4 Day Easing Into Being Retreat: Meditation, Awakening & Yoga, Devon UK
4 Day Easing Into Being Retreat: Meditation, Awakening & Yoga, Devon UK
Eden Rise Retreat Centre, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7LJ, UK
Up to 14 in group
Aug 28 - 31, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Somatic and Non-Dual Meditation
- Gentle Yoga
- Inner Work & Self-Enquiry
- A Sound Bath
- Partner And Group Relational Connection Exercises
- A Dance Meditation
- Supportive Spaces For Q & A and Exploration
- One Day Of Silence (except for in the sessions)
- Healthy Vegan Food
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Known for his gentle, grounded, and practical ways, David Rees has been meditating since the mid-1990s and hosting groups, courses, and retreats in the U.K., India, Nepal, Thailand, and Online for the last twelve years.
As a facilitator, speaker, and author he offers support and guidance to those who are keen to find peace and fulfilment within themselves and their lives.
His training in the therapeutic world has been extensive studying both Eastern and Western traditions however, he feels that it is through finding peace in the most difficult times of his life that enables him to reach and support others the most.
David is a regular speaker at wellbeing events and a teacher and mentor on Spiritual Counselling and Psychotherapy diploma courses where he offers Mindfulness and Non-Duality.
As a writer he has contributed to articles for Insight Timer and The Health Of India Magazine and in 2022 published his first book of mindful poetry ‘Finding Peace In The Very Heart Of Life’.
For a number of years, he would spend the English winters in India immersing himself in meditation, contemplation, and Satsang, exploring the non-dual essence of reality with various modern-day mystics and sages.
Details of this retreat
Wake up, held by the glorious Devon countryside with its rolling hills and gentle lakes, to the sounds of the birds, animals and magnificent nature.
Each day starts at 7.30 am with Jo leading Gentle Yoga, then after a nutritious breakfast, we’ll move into Meditation, Enquiry, Inner and Relational Work with David for two sessions during the day.
There is free time each afternoon where you can use the sauna, take a wander through the stunning countryside, chill out, contemplate or connect with other like-minded retreatants.
Each evening there are special activities, including a Sound Bath with Paul on the Saturday, which will feature Tibetan and crystal bowls, hand pan, gong and chimes and on the Sunday we’ll experience a Dance Meditation together.
Our Theme Is... 'EASING INTO BEING'
This is an opportunity to take a pause and slow right down…
BREATHE… notice what you notice, tenderly feel and experience your body, gradually easing into allowing yourself to be exactly as you are.
EMBODIED – HUMAN – HERE – NOW!
Coupled alongside this embracing of your glorious humanity will be a gentle, curious exploration into who you really are, your true nature, your beingness touching into the theme of spiritual awakening, non-duality, liberation and enlightenment.
As you ease into this, there may be a discovery of what it means to be both fully human and fully divine.
This retreat is for the curious ones, the inner-explorers... It matters not whether you are new to meditation. It is the attitude and willingness to explore your experience through meditation, self-enquiry and inner work that is of most value.
There is an 'Early Bird' Rate Available Until 31st March.
Each day starts at 7.30 am with Jo leading Gentle Yoga, then after a nutritious breakfast, we’ll move into Meditation, Enquiry, Inner and Relational Work with David for two sessions during the day.
There is free time each afternoon where you can use the sauna, take a wander through the stunning countryside, chill out, contemplate or connect with other like-minded retreatants.
Each evening there are special activities, including a Sound Bath with Paul on the Saturday, which will feature Tibetan and crystal bowls, hand pan, gong and chimes and on the Sunday we’ll experience a Dance Meditation together.
Our Theme Is... 'EASING INTO BEING'
This is an opportunity to take a pause and slow right down…
BREATHE… notice what you notice, tenderly feel and experience your body, gradually easing into allowing yourself to be exactly as you are.
EMBODIED – HUMAN – HERE – NOW!
Coupled alongside this embracing of your glorious humanity will be a gentle, curious exploration into who you really are, your true nature, your beingness touching into the theme of spiritual awakening, non-duality, liberation and enlightenment.
As you ease into this, there may be a discovery of what it means to be both fully human and fully divine.
This retreat is for the curious ones, the inner-explorers... It matters not whether you are new to meditation. It is the attitude and willingness to explore your experience through meditation, self-enquiry and inner work that is of most value.
There is an 'Early Bird' Rate Available Until 31st March.
Schedule
7.30am Yoga with Jo
8.45am Breakfast
10.00-12.15pm Meditation, Enquiry, Q & A and Exploration with David
12.30pm Lunch
Free Time
3.45-5.45pm Meditation, Inner and Relational Work with David
6.00pm Dinner
7.30pm Dance Meditation / Sound Bath
8.45am Breakfast
10.00-12.15pm Meditation, Enquiry, Q & A and Exploration with David
12.30pm Lunch
Free Time
3.45-5.45pm Meditation, Inner and Relational Work with David
6.00pm Dinner
7.30pm Dance Meditation / Sound Bath
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Here To Live Life, Eden Rise Retreat Centre, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7LJ, UK
Directions
Flights: The nearest airports are Exeter International Airport (33 miles / 40 minutes) and Bristol Airport (94 miles / 105 minutes).
By Train: Travel to Totnes mainline station which is 3 miles from the venue. Taxis are available outside Totnes train station (it’s approximately a 10 minute drive).
By Car: Eden Rise is easily accessible from the M5 / A38 being approximately 30 minutes from both Exeter or Plymouth. We encourage car sharing. On the booking form there is a section to indicate your interest.
By Train: Travel to Totnes mainline station which is 3 miles from the venue. Taxis are available outside Totnes train station (it’s approximately a 10 minute drive).
By Car: Eden Rise is easily accessible from the M5 / A38 being approximately 30 minutes from both Exeter or Plymouth. We encourage car sharing. On the booking form there is a section to indicate your interest.
Accommodation
The rooms are simple and comfortable with most having doors to the courtyard garden or upper terrace, and all the bathrooms are shared. There are single and shared rooms, a mini-dorm, a heated bell tent and the option to stay in your own campervan.
Single Room (Single Occupancy)
Heated Bell Tent
Shared Dorm Room (Double Bed – For Females)
Shared Dorm Room (Single Bed – For Females)
Shared Room (Single Bed – For Males)
Own Campervan
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Eden Rise Retreat Centre is managed by the Network of Wellbeing charity and consists of two converted barns in the lovely Devon countryside, located a few miles outside of Totnes.
As well as the studio, dining area and accommodation, there is a sauna and 7 acres of land which you are welcome to wander through.
The building runs on solar and green energy suppliers, provides fresh filtered water from an onsite borehole, has underfloor heating throughout and uses sustainable and eco-products.
As well as the studio, dining area and accommodation, there is a sauna and 7 acres of land which you are welcome to wander through.
The building runs on solar and green energy suppliers, provides fresh filtered water from an onsite borehole, has underfloor heating throughout and uses sustainable and eco-products.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Our talented chef Bini will be providing 3 delicious, healthy and wholesome vegan meals per day.
Here is a sample menu for 1 day:
Breakfast: Buffet style – Porridge, Cereal, Spreads and Jams, Fruit
What's Included
- 3 nights accommodation
- 3 daily delicious and nutritious vegan meals
- Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
- Daily Inner Work & Self-Enquiry sessions
- Somatic and Non-Dual Meditation
- A Gentle Yoga class each morning with Jo
- A Sound Bath with Paul
- A Dance Meditation
- Partner And Group Relational Connection exercises
- Supportive spaces for Q & A and exploration
- 7 acres of land which you are welcome to wander through
- Sauna
- The first full day will be in silence (apart from in the sessions)
- Parking
- Wifi connection
What's Not Included
- Airport transfers
- Flights costs
- Travel insurance
- Visa fee
- Additional treatments
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
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