5 Day Self-Healing Retreat To Welcome Summer - Cumbria

This retreat is all about you being number 1 in your own life !

Treat yourself  to 5 days/ 4 nights in a nurturing environment among a very small group of like minded people - 8 guests maximum.

Step away from the noise and stress of your everyday life.

Prioritise self-healing.

We have created a perfect sanctuary where you will be able to switch off and look after yourself whilst we look after you.

As days are long and the summer solstice is just around the corner, Cumbria is the perfect setting to relax, nourish, energise & restore yourself.

Get ready for the hectic summer months ahead.

This retreat is all about you and aiming to feed body and soul....

You will enjoy:

- 2 daily sessions of yoga, breath work and meditation to help you quieten the mind.

- Beautiful walks to explore the stunning Cumbrian countryside on our doorstep that will allow you to reconnect with nature. Mindfulness at its best !

- A picnic lunch where we can practice barefoot walking, hold a talking circle and indulge in cloud spotting...followed by...

- A Labyrinth walking workshop to take you on a path of contemplation and self-healing.

- A Crystal & Tibetan singing bowls sound bath, offering the ultimate relaxation and aiming to reset the nervous system & slow down the production of stress hormones. 

- For the more adventurous, there is the possibility of cold water dipping nearby which has a variety of health benefits, including boosting your immune system and jump starting your metabolism.

- On the last evening we will gather around the firepit and enjoy a talking circle.

- Delicious wholesome plant based meals.

- Tea, coffee,  biscuits & fruits are available throughout the day.

The chosen venue, St Marks Stays, a restored Victorian vicarage near Sedbergh, will be the setting for this bespoke retreat of no more than 8 guests.

Free parking available.

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What’s Included • 4 nights accommodation • Nutritionally balanced plant based breakfast, lunch & dinner for the duration of the retreat • Tea, coffee, biscuits, snacks & fruits • 2 x daily yoga / meditation/ breath work sessions • 2 Guided walks • 1 Labyrinth walking workshop • 1 Sound bath  • Cold water dipping • Talking circle by the fire pit • Parking

What’s Not Included • Travel to and from St Marks Stays.

What To Bring • Clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor walking in June.

Yoga styles • Hatha • Nidra • Yin • Restorative - To suit all levels - The Yoga equipment is provided but you are welcome to bring your own mat if you wish.

Programme •

• Day 1 - Monday 16 June - Check -in at 4pm • Welcome tea & biscuits • Late afternoon yoga • Dinner.
• Day 2 - Tuesday 17 June - Hatha yoga & guided meditation • Breakfast • Free time/ Cold water dipping • Lunch • Guided walk to Cautley Spout, England's highest waterfall • Late afternoon yoga • Dinner.
• Day 3 - Wednesday 18 June - Hatha yoga & guided meditation •  Breakfast • Free Time/ Cold water dipping • Picnic lunch/ Barefoot walking/ Cloud spotting • Labyrinth walking workshop •  Late afternoon yoga • Dinner  • Crystal & Tibetan singing bowls sound bath.
• Day 4 - Thursday 19 June - Hatha yoga & guided meditation • Breakfast • Free time/ Cold water dipping • Lunch • Guided walk to Farfield Mill/ Shopping opportunity • Late afternoon yoga • Dinner • Talking circle by the fire pit.
• Day 5 - Friday 20 June - Hatha yoga & guided meditation • Breakfast • Check- out at 10.30am.

'Yoga is the technology of upgrading, activating and refining your inner energies for the ultimate possibilities'. Sadhguru.

Meet the team:

* Florence Achery will be your hostess and holding space for the duration of the retreat. 

Florence will perform a sound bath on Wednesday evening..

Florence is a sound healer from London. She graduated from the College Of Sound Healing and works with 432hz crystal singing bowls and Tibetan singing bowls.

Sound healing is incredibly powerful. It enables you to fully switch off and let go of the “monkey chatter“. It is known to help with anxiety, insomnia, stress and can rebalance the nervous system and heal on a deep cellular level.

Florence will also facilitate a labyrinth walking workshop.

Florence completed her training as a Labyrinth facilitator in Chartres, France with Dr Lauren Artress.

Labyrinth walking is a spiritual exercise aiming to quieten the mind, centre your attention back to yourself and allow contemplation.

Following the path is a walking meditation and a powerful tool for self healing.

** Asha Jacob will be your yoga instructor.

Asha has over 13 years experience.

Asha fell in love with yoga because of what it taught her about herself and her life. It is a very gentle journey of discovery. Infinite possibilities and also that nothing stays the same !

The classes are not strictly structured. Like various poses, there is a constant flow and plenty of time to find stillness and calm.

Asha will offer guided meditation during the morning sessions then an energising class to set you up for the day ahead.

The evening sessions will be about a gentle restorative practice as we all deserve that essential rest for the mind and body.

Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced practitioner, Asha's classes will speak to you. Each class is unique and Asha is able to tailor classes to suit all levels.

Partner Charity: £25 from every booking will be donated to charity. Partner charity to be confirmed.

Room options & costs:

• Single room with shared bathroom - Share large bathroom with 1 other guest - Double bed.

- Early bird price: £635

- Full price: £665

• Single room with en-suite bathroom - Double or king size bed.

- Early bird price: £685

- Full price: £725

• Shared room with en-suite bathroom - King size bed or twin beds.

- Early bird price: £1168 - [£584 per person]

- Full price: £1212 - [£606 per person]

Book your place with £100 deposit  - Balance due by 16 May 2025.

Once your deposit has been paid, Florence will get in touch to confirm your place.

If you have any questions or to book your place by bank transfer, please reach out to Florence:

- WhatsApp/ call/ text: +447517702266

- Email: florence@yogaretreatsandmore.com

Cancellation Policy:

A  deposit of £100 is required to book your place.

In case of cancellation, your deposit will be refunded if we sell your place to another guest.

The balance will be due 4 weeks before the start of the retreat.

We will send you a gentle reminder nearer the date.