Join me at Tilton House, a magnificent Georgian mansion nestled in the South Downs for a weekend of yoga, relaxation, delicious food and great company!
ITINERARY
Arriving at around 4pm on Friday there will be five fully dimensional yoga practices over the weekend in a magnificent 30ft Yurt, including asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), mudra (symbolic and energetic hand gestures), mantra, meditation and visualisation. As with all of my classes they are suitable for all abilities except complete beginners. Options will be given for all levels from those newer to the practice to more experienced practitioners.
On Saturday afternoon wonderful local therapist, Victoria Auton will be available for treatments including Thai Massage, Reiki, Indian Head Massage and Aromatherapy at an additional cost (around £45-£55 per hour). I've experienced Victoria's Reiki and massage first hand and can attest to her intuitive, nurturing touch and compassionate approach.
There will be plenty of free time for you to explore Tilton’s stunning gardens or the nearby South Downs, or maybe take a 5 minute drive to Charleston Farmhouse, the country pile of the Bloomsbury Set. If all that sounds like too much effort then why not spend the day relaxing with a book in the Library….or maybe take a long and blissful nap in the garden!
The weekend will finish after lunch on Sunday at around 3pm.
FOOD
Six delicious, organic, vegetarian meals, with much of the produce picked fresh from Tilton Houses' kitchen garden will be lovingly prepared for us by Cashew Catering; unlimited tea, coffee and fruit during your stay is also included. If you have any specific dietary requirements please let me know at the time of booking.
ACCOMMODATION
Your accommodation will be in a shared twin or triple room in one of the gorgeous bedrooms each decorated in a different theme with luxurious bed linen and fluffy towels with shared bathrooms.
TRAVEL
Travelling to Tilton House couldn't be easier. Trains run from London Victoria to Berwick Station, taking around 90 minutes. If you prefer to drive, the house is just off the A27, parking is available on site and the journey time from Central London is 1 hour 30 minutes. I would love it if you would consider car sharing (if you do decide to drive) and am happy to help to organise this. Please let me know if this would be of interest to you.
COST
The cost of the weekend is £325 and includes
5 Yoga practices, including Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, and Partner Yoga in a 30ft Yurt
Gong Bath with Gordon Coxon on Friday evening
Six delicious, organic, vegetarian meals
Unlimited tea, coffee, water and fresh fruit
Accommodation in a luxurious twin or triple room with shared bathroom
Pre-arranged pick up from Berwick Train Station
2 single room supplements at an additional £75 are available
A non-refundable deposit of £75 per person is required to secure your space. The remaining balance will be payable by Wednesday 31st August 2016.
*The cost of travelling to and from Tilton House, and treatments with Victoria are not included in the price of the retreat*
HOW TO BOOK
My last 2 retreats at Tilton House sold out so book early to avoid disappointment. If you any questions please either call me on 07985 598463.
Payment of the £75 deposit should be made by bank transfer to Amanda Wilkes Yoga, Barclays Bank, 20-42-73, a/c number 73502724; or by cheque, payable to Amanda Wilkes Yoga.
If you are coming with a friend and wish to share a room with them please let me know at the time of booking.
If you would like a treatment please let me know at the time of booking. Payment will be made direct to Victoria at the retreat.
LASTLY...
Concerned about coming on your own and not knowing anyone? Please don't worry! I was the same when I went on my first yoga retreat and made some wonderful friends that I'm still in touch with now. You will find that you get to know everyone very quickly through your shared love of yoga and will probably discover that most other people were nervous about being on their own too!
Please note that there is one very friendly dog and two cats living at Tilton House who roam freely in the halls but are not allowed in the yoga spaces or bedrooms.
Last updated March 5, 2016, 3:58 p.m. UTC
I first practiced yoga when I was pregnant with my second child, but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me. I came back to the practice some years later and after establishing a strong alignment based foundation with Iyengar and Hatha I eventually found my yogic home in Vinyasa Flow, instantly loving the fluidity and grace of the practice and the use of music to enhance the experience. I am passionate about creating a safe, friendly and welcoming space for my students to explore the multi-faceted practice of yoga so they may connect with their inner guru, reach their highest potential both on and off the mat and experience the transformation that is possible through a dedicated, conscious practice.
