21/07/2025
Hi and welcome to our latest newsletter.
Thank you for accepting us in your lives – we understand life is demanding and we appreciate you taking a moment to connect with us.
Since our last newsletter, the following podcasts have been made available:
Episode 22 – Santosha (contentment)
Episode 23 – Tapas (self-discipline)
Episode 24 – Svadhyaya (self-study)
Episode 25 – Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender)
Episode 26 – Asana (yoga postures)
Episode 27 – Andy’s Journey to Yoga
Episode 28 – No, Yes and Wow!
Episode 29 – Exploring Karma
You can listen via our website, Spotify, and most other podcasting platforms.
https://www.learnlivegive.co.uk/podcast.html
Charitable Work and Volunteering
We continue to volunteer for the Exotic Pet Refuge (https://www.exoticpetrefuge.co.uk) on a weekly basis, in addition to monthly open days. As a small charity, with hundreds of animals and only one paid member of staff, volunteers make a real difference – perhaps you’d be interested in coming along with us sometime? Let us know if you’re curious to know more.
We also offered our time and efforts to support Toby’s Project, organised by Band of Builders, a national charity set up to provide practical, financial and wellbeing support to tradespeople across the UK (https://bandofbuilders.org).
https://www.facebook.com/bandofbuilders/.
You can also watch the big reveal on the One Show, scheduled to go live on Tuesday 29th July.
Ongoing Training and Experience
This week, Emma finished a ten-month training course to become and accredited trauma-informed somatic teacher and coach. Over the next few months, this new knowledge will be put into practice with the completion of three case studies and a final project that combines yoga, somatic’s, philosophy and coaching – watch this space for more information soon.
EVENTS
Learn Live Give hosted a weekend yoga retreat at Fishley Hall in June, in addition to a one-day yoga retreat and a silent day retreat at the Roundhouse, near Market Harborough.
Future events include a one-day yoga and somatic’s retreat near Bedford/Olney/Milton Keynes on Sunday 7th September and weekend yoga retreats at Laurel Park from 12th-14th and then 19th-21st September (followed by our Morocco retreat in October).
More information below:
Event: Self-care and Resilience
Date: Sunday 7th September 2025
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Astwood (Beds/Bucks Border)
Details: Embrace a day of self-care and relaxation – learn principles and practices that will help you to recognise and regulate emotions, reducing stress levels whilst building resilience and a trusted sense of inner calm.
Event Schedule:
10:00 – 10.30 Introduction to the theme, with a cuppa
10:30 – 12:00 Yoga practice, breathing techniques and meditation
12:00 – 13:00 Bring your own lunch (to save some pennies)
13:00 – 14:00 Reflective group activity linked to N.S regulation
14:00 – 15:00 Somatic movement, yin yoga and restorative yoga
15:00 – 15:45 Guided meditation
15:45 – 16:00 Time for reflections and intentions
Book here: https://bookwhen.com/llg/e/ev-sko4-20250907100000
Retreats:
Event: Root to Rise – (UK) Weekend Yoga and Somatics Retreat
Date: Friday 12th – Sunday 14th September 2025
Time: Friday at 14:00 – Sunday at 16:00
Location: Yoga Barn, Laurel Park Campsite
Details: Using the ‘four seasons model’, explore how to create a strong, stable foundation on which to build your life upon. Embrace your current life circumstances and relationships with self-awareness, compassion and grace, as you cultivate a sense of feeling empowered to walk in the direction of the life you really want. And all through the practices of yoga, somatics, meditation, journaling and shared conversations…alongside delicious food, fire-pit circles and time relaxing in the hot tub or in nature.
Book here: https://bookwhen.com/llg/e/ev-scym-20250912000000
Event: Root to Rise – (UK) Weekend Yoga and Somatics Retreat
Date: Friday 19th – Sunday 14th September 2025
Time: Friday at 14:00 – Sunday at 16:00
Location: Yoga Barn, Laurel Park Campsite
Details: As above
Book here: https://bookwhen.com/llg/e/ev-scym-20250919000000
We hope to offer a Silent Day Retreat at Laurel Park at some point, perhaps this year – let us know if this would be of interest to you – email us at info@learnlivegive.co.uk.
We’d also like to host a charity yoga session, but need to check out the diary and decide which charity to fundraise for. Perhaps you’d like to send us recommendations?
Event: Flow and Restore (Morocco) 7-day Yoga and Somatics Retreat
Date: Sunday 5th – Saturday 11th October 2025
Time: Sunday 14:00 – Saturday 12:00 (TBC)
Location: Bab Zounia Yoga Retreat Centre, Marrakech, Morocco
Just two places left!!!
Details: Indulge in morning dynamic flow practices on the retreat roof terrace overlooking the Atlas mountain’s, complimented by cosy afternoon sessions focussed on deep rest and relaxation. Also included; delicious local cuisine, use of the retreat swimming pool, access to a private Hamman vault offering ceremonial treatments, fire-pits under the stars and the opportunity to spend an afternoon hiking by the mountain river. Plus, you could choose to extend your trip to make the most of being in Morocco – perhaps exploring the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, or enjoying the sea front in Essaouira, for example.
More info/Book here: https://bookwhen.com/llg/e/ev-sodr-20251005000000
Event: Let Nature Nurture (Costa Rica) 7-day Yoga & Somatics Retreat
Date: Saturday 31st January – Friday 6th February 2026
Location: Royal Sabitha, Kia Ora, Dominicalito, Costa Rica
Just two places left!!!
Details: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a small-group retreat in the heart of the Cota Rican jungle, hosted from an exclusive retreat centre offering ensuite-cabinas, a private yoga shala surrounded by nature, private chef cuisine, communal living spaces, private swimming pool and ice bath, and a fire-pit circle, all within walking distance of a quiet beach, a waterfall where you can swim, a wellness café, and a small shop offering local produce and gifts. We’ll practice yoga and somatics surrounded by nature, nourishing the mind, body and soul.
More info/Book here: https://bookwhen.com/llg/e/ev-sb3m-20260131000000
Event: Unveiling Your Potential (Spain) 7 Day Yoga & Somatics Retreat
Date: Monday 1st – Sunday 7th June 2026
Time: From 14:00 until 11:00
Location: Cortijo San Jose, Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain
Only one place left!! (sharing a triple room with two other ladies).
Details: A seven-day yoga and somatics retreat hosted from a gorgeous retreat centre surrounded by olive groves and sunshine! This retreat combines meaningful practices with Spanish charm and delicious food. Guests can also enjoy a beautiful swimming pool, games room, multiple social areas and a fantastic fire-pit area. This retreat was almost fully booked from the moment it was first advertised…so perhaps we’ll even return here again, sometime in the future! Only one space remaining for 2026.
More info/Book here: https://bookwhen.com/llg/e/ev-sh76-20260601000000
INDIA?
Would you like to attend a retreat in Kerela, India? Previously, we’ve offered a retreat from a retreat centre called Bamboo, in Goa, which was pure bliss. But next time we visit the home of yoga, we’d like to adventure into Kerela. We have our eye on a gorgeous retreat centre which comes with many recommendations, but would like to know if you’d be interested to know more? Get in touch to add your name to a list of interested people – email info@learnlivegive.co.uk.
And Finally:
Thanks so much for taking the time to check out our offerings. We hope you’ve found something of interest – it would be great to see you at an event or retreat soon.
Please do share our information, follow us on Facebook or get in touch via email: info@learnlivegive.co.uk. We’d love to connect with you.
Leaving thought/Quote:
“You’re allowed to be a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” – Sophie Bush
Best Wishes
Emma and Andy
Contact: info@learnlivegive.co.uk
