"The Power Of Stillness"
31st of January-2nd of February 2025
A magical Yoga and Wellness Retreat at "A Sussex House" , Lewes - East Sussex, UK
Are you struggling to reduce all the “noise” in your life?
Have you given yourself any time or space lately for calm, quiet restoration?
Do you find it difficult to achieve stillness in your life?
Our busy lives don't allow time for such “luxuries” these days. Societal norms would have us believe that success can only be achieved through material gain and constant “productivity”. Our nervous systems are now struggling in a perpetual "fight or flight" mode.
But it is in stillness that we find peace, we find answers, we repair, we heal and we grow. And that is why, we invite you to achieve stillness with us, through movement. Through the process of very gradually winding down from our current active state, we will use yoga asanas to gently guide the body and the mind away from constant movement through to stillness. It is then that we get to bask in the endless benefits that a calm nervous system has evolved to give to us.
"The Power of Stillness" Yoga and Wellness retreat aims to do just that, to kindly guide you into stillness through movement to allow some of that peace back in your life.
Are you ready to join us?
31st of Jan - 2nd of Feb 2025
A Sussex House, Lewes"
Location, venue and bedrooms
"A Sussex House" is a stunning rural location near Lewes (East Sussex), less than 30 minutes away from Brighton and easy to reach by train.
On site you will find a modern eco-home and barn surrounded by nine acres of meadows and woods in a rewilded wonderland offering guests space to relax and time to reconnect with nature.
It offers six comfortable twin rooms and two double bedrooms - which makes it the perfect occasion to book with a partner, a sibling or a friend.
The yoga studio is spacious and light with lovely underfloor heating (perfect for yin yoga and sound baths), it has its own meadow and private wood, with deer!
Yoga and skill level:
This weekend will be packed with opportunities to practice yoga.
We will offer a rich mixture of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and pranayama classes for a total of approximately 8 hours of yoga practices during the whole weekend.
The type of yoga we offer is gentle but strong at the same time and suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced yoginis and yogis.
However, the entire retreat is a call for slowing down and inviting stillness and although we will be doing this through our practices, we stress that all the classes are entirely optional and if what you need is time to rest, sleep or journal - we will totally support your choice and help you achieve the comfort you need.
The yoga teachers are Anna and Vera.
Nutrition:
We will be offering delicious, fresh and nutritious food during the course of the retreat that will be entirely cooked on site with love by us.
The meals will be carefully planned with attention and knowledge by the nutritionist Vera with the aim to provide a weekend of food that will be restorative for your gut and your entire organism.
The food will be mainly vegetarian and gluten free and Vera will use a paleo-ketogenic approach to construct the meals, making sure that every meal is made with natural ingredients and packed with fibre, fat and protein in order to maintain balance in your blood sugar.
Your allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements will be collected when you sign up and options will be provided when necessary.
Having a nutritionist on site sets this retreat apart from other yoga retreats and will give you the opportunity to discuss your general wellness or any digestive related questions with Vera.
Gong baths:
Gong baths are a type of inactive meditation where you “bathe” in the healing vibrations of sound. Using sound as a form of healing dates back to ancient cultures.
Alisha is an enthusiastic Gong practitioner and she will deliver one Gong bath during the course of the retreat, as well as enhancing savasana and meditations with the vibrations of her Gong.
Gong baths are very safe but there are some counterindications - if you have epilepsy, tinnitus or could be pregnant, please talk to us before signing up for the retreat.
Pampering - 20 minutes massage session
Marie, our massage therapist will be offering aromatherapy massage sessions on a body area(s) of choice. She will be using a combination of tailored essential oil blends and medium pressure Swedish massage techniques to ease away stress and tension while also letting you come out of your treatment feeling detoxed and energised!
She will also be offering a Balinese style massage which is on either the front or back of body based on your preference. This style uses hot oil and long rhythmical sweeping strokes to increase blood flow, lymphatic drainage and trick the mind into returning itself into a state of relaxation. It is best enjoyed in the evening time, ensuring a blissful night sleep or for anyone who wants to switch off from day to day stresses.
Connection and community:
You make the retreat!
We believe in building a sense of community and in the power of gathering together like-minded individuals with the same vibration. This creates a special sense of holding that leaves us all enriched.
During the retreat there will be occasions to meet other people and share your story as well as to spend time alone nurturing your need for solitude.
We believe that everyone contributes to making this retreat amazing, therefore we look forward to you joining us and bringing your unique energy along!
Prices:
Twin room single space £479
Entire twin room booked with a friend £908
Sole occupancy £579
Payment Policy: £169 deposit is required per person to secure a booking, the remaining payment is due by 15th of January 2025. £50 of the deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations made on or before 31 December 2024 are fully refundable except for the £50 non-refundable deposit. Cancellations made after 31 December 2024 are non-refundable.
Nourish your Nature philosophy:
The purpose and beauty and true magic of yoga is the practice of tuning into our needs, and learning how to respond accordingly. Any other benefit is simply a bonus.
This ability to respond to what we need is the essence of self-compassion.
Some days this might be a vigorous asana practice, another day it could be a gentle yet transformative yin class; and yet another day, the most suitable practice for you could simply be some soothing breathwork and awareness.
That’s what we suggest for you on this day. We are here as your humble servants to provide the framework and hold space for you to listen more closely to you. We have various practices on offer, but essentially you will gain the most benefit by doing as much or as little as is right for you. Moving slower when needed. Moving with greater energy when that’s what your body and mind seem to desire.
What our clients say:
"Thank you for what was a life changing reminder of the importance of being still. You four together have a unique gift that makes the experience so special. It was an absolute privilege to be held in that space with everyone of you." - A guest of Nourish Your Nature Retreat 2024
"I was finally able to rest after many hectic weeks. I felt nourished physically and spiritually. You held a truly compassionate space for everyone to be exactly where they needed to be." - A guest of Nourish Your Nature Day Retreat 2024
"I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Yin yoga with Anna, I feel so good afterwards. I think it’s really good for me and my job especially when you work on opening the chest and heart! I’ve also tried to be more thankful today… nothing is a chore or an effort, gratitude is my mantra today." - C
"Vera’s yoga is so warm and inviting. I’ve practiced yoga for a decades and it’s rare to feel as held and supported in a public class. To combine her offering with Alisha’s gentle and deep gong bath was incredible. I’ve never experienced such a range of textures and vibrations from one gong. The bath was both immersive and unobtrusive (with other facilitators I have sometimes felt the sound was too much, LOUD and inappropriate for the size of the room). I slept really well afterwards and, those good vibes have carried on today." - R, Senior yoga teacher