Elena Brower Retreat - Hold Nothing: Strength, Subtlety and Inner Peace

The roots of European mythic and spiritual traditions are anchored in the land and, if we know how to tune into them, the stories of our places and the other-than-humans who occupy them with us can be our greatest teachers.How can we reclaim these highly functional ancestral worldviews, and weave them into an authentic, grounded practice for very different times?

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A 5-night retreat held at the 3000-acre Broughton Sanctuary, just outside Skipton, at the foothills of The Yorkshire Dales, one of the most picturesque parts of the country. Established in 1097, Broughton Hall is a house of transformation, home to the Tempest family for over 900 years, and enjoys a rich history stretching back over the millennium. 

Mornings will be spent working with Sharon in Avalon Wellbeing Centre. A variety of optional afternoon activities will be offered, including a labyrinth walk and well visit, a tour of Broughton's remarkable nature recovery programme, somatic movement practice and the opportunity to learn some new journalling techniques. You might also prefer to spend some time on the land by yourself, or unwind in Avalon's state-of-the-art biophilic-designed Pool Suite. Some evenings will be free and on others there will be the chance to participate in a sound bathing experience, or in a music / drumming gathering around a roaring fire at the Fire Temple

Learn more about the retreat at the Broughton Sanctuary website.

About Elena Brower

Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower is a celebrated international yoga and meditation teacher on Glo, guiding transformative practices since 1999. Her debut book, Art of Attention: A Yoga Practice Workbook for Movement as Meditation, has been translated into seven languages. Her bestselling journals Practice You and Being You, her collection of poetry entitled Softening Time, along with her courses, classes, and talks, explore stages of studentship, practice, life, and listening.

Her latest book, Hold Nothing, investigates what it means to let go of narratives and return to the spacious emptiness within. Her column on Substack supports girls and women, through On The Inside, Girls on Fire Leaders, Women for Women, and Free Food Kitchen.

She hosts the acclaimed podcast Practice You, a series of deep, compassionate conversations with teachers, artists, and thinkers, designed to support you through life’s transitions, encouraging presence, care, and openness.

Offering new weekly classes on Glo, Elena weaves body, breath, art, and contemplative mindfulness into practice. Bridging ancient yogic precision with creative depth and emotional intelligence, she serves individuals in cultivating resilience and inner alignment.

In 2023, she received Jukai (lay Buddhist vows) from Roshi Joan Jiko Halifax at Upaya Zen Center, and is a student in Upaya’s Chaplaincy Training. As part of her service, she volunteers in hospice and penitentiary settings, bringing yoga, meditation, and compassionate presence, aligning with Upaya’s commitment to local service and community support.

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