A full day of relaxation and re-connecting towards the start of the New Year and at a time that traditionally heralds spring. We’ll enjoy replenishing gentle mindfulness and relaxation practices with time to catch up with friends (or meet new ones!) at the ever-lovely, eco-friendly setting of Highwood Hall. Led by experienced teachers Lucia and Vikki, who lead our Guardian-recommended Norfolk mindfulness weekends. Complete beginners warmly welcome.
“Just to thank you for the excellent relaxation retreat at Highwood Hall in November. I found it very therapeutic after a stressful few months. It was a lovely venue too.”
New Year 2024 day retreat with Lucia and Vikki
We are excited to be offering a full day of gentle movement, relaxation and mindfulness at one of our favourite day retreat settings, beautiful Highwood Hall, just outside Chelmsford.
This accessible, replenishing non-residential day will be an invitation to take invaluable time out of ‘to do’ lists and routines to deeply relax and re-set. Complete newcomers to mindfulness and relaxation practices are warmly welcome, as are those with an established practice.
Retreating in early February
Early February can be a time when our energy reserves feel low and new year’s resolutions may (very naturally) be waning. Yet in the ancient Celtic tradition of Imbolc February 1 heralded the beginning of springtime and marked the half way point between the winter solstice and spring equinox.
Traditionally this powerful time of year was celebrated for the return of the light, heralding renewal and the changing of the seasons as days lengthen.
Taught by Lucia and Vikki, the format for this retreat will be based on our popular Norfolk Mindfulness for Wellbeing Weekends, offering practice sessions comprising very gentle mindful movement, deep guided relaxation and secular mindfulness.
There will be a pause for lunch (please bring your own vegetarian lunch) and an afternoon tea break during which we’ll provide snacks and treats!
Approx schedule:
10.30am arrivals, welcome (Lucia)
10.45-11.45am settling; gentle movement to fully arrive and come into the body (Vikki)
11.45-12.45 mindfulness practice session (Lucia), lying down or seated
12.50pm lunch
2-3.15pm restorative yoga (Vikki) - we use bolsters and props to support body & mind towards deep rest
3.15-3.45pm tea break
3.45-4.20pm mindfulness practice session (Lucia)
4.25-5pm guided relaxation (Vikki)
“Absolutely brilliant, I loved every minute.”
“I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first retreat; this one was perfectly pitched to create an environment where I could step away from everything and nurture myself.. I was so impressed with the relaxed environment Lucia and Vikki created; we moved with ease from practice sessions, to eating together, to more wonderful classes. I returned to my normal space calmer, refreshed and with a valuable intention. Thank you!”
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Saturday February 3, 2024
!0.30 - 5pm
At Highwood Hall, just outside Chelmsford
Cost:
£79 pp
Important notes:
we are unable to refund or transfer places
the day will be suitable for most people, including complete beginners to mindfulness, meditation or yoga (movement taught will be extremely gentle). Please contact us do discuss if you are unsure. You should be able to get on and off the floor easily.