Heal with Nature Mini Retreat Armathwaite

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LOCATION: Old School Hall, Armathwaite TIME: 10am-3pm

About the retreat

Reconnect with nature and heal your nervous system at this peaceful mini retreat in the beautiful village of Armathwaite whilst we connect and heal with nature with a forest sound bath just a short walk away from the hall.

We begin with refreshments and a friendly introduction before we start the day with a mindful circle. This will be focusing on connecting to your inner child and learning to have fun and increase confidence. There will be activities that bring a connection, make you laugh and let go of insecurities whilst building up trust.

We will then head over to the mats for gentle yet uplifting beginner-friendly Vinyasa Yoga which is all about moving to the rhythm of your breath and the music. After the Yoga, we will head out for our nature walk along the River Eden, surrounded by beautiful lush forest. We will find a lovely spot to have a picnic (you are required to bring your own packed lunch for this event and something to lay on/sit on) and then we are all set and ready for a truly relaxing sound bath in the forest (please bring a picnic blanket/something to lay on the woodland floor).

The sound bath will include a gong, drum, chimes, ocean wave drum and Tibetan Bowls. As we approach the end of the retreat, we will head back to the hall and finish with a nice hot drink and cake or biscuits!

Schedule

• 10:00    introduction - welcome meet and greet

• 10:20    mindful circle activities

• 11:30    uplifting Vinyasa Yoga

• 12:30    nature walk & picnic (bring your lunch)

• 13:30    forest sound bath (bring something to sit or lay on that's suitable for outside)

• 14:30    heading back to the hall for hot drinks & snacks

• 15:00    finishing with joy and a smile!

Where is the venue?

The Old School Hall in Armathwaite is right next to the Christ and St Mary's Church on Front Street. Google Map Coordinates can be found by clicking here

Parking

There is a small car park around the back of the hall - the entrance is very narrow and not ideal for large vehicles but fine for normal size / small cars. Alternatively, you can park along the road near the hall but please note: you park your car at your own risk. Please be sure to allow enough time before the retreat starts to park your car safely. You can also park on the bridge going over the River Eden near the Dukes Head Inn pub.

What do I need?

Comfortable clothing for the yoga is important to allow free movement. Extra layers is also important to bring in case it's chilly outside (although we pray for sun!). If you need an inhaler, you must bring it to the retreat. If you take any medication during the day, please remember to bring it and inform us of any medical conditions when booking. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day (there will be drinking water and glasses at the hall but a bottle is less likely to spill fluid). For the walk, wear suitable walking shoes/boots and bring a raincoat and/or umbrella just in case it rains. You do need to bring your own packed lunch to this retreat, but there will be refreshments / hot drinks and snacks provided. I will supply the yoga mats and everything we need, however you are more than welcome to bring your own if you prefer. I will also supply waterproof blankets for laying down on for the outdoor sound bath to protect you from any damp on the ground. Bring warm clothing for the sound bath so you don't get cold - I have blankets you can also use for this.

Is this suitable for me?

If you have any questions at all, or if you are unsure whether or not the retreat is right for you, please get in touch before booking. We try to adapt and cater the retreat to suit most people, however if you have any disability, injury, recently recovered from surgery, or struggle physically with moving / walking, you must get in touch before booking so that we can assess if the retreat is suitable and safe for you as we may be able to come up with adaptations that allow you to participate still. If you struggle with loud noises, strong smells or flashing lights, please let us know beforehand so we can discuss if there are ways in which we can make adaptations to allow you to feel comfortable at this event. There will be a diffuser with essential oils, an aurora star light which projects light on the ceiling and the instruments used for sound healing can be overwhelming for those sensitive to sound. 

What happens if it rains?

If it rains, we will still do the forest walk (make sure you have waterproofs and suitable footwear) but we will do the sound healing inside the hall, should the weather turn really bad. We can also eat inside the hall if the rain is too heavy. This is something we cannot control so even though the advert is advertised as forest sound bath, we must accept the chance that it may not all be outside.

Health & Safety

It is your responsibility when booking that you inform us of any allergies, medical conditions or physical disability (Physical disability is defined as a “limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina” that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on an individual's ability to do normal daily activities.) You take part at this event at your own risk as everything has been risk assessed and the yoga instructor is a qualified yoga instructor, but all forms of movement can have at least a small risk of injury depending on the persons body, health or past injuries. Instructions during activities will be given clearly, with adaptations and variations to suit different people, but only you can feel what is right for your body and where your own limits are. It is important you do not push beyond what feels right for you.

Refund policy

Tickets at this retreat are non-refundable. You can give your ticket to somebody else however, should you be unable to attend - please make sure they let us know of any medical conditions beforehand and by allowing them to book, they agree to the terms and conditions of this retreat. We will also need their full name and contact details. 

About the instructor

Megan did her Yoga Teachers Training in Rishikesh at a school called Yogpeeth by some of the best Yoga teachers in India. The tools learnt from this spiritual country add a magical touch to these classes with a traditional approach to yoga, whilst still keeping things fun, relaxed and adaptable to everyone. She is also a professional Fine Artist with a BA Hons Degree in Fine Art, a Diploma in Art and Design and years of experience with teaching art to children and adults (including sculpture, craft, drawing, painting and mixed-media). She specialises in oil painting landscapes, but can also teach portrait drawing, abstract art and drawing/ painting animals. That's why sometimes, she will do retreats that include art and being creative.