Take time to Retreat….
Day Retreats
- Sunday 8th July, 10am-4pm
- Sunday 7th October, 10am-4pm
The Float Centre, 5a Castle Lane, Rayleigh SS6 7QD
To retreat has long been an acknowledged part of the spiritual path. When we step away from the mundane activities of life, we create the cause within ourselves for further growth, learning and breakthroughs. Many spiritual traditions encourage periods of long solitude to enable us to reflect on the path we are taking, as well as to deepen our practice and commitment.
However, in the busy world we inhabit, taking several weeks or months out of life is a luxury few can afford. We have found that Earth Sky retreat days offer an oasis of calm and refreshment within the busyness of life. The retreat offers an oasis of plentiful, life-giving practices to nourish the soul, the body and the community.
Here we spend time single-mindedly focusing on our practice. A typical retreat day will include:
- yoga pranayama (breath control exercises)
- yoga asana (postures)
- yoga dhyana (single pointed meditation)
- yoga savasana (relaxation)
Your wellbeing on your retreat day is supported by a marvellous team of therapists led by Jo Gray, who offer mini-treatments which complement and enhance the deep internal work that is occurring as a result of your yoga practice.
Lunch is a shared meal of vegetarian wholesome food: we ask each student to bring a dish of their preference, to share with the group; and we enjoy a delicious pot-luck, picnic-style lunch. This practice of sharing and helping others is known as karma yoga, and is traditionally considered to be one of the most important limbs of your practice.
The cost of the day is £35, and we ask you to bring:
- a food donation for lunch
- a mat
- a block or cushion
- a large blanket (or two small ones)
- a strap
- an eye pillow
If you don't have all of the equipment - worry not! A mat and blanket are the essentials. But should you wish to purchase any of the above, check out the Earth Sky shop.
Contact us for more details of any of our events, or to make a booking.
Jo Gray: 07801 555 026
Dawn Lister: 07988 384 354