Mindfulness Day Retreat with Lunch

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Sometimes you just need some time out, and that’s where Synergy Experiences comes in. Get away from it all and reconnect with yourself with this Mindfulness Day Retreat with Lunch.Offering a gentle and contemporary approach to mindfulness, your experienced teachers will guide you through everything from yoga and meditation to affirmation art, sound healing and mindfulness activities.

Along the way you’ll receive a delicious lunch, as well as snacks and tea. You’ll receive a special affirmation gift at the end – the perfect reminder of what you’ve learnt throughout the day.

What's Included?

• Mindfulness day retreat for one person
• Guided meditations, gentle flow yoga, affirmation art, walking therapy and more
• Delicious lunch
• Snacks and tea provided
• Affirmation gift to take home
• Experience gift pack
• Cancellation indemnity

What happens on the day?

On arrival at Synergy, you will complete registration and as soon as you set foot into the venue you will feel genuinely relaxed, The purpose of the retreat is to create a space, a safe sanctuary to reconnect, cleanse and explore mindfulness.

Your day will begin with an introduction to mindfulness, before gentle yoga flow (suitable for all levels), followed by a guided meditation and sound healing. Enjoy the benefits of nature with walking therapy and mindfulness practices, before tucking into a delicious lunch. Post-lunch, enjoy affirmation art, discover tools for relaxation followed by a restorative yoga session, and a final guided meditation. Throughout the day, you’ll be provided with snacks and tea. You will return from the retreat feeling empowered and relaxed.

Participant guidelines

• Minimum age: 18
• Men and women welcome
• Not suitable during pregnancy
• Two weeks prior to the retreat you will be sent a questionnaire to enable Synergy to get to know their guests, if a guest has a disability, injuries or limitations the day will be adapted accordinglyThe venue has disability access, but the walk activity may not suitable. (All activities are optional, if a guest is unable to attend the walk they will be provided with an alternative activity)
• The retreat is designed to help you disconnect. Mobile phones are not permitted during the retreat, in case of an emergency guests will be given a number where they can be contacted
• Alcohol is strictly forbidden
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary

Availability

The experience is available on Saturdays throughout the year. Earliest start time 09.30, latest 11.30. You are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time to register. Late arrival may mean that the booking is lost.

We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.

Please allow 5 hours 45 minutes for the full experience (including registration).

What should I wear?

You are advised to wear comfortable clothes and comfortable walking shoes, (workout clothes are fine). Please take into account the weather forcast for the day. For rain take a change of clothes (in case you get muddy or wet on the walk), wellington boots or walking shoes and a warm waterproof coat. In summer months please take sun cream and a sun hat plus a reusable water bottle.

Participants may bring their own yoga mat, water bottle and a blanket to keep warm during meditation.

What about the weather?

The walk may be affected due to very bad weather conditions, an alternative activity will be put in place if this occurs.

Additional information

Please mention any dietary restrictions, requirements, allergies or medical issues prior to the retreat.

The retreat is designed to help you disconnect. Mobile phones are not permitted during the retreat, in case of an emergency guests will be given a number where they can be contacted.

Alcohol is strictly forbidden.

There is a designated smoking area outside the venue.

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

Locations

Hampshire - Winchester

Please Note: If you're purchasing a NEW Experience you will be entitled to the validity stated within this description. If/when you are within 3 months of the voucher expiry date and there are still restrictions in place, Virgin Experience Days are offering free extensions to allow the customer to use at a later date. They are reviewing this regularly in line with Government advice and updates.