All You Need Is Love: A Retreat of the Heart
All You Need Is Love was more than just a retreat - it was a day of deep connection, gentle presence, and pure heart medicine. Held in the sun-drenched courtyard of Odos Barn, we gathered to celebrate the tiny moments of joy that light up our lives - the glimmers - if only we pause long enough to notice them.
We began by sharing these glimmers with each other: the warmth of the sun, a smile from a stranger, the sound of birdsong - reminders that love is always near when we’re open to it.
The day unfolded with a heart-opening vinyasa flow, helping us return to our breath, our bodies, and the present moment. Out in The Meadow, our Golden Seed Qigong practice grounded us in nature - the soft breeze, the open sky, the hum of summer life surrounding us.
A nourishing lunch in the marquee brought us together again, followed by a soulful nutrition talk on heart-supportive foods, complete with a thoughtful gift: a pot of beetroot shoots to take home and nurture.
In the afternoon, we melted into a deeply restorative yin yoga practice, where each guest received hands-on craniosacral therapy, accompanied by the gentle resonance of a crystal bowl and gong sound bath. By the end, everyone was glimmering - peaceful, restored, and held in light.
Every moment was created and given with love, thanks to an extraordinary team of volunteers who gifted their time and energy. Because of them, every penny of profit was donated to Pancreatic Cancer UK - a cause close to our hearts.
This retreat was a celebration of glimmers, love, and community — a day to carry forward in our hearts, long after the mats were rolled away.
I was blessed to be supported throughout by two beautiful souls: my daughter Mimie and my god-daughter Emily. Thank you, my darlings, for being by my side every step of the way.
With endless gratitude to this incredible team:
Odos Barn – for hosting us in your beautiful courtyard and meadow
Georgina Stephenson – for your nourishing, heart-led nutrition talk
Louise Calder – for your gentle guidance in breath and body
Kate Bouverie – for the healing touch of craniosacral therapy
Eleanor Wittred – for capturing the glimmers through your lens
And a special thank you to Karen at Sculpture Salon, Rye for donating the Swami Rama yoga and meditation books - a beautiful offering to continue the journey inward.
With love, light, and deep thanks to all our glimmering guests for joining us.
You were the heart of this day.
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