Category: Retreats

Our May Bank Holiday, so what happened?

Post May Bank Holiday Retreat 2014,..

I have the pleasure of sharing with you some of the highlights of our recent May Bank Holiday get away held on the 2-5th May 2014.

This retreat was held at the fabulous Inner Guidance Retreat Centre, in Lavenham Suffolk, with our hosts Jo and Dominic.

The following are written comments from the participants.

“If you want to get away from it all then Inner Guidance is the place to be. The energy is very healing and nurturing. I felt the hosts Dom & Jo have worked very hard to offer & share a space like this to the world, no wonder they are fully booked until next year! Their expertise in utilising the space and providing such nutritious & interesting meals were great so healing in the physical body. Thank you to them for providing such a wonderful venue.” Lavinia Wong ☺️

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“Full to the brim with laughter, lightness of being, learning, skills, drills and spins. Jaqui’s style is conscious, caring and inspirational. Her experience ensures all levels are catered for and the mix of games, down time and upside down time are truly responsive to the group. I would recommend Jaquis retreats to anyone – if you plan to know your stuff and play in safe hands. Wan is the magic number.” Cat Duval

the crew

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“Whether you are new to AcroYoga or already an Acro-addict, this is an exceptional retreat. The venue is beautiful with a large, light studio set in gorgeous grounds allowing an opportunity to spread your wings and fly outside on sunny days. The food is lovingly prepared and presented and the hosts provide a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Jaqui is an incredible teacher who will wow you with your own potential, challenge your practice and beat your triceps into submission!” Janni Scott-Walton

 

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“If you are after a high-energy weekend of yoga & acro yoga then this is retreat for you! Jaqui provides an expertly put together schedule that allows for people of all levels of experience to participate and improve their skills and learn something about themselves.” Fleur Neale

Big thanks to Fleur Neale for taking some fabulous pictures. Please click here to see them.

We are doing it all again in August click here for more information.

August Bank Holiday Retreat 2014


An August Bank Holiday get away with Jaqui Wan

When: Friday 22nd to Monday 25th August 2014

Where: Inner Guidance Retreat Centre, Hill Farm, Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 9PB, UK

Cost: £375 per person (based on twin or double rooms) if booked before the 18th July 2014, there after £450.  This price includes all teaching, food and accommodation.

This offering is limited to 12 participants only.

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Arriving Friday 4pm onwards to 4pm departure Monday, three nights accommodation, full board, with on site tuition and special activities to make this long weekend one to remember.

Please note vegetarian food will only be served on the premises and it will be an alcohol free retreat.

A fantastic opportunity to spend your August Bank Holiday delving into the world of  yoga & AcroYoga.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.  An opportunity to take time out, reconnect with yourself, chill out and or explore your physical potential.

Come and participate in a long weekend of yoga and acroyoga adventures with ample possibilities to play and create.

Please complete the following from to register you intention to attend this retreat.

An AcroYoga debut @ Casina Settarte in Italy

Dates:  Saturday 21st – Wednesday 25th June 2014

Location:  Casina Settarte, Itria Valley, Apulia, Southern Italy

Costs:  €360 for booking made before 30/3/14 there after €400

A first for Casina Settarte, we have the pleasure of the offering to you an AcroYoga Debut.

AcroYoga brings together the ancient disciplines of yoga, healing arts and acrobatics into the one umbrella practice. We are offering you a five day debut into this wide ranging and abundantly creative practice.

We will explore the themes of trust, connection & playfulness through: –

  • partner stretching,
  • assisted inversions,
  • basic partner acrobatics,
  • therapeutic flying, and
  • the principles of Thai massage.

This five day debut is aimed as an immersed introduction into the practice of AcroYoga.

No experience or no partner necessary, you will be supported! Do come with an open mind & a willingness to have fun!

The days will be broken down into two parts

AcroYoga fundamentals / technique / conditioning / balancing – morning practice

Tap into your source of strength, flexibility and creative will. We will explore the qualities of acrobatics beginning with conditioning & strength exercises working on the embodiment of inversions, headstands, forearm balances and handstands. We will work progressively in small groups on static balances to sequences; involving a base, flyer and spotter with some focus on transitions. We require you have willingness to explore your fearless inner child.

AcroYoga therapeutics / healing touch / therapeutic flying from afternoon / evening practice

This aims to be a bodywork extravaganza. We will introduce you to the art of healing touch and work with ‘Metta’ loving kindness a real treat for our often tired and over worked bodies. We will practice the principles of mutual support, giving and receiving and introduce you to a blend of Thai massage sequences and therapeutic flying flows blended with massage. Come with an open heart!

Participant recommendations
We recommend all participants have some regular form of yoga asana or physical body practice, are comfortable with inversions (assisted headstands or handstands against a wall) and are prepared to work with a partner or in small groups.

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For bookings please contact info@casinasettarte.org

Please note participants will be required to arrive on the 20th June and depart first thing on the 26th June.

Summer Convergence 2013


The Summer Convergence – bringing together acrobatics, healing arts and yoga into a week long gathering

Dates: 3rd August to Sunday 11th August 2013

Where: Wytwónia Ciszy (Label Silence Centre), Uniejów Poland.

Rate : Per person (bookings with at least 30% deposit made on or before 8th June 2013 can apply for the early bird rate): –

Couples en suite x6: €750.00 – early bird €700.00

Dorm x5: €675.00 – early bird €625.00

Double no bathroom x6: €725.00 – early bird €675.00

Triple en suite x9: €725.00 – early bird €675.00

Triple no bathroom x3:  €700.00 early bird €650.00

Prices includes all teaching, accommodation and food does not include transfers to and from the venue.

After the success of last year we are doing it again.

Five European, phenomenally experienced & renowned teachers are collaborating to bring you a unique offering to explore the infinite possibilities of the human form. A chance to grow, to play, to heal and be.

We are offering a chance to delve deeper into the practices of yoga, acrobatics and the healing arts of Thai massage and flying therapeutics. This retreat will be the perfect exploratory lab for passionate acro-bodyworker squirrels.

The teachers: –

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Frequently asked questions

Getting to & from the venue: 

The nearest serving airport to the Wytwónia Ciszy is Łódź Airport. Please note there are no scheduled Sunday departures to London from Łódź Airport on the 11th August 2013.  Alternatively, Warsaw is approximately 170 km from our venue and should there be enough people travelling at the same time, transfers to and from Warsaw and or Łódź can be arranged and the costs shared.

Transfers from Łódź Airport to Uniejów (52km) can be done by a regular weekday local bus service that takes about an hour and from there you will be picked up and taken on a short ride to the venue.  More detailed information on transfers will follow shortly.

What to bring:

Please bring with you enough clothing to practice and lounge in for about one week.  Bring a warm layers for the possible cool nights, sun block of your skin is sensitive to the sun, toiletries, a towel any medication that you regularly take and any other items you can not live without for a week and that you can legally carry in and out of the country.  Please bring your own towel and indoor shoes with you.

What we want from you:

All registered participants will be asked to complete the following questionnaire.

 

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