Independent Events
Here is information on some of the retreats, training courses and workshops organised by independent leaders and trainers at Bala Brook. Please make direct contact with the organiser or leader if you would like to know more about any of these events.
Retreat Name: To The Earth With Love … Yuletide Retreat
Date: 8th – 10th December 2023
Description: A boutique-style ‘all-inclusive’ Art Retreat. Rest, recharge, and rewild yourself whilst discovering a new creative you. Enjoy a collection of creative workshops with some of South Devon’s finest women artists.
During your creative retreat, you will be encouraged and empowered to create artwork incorporating your own unique ways of self-expression.
Leader: Lili John
Website: https://bookretreats.com/3-day-yuletide-weekend-art-retreat-in-devon-uk
Contact: lilijohn1990@gmail.com
Retreat Name: New Year Hiking Yoga Retreat Dartmoor, Devon
Date: 29th December 2023 – 2nd January 2024
Description: Enjoy a different way to see in the new year on our new year retreat in Dartmoor, Devon. With hikes on the moors, setting intentions workshop, a new year celebratory meal and yoga twice a day, start 2024 with clarity and positivity.
Leader: AdventureYogi
Website:https://adventureyogi.com/product/new-year-retreat-dartmoor-devon/
How to book or make contact: Book via the website link or call+44 01273 782 734 or email info@adventureyogi.com.
Retreat Name: January New Year Yoga Retreat Dartmoor, Devon
Date: 2nd – 5th January 2024
Description: Enjoy a January reset retreat. Stay immersed in nature and surrounded by countryside next to the Dartmoor National Park enjoy walking, yoga, setting intentions workshop and vegan food
Leader: AdventureYogi
Website: https://adventureyogi.com/product/january-in-dartmoor-devon/
How to book or make contact: Book via the website link or call+44 01273 782 734 or email info@adventureyogi.com.
Retreat Name: Yoga & Walking retreat on Dartmoor with Katie and Pippa
Date: 19-21st January 2024
Retreat leaders: Pippa Griffin & Katie Hancock
Description: This is a retreat for people who love to walk in wild spaces, who want to tap into the rugged landscape of Dartmoor, and long to carve out space in their lives, to deepen their yoga practice, to rest, relax and meditate, whilst cultivating an intimate relationship with the magic of the moor. There are sliding scale payment options of £350/£370/£390, discounts and limited bursary places available.
Website: https://katiesyogacollective.co.uk/retreats/
How to book or make contact:pippagriffin0@gmail.comkatieyogatotnes@gmail.comhttps://katies-yoga-collective.reservie.net/checkout/event/djEsMzk2LDEwNjgyLDA=
Retreat Name: Tao and the Art of Nourishment Retreat
Date: 8th-11th February 2024
Description: Deeply nourishing winter retreat, with yoga, qigong, meditation, sound healing with gong baths, river swims, nature walks, group discussions and journaling exercises about all levels of nourishment (mind, body, and soul), and very special plant-based, locally sourced, organic meals and herbal potions/elixirs prepared by holistic chef Katie.
Leader: Zoe Nash
Website: https://www.zoenash.com/dartmoor-retreat/
How to book or make contact: Website registration form or email zoe@zoenash.com
Retreat Name: Cosy winter weekend yoga retreat
Date: 16-18 February 2024
Leader: Clem Balfour / YOAS Yoga Retreats
Description: A cosy weekend of yoga and walking exploring the wild and raw beauty of Dartmoor.
Website: https://yoasyogaretreats.com/all-holidays/balabrook-clem-feb2024/
How to book or make contact: info@yoasyogaretreats.com
Retreat Name: Finding Stillness through Yoga Pranayama Meditation & Chanting
Date: 29th Feb- 3rd March 2024
Description: An opportunity to embrace yoga as a spiritual practice, taking your time to move inwards making some mental physical and emotional space. There you will experience Stillness.
Leader: Sharon Ramdassingh- Dow
Website: yogawithsharon.dow.co.uk
How to book or make contact: sharon.dow@btinternet.com
Retreat Name: Spring Retreat
Date: 7th – 10th March 2024
Description: Scaravelli Inspired Yoga
Leader: Bill Wood
Website: billwoodyoga.co.uk
How to book or make contact: bill@billwoodyoga.co.uk
Retreat Name: Freedom of Being
Date: March 15-20
Description: Explorations in Embodied Awakening – Qigong, Meditation and Enquiry. As well as the group practice there will be individual guidance, time for sharing of our experience and space to rest and digest. There are sessions throughout the day and evening. Some of the retreat will be in silence. The retreat is limited to 12 students.
Leader: Brad Richecoeur
Website: https://www.qigong-southwest.co.uk/retreats/qigong-retreat-with-brad.htm
How to book or make contact: bradr@qigong-southwest.co.uk
Retreat Name: Yoga and Wellness Retreat
Retreat Date: 22-25 March 24
Retreat leader: Annelie Carver
Brief description: Yoga and Wellness Retreat
Website: www.seventhsensehealing.com
How to book or make contact: seventhsensehealing@outlook.com
Retreat Name: Love Most Natural
Date: Wednesday 17th to Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Description: A retreat for people who have worked with me before, but do email me if you don’t fit that description and are interested. More info on my website.
Leader: Joanna Watters
Website: www.thisbeautifulwork.com
How to book or make contact:joannawatters@gmail.com
Retreat Name: Touching Stillness Retreat
Date: 25th -28th April 2024
Description: Part of 1 Year Training in Yoga & Meditation
Leader: Bill Wood
Website: billwoodyoga.co.uk
How to book or make contact: bill@billwoodyoga.co.uk
Retreat Name : Yoga with Nev
Retreat Date: Wednesday 1st May to Sunday 5th May
Retreat Leader: Neville Cregan
Description: Yoga, meditation, walks and Thai massage and Reflexology available.
Website: https://www.nevyogamassage.co.uk/yoga-holidays-retreats/
How to book or make contact: Through the website or: nev@nevyogamassage.co.uk / 07915 650106
Retreat Name: AYP Samyama Retreat
Date: 7th to 12th May 2024
Description: An exploration into the practice of samyama in yoga. Practices on the retreat will also include mantra meditation, pranayama and yoga asana.
Leader: Tristan Dorling
Website: www.aypinternational.com/calendar
How to book or make contact: https://www.aypinternational.com/contact/
Retreat Name: June Walking and Foraging Yoga Retreat in Dartmoor, Devon
Date: 5th – 9th June 2024
Description: : Enjoy a walking and foraging yoga retreat in Dartmoor, Devon. With hikes on the moors right outside the door and learn all about foragining plus yoga twice a day, relax in the June sunshine.
Leader: AdventureYogi
Website: https://adventureyogi.com/product/june-dartmoor-4-nights/
How to book or make contact: Book via the website link or call+44 01273 782 734 or email info@adventureyogi.com
Retreat Name: Summer Yoga Retreat June 2024
Date: 14 ~ 16 June 2024
Description: Each year we refine and develop our retreat offering and for 2024 we will host yoga sessions and lead meditation sessions across the weekend. There will plenty of opportunity to experience the wonderful landscape and immerse yourself in your practice. We will honour ourselves and each other in these beautiful surroundings, allowing space for deep rest.
Leaders: Julie Bladon & Jackie Dorrian
Website: www.juliebladon.com or www.swanseayoga.co.uk
How to book or make contact: info@swanseayoga.co.uk
Retreat Name: Summer Retreat
Date: 2nd – 7th July 2024
Description: Scaravelli Inspired Yoga
Leader: Bill Wood
Website: billwoodyoga.co.uk
How to book or make contact: bill@billwoodyoga.co.uk
Retreat Name: Nowhere To Go
Date: 22 – 29 July 2024
Description: This is a journey over seven days – taking the time to enquire deeply into the source of who we are.
Leader: Colin Harrison
Website: https://beingmoved.com/index.php/retreats/be-re-overview/nowhere-go/
How to book or make contact: email Sarah Lawrence at beingmovedteam@gmail.com
Retreat Name : Yoga with Nev
Retreat Date: Wednesday July 31st to Sunday August 4th
Retreat Leader: Neville Cregan
Description: Yoga, meditation, walks and Thai massage and Reflexology available.
Website: https://www.nevyogamassage.co.uk/yoga-holidays-retreats/
How to book or make contact: Through the website or: nev@nevyogamassage.co.uk / 07915 650106
Retreat Name: Rejuvenate and Restorative Yoga Retreat
Date: 16-18 August 2024
Description: The purpose of this retreat is to rejuvenate and restore the body and mind from the busy modern lifestyle which disconnect us from experiencing our essential nature. This retreat will allow you to channel your energy towards rebalancing and relaxation, and really connect to the experience of inner peace and happiness.
Leader: Joy Bennett
Website: https://www.joyyogawellness.co.uk/balabrook-retreat
How to book or make contact: Please contact joyyoga.wellness@gmail.com or text 07480736824 for booking
Retreat Name: Movers & Witnesses: The Discipline of Authentic Movement
Date: 19 to 26 August 2024
Description: This week-long Authentic Movement Retreat will be supported by the surroundings of Dartmoor and the experience of the peace and invigoration of nature. Participants will engage in embodied movement and dance, observation of self and others and non-judgemental language. The intensive training in Authentic Movement in a group setting will be supported by periods of mindful silence. This retreat can be taken on its own or as as part of a longer training in Authentic Movement and its applications.
Leader: Dr Eila Goldhahn
Website: https://sharedhabitat.net/Authentic-Movement-Training-and-Retreats
How to book or make contact: Please contact Eila by Email: eilagoldhahn@gmail.com
Retreat Name: Long summer weekend yoga retreat
Date: 29 August – 1 September 2024
Description: A tranquil weekend of yoga and walking exploring the wild and raw beauty of Dartmoor.
Leader: Raquel Alves / YOAS Yoga Retreats
Website: https://yoasyogaretreats.com/all-holidays/dartmoor-raquel-aug2024/
How to book or make contact: info@yoasyogaretreats.com
Retreat Name: Do Yoga on Dartmoor
Date: Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September
Description: Join Emma and friends for three lovely days of yoga in a wonderful setting right on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Enjoy yoga, meditation, mindfulness, healthy food and great company in this pristine natural setting. There’ll be yoga for all abilities including complete beginners. After yoga, you can hike on the moor or by the river. There are many different trails right from the front door of the retreat centre, no need to drive to the start of the walk.
Leader: Emma Gliddon
Website: https://www.doyoga.co.uk/dartmoor-yoga-retreat
How to book or make contact: info@doyoga.co.uk
Retreat Name: Autumn Retreat
Date: 3rd – 6th October 2024
Description: Scaravelli Inspired Yoga
Leader: Bill Wood
Website: billwoodyoga.co.uk
How to book or make contact: bill@billwoodyoga.co.uk
Retreat Name: Do Yoga and Mindful Art
Date: Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th October 2024
Description: Join Emma and friends for some lovely Autumn days of yoga in a wonderful setting right on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Enjoy yoga, meditation, mindfulness, creativity and great company in this pristine natural setting.
Unlock your creativity with art sessions designed to reconnect you to your true self.
Discover the healing effects of mindful creation. You’ll emerge completely relaxed from this wonderful weekend.
Leaders: Emma Gliddon and Susannah Crook
Website: https://www.doyoga.co.uk/dartmoor-yoga-retreat
How to book or make contact: info@doyoga.co.uk
Retreat Name: Freedom of Being
Date: Oct 22nd – 27th 2024
Description: Explorations in Embodied Awakening – Qigong, Meditation and Enquiry. As well as the group practice there will be individual guidance, time for sharing of our experience and space to rest and digest. There are sessions throughout the day and evening. Some of the retreat will be in silence. The retreat is limited to 12 students.
Leader: Brad Richecoeur
Website: https://www.qigong-southwest.co.uk/retreats/qigong-retreat-with-brad.htm
How to book or make contact: bradr@qigong-southwest.co.uk
Retreat Name : Yoga with Nev
Retreat Date: Wednesday November to Sunday November 10th
Retreat Leader: Neville Cregan
Description: Yoga, meditation, walks and Thai massage and Reflexology available.
Website: https://www.nevyogamassage.co.uk/yoga-holidays-retreats/
How to book or make contact: Through the website or: nev@nevyogamassage.co.uk / 07915 650106
Retreat Name: Cosy winter weekend yoga retreat
Date: 16-18 February 2024
Leader: Clem Balfour / YOAS Yoga Retreats
Description: A cosy weekend of yoga and walking exploring the wild and raw beauty of Dartmoor.
Website: Bookings here https://yoasyogaretreats.com/all-holidays/balabrook-clem-feb2024/
How to book or make contact: Email info@yoasyogaretreats.com
Retreat Name:
Date:
Description:
Leader:
Website:
How to book or make contact:
Retreat Name:
Date:
Description:
Leader:
Website:
How to book or make contact: