3 Day Be Radiant Yoga Holiday in Kent
The Quaives, Canterbury, Kent, South East England, England, UK
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Relax and Reenergize Hatha & Kundalini Yoga Retreat UK
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The Be Radiant Kundalini Yoga Retreats are one of the signature Quaives Retreats where you can relax, be yourself, and try a range of different wellbeing practices that are perfect for beginners and the more experienced. There is something for everyone; yoga, breathwork, meditation, yoga nidra, gong bath, mantra, and deep relaxation. The purpose-built yoga studio is set in the beautiful grounds of The Quaives Estate, in the stunning Kent countryside with easy connections from London with the fast train to Canterbury West. In the classes there are no levels, everyone does what they can and that is all, which means it is open to everyone of all abilities. You will have the chance to experience many different Hatha and Kundalini yoga classes taught by an experienced yoga teacher, as well as free time to enjoy the gardens, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, walks in the countryside and for those that feel very energetic there is the tennis court! They have taken extra measures to ensure safety and cleanliness, and have reduced their capacity to half to allow for social distancing.
Meet the instructors
Clare
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Highlights
- Mindfulness practices
- Gong and sound healing
- Meditation, Hatha, Kundalini, Yoga Nidra and deep relaxation
- Relaxing in the gardens and soaking up the peace and tranquility
- Daily nutritious, tasty vegetarian gourmet breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Group led walk in the countryside
- Outdoor hot tub, tennis court
- 2 nights' accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Accommodation
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Wireless internet
- Patio
The Quaives is a beautiful small countryside estate in East Kent, with 19 acres of beautiful formal gardens and grounds to explore, that open onto meadows and the lakes beyond. There is a tennis court and cedarwood pavilion for guests' use. The Quaives can house on site 13 to 16 persons.
An eight-bed adult dormitory has curtain dividers per every two beds for privacy, storage, sheepskin rugs, mirrors and hanging space, three toilets and three showers.
Fuchsia cottage is a three-person cottage. It has two bedrooms, one bedroom with two single beds and another with a double bed, a lounge, kitchen, and bathroom.
Songbird Cottage is a one to two persons (private) cottage, and it has one bedroom with a kingsize bed, open plan lounge-kitchen, and bathroom.
Bumble Bee Cottage is a one to two persons (private) cottage that has one bedroom with a kingsize bed, open plan lounge-kitchen, and bathroom.
Yoga studio
The studio itself can comfortably accommodate up to 20 with lots of space plus teachers. It is incredibly light and spacious, and it has underfloor heating throughout. The studio is also available between yoga sessions for silent meditation and time to yourself.
Saloon and kitchen
Everyone eats in the Saloon, a self-contained building next to the studio. It is a Scandinavian style cafeteria, with self-help tea, water and fruit on offer at one end and with sofas and a log burner at the other end where guests can chill, read and chat, and help themselves to cups of tea.
Program
Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness, it is designed to help the practitioner connect to the energy inside, and to feel a greater sense of inner peace, joy and bliss. The yoga sets are called kriyas and include breath work, yoga postures, mantra and relaxation. You will also practice different types of mediation over the three days.
In-between your yoga sessions you have the freedom to relax in the garden, play tennis or join in on a group walk in the countryside that is all around you. Our retreat chef will spoil you with divine treats in the form of home-made teas and tonics, nutritious snacks and meals. The weekend will leave you feeling totally reenergized, whole again, and calibrated on the deepest levels as the yoga practice and food will serve to reboot your whole system; the body, mind, and energy bodies.
Schedule
Friday
- 16:00 Welcome and settling in
- 17:00 90-minute Kundalini yoga session with meditation
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 Optional candlelight meditation for mental balance (31 minutes)
Saturday
- 07:45 Help yourself to a morning immunity booster tea: ginger, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar
- 08:00 90-minute Kundalini yoga session and meditation
- 09:45 Breakfast
- 11:15 Group led walk in the countryside
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:30 Free time; tennis, reading, catching up on sleep, or 1-to-1 advice with the teacher Satgur
- 15:00 Mid-afternoon snack rooibos tea, carrot, and apple raisin scones with ghee
- 17:00 90-minute Kundalini yoga session with meditation
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 Optional candlelight meditation for mental balance (31 minutes)
Sunday
- 07:45 Help yourself to a morning immunity booster tea: ginger, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar
- 08:00 90-minute Kundalini yoga session with meditation
- 09:45 Breakfast
- 11:00 Group tennis game (optional)
- 12:15 30-minute meditation in the garden
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:30 Optional group led walk or free time; tennis, reading, catching up on sleep, enjoying nature in the gardens
- 16:00 Closing and time to depart
Please note that all activities are optional and subject to change.
Included excursions
Either on Saturday or Sunday there will be a 90-minute or a 60-minute walk in the countryside which is optional depending on whether the group prefers to do a longer or shorter walk. The walk will be led by the intstructor right from the doorstep of The Quaives on countryside paths and through picturesque villages.
Instructors
Clare Rodea Ryan
I am an experienced yoga teacher, with a fun dynamic energy. I have been a full time yoga teacher for 8 years working in all types of environments with many different people and bodies, in studios, schools, sport centres and at peoples homes around London. I have run many retreats in Spain and Turkey. I love enabling people to have the experience of deepening their awareness whilst strengthening and toning their bodies and rebooting the nervous system. Clare is also a women's mentor; womb wisdom, empowered communication- shakti-shiva.
Retreat location
The Quaives is situated 15 minutes from Canterbury and nestled between two idyllic Kent villages: Ickham and Wickhambreaux with stunning countryside, rivers, and streams all around. The Quaives is in easy reach of London: by car from east London takes 70 minutes, train 70 minutes from Saint Pancreas to Canterbury West and a 15-minute taxi (which The Quaives can help organize for 15 GBP and they can help organize cab share as well).
Distances
- Canterbury - 15 minutes
- London - 70 minutes by car
- St. Pancreas - 70 minutes by train
Food
The Quaives' highly trained chefs will be serving wholesome tasty meals, snacks, and drinks to deeply nourish and replenish your whole being, complimenting the yoga classes and meditations. A lot of their ingredients are sourced locally and organic where possible. All the meals are vegetarian, and they cater for vegans and those with intolerances and allergies.
The food, snacks, and drinks are lovingly prepared by the onsite retreat chefs, meticulously well planned to give you tasty and nutritious food to help reboot your system, leaving you feeling rejuvenated, reenergized and inspired. Guests can help themselves to teas and filtered water during the weekend, and relax inside the saloon with comfy sofas and a log burner at one end for chilling, reading or chatting to other group members.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Walks
- Tennis
- Yoga, meditation
- Read
- Chat
- Make new friends
- Enjoy the gardens
- Journalling
- Ask chef Susie about tips on food and nutrition
- Have 1-to-1 time with Satgur for questions on yoga practice
Spa treatments
There is a local spa a 20-minute walking or a 2-minute drive away, they do Ayurvedic massage and The Quaives would be happy to help you organize a treatment during your stay. Booking in advance is essential.
Abhyanga Full Body Massage is a traditional Ayurvedic massage using herb-infused oils to relax the body and ease tension. The massage is followed by a steam bath to cleanse and remove toxins, enhancing overall well-being. 55 GBP, allow one hour (one therapist).
Chakra Prayer Massage is a deeply relaxing and meditative body massage designed to create balance, harmony and healing within the seven chakras and restore union to both body and mind (male therapist only). 55 GBP, allow one hour.
Hot Stone Massage: Find peace of mind from this relaxing and soothing body massage, using hot mineral stones followed by a warm envelopment of the feet. 55 GBP, allow one hour.
Indian Head Massage or Back and Shoulder Massage: These massages encourage relaxed muscles and improved posture, reduce stress and tension, soothe aches and pains and restore good health 30 GBP, allow 30 minutes.
What's included
- Yoga and meditation sessions
- Optional 1-to-1 session with Satgur for advice on yoga practice
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- All meals and snacks
- Unlimited teas
- Group walk
- Use of tennis court and rackets
- Use of outdoor hot tub
What's not included
- Transport to and from the venue
How to get there
Driving directions from M2
- Take M2 then A2
- Carry on past the sign for Canterbury and take the exit for Bridge, it's quicker.
- At the junction take the left for Patrixbourne, it will take you through Bekesbourne and past Howlets Safari Park
- Carry on until the end of the road, where you will meet Wingham Road, take a left and an immediate right on to Nargate Street
- Continue down Nargate street until you find yourself in Wickhambreaux
- Go around the village green past the Rose Inn pub and take the turning straight ahead on to The Street and you will see a small village school ahead
- Take the next right onto Seaton Road
- Carry on until you see a children's playground on your left, and the retreat entrance is right next door with two iron gates, just buzz the buzzer and you will be allowed in.
Arrival by train
- There is the fast train from St Pancreas which takes 70 minutes or from Stratford which takes 49 minutes to Canterbury West, make sure you get a return ticket it is much cheaper than buying singles.
Arrival by taxi
- The Quaives can help organize a taxi with the local firm to give you a 15-minute lift, or there are plenty of taxis always waiting at the station, rides cost 15 GBP.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% 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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