Name: Nurturing Winter Solstice Retreat in Devon
Start: 2021-12-18
End: 2021-12-20
Location: Bala Brook

Pranayama and Hatha Yoga

Hatha yoga for beginners and advanced practitioners

Pranayama

Singing from the heart (Bhajans)

Meditation and yoga Nidra

Mindfulness of eating

Riverside location

Wind down the year with intention during a warming winter solstice retreat in the Devon countryside this December. Sink into a state of nurturing and consciousness in the healing energy of the forest and countryside. Practice yoga with views over wild gardens to the sound of the flowing river. Bring mindfulness into eating rituals, nourishing your body with organic meals. Engage with various meditation practices and singing sessions, harnessing self-love and compassion.

18th December to 20th December 2021

Twin room with shared bathroom

Price for one person

$339

Twin room with en-suite

Price for one person

$375

Single room shared bathroom

$435

Single room with an en-suite

$469

Bedroom for two friends sharing with a shared bathroom

$675

Twin room with shared bathroom

Dual occupancy

$675

Bedroom for two friends sharing with ensuite

$755

Twin room with en-suite

Dual occupancy

$755

Program

During this three-day retreat, mornings begin with pranayama and yoga, followed by guidance on how to eat mindfully and breakfast to help regulate digestion. Throughout the day, partake in a guided reflection, a group walk and meditation, as well as yoga Nidra. To end the day, join in an evening of bhajans, a group singing session.

Accommodation

Airy yoga studio with heated floors

Single or shared rooms with ensuite or shared bathrooms

Gardens and farmland

Refurbished farmhouse with modern features

Kitchen

Organic, vegan-friendly, gluten free meals

Bala Brook is a charming, upgraded farmhouse on vividly green property. There are modern, chic features in the house and big windows that allow for ample natural light. The yoga studio has floor-to-ceilings that can be opened for fresh air during the summer, as well as heated floors for the winter. The house is set on land abundant with gardens and access to a river.

Location

Nearby Towns

Egg Buckland

19 km

Plymstock

19 km

Newton Abbot

20 km

Nearest train stations

Ivybridge

7km

Buckfastleigh

8km

Staverton

11km

Instructor

Michelle

Michelle is a senior Yoga Alliance certified teacher who benefits from over 20 years of teaching experience and draws inspiration from various styles of yoga and meditation. She hopes to bring kindness, peace, and joy to the individuals she teaches during her classes and retreats.