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I’m delighted to be returning to Purelands retreat Centre at Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre Eskdalemuir to share another Summer Solstice weekend retreat. This retreat runs from Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd June 2025. Surrounded by the most beautiful countryside you will practice in a retreat centre that embodies peace and harmony.
The theme of this yoga retreat is the 5 elements , known in Sanskrit as the Pancha Bhutas . The elements are Earth, Water, Fire , Air and Ether or Space . We will explore the properties and characteristics of these elements and use them as part of our asana, meditation, pranayama , relaxation and mantra practice. Bringing balance peace and harmony to mind , body and spirit.
Accommodation is in comfortable single rooms. All meals are vegetarian and are taken at Samye Ling ( 10 minute walk along a path) There is a kitchen at Purelands with a fridge, kettle, for hot drinks and snacks.
There are plenty of modern showers toilets ( separate male / female) .
There are stairs up to the practice hall.
There will also be an opportunity to get creative in a workshop on Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday evening there is an option to join The Chenrezi Puja in The Main Temple.
This weekend retreat is a digital detox , so there is no WiFi in Purelands Retreat Centre. However there are phone signals , so you can keep in touch with the outside world .
This retreat is suitable for individuals who have some experience in yoga and meditation ( so not suitable for complete beginners).
Car sharing to Samye Ling will be encouraged to the retreat where possible.
Jill Dobbie trained as a yoga teacher in 2014 , Yoga Scotland Foundation with Carol Godridge then from 2015-17 a 2 year Yoga & Meditation , Yoga Nidra Teaching Diploma at Mandala Yoga Ashram , South Wales.
She had a particular interest in making yoga for mental health and making yoga accessible.
She has been teaching weekly yoga classes for 9 years in Dumfries and the surrounding area. Jill previously worked as a nurse for 20 years. As well as teaching yoga Jill works 2 days a week at Lothlorien Therapeutic Community as a support worker. This community supports people in the recovery from mental illness. Jill shares a yoga session there each week.
Cost of this weekend retreat is £230 including accommodation and all meals .
A £50 deposit is required at the time of booking. Payments can be made by instalments.
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Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Samye Ling,Langholm, United Kingdom