Foundations of Yoga - Retreat Week
Saturday 10 – Saturday 17 October 2020
A week long exploration of yoga beyond just physical postures.
If you would like to gain a better understanding of the principles of yoga this week might just be for you.
Perhaps you are interested in raising your awareness of some of the terms you have heard?
Or maybe you would like to actually learn the basics well so you can be more confident in your practice?
This week together has been designed to leave you feeling more confident and aware of how yoga actually works and why we do certain things in a yoga class. There will be plenty of time for discussion and absolutely no judgement!
Foundations of Yoga is not a teacher training programme. It is an educational and practical yoga retreat with a purpose. It is about building your yoga on solid foundations!
A week long exploration of yoga beyond just physical postures.
If you would like to gain a better understanding of the principles of yoga this week might just be for you.
Perhaps you are interested in raising your awareness of some of the terms you have heard?
Or maybe you would like to actually learn the basics well so you can be more confident in your practice?
This week together has been designed to leave you feeling more confident and aware of how yoga actually works and why we do certain things in a yoga class. There will be plenty of time for discussion and absolutely no judgement!
Foundations of Yoga is not a teacher training programme. It is an educational and practical yoga retreat with a purpose. It is about building your yoga on solid foundations!
What is Foundations of Yoga?
Welcome Home
Llwynceubren is situated in Howey, just outside Llandrindod Wells. It offers understated quality self catering accomodation. The Farmstead thatched cottage dates back from the 13oos. It’s barns and milking parlour annex, known as Cariad Home, are newer additions and filled with character. We can offer you log burners, wood beams, views from every window, quality linen and china.
Your Accommodation
The Milking Parlour is a self-contained annex with kitchen and bathroom, a single bedroom and a double bedroom.
Our practice space will be in Pole Barn, which sits next to the parlour. This newly re-built timber framed barn offers an additional bathroom and kitchen with double bedroom. Beautifully fitted and furnished it is light and airy, and will make a perfect studio space for our ‘inside time’. It offers elevated views over the valley and jaw dropping sunsets.
Low-light polution means star gazing is a feast for the soul, with moon-bathing always an option on bright moon nights!
Llwynceubren is situated in Howey, just outside Llandrindod Wells. It offers understated quality self catering accomodation. The Farmstead thatched cottage dates back from the 13oos. It’s barns and milking parlour annex, known as Cariad Home, are newer additions and filled with character. We can offer you log burners, wood beams, views from every window, quality linen and china.
Your Accommodation
The Milking Parlour is a self-contained annex with kitchen and bathroom, a single bedroom and a double bedroom.
Our practice space will be in Pole Barn, which sits next to the parlour. This newly re-built timber framed barn offers an additional bathroom and kitchen with double bedroom. Beautifully fitted and furnished it is light and airy, and will make a perfect studio space for our ‘inside time’. It offers elevated views over the valley and jaw dropping sunsets.
Low-light polution means star gazing is a feast for the soul, with moon-bathing always an option on bright moon nights!
Our Program...
Saturday – Arrival
Check in is from 4pm.
5pm Welcome Circle with Light Supper and Relaxation Meditation!
Sunday to Friday – Foundations Content
A light contental breakfast will be available each morning before we meet. Pastries, cereal, yogurt, fruit, oats, bread, jams and herbal teas.
9.30 – 11.45 am Morning session. Each morning we will focus on the theory of an area. 8 Limbs, Subtle Body, Asana, Meditation, Pranayama, Yoga for Every Day. This session will consist of information, discussion and some yoga practice (asana, breath work, meditation, relaxation) which supports our exploration of the days theme.
12 – 1 pm Hot Lunch. Each day there will be a hot, hearty and healthy lunch at 12. It will be vegitarian and if you have any allergies please let me know at the time of booking so we can make sure your needs area catered for.
1 – 3 pm Afternoon Session. Each afternoon we will follow up our mornings session with further discussion and practice to support the days theme.
3 pm onwards. You are free to do as you wish! Walk, cycle, read, potter around Llandrindod’s wonderful town centre full of indipendent shops, the lake, Rockpark. Have some tea and cake in a bistro or cafe or take a picnic to the hillside. Enjoy your experience.
5 pm. A light supper will be available each day from 5pm so if you are out and about you can enjoy it at your leisure on your return! This will also be vegitarian.
Saturday – Closing
8.30 – 9.30 am Closing Circle and group breakfast.
We will gather for a final closing circle over breakfast.
Check out is by 10am.
Saturday – Arrival
Check in is from 4pm.
5pm Welcome Circle with Light Supper and Relaxation Meditation!
Sunday to Friday – Foundations Content
A light contental breakfast will be available each morning before we meet. Pastries, cereal, yogurt, fruit, oats, bread, jams and herbal teas.
9.30 – 11.45 am Morning session. Each morning we will focus on the theory of an area. 8 Limbs, Subtle Body, Asana, Meditation, Pranayama, Yoga for Every Day. This session will consist of information, discussion and some yoga practice (asana, breath work, meditation, relaxation) which supports our exploration of the days theme.
12 – 1 pm Hot Lunch. Each day there will be a hot, hearty and healthy lunch at 12. It will be vegitarian and if you have any allergies please let me know at the time of booking so we can make sure your needs area catered for.
1 – 3 pm Afternoon Session. Each afternoon we will follow up our mornings session with further discussion and practice to support the days theme.
3 pm onwards. You are free to do as you wish! Walk, cycle, read, potter around Llandrindod’s wonderful town centre full of indipendent shops, the lake, Rockpark. Have some tea and cake in a bistro or cafe or take a picnic to the hillside. Enjoy your experience.
5 pm. A light supper will be available each day from 5pm so if you are out and about you can enjoy it at your leisure on your return! This will also be vegitarian.
Saturday – Closing
8.30 – 9.30 am Closing Circle and group breakfast.
We will gather for a final closing circle over breakfast.
Check out is by 10am.
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Extra Info...
Manual
At our Welcome Circle you will be given a manual to accompany our daily sessions. The aim of this manual is to help support our time together and provide a reference book when you return home.
Additional Reading
Your time here will be supported by a list of suggested additional reading which you will be given at time of booking. Of course, you do not have to do this reading! It may be that you bring the books with you as the subjects may come up over the course of our discussions. There is no pressure.
Adventures
If the weather allows we will take our mats and manuals to the hillside behind the farmstead. It is possible (depending on group size and weather!) for us to also head over to the Elan Valley or another local beauty spot for a trip on at least one of the days. There is no pressure to come if you would rather do other things with your free time!
Therapies and Additional Services
If you would like to book a massage, reflexology, crystal healing or holistic treatment please let me know. I can recommend a number of local practitioners and may be able to arrange for one of them to come to us if you would like. Subject to availability.
Manual
At our Welcome Circle you will be given a manual to accompany our daily sessions. The aim of this manual is to help support our time together and provide a reference book when you return home.
Additional Reading
Your time here will be supported by a list of suggested additional reading which you will be given at time of booking. Of course, you do not have to do this reading! It may be that you bring the books with you as the subjects may come up over the course of our discussions. There is no pressure.
Adventures
If the weather allows we will take our mats and manuals to the hillside behind the farmstead. It is possible (depending on group size and weather!) for us to also head over to the Elan Valley or another local beauty spot for a trip on at least one of the days. There is no pressure to come if you would rather do other things with your free time!
Therapies and Additional Services
If you would like to book a massage, reflexology, crystal healing or holistic treatment please let me know. I can recommend a number of local practitioners and may be able to arrange for one of them to come to us if you would like. Subject to availability.
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Booking Info
The whole package is £799 Your deposit of £99 secures your place. The balance can be paid in installments and must be paid in full 14 days before 10 October. Your £99 deposit is non-refundable and can be made in my secure online shop, I will confirm your booking and we can agree your chosen balance payment option. If you have any questions please get in touch! |
What you will need to bring...
What’s not included...
- Comfortable loose clothing suitable for yoga practice and meditation.
- I have spare mats, blocks and belts you can borrow. There are also blankets and cusions available for you to use. You are welcome to bring your own if you would rather.
- A sense of fun, good manners and the willingness to help keep our area clean and tidy!
What’s not included...
- Transport and travel.
Free parking is available. Taxies can be picked up from Llandrindod Wells rail station.
If you are travelling and/or booking further accommodation it is strongly recommended that you take out personal travel insurance.
Please note deposits are non-refundable and full payment is required in advance. Refunds (minus deposit) will only be made upto 14 days in advance of dates of booking.
If, for any reason, I am unable to deliver this Foundations of Yoga I will offer an alternative local teacher or week. If you are unable to make the alternate week I will, of course, offer you a full refund.
If you are travelling and/or booking further accommodation it is strongly recommended that you take out personal travel insurance.
Please note deposits are non-refundable and full payment is required in advance. Refunds (minus deposit) will only be made upto 14 days in advance of dates of booking.
If, for any reason, I am unable to deliver this Foundations of Yoga I will offer an alternative local teacher or week. If you are unable to make the alternate week I will, of course, offer you a full refund.
Travelling to Cariad Home
By Car – Powys, Mid Wales. We are between Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells on the A483. I will send a detailed map and contact details when your booking is confirmed.
By Rail – Llandrindod Wells Railway Station is served by the Heart Of Wales Line. Running between Swansea and Shrewsbury, you can find more information and time tables here. It is a very beautiful train journey and my personal favourite way to come home to Llandod! There is a waiting taxi stand, or you can pre-book with Adys, Pro Cabs, or Georges. I can send you the phone numbers if you wish.
By Air – Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff and Bristol are all easy to reach us from. Rail links or car hire are available from all.
By Car – Powys, Mid Wales. We are between Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells on the A483. I will send a detailed map and contact details when your booking is confirmed.
By Rail – Llandrindod Wells Railway Station is served by the Heart Of Wales Line. Running between Swansea and Shrewsbury, you can find more information and time tables here. It is a very beautiful train journey and my personal favourite way to come home to Llandod! There is a waiting taxi stand, or you can pre-book with Adys, Pro Cabs, or Georges. I can send you the phone numbers if you wish.
By Air – Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff and Bristol are all easy to reach us from. Rail links or car hire are available from all.
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Booking Info
The whole package is £799 Your deposit of £99 secures your place. The balance can be paid in installments and must be paid in full 14 days before 10 October. Your £99 deposit is non-refundable and can be made in my secure online shop, I will confirm your booking and we can agree your chosen balance payment option. If you have any questions please get in touch! |