Location: Hambleden Village Hall, Hambleden, Henley on Thames, RG9 6RP

Time:  10.00 to 16.00

THE SCHEDULE

• Yin and Restorative Yoga Combined with Traditional Thai Massage
• Healthy Vegan Lunch at the Venue (Journaling)
• Scenic Country Walk with Forest Bathing and Optional Grounding
• Yoga Nidra

Turn off your devices to give yourself the best chance of relaxing. The focus for this blissful day, is not only to relax, whilst gently stretching and opening the body, but to step away from our frantic lives and go inward - giving you a sense of peace and calm in a busy world - a state of non doing - total relaxation.

Arrival and welcome refreshments  at 10am

There will be no sweating or vigorous Vinyasa on this retreat.  The intention is to nourish and heal the mind and body. We will start the day with a gentle practice - a combination of Yin and Restorative Yoga. Traditional Thai massage and body work by my guest Allesandra will be incorporated into the routine to release deep layers of tension and to nuture the soul.

Lunch will be a very casual affair.  A light tasty vegan lunch will be provided at the venue.  There will be a short light discussion on journaling, and it's benefits, and the chance to journal over lunch if you wish.

The Hambleden Valley is renowned not only for the beautiful countryside views, so after lunch -  you will enjoy a sensory forest-based experience - with a beautiful scenic walk to woodland where we will practice Forest Bathing (no bathtubs or water are involved), and optional Grounding (walking barefoot).  We will be out for up to two hours (even if it rains), so please bring appropriate outdoor attire, and a small towel if you wish to walk barefoot.  If you're lucky we may spot some deer, pheasants and barn owls.  Nature is all around the Hambleden Valley.

After our country walk - we will head back to the venue for an optional warm drink/refreshments, and then round up the day with a Yoga Nidra (guided sensory meditation/yogic sleep). 

You will then literally float home.

We all have hectic lives in one way or another - how often do you allow yourself the time to just be? The intention of this retreat is for you to just let yourself be - to nurture, sooth, and bring comfort and deep relaxation to your mind, body, and spirit. 

To book your spot, please contact me direct at gmyoga@hotmail.com or call 07828148657.  Payment will be by bank transfer. These  Terms and Conditions apply. By attending this retreat, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

Things you may like to bring:

I will have a limited supply of bolsters, so if you have your own or a lovely big comfy pillow/cushion please feel free to bring your own.

I will have blankets, but if you would prefer to bring your own please do.

Bring a small towel, in case if you wish to do some earthing (walking barefoot).

I have a supply of mats and yoga props, but please bring your own if you prefer.

Please bring appropriate clothing for indoor comfort and outdoor walking in all weathers

There is some free parking, and a pay and display car park at the Stag & Huntsman pub