Here you will find Fraya’s upcoming retreats and workshops, ongoing drop-in groups, and past events. Scroll down for Q&A section.
“Rest is not idleness… and is by no means a waste of time.”
— John Lubbock
Upcoming Events…
Turning Inward
Thursday 12 November 2026
9.00am–7.00pm
Florence House, Seaford, East Sussex
Therapeutic yoga presence and sound healing
A day to slow down, soften and surrender.
In a world that asks us to keep doing, thinking and being productive, Turning Inward is an invitation to do something different.
This is a day to get out of your head and into your body, to rest deeply and reconnect with yourself—so you can return to everyday life feeling more grounded, centred, present and able to listen to what your body truly needs.
Slow down. Become still. Listen inwardly. Allow the body to soften and discover what becomes possible when there is nothing you need to achieve.
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Florence House, between the South Downs and the sea, this nourishing one-day retreat brings together therapeutic yoga, breathwork, fascia flow, presence, deep rest and sound healing.
What is therapeutic yoga? Read on the Wolfblog.
Throughout the day, you will also have access to Florence House’s beautiful yurt—a peaceful place to step away, contemplate, journal, reflect or simply spend some quiet time on your own.
An inward experience of yoga
Drawing on the ancient wisdom of Patanjali’s eight limbs of yoga alongside contemporary trauma-informed and somatic approaches, Fraya will gently guide you beyond notions of yoga as simply physical exercise.
Read about Pantanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga on the Wolfblog
Yoga becomes an inward practice and guiding philosophy: a way of becoming more present to your body, your inner experience and yourself.
Throughout the day, we will explore themes of freedom and choice, anchoring into safety, awakening the witness, cultivating equanimity and opening to a heart-centred connection.
During the day you will be invited to experience:
- Gentle therapeutic yoga and embodied nervous-system practices such as vagus nerve stimulation
- Breathwork, meditation, stillness and presence
- An introduction to the inward journey through Patanjali’s eight limbs of yoga
- Practices for cultivating the witness and greater equanimity
- Yoga Nidra and the art of deep rest
- Space to pause, journal, reflect and simply be
- Quiet time in Florence House’s yurt
- Sound healing with chimes and therapeutic sound
- A deeply relaxing Peter Hess® Vibration Massage experience with singing bowls, offered by guest practitioner Maja Dethloff
This is not a conventional yoga class
The day is gentle, spacious and invitational. It is suitable for people with different levels of yoga experience, including none at all.
You do not need to be “good at yoga.” Turning Inward is much less about the asanas—the physical postures, which are just one of yoga’s eight limbs—and much more about the inward aspects of yoga.
The emphasis will be on listening to your body, honouring choice and discovering practices that support safety, presence and a more intimate relationship with yourself.
This is a trauma-informed day and may particularly speak to you if life has felt busy, stressful or overwhelming; if you find it difficult to stop; if you have been living with the effects of stress or trauma; or if you simply long for more stillness, rest and space to reconnect with yourself.
Come alone, with a friend or with your partner.
Slow down. Soften. Surrender.
Price
£150 per person
Discounts for multiple bookings
Your day includes a nourishing vegetarian lunch prepared by Florence House, refreshments throughout the day, all teaching and practices offered by Fraya, and Maja’s closing Vibration Massage experience with Tibetan singing bowls.
Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
About Fraya
Dr Fraya Zella Wolf is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, embodiment coach, somatic relationship specialist and Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery practitioner.
Fraya’s work brings together nervous-system regulation, embodied awareness, relational practice, presence and connection with nature, especially the ocean, mountains and the forest. Fraya creates spaces in which people can slow down, listen inwardly and reconnect more deeply with themselves, others and their environments.
Guest practitioner Maja Dethloff
Fraya will be joined by Maja Dethloff, founder of SOUNDfeelings UK and the Peter Hess® Academy UK.
Maja is a Peter Hess® Sound Therapist and Relaxation Coach and the UK’s only authorised instructor of the Peter Hess® Method.
Maja will bring the day towards its close with an immersive Vibration Massage experience with Tibetan singing bowls, inviting deep relaxation through sound and gentle vibration.
About Florence House
Florence House is a peaceful retreat venue in Seaford, East Sussex, set between the South Downs and the sea.
The retreat will take place in its spacious main hall, with access during the day to the yurt as a quiet place for contemplation, journalling, reflection or rest.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous yoga experience?
No. Turning Inward is suitable for people with different levels of yoga experience, including complete beginners. The day focuses less on achieving physical postures and more on breathwork, meditation, embodied awareness, choice, presence, rest and the inward dimensions of yoga, – drawing on Pantanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga (the asanas [physical postures] and pranayama [breathing] are only two of eight limbs).
Do I need to be physically flexible?
No. You do not need to be flexible or “good at yoga.” The practices will be gentle and invitational, and you will be encouraged to listen to your own body throughout the day.
Is the day trauma informed?
Yes. Fraya’s approach is trauma informed and emphasises choice, consent, nervous-system awareness and responding to the needs of your own body. You will be invited rather than required to participate in each practice. Fraya has 20 years of working with trauma and is post-traumatic growth and healing orientated. Fraya’s way of working is also neurodivergent-affirming as she acknowledges the intersection of neurodivergence and trauma in alignment with Gabor Maté’s viewpoint.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. You are very welcome to attend alone. You can also come with a friend or partner, and there is a reduced price of £250 for two people booking together.
What is included in the price?
The price includes the full retreat day from 9.00am until 7.00pm, all teaching and practices offered by Fraya, use of the yurt as a quiet space, a nourishing vegetarian lunch, refreshments throughout the day, and Maja’s closing Vibration Massage experience with singing bowls.
Can I opt out during the day and simply rest?
Absolutely! There are many beautiful areas of Florence House to rest and relax, to read and sleep, to walk in the grounds or to the beach, or to chill out in the yurt. Let Fraya know at any point if you’d like to take some time out and she can advise you how to make the most of the day. The purpose of the day is to rest and nourish your whole system, and that will mean different things to different people.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Yes. Florence House can accommodate special dietary requirements when notified in advance. You will be able to provide this information when registering.
How do I book?
Use the registration button below to complete the Turning Inward registration form.
Ongoing Groups
Details of Fraya’s ongoing therapeutic yoga for trauma recovery, and practising presence groups:
- Weekly drop-in at Newhaven Baptist Church:
- Finding Calm: mental health and trauma recovery weekly support.
- This is a free class for the community.
- Donations welcome for room hire and equipment.
- Weekly drop-in at Florence House Yurt:
- Sanctuary of Presence: practice presence with me in the yurt. Prior booking only. Contact me for details.
Past Retreats and Workshops
Information and reflections from previous Nervous System Reset events will be available here.
Nervous System Reset Day/Weekend at the Old Chapel Centre, Alfriston, September 2026
Old Chapel Centre, The Tye, Alfriston
Yoga therapy retreat for stress, trauma recovery, regulation & rest
Saturday 5 September
Old Chapel Centre, Alfriston
Optional Sunday: Cuckmere Pilgrim Path Integration Walk
Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery is a healing method combining Polyvagal Theory with the practices, principles and philosophy of Yoga, developed by Dr Arielle Schwartz. You can read more about it here.
A day to slow down, settle and reconnect
This gentle retreat day offers a warm, trauma-informed space to pause, soften, and support your nervous system.
Through mindful movement, breathwork, nervous system regulation, fascia flow, sound healing, reflection and rest, you will be guided through a nurturing day of reconnection with your body, your breath and your inner sense of safety.
You do not need any previous experience of yoga, meditation or therapeutic work. Everything will be offered gently, with choice, permission and space to adapt.
This day may be for you if you are:
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed or depleted
Longing for rest, grounding and space to breathe
Recovering from trauma, burnout or prolonged stress
Wanting to reconnect with your body in a gentle way
Interested in nervous system healing and embodied presence
Drawn to reflection, nature, sound healing and quiet community
What the Saturday retreat includes
- Therapy Yoga
- Gentle community sharing and support
- Choice, permission and trauma-informed guidance
- Vagus nerve stimulation practices
- Nervous system regulation
- Mindful movement and meditation
- Breathwork
- Fascia flow
- Presence
- Sound healing
- Reflection and rest
Optional Sunday Pilgrim Path Integration Walk
For those who would like to continue the experience, there will be an optional guided walk along the Cuckmere Pilgrim Path on Sunday 6 September.
We will walk through the beautiful Sussex landscape, pausing at seven ancient rural churches for simple reflections on the themes of the retreat day, including choice, awareness, balance, embodiment, integration, and compassion.
The walk is approximately 12–14 miles, with some steep hills, and is suitable for those with a good level of walking fitness.
Prices
Day and Weekend price:
Saturday Nervous System Reset Day: £75
Full weekend including Sunday Pilgrim Path walk: £100
Prices do not include food or accommodation.
Food and accommodation
Participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch to eat in the tranquil garden at the venue, and there are also plentiful cafés, pubs and places to eat in Alfriston.
For those joining the Sunday walk, there may be the option to stay overnight at the Old Chapel Centre for around £20. This is a simple pilgrim stay and places are limited.
Alfriston also has local inns, hotels and other accommodation options for those who would prefer something more comfortable.
Community-supported place
Community-supported places available for the Saturday retreat day.
If cost would otherwise prevent you from attending, please get in touch.
Book your place
To book, please complete the form below.
Please choose whether you would like:
Saturday retreat day only
or
Full weekend including Sunday Pilgrim Path walk
