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Retreats

Where Stillness Leads – 7th-9th April, 2026

In stillness we find our strength. In silence we find our peace. In meditation we find ourselves – Buddha

Step away from the busyness of daily life and immerse yourself in a weekend of stillness, self-discovery, and connection with nature. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Charnwood Forest, Nanpantan Hall provides the perfect setting for rest, renewal, and inner transformation.

What’s Included

  • Yin Yoga – gentle, grounding sessions to release tension and open the body.
  • Guided Meditations – deepening inner stillness and presence.
  • Equine-Assisted Meditations – unique practices connecting with the natural wisdom of horses.
  • Inner Discovery Workshop – explore self-awareness, clarity, and personal growth.
  • Delicious Nourishing Food – wholesome, freshly prepared vegetarian meals.

Why Join?

This retreat offers an opportunity to step away from daily busyness and immerse yourself in quiet reflection. With the support of nature, mindful practices, and a nurturing community, you’ll find space to:

  • Reconnect with yourself
  • Restore inner peace
  • Find strength in stillness
  • Return home refreshed and inspired

Practical Details

All-inclusive from £350 (accommodation, meals, and activities included)

Limited spaces available to keep the retreat intimate and supportive

Suitable for all levels, no prior yoga or meditation experience needed.

Reserve your place

Secure your spot today through our booking form:
👉 Click here to register

hallofmindulness@gmail.com

Kailash Mistry – 07876 688099

Sam Hall – 07730 408247

“In stillness we find our strength. In silence we find our peace. In meditation we find ourselves.” – Buddha

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Spirit Connection Retreat – 27-29th March, 2026

Spirit Connection Retreat

A sacred space to reconnect with spirit. Heal the past and awaken your spirit.

The Spirit Connection Retreat takes place at Nanpantan Hall from 27 to 29 March 2026. This weekend is created as a space for pause and renewal, away from the demands of everyday life. It offers the chance to explore practices that bring clarity, balance and a stronger sense of connection to spirit.

What Awaits You

Over three days, the retreat offers fire ceremonies under the night sky, yoga and breathwork to awaken energy, and healing rituals and teachings for safe spiritual journeys. Participants will move through sound journeys, shamanic-inspired ceremonies, meditation, and guided reflection, while also having time for silence, walks in nature, and open sharing in community. The retreat is designed so that each person can take what they need, whether rest, insight, or a renewed sense of direction

Nourishment

Food is prepared with care and intention. All meals are sattvic, vegan and gluten free, designed to nourish while keeping the body light and the mind clear. The rhythm of shared meals is part of the retreat itself, creating moments of connection and grounding between the practices.

Spiritual Location

Nanpantan Hall provides a supportive environment for this work. Set in the countryside, the house and gardens offer quiet places for reflection as well as spacious communal rooms where the group will gather. The surroundings become part of the retreat experience, encouraging a slower pace and a deeper awareness of the natural world.

The Spirit Connection Retreat is an invitation to reconnect with yourself in a clear and honest way. The intention is to create an atmosphere where transformation can happen gently but with depth, supported by the practices, the land and the circle of people who gather. Many participants find that the insights and shifts they experience during the retreat continue to unfold long after returning home.

Visit the website below to learn more and book your place!

Spirit Connection Retreat

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Female Freelancers Getaway: Designed by & for female freelancers/small business owners (15th-17th September 2025)

Female Freelancers Getaway

Designed by and for female freelancers & small business owners (including start-ups)

3 days and 2 nights to step away from your routine:

  • Time to focus on your business with support from qualified advisers and like-minded women.
  • A variety of activities to encourage sustainable wellbeing, fun and creativity practices that benefit you and your business.
  • A safe space to relax, unwind and recharge your batteries; being looked after and doing as little or as much as you like.

You choose what mix of activities work best for you. Book now and be confident that you’ll be able to use your Getaway for whatever you need it for in September.

We’ll be a small but well formed group of like-minded women, & we’ve just a few spots left

Mon 15th – Wed 17th September 2025 all-inclusive at Nanpantan Hall, Leicestershire.

£695

Whats included?

Time, space & support to work on your business

Need to get your head down? Some of us like to work on our own and others like the comfort and support of others around us. Our Getaway offers both. There are lots of opportunities to talk with other small business owners and a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw upon. You can also book individual advice sessions with Emma Torrance, a qualified and highly experienced business adviser. But there’s also plenty of private space to work undisturbed in this beautiful, rambling mansion hired exclusively for us.

Creative & Wellbeing Activities

You are your business and that means looking after yourself, trying new things and having fun. So there’s a varied programme of activities to try; to help you relax, ease anxiety and inspire creativity. After all you’ve probably noticed how often your best ideas come when you are doing something completely different!

All the sessions are run by women who are attending the Getaway anyway so if you miss their session, or want to find out more, find them for a chat.

Good Company

Nobody understands the issues you face more than other female freelancers and small business owners. Over dinner, drinks and shared activities enjoy the chance to connect, share experiences, test ideas, swap knowledge, explore collaborations and and build lasting professional relationships.

(But it’s also absolutely fine to spend as much time as you want alone. This is your Getaway!)

Beautiful Environment

Nanpantan Hall is tranquil and peaceful. Set in 30 acres of grounds, 10 minutes from Loughborough station & the M1, access to miles of footpaths across rolling Leicestershire countryside, forest and rocks – the area that inspired the young Sir David Attenborough!

Delicious, Nutritious Food

The Getaway is fully inclusive of a delicious and nutritious vegetarian menu – 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 x three-course dinners, with help-yourself snacks and beverages available thoughout the day. Some alcoholic drinks are also available with dinner. All diets and allergies can be catered for but please advise at the time of booking.

A Room of Your Own

Virginia Woolf wrote how important a room of your own is, and for those who normally share, this could be the time to enjoy some delicious solitary-time! There are small modern en-suite rooms on the top floor in the loft space and mostly larger traditional rooms (with amazing views) and shared bathrooms on the first floor. There is also an accessible ground floor room with en-suite. Please specify your room choice on booking.

If you’d like to learn more and book your spot visit the link below!

https://www.femalefreelancersgetaway.co.uk/

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Awaken to Abundance: A Weekend of Yoga, Mantra and Sacred Geometry (12-14 September 2025)

Step into a weekend designed to awaken the radiant abundance already alive within you.

Through the ancient, interwoven arts of Yoga (Tantra), Sacred Geometry (Yantra), and Sanskrit Mantra, this immersive retreat invites you to unlock deep clarity, unshakeable inner strength, and the spaciousnessof true wisdom.

Guided meditations, mantra practices, contemplative inquiry, yantra creation, and soulful journaling lead you gently—but
powerfully—into alignment with the vibrant current of Lakṣmī Devī, goddess of spiritual and material abundance.

Held in the serene beauty of Nanpantan, surrounded by ancient forest, and nourished by exquisite, plant-based soul food crafted by holistic chef Hayley North, your body and subtle energy field will be deeply supported.

Every detail of this experience has been curated to help you remember your essence and rise into your radiance.   You won’t find a weekend like this anywhere else!  Say yes to your abundance. Step into the sacred.

All meals, snacks, and sacred materials are included.

Spaces are limited to preserve depth and intimacy.

Friday, 12 September 2025

  • 4:00 PM – Guest Arrivals, Tea & Welcome Orientation of Nanpantan Hall
  • 5:00 PM – Yoga & Meditation (Optional)
  • 6:00 PM – Supper
  • 7:30 PM – Pūjā Ceremony
    Chanting & Intention Setting

Saturday, 13 September 2025

  • 7:00 AM – Early Snack, Coffee & Tea Available
  • 7:45–9:15 AM – Optional Yoga, Meditation & Chanting
  • 9:30 AM – Breakfast
  • 10:30 AM – 1:25 PM – Morning Sessions in Sacred Geometry, Mantra & Yoga
    (All Optional – Attend What You Wish)
  • 1:30–2:30 PM – Lunch
  • 2:30–4:00 PM – Free Time (Walk, Nap, Contemplate!)
  • 4:00–4:30 PM – Afternoon Tea & Cake
  • 4:30–6:00 PM – Afternoon Sessions
  • 6:00 PM – Free Time
  • 7:30 PM – Supper
  • Evening – Talk by Tom Bree on Aspects of Sacred Geometry & the Divine Feminine (Optional)

Sunday, 14 September 2025

  • 7:15 AM – Early Morning Coffee & Snack Available
  • 7:45–9:00 AM – Optional Yoga / Meditation / Chanting
  • 9:00–9:40 AM – Breakfast
  • 9:45 AM – 1:30 PM – Sessions in Sacred Geometry, Mantra & Yoga (Optional)
  • 1:30 PM – Lunch
  • 2:30 PM – Free Time
  • 3:00 PM – Group Gathering / Circle Time & Consolidation
  • 4:00 PM – Depart

The Retreat Team

  • Jac Godfrey – Yoga, Philosophy & Meditation
    20+ years of teaching yoga and meditation
  • Elena Jessup – Sanskrit, Mantra & Philosophy
    29+ years of teaching Sanskrit
  • Tom Bree – Sacred Geometry & the Creation of the Śrī Yantra
    25+ years of teaching sacred geometry

Retreat Accommodation Options

Please note: Rooms are limited – contact us to check availability

~ Sharing Options ~

  • Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) – £550 per person
  • Twin Room (En-suite Bathroom) – £585 per person

~ Single Occupancy Options ~

  • Single Room (Shared Bathroom) – £600
  • Single Room (En-suite Bathroom) – £625

A non-refundable deposit of £125 secures your place. The balance is due in July.

Pre-requisites

We will be practising āsana and physical yoga. You may join at your own level or opt out as needed. All participants are required to complete a health intake form prior to attending.

How to Join the Retreat

To register or find out more:

📧 Email:
elena@thirdeesanskrit.com
jac@jacquelinegodfreyyoga.co.uk

🔗 Or book online:
https://bookwhen.com/jacyoga#focus=ev-sx05-20250912160000

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Aspects of Light Retreat (SOLD OUT) – 06-10 September 2025

AN OPEN RETREAT TO EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE

CONNECTIVITY — by applying the principles of mindfulness and non-duality, we can become one with each other, and with nature. “All is one” becomes a real experience and not just a pipe dream.

INCLUSIVITY — by setting aside the personal ego, we can remove any sense of separation. In that way we can experience deep peace, well-being, and contentment.

UNITY — as we do so, the innate love within us all is revealed as we learn in good company to appreciate and realise the golden thread of being which unites us all, and the whole of creation.

All are welcome to enjoy this retreat, in which we will practice living together reducing the concerns and demands of the egoic self, by being fully present, and using mindfulness practices. Not only will fully engage with the natural environment, but we will also run this beautiful and comfortable country house using mindful techniques, as well as enjoying the great outdoors.

There will be music, yoga, creative activities, meditation, and plenty of time and space just to BE STILL and relish this most glorious of natural environments. Food will be vegetarian (not vegan).

  • Arrive: 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 6th 2025
  • Depart: By 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 10th 2025
  • Fee: £270.00 Please bring your own duvet cover, pillowcase, sheet and towels (or £287.00 to include bedset and towel hire).
  • Venue: Nanpantan Hall, Nanpantan, Loughborough, LE11 3YF

ALL ARE WELCOME, whether you are a School member or not.

Please note: in order to attend a retreat we require that you complete a Personal Details form. We also recommend that you review the Retreat Terms & Conditions.

For more details visit https://schoolofphilosophy.org/products/aspects-of-light-retreat-2025?srsltid=AfmBOorF9rLio7GbBdqaGYVUwsdiqVgGwBxtV3oxOD05poTeZhzg3v8D

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Nanpantan New & M Level (Part Four and above) Retreat 27th – 29th June 2025

  • Cost: £140
  • Dates: 27 – 29th June 2025
  • Location: Nanpantan Hall, Loughborough LE11 3YF

During this retreat, attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Cultivate a profound sense of tranquillity and inner peace.
  • Experience a sense of unity in the present moment.
  • Enjoy dedicated periods for quiet reflection and meditation.

Truth, Consciousness and Bliss

Weekend Retreat Nanpantan

June 27 – 29th 2025

“… I went with an open mind safe in the knowledge that I could simply pack up and go home if need be… I’ve had a lovely time and come away feeling I’ve found a framework for my spiritual practice that I’ve been missing for some years. So another leg in the journey begins.”

“Thank you for holding these retreats, they are magical and transformative!”

“A weekend like this is inspirational.”

By gathering in the serene Leicestershire  countryside, participants will discover how actions can be performed in such a manner as to lead to a more spiritual way of life.

The primary objective is to put into practice what we have been learning in our classes.

A successful retreat relies entirely on the collective efforts of the students and tutors, who take charge of all aspects, including meal preparation and house cleaning. We rise early, pause regularly, study, and practise with the emphasis on service.

This retreat is open to all those students in the School who have completed the first three terms of study.

Accommodation

This is on a shared room basis with some single rooms available for those in genuine need. Bathrooms will be shared and all students should bring a bath robe or dressing gown.

Clothing

Bring clothes suitable for work, including boots or shoes, waterproofs for outside work etc.

Smart/casual wear for the evening to give a sense of occasion.

Bedding

To save work in the laundry we are asked to bring our own sheet and duvet cover, pillowcases, and towels. These are available to hire: bed linen £12, towel £5. Please order in advance and pay at Nanpantan.

Food / Diet

The food served is simple and vegetarian and locally sourced where possible.

Start & End times

A light supper will be available from 6:30pm on Friday. The opening meeting will be at 8pm. The house will be open from 4:30pm and the event will close on Sunday no later than 3:30pm

Cost £140

The fee for the weekend is £140 including accommodation and all meals.

NOTE: Safeguarding Policy

By enrolling on this retreat you are agreeing to this safeguarding / code of conduct policy.

A covid test is optional before attending. Do not come if you have covid – a full refund will be given.

To book, Visit – https://northeast.schoolofphilosophy.org/product/nanpantan-new-level-retreat

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The Land is Calling : The Awakening (15th – 18th May)

A FOUR DAY RETREAT IN THE HEART OF ENGLAND
MAY 15-18, 2025

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Spring is the time of awakening.

The energetic direction of Spring is tenacious: upward and outward, powerful and unstoppable

This is the season to open to your dreams, visions and sweet longings.

To remember that anything is possible.

To ask yourself:
Who do you want to be, what do you long to express and embody, what gives you simple pleasure and lights the fire in your heart?

This is the season to step into your authenticity and your truth: to celebrate who you really are.

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This retreat is an invitation and an offering.

You are invited to come and sense into this land, feel your own history here, tune in to the subtle magic and messages of the earth, and be a bit pampered (well, more than a bit) in this stately, peaceful and historic home, nourished by beautiful food, and supported by gifted and skilled guides.

On offer is the opportunity to experience gentle but powerful sessions that awaken your senses, connect you to the earth, allow for spaciousness and slowing down, and welcome your authenticity – to find your own way: the true expression of your being that you have been longing for.

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Spacious offerings to inspire you.

Spring energy is tenacious: upward and outward, powerful and unstoppable.

But it is also vulnerable: new growth is tender, unsure, easily crushed.

Our retreat offerings are designed to nurture and support you in your vulnerability and celebrate you in your tenacious bravery and authenticity.

Through ceremony you will enter the heightened field of our retreat: a place where rapid transformation can take place effortlessly.

Each morning you can join Sunrise Qigong, attuning your body and your energy to Nature and the land.

An evening session of therapeutic sound and acupuncture supports your nervous system to come into balance and open your consciousness to your expanded self.

Daytime workshops teach you new ways to speak your truth, tune into your desires and create deeper connections with others.

Our fire pit drum circle frees your voice, body and energy and connects you with joy.

Additional individual therapeutic sessions can provide bespoke support for releasing, healing and stepping into your true self.

Walk the labyrinth. Sit by the fire. Swing in the tree swing. Lighten up with Melanie & Harry, the resident pigs. Connect with the ancient land in solitude. Enjoy nourishing food in community with others. Receive the luxury and retreat of Nanpantan Hall.

All activities are optional as you choose your own medicine, follow your pleasure, and listen to what lights up your heart.

Take time out to tune in to what is ready to awaken in you.

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We have local face-to-face courses available across the UK. Our introductory courses can be attended online or at the following locations: London, Guildford, Midlands (Birmingham), SE London (Croydon), North East (Brighouse, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Leeds, Loughborough, Nottingham, Saltaire, Sheffield, York), North West (Stockport, Chorley, Wirral), St Albans, Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh), Peterborough, Cambridge, Oxford, Sussex, Wessex, Berkshire, East Anglia, Kingston, Kent
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