St Tropez, Provence, France

We are thrilled to already be launching a Mediterranean retreat. Although our focus has been at home, we are delighted have the chance to spend some time with you in the sunny south of France. The exotic venue will offer a reasonable assurance of warm weather and most certainly a quality of locally grown fruit and vegetables that would be impossible to match in Britain or Ireland.

The villa is set deep along the lazy valley that stretches back from the village of Mole. The 3km single track road from the village is densely lined with vineyards on either side.The local mayor lives 200 metres beyond the villa which is where the road ends. Its a very peaceful place given such close proximity(15km) to the chic and exuberant  St. Tropez. We will organise a half-day trip to the town if you wish to join in.

The well appointed villa can be viewed online on www.villadelaverne.com

27^th May to 3^rd June 2012

This is one of the recipes I made at the retreat in March, it's a very simple and tasty dish to put together and packed full of nutrition.

Almost Tuna: Raw Beansprouts and Kelp Sushi

3 cups       Alfalfa sprouts
1/3 cup     Sunflower seeds
1/4 cup     Sprouted lentils (or 1/2 cup just mung beans, no lentils)
1/4 cup     Mung bean sprouts
3 tbsp       Almond butter
1 tbsp       Kelp
1 tsp         Organic virgin olive oil or Bragg Liquid Aminos
1/2 cup    Onions or spring onions for a softer flavour
2 stalks    Celery
3 sheets   Nori seaweed
 2 tsp        Lemon juice
1 tsp         Himalayan Salt
 

1. Place 2-3 cups of alfalfa in a bowl and put aside.
2. In a food processor, combine sunflower seeds, almond butter, olive oil or Bragg Liquid Aminos, kelp, mung beans and lentils and blend until smooth.
3. Add in the onion, celery and lemon juice and pulse chop until onion and celery are blended but still chunky.
4. Lay out one Nori sheet onto a bamboo sushi matt with shiny side down.  Spread about 2 cups of the paste evenly over the nori and leave a 1 inch space at the edge of the nori.
5. Roll sushi until the edge of the nori is placed under the sushi.
6. Shape the roll by pressing lightly with both hands.
7. Remove the bamboo sushi mat and slice into 3 pieces.

 
If you wish you could add thinly sliced carrots and cucumber to the centre of the filling before rolling for additional colour and flavour. 

Enjoy

Love Thora

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It is estimated that one in five people will visit their GP in any given year because of back pain. And 80% of adults will experience at least one episode of back pain at some point in their life.

Chronic back pain is less common than acute back pain, but it is still very widespread. In England, chronic back pain is the second most common cause of long-term disability (after arthritis). After stress, it is the leading cause of long-term work-related absence. A recent study found that one in every 10 people reported having some degree of chronic back pain.

Psychological and social factors play an important role in the expected outlook for back pain, particularly for chronic back pain.

For example, people who have a positive frame of mind and report enjoying a good quality of life tend to make a faster recovery than those who report symptoms of depression and are unhappy with one or more aspects of their life.

Treatment options for back pain include painkillers, spinal manipulation, acupuncture and exercise classes

A classic phrase used in yoga is that "you are as young as the spine is flexible." Flexibility and suppleness of the spine throughout life is considered essential for true health. It is a sign of health and youth regardless of age, just as a stiffening spine is a sign of poor health and aging.

Children naturally have spines that are elastic. But resilience is lost over time as children grow older unless they properly exercise. Youthful flexibility of the spine can be regained however even for much older people with enough patience, determination and regular practice of yoga.

The spine can respond remarkably quickly to yoga stretching movements, allowing it to elongate over just a few weeks practice.

Another belief of yoga is that much untapped energy lies dormant within the spine. Many yoga exercises are designed to bring this energy to life to become available to the body.

You should seek advice from your GP about back pain and attend a Yoga class with a fully qualified instructor.

See the full Article here.

What are your thoughts, should we allow our children to try alcohol, if so when and do we need to have a conversation with them about it?

25th November 2011 to 28th November 2011

13th January 2012 to 16th January 2012

17th February 2012 to 20th February 2012

3 Day or 4 Day options on all of the above dates

Friday 6pm to Sunday 5pm – £250.00

OR

Friday 6pm to Monday 12pm – £295.00

“Liquid Ways to Lasting Wellbeing”

we are looking forward to a relaxing and cleansing time ahead.

As part of this we will be running a series of Yoga Detox Retreats set within the grounds of our tranquil 4-acre home with stunning views and walks across the Hertfordshire countryside.

The aim will be to obtain healthy nourishment from natural, raw, live, liquid foods in the form of delicious juices and soups.  All will be wheat free, dairy free and sugar free.

We highly recommend the 4 day retreats for a more thorough cleanse.

4 day retreats run from Friday to Monday at a cost of £295

We are aware though that some of you may only be able to commit for 3 days so we have both options available for you to choose from.

3 day retreats run from Friday to Sunday at a cost of £250

Your participation will deeply cleanse the body and mind through "Yoga Purification" techniques, including  powerful cleansing green and other herbal teas with beautiful “Tea Ceremonies” early each morning.  The retreats can be  highly energetic yet deeply restful and calming.

You can expect to feel lighter and recharged in many aspects of “your being” following your Beyond Yoga journey…

So if you wish to re-energize both physically and mentally in a warm and friendly environment we'd love you to come along to our lovely home, Buddha Grove

To Book your place Download our Booking Form and email it to thorawalton@hotmail.co.uk in the first instance

We will confirm your booking for you and require a cheque to be sent with your booking or transfer to our bank account. Full details will be given in your email confirmation

Please contact us if you have any questions about the retreats by telephone: 01442 870 976 or email Thora at thorawalton@hotmail.co.uk

We look forward to meeting you soon

Namaste

Ken & Thora

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Please let any of your friends know, we'd love to meet them.

Boghill Hall

Dates:   1st April – 3rd April 2011

Beyond Yoga offers a chance for you to delight in the treasures of
Body, Mind and More.
Price from €250 all inclusive (hostel accommodation)

The price includes accommodation, meals, tuition and full facilities. The meals are vegetarian – participants are encouraged to help with the washing up and cleaning afterwards. Bedding is provided. Towels are not supplied in the hostel accommodation.

How to book:
To secure a place on one of the workshops please send a non-returnable deposit of 50 Euro along with the booking form. The remaining balance should be paid eight weeks before your arrival date. Cheques should be made payable to “The Boghill Centre”. Cheques in other currencies are accepted.

Yoga Detox Retreats

March 25th – March 28th  2011

“Liquid Ways to Lasting Wellbeing”

I hope you are all well. I have been away up in North India relaxing and discovering many new things next to the Ganga river

India is most incredible. At every moment of every day all you gotta do is look around and you will see something totally crazy and off the wall is going on, or maybe you will see many things that deeply make you aware of the richness of life,the beauty of humanity and the simple fact that dignity has no preconditions. Have you ever thought you would like to discover this mystical land for yourself. Do let me know if so. Maybe I can help you get a start here. I so highly recommend it I cannot say.

I’d like to share with you some of what I found on my trips, with new interesting purchases and deep spiritual learnings that I would like to honour you with.

On 25th March to 28th March

We are looking forward to a relaxing and cleansing time ahead.

As part of this we will be running a series of Yoga Detox Retreats set within the grounds of our tranquil 4-acre home with stunning views and walks across the Hertfordshire countryside.

The aim will be to obtain healthy nourishment from natural, raw, live, liquid foods in the form of delicious juices and soups.  All will be wheat free, dairy free and sugar free.

Your participation will deeply cleanse the body and mind through “Yoga Purification” techniques, including  powerful cleansing green and other herbal teas with beautiful “Tea Ceremonies” early each morning.  The retreats can be  highly energetic yet deeply restful and calming.

You can expect to feel lighter and recharged in many aspects of “your being” following your Beyond Yoga journey…

So if you wish to re-energize both physically and mentally in a warm and friendly environment we’d love you to come along to our lovely home, Buddha Grove

We highly recommend the 4 day retreats for a more thorough cleanse. 4 day retreats run from Friday to Monday at a cost of £295

We are aware though that some of you may only be able to commit for 3 days so we have both options available for you to choose from. 3 day retreats run from Friday to Sunday at a cost of £250

To Book your place email thorawalton@hotmail.co.uk

3 day Retreat – 25th March to 27th March 2011 (£250)

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4 day Retreat – 25th March to 28th March 2011 (£295)

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Please contact us if you have any questions about the retreats by telephone:
01442 870 976 or email Thora at thorawalton@hotmail.co.uk

We look forward to meeting you soon

Namaste

Thora & Ken

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Please let any of your friends know, we’d love to meet them.

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Our next retreat will be from 21st January 2011. More details and booking can be done by going to the following link:

Buddha Grove January 2011 Retreat

During the retreat you can Savour the taste sensations and enjoy live demonstrations with Ken and Thora. Yogi Ken,  as we like to call him,  will ensure that you receive plenty of exercise, relaxation and meditation aiding the detoxification of your internal organis. With Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Tai Chi, meditation and country walks. Whilst Thora prepares fruit and vegetable juices for breakfast and lunch followed by a sumptuous meal of home cooked vegetable and bean soups.

See what some of our guests from previous retreats have said

We ensure that a medical questionnaire is completed before you arrive and you need to make us aware of any allergies you may have. We encourage you to prepare for this detox weekend and will send you recommendations of what you need to do leading up to your weekend with us to ensure that you make the most of your time with us.

So whether you want to lose weight, feel cleansed, relax or meet new people – come and visit us at Buddha Grove Detox Retreat

Buddha Grove January 2011 Retreat

BOOK NOW as places are limited

What type of Yoga?

Many types of yoga are available and you really ought to select the one that you think will give you the most benefits for what you are trying to accomplish. There is a main thread to all types of Yoga. All the numerous styles of yoga will all the time aim to create a serene feeling as well as achieving an overall balance in the psyche and body. In the majority of cases, Yoga will also help you to increase flexibility and improve fitness levels at the same time. What a lot of people rate as the most extreme sort of yoga is Bikram yoga where the routines are performed in heated rooms. For some people this can add tension to their exercises and for that reason there are many who believe that performing under those conditions is detrimental to your health. For the people who use the Bikram yoga on a regular basis they believe that the increased temperatures helps to relax and cleanse their body and in doing so give them more benefits over the standard forms of yoga. The most common type of yoga that you will find used in the majority of centers throughout your country is Hatha Yoga. This is probably the best kind of yoga for you to pick if you haven't done any variety of this exercise in the past. It will teach you all the obligatory types of poses that will also be applicable to various other forms of yoga if you intend to move into these other types at a later date. It is excellent for people who haven't done any exercise previously and for elderly people as all the movements are slow and relaxing and will aid in helping you to gather more flexibility without concern for injury. One step up from Hatha Yoga is Vinyasa yoga which is performed at a faster speed and focuses a lot on breathing throughout the movements. The stretches that are used in Vinyasa yoga are more sophisticated than those in Hatha yoga and are possibly not nearly as appropriate for a novice. Ashtanga Yoga which is from time to time also known as Power Yoga and is regarded as the favoured option of athletes. Ashtanga yoga is not focused entirely on meditation but is centered more on developing strength and stamina. In order to gain strength and flexibility, the poses are often regarded as more difficult and the speed to change poses is increased. This style is suitable for anyone in fair physical shape but should be avoided by those who are new to exercise. Even the "beginners" routines are a physically demanding workout. You normally begin Ashtanga yoga with a warming up of the body. Kundalini Yoga, combines mantras (chanting), meditations, visualizations, and controlled relaxation. It focuses on healing and "cleansing" the mind, body, and emotions. Kundalini yoga is designed to trigger the Kundalini energy in the spine. This is achieved with poses, breath control, chanting, and meditation. Kundalini yoga is advantageous in dealing with addictions, and a lot of people find it to be a natural way of releasing endorphins just by breathing and doing the poses.