YOGA RETREAT
REST AND RESTORE WOMEN’S WEEKEND
Riversdale Lodge, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Friday 31st January- Sunday 2nd February 2025
Join Karen Lane for a weekend of Nourishment and Nurture.
"It takes courage to say yes to rest and play, in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol" - Brene Brown
Lay back in the luxurious Riversdale Lodge and don’t lift a finger all weekend.
Allow Karen and the team to ensure everything you need is provided so that you can focus on your well- being and restoring vitality.
INCLUDES;
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Luxury ensuite accommodation for the weekend.
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2 Yoga classes daily: A morning dynamic and an afternoon Restorative plus Yoga Nidra and Meditations.
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Relaxing healing sound sessions.
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Enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, handmade healthy cuisine to nourish your soul.
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Teas and coffees and soft drinks.
TEACHER
KAREN LANE
Karen has always been a mover, studying dance from a young age. She returned to mindful movement as her main form of exercise to help her cope with grief, a fast-paced London life and bringing up three daughters. High powered workouts no longer provided the grounding and centering she needed and through Yoga she discovered a sense of calm and resilience. Karen credits her main teacher Tania Brown for inspiring her to delve deeper into the ancient traditions and become a teacher of Yoga. She trained initially (200hrs) in London with Yogahaven lead by Allie Hill and Amy McDonald. As a professional singer and voice practitioner she has always known the importance of breath but as a yogi she has truly come to deeply understand the benefits to mind and body. Studying further training in Yogic breath work with Michael Bikyer YogaLap Jan 2021. Karen completed her 300Hr advanced training in 2021 studying with Sianna Sherman and Greta Hill – the Rasa Collective – a tantric based yoga practise which incorporates deep dives into mudra (healing hand gestures) mantra (chanting sacred Sanskrit) and is focused on welcoming the whole individual on this alchemical journey. Embracing ourselves, the light and the dark all emotions (Rasas) without judgement. Rasa Yoga has helped Karen to combine all her strengths and align fully with her Dharma using her voice as healing medium integrating chanting into her practice. Exploring the connection of breath, voice and body and utilising yoga as a form of mind body transformation for all.
PROGRAMME*
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Arrivals from 4 PM onwards. Settle into your luxurious room, take a nap or a riverside walk, rest and read until our first yoga practise.
5:45 - 7 PM Yang/Yin Welcome practice
7:15 - 8:45 PM Fireside welcome drink and followed by warming dinner and dessert.
9 PM Yoga Nidra and Sound to float off to sleep easily.
SATURDAY
8:30 - 9:30 AM Vinyasa Practise
9:45 AM Hearty Breakfast
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Free time for massages, walks, reading and resting.
1:30 PM Lunch
3:30 - 4:30 PM Fitness and Nutrition Session
5:30 PM Restorative Yoga
7 PM Fireside Drinks
7:30 PM Dinner
9 PM Yoga Nidra and Sound
SUNDAY
8:30 - 9:30 AM Vinyasa Practise
9:45 AM Hearty Breakfast
10:30AM - 1 PM Free time for massages, walks, reading and resting.
1 PM Lunch
2 -3 PM Closing Restorative and Sound Practise
*Please note the programme is guideline and is subject to change at our discretion
ACCOMMODATION
Riversdale Lodge, is a luxurious new riverside venue on the Thames at Bourne End in Buckinghamshire, just 40 minutes from London. It has a dedicated space for movement and nine guest rooms beautifully designed with luxurious bedding, underfloor heating and marble bathrooms.
ROOMS
THE RIVER SUITE
£575pp (2 sharing) | £525pp (3 sharing) | £475pp (4 sharing) | £1200 solo occupancy
This is the deluxe principal suite, adjacent to the idyllic roof terrace and with stunning views down the garden to the river. It is over 700 square feet, has a superking size French bed, a freestanding stone bath and a luxurious ensuite with a two-person shower. 2 additional beds can be added to this room, if needed
ROBIN
£575 (2 sharing) | £525 (3 sharing)
An airy vaulted room with 3 single beds and ensuite. This room faces west and south.
HERON
£575 (2 sharing) | £525 (3 sharing)
The historic master suite, this large room offers one double and 2 single beds and an ensuite. The room faces south and west and looks down to the river.
RED KITE
£575 (2 sharing)
This double aspect room is bright and airy. It has 2 single beds and an ensuite.
GREBE
£550 (2 sharing)
This room faces east and is bright and airy. It has 2 single beds with access to the shared main bathroom that has both a shower and a bath.
KINGFISHER
£550 (2 sharing) | £525 (3 sharing)
A bright, double-aspect room with 2/3 single beds and access to the shared main bathroom with both shower and bath. A third single bed can be added.
PEACOCK (STUDY)
£550 (2 sharing)
Situated on the ground floor, with a large south-facing window and also windows to the east. This bright room can have 2 single beds in place of the sofas, and access to a shared ground floor shower room. It is spacious and also includes a table for 4.
SNOWY OWL
£550pp - BOOKED
Situated adjacent to the studio, this room has 2 single beds and a sofa that can be swapped out for another bed. It has access to the ground floor shared shower room.
BOOK
1. Click here to complete the booking form
2. Click here to process your £250 non-refundable booking fee
Payment plans are available - please get in touch to set this up. Remaining payments by BACS or Credit Cards.
COST (INCLUDES)
All yoga, sound, meditation and fitness sessions (optional). Gorgeous accommodation and all vegetarian food from Friday evening welcome dinner until Sunday morning lunch. Tea, coffee and soft drinks.
Travel, treatments and extra activities are NOT included in the price.
T&C’s
Click here to view the full terms & conditions
INFO
If you have any questions or would like any further information, please email karenlane@voicemindbody.co.uk
TESTIMONIAL
"I had such a great time on Karen's yoga retreat. The classes
dynamic in the morning and Yin in the evening were a lovely balance and the instruction made it accessible for all levels. The house was stunning and the location was glorious with surrounding countryside breathtaking. The meals were delicious shared alfresco with lovely people. We didn't want to leave at the end of the week. All in all a wonderful experience- one I'd love to repeat." - Nicky