Retreats

This weekend is a specialised retreat on building a more positive relationship with yourself, through slowing down, relaxing the senses and releasing tension.

To come back to you. To give yourself some compassion, kindness and love; in mind, body and soul.

Fundamental to this is connecting with how it feels to be in your body, and becoming aware of the relationship between body and mind, and the relationship between ourselves, nature and healing.

Nathalie is a trained self-compassion therapist and has designed the retreat, utilising all the tools, tips and techniques this practise offers. The yoga, the food, the sound healing and nature….it is all with the purpose of leaving you feeling a deep sense of connection with yourself.

• • Our wonderful vegetarian chef, healing your gut and mind with pure home cooked nourishment. Your gut is a direct line to your mind, so at VYM retreats we pay particular attention to ensuring we are feeding your body with the right stuff.
  • Sound healing gong bath session
  • Therapeutic yoga classes, designed to help you release tension and clear the mind.
  • Meditations and breathing exercises to find space and clarity
  • Workshop and specialist self-compassion retreat guidance from VYM founder and mental health specialist, Nathalie.
  • Sauna sessions
  • Massages and Reiki available at extra cost on request

The prices below are all inclusive. This includes meals, yoga, coaching workshop, sound healing session and accommodation. Alternative therapies will also be available for guests at an added cost and paid directly to the therapist that we will have on site.

Bedroom options:

• Private Double  – £535
• Single bed in Twin Room en-suite – £415
• Single bed in twin room shared bathroom – £385

Each bedroom is furnished beautifully with comfy beds & most are en-suites. All linen will be provided.

Our East Sussex Weekend Self-Compassion Retreat follows similar theme to Devon, but whether little more of a deep dive. This is aimed at providing those who constantly give out care to others, with the tools, support, and relaxation needed to continue their essential caring duties with renewed energy and empathy. This is open to anyone but specifically focused on self-care, emotional well-being, and building a supportive community for those with caring roles and responsibilities.

This is a winter retreat where we utilise the change in season to begin to really come back to ourselves and maximise on the yin like qualities of winter. To delve into our inner sense of self, enjoy bringing the attention and energy back to ourselves and de-stress the senses.

In these retreats there is creative workshops, yin yoga to pause and find deep release, meditations to still the mind and food that nourishes and warms the body.

We encourage sleep, reading and phone off time on these retreats, in order to really encourage the mind into a slower pace and start to be present with your own mind and body.

• Our wonderful vegetarian chef, healing your gut and mind with pure home cooked nourishment. Your gut is a direct line to your mind, so at VYM retreats we pay particular attention to ensuring we are feeding your body with the right stuff.
• Sound healing gong bath session
• Therapeutic yoga classes, designed to help you release tension and clear the mind.
• Meditations and breathing exercises to find space and clarity
• Workshop and specialist mental health guidance from VYM founder and mental health specialist, Nathalie.

Key Activities:

1. Mindfulness and Meditation and Yoga Sessions:
   • Guided mindfulness exercises to help caregivers focus on the present moment and reduce stress.
   • To promote relaxation, unburden tension from the body and create mental clarity.
2. Workshops and Seminars:
   • Managing caregiver burnout
   • The importance of self-compassion in caregiving and strategies to maintain emotional resilience.
3. Compassion Circles:
   • Facilitated group discussions where caregivers could share their experiences and challenges.
   • Opportunities to build connections and receive emotional support from peers.
4. Creative Therapy:
   • Art therapy sessions to explore creative outlets for expressing emotions and reducing stress.
5. Nature Walks and Outdoor Activities:
   • Nature walks to connect with the natural environment and enjoy its calming effects.
6. Wellness Services:
   • Access to massage therapy, aromatherapy, and other holistic wellness services.

Highlights:

• Inspirational keynote speeches from experienced caregivers and wellness experts.
• Moments to pause, connect with yourself and learn simple strategies to release guilt and strengthen self-compassion.
• A closing ceremony that offers a collective moment of reflection and gratitude.

Feedback and Outcomes: Participants reported feeling more relaxed, supported, and equipped with new tools to manage stress and practice self-care. The retreat fostered a sense of community and solidarity among caregivers, highlighting the importance of taking time for personal well-being in order to continue providing compassionate care to others.

The prices below are all inclusive. This includes meals, yoga and one complimentary mood coaching session (optional) with Nathalie. Alternative therapies will also be available for guests at an added cost and paid directly to the therapist that we will have on site.

Bedroom options:

• Private Double  – £575
• Single bed in Twin Room – £485
• Single in Twin Ensuite – £530

Each bedroom is furnished beautifully with comfy beds & stunning views. All linen and will be provided.