THE ART OF SLOWING DOWN & LETTING GO

16th November 12:30pm-8pm ~ a beach house wellness retreat

Modern times can be busy and exhausting. The speed of our lives, the expectations put on us by others and by ourselves, and our constant connection to technology can leave us with little space in which to slow down and reconnect with something beyond.

We invite you to slow down and give yourself the day to unwind, reconnect, and let go.

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THE DAY

In this mini retreat, we’ll drop the expectations that we put on ourselves. We’ll step away from our laptops, phones and smart watches, and reconnect with stillness. The theme for the day is “slow down and let go”. The half day includes a powerful Vinyassa flow, a slow stretch flow, a tea ceremony, an optional cold plunge in the ocean (weather/size of the waves permitting!), a sound bath, a meditation, a talk and some delicious, plant-based food. All within the beautiful and peaceful setting of an old beach house, right on the water.

The intimate group of no-more-than-12 will be guided through the day by four people that have been practicing for years. April is a yoga teacher at Ethereal in Topanga canyon. She is teaching the Vinyassa flow and leading the tea ceremony. Saskia, a former professional ballet teacher and vegetarian cookbook author, teaches slow stretching and cooks the food. Bruna Lima, is leading the sound bath. Edward is giving a talk on meditation and leading a sit.

 SCHEDULE

12:30pm ~ Arrival

1-2pm ~ Vinyasa with April

2-3:15pm ~ Tea Ceremony with April

3:15pm-4pm ~ Free time, snacks & beach walk

4-5pm ~ Deep Sunset Stretch Flow with Saskia

5:15-6:15pm ~ Meditation talk & Practice with Ed, followed by short Q&A

6:15pm-7:00pm ~ Soundbath

Closing- 8pm ~ Plant based meal

The Retreat team

  • April Zanot

    April specializes in vinyasa and yin and uses her playlists to help create musical experiences through her classes so that her students can tell stories with movement and breath.

  • Saskia Gregson-Williams

    Saskia, a former ballerina and co-founder of Grace & Form, offers classes in Ballet, Barre, Pilates, Sculpt, Flow, and Deep Stretch—each crafted to help you move with greater freedom and strength, step by step.

  • Edward James

    Edward has been meditating since 2009, both in the Pa Auk Theravada and the Tibetan Dzochen practices. He was a monk at the meditation monastery Pa Auk, in the Burmese jungle, where he returns for two-months each winter for meditation retreat.

JOIN US

Develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty and benefits of slowing down, moving more, and doing less.

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FAQS

Where is the event?

The event is held In a beach-front cottage in Malibu: about 5 minutes from Topanga Beach.

Address will be sent when a ticket is purchased.

What do I need to bring and wear?

We will provide yoga mats and meditation cushions: however feel free to bring your own cushion.

Wear something you feel comfortable in for yoga, deep stretch, meditation etc. We'd suggest you bring something warm for the evenings, and perhaps a blanket for the soundbath.

How do I get intouch?

Email us: saskia@graceandformstudio.com

What is the cancellation policy?

This is an intimate event, so tickets are non-refundable. However please do get in touch at saskia@graceandformstudio.com and if we have a waitlist, we will give you a refund if someone takes your place.