The Tao of Resilience
7 Night Retreat, Pembrokeshire, Wales
May 29th – June 5th 2026
Set on the wild Pembrokeshire coast, this one week retreat offers the opportunity to realign with natural rhythms and strengthen our centres of resilience – in particular the regulation and balance of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous system.
Join us in bridging the gap between our inner and outer landscape, drawing upon practices from qi gong, yoga and movement medicines from various traditions that build resilience and resource.
Life in the digital age can significantly impact overall health and vitality, particularly that of the endocrine and nervous system. The onslaught of pollution, tech radiation (emf’s), poor quality nutrition, pharmaceutical medication, social media and work/life demands can often leave us exhausted, disassociated and disconnected.
On this retreat we will explore what it means to create a robust healthy relationship with the reality of contemporary life through an approach that is responsive and adaptive in essence – in contrast to the habitual dumbing down, numbing and calcification against the challenges that we all face.
“The glands are the keystone between the organs and the nervous system and between the nervous system and the fluids.
They create crystalline psychophysical states through which we are able to experience and understand the universal aspect of self.
This is the system of internal stillness, surges or explosions of chaos/balance and the crystallization of energy into archetypal experiences.
The endocrine glands underlie intuition and the perceiving and understanding of the Universal Mind.”
Quote by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, pioneer and founder of Body, Mind, Centering
During the retreat you will;
– gain a deeper understanding of the function of the endocrine system
– explore solar and lunar centred practices that help improve mood, inner equilibrium, anxiety, stress and overwhelm
– learn how the vitality of the glandular system influences our quality of connection with all of life
– create and sustain a buffer to deal with the damaging effects of electro magnetic frequencies (emf), digital and visual overstimulation that disconnects us from nature
– experience the nourishing benefits of good nutrition, time in peaceful surroundings and being in community
Food & Nutrition
The food on our retreats in always an integral part of the programme and practice.
We seek to use as much locally sourced and organic produce as possible, whilst supporting small scale and independent businesses. Our chefs are skilled in holding retreats, work with a mindful approach to cooking and provide deep nourishment that aligns with our values and intention for the retreat.
The Venue & Accommodation
Our location for this retreat is an 18th Century rectory with large gardens on the slopes of Carn Ingli (Angel Mountain), overlooking the famous wild North Pembrokeshire coastline, less than a mile walk to the sea.
From the doorstep, you can explore beautiful walks through sacred sites, mountains, woods and valleys, and the incredible Pembrokeshire coast path. The venue is also a short walk from the historic small town of Newport.
Accommodation Options & Investment
There are a variety of rooms and rates available to suit different budgets and needs, within two buildings;
Rooms in The Old Rectory
King Bed with ensuite bathroom for solo occupancy (this room is situated on the second floor) – £1525 total FULL
Double Bed with shared bathroom for solo occupancy (situated on the second floor) – £1395 total
King Bed with ensuite bathroom for solo occupancy (situated on the first floor) – £1525 total FULL
Single Bed with shared bathroom for solo occupancy (situated on the first floor) – £1325 total
Triple Room with shared bathroom for 3 persons sharing (situated on the first floor) – £1195 total
* Note re bathroom facilities
On the second floor there is a small toilet with sink
On the first floor there is a toilet, a large bathroom with toilet, sink, shower and small bath, a shower room
Rooms in the Cottage
Double Bed with shared bathroom for solo occupancy (situated on the ground floor) – £1395 total
Single Bed with shared bathroom for solo occupancy (situated on the ground floor) – £1325 total
Single Bed with shared bathroom for solo occupancy (situated on the first floor) – £1325 total
Included in the retreat package
We aim to be fully transparent in the costing of our retreats. Here is a breakdown of what is included in your package and the approximate costs for each area.
Full Tuition; value £625 – approx 32 hours of guided practice time offered with two experienced facilitators with over 20 years teaching experience each. Over the decades we have invested significantly into our training and continue to work with pioneers in our fields of interest to ensure our practice, understanding and teaching is current and at the highest level.
Food; value £40 per day – please see the food section above for details of our food ethos which we value as an important part of the retreat.
You will be offered a light nourishing breakfast, substantial brunch, afternoon snack and evening meal. Drinks included are tea’s, coffee with brunch, infused waters and occasional smoothies as an afternoon snack.
Accommodation; value dependent on room type –
Ensuite rooms – £94 per night
Double bed shared bathroom – £79 p/n
Single bed shared bathroom – £69 p/n
Triple room with shared bathroom – £49 p/n
Admin fee; value – £25
Not Included: Please note that travel costs, insurance, extra drinks or snacks and any other purchases you may wish to make are not included in the retreat price.
Booking Requirements
There are limited spaces on this retreat. To secure a place a deposit of £350 is required. The deposit is non refundable and non transferable UNLESS YOU are able to find another person to take your place.
The balance is due in full no less than 60 days before the retreat start date.
Cancellation after full payment is made is non refunadable unless you are able to find someone to take your place.
We strongly advise taking out travel insurance to cover you in case if cancellation.
We aim to make our retreats accesible for all those who genuinely wish to particpate. If finances are challenged then please do speak with us as we are open to organising a payment plan that suits us both.
Example Schedule
arrival day 1
arrive at venue from 4pm, check in to room, tea and snack available
5.30pm: welcome gathering
7.30pm: dinner
departure day 8
7.30-8.30am – closing gathering
8.45am – breakfast
10am – departure
full days 2-7
6-6.30am: optional silent sunrise sitting
8am: breakfast
9.30am – 12.30pm: morning workshop
1pm: abundant lunch
2-4pm: either group walks to the beach or local site of interest, free/rest time
4pm: afternoon snack
5-6.30pm: early evening practice
6.45pm: nourishing light dinner
8-10pm: evening lunar connection session including extra lunar practices, guided night walk, fire time.
Digital Detox – An Invitation
In alignment with our intention for the retreat we will be keeping digital input to an absoloute minimum.
You are invited to maximise the potential benefits of this retreat by taking the opportunity to digital detox, minimising the use of your devices during this time.
Collaboration
I will be leading this retreat with friend and colleague Rupert Johnson.
Rupert and I met on our Yoga teacher training in the early 2000’s and we have been teaching together on many projects ever since. We also continue to share our discoveries regularly through peer to peer practice sessions.
He has a rich background in martial arts, qi gong, yoga and shamanic practice. He also hosts regular sweat lodges and is a bodyworker that uses sound.
find out more at bodyandsound.co.uk
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