Join Lauren and Ingrid for a heart centered winter immersion into Love, the steady and grounding force that yogic philosophy speaks of. Love that connects, softens, strengthens, and sustains. The Love that lives within us, and beyond us, as part of the greater consciousness that holds all things.

This Winter Warmth day retreat is rooted in the tradition of bhakti yoga, the yoga of devotion. Bhakti is a path of heartfelt connection where we turn toward the sacred with love, humility, and devotion. Through movement, breathing, mantra, and meditation we nourish this inner devotion. Not to a deity outside ourselves but to the deepest truth within and to the divine thread that unites us all.

During this soulful day retreat we explore how Love lives and moves through us using intentional practices that open the heart and reconnect us to what truly matters.

We will honour the strength of Love not as something to earn or chase, but as something we already are and as a choice we can return to each and every day.

Expect a Love themed day with

• Meditation and reflection on yogic Love
• Grounding breathing practice
• Heart-opening yoga flow
• Bhakti-inspired yoga nidra and mantra
• Time to connect with your Self and like-minded others
  

When and where

• Saturday 29th of November
• 10.00 to 15.00
• Greener Kirkcaldy in Kirkcaldy

Winter Warmth will leave you feeling grounded, grateful, and lovingly connected to yourself, to others, and to the wider web of life. A return to Love as a guiding force, just like nature resting and settling in the warmth of the earth. Resting, recharing, feeding our inner flame.

This day is suitable for adults and with any level of yoga experience as different options for practices will be given. If you are facing any health challenges please contact us before booking to make sure this day is suitable for you.

There are 15 spaces available
Vegan Indian lunch by The Tiffin in Kirkcaldy is included and herbal teas will be provided. If you have any dietary requirements please contact us before booking to make sure we can accommodate lunch for you.

£75pp
50% is non-refundable and refunds are only considered up to 14 days before the retreat. Please refer to the waiver when booking for full terms and conditions. If you prefer payment through bank transfer (saves processing cost) or have any questions, please contact us.

Book your place by scrolling down and clicking the register button.


Payment plans available!
If you would love to join but finances are tight, please click here to contact us about payment plan for 2 payments of £37.50 - 1 in October and 1 in November (Last payment latest 19th of November).

Venue

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. They deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people – building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.

Greener Kirkcaldy’s community building is located in Kirkcaldy town centre, just a few minutes walk from the shops and rail station. The full address is 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT. The venue has a small garden.

The best place to park is at the train station which is a 5 minute walk from the venue. Blue Badge holders can use the on-street parking at East Fergus Place. There is a 30-minute limit if you do not have a Blue Badge. Please do not park in the car park at New Volunteer House. This is a private car park and you may be fined.

The retreat takes place in the community hall on the ground floor, directly opposite the entrance.
For more information about Greener Kirkcaldy, please click here.

What do I need to bring and what is included

Please bring a yoga mat, water, blanket, pillow, eye pillow, scarf or tie, journal, pencil or pen, snack, and any other props appropriate for you (for example blocks or bolster).

The body cools down when holding poses for a longer period of time and in yoga nidra, please make sure to wear enough layers to stay warm and bring a blanket.

Yoga, expert guidance, herbal teas, water, and a delicious vegan Indian lunch provided by The Tiffin are included. If you have any dietary requirements please contact us before booking to make sure we can accommodate lunch for you. Yoga is ideally practised on a (fairly) empty stomach, we are encouraging you to eat only light snacks such as fruit or a nutbar as breakfast before Winter Warmth starts.

The Winter Warmth yoga day retreat is £75. 50% is non-refundable and refunds are only considered up to 14 days before the retreat. Please refer to the waiver when booking for full terms and conditions.

If you prefer payment through bank transfer (saves processing cost) or have any questions, please contact us. We aim to be as flexible as possible.

Your hosts

Lauren is a dedicated full-time yoga teacher with three years of experience, committed to integrating her practice into every aspect of daily life. After completing her initial teacher training in Thailand, she taught at a yoga retreat center in Cambodia before embarking on a transformative six-month journey through India. There, she deepened her sadhana (spiritual practice), studying under renowned teachers, serving in an ashram for two months, completing an additional 300-hour advanced teacher training, and sitting her second 10-day Vipassana meditation course.

It was in India that Lauren discovered a profound connection to the path of bhakti, the yoga of devotion, through puja (ceremony), kirtan (devotional chanting), and mantra. This heart-centered path awakened a deep sense of surrender and reverence that continues to inspire her teaching and personal journey.

Ingrid is a yoga teacher, death doula, life coach, author, herbologist, horticulturist, and solitary green witch who loves to assist others with creating sanctuary within and with-out. She has been teaching yoga for the past 10 years and specialises in rāja yoga (also known as traditional or classical yoga), yin yoga, yoga nidra, mantra (bhakti), and meditation.

Fun is a big part of her life. She would love to connect with you and is happy to answer any questions you have through email, phone, or online meeting. Join Ingrid for a free online yoga session on selected Tuesday evenings at 18.30 - 19.30 UK Time on the free app Insight Timer.

'Yoga teaches us to become aware and enjoy living in the present moment. During retreats we set aside time and space to experience the beauty and healing that yoga has to offer on a deep level. I am very much looking forward to sharing this unique and incredible Summer Love experience with you!'

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