Day Retreat

Our next day retreat will be in the New Year...

When was the last time you slowed down enough to really notice your life?

As we step into a new year, this is an opportunity to pause and ask ourselves how we want to live - not just what we want to do or achieve but how we want to experience our lives.

What if, instead of rushing into 2027 with another list of resolutions, we gave ourselves the space to slow down, reconnect with what matters and cultivate a little more presence in our everyday lives?

The Gift of Presence is an invitation to begin the year this way.

A day to nourish yourself, rediscover the simple joy of being, and explore how you might carry that sense of awareness, ease and appreciation into the year ahead.

Date: Saturday 30th January 2027
Time: 10am – 4:30pm
Location: St Francis de Sales Church Hall, Hampton Hill, TW12 1JR, SW London
Price: Early bird price £145, available up until 16th January 2027. Full price £165 thereafter. If you would like to pay in instalments, please email and ask. This would make a fab Christmas present too - for yourself 😉 or a friend.

The day will be run by myself - yoga and meditation teacher Sarah Greenall - and sound healer Reshma Pankhania. This will be the 22nd event that we've run together. Our delicious lunch will once again be prepared by our retreat chef Sarah Mooney.

The Gift of Presence is an invitation to pause. To notice. To savour.

To remember that this moment, right here, right now, is where life is happening.

Life has a way of gathering pace and before we know it another season has slipped by. In a world that encourages us to keep moving, keep achieving and keep thinking about what's next, many of us spend our days rushing from one thing to another and we forget to fully experience what's here.

This January, I invite you to step away from the busyness of everyday life and join me for a nourishing day of yoga, mindfulness, deep rest and connection.

This isn't about escaping your life. It's about learning how to be fully present in it.

"Do it! The perfect reset for anyone. If your life is
busy and frantic, this gives you a safe space to
reflect and recharge."
Helen, January 2026

Throughout the day we'll gently explore what it means to live with greater awareness through movement, breath, stillness and the simple everyday moments we so often overlook.

Together we'll discover that meditation doesn't only happen sitting cross-legged on a cushion. It can be found in the rhythm of your breath, the gentle flow of movement, the warmth of a shared meal, the feeling of your feet on the ground, the deep immersion of a sound bath and the peacefulness of simply resting.

"I loved all of it. The community, being with others in such an incredible shared experience."
Sam, January 2026

You'll experience mindfulness not as another thing to master but as a way of experiencing life with more ease, appreciation and joy.

By slowing down, we begin to notice more.

We breathe more deeply. We move more freely. We appreciate more fully. We reconnect with ourselves, with one another and with the richness of ordinary life.

"Give yourself the gift of stepping away from the noise and stress of life for a few hours and have some peace."
Gill, January 2026

"A precious opportunity to completely disconnect from the noise and bustle from the outside world to reconnect with yourself, your body and your spirit."
Claire, September 2025

How you'll feel when you leave

✨ Calmer, lighter and more grounded - with a deeper appreciation of the present moment and a renewed sense of what it means to truly live well and a gentle reminder to carry that feeling into the year ahead.

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give ourselves - and others - isn't more time, it's our full attention.

I have frequently heard world-renowned yoga teacher and author Judith Hanson Lasater say, "If you want to change the world, be present".

"I left feeling grounded, energised. Truly relaxed - from someone who never sits still - thank you!"
Val, May 2026

Practical Details

Date: Saturday 30th January 2027
Time: 10am – 4:30pm
Location: St Francis de Sales Church Hall, Hampton Hill, TW12 1JR, SW London
Getting there: 6 minute walk from Fulwell train station (35 mins from Waterloo); easy reach of buses R70, R68, 285, 281, 33, 681, 481; large, free, on-site car park.

Price: Early bird price £145, available up until 16th January 2027. Full price £165 thereafter. If you would like to pay in instalments, please email and ask. This would make a fab Christmas present too - for yourself 😉 or a friend.
Places are limited to keep the day intimate.

Please bring your own yoga mat, a pillow, a blanket and eye pillow if you like to use one (or alternative eye covering). If any of this is a problem, please get in touch. Some props will be provided.

Please wear your regular yoga kit - comfortable clothes that you can move and breathe easily in, layers (please don't be cold) and socks are suggested.

"I'm definitely feeling more connected to myself, my nervous system is calmer. I'm ready for the week ahead and reminded of things I can do myself to calm my nervous system"
Cat, Sept 2025

"I absolutely loved my day, I felt completely relaxed
and trusting in Sarah and Reshma to lead us through
the day. There was a beautiful feeling of peace
and unity in the room."
Josie, September 2025

This day is for you if...

You'd like to feel that you're truly living your life, rather than just keeping up with it.
You long for a day to slow down and simply be.
Life feels busy, full or overwhelming and you're craving some breathing space.
You'd love to feel calmer, lighter and more grounded.
You're curious about mindfulness and meditation but aren't sure where to begin.
You'd like simple, practical ways to bring more presence into your everyday life.
You enjoy yoga that is gentle, nurturing and accessible, with plenty of options for every body.
You want to reconnect with yourself, away from the demands of daily life.
You know you feel better when you take time to pause, rest and recharge - but rarely give yourself permission.
You're looking for more than just a yoga class or a sound bath – you're looking for a day that nourishes your body, mind and heart.

Whether you're completely new to yoga and mindfulness or have been practising for years, you'll be warmly welcomed. Come exactly as you are. There is nothing to achieve, nothing to prove and nothing you need to be good at. Just a willingness to slow down and discover the present of presence.

"I feel relaxed, unblocked, rejuvenated and looked after"
Patty, Sept 2025

What the day looks like

The day will include:

A welcome and introduction to the day's theme
A gentle opening relaxation
A heart-opening cacao ceremony with intention setting and journaling
Breathwork to settle body and mind
Gentle yoga suitable for all abilities
Mindfulness practices to help you bring greater presence into everyday life
A delicious two-course, homemade seasonal, sit-down meal, prepared for you by our very own retreat chef Sarah Mooney.
Restorative yoga
A deeply relaxing sound bath
Reflection, journaling and closing circle
Kirtan
Tea and homemade cake, time to chat, come back to earth a little and then head home feeling human again.

Meet your hosts

Sarah Greenall is a Senior Yoga Teacher and has been teaching yoga since 2015. She created these retreats because she kept seeing the same thing in her students – people who were exhausted, stretched thin and had stopped making time for themselves. The retreats are her answer to that.

Reshma Pankhania (www.energy-alchemist.co.uk) leads the sound bath and energy work. She has a quiet, grounding presence and a knack for helping people actually switch off.

This will be Sarah and Reshma's 22nd event working together, having developed an excellent, united working relationship built on trust and shared vision and beliefs.

"Just perfect. You both have the perfect synergy. The food was amazing too! Thank you"
Dee, January 2026

Meet your chef

Sarah Mooney @sauceoflove (www.sarahmooneypersonalchef.com) is our retreat chef. She cooks everything from scratch, seasonally and with a lot of love, care and attention. The food is one of the things people mention most when they leave.

"As usual, it was a fantastic peaceful day. Beautiful food. Thank you Sarah and Reshma for another great experience – please do another one!"
Catherine, January 2026

Photos from previous retreat days in other venues...

"A precious opportunity to completely disconnect from the noise and bustle from the outside world to reconnect with yourself, your body and your spirit."
Claire, September 2025

A note on booking...

- Please note that all bookings are non-refundable.
- If you are unable to attend, you may request to transfer your booking to a future event date or to another person (subject to availability and if more than 48 hours' notice is provided, on a discretionary basis).
- Transfer requests should be communicated as soon as possible. A £10 administration fee will apply to all approved transfers.
- If you transfer your ticket, it may not be transferred again.
- Sound baths aren't recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy – get in touch if you have questions.
- If this date sells out, join the waitlist. Cancellations do come up.
- If for any reason we have to cancel then you will be issued with a credit to book a future event.

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