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3 Day Relax and De-Stress Meditation Retreat with Vinyasa Yoga in Yorkshire, England
High Trenhouse, Malham Moor, Settle, Gargrave and Malhamdale, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
UK Yoga and Meditation Retreat
Join Samadhi Retreats and Meditation for a relaxing and refreshing weekend meditation retreat in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. A unique getaway for soothing and balancing the overworked mind and body!
Meet the instructors
David & Manuel
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Highlights
- 3 days of practice
- 1 yoga class per day
- Daily guided meditation sessions
- Unwind, relax, and let go of any stress and tension
- Soothe and balance your overworked mind and body
- Sound bath, pranayama, and workshops
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 23 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
16:00
Facilities
- Sauna
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Free parking
The private accommodation offers guests a secluded, distraction-free, and comfortable experience. The price listed is for a single or double ensuite bedroom all to yourself. Each bedroom has very different characteristics, which makes each totally unique. Comfortable bedrooms, delicious homecooked food, and warm hospitality combine to make it the perfect place to relax and recharge.
The retreat takes place within five acres of grounds which incorporate ponds, woods, open spaces, and intimate gardens with secluded corners. Complete with an on-site sauna, the venue has it all, whether you wish to enjoy a countryside walk, contemplate, relax in nature, or simply chat, the grounds can accommodate your perfect retreat. Picnic tables and parasols identify pleasant corners for those who want to meet, contemplate or discuss outside. The venue has ample free parking available for guests.
Program
The retreat will consist of a number of inspiring workshops and guided meditations inspired by Buddhist psychology, complimented by laid-back Vinyasa yoga in the morning and countryside walks in the afternoon. You will be guided in an array of deeply relaxing meditations that allow you to completely unwind and relax and let go of any stress and tension you are holding.
Workshops will explore the inner causes of stress, anxiety, and provide you with tips and innovative ways to calm and de-stress at home. Samadhi Retreats & Meditation is sure that you will leave feeling refreshed, nourished, and stress-free with new tools to reduce your stress and anxiety and to feel more positive and peaceful. Workshops will explore the inner causes of stress, anxiety, and provide you with tips and innovative ways to calm and de-stress at home.
Arrival on Friday is from 4:00 p.m., and the retreat will begin just before 6:00 p.m. with a welcome session and guided meditation and dinner will be at 7:00 p.m. You are free to go home after afternoon tea on Sunday, from approximately 3:30 p.m. onwards. You will be provided with a schedule on arrival. During your free time, you can relax, read, or take a walk in the lovely countryside as you wish.
Daily schedule
Day 1
- 16:00 Arrive and welcome refreshments
- 17:45 - 19:00 Introductory session with David and Manu
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:30 Evening guided mediation (with David)
Day 2
- 08:00 Morning Vinyasa elements yoga (with Manu)
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 11:00 Session 1: Meditation and workshop (with David)
- 11:00 Mid-morning tea, coffee, and biscuits
- 11:45 - 13:00 Session 2: Meditation and workshop (with David)
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 15:30 Afternoon Vinyasa yoga or pranayama (with Manu)
- 15:30 Afternoon tea, coffee, and cake
- 17:00 - 18:00 Session 3: Meditation and workshop (with David)
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:30 Singing bowl sound bath (with David)
Day 3
- 08:00 Morning Vinyasa elements yoga (with Manu)
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: Meditation and workshop (with David)
- 11:00 Mid-morning tea, coffee, and biscuits
- 11:45 - 13:00 Session 5: Meditation and workshop (with David)
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Closing session with David and Manu
Included excursions
During this retreat, you will participate in local countryside walks and places of interest nearby.
Instructors
David Johnson
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David is an international Buddhist meditation teacher and retreat leader. He will lead this weekend retreat, run the workshops and guided meditations, and be on hand as a mentor to support you. He is an experienced Buddhist contemplative and meditation guide who has studied and taught internationally for several years. He is the co-founder of Samadhi and a qualified mindfulness teacher, mental health first aider, and an active member of the Association for Spiritual Integrity. His teaching style is clear and practical, and his warm and humorous approach makes him a popular mindfulness teacher.
Manuel Orozco Jimenez
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Manuel is an accredited yoga teacher and retreat coordinator. Manu is the retreat coordinator and accredited yoga teacher. He will guide your morning Vinyasa yoga sessions and alongside the venue hosts, will be around to assist you during your retreat and make sure you have a wonderful experience. He is the co-founder of Samadhi and a mental health first aider. Manu’s laid-back approach and kind heart have a warming and inspiring impact on the retreatants and he is much loved by all.
Location
Strategically located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, this retreat is located less than a two-hour drive from Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle with good train access from the rest of the UK. Feel your cares fall away and the world slow down as you leave behind the motorways and cities. At the end of your journey, you are on a single-track road with only sheep for the company until you arrive at this relaxing oasis. In the natural environment of Malham Moor, this retreat center will be entirely exclusive to your group.
With its unique atmosphere of peace and tranquillity, tempting home-cooked meals, and a warm welcome, this venue is the ideal setting for a weekend of relaxation, reflection, and renewal. The retreat takes place within five acres of grounds which incorporate ponds, woods, open spaces, and intimate gardens, with secluded corners. Whether you want to enjoy a countryside walk or desire space to contemplate, relax in nature or simply chat, the grounds can accommodate your perfect retreat. Picnic tables and parasols identify pleasant corners for those who want to meet, contemplate, or discuss outside.
As well as being able to participate in a variety of local countryside walks, beyond the grounds, you can enjoy some of the finest scenery in Britain. The beautiful surroundings give you access to crags, caves, and moorland. Right from the door, you are immersed in the unspoiled upland landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, well away from the madding crowds. Just to step outside is to be in the hills. The air is clean and pure.
There is no rumble of traffic or light pollution. This authentic living landscape assures you peace, seclusion, and space to make the very best of precious time. Wild rolling hills invite exploration. In the folds of the landscape, small communities have their villages, established in ancient times. Between is space to wander, reflect and regenerate. History is written on the landscape.
Features
Activities
- Sauna
General
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Special menu request
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free parking
Food
During this retreat, you will be served daily continental and cooked breakfast, two-course freshly prepared lunch, and three-course candlelit dinner included in the price. Tea, coffee, and cake on arrival; mid-morning tea, coffee, and biscuits; and afternoon tea, coffee, and homemade cake are available. The retreat is fully catered with fresh and enticing vegan delicacies. Meals consist of a continental breakfast, two-course lunches, and two-course evening meals with a choice of desserts.
All meals are freshly prepared to the highest quality and cooked on site. The private chef does cater to a wide variety of dietary requirements. Please ensure you have submitted your dietary information to Samadhi Retreats & Meditation at the time of booking to make sure that their private chef caters accordingly. If a diet is extremely specialized, then there may be a supplementary charge.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Relaxing and restoring Vinyasa yoga sessions every morning
- 5 sessions with international meditation guide and retreat leader, David Johnson
- Relaxing guided meditations
- Dharma talks
- 2 nights accommodation
- Continental and cooked breakfast options
- 2-course freshly prepared lunches
- 3-course candlelit dinners
- Tea, coffee, and cake on arrival
- Mid-morning tea, coffee, and biscuits
- Afternoon tea, coffee, and homemade cake
- Use of the on-site sauna during the retreat
- Car parking for the duration of your stay
- Wi-Fi access
- Chance to discuss with others and ask questions
- 3 acres of beautiful grounds to explore and enjoy
- Local countryside walks and places of interest nearby
- 5-week online mindful living course (bonus)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Any transfer to and from the venue
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport
42 km
Transfer not provided
Driving directions
The venue is located north of M62, midway between M1 and M6, and only a short drive from either through beautiful countryside. General maps and directions can be seen at Google Maps. For detailed directions, use the AA’s route planner with "High Trenhouse" as your destination. However, you should use the directions from Skipton or Settle, for the last stage of the journey as SatNav is not reliable on Malham Moor (and mobile phones may not work).
Also note that the Grid Reference is SD878665 or if using What3words, use edits.inflating.soil.
Arrival by taxi
If you require a taxi, Samadhi Retreats & Meditation recommends you ask them to discuss with the venue to make arrangements on your behalf because their providers know the routes. You will pay them directly.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 21 days before arrival.
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