Food is our medicine Retreat – South Devon

Friday 28th June – Monday 1st July 2024 (3 nights) at Namaste Barn

 

This long weekend retreat focuses on food and Ayurveda. In addition we will nourish you with Yoga, delicious food, Ayurveda, cyclical wisdom and healing practices. Included is a sound healing session and fire ceremony. Massage is available at extra cost.

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Join Virginia for this transformative retreat in a stunning location.

This long weekend retreat focuses on food and Ayurveda. In addition we will nourish you with Yoga, delicious food, Ayurveda, cyclical wisdom and healing practices. Included is a sound healing session and fire ceremony. Massage is available at extra cost.

Schedule

FRIDAY

* 5pm Arriving and settling in
* 530pm Opening session
* 630pm Supper
* 8pm Sharing circle and Yoga Nidra

SATURDAY
* 7am Yoga
* 9am Breakfast followed by free time
* 10am Workshop, Ayurveda, food and the six tastes
* 11am – 1pm free time
* 1pm Lunch followed by free time
* 4pm Restorative Yoga and breathwork
* 630pm Supper
* 8pm Reflections on the day followed by Yoga Nidra


SUNDAY
* 7am Yoga
* 9am Breakfast followed by free time
* 1030am Workshop, Ayurvedic cookery
* 1pm Lunch followed by free time
* 430pm Movement and sound as medicine (includes sound healing)
* 630pm Supper
* 8pm Fire ceremony followed by Yoga Nidra


MONDAY
* 7am Yoga  
* 10am Brunch and then depart

What to expect

The Yoga  will be therapeutic and adapted for the needs of the group. Hence it will be suitable for everyone regardless of age or experience.

The food will be inspired by Ayurveda, super healthy, vegetarian and delicious, with a seasonal South Devon twist! We can happily cater for any dietary requirements.

The Ayurveda will be shared throughout the weekend and in a focused workshop. There will be Ayurvedic massage available (booking essential on arrival)

Two workshops, one about the six tastes according to Ayurveda and the second an interactive Ayurvedic cookery demonstration. 

The accomodation

Namaste Barn is just a short drive form the South Devon town of Newton Abbot, and within a few miles of the stunning south Devon coast. It is easy to reach by rail and road. The nearest airport is Exeter, 20 miles away. This is a peaceful, secluded and beautiful location with a purpose designed space for our yoga practice as well as a fabulous view and lots of outdoors to explore.

You have a choice of a twin or single room. Bathrooms are shared, there are 3 bath/shower rooms, plus 2 shower rooms, plus 2 separate toilets. The house has a large beautiful open plan communal room and dining space, with stunning views to the Devon hills. You can enjoy a quiet reading relaxing room, sun room and a huge veranda terrace with space enough for Yoga practice. There are many outdoor quiet places, as well as a firepit for campfire or outdoor eating, singing or storytelling circle. There is a dog and cat at the venue, they are part of the household furniture and are very lovely.

 

Cost and Booking

Costs for this retreat vary depending on your choice of room. Please see the information on Namaste Barn to view the venue and rooms or contact Virginia to discuss. There will be a maximum of 10 participants on this retreat.

The total cost is inclusive of accommodation, all meals, all sessions including the workshops and sound healing.

There is one concessionary space available at lower cost in return for some help on arrival, in the kitchen and so on. Please ask for details if this is helpful for you.

SPECIAL OFFER Book this retreat together with the Your Body is Your Temple Retreat in August and receive a total of £108 discount from both retreats.

Twin room (cabin, shared with one other person) £440 
Single room (double bed) £490  (cabin, adjoining twin room)
Single room (double bed) £540 (house, not adjoining another room)

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space.
To ask anything or to book please contact Virginia
More details will be sent on booking and again a couple of weeks beforehand.

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