Release, recharge, and renew at Bala Brook Retreat Center in Dartmoor. Enjoy a weekend of restorative yoga, nourishing food, and transformative workshops. Our retreat is designed specifically by and for mental health practitioners inclusive of those on their training journey.
This includes not exhaustively;
Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Coaches, Psychologists, Psychological Well Being Practitioners, Hypnotherapists, Clinical Supervisors, Reiki Practitioners, NLP Practitioners, Educational Psychologists, Mental Health Support Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Spiritual Space Holders, Art Therapists, Drama Therapists, Dance Therapists, Play Therapists….
Release: Gain valuable insights into what you may be carrying that could be impacting on your work and personal life, recognising and addressing this within a supportive space
Recharge: Lean into our nurturing weekend of yoga, workshops, sound bath, fire ceremony, and a nourishing menu of vegan and vegetarian food using locally sourced ingredients. Yes, there will be plenty of cake (and coffee).
Renew: Connect to the land, the community and your own supply focusing on clear intentions and direction for the coming year
There is total freedom to pick and choose which sessions you’d like to attend, this space is yours to take what you need.
Costs are per person and cover all meals, snacks & drinks, comfortable accommodation, yoga sessions, sound bath, and a variety of engaging and supportive workshops.
Private Room with ensuite - £450
Private Room with shared bathroom - £400
Shared room - £350
A deposit of £150 secures your place. Full payment is due by 6th January 2025.
Jo is our experienced retreat cook. Her lovingly prepared vegan and vegetarian food uses as many locally sourced, seasonal ingredients as possible. The kitchen vibes at Bala are homely and relaxed, with music playing, warm drinks flowing, and tasty snacks on tap. Jo knows Bala and the land well and can give you the low down on local walks, stunning sunrise views, and the best spots for a dip in the brook. Jo is a psychotherapeutic counsellor working in private practice in Exeter.
Phoebe is our resident yoga teacher holding the yoga space throughout the weekend. Her sessions are laid back, warm and inclusive of all bodies. In the morning you can expect calming and grounding breath work as you flow through focusing on the mind body connection in restorative and relaxing poses. In the evening sessions she will lead you through mindful and gentle movements, focusing on your meridian pathways to find balance and bliss. Phoebe is an integrative counsellor working in private practice in Exeter.
Lau's sound healing session will be led by the vibrations of the gongs which all have their own unique frequency and healing possibilities. The gongs are supported by a cast of smaller instruments such as the handpan and shruti box that assist in grounding and resetting your nervous system. The sound space is a place for deep healing, guiding a connection with your 'soul self' – the all-knowing, grounded, instinctive part. Lau works for the NHS as a senior psychotherapist.