retreat Archives - Wellbeing Magazine https://wellbeingmagazine.com/tag/retreat/ The State of Feeling Healthy & Happy Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:29:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-cropped-Wellbeing-W-192x192-1-32x32.png retreat Archives - Wellbeing Magazine https://wellbeingmagazine.com/tag/retreat/ 32 32 Discover TropicLust: The Ultimate Luxury Videography Retreat in Bali https://wellbeingmagazine.com/discover-tropiclust-the-ultimate-luxury-videography-retreat-in-bali/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=discover-tropiclust-the-ultimate-luxury-videography-retreat-in-bali Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:29:13 +0000 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/?p=108857 Picture yourself in Bali, the Island of the Gods, where cascading waterfalls, pristine beaches, and vibrant sunsets set the scene for creativity and rejuvenation.

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Picture yourself in Bali, the Island of the Gods, where cascading waterfalls, pristine beaches, and vibrant sunsets set the scene for creativity and rejuvenation. TropicLust, founded by British-born creative Harry Russell @HAZARUSSELL, is a one-of-a-kind retreat designed to inspire photographers and videographers to balance their craft with personal well-being. From February 8th to 15th, 2025, this exclusive retreat invites creatives from all levels to immerse themselves in a transformative experience, blending work, a chance to relax, learning, and wellness.

A Vision of Creativity and Balance

Harry Russell’s life has been a tapestry woven with exploration and reinvention. After years of traveling the globe, dominating Ibiza’s nightlife scene, and diving into the creative lifestyle sector, Harry discovered the power of balancing passion with wellness. His personal journey inspired TropicLust—a retreat aimed at helping content creators rediscover their purpose, create meaningful art, and nurture their mental and physical health.

“Traveling to paradise without a purpose will just be a holiday,” Harry shares. TropicLust isn’t just about creating stunning visuals; it’s about finding inspiration, building connections, and fostering a sustainable creative lifestyle.

The TropicLust Experience

TropicLust is more than a retreat; it’s an invitation to unlock your creative potential while soaking in the beauty of Bali. Here’s what awaits:

Craft Your Dream Portfolio

Shoot cinematic content in handpicked tropical locations, from sunrise volcano treks to underwater adventures with manta rays. You’ll elevate your portfolio while capturing Bali’s unparalleled beauty.

Rejuvenate in Paradise

Your creativity thrives when your mind and body are aligned. TropicLust ensures this balance with a private chef crafting nutrient-packed meals, daily personal training sessions with  a fitness expert and luxurious spa treatments to unwind after a day of shooting.

Unforgettable Adventures

From a sunset dinner at a beach club to exploring hidden waterfalls and cruising on a catamaran, TropicLust weaves moments of awe and relaxation into your journey.

Packages to Suit Your Vision

Whether you’re seeking a fully immersive experience or personalised mentorship, TropicLust offers tailored packages:

  • The Explorer (£1499): Enjoy the comfort of a luxury villa in Ubud, morning workouts, breakfast by the pool, and ample time to work on your passion projects.
  • The Navigator (£1999): All the Explorer benefits plus exclusive one-on-one mentoring with an industry expert, ensuring you maximise your creative potential.

Why TropicLust?

In a world where the grind often overshadows the craft, TropicLust offers a sanctuary for creators to recalibrate. It’s more than a retreat; it’s a movement to inspire and equip content creators to thrive both personally and professionally.

As Harry Russell says, “The 9-5 life was never for me. I constantly strive for the best and nothing less.” At TropicLust, you’ll embrace this ethos, learning to create stunning work without sacrificing your well-being.

For content creators ready to redefine their journey, TropicLust awaits. Discover how this retreat can transform your craft and your life.

For more details, visit TropicLust or email info@tropiclust.co.uk.

Seize the opportunity to create, connect, and recharge—because paradise is more than just a destination. Its a mindset.

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The Psychedelic Society is Hosting Headless Way Retreat https://wellbeingmagazine.com/the-psychedelic-society-is-hosting-headless-way-retreat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-psychedelic-society-is-hosting-headless-way-retreat Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:12:30 +0000 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/?p=99694 The Psychedelic Society (https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/) is hosting an intimate Headless Way gathering for 22 people, where guests will be exploring the wonderful, ever-available true Nature

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The Psychedelic Society (https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/) is hosting an intimate Headless Way gathering for 22 people, where guests will be exploring the wonderful, ever-available true Nature ––Who we really, really are–– through the creative avenues of the Headless Way awareness exercises or ‘experiments’. 

This retreat is an opportunity to relax into being ‘space’ or ‘capacity’ for everything and everyone. Seeing and being Who we really are is an experience that is easy to share. At the retreat, guests will be spending a few days with others who are also enjoying this Vision.

Lead by Richard Lang, he will be introducing a range of insights about ourselves and our world from The Hierarchy of Heaven and Earth, an incredible book by Douglas Harding, the person who developed the Headless Way.

There will be delicious food, stunning walks, meditation, dance, star gazing, all at Brimpts Farm, a fantastic location nestled in the heart of Dartmoor.

The retreat starts on Thursday 26th October and finished Monday 30th October – it’s almost sold out, but there are few rooms available which you can see here: https://dandelion.events/e/h32r4?cohost=the-psychedelic-society 

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8 reasons why this Big Retreat is too good to miss https://wellbeingmagazine.com/8-reasons-why-this-big-retreat-is-too-good-to-miss/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=8-reasons-why-this-big-retreat-is-too-good-to-miss Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:06:11 +0000 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/?p=97401 Relax, reflect and reboot at The Big Retreat, hosted at Lawrenny Park Estate nestled in the unspoiled Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

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Relax, reflect and reboot at The Big Retreat, hosted at Lawrenny Park Estate nestled in the unspoiled Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This four-day festival takes place from 1st – 4th June 2023.

With 10 feel-good areas to choose from and a total of 300 carefully curated wellbeing, food, drink, live music, and craft activities, there’s an opportunity to get back to nature, reconnect with yourself, the people you love, and the things that simply make you smile. Having fun, nourishing your soul, and restoring your body are all on the agenda whether you’re a solo traveller, attending with friends or family.

The Big Retreat will be serving up a smorgasbord of feel-good wonders to delight, refresh and inspire. Get your blood flowing with a workout led by Mr Motivator and try the new mindful movement class Sanctum in the energy field, your taste buds tantalising with a cooking workshop led by low-waste chef Max La Manna and learn how to develop a healthy relationship with food from diet myth busting Sunday Times Bestselling author Graeme Tomlinson, aka The Fitness Chef. Join Menopause expert Kate Rowe-Ham, Meditation Coach Maude Hirst, Breathwork Facilitator Anna Gough and Psychotherapist Julia Bueno in the talk tent, Later, enjoy the buzz of live music from headliners including Gok Wan Toploader, Mother Pukka’s DJ set, Hot Flush with Anders Wendal, and Huey Morgan DJ set and comedy sets with Rosie Jones and Daniel Foxx. If you like a slower pace, try yoga, gong baths, gin workshops, or woodland foraging.

The list goes on, and there’s plenty in store for Little Retreaters too with hours of fun to be had from bushcraft and den building, wild swimming and fitness classes, family yoga and mindfulness, and the great outdoors to run around in the fresh air.

Have you ever left a festival feeling better than when you arrived? Now’s your chance. Book your tickets here and prepare to immerse yourself in Feelgood.

The Big Retreat is a one-of-a-kind wellbeing experience in the UK’s only coastal National Park 

  1. An Unforgettable Experience:  Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply a chance to get away and reconnect to nature…  this festival is the perfect destination. 
  2. We keep it small: Because you like it this way. We have a maximum of 3000 guests and over 300 feel good experiences included in your weekend ticket. This ensures there is something for everyone to enjoy.
  3. Inspiring Activities: The festival offers a wide range of feel good experiences to suit all tastes, from live music and cookery demos to wild swimming, paddle boarding, comedy, and woodland walks. There is also a variety of talks, art workshops and yoga and fitness classes, all aimed at inspiring and uplifting our retreaters.
  4. Expert Speakers/Teachers and entertainment : The festival brings together some of the best and most inspiring speakers and teachers from around the UK including low waste chef Max LaManna, Meditation coach Maude Hirst, Menopause expert Kate Rowe-Ham, nutrition expert The Fitness Chef, Breath Work facilitator  Anna Gough, Mindful movement with Sanctum, Psychotherapist Julia Bueno and the inspiring Mr Motivator. In the evening, enjoy incredible live music. comedy and entertainment including Gok Wan, Scouting for Girls, Top Loader, Rosie Jones and Daniel Foxx.
  5. Delicious Food and Drink: We offer a range of delicious, healthy, and locally-sourced food and drink for all tastes. Everything from Lalita’s Vegan Indian street food to Feast Pembrokeshire – champions of open fire cooking. Why not try our new Mindful bar with views overlooking the Cleddau estuary, serving delicious cocktails, wine, craft beers and non alcohol drinks?
  6. Beautiful Setting: The festival takes place on the Lawrenny Estate, a stunning location set on a 100 acres of private parkland in Britain’s only Coastal National Park. The beautiful surroundings offer the perfect backdrop for a truly unforgettable experience.
  7. Family-Friendly: The Big Retreat Festival is a family-friendly event, with plenty of activities and workshops designed for children and young people to discover and explore all day. From water fights with the Super Pirates to den building in the woods… or join the Cymbrogi Futures team in Darwin’s Den empowering today’s youngsters to shape a sustainable world.
  8. Sustainable: The festival is committed to sustainability, with a focus on reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices throughout the event. 

The Big Retreat Festival is an incredible opportunity to take a break from the stresses of everyday life. With its inspiring experiences, expert speakers, and beautiful setting, it promises to be an unforgettable 4 day getaway

Book your tickets here, prices from £65 for a day ticket to £220 for a long weekend. Book Now and prepare to immerse yourself in feel good www.thebigretreatfestival.com

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Sunsetbay retreats in nature https://wellbeingmagazine.com/sunsetbay-retreats-in-nature/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sunsetbay-retreats-in-nature Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:05:20 +0000 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/?p=97091 Sunsetbay Retreats offers five stars retreats throughout the year in the charming seaside town of Tywyn in Wales, a little gem surrounded by beaches, waterfalls, lakes and mountains all within walking distance.

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Sunsetbay Retreats offers five stars retreats throughout the year in the charming seaside town of Tywyn in Wales. A little gem surrounded by beaches, waterfalls, lakes and mountains all within walking distance.

Founded by Maggie Paterson, each retreat offers a wide range of well-being activities, allowing the guests to experience a wealth of holistic treatments, yoga practices and outdoor activities. Scenic walks with local guides, wild swimming and paddle boarding – all complimented by nourishing and healthy food prepared daily by cherry-picked chefs.

Each retreat is different and designed with a specific theme in mind. March will celebrate Spring and will concentrate on helping the guests developing tools to expand mind, body and soul as the new season arrives. Retreat starts on Thursday 9th March till Sunday 12th March, price starts from £675.

Relaxation plays an important role at each Sunsetbay Retreat. Every guest is gifted with a complimentary massage to enjoy during the stay, and can take advantage of the hot tub in the Zen Garden, wrap-up in a blanket by the fire pit or socialise by the log burner at any time.

Guests will stay in a beautiful converted chapel designed with luxury and comfort in mind whilst maintaining some of its original charm and spiritual energy. 6 bedrooms are available for single or double use.

Maggie Paterson, Founder of Sunsetbay Retreats, says: “Alongside my partner Graham, we are dedicated to offering our guests an all round wellbeing experience, not only to get away from everyday life and take in plenty of fresh air, but to also enjoy being more active, explore physical challenges and if required work on relieving stress and reducing anxiety, whilst having some fun too!”

Website: https://www.sunsetbayretreats.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetbayretreats/ 

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Coming Home Live 2022 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/coming-home-live-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coming-home-live-2022 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:59:03 +0000 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/?p=95825 Learn how to be your true self with bestselling author Gillian McMichael at exclusive weekend urban retreat 

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Learn how to be your true self with bestselling author Gillian McMichael at exclusive weekend urban retreat 

Following on from the success of her bestselling book Coming Home: A Guide To Being Your True Self, master transformational coach, teacher and healer, Gillian McMichael has released dates for her upcoming weekend urban retreat of the same name. 

Coming Home Live will take place in central London on 1st- 2nd October 2022. An extension and exploration of the teachings from her recent book, Coming Home, the event is designed to create a safe and welcoming space for attendees to begin their own personal journey of self-discovery, self-healing and discovering what it means to be their true selves. 

In a carefully crafted programme Gillian will take guests on their own personal transformational journey, where they will master how to identify and let go of their self-limiting beliefs, rediscover their unique gifts and talents, understand the importance of self- care and learn to live intentionally, purposefully and joyfully. 

The itinerary balances learning, reflective practice, self-care practice and time to invest in community. It will include a range of inspiring talks from guest speakers and Gillian herself, mindfulness practices and group workshops and wellness sessions such restorative yoga, sound healing and chakra cleansing. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will also be provided throughout the weekend, as well as a goody bag and unique, personalised gift on arrival.            

Event attendees will also be given full access to The Coming Home Collective – a community of like-minded individuals who will continue to move forward together as one with a common goal long after the weekend has ended.     

Gillian McMichael

“This immersive weekend personal development retreat will transform your life forever. If you are ready to change your life, improve your wellness and uncover who you really are, then reserve your spot today, for an experience you won’t forget. I look forward to walking you back home to your true self,” says Gillian.                    

Coming Home Live is held at the Underwood Lofts in London on 1st-2nd October. 

Tickets are priced at £295+VAT per person.

To book visit: fullcircleglobal.com

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The Awakening Festival announces full line up https://wellbeingmagazine.com/the-awakening-festival-announces-full-line-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-awakening-festival-announces-full-line-up Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:42:09 +0000 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/?p=95805 This Year's Headliners at The Awakening Festival are changemakers and disruptors in their fields, and we are so excited to welcome them to the main stage. 

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FESTIVAL OF WELLBEING, SELF CARE & CONNECTION 

Northwood House, Cowes – 24-25 September 2022

www.awakeningfestival.co.uk

This Year’s Headliners at The Awakening Festival are changemakers and disruptors in their fields, and we are so excited to welcome them to the main stage. 

Natalie Lee AKA Style Me Sundayex-midwife and author of Feeling Myself – A modern manifesto and memoir on sex and shame; her talk will be on “Feeling yourself to move beyond shame towards freedom”

Tom Chapman author, Barber and founder of  The Lions Barber Collective – an international network of barbers who have come together to help raise awareness for the prevention of sucide, fresh from Carfest, his talk will be “how to Listen so they will talk”.

Samantha Moyo – founder of Sober Raving phenomenon Morning Gloryville, the wellness movement that scaled to 23 cities and onboarded 200K members within its first 18 month. Her talk will be on “the Power of Yes’.

Carolyn Creel – author, psychic medium and founder of a multi-million pound contract cleaning company, she kicks off the mainstage with Kate Taylor, to set the intention for the day and talk into “how to CLEAR your path to allow for the new”.

Attendees to The Awakening will get more than just getting away from it all, and donning the oxygen mask of self care over the weekend, with over 50 different wellbeing workshops to explore on the Saturday, including inspiring conscious living talks, yoga and movement, meditation and mindfulness, self care sessions, holistic therapies plus an evening of soulful fun and entertainment with The Glitter Party on Saturday evening. 

Followed by Super Soulful Sunday, a day to slow things down with  deep integration, rest  and grounding. 

Joyful Living Main Stage

Finding Freedom with Natalie Lee

Opening Conversations About Mental Health with Tom Chapman

The Power of YES! with Samantha Moyo

Activating Your BIG, BOLD, BEAUTIFUL Life with Kate Taylor

JOYOLOGY with Donna Easton

CLEARing your energy space with Caroline Creel

Performances from Bhavini Vyas, Natalie Farrell, Em Johnson & New Carnival

Spark Conversations

Empowering Activism through Creativity with Rosie Wolfenden MBE

Integrating Eastern & Western Medicine with Dr. Jude Galea AKA Dr. Body Mind Soul

Powering the Menopause with Rebekah Brown

Changing The World With Your Wardrobe with Sascha Camilli of PETA

Slaying Your Inner Critic with Naomi Newland

Sharing Your Soul’s Work without Selling Your Soul with Sarah Lloyd & Nicola Humber

The Glitter Party

Yoga Rave live DJ set with Joni & Our Girl G

Peri Peri Menopause Comedy Performance with award-winning Caberet Performer Amber Topaz

Well-Me-Oke Mass Wellness Karaoke Experience

Soulful Silent Disco Ultimate Feel Good Dance Battle

PLUS…

·         Yoga & Movement – Movement as Medicine – A vibrant mix of yoga, movement, and dance sessions to energize, re-balance and connect you to your wise, wild, free self.

·         Self-Care Sessions hosted by Practical Magic – How-tos, demos & talks focused on holistic self-care. Learn take-away tools to bring nurturing and self-care into every day to help you get your sparkle back.

·         Unbound Workshops  –  The Unbound Pressjoins us to offera range of authors to help you throw off the shackles of the Inner Good Girl and embody your most magnificent Unbound Self. 

·         Nature Calls –  A Celebrationof all that is in us and around us in nature. Learn from the land to connect to its wisdom.

·         The Zen Zone – Enjoy a range of holistic therapies throughout the weekend. From massage, reflexology, reiki, tarot readings and more.

·         Super Soulful Sunday – is all about sound, senses, mindful movement, and dance. Sessions to rebalance energy, replenish and heal; and leave feeling grounded and nourished. 

·         And so much more, including…WALKING THE LABYRINTH, LIVE SCULPTURE CREATION,  WELLBEING POP-UP MARKETPLACE, KINDNESS CAFÉ, SOUL FOOD & REFRESHMENTS

Whatever you need from joining us at The Awakening, the experience you create is unique to you and what you need.

Tickets available from £75 for the Saturday, and £115 for the weekend. For more information on the line-up or to purchase tickets, visit the website www.awakeningfestival.co.uk 

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Get to the heart of relationships at life changing French Retreat  https://wellbeingmagazine.com/get-to-the-heart-of-relationships-at-life-changing-french-retreat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-to-the-heart-of-relationships-at-life-changing-french-retreat Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:44:39 +0000 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/?p=95381 South West France on the 26 – 29 August 2022. Owners and founders of the French Retreat, husband and wife team Matthew and Emma Pruen, welcome all manner of couples who are looking to reconnect with themselves and with their partners.

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South West France on the 26th – 29th August 2022

Owners and founders of the French Retreat, husband and wife team Matthew and Emma Pruen, welcome all manner of couples who are looking to reconnect with themselves and with their partners. 

For most people, the primary template for our intimate relationships is the example provided by our parents. While this template remains unchallenged, what we witnessed them do (or not do) in their own relationship and the ways they related to others will influence our own relationship choices. 

So, when we face relationship struggles in our own lives, we can often get a sense of ‘Groundhog Day’ and feel ill-equipped to deal with them… 

This specially developed life changing retreat is designed both for anyone wanting to develop their ability to enjoy life in their current intimate relationship or to work on their skills so the next relationship has the best possible chance. It aims to support attendees in achieving real breakthrough. This course is even good for couples seeking to part well. After all, the skills required to find respectful closure are the very same needed to create a healthy future together – communication, understanding and trust.

Matthew and Emma will draw on their vast experience, as well as a wider range of wisdom traditions, including the teachings of psychotherapist David Richo and Harville Hendrix’ Imago therapy.

A large proportion of this workshop’s content is experiential (rather than theoretical). It provides a unique opportunity to learn and grow by experiencing tools and practices and sharing in a group setting.

  • Healthy versus unhealthy relationships – recognising co-dependency and addiction and how to be an adult in relationships
  • Setting healthy boundaries in relationships
  • Communication skills – learning how to express your needs healthily, and how to really listen and be heard
  • Intimacy and commitment – fears we all share and how to overcome them
  • How the past is present in relationships – exploring the impact of our past and learning ways to do things differently
  • Healing our unmet needs from childhood – learning how to ‘self-parent’
  • The introvert/extrovert or ‘maximiser/minimiser’ dimensions of relating
  • From Transference to transformation – the role of Transference in relationships and how to work with it
  • Developing our spiritual resources to support and guide us.

The French Retreat was developed after many combined years teaching, attending, and writing about residential workshops and retreats. 

Matthew and Emma wanted to create a space that would hold the deepest emotional work. They searched for property that was both sufficiently private and open. They found a Manor house that hadn’t been lived in since the 1970s and set about converting the huge barn into a large group room with high spec en-suite accommodation.

The French Retreat is a very special workshop and retreat centre. The vast double height group room with its vaulted ceiling is simply stunning. Each bedroom has a very different feel, from simple French country twin rooms to the Lord of the Manor’s four poster bedroom. The en-suite bathrooms are sleek and modern, with traditional features retained. 

The owners run their own courses at The French Retreat and also invite teachers and facilitators to use the venue for their own courses.

ABOUT 

Matthew has been a self development facilitator for the last ten years and before that ran award winning restaurants in Bristol, although the original plan was to be an artist. You can read read more about Matthew and his work at www.matthewpruen.com.

Emma’s path has been equally eclectic working as a self-esteem counsellor, founding and running a mind, body spirit magazine and training as a shamanic practitioner whilst working as a spin doctor for the Green Party. She is also a Family Constellations practitioner. She has just completed her first novel. Read more about Emma’s work as a facilitator here.

To Book with Emma and Matthew 

French Retreat is a very special holistic retreat centre nestled in the peaceful French Countryside. 

About an hour from Bordeaux airport or a train journey from Paris to Chalais, the house is surrounded by sunflower fields, so you can take a wander or borrow a bike, find a sunset to marvel over and drink in the limitless space.

There are also pretty French villages to explore, local markets to potter round and it is close to the beautiful town of Aubeterre-Sur-Drone, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages.

  • The cost for the workshop and board (all days) is £600 per person (early bird discounted to £495 until 31 May) which includes all accommodation, meals and refreshments. It includes transfers from Bordeaux airport or Chalais train station but does not include flights. You can reserve your place by paying a £250 deposit, with the remaining balance to be paid by 1 August.
  • Arrival between 2-4pm on 26th August and departing from 2pm on 29th August (for flight leaving Bordeaux after 5pm.)

Breakfast is at 8am and we start work at 9.00am. We break for lunch at 1pm. Afternoons are free to lie by the pool, take a massage, take a walk together or borrow a bike and explore the local vineyards. We will commence at 5.00pm and work until supper at 8pm. The retreat is fully residential. The 

  • There will be short refreshment breaks and a longer break for meals. All special dietary requirements can be catered for (at an extra charge).
  • The fee for this workshop is non-transferable. Last-minute cancellations may be subject to an admin fee. Bookings cancelled within fourteen days of the start of the course will not be refunded.

To benefit fully from your workshop, please do make sure that the course you are booking reflects your current circumstance. Details of other relationship workshops and retreats in London, France and elsewhere can be found here.

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Brand new wellness retreats offering a few fantastically restorative days https://wellbeingmagazine.com/brand-new-wellness-retreats-offering-a-few-fantastically-restorative-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brand-new-wellness-retreats-offering-a-few-fantastically-restorative-days Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:09:54 +0000 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/?p=93784 Warner Leisure Hotels have partnered with Carlie Barlow Health & Wellbeing to launch brand new wellness retreats offering a few fantastically restorative days in peaceful Warner Leisure-Hotels country estates this September! 

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Warner Leisure Hotels have partnered with Carlie Barlow Health & Wellbeing to launch brand new wellness retreats offering a few fantastically restorative days in peaceful Warner Leisure-Hotels country estates this September!

Warner Wellness Retreats are built on three core pillars – Rest, Restore and Renew – and lay the foundations for a deeper understanding of how to integrate wellbeing into daily life.

These retreats champion day-to-night wellness workshops, seminars and classes. An all-encompassing reset for mind, body and soul.

Rest

Themed workshops and seminars are designed to offer a deeper understanding of wellness, the mental, physical and emotional benefits it brings, and how to integrate self-care into daily routines. They include Vinyasa and restorative yoga with live music, plus meditation, Qigong and Tai Chi.

Restore

Classes and workshops led by industry experts, indoors and outside, from daybreak to nightfall. Group sessions are small and cover everything from pilates to gong bathing as the sun sets. Full use of the leisure club, including pools, is complimentary and menus highlight healthy and nutritious options.

Renew

Strength & conditioning conditioning workouts, yoga for fitness and high intensity training focus on toning and strengthening the body. As for the locations, they’re A-list with soaring views and beautiful grounds. Outdoor sports like archery and rifle shooting are included and the neighbourhoods are paradise for walkers, runners and cyclists.

Workouts for the mind and body – at least 40 scheduled classes across the weekend.

Location: Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire; 24th – 27th September

For more information follow the link below:

https://www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk/breaks/wellness-retreat

Specially designed and hosted by wellness expert Carlie Barlow

Carlie Barlow is a passionate believer of self-care and positivity to sustain a happy and fulfilling lifestyle. With 17 years’ experience in the health and fitness industry, she’s an advocate of taking a holistic and balanced view of wellbeing and specialises in creating innovative wellbeing experiences.

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Focus on Your Self-Care with First-of-Its-Kind Virtual Retreat https://wellbeingmagazine.com/focus-on-your-self-care-with-first-of-its-kind-virtual-retreat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=focus-on-your-self-care-with-first-of-its-kind-virtual-retreat Thu, 21 May 2020 09:01:15 +0000 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/?p=91038 Now more than ever, self-care and restoration are vital. Whilst travel bans and home working continue across the world, join Adventure Yogi and focus on some all-important me-time with first-of-its-kind, virtual day retreat packages, 'That Retreat Feeling'.

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Now more than ever, self-care and restoration are vital. Whilst travel bans and home working continue across the world, join Adventure Yogi and focus on some all-important me-time with first-of-its-kind, virtual day retreat packages, ‘That Retreat Feeling’.

The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week is kindness – which applies to ourselves too. Available online now, give yourself permission to switch off, relax and reboot and enjoy a whole day of self-care to de-stress, refocus and find calm, with content from yoga teachers and chef teams including classes, meditations, activities, and workshops.

Initially designed to replace annual retreat experiences offered by Adventure Yogi to existing retreat fans, the company is experiencing strong demand for Adventure Yogi’s new virtual retreat packages – where retreaters can gain all the benefits of a retreat experience in the comfort of their own homes.

How it works:

That Retreat Feeling – DIY Home Retreat

This allows the user full control over their own retreat experience. Simply choose a day that suits your schedule, select a morning and evening yoga session from up to 14 live classes from Adventure Yogi’s online yoga studio, download your customisable at-home retreat pack depending on your mood and you’re set to go.

Prices for the DIY At-home Retreats start from just £21 (including the downloadable retreat and two yoga classes).

That Retreat Feeling – Virtual Retreat

Interactive and pre-structured at-home retreat which takes places on 23 May, digitally bringing its team of yoga teachers and chefs into homes around the world. Available to book now for just £27 (or £15 for keyworkers), the retreat includes the above package, in addition to live sessions and access to a private Facebook group community offering support and Q&As with Adventure Yogi’s teachers.

To find out more and to book your at-home retreat, please visit www.adventureyogi.com.

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Yoga in nature for a healing journey https://wellbeingmagazine.com/yoga-in-nature-for-a-healing-journey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yoga-in-nature-for-a-healing-journey Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:18:03 +0000 https://wellbeingmagazine.com/?p=90636 I feel extremely grateful for the last week, the universe aligned to bring my family together as we embarked on a trip into the French Alps to experience a Yin yoga retreat with Yoga in Nature

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I feel extremely grateful for the last week, the universe aligned to bring my family together as we embarked on a trip into the French Alps to experience a Yin yoga retreat with Yoga in Nature

I didn’t know what to expect, to be honest I didn’t research the area or the website in great detail. My sister found the retreat and had already stayed at Chalet Savoie Faire so as I had just finished an intense and emotional 5 year contract I was ready for some time to heal and let go of the stress of the last few months. My intention was to find new energy, space for more creativity in my life and to let go of old patterns.

Arriving at our yoga retreat

We started the four hour journey from Switzerland to the French Alps with my mum and two sisters. It poured with rain, we missed our exit to Annecy, and got lost going up the wrong side of the mountain but when we finally found the chalet the rain had turned to snow and we were welcomed by Nikki & Hugh, our hosts for the week and Natalie and Jim who were running the retreat.

Walking into our chalet was like being wrapped in a warm hug. Over the week we gradually noticed hearts subtly placed around their home. On the beautiful lampshades, the mugs for our herbal teas, plates, glasses, spoons… The bedroom was divine, silk pillow cases, crisp cotton, warm fur throws and views of the mountains.

We met the other guests and after a drink and piece of home made cake it was time for our first Yin Yoga session.

As the week unfolded we experienced morning and evening yin yoga sessions focusing on the different organs, ate vegetarian food, loving prepared by Nikki. All the meals were designed to feed and nourish the organs we were working on. Every yoga session was led by Natalie and accompanied by Jim on gongs and sound bowls. We experienced reiki drumming before floating off to bed, chakra balancing, reiki and an impromptu visit from a local masseuse.

As the snow fell and the clouds lifted, the sight of the snow covered mountains offered healing of a different kind. Snow shoe walking with new friends, breathtaking views, laughter, a picnic in the mountains and a spot of tree hugging are experiences I will never forget.

Healing ceremonies

We listened to Ram Dass with our meals, chanted beautiful mantras together, took part in a cacao ceremony, learned how to make tasty vegetarian food in our cookery lesson with Nikki. We all cried, laughed and let go of whatever it was we needed to release.

It is difficult to put into words what this week has meant to both myself and my family but it was a truly healing experience.

The stunning chalet and recently finished yoga barn were styled like something you might see in a well renowned interiors magazine. Nikki and Hugh’s eye for detail has created a home that makes you feel like part of the family from the minute you arrive. Their huge hearts and Natalie & Jim’s passion, knowledge and energy is a combination that would be hard to beat anywhere else in the world.

As the retreat came to an end, I thought about the symbol of the eagle I had seen in my reiki drumming journey as we watched a beautiful eagle majestically swooping high across the mountain down into the trees. I took this as a sign that although this journey had come to an end, I was ready to embark on my next journey, one of gratitude and letting go of the past to be present and live in the now.

Thank you to Nikki, Hugh, Natalie, Jim, Diane, Rebecca, Charlotte, Claudette, Mel, and Sam for creating the most incredible experience. And as we said, it’s not goodbye but ‘until the next time’.

Yoga Retreats www.yogainnature.co.uk

Chalet Savoie Faire www.chaletsavoiefaire.com

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