Summer Kula 2020

Gayles Retreat where “Simple is Beautiful”

Dates : Friday 17th July - Sunday 19th July 2020

(this retreat is now fully booked .Please add to waitlist)

I am delighted to be returning to Gayles Retreat for a Summer Kula weekend, the 17th - 19th July 2020. Gayles is a small retreat centre ideally situated in outstanding countryside on the South Downs in the South East of England. Our theme will be “Nourishing Hearts” as we immerse into Summer, the time of maximum Yang energy. When the quality of maximum yang is in balance we experience creativity, expansiveness, much joy and energy. However, when we overstretch ourselves, as often we do, then we can begin to feel depleted, restless, anxious, withdrawn. Fire is the Element of Summer and the organ associated with Fire is the Heart. Our weekend will be a practice of balance and nourishment for the Heart.

Kula is a Sanskrit word that can be translated as “community,” “clan” or “tribe.” I love this word and always include this to describe my retreats as that is what I aim to create. This kula is open for all. There is a sense of inclusion and belonging which is cultivated through sharing the practice of yoga. In this community, I have seen friendships forming as we come together to rest, share, laugh, practice, learn, grow, igniting seeds of change and transformation.

I hope that you might be inspired to join us this Summer. The sea is so close by with stunning scenes from the beautiful Seven Sisters Cliffs, one of my favourite places for clearing and drawing on inspiration.

Full details are below…… meet you there!

from the heart,

Yinny xx

There will be 14 full time spaces for this weekend in a choice of shared dorms or camping. There will be the chance to book a massage treatment over the weekend and, at this time of year we will also have use of the outdoor swimming pool.

Schedule - (may be subject to slight change)

Friday 17th July 2020

Arrive from 4pm

17.30 - 19.00 - Opening meditation and yoga session

19.00 - Dinner

20.30-21.30 - Opening circle and sound session

Saturday 18th July 2020

Day guests arrive 8.30am

8.00 - 8.45 - juices/tea/coffee/yogurt/fruits

9.00-11.00 - Pranayama , qigong meditation, yoga and qigong fusion practice

11.15-12.15- brunch

13.00 -15.00 Seven Sisters coastal cliff walk or you may opt to stay for some quiet time / sleep / sunbathe / swim in the outdoor pool

15.15-15.45 tea and cakes

16.00 - 18.30 - Yin yoga and Sound meditation ( there will be a short break )

19.00 - Dinner / free time

Sunday 19th July 2020

8.00 - 8.45 - juices/tea/coffee/yogurt/fruits

9.00-11.00 - Pranayama, vinyasa flow . qigong meditation

11.15-12.15 - brunch

13.00-14.30 - Circular walk and qigong by the sea

Tea and light refreshments

15.00 - Home time

The cost covers venue hire, accommodation, all meals and admin expenses. Contribution to yoga classes will be donation based following the Buddhist practice of dana.

Accommodation - The Playroom and The Studio - fully booked

Accommodation is communal and will be in 2 separate shared spaces, The Playroom and The Studio at £220 pp. (I will not be filling these to maximum capacity ) There is also the option of camping if you would like with the use of The Royal Horsebox which has been converted in to shower room - see accommodation link here (the cost to camp is the same and camping will be in single person tents.)

The Stables

There are two additional private rooms in the Stables (teachers area) which are available for either couples or 2 friends sharing (double beds only) or single occupancy. These may be booked at a cost of £380 per couple or £300 single occupancy. - fully booked

Massage

You will have the opportunity to book a massage treatment at an additional cost. I am happy to say that Smoo will be joining us again - details to follow.

Payment

A non refundable deposit of £100 is required to confirm your space and balance due on June 15th 2020 with option of instalments (speak to me) . If you require a room in The Stables then a £150 deposit per person will be required.

Booking Registration - this retreat is now fully booked

To book a space please complete the registration form and deposit payment. Click here for the booking form

Please feel free to email me if you have any further questions. You can reach me via my contact form