This deeply restorative yoga class employs slow and rehabilitative movements to help you nourish and realign your body and mind and set you up for the day feeling clear and purposeful.  Gently guided by yin yoga and Vipassana meditation specialist Billie, each session has a specific focus that varies from functional movements to 'food for thought' philosophical themes. It would be helpful for this class to bring two blocks (or books) and a strap.

Rebalance your energy system, reconnect mind, body and soul and experience harmonious balance in this regular weekly qi gong class with our expert healer Tallulah. We will start with a Dao Yin warm-up - an early form of qi gong practice in which we shake and tap the meridians to discover where the body is holding tension and invite it to begin the process of letting go. We'll then step deeper into this accessible, self-healing form, helping to reorganise our body's energy, settle the heart and use movements that connect the heart with the earth, gradually taking us into the central channel and open-heartedness. This is an easy-to-learn set of tools that have a really profound effect, encouraging the body to let go and activate the parasympathetic space - enabling it to resource itself and maintain a healthier, more empowered state of being. This practice offers space and time for anyone struggling with physical pain, including from fibromyalgia, menopause or even physical breakages, and also supports those struggling with emotional stress including anxiety, depression, panic attacks or insomnia.

A weekly meditation guided by Ludivine, Sunday Sanctuary is an opportunity to gather as a community and cultivate inner radiance to take out and share with the world. At this time of flux and change in everyone’s lives, come together in the name of love, peace and beauty to feel calmed and empowered by a collective positive energy. A fusion of Taoist, tantric, shamanic and gnostic wisdom, this meditation invites you to go inwards and explore the different paths less travelled towards the reward of self-realisation, fulfilment and the remembrance of love.

Experienced practitioners of meditation will all tell you that it's worth every minute to take some quiet time each day to stop doing and just 'be'. This is easier said than done.Our expert teacher Kia - who has practised meditation since she was a tumultuous teenager, over 45 years ago - will guide you into a simple focus each week to help you quiet your mind and bring peace to your heart. We will start from the outside, right where you are, and work our way in through the pathway of the breath and some simple instructions to help you focus inward. As we bring peace to ourselves, we'll naturally bring harmony to our relationships at home and work - in other words, to our world.We will talk briefly about how to bring this focus and inner peace into your day, and over the course of our weeks together Kia will present 30 ways to create balance in your life as this inner peace develops. There will always be time for questions and discussion around the challenges and the results.

A daytime session of movement, breathwork, meditation and relaxation to replenish and nourish the body and being. When practised regularly, this style of yoga can help relieve pain, anxiety and insomnia, and is also for those curious to expand their knowledge of yoga and its foundations in awareness and courage.Discover, with Alex’s guidance, the creative roots of yoga, dispensing with the idea that there is an external authority who holds the answers for our personal healing journeys. During this practice we will empower ourselves to listen, notice and play creatively, in search of our own paths towards wholeness. Moving from form to formlessness, from body to voice and from expression to silent witnessing, we will improve balance and physical alignment, reduce pain, increase our range of movement, and end with a sense of deep inner quiet. 

This circle will be part of a process to help you reconnect with life after the loss of a loved one, understanding how to live with grief, moment by moment, day by day, as we hold love in our hearts for those we lost.The session will be guided by Kia, who has herself journeyed through the dark days of radical grief and found healing in forgiveness. Inviting you to share your experiences only if you wish, she will introduce simple practices and thoughts that you can integrate into daily life, starting with a willingness to engage with life as it is, and know that love is available and joy is possible even in the midst of grief. We will end with a short, grounding meditation.This is a one-off session. Kia will be holding a workshop series in early 2022, that will delve more deeply into the life after loss theme.

This slow-paced, meditative yin yoga class takes you on a quiet journey through key energy centres in the body. We will soften into relaxed and supported asanas for two minutes or more, using sounds and visualisation to explore and harmonise along the traditional tantric system of the chakras. This restorative style of yoga targets the deep connective tissues in the body – the ligaments, bones, joints and deep fascia networks. The body responds to longer-held poses by strengthening and lengthening the tissues, releasing blockages and allowing energy to flow more freely. The gentle, meditative style of yin creates space to tune into the senses and the physical sensations in the body, and with this comes inner clarity, composure and enhanced productivity in our daily lives. It is an ideal practice for those seeking the stillness of meditation while actively stretching or moving the body. Check out the prep tips: this practice ideally requires lots of props to help create stable supports for each posture. If you have them, bring out your blocks and bolsters, or get creative and gather books, blankets, small cushions and large sofa cushions to use in the session.

Join Emily and set your morning alight with this challenging and stimulating yoga practice, designed to get you aligned and focused on the day ahead, as well as to promote strength and flexibility. This dynamic, vigorous vinyasa-style practice integrates breath with movement, supported by chanting, pranayama (breathing), alignment exploration, meditation and relaxation. Ancient philosophical teachings are woven into the session to remind us that we are all connected to each other, to our ancestors and to the land – a oneness of being that can powerfully lead to lasting happiness if we are curious enough to embrace it.

With Alex HanlyDrawing on her deep knowledge of yoga & embodied movement, Alex weaves simple & enjoyable physical postures with breathwork & meditation to finely tune the body’s energy pathways, leaving you feeling balanced, grounded & vibrantly alive. You will celebrate the completion of the journey and look at how you can move forward with your fertility plans. NOTE: This class is suitable for all body types. No prior yoga experience required

Real connection happens and relationships thrive when we cultivate an open curiosity and fascination for each other. Want to discover how to do that with more ease? Join us for this playful and relaxing two-hour relationship lab to explore your loving partnership. Providing simple and effective tools to help you accept and navigate what arises between you, free of judgement (or at least on the road to that freedom), Alex supports every couple in finding the way to more love, empathy and fulfilment.What you will do:Slow downStretch and breathe with 30 minutes of yoga (suitable for all levels)Use simple touch and partner massage to relax and connect with one another (30 minutes)Learn simple effective meditation practices (20 minutes) Learn how to talk to your partner without any agenda (20 minutes)Learn how to listen to your partner without any agenda (20 minutes)What you will learn:To be more alive and relaxed in your bodyEasy meditation skills you can use in daily life to cultivate awareness, compassion and presenceDeeper understanding of why you feel the way you do in relation to othersGreater robustness as a couple with an increased capacity to repair when raw wounds have been touched

With Tallulah RendallTallulah is a master when it comes to using the power of Qi Gong to bring about inner healing and transformation. Science has shown how the impact of stress and our nutrient-deficient diets manifests in our bodies, especially on our energy and gut health, leaving us feeling depleted. This embodied shake-out session helps release pent-up stress, firing up the digestive system and allowing energy to flow more fluidly and freely through the body.  

With Simone NilesDuring this session, transformational coach and sound healer Simone will guide you through a unique blend of sound using vocal exercises, toning, and meditation, aiming to reduce the body's stress levels, release negative emotions and tension in the body. This session can help you attain a state of deep relaxation and inner peace, supporting your body's natural ability to conceive.

A retreat in a medieval village tucked away in the heart of Catalonia. Reconnect with yourself and community while enjoying the local cuisine and countryside.Kaylo is partnership with Blue Nile Lotus, a yoga studio based in the Sudan. Through this partnership an intimate group of women from Africa and Europe are converging to practice and journey together.WHO IS THE RETREAT FOR?You're yearning to reconnect with yourself and with others in a real and authentic way.You are ready to slow down and feel.You wish to release the defenses and open up.You want to be at ease and reconnect to the simplicity and vibrancy of life.You would like the space and the support to let go of the old 'stuff' and allow for a feeling of spaciousness and something new to enterYou would like to be in a group of diverse and multicultural womenWHAT THIS RETREAT WILL FOCUS ONAs children we enter the world free, wild, open and curious. This open state has been called: the Authentic self, our Being, the Core, presence. For whatever reason, as children there are times when we are not met. To continue receiving love, we repress, hide, reject, erect defenses around the parts of ourselves that were not received. In this retreat we work on opening the different pathways to our Being. We will open the body through yoga, releasing energy knots so that energy can flow more easily. Through meditation practices, the mind quiets and the thoughts that arise are clear rather than jumbled. Through unconditional acceptance and group sessions, what has been repressed or restricted can surface and we can feel the full range of emotions. WHAT IS INCLUDEDDaily yoga practice including vinyasa, yin and hatha yogaDaily meditation practice including mindfulness and visualization practicesPranayama practicesDeep rest and yoga nidra practicesGroup work, reflection time & play timeWalks in nature3 vegetarian meals a day. Vegetables, fruits and other produce will be sourced locally and a personal chef will orchestrate mouth watering vegetarian dishes to support our practice. All dishes are gluten free.Madremanya is located in a spectacular part of Spain. We have planned a few excursions, Sant Martí Vell, a magical village with gardens and influences from Ela Perreti (designer of Tiffany jewelry, Girona, a spectacular village in Catalonia (also where The Game of Thrones was filmed.SAMPLE SCHEDULE8:00 - 9:30: Yoga & meditation 9:30 - 10:30: Breakfast 10:30 - 12:30: Exploration 13:00 - 15:00: Lunch & free time 15:00 - 17:30: Meditation, movement and journaling 17:30 - 18:30: Sunset walk 19:00 - 20:00: DinnerIf you have questions and would like to chat with Nathalie or Eszter before signing up, pls feel free to contact us at:  bluenilelotusyoga@gmail.com CANCELLATION POLICYCOVID REFUND POLICY You will receive a full refund, less 100 euro administration fee in case of any of the following: the retreat is postponed due to restrictions and the new dates do not suit you; you are ill with Corona and have a doctors certification; borders are closed between where you are flying out of and Spain (with proof); you can not enter Spain because of your vaccination status. If you cannot attend the retreat for any reason other than COVID Regulations our Normal Refund & Cancellation Policy will apply. NORMAL REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY The 450 euro deposit is to ground your place and is strictly non refundable or transferable.If you cancel less than one month before there is no refund however the balance of funds can be transferred to another person attending the same event when written notice is given to Nathalie or Eszter prior to the event beginning. In the event of a medical emergency and you provide a medical certificate, you may transfer your deposit to a future date or receive a refund less 150 euro administration fee

We will come together and celebrate the Spring Equinox in this final session in the workshop. 

With Benjamin TreeBreathwork is as simple as it is powerful. This is a unique approach that combines conscious connected breathwork, movement and coaching. Our expert Ben will offer techniques that release tension, boost energy, confidence and clarity.

With Simone NilesDuring this 75 minute session you'll have the opportunity to integrate learnings and breakthroughs that you've experienced during the journey so far - or just to let go, relax and unwind. You'll be held by Simone and her soulful voice and then guided into a sharing circle so you can connect further with the group.

Show up fully into your new center line and let the way of your heart shine through. 

With Alex HanlyAll transitional phases of life contain the sweetness of hello and the heart ache of goodbye. When we go through hormonal changes there can be an increase in anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation because our nervous system is often in a state of "fright or flight". This can wreak havoc on our body-mind, often making symptoms worse. By learning simple techniques to sooth your own nervous system you'll learn to move from a state of coping to calm. 

Our first session introduces the lunar phases with a moon cycle dream mandala, and focuses on the deeper meaning behind dreaming with the lunar phases. We’ll learn the steps for good dreaming, including recall and documenting; we’ll dance with the subtle energy of the new moon; and we’ll plant the seeds of our intentions – individual and collective – for a new cycle.