Relaxing mini retreats
Release tension and replenish your energy with a blissful afternoon of Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra meditation in Twickenham
At a time when many of us are craving a slower pace, this Sunday mini retreat offers you space to put aside the ‘to do’ list, and gift yourself some valuable time to receive. To bask in the joy of doing less.
Through a slow and carefully chosen sequence of passive, floor-based Yin Yoga postures, we’ll release deep held tension, inviting space and ease into the hips, tight hamstrings, spine & back muscles and shoulders.
During the latter half of the retreat, I’ll guide you through a deep, soothing Yoga Nidra meditation followed by some chats, tea & yummy treats, plus a final seated breathing/meditation practice to leave you feeling lighter, more grounded and completely at ease in body, mind & spirit.
No yoga experience required, all abilities welcome.
““I haven’t stopped talking about your mini retreat to all my friends and colleagues, I had such an amazing time. A well deserved indulgence I thought to begin with, now I know it’s a basic necessity to recharge and manage my sanity.”
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What to expect:
Nourishing Yin Yoga:
Long, slow holds in supported postures, Yin yoga offers you time & space to soften and release deeply held tension in tight areas such as hamstrings, glutes, spine, hips & shoulders.
Holding poses softly in stillness and relaxing the tendency to grip and contract serves to down-regulate the body’s stress response, freeing up constricted circulation and energy flow in the body. Participants often experience an overwhelming feeling of ease, calm and deep relaxation, for both body and mind.
This practice can be especially effective for those suffering from stress and/or anxiety, or chronically tight muscles.
““Beth is the only yoga teacher I have found that I enjoy doing Yin Yoga with. Her teaching style really resonates with me, she is down to earth and relatable. She gives great, easy to understand instructions, explains why we are doing something and how we may feel in the pose, which I find really helpful.”
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Restorative Yoga Nidra:
Translated from the Sanskrit, Yoga Nidra means ‘yogic sleep’. This deeply relaxing, ancient guided meditation practice involves simple visualisation techniques to navigate between sleeping and waking states of consciousness. Students report sleeping better afterwards, experiencing improved mental clarity, less anxiety, and greater peace of mind.
There have been numerous clinical studies suggesting that Yoga Nidra can be a successful therapy for those suffering from insomnia, PTSD, stress and anxiety.
““I had such a lovely time at Beth’s mini-retreat. I haven’t felt so relaxed for a long time. Even better, I had a wonderful night’s sleep afterwards. My sleep tracker recorded a 50% increase in my deep sleep that night, so it’s certainly worth a try if, like me, you have sleep problems.”
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I’ll be offering mini-massages & yoga assists during the retreat for those who’d like to move deeper into the stretches (everything is optional).
For this reason numbers are kept to a minimum.
Investment
Date & time: Sunday 24th March, 2-5pm
Venue: The Oak room @ the Crossway, St Stephen’s Church, East Twickenham, TW1 2PD
Investment: £55 p/p
All participants will need to provide their own yoga mat & blanket for this event, however you’ll be provided with a yoga bolster and blocks for support. Limited places available.
““Such an awesome retreat we just had - I am feeling so relaxed and energised at the same time...wish it lasted longer! You took me back to life - so hard to find words to express my gratefulness to you.””
““After being really stiff for weeks the Yin poses really loosened me up. I did my best run for ages in a 10k club race this morning without any of the hip and back pain I often feel locked in after working at a desk. It knocked a good 30 secs per mile off my time!””
“I attended one of Beth’s Mini Retreats on invitation from my wife. I would highly recommend this for anyone who is serious about better understanding their body and shifting the dial on flexibility, as well as gaining a deep understanding and contemplation that enables the change.””
““It was wonderful to have the opportunity to relax into poses, unlocking the stresses and strains of the usual hectic daily schedule. By the end I had such a wonderful feeling of calm and felt much better able to cope with the challenges ahead.””
Meet your teacher
Beth Morgan
Beth is London’s leading specialist in the award-winning Solomon Yogalates Method, and has been supporting clients in overcoming postural imbalances, pain and injury for over five years.
She offers simple tools for all levels of experience and ability, enabling men and women of all ages to access greater freedom of movement in their bodies, a deeper connection to their breath and an improved sense of peace and wellbeing in body and mind.
Beth received her advanced Yin yoga training under the guidance of renowned Yin teacher Norman Blair in 2017 & 2019, and is a strong believer in the transformative powers of yoga and meditation in these technology focused, fast paced times of ours. She has run international and UK based residential yoga retreats since 2017.