"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit."
(N. Henderson)
Love trees? Love yoga? Love the mountains? Keen on giving back?
Join us for our karma yoga and tree planting retreat. Together with the National Trust we’ll run two tree planting sessions in Snowdonia National Park, we’ll have meditation sessions, yoga classes, walks and karma yoga activities and… delicious vegetarian food!
As Nelson Henderson’s quote suggests, there's a depth of meaning that we can bring to our lives when we act for something greater than ourselves. It is a win-win. You are giving to others, yet at the same time, acts of altruism can help protect your mental and physical health, reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose.
Karma Yoga Retreats are run as part of the Dru Volunteer Programme. They are a fantastic way to experience teamwork by working on different projects together, such as cooking, gardening, painting, cleaning, building, etc.
During this retreat the karma yoga activities will focus on planting trees and cleaning our environment, while the yoga and meditation sessions will attune us with the elements.
Other possible Karma Yoga activities may include:
- light maintenance/building work
- cleaning
- cooking
- gardening
- website / IT support
And there's more....
We will also make sure that your time here is as nourishing and as rewarding as possible. Therefore we include in your programme sessions like:
- yoga & relaxation
- meditation
- walks and yoga in nature
- mantra chanting (kirtan)
- satsang
And not to forget - your working environment will be in the midst of the stunning scenery of the Snowdonia National Park, with beautiful walks and time in nature included!
Your week may look like this:
Provisional timetable Arrival day (ie Sunday)
3.00 pm onwards - arrival and check-in
4.00 pm - welcome session
6.30 pm - dinner
7.30 pm - yoga & relaxation
Second and third day (Monday and Tuesday)
7.30 am - movement and meditation
8.15 am - breakfast
9.30 am - 1.00 pm - Tree Planting session
1.00 - 2.30/3.00pm - Lunch and free time/ Relaxation
3.00 - 5.00 pm - Allocation of Karma Yoga tasks
5.30- 6.30 pm - yoga session
6.45 pm - dinner
7.30 pm - evening session, including kirtan, satsang (inspirational talks), meditation
Fourth day (Wednesday)
7.30 am - Movement and meditation
8.15 am - Breakfast
10.00 am until 12.30 pm - allocation of Karma Yoga tasks
12.30 pm - review of Karma Yoga week
1.00 pm - lunch (depart approx 3pm)
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How much & how to book?
We appreciate a contribution of £125 towards accommodation and food. This contribution will cover all the costs for your stay, including:
- shared accommodation (en suite);
- delicious vegetarian meals 3x/each day;
- snacks and refreshments;
- free wi-fi;
- free parking;
- tuition.
For more information about the content of the Karma Yoga retreat please email: volunteers@druworldwide.com
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Possible Karma Yoga activities will be:-
- Light maintenance/building work;
- Deep cleaning;
- Cooking;
- Gardening;
- Website / IT support.
Tasks will be varied throughout the retreat, if possible, and you will not be asked to do things you are not able to do. However, there will be scope for you to learn to do a task you haven't done before.
There will also be chance for some free time, enabling you to get out into the wonderful Welsh countryside and enjoy the Snowdon valley on the doorstep.
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We will also make sure that your time here is as nourishing and as rewarding as possible. Therefore we include in your programme sessions like:-
- Yoga & relaxation;
- Meditation;
- Walks and yoga in nature;
- Mantra chanting (kirtan);
- Satsang on Bhagavad Gita.
And not to forget - your working environment will be in the midst of the stunning scenery of Snowdonia National Park, with beautiful walks and time i nature included!
Sample Programme
A sample Karma Yoga week may look like this:
First day (ie Sunday)
3 pm onwards - arrival and check-in
6.30 pm - dinner
7.30 pm - Welcome session (including yoga & relaxation)
Second and third day (Monday and Tuesday)
8.30am - Breakfast
10am until 1.00pm - Allocation of Karma Yoga tasks
1.00 - 2.30/3.00pm - lunch and free time
3.00/3.30 - 6.30pm Allocation of Karma Yoga tasks
6.30pm - dinner
7.30pm - evening session, including kirtan, Satsang, yoga, meditation
Fourth day (Wednesday)
8.30am - breakfast
10am until 12.30pm - allocation of Karma Yoga tasks
12.30pm - review of Karma Yoga week
1.00 pm - lunch
depart at 3pm.
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Snowdonia Mountain Lodge
Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, LL57 3LX
Join us at the International Dru Centre, Snowdonia Mountain Lodge. With its spectacular panaramic views, situated in the beautiful Nant Ffrancon valley in Snowdonia National Park, it’s the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Towering mountains rise on either side, and from your bedroom window you can see the changing light dancing over the fields, and listen to the sheep and lambs in the surrounding fields. The peace monument's water feature is a relaxing place to sit and soak up the sunshine, or you can meditate by a mountain stream. Teaching sessions are held in our spacious yoga hall, and in between classes you can browse through our extensive yoga shop.
Thousands of people from all over the world come here every year to enjoy the...
- positive ‘feel good’ ambience;
- delicious vegetarian meals;
- easy access to the mountains;
- excellent yoga and meditation instructors;
- nurturing therapies.
Easily accessible by rail and road, we are on the A5 (the historic main route from London to Ireland), 8 miles from Bangor and 3 ½ hours' train ride from London. Snowdonia Mountain Lodge is a friendly, comfortable centre from which to explore the rugged beauty of Snowdonia National Park and the beaches of Anglesey.
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Special price for extending your stay in Snowdonia
Come early. Stay later.
Don’t rush off travelling straight after your relaxing retreat. Extend the ‘feel-good’ retreat experience to allow the benefits to stay with you for longer. We invite you to stay extra nights either side of your retreat, subject to availability. Take time to:
• relax and enjoy the ambience and beauty of Snowdonia. Explore the awesome mountains, lakes and forests and visit the award-winning beaches on nearby Anglesey
• have a ride on the world’s fastest Zipwire which is just a couple of miles away (Zipworld)
• meet and network with like-minded people from all over the world
• treat yourself to nurturing therapies and mentorings with our tutors
Our specially reduced rate is lower than the normal B&B price: £37 shared/£49 single per person, per night, including breakfast
Please check room availability before you make your travel plans. Please email us at hello@druworldwide.com to book your place and get this special rate.
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