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A Transformational Programme of Personal Growth and Progressive Life Changing Healing
Are you ready for change?
Join us on a deep and powerful journey to reset and upgrade your mind and body magical Bamboo Yoga Retreat centre in the stunning area Polem in Southern Goa.
Over the last 12 years Ayni Programme has gained an extraordinary reputation amongst people who really want to come to experience deep healing inner work.
“I can safely say if you are looking for a retreat that provides the very best teaching, ANYI is the one. The time, care, sensitivity and experience of Rebecca’s breath work and Jess’s yoga brings a complete fullness and richness in being. I felt absolutely amazing inside and out from my Ayni retreat and would recommend this experience, or any of their other courses, to anyone looking for a reset. Having been on many different retreats over the last 25 years, I believe this is nothing short of world class.”
About The AYNI Retreat Programme
On the Ayni Retreat Programme each client is embraced in their wholeness and honoured for their unique life journey. By consciously recognising restrictive patterns, thoughts, armouring, beliefs and unprocessed trauma through embodied somatic breathwork, yoga, mindfulness and supporting techniques, participants will gain a greater sense of connection and freedom in their body and mind. Together we will meet the intricate parts that we all carry in various ways throughout our lives. Rebecca and Jess and their experienced team prioritise holding a space for deep healing work and personal development with a gentle and skilled approach to nurture and restore the nervous system.
Often, we carry stories in our body and mind and in this space we will be listening deeply to the subconscious body and the wisdom it carries. Make breakthroughs whilst held in a safe container and begin to make peace whilst discovering tools, inner strength and support to continue your experience on this healing path.
Most of us have experienced mental, emotional or physical trauma on some level, which can restrict our breath and capacity to fully feel. The resulting body armouring and muscular tension can endure and manifest over the years. Life altering events, big and small change our physiology in the brain and nervous system and can create a feeling or disconnect.
Trauma and life experiences have shaped many of us and our lives, it has surfaced in relationships, lifestyle choices, habits and in the body and at times has overwhelmed our ability to cope. The impact of stress and living in uncertain times pervades all the different layers of our humanness and our experience. At Ayni we create a nurturing environment for you to explore, feel present, empowered, safe and connected.
AYNI means balance in the indigenous language of Quechua. In the Andean villages this reciprocity can be tangible or intangible and it is practiced in all aspects of daily life. All things in AYNI, means all things in the right balance whether it be in the environment or our bodies. It is an action and more importantly a way of life that should be understood as the essence which triggers all of our actions.
AYNI shows reciprocity with nature because nature is part of us. It is the source of life and everything that keeps us alive and nurtures us, and it is our duty to reciprocate.
This thinking means we recognise when something is out of balance in the world around us, and we begin by creating balance within us. We heal and realign ourselves within, and then witness the shift around us.
This 7 night, 8 day programme will see you learn and practice cutting edge breathwork techniques, yoga, somatic work, shamanic practices, trauma release, nervous system regulation meditation, sound healing and receive deep body work to supercharge your body’s systems, bring in balance, relax and reboot the body and mind. In between the sessions you can enjoy massage, walks, reflection time and wild swims.
“This retreat feeds the soul and the body. I came away lighter and wiser. It was so much more than I anticipated.”
About Bamboo Yoga Retreat
Our first retreat at Bamboo was truly magical and we cannot wait to return in 2025. The new home of Bamboo is on the peaceful and unspoilt beach of Polem in Southern Goa.
Polem is a beautiful secluded beach with a long sweeping crescent of golden sand sheltered by rocky headlands. From the beach you can see a tiny island out to sea and reach other secluded beaches by boat or on foot.
The tranquil retreat is located on the beach close to a small village for the perfect authentic Goan experience and low key nights of music around the beach fire. The more lively areas for a night out are just a short drive away so you can experience all the vibrancy and colourful energy that Goa has to offer.
How You Will Spend Your Time
(subject to change)
Sunday 23rd Feb
3pm – Arrival at Bamboo from 3pm
6pm – Grounding Yoga Nidra for anyone who has arrived
7.30pm – Dinner
7am – Tea and Fruit available
8.30am – Welcome Circle
9.00am – 11am – Yoga
11am – Brunch
3pm – Afternoon tea/ snack
4.30pm – Breathwork
7.30pm – Dinner
7am – Tea and Fruit available
9am – 11am Breathwork
11am Brunch
3pm – Afternoon tea/ snack
5pm – Yoga
7.30pm – Dinner
7am – Tea and Fruit available
9:30am – 11am – Breathwork
11am Brunch
3pm – Afternoon tea/ snack
Afternoon Free time
7.30pm Dinner
7am – Tea and Fruit available
9am – 11am Yoga
11am Brunch
5pm – 6.30pm Breathwork
7.30pm – Dinner
Kirtan
7am – Tea and Fruit available
9am – 11am Yoga
11am Brunch
3pm – Afternoon tea/ snack
5pm – Breathwork
7.30pm – Dinner
7am – Tea and Fruit available
9am – 11am – Breathwork
11am Brunch
3pm – Afternoon tea/ snack
4.30pm – Yoga
6:pm Closing Circle
7.30pm – Dinner
9pm – 10.30pm – Dancing
7am – Tea and Fruit available
8am – 9:00am – Yoga and Meditation
11am Brunch
Checkout and Departures
Accommodation & food
Bamboo offers beautiful beach huts and cabanas that blend into the natural surroundings.
The elegant glass-fronted cabanas have beautiful natural views overlooking the beach or surrounding countryside and feature large well furnished bedrooms with roomy open-roofed ensuite bathrooms, A/C and ceiling fans, and spacious comfortable balconies with hammocks and seating to relax on.
The charming and comfortable seascape huts are located on the beach front with sea and sunset views, large comfortable bedrooms, modern ensuite bathrooms, A/C and ceiling fans, and balconies with hammocks.
A small number of huts and cabanas are available with direct ocean views.
Freshly squeezed juices, tropical fruit and teas will be offered from sunrise. Delicious Goan-inspired vegetarian brunch and dinner using locally sourced ingredients will be offered each day. On the last night there will be a special farewell beach dinner.
More reviews from a previous AYNI Retreat attendees
“It’s not a ‘relaxing spa weekend’, it’s an active journey of self-exploration and nourishment through breath, movement and bodywork. Healing also happens where healing is needed. Don’t be afraid to go alone. Rebecca and Jess are top of their game and you are placing your most vulnerable self in very safe hands.”
“There are retreats and then there are AYNI Retreats. I left feeling so much lighter and not having done breathwork before I was blown away by the experience. The combination of Jess’ insightful yoga sessions and Rebecca’s breathwork was incredible – a perfect partnership”
“Don’t hesitate; this experience is more than you could imagine. Definitely turn your phone off or have the lowest tech experience possible. This is an incredibly safe space. The love and compassion is incredibly healing so please don’t worry about not knowing anyone.”
SOMATIC EMBODIED BREATHWORK AND BODYWORK
During sessions we will be sharing cutting edge breathwork and somatic healing techniques, observe breathing patterns and use hands-on acupressure, sound, movement, intuitive healing and coaching to help open any restricted patterns clearing physical and emotional tension and blockages.
When the breath is full, open and connected, “activation” occurs creating a high vibrational frequency in the body. This allows lower vibrational energy that is held in our cellular memory such as tension, repressed emotion, mental, emotional and physical trauma, past stories, negative thought patterns held in the subconscious to be integrated.
Discover how your breath is the key to unlocking your full potential. Learn how the way you breathe shapes the way you live. Learn how to harness the power of the mind rather than be ruled by it and reclaim your body and be in the present moment. We will focus on how emotions get stuck in the body and learn about the scientific evidence and research that supports how the nervous system and breath respond to life’s challenges.
* Feel totally invigorated
* Connect with your body’s innate healing abilities
* Gain clarity and learn to let go of emotional blocks
* Release anxiety and alleviate depression
* Open your breath and learn how to reach your full potential
* Experience deep peace and connection
* Develop a new dimension to your yoga and/or spiritual practice
* Feel motivated, peaceful and energized
You will experience the difference between practicing “thinking mode versus feeling mode” and learn effective ways to strengthen your ability to hold attention and discern deeper levels of feeling. Make choices, take action, and create your own rhythm so that the flow of Life and your breath can support you.
YOGA
The yoga sessions will be carefully curated to prepare and support you for the breath sessions. We will open the body, the muscles and tissues associated with our diaphragm and through slow, and thoughtful sequences the mind will also open and quieten allowing us fuller participation.
The morning sessions will involve more movement, inviting in space and for mind and body. The evening sessions will be deeply nourishing and grounding, giving time to journey inwards and process the days experiences.
Sessions will be suitable for all levels of experience and modifications will be given for those that need.
MEDITATION
Yogis have know about the benefits of Meditation for thousands of years and recently scientists have been able to back this up and show how meditation can help us re- wire our brains to work better! Instead of our minds ruling us, we can utilise the power of our minds and direct our thoughts to more positive places. We can feel calmer, clearer, more productive and sleep better amongst other benefits.
We will explore easy, yet powerful ancient techniques, to help cope with the trials of the modern world and find greater inner peace and clarity.
YOUR HOSTS
Rebecca and Jess will be your guides on this transformative and healing journey. They have been running retreats together for over 10 years and have perfected the art providing an experience where you can truly switch off, with all of your needs and expectations met and exceeded leaving you to rest and reset.
As voted by Tatler Spa Guide: ‘Transformational Breath and Yoga Retreat, one of the best retreats in the world.’
REBECCA DENNIS
International breath and body coach, workshop leader and founder of www.breathingtree.co.uk.
Rebecca is a highly experienced Breath Coach. Through her intuitive and compassionate approach, she supports clients in healing the past, better understand behavioural patterns and releasing emotional blockages by working directly with the breath and body. Rebecca’s background in breath and body work, physiology, trauma counselling and shamanic modalities further enriches her holistic approach, recognising the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. Through her compassionate approach and extensive experience, Rebecca is dedicated to helping individuals access their innate healing capacity and find lasting transformation and well-being.
Based out of London and also travelling and teaching internationally as an expert in Breathwork and body-based therapies. She facilitates workshops, events and retreats alongside her public speaking and in person work. Rebecca fervently believes that embodied breathwork is the ultimate key to our well-being, health and inner peace.
Rebecca has been practicing holistic and alternative therapies for over 20 years and holds a Diploma in Anatomy & an ITEC Diploma in Swedish and Sports Massage. She is an accredited Trauma Counsellor and has trained to co-trainer level with Founder of Transformational Breath, Judith Kravitz as well as Donna Fahri, Max Strom and other masters and influential teachers of breathwork, bodywork, and other healing modalities.
On her journey with holistic practices, she also has qualified in coaching, deep tissue massage, trauma therapy, acupressure, somatic bodywork, mindfulness, reiki, shiatsu and shamanic healing traditions from indigenous tribes and elders.
JESS HORN
Yoga and Meditation Teacher
Jess is a Senior Yoga Teacher, Teaching classes, Workshops and Leading Retreats across the world, a Yoga Teacher Trainer and Teachers Mentor.
She has been practicing for over 20 years and has found it to be an empowering, transformational and supportive practice and is passionate about sharing the tools that support her, with others.
She’s particularly interested in teaching meditation, movement and mindfulness which she feel’s is so necessary to help deal with the challenges of modern living.
Jess skillfully provides a space where everyone feels comfortable, and can challenge them selves safely, whether they are complete beginners, or more experienced yogis.
Jess has been featured several times in Yoga Magazine, OM magazine and collaborates regularly with YogaMatters.
INVESTMENT
8 days, 7 nights
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
Hut – £1525
Beach Hut – £1680
Cabana – £1660
Beach Cabana – £1880
(prices are full board)
SHARED OCCUPANCY
Hut – £1350
Front Hut – £1450
Cabana – £1450
Front Cabana – £1615
(prices are per person and full board)
Prices do not include flights, transport to and from Bamboo Yoga Retreat, day trips/excursions or meals taken outside the retreat centre.
SAVE YOUR SPOT!
Please email rebecca@breathingtree.co.uk or info@jesshornyoga.com to book your space.
Client Reviews
“I can safely say if you are looking for a retreat that provides the very best teaching, ANYI is the one. The time, care, sensitivity and experience of Rebecca’s breath work and Jess’s yoga brings a complete fullness and richness in being. I felt absolutely amazing inside and out from my retreat to India and would recommend this experience, or any of their other courses, to anyone looking for a reset. Having been on many different retreats over the last 25 years, I believe this is nothing short of world class.” Deborah Thomas
“Wow… the retreat was amazing…. Bamboo Yoga retreat is a great place. Such a great location and the huts are well furnished and spacious. The food is delicious. As always Jess was great…” Elaine
“The retreat was simply blissful! We were located in a little piece of paradise, the food was delicious and nutritious and Jess’s yoga was nourishing in everyway. I have come home recharged, balanced and full or gratitude.” Bec
“Returned refreshed, happy and recentred. The “beach huts” are luxurious, the setting like being stranded on a tropical island and the food of exceptional quality. Our wonderful Yoga teacher Jess Horn introduced us to the power of Indian Goddesses during our Yoga sessions which made the whole experience even more magical.” Sabina