A warm welcome to Viveka Gardens’ retreat for Yoga Teachers and Trainee Teachers.
See LOADS of pictures to visualise yourself here; also on the VG facebook feed and some nice comments to read what others have said
This retreat offers an opportunity to practice the ashram day, take a turn at teaching or leading a workshop, share good practice, relax with your peers, gain spiritual nourishment and recharge. If you’re a beginner teacher, rusty or for some reason have lost confidence, then this stay will support you. If you’re experienced you’ll get fresh input and the chance to try out a new offering perhaps.
The retreat takes place at Viveka Gardens Retreat Place in rural Mid Devon, a peaceful place away from it all on 8.5 acres with space to roam and rest in fields and hammocks, and walks in quiet lanes.
Teachers from all schools and approaches are more than welcome in a spirit of sharing. Be prepared to teach a class or lead a workshop and do a little karma yoga.
Details
Arrival from 2pm on the first day and departure 1.00-ish on the last. The retreat finishes in time for a visit to the beach, walk on Dartmoor or in good time to return home. It is possible to stay an extra night: B&B, £65, 11am departure. The accommodation is shared in two lofty converted barn spaces.
I’m looking for the least amount of faffing, dear yogis. You can secure your place with £200 non-returnable deposit and pay the balance four weeks before the retreat; £40 for extra night.
Go to the accommodation pages and instagram page to see what it’s like here at Viveka Gardens, or friend Fiona on fb, or go to the Viveka Gardens fb page
More info on the about page too, and you can see a ton of 5* feedback by looking for Viveka Gardens on googlemaps. Be in touch with any questions.
Shared a fabulous teachers retreat with Fiona and other teachers this year. Practicing karma yoga, whilst scything the orchard, listening to the rain fall in a cosy yoga Nidra and sharing inspiration and knowledge with other teachers was a wonderful and heartfelt experience. Thank you Fiona for holding the space for us! ❤️ Jasmine, BreathMovementRelaxation, Bridport
‘I was very much in need of a recharge, on a multitude of levels and coming on this Yoga teachers retreat has been a real joy and pleasure, I feel like I have got some bounce back. Its been needed time for “being” after too much busyness doing! Peaceful, lovely simple space; nourishing, supportive, comfortable surroundings, nice beds, nice nutrient-dense vegan food made with love and care. I thoroughly enjoyed that we all got to offer a class workshop to the group and learnt and shared in a non-judgement and supportive environment. Nice being in a small but varied group of teachers, from Newbies to highly experienced and long-standing teachers. Thank YOU Fiona, huge hugs with much gratitude X’ Susannah Nelson, Body Mind Unwind in the Midlands
It’s my third retreat here now I think! I love Viveka Gardens and whether it’s a yoga teachers’ retreat, or a general retreat, it’s just what I need to recharge my batteries, connect with people, and immerse myself in my yoga practice. Beautiful space, great food and atmosphere. Camilla, Buckfastleigh
Please bring:
- sun hat and cream if you use it
- wellies and water proofs
- slippers
- layers
- meditation cushion, shawl, eye pillow (mats, blocks, more cushions and bolsters are here)
- if you have a sweet tooth, or are a snacker, bring extras for yourself or to share
- you may like to bring flowers and/or fruit for the altars
Fiona is a good vegan home cook and you can look forward to wholesome and tasty food. Please respect the vegan yogi diet here (no alliums, milk, eggs etc). The suggestion is we practise mouna from end of evening meditation til after morning meditation.
May 3-6 2024
4-day-3-night stay
£395
comfortable, calm and cosy accommodation, vegan meals, fruit bowl, teas
Viveka Gardens is keen to make yoga available to all – bursaries for those on benefit/low income and if you have a high household income do consider donating to help a sister/brother. Please contact to discuss
schedule
day 1
Arrival from 2pm
4.00 yoga class
6.00 Supper
7.00 intro/tour Viveka Gardens
8.00 intention-setting nidra (Fiona)
10pm lights out
day 2
6.30 optional indepenent pranyama practice (outside maybe)
7.15 group meditation
8.00 yoga class
10.00 brunch
11.30 karma yoga
12.30 personal study/walk/work in the garden
4.00 yoga class
6.00 supper
7.30 meditation walk
day 3 as day 2 with maybe a Dartmoor walk or seaside trip after brunch
day 4
6.30 optional indepenent pranyama practice
7.15 group meditation
8.00 yoga class or self-practice
10.00 brunch
11.30 karma yoga
12.30 closing circle and departure
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