then it's back to the studio for a couple of hours of restorative and yin yoga, led by Lucia Cockcroft. We will call on the help of bolsters to invite the body to release, and the mind to relax.
The practice will
close with some sitting meditation and a long Savasana (Basic Relaxation Pose), for deep relaxation.
Cost
£59 if paid for within 2 weeks of the day retreat
£54 if paid for 2 weeks, or before, the start of the retreat
£99 for two people booking and paying together.
Booking and payment can now be made online (see above).
Cost
£59 if paid for within 2 weeks of the day retreat
£54 if paid for 2 weeks, or before, the start of the retreat
£99 for two people booking and paying together.
Booking and payment can now be made online (see above).
Address:
The Retreat Farm, Little Baddow, Near Chelmsford, Essex.
Transport:
For a fee of £5 return, we can collect you from Epping Underground Station (Central Line), Harlow Mill station or Sawbridgeworth.
The Retreat Farm, Little Baddow, Near Chelmsford, Essex.
Transport:
For a fee of £5 return, we can collect you from Epping Underground Station (Central Line), Harlow Mill station or Sawbridgeworth.
Here's a snap-shot of what our day retreat customers have said:
'Sunday's retreat was a
fabulous day. Although the practice was in my opinion hard, it was
satisfying but most of all fun. Lucia's afternoon's relaxation - and my friend
agreed with me - was with out doubt the best I have ever experienced. I
look forward to 2012's Day Retreats with great anticipation - and thank you
both for a wonderful day.'
'
I feel as though I have been on holiday. The day was just what I needed - a brilliant combination of morning yang and the afternoon's meditative session.'‘Fantastic day retreat, beautiful location, delicious food and inspiring
yin and yang yoga sessions which complemented each other perfectly.
Will definitely be coming along again.'
‘The retreat was a perfect antidote to a busy week. The location, Retreat Farm, was idyllic and the food was really good. At the end of the day I felt refreshed and calmer.'
Essential info
- The cost of day retreats is £59, including a light vegetarian lunch. If you book and pay 2 weeks (or before) the day of the retreat, you just pay £54. And if you book and pay with another person, the total price is £99.
- The days run from 11am to 5pm.
- The days run from 11am to 5pm.
- Suitable for most people, except complete beginners (if you are a total beginner, please drop us a line first). The morning's practice will be dynamic and challenging for beginners.
- Maximum of 12 students. Early booking, with full payment in advance, is essential to secure places.
- Please bring a cushion and blanket if possible. Mats are provided.
- Maximum of 12 students. Early booking, with full payment in advance, is essential to secure places.
- Please bring a cushion and blanket if possible. Mats are provided.