An Autumnal retreat in a spectacular Elizabethan G2 Listed building. Organized by Michelle from “The Zen Den” out of Belton, in collaboration with Simon from “Sound Healing Adventure“, Heather from “Heather Watson Photography – Doncaster” and Helen from “Glass Skin Co“.
The Vedanta, a beautiful Grade II Elizabethan luxury retreat center, located in the outskirts of Branston, Lincolnshire, LN4 1PD. Nestled amongst 75 acres of woodland meadows and lakes.
Professional Photography below was done by Heather, Heather Watson Photography – Doncaster ©
The Early morning Fog delayed what was going to be a great day. By 10:15 everyone was present. Michelle gave the Initial welcome, the introduction to releasing what we were holding onto, what could and would occur over the next few hours.
By 10:30 we were heading to the Yoga Room, a vast space space carefully set out, colour coordinated so that the release breathwork could take place. Careful consideration taken to ensure that there was enough space between each person, not only so that Michelle, Lorraine and myself could move between them but also to be able to hold space whenever necessary.
Just over an hour of intensive breathwork, releasing anything and everything, “Intimidating, Amazing, Emotional, Educational, Inspiring” all the words to describe the process of release.
Lunch took us from about 12:00 through to just before 13:00. The chef catered for everyone, all vegetarian food, specialty being Nut roasted Aubergines. “Wonderful”
45 minutes of playing various sound instruments designed to take you on a journey. Unrushed, to 49 participants. A slightly short variation on a set piece. A journey of self discovery and meditation, of connecting with not only your higher-self, but also of experiencing what it’s like to be immersed in the sound and vibrations.
Drumming round the fire pit
14:00 the fire pit was lit, the participants split into 3 groups, The basics of playing was shown, The North, The East, The South and The West. The differences in how the beats were formed, Playing along, the difficulties of what could be encountered finishing with a free style session.
How drumming could be used for healing, and how it affects the whole body.
