Recharge Your Mind and Body with a Yoga Retreat in Sussex

Friday 7th – Sunday 9th February 2025 (2 nights / 3 days)

The Serenity and Sleeping Retreat

Mindful Yoga, Somatic, Breathwork and Deep Relaxation for Wellness.

Seaford, East Sussex, UK

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Overview

This winter, join “The Serenity Program” at Florence House, a thoughtfully designed retreat that nurtures overall well-being but also helps improve sleep and alleviate insomnia.

Whether seeking better rest, stress relief, or holistic balance, this programme offers a calm and supportive space for growth and rejuvenation.

Discover workshops and classes that focus on practical strategies for promoting relaxation, regulating the nervous system, and finding inner connections to balance and equilibrium.

Through calming somatic yoga, rejuvenating breathwork, and deep relaxation techniques, you’ll learn how to prepare your body and mind for restorative sleep while reducing stress and anxiety.

Under Laurent’s expert guidance, each session is an opportunity to explore specific somatic practices and sleep-focused strategies that support deep rest and healthy habits. Build a personalised toolkit to realign your lifestyle and create a sense of peace and renewal.

This programme is perfect for anyone managing stress or anxiety, attuning to healing and recovery, battling insomnia, or simply seeking moments of calm and connection. With flexible participation, you can choose the classes and workshops that resonate with you and practise at your own comfortable pace.

The Program

The Serenity & Sleep Retreat

In the depths of winter, immerse yourself in tranquillity with “The Serenity Program” at Florence House. Discover a sanctuary where calming and gentle yoga, rejuvenating breathwork and deep relaxation techniques converge to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

Through gentle somatic practices, find harmony and inner peace, guiding you towards profound serenity and a reassuring connection with the earth and your body.

Join Laurent on a journey towards holistic wellness, where each themed session is a mindful discovery and retreat, offering solace and renewal amidst life’s demands. Experience the transformative power of serenity at Florence House.

This program is ideal for anyone on a recovery journey, experiencing insomnia, or seeking ways to manage stress and anxiety. You’re welcome to join if you are looking for peace, quiet, and a chance to realign yourself.

Please note – you don’t have to do all the classes and workshops; practice at your own comfortable pace.

The grounding and settling down workshop

Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed and shown to your room.

Following a light lunch, Friday afternoon is dedicated to initiating the process of settling down, grounding, and letting go of all else – it’s your time for self-care!

During this initial session, after your journey to Florence House, Laurent will guide you through specific techniques to anchor your mind, body, and spirit.

Explore the potency of stillness within through gentle yoga, mindfulness practices, and meditation while learning the art of earthing and grounding.

Embrace tranquillity and discover your centre in this nurturing new space.

Wake Up with Breathwork, Pranayama and Meditation

Morning is when our being is in a state of ‘yang’, awake and ready for the day.

It is the perfect opportunity to connect with our vital energies using ancient Pranayama practices and other recent breathing techniques.

Meditation will help you start the day with a clear and quiet mind during this early morning session.

The themed morning workshop

Every morning, Laurent hosts a two-and-a-half-hour themed workshop blending traditional and contemporary yoga methods. This includes Scaravelli-inspired and mindful yoga, along with modern bodywork like somatic yoga, calming Qigong, breathwork, and meditation.

It’s a perfect opportunity to refine your practice at your own pace, acquire new tips and techniques, achieve your goals, and accommodate any health conditions or ailments.

Throughout the workshop, Laurent helps participants cultivate calmness and resilience. His expertise ensures that the sessions are accessible through personalised variations and accommodations.

The peaceful evening session

Evenings are devoted to calming, meditative inward practices. Following daily activities, Laurent leads a 90-minute calming and restorative yoga session. This includes somatic exercises and movements to release tension, fostering deep relaxation.

There’s also dedicated time for breathing and meditation techniques to complement the gentle bodywork.

Laurent’s extensive repertoire of deep relaxation techniques and meditation instils a profound sense of physical, mental, and emotional peace and rejuvenation.

The after-dinner yoga Nidra and Deep relaxation session

Sleep is vital to be healthy and happy.

This after-dinner 45-minute session is designed to show strategies and techniques to invite the right conditions to induce a good night’s sleep.

It is ideal for those grappling with fatigue, suffering from insomnia, and seeking stress relief.

In the face of those challenges, this session provides essential support and offers well-deserved moments of blissful relaxation.

Daily Schedule

Friday:

11:00 – 12:00 Arrival.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch.
15:30 – 18:00 Grounding and Settling Down Workshop.
19:30 – 20:30 Dinner.
21:00 – 21:45 Yoga Nidra – Deep Relaxation.

Saturday:

07:30 – 08:30 Early Morning Breathing and Meditation.
08:30 – 09:30 Breakfast.
10:00 – 12:30 Workshop – Yoga, Somatic, Breathwork and Meditation.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch.
14:00 – 17:00 Your own free time.
17:30 – 19:00 Gentle & restorative – Somatic Yoga.
19:30 – 20:30 Dinner.
21:00 – 21:45 Yoga Nidra – Deep Relaxation.

Sunday:

07:30 – 08:30 Early Morning Breathing and Meditation.
08:30 – 09:30 breakfast.
10:00 – 12:30 Workshop – Yoga, Somatic, Breathwork and Meditation.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch – Departure.

This schedule is subject to changes without previous notice.

Highlights

Stunning Location

You’ll stay in comfortable, individually decorated rooms designed to help you unwind and feel at ease.

Surrounded by six acres of private grounds, you can enjoy peaceful views of the South Downs and the gardens.

Just a short walk from the sea, this quiet, natural setting offers the perfect environment to relax, recharge, and connect with nature.

Food & Gastronomy

Florence House is renowned for its delicious and creative home cooking produced by its 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 within reason, are available on request).

Holistic Therapies & Wellbeing

At Florence House, guests can relax and unwind with soothing massages and therapies offered by Alison Wilkins, an experienced holistic practitioner.

Treatments are thoughtfully designed to promote relaxation, relieve tension, and restore well-being.

Whether you’re seeking to feel rejuvenated, nurtured, or simply enjoy a peaceful moment for yourself, Alison’s therapies will leave you feeling refreshed, balanced, and renewed.

Accommodation & Prices

Two bedrooms left

Standard twin or double room

Florence House offers triple, twin, double, and single rooms. Each room features a distinct theme, ensuring a unique experience for every guest.

Each bathroom is shared between two rooms.

Double Occupancy (Two People Sharing):

£545.⁰⁰ – Per Person

Single Occupancy:

£625.⁰⁰ – Per Person

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One bedroom became available due to last-minute cancellation