Summer Yoga & Healing Retreat

Golden Grove Retreat is a gorgeous spiritual sanctuary tucked away in the hills of Carmarthen. You will be staying in a huge, renovated barn house with natural light beaming in from the many wall-length windows and panoramic views of the beautiful Welsh countryside. There is a hot tub on site, a wood fired sauna and plunge pool! A large yoga studio with picturesque views just in case the weather is not favourable to practice yoga outdoors. The land surrounding the retreat has plenty of walking trails for you to connect with mother nature. There are two patios’, a fire pit and BBQ area for gatherings, and plenty of communal areas in the main house.

Yoga

This weekend will be an introduction to Kundalini Tantra Yoga with Danielle as your guide. On this tranquil weekend we will journey through the bodies energy system with a series of movement, meditation & breathwork. Kundalini Yoga is based on the principle that we all have dormant energy coiled around the base of the spine. Through a series of Asana, Mantras & Pranayama, we can awaken this energy and completely transform our lives for the better. Asana are yoga postures and each yoga class we will flow through each chakra, activating, opening, and balancing energy within the body. In yoga Pranayama is the regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises to leave you feeling energised and clear minded. The Word Tantra means “to weave” which is exactly what we’ll be doing. Weaving, flowing, and moving with the breath to balance the feminine and masculine energies within us. This is Kundalini Tantra for beginners however, a basic knowledge of yoga is advised for this retreat, so if you are a complete newbie, I reccommend attending a yoga class or two before the retreat, that way you will get the most out of this experience.

Food

James is our private chef and will be creating some spectacular dishes that nourish and energise the body. You will be eating all the colours of the rainbow, exploring each chakra not only with yoga but also through delicious food. James will provide all meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner including snacks and beverages where you will enjoy in the beautiful open plan kitchen with room length bifold windows that let the natural light in, or outside on the patio or picnic area as you soak up the sunshine.

Sound Therapy

Yoga is not the only order of the day as we will also be hosting a Sunset Sound Bath. Melt into Mother Nature and let the Sound Bowls whisk you away into dreamland. The vibrational frequencies of sound healing instruments like crystal bowls can move through the body, creating a deep relaxation and recalibration on a cellular level. The experience creates an environment of “resonance” within the body. Sound healing is a gentle but powerful tool. If you are being treated for a serious physical or mental disorder or are taking any strong medications, it is important to check with your doctor before attending.

Cacao Ceremony

There will also be a Traditional Mayan Cacao Ceremony. Cacao is chocolate, in its purest form. A natural, heart opening medicine that helps to release trauma in the body and balance the heart chakra. Raw ceremonial Cacao is full of antioxidants, iron, magnesium, calcium & is a natural mood elevator. There are many other amazing benefits of Cacao however there are also some contraindications, If you have any heart issues or health concerns, it is important to check with your doctor before drinking Cacao.

Treatments

Each guest will have one 30-minute complimentary treatment free of charge. Choose between a holistic massage, Reflexology, or a Reiki treatment to help you truly relax into this idyllic environment. Additional treatments can be provided at an additional cost.

Free time

Over the weekend there will be plenty of free time in between each activity to avoid a sense of rushing. During free time and in between activities you are welcome to make full use of all the facilities including the hot tub, sauna, plunge pool, yoga studio, meditation hut and the picturesque grounds. You are also not obliged to take part in everything if you do not wish to.