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New Year Yoga Retreat, Glastonbury Teacher: Atiya Khan from only: £260 WE ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED Monday 30th December 2019 - Wednesday 1st January, 2020 Shekinah Yoga Retreat, Glastonbury, Somerset, England 2 nights / 3 days An inspiring and energising Yoga & Kirtan immersion in beautiful Glastonbury, the isle of Avalon. Yoga, Meditation, 6 hour New Year's Eve Kirtan (heartfelt devotional singing of mantras with various musicians over 6 hours leading into New Year), Fire ceremony, nature walks & much more. A positive, nourishing & uplifting start to the New Year.
Atiya Khan is an experienced Yoga teacher trained to advanced level certification and a practising Nutritional Therapist. |
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"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, London
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The Retreat
We have been running retreats for many years at Shekina Yoga Retreat... it is certainly one of our favourite places. Very quickly the relaxed atmosphere settles you into your retreat... the primary focus is you... its your time to immerse into traditional yoga practices such as Hatha Yoga, Meditation, chanting mantras, kirtan (devotional singing). The retreat is open to all levels of practitioner.
New Years Eve / New Years Day
Escape from the often hectic New Year Celebrations and begin the New Year in a positive and nourishing way. On New Years Eve we will welcome 2020 with 6 hours of continuous kirtan (devotional singing) from many well known kirtan musicians and singers. It will be a meditative, uplifting and joyful event and from 6pm the evening is open to the local community to attend. It is always a sold out busy and vibrant evening (tickets are included in the price of the retreat). We invite you to open your hearts and voices in celebration... dancing is welcome too!
On New Years Day we will have a purifying fire ceremony otherwise known as a Havan / Yagya. This is an ancient practice where mantras are offered to the fire. Fire purifies and our offerings all help to seal our intentions for the New Year ahead.
New Years Eve / New Years Day
Escape from the often hectic New Year Celebrations and begin the New Year in a positive and nourishing way. On New Years Eve we will welcome 2020 with 6 hours of continuous kirtan (devotional singing) from many well known kirtan musicians and singers. It will be a meditative, uplifting and joyful event and from 6pm the evening is open to the local community to attend. It is always a sold out busy and vibrant evening (tickets are included in the price of the retreat). We invite you to open your hearts and voices in celebration... dancing is welcome too!
On New Years Day we will have a purifying fire ceremony otherwise known as a Havan / Yagya. This is an ancient practice where mantras are offered to the fire. Fire purifies and our offerings all help to seal our intentions for the New Year ahead.
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The Daily Programme
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. The yoga practice will be Hatha Yoga / Sivananda style . A typical class will include asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), guided relaxation, chanting and a taste of philosophy. The schedule also includes practices within Bhakti Yoga such as kirtan, puja and devotional chanting of mantras. There will be a few inspiring gems about yoga philosophy too. There will be time for you to nourish with a massage or simply curl up with a book, the choice is yours. Please see below for an example of the retreat schedule. The schedule may change slightly as necessary but arrival and departure times will remain the same so as you can book your travel accordingly.
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Monday 30th December
3.00pm Arrival & settle in to rooms 4.00pm Welcome chat - Temple Room 4.30pm Hatha Yoga to unwind 6.30pm Vegetarian Supper 8.00pm Evening programme 9.00pm Good night Tuesday 31st December - New Years Eve 7.00am Puja, Kirtan, Meditation 8.30am Light Breakfast 10.00am Hatha Yoga 12.00 noon Massage/free time/sauna 1.00pm Vegetarian Lunch & Free time 2.00pm Inspiring tips for nutritional wellbeing 3.00pm Group walk, Glastonbury Tor & White Springs 5.00pm Vegan Chai & treat 6.00pm 6 hour non-stop kirtan begins (open to public) 8.00pm Evening Supper being served during kirtan Midnight Happy New Year! Wednesday 1st January - New Years Day 8.30am Vedic Fire Ceremony 10.00am Light Breakfast 11.00am Group sharing 11.30am Hatha Yoga 1.30pm Lunch & Retreat close. Farewells/Departure after lunch 
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Accommodation
Shekina Yoga Retreat is situated on the side of Chalice Hill, and has been a hub of activity in Glastonbury since its inception in 2003. It is a place of retreat and celebration both peaceful and dynamic, the ambience here is homely, relaxed, grounded and is focused on living consciously, peacefully and truthfully. This is a place to take rest, reflect and journey deeper into your spiritual practice. As a spiritual community, Shekina Yoga Retreat is a western evolution of an ancient tradition where sacred space is created away from the world where individuals come to both cultivate and draw upon spiritual sustenance.
We offer clean and comfortable accommodation with a range of pricing options as below. Accommodation is allocated on a first come first served basis and is subject to availability. We suggest you book early to secure the accommodation of your choice.
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Retreat Prices
Prices are per person and include all classes, accommodation, meals and full programme (massage not included in price). All have shared bathroom (except for the ensuite) Accommodation in the Garden Shared Cabin (5 bed unisex dorm) - £260 - FULLY BOOKED Twin Cabin - £280 - FULLY BOOKED Single Unidome - £290 - FULLY BOOKED Accommodation in the House Twin Shared Room - £290 - FULLY BOOKED Double/Triple Shared Room - £290 - FULLY BOOKED Double/Triple Shared Room - ensuite - £310 - FULLY BOOKED We will do our best to accommodate your needs, please let us know. |
Glastonbury... the isle of Avalon
Although its name is now synonymous with the massive music festival that takes place in the nearby village of Pilton, Glastonbury is a peaceful English town shrouded in a mystery all of its own. Glastonbury Tor rises in the distance, topped with a ruin of a 15th century church. This area is protected by the National Trust, and provides a memorable walk from the town centre. From here visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding Somerset countryside, including the Ham Wall National Nature Reserve. There's a great deal of mythology surrounding Glastonbury, with some believing it has connections to everything from King Arthur to the Holy Grail. There's certainly an alternative vibe to this quaint market town, and the spirit of the 1960s remains in its multitude of crystal shops and new age bookstores.
Glastonbury's lengthy history can be explored walking around its well-preserved town centre, which is home to a number of secluded churches and a town hall dating back to the early 1800s. There will be an opportunity to walk up the Tor and to fill your water bottle with the refreshing white and red spring waters. Chalice Well Gardens and The Abbey are also worth a visit if you fancy a little explore... there is an entrance charge for both places. Glastonbury has a number of good cafes, a couple of supermarkets and plenty of new age shops.
Although its name is now synonymous with the massive music festival that takes place in the nearby village of Pilton, Glastonbury is a peaceful English town shrouded in a mystery all of its own. Glastonbury Tor rises in the distance, topped with a ruin of a 15th century church. This area is protected by the National Trust, and provides a memorable walk from the town centre. From here visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding Somerset countryside, including the Ham Wall National Nature Reserve. There's a great deal of mythology surrounding Glastonbury, with some believing it has connections to everything from King Arthur to the Holy Grail. There's certainly an alternative vibe to this quaint market town, and the spirit of the 1960s remains in its multitude of crystal shops and new age bookstores.
Glastonbury's lengthy history can be explored walking around its well-preserved town centre, which is home to a number of secluded churches and a town hall dating back to the early 1800s. There will be an opportunity to walk up the Tor and to fill your water bottle with the refreshing white and red spring waters. Chalice Well Gardens and The Abbey are also worth a visit if you fancy a little explore... there is an entrance charge for both places. Glastonbury has a number of good cafes, a couple of supermarkets and plenty of new age shops.
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Travel
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Shekina Yoga Retreat is situated on Dod Lane in Glastonbury, just a few minutes from the Chalice Well. There are regular buses into Glastonbury from Bristol and Bath (approx. 1 hour away). We would advise travelling by train into these stations, and then taking a bus from there. If you are taking the train to Castle Cary, the bus service is sparse and a taxi to Glastonbury costs around £35.00.
Shekinashram, Dod Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 8BZ, England Arrival time on Monday is from 3pm. The retreat will close after lunch on Wednesday 1st January, around 2pm. |
"I left your yoga retreat in Glastonbury feeling joyful and enlivened. It was such a great weekend. The yoga, chanting and meditation were wonderful, the food was delicious and I was able to share the experience with a fantastic group of people." - Gemma
"Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend. It was exactly what the doctor ordered! I live a fairly hectic life so to take a whole weekend for myself to relax, unwind and get a new sense of perspective was much needed and it felt so good. The best part is that I have carried that sense of peace, awareness and control that we blossomed over the weekend back home to the 'real world'. Life is good, I'm heading in the right direction, after
clearing space at the retreat I can see that so clearly now." - Tom, Bristol
