The Old Rectory is a very spacious 19th century country house located near to the village of Chulmleigh in Devon. It is set in 5 acres of gardens and has a large solar heated salt water swimming pool, an infrared sauna to help you with the detox process as well as tennis courts and a large yoga room overlooking the gardens. The retreat includes twice daily yoga and meditation classes, daily healthy eating classes and lots of time for relaxing, walking, swimming and receiving massage.
Prices
Shown below are prices per person in British Pounds. You will need to pay a 50% deposit and complete a booking form to secure a booking.
Master Bedroom, Extra large ensuite: 1390 GBP single occupancy 920 GBP per person to share |
Garden Room, Large Studio Flat, Large ensuite: 1250 GBP single occupancy 840 GBP per person to share |
White Room, Cobbled Room, Parisian Room, Medium ensuite: 1140 GBP 790 GBP per person to share |
Cherry Room, Peacock Room, Small ensuite: 1090 GBP 750 GBP per person to share |
Princess Room, Large room with shared bath: 1050 GBP single occupancy 700 GBP per person to share |
Junior Room, Small room with shared bath: 990 GBP single occupancy |
Please contact us in advance of making payment to ensure availability on the dates you intend to come. Email: info@jivahealing.com
More about the Retreat
Many people subject their bodies to harmful lifestyles and diets that inhibit the body's ability to cleanse and heal. Eating a poor diet of processed foods clogs up the digestive system with waste materials and prevents our bodies from absorbing vital nutrients, which can lead to health problems over time. Fasting allows an incredibly effective cleansing process to take place in the body that reaches down to each and every cell and tissue. All your organs receive a well-deserved rest and a much-needed clear out. After 24 hours of not eating, the energy used for digestion is redirected towards clearing out waste matter, dead and damaged cells, gas, microbes, parasites and other toxins from your system. Without the chemical interference of stimulants like caffeine, nicotine, sugar and alcohol, your body is able to find a better natural balance.
A professional nutritional adviser will support you throughout the fasting process and optional one-to-one nutritional consultations will also be available for anyone wanting to go into more depth regarding their personal health story. During the fast you will consume organic fruit and vegetable juices, barley grass, vegetable broth and mineral supplements to provide you with the nutrients you need to nurture your body, as well as detoxifying herbs that will aid in the cleansing process. Psyllium husks will provide cleansing bulk and help stave off physical hunger. Self-administered organic coffee enemas are done once daily to help the body to eliminate toxins. Twice daily yoga are complemented by fun and informative classes on nutrition and healthy eating, sustainable living, meditation and happiness. (Fasting is not safe for people who are very underweight, clinically obese, pregnant, diabetic, suffering from kidney disease or certain cancers. Please contact us if you have any concerns about your health that you would like to discuss further before arrival).
More About our Yoga Teacher
For the past 30 years, Liz Lark has been sharing her deep passion for yoga, meeting each individual where they are, whatever their level of experience and understanding.
Since 2003, she has served on the Board of Yogacampus, where she teaches essential skills in sequencing, adjustments, and instruction. Liz also leads retreats and workshops around the globe. Central to her practice is the theme of self-care, inspired by Pema Chödrön’s insightful quote: “The root of compassion is having compassion for oneself.”
In addition to her yoga practice, Liz is an accomplished artist (@lizlarkyogaart) specializing in life drawing, color celebration and tactile clay sculpture. Her artistic pursuits enrich her teaching, emphasizing authentic movement, and she is currently studying Somatic Experiencing to enhance overall wellbeing.
Each class she leads incorporates a blend of floor work, standing poses, breath awareness, flow sequencing, balancing postures for focus, ending with body scanning and relaxation.
Sample Daily Timetable
8:30 - 10:00
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Hatha Yoga
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10:00
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Fresh fruit/vegetable juice
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12:30 - 13:45
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Nutrition and Healthy Eating Class
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14:00 | Fresh fruit/vegetable juice |
14:00-18:00 | Afternoons free to explore, have massages and rest |
18:00-19:15 | Restorative Yoga |
19:15
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Vegetable broth
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