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May
3-5th
- Claridge House Retreat
A weekend of Vajrasati yoga, meditation, mantra and pranayama with Senior Teacher Rosie Waters
Your Teacher: Rosie has been teaching yoga for 16 years and holds a 500 hour Yoga Alliance accredited teaching qualification. She has classes in Seaford, leads meditation groups, and she teaches yoga holidays abroad.
The Place: Claridge House is a beautiful Victorian building, offering ensuite rooms,disabled access and is set in two acres of gardens in the Surrey countryside.
accomodation: Your room will be available from 3pm on Friday with tea and cake served at 4.00pm. The course will start at 5.00pm on Friday, and finish after lunch on Sunday.
Food: Meals are vegetarian, based on local organic produce. Vegan and certain other diets can be catered for with advance notice.
Cost: £399 Non Residential discount available
May
10th - 13th
-Mill Retreat Normandy France - Teachers and Trainees Immersion CPD -
Time to hang out with other Vajrasati Yoga Teachers and Trainees. Deepen your understanding of anatomy, yoga philosophy, posture and equipment tips and more. Keep up to date with the very latest innovations and discoveries from the Vajrasati Yoga School. A full daily program of workshops and practice. Plus great veggie food, wild swimming and nature bathing.
Khadine Morcom and Jim Tarran
Getting there:
Easier, faster and cheaper to get to than most UK retreat Centres and of course more exciting! Use our private minibus from only £50.00 each way per person.
The Mill Retreat Centre is surprisingly easy to get to, only a 5-6 hour journey from London by train and car. We also provide our own private private minibus pick-up service for up to 16 passengers (but we can arrange travel for larger groups if needed) from anywhere in the UK or France taking you directly to the centre (cost from South London is £95 return per person). Alternatively just take the Eurostar train from London to Paris (2hrs15) and be picked up by our private minibus for the 2.5 hour drive to the Mill. See Directions and Maps menu for details.
30th May – 2nd June
Rushmere Farm Pop Up Retreat
with Landa
The Concept
Pop ups by their very nature are spontaneous and unexpected. On this occasion, Landa and her team are looking to give you a chance to escape to a scenic farm – tucked away in nature - where you will be able to rest and restore through the magic of yoga. At the same time, we will be giving you a taste of Latin America through a thoughtfully crafted menu focusing on healthy flavours from Colombia. There will even bean opportunity to experiment with the art of collaging for those wishing to get creative.
The Location
Set amongst woods and rolling fields, the farm offers a variety of accommodation options. Whether you choose to stay in the woodland yurt, the shepherd’s hut or one of the three cottages, you are guaranteed a peaceful stay infused by nature and tranquility.Walks vary in length and scenery. You can easily find yourself walking through the woods, picking berries and enjoying the local wildlife which ranges from deer and horses to sheep, cows, hares and much more. There are many great spots for birdwatching (lots of beautiful species in the area); and you can easily get lost in the vineyard which offers some lovely walks and is particularly inviting in the summer months. For further information on what to do in the area please visit this link.There will be an opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the farm with George who will share insights about what is growing and the systems that are used to produce food that is good for soil, wildlife and gut health. The farm’s freshly produced oat milk, Toats Mylk, will be on offer during the retreat.
The Yoga
Classes are suitable for all levels and aim to integrate the newest student whilst providing a fresh perspective for the very experienced practitioner. This makes for a very accessible and inclusive practice. The teaching style is calming and focused on guiding students to become attuned to the subtle workings of their body, brain and breath. You can expect a class to be based around thepractice of āsana (posture) but we will also cover prānāyama (breathwork) and dhyāna (meditation).Instructions are guided towards an experience rather than a goal. We use props (blocks, blankets, belts) to adapt āsanas, making them safe and accessible while aiding release.During the retreat you will take advantage of six yoga classes, three meditation sessions and one nidra practice. More about my background in the bio at the end.
The (very exciting) Food
Esnayder Cuartas is a London-based food and drinks entrepreneur who has been passionate about importing his Colombian roots to the UK hospitality scene for over 20 years. He was the proprietor of Sabor, the leading Latin American restaurant in Islington between 2004 and 2012, bringing modern and imaginative cuisine to North London. My first collaboration with Esnayder Cuartas dates back to 2008 when he curated the food for Colombiage, a contemporary Colombian arts festival I founded in London in 2007. The collaboration was a hit and we’ve been working together on a variety of projects ever since. I am super excited to be working with him again to bring you a nutritious menu that fuses traditional Colombian classics with modern European cuisine. Allergies, intolerances and other dietary requirements will be catered for. There will be a selection of teas, coffees and freshly pressed juices available throughout the weekend; as well as fresh fruit, nuts and home-made treats for those with a sweet tooth. One can’t be good all the time! Alcohol will not be included in the retreat but you are welcome to bring your own to have a drink with dinner.
The Programme
Please note that this is subject to minor tweaks but the following schedule should give you a good
indication of what to expect from the retreat. All activities are optional. My advice during a retreat is
always to make it work for you. All yoga props and mats will be supplied at the retreat.
Retreat Day 1 – Thursday, 30th May
• Arrival from 4pm – welcome tea and cake
• 6 – 7.15pm – yoga practice
• 7.30 – 8.30pm – dinner
• 9 – 9.30pm – yoga nidra
Retreat Day 2 – Friday, 31st May
• Fresh fruit, nuts and herbal tea/coffee available for early risers
• 7.30 – 8am – meditation
• 8 – 9.30am – yoga practice
• 9.30 – 10.30am – breakfast
• 10.30am – 1pm – free time* (for walks, treatments, chilling, see below)
• 1 – 2pm – lunch
• 2 – 4pm – free time*
• 4 – 5pm – collage workshop (tea and cake provided)
• 6 – 7.15pm – yoga practice
• 7.30 – dinner
* There will be a list of suggested walks and swims available on request for those looking to make the most of the Hampshire countryside and nearby seaside (there are beaches and rivers within 30 minutes of Hambledon).
* A couple of bikes will be on offer for scenic local bike rides.
* A local therapist will be available for massages and other treatments on the second and third day of the retreat (subject to demand). Treatments would take place in your individual rooms. Examples
include reflexology, head massage, full body massage. Please note that the cost of treatments is not included in the price of the retreat.
* The collage workshop will aim to ignite the creative spark in you through play, mindfulness and experimentation. It will take place in a sheltered space in the woods. Art supplies provided at the retreat.
The Accommodation
We will have exclusive use of the farm for the duration of the retreat. Rushmere Farm boasts three modern, spacious cottages, two yurts equipped with wood burner and a shepherd’s hut, all offering the possibility to share. Please see photos and prices below. We will be practicing yoga outdoors as well as in an airy barn within the farm. We will have meals together in the communal area and there will be plenty of opportunities for sunbathing and quiet reading or reflection time in the stunning open spaces around the farm.
The Cost
All the prices above include 3-night accommodation, food, yoga/meditation classes and activities (guided walk, collage workshop). The only exclusion is individual treatments. Prices starting at £350. This includes 3-night accommodation, food, yoga/meditation classes and activities (guided walk, collage workshop). The only exclusion is individual treatments. I’m delighted to offer a 15% early bird discount to Vajrasatians until the 15th April.” Travel
If you are planning to drive from London, the journey usually takes 1 hour and 20 mins depending on time of travel. Car shares are always a good option. If you choose to take the train, the nearest station is Petersfield and there are regular trains leaving from Waterloo on a daily basis. Journey time is usually just over 1 hour. A taxi ride from Petersfield to Hambledon takes about 15 mins and will cost around £20.
Booking
To register interest please email landa@tiborjones.com. A deposit of £200 will need to be paid to secure your place. My website is currently under construction but do feel free to contact me if you have any questions. If you would like to trial one of my classes either in person or on zoom, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
share from £650 / single sups £150
Situated on Beach Road this yoga hotel is charming, the swimming pool has a small waterfall, there is a Turkish treehouse where students can relax and a small bar beside the pool which also serves snacks.
The hotel has 8 Standard and 8 Superior rooms. Massages are available. All the rooms have air conditioning and en-suite facilities complete with a hair-dryer on the wall.
Yoga takes place twice daily in one of the two yoga śālās. The open yoga shala overlooks the pomegranate field and has space for up to 25 yoga mats. The second yoga śālā is enclosed on all sides by bamboo screening.
Dalyan village is situated on the small river that joins a large inland lake to the sea. Our yoga hotel is in the conservation area between the village and the beach. Small buses will stop outside hotel entrance every half hour taking you on the ten minute picturesque route to the beach. You can also reach Iztutu beach by taking one of the many riverboats from the village (15 minutes walk). Iztutu beach is huge, very beautiful and within the national park. There are no buildings otherthan a cafe at each end with changing huts and sunbeds - it is a conservation area with extremely strict access rules to protect the turtles which nest there.
Besides visiting the beach we can also arrange a variety of trips. There are also hot springs, mud baths and a huge lake to explore - its a very beautiful region.
Includes: accommodation, yoga, breakfast daily and 5 evening meals - one to be on the arrival day.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, transfers, meals other than as specified.
Travel: you will need a flight to Dalaman. We will team people up to share transfers
*Special price applies to Jim and Khadine's regular students only - Free Spirit website price is higher.
July
5-7th
Florence House Summer Retreat
with Khadine Morcom
The Venue
On the brow of Seaford Head, East Sussex, sits Florence House, rock solid in the sea air and surrounding wild landscape. In many ways its situation is a metaphor for its life’s purpose – a haven for the spirit however the wind blows. It’s a much loved venue for life enhancing workshops and retreats. In essence, it lovingly embraces divine inspiration, the sacredness and potential of each individual and the healing power of the landscape in which it sits.
There are beautiful places within the gardens and we encourage guests to take advantage of these areas. Our aim is to create a unique, nurturing environment where you can rest, restore and relax.
Khadine has run many Florence house (and elsewhere) She’s an amazing inovative teacher with a gift for creating a very deeply nourishing atmosphere. !
The Food
All food is home-made, delicious, vegetarian and healthy. As well as three meals per day we also provide fresh fruit and a selection of teas are available throughout your stay. All our retreats are alcohol free.
View a sample menu for our weekend retreat at Florence House HERE
The Schedule
Friday:
4.00pm: Arrival
Sunday:
5pm: Depart
Holistic Treatments
To help ensure you have a relaxing stay, we also offer a range of treatments (at extra cost) in our specially designated therapy room with our expert team of holistic therapists. Our treatments include:
Reflexology
Deep Tissue Massage
Indian Head Massage
Swedish Massage
Facial
Reiki
Cost of treatments is £30 for 30 minutes and £60 for 60 minutes. To ensure you get the treatment you would like, please book treatments at least 1 month prior the retreat commencing, by sending us an email.
Prices
Costs from £399 (early birds offer!) £440 if booking after August 31st
note* the early bird cheaper price is available for bookings of four months or more prior
August
30th -1st (September)
Gayles Retreat Immersion
with Jim Tarran
Yoga
This is an immersion so as well as time to walk, talk, read and swim there will be lots of practice. With a full schedule running from arrival on Friday 4pm – arrival and tea (first class 5pm) Departure 3pm Sunday (last class ends at 2:45pm). Jim’s 34 years of practice, 32 years of teaching and 24 years of running a teacher training course means you couldn’t be in better hands for deepening your practice whatever your level.
Food
Good quality, locally sourced and totally yummy, tasty and nourishing! Served in the relaxed atmosphere of the beautifully converted dining room. If the weather is sunny there is the option of eating out in the open on the terrace. Food will be vegetarian (vegan) and organic. Any food intolerances can be accommodated and you will be asked for details on the booking form.
Accommodation
All accommodation is in very comfortable dormitories, with one single and one double room available and also four camping spaces. There are two single sups only.
The accommodation, studio and eating areas are situated close together around a thoughtfully maintained garden next to gentle meadows offering stunning, panoramic views, allowing you space between activities and room to wander and reflect. There are two recently renovated dormitories, ‘The Studio’ and ‘The Playroom’, which offer comfortable and spacious accommodation for up to seventeen people.
The dormitories are equipped with toilets, showers and washing areas as well as hot drink making facilities. There are good quality, sturdy single and bunk beds with individual storage drawers. Duvets, pillows, linen and towels are provided.
For the camping option, single person tents are provided and set up for you. You will have the use of the ‘Royal Horsebox’, an ingeniously converted pony trailer which has an excellent shower and a separate washroom. A pillow, towel and torch is provided. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and mat. If you wish to bring your own tent you may but it must be reasonably small, one room and designed to sleep no more than two people.
Apart from the sensitively managed estate in which students are free to wander, there is also an open air pool that you are welcome to use in warmer months.
Swimming
Gayles has its own pool on site and the sea near by!!
Prices
Standard rate £325 for 2 nights
One single room available for £395 for 2 nights
One double room available for £435 for 2 nights for one person / £395 per person sharing double for 2 nights
Camping available for £300 for 2 nights - single person tent provided, plus pillow, towel and torch
Book early to avoid disappointment
Included: all food, yoga, accommodation, good weather, fellowship, laughter.
Not included: travel
terms: A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to confirm your place ( if I can fill your place, the deposit can be transferred to a future retreat if you have to cancel). The balance is due no less than 6 weeks prior to the event and can be paid by bank transfer. You may also pay in full at the time of booking if you prefer or in instalments if arranged. Bookings made less than 6 weeks prior to the event must be paid in full.
How to get there:
Gayles is situated off the A259, mid-way between Eastbourne and Seaford and about one mile from the picturesque village of East Dean. It is easy to find and access is excellent. We have provided detailed directions on this page as PDF downloads.
Please feel free to contact them, Roz and Derry Robinson, by phone or e-mail them, if you have any difficulties with the PDF instructions.
Little Gayles
Seaford Road
Friston
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 0BA
Tel: 07721 023 845 or 07969 749 829
September
3oth September - 7th (October)
Grenadine Lodge Dalayan Turkey
with Leonie Taylor and Charlotte Watts
share from £640 / single sups £150
Situated on Beach Road this yoga hotel is charming, the swimming pool has a small waterfall, there is a Turkish treehouse where students can relax and a small bar beside the pool which also serves snacks.
The hotel has 8 Standard and 8 Superior rooms. Massages are available. All the rooms have air conditioning and en-suite facilities complete with a hair-dryer on the wall.
Yoga takes place twice daily in one of the two yoga śālās. The open yoga shala overlooks the pomegranate field and has space for up to 25 yoga mats. The second yoga śālā is enclosed on all sides by bamboo screening.
Dalyan village is situated on the small river that joins a large inland lake to the sea. Our yoga hotel is in the conservation area between the village and the beach. Small buses will stop outside hotel entrance every half hour taking you on the ten minute picturesque route to the beach. You can also reach Iztutu beach by taking one of the many riverboats from the village (15 minutes walk). Iztutu beach is huge, very beautiful and within the national park. There are no buildings otherthan a cafe at each end with changing huts and sunbeds - it is a conservation area with extremely strict access rules to protect the turtles which nest there.
Besides visiting the beach we can also arrange a variety of trips. There are also hot springs, mud baths and a huge lake to explore - its a very beautiful region.
Includes: accommodation, yoga, breakfast daily and 5 evening meals - one to be on the arrival day.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, transfers, meals other than as specified.
Travel: you will need a flight to Dalaman. We will team people up to share transfers
The beautiful pool.
November
22nd -24th
Champneys Spa Weekend
with Jim Tarran
The retreat
This secluded lakeside resort serves as the ideal countryside hideaway, where your hardest decisions revolve around which cutting-edge Thermal spa experience to try and which treatment to choose.
Located in Liphook, a leafy Hampshire village in the South Downs, Forest Mere is framed by 160 acres of enchanting woodland and sweeping greens.
Positioned next to a tranquil lake, the nature-filled grounds are a picture-perfect calming oasis that will lift your spirits and soothe your senses - a breath of fresh air and state-of the-art facilities.
There are plenty of ways to satisfy your sense of adventure at Forest Mere outside of our scheduled yoga classes:-
Row around our private boating lake Folly Pond,
Enjoy an exhilarating bike ride around the nature-filled 160-acre grounds
Try your hand at a game of chess or tennis.
Attend additional classes (small charge) - with HIIT classes, hula-hooping, circuit training, spin, local yoga, Pilates and PT sessions running everyday our activity schedule will keep you active during your visit.
In cooler weather Champneys spas don’t get cosier than Forest Mere. Draped in glowy lowlighting and super soft furnishings, the snuggle is real. There’s no doubt about it, you’ll find it hard to resist a post-treatment snooze in front of the flickering fire.
The Yoga
There will be four classes with Jim over the weekend - these classes are strictly for our Free Spirit yoga group and not open to other residents.
The first class will be on the arrival afternoon prior to dinner, usually around 5 pm (you may arrive from 3pm) . There are two classes on Saturday, one in the a morning and one in the afternoon. On the departure day there is one class, usually in the morning. Jim will include extra meditation classes in the evenings.
As exact class times vary slightly between teachers full details will be provided when you register (so that you can book your spa treatments outside of class times)
The Price
2 nights from £549
December
20th-22nd
Florence House Winter Solstice Retreat
with Jim Tarran
What better time could there be to get away and truly immerse yourself in nourishing practice, delicious food all your own lovely room out on the Sussex coastal headland in one of the UK’s loveliest retreat centres.
This retreat will give you the deep immersion into deeply fulfilling and centring yoga practices with one of the UK’s most senior teachers Jim Tarran.
Yoga
This is an immersion so as well as time to walk, talk, and read (or just sit and stare at the window) there will be lots of practice. With a full schedule running from arrival on Friday 4pm – arrival and tea (first class 5pm) Departure 5pm Sunday. Jim’s 34 years of practice, 32 years of teaching and 24 years of running a teacher training course means you couldn’t be in better hands for deepening your practice whatever your level.
Food
Good quality, locally sourced and totally yummy, tasty and nourishing! Served in the relaxed atmosphere of the beautifully converted dining room. If the weather is sunny there is the option of eating out in the open on the terrace. Food will be vegetarian (vegan) and organic. Any food intolerances can be accommodated and you will be asked for details on the booking form.
View a sample menu for our weekend retreat at Florence House HERE
The Venue
On the brow of Seaford Head, East Sussex, sits Florence House, rock solid in the sea air and surrounding wild landscape. In many ways its situation is a metaphor for its life’s purpose – a haven for the spirit however the wind blows. It’s a much loved venue for life enhancing workshops and retreats. In essence, it lovingly embraces divine inspiration, the sacredness and potential of each individual and the healing power of the landscape in which it sits.
There are beautiful places within the gardens and we encourage guests to take advantage of these areas. Our aim is to create a unique, nurturing environment where you can rest, restore and relax.
Jim has run dozens of yoga retreats over the past 30 PLUS years of teaching, at many locations including Tilton House, Gayles retreat, Rivendell, Our Retreat and Eco- Yoga but this will be his first at Florence house !
The Teacher
Jim has been practicing yoga since 1990 and teaching since 1992. He co-runs the Vajrasati yoga school, training 500-hour teachers which he founded in 2000. His classes are warm and friendly, accessible for all; there’s lots to learn if your a seasoned practitioner but the classes and poses are adapted to suit any range of motion and strength. This retreat will include yoga āsana (posture), prāṇāyāma (breathing practices), meditation, chanting .
Here’s what his students think: “Jim is an excellent teacher in many ways, he is kind and considerate, he listens and responds, he shows the way and is always present, he is deep and thoughtful, he is wise and a master in his field. His classes are a journey which always surprise and delight; I recommend Jim if you like to know what it means to be a yogi in the true sense of the word, and to have a great class at the same time.” - Rupert Fawcett
Holistic Treatments
To help ensure you have a relaxing stay, we also offer a range of treatments (at extra cost) in our specially designated therapy room with our expert team of holistic therapists. Our treatments include:
Reflexology
Deep Tissue Massage
Indian Head Massage
Swedish Massage
Facial
Reiki
Cost of treatments is £30 for 30 minutes and £60 for 60 minutes. To ensure you get the treatment you would like, please book treatments at least 1 month prior the retreat commencing, by sending us an email.
Prices
Costs from £399 (early birds offer!) £440 if booking after August 31st
note*the early bird cheaper price is available for bookings of four months or more prior