Satvada Retreats

13/01/2025

Seeking out a new retreat venue is an exciting process and a great opportunity to nose around stunning character buildings set in some of England's most peaceful countryside. It can be challenging too, with a long list of tick boxes to fill: a quiet wow factor in a beautiful rural setting; a large (but not too large!) and atmospheric practice space; underfloor heating; plenty of ensuite bedrooms with luxury furniture, linen and fittings ... to name a few! Lucia and Darren have been back in Norfolk this weekend for a second viewing of one venue and a fantastic scout around another! We'll be back in touch shortly with details of our new Mindfulness for Wellbeing venue in rural Norfolk. 🙏

08/01/2025

We're still buzzing from the friendship, sunshine, yoga and mountain vistas of our new year Morocco retreat. Here are some more pics snapped by one of our lovely guests, Tracy. Thank you to our wonderful teacher and host Magali, trusted guide Abdul (your knowledge of the local landscape, topography and history is endlessly inspiring), venue owner Paul and to all our new and returning guests for trusting us with another New Year Morocco adventure. 🌟

02/01/2025

Snapshots from the Atlas Mountains! Our New Year group's last full day on retreat: morning yoga; guided hike from the door led by our wonderful guide Abdul; hearty al fresco lunch; afternoon rest / swim; evening yin yoga; dinner! 🥰😎

01/01/2025

Our New Year group saw in 2025 with a gala dinner followed by live tunes from local Berber musicians! The group still managed to make their morning practice however! 😁 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🏵

31/12/2024

After a cloudy first day our wonderful New Year retreat group are blessed with (the more typical) dazzling sunshine and clear skies of mid-winter days in Morocco! Here are some of today's hiking pics set amongst the pines and ochre-tinged mountains! 😎

28/12/2024

As our New Year retreat group prepares for arrival in the Atlas Mountains tomorrow, our host and teacher, the lovely Magali, has arrived early, ahead of the group. She's settling in nicely. 😎🙏

13/12/2024

** Booking for Morocco New Year closing this weekend... **

https://satvada-retreats.co.uk/morocco/atlas-mountains-yoga-walking-new-year-retreat

Can we tempt you to join us on retreat in Morocco's stunning Atlas Mountains over Dec 29 - Jan 3 for some dazzling sunshine (almost guaranteed!), mindful yoga, daily guided hikes and fine living? 😎 We have a lovely group of 11 guests so far, with just one room (solo, twin or double occupancy) still available and also one shared room space (for a female, sharing with one other female).

Full details at:
https://satvada-retreats.co.uk/morocco/atlas-mountains-yoga-walking-new-year-retreat

06/12/2024

Hi folks, we hope you are keeping well. We are closing bookings for our New Year Yoga & Walking Morocco retreat - December 29-January 3 - at the end of next week, December 13. Last chance to join us to welcome in your new year with sunshine, renewed energy and intention amongst an incredible mountain backdrop! We have two rooms left. Our lovely Magali will be leading and teaching. Full details and booking here:
https://satvada-retreats.co.uk/morocco/atlas-mountains-yoga-walking-new-year-retreat

04/12/2024

A sprinkle of (gentle!) magic seems to happen on our small group luxury Norfolk Mindfulness for Wellbeing retreats - and this last weekend was no different. A true gift to have co-facilitated, as always with Yoga with Vikki, such a wonderful, open group of people with an abundance of rest, laughter, space, fine eating (courtesy of our trusted caterers), slowing down, allowing - held by huge Norfolk skies. Thank you to lovely returning guests Sue and Cat for their kind words below. This is the last time we can use this venue and we are in the process of searching for a new, equally special space. Details - and winter 2025 / 26 retreat dates, will be shared here as soon as we have them. 😊

“Thank you for a wonderful retreat. It certainly did me the world of good. The perfect balance of enjoyable sessions, great company, delicious food, perfect location. What a great group who all connected, and so much laughter. I can appreciate how much planning and preparation went into this retreat as everything went so smoothly.” - Sue L, December 2024

"Thank you for a wonderful Mindfulness for Wellbeing Retreat in beautiful Norfolk. Very grateful to the Board of Trustees who gifted this to me as a leaving gift, to Thelma Woodhead my fabulous yogi partner and Lucia Cockcroft and Yoga with Vikki for your nourishing classes and organisation. 🙏 Namaste." - Cat H, December 2024

26/11/2024

Evening lovely folks. Unexpectedly we have one downstairs ensuite room available on our Norfolk Luxury Mindfulness for Wellbeing retreat this coming weekend, Nov 29 - Dec 2. Please email us asap ([email protected]) if you would like to join us or to know more. Full info at:
https://satvada-retreats.co.uk/united-kingdom/mindfulness-for-wellbeing-weekend

25/11/2024

The mindful countdown to our fully booked Norfolk Mindfulness for Wellbeing weekend sees us with only four sleeps to go! In the menu mix this time: home-made scones on arrival; chocolate mousse with avocados and coconut ice cream as our first dinner welcome pudding; shakshuka for brunch number one; vegan cheesecake (as pictured!); vegan Sunday lunch! 😁🙏

19/11/2024

We were interested to see that low-cost carrier Wizz Air claims one of the airline industry’s lowest carbon emissions-impact per passenger, in part due to its young, more fuel-efficient fleet. The sustainability award-winning airline also says it offers biodegradable service items and recycled materials (eg waste-leather seating). Wizz Air's direct London-Marrakech flights over New Year are currently on sale from just over £70 one way (www.wizzair.com). We enjoyed this balanced piece - link below - on the world's most environmentally aware airlines.

While airlines have much work to do yet, these seven carriers stand out for pioneering sustainability measures including early adoption of alternative-fuel technology, plastic and food waste-reduction programs, SAF credits and eco-friendly materials.

11/11/2024

"Morocco is a gateway to another world." - Widad Akrawi

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06/11/2024

In case you need some distraction from the US elections, here are a few more pics of our Morocco New Year Walking & Yoga retreat venue! 😊
https://satvada-retreats.co.uk/morocco/atlas-mountains-yoga-walking-new-year-retreat

31/10/2024

These words caught our eye today: 🙏😎

"The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of like is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give." - William Arthur Ward

29/10/2024

The (mindful!) countdown has begun for our next Mindfulness for Wellbeing Retreat! In exactly a month's time we'll be returning to rural Norfolk for another blissful long weekend of luxury, (lots of) fine dining courtesy of our wonderful caterers, R&R, fabulous company - set against an open backdrop of beautiful winter skies. Space for plenty of practice balanced with space for ourselves. As usual we have a very small group, this time comprising just eight lovely guests, four of whom are returning retreatants, and three chaps! 🙏

24/10/2024

What do you feel when you look up at the night sky scattered with stars, watch a beautiful sunset or marvel at a favourite painting? Science shows that the emotions of awe and wonder boost our wellbeing, reducing stress and loneliness and bringing a sense of perspective, connection and deep time. The state of yoga (union; connection) can help us feel into these transformative emotions as we are naturally more in tune with our bodies, senses and present moment experience. Here's a little more on the amazing science of awe and wonder. 🙏

Experiencing everyday wonder can help us see that we’re part of something bigger. Science shows that this exquisite emotion can quiet our inner critic, reduce stress, loneliness, and physical distress, and bring a sense of expanded time, perspective, and connection.