Are you ready to get your glow on for summer?
Do you want to ignite your inner fire, embrace new energy and refocus your manifestations?
Join us for a special one-day summer yoga retreat in a delightful rural location at the grounds of Monkton Wylde Court near Bridport, formerly a boarding school and currently a center for sustainable living. Summer time is when the fiery yang energy is at its strongest and nature is in full bloom. The summer sun burns giving heat, light and life. It is therefore a perfect time for growth, expansion, and manifestation of all new aspirations. At this time of year, the heart is one of the most active organs, working to pump nourishing blood to every cell in our body. With this in mind this retreat day will focus on the heart centre and balancing yang and yin energies to get you ready to glow all summer long!
Do you want to ignite your inner fire, embrace new energy and refocus your manifestations?
Join us for a special one-day summer yoga retreat in a delightful rural location at the grounds of Monkton Wylde Court near Bridport, formerly a boarding school and currently a center for sustainable living. Summer time is when the fiery yang energy is at its strongest and nature is in full bloom. The summer sun burns giving heat, light and life. It is therefore a perfect time for growth, expansion, and manifestation of all new aspirations. At this time of year, the heart is one of the most active organs, working to pump nourishing blood to every cell in our body. With this in mind this retreat day will focus on the heart centre and balancing yang and yin energies to get you ready to glow all summer long!
THE VENUE
Monkton Wyld Court is a large country house and grounds in an idyllic location in Dorset. Grade II listed Neo-Gothic Court was built in 1848 as a Rectory. In 1940, pioneering educators Carl and Eleanor Urban established a co-educational boarding school here to promote cooperative living and learning. Although the original Monkton Wyld School closed in 1982, the importance of farming and other practical skills and a focus on low impact living and sustainability have become central to Monktonethos. The Court is now run and maintained by a resident community with the help of volunteers.
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SCHEDULE
What will the day include?
The day will start with a 90 minutes invigorating heart opening vinyasa flow class, accompanied by upbeat music. We’ll build heat using breath and movement to ignite the inner fire! A backbending workshop will follow. After the morning session we will break for a nourishing lunch and you will have time to explore the beautiful surroundings.
In the afternoon, we begin with a slow restorative flow, which will help to balance the yang energy from the morning session. The restorative session will incorporate longer held, passive, floor based postures. We will then explore the benefits of partner yoga with elements of fun and playful acro yoga.
To complete our Summer Glow Retreat day, we will guide you through an extended yoga nidra (yogic sleep) style savasana, which will leave you feeling revitalised and radiant for the summer!
The day will start with a 90 minutes invigorating heart opening vinyasa flow class, accompanied by upbeat music. We’ll build heat using breath and movement to ignite the inner fire! A backbending workshop will follow. After the morning session we will break for a nourishing lunch and you will have time to explore the beautiful surroundings.
In the afternoon, we begin with a slow restorative flow, which will help to balance the yang energy from the morning session. The restorative session will incorporate longer held, passive, floor based postures. We will then explore the benefits of partner yoga with elements of fun and playful acro yoga.
To complete our Summer Glow Retreat day, we will guide you through an extended yoga nidra (yogic sleep) style savasana, which will leave you feeling revitalised and radiant for the summer!
FOOD
COST & BOOKING
Early Bird Price (booked by 1st June) at £49!
Regular Price (booked after 1st June) £59
To reserve your spot, email [email protected] or call on 07808897421.
A full payment is required upon booking.
Cancelations Policy: 50% refunds if cancelled at least 7 days in advance. No refunds if cancelled less than 7 days in advance.
Regular Price (booked after 1st June) £59
To reserve your spot, email [email protected] or call on 07808897421.
A full payment is required upon booking.
Cancelations Policy: 50% refunds if cancelled at least 7 days in advance. No refunds if cancelled less than 7 days in advance.
YOUR HOSTS
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. Jenny now teaches weekly classes around Bournemouth, UK. Her classes are dynamic and combine creative sequencing which allow you to challenge yourself on the mat! During the classes Jenny encourages you to try new things and go outside your comfort zone but also grow and develop yourself spiritually off the mat. Jenny's other passion is healthy eating and nutrition. She organises Yoga + Smoothies Social events where yogis are able to enjoy healthy smoothies after a dynamic flow. She also runs a blog Yoga Foodie Girl which she uses as a tool to inspire others to uptake yoga and eat in a more mindful and wholesome way.
Abby came to yoga nine years ago, initially as just a physical practice. She soon discovered the many other benefits and yoga provided the balance she sought whilst living and traveling in Australia. She felt more grounded in challenging times and uplifted by the final relaxation, savasana glow! When she returned to the UK in 2013, she realised her deep desire to share the benefits she had experienced with others. Abby gained her 200 hour RYT qualification with YogaLondon and has been teaching weekly classes, 1:1 sessions, fundraising classes and workshops in Bournemouth for over two years. Abby believes a yoga practice is not just on the mat, as mindful self knowledge and awareness can be beneficial in all aspects of daily life. Abby's other passion is living a vegan life which she shares through yoga and plant based nutrition events. Abby’s classes are welcoming and fun, inviting you to explore your body and mind through breath, (pranayama), movement, (physical postures - asana) and meditation. Her dancing background is reflected through a flowing style of yoga (vinyasa), finding lightness and meditation though movement. She also incorporates Ashtanga, Yin, Sivananda and Yoga Nidra influences. Abby will supportively and safely guide you through an invigorating practice to a restorative final relaxation. Abby has continued her professional development through attending various workshops and is due to complete her 60 hour Yoga Medicine spine module in May 2018. I look forward to practicing with you soon! Namaste.
