Retreats
An Exploration of Yoga & Somatics - Retreat
Feeling ‘alone’, ‘isolated’ and ‘misunderstood’ is common in 2024.
Why the fragmentation? Is there a way to satisfy this deep yearning to belong?
The tools of Yoga and Somatic enquiry are the signposts that lead us home.
Join us for this weekend where we unpack some of these methods, meditations & explorations to deeper understand the relationship between body, mind and environment.
Summer 2025 - DATES TBC
Schedule
(subject to minor changes)
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Afternoon arrival - 12.30
Free time to arrive, settle and
make yourself at home.Tea, coffee & fruit available
13.30
Opening circle & meditation14.30
Lunch16.30
Evening workshop & practice19.00
Dinner20.00
Fire & music under the night sky22.00
Lights out -
8.00
Rise and shine08.30
Fruit and tea09.00
Pranayama & Meditation
09.30
Morning practice & integration11.00
Breakfast for the heart12.30
Hiking through the solitude & tranquility of the forest14.30
Lunch15.00
Free time17.30
Evening workshop & practice19.30
Evening meal21.00
Yoga Nidra22.00
Lights out -
8.00
Rise and shine08.30
Fruit and tea09.00
Pranayama & Meditation09.30
Morning practice & integration11.00
Sunday brunch13.00
Closing circle & journaling14.00 - Departure
Hugs, lasting connections and a temporary goodbye
These rooms are beautifully appointed rooms for two people.
They’re clean, fresh and comfy with gorgeous views of the surrounding nature.
Accommodation
Feel cosy in these bunk beds, 2 up, 2 down complete with private ensuite bathroom & shower room.
Overlooking the terrace below & the trees in-front.
This peaceful space is the perfect place to unwind and let our practices seep into your bones.
Why Should I Come on this Retreat?
Intention & Dedication
Embodiment & Somatic work have become buzzwords in recent times, and as always with trends, their essence can become clouded with ambiguity.
It’s important to note that when we see somebody performing great acts of physical prowess - think handstands, splits & contortion - our culture has created a framework where this demonstrates ‘embodiment’. Yet whilst somebody can be embodied in this way, the fundamental thing to note is that being embodied does not involve the influence of mind.
In other words, if you are trying to make your body conform to mental representations of what embodiment ‘looks like’, then we are indeed moving away from embodiment by further integrating the power of the mind and it’s sway over how we behave as well as feel about ourselves and the world.
If you are keen to understand the relationship between cognition and embodiment then you’re going to love these explorative practices.
Furthermore if presence, dialogue and connection are aspects you want to bring into your life then we are here to facilitate that process. (You can also find us on BookRetreats.com).
Quality & Care
Our commitment to you.
We curate these experiences exactly for that: presence, dialogue and connection. We have a commitment to ensure that you will not only feel looked after while with us but that we can remain lifelong friends after.
I teach every individual based on where they’re at and what they need. Despite the altruistic nature of Yoga, we must remember that it is equally a path that is concerned with the betterment of the individual.
With that in mind I aim to teach you how to breath better, move better and come into deeper contact with yourself physically, emotionally and mentally through the lens of Somatic work alongside the rich and vast tapestry of the Yogic tradition.
Our food offerings are exquisite. Packed with nutrition and flavour there is no room for bland displays of colour for the sake of a good photo. All of the food is thought out and designed to nourish you, educate your body about various flavour complexes and allow you to sample food and feasts you never tried before.
See what others have said about their experiences…
Janet, 64, France/UK
“Seriously can't seem to justify the experience in words! If you do one thing for yourself this year, make it this retreat!
There is no proper way to describe the fantastic experience you will have.
The nourishment both spiritual and physical will stay with you long after you leave. There are no expectations to fulfil and no requirements to be anything other than yourself. Robbie and his partner Vanessa have created an environment that nourishes the soul and brings joy to the heart.”
Eileen, 52, Ireland
“I would highly recommend this week to anyone from beginners to advanced practitioners. Robbie is an exceptionally skilled teacher. He helps students develop an anatomically informed practice which opens the door to greater strength and agility as well as deeper states of relaxation and wellbeing.
As a teacher he helps you to connect to yourself, to slow down and to savour your life. He is warm, funny and wise beyond his years.
I have done many retreats in the last 25 years and have myself trained as a yoga teacher. I can't say I've been on a retreat / yoga course that was better than this. If you can, go”