A three-day-two night retreat for women who want to start or renew a meditation practice, and would look forward to extended times of group silence.

On the retreat learn to still the mind with:

• sessions on core meditation techniques
• meditation practice morning and evening
• two gently embodying practices of yoga each day
• meditation walks
• an invitation to times of mouna (silence in the group)

The practice and teaching references elements of yoga philosophy (Vedanta), as well as physiology (nervous and endocrine systems).

Beltane/May Day is a time of soft lushness on the land and expansion in the soul. Relax and make space for your being.

VG offers secluded spots on the land here, good vegan food, simple and cosy accommodation, time in nature and space for yourself. 1-1 spiritual accompaniment session with Fiona included. Small group. Restorative yoga, simple hatha and pranayama, and yoga nidra practices included.

Extend your stay

You have the opportunity to integrate the retreat experience and extend your stay one or two nights, self-guided B&B. £90 per night.

Extra 1-1 benefit

You can opt to work 1-1 with Fiona with coaching or yoga practice at special retreat rate of £70 per hour.

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I had a lovely time at Viveka Garden Retreat, a perfect get away. Fiona has such a wealth of knowledge that she shared so freely, but she also held the whole experience so lovingly and effortlessly that I left feeling loved, refreshed, inspired and somehow having gained a bigger picture of the world in general. The venue was amazing as you would expect. Great yoga space and a garden teeming with life and abundance, to sit in after class to reflect and read. The food also deserves a mention as it was utterly delicious and so plentiful I turned into quite a pig! All in all an excellent experience that I highly recommend to all. S, Derby

Viveka Gardens is beautifully peaceful, Fiona does an incredible job of opening her space with gentleness and freedom to just be! There is a real sense of her coming alongside you wherever you are at in life, and I felt very nurtured by two days of yoga – not to mention wonderful vegan food and lots of laughs A, Oxford

It’s a beautiful place, well off the beaten track, and a haven of peace. Fiona is a warm and inspiring host, and we were very comfortable and well fed with delicious vegan meals made using produce Fiona had grown. The yoga space is clean, comfortable and well equipped. It was wonderful to feel so supported together in sharing teaching, practice and laughter. I felt thoroughly nourished and rested by the end. My only gripe was that the retreat wasn’t for 4 nights. Hoping to return very soon… R, Hackney