Cumbria, UK Wellness Retreat
5th - 11th April 2025
St Mark’s Stays, Cautley near Sedbergh, Cumbria, UK
A week of fasting, wandering, and self-care to cleanse your body and mind and nourish your soul.
Overview
Experience the incredible power of fasting alongside specifically selected, gentle restorative practices to help you detoxify and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Balance your hormones, boost your immune system, decrease allergies, regulate your body weight long-term, increase vitality, and leave you glowing inside and out.
Retreat Highlights
Fasting Experience: Engage in fasting using the Dr. Buchinger method, which involves abstaining from solid foods while nourishing the body with herbal teas, vegetable broths, and fresh fruit juices. This period serves as a profound detoxification and rejuvenation process.
Connecting with Nature: Guided nature walks allow you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty surrounding the retreat center, promoting mindfulness, reflection and connection with the healing power of nature.
Community and Support: Sharing the retreat journey with like-minded individuals creates a strong sense of community and support, with connections often extending beyond the retreat.
Yin Yoga Sessions: Daily sessions of Yin yoga, characterised by deep, long-held poses, aim to release physical and emotional tension. These gentle and restorative sessions enhance flexibility and promote the mind-body connection, complementing the fasting process by encouraging relaxation and inner exploration.
Digital Detox: Disconnect from electronic devices and the outside world, promoting a deeper connection with yourself and nature, enhancing the mindfulness aspect of the retreat.
Daily Schedule
The retreat follows a structured daily schedule that includes:
Fasting: Following the Dr. Buchinger method.
Yoga: Gentle, restorative Yin yoga sessions.
Meditation: Mindfulness and meditation practices.
Free Time: Relaxation or personal reflection.
Group Activities: Discussions and gatherings for sharing experiences and insights, fostering a sense of community and support.
Integration and Re-Feeding
Towards the end of the retreat, a gradual re-feeding process is initiated to systematically reintroduce solid foods. This process aids the body in transitioning safely back to regular eating patterns.
Location
The retreat is situated in the tranquil and picturesque St Mark’s Stays, Cautley near Sedbergh, Cumbria, UK. The chosen location provides a peaceful and harmonious environment that complements the retreat's objectives.
Detox and Healing
The retreat may entail detoxification symptoms, including temporary discomforts, which are part of the body's natural healing process. The overall objective is physical, mental, and emotional rejuvenation.
Overall Experience
Anticipate a profound and introspective experience that may result in physical revitalisation, mental clarity, and a heightened sense of well-being. The retreat fosters self-discovery, encourages holistic healing, and deepens one's connection to nature and inner self.
Pricing
Single Occupancy: £1150
Shared Occupancy: £750 (per person)
Cancellation Policy
Deposit: A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
Non-Refundable: The deposit is non-refundable, although it is transferable to our next retreat if you have to cancel.
Remaining Payment: The remaining payment is required 30 days before arrival.