Pictures below taken on one of the walks.
Jill has been running retreats for the last 10 years at home in Hampshire and abroad, she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to each retreat. She shares her different styles of yoga and integrates Thai Yoga stretched into the restorative part of the day. She recently trained as a level 1 Gong practitioner and will be bathing you in sounds of the gong each day.
The newly refurbished lodge is a haven set in the heart of the Cotswolds within acres of beautiful countryside for you to roam. This is a mindfulness walking and yoga retreat, each afternoon there will be a guided mindful walk approx 5 miles stopping to admire views along the way and resting for refreshment at the end, you will then be able to walk back or a lift back could be arranged. The walk with be approx 1 hour each day. The yoga will be a blend of Traditional Hatha Yoga, Yin, Vinyasa, Mindfulness, restorative & Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, (Not all together, each class will have a theme)Yoga & Gong’ Gong bath, and Mantra, Meditation & Pranayam. As well as an opportunity to book a Thai Yoga Massage. Also we will enjoy beautiful countryside walks, wholesome vegan/ vegetarian food, evenings of ‘gong’ and fireside chats, kirtan and meditation. There will be two sessions of yoga each day, The morning will be more energetic, Yoga pranayama, and meditation, each afternoon after the walk there will be Thai yoga stretch, Restoative Yoga, Yoga nidra & visualisation followed by a ‘GONG’ bath, the yoga hall is a short drive from the lodge in the pretty village of Rendcombe. There will be plenty of free time each day after breakfast to stroll on your own, read and relax. The food will be freshly home cooked vegetarian dishes with desserts and home make cakes for afternoon tea. On the Wednesday evening we will dine out at the Colsebourne Inn Cirencester which is a short drive away. (Not included) (menu) On the last evening we will do Kirtan and meditation around an open fire pit outside weather permitting ending with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows. To close we will have a gentle Gong bath to ease you off to sleep. Small intimate mixed group 4-6 people only for your comfort. This retreat is open to all - every body: if your new to yoga or an experienced yogi, and everything in between you will be welcomed and safe. |
Testimonials:
Jill’s Kundalini yoga was a unique experience for me, having practiced Hatha yoga over many years. Park barn lodge was very welcoming clean and updated with really comfortable beds. Jill made everyone welcome and cooked amazing rustic food to complement the stay. My close friend who had never done yoga got so much from the beautiful space and countryside walks. Nicola. |
Below: Supper at the Colsebourne Inn A group walk through the Cotswolds The garden at the lodge
Accommodation
3 double or twin rooms all on the same floor Two toilets shower room & separate bathroom with a bath Large spacious lounge with a wood burning stove Fully centrally heated. Cosy kitchen with window seating for 6 Towels supplied Venue Address Cotwolds Park Lodge Cirencester Woodmancote GL7 7EL Booking form |
Pictures of the inside of the lodge