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SACRED REST RETREAT – 5 DAY RESIDENTIAL YIN YOGA + WELLNESS RETREAT IN SOUTH WEST FRANCE
UPDATE: only 2 rooms left in farmhouse (not en-suite, but shared family-style bathroom, with beautiful roll-top bath)
CLICK HERE FOR 2020 RETREAT DATES
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Just imagine waking up slowly, with rays of warm sunshine peaking through the shutters… You take a full body stretch + eventually roll out of the soft white covers, moving your body towards your bedroom door… There you find a warm drink + a nutritious morning snack, to gently wake you up + nourish you at the start of the day…
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You faintly smell incense already burning + hear the soft sounds of Tibetan singing bowls… Or maybe it is the deeply resonant chant of Om quietly carried upon the air to your sleepy chamber… It is the background music that is gently moving your energy, already encouraging you into the healing space that you are about to step into…
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But there is no rush… You can take your time… You sip the warming tonic, break-the-fast, allow your body to absorb all the goodness…
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One by one everyone starts to emerge into the space, quietly coming together into the light, white, open barn… You smile at each other as you take your places on yoga mats + meditation cushions… but you are still waking slowly, still honouring what you need… and that’s more than OK…
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You sit in silent meditation, focusing on the breath… Whatever comes up in this space is absolutely fine, it is a safe space… You have complete permission to just be yourself, be however you need to be, working with a beautiful mix of yin yoga, breath work, guided meditation, visualisation, yoga nidra + Chinese Medicine wisdom…
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You barely move off the mat – laying or sitting or fully supported – nothing is too challenging, nothing is too much… You don’t have to be an expert at anything, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to, there is no pressure, no perfectionism… It is all super gentle, mindfully healing + beautifully chilled…
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You then go to the outdoor brunch table on the bright warm terrace… It’s groaning under the weight of all the colourful produce – the fruit, the veggies, the French delights + you get stuck in, your body welcoming the vegan-vegetarian goodness…
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Lunch + dinner are a purely joyful repeat – including delicious dessert + a warming nightcap (with tiny treats) in the evening…
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And when your time is your own… you rest, sleep, breathe, read, journal, lay down on the sun loungers, take a dip in the salt water pool, listen to inspirational podcasts, chat to the other people (or not), walk for miles in the countryside amongst the fields of smiley yellow sunflowers…
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Whatever YOU need, whatever your body wants, whatever your soul craves, whatever your spirit desires…
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THIS is sacred rest + it is ALL your own…
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So, will you join me? Will you honour yourself + the deep, transformational rest that you are seeking?
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Monday 2nd September – Friday 6th September 2019
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The French Retreat
La Loge
Yviers
Charente
16210 France
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Nearest airport – Bordeaux
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Easyjet fly from Gatwick, Luton, London Southend, Bristol + Manchester on these dates
BA also fly on these dates from Gatwick
Ryanair also fly from Birmingham on these dates
Note – Bristol has a very late flight, which means you would miss the welcome session + evening meal
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CLICK HERE FOR 2020 RETREAT DATES
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THEMES + TOPICS COVERED:
+ yin yoga to calm & support the adrenals
+ nourishing Kidney energy for less fight or flight
+ breathwork to connect you back to your body
+ self care, slowing down, importance of rest
+ yoga nidra for flow of energy in acupuncture channels
+ why rest is not a dirty word, it is super sacred
+ acupressure & home remedies for health
+ visualisation & guided meditation for healing
+ the yummy fifth season of Late Summer
+ nourishment of the self, rebuilding energy levels
+ Chinese Medicine wisdom on living seasonally
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THINK:
+ art nouveau meets modern French farmhouse
+ deep holding in super sacred, safe space
+ Eco chic vibes with mindful little touches
+ Healthy, home-made, locally sourced food
+ gentle movement & quietening the mind
+ daily ancient wisdom & inspiring insight
+ time to chill, rest, journal, be alone (if you want)
+ countryside walks amongst the sunflowers
+ bright blue skies & beautiful, warm French sunshine
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FINER DETAILS:
+ breakfast, lunch & dinner together, all included
+ your own private bedroom with en-suite bathroom
+ salt water swimming pool with sun-loungers
+ morning tea, warming nightcaps & other refreshments
+ nourishing, delicious & healthy vegan-vegetarian food
+ only 70mins from Bordeaux airport (flight not included)
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ALSO INCLUDING:
+ optional afternoon excursion for little shops, tea & culture
+ optional extra massage treatments on site by therapist
+ airport transfers included (at specific set times)
+ complementary luxury vegan toiletries (Faith in Nature)
+ soft, luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets
+ towel bundle, including one for the pool
+ big focus on rest, self-care, relaxation, time for you
+ time with me, giant hugs, tons of love, gentle calm vibes
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YOU WILL LEAVE FEELING:
+ calm, balanced & back in control of your life
+ well rested & well fed – on every level
+ nourished – physically, emotionally & spiritually
+ understood, supported, held & grounded
+ topped up, with a gentle energy boost
+ relaxed, replenished & deeply restored
+ refreshed from having space & time away
+ fully in the present moment, happy & content
+ re-connected with your sacred self
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Sounds good, right? I am so looking forward to this + I really hope you will join me?
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As someone who travels alone a LOT (read: all the time), I know how tricky single supplements can be… So for this retreat I have decided to have one rate per person of £799, whether you have a room to yourself, or whether you share with your sister, your bestie, your mum, or your mastermind buddy…
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However, there are only 6 en-suite twin rooms available – so the only thing I wholeheartedly request is, that if you do come with someone that you could share a room with, I would please kindly ask that you DO share, thereby honouring the opportunity for as many beautiful souls to attend as possible… UPDATE: only 2 rooms left in farmhouse (not en-suite, but shared family-style bathroom, with beautiful roll-top bath)
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And if you are travelling by yourself, then I totally get it, because I do it super often – it’s all good, you’re not alone, I’ve got you, no worries…
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Additionally, there are other rooms available in the main farm house, away from the main retreat barn, but these are NOT en-suite + they share a family-style bathroom… Rooms will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis – so get in quick! Also grab a longer payment plan by signing up straight away, this month! UPDATE: only 2 rooms left in farmhouse (not en-suite, but shared family-style bathroom, with beautiful roll-top bath)
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CLICK HERE FOR 2020 RETREAT DATES
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There are options to pay in full, or to spread the cost over 6 months or 4 months, if you sign up + start your payment plan in April or May!
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PAY IN FULL: UPDATE: only 2 rooms left in farmhouse (not en-suite, but shared family-style bathroom, with beautiful roll-top bath)
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If you need an alternative payment plan, please just ask
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If you have any questions at all, any concerns, or if you’re not sure whether this kind of retreat is right for you, then please do reach out + we can talk – I’d be delighted to reassure you, allay your fears + be able to welcome you with open arms on to this gentle, magical, sacred time together…
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CLICK HERE FOR 2020 RETREAT DATES
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TERMS, CONDITIONS + CANCELLATION POLICY:
+ no refunds under any circumstances, unless the event is completely cancelled by the organiser
+ please take out your own travel insurance to be covered against illness or unforeseen circumstances
+ on paying your first instalment, you are legally obligated to pay the full balance
+ rooms are subject to availability on first come, first serve basis – not all rooms are en-suite
+ does not include travel to or from Bordeaux, flights or trains are not included
+ does not include any extra optional treatments, excursions or other purchases
+ you must disclose any health conditions that might impact upon your retreat experience
+ this is a plant-based, no alcohol retreat – we request that these aspects are respected
+ please note, if your flight is at a wildly different time, you may need to organise own transfer
+ this retreat is in the countryside, not by the sea or the lake
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