Let Nature be Your Teacher
Rise and Thrive in Devon Including Wim Hof Fundamentals Workshop
We are delighted to be collaborating with Emily as we nestle down in the heart of the beautiful South Hams village in Bantham, Devon at White Horses which is a stunning 19th-century property over looking the ocean and steeped in local history. We have chosen this special venue over looking the ocean so we can intertwine with nature and all the elements as we work to harmonise your energetic, physical, emotional and mental self whilst boosting your immune and adrenal system in preparation for winter months ahead.
You are in safe hands with James who is your certified Wim Hof Instructor, Reiki Master and Sound Healer, Natalie who has over 1000’s accredited study with a speciality in Yin Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ceremonial Cacao and Emily who grew up in the area so can show us the hidden gems and will guide us through Authentic Flow™ and Embodied Yin™. Our aim is to leave you feeling rested, inspired and with a tool kit to help keep you energised during the winter months when we tend to feel fatigued and beyond.
Not only that but we are re-uniting with the amazing Polly from Jolly Allotment who will be feeding us from Soil to Soul generally on Fire which is not only deeeeee-licious but a real experience!
Expect our signature Yin Yoga with Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming, an Official and Certified Wim Hof Fundamentals Workshop where we learn about and experience the Breathwork and Ice Bath, Embodied Flow Yoga, Embodied Yin Yoga, Gong and Sound Bath, Ceremonial Cacao Ceremony, Fire Pit and More…
And not forgetting the opportunity to walk the endless dramatic coastal paths, ponder on the beaches, grab a coffee in one of the huts, hire a paddle board or enjoy the very large garden at the house. You will also have the option to experience the famous ‘Swoosh’ as we take the hidden steps to a private peer at high tide and swoosh out to shore with the tide!
Thursday 3rd November - Sunday 6th November 2022 from £555
Whats included…
3x nights Accommodation
Delicious carefully prepared Celiac friendly Vegetarian or Plant Based food by the AMAZING Jolly Allotment including 3x Breakfasts, 2x Lunches, 3x Dinners
Wim Hof Fundamentals Workshop (4 hours) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Our Signature Yin Yoga, Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming Session (2 hours)
Morning Authentic Flow™ Sessions (3 hours)
Embodied Yin™ Session, Gong Bath, Cacao Ceremony, Additional Wim Hof Breathwork Session, Closing Ceremony
Option of Sea Swoosh, Explore the Endless Coastal Paths, Ocean Views, Beaches or Relax in the House by the Fire
OPTIONS:
Option to book a Treatment
Option to rent a Paddle Board
* please note due to the nature of the activities there will be no alcohol served at this retreat *
OFFERINGS…
YOGA
In the mornings expect Authentic Flow™ to help wake the body and mind
You will also experience an Embodied Yin™ session.
And not forgetting our Signature Yin Yoga, Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming session which is inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory as we shift energy through the meridian channels as we aim to shift, nourish and rebalance our energetic, physical and mental self by stressing the connective tissue and calming the nervous system
SOUND HEALING
Sound Healing helps the body generate a positive flow of energy and offers vibrations ion a cellular level into the body which stimulates the blood vessels, lymph, nerves, veins and muscles to open up blockages and loosening tension in the body, relaxing the body and releasing pain. Sound can helps with stress, depression, insomnia, menstrual pain, ear problems, sinusitis etc and offer a sense of peace and calm. On retreat you will experience a gong bath, singing bowl therapy and reiki drumming and you will have the opportunity to book a private treatment (extra charge).
WIM HOF METHOD
Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Workshop During your retreat you will put yourself in the expert hands James, of a certified WHM Instructor to learn the 3 pillars of the Wim Hof Method: Breathing Technique, Cold Exposure & Commitment. Find out how you can utilise oxygen and cold exposure to optimise body & mind, and learn about the underlying physiology which will help you to tap into your deepest potential and create a daily practice at home to help you rise and thrive.
CACAO
Ceremonial Grade Cacao has been used for centuries by the indigenous as a plant medicine for nutritional and healing purposes. Nutritionally, ceremonial grade cacao has 20 times more disease fighting antioxidants than blueberries and offers magnesium, riboflavin along with essential fatty acids making it a huge help to lower cholesterol, improve heart function and reduce the risk of cancer. It is also a mood enhancer through increasing dopamine and serotonin whilst also stimulating endorphins amongst other benefits which we will experience together in ceremony.
A LITTLE PIECE OF OCEAN HEAVEN
LOCATION
Nestled in the heart of this beautiful South Hams village, White Horses is a stunning 19th-century property, steeped in local history. With a coastal or river view from most windows, this beautiful house sits magnificently above the Avon Estuary within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and newly introduce Marine Conservation Zone.
The unspoilt village of Bantham itself is an absolute joy. With its own local pub and a well-stocked village shop, it's friendly locals are in abundance, ready to point you in the direction of the best surf, the finest cream tea or the freshest seafood.
The beach itself is a watersports paradise. Miles of golden sand, crystal clear water and incredible waves. Grab a Surf Board, Kayak or a Stand-Up Paddleboard and head on down to this pristine beach, less than five minutes walk from the house.
There are hidden steps which lead down to a secret jetty where on an outgoing tide we can leap into the water and let the ‘Swoosh’ carry us down the estuary. Hours and hours of fun and memories that will last forever.
There is access to some stunning coastal walks with dramatic cliffs, gorgeous ocean views and a number of pop up cafes where you can grab coffee or enjoy the endless paths, find a bench and sit for some contemplation where nature can be your teacher.
We will be erecting a tipi in the large garden where we will enjoy and experience most of our practice. And don’t forget the opportunity for an Ice Bath which will form part of the Wim Hof Fundamentals Workshop during your retreat.
Spaces are limited to 10.
PROPOSED ITINERARY
*NB: timings are flexible, everything is optional and activities are weather dependant*
Check in is from 4pm and there is plenty of parking.
Thursday 3rd Nov 2022
ARRIVAL DAY
17:00 -17:30 Welcome and Introductions
17:30 -19:30 Experience our signature Yin Yoga, Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming Session
19:30 – 21:30 Fire Side Dinner by Jolly Allotment
Friday 4 Nov 2022
07:30 – 08:30 Embodied Flow™
08:30 – 09:30 Breakfast
09:30 – 13:30 Wim Hof Fundamentals Workshop (Science, The Breath, The Mindset, The Ice Bath)
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 17:00 Free time to explore the coastal paths, beaches or local area, rent a paddle board or relax at the house
17:00 – 18:30 Embodied Yin™
18:30 – 20:00 Dinner
20:00 – 21:00 Sound Bath with Gong, Singing bowls and Percussion
Saturday 5th Nov 2022
07:30 – 09:00 Wim Hof Breathwork and Cold Dip in Sea
09:00 – 10:30 Breakfast and Digest
10:30 – 11:30 Embodied Flow™
11:30 – 13:30 Free time to explore the coastal paths, beaches or local area, Rent a paddle board or relax at the house
13:30 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 17:00 Experience a Sea Swoosh (tide dependant)
18:00 – 19:30 Cacao and Sound Ceremony
19:30 – 21:00 Dinner
21:00 Well it IS Bonfire Night and we are moving closer to the Full Moon so lets sit around the Bonfire and look up to the stars!
Sunday 6th Nov 2022
DEPARTURE DAY
06:00 - 07:30 Optional Swoosh (tide and weather dependant)
07:30 – 8:30 Embodied Flow™
08.30 - 10.00 Breakfast
10:00 – 11:00 Closing Ceremony
Noon – Check out
Your Facilitators
MORE ABOUT US
Sound | Reiki | Wim Hof Method
JAMES BRADSHAW
Working in the fire and rescue service was my dream job and after making the difficult decision to leave after 12 years service I lost my way a little. I missed helping other people and felt something was missing. I proceeded to spend another 12 years building up my own renovations and maintenance company and whilst really enjoying meeting new people, the practical side of working with my hands and being creative I still felt I had more to offer. In 2011 I injured my spine in a car accident and the doctors said that I would need to start saving for a £20k operation to remove some of my spine which would manage the pain. The injury was affecting my life and somedays I couldn’t walk – this is where my journey started in looking for alternative ways to heal. I started regular yoga classes and very soon I regained strength, mobility and reduced pain. It was actually in the yoga studio that I saw a leaflet for Reiki and became very curious in how I could tap into my own healing potential. In the back of my mind I knew this was the tool I could use to help myself and others. It has been quite a journey working towards my Reiki master degree and digging deeper into the potentials of Sound Therapy. My journey continued to the Wim Hof Method and after very quickly seeing the huge shift in my mental health and physical strength especially through my cancer recovery in 2020, I knew I had to become a certified Wim Hof Instructor and take this method out to help people gain tools to put YOU in control and therefore Rise and Thrive. We continue to research, experience and explore ways to help ourselves and others live at optimal health in this modern world.
And guess what… I no longer need the spinal operation!
Yin Yoga | Sound Therapy | Cacao | Reiki
NATALIE BRADSHAW
Ancient Wisdom has changed my life. For years I suffered with Adrenal Fatigue and an Autoimmune Disease, that combined with being a workaholic in the corporate world often meant choosing to work 13-hour days and using all my energy up at work that often meant that I had nothing left for me, let alone time for my family or friends. After becoming dependent on steroid injections, western medication and coffee just to get through the day I decided to come back to Yoga and explore a more holistic lifestyle. Rather than continue to book holidays in a desperate attempt to recharge, I started to go on Healing retreats which inspired me to train to become a Yoga teacher and this soon became a huge turning point in my life because it gave me the space to rest, spend time with like minded people and also learn tools that I needed to make changes in my life. Very quickly I found that a more regular practice offered me much more than the physical benefits and as I continued to dig deeper, not only did I become stronger and more mobile in my body but I had reduced pain, raised energy levels, improved mental health and my whole perspective significantly changed. I said goodbye to my corporate life and set out on a new path find a solution other than a lifetime on western medication and guess what - I haven't taken western medication for over 5 years and have managed to keep my autoimmune issues at bay (unless I fall into old habits!) Even now with over 1000 study hours with many global master teachers and reading hundreds of books, I continue to search for and experience alternative ways to live at optimal health in this modern world. Going deeper into the layers is my passion, specifically in conjunction with traditional Chinese medicine, organ health, the energetic body and breath work. Sound and Reiki has also been a huge influence in my healing path which is why James (my husband) and I love to work together and create healing and transformational experiences which we can offer on a private basis, group classes, workshops or retreats.
Jolly Allotment | From Soul to Soul
POLLY BALDWIN
In 2015 Polly Baldwin found herself in a physically very dark place. Headaches, chronic fatigue, arthritic joints, sore muscles, eczema, constant pain in her ovaries, brain fog, memory loss, numb limbs, nervous system issues. She could not see a way out of the darkness. Her physical symptoms and lack of help and understanding led to anxiety, anger and depression. It destroyed her life as she knew it. She was living through an autoimmune breakdown, Modern medicine gave up on her saying that there was no cure. She would just have to learn to live with her chronic conditions - there would be no help. Polly's autoimmune conditions were caused by post viral fatigue from a spider bite infection. She was also diagnosed with coeliac disease at the age of 37. So her Gut Health was a major factor in her becoming so sick but also the power behind her rehabilitation. Polly began to grow her own food on her allotment so she could grow the nutrients she needed to repair. She now has a deep understanding through first hand experience that our health begins in our soil and our food. But also in the way we choose to connect to nature, each other and ourselves.
Authentic Flow™ | Embodied Yin™
EMILY PRICE
Emily grew up in the South Devon countryside and knows all the hidden gems to explore. She was introduced to hatha and ashtanga yoga aged 11 by her mother and it has been an integral part of her life ever since with a few lulls here and there but maintaining a dedicated practice has helped to support her mental and physical health beyond measure. Upon leaving school Emily travelled broadly, studied languages at university, taught surfing and yoga across Europe and met Natalie and James in the French Alps during her first ski season in 2016. Since then Emily undertook her first formal 200hr Authentic Flow™- informed by Embodied Flow™ - yoga teacher training in August 2020. Since then Emily has completed 15 months immersion of tantric meditation practices, a further 150 hours of advanced teacher training including Embodied Yin™, somatics, embodied yoga, non-dual tantra, embodied awakening and more. Emily facilitates and shares yoga because she is following deep urge to impart the wisdom and tools that help her navigate life’s challenges.
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From £555 for 3 nights in shared room (private rooms available)
£150 non-refundable deposit to secure booking. Remainder to be paid by 30th September 2022
The Accommodation is split into 4 sections to support privacy and space in The Main House, Butter Bay, Island View and River View. There is also an option to book the beds in one section eg: All of Butter Bay etc…
The Main house - The front door opens into a light and airy entrance hall with cloakroom and a contemporary wooden staircase leads to the first floor where there is the bathroom with shower and bath, WC and washbasin and a large top floor area that leads you to a small set of stairs and into bedroom one. Bedroom one has a set of bunkbeds (Single over double). Next door you have the beautiful second bedroom, ‘The White Room', this is a charming double, filled with natural light in a simple, rustic style with fabulous views. This part of the house also has a shared balcony with Island View.
1. Double Room with En-Suite Single Occupancy £695 (Shared £595pp)
2. Bunk Room shares Main Bathroom - £555pp BOOKED
Butter Bay - This Is a light and spacious apartment on the ground floor of this charming waterside home. Simple, modern furnishings and large airy rooms with unrivalled views over the River Avon. The apartment boasts a large double bedroom with fresh contemporary furnishings, a good-sized living area with a sofa bed. A stylish and functional shower room with access and a modern open plan kitchenette equipped with everything you need.
3. Double Room Single Occupancy - £555 - BOOKED
4. Sofa Bed Single Occupancy - £555 - BOOKED
Island View - The bedroom boasts a large en-suite with kingsize bed and fresh contemporary furnishings.
Island View offers wonderful first-floor accommodation within this breathtaking coastal home. With far-reaching views towards Bigbury Bay and the iconic Burgh Island, the apartment overlooks the River Avon in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The spacious lounge has a double sofa bed and there is a well-equipped kitchen. Modern, fresh and clean lines dominate this light and airy space. There are two small shared terrace seating areas outside.
5. Double Room with En-Suite Single Occupancy £695 (Shared £595pp)
6. Sofa Bed Single Occupancy shares the main bathroom - £555 BOOKED
River View - A tasteful, beautifully designed first-floor apartment with double en-suite bedroom. It offers breathtaking views of the Avon Estuary from every window. A well designed, contemporary lounge with a sofa bed and a modern kitchen, stocked with everything you might need. Relax as you watch the sun setting over Burgh Island from the small shared outdoor terrace.
7. Double Room with En-Suite Single Occupancy £695 (Shared £595pp) BOOKED
8. Sofa Bed Single Occupancy shares the main bathroom £555 BOOKED
OR NO ACCOMMODATION = £455 however you must join all sessions and meals to be fully part of the group
NOT INCLUDED :
Flights, Ferries or Trasfers
Food or Drinks outside of the House
Optional activities eg: Paddle Boarding
CLICK HERE TO READ THE TERMS & CONDITIONS
We hope you can join us!
Namaste x