Restorative Yoga Weekend

A mini-retreat for introspection, stability in body and mind through the exploration of yoga asana in the tradition of Iyengar Yoga. Join other like-minded, friendly yogis on this special short break with Rachel Lovegrove.

Set in 18 acres of peaceful grounds, Park Place is close to the Hampshire village of Wickham. This idyllic rural English setting is home to a small community of Indian Roman Catholic Franciscan nuns who run a pastoral centre for people of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs who are interested in spiritual matters. They have been welcoming yoga groups for many years.

This mini-retreat will focus on practices that bring about quietness and stability in body, mind and breath. Students who have a regular practice of yoga are invited and all abilities are welcome.

We look forward to a friendly, inclusive and nurturing weekend to restore body, mind and soul!

The itinerary will include a welcome class on arrivals day, two yoga classes on Friday and Saturday and full board with delicious, home cooked vegetarian food prepared by the resident nuns. Rachel is also delighted to welcome Massage therapist, Alison Harfield to provide reflexology treatments throughout the weekend. (http://www.acetherapies.com)

Your Retreat Schedule

Friday 7th June

• Arrivals from 2pm - welcome tea and cake, hand and foot reflexology treatments available.
• Introductory Yoga Session at 4.30pm - Dinner at 6pm

Saturday 8th June

• Optional 7.15am Pranayama
• Breakfast at 8am - Yoga Class at 10am to 12pm
• Lunch at 1pm
• Reflexology treatments available or local guided walk around Wickham.
• Recuperative Yoga at 4.30pm - Dinner at 6pm

Sunday 9th June

• Optional 7.15am Japa Mantra
• Breakfast at 8am - Yoga Class at 10am to 12pm
• Lunch at 1pm and departures.

Accommodation is provided by the way of simple ensuite bedrooms with a limited number of twin rooms, arranged around a large garden. There is a private lounge with tea and coffee faciltities (and always a cake or two) and the centre is within walking distance of Wickham, a pretty little town with local shops and nice walking.

Rachel Lovegrove is a yoga teacher with over 25 years of experience and teaches Iyengar yoga online and in Hampshire. She is world renowned having taught in many countries and studied with the Iyengar family in India and other notable teachers in the USA and UK. For more information, contact her at lovegrove@orangetreeyoga.com or visit www.orangetreeyoga.com