Women’s retreats offer a unique opportunity to escape the daily grind and focus on self-love. These retreats provide a supportive environment specifically for women to explore their passions, find lifelong friendships, a renewed connection with their yoga practice, or take a break from the stresses of everyday life. Whether you’re interested in yoga, meditation, or…
Ayahuasca retreats have been gaining popularity worldwide, and the UK is no exception. In recent years, more and more people are seeking out this plant medicine to heal, grow, and explore their consciousness. As we journey through 2023, the ayahuasca healing experience is more accessible than ever, with several retreat centres offering authentic shamanic ceremonies…
Have you ever thought to live in a Buddhist monastery for 3 months as a monk or a nun? What about staying in the monastery for a retreat as a layperson? What is daily life like behind those high monasteries’ walls? While I was still a teenager, I often wondered about such mysteries… until I…
As a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity, Monastery retreats offer a unique opportunity for individuals seeking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It’s a chance to step back, slow down, and take the time to reflect on what really matters. In the UK, there are several monasteries that offer retreats, each…
Yorkshire is one of England’s most beautiful places to retreat “up North”. This fiercely proud and historic county is known for its unspoiled rugged beauty (for example, Yorkshire Dales) and many fantastic places where we can withdraw from the chaotic world. Buddhist retreats in Yorkshire are becoming more and more prevalent as people turn to…
For those of you looking to explore your relationship with God, escape from the chaos of everyday life and deepen your spiritual practice, Christian retreats in the UK are the perfect solution. Whether you belong to a church, you come from another faith completely, or you don’t believe, these retreat centres will welcome you with…
For generations, spiritual adventurers, lost souls and intrepid psychonauts have ventured to secluded retreat centres and distant Amazonian huts, seeking to immerse themselves in the transformative, mind-expanding world of psychedelic exploration through the consumption of the entheogenic elixir known as ayahuasca, rich in the psychoactive compound DMT. Rooted in tradition, this sacred concoction is crafted…
Looking to go to one of the many Tantra festivals in Europe or further afield? These festivals have exploded in popularity over the last few years, with a massive number of gatherings popping up in retreat centres and cities across the world. I’m not surprised by the number of people starting to go to a…
With the fast-paced nature of modern life, it’s important to take some time to disconnect, de-stress and focus on our wellbeing. UK Yoga retreats have become increasingly popular for those seeking to take a break from their daily routines and reconnect with themselves. The UK has a variety of stunning locations that offer the perfect…
Are you into meditation? Are you one of those people who can sit for hours without fidgeting or feeling uncomfortable but still keep moving the energy through the body? If yes, you are probably an advanced meditation practitioner. However, many people find sitting meditation uncomfortable, boring, or ineffective. There are two main reasons why sitting…
Regular household air fresheners and other similar products can be harmful to your health due to artificial additives. But there is a better way to help you home to smell beautiful without it costing your health? Using Essential Oil burner oils! Using an Essential Oil for oil burners is the perfect way to make your…
Imagine breathing in the warm, woody and comforting aroma of sandalwood wafting through your lounge while enjoying some downtime. Or a fresh floral scent lingering in your cosy study. Or the powerful tang of tea tree filling your bathroom while soaking in Himalayan rock salt and peppermint oil at the end of a busy day.…
Practising Yoga encourages you to live your life in a much more conscious way, making choices that are best for your mind, body and spirit, and also for the planet. So what better way to show kindness and compassion to Mother Earth than by choosing an eco-friendly, recyclable, non-toxic eco yoga mat in the UK? We’ve…
A Eco yoga mat, Mysore yoga rug or Ashtanga yoga rug is, without doubt, of the best things to happen in the yoga scene in the past few years. Just ask any fan of Ashtanga yoga, Bikram yoga or Power Yoga…Because when you start using one of these eco-friendly yoga rugs, your struggles with horrible,…
Used for many centuries since the Ancient Egyptians and Chinese, essential oils come from the leaves, roots, peels, wood, flowers and seeds of plants and offer a wide range of health benefits. Many are anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-microbial, antioxidant and anti-spasmodic. This means that they don’t just smell beautiful, but they can also help treat…
Karen Chambers from Fierce Wellbeing was desperate for a reset and needed a particular kind of retreat that would dig deeper than she had experienced before. So she booked a flight from London to Sri Lanka to stay eight nights at Sen Wellness Sanctuary, one, if not, the best Ayurveda health retreat in Sri Lanka,…
Depression is a massive global health problem that continues to grow. According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 300 million people struggle with the disease and according to the NHS, antidepressant use has more than doubled over the last decade. It’s clear that our current treatment methods just aren’t working. However, there is an…
One of the most beautiful locations on earth to enjoy a blissful yoga retreat in Bali. There’s simply no other place on earth you can enjoy the stunningly beautiful tropical jungle, rice paddies, waterfalls and Balinese temples, sip coconut water whilst you relax in a hammock, completely disconnect from the madness of the western world…
What is a Retreat? Retreats are the perfect opportunity to escape and unplug, to disconnect from the pressures of everyday life, and to reconnect with your inner self. They give you the chance to do something for yourself for a change, to dedicate time to doing something you love, to deepen your spirituality, and to…
The truth is, we’re living in some pretty profound and unprecedented times. Amidst the whirlwind of changes that threaten the conventional manner in which we live and practice, proves an incredible opportunity to grow and adapt. With health and well-being as a primary focus throughout the world, the need for skilled yoga teachers in every…
Tantra Retreats – What, Where and When? Tantra retreats are enjoying a real surge in popularity at the moment as more people get curious about this ancient esoteric tradition from the east. They see their yoga teachers gush about tantra retreats on social media. Their best friend comes back from a weekend retreat looking relaxed…
To do anything consciously means to become aware of what we are doing and why. Much of our lives, including our interactions with others, is done either on auto-pilot or in a way that masks underlying intentions or needs that we haven’t brought into the foreground yet: games we play to get what we want…
Bathing in the fragrance of some sweet and spicy cinnamon oil while reading your favourite book, or burning some Vetiver essential oil as you’re going deeper into your meditation can soothe mind and body, and help the transition to a calmer, meditative state. The easiest and safest way to diffuse essential oils is using an…
The Light is coming dear one. Stand strong in your hearts. And minds.Do not allow yourself to go off into the wilderness of your imagination Or fear-driven mind. . Yes be practical BUT keep coming back to NOW. . Right now . To this moment. . To this breath. . To the simplicity and inherent…
At this time we do not want to pretend like nothing is happening. We do not want to ignore the pain and suffering on this plane right now. And pretend the darkness and loss are not here. . On the other hand, we do not want to allow the mind to go off on some…
I haven’t written personally for a long time, life has been busy and though I have kept a journal for going through some difficult periods, it didn’t seem appropriate to share it. But today I was awoken to the news that my grandmother, had died. Though she was old, aged 95, it was slightly unexpected…
Healing the Shadow Healing the shadow does not come about through shame. We heal it through forgiveness, kindness and understanding. ♥ What do I mean by ‘shadow’? . The ‘shadow’ is the part of our psyche that we unconsciously deem unworthy, shameful or not good enough. . It can look like competition, judgment, anger, jealousy,…
HEALING THE PAST Healing the past? You do not need to go into the past in order to heal it. The past will arise in each moment. As a thought, as an emotion, as a reaction. As a trigger, as a pain, as an illness, as an ailment… All of this is the past arising…
Embracing the Unknown How do we embrace the unknown? Well most of the time, whether consciously or not We like to think we know what will happen next. I’ll go here and then there and then meet with that person or do this and then get that etc…. . Unfortunately, though, this is simply a…
AUTHENTIC CONNECTION TRULY MEETING AN-OTHER How can we have an authentic connection with others? Well, firstly it is in understanding that we rarely see people as they are. Instead, we see them through the lens of our past. Through an accumulation of ideas, assumptions, judgments and projections. We see ‘other’ (and ourselves) through ‘thought’ tinted…