A September weekend yoga retreat focusing on transitioning with the seasons, moving from the active energy of summer to the reflective stillness of autumn. Expect gentle grounding yoga, yoga nidra, sessions that focus on meditation, pranayama (breath work) and spacious movement, helping you release tensions and find balance. As summer eases into Autumn, the weekend will unfold at an unhurried pace, with time for quiet reflection, time outside in the garden (and outdoor yoga weather permitting) and nourishing meals that support your well-being. About Course Leader Melanie Davies: Melanie has been teaching for over 10 years, although she has practiced yoga for 25, and currently teaches 7 regular classes in Surrey and Kent. These range from hatha yoga, yin yoga with yoga nidra and chair yoga classes. Melanie qualified to teach with the British Wheel of Yoga on their 500 hour diploma course as well as their Chair Yoga qualification. Melanie aims to bring a gentle, encouraging energy to her classes, suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Her classes focus on exploring steadiness and ease in the basic postures, while also incorporating breathwork and meditation practices to unite body and mind. She believes Hatha Yoga offers a multitude of benefits, from improved flexibility and strength to stress reduction and increased self-awareness. Yoga isn’t just a mat based practice but can give us the tools to support our physical and emotional selves in our everyday lives. Example Schedule for the weekend: Friday check-in from 3pm 4pm tea and cake introductions 5:30pm short yoga practice with an emphasis on breath work and joints 6:30pm dinner After dinner will be a yoga nidra. Saturday 9.45 meditation or house quiet time 10 yoga 11am break 11.30 til 12.30 yoga, breath work and meditation. 1pm Lunch free time in the afternoon with the option of a craft activity 4pm tea time 4.45 quiet time 5pm yin yoga and meditation 6.30 dinner 8pm yoga nidra Sunday 8.30 breakfast 9.45 meeting for worship or meditation 10.45 coffee break 11.15 yoga 1pm lunch 2pm departures.
