Details foir Pamper Weekend

Your weekend runs from 5pm Friday until 2pm Sunday

PRICE £199 - Includes:

All Workshops - Yoga, Tai Chi, African Drumming, Dance, Dowsing and Tibetan Singing Bowls

Full Board (incl. refreshments) – Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. Arrival from 5pm, finishing after lunch on Sunday, All meals vegetarian and if you have any special dietary requirements we can cater for them. Please tell us on the application form.

Refreshments – Tea, coffee, herbal teas and bottled mineral water.

(No bar licence, therefore, if required, please bring own wine)

Shared rooms (Opportunity to upgrade) – Towels and linen provided.

You may wish to upgrade from shared rooms (subject to availability), and you can choose from the following:-

Single bedded rooms £30 p/p weekend supplement

Twin bedded rooms £15 p/p weekend supplement

Ensuite rooms weekend supplements (Limited, call in advance to check availability):

single £48 / twin bedded £25 p/p / three bedded £16 p/p / Four bedded £12 p/p

A limited number of 1/2 hour (£18) and 1 hour (£30) alternative treatments are available (payable in advance). To book indicate your choice on the application form.

Please note, the workshop programme is continuous, therefore treatments will overlay. We welcome an open door policy to our workshop programme; you are welcome to enter and leave workshops as you please. Also, the extensive grounds are quite magical and peaceful, so feel free to enjoy your time with us at Leiston Abbey as you wish.

The aim of our weekend for you!:

Starting again after a number of years, Chris Cozens and Cheryl Sayers, invite you to join us on a fun, feel-good weekend of discovery. This is a great opportunity to reverse stressed (back-to-front) into desserts in one weekend!

The idea was born shortly after Cheryl and I met back in 1998 and we began these weekends in 1999, running twice a year with groups of between 20 and 40 people. Our weekend location was moved to Leiston Abbey after we discovered it’s magic and potential that would complement our idea of running a taster weekend retreat with a difference.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a weekend with like-minded people, exploring and experiencing ways to enhance your lifestyle? Well now you can, and at a refreshingly affordable price, thanks to Life Arts. Spend a weekend being guided by experienced practitioners and teachers in an informal and friendly atmosphere in the tranquil, relaxing and magical grounds of Leiston Abbey, set in the Suffolk countryside.

Enjoy experiencing taster workshops including Yoga, Tai Chi, Creative Art, African Drumming and Personal Development. Treat yourself to pamper sessions, discover your destiny with a reading or simply enjoy wandering around the peaceful grounds and gardens.

The Life Arts Team:

Chris Cozens is the Life Arts organiser, co-creator and a team facilitator. After spending 22 years in the Royal Air Force he decided on a career change! Chris is a fully trained and registered complementary therapist and tutor for the Association of Natural Medicine teaching accredited courses in A & P, Reflexology, Reiki, Indian Head Massage and Thai Yoga Massage. He also organises other holistic workshops, weekends and also Mind Body & Spirit Exhibitions.

Cheryl Sayers is the co-creator of Life Arts and has been an International teacher of Yoga since 1981, teaching in USA, Spain and France. Taught Yoga as a child by her father who learnt in India and practised all his life. Cheryl has an IBRM qualification in Leisure management, ILAM Fitness Instructor, brown belt in Karate and has implemented and run numerous health shows, bodybuilding and power lifting competitions in the USA.

Eddie Mann has been playing and teaching percussion for thirteen years. He is an inspirational and energetic teacher; working from the abilities of his students to create beautiful connections and funky rhythms!

Experienced therapists will assist in making this weekend special, chosen for their high standards, ethics and dedication. They will complement us over the weekend, offering a wide range of treatments that you may choose to experience whilst staying with us at this amazing location.

WORKSHOPS

YOGA FOR FITNESS

Yoga is a unique combination of dynamic breathing and strong flowing movement, which create high-heat, high energy, low impact workout. Based on the classical and original yoga system of Hatha Yoga, it is a sequence of postures that flow into one another, building strength, unwinding tight joints, and lengthening muscles. Relaxation is achieved through bringing the consciousness inward during postures and sequences. Emphasis is based on the “hard” and “soft” to create the balance. Please wear comfortable clothing for ease of movement and bring a suitable mat to lay on.

With Cheryl Sayers

DOWSING – Details soon.

TIBETAN SINGING BOWLS - Details soon.

DANCE - Details soon.

TAI CHI

This workshop will look at the fundamental properties of Tai Chi and how they affect posture, breath, and the mental processes. Using visualisation, postural integration and analysis we will discover how movement exhibits our inner feelings and how Tai Chi can help to balance our physical, mental and emotional being. Tai Chi is suitable for all ages and abilities. Please wear comfortable clothing for ease of movement.

With Chris Cozens

AFRICAN DRUMMING

Come and create exciting and uplifting rhythms. Celebrate and connect through the power of the drum. More than a musical experience, drum workshops are joyful, energising and often healing. You will relax, you will de-stress and you will have fun! With Eddie Mann

Comments by participants from our previous weekends:

“What more can I say other than it was the best, most moving, inspirational two days of my life”

“A truly amazing experience, made even more so by the people I shared with”

“Thank you so much for all your hard work and thoughtfulness, such a lovely weekend”

“The whole atmosphere was a most enjoyable experience, I feel much more comfortable with myself”

Some frequently asked questions

Q. Will I feel comfortable coming on my own?

A. You will not be on your own. A Life Arts break is indeed ideal for meeting like-minded people in an informal and relaxing way.

Q: I am 70/20. Am I too old/young for a Life Arts Break?

A: No, the age of our participants ranges from 18 to 80.

Q: I have never before attended any of the workshops you have on offer, is this problem?

A: Many of the people who join us have no previous experience; it is an ideal opportunity to try out something new.

Q: Would I have to join all group activities?

A: No, you are absolutely free to do as much or as little as you want.

Q: What do I need to bring?

A: All bed linen and towels are provided, but guests are requested to provide their own toiletries. It is advisable to bring comfortable clothing for workshops involving movement, and for those attending yoga a suitable mat to lay on. Also, if you play any kind of instrument please bring it along.

Our next “Pamper” w/e break will not be until 4-6 October 2013

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