Autumn Equinox
Day Retreat
You are invited to join my partner Ben and me for our first collaborative 'Autumn Equinox Day Retreat' in Tonbridge, Kent, UK.
We are excited to honour this potent time, celebrating the balance between the energies of light and dark, working in harmony with the yin and yang energies. This offers the perfect opportunity for reflection and introspection.
Together, Ben and I will embody these energies through both Yin and Yang Yoga practices, accompanied by a live soundscape and a Cacao Ceremony to connect us to the heart and gratitude as we reach the final harvest expressing gratitude for the abundance of the harvest.
During our lunch break, we will enjoy a potluck meal together (which means everyone will bring a dish to share) This not only makes the event more financially accessible, but it will also create a sense of community as we come together to celebrate and give thanks for the abundance of harvest and the food we each share. So please bring the food you are best at making :)
There will also be an optional sauna, and mini massage sessions available during the break for those interested. The sauna is included in the price, while the mini massages will be at an additional cost and must be prebooked due to limited time and availability.
The studio at Mountfield is fully equipped, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if preferred.
Meet the team
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My name is Emily Gilchrist and I am a mother, yoga teacher, energy healer, mindfulness coach, fun loving, creative, cheeky catalyst for transformation and positive change.
I am devoted to the path of creating sacred, safe, loving and nurturing spaces where people can come, unravel, and be free to show up without apology, exactly as they are. I believe in being authentic and sharing the imperfect, perfect truth of who I am and life, so we can learn to truly accept and embrace the whole of who we all are.
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Ben has been studying and practising yoga and meditation since his early 20’s under Swami Satvikananda based in Surrey. His initial interest in yoga and meditation was sparked from picking up books on yoga around his parents’ house whilst growing up. These include books by Ernest Wood, a descendant of Ben’s family, who was a noted English yogi, theosophist, and Sanskrit scholar. Yoga has played an important part in Ben’s life as a general guiding force, helping him stay grounded, physically fit, and mentally strong, as well as helping manage his health condition ulcerated colitis.
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Michael Stirling is a unique masseuse with over 25 years of experience in bodywork. He developed his own system 15 years ago after studying various schools of thought and shamanic practices. Drawing intuitive guidance from these experiences, his approach to releasing energetic blockages is profound and unique. Michael works holistically to align the body, with a focus on abdominal alignment and breath.
He offers a wide range of treatments, including deep tissue and fascia release, as well as a more relaxing holistic massage.
Cost per treatment:
£60 - 45 minutes
£80 for 60 minutes
Schedule
09.45 - Arrive
10:00 - 12:00 ,Breathwork, Mindfulness Meditation,Yang Yoga flow
12.00 - Harvest Brunch
12.45 - 13:45 - Free time for mini massage or sauna
13:45 -16.00 - Yin Yoga with pranayama, intention setting, cacao ceremony
Location
This urban day retreat will be held in a hidden oasis, just 35 minutes by train from central London in Tonbridge, Kent.
Investment fee
£80