Spring Kula Day Retreat -

this event is now fully booked……you may add to waitlist

Join me at #Bore Place on Sunday 15th March 2020 for a day of yoga, nature and sound!

Bore Place is a beautiful historic venue in Chiddingstone, Kent. It is home to the Commonwork Trust and Commonwork Organic Farms Ltd working towards sustainable solutions in farming, food and education. Bore Place is set in 500 acres of countryside which encompass an organic dairy farm, organic market gardens, conference centre and environmental education centre. I am delighted to be able to bring you here for the day to welcome the rising energy of Spring as we emerge with nature from the hibernation, stillness and rest of the Winter season.

Our day will take place in The Large Barn, a sensitively restored 17th-century timber barn with infra red heating to keep us warm. We shall begin our day with a 2 hour practice of pranayama, gentle yoga with qigong inspired flow and qigong meditation. Our practice will be themed alongside the element of Wood and season of Spring, which in Chinese Five Element theory, relates to creation, new beginnings, optimism, change, activity, growth, expansion. The energy of Wood is creative and charged with the spirit of potential and possibility. This is the time for rising yang energy following the yin and resting energy of the Winter. Our morning practice will followed by a seasonal two course vegetarian (with vegan option) lunch. We will then connect with Mother Nature for a leisurely circular walk towards Bough Beech reservoir, and enjoy the views across towards the Greensand Way (about 1.5 hours). Afternoon tea and cake is a must and then our day will close with a restorative Yin practice and Sound bath meditation.

Schedule :

Arrive 9.30am to settle in and meet fellow guests

10am-12noon - Pranayama, Yoga and qigong inspired Flow, meditation (Large Barn)

12pm-1pm - Lunch in the Middle Yard

1.15pm-3.00pm - Circular walk 1.5 hours approx The farmland of Bore Place extends almost to Bough Beech Reservoir where it meets the nature reserve managed by Kent Wildlife Trust.

3.00-3.30pm - Afternoon tea and cake ( Large barn)

3.30pm-5.00pm - Yin yoga and Sound bath meditation …. 45 minutes of long held passive forms working deep into muscle tissue and gentle access to joints. Deeply grounding and meditative. We will close with a 45 minute Sound bath allowing the body to be bathed in the vibrations and sounds of Crystal Quartz bowls, Tibetan bowls and Chinese Gongs.

The cost for this day will be £65 per person plus yoga donation. This practice follows the Buddhist tradition of dana ( offering for teachings ). Dana is given from the heart… Your £65 cost covers venue hire, lunch and administration expenses. This day retreat will be open to 15 guests.

How do I book a space?

Please complete the registration form (Click here) and return to me by email with a £40 non returnable deposit payment. Balance of £25 by March 1st 2020. Bookings after January 31st 2020 will require full payment of £65 please. Thank you x

Travel to venue :

Address : Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7AR ( approx 17 miles from Orpington, 6 miles from Sevenoaks, 8 miles from Tunbridge Wells ) Sat nav will get you to venue. Do car share if you are joining with a friend. There is a car park on the right hand side as you enter - this is Bore Place car park

What will I need to bring?

Please bring the following :

Yoga mat, 2 x pillows, blanket, eye mask or scarf. Walking boots or wellies, waterproof coat, water bottle.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch via my contact form

I hope that you can make it!! Look forward to meeting you there!

Love and light

Yinny x

venue images belong to Bore Place