Elemental Being Retreat
Fri 3rd - Mon 6th May, 2024 in Totnes, Devon
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Join us on the Elemental Being Retreat for a fusion of yoga, psychology, nature-based practices and community connection to liberate your elemental being! Contact us for more details (slow payment plans available).
“You may think you are signing up for a yoga retreat, but you are signing up for so much more. This retreat was life changing and life affirming. My confidence and self-love has grown tremendously - as a result I feel more able to deal with the ups and downs that life will throw at me. I am truly grateful for this experience and new found friends. I felt incredibly held and supported by the facilitators and the rest of the group. The yoga, food, company and workshops were all excellent. There were tears, laughter, deep and meaningful chats, dancing, ceremonies and so many life reflections. I cannot recommend it more highly." SARAH, BRISTOL
WHAT TO EXPECT
Each day will follow a similar rhythm, which every session being optional, although full participation is encouraged to experience the fullness of this carefully curated experience.
FRIDAY - EARTH
17.00 - Arrival & orientation
18.00 - Earth yoga practice (compassion & calm)
19.30 - Dinner
21.00 - Making the altar & yoga nidra
SATURDAY - WATER
07.30 - Optional morning meditation, movement & breathwork practice
08.30 - Breakfast
10.00 - Water yoga practice (curiosity & creativity)
13.00 - Lunch
14.30 - River swim (weather dependent!)
16.00 - Workshop (theme to be chosen by the group)
19.00 - Dinner
20.30 - Yin Yoga
SUNDAY - FIRE
07.30 - Optional morning meditation, movement & breathwork practice
08.30 - Breakfast
10.00 - Fire yoga practice (courage & confidence)
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Honouring the elements, mindful walk
16.00 - Cacao ceremony with elemental dance
19.00 - Dinner
20.30 - Fire ceremony - music & songs around the fire
MONDAY - AIR
07.30 - Optional morning meditation, movement & breathwork practice
08.30 - Breakfast
10.00 - Air yoga practice (connection & clarity)
11.30 - Reflections & integration
13.00 - Lunch & goodbyes!
“I cannot recommend this retreat enough. it really is so much more than a yoga retreat. I felt free to be myself. In circles I felt listened to with compassion and curiosity. Writing this is making me realise just how much we did as there’s so much I could say! What took me most by surprise is how connected to the whole group I felt in just a few days that it was difficult to leave. I am so grateful for this experience and definitely recommend you take the leap and go on this wonderful journey. If I was to sum it up in one word it would be: joyful. I am already booking on to the next one!” AMY, BRISTOL
THE SPACE
When not in the shala, you can enjoy the chill out areas with sofas and bean bags, peaceful gardens or the sauna. Only a short trip away is the colourful town of Totnes and the River Dart, ideal for wild swimming. The retreat space is surrounded by the glorious Yeoland, with altars to the different elements across the landscape.
SOUNDS EDGY?
A little about the experience I will be leaning into to hold you in this space alongside the rest of the team: I am a clinical psychologist working with adults with complex trauma in the NHS and privately, an experienced yoga teacher & teacher trainer, and a nature-based facilitator with over 14 years of experience holding space for others and more than 20 years of practicing yoga. I also founded and direct the Bristol Yoga Roots Project. The space I hold is strong yet playful with a healthy dose of mystery and mischief thrown in.
ANYTHING ELSE?
Bendy will be assisting the retreat. Shell will be serving up three delicious meals a day, plus snacks and drinks. You can see her incredible creations for our last elemental retreat here. Already drooling thinking about being fed by her each day again!
Taking part in this retreat requires adequate mental and physical health to be self-responsible within group processes; we are all facing the horrors and joys of life and your whole self is fully welcome, but do get in touch if you have any concerns or questions.
“It was absolutely amazing. I thought the balance of movement, reflection, learning, talking in big / small groups, activities, quiet time, noisy time, fun time, sad time and DANCING was brilliant”
A fully inclusive four day adventure from £295 (scroll to bottom of booking form for more details on accommodation options/prices).
Flexible payment plans are available to suit your needs.
Videos of previous retreats here.
Are you feeling the call? We would LOVE to welcome you in to this circle of curiosity, compassion and ceremony! You are so welcome, as you are. Contact us with any questions, or see you there!
