Join Virginie on a Rural Day Retreat in Woolley, near Bath. At the heart of the winter and following the slumber of the festive holidays, we all need to get our digestive juices flowing a little and dust off the cobwebs. During our morning meditation, we will set or re-affirm our intentions for the new year ahead then use our guided morning yoga practice to re-boot & support our digestive system after the excess we may have indulged in throughout the festive season or simply in our attempt to keep warm and find comfort during the darker months; we’ll build a little heat and enliven our ‘inner fire’ through pranayama (breathing techniques), followed by a detoxing & strengthening Core Flow sequence, ‘washing & flushing’ and ‘roasting & toasting’ our body all at the same time and on all sides. After lunch, our afternoon practice will focus on stretching & creating space in our body & mind with a slower, deeper, restorative sequence, involving all the energy meridians corresponding to our vital organs, with again a focus on our digestive organs, concluding our day with Yoga Nidra (Yogic sleep) to feel fully relaxed, centred & present.
The Retreat will include a light yet nutritious vegan/vegetarian lunch and a healthy afternoon snack of clean, nutrient-rich and locally sourced food, provided by South West catering business Goodness Grazers; during lunch, you can choose to chat and relax at the barn, which offers a vast upstairs room with plenty comfy seating space, sipping on a cup of herbal tea or go for a refreshing 20 min circular country side walk, enjoying the amazing views and glorious countryside that surrounds Summerhaze Farm or simply along the lane across the village.
Sample Order of the Day:
10:00-10:30am: Welcome Tea + snack
10:30 am-12:30 pm: Meditation, Pranayama & Core Flow Yoga Practice
12:30-2:00 pm: Lunch/ Free time to relax or go on a walk (weather permitting)
2.00-3.45 pm: Restorative Yoga + Yoga Nidra
3:45-4:00: Goodbye Tea+ snack
Some yoga experience is useful but not essential. All equipment, food & drinks (water, herbal teas) will be provided but you’re welcome to bring your own mat and water bottle if you prefer. There is no dedicated changing area but you’re welcome to use the upstairs room or toilets to change if needed. Please bring warm clothing and suitable shoes (Coat, waterproofs, walking boots or wellies etc) if you wish to go for a countryside walk.
Plenty of free parking available (details will be sent nearer the date)
Location: Summerhaze Farm, Church Street, Woolley, Bath BA1 8AS (entrance is on the right of the church)
Cost/person: £75.00 / £70.00 (early bird discount if booked before 8th January 2020). Spaces are limited to 10 so early booking is advised.
Booking can be made via BACS (contact Virginie for details) or online via PayPal. If booking via BACS, please submit the form below following booking.
Please check our cancellation policy prior to booking (as stated on Retreat booking page).
SCREENING FORM (BACS Payers only; Online Payers will be screened at the time of booking)