NEW BEGINNINGS
Redesign your new reality into the state of a healthy body,
a liberated mind and an uplifted spirit.
6 - 10 April 2023
Mayfield, Sussex
Transform your routine and yourself in the process,
by diving into some of the most powerful practices.
Learn to harness the power of your own mind and effortlessly co-create the destiny you most desire with joy and ease at the upcoming New Beginnings retreat. Hosted by Amanda Denton, co-created and curated by Tamara Klien and featuring an inspiring guest teacher, you'll escape to the stunning Sussex countryside surrounded by breathtaking nature. Here, you'll embark on an eye-opening journey - centered around a holistic wellbeing philosophy to break free from self-imposed limitations and start living the life you've always wanted.
As we come together for the harmonising full moon in Libra, known to open your mind to new vibrations, this is the perfect time to welcome in change over the next year. Taking advantage of its energy, symbolised by the scales, it represents balance, making way for a great deal of inspiration and new life flowing in.
“It is only in stepping away from the noise of everyday life that you can make space for the thoughts that really matter - the ones that tell you exactly what you want and need.”
Amanda Denton, Yoga Teacher, Sound Practitioner & Retreat Organiser
“Embark with us on a journey of self-discovery, shedding the old and harnessing your own unlimited potential through the healing properties of sound meditation, yoga, and connecting with the land.”
Tamara Klien, Sound Meditation Practitioner & Retreat Organiser
What is ‘New Beginnings’ about?
It takes a clear intention and an elevated emotion to plant the seeds for change. You will not only be able to shed the old and unwanted, but also be guided to stepping out of the dark into a bright future, full of opportunities.
Whether you’re “well-being curious,” an experienced yogi or meditator this retreat will help you dive deeper into your self-care practice. You will be able to create habits that are lasting whilst connecting with a devoted community that brings out the best in you.
The aim is to create a healing space for self-reflection and lasting changes through daily wake-up meditation, yoga, deep healing practices and immersive sound bath experiences, supercharged by the Pink Full Moon energy and deep meditative states reached in the different practices. Embark on a healing adventure with us featuring:
Yoga & Embodiment Practices
Sound Healing
Silent & Guided Meditations
Full Moon Ceremony
Sacred Cacao Circle
Nature Immersion & Walks
Soul Food powered by plants
Sauna
What can I expect?
A fresh start
All practices are focused on balancing the body, mind and soul with intention to move forward. Using a variety of techniques and tools which directly impact our brain waves you’ll be able to enter different states of consciousness and support natural healing. This is where new thinking happens allowing to rearrange or replace the unwanted circumstances of your past, with the new circumstances that you would like to invite in.
Restore
You will be participating in daily yoga sessions to ground the body and guided into deep meditation and gong bath sessions to bring focus to the mind. Furthermore, we are partnering with a special guest practitioner from the healing arts with the aim to connect you to your innate wisdom and body intelligence. Each session lasts between 45 - 90 minutes guided by the expert retreat hosts and guest practitioners.
Reconnect
Leaving the familiar lives behind, in an environment that doesn’t remind you of who you think you are, is the most powerful way to create permanent change. During this 5-day retreat you are given an opportunity to rediscover yourself in a meaningful and lasting way.
Nourish
Designed by local chefs, our predominately plant-based meals feature fresh, local ingredients that promote lightness of body, clarity of mind, and openness of spirit. We can of course cater to any dietary requirements.
Location
The retreat is taking place at Fair Oak Farm, a private estate in Mayfield, which has won numerous awards for its sustainable tourism practices, engaging and benefiting the local community. Mayfield is set in the depths of Sussex countryside, in a protected area of outstanding natural beauty, yet only one hour from London.
Surrounded by breath-taking views of fields stretching to the horizon which make you feel at peace the moment you arrive, it’s the perfect retreat venue.
Your retreat creators
Meet Tam
Tamara Klien is a dedicated meditator and sound meditation practitioner. In her deeply immersive and spiritually invigorating sound baths she uses a plethora of therapeutic instruments such as gongs and crystal singing bowls.
Rooted in ancient healing techniques, her sessions are aimed at helping manage the modern challenges of the 21st century. Tam hosts sound meditation sessions internationally, both in-person and online.
Tam is usually found alongside Amanda at their co-curated retreats, however this time around she won’t be able to be hosting herself as she’s expecting to give birth at the time of New Beginnings. Be rest assured that you will be only in the best hands with one of our guest practitioners. Everything else about New Beginnings stays the same as you would expect from our previous retreats.
Meet Amanda
Amanda Denton has been on a varied and colourful journey of healing and self-discovery. It started over 30 years ago when she qualified as an aromatherapist, body worker and subsequently a yoga teacher.
Her trainings include Hatha, Yogasana, Kundalini, and Yin. She teaches yoga as “a breathing, moving meditation, an uninterrupted flow of mindfulness and concentration”. She shares all of her own yoga and healing experiences through her teaching, paying attention to alignment, offering sensitive adjustments, encouraging and supporting the individual, to become self-aware and take responsibility for their actions both on and off of the mat.
An avid and passionate gong player she has more recently turned her attention to sound meditation and somatic movement, seeking a more nurturing and supportive practise, where she creates a safe space for healing and transformation to take place.
Guest practitioner David Ramcharran
Meet David
Dharma Yoga Teacher and Body Worker
David Ramcharran’s first memory of yoga was when his father did a headstand and he clambered next to him in his diaper trying to imitate him. For many years, he practiced with his father who has never attended any studio classes and has had a steady daily self-practice to this day.
After many years of competitive running for school and college, David developed many injuries from not stretching properly. His physiotherapist at the time suggested that he try hot yoga, which he did for a few years until he yearned for a more spiritual side to the practice. In 2012, he was introduced to dharma yoga which is based on a system of classical Hatha-Raja Yoga which is a devotional practice emphasising good health, a clear mind and a kind heart.
David went on to complete his first teacher training at the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, South India and then travelled to New York where he completed his 500-hour advanced teacher training in dharma yoga with the legendary Sri Dharma Mittra. The year 2015 was a defining one for David, when he left his job in the city to focus on teaching yoga and helping others find the amazing benefits of having a regular yoga practice.
David has since completed several trainings in yoga, pranayama and meditation to further develop his practice and improve his knowledge of how the body works. He is also a bodyworker and a certified advanced Thai massage therapist. He incorporates some elements of Thai massage in his teaching style, especially when adjusting and helping students achieve some of the more challenging asanas.
At the beginning of 2019 David continued to progress on his personal yoga journey to finesse and develop his skills, he has recently completed his 800 hour dharma yoga training which encompasses very advanced yoga asana, psychic development and yoga nidra. Recently he also completed his yin yoga and the elements training. David has racked up nearly 1000 hours of yoga and well-being training and we’re incredibly excited to have him on board at this year’s New Beginnings retreat.
He believes that yoga is beneficial for all, no matter how old you are and that the only limitations are the ones we set for ourselves.\
Schedule
Your well-being is our number one priority and all activities have been curated carefully to care for your body, mind and spirit. You are very welcome to do as much or as little as it feels right for you. Please note that this is subject to change as sometimes we like to go with the flow, but will give you an idea of what to expect.
Here’s what your time with us could look like:
SILENT MEDITATION
7:40am
MORNING YOGA
8:00am
BREAKFAST
9:30am
YOGA NIDRA COCOON WITH SOUNDSCAPES
11:00am
LUNCH
1:00pm
INTEGRATION TIME / WALK IN NATURE
3:00pm
DINNER
7:30pm
SACRED FULL MOON CEREMONY
9:00pm
What’s included
4-night stay at Fair Oak Farm
All meals included
Snacks and soft drinks available throughout the day to help yourself at your own leisure
Daily yoga, guided meditations and/or sound meditations (except arrival and departure days)
Access to breathtaking views and hiking trails, immersed in the Sussex countryside (includes three friendly alpacas!)
Access to cinema and game rooms for a cozy night-in
Access to infrared sauna
What’s not
Transport (flights/trains)
Extra food/drinks whilst out of the house
Alcohol is not provided on this retreat, as it is contraindicated whilst practicing yoga, meditation, sound baths and breathwork. Whilst we encourage you to enjoy this time free from phones, laptops and alcohol, you are welcome to do so in your own space and free time.
Pricing
Luxury double rooms
Stay in one of the beautiful, private treehouses, Shepherd Huts or luxury double rooms with ensuite bathroom.
Single occupancy £1,650 per person
Double occupancy £1,300 per person
EARLY BIRD OFFER*
Single occupancy £1,400 per person
Double occupancy £1,105 per person
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Single rooms (private bathroom)
Private rooms / lodges with a large comfy double bed, ideal for solo travellers (private bathroom).
Single occupancy £1,450 per person
EARLY BIRD OFFER*
Single occupancy £1,200 per person
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Single rooms (shared bathroom)
Private rooms / lodges with a large comfy double bed, ideal for solo travellers (shared bathroom).
Single occupancy £1,200 per person
EARLY BIRD OFFER*
Single occupancy £900 per person
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Shared accommodation
Twin rooms to be shared with someone else (shared bathroom).
Double occupancy £900 per person
EARLY BIRD OFFER*
Double occupancy £750 per person
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All rooms will be offered up on a first come first serve basis, so be quick to secure your favourite space (more images and details available on request).
**early bird expires Sunday, 5th February 2023 at midnight GMT**
Payment plans & discounts available. Please email to enquire.