Retreats

Autumn 2024

SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
10.30AM -4.30PM
@ BECKENHAM PLACE PARK MANSION

£85.00 p/person - Members
£95.00 - Non members
(payment link will be sent upon booking)
All levels welcome

Join Sophie & Krista for this mini Autumn Yoga retreat, in the stunning grounds of Beckenham Place Park. 


 

RETREAT DETAILS

The Venue:

Beckenham Place Mansion:

A gorgeous grade II listed Georgian building surrounded by 237 acres of park & woodland.
Yoga classes will take place in the Old Library within the mansion house, a space flooded with natural light , high ceilings and original features, overlooking the beautiful park grounds.

What to Expect On The Day: (timings subject to slight change)

The Morning:
Fire Practice - 10.30am-12.30pm
After a warm welcome, the day will start with pranayama (breathing techniques) to help focus the mind & build internal heat within the body, before moving through an energising (fire) Yoga practice. We will move around the mat in a dynamic slow flowing sequence, leaving you feeling recharged and revitalised!

The Afternoon:
Lunch - 12.30-1.30pm 
Lunch will be in the light and airy Mansion dining room; our own private dining area within the mansion house and will include a buffet style, light vegetarian 2 course meal, prepared by the Mansion Cafe, made with produce sourced from local and sustainable suppliers.

Walking Meditation - 1.40 -2.00pm
After lunch, we invite you to join us for a guided silent walk within the stunning grounds of Beckenham place Park, which hopefully at this time of year will be bursting with autumnal colour. This is an opportunity to take in some fresh air and appreciate all the wonderful benefits of being surrounded by nature. Return from your walk refreshed and invigorated. Or, of course you are welcome to take this time for yourself.

Grounding Practice - 2.10-3.00pm
The first class of the afternoon will be a calming and grounding Yin style yoga practice.  Through floor based Yoga postures we will work in unison with the breath and the full support of the earth beneath us to move away from tension and into stillness. This session will also include some guided self massage.

Restorative Practice & Yoga Nidra: 3.10-4.00pm
This is now the time for deep rest and relaxation. Slowing our practice down to include just a few selected Yoga postures supported by props, we are able to fully release, open up and let go. This wonderful restorative practice will finish with Yoga Nidra (a deep guided relaxation) 

Light Refreshments & Goodbyes: 4.00-4.30pm
We will end the day with light refreshments (herbal/fruit teas/snacks) before saying our goodbyes.

Important & Useful

What to bring:
- Yoga mat
- a blanket
- Yoga blocks or bricks (if you have them)
- A refillable water bottle.
- Warm layers 
- Appropriate footwear/clothing for walking in the park.

How to pay:
Bank transfer or online card payment.
To secure your place, payment is due upon receipt of your booking confirmation. Full payment details will be included in the booking confirmation. Please note payment for this event is non refundable or transferable.

How to get the venue:
Please click the link below for full address details and how to get to the venue by bus or train.
https://www.beckenhamplace.org/about/visit/

By Car:
There is a small cashless carpark in the park itself which is run by Lewisham council and charges. Detailed info can be found here: https://beckenhamplacepark.com/news/new-car-parking-tariff-system

There are some roads surrounding Beckenham place park that have free, limited on street parking for example; Blacklands road and Beckenham Hill Road at the brow of the hill going towards Beckenham.

By Bicycle:
There are number of cycle racks in the park grounds.

Cancellation Policy:
This event is non refundable or transferable.
By booking a place for the above event you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.