Imagine a wild and magical place
where your soul can be tranquil.
In a gentler world
beyond the noise,
in harmony with Mother Nature.
Among sacred fields,
under the ancient trees,
by the water’s edge.
Where we have the space
to be who we can be.
Together.
& Beyond is an intimate gathering taking place in the wild landscape of Hardwick Estate in Oxfordshire, on the banks of the River Thames.
Kundalini Yoga morning practice and transformational workshops, gong baths, woodland walks, forest bathing, kirtan, sacred movement, chanting, poetry, singing, wild swimming, meditations with ancient oaks, love-infused plant based Ayurvedic food. The experience of rest, rebalancing in a magical setting and deep remembrance of true self beyond..
We will be eating fresh, organic, locally harvested plant based meals lovingly prepared according to Ayurvedic principles by Karen of Plant Based Pirate. Our gorgeous fruit and veg will come from Tollhurst Organic farm who use stock free farming to produce the lowest possible carbon footprint, cruelty free food. Their work is truly inspiring and aligned with our ethos of re-connecting with nature and re-aligning with mother nature to live in more harmony.
The gathering begins on Friday afternoon and ends on Sunday evening.
Accommodation is provided on a secluded camping field next to the shores of the river with composting toilets and freshwater. Tents available to rent if you can not bring your own. Camper van's & caravans are welcome.
Children are very welcome. Sorry no dogs.
There is plenty of space to keep within social distancing guidelines.
Surround yourself with 500 year old trees, wild flower meadows, stunning scenery, magical sunset views, wonderful wildlife & your community.
Find us on www.andbeyond.uk
Hardwick estate is only 40 minutes by train from London (Paddington), and just 20 minutes by car from Junction 12 on the M4. Easily accessible from the main transport hubs at Reading, yet set in the rolling countryside of the Chilterns AONB, Hardwick is ideally located for a weekend getaway of peace and tranquility.
If you have a spare seat in your car and are happy to share a ride, or if you need a lift to the gathering, here is the link to what's up group:
Price is by sliding scale. We hope to be able to accommodate all who are interested.
Those of us that are feeling a little more prosperous right now can support others who may have had a tough time lately as we will be able to offer more concessionary price tickets.
All the contributions will go towards supporting our teachers and building a yurt on the land at Hardwick to host yoga classes, community events and future retreats. We hope to build this platform for reconnection and rest.
Please reach out if you feel you are eligible for the concessionary price which is £75 for the full weekend. Don't hesitate to email us on info@beyond.uk if you feel you need it. The more Feeling Abundant tickets we sell, the more concessionary places we can offer.
We are blessed to have a clean and pure section of the Thames on our doorstep. Listed as one of the best wild swimming spots in UK.
Morning yoga will help us connect to the natural state of our body/mind...relaxed awareness, presence, peace. Expect embodied movement, kundalini kriyas, pranayama breathwork, energy work, meditation.
This is a great opportunity to learn effective methods of meditation with the help of the the embodied stillness and living wisdom of the trees which are our traditional and powerful supporters.
The Art of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) is a therapuetic technique of immersing oneself in nature to decompress from the stresses of modern living and rediscover the true self.
All our food is organic and locally sourced and lovingly prepared with your health and satisfaction in mind. We are so lucky to be surrounded by passionate and ethical growers!
Accommodation is provided on a secluded camping field next to the shores of the river. We have an option to rent tents which you can add before you checkout. Tents for rent are limited.
Transformational workshops in the stunning location with experienced teachers will allow to breath new life into our essence of being and create a lasting connection to a sense of inner contentment.
We are so lucky to have Hari and Madi with us who are deeply talented musicians. They will lead a heart opening collective performance of musical conversation and devotional chanting.
Group Singing, world music Open Mic to get to know and tune in to each other. There will be opportunity to share your talents and with a group and co create if you feel inspired to in a moment.
Personal Ayurvedic Assessment of your constitution will be offered. Understanding of your own nature provides enhanced tool set for self healing and wellbeing.
Moving to the beat of the drums we guide you to unleash the dynamic healing power of movement and step into a state of surrender and joy.
There will be two professional therapists on site offering Ayurvedic massage and deeply healing bodywork. This will be offered at a reduced rate but is not included in the package price.
Please bring your own sleeping bags, blankets, pillows etc
Please bring your own plates, bowls, cutlery and mug. This will help us stay clean and hygienic.
Please bring your own yoga mat. Let us know if you cant access a mat we have a few to borrow. Please also bring a blanket for end of class relaxation.
We invite you to arrive from 5pm on Friday evening, allowing you time to set up your camp and settle into the space. We will hold an opening welcome circle at 6:30pm and eat our first meal as a family shortly after. Fireside music, Kirtan and connection will follow to celebrate the first evening.
Am river swimming
Yoga and Meditation
Light breakfast
Tree meditation workshop
Lunch
Free time, Rest
Learn to love the life you are living: Kundalini yoga workshop & Sacred Dance with live drumming circle.
Dinner
Story telling & poetry, Group Singing, world music Open Mic
Gong Bath
River bathing
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
Light breakfast
Forest bathing
Lunch
Pack and free time
Meditation Workshop:
'Going Into the Void, We Return With the Light'
It is said that “pratyahar” is the essence of all yoga, yet few have even heard of it, let alone know how to work with it. Cutting to the chase: when we withdraw our senses from the outside world we touch a source of ecstasy, one that’s ever-waiting within us. In it is the medicine to the stressful challenges of our times. In this workshop we’ll delve into this space and develop this skill of the yogi.
Sacred Chant & Closing circle
Madeleine Honor of Samadhi Gong,
Hari Honor of HariKundalini
Kary Preetam Stewart of Kundalini Yoga Collective
Karen Buckland of Plant Based Pirate
Dmitry Glazkov of Sadhama
and YOU!
Karen Buckland
Karen is the creator behind Plant Based Pirate, with over ten years experience in the catering industry. Her passion for plant based food has manifested in a variety of different cookery disciplines, from cafes and restaurants, catering for events and retreats, making and selling wholesale products, making raw chocolates, cakes and patisserie, performing live cookery demos at trade shows and food fairs and leading workshops and classes for a diverse range of participants.
The journey took her to a position as the opening Head Chef of the flagship Marylebone branch of The Gate, one of London’s oldest and most distinguished vegetarian restaurants. During her time at The Gate she was able to show how diverse and delicious plant based food can be, instigating changes to the menu which moved from having only 50% plant based dishes to being 100% free from dairy and eggs by the end of the year, and converting the owner and executive chef in the process!
Karen will provide us with delicious and nutritious, lovingly and creatively prepared meals based on Ayurvedic principals throughout our retreat.
Here is Karen's personal website: https://plantbasedpirate.com/
Madeleine Honor
Madeleine is a mother, singer, sound & energy healer, kundalini yoga teacher, and group singing facilitator. She spent many years working as a professional performer including a several sessions on BBC radio with her former female a-cappella group
Madeleine runs drama and singing workshops for many different groups including two refugee choirs. She is a licensed Thula Mama facilitator, and runs group harmony singing sessions for new mothers and babies
Madeleine qualified as a kundalini yoga teacher in 2015 with the Karam Kriya school, and has completed the Gong Master training course with the renowned Don Conreux. She runs regular gong and sound bath sessions at festivals, in London, and online.
Madeleine has a deep resonance with the shamanic path and has trained and practiced as a practitioner for over 7 years. She is certified in Theta Healing & Reiki levels 1 and 2
She is the proud mother of nearly 2 year old beautiful daughter and is currently working on a contemporary mantra album with her partner.
Connect with Madeleine, via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SamadhiGong/, or email madeleinehonor@protonmail.com
Hari Honor
Hari is a yogi, musician, technology craftsman, and father.
His lifelong passion for exploring the boundaries of human consciousness and creative potential has led him to obtain a degree in physics; study the meditative and magical arts with several gurus and mystics; and invent his own musical instrument.
He has been a practitioner and teacher of Kundalini Yoga, for twenty years.
Hari’s favourite things include: esoteric audiobooks, gardening while listening to Chomsky, and hearing his 2-year-old daughter say “turtle.” Visit his website [LINK: https://harikundalini.com] or find him on social media as @hksyogi.
Dmitry Glazkov
Dmitry is a Yoga & Ayurveda wellness teacher, entrepreneur and author of unique programs on meditation and self development.
He is fascinated with the healing power of transformation that authentic Yoga and Ayurveda offer to humanity. Dmitry has studied yoga in the UK and Russia, gaining teaching qualifications in both Kundalini Yoga and Authentic Hatha Yoga.
He lives in the sustainable rural community of Hardwick Estate in Oxfordshire. Dmitry finds inspiration in sharing deep connection to this magical land and in the living wisdom of ancient trees, serving for true well-being, growth and unity with the true self.
Currently he is developing an online Yoga and Ayurveda platform, The school of a unique approach “Sadhama”, which crafts personalised programmes for self realisation and self healing.
You can find him here: Sadhama
Kary Preetam Stewart
Kary Preetam is a Kundalini Yoga teacher, gong therapist and yogic impresario. She co-founded the Kundalini Yoga Collective in 2012 a teachers' group holding classes, events, workshops and gatherings with a strong focus on community building and sharing. Kary Preetam curates and produces conscious content and events and runs wellness areas at festival. Peruvian by birth she launched the Kundalini Yoga -based Nadi Gathering event in 2016., in the Sacred Valley in the south of Peru. The event is co created with local wisdom holders.
Kary contributes and offers service to numerous committees and projects including the Great British Kundalini Yoga Festival.
She is a multimedia producer and journalist by profession, working in the music industry for 20 years and more recently in the fields of social change and spirituality.
