Yoga

YOGA

Henley Hall is pleased to bring a residential ‘Yoga Retreat’ to Henley Hall - a structured programme combining yoga and teaching focussed on de-stressing, positive thinking and renewal - designed to improve the wellbeing of the individual. 

Each session begins with a quiet period of stillness and centring to settle the body, breath and mind.  The physical yoga practice follows, which incorporates a wide range of asanas (postures), including forward folds, back bends, side bends, twists, balances and some inversions, all designed to develop strength, flexibility and concentration.  Poses are woven together in slow-flowing, mindful sequences, in which one pose flows effortlessly into the next.  Students are also encouraged to explore different breathing techniques (pranayama) and to experiment with some concentration and meditation practices.  A period of relaxation brings each class to a close, enabling students to leave the session feeling calm and refreshed.

DATES

We have proposed for 2021, subject to COVID regulations.  

WEEKEND REFRESH  

Friday 30th July - Sunday 1st August 2021 - 12 places

Friday 17th - Sunday 19th September 2021 - 12 places

Friday 19th - Sunday 21th November 2021 - 12 places

MIDWEEK RETREAT

Monday 21st - Wednesday 23rd June 2021 - 12 places

Wednesday 8th - Friday 10th September 2021 - 12 places

Monday 4th - Wednesday 6th October 2021 - 12 places

Monday 29th November - Wednesday 1st December 2021 - 12 places

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THE WEEKEND REFRESH

The weekend retreat delivers an opportunity to switch off, away from the stresses and strains of everyday life, ready to return refreshed and re-energised, ready for the week ahead. The programme includes: 

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Friday:

Arrival during the afternoon: afternoon tea for everyone to meet and start to get to know one another.

Yoga session 5.30-7.00 to stretch out after the journey followed by dinner.

Gentle breathing and meditation practice prior to bed.

Saturday:

Energising 2-hour yoga class in the morning

Free time after lunch for reading, strolling through the grounds,

Gentle yoga class late afternoon before dinner;

Group session /meditation after dinner.

Sunday:

A morning yoga class

Lunch and depart

THE MIDWEEK RETREAT

The midweek retreat is an opportunity to invest time in you.  The yoga classes focus on techniques to refresh and re-energise. Optional wellness workshops are available, focussed on personal resilience, to give a complete and holistic ‘refresh and reset’.

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Day One:

Arrival during the morning:   ready for check in, explore the grounds and a group lunch for everyone to meet and start to get to know one another.

Yoga session: 15.00 -16.30 followed by free time to relax and then dinner.

Gentle breathing and meditation practice prior to bed.

Day Two: 

Breakfast.

Energising 2 hour yoga class in the morning.

Free time after lunch for reading, strolling through the grounds.

Gentle yoga class in the afternoon before dinner;

Group session /meditation after dinner.

Day Three: 

A morning yoga class.

Optional resilience workshop.

Lunch and depart

Classes will take place indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.

Nutritionally balanced meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner all included.

NUTRITION

Our residential chef is trained in serving wholesome and nutritionally balanced meals.

We serve delicious freshly prepared meals, served buffet style so people can select from a wide variety of whole foods with plenty of vegetables, salads and soups.

MEET Jules

 Jules offers classes in the Hatha Yoga style but, also incorporates elements from different styles and traditions of yoga to add variety.  These include Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Scaravelli and Mindfulness.

All students are welcome into these friendly classes, whatever their ability and prior experience of yoga.  Jules believes that the practice should benefit each and every body and offer many options and modifications for each posture.  This allows all students to access the practice at a level that is comfortable and right for them.  These classes would be most appropriate for beginner and intermediate students. 

CONTACT JULES 

JULES

Jules Burdett began practising yoga in 1990 when attending a class with a friend and has been hooked ever since. She has been teaching yoga for over 15 years as a qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher and also holds a Sports Yoga accreditation.

She loves exploring the many and varied paths of yoga and is passionate about learning and delivering the very best yoga has to offer.

ACCOMmODATION OPTIONS & PRICING
for the Henley hall yoga courses

Henley Hall has a number of accommodation options available.  The cost of the course is based on  your room preference.  The costs include all yoga sessions, meals, and accommodation.  No hidden extras!
To view the accommodation choices follow the link in the section below.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS PRICE
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Own double bedroom, own bathroom		 £450
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Shared double/twin bedroom, own bathroom		 £420
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Own double bedroom, shared bathroom		 £430
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Shared double/twin bedroom, shared bathroom		 £400

ACCOMmODATION

Henley Hall offers a range of accommodation options in the main Hall and apartments in the grounds.

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Testimonials

Jules outlines the benefits of each posture before she explains how to move into it and how to use our breathing as we do so. She makes us aware of how different parts of the body are connected and how they affect one another. We flow into the postures. Every time I finish a class I feel physically and mentally free, as though I’m floating. I’m very pleased I found Jules.

Alan

I started yoga with Jules in January this year at the age of 68, having never done it before, wanting especially to improve my flexibility and balance and also to tone my muscles. I can't believe how much I enjoy my weekly session and how much better I feel for it. Jules seems able to anticipate exactly what I am experiencing and then corrects my faults with immediate beneficial results. I only wish I'd taken it up years ago. Thank you, Jules!

Ann

Practicing Yoga with Jules has completely changed the way I think about my body and the way I move.

Emma