Details:

Date: Friday 22nd – Monday 25th August

Retreat Leader: Linda Noble

Requirements: Everyone is welcome

Cost: Generosity Model – Donation only (by clicking the ‘Donate Here’ button below)

Format: Onsite only.

Start & Finish Times: Starting with supper at 18:00 on the first day and finishing at 15:30 on the last day. A more detailed schedule will be released closer to the time.

Accommodation: Land of Joy wishes for everyone who visits the centre to feel welcome, accepted, safe and secure. Our accommodation options are very limited, with mostly single-sex shared accommodation and only one single room (which is sometimes needed by volunteers). This means single accommodation can only be offered to those who need it the most, but still won’t always be available. Please read the relevant sections of the booking form carefully.

About the Retreat

The ancient practice of Yoga unites body and mind in harmony so humans can fulfil their full potential. This weekend get away will focus on yoga postures with gentle somatic movements to release deeply trapped stresses and traumas which are stored in the mind and deep tissues.

In the peaceful and safe setting of Land of Joy, you can relax and enjoy reflective session of journaling, group chats, solitary walks in nature and meditation. We will focus mainly on exploring body postures, gentle movements and body ailments, assisted by deep breathing techniques. These practices help to understand tension points and habits so that we can better release mental and physical blockages that cause pain and curtail the attainment of our full potential.

About the Teacher

Trained in Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa Yog in India and the USA, Linda presently teaches in NE Scotland. Her classes are designed for varying levels of ability, from power yoga to chair yoga and aim to harmonise body and mind by using breath, stretching, alinement, balance and close with deep relaxation.

As a student and practitioner of Buddhism in the Tibetan tradition, Linda has undertaken several meditation retreats in the Hinayana and Mahayana traditions and continues to practice daily.

A Way to Say Thank You

To Land of Joy…

Our generosity model means we do not charge for any teachings, accommodation or food. We are therefore 100% dependant on donations to help us cover our £90,000 a year running costs.

You are therefore invited to give what you can as a thank you for the organisation and hosting of the retreat, including the food and accommodation provided if you stayed onsite.

You may also like to make a regular contribution to the centre by becoming a Branch of Joy. This kind of support gifts us a steady and ongoing income, which in turn provides the confidence and means for us to continue to flourish for many years to come.

Everything given will ensure Land of Joy continues to be offered as a precious place for retreat.

To The Teacher…

Teachers and retreat leaders practice generosity by freely offering their time to Land of Joy. We cover their travel expenses but do not pay them for the teachings they give.

You are therefore invited to make an offering to the teacher as a thank you for the time and knowledge they share.

To The Volunteers…

Our retreats are supported by our wonderful team of volunteers, some of whom you will meet during your time at the centre. Those who live onsite offer their time, expertise and dedication in return for food and accommodation. They do not receive a wage or stipend. Unfortunately, we are only able to accept offerings for them in cash, so if you would like to thank them for their service, please do so by bringing cash with you to the centre and placing it in the volunteer collection pot.