Nurture yourself...

Stillness in Movement' - a yoga and meditation retreat at Anam Cara, Inverness, 17th - 21st July 2019

I am delighted to be returning to magical Anam Cara next year to once again teach most of the sessions on this rejuvenating retreat, just outside Inverness. The centre is surrounded by pine forest and itself sits within seven acres of beautiful land to explore. Each day will include sitting meditations with experienced meditators from the Anam Cara community, and two yoga classes with myself (gentle flow in the morning and restorative in the evening), with other body movement, chanting and pranayama sessions led by me in between. Plus there will also be plenty of rest time each day to spend time connecting with the land and with yourself. Holistic treatments such as intuitive healing and sound healing will be available with community members throughout the week at a small extra cost, and there are plenty of opportunities to go out into the woods for wanders and swims in the outdoor lochen as part of this immersive experience. All elements of the daily schedule will be completely optional, providing you with an informal setting to retreat deeply inwards and reconnect with yourself at a much-needed soul level. The week's price is £295, which includes cosy accommodation in 'up-cycled' caravans and all meals, which will be wholesome and vegetarian, and as organic and locally sourced as possible (much of the veg comes from the veggie garden here). I would really love to share this special place with you and so do hope to see you there! For more information and to book, please head to the relevant workshop page at www.anamcara.org.

'Cultivating Happiness’ - a yoga and well-being retreat in Tavira, the Algarve, Portugal, Sept 26th-Oct 2nd

I am delighted to be teaming up with the inspiring Anne Wilkinson, Coach and founder of Leamington Spa Personal Development Meetup community, and Emma Hickman, founder of Travel Buddies. This retreat is all about enjoying a fabulous experience as a group. You will be able to participate in twice-daily yoga, meditation and well-being classes with myself, to help you come back into balance and connection with your authentic self, plus creative morning personal development sessions with Anne to explore any positive changes you may want to make in your life. During your stay you will enjoy freshly prepared meals with a good variety of salads, meat and fish, with snacks available throughout the day. We will also be venturing out to taste the local cuisine on two occasions.

Our retreat centre is the beautiful Fazendinha Guest House, a lovely 150-year old converted guest house set in the countryside on the outskirts of the lovely city of Tavira, the Algarve, Portugal, rated 9.4 on TripAdvisor. The guest house offers individually styled rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and private patio area. There is an outdoor swimming pool with a lovely garden and barbecue facilities we will be using! There is a choice of twin and triple rooms during our stay.

On one of the days we will enjoy an excursion out into the surrounding area, including a morning exploration of Tavira, which straddles both sides of the river in an intricate design of narrow streets and white houses - the perfect place to wander to the beach, indulge in some local shopping or just sit with a coffee and a Portuguese pastry and watch the world go by. In the afternoon we will enjoy a short boat tour to the wonderful Rio Formosa Natural Park, home to a wealth of wildlife, including flamingos.

The early-bird price of the retreat is £775 if booked before April 19th. The price thereafter is £845.
A £200 deposit will secure your place.

Further information, booking and payment is through Travel Buddies. To book and pay your deposit please click here: Portugal Retreat