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Respira Yoga London is thrilled to announce a repeat of last years hugely successful Boutique Winter Yoga Retreat taking place in stunning West Sussex Countryside.
Step away from the frenetic pace of life and join us, pre-festive season, to spend a cosy weekend in19th century converted barn accommodation surrounded by lush nature, whilst delving deep into the magic of yoga. This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with yourself, slowing down and finding light & inspiration for the festive season & coming new year. Perfect for complete beginners and experienced practitioners who would like to deepen their practice alike.
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Enjoy healthy, nourishing meals, twice daily yoga, free time to relax and unwind with a book, a swim in the pool, chill out in the sauna or treat yourself to a massage or other treatment. Surrender into bliss as you allow the layers of stress to peel away in this gorgeous sanctuary. Enjoy beautiful walks, taking in the uninterrupted views of glorious landscape and perhaps explore the nearby quaint, historic town of Arundel, named 'the most mindful destination in Europe', and take in its unique plethora of craft and antique shops and cafes.
This healing and nurturing weekend will allow your nervous system to rest and will help to release deeply held tensions from the body and mind. A wonderful, nourishing opportunity to pause and reset your rhythm, get back in sync with nature and rebalance for the winter season.
Pricing & Booking
Space is limited so if you are tempted to come along, please email me stating your room preference to arrange. Please read the Retreat Terms and Conditions before booking your spot.
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£495 - Shared twin room, shared bathroom
£525 - Shared twin room, private bathroom
£595 - Private room with double or king bed and private bathroom
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What’s included:
- 3 days of cosy converted barn accommodation in stunning West Sussex Countryside
- Morning dynamic yoga practices to strengthen and free up the energy channels
- Beautiful nature walks in the surrounding 2 acres of lush countryside
- Introduction to Yin Yoga allowing you to unfold, surrender & release tension
- Evening Candlelit Restorative Yoga and deeply nourishing Yoga Nidra
- Mindfulness meditations and guided relaxation
- 3 delicious meals a day plus unlimited fresh fruit, tea, coffee and water.
- All yoga equipment and use of the yoga studio with underfloor heating
- Indoor heated Swimming pool
- Use of the Sauna
- Gorgeous grounds complete with panoramic of the stunning countryside
- WiFi & on-site parking
- Luxurious Temple Spa toiletries and use of sumptuous linen and towels
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Not included:
- Travel to and from the venue
- Massage Treatments which can be booked in advance.
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Accommodation
Brooklands Barn is a beautiful 19th century converted barn in a rural setting, just under 1 mile from the historic center of Arundel, West Sussex, a short walk from the River Arun, with breathtaking views of the Sussex downs. All the rooms at Brooklands Barn are spacious and have been newly refurbished. In each wing of the barn there is a spacious living room where you can unwind and relax in cosy armchairs and plush sofas.
The retreat begins at 5.30pm on Friday 13th December with time to settle in before the first yoga class at 6pm. Dinner will be served at 7.30pm. The retreat ends at 2pm on Sunday when you should leave for home feeling reborn!
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Retreat Sample Itinerary:
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Friday 13th Dec
5.30pm onwards: Arrivals. Chill out with a cup of herbal tea, snuggle down in your inviting room and meet the grou
6pm: Evening Yoga Stress-Melt. Gentle, healing yoga to ease you into the weekend
7.30pm: Welcome Feast
9.00pm: Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, a soothing guided meditation, easing you into a deep relaxation to set you up for an incredible night’s sleep
10pm: Bedtime!
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Saturday
8am: Pre-yoga tea/coffee/protein snacks/fruit
8.30am-10am: Morning Hatha yoga and pranayama (controlled breathing) and relaxation.
10am: Nourishing Breakfast
11am – 6 pm: Free time for walking, exploring, swimming, reading, sauna or a massage
2.30pm: Delicious Lunch
6pm – 7.30pm: Evening Yin Yoga Immersion - melting into deep, long held stretches bringing deep rest to the mind & nervous system & lasting structural change to the body.
7.30pm: Sumptuous Dinner
9.00pm: A calming & healing Guided Meditation
10pm: Bedtime!
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Sunday
8am: Pre-yoga tea/coffee/granola/fruit
8.30am: Vinyasa Yoga, invigorating and rinsing the whole body, soothing the mind and peeling away any remaining layers of stress. Pranayama and Relaxation
10am - Nourishing Breakfast
11am - 1pm: Free time for walking, exploring, reading or a massage
1pm: Delicious Lunch
2pm: Retreat Ends
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COSY PRE-FESTIVE YOGA RETREAT, 13-15 DECEMBER 2019, WEST SUSSEX
Your Yoga Teacher:
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Isabelle Sagra - Respira Yoga London Founder
A yoga experience with Isabelle is deeply affecting, soothing, therapeutic and a blissful journey for all of the senses, involving movement, breath, mindfulness and aromatherapy to bring complete surrender. She strongly believes that yoga is for everyone and that the benefits of this ancient practice can be experienced by every body, of any age or fitness level.
Isabelle is passionate about sharing yoga, making it accessible, enjoyable and an integral part of people's lives as she understands first-hand the power of yoga and how it can bring release, happiness and inner harmony.
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She first came to yoga over 20 years ago finding that yoga brought a sense of clarity and calm to her overworked body and mind and that time spent on the mat gave her the chance to re-connect with her inner-self.
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Her early training in classical ballet and later immersion in Latin dance has given her an intuitive understanding of the body and movement allowing her to recognize the unique patterns in different bodies. It is this passion for music and dance that allows Isabelle to create mindful flowing sequences set to evocative music, that are graceful and focused, moving meditations, synchronising breath with movement.
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Healthy, Delicious Food
Fresh, vibrant cuisine prepared by the on-site chef, opting for organic, locally sourced produce where possible. Expect to eat the rainbow! Food is vegetarian but if you have any further dietary requirements, please let us know at time of booking.
Sample menu
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Breakfasts
Spelt flour banana & raisin streusel muffins, selection of fruits, yoghurts, cereals, breads & spreads
Lunches
Poached eggs, kale & potato rosti, roasted squash & green bean salad, mixed leaf salad, sourdough
Spanish style omelette filled with red pepper spinach & peas, roasted baby potatoes, rocket salad
Selection of cheeses & olives
Spelt flour focaccia
Chocolate & sultana cookies
Carrot & ginger cake
Date & orange shortbread slice
Evening Meals
Chick pea & aubergine pasanda served with tarka dahl, basmati rice, onion bhaji, leaf, mango pickle & coconut chutney
Mediterranean style stuffed mushroom, butternut & polenta cake, wilted greens, slow roasted red pepper sauce, aubergine puree
Dark chocolate, raspberry & vanilla tart served w cream & strawberries
Papaya, orange, mango, date coconut salad & vanilla yoghurt
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How to get there
Travelling by rail:
Arundel station has direct links from London Victoria and London Bridge (1.5 hours). Arundel station is a 5 minute taxi ride from Brooklands. Castle Cars is located at Arundel Station (01903 884444).
Brooklands Barn, Priory Lane, Arundel, BN18 0BG
01903 889515
Brooklands Barn is situated just 20 minutes from Bognor Regis or Worthing.
See map here.