Mid-week retreat: 'Coming home'
Mindfulness and gentle yoga retreat with a contemplative silent space
March 24th-26th, 2021 at Glenthorne Quaker House and conferecne centre, Grasmere, LA22 9QH, The Lake District
When silence is practised safely, it can be powerful in that a deeper self- knowledge and healing can occur.
''The inner is foundation of the outer
The still is master of the restless"
Laotzu
Through mindfulness and gentle yoga we will gently make our way back home to the self and enter a space of silence to allow for deeper contemplation and exploration of our inner world.
This retreat is suitable for anyone who has practised some form of meditation and no yoga experience is necessary.
Check in can be from 2 pm on October 28th, giving you time to settle in and enjoy the setting. You are also welcome to park up at Glenthorne before 2 pm and enjoy the scenery.
Itinerary
Wednesday 28th October
4 pm- Introduction to the retreat, meditation
7 pm- Evening meal
Thursday 29th October
7:45 am- Meditation
8:30 am – Full breakfast) 10 am- Mindfulness and preparatory practices for silence (break included)
1 pm- Lunch and free time
3:45- 6:15-Moving into silence Yin yoga and mindfulness practices
7 pm Evening meal
Friday 30th October
7:45 am- Meditation
8:30 am – Breakfast
10 am – Check out of room
10:30- Moving out of silence
12:30 pm – Close.
The full cost of the weekend is £250 and includes all the above and a private
En-Suite room. Meals included in the cost are evening meals and full breakfast.
Lunches are not included in the cost. Some people may wish to eat in Grasmere (5-minute walk away) or you can also order a packed lunch from Glenthorne.
Yin yoga requires supportive props such as bolsters, blocks and yoga mats, blankets and pillows. Please bring your own if you have them - they are available if you do not.
This retreat is limited to 9 people
Book a place
Pay deposit £100
Pay Balance £150
Pay full £250
