Winter Yoga & Shamanic Arts Immersion
With Dory Walker & Gita Nicola Schneider
6 - 8 December, 2024
Somerset, UK
For practitioners, teachers and leaders desiring to go deeper into their practice
We invite you to a special weekend to deep dive into your practice
Our 4th annual winter gathering in Somerset! This year we are adding even more into the pot with a very special Saturday programme that includes a very special sweat lodge ceremony.
Gather and practise in a community and enjoy the magic of coming together with arrows of prayer and elevated intentions.
Expect massive transformation
We look forward to sharing with you x
Dory Walker & Gita Nicola Schneider
Dory is an experienced teacher, educator and mentor who embodies the full transformative expression of Yoga. I've been studying consciousness and the human mind for the past 25 years. In the early days this was through a very discipled and immersion meditation and Yoga practice.
For the decade between 20-30 I spent most of my time living in ashrams fully immersed in practice, in-fact I often thought during these years that I wanted to be a monk and live in a cave in the Himalayas… life had a different plan! Within my personal spiritual practice I continue to walk the extraordinary path of freedom that is Yoga as-well as being committed to the Red Path of itzachilatlan. For the past 15 years I’ve been teaching on human potential and in the last 5 years, applying this Ontological enquiry into business growth, mentoring women to fully claim and step into their visions, expanding their impact and income. My intention at this extraordinary time in the evolution of consciousness on the planet is to be of the greatest service that I can to humanity and to support others to get out of their own way enough to do the same.
Gita is a medicine woman and shamanic teacher.
The best way to know her is to sit with her in circle. To share ideas, experience, song, dance, silence and ritual. She will share with you the parts of her journey which have awakened her connection with the ancient wisdom held in the rhythms and cycles of nature. Gita strongely believes that everybody should be doing what they are passionate about. This Gita believes begins with knowing who you are. She is here to support you to find your place in life and own your gift, to ignite your journey into transformation and create connection to nature’s wisdom. Deepening her connection to the cycles of nature has been a natural progression. Gita has been holding circles and journey groups, creating rituals and shared ceremonies for over 40 years now.
”Both 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
Yoga & Mixed Spiritual Arts
Friday
4pm: Arrivals
5.15pm - 7pm: Practice
Dinner
8pm - 9pm: Practice
Saturday
7am - 9am: Practice
Breakfast
10.30am - 1.30pm: Practice
Lunch
3pm - 5pm: Practice
Dinner
7pm: Sweat lodge, sauna, hot tub
Sunday
7am - 8.30am: Practice
Breakfast
10am - 1pm: Practice
Lunch & Departures
Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Transformation happens in energetic held spaces. Sweat lodge is a purification and healing ceremony, a safe space to sit in sacred circle with the elements and each other. Through prayer, song, and inner journey you are guided to dive deep and connect to ancient wisdom to create transformation and invite balance and wellbeing.
Location
Just five miles from Glastonbury, on the edge of Compton Dundon village in Somerset, EarthSpirit lies within the 'temenos' (sacred enclosure) of Avalon. The venue is situated in a beautiful landscape between two nature reserves; and just two minutes walk from St Andrew's church, which has within its cemetery a yew tree of 1,800 years old. The seventeenth century farm buildings have been restored and specially converted for use as a venue. They are set within seven acres of fields and gardens.
Register for this weekend
Dormitory
(Female Only)
£397pp
Twin room
shared bathroom
£447pp
(1 place left)
Twin room ensuite
£477pp
Single room
shared bathroom
£515pp
Single room ensuite
£557pp
Price include all tuition, meals (Vegetarian) & accommodation
FAQs
Is this weekend suitable for me?
This programme is open to all who have a regular yoga practice. Modifications and alternate practices will be given where needed.
What’s a sweatlodge?
Sweat lodge is a purification and healing ceremony, a safe space to sit in sacred circle with the elements and each other. Through prayer, song, and inner journey you are guided to dive deep and connect to ancient wisdom to create transformation and invite balance and wellbeing.
Do I need to attend the whole programme?
Participants are encouraged to join in the whole weekend but you are free to rest when you need to.
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?
If you have your own yoga mat and yoga equipment, please bring (and clearly label it). We can provide all equipment (belt, blocks, blankets, etc).
What else do I need to bring?
Warm clothes and waterproofs in case it rains (for a walk). Swimming ware if you’d like to use the sauna & hot tub and for the sweatlodge.
contact us
If you have any questions, please contact us here