TEND
A restful, multisensory mini-retreat for spring
Are you burned out, stressed, exhausted, or in need of some nervous-system nourishment to get you ready for spring?
Then TEND is for you.
A feast for the senses.
Take time in our small, intimate group to nourish your body and revive your mind though guided aroma, movement, taste, rest and healing touch.
Feel held by the group and your hosts - without any pressure to talk, share, or do - just be.
Join Ellen from Amberluna Apothecary and Marianne Swift Therapies for this nourishing spring mini-retreat.
Book below, or scroll down to find out more…
What to expect
During this 3 hour mini-retreat, you'll cosy up with plenty of blankets, bolsters and yoga mats in Montpelier-based yoga studio, YogaSara.
Boost your wellbeing through aromatherapy
Blend and taste fresh, cleansing spring herbal teas
Nourish the body & mind with a nurturing, gentle yoga session
Receive hands-on aromatherapy massage with Ellen
Sink into rest with guided Yoga Nidra relaxation from Marianne
Take home your personalised aromatherapy and tea blends
You should know
Participants are encouraged to bring anything that makes them cosy and comfortable. Mats, blankets and bolsters are all available at YogaSara but please bring jumpers, socks and more, we actively encourage it so you’ll be as warm as cosy as possible.
You'll also need to have layers which allow access to your shoulders, neck and upper arms for the massage section of the retreat, and perhaps wear something you wouldn't mind getting oily.
Allergies and health conditions
For your safety and wellbeing, please email us if you are pregnant, have allergies or a health condition as we’ll be using a range of natural herbs, foods and oils in the session.
Price
£65 pp.
We have 20 spaces available, and booking is essential. Some low cost spaces are available - please contact us for details.
Your facilitators
Marianne Swift
Marianne Swift is an experienced Yoga Facilitator and Psychotherapist based in East Bristol.
Her love for yoga revolves around our relationship with ourselves, and with others. Endlessly curious about movement, she is passionate about the benefits of yoga for both our physiology and mind. Through her practice and teaching, she explores how playful, accessible and mindful movement boosts our overall wellbeing and can help to improve our mental health.
Ellen Rowland
Ellen Rowland is a Medical Herbalist, Aromatherapist, and the founder of AmberLuna Apothecary.
Ellen believes that wellbeing should be accessible and inclusive. Through AmberLuna Apothecary, she supports neurodivergent people to live and feel well, and provides a range of therapeutic treatments, books, workshops and events to engage and inspire communities with the natural world, and connect us to each other.