Emergence Retreat

Creating the conditions for aliveness, to usher in a new year with intention and joy.

With friends Ayla, Aja, Radha and Maringo

The Offering

We'll share the practices that have helped us most: yoga, meditation, music, creativity, good food, Ayurveda and Yogic philosophy and time in nature… but this isn't a retreat where we have all the answers and you come to receive them.

It's collaborative by nature. Not a hierarchy, a synarchy. A group of friends facilitating a gathering.
Everyone brings something and everyone changes the room just by being who they are.

We've come to believe that some of the deepest healing doesn't happen while we're trying very hard to heal.
It happens around a table. Singing with other people. Laughing until your stomach hurts. Being witnessed. Moving your body. Having a conversation that answers one of your prayers. The experience of remembering that you belong in this human family.

On this retreat we’re simply creating the conditions for YOU to come alive. Because we are each our own medicine when we are in full power, and happiness is only real when shared.

It’s time we wake up to the fact that every one of us brings something unique, and we come back to ourselves in the way that we have been doing for centuries: in community.

Humans have always gathered at thresholds in the year. Around fires, food, music, ritual and story.

Come as you are, come shine your light, let your hair down and spend four days living simply with an open heart.

This experience includes

Morning and evening movement classes tailored to all levels
A combination of Dru, hatha, vinyasa, yin yoga, meditation, pranayama
Incredible yin and sound experience
A dive into yogic philosophy, and how we can practice yoga ‘off the mat’ and bring harmony into our everyday lives
In-depth workshops for optimal health, digestion and energy
Beautiful brunch and dinner daily
Afternoon tea and nourishing snacks
1:1 opportunities with the facilitators for how you can take home a practice that works for you in your own life
Evenings gathered round a fire singing and sharing
Opportunities for you to share your gifts (yes you have gifts! And moving through your fears is what is going to give you the real transformation you might be looking to us for).
Time to reflect, rest and connect with the amazing humans around you - sometimes this si where the real gold lies
Long beach walks
Optional massages and therapies

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Meet The Team

Aja Krystall

Ayla Wilde

Radha Patel

Maringo Berenos

Aja Krystall (Kenya) Ayla Wilde (Australia) & Radha Patel (Wales) - three friends who have been practicing yoga and meditation since they were teenagers, and teaching for 10+ years each. They have studied yoga, meditation, pranayama, Ayurveda + more, and Radha is a practicing pharmacist.

Our closeness with one another was solidified with our passion for a life in balance: one filled with deep spirituality and the joy, connection and purpose that brings to modern day life.

A few years ago Maringo walked into our lives with his open heart and incredibly skilful musical offering that he shares with such generosity and openness.

What resonates with people isn’t that we know all the sutras or have all the answers. It’s that we’re each on the same journey, trying to authentically and courageously walk the paths of our lives firmly rooted in Spirit while having as much fun as possible.

So if that sounds like you your plan too, please come be part of this gathering.

Your home for the four nights

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Obviously we love what we do and always have a great time, but don’t take it from us….

“Hello Ayla Aja and Radha, It has been a couple of weeks now since your retreat in Snowdonia. I wanted to let you know I am still feeling the positive effects of the retreat, I have felt real change! :) I have been implementing many of the golden nuggets that you shared with us. I have noticed I have reacted to situations differently. I have felt happy and strong even though the universe has sent me some big curve balls since then . I am more aware and I find myself reacting calmer and letting things go so much quicker than before. In addition to the insight you shared "off the mat" the whole weekend from the different styles of yoga, meditations, hikes and all the extras were beautifully woven. How special to have been taught by three gifted teachers who are both complimentary and unique. I found the whole experience recharging, grounding, and spiritually uplifting. thank you again with love and light.”
— Liz, UK

“This experience was genuinely transformational for my partner and I. We learned so much, found an amazing peace both physically and mentally and left in a beautiful space where we feel so much more prepared to make some really healthy changes to our day to day life and having dropped so many bad/negative habits just from this couple of days. Along with meeting some amazing people who were also taking the retreat the leaders of it were genuinely beautiful people who put so much effort into building an amazing space and schedule in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK. I truly couldn’t recommend it more.”
— Pete, 38, UK

“The best thing about the retreat was the door you opened to the space I now find myself. Namaste Lots of non-portable joys – the location, Andre, Jane, the community at the kirtan, harp music at the Word Peace Flame. We were blessed. More practically, my favourite part of the retreat was the kirtan, primed by Aja’s morning meditation and timed perfectly in the retreat for maximum impact on heart and spirit. The ice-breaker session was really effective (especially for someone who is crap with names) and a lot of fun. Keep everything. Add more!”
— Simon, 77, Australia

“The retreat was incredible. I was able to walk out a better version of myself. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. The knowledge and skills of each practitioner was invaluable and I met some wonderful people. I have taken my experience and applied it to my life and have experienced a stronger connection to myself and inner peace. Truly worth it.”