Mindfulness & compassion beginners weekend retreat
Mindfulness & compassion beginners weekend retreat
What is a retreat?
A retreat is an opportunity to take a step back from our usual daily life, with all the responsibilities and busyness that it can bring, and to develop our mindfulness practice within the support of a group of fellow practitioners. Many people say that a retreat can be a restful, energising and illuminating experience. Crucially they can provide a deeper, fuller experience of mindfulness that we can then bring back with us to our daily lives.
What will happen on this retreat?
The retreat schedule involves formal sessions of meditation and discussion, as well as practising bringing the qualities of awareness and compassion that we develop during the formal sessions into our other activities, whether that be eating, walking, or simply resting. There will be some periods of silence to help support our practice.
Who is this retreat for?
This secular mindfulness retreat is suitable for those completely new to mindfulness and meditation, for those wishing to refresh or reignite their practice, or for anyone who would like to experience everything a retreat has to offer.
Dates
09/02/18 - 11/02/18
You are welcome to arrive from 5pm on Friday 9th February. We will then have an evening meal together at 6:30pm before the opening session of the retreat. The retreat will end by 4pm on Sunday 11th February.
Cost
£280 (includes all food and accommodation)
* Special early bird offer of £230 if booked by 30th November 2017! *
We are able to offer a small number of places at a supported rate for those on a low income. Please email info@nicoleperkinsmindfulness.com for more details.
Teachers
Cesare Saguato and Nicole Perkins
Nicole and Cesare trained to teach mindfulness with Bangor University and Oxford Mindfulness Centre respectively, and are both UK Network registered teachers who run 8-week courses, talks and workshops on mindfulness. Nicole is currently completing a research PhD in compassion at King’s College London and Cesare runs a private psychotherapy practice. They are delighted to come together to offer this retreat.
www.nicoleperkinsmindfulness.com
Location
The retreat will take place at Gayles, a beautiful retreat centre in outstanding countryside on the South Downs in the South East of England.
Little Gayles, Friston, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 0BA
www.retreattogayles.co.uk
Accommodation
Accommodation is in high-quality, comfortable dormitories. There are also a limited number of camping spaces available (tent provided).
Camping spaces are offered at the same price as dormitory places as venue costs are the same.
Cancellation policy
More than six weeks before the start date: A 50% refund will be offered
Less than six weeks before the start date: No refund will be offered
How to book
Email: info@nicoleperkinsmindfulness.com
Or
Go to www.cesaremindfultherapy.com, select Mindfulness, Courses, then Upcoming Retreats for details and the online booking form.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions, thank you.
* This is a small retreat with limited spaces so book early to avoid disappointment! *