Winter Retreat - Sunday 1st December 10am-3pm
Sun, 01 Dec
|Crosby on Eden Parish Hall
Come along to this mini retreat and enter into a deep state of relaxation as we regulate our nervous system with restorative yoga, breath-work, sound healing, art class (painting winter, snowy scenes) and of course, a delicious winter lunch, mince pies and hot drinks!
Time & Location
01 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 15:00
Crosby on Eden Parish Hall, Carlisle CA6 4PN, UK
About the event
PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING
For enquires, please get in touch info@activateyoga.co.uk or call us on 07826793126
About the retreat - Starts at 10am, finishes at 3pm - Lunch included
This dreamy retreat is the perfect way to end the week as we give our body and mind a full spiritual cleanse. Enter into a state of tranquil as we begin with holistic breathing techniques from India (Pranayama) which are designed to reduce stress, reset your nervous system, cleanse your body, improve your anxiety and enhance self-awareness.
We will then glide into some gentle, beginner friendly restorative yoga using props such as blocks, blankets, chairs, cushions and straps. These will be slow and steady and are designed to improve flexibility whilst relaxing your muscles at the same time without straining. This will be a short yoga class that will just get you feeling loose, relaxed in the body and reduce tension in the muscles.
After the gentle yoga, we will enter into the sound bath (sound healing) using various instruments such as singing bowls, gong, drums, chimes and more. Sound healing stimulates physical healing in the body and mind, whilst helping busy heads switch off to enhance the meditative experience.
We will then have a delicious winter lunch, freshly made and full of goodness! There will be homemade soup and a tasty winter salad - as well as mince pies and hot drinks to have throughout the afternoon. The lunch will be suitable for vegans and gluten free options will be available.
After we've eaten, there will be a really fun art class, teaching you how to paint snowy winter scenes on wooden plaques using acrylic paints. These make amazing gifts or decor for your home, but are also so easy to do. We will create a few pieces, looking at a variety of winter scenes for you to try and choose from - either trees, mountains, gardens or buildings. I will show you how you can create your own masterpieces! No painting experience is required at all as this is suitable for both beginners to art, and experienced. All materials will be provided so you don't have to bring anything.
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 and can teach 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.
Schedule
10:00 Introduction - welcome meet and greet with hot beverages
10:15 Pranayama breath work
10:30 Restorative yoga (gentle, beginner friendly)
11:15 Sound Healing
12:15 Lunch
13:15 Art Class / painting snowy scenes on wood
15:00 finishing with happiness, peace, full bellies, and amazing artwork to bring home
Where is the venue?
The retreat will be at Crosby on Eden Parish Hall, Carlisle CA6 4PN
clicking here to see the google map coordinates
(there is a large, free car park at this venue)
Detailed directions
If you're coming from Carlisle city via B6264:
Head north on The Crescent/A7 towards Warwick Rd
Continue to follow A7
0.2 mi
Turn right onto Victoria Pl/A7
0.1 mi
Turn left onto Georgian Way/A7
0.2 mi
At Hardwicke Circus, take the 2nd exit onto Bridgewater Rd/A7
Continue to follow A7
0.3 mi
Turn right onto Brampton Rd/B6264
Continue to follow B6264
2.2 mi
At Linstock Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A689
0.9 mi
Turn right onto Cycle Rte 72
Destination will be on the left
Parking
There is a large car park next to the building. 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.
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. The hall will have heating, but it's always good to have backup. 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 art at the end of the day, you may want to bring an apron or old top to protect your clothes from paint. You will also need something to bring your artwork home in with you like a plastic bag, sheets or box to protect your car in case your painting is still wet. All art supplies and materials are provided. You won't need to bring a yoga mat or blankets/belts with you as you will be able to borrow them at the retreat. If you want to use your own however, you are more than welcome to. Lunch is provided at the retreat, so you must inform us of any dietary needs or allergies at least 3 days beforehand to allow us time to make alterations to the menu.
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.
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.
Tickets
- Sale ends: 29 Nov, 15:00
Retreat ticket
£75.00+£1.88 service fee
Total
£0.00