Tap into your inner Healer with Yoga & Ayurveda


November is a time of the year when the summer is behind us making way for the winter of cold and quiet giving us an opportunity to retreat, to hibernate and go within. This is a time for introspection, inner nurturing and future planning. It is a time to sow seeds for the new season, the New Year or the new you. Have you ever considered that only a daily holistic approach can help you achieve that?

With Diwali and its new beginnings just passed and the imminent coming of the ‘big change’ in December, this is a perfect time to introduce ways that can activate our innate healing capabilities – an important aspect of Ayurvedic medicine. Spend this weekend learning how daily practice of Yoga and Ayurveda can help to bring harmony to your mind, body and emotions.

This special retreat is designed for anyone who is keen to understand the Sister sciences – their relationship, methods, philosophy and practice. There will be daily yoga and meditation, group and individual exercises, talks and free time.

Retreat Teachers

Ayurveda – Ratna Dey Cordukes, Director For Balance
Yoga – Debbie Harrison (Dhanashri) Director Pranamay

Schedule


Friday 23rd Nov

1pm : Arrival
1.15pm : Welcome note and house rules
1.45pm : Free time to look around the Estate
3pm : “Understanding the Sister sciences” – a journey into their roots and philosophy
6.30pm : Dinner
8pm : Om Healing Meditation

Sat 24th Nov

7am : Yoga & Pranayama
8.30am : Breakfast
10am : "Taste it’s what makes the world go around” an in depth look into Ayurvedic diet and nutrition followed with a hands on Cooking class.
1pm : Ayurvedic Lunch
3pm : Swasthvritta – Ayurveda’s daily health regime for a balanced body, mind and emotions.
6.30pm : Dinner
8pm : 3M (Mantra, Mudra and Marma) meditation - an Ayurvedic self healing technique

Sun 25th Nov

6am : Yoga & Pranayama
7.30am : Breakfast
9am : Stress Management through the senses
12pm : Yogic Lunch
2pm : Yoga Nidra – art of relaxation
2.45pm : Closing words
3pm : Farewell

Retreat, Accommodation & Meals


Kilnhanger is situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty. The house is set high up in beautiful woodland with stunning views of the Surrey Hills. Glorious sunsets and an abundance of birdlife are often seen from the house. Surrounded by 40 acres of fields, woodland, orchards and gardens, there are many idyllic spots to sit and unwind.

Accommodation is limited to 10 people only so first come first served. There are 6 places available on a twin sharing basis, 3 places in a mezzanine bedroom and one place on a single room basis. All costs reflect this sleeping arrangement.

Food will be cooked fresh every day using Ayurvedic and Yogic principles. The Saturday session will include a cooking class so do come prepared with an apron and some humour!

PLUS : One free Ayurvedic 4 Hands massage - the ultimate in total relaxation as two therapists use synchronised massage strokes to bring balance to your mind, body and emotions.

Cost


£469 twin sharing, £449 triple sharing and £499 for single. There is an added option to join this retreat on the Saturday only from 7am to 5.30pm for a charge of £75. A non-refundable £100 deposit for the retreat and £20 for the Saturday option is required to secure a place. A £50 discount is available for the retreat cost and £10 discount for the Saturday only attendance if the deposit is made by 31 August.