A weekend of Ayurveda and Yoga
RETREAT INVITATION
Join me and an intimate group in a beautiful, homely space for the weekend.
The practices, meal times and periods for rest and sleep align with the ayurvedic principle of dinacharya (circadian and biorhythms). Dinacharya means, “to flow with the intelligence of the day”.
The practices and meals are designed to support your digestion. Learn more about the Ayurvedic principle of digestive health (“agni”) in the informal talks during the weekend. Meals also align with the time of day and season.
Join me for a weekend of Yoga and Ayurveda practices with fresh air, walks, laughter, tree hugs.
1.VENUE
A private family home in Ticehurst, East Sussex
2. FEES
Single room: double bed and ensuite bathroom: £495
Single room with double bed and shared bathroom (bathroom shared with 2 others): £445
Twin share room with en suite shower and loo: £445/person
Dorm room (3 people max - double bed to be shared between two with separate bedding; double air mattress for one): £315/person
Note CANCELLATION POLICY for deposits and full payments BEFORE you make payment.
What’s INCLUDED
Morning meditations, breathwork and Ayur-Yoga (a special blend of yoga with an Ayurvedic approach) c.3 hours in total/day
2 nights accommodation
Home cooked food - aligned with Ayurvedic principles, supporting your digestion, seasonal and daily rhythm
Nature - fresh air, walks in the countryside
Rest
Massage - (additional cost)
Ayurvedic wellness consultation one to one time with Emily (additional cost)
Informal chats and discussion on Ayurveda & Yoga philosophy
Fire ceremony
Time to relax, be at peace and laugh!
A weekend to:
Unplug - explore your inner quiet with morning silence practices
Enjoy nature, walk in the 15 acres of gardens and trees or beyond
Share with friends or loved ones. Bring a friend for some special time together away from the noise, family and work;
Come back to a more peaceful, easeful you.
What’s NOT INCLUDED
Travel to Pickforde (the venue) from WADHURST station
One to one sessions with Emily
Treatments/Massages - Holistic Massage with Erika
3. TIMINGS
ARRIVALS: 4pm on Friday.
CLOSING: the retreat will finish after LUNCH on Sunday 2pm.
4. OUTLINE SCHEDULE for the weekend
FRIDAY
4pm- Arrive and settle in
4.30pm - Tea and logistics; Introduce Ayurveda theme for the weekend: “Agni” (supporting digestive capacity/metabolism)
5.30-6.15pm - Pre-dinner grounding yoga practice
6.30pm - Dinner
8-8.45pm - Evening circle/relaxation practice
Retire early
SATURDAY – There is silence (mouna) from dawn until 12 midday. Includes NO internet or SMS/mobiles
AGNI HOTRA sunrise fire prayer
7am- Ayurvedic hot water treatment & fresh herbs tea available.
7.20- 8.20am – Morning breath work & meditation
8.30am- Breakfast
8.30-10.30am – Free time
10.30-11am - Discussion - Agni
11-12.30pm- Yoga asana
12.30pm- LUNCH
1.30-.4.45pm – Free time
4.45-5.45pm - Afternoon session
6pm - Dinner
8-8.30pm - Energy clearing/relaxation preparing for sleep
8.30-9pm – Evening tea/milk night-cap
Retire
SUNDAY – Silence (mouna) from dawn until the asana practice finishes at 12.30pm.
AGNI HOTRA sunrise fire prayer
7am- Ayurvedic hot water treatment & Fresh herb tea available.
7.20- 8.20am – Morning breath work & meditation
8.30am- Breakfast
8.30-10.30am – Free time
10.30am- “Maha Gunas/Agni” (discussion)
11-12.30pm- Morning yoga
12.30pm- LUNCH
From 2pm Departure
Afternoon: you are welcome to stay to enjoy massage/treatments, walk, read, rest before you journey back.
5. FOOD
The daily routine and meal times for the retreat support the natural bio- rhythms of the body and nature according to Ayurveda. This helps enhance your energy, mood and mind. This is a key part of Ayurveda’s approach to cultivating daily health and vitality physically and emotionally. If you would like to learn more about this come and have a chat!
Ayurveda considers digestion (“agni”) to be the foundation of all health. This means eating fresh, seasonal, cooked foods as opposed to raw. The menu for the weekend is created to align with Ayurvedic principles and supports your digestive capacity.
WE USE home grown veggies or nearly all organic produce from within a 15 mile radius where possible. All food is VEGETARIAN & mostly WHEAT FREE.
We DO NOT USE onions, garlic and nightshades (tomatoes, aubergine, white potato, bell peppers as these can aggravate inflammation in the gut and system overall).
We DO NOT use any REFINED SUGAR- only natural sweeteners like dates, raw honey, maple syrup.
We USE fresh UNPASTEURISED/RAW ORGANIC COW MILK or fresh cheese from a local farm.
Meals include: a light breakfast, main meal in the middle of the day (best time for digestion) and a lighter evening meal.
Please note- no alcohol is served at the retreat.
6. TERMS & CONDITIONS
The full balance is payable 3 weeks before the start of the retreat and can also be paid in monthly instalments up until this time. All paid prepayments are non-refundable unless in the unlikely event that Covid guidelines require postponement, you will have the option to transfer your payment to the next available date, or receive a full refund.
7. TRAVEL
BY CAR:
If you plan to travel by car- you will be sent the full postcode. When you arrive at Pickforde Lane- drive right to the end- press the button for the big gate and drive to the very end of the drive- to the RIGHT of the fork.
TRAINS:
Trains take 55-60mins from LONDON CHARING CROSS or WATERLOO EAST. The nearest station is WADHURST (15/20 mins from the house). HASTINGS LINE.
FRIDAY afternoon GROUP train suggestion: 15.15 from Charing Cross arrives at WADHURST Station at 16.23
PLEASE NOTE! You need to PRE-BOOK a station taxi pickup (at least 24hrs in advance- its a small station and a small village taxi service.
Call:
RSA TAXIS: 07837 064853
It’s £15 for the single journey so makes it cheaper if you share the car.
Ayurveda & Yoga
Retreat
East Sussex, England
DATES
1-3 March 2024
“Thank you so much for everything given and shared this weekend. This preparation has given me the energy to start a new chapter of my life in a much more positive, calm and open way.”
““I have never practiced silence before the retreat. I was a little unsure how I would take it- or if I could do it!
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It was the ability to not have to feel I should be polite and make small talk. I could be alone or with people and not TALK.
I felt so peaceful”. ”
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A heartfelt thank you… I enjoyed every minute of the retreat weekend! I loved your yoga practices and the calm it brought. The silent mornings and meditation with breathing could not have been better.”
“I had the most wonderful weekend at the retreat and the theme of a slowed down, calming and still weekend was something that was extremely timely, and indeed an absolute tonic for me, in a period of life when things had become highly emotive and stressful. The weekend allowed me the opportunity to unwind, reflect and quieten my busy mind and body, so that I was prepared for the next few weeks and was able to engage in a much calmer and more loving way. I do not think I would have been able to achieve this by myself. I also had the most amazing massage and craniosacral treatment and stayed in picturesque surroundings, with the most delectable food made with such kindness and consideration. I’m deeply grateful for the experiences of that weekend and the people that I met and interacted with. ”
“I felt so much peace during the weekend- I felt like a child with your motherly energy. The fire ritual; morning dew; Ojas milk bedtime night cap; you brought my senses together to calm my heart. I will remember this magical weekend, the courage and inspiration you have given me. Thank you.”
“Thank you Emily, for your divine self. Such a healing weekend.”
“Thank you for the special weekend we all shared together in the nourishing, nurturing space. You are that playful, sincere and an inspiring light Emily that leads us towards our own light.
May you keep shining forever bright.
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“I keep getting little flashes of the fire under the moon; the free flowing creative yoga moves that helped me to release things I had been holding; laughing with the others participants; reading out loud in a circle the words that matter most in life at the start of the weekend, reading inspirational books by the fire, the morning sunrise meditations - it was such a treat, not to mention the incredible food and treatments! How lucky I feel to have experienced it all in a weekend. ”
About Emily Reed
“I love creating a container for you to explore, harmonise and reset!”
I guide people to greater wellness and contentment in their lives through supporting health and well-being.
My key focus is on “energy management” and transformation.
As a Facilitator and Guide, my intention is to create a container that allows you to peel back the layers, transform and flourish in all aspects of your life.
I’m a 500hr ERYT yoga teacher/yoga teacher trainer; meditation teacher; Unitive Life and Personal Development coach; Ayurvedic health counsellor, therapist and energy worker. The ancient eastern philosophies along with native shamanism are the backdrop to my work today. I offer one-to-one wellness coaching sessions; yoga and meditation; ayurvedic consultations and treatments. I currently facilitate weekly zoom meditations, online courses and weekly wellness classes and Ayurvedic health consultations.