Who?

Becky, Holly, and Kate, will be delivering this retreat together, offering a wide range of sessions over the 3-night retreat. Becky is a holistic therapist delivering natural treatments for mind, body, and health. Holly from Balance and Breathe, Health and wellness Instructor, Buddhist Practitioner. Holly teaches yoga with the aim of ensuring it is welcoming to all. Attending to individual and intertwining intentions to encourage you to strengthen and explore the mind as well as the body. Kate is a skilled therapist, trained in a wide-ranging set of therapeutic modalities which allows her to collaborate intuitively with individuals and groups, she runs various group events as part of her thriving clinical practice. Kate is keen to ensure to connect the mind and body when collaborating with individuals and groups to restore mental health.

What?At the stunning Wasdale Hall, on Wastwater, Lake District. This event is focussed on setting up healthy habits creating a memorable and diverse retreat in stunning surroundings at Wasdale Hall, Lake District, where the whole youth hostel will be used solely by the retreat attendee’s/ those running it. Room occupancy is shared, based on 2-6 sharing. A welcome of coffee/ tea and cake on arrival and tea and coffee available throughout, otherwise a self-catering kitchen is available to guests and nearby eating out options will be sent ahead of the retreat as booking is recommended. Arrival will be after 17.00hrs Friday 7th March 2025 leaving at 10.00am Monday 10th March 2025 the retreat is 3 nights (if you are staying only two please let us know when you intend to leave). Given the retreat is competitively priced we do not offer a discount if staying 2 nights, this is to encourage you to stay for all the activities on the 9th March, to get the full zen/ mental health restoration effect 😊.The program will include-BREATHWORK- The benefits of breath-work are vast, you might think ‘well I practice it’, I breath in and out all the time, but the likelihood is you haven’t been tapping into the healing properties of using your breath.1) It can reduce stress and improve relaxation rapidly.2) Being trained to breath slower has been shown to improve/ reduce your blood pressure.3) It can, alongside other treatments, impact and improve mood.4) Studies have shown that it improves attention.5) It can help manage pain and is great to manage anxiety. Suppressing the sympathetic nervous system and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. YOGA suitable for all levels delivered in studio space. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Referred to as psychological acupressure EFT involves tapping on key Meridian points in the body to reduce distress/ pain rapidly whilst using cognitive statements. With a growing body of evidence studies have shown large improvements in people with Depression and Anxiety. Studies have shown EFT to be more effective than antidepressant therapy.REIKI JourneyingThis ancient Japanese practice from the words Rei - meaning spiritually guided and Ki, life force energy, aids stress reduction, relaxation and promotes healing. Generally given by the practitioner through the laying on of hands, can be delivered to groups using drums, to balance the bodies energy centres. Hypnosis-A human condition involving focussed attention, this practice allows modification of behaviour to create lasting improvements. 

Sound healing experiences at the retreat offer a unique opportunity to connect deeply with oneself through the power of sound. You will  engage in sessions featuring gongs, singing bowls, and chimes, each of which contributes to a harmonious atmosphere conducive to relaxation and healing.

Gongs, with their rich and resonant tones, create vibrations that can penetrate deep into the body, helping to release emotional and physical blockages. The sound waves facilitate a meditative state, allowing participants to experience profound relaxation and clarity.

Singing bowls, often made of crystal or metal, produce soothing tones that resonate with the body's energy centers, or chakras. As the bowls are played, their vibrations promote a sense of balance and tranquility, encouraging participants to let go of stress and anxiety.

Chimes add a delicate layer to the experience, with their gentle tinkling sounds that can evoke feelings of joy and peace. The interplay of these sounds creates a symphony that not only calms the mind but also revitalizes the spirit, fostering a holistic healing experience.

An individual treatment with Becky of one of the following hands on lasting (50 mins), this is included in the price.1) Body and Soul treatment (back, neck and shoulder massage including face and ending on feet)2) Reflexology3) Indian head massage. So what? By combining these treatments into a fantastic long weekend, you will end the retreat feeling relaxed, energised, and ready to make positive changes. Even if it’s simply about putting yourself first. Lake swimming and Paddleboarding- is available at your own risk and with your own equipment. Proposed timetable will include (subject to finalisation NB sessions will be repeated to ensure group size comfort).

DAWN YOGA/ BREATHWORK, EFT AND COACHING,REIKI DRUMS,YOGA FLOW,GROUP HYPNOSIS, MOON SALUTATION (YOGA)/. Lake swimming and Paddleboarding- is available at your own risk and with your own equipment.

NB deposits are non-refundable and cancellations not possible within 8 weeks.

‘People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel’ Maya Angelou