Weekend retreat 2024
Weekend retreat in Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Friday 18th - Sunday 20th October 2024.
About our Pembrokeshire weekend retreat
Friday–Sunday, 18–20 October 2024
Journey to the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside for a cosy, relaxing experience led by Sevanti.
You will be immersed in a weekend of Unity Yoga, massage, Reiki, meditation, and Open Floor dance.
Sevanti’s guiding presence will support you throughout. All are welcome, and with a limited number of participants, there will be ample time for you to explore your own practice and ask questions.
Experience a profound sense of well-being that will stay with you long after you leave us.
Read on for more information. If you have any questions or would like to reserve your place(s) now, please contact us via school@being-in-unity.com
“Inspirational, lovely retreat. Lots of laughter, thank you!” Alison
“Sevanti, I never imagined such a rich and deep experience. The retreat has inspired me in so many ways, thank you for bringing us all together.” Vanessa
Our weekend schedule
A taste of what to expect
The retreat is led, as in previous years, by Sevanti, the founder of Unity. You can read more about Sevanti here. Sevanti has been leading retreats across the world since 1998 – more than half of them in our regular destination of Faralya, Turkey, where she has a close relationship with many local people. Each retreat is bespoke to the group’s and individuals’ needs.
Unity yoga
Our yoga classes, led by Sevanti, are for all levels of yoga experience. 
Unity hatha yoga is flowing and restorative, taking you on a journey through asanas, breathing techniques, and yoga nidra (deep relaxation). The class will begin with relaxation and meditation, with specific pranayama techniques to increase vitality, relax, and clear the mind. We gently warm up the body and flow through a series of backward and forward bending, twisting, and lateral movements, inversions, balances, and standing poses.
Restorative yoga and yoga nidra – On Friday evening we will bring in the retreat with restorative yoga before dinner and then end the day with the deep relaxation of pranayama and noga nidra in the warmth and comfort of the retreat centre.
Open Floor Dance
Open Floor is a mindful movement practice offering accessibility to all, through the expressive and meditative expression of dance. It can be deeply restorative, invigorating, inspiring and empowering. As an intelligent somatic practice, Open Floor explores 10 fundamental resources to assist us in our every day lives, at home or work and in our community.
Sevanti loves teaching this conscious movement practice in a nurturing, liberating yet sacred framework; with no pressure/expectation or mould to fit into.
The Open Floor curriculum offers a thorough deep dive into the four dimensions of embodiment and the four relational needs, through organic movement and meditation. A natural embodiment practice that offers a wide range of experience, whether it be fun and free or deeply therapeutic and healing.
Massage and treatments
Over the weekend we are offering a range of optional massages and treatment.
Sarah Jennings
We’re delighted to be joined by Sarah Jennings. Sarah has more than 16 years’ experience as a massage practitioner and more than 18 years as a yoga teacher and she will be offering a variety of therapies and sessions that promote health and wellbeing for all.
The therapies Sarah offers include:
Pulsing
A body mind therapy. Sometimes it is referred to as the Thai chi of massage. It’s been around since 1970 but not widely known.
Pulsing is carried out while you are fully clothed on a massage couch. It’s worked on through rhythmic rocking movement which stimulates the energy flow, which tunes in to the body’s natural rhythms and allows the recipient to feel nurtured and supported. It can be deeply relaxing allowing a release of physical, emotional and psychological tension and stress.
Pulsing helps to promote mobility, flexibility and balance. Altogether a wonderful mind body therapy to receive.
Thai yoga massage
An ancient body work that is carried out fully clothed on a padded futon. Breath work begins the session to aid relaxation. This is followed with: Gentle stretches and applied yoga asanas (postures); Rhythmic Acupressure Massage that is applied to the feet and legs.
The rest of the body enjoys this rhythmic acupressure technique, which flows through the whole body aiding: deep relaxation; fluidity within the joints, improving movement; release of muscular tension and helping to release stagnant energy within the Sen lines (through the energetic body). Through bodywork and healing we can begin to open up and create space allowing mental, physical, emotional and spiritual freedom and wellbeing.
Thai yoga massage can also be light, deeply relaxing and energising. Oils on the back can also be enjoyed in this wonderful massage if preferred.
Chair massage / seated acupressure massage
Designed to leave recipients relaxed, recharged and refreshed ready for the day ahead. This makes it great for those in the workplace but can equally be beneficial for those looking for some relaxation and rejuvenation.
The sessions offer a welcome break, resting the eye, releasing tension built up in the back, neck and shoulder area. This tension can build from being sedentary for long periods, or through poor posture.
The recipient is seated on an ergonomically designed chair, fully clothed. This makes it a very effective massage in any environment, targeting the area of the upper body. Aiding in relaxation, vitality, posture awareness, releasing muscular tension and improving circulation. Theses are some of the many benefits of recieving this massage.
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Sevanti
The therapies Sevanti will be offering are:
Reiki
Reiki means ‘Universal Life Energy’. It has the highest and purest frequency of energy to recenter and balance us. It feeds our energy systems so that our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies work with efficiency and harmony. It originated in Tibet over 2500 years ago and was rediscovered by Dr Mikao Usui in the late 1800s.
As a healing channel, Reiki to flows through the Practitioner to the Receiver as pure, warm, nourishing energy. Reiki flows through clothing; there is a feeling of deep relaxation, lightness and a strong sense of support, protection and trust. All of the body’s systems will receive this wonderful energy and stronger will-power, clarity, sense of purpose and contentment will be made available. Reiki is not a belief-system, all that is required is an open mind and a will to accept the healing ability within.
Reiki and crystal healing
Precious gemstones are chosen for the receiver’s needs and are placed around the body and on the chakra points. Reiki & Crystal healing are combined, to invite peace/balance/inspiration, or whatever is needed at the time. Crystal & Tibetan singing bowls are also used, with the cleansing intention of sage and aura-soma to further deepen the healing journey.
Holistic oil massage
Holistic oil massage works on every level of the individual: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. A thorough consultation initiates a sacred journey of massage and energy work.
Deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage releases chronic muscle tension and helps to treat muscle pain and stiffness. A lovely deep-relief remedy to free you from tension and increase flexibility.
Or a combination of all.
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Booking massages and treatments
If you’d like a massage or treatment, there will be the opportunity to book in advance or on your arrival.
“ Every day came a new surprise, a new level of awareness, a new image of beauty and colour, a newer sense of well-being.” Alex
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Delicious plant-based meals from Kirsten @eatnourishgo
About The Old Rectory and Retreat Cottage
From the heart of the Pembrokeshire National Park, and with the incredible Pembrokeshire coast path on your doorstep, step onto beautiful walks through sacred sites, mountains, woods, and valleys.
From The Old Rectory, we are less than a mile walk to the Sea and the historic small town of Newport, full of charm, delicious restaurants, pubs, and shops.
Retreat from the busy world with us into this majestic 18th-century property with a spacious garden on the slopes of Carn Ingli (Angel Mountain), and overlooking the famous wild North Pembrokeshire coastline.
Read more about the retreat centre here.
Food and drink
Throughout the weekend you will have wonderfully delicious and nutritious plant-based food and snacks prepared fresh by Kirsten of Eat Nourish Go. 
Please inform us of any dietary requirements and allergies to take into consideration.
All meals and snacks are included in the retreat cost, including pre-yoga snacks.
“This retreat has been a new beginning for me, mentally, physically, and spiritually” Louisa
Cost, booking and accommodation
Terms & Conditions
Please note that once your payment and receipt of your booking has been confirmed with us has been made, this confirms your booking both with us and to the retreat centre. After this point we are unable to process refunds or exchanges. Your room will be reserved for you, and so others interested will not be accepted based on this. If you would like to organise an exchange for someone to your place please contact us to confirm this.
Cost – £450 full board
All prices are for 2 nights full board (all meals and snacks) – room sharing or private rooms available. Single Room Supplement: £50
10% off
- for returnees from past retreats
- for past and present students of Unity School courses (eg yoga teacher training, holistic massage training, reiki training etc).
Bursary
Bursary available for those on lower incomes. To apply for a bursary place from £300, please email Lu: school@being-in-unity.com.
Booking
Reserve your space with a £200 deposit today.
To reserve your place, please use the form below or contact Lu at school@being-in-unity.com
Childcare and Classes
Children and teens are very welcome. There will be no childcare provided during the retreat, but you are welcome to bring someone to help with childcare. If you are interested in the option of a childminder for under 12s, please register your interest in this with Lu at school@being-in-unity.com. With enough interest in advance, this could be organised for an extra cost.
Travel
The retreat will be held at The Old Rectory and Retreat Cottage, Gelli-olau, Fishguard Road, Newport, Pembs SA42 0UE.
Driving: Car shares may be available from Lewes, get in touch if you’re interested in car sharing.
Nearest station: Fishguard and Goodwick station – this is a 15 minute drive/ride from the retreat centre. We may be able to collect you from the train station so let is know if you’re planning to travel by rail. Get in touch if you need some support with planning travel and recommended train times.
Local taxi: Fflecsi taxi 0300 234 0300
Accommodation options
Our accommodation will be shared across two houses, The Old Rectory and Retreat Cottage
The Old Rectory
Sleeps up to 18 (6 bedrooms and 2 double sofabeds)
- 1 bedroom with 1 King bed with ensuite, (2nd floor)
- 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and single bed and ensuite
- 1 bedroom with 1 double and 1 single bed
- 1 bedroom with 1 double bed
- 1 bedroom room with 3 single beds
- 1 bedroom with 1 single bed
- 2 comfy sofa beds each one with a double bed, each in a different living room
Retreat Cottage
Sleeps up to 8 (3 bedrooms and two double couch beds)
- 1 Master Bedroom with King Bed (ground floor)
- 1 bedroom with single bed (ground floor)
- 1 bedroom with single bed (first floor)
- 2 comfy couch beds each one with a double bed in the large open living room space
Please mention if you have a preference of which room would suit you (or your group) best and we will do our best to allocate them to you if available.
Contact us about this retreat
Reserve your space on the retreat for £200, or register your interest. Please complete this simple form and press send. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.