POT LUCK MINI YOGA RETREAT
Sunday 29th October 2023
11:00 - 3:45pm

£65
£55 Early bird before 1st October

What a fabulous day - thank you so much. You really are a wonderful teacher. I felt held, seen and looked after. You offered options for all of us at such different levels. And the opportunity to chat to people over lunch was precious too.
Suitable for all levels of student

Inspired by a pot luck Friday night dinner that I went to, I have organised a pot luck mini yoga retreat. The retreat will consist of a vegan pot luck lunch sandwiched between 2 yoga classes. Excuse the pun!

Schedule for the day
11.00  - 11:15     Arrival - Tea & Chat
11:30 - 12:45    Vinyasa Yoga Class
12:45 - 13:45    Lunch - Pot Luck - Bring a dish (vegan)
13:45 - 15:30   Meditation, Yin Yoga & Self Massage Class
15:30 - 15:45   Tea & chats

Vinyasa Flow Class
​This will be a 75 minute mixed level yoga class. Various options will be given throughout the class to build up to the more challenging poses, showing you the journey to get there if you are still learning the poses, if they are new to you or you want to take it easier. If you are a more experienced yogi there will be challenging options for you to try to explore your edge. Everyone will be taken care of and given options relevant to their level of experience.

The class will be vinyasa flow - meaning movement is linked with the breath. As with all my classes we start slowly, usually laying on the back with some breath awareness to centre, ground and arrive. I will ease you into a dynamic vinyasa flow practice via some laying stretches and core work. It will be a well rounded class including standing & balance poses, upper & lower body stretches, arm balances and inversion options.

Yin & Self Massage Class
This class will start with a short 15 minute meditation after lunch to carry you back into a quiet state of mind. Following this we will move into a laying relaxing class of long held stretches and self massage techniques using tennis balls and yoga bricks.
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You will apply pressure to trigger points (muscle knots) throughout the body which will teach you techniques including to relieve a headache using tennis balls, how to release a stiff upper back and chest using a block and tennis balls, soothe sore feet and legs, and ease general aches and pains.

During the yin section of the class we will work into the deeper layers of tissue and joints than we do in a vinyasa class. Gently applying pressure to the body to create space in the joints and allowing the body to soften and surrender in the longer held poses. Yin yoga is also an opportunity to observe the mind and thoughts and practice breathing and meditation techniques.

Pot Luck Vegan Lunch
Between the 2 yoga classes we will have a yummy pot luck lunch. Pot luck means everybody contributes a dish for the group to share and we will have an interesting and varied selection of food. Homemade dishes are preferable but don't worry if you aren't a chef - supermarkets have a great selection of ready made salads, grains, falafel, hummus, fruit etc. Marks & spencer particularly excel in this area.

What to bring: A VEGAN dish with 6+ portions. A substantial salad, grains & beans, a main course or a desert. Homemade food is very much appreciated if you can.  Please add your dish and name to this spreadsheet so that we can avoid multiples of the same food. If you are stuck for ideas feel free to message me or just google "Vegan pot luck recipes" 

​ADD YOUR DISH TO THIS SPREADSHEET

Yoga with Charli will provide: herbal tea & juice for everybody along with a few dishes.

Vegan Food: Please only bring vegan food. No eggs, butter, milk, cheese, meat, mayonnaise, honey. The venue is strictly vegan so if your meal is not vegan sadly we cannot eat it. 
Location:
JVS (Jewish Vegetarian Society)
853-855 Finchley Road
Golders Green
NW11 8LX

On-site parking is available in the forecourt for 4 cars. These spaces will be on a first come first served basis. There is free parking on the side roads off the Finchley Road. Golders Green Station is a 3 minute walk away. 

Further Details
There is coat storage, a fully stocked kitchen, use of garden & 2 toilets.
Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.  I have limited yoga mats you can borrow. If you would like to reserve one of mine please message me.

Straps, blocks, and tennis balls will be provided but you are always welcome to bring your own.

Cancellation policy for this urban retreat is 7 days notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days will be charged in full.
Thank you so much for this amazing retreat! I really loved both parts, the more intense flow in the morning and the relaxing yin class in the afternoon. A potluck lunch was a great idea too and we had so many delicious elements. The music was very nice and the venue was perfect. When is the next London retreat? I'd love to spend more Sundays like that!
The mini yoga retreat was a perfect blend of sweat and sweetness (both the yin portion and the sweet treats at the potluck lunch). It was catered to all levels of yoga and the space was very relaxing looking out at the sky and trees. It was nice to be able to settle into the whole day and the suggestion to bring a blanket made the shavasana very cosy. Charli checked in on us all to offer adjustments and lots of laughs had too. Thank you Charli, for a wonderful day.  
Yoga With Charli