There are so many different reasons that people choose to come on a Beeja meditation retreat. Everybody is welcome - whether you've been meditating for a few months or many years.
So, press pause on your frantic lifestyle and get ready for a life-changing experience.
Over just a few days on our meditation retreat you'll benefit from the same level of deep rest and rejuvenation as you would over nine months of twice daily meditation.
We'll support you every step of the way; helping you to strip away layers of stress, tiredness and negative emotion. We'll also help you get on top of any annoying negative habits and addictive tendencies.
You'll refine your meditation practice and get fully on track under the expert guidance of Will and the team.
Duration: Weekend course (4 days) or week-long course (7 days)
Location: A beautiful old English manor house in the West Sussex countryside (1h 20 mins from London Bridge or London Victoria by train)
experience
Take your meditation to the next level
Give yourself a break, and gain a new perspective on your life
Discover expansive states of consciousness, and reignite a magical child-like wonder about the world
learn
Master advanced meditation techniques that you can integrate into your everyday life to feel like your own superhero
Fine tune your meditation practice with tips and tricks tailored to you
enjoy
Sustain and revive yourself with an array of organic and biodynamic food, which has been specially designed to support your mind and body
Gain clarity and insight, which will enable you to make really good decisions on the things that matter most to you
Take part in workshops that will open your mind, and deepen your understanding of life itself
Return home feeling better than you have done in years, with a renewed sense of energy and vigour
“Thank you for an unforgettable, beautiful weekend. There was such an overwhelming sense of support, love and nurturing and humour all rolled into one, that we could trust entirely the experience of 'rounding' and where it would take us. I feel blessed to be part of this amazing experience, and to have been there with such a great bunch of people”
Mathilda, Busy Mum, Sussex
ABOUT THE RETREAT
What is 'rounding' and how does it work?
There are three main elements to ‘Rounding’:
Asana (gentle yoga postures)
Pranayama (breathing exercises)
Meditation
During this meditation retreat we introduce you to the concept of 'rounding'. We have bought all the elements of it together in a practical programme created for you in the modern world.
Yoga, breathwork and meditation create a powerful combined force which - supported by classes in ancient knowledge - will take you to a place of deep relaxation where your body can repair and reboot from its very core.
Expect a truly life-changing experience.
Yoga
1. Asana
Yoga is a powerful ancient practice. It might have taken 5000 years to make its way to the West, but now it’s here it’s helping huge numbers of people enjoy its physical and spiritual benefits.
By combining a special sequence of poses with meditation, we can supercharge it and make its effects even more profound.
The sequence is the key, and it only need be done very gently. So whether you’re an ardent yogi, or you’ve never done a downward dog in your life, you can harness the incredible benefits this weekend has to offer.
Breathwork
2. Pranayama
Breath is life. It’s the first thing we are born with, and the last thing we do. When we learn to control it, we gain incredible power over our spectrum of emotions.
The ancient Indians were masters of breathwork. They developed a myriad of techniques to bring balance and progress to people’s lives.
During the meditation retreat, we will teach you a breathing technique that will enable you to go deeper with your meditation and smooth it out so there is less mindless thought coming into your space.
Meditation
3. Dhyana
There's nothing like coming together as a group and honing the craft of meditation under the support and supervision of an experienced teacher.
Have particular issues you are trying to deal with? We can draw upon other breathing and meditative techniques to help you move through them more swiftly and easily.
Downtime in nature
Did you know, we humans can identify far more shades of green than any other colour? That’s because we are wired to feel calmer, less stressed and more creative when surrounded by nature.
Over the course of the meditation retreat, we’ll build in plenty of time to experience our beautiful surroundings and feel their immediate restorative benefits.
Knowledge
We take great joy in sharing the ancient knowledge which underpins what we teach at Beeja.
We'll delve into the fascinating science behind meditation, and the philosophy around it, to encourage you to look at your life with a brand new perspective.
Integration
Once learned, the rounding technique can be taken home and integrated into your daily practice. This will enable you to continue and progress your deep healing and growth. It’s an incredibly valuable tool to help you reset and recharge whenever you wish.
19:30 fireside chats to check in and see how you're doing
Retire to your comfy bed whenever you wish
Saturday
We'll be up early to learn all about rounding during the morning.
You'll be given your own tailor-made programme, then it's time to get started.
13:00 lunch-time
Afternoon yoga & meditation
Discover the art of being, not doing
Countryside walk
19:00 dinner
19:30 fireside chats to check in and see how you're doing
Sunday
Morning rounding; you'll be really getting in to it by now!
13:00 lunch-time
Afternoon rounding
Creative time & developing your present moment awareness
19:00 dinner
Evening chat; sit back and relax as you soak up a discussion on ancient wisdom.
Monday
Morning closing chat and lots of guidance on how to integrate what you've learned into your everyday life.
A special exercise to help you capture the moment and make sure this heightened state of being stays with you for a long time to come.
Head home at 14:00*
Accommodation & food
The manor to which you shall become accustomed...
We love getting together at this beautiful Edwardian manor house; it has a special cosy vibe which makes you feel instantly at home.
Each room is airy and light and there are loads of bathrooms so no need to worry about morning queues!
Feel free to relax and explore; we have open fires, lush green gardens, and even a swimming pool when the weather's warm enough.
Home-cooked organic vegetarian food
We'll never lecture you about food, but we are big believers in the restorative impact of nutritious, natural ingredients. Over the course of the meditation retreat you'll be served the very best organic ingredients, carefully selected and prepared to support and enhance the healing process your mind and body are going through.
“Thank you SO much for this lovely retreat. I did not really have time to think about what to expect and I was just hoping to push my meditation skills. It just went far beyond. Not only the house was incredibly charming and welcoming, the dear fellow meditators a pure joy to be around, but you have equipped us with such a precious knowledge. I feel like I am leaving with gold in my backpack. I cannot thank you enough and will treasure this.”
Caroline, Yoga Teacher, London
Prices
All prices are per person
Weekend meditation retreat
4 days / 3 nights
Private accommodation
Luxury (en-suite)
6 x monthly installments of £200
Private room
6 x monthly installments of £164
Shared accommodation
Twin (room and shared bathroom)
6 x monthly installments of £128
Dorm (4 share)
6 x monthly installments of £119
Week-long meditation retreat
7 days / 6 nights
Private accommodation
Luxury (en-suite)
6 x monthly installments of £311
Private room
6 x monthly installments of £237
Shared accommodation
Twin (room and shared bathroom)
6 x monthly installments of £195
Dorm (4 share)
6 x monthly installments of £177
"..I managed to switch off for long enough to get that floaty feeling people from Brighton swear by."
"I have a lifelong tool that has brought me calm, clarity and increased creativity"
"I've noticed that I’m no longer ruled by emotions – I can see when I’m angry or frustrated without being in that feeling.”
FAQs
How do I get there?
The closest train station is Barnham station; we advise not driving to or from the retreat.
We will give you the full address and instructions on how to get from the train station to the house upon booking.
Can I join the retreat if I'm pregnant?
Yes! We've had lots of mums-to-be join our retreats (up to 35 weeks) and they've all reported incredible results. We simply modify the poses, so you are free to get a much needed rejuvenating boost before your baby arrives.
What if I can't get there by 18:15 on Friday / or need to leave early on Monday morning?
If you can't get away until later on Friday, don't worry - we'll keep your dinner warm and catch up with you for a chat later.
You can leave first thing Monday if you really need to. We really encourage everybody to take a day off if at all possible, so you can totally bliss out on the positive energy you'll be feeling.
Can I join a retreat if I’m injured?
Absolutely, we can work around any physical limitation and you will still have a truly profound experience.
Do I need to learn Vedic / TM / Beeja meditation before attending?
Yes, this is a prerequisite to taking part in a retreat. But don’t worry, you can join one of our Beginner's Courses here.
Do I have to wait a certain amount of time after completing my Beginner's Course before attending a Beeja Retreat?
It's completely up to you. You can join us on a retreat as soon as you've completed our Beginner's Course, or any time following it.
What do I need to bring with me?
We will send you a short list of what to bring upon completion of booking.
What do we eat / is it vegetarian / vegan / will my dietary requirements be included?
We serve fresh organic vegetarian food that is mostly locally produced. Please contact us in case of dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Can we bring our kids along with us?
The retreat isn't suitable for children, so we suggest you tag team with your partner, or best mate, and take it in turns to come and experience the joy of few special days that are just for you.
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