Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of the Nidderdale Valley, The Acorn is the perfect sanctuary to find replenishment and revitalisation. It is a place to inspire, nurture and nourish your mind, body and soul which is why we are very excited to be offering our Prepare for Winter Day retreat in this idyllic location.

We have teamed up with Katherine from Retreat Remedies (a fellow TCM practitioner) to offer a nurturing day retreat where we will work to harmonise your energetic, physical, emotional and mental self with Yin Yoga, Sound Healing, Reiki and aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) whilst nourishing you with natures medicine, and some deep, powerful and transformational sessions. Our intention is to leave you feeling rested, balanced, rejuvenated, inspired and to gain some tools to take back home.

In the morning we will begin with an introduction to TCM and introduce the Kidney and Urinary Bladder energetic pathways (meridians) as we prepare for a Tea meditation focused on adrenal health before we move through to the Lotus Pod for Yin Yoga, Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming session to support imbalances and deficiencies prone to the Kidney and Urinary Bladder including (but not limited to) exhaustion, adrenal fatigue, lowered immunity, low sex drive, insomnia, night sweats, lower back pain, joint pain, bone issues, blood imbalances, menstrual problems and hot flushes - all of which has the potential to intensify over the winter months. please note we have been trained and are experienced in all of our offerings - please see About Us section)*

Lunch will be packed full of nourishing ingredients and nutrients giving you inspiration and tips of what to prepare during the winter months ahead.

In the afternoon, James (Certified WimHof Instructor) will be offering a Wim Hof Method breathwork session accompanied by our himalayan singing bowls and gong to enhance your experience.

If you feel you need a boost and to gain some inspiration and tools to maintain balance during winter and throughout next year, come and join us at the magical Acorn Wellness Retreat in Yorkshire.

Date: Friday 2nd December 2022

Investment: £145 per person

Schedule:

You are welcome to arrive from 9am ready to begin tea meditation at 9.30am

• 9.30am - 10.30am Welcome, Introduction to TCM theory and Tea Meditation to support the kidney and urinary bladder

• 10.30am - 12.30pm - Yin Yoga session combined with Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming

• 12.30pm - 13.30pm - Plant Based Lunch with a menu based on TCM theory to support the season

• 13.30pm - 15.00pm - Rest, Digest & Chat in the Snug or use the Sauna in the Wellness Bud

• 15.00pm - 16.00pm - Wim Hof Method Breathwork and Sound Session

• 16.00pm - 16.30pm - Optional tea and grounding before Leaving with tools and inspiration to keep you boosted for winter

YIN YOGA

Yin Yoga is a slow and soft style of yoga which allows you to stress and nourish the deeper connective tissues such as ligaments, bones and joints which are harder to target in more dynamic (yang) styles of yoga. There will be a specific focus on acupressure, the meridian pathway and organ health to harmonise your energetic system and to bring balance physically, emotionally, mentally and energetically. The practice will be accompanied by our Nepalese singing bowls so that the sound and vibrations will enter your body at a cellular level to calm your body and mind and promote healing.

TEA & NOURISHMENT

Tea Meditation Katherine is also a TCM practitioner and will offer an arrival tea meditation using herbs to de-stress and support our adrenals. There will be an optional afternoon Breathe meditation for lung health before the breathwork session. She will Nourish and Inspire us with seasonal foods and will be available to offer support and guidance on her offerings which have been developed through ancient teachings and her own experience. You will also have an opportunity to buy her teas and apple cider vinegar infusions - you can get to know more about her here.

BREATH & SOUND

WimHof Method Breathwork when practiced correctly and consistently can lower inflammation, strengthen the immune system, alkalise the blood, increase lung capacity and longevity, lower anxiety, improve sleep, support digestion, improve our mental well-being, boosting our mood among other things. Sound Healing helps the body generate a positive flow of energy and offers vibrations on 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 mind.

You will have the care and attention from a level 3, 1000 hours, yin yoga teacher and sound healer/reiki master who will take you on a wonderful healing journey sure to leave you feeling fully refreshed, deeply relaxed and rejuvenated.

YIN YOGA | SOUND | TCM SPECIALITY

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.

REIKI | SOUND | BREATHWORK

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!