Full Moon & Forest
Autumn Yoga Retreat
Sunday 29th October 2023 | 10:00 - 16:45
The Retreat New Forest, Christchurch
Spend a beautiful Autumn day with me at The Retreat, New Forest moving through the body & breath with Vinyasa-flow yoga as we connect with the energies of the full moon & the forest around us.
We will head out into the forest to experience forest bathing; an ancient Japanese practice known as Shinrin Yoku, as well as some breathwork & mindfulness meditation. Then, feel free to warm yourself up in the cosy wood-fired outdoor sauna (you may wish to experience a refreshing & rejuvenating outdoor cold shower in between the sauna!)
Our afternoon will involve some full moon journalling before softening into yin yoga, ending with a very calming, sleepy restorative yoga. A delicious plant-based lunch, sweet treats, tea & coffee will be provided.
There are limited spaces for this special retreat.
What's Included
* Full moon Vinyasa-flow yoga
* Yin yoga (stretching) followed by gentle, & sleepy restorative yoga (softening)
* Optional Sauna / cold-water therapy
* Optional forest bathing & meditation / or self-relaxation time
* Reflective full moon journalling practice
* Lunch, sweet treats, tea, coffee & water
Please bring a pillow or cushion with you. All other equipment is included, however feel free to bring your own mat if you have one, and additional blanket for extra comfort. (1 blanket per person will be provided).
The Venue
Set on the edge of The New Forest National park, The Retreat New Forest is where you come to escape, replenish & restore in both mind & body.
Once the dower house for the Hinton Admiral Estate, this lovely Georgian mansion is set in an expanse of gardens and woodland, with a beautiful lake, secret walled garden & miles of idyllic forest walks. We have private use of the gorgeous yoga studio in the Center room, & communal use of the cafe or outdoor patio for lunch & breaks (weather permitting) & also the grounds.
Named home of wellbeing in the New Forest. The venue was recognised by Times Travel as best for Bespoke Retreats in their article 'Best yoga retreats in the UK'.
There is ample parking at the front & an overflow car park at the side. Public transport is limited, however their is a section on arriving by train here.
Address
The Retreat New Forest, Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch, BH23 7EF.
The Food
A delicious lunch is provided by the retreats in-house caterers Crow Spotter, who offer vibrant, nutritious entirely plant-based foods. They are also almost entirely gluten-free, with the exception of their breads. They support the local wellness community using a range of amazing local suppliers to offer the freshest and highest quality foods for your day on retreat.
A range of sweet treats are from a lovely local company who I personally order from after trying their award-winning, handcrafted, whole-food treats! Green & Grainy create sweet & indulgent treats hand-made from organically grown fruits, nuts and seeds with no refined sugars, no gluten, no soy & no palm oil.
COST & BOOKINGS
£89pp
or
£170 for 2 people (£85 each)
(Booking your retreat space requires £50 of your payment being non-refundable)
If you would like to discuss anything or have any questions, you can contact me HERE.