A wonderful mid-summer sadhana yoga retreat in the Devon countryside, UK

17 - 19 August 2018

Cost from £275

Teacher Lila Conway

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About the Sadhana weekender

The Sadhana Yoga weekender returns in August 2018 with the primary focus being you. Immerse yourself in yogic practices, nurture yourself and dive deep into the practice. Enjoy the surrounding Devon countryside, eat delicious wholesome food, take a sauna and find the space to breathe.

There will be a full daily programme of yoga practice. See below for the sample schedule. Lila will host the weekend and hold the space. She looks forward to welcoming you.

Just two miles from Totnes, Eden Rise provides a beautiful environment for this Sadhana weekend. Neighbouring land includes wooded fringes, the Harbourne river, sculptures and shrines and the Santa Rosa labyrinth.

Please note: this weekend is not suitable for complete beginners - least one year of practice is recommended. Please email us if you have any questions regarding attending.

The weekend programme

This retreat is geared towards yoga. Across the three days we will immerse ourselves in a variety of practices; Asana, Pranayama, Kriyas, Chanting, Mantra, Sutras, Meditation and more.

Friday (arrive from 3pm)
3.00pm - Arrival
4.00pm - Welcome
4.30pm - Hatha Yoga
6.00pm - Dinner
7.30pm - Silent Mantra Meditation & Kirtan (singing of Mantras)
9.30pm - Observing Mindful Mouna - Silence

Saturday
6.30am - Guided Pranayama, Silent Meditation, Mantra Chanting
7.30am - Warm cleansing Lemon water or Tea
8.00am - Hatha Yoga - asana, pranayama, relaxation
10.00am - Brunch
11.00am - Karma Yoga (a selfless offering e.g. cleaning, chopping veggies for 20-30 mins)
12 noon - Cultivating Yoga Sadhana in daily life
1.00pm - Energy drink (so like a turmeric shot or power juice of some form)
2.00pm - Silent hour for reflection, journaling or Meditation
4.00pm - Hatha Yoga - asana, pranayama, relaxation
6.00pm - Dinner
7.30pm - Concentration & Calming the Mind - Tratak Meditation
9.30pm - Observing Mindful Mouna - Silence

 

Sunday
6.00am - Group Silent Walk
7.30am - Green Smoothie / Tea
8.00am - Hatha Yoga - asana, pranayama, relaxation
10.00am - Brunch
12.30pm - Yoga Nidra, Group sharing & Kirtan
2.00pm - Retreat close - Healthy Chai & Treat

 

Accommodation & food

Accommodation for this retreat is shared twin rooms or mini dorms. Rooms are simple, eco-painted and most have doors to the courtyard garden or upper terrace. Camping is also available, please bring your own tent. The retreat centre and accommodation is perfect for a sadhana retreat. All bathrooms are shared.

There is also a sauna room for guests to use.

All meals will be organic and vegetarian. Please do advise when booking of any dietary needs.

Client Reviews

My favourite yoga retreat so far! Just back from a weekend at Eden Rise in Totnes. A lovely group and fabulous teacher. The weekend was well set up for a good balance of classes, workshops, rest and scrumptious meals. Our teacher Lila Conway was a blessing, very grounding and nurturing. Thank you! I will be booking up for more retreats with you!
Sarah
Lila...managed to create a real feeling of family in such a short time. The setting was gorgeous, the yoga and meditation just perfect, and I really enjoyed the time to be still and quiet, as well as have a chance to meet some lovely people. In between the yoga and various activities, we had some lovely walks and lots of interesting ideas came up.
Adina
The venue was beautiful and everyone was so warm and welcoming to me. Lila our instructor was incredible, so warm and patient and there was no pressure. Also Justine's Lomi massage was the best massage I've ever had!!! So, if you are hesitant about booking a retreat, please don't wait I'm sure you will love every minute as much as I did.
Debbie
The weekend was exactly what I needed. I’ve been on many retreats (and taught at a few), and this one is right up there with the best of them. I guess a lot of people are attracted to beautiful locations or pampering or a specific style, but this weekend had everything that really mattered, and I would attach the prefix “fabulous" to all of these: yoga, food and company. I guess the last one is a matter of serendipity, but you do get what you ask for. Thanks again for a fabulous weekend.
Steve
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
Lila, I love, I love, I love your classes
Sathyaprem
I really enjoyed it all and found the space and quiet I needed! Doing so much yoga was great! You are both so gifted at facilitating ...so nurturing and calm. A joy!
I started Lila's classes about 4 years ago when I took her beginners course. She's become my favourite yoga teacher as her classes offer much more than just the physical aspect of the yoga postures. Her strong connection with her teachings brings a deep sense of well-being to her classes and I can totally recommend them to anyone with an interest in yoga.
Sharon
I had a wonderful retreat at Eden Rise. This was thanks to Lila whom I experienced as a very special yoga teacher. She helped me and inspired me in ways she may not even be aware of. I have been able to make some positive changes as a result. I found in her an unusual blend of pure essential yoga combined with wisdom, experience, spirituality and grounded humour.
Mary

A wonderful mid-summer sadhana yoga retreat in the Devon countryside, UK, 17 - 19 August 2018

Costs

£275 per person - mini-dorm / dormitory
£295 per person - shared twin room
£310 per person - single occupancy room (very limited availability)

Please bring your own top and bottom sheet, pillow case and towel.
If you need linen this can be rented for £7.

Travel Arrangements

By train:
The nearest railway station is Totnes (direct line from London Paddington) and then a short (under 2 miles) taxi ride to Eden Rise.
www.nationalrail.co.uk

By road:
Eden Rise, Sandwell Barns, Sandwell, Totnes, South Devon, TQ9 7LJ