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
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