Song & Movement Retreat Day, Oxfordshire

About the session

Join a lively day of beautiful songs in full harmony, all taught by ear, complemented by a special session of gentle Dru yoga dance led by guest teacher Lottie May, to help you relax, open up and enjoy flowing movement that supports your voice. • Settle into inspiring, historic surroundings • Learn harmony songs that soothe the mind and replenish the spirit • Follow creative prompts to explore your inner world and connect with others • Enjoy a delicious lunch and refreshments DRU YOGA DANCE Do you feel ‘in your head’ and disconnected from your body when singing? Do you feel tense and under-energised all at once? Dru yoga teacher Lottie May will guide us step by step through the ‘Ode to Earth’ yoga dance choreography of flowing, graceful movements, directed breathing, and visualisation all set to music. This fun practice will help you honour yourself and the Earth, and arrive in a state of warm, restful, empowering connection. A choice of movements within the body’s comfort zone will be offered, and the session with finish with a relaxation, leaving you ready to sing in full, free voice. THE RETREAT HOST Rachel Holmes is a singer and natural voice choir leader based in Oxfordshire. She connects emotion, body and voice into powerful group singing. In 2019 she trained as a natural voice leader with Kate Valentine and completed her Foundation in Art Therapy at IATE in 2021. Rachel loves bringing these threads together into a holistic and uplifting experience of singing. Lottie May qualified as a Dru Yoga teacher in 2005, after finding the practice relieved her low energy and pain. Her passion for yoga and dance led to her create and teach yoga dance choreographies based on Dru yoga sequences and postures. THE VENUE The Great Hall of the Abbey at Sutton Courtenay, a beautiful medieval manor house that today is a spiritual retreat centre welcoming guests from all faiths and none. WHO CAN ATTEND? The retreat is open to all adults who love singing. WHAT TO BRING • A water bottle • Notebook and pen • A yoga mat, if you have one • Warm and cool layers DATE Sunday 2nd August, 10 am to 4 pm. LOCATION The Great Hall The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay OX14 4AF TICKET INFORMATION £95 for the day. Booking is essential and closes a week before the event. Spaces limited to 20. Tickets are non-refundable. A vegetarian lunch and refreshments are included; vegan, dairy free and gluten free options can be provided. Please let me know your dietary requirements when booking.