Yoga and Meditation Weekend

September 27th-29th, Anybody’s Barn, Malvern Hills

by Loren Treisman and Sunnah Rose

Grounding: Moving out of our heads and into our bodies

Western life can be hectic. It can be hard enough juggling work, family and social commitments, let alone finding quality time for ourselves. Often our heads are buzzing with activity, our thoughts chaotically darting around. We spend a lot of our time projecting into the future or dwelling in the past in a state Buddhists sometimes refer to as monkey mind. In this state, it can be hard for us to be fully present in the precious and unique moment of now.

This retreat will combine grounding yoga, meditation and mindfulness techniques to help guide you out of your mind and into your body. As your thoughts begin to slow down and you begin to experience the joy of being fully present in your body, in this very moment, you’re likely to feel calmer, more aware and expansive.

There’ll also be plenty of opportunity for discussions and exploring some of the philosophies underpinning these ancient practices, taking in the beautiful nature surrounding the retreat centre and establishing close connections while participating in community activities such as communal cooking.

Whether you’re new to yoga and meditation or are hoping to reconnect to these practices and deepen your experience, this retreat in the beautiful Malvern Hills may be just what you need to connect with yourself, reduce stress and infuse your daily experience with a deep sense of contentment and joy.

About the retreat facilitators:

Loren Lee (PhD):

I’m an experienced meditator with an eclectic practice.  A lover of life, playful adventurer, wilful drifter and free spirit. I’ve run workshops and retreats for both adults and teenagers on meditation, mindfulness techniques,  life mandalas, life coaching, well-being and sustainable development.  I have been meditating for 16 years (various traditions) and during this time I have participated in courses as far ranging as mindfulness, Vipassana, tai chi, yoga, Buddhism, ethics, life coaching,  peer education, sustainable development and well-being.

Sunnah Rose:

Sunnah Rose has been practicing yoga for many years  but became truly inspired   during a trip to India. ”It is  amazing how your mind and body feel after just doing a few simple exercises. I  love the awareness Yoga has given me of my body and mind. Yoga brings not only  stillness and calm but also an indescribable energy and feeling of bliss.”  Having trained with many different teachers, she  combines her experience to bring a deeply relaxing class intent on releasing  the spine alongside a gentle vinyasa (flow) hatha yoga, bringing creativity and  dynamism to a practice.

Find out more about her school, The Rose School of Transformational Yoga here.

To book: Email lorentreisman@gmail.com

Cost: £120

All meals will be included in the price and are vegetarian.  Simple snacks will also be available.

Communal cooking and dorm accommodation (bunk beds) with shared bathrooms in the beautiful Anybody’s Barn, situated in the Malvern Hills, near Birmingham.  Linen will be provided, but you’ll need to bring your own towels.  There’s a dedicated car park.

To get a sense of what the schedule may look like, click here.

Getting There:

The address is:

Birchwood Hall
Storridge
Nr Malvern
Worcestershire
WR13 5EZ

Driving:

Anybody’s Barn is about 2 and a half hours drive from London.

Anybodys Barn is eight miles from Junction 7 on the M5. On exiting the motorway, follow signs for Worcester, then turn left at the first roundabout and follow signs for Hereford and the A4103.

Follow A4103 until Storridge and turn right opposite the church to Birchwood. Follow the lane up hill about a mile and go past Birchwood Lodge and Windy Oaks and take the next entrance on the right. Our entrance is on a steep left hand bend that has a sign for Birchwood Hall and Anybodys Barn.

Train:

The nearest station is Malvern Link.  There are direct trains from London Euston (2.5 hours) and other parts of the country.  Find out more here.