‘The heart of practice’
Yoga Retreat Weekend
With Rory Viggers
11 - 13 November 2022
Devon, UK
Enrich and deep dive into your practice through an immersive weekend of enlightened asana & pranayama.
Learn how to practice the poses from the heart and the body will find the right way.
When you learn how to access the body from a different perspective there is a new alchemy.
Often you practice from the ‘head’.
You over think, over complicate. You practice with ambition.
Learning to practice from the intelligence of the heart transforms postures.
New pathways open. The body invites you in.
The ‘final pose’ is not important.
The importance is to be clear, honest and go no further than you can, to keep the integrity of the body.
I invite you to join this special weekend and carefully considered programme to submerge into the heart of practice.
‘Learning with Rory and Dory feels like learning with old friends - I trust them to make me feel safe, I know they have my best interests at heart, they offer challenge when you need it, but it is always a relaxing experience to spend time with them.’
Rachel
‘The integrity and way the classes are delivered are so unique and well constructed. You have to feel your yoga practice and you leave the mat feeling lighter and more open to life experiences.’
Shiva
Your Teacher
Rory Viggers
Rory's unique teaching style skilfully enables you to uncover a greater depth of awareness and understanding in your practice. Informed by multi-disciplines his approach is intelligent, passionate and insightful. I am a direct student of one of the last living greats, Dona Holleman. The yoga I share has purpose, intention, precision, intelligence and soul. It continues to be informed by all the inspirations in my life, past and current teachers, mentors, trailblazers and most importantly from the precious and essential time in my own daily Sadhana where ideas are incubated, experimented and processed. I teach long term practitioners, yoga teachers, yoga teacher teachers and those new to yoga with my partner Dory Walker.
”Both Rory and Dory are such exceptional teachers; their knowledge, wisdom and understanding (both of the anatomy of yoga and the philosophy) shines through”
Tabitha, Yoga Teacher
"To be guided along the path whilst connecting together in sangha finding our own way home is vital today. Thank you so much for being such knowledgeable and sincere guides offering what so many don’t”
Sona, Yoga Teacher
Sample Schedule
(final timings TBC)
Friday
3.30pm: Arrivals
4.30pm - 7pm: Practice 1
Dinner
Saturday
8am - 11am: Practice 2
Brunch
4.30pm - 7pm: Practice 3
Dinner
Sunday
8am - 10am: Practice 4
Brunch
12pm - 2pm: Practice 5
Lunch then departures
In-between sessions and evenings:
Free time, enjoy the surrounding countryside, personal space or connect with others.
Location
Bala Brook residential retreat centre is nestled in its own valley on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park.
The retreat centre is located beside a fast-flowing moorland brook and surrounded by nature. It provides a tranquil, beautiful and nurturing setting.
Nearest Train station: Totnes (aprox 8 miles taxi ride to venue)
Taxis:
Totnes
Barry’s Taxis 07979 615349
Janet at And Some Cabs 01803 840009
Ivybridge
Ivybridge Taxis 01752 690180
Sat Nav: You may find these co-ordinates helpful: 50° 26.802’N 3° 51.710’W
Register for this weekend
Twin Room
Shared Bathroom
early bird £477pp
(Regular price £527)
Twin room ensuite
early bird £527pp
(Regular price £577)
SOLD OUT
Single room
shared bathroom
early bird £537pp
(Regular price £587)
Single room ensuite
early bird £587pp
(Regular price £647)
SOLD OUT
Price include all tuition, meals & snacks (organic & vegetarian) and accommodation.
”There are yoga teachers and then there are teachers of yoga. Rory belongs to the latter group. There are some yoga classes I go to just in order not to practice by myself, but in Rory’s classes I always learn something new; and, I really mean always. Rory’s classes are not merely about strength and flexibility (even though they are about that too), he rather teaches ever new ways to get into an asana, ways to become aware of and awaken muscle groups you never knew existed, and to relax and become confident in your body. Rory has a wealth of knowledge of the human body that he’s most skilled in articulating and sharing for a more embodied way of being in the world (not just on the mat).”
AH
"Having practised yoga for many years, it was a huge relief to find that your professionalism and approach to teaching was in synch with my own and I felt totally at ease and responsive with being a student under your careful and artful guidance. You both are yoga craftsmen."
Liz
FAQs
Is this weekend suitable for me?
This programme is open to all committed yoga practitioners. This weekend is not suitable for those completely new to practice.
Which system of yoga is this?
Open to all disciplines. Our students include teachers & practitioners of Ashtanga, Iyengar, Sivananda and many more.
Can you cater for my diet?
All meals are vegetarian. We can cater for any dietary requirements. You can make a note of these on the booking form.
What yoga equipment do I need to bring?
We will provide all equipment but if you have your own mat, blocks, belts etc, you can bring if you wish.
What else do I need to bring?
Notepad & pen. Waterproofs. Suitable walking shoes/boots.
contact us
If you have any questions, please contact us here