GRATITUDE
YOGA, WELLBEING & REWILDING AFTERNOON RETREAT
Pause… Reflect… Rewild…
SATURDAY 29th JULY, 14:00-18:00
DAMSON HILL COTTAGE, DAMSON HILL, UPPER SWANMORE, HAMPSHIRE. SO32 2QR
OPENING CACAO CIRCLE & BREATHWORK • VINYASA FLOW YOGA • WOODLAND WALK & FOREST BATHING • GRATITUDE INTENTIONS & PRACTICES • RESTORATIVE YIN YOGA • SOUND BATH
GRATITUDE: YOGA, WELLBEING & REWILDING 4hr RETREAT WITH MELISSA
An afternoon to pause, reflect & connect with gratitude & nature. Located at the unique & beautiful Damson Hill Cottage – an idyllic woodland hideaway in the picturesque countryside of the Meon Valley.
Everyone is warmly welcomed – no previous experience needed!
Only £50pp with Early Bird discount until 9th July! £55pp after 9th July
Includes teas, water, snacks, cacao & all yoga equipment.
ACTIVITIES & ITINERARY
14:00 – OPENING CACAO CIRCLE & BREATHWORK:
Welcome to our group with a sacred (and delicious) cacao drink, then relax & settle into the breath & our beautiful woodland venue for the afternoon. Followed by a short grounding nature meditation & intention setting.
14:30 – VINYASA YOGA FLOW:
60min flowing Yoga practice linking the breath with movement and focusing on our gratitude intentions. Various options given, so suitable for all levels. Set on the beautiful woodland terrace (covered in case of rain!) surrounded by nature & the elements.
15:30 – WOODLAND WALK WITH FOREST BATHING:
A little time to yourself to wander amongst the trees, find a quiet spot, pause, reflect & breathe in nature.
16:00 – BREAK:
Homemade snacks & hot & cold drinks. Vegan & gluten free options available.
16:30 – GRATITUDE INTENTIONS & PRACTICES:
Support & guidance to develop your own gratitude intentions & practices. With ideas & exercises to incorporate gratitude into your daily life.
17:00 – RESTORATIVE YIN YOGA & SOUND BATH:
A restful & relaxing yoga practice, to help relieve stress, release tension, create space in the body & gently promote mobility & flexibility. Followed by a 20min soundbath to fully relax your mind and body.
FROM 18:00 – OPTIONAL EVENING MEAL AT LOCAL COUNTRY PUB:
If you’d like to continue the afternoon into the evening, option to join us for an evening meal & catch up at the nearby Hampshire Bowman countryside pub. Good food & great outdoor space & views. Please note, this will be an additional charge. See below for further details.
Tucked away on the edge of the South Downs, near the Hampshire village of Swanmore, Damson Hill combines steep slopes, glorious views & wonderful dappled woodland. With secret shady glades, sun baked decks, grassed areas and plenty of sky, it’s the perfect spot to work-out in, relax in, begin a walk or run from… or retreat to.
All the buildings have been created in harmony with the landscape, so whether you’re in a studio, under a canopy or in the outdoors, there’s always a fabulous view. The environment provides us with a unique & beautiful backdrop to our Gratitude Yoga retreat.
We will spend most of the afternoon in the outdoor spaces, but should the weather be too wild, the beautiful (warm & dry!) studio is available.
REFRESHMENTS & OPTIONAL EVENING PUB MEAL
The afternoon will be opened with the ceremonial drinking of delicious (but slightly bitter!) & sacred cacao. Herbal, fruit teas & water will be provided throughout the afternoon, with homemade snacks being offered some light snacks around 4pm to keep you going! All of our refreshments are included within the price.
If you’d like to continue the afternoon into the evening, there is an option to join us for an evening meal & catch up at the nearby Hampshire Bowman countryside pub. Which has good food & great outdoor space & views.
https://www.hampshirebowman.com/
Please note, this evening meal is not included in the price.
Only £50pp with Early Bird discount until 9th July! £55pp after 9th July
Includes teas, water, snacks, cacao & all yoga equipment.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If cancelled from our end, for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel for any reason, you will receive the following refund:
Over 14 days before:
Full refund, minus a £5 admin fee. Or option to transfer full amount to a future retreat.
14-7 days before:
75% refund, or option to transfer full amount to a future retreat.
7-3 days before:
50% refund, or transfer 50% to a future retreat.
2 days before or less:
Strictly no refund or transfer, (but option to pass your ticket onto another appropriate person. £5 admin fee applies)