Come on Retreat

July 2011, July 2012
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 2010
“Beautiful – so clear and so lovingly delivered “
“So simple and yet so profound – Thank you”
” Your teaching is lyrical, beautiful, real and unfaltering”
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:
• Receive and develop the practice of Atma Vichara• Spend time with a gifted teacher
• Be with like-minded people
• Rest in peace and nature
• 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 22nd July 2011 in the late afternoon and will finish on the afternoon of Sunday 24th July 2011.
The cost is £260 for an all inclusive weekend. The dates for 2012 are 6th July - 8th 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.
YogaLiving Resources
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
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