Wales Retreat – April 2025

Roots & Renewal: Yoga, Nature and Cacao

A wonderful 4 night-5 days Retreat in the Welsh countryside
Thursday 24th - Monday 28th April 2025

This exciting retreat will be hosted by me, Gandha Savio, with the support of Iren Merdinyan, whose calming presence and expertise in Yin Yoga and Ceremonial Cacao have been a highlight of many of my London Day Retreats since 2022. Over the five days at Garth Barns, I will guide all Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra and Gentle Yoga sessions and Iren will offer Yin Yoga and lead a deeply enriching Cacao journey, bringing her unique touch to this immersive experience. Together, we aim to create a retreat that nurtures your body, mind, and soul. 

We are very lucky to be joined by a talented private Chef who will be cooking nourishing and delicious vegetarian meals for us daily. 

To make this retreat truly special, I am curating additional experiences to inspire and delight you. Think sound baths to soothe your senses, guided nature walks to connect with the stunning surroundings, wild swimming or canoeing in the nearby lake, afternoon tea and nutrition bites with nutritionist Julie Willford, a Yoga Nidra night time session for optimal sleep and relaxation… and the option to book yourself in for a massage with a local massage therapists. 

Spaces are limited to 15 participants.

Scroll down for pricing and accommodation options.

About the venue:

Garth Barns, is a magnificent countryside destination complete with luxury accommodation, large gardens and woods, direct access to fantastic walking opportunities, in Caersws, Mid Wales, about 3 and a half hour by train from London Euston. 

Facilities include a small gym, sauna and fire pit, private lake for wild swimming and canoeing.

The yoga studio is fully equipped with mats, blocks and bolsters and has underfloor heating and plenty of natural light.  

All prices are intended per person.

Include accommodation, food, all yoga and planned activities.

Exclude travel to and from venue, optional massages, travel insurance.

A £300 non refundable deposit (per person) is required to secure your booking, the remaining balance is due by 1st March 2025. 

About Iren Merdinyan

Founder and guardian of Cacao Connexion, Iren is a Cacao Medicine Woman and Yoga teacher, deeply committed to the art of working with Ceremonial Cacao, sharing the healing benefits of Yoga and relaxation, and crafting raw chocolate. With a commitment, Iren works with the healing essence of Cacao with love and integrity to honour the medicine of Cacao in harmony with Pachamama's rhythm. Her focus has been on Heart-Opening practices through Cacao and functional Yoga practices to awaken the Heart Energy Centre and connect us to a deeper sense of self.

During the 5 days, Iren will offer daily Cacao and Yoga Heart-Opening Practices. This is a chance to go deeper to open your Heart Energy Centre. You will work on releasing tensions and emotional blockages. Through cacao and yoga, tension within the physical, mental, and emotional layers can be gently released. Cacao provides clarity and guidance, supporting the release of emotional barriers, letting go of the past, setting meaningful intentions, fostering creativity, and navigating future steps with a renewed sense of purpose.

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