My dear friend, composer and sound artist Joseph Yanaku and I invite you to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with us in the lap of luxury in Cornwall.
This midweek gathering of like minded souls unfolds on the stunning Tresilian Estate in North Cornwall. This 4 day gathering offers complete respite from the demands of daily life, inviting you to reconnect with all that you are and remember the joy and power that is present when we come together.
Tracey and Joseph share a deep love of animistic philosophy and the ancient ways of our ancestors. Together they weave together the movement practices of yoga and Pilates, the deep rest of restorative yoga, transformational sound journeys and earth based shamanic wisdom, rituals & ceremony. During our time together, we’ll explore ourselves as the nature elements in order to deepen our connection to ourselves, each other and the living world.
This is an intimate gathering for 14 guests in a vast setting to give everyone the space to expand their energetic field and spread their wings. Rooted and strong we are ready to rise and welcome the Autumn equinox and all the new possibilities that await us we unfold into the next cycle of the year.
Nourishment
Our wonderful chef & house host Jonny will cook up delicious, seasonal healthy fare from the Victorian walled garden and locally producers (where possible). Your cells, souls and senses will be deeply nourished.
The Venue
Set in 22 acres of stunning gardens, Tresillian Estate is an 8 bedroom Georgian Manor house and 6 bedroom barn located near some of North Cornwall’s best beaches. The venue can accommodate 30 people but in order to give everyone their own space there will be a cap of 16 guests on the retreat. Most of the rooms will be allocated as single occupancy with 2 ensuite twins and 2 family rooms suitable for friends who are coming together. The houses and studio are all stunning and spacious allowing everyone plenty of expand , breathe and spread their wings.
The Land and local area
Located near Newquay and some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, the estate is situated in 22 acres of stunning grounds housing a lake, tennis courts and a Victorian walled garden growing fruit and vegetables for the house. Watergate bay and the beautiful beaches of Crantock and Watergate bay are all only 6 miles away with temperatures, all perfect for a cleansing dip in the sea.
Yoga & Pilates
Tracey is an intuitive, warm and supportive teacher who thrives on helping people realise their potential on and off the mat. Morning sessions will be dynamic and nourishing with strong alignment principles, focusing on building core strength from deep within. Classes can be challenging but are always held with love and humour.
All classes usually incorporate elements of energetic healing, sound and scent.
Sound & Rest
The afternoon sessions are therapeutic in nature with a combination of deep rest (supported by Shanti Sundays props)and Joseph’s ethereal sound baths.
Joseph is a creative artist in every sense. A gifted singer and composer with an interest in shamanism and animistic philosophy, Joseph also trained at the British Academy of Sound Therapy. He uses percussion, bowls, gong and his incredible voice to take each individual on a unique experience, rich in texture and story.
Therapeutic sound, used in this way is proven to gently alter the brainwaves, invoking a meditative or dream like state. It also works to slow down the heart rate, guiding participants out of the fight or flight response and into a state of rest and digest associated with the sympathetic nervous system.
When combined with the supported practice of restorative yoga, you can expect to access a vastness within and states of relaxation beyond your wildest dreams.
Shamanism
Tracey practices Andean Mysticism and shamanism rooted in the traditions of Peru and the South. In connecting more recently with her Celtic ancestry she has found the crossover in all these traditions. They are all rooted in animism which holds a deep reverence for the Earth and recognises that everything is alive and filled with living energy. She incorporates these teachings throughout the weekend with beautiful rituals for ourselves and the Earth and a celebratory closing fire ceremony.
Fire ceremonies are powerful healing rituals celebrated in Indigenous cultures across the world. Using sticks (one for letting go and one for calling in), we will release all that no longer serves us to the fire before calling in what we want to manifest for this next cycle of life, for ourselves and the world.
The Autumn Equinox
The Autumn Equinox or Mabon as it is known in Celtic traditions, is when we celebrate the equilibrium of day and night, the balance of masculine and feminine energies within and without. The theme around of the Autumn Equinox is one of gratitude and sharing as we offer thanks to the Earth ,and the life forces that sustain us and celebrate the second harvest of the year.
The approach to eh Equinox offers us a welcome pause after the headiness of Summer to reflect on what flourished for us this year and what didn’t. In doing so we can gently let go of what no longer serves our journey and continue to nurture what does as we move into this last quarter of the year.
This is a beautiful and potent time of year to gather in gratitude for the Earth and her harvest and share songs of hope and peace around the fire.
Sample Schedule (subject to change)
Monday - arrive after 4 pm
Settle in
5.30pm Introductions and opening sound bath
7.00pm Dinner
Tuesday - Thursday
8.30 Light breakfast
10.00 Morning Yoga & meditation
12.30pm Lunch
Free time to relax, explore the coastline and go for a swim
4.30pm: Evening practice (Restorative yoga & sound bath
6.30pm: Dinner
Thursday after dinner: Closing Fire Ceremony
Friday
8.00am Breakfast
10.00am Departure
Getting there
Tresillian House is 15 minutes by car from Newquay Airport, 20 minutes from St Austell Railway and 25 minutes from Bodmin Parkway stations.
Tresillian is 270 miles from London by road travelling on motorways and dual carriageways all the way except the last three miles. Take the M4 to Bristol, then M5 South to Exeter and A30 towards Bodmin. Turn off the A30 at Summercourt and take A3058 north for 3 miles following signs for Newquay and Dairyland. The entrance to Tresillian is 200 yards after Dairyland on the left.
Cost (per person)
Twin room / Bunk room (shared bathroom with 1 other) £565
Twin room (en suite) £625 (based on 2 friends sharing)
Triple room (en suite) £600 (based on 3 friends sharing)
Luxury Double or Queen - Single occupancy (ensuite) £750
Luxury Queen or Super King - ensuite (based on 2 sharing - suitable for couples) £650
Price includes:
4 nights accommodation
7 yoga sessions/ sound baths
1 fire ceremony
All food, teas, coffee, some snacks
Not included: Travel & Transfers to the venue, Insurance
£250 deposit to secure your place with the balance payable 10 weeks before the start date
To book or for further information contact: Tracey at tracey@shantisundays.com
T & Cs - CANCELLATION POLICY
if you have booked a place and your circumstances change the following conditions apply:
60 days or more prior to the retreat date: Your payments will be refunded, less £200 which is your non-refundable deposit.
• 59-30 days prior to the retreat date: payments are not refundable, but are transferable (less a £200 holding deposit) to a future retreat.
• 29 days or less prior to the retreat date: payments are not refundable but if the retreat is full and we do find someone to take your place we will transfer you to another retreat (minus a £200 non refundable deposit).
Please email tracey@shantisundays.com with any further questions or to book.