Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Florence House

(Seaford, East Sussex)

5-7 October 2012

A weekend of yoga, meditation, sea walks and great food at beautiful Florence House. We hope this place of tranquillity coupled with the yoga practice will help to restore the free flow of healthy life energy.

Venue & Accommodation: Florence House lies in a quiet position on the outskirts of the popular seaside town of Seaford, nestling at the bottom of vast open dunes, leading to a dramatic cliff line overlooking the English Channel with views towards France. Seaford lies midway between Eastbourne and Brighton on the south coast, each about 10 miles distant. The historic town of Lewes is about 12 miles to the north.

Built in the 1920’s by a local merchant as a wedding present for his daughter Florence House has been extensively refurbished & now provides a large course room, lounge, dining room and oak panelled study. The six acre estate is within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has views of Seaford Head, the golf course, and across Seaford to the white cliffs and the sea.

All rooms are individually and comfortably furnished with excellent shared bathroom facilities.

Yoga Our weekend will begin on Friday evening at 6.00 pm with a gentle asana practice and the deep relaxation of yoga nidra, followed by dinner at 8.00 pm. After breakfast on Saturday, we will practise from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm (asana, pranayama and meditation). After lunch you will be free to explore the gardens or the countryside, or just to chill out at Florence House. Our afternoon class will be from 5.00 to 7.00 pm, and will introduce more pranayama and meditation techniques. Saturday dinner will be at 7.30 pm. Sunday morning’s class will be from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, and will again incorporate asana, pranayama and meditation. Our weekend will finish with Sunday lunch, but you are welcome to stay for a while during the afternoon if you wish to chill out for a bit longer! The weekend provides the opportunity of miles of wonderful walking along the cliff tops towards ‘The Seven Sisters’ and Beachy Head. Classes will be suitable for all levels of experience, except complete beginners to yoga

Treatments a wide range of treatments will be available. click here for more information (TBC)

Travel Trains are from London Victoria to Lewes, where you should change for Seaford. If driving from London allow at least two hours for the journey. for more information on how to get there please visit www.florencehouse.co.uk

What to bring: yoga mat, 2 yoga bricks, 2 blocks, 1 yoga strap and a throw or blanket for meditation and yoga nidra. Please let me know if you have problem in bringing/finding any of these or you can buy them at www.yogamatters.com. Also bring walking shoes, wellies if you have them waterproof jacket a good book and whatever else you think appropriate. ... and your lovely smile :)

Prices: The cost of the weekend, including accommodation, tuition and all meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch will be £310 for bookings paid in full before 15th July, £345 for bookings after 15th July, Meals will be vegetarian. Accommodation will be in twin or triple rooms, so please let me know when booking if you have agreed to share with anyone else. A limited number of single rooms may be available, at a supplement of £65. Bookings with £110 deposit should be made directly to me please enquire on shantiyoga@gmail.com or 07919174071 for details. Payments are by bank transfer or paypal. The balance of payment is due on or before 15 July 2011. For bookings after 15th July full amount will be required.

Cancellation policy: for 60 days or more prior the retreat, your entire payment will be refunded, less your deposit, and £25 administrative fee. For 50-30 days prior the retreat, payments are non-refundable, however, they are transferable (less your deposit + £25 administrative fee) to a future yoga retreat. 29 days or less prior to the retreat, all payments are non refundable, unless the weekend is full and I am able to find someone to take your place. You may, however, transfer your booking to someone else, so long as you let me know that you have done so.

Visit Florence House at www.florencehouse.co.uk