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Please enjoy a few photo's from our last beautiful retreat in Glastonbury.......
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Heart of Devotion Yoga Retreat
Fri 25th – Sun 27th June
Shekinashram, Glastonbury, Somerset
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‘In the stillness of your presence you can feel your own formless and timeless reality as the unmanifested life that animates your physical form. You can then feel the same life deep within every other human and every other creature. You look beyond the veil of form and separation. This is the realisation of oneness. This is Love!’
In this weekend intensive yoga retreat we will focus on integrating unconditional love and devotion into the time honoured practice of yoga.
Flowing traditional hatha yoga sessions will naturally open the heart and nurture you to a space of surrender and stillness. Practices will be intuitive, strong, deep and supportive and cater for all levels from the novice to the seasoned practitioner. A typical class will include asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), hands-on adjustments, guided relaxation, chanting and a taste of philosophy.
The day begins with Puja, (devotional ritual), quiet reflective meditation & group chanting of mantra and devotional songs to open the heart and guide us to a space of inner silence, peace and happiness.
This is a particularly auspicious time to be in the sacred energy of Glastonbury as we celebrate Midsummer and the Summer Solstice Full Moon. On the Saturday 26th of June it is both a full Moon and partial lunar eclipse. When both are together it is a highly auspicious time and gives double benefit to any spiritual practice performed on this day (two for the price of one!)
Shekinashram is situated at the foot of Chalice Hill and the sacred Glastonbury Tor. Glastonbury is long associated with spiritual aspiration and is supportive of growth and healing. Shekinashram offers a beautiful tranquil space; it is a place of sanctuary, inspiration and transformation.
"This retreat was very special for being held in Shekina Ashram. The morning Kirtan and Fire Ceremony were very uplifting and started each day on a powerful, spiritual note which can be lacking on “standard” retreats. Two days later I am still feeling very relaxed – the benefits are definitely lasting!" - Lauren - March Yoga Retreat 2010, Shekinashram, Glastonbury
..... more of what people say...
"This retreat was very special for being held in Shekina Ashram. The morning Kirtan and Fire Ceremony were very uplifting and started each day on a powerful, spiritual note which can be lacking on “standard” retreats. Two days later I am still feeling very relaxed – the benefits are definitely lasting!" - Lauren - March Yoga Retreat 2010, Shekinashram, Glastonbury
..... more of what people say...
Massage
Yoga – Sat & Sun – 2 yoga classes per day, typically each class is for 2 hours.
Puja – is the act of showing reverence to an aspect of the divine through invocations, prayers, songs, and rituals. We will start the day with Puja followed by meditation (optional)
Meditation – we begin the day with around 30 minutes of silent meditation (optional).
Bhajan – Devotional chanting is a practice within Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion. On Friday evening you are invited to join in the ashram’s weekly Bhajan night of chanting. This is a truly beautiful practice to calm the mind, open the heart and instill feelings of peace and happiness.
Gong Bath/Singing Bowls – lie down for an hour of deeply soothing & relaxing sound healing
Treatments – a variety of massage treatments are available (at additional cost). A one hour massage costs from £35 - £45 depending on treatment.
Sauna – a handcrafted cedar wood sauna is available for you to relax and unwind. The ashram charges £5 per person for a sauna session.
Accommodation – all accommodation is shared either in a room in the house or a shared cabin in the garden. Bathrooms are also shared. Towels and bed linen supplied.
Food – Our commitment is to provide delicious food with optimum nutritional content and prepared with consciousness and love. All food is vegan and where possible organic. A typical Breakfast includes a Superfood Smoothie, muesli, cereals, hemp/rice/soya milk, soya yogurt, goji berries, dried and fresh fruit, herbal tea. A sample menu for lunch: Dahl, rice, green salad, usually two other raw dishes and dressing. A light nourishing Supper gives you the opportunity to sample the delights of our delicious raw soup which helps to speed up the cleansing and detoxification process. All guests are asked to respect Shekinashram’s commitment to be free from cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, meat, dairy, fish, eggs and caffeine.
Retreat Price – £230. Early Bird special offer £199! To receive Early Bird offer, bookings and deposit must be received by 31st March. Bookings received after 31st March will be charged at the full retreat price of £230. Price includes all yoga, meditation, chanting, workshops, 2 nights shared accommodation, meals, herbal teas, Gong bath/sound healing
We are now taking bookings... this is a popular retreat, please do book early to confirm your place. To book, please email yogaprema@live.com for a booking form and return with either full payment or a minimum of 50% deposit to secure your place. Full payment is required 6 weeks before the retreat start date.
Retreat Price – £230. Early Bird special offer £199! To receive Early Bird offer, bookings and deposit must be received by 31st March. Bookings received after 31st March will be charged at the full retreat price of £230. Price includes all yoga, meditation, chanting, workshops, 2 nights shared accommodation, meals, herbal teas, Gong bath/sound healing
We are now taking bookings... this is a popular retreat, please do book early to confirm your place. To book, please email yogaprema@live.com for a booking form and return with either full payment or a minimum of 50% deposit to secure your place. Full payment is required 6 weeks before the retreat start date.
Heart of Devotion Yoga Retreat
Programme
Friday 25th June
2.00pm onwards arrival
4.30 - 5.30pm Gong bath/sound healing
6.00pm Healthy Detox Supper & Introduction
7.30 - 9.30pm Bhajans (devotional singing) - optional
Saturday 26th June
7.00am Cleansing lemon drink
7.00am Puja & Kirtan (optional)
8 - 8.30am Silent Meditation (optional)
8.45am Supersmoothie Breakfast
9.45am Yoga class
11.45am Free time/ Tor/Nature walk/Massage
1.30pm Lunch
2.30pm Workshop
3.30pm Free time/Sauna/Massage
4.30pm Yoga class
6.30pm Healthy Detox Supper
8.30pm Heart Meditation/Chanting
Sunday 27th June
7.00am Cleansing lemon drink
7.00am Puja & Kirtan (optional)
8 - 8.30am Silent Meditation (optional)
8.45am Supersmoothie Breakfast
9.45am Yoga class
11.45am Free time/Massage/Nature Walk
1.30pm Lunch
2.30pm Yoga & Chanting
4.00pm Retreat Close
*please note – schedule is subject to change if necessary
A Bedroom in the House
Cabin Outside in the Garden
Inside the Cabin
Lila – 0778 926 3366
Email: yogaprema@live.com
www.yogaprema.org
Dory – 07896215044
Email: dory@yogadamba.com
'OM NAMO NARAYANAYA’ ~ Chant for World Peace
Email: yogaprema@live.com
www.yogaprema.org
Dory – 07896215044
Email: dory@yogadamba.com
'OM NAMO NARAYANAYA’ ~ Chant for World Peace
