Rest, Reset and Rejuvenate Day Retreat
Saturday 29 March | 10–4pm | St Albans
Immerse yourself in a journey of deep rest, mental and physical reset and rejuvenation. Experience a specially curated series of self-care practices that will help you reconnect with the ability to attune to and meet your body’s needs from the inside out.
Explore the transformative power of Somatic Movement, featuring gentle, targeted movements designed to release tension and enhance your posture and functional co-ordination. Throughout the day, integrated yoga and breathwork practices will nourish your body and mind, deepening your internal focus and awareness. A simple meditation on the breath will be introduced to restore balance to your nervous system.
The afternoon culminates in a deeply restorative sound bath to leave you feeling balanced, refreshed, inspired and ready to embrace life’s challenges with renewed strength and creativity.
This retreat is open to a limited number of participants and welcomes all levels of yoga experience.
Location: URC, Greenwood Hall
Having recently benefitted from a refurbishment, Greenwood Hall offers a light airy space for our retreat. Located just off the Watford Road in St Albans, it offers plenty of free parking on site.
Address: Greenwood Hall, St Albans United Reformed Church, Watford Road, Chiswell Green AL2 3HG
Schedule For The Day
The day will begin at 10am with a warm welcome and intention setting. Denise will guide you through your movement practice for the day. It will begin with Somatic Movement to deepen your awareness and balance the body. This will be followed by a gentle yoga flow to ease remaining tension and gently mobilise the body. You will then be guided through a short meditation to deepen your inner awareness. Then, after a break for a nourishing vegetarian lunch provided by The Kitchen Mama, you will experience a restorative moving breathwork practice to prepare you for a sound healing journey led by Kastur Pindolia. The day will end with tea and a healthy rejuvenating snack before finishing at 4.00pm.
Cost
£135
*Early bird offer*
£115
Before 15 March 2025. Places must be booked and paid for by 14 March 2025. £135 from 15 March 2025.
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What to bring
To enhance your restorative experience, we recommend the following:
- Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. If you don’t have one, please get in touch.
- Wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move in. Layers are recommended.
- Bring a blanket, a cushion for added comfort, drinking water and a journal for reflection (optional).
- Most of all, bring a willingness to slow down.
The Yoga of Sound
One of yoga’s many facets, the healing power of sound has been used for centuries to enhance and transform physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. A sound bath is a relaxing, immersive experience where the body and mind are bathed in the vibrational frequencies of sound. They can contribute to reducing stress levels, improving sleep and enhancing creativity.
Your Hosts
Denise Gaskell
For many years, I have embarked on a journey to take charge of my physical and mental wellbeing, seeking independence in my healing process. Yoga has been my steadfast companion for over 40 years, illuminating paths and offering insights that have profoundly shaped my identity and transformed my relationship with chronic pain.
My passion for learning has led me to develop a deep understanding of anatomy and effective strategies for self-managing both physical and mental challenges. Through somatic movement, I have discovered techniques that not only contribute to the development of a more balanced body but also enhance the depth of my yoga practice.
My mission is to share this knowledge, empowering my students to take control of their own health and wellbeing in the hope that they will experience the transformative benefits that yoga and somatic movement have gifted me.
Kastur Pindolia
Hello I am Kastur Pindolia.
I am a beautiful Microcosm in the Macrocism of amazing Mother Earth .
My current Life Journey/path is to guide people through a yoga practice, to reconnect to themselves and to the Earth through movement, meditation and sound healing.
Movement allows us to feel who we are.
Mediation allows us to sit with who we are.
Sound healing allows us to vibrate at our own unique frequency and in symbiosis with Mother Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I attend if I've never done yoga or somatics before?
Yes. This retreat is open to complete beginners as well as all levels of yoga practitioner. In order to get the most out of the day, you must be able to get up and down off the floor.
Can I attend if I've never done yoga or Somatics before?
Yes. This retreat is open to complete beginners as well as all levels of yoga practitioner. In order to get the most out of the day, you must be able to get up and down off the floor.
Are there any contraindications for the retreat?
Yes. Please seek medical advice before participating in the sound bath if:
- You experience epilepsy or seizures
- You are under 12 weeks pregnant.
Can I pay in instalments?
If you would like to pay in instalments, please get in touch to discuss your options.
What is the cancellation policy?
All bookings made in all Moving into Stillness workshops and retreats are strictly non-refundable. All purchases are final. If you do not attend a workshop or retreat in which you are enrolled, you will forfeit your payment.
Still have questions? Get in touch.
All events are subject to the Moving Into Stillness Terms and Conditions. Your space is guaranteed on the retreat once you have made a payment. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.