Soulful Sadhana Day Retreat,
Saturday June 28th, 9am – 4.30pm,
Norton Lindsey Village Hall CV35 8JL
A Journey Inward to Reconnect, Realign, and Recharge
Step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in a day of stillness, presence, and heart-centered practice.
Soulful Sadhana is my specially curated day retreat designed to guide you back to your inner sanctuary through the sacred science of yoga, meditation, and mindful living.
Reset Body, Heart and Mind With:
- Meditative Hatha & Transformational Tantra Yoga sessions to soothe body, heart and mind.
- Guided Silent and Active Meditations to open the heart and awaken the spirit.
- Wholesome, plant-based lunch and snacks, and seasonal teas.
- Time in nature, silence, and community connection
Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, find clarity, or simply enjoy a day of serenity, this retreat is sacred time connect with the heart and soul of who you truly are.
“My deepest wish for these retreats is that all participants leave inspired, and take home life-enhancing knowledge to support their health and happiness long after the retreat is finished”.
Sara
” The quality and range of your teaching is amazing…I can’ thank you enough.”
D. Owen, Stratford Upon Avon
Soulful Sadhana Day Retreat Itinerary
A gentle rhythm of the day — subject to refinement up to two weeks prior to the day.
9:00am – Welcome & Opening Vedic Chants
Begin the day with a moment’s stillness and sacred chant, to invoke blessings for our immersion into practice.
9.15am – Meditative Hatha Yoga Class
Kriya, Posture, Pranayama and Guided Relaxation.
10:30am Seasonal Ayurveda Tea Ritual
Pause for a calming infusion, shared in silence or soft reflection.
11:00am – Dharma Talk & Guided SIlent Meditation Practice
Wisdom teachings to nourish the heart and mind.
12 noon Nadabrahma Meditation
A healing meditation with sounds and music. It gives a profound experience and is based on an ancient Tibetan technique.
1:15pm – Delicious Ayurveda-inspired Lunch
Seasonal foods, selected especially to support the reflective and meditative nature of our day together,
2:00pm – Silent Walking Meditation
A gentle walk in silence with a retreat buddy, with awareness practice to open your heart and mind to the wonders of existence,
2:30pm – Nataraja Meditation
A wonderful meditation that includes music, movement, and silent sitting.
3:30pm – Afternoon Tea Ritual
A seasonal calming tea and light treat, plus time to get to know your retreat buddies.
4:00pm – Short Tantra Yoga Practice
Enter the quiet of your innermost being with this progressive class of posture to breath to stillness.
4:30pm – Closing Mantras and Goodbyes
Closing Vedic prayers to give thanks for the day and send everyone safely on their way home.
Our Daily Practices
What’s Included:
Two Yoga Classes: A Meditative Hatha Class 90 minutes, and Transformational Tantra Class, 30 mins.
Two Guided Active Meditations: Move into stillness with these more structured meditation styles, supported by specially produced music.
Silent Sitting and Silent Walking Meditation: Support the quietening of a busy mind and take refuge in your own being in these silent practices
Dharma Talk: One insightful pre-lunch dharma talk to inspire your practice and enrich your retreat experience.
Delicious Vegan Lunch: A lignt seasonal lunch inspired by Ayurveda and Yoga teachings on diet for the Summer season and for times of focused practice.
What’s Not Included:.
- Travel to and from venue.
- Notebook, pen and Yoga mat/ props.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for you if you are:
Seeking stillness and space to breathe amidst a busy life
Craving a deeper connection to your body, breath, and self
Looking to reawaken your spiritual practice or start a new one
Ready to let go of mental noise and come home to your heart
In need of rest, clarity, and meaningful inner nourishment
Longing for soulful community and conscious connection
Curious about yoga beyond the physical – the full path of sadhana
No flexibility, fitness level, or prior experience is required – just an open heart and a willingness to slow down and listen within.
Your Retreat Host:
I’m Sara Palmer, also known as Shama, and I am the founder of Heart of Ayurveda. I am passionate about giving you the opportunity to experience the full reach of Yoga and meditation, and the life-transforming glimpse of your innermost being that these wonderful paths can bring to you.
I have always put time aside for regular day or weekend home retreats. They are the perfect way to come back to the heart and soul of who we are.
I know, however, that there is nothing like the support of community and group energy to help us move even deeper into practice, and so to reap greater rewards from our practice. And also, often, we need a guiding presence to support us to come to rest profoundly in our own essence, and to advance our understanding of the theory and practice of the paths of Yoga and meditation.
I am a Senior Yoga Teacher, and my approach to yoga is one of gentle strength and profound healing. I believe the true power of yoga is found in the subtleties – in the way a posture, breath, or meditation can shift your energy and bring peace to your mind and body. My practice and teachings are always rooted in the wisdom of Ayurveda, which allows us to align more deeply with the rhythms of nature and the seasons.
On this day retreat, we will explore yoga, breath, and meditation techniques that rejuvenate the body, calm the mind, and uplift the spirit.
I truly believe that Yoga, moments in silence, and the healing power of Mother Nature, can restore us to a soulful connection with the heart of our being and with the heart of existence. And these two our the guiding intentions of this soulful sadhana day retreat.
I’ve been teaching yoga for over 20 years, starting my journey at a residential yoga ashram in the Bahamas. From the very beginning, I was captivated by the transformative power of yoga, watching it change the lives of hundreds of people who came to the ashram seeking peace, healing, and connection.
My passion is to share this same transformative experience with you on retreat, in the gentlest and most respectful way. In my experience, less effort often leads to more release, renewal, and deep healing.
It would be my absolute honor to spend this day of yoga and meditation with you in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside. I look forward to welcoming you to this nurturing day, where we can move within, reflect, and reconnect in the most balanced way with ourselves and life at large.
RETREAT INVESTMENT:
June 28th 2025
£95 including lunch. Please click the button below to reserve your place.
(Bronze monthly block members – £82.50. Please contact me for booking.)
Please book a retreat call to ask all your questions and find out more about the day retreat.
Arrival and Departure Times
Please aim to arrive before 9am to give yourself time to find your place in the hall and prepare for practice.
We will close the day around 4.30pm.
The Venue
Our venue is Norton Lindsey Village Hall, a beautiful village hall with natural materials including light wooden beams, and floor to ceiling windows looking out across the village playing fields.
This light, spacious venue is perfect for this retreat day, with a commercial fully fitted kitchen to ensure our food can be served fresh and warm at lunch time.
