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April
22nd-29th
KISSAMOS, CRETE
Leo Taylor
Yoga Retreat with wildlife walks, ancient culture, mountains and unspoilt beaches
Whether you need a complete wind down and restorative yoga break with time to simply relax by the ocean and enjoy unspoilt beaches, or you’re looking for picturesque mountain walks, stunning wildlife, Cretan culture and cuisine, and ancient Venetian archeological ruins, this yoga holiday has what you need.
Kissamos (also knowns as Kastelli), is in the north west of the island. A hospitable, well-equipped town, with a charming taverna and cafe-lined promenade. Famed for its wine and olive oil, Kissamos has true Cretan character, set against a stunning mountainous backdrop, wonderful to explore for accessible walks where you might see birds of prey and wild flowers.
The yoga venue is on outskirts of the town, where the sea is clean, warm and shallow making for easy swimming with a long quiet strand of golden sandy beach with occasional shingle. The yoga space is above the beach looking out to sea, which offers the ideal space for quiet contemplation, meditative movement and a real undoing of stressful patterns in body and mind.
There will be morning yoga sessions to wake up the senses, explore fluid movement and breath to undo excess held tension, and later afternoon sessions which will be more restorative, including meditation and yoga nidra to really deepen your experience and invite next-level relaxation.
Our hosts Mike and Maria will feed us after the morning yoga class and on selected evenings during the week – some evenings are free so that you can visit the renowned local restaurants.
There will also be an optional excursion to the world-famous organic olive oil mill at Astrikas.
For more details and to book, see Free Spirit Travel, and make sure to mention that you are Leo’s student as you will receive a discount.
May
2nd - 4th
Claridge House -
with Rosie Waters
Dormans Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QH
A weekend of Vajrasati yoga, meditation, mantra and pranayama with Senior Teacher Rosie Waters.
Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all levels, focusing on using the breath to deepen and extend the body, mind, and spirit.Working meditatively, listening to our bodies and breath, using our inner resources to develop postures only as the body allows.This style of yoga is suitable everyone whatever their age or previous experience, including complete beginners.
Rosie has been teaching yoga for 17 years and holds a 500 hour Yoga Alliance accredited teaching qualification. She has classes in Seaford, leads meditation groups, and she teaches yoga holidays abroad.
Claridge House is a beautiful Victorian building, offering ensuite rooms, disabled access and is set in two acres of gardens in the Surreycountryside. Your room will be available from 3pm on Friday with tea and cake served at 4.00pm. The course will start at 5.00pm on Friday, and finish after lunch on Sunday.
Meals are vegetarian, based on local organic produce. Vegan and certain other diets can be catered for with advance notice.
Cost: £399
(Non-residential discount available)
For Reservations:
9 -11th
Gayles Retreat Immersion
with Jim Tarran
Yoga
This is an immersion so as well as time to walk, talk, read and swim there will be lots of practice. With a full schedule running from arrival on Friday 4pm – arrival and tea (first class 5pm) Departure 3pm Sunday (last class ends at 2:45pm). Jim’s 34 years of practice, 32 years of teaching and 24 years of running a teacher training course means you couldn’t be in better hands for deepening your practice whatever your level.
Food
Good quality, locally sourced and totally yummy, tasty and nourishing! Served in the relaxed atmosphere of the beautifully converted dining room. If the weather is sunny there is the option of eating out in the open on the terrace. Food will be vegetarian (vegan) and organic. Any food intolerances can be accommodated and you will be asked for details on the booking form.
Accommodation
All accommodation is in very comfortable dormitories, with one single and one double room available and also four camping spaces. There are two single sups only.
The accommodation, studio and eating areas are situated close together around a thoughtfully maintained garden next to gentle meadows offering stunning, panoramic views, allowing you space between activities and room to wander and reflect. There are two recently renovated dormitories, ‘The Studio’ and ‘The Playroom’, which offer comfortable and spacious accommodation for up to seventeen people.
The dormitories are equipped with toilets, showers and washing areas as well as hot drink making facilities. There are good quality, sturdy single and bunk beds with individual storage drawers. Duvets, pillows, linen and towels are provided.
For the camping option, single person tents are provided and set up for you. You will have the use of the ‘Royal Horsebox’, an ingeniously converted pony trailer which has an excellent shower and a separate washroom. A pillow, towel and torch is provided. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and mat. If you wish to bring your own tent you may but it must be reasonably sized.
Apart from the sensitively managed estate in which students are free to wander, there is also an open air pool that you are welcome to use in warmer months.
Swimming
Gayles has its own pool (unheated for you cold water swimming fans) on site and the sea near by!!
Prices
Standard rate £335 for 2 nights for super comfortable dorms
One single room available for £415 for 2 nights
One double room available for £430 for 2 nights for one person / £395 per person sharing double for 2 nights
Camping available for £310 for 2 nights - single person tent provided, plus pillow, towel and torch
Included: all food, yoga, accommodation, good weather (I did request it!), fellowship, laughter.
Not included: travel
terms: A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to confirm your place ( if I can fill your place, the deposit can be transferred to a future retreat if you have to cancel). The balance is due no less than 6 weeks prior to the event and can be paid by bank transfer. You may also pay in full at the time of booking if you prefer or in instalments if arranged. Bookings made less than 6 weeks prior to the event must be paid in full.
How to get there:
Gayles is situated off the A259, mid-way between Eastbourne and Seaford and about one mile from the picturesque village of East Dean. It is easy to find and access is excellent. You can find details here
June
20th - 22nd June
Rushmere Farm Summer Solstice Retreat
with Landa Acevedo Scott
Established in 1954, Rushmere Farm (RF) sits atop the village of Hambledon—home to England’s oldest commercial vineyard and known as the ‘cradle of cricket.’ Nestled in the South Downs National
Park, the farm is dedicated to organic farming while preserving a home for wildlife. Certified organic in 2023, RF grows nutrient-dense food with a carbon-negative footprint.
Surrounded by woods and rolling fields, the farm offers a variety of walking trails and accommodation options. Whether you choose to stay in the woodland yurt, the shepherd’s hut or one of the three cottages, you are guaranteed a peaceful stay infused by nature and tranquility. For further information on things do in the area please visit this link.
There will be an opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the farm with farmer George Crossley who will share insights about sustainable farming methods. The farm’s freshly produced oat milk, Toats Mylk, will be on offer during the retreat.
The beautiful yoga space
The Yoga
“Landa's yoga practice combines meditative reflection with carefully choreographed stretches and yoga poses. The experience leaves you feeling uplifted, nurtured, relaxed in mind and body, and at peace with the world. Calm, concise, well-paced instruction ensures the practice is kind, restorative and body aware. A real privilege however old or young you are!” David
A firm believer in the transformative power of retreats, I’m committed to creating safe, nurturing spaces where guests can truly come home to themselves.
Core to my teaching is guiding others to access the body, brain, heart and breath connection through the experience of ‘yoga’, union in Sanskrit. I have been practising yoga for over twenty years and teaching since 2021 when I graduated from the Vajrasati School of Yoga (Yoga Alliance 500+ hours).
Vajrasati yoga is a heart-centered, restorative practice which blends movement, breathwork and meditation to immerse us in the richness of the now. It involves a natural process of listening and responding to what our body needs in each posture, allowing time and space for magical physical and mental releases to take place with the aid of our all-important breath.
Classes are inclusive and tailored to all levels, integrating new students while offering fresh perspectives to experienced practitioners. My teaching style is calming with instructions guided towards an experience rather than a goal. We use props (blocks, blankets, belts) to adapt postures, making them safe and accessible while aiding release. During the retreat you will enjoy four yoga classes and three meditation sessions, including a yoga nidra practice. More about the benefits of Vajrasati yoga here.
The Food
“Landa's retreat is one of the best I've experienced for making you slow down, reflect and recharge. Heartily recommend and I wouldn't hesitate to go on another. The hospitality and attention to detail made the experience even more enjoyable. The incredible food was an added bonus.” Max
The talented Emma Gilchrist will be providing the food for our retreat again this year. Her love of food started as a young girl when she would help her granny cook lunch for 15 people every Sunday. Her supper clubs, hosted in Hambledon village, are very popular and she enjoys cooking cuisines from all over the world.
The food this year will feature a mixture of family-style sharing dishes and some elegant fine dining elements. Expect a varied, hearty, well-balanced menu including homemade granola, beautiful salads, non-alcoholic cocktails and juices, healthy snacks and delicious desserts with influences from different corners of the world.
Collage-making
“The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.” Robert Henri 2025
Rooted in the belief that we are all creative beings, and that creativity is not a rare ability, my collage workshops are designed to awaken the artist within, taking guests on a journey of self-expression, spontaneity and play. No previous experience is required. We will experiment with different techniques and materials, bringing elements of mindfulness and healing to our practice. Everything you need will be supplied during the workshop which will take place in the woods. A totally immersive experience.
Travel
If you are driving from London, the journey usually takes 1 hour and 20 mins depending on time of travel. Car shares are always a good option. If you choose to take the train, the nearest station is Petersfield and there are regular trains leaving from Waterloo on a daily basis. Journey time is usually just over one hour. A taxi ride from Petersfield to Hambledon takes about 15 mins and will cost around £25.If you are travelling from abroad, the nearest airport is Southhampton Airport. .
Booking
To register interest or to book please email landa@landaacevedoscott.com A deposit of £200 will need to be paid to secure your place. More information and footage from last year’s retreat can be found on my website www.landaacevedoscott.com and Instagram feed @landa_acevedo_scott . 15% off with code Vajrasati (for any trainees or graduates of the Vajrasati Yoga Teacher Training Program).
July
4-6th July
Florence House - Summer Immersion
with Khadine Morcom
The Venue
On the brow of Seaford Head, East Sussex, sits Florence House, rock solid in the sea air and surrounding wild landscape. In many ways its situation is a metaphor for its life’s purpose – a haven for the spirit however the wind blows. It’s a much loved venue for life enhancing workshops and retreats. In essence, it lovingly embraces divine inspiration, the sacredness and potential of each individual and the healing power of the landscape in which it sits.
There are beautiful places within the gardens and we encourage guests to take advantage of these areas. Our aim is to create a unique, nurturing environment where you can rest, restore and relax.
September
15th-22nd
Yoga & Mindfulness Week
with Leonie Taylor
Grenadine Lodge, Turkey
This week will be dedicated to guiding you to feel calm, connected, restored, rejuvenated and content.Mixing mindfulness within yoga practice and through meditation space and personal exploration is a profound and enjoyable way to let go off the stresses of day-to-day life.
This yoga hotel is really lovely, with great service and truly lovely staff. The swimming pool is big enough to properly swim with a small bar beside the pool, which also serves snacks and amazing fresh pomegranate frozen juice ‘slushies’. It also has two yoga shalas which overlook a pomegranate field, which is where the yoga sessions will take place and a Turkish tree house where students can relax.
Dalyan village is situated on the small river that joins the lake to the sea and the yoga hotel is situated in the conservation area between the village and the beach. There are hotel bikes you can use for a lovely (and flat!) 10-minute cycle into town. This means you can either completely escape or enjoy this lovely town with beautiful river, cafes and great shopping if you want…. The beach is a 15-minute bus ride or you get get there by river taxi from town – there is turtle sanctuary at one end.
There is a mid-week break (with no yoga) which you could use to either relax by the pool, explore the surrounding areas or even go on one of the amazing excursions – a boat trip, waterfall, amber forests, the ancient temple site of Kaunos and many more!
The holiday includes
Two yoga sessions daily with Leo Taylor and Charlotte Watts – opening and energising in the morning and relaxing and restoring before dinner. Suitable for all levels and modifications always available.
Daily breakfast plus 5 evening meals are included in the cost of the holiday – extra evening meals are available on-site if you wish, however local restaurants are also highly recommended, as are the dinners on the various boat excursions available.
A large Turkish breakfast will be served after the morning yoga class and an evening meal on the arrival night, as well as on 4 other evenings. The food is typically Turkish vegetarian – a wide variety, lovingly prepared and scrumptious! Fish is available for a small extra cost.
Accommodation (all en-suite and with air conditioning).
Not Included – Flights and Insurance, plus meals other than as specified, there is great food available for lunch at the hotel bar and at cafes in town nearby.
Booking Details
Please book this week directly with Free Spirit Travel by calling 01273 564230 or emailing, mentioning my name to get a student discount info@freespirityoga.co.uk.
All of the details can be found here.
Reviews for Leo’s 2024 trip to Dalyan
‘What a treat to have recently attended a retreat in Dalyan Turkey with Leo Taylor (Centred Space) as teacher/guide in the company of other wonderful yogis.
Leos approach was wholesome and nourishing, blending beautiful practice with meditation and mantra.
Leo is highly intuitive and professional with the ability to ’see’ everyone making you feel welcome and safe.
Lovely complex, food and cheery, helpful staff.
I would highly recommend.’
Sue Harding
‘I had such a wonderful time on retreat with Leo. Her natural warmth, generosity and sense of fun shines through into her yoga teaching and she worked hard to make sure we all felt included, loved and relaxed.’
Pip Western Wellbeing
‘Leo’s yoga retreat in Turkey was fabulous. A really magical experience. Leo’s gentle, compassionate teaching allowed me to relax and unwind at my own pace, giving my mind and body respite from all the incessant demands of life. Lovely place, lovely people, lovely food too. Very special, and highly recommended. Thank you Leo!’
Ligia Kasanin
17th - 24th
West Crete
With Rosie Waters
Rosie will be returning for our 12th year, staying at the Peli Hotel within the rural bay of Kissamos on the outskirts of the resorts of Kastelli. It’s so nice we just keep coming back! The sea is clean, calm, and warm and the beach is golden sand. Beyond the coastal plain is a backdrop of mountains, gorges and craggy peaks.
This lovely family run hotel has a beautiful pool area and poolside bar where we have our brunch after morning yoga and is also just 2 minutes’ walk from the quiet sandy beach. There are several very nice tavernas along the beach where we can take our meals, and walks and trips across the island can also be arranged. All rooms have en-suite shower room, balcony, air conditioning, hairdryer, tea & coffee making and fridge.
The morning will begin with a ‘Daybreak Meditation’ as the sun rises, followed by the morning yoga session, fully benefitting from the pure sea air. The evening sessions will be gentler, more meditative, and will include Pranayama (work with the breath) and mantra.
Cost: To be confirmed
- here are the 2024 prices as a guideline:
£675 (single)
£560 (shared)
£525 (non yoga)
£160 deposit payable in the UK. Balance payable at the hotel.
Price includes: accommodation, daily brunch, welcome dinner, farewell dinner, tea & coffee, beach towel, yoga equipment and classes as above.
Book your own flights to Chania, we can arrange transfers
Tel/Text Rosie: 07983 622840
Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com
November
4th - 11th - African West Coast
Jim Tarran in Africa!
Yoga, African Culture and Bird Watching.
Footsteps Eco Resort Gambia
Jim taught this retreat last year and was blown away. Birds - yes so many! African culture - yes - last time we went to a local school, learned Djembe (African drum) and even performed in a local night club ( very spit and sawdust but truly ,magic). We danced (optional but hard to resist) saw crocodiles up-close (from a boat) and made some wonderful friends. Beautiful location, ethical management, super friendly people.
Footsteps isn’t super fancy (it’s an eco resort) but it wouldn’t seem right to go all swishy considering the simple way that most people live in this beautiful part of Africa but it is exactly what you would want - its such a lovely place to stay and super relaxed. Footsteps is : very clean; serves yummy food; in the middle of beautiful scenery, staffed by hard working and super, super friendly people from the local community and the beds are really comfortable (“I slept so well in the quiet and dark, feeling super safe and really nourished with wonderful wholesome days” Jim. Footsteps is Its exactly right and provides a really deep dive holiday that you will never forget. “It felt like so much longer than a week” its all emeshed into local life and wildlife - wonderful!
The yoga practice space is in beautiful cared for tropical gardens (you could be anywhere India, Costa Rica, Indonesia) and the grounds that Footsteps sits in grow wonderful organic fruits and vegetables.
On site local craftsmen work hand carving eautiful wooden African style statuary, making amazing woven clothes, making jewely and there is a very talented tailor who can reproduce anything you ask him too (with local fabrics and patterns).
Beautiful Beaches nearby - bird watching trips - river trips (birds galore and maybe a croc or two - the picture above was taken by Jim on the last trip!) - cultural connections - same time zone - winter sun 24-32 degrees in November.
Includes:
Breakfast, accommodation, three course vegetarian dinner, yoga and use of lodge facilities.
Guests can help themselves to fruit growing in the grounds.
Not included:
Flights,transfers, travel insurance, lunch and drinks, any treatments and excursions
Flights:
Gambia is served by:
Gambia Experience
Tui
Vueling
Air Portugal (TAP airlines) approx 1 hour flight change in Lisbon, this is the cheapest route.
Gambia is in the same time zone as the UK so no jet lag. You fly into Banjul International Airport which is one hours drive from the lodge.
Transfers:
Available at £30 per person one way - 1 hour from Banjul Airport
Visa/Medical Advice
British nationals are given a 28 day visa on arrival. Passports must have 6 months validity remaining.
It is recommended to speak to your GP regarding medical travel advice.
2026
March
Vajrasati Yoga returns to India 2026
8th - 21st March- 13 nights
Teachers Jim Tarran and Khadine Morcom
Palm Tree Yoga Centre Kerala… is magical with its ocean views and its roof-top yoga śala. It overlooks the beach in a peaceful bay, yet is only a 25 min stroll (or a very short rickshaw ride from the shops and restaurants of Kovalam Village).
Accommodation
is spread over three colonial houses arranged in a triangle overlooking the beach. As we are so close to the ocean we also get the cooling sea breezes. This venue is nicely decorated with cool marble floors throughout .Accommodation is spread over three houses . For large groups we also use a fourth house closer to the beach.
Palm Tree House (where the yoga shala is) has a communal lounge and a kitchen areas with a fridge, kettle, crockery and cutlery in case you wish to create snacks. This area is available to all yoga students.
There are four bedrooms, two have balconies with a sea view and are available for a supplement, the ground floor bedroom has optional air conditioning.
Pavilion House is superior spacious accommodation split into two apartments each with three bedrooms and a shared private lounge area. All Pavilion bedrooms carry a supplement.
In each apartment two of these bedrooms have a balcony with a sea view, one fo these on each floor has optional air conditioning. The third bedroom can access the sea view balcony via Pavilion House's private lounge, this room also has optional air conditioning..
New Rooms, this year we have two large new bedrooms situated at the front of the complex. These both have sea view balconies
Air conditioning is available in some of the rooms and is expensive to run in India, £100 - 13 days, £75 - 10 days or £10 a day - payable on request. It is available between 6pm and 8am only. We encourage you to use the ceiling fans as this is a more ecological option plus we have the sea breezes which keep rooms cool and airy. For most participants this is sufficient.All bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities with solar heated shower, WC, basin and mirror, ceiling fans and mosquito nets on the windows.
Housekeeping service cleans the house daily and changes bed linen and towels every 4 days throughout your stay.
Each building has a communal kitchen with a fridge freezer.
There is plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking pots in case you wish to create snacks.
Teas, coffee, drinking water and biscuits will always be available outside of meal times.
Each building also has a large and airy living room for relaxing with a dining area, sofa and comfy chairs.
Food
There is an on-site restaurant. Each day after your morning yoga class a delicious breakfast will be served. 8 evening meals are provided so that we are free to explore loval resteraunts on the remaining nights.
Flights
Fly to Trivandrum. Airlines - Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Sri Lankan Airways and Air India. Most airlines go from Heathrow, you can also fly from Gatwick and Manchester. All scheduled flights require changing planes once on route. Because of time differences please book your outward flight to depart from the UK the day prior to the start date of your holiday and to return on the end date of your holiday.
Transfers
Are included in the cost of the holiday, you will be met from your flight and taken to the venue.
Includes - Accommodation, breakfast, evening meals on set nights (eight evening meals on13 night holiday, or six evening meals on 10 night holiday), yoga as scheduled and transfers.
Not Included - Flights, insurance, meals other than as specified above.
Air conditioning is available in a limited amount of rooms and is paid for on request.
Nearby
Kovalam Village is two bays away and you can either stroll in along the road or take a tuk tuk. This is a great place to shop, visit restaurants, treatment centres and places to change money. Sumadra Village is less than ten minutes walk away and has several cafes, a beauty parlour (pedicure £4) and shops.
Massages
Palm Tree has an on-site massage centre and there is an Ayurvedic centre next door.
Swimming
The beach is directly in front of the venue, sunbeds and umbrellas can be hired at a discount. The Indian Ocean can be quite vigorous and have a strong under-tow so there are well trained life guards on all beaches. The Leela beach is 5 minutes walk to the left of the venue and is protected by a reef so there the sea is normally calm and very suitable for swimming (you can also swim in hotel swimming pool at Sumadra Beach for a small daily fee - usually £3 to £5).
Travel Details
Flights - Fly to Trivandrum
Airlines - Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Sri Lankan Airways and Air India. Most airlines go from Heathrow, you can also fly from Gatwick and Manchester. All scheduled flights require changing planes once on route.Because of time differences please book your outward flight to depart from the UK the day prior to the start date of your holiday and to return on the end date of your holiday.
Transfers - are included in the cost of the holiday, you will be met from your flight and taken to the venue.
Price Includes
Accommodation, breakfast, eight evening meals , yoga as scheduled and transfers. Book early to not be effected by any price increases from the centre (they will honur any bookings made with price made at the time of booking).
Not Included - Flights, insurance, meals other than as specified above. Air conditioning is available in a limited amount of rooms and is paid for on request.
Price
£1200 single room, or £950 shared.
Visas
Visas are required for this holiday, you must purchase your visa before you leave the UK. * These are now available online for UK citizens* (they were re-instated on 06.12.22) Please check the web https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html. Alternatively you can use an agency, www.visagenie.co.uk is the agency we use here in the office.
Passport
All passengers must have at least 6 months remaining on their passport upon arrival in India.
Bookings are through Freespirit Yoga - note:not yet up on their site as they are concentrating on 2025 trips first but please feel free to contact them.
March
1- 8th
Tigmi Morocco (between the Atlas Mountains and Marrakech).
Jim Tarran and Khadine Morcom return to one of their all time favorite yoga break locations (this will be Jim’s 11th time back!)
A beautiful traditional "ethno-chic" house in the middle of a lovely berber village only 24kms from the centre of Marrakech.
TIGMI is a traditional retreat hotel of serene charm, adjacent to the Berber village of Tagadert. It is hard to resist the unique flavour of TIGMI - a boho blend of Berber and Islamic influences. Located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, 15 miles south of Marrakech, TIGMI is 25 minutes from both the airport and the vibrant city of Marrakech.TIGMI is the Berber word for "my house". Please consider TIGMI as your home during your stay with us.
Captivating: courtyards; terraces; gardens, and general ambience, all set to the background of birdsong. There is an outdoor restaurant and bar with breathtaking views of the Haouz Plain.There are two pools (tortoises feed on the surrounding grass), a beautiful indoor dining room, and fireplaces in the bar, restaurant and many of the rooms. There is an indoor Yoga Studio and an outdoor dedicated Yoga Terrace with spectacular views.
You can indulge yourself in the Hammam and Spa, where natural ingredients and traditional methods combine to rejuvenate body and soul. The friendly staff can arrange tours and activities. They will, of course, arrange transport to and from the airport, Marrakech, or any other local destination.
YOGA
TIGMI is an extremely popular Yoga destination which has grown in populatty year on year. There is an outdoor Yoga Terrace with fanatastic views and an indoor Yoga Studio with a glass atrium. These Yoga breaks offer the opportunity to combine a week of well-being with the opportunity to experience the culture of Marrakech and the surrounding area.
STEP BACK IN TIME
The village of Tagadert, the goat herders and the pace of life give one the feeling of going back to the past. TIGMI has a weaver. You can see him working in a traditional loom workshop. All elements are done by hand, which is a true art to master. Textiles can be purchased and made to order.
Food
Morocco’s cultural influences make for extremely diverse cuisine and TIGMI delivers a true flavour of Morocco at every meal. Our Chef will cater to more European tastes and any special dietary requirements. Traditional salads are always available.
Florence House ‘Autumn Immersion Retreat’ 30th Oct - 1st November
with Jim Tarran
What better time could there be to get away and truly immerse yourself in nourishing practice, delicious food all your own lovely room out on the Sussex coastal headland in one of the UK’s loveliest retreat centres.
This retreat will give you the deep immersion into deeply fulfilling and centring yoga practices with one of the UK’s most senior teachers Jim Tarran.
Yoga
This is an immersion, so as well as time to walk, talk, and read (or just sit and stare at the window) there will be lots of practice. With a full schedule running from arrival on Friday 4pm – arrival and tea (first class 5:30pm) Departure 5pm Sunday. Jim’s 34 years of practice, 32 years of teaching and 24 years of running a teacher training course means you couldn’t be in better hands for deepening your practice - whatever your level.
Food
Good quality, locally sourced and totally yummy, tasty and nourishing! Served in the relaxed atmosphere of the beautifully converted dining room. Food will be vegetarian (plant based) and organic.
View a sample menu for our weekend retreat at Florence House HERE
The Venue
On the brow of Seaford Head, East Sussex, sits Florence House, rock solid in the sea air and surrounding wild landscape. In many ways its situation is a metaphor for its life’s purpose – a haven for the spirit however the wind blows. It’s a much loved venue for life enhancing workshops and retreats. In essence, it lovingly embraces divine inspiration, the sacredness and potential of each individual and the healing power of the landscape in which it sits.
There are beautiful places within the gardens and we encourage guests to take advantage of these areas. Our aim is to create a unique, nurturing environment where you can rest, restore and relax.
(Jim has run dozens of UK residential yoga retreats (and many many more yoga holidays/days/workshops worldwide) over the past 30 PLUS years of teaching, at many locations including Tilton House (Sussex), Little Gayles Retreat (Sussex) , Rivendell Buddhist Retreat (Sussex), Our Retreat (Somerset) and Eco- Yoga (Scotland), Quaives (Kent) but this will be his first at Florence house ! )
The Teacher
Jim has been practicing yoga since 1990 and teaching since 1992. He co-runs the Vajrasati yoga school, training 500-hour teachers which he founded in 2000. His classes are warm and friendly, accessible for all; there’s lots to learn if your a seasoned practitioner but the classes and poses are adapted to suit any range of motion and strength. This retreat will include yoga āsana (posture), prāṇāyāma (breathing practices), meditation, chanting .
Here’s what his students think: “Jim is an excellent teacher in many ways, he is kind and considerate, he listens and responds, he shows the way and is always present, he is deep and thoughtful, he is wise and a master in his field. His classes are a journey which always surprise and delight; I recommend Jim if you like to know what it means to be a yogi in the true sense of the word, and to have a great class at the same time.” - Rupert Fawcett
Holistic Treatments
To help ensure you have a relaxing stay, we also offer a range of treatments (at extra cost) in our specially designated therapy room with our expert team of holistic therapists.Cost of treatments is £30 for 30 minutes and £60 for 60 minutes.
Prices TBC (below are the 2024 prices - they are likely to go up £15-25ish
Costs from £390 (early birds offer!) if booking before June 1st 2026
Triple EB £415/ Reg £455
Twin EB £425/ Reg £465
Twin (ensuite) EB £445/ Reg £485
Sg (single bed) EB £500/Reg £540
Sg (double bed) EB £515/ Reg £555
Please note there are lots of bathrooms at this venue (only one ensuite but theres never a problem because there are so many showers/loos!
Reserve your space with a £100 deposit
