Enjoy a rare chance for self-care: time to slow down, re-connect and rest deeply over a Saturday afternoon. We’ll enjoy lying down and seated guided meditations, slow silent walking, very gentle mindful movement. Definitely for those seeking to slow down rather than speed up! We’ll end with tea, chats and vegan treats (dark chocolate brownies anyone?).
“The Deep Rest retreat exceeded my expectations on so many levels and I returned feeling inspired to make small changes in my own daily routines. The practical aspects - the beautiful location, facilities - made for a calming and healthy setting as a backdrop. A sincere thank you.”
We love teaching these Deep Rest retreats which have been running in various forms - in-person, live steamed and across longer weekends - for five years. These very gentle afternoon retreats are held at the spacious, light and lovely Highwood Hall, just outside Chelmsford.
Accessible to most people, they are a chance to slow down, re-connect and rest in a 24/7 society where quiet and permission to relax are often so difficult to find. As a meditation and mindfulness-based afternoon this is geared towards those looking to pause, centre and give the gift of self-care.
We will sink into calming practices such as yoga nidra (guided meditation / relaxation), very gentle lying or seated mindful movement and the body scan. There will be some reflection on the coming of the new year and some poetry readings.
Sessions will be suitable for most people who can get on and off the floor (eg a yoga mat) with reasonable ease. Please note: there will be no traditional active yoga on this afternoon.
See notes in right-hand column for further guidance on suitability. Many practices will be enjoyed lying down; options for posture will always be given.
Herbal tea and healthy and almost healthy snacks will be provided at the end of the session where there will be a chance to connect with fellow students or to take this time to yourself.
Summer deep rest mini retreat, Saturday July 6 2024
2.30 - 4.45pm at Highwood Hall nr Chelmsford (Highwood Hall, Highwood Rd, Chelmsford CM1 3QG)
practice session 2.30-4.15pm
tea, chats, chocolate brownies: 4.15-4.45pm
Price & early bird:
£29 pp early bird until May 31
Please note: we are unable to refund or transfer places. Please also read important notes below about Covid-19 before booking.
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Is this for me?
No experience of meditation or relaxation practices is needed or expected.
You should be able to get on and off the floor.
Please be sure to contact us before booking if you are experiencing mild or severe anxiety of depression as this retreat may not be suitable.
A little about your teacher
Led by experienced yoga and meditation teacher and YATM co-founder Lucia Cockcroft. Lucia has been practising yoga for almost 25 years and teaching for 15.
She has extensive experience and training in both the mindful yoga and meditation traditions, having studied at postgraduate level with Bangor university and with Mindfulness in Schools to teach mindfulness - and with the Yoga Nidra Network to deliver Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation).