
Living in tune with the rhythm of nature and internal seasons is a key value at Viveka Gardens.
A day retreat at Viveka Gardens gives nourishment and new perspective with:
- restorative yoga
- yoga nidra
- meditation walk on the land perhaps with mandala making or other simple craft from nature
- journalling
- circle
- yummy vegan soulfood
We move between thinking with words (journalling and circle) and deeper knowing (yoga practices). There’s a warm and welcome space, and experienced and intuitive holding from Fiona, owner and host.
September 19th Visions at September Equinox
A day retreat for women to creatively find form and courage for a project and an aligned life.
Is there a business venture or other initiative you’ve conceived but put away due to self-doubt or fear of what others will think? Take this opportunity to explore and vision what could be, and take a realistic look at barriers.
The September Equinox is a perfect time to benefit from ‘new term’ energy.
October 18th Perimenopause Day Retreat on International Menopause Day
Changes are happening in your body-mind. It’s confusing and uncomfortable, to say the least. It can feel lonely. This retreat will help you to embrace the change and see it as an opportunity.
On World Menopause Day invest in midlife wellbeing, and beyond, with sisters around the globe.
November 1st Transitions Day Retreat at All Souls
For women sitting with loss
It’s the season of loss and grief, and maybe you are at a loss. You’ve had to let go of something, or someone, but you’re not ready to move on. A limbo place needs sitting with, and maybe glimmers arise. At this liminal time of year, we embrace the liminal within and the maybe.
December 6th Yoga Teachers’ Reflective Practice Day
A day retreat for yoga teachers to reflect on gifts given and received in teaching
You give a lot, you get a lot, and today let’s take stock. As we close this long autumn term and look forward to 2027, are there changes you want to make, visions you want to realise? It is the feast of Saint Nicholas, aka Sinta Klaas, whose gifts saved lives and gave purpose.
December 20th The Resting Point of the Year
Winter Solstice and the turn of the season
As the sun comes to a stop, we stop too. With yoga practices, journalling and circle we’ll relax and gather poise, as the year poises. We’ll feel into the sensation of the still point, and the wisdom that can flow there, to have it with us in days to come.
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Why not consider a personal day retreat? Or a bespoke retreat for you and friends or fellow practitioners.
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Feedback from recent retreats
The quiet day retreat at Viveka was utterly wonderful. I’ve been to yoga retreats and workshops all over the world and I feel so grateful to have found such a special place on my doorstep in Devon. Fiona held space beautifully for the group and we were able to relax into deep practice at the physical and emotional level. It was also wonderful to be fed such beautiful nourishing food. It was a much needed day of repose and rest and I will be back as soon as possible! V, North Tawton
I booked a quiet day at Viveka Gardens so I could prioritise myself and find time for peace and contemplation. Viveka is a special place: so restorative and peaceful. Fiona was warm and compassionate and made me feel so cared for. The yoga was nourishing, and the food was superb. I left feeling rested, loved and restored. I’ll definitely be booking again, and I’m keen to try more yoga nidra – sleepy yoga is my kind of yoga! E, North Tawton
“The most lovely retreat day with embodiment, but also wonderfully wise words and practices were offered so it was indeed a holistic retreat. I had some insights that have been very helpful so am really grateful for the day.” O, Bath
Viveka… a calm sanctuary to restore balance, a safe space to feel heard and reconnect to yourself. Fiona has a wealth of knowledge and supported me to deeply relax and give myself some much needed inner focus. Wholesome food, nurturing space. Highly recommend x L, Okehampton
Day Retreats
10 – 4 includes lunch, teas, practice
£85
Viveka Gardens is keen to make yoga available to all – bursaries for those on low/no income. Please contact to discuss
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