Come on Retreat

July 2012, March 2013, July 2013

A rare opportunity to access excellent and authentic teaching focussing profoundly on the practice of Atma Vichara at an annual weekend summer retreat in Somerset, UK. YogaLiving has conducted residential retreats for the past 15 years and has skill in delivering quality experiences for participants. 

The venue

Abbey house is a spacious and comfortable 18th century retreat house in the centre of Glastonbury, Somerset and set alongside Glastonbury Abbey. The location and the surrounding area has drawn spiritual seekers for centuries. There is open access to the ancient Abbey grounds, to Glastonbury Tor and the historic town.

 
Experiences from 2011

“Beautiful – so clear and so lovingly delivered “
“Simple and yet so profound – Thank you”
“Your teaching explanations and presence are truly nourishing”

From all walks of life and all backgrounds, people are drawn together to hear and receive the ancient teachings. Spending 3 days in affectionate silence, through meditation, discourse, chanting, the beauty of nature and the fellowship of like-minded people the timeless teaching of Atma Vichara is lovingly revealed.

The teacher

The weekend will be taught and led by Derek Thorne; a gifted and original teacher, he leads the YogaLiving Community supporting individuals to realise the teachings of Atma Vichara in everyday life.

 Programme

During this weekend you will:

• Spend time with a gifted teacher

• Hear the advaita teachings from the Upanishads

• Be guided in the practice of Atma Vichara
• Be with like-minded people
• Have space for silence and self discovery

  

  

  

Direction is delivered  through instruction, silence, chanting and meditation. The nature is beautiful and there is opportunity for walking through the lanes and hills. Free time is available to roam the garden or just to rest. Outside of the sessions silence is maintained throughout the weekend, enabling quietness in the house for sitting, relaxing, and absorbing the teachings. Private interviews with the teacher are available. 

  

Dates and costs

The weekend will start on Friday 20th July 2012 in the late afternoon and will finish on the afternoon of Sunday 22nd July 2012.
The cost is estimated at £260 for an all inclusive weekend. There are two dates in 2013: 1st March - 3rd March and 5th July to 7th July. The retreats are always full and new people are advised to book well in advance.

Booking

Use the contact us form to express your interest and request a place. We will then arrange a booking for you.

• TV interviews to view

  View 2 television interviews with YogaLiving teacher Derek Thorne about life teaching meditation and reality

• Essential Teachings

  The essential teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi provided in plain english versions

• Events, practice days and talks

  Receive the teachings at practice days and talks:
  NEXT EVENTS: BRISTOL JANUARY 24th. TORQUAY JANUARY 28th. LONDON FEBRUARY 25th
  Other events throughout 2012

• Summer Retreat – Who Am I?

  A unique & transformative annual retreat for all spiritual seekers. Glastonbury Somerset July 20th 2012. March 1st 2013. July 5th 2013

• Practice book – how to do Atma Vichara

  A unique and powerful book for all spiritual seekers. Clearly describing the practice of Atma Vichara and its context in life.