Sunday Sanctuary

Has your life been very busy lately? Do you feel exhausted with the demands of everyday life? Do you feel that you just want to get off the treadmill, just for a little while, to take a little time for yourself, to slow down and give yourself that little bit of attention that the inner you is craving for? Then this afternoon maybe is what you need to give you that space, that time for you to completely relax, reset and recharge.

What to expect.

This 3 hour retreat begins with a welcome chat followed by a beautiful grounding meditation, a gentle yoga flow, followed by a nourishing and relaxing restorative and Yin yoga practice. We will then finish with a very long yoga Nidra (sleep yoga). Weaved through the afternoon we will have poetry, chats and little nuggets of information on nutrition and wellbeing, and how we can support ourselves further going into the winter.

During the afternoon you will completely relax and have the time to focus on just you. You will delve a little bit deeper within yourself to help you recognise what your own needs are and how you can support yourself when you return to the outside world. We will then finish the day with lovely chats with like-minded people and some teas and treats.

The focus for this Sunday Sanctuary will be on the Manuipura chakra, representing our personal power and self-esteem, along with the liver and gallbladder meridians where we hold our anger and compassion the focus being on letting go and moving forward with new beginnings.

This afternoon is suitable for EVERYONE, there is no experience in yoga needed. All props are provided including mats, bolsters and blankets, however you are more than welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

The Sunday Sanctuary was designed for you to dip your toe into what it feels like to truly relax without having to over commit when time is precious with the demands of everyday life. Anyone who attends this Sunday Sanctuary mini retreat, will leave having found space in their mind, body, and soul to feel fully relaxed, re-energised and rejuvenated.

Rest – Donna Ashworth
If only we could see the power in rest. If only we could attach to it the worth it so deserves. If only we could open our minds to the idea that everything in nature has its time to rise and it’s time to descend. That each of these acts is as important as the other. And that is exactly as it must be. If only the ability to allow our bodies space to heal was awarded the same badge of honour given to busyness and stress in this life. If only we could realise, resting is very much doing.