About this Event
Yoga, Art and Indian Cuisine Retreat Day
(Please bring your own yoga mat and 2 blankets)
On this special day we will combine the therapeutic benefit of mindfulness art with the power of a yoga practice in the magical atmosphere of the Firepit, a unique art gallery located a few steps from the river Thames.
We will start the day with an accessible vinyasa yoga class, followed by a delicious, convivial Indian lunch. In the afternoon during the mindfulness art class, we will paint a colourful mandala on a mug for you to take home.
After the art session will follow a tea break.
It will then be the perfect time of the day to light the firepit and have a very relaxing yoga Nidra class.
About the yoga classes and art workshop:
Vinyasa is a creative form of yoga where poses are linked together with the breath in a flowing sequence.
Mandala painting workshop:
Painting a mandala is a relaxing and meditative practice that helps to stay in the present moment. The technique does not require specific skills, it is easy to learn and accessible to everyone. You will learn how to paint a mandala on a mug to take home with you. We will start initially to practice the technique on paper and when you feel ready, we will move onto painting the mug. All the material for the workshop is provided.
Yoga Nidra: is a form of guided meditation, the practice draws our attention inwards, and we learn to surf between the states of wakefulness and sleep, where our body finds its natural state of equilibrium.
About the teachers and the chef:
Dina Medina: will guide us during the Vinyasa yoga class in the morning and during the yoga Nidra in the afternoon.Dina she is a Senior Yoga Teacher and Senior Teacher Trainer, she completed over 1,200 hours of in-depth teacher training. She worked at top London studios including Triyoga and the Life Centre, and now she has her own studio in North London. (Dina's website)
Jenny De Pretto - will guide us during the mindfulness art session.Jenny is an artist and she has completed more than 500 hours of yoga teacher training including yoga therapy. Jenny believes in the power that art and yoga have, to improve the quality of our lives. (Instagram)
Nidhi Anand: will cook us a delicious Indian lunch for all of us. Nidhi is a food creative with a passion for fusion food. She was born and grew up in India where the food changes every few miles! This inspired her to experiment with food from different cultures and backgrounds. Food creates an instant connection between people and places. It creates powerful memories which when revisited, can even bring back the taste in your mouth! That’s what Nidhi tries to offer through her delicacies (Instagram)
Date and time: Sunday 24th of November from 11.30am until 5.30pm.
Program of the day:
11.30 am – 12.30 pm: Vinyasa yoga.
12.30 pm – 13.30 pm: lunch
13.30 pm – 14.00 pm: free time for a bit of fresh air and maybe a walk by the river
14.00 pm – 16.00 pm: art workshop
16.00 pm – 16.30pm: tea beak
16.30 pm – 17.30 pm: yoga Nidra
What to bring: please bring your own mat and 2 blankets (our body gets cold during deep relaxation, you will need the blankets for the yoga Nidra session).
Price for the day:
Early Bird Tickets. £58 (plus Eventbrite fee) – book by the 31st of October
Full Price Tickets. £68 (plus Eventbrite fee) Full Price Tickets
Included on the price:
- 2 yoga classes- mandala painting workshop with a mug to take home with you- freshly prepared healthy vegetarian Indian lunch- tea and healthy snacks
For any information please contact Jenny De Pretto via email [email protected] or via Instagram mandala.byjenny
Firepit is a unique space, we have a gallery of beautiful and relevant art, artist studio spaces and a community event space. We will hold the wine tasting on a large communal table, next to the windows. You are in the heart of the gallery here and are surrounded by inspirational art.
How to get here:
The nearest tube is North Greenwich on the Jubilee line. We are a 5 minute walk from here, located right by the Thames Clipper stop. We are on google maps. Search for Firepit Art Gallery, London
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We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) & we run as a not-for-profit. In our space we have a beautiful art gallery and artists studios. We run many workshops and events, for both our local community and the general public.
As a CIC, we are committed to reinvesting our profits back into the community, ensuring sustainable and lasting impact. Join us in building a healthier, more vibrant neighbourhood, where the power of creativity becomes a catalyst for positive transformation and well-being for all.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC, 10 Cutter Lane, London, United Kingdom
GBP 63.54 to GBP 74.38