Come as you are as we take you on the journey to experience original kundalini yoga, an ultimate knowledge that will bring you to the dance between the conscious and unconscious, the fulcrum of altered states. Learn to harness the absolute power of the universal flow of energy, which simultaneously fuels the tiniest cells within you and the greatest expanse of the cosmos.

Balance your kundalini fire with a dive straight into the fresh water with a revitalising wild swim in the river Thames.

Revived from the waters we will stream into another morning yoga practice. We  move into a morning hatha yoga session, opening the body to the warmth of the day and bringing calm presence to the mind. Movement and breath accompanied by live musicians to harmonise your rhythm and end in grounding meditation.

On our return from the woodland we reclaim the ancient wisdom of breath as a conduit for joy and connection. Nathan will be guiding an authentic relating workshop to help participants connect on a deeper level throughout the retreat. We will be exploring various modalities, platonic intimacy exercises & ice breaking games with the intention to dissolve boundaries, open the heart & facilitate joyful connection.

We pause for lunch and some free time to enjoy the stillness of the surrounding nature.

After lunch we will walk into the welcome green of the forest. Enjoy reconnecting with the divine life force in this space of vitality, using the Japanese art of forest bathing. Rest in the tranquil vibrance of the tree-biome, teeming with life and serenely peaceful, restorative in its rich essence, blessed with bountiful prana, and a fertile ground for meditation and deep spirit work.

In a dappled woodland clearing we embark on an earth walk with wildcrafts and tap into the ways of our ancestors. An intentional practise of connecting to nature, our senses and learning about the seasonal, edible and medicinal plants around us. Finishing with a tasting & crafting session.

Restore your physical body with a nourishing dinner before we enter into the evening twilight.

Get shamanic with our earth painting experience, using nature's palette to bless your limbs and features to enter into our fire ceremony. Expect to break through your boundaries and face your inner strength as we use the elemental force of fire to nurture our inner flames.

Later in the evening we welcome another group of players to lead us in music, song and rejoicing, holding space for us to integrate and process the energy clearing which has happened during the day.

Nathan will share this daily meditative reset as we plunge into the cold river for an extended period. Preparing with breath work before as well as movements to maximise your cold water experience we expect heightened awareness and energy for the rest of the day. 

The morning hatha yoga brings accessible empowering sequences with complex variations available for seasoned practitioners. Move you body to connect with earth below and the sky above in tune and in rhythm to live musicians guiding your kinetic journey.

After many exciting powerful practices and ceremonies of the retreat It  is time to calm the mind and experience the peace within through serenity meditation. In the beautiful scenery of nature's embrace we sit to turn the senses within. Tune into the present moment and centre ourselves by letting go. The contentment that is brought about is a profound key to happiness. Take away the technique of this meditation to help you for the years to come to maintain the relaxed awareness at ease to help you focus the mind and be content and joyful in the present moment.

We will have lunch together, then gather for our closing circle to bring complete fullness to the retreat weekend.

We expect the closing circle to end around 4pm, and you will be invited to pack down your belongings and begin your journeys back to your homes, resting in the freshness of your new self.

Zena Winterbottom

Zena is a herbalist, forager and wildcrafter having practised with the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine. She's passionate about the plants at our feet and sings to the rhythms of British nature. She is also the feminine energy behind Lovejam which produces conscious community events of music, wellbeing and culture across the UK since 2018. She has devoted her working life to eco-community projects that support people and nature to come back into harmony.

You can connect with Zena on her Instagram The Hemp Herbalist 

Karen Buckland

Crafting beautiful, nourishing and heartfelt food is Karen's way of fulfilling her highest purpose. Serving people with joyful, nutritious meals made from earth-kind plant ingredients, is honouring the abundant and sensuous gifts of the planet's divine nature. Karen spent many years at the top of the restaurant industry working as a Head Chef in London running fine-dining kitchens, and successful event catering businesses at large events getting top reviews in Guardian and other media. Using this experience combined with a keen interest in holistic health and environmental sustainability, along with an understanding of Ayurvedic approaches to cookery and diet, Karen weaves the alchemy of food to make your whole self feel more vibrant, more alive, and more healed. 

Karen is a co-founder of Sadhama, running wellbeing retreats throughout the year and teaching online courses and classes.

Dmitry Glazkov 

Dmitry has been teaching yoga, meditation and breathwork for nearly ten years. In his classes he shares a deep and powerful toolkit of techniques, drawing on Slavic, Vedic & Yogic traditions, as well as concepts of meditation and mindfulness taught by Buddhas. Dmitry has undergone teacher training in Hatha and Kundalini and as an Ayurvedic practitioner. He is passionate about studying the original texts to get to the ultimate and authentic sources of knowledge. By highlighting the fundamental and infinite number of characteristics which make each one of us unique, practices taught by Dmitry are tailored, bespoke and deeply transformative for each individual, as they connect with their true nature. 

Dmitry is a co-founder of Sadhama, running wellbeing retreats throughout the year and teaching online courses and classes.

Nathan Gallagher 

Nathan is a Transformational Breath® facilitator & founder of Lovejam Community. He specialises in science backed breathwork for mental & emotional wellbeing. With a deep commitment to his own personal practice, his mission is to empower humanity to live better through the simple act of conscious breathing. 

Website: www.breathbynathan.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathbynathan/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxhXoo-lgKqZWEmcX6-oHQ