3 Day Yoga, Mindfulness, and Sound Bath Retreat in Worcestershire, UK
Yoga Retreat in the United Kingdom
Deepen your self-awareness and self-care with yoga, mindfulness, sound baths, walks, and meditation in this retreat. You will stay at Holland House, which seeks to provide the space, time, and ethos that will facilitate an authentic encounter with the self, the other, and the Divine, actively pursuing its stated aim: to discover and promote harmony with all creation.
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Highlights
- Mindfulness yoga and workshop, resetting personal aims / growth
- Chakra-focused yoga and optional chanting
- Walks and relaxation along the River Avon and through villages
- A sound bath relaxation, yoga Nidra, and candle gazing session
- Mandala workshop
- Beautiful venue with the possibility of outside yoga
- 2 nights accommodation in your own room
- Daily vegetarian meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Meeting room
Holland House stands in three acres of beautiful gardens alongside the River Avon and is situated in the beautiful Vale of Evesham, one of the “gardens of England.” Since 1946, it has been a Christian retreat house, offering opportunities for individuals and groups of all faiths and none to visit for a single day, a weekend, or longer. With twenty-seven bedrooms, a beautiful bespoke chapel, a variety of meeting rooms, and three acres of gardens, Holland House is a wonderful venue in which to rest, create, learn, discuss, or simply be quiet. It seeks to provide the space, time, and ethos that will facilitate an authentic encounter with the self, the other, and the Divine, actively pursuing its stated aim: to discover and promote harmony with all creation.
The oldest part of the house dates from the early seventeenth century. There you will find the library, drawing room, and beamed dining room. The bedrooms look out onto the beautiful surroundings, and most have single beds.
The retreat center is in beautiful countryside, so walks will be on offer, five hatha yoga sessions, a Mandala drawing activity (a calming / meditative activity that requires no artistic skill), a mindfulness workshop, chanting session (optional), and taking space to read, contemplate, and rest.
- Single / twin rooms, some with beamed ceilings, shared bathrooms (there is no reduction for two people sharing a room as the retreat center charges per person)
- Beautiful room to practice yoga, enjoy the relaxation, and sound bath.
- Gorgeous gardens, three acres to practice yoga outside in good weather, or sit and relax, enjoying the tranquility
- Dining room with beamed ceilings, fireplaces, and ethically sourced vegetarian meals.
Program
During the weekend, there will be yoga (five sessions), a mindfulness workshop, a sound bath, walks, and time to relax. The addition the opportunity to learn mandala drawing (meditative activity which doesn't require artistic skills).
Sample daily schedule
Day 1: Friday
- From 15:00 Arrival
- 16:30 Mindful yoga class to let go of the everyday pressures and relax into the weekend
- 18:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Candle gazing and yoga Nidra
Day 2: Saturday
- 07:15 Yoga, focusing on chakra work
- 08:30 Breakfast
- Time to walk, rest, enjoy the gardens.
- 11.30 Chanting session
- 12:00 Mindfulness workshop
- 13:00 Lunch
- Afternoon walk along the River Avon and/or Mandala workshop
- 18:00 Dinner
- Sound bath
Day 3: Sunday
- 07:30 Yoga, focusing on chakra work
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Walk
- 12:00 Chair / pair yoga
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Goodbyes
Included excursions
There will be walks and relaxation along the River Avon and through villages full of black and white timbered buildings and thatched roofs.
Instructors
Paula Holden
Paula is an experienced yoga practitioner, qualifying as a homeopath 30 years ago and adding the Bowen Technique to her skills in 1999 and becoming a yoga teacher in 2008. She has been practicing yoga for over 30 years, and practicing/teaching mindfulness for over 15 years. Paula enjoyed an amazing job supporting young and adult carers for 10 years, plus has now added respite fostering to her bow, supporting a young man with Down's Syndrome twice each month. Paula is now enjoying 1-to-1 work with yoga, mindfulness and Bowen Technique, yoga classes plus weekend and day retreats.
Retreat location
Situated in the beautiful Vale of Evesham, one of the "Gardens of England," and only a few minutes stroll from the River Avon, Holland House is a retreat house that offers opportunities to enjoy harmony, joy, and space for rejuvenation. The house stands on three acres of beautiful gardens, where yoga can be practiced in fine weather.
The market town of Pershore is in the Vale of Evesham; the River Avon meanders through tranquil villages full of black and white timbered buildings with thatched roofs. Nearby are Iron Age hill forts, standing stones, and Pershore Abbey.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Holland House uses locally produced organic (where possible) ingredients. Vegetarian food will be on offer, but other dietary requirements can be catered for. The dining room is cozy and welcoming. All meals are produced "in harmony with creation," dictating that, whenever possible, the produce is home-grown or locally sourced, free-range, and organic.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Pershore Abbey is free to visit. It is renowned for its Georgian architecture, and many of the buildings along Bridge Street and Broad Street are Grade 1 listed.
What's included
- All activities
- 2 nights accommodation in a single room or twin room
- Daily meals
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Taxi from Pershore station
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Birmingham Airport
42 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Bristol Airport
93 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
East Midlands Airport
93 km away from your destination
Arrival by train
Pershore train station is a 10-minute drive away, taxis can be arranged.
Arrival by car
The venue is less than an hour south of Birmingham, similar to Bristol, less than two hours from the M25. For SATNAV users, please use WR10 3ND for the car park.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 21% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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