(SOLD OUT) Summer Retreat 2nd – 4th July, 2021
Dates: 2nd – 4th July, 2021
Location: Stanton, Vale of Evesham
£395, shared accommodation, all inclusive
£495, single accommodation, all inclusive (limited availability)
Pathfinder Retreat (Late Summer) 3rd – 5th Sep, 2021
Dates: 3rd-5th September, 2021
Location: Stanton, Vale of Evesham
£395, shared accommodation, all inclusive
£495, single accommodation, all inclusive (limited availability)
New Year Yoga Retreat 29th Dec 2021 – 1st Jan 2022
Dates: 29th Dec 2021 – 1st Jan 2022
Retreat location: Seaford, Sussex
£475 shared accomodation or £595 single accomodation, all inclusive.
Nurturing Yoga Retreat UK March, 2022
Dates: March, 2022
Location: Stanton, Vale of Evesham
£395 shared accommodation, all inclusive
£495, single accommodation, all inclusive (limited availability)
Considerations and Learnings from my Meditation retreat
During our meditation retreat during the Mothering Sunday’s weekend in the Vale of Evesham, Jo said:
“The capacity to love myself is the direct cap on how much I can love someone else”.
The biggest discovery for me was the realisation and acceptance that learning to love myself is fundamental to being able to give the best of myself, my time and my energy mindfully to others, and to me.
I now understand the importance of nurturing and softening the physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of my whole self.
I am responsible for myself but I walk hand in hand with the Universe. If I work on myself to clear the clutter, I shall have the space to create and grow.
At the deepest level, I have acknowledged my truth that I haven’t prioritised myself enough and that body image is an ingrained issue for me.
However, I left our meditation retreat in Stanton safe in the knowledge that I have all the tools I need to start to address this.
I particularly enjoyed doing the Chi Do moving meditation to birdsong outside overlooking the stunning scenery in the early morning sunlight. With the massage, easy chakra clearing meditation and yin yoga helping me to better nourish and connect to my physical body, I practically floated home.
The “nurturing” quality of our meditation retreat included the location and catering, as well as the people:
Stanton has unique magic and energy of its own which nourishes the soul. From the moment of my arrival, I felt at peace and enveloped in the most nurturing of bubbles. The scrumptious vegetarian fare that Susan cooked and served with love only enhanced this feeling.
Jo is a true expert in her field. She blended her gentle and light-hearted approach with some really powerful and insightful coaching. The camaraderie with the other attendees was amazing and I know I have made some firm friends.
The image that a participant created based on our meditation retreat
Here’s one more testimonial from another attendee of my meditation retreat:
Sometimes life just gets on top of you. You really need to stop and take a break. I am so glad I booked a place at Jo Summer’s meditation retreat. Indeed, I really needed to get away, take some time for myself, rest and re-group.
After two days of…
- gentle yoga and deep relaxation by the fire,
- group discussions and mood board creation,
- blissful massage in the afternoon sun,
- al fresco ‘chi do’ before breakfast,
- delicious home-made food,
- kind and supportive company in the most beautiful setting in the Cotswolds,
I ticked all those boxes and went home feeling rejuvenated and ready to get back to reality.
The thoughtful little touches like a handwritten welcome note with a trio of mini eggs, a crystal (in my case a yellow jasper) to keep, gluten-free options including biscuits (which never happens!!) made it all the more special.
Jo’s clear, calm, gentle (and often very funny) guidance and wisdom was wonderful and has inspired me to learn more about chakras and chi. Spring is a time of renewal and it was the perfect time for such a nurturing retreat. I need to make this a regular thing…
Leona
What happens at a yoga and meditation retreat
I recently came back from the Yoga and Meditation Retreat which I held on 29th – 31st March 2019 at The Guildhouse, in the Vale of Evesham.
The impressions and memories are so fresh that I would like to show you through some of the attendees’ words what is like to participate in one of these events.
Don’t just take my word for it.
Find out what happened at my yoga and meditation retreat in the testimonial below:
Why go …
I was at a crossroad in my life. Indeed, I wanted to invest in myself and really get to know myself again.
I had been attending Jo’s yoga sessions and had really hooked into her approachable and inclusive teaching style. So, I was very curious about the retreats she offered. The idea of nurturing myself, taking care of myself and learning strategies to do more of the same was just what I needed.
On the retreat…
It was just like visiting a friend. Someone who made me feel safe, valued and included. There was such an atmosphere of peace and good intentions. I instantly felt at ease … and completely safe to let go and focus on pleasing myself and giving myself what I needed for a couple of days.
The house, the surrounding area, the fresh air….they all enveloped me like a warm blanket. So, I sank into such a deep sense of relaxation and reflection.
Group sessions with Jo felt more like conversations with friends and I felt zero obligation to add more than I was comfortable with. There was plenty of time for myself but also times to come together… there is balance everywhere.
I loved the yoga and meditation – so accessible and always mindfully facilitated by Jo who is able to anticipate and scaffold my needs effortlessly.
What you get out of it…
So much. No matter what your reasons for being there…..it could just be about getting away to a beautiful place, eating amazing food and relaxing.
It could also be about you giving yourself the chance to think and really seek something new for yourself.
I went with an open mind and an open heart. The experience was, for me, a true act of self-love. I became filled with such positive energy and also the desire to put things into my life that would support me in continuing to feel that way. Relaxed, nurtured and content within myself.
