Yoga & Kayaking Retreat in Devon, 3 Nights, £475-£595

This 3 night retreat at Eden Rise near Totnes will soothe your body and soul.  Refresh and nurture yourself with yoga, meditation, delicious healthy whole-food plant-based meals, a half-day river kayaking trip, some moorland walking, a sound bath and connection with nature in the Devon countryside.

Eden Rise is a rustic, eco-retreat centre with lovely views, a gorgeous yoga studio, access to 7 acres of land including woodland and stream, a sauna and a fire pit.  Daily yoga will be led by the truly delightful Jules Yount (Yoga 500Hr IYN + Postgraduate Yoga Therapy 250Hr).  The sound bath will be led by the wonderful Helen Phillips. And the kirtan (devotional singing), meditation and outings will be led by Wholly Yoga Founder, Gemma Conidis.

At Wholly Yoga, we aim to create yoga retreats that reflect the broad spiritual and traditional roots of yoga, going beyond a merely physical practice of asana, and incorporating many aspects of the 8 limbs of yoga. This includes practicing Ahimsa (non-violence) and living healthfully by eating a mostly satvic diet (fresh vegetarian or vegan food, non-caffienated drinks and abstaining from the consumption alcohol or other substances).  

We include periods of silence (usually from 10pm until breakfast the next day) to help you access a deeper stillness within.  And as an intrinsic part of coming on retreat is gathering together in a newly formed community, it is important to us that a positive group dynamic is cultivated, contributed to by each person attending.  This includes sharing responsibility for looking after the space whilst we are using it.  As such, our retreats include an aspect of Karma Yoga (devotional service to others) and attendees are requested to help with some very light tasks such as clearing the table after meals, washing up, or tidying up on a rota basis (usually once per day). 

Prices £475-£595.

Includes:

- 3 Nights Acoommodation

- Yoga Sessions (Vinyassa and Yin)

- Meditation Sessions

- 1 Half-day Kayaking Tour on the River Dart

- 1 Sound Bath Session

- 1 Creative Practice Session

- Delicious Whole-food Plant-Based Meals

- Daily Fruit and Herbal Teas

- Sauna in the evenings after 6pm

- Bedding and Sheets

Not Included:

- Travel expenses

- Towels

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

THURSDAY 28th JULY

16:00                  Guest Arrival and check in

16:45-17:15      Welcome talk & introductions

17:15-18:45      Vinyassa Flow Yoga

18:45-19:30     Kirtan and Meditation

19:30-20:30     Dinner

20:00-22:00    Free Time/ Unpack / Fire Pit Social

22:00                 Lights Out

FRIDAY 29th & SATURDAY 30th JULY

07:00-08:30   Vinyassa Flow Yoga

08:30-09:15   Kirtan & Meditation

09:15-10:00    Breakfast

10:00-11:15     Free time / shower etc.

11:15-17:00      [Friday] River Dart Kayaking Trip (4 hours on the water - sit-on-top kayaks) with picnic lunch 

                              [Saturday]  Moorland walking outing with picnic lunch 

17:30-19:00    Yin Yoga

19:15-20:15     Dinner

20:15-22:00    Fire Pit / Sauna / Personal Practice / Free Time

22:00            Lights Out

SUNDAY 31st JULY

07:00-08:30   Vinyassa Flow Yoga

08:30-09:15    Kirtan & Meditation

09:15-10:00     Breakfast

10:00-11:15      Free time / shower etc.

10.30-11.30      Sound Bath Session

11.30-12:00      Tea break

12:00-13.30       Creative practie workshop (e.g. creative writing, mandala making or theatre games)

13.30-14:30       Lunch

14:30-15:15       Closing Circle

15:15-16:00       Packing & Clearing up

16:00                   Check-out / Departure 

CANCELLATION POLICY

We would like to offer our retreatants flexibility as far as we are able, though we are limited by the contractual terms and conditions with the venues and caters we hire. As such we are able to provide some flexibility as follows:

- Deposits are non-refundable.

- If you cancel three months or more before the retreat you will be refunded the full balance minus the deposit (or 25% if you paid upfront in full).

- If you cancel less than three months but more than one before the retreat we will be able to offer you a refund (minus the deposit or 25% if you paid upfront in full) in the case of either: you finding someone else to replace your booking (and after they have paid in full) or if the retreat sells out after you have cancelled your booking.

- If you cancel one month or less before the retreat no refund will be avalable.

- In the case of cancellation by us because of government imposed COVID-19 restrictions you will be offered a choice of a transfer to a different retreat (if you choose a more expensive retreat you will need to pay the difference), or a full refund.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

1. You can pay in full now by credit or debit card here on the website (below).  Transaction fees apply.                      OR
2. Avoid transaction fees:  Pay by BACS.  With this option you can pay in full   OR   Place a 25% Deposit now and pay the remaining balance 3 months ahead of the retreat. To pay by BACS please E-mail info@whollyyoga.co.uk and we will send you a link to the booking form and bank details.

Bookings will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.