5 Day Yoga Nidra Meditation Retreat For Wilderness and Wildlife Lovers, Isle Of Mull, Scotland
Fuaran, Raeric Road, Tobermory, Isle Of Mull, PA75 6PU
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Restful Meditation and Yoga Retreat Scotland
Mull is the perfect place to rest your mind, slow your pace, and get away from it all. Restful time to help awaken your true nature, whilst breathing the fresh air and resting in the cradle of Mull's presence. Early morning practice followed by light breakfast, mindful peaceful talk and drifting into mid morning practice with gentle quiet time over brunch. The remainder of the day to explore the beautiful Island, returning to the venue for a mid evening practice before retiring for the night.
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Susan
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Highlights
- 11 yoga Nidra meditation practices across five days
- Meditation practice can be done laying down or seated
- Learn techniques to help ease the body and mind into meditation
- Experience meditation designed for modern-day living
- Breakfast and brunch freshly prepared to suit needs
- Small personal groups up to 1 to 4 people maximum
- Suitable for beginners to advanced
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 4 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
You will be accommodated in Fuaran, nestled in a quiet secluded part of Tobermory but still only a 5-10 minutes walk to the beautiful colorful harbor. The guest accommodation has a private entrance. All bedrooms are ensuite and adjacent to the Meditation Room.
The bedrooms are allocated to suit individual group needs. Ideal for Couples, Friends and 1-to-1 bookings.
Program
You will practice Yoga Nidra Meditation "informed by the teachings of Richard Miller and the Integrative Restoration Institute - iRest' This adaptation of yoga Nidra is appropriate for people with or without a yoga background.
Each class will include gentle yoga movements and breathing techniques to help to ease the body and mind towards meditation.
With two-morning classes giving you each afternoon and early evening to explore the beauty of the island and all it has to offer; otter spotting deer watching, bird watching; this is a haven for wildlife lovers. Visit castles, inns, local shops, and neighboring islands. Slip-on your hiking boots and explore Mulls amazing scenic walks or kick off your shoes, rest your weary feet, and feel the sand between your toes and the waves softly rolling over your feet on the most beautiful beaches. Sail out to the seas of the Hebrides, marvel at the sites of seals, whales, and birdlife.
Return mid-evening for practice before settling down for the night. Suitable for all, whether you have any experience of meditation or yoga or not. All are welcome! The small group means that all needs can be catered for. Give yourself the time you deserve!
Sample Daily Schedule
Day 1
- 16:00 Check in on the day of arrival, free time to settle, discover Tobermory and have an evening meal
- 20:00 - 21:00 Introduction to yoga Nidra Meditation with short yoga Nidra Meditation practice
Day 2
- 07:00 - 08:00 Wake up mindful movement/ yoga Nidra - focus body sensing
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 10:30 Yoga Nidra Meditation - Focus Inner Resource
- 11:00 - 12:00 Quiet time and brunch
- 12:00 - 20:00 Remainder of day free for discovering the Isle Of Mull
- 20:00 - 21:00 Yoga Nidra Meditation - Focus Intention/ Heart Felt Wish
Day 3
- 07:00 - 08:00 Wake up gentle stretch/ yoga Nidra Meditation Focus Breath Sensing
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 10:30 Yoga Nidra Meditation - Focus Opposites of Feelings and Emotions
- 11:00 - 12:00 Quiet time and brunch
- 12:00 - 20:00 Remainder of day free for discovering the Isle Of Mull
- 20:00 - 21:00 Yoga Nidra Meditation - Focus opposites of Beliefs
Day 4
- 07:00 - 08:00 Wake up movement/ yoga Nidra meditation - Focus Joy/ Equanimity
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 10:30 Yoga Nidra Meditation - Focus Witnessing Being Rather Than Doing
- 11:00 - 12:00 Quiet time and brunch
- 12:00 - 20:00 Remainder of day free for discovering the Isle Of Mull
- 20:00 - 21:00 Yoga Nidra Meditation - Focus - Witnessing Pure Awareness
Day 5
- 07:00 - 08:00 Wake up gentle stretch/ yoga Nidra Meditation - Final yoga Nidra class
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:00 Check out
Included excursions
Free time to explore the stunningly beautiful Isle Of Mull each afternoon and early evening.
Instructors
Susan Spreckley
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Susan's teaching foundation is Hatha yoga which is the foundation of all yoga types. She trained with Teach Yoga in London with a wide range of teachers and as a result embraces many styles of yoga including; Nidra, Hatha, Vinyassa, Iyengar with an Ayurvedic approach and enjoys incorporating all these styles of teaching within her classes. Deeply calming, nurturing and revitalising. Addressing the mind, body and spirit. Helping you feel calm, balanced, at one with yourself and the world around you. Delivering an antidote to our modern busy lives and rediscovering who you really are.
Retreat location
The Isle of Mull is a little far-flung and may lie slightly off the beaten track, but it is surprisingly easy to get to. Whatever mode of transport you choose, your journey to the Inner Hebridean island of Mull promises to be a stunning experience.
Situated in a quiet secluded location on the hillside of Tobermory, overlooking the rooftops with views over to Spienne Mor and still only five to 10 minutes' walk from the colorful bustling Harbour.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The price includes regular, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free food depending on the group's requirements, which is a healthy freshly prepared light breakfast and late morning brunch, focusing on sharing rather than ordering.
Please let You R Yoga Isle Of Mull know your dietary requirement when you book.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Pescatarian
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)
There is so much you can embrace on the Isle of Mull:
- Hiking, both gentle and strenuous
- Bird watching with White Tailed and Golden Eagles on the island! and a whole host of other bird life!
- Boat Trips with seals, whales, minke whales, basking sharks, dolphins and otters in the surrounding waters!
- Wildlife walks with Red deer, Fallow deer, Highland cattle, Stoats, Polecats and many more...
- Small Local Bespoke shops/producers markets to wander around
- Wander around the wonderful Castles and their grounds
- Visit neighbouring islands of Iona, Staffa and Ulva
- Wonderful local eateries to have snacks and meals
- Or perhaps you decide to spend peaceful time in or around the venue reading, writing, drawing and generally having peaceful time.
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation
- 11 one-hour meditation practices across 5 days
- Light breakfast and brunch
- Hot and cold drinks
- Bed linen, towels, complimentary soap and shampoo are provided
What's not included
- Evening meal
- Excursions
- Travel
How to get there
Recommended Airports
GLA
Glasgow Airport
131 km
Transfer not provided
Driving directions from Glasgow
- Take the M8 and follow the signs for Crianlarich and the A82
- At Tyndrum, home of the famous Green Welly Stop, turn onto the A85, which terminates in Oban
- The directions to the ferry terminal are well signposted on arriving in Oban
- Once on Mull, it is 21 miles North from Craignure to Tobermory.
Arrival by bus
Coaches run frequently to Oban from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station. For further details go to Citylink website. Traveline Scotland is a very useful website where you can plan your journey on different forms of public transport.
Arrival by ferry/boat
Caledonian MacBrayne operates three ferry routes to Mull: Oban to Craignure, Lochaline to Fishnish and Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula to Tobermory. The most popular crossing, traveling from the South, is the 45-minute ferry ride from Oban to Craignure. This must be booked in advance if bringing your car to the island. If traveling from Fort William or Inverness, the Lochaline to Fishnish route is the more convenient and only takes 15 minutes. For timetables and prices, please go to the Caledonian MacBrayne website.
Arrival by train
Trains operate regularly to Oban from Glasgow Queen Street station. For more info, please go to the Scotrail website.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% 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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