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Yoga Mini & Residential Retreats

Samhain Yoga & Ceremony

Embracing the Dark

Date: Sunday 9 November 2025

Time: 10:00-13:30

Fee: £53

Venue: Blackheath Complementary Health Centre SE3 7DH.

We have now entered the darkest part of the darkest part of the year. The time of the ancient Mother Goddess, the Crone, the Cailleach. Samhain.

A time of the Void, of not knowing.

It heralds the beginning of the Wheel’s turning. All life begins in the dark

We often try to avoid staying with the darkness, uncertainty, flux.

Yet, by yielding to and accepting this time in Nature, and indeed, within ourselves, can be deeply rewarding and transformative. We allow a vulnerability to look within and let go, to honour our ancestors.

Our yoga practice will be a blend of slow flow, melding into Yin and restorative practices. There will be some steadying pranayama and an extending Yoga Nidra. After refreshments we continue with guidance in a hand massage routine. And finally, a simple ceremony to honour the festival of Samhain.

All yoga equipment and refreshments provided. Booking is essential: info@peacefulpractice.co.uk 

Buses to Blackheath Complementary Health Centre: 286,386,422,335,202, 54, 53, 108. Nearest tube: North Greenwich. Overground: Westcombe Park

B.C.

“I have been fortunate to attend Bernadette’s Claridge House retreats twice now.  Each one very different and informative and in different seasons which added to the experience. I enjoyed the quality time spent with like minded people and totally switching off from the routines of everyday life.  There was ample free time in between sessions to go walking exploring the surrounding countryside and catching up with friends and making new friends on the retreat.  There was no pressure to join in all that Bernadette had planned but I did not want to miss the opportunity of experiencing it all including some early mornings hearing the dawn chorus as we started the day’s programme.  Great memories,  I left feeling energised and revigorated.”

Yoga retreat in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve

Our Midsummer Yoga Retreat took place in June 2025 and celebrated the powerful energies of the five Elements, during the magical time of Midsummer and the Summer Solstice.

Held on an organic farm surrounded by lush landscapes, this retreat offered nourishing, vegetarian meals made with locally sourced ingredients to nourish both body and mind. With access to a natural lake, a fully equipped, airy yoga hall, and the healing energies of the natural environment, it offered the perfect balance between relaxation and revitalization. The retreat’s tranquil and immersive atmosphere was ideal for honouring the longest day of the year, with ample opportunity for reflection, rejuvenation, and connecting with the elements.

 

View highlights of the Retreat below:

Highlights from our Portugal Midsummer Yoga retreat:
June 2025

 

 

Highlights from our Litha and Full Moon retreat:
21-23 June 2024

May 2023 Bealtainne Yoga | Reiki | Ritual | Residential Retreat

I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend.  I really benefited from the Yoga and the lovely Reiki you gave me.  It was a lovely group, uplifting ritual, and beautiful surroundings.  Thank you so much.

M.S.

Feedback about the retreats…

A huge thank you for the wonderful Spring Retreat. Every minute was filled with original activities and new practices and rituals – with a lot of ‘firsts’ for me – that will stay with me forever.

It came just at the right time for me providing a much needed realignment of my energies.

Once again, the Claridge House team welcomed us warmly and made us feel safe and comfortable, introducing us to some fresh and novel ingredients, lovingly created and presented providing our delicious meals. I think everyone appreciated the beautiful planting and constant maintenance that the large grounds require.

It was a glorious weekend spent in the company of beautiful, talented, intelligent and funny women.

P.M.

An amazing and outstanding weekend. Thank you so much for organising. The entire weekend was perfect in every respect. It was truly magical.

W.P.

Thank you so much for all your hard work and  preparation that made last weekend such a wonderful experience 💓

L.K.

Yoga Classes

  • Well Woman Yoga
  • Yoga Therapy / One-to-one yoga
  • Fertility Yoga
  • Drop in Hatha yoga
  • Yoga Mini & Residential Retreats
  • Mindfulness

Massage therapy

Bernadette is also an experienced massage therapist & offers the following at her treatment space in Greenwich.

Full details are on the massage pages:

  • Therapeutic Massage
  • Indian Head Massage
  • Ayurvedic Foot Massage
  • Hot Stones Massage
  • Reiki

She also offers:

  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Baby Massage Instruction
  • Home visits for all the above except Hot Stones Massage

Gift vouchers are available for all of the above.

Please contact Bernadette:
Call 07816 443319
email info@peacefulpractice.co.uk

 

T&Cs

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