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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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Philosophy Café – Free drop-in sessions

Philosophy Café

A weekly get together of like minded people, who want to engage or recharge their interest in the practical benefits of studying philosophy.

Free drop-in sessions on Zoom, no need to attend every week. You will need to register, please click here to register. 

  • Weekly topics taken from the philosophy courses with a focus on Practical Philosophy, and what works in ‘my’ life.
  • Breakout rooms are allocated to allow time to meet and discuss ideas in smaller groups
  • Participants are encouraged neither to accept nor reject ideas, but to keep an open mind to discover what might be useful. 
  • We will use the four principles of platonic dialogue.

Platonic dialogue

  1. Truth is the goal
  2. Be willing to be refuted
  3. Listen with full attention; give space to the other person, don’t monopolize the stage – everyone’s voice is important
  4. Ask questions
Peter Whitfield

Peter Whitfield has been teaching the introductory courses in Philosophy for over 30 years. His love of great stories and belief in an eternal wisdom that provides practical help to live life fully, truly and happily has helped thousands of students.

The Introductory Philosophy course has transformed so many lives and the Philosophy Café  is an opportunity for anyone, current students, past students, family or friends to come along and be inspired. 

With Peter’s facilitation, the Friday night Philosophy café promises to be a new, flourishing event. Come along, be a participant and Find Yourself, in good company.

Session Times:

8am/7pm London (Friday)

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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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UK LOCATIONS

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
  • VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

We regularly have retreats and events taking place. If you are not already booked onto an event, please pre-arrange an appointment to visit us to view our beautiful facilities. Call or Email Us