Compassionate Connections Retreat Day

Sunday 4 February 2024, 10.00-16.30

“The heart that breaks open can contain the whole universe” ~ Joanna Macy


Life is messy. The world can feel a little crazy. And we can feel overwhelmed by it all.

Often our habitual reaction is to distract ourselves from it, shut it all out, try to create perfection and in the process, numb ourselves to what is happening. 

This can prevent us from being present with all the joy, wonder and gratitude that is naturally there within our lives. We miss out on the beauty of this precious human life and are unable to achieve our full potential.

This is where mindful compassion can support our lives and give us the tools we need to become a ‘Compassionate Mess’ and find a compassionate way in this crazy, messy world. 

Bodhini and Louise have teamed up again to bring you this 'Compassionate Connections' Retreat Day where they will be sharing with you how mindful compassion can help us navigate uncertainty, personal challenges, setbacks, pain and disappointment, and ultimately lead towards taking action to contribute to a better world.


This 'Compassionate Connections' Retreat Day will provide you with the opportunity to:

  • Explore mindful compassion techniques that can support your own private life and help you find a compassionate way in the world,
  • Create physical space in the body and a calmness of mind through gentle, heart-centred yoga,
  • Experience a compassion ceremony featuring mudras & mantras (sacred hand gestures & chants) and a heart-focused meditation,
  • Be immersed in the healing vibrations of a soothing soundbath comprised of Himalayan and Crystal singing bowls,
  • Learn compassionate tools and techniques that you can use in everyday life,
  • Celebrate the turning of the seasons and balance your own energies with the rhythm of Nature,
  • Receive some well-deserved inner nourishment and deep rest.


No experience necessary, just a readiness to journey inwards.


The day will look something like this:

09.45-10.00 – Arrival at the Kinsbourne Barn where you'll be welcomed with warming tea,

10.00-10.15 – Welcoming circle to set intentions, ground and become present,

10.15-11.15 – Gentle, heart-centred yoga practice, focusing on compassion led by Lou,

11.15-12.30 – 'Compassionate Self' practices, contemplations and reflections  to awaken your capacity for compassion led by Lou, 

12.30-13.45 – Plant-based, homemade nourishing lunch (provided),  

13.45-14.45 – Compassion ceremony featuring mudras & mantras and a heart-focused meditation led by Bodhini,

14.45-15.45 – Soothing soundbath comprised of Himalayan and Crystal singing bowls led by Bodhini, 

15.45-16.15 – Compassion for everyday life led by Lou & Bodhini,

16.15-16.30 - Closing circle, reflections, Q&A.


Location

Our 'Compassionate Connections' Retreat Day will take place at The Kinsbourne Barn in Harpenden AL5 3PZ, a beautiful, light filled space set within the stunning Hertfordshire countryside.

Soak up the peace and quiet of this unique location and allow it to bring you home to yourself.

Investment Options

Book a single place, bring a friend and pay £99.50 each or pay in 2 monthly installments:

'Supports mental health'

by Finola McManus

'What I love best about your teachings is that they not only give the benefit of a yoga practice but also deliver simple and practical ways to apply the teachings in every day life and help support mental wellbeing which is especially important at this time.'

Your Teachers

Meet your experienced teachers that will guide through a unique yoga, reiki and sound healing day

Louise Neicho

Having spent the first 20 years of my professional life working in and with Nature I feel a deep connection to the natural world that has promoted numerous benefits in my life. Combining this with a love and appreciation of yoga and mindfulness that spans over two decades has enabled me to share practices that help us connect more deeply with Nature and ourselves. I have completed over 1000hrs of yoga and mindfulness teacher training and in 2023 I received a distinction for my master's degree in Mindfulness where my thesis focused on the wellbeing benefits of connecting with Nature. I can honestly say that yoga and Nature has saved my life on more than one occasion, and I don’t think I would be the person I am today if it wasn’t for my practice. To bring all of this together is simply a dream come true and I hope you will join me and our like-minded community soon.

'Wonderful, profound and transformative'

by Anais Beaucousin

‘The Heart of Reiki journey with Bodhini has been wonderful, profound, and transformative for me. Bodhini has used a unique approach; we worked deeply on each Reiki precepts, to grasp them, feel them, integrate them within us. Bodhini’s approach is very humble, very supportive, and very powerful at the same time: she’s here to guide you and walk with you side by side on your journey, which ever stage you might be at.”

Bodhini Hridaya

Bodhini was led to Transcendental Meditation at the age of fifteen to support her in dealing with anxiety. This was a profoundly life changing experience which inspired her to continue with alternative health and spiritual studies into adulthood. Bodhini spent twenty years in the wellness industry as a holistic and spa therapist/ trainer and manager with a particular passion for complementary therapies including Reiki which Bodhini has now been teaching for over ten years. After completing her first yoga teacher training in 2019, Bodhini decided to leave the spa industry behind and commit to sharing reiki, yoga and meditation full time.

'A priceless gift'

by Liza Timpson

Louise has a gift at transferring a real sense of inner calm and peace, in what has been very challenging times. Her lessons are creative and extremely useful in understanding how to cope in challenging situations. I informed a friend quite simply attending online has been a game changer for me. I feel ready to conquer my day or week ahead. A priceless gift.'

This day retreat will be filled with:

  • Guided compassion practices & meditations to relax and heal the body

  • Gentle, heart-centred, mindful yoga accessible for all

  • Healing vibrations of a soothing soundbath

  • An exploration of the deeper meaning of mindful compassion

  • Delicious healthy homemade plant-based lunch

  • An opportunity to journey inwards and find deep rest and nourishment

  • Resources to take home and continue to build a compassionate way in the world

'Wise, gentle and deeply experienced'

by Karen Tanmayi Tidsall

'Bodhini is a wise, gentle and deeply experienced facilitator of meditation and healer. She is a clear channel for Divine Love to shine in the world. I am enormously grateful to be guided by her and I’m enjoying a growing sense of calm and peace.

'A unique approach to yoga and mindfulness'

by Liz Hobman

'Louise has a very unique approach to teaching yoga and mindfulness, drawing learning from nature, neuroscience and nourishing spiritual teachings! I love the variety in her programmes, which combine mindfulness practices, movement and postures, readings and poetry, with wisdom and warmth. I am learning so much about how the mind, body and spirit can work together to cultivate compassion, strength and resilience for ourselves and those around us.'

  • Connections

    Connect deeper with yourself and beautiful like-minded souls that will ensure you leave feeling grounded and calm but at the same time energised and awakened.

  • Location

    The Kinsbourne Barn, Harpenden, AL5 3PZ. Full directions will be sent once you are booked.

  • How to Prepare

    Wear comfortable clothes that you can move around and relax in. Bring your own yoga mat, blanket, pillows or bolster as well as a lidded coffee mug and drinking water.

'Louise is so kind and caring'

by Emma Scinaldi

'I started as a complete beginner and was worried I would not be able to follow the moves, but Louise is so kind and caring, plus really knows her stuff so is able to give very clear, supportive guidance. There is never any pressure as Louise always offers alternatives. With care and kindness she has encouraged me to really develop my practice. I always feel really energised after a session with Louise but I am also starting to notice a higher level of peace and tranquility in my day to day life. I feel strong and calm at the same time!

Investment Options

You can choose to pay in full (Earlybird Offer available until 7 Jan) or pay in two monthly installments (available when booking before 7 Jan)

T&C's

Once payment is made your space is guaranteed for that particular retreat. Bookings are non-refundable and not transferable. By purchasing this retreat you are agreeing to these terms. Read full t&c's HERE.

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