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SACRED REST RETREAT – 5 DAY RESIDENTIAL YIN YOGA + WELLNESS RETREAT IN SOUTH WEST FRANCE
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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 herbal nightcap 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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SACRED REST RETREAT 2020 FRANCE DATES – ALL CANCELLED DUE TO COVID:
APRIL 2020 – Monday 27th April to Friday 1st May 2020
JUNE 2020 – Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July 2020
SEPTEMBER 2020 – Monday 14th September to Friday 18th September 2020
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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
British Airways fly from Gatwick to Bordeaux
(there are no longer any direct flights from Birmingham to Bordeaux)
Note – Bristol has a very late flight, so would need to fly in day before…
Early morning flights are preferable from all locations, in order to make the lunch time transfer to the retreat centre
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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
+ nourishment of the self, rebuilding energy levels
+ Chinese Medicine wisdom on living seasonally
+ plus extra seasonal tips depending when you attend
+ April = stress busting & planting seeds for future
+ June = heart opening & tapping into your intuition
+ September = the yummy fifth season of self care
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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
+ or private bedroom with shared bathroom & roll-top bath
+ salt water swimming pool with sun-loungers
+ morning tea, warming herbal nightcaps & refreshments
+ nourishing, delicious & healthy vegan-vegetarian food
+ only 70mins from Bordeaux airport (flight not included)
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ALSO INCLUDING:
+ optional extra massage treatments on site by therapist
+ airport transfer arranged (set time only; anything else extra cost)
+ 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 these retreats + 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 + unfair single supplements can be… So for these retreats I have decided to have one rate per person of £1197, 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… BUT if you need your own space, then I totally get that too!
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And if you are travelling by yourself, but feel a little nervous, then I totally understand that too, 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… But it does mean you can have long, leisurely soaks in the beautiful roll-top bath! So if that is your preference, make sure you let me know when you book below!
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En-suite rooms will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis (unless you tell me you would PREFER a room that has access to a bath) – so get in quick + reserve your place now!
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There are options to pay in full, or to spread the investment to make it accessible for everyone – just make sure you choose the right DATE of the retreat you wish to come to!
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And also be sure to let me know if you are going to share your room with a friend, so I can link you two together… Just drop me an email at info@rhiannongriffiths.com
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PAY IN FULL HERE:
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PAYMENT PLANS TO SPREAD THE INVESTMENT:
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If you want to come, but need a payment plan that looks a bit different to those above, please do get in touch, there may be something we can do to help you get the Sacred Rest you deserve!
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And 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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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 extra 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
+ one airport transfer per retreat group is included, others are personally payable
+ this retreat is in the countryside, not by the sea or the lake
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