Slow Sundays

The perfect excuse for deep rest, these events focus on slow, mindful, therapeutic practices to soothe the nervous system. They are designed to ameliorate stress and experience total serenity. Think of these sessions as preventative medicine - when we’re stressed, the body’s systems cannot cope, leading to dis-ease, illness or at worst disease. These extended classes are an opportunity to relax and unwind, giving space for all the systems of the body to return to equilibrium (homeostasis) and do their job to keep you healthy.

Maximum 5 participants 10.00 - 12.00 £24

DATES FOR 2025
11th May*, 13th July

  • The start time will be 9.30 a.m on May 11th

“Anneliese took so much care to help us visualise and practise the movements. I left feeling very relaxed and mindful after my somatic yoga session.”
— Fiona

Yoga Lunches

Join me at my beautiful home in Barcombe, near Lewes, East Sussex for seasonal Yoga Lunches. These events are an opportunity for you to enjoy an extended Yoga class and appreciate a nutritional, seasonal lunch with like minded people or friends. If you would like to turn your day into a retreat, you are welcome to leave your car here and immerse yourself in the local flora and fauna!

Maximum 5 participants 10 - 13.30 £45

DATES FOR 2025
Autumn - 4th October, Winter - 1st November

Day Retreats

According to the Oxford Dictionary, retreat is ‘an act of withdrawing.’ Pratyahara is the sanskrit term meaning to ‘withdraw the senses’ - the act of disengaging the mind from external stimuli. To go on retreat at Birchwood is to step away from the busyness of life and immerse yourself in the present moment, whether that is on the Yoga mat, in nature or in the kitchen. There will be an opportunity to engage with like minded women and to retreat entirely by spending time alone.

Join me to celebrate midsummer in the glorious countryside of Barcombe, near Lewes, East Sussex - 10.00 - 16.00 £110

DATES FOR 2025
Midsummer - June 21st

Please read the Terms and Conditions before confirming your booking - there are NO refunds for events due to the small numbers but you can ‘trade’ your place.