Winter Yoga, Pranayama & meditation weekend retreat.
East Sussex, England
Dates to be confirmed for 2022 (2 nights / 3 days)
Florence House is a certified AA Covid 19 Confident facility.
Download the risk assessment documents for more information.
Over the course of the weekend, you will be offered three classes per day. Instruction will cover breathwork and meditation in addition to
hatha and restorative yoga, as well as some teachings inspired by Vanda Scaravelli.
Pricing
Standard triple room:
(shared bathroom).
Based on 3 people sharing:
TBC / per person *
Standard twin or double room: (shared bathroom).
Based on 2 people sharing:
TBC / per person *
Single occupancy:
TBC / per person *
Garden room:
(Double ensuite).
Based on 2 people sharing:
TBC / per person
Single occupancy:
TBC / per person *
* The rooms will be sold on a first come first served. Rooms shown in the pictures might differ from your assigned room.
What’s included in the price
Included
- 4 x 90mins Mindful yoga classes.
- 3 x 60mins Breathing and Yoga Nidra sessions.
- 2 x 30mins Morning meditation sessions.
- 2 nights of accommodation at Florence House, East Sussex.
- 6 delicious vegetarian meals.
- Unlimited fruit, tea, coffee and water.
Not included
- Transport and transfers to/from Florence house.
- Food and drinks outside the retreat.
- Other activities outside of the weekend schedule or outside Florence House.
This retreat in details:
Yoga
Join us for a revitalising and restorative yoga weekend including mindful yoga, breathing work and Yoga Nidra at the stunning Florence House in East Sussex.
During this retreat we will practice several invaluable techniques and tools such as pranayama breathing exercises, bodily and sensory meditation from Yogic and Buddhist traditions, mindfully executed yoga poses and movements and of course the deeply relaxing practice of Yoga Nidra. We will take inspiration from Hatha Yoga as well as more recent methods such as those popularised by Vanda Scaravelli.
This yoga weekend is the perfect setting to be introduced to or to deepen your knowledge of the aforementioned practices. The sessions are aimed at everyone at any level and you will be practicing up to 10 hours of yoga and relaxation over the weekend.
Friday:
- 17:00 – 18:00 Arrival.
- 18:00 – 18:30 Group introduction and settling in.
- 18:30 – 19:30 Stretch centred mindful yoga.
- 19:30 – 20:30 Dinner.
- 21:00 – 22:00 Breathing & Yoga Nidra.
Saturday:
- 08:00 – 08:30 Morning breathing & meditation.
- 08:30 – 09:00 Breakfast.
- 10:00 – 12:30 Mindful yoga.
- 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch.
- 14:00 – 17:00 Your own free time.
- 17:30 – 19:00 Mindful yoga.
- 19:30 – 20:30 Dinner.
- 21:00 – 22:00 Guided savasana & Yoga Nidra (optional).
Sunday:
- 08:00 – 08:30 Morning breathing & meditation.
- 08:30 – 09:00 breakfast.
- 10:00 – 12:30 Mindful yoga.
- 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch.
- 14:30 – 15:30 Breathing & Yoga Nidra.
This is a sample schedule subject to changes without previous notice. A final program will be sent around one month before the retreat.
The Venue
Only an hour and a half away from London, Florence House is the perfect venue for those who are keen to undergo an intense but relaxing weekend yoga experience.
Steve and his team offer guests luxurious comfort, delicious vegetarian food and great service in beautiful settings on the south coast of England.
On the brow of Seaford Head, East Sussex sits Florence House; kissed by sea air and surrounded by rolling wild landscape. The beautiful interior of the house itself, the abundant gardens, the proximity to the sea and the wildness of the Downs make Florence House ideal for my yoga retreats.
The house is set in 6 acres within an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of the South Downs National Park and has views of Seaford Head and Seaford Head Golf Course. The beach is a 2 minute walk away.
Florence House offers rooms individually decorated to create a calm and simple space for you to enjoy a peaceful and quiet yoga weekend.
There is a choice of rooms from singles to triples based on your needs.
All the bedrooms have lovely scenic views either of the Downs or the Estate’s private gardens.
The Food
Florence House is renowned for its delicious and creative home cooking produced by their own chefs. Produce is locally sourced where possible or from their own kitchen’s garden.
Every day you will be served nourishing, exquisite vegetarian meals three times a day (accommodations for special dietary requirements available on request).
Optional activities
In the afternoon feel free to have a hike on the Seven Sisters or a little shopping in the seaside town of Seaford with its cafés and restaurant. Alternatively, you can stay at the house and enjoy its gardens or read a good book.
Travel information
Florence House
Southdown Road, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 4JS.
Florence House is close to Seaford Head Golf Course.
Local taxi hire firms include:
Terry’s Taxis: +44 (0)1323 899444 (mob: +44 (0)7745307227).
Martello Taxis: +44 (0)1323 492929.
Day-Night Taxis: +44 (0)1323 896666.
Beacon Taxis: +44 (0)1323 898888.
By train
The journey from Victoria to the house will take you only 1 hour 20 minutes. From Victoria every 30 mins, change at Lewes for Seaford. There will be taxis readily available at the station.
The UK website for planning your train journey is: nationalrail.co.uk or telephone (from UK only) 08457 48 49 50.
By car
If you decide to drive, click on this link to read about the directions to the house: https://www.florencehouse.co.uk/contact-us/.
How to book
Reserving and booking are thoroughly explained on our ‘How to book’ page.
Testimonials
Please have a look at what others say about the retreats and Laurent Roure on our ‘Testimonials’ page.
