Join Nadia Raafat and Giselle Monbiot at Yavington Studio in Hampshire
A One Day Retreat and Yoga Immersion this September 2024.
- A chance to withdraw from the urban intensity of London living…
- To immerse yourself in beautiful nature less than 90 minutes from London…
- To dedicate eight uninterrupted hours to deepen your yoga and meditation practice…
- To spend an afternoon discovering Breathwork and experience its transformative power
- To learn how to turn your practice into a prayer.
- To experience deep connection with yourself, with others and with the great harmonious whole.
This September, Nadia is returning to the beautiful Yavington Studio deep in the Hampshire Countryside for a one-day Autumn retreat and an opportunity to gather together again for practice, deep rest and connection.
What Awaits You
🌹 Opening Cacao Ceremony
Come together in circle and experience the gentle energy of ceremonial cacao renowned for its nourishing and heart-opening properties.
🌹 Heart Yoga
In an extended two hour session we will flow through a series of heart-opening poses that rejuvenate and energise, and let the rhythm of the music guide us into an expressive, liberating embodied celebration.
🌹Yoga Nidra
End your heart session with a guided heart healing Yoga Nidra session. Often called “yogic sleep,” this guided meditation will lead you into a state of profound relaxation and healing, allowing you to integrate the mornings experiences and awaken feeling refreshed and renewed.
🌹Silent Nature Walk
Immerse yourself in the beautiful nature around Yavington. This walk takes us through fields and forest and along the river Itchen to our lunch destination; a beautiful country pub serving delicious food for all tastes. If you prefer to lunch quietly, you are also welcome to bring a packed lunch and rest in the gardens around the studio.
🌹 Breath Work
Giselle will guide us through a a gentle, but powerful, Conscious Connected Breathwork practice. Unlike pranayama, often tagged to the end of a yoga class or interspersed throughout; this 2 hour afternoon session will be dedicated to experiencing a protracted and stand-alone breath work immersion. Expect a rich experience.
“During the breathwork journey, you can release stagnant energy, increase vitality and experience deep inner peace. By connecting to the rhythm of the breath, you can come out of your head and connect to your body, gaining insights and emotional healing. Everyone experiences it differently. Afterwards, we will have integration time when you experience deep inner peace and relaxation. This can be a good journalling time so please remember a book to write in or you can lie there in meditation.” GM
*Please read the contraindications below if you are new to this breathwork – if you are recommended to not practice Conscious Connected Breathwork, I can offer you a different breathwork to do through the Journey the Breath session.
🌹 Closing Circle
We will come together in circle to share our reflections and expereince and bring the day to a close – a beautify end to heart-opening day.
About Giselle:
Having worked in the wellness industry for 26 years, I have trained with world-leading trauma and somatic therapy experts. I focus on relational and emotional health, balancing the nervous system, the mind and body connection, and healing unresolved trauma. I use a variety of approaches which include Compassionate Inquiry, an approach created by the world-renowned trauma and addiction specialist Dr Gabor Mate, Breathwork, AMDR, hypnosis and nourishing the body.
About Nadia
I am a senior yoga teacher with two decades teaching experience behind me; offering a variety of styles from Hatha and vinyasa to yin and chakra yoga; I am also perinatal specialist and teacher trainer; birth doula and holistic pelvic health specialist offering courses in holistic pelvic healing and awakening. Currently training as a psychosynthesis counsellor with the Psychosynthesis Trust in London
Why Join Our Retreat?
- Expert Guidance: Nadia and Giselle have been guiding women in practice through a variety of modalities for many years. Both are responsible and compassionate space holders.
- Sacred Space: Held in a beautiful, tranquil setting, our retreat offers a sanctuary away from daily stress, inviting you to reconnect with yourself and nature
- Community: Coming together in open-hearted communion and commitment to healing & awakening is priceless; these experiences nourish us for days to come
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Cost & Booking
The early bird cost for the day if you before the end of July is just £99.
Full price £120.
This does NOT include lunch. You are invited to bring a packed lunch or buy lunch at the local pub where we will have tables reserved. Ceremonial cacao, tea and healthy treats will be included.
Refunds are available – less £10 adminstration fee up until 14 days before the event. After 14 days from the event no refunds can be offered.
Venue & Directions
Yavington Studio is near Alresford, 15 minutes from the centre of Winchester and an hour and a half from London Waterloo.
Venue: Yavington Farm, Lovington Lane, Avington, Winchester SO21 1DA
We will encourage the group to share lifts and taxis.
What to Bring
Bring: a yoga mat and a blanket.
Blocks, belts and blankets will also be supplied.
Any questions, please email info@nadiaraafat.com or call: 07771687128.
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