What a year we have all had right?! It is time to finally return back to practice in real life and recharge mind and the body. 
We would love to invite you for a day of relaxation and revitalisation on all levels with Jennifer Kesik at beautiful The Retreat in New Forest. Create a space for you to step away from the busyness and demands of day to day life and leave behind the constant heightened mode which consumes us physically and mentally. The day will allow time to come back and connect to yourself and most importantly embrace new energy so that you enter new year full of life, clarity and inspiration.

VENUE
THE RETREAT, NEW FOREST 

Located at the heart of the Hinton Admiral Estate, The Retreat New Forest l will be our home for this one day retreat.
Launched in June 2019, The Retreat is aimed at anyone who wants to step out of the everyday rush of life and take time to focus on their wellbeing in body and mind.  Once the dower house for the estate, this lovely Georgian building is set in an expanse of gardens and woodland, with a beautiful lake, secret walled garden and miles of idyllic forest walks. It has the feel of a home-from-home, and was once the playground of the ‘original’ Alice in Wonderland, who was a family friend. The venue is just 20 mins from Bournemouth, has its own parking and is very easy to find. Full directions will be sent in advance of the day.


RETREAT DAY SCHEDULE 

​Saturday 16th July 2022

What will the day include?
  • Our day retreat will begin with warming and mindful 90min Vinyasa Flow with Jennifer Kesik
  • Intention setting followed by guided meditation
  • Delicious plant based lunch 
  • You will have plenty of time to relax and chat to other yogis
  • In the afternoon, we will take you through the candlelight restorative practice with longer held, floor based postures
  • The day will finish with a nourishing yoga Nidra (yogic sleep)

All sessions will be adapted to the group level and modifications of the poses will be offered to cater for all participants and to ensure that everyone is receiving the benefits of the practice and personal attention.

FOOD

During the break in between morning and afternoon sessions, you will enjoy a delicious plant based
​lunch and have time to chat to other yogis or enjoy a quiet time with book. 

INVESTMENT 

Spaces are very limited due to social distancing Covid rules so make sure that you don't miss out on this special retreat.
Tickets £75

To reserve your spot, email [email protected]
A full payment is required upon booking. Details of exact location of the venue provided on booking.
Cancelations Policy: 50% refunds if cancelled at least 7 days in advance. No refunds if cancelled less than 7 days in advance.

YOUR HOST

JENNIFER KESIK
Jenny's yoga journey began back in 2009 as a cure to the back pain caused by scoliosis which she developed while competing as a professional windsurfer. Jenny was amazed how positively her body responded to yoga and what started with simple stretching quickly turned into a regular practice. After 8 years of regular practice in 2016 Jenny traveled to India and completed a 200h yoga intensive Ashtanga/Vinyasa teacher training at Sampoorna Yoga Institute in India. Following completing her teachers' training course she went on and explored Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore where she studied under Ajay Kumar at his Shala Shalam 8 for 3 months. 

Practice in Mysore has certainly influenced Jenny's teaching. What initially started purely as a physical practice took Jennifer on spiritual journey and inner exploration. Currently Jennifer teaches predominantly dynamic vinyasa and ashtanga classes in Bournemouth, UK where she has lived for the last 13 years. She organises workshops and since 2017 runs yoga retreat company All Flow Yoga. During winter months she teaches at the 200HR TTC at Sampoorna Yoga.

She applies tristiana: Ujjayi breath (victorious breath), the bandhas (energy locks), and drsti (yogic gaze) in all her classes as a foundation of the practice. She often says "The only thing that distinguishes yoga practice from any other activity or gymnastics is the connection of movement with the break, making this practice mindful. Being here and now. Moving meditation". She believes that hand on adjustments in the practice can help students experience the benefits of postures in more depth and bring balance and steadiness to the body therefore she is keen to offer many adjusts and assists in her classes.