Somatics & Embodied Yoga Retreat
16-18 October 2026, Kent
Your soul came into your body to express itself in truth.
And truth is where freedom lives.
This retreat is a weekend long immersion into your body. An invitation to be in connection with you and others doing the same. Find yourself at a serene sanctuary in Kent — a country house where you’ll be grounded by the land it’s built on, the ancient trees that surround it, the water ponds that rest in its garden, the birds that live within and fly around it, and the peaceful sounds these all co-create.
Journey through the landscapes of your body through somatic movement, embodied yoga and sound. Allow your soul to express further through practices like drawing, painting, and meeting nature. Nourish with sauna sessions, swims in the natural pool, fire in the forest, and plenty of beautiful soul food made with local produce.
The shala where you’ll do your movement practices:
Why Somatics?
As humans, we naturally are somatic. What this means, is that our bodies hold the immense capability of sensing themselves exactly as they are. We sense the body, because we are the body — it is not merely something that we have. When the body expresses itself in truth, it serves as a clear vessel for the soul to run through. This is how we liberate ourselves: by sensing, feeling, and being.
At Soul Meets Body, you’ll remember how to do this by exploring movement through the lens of Non-dual Tantra and Body-Mind Centering. You do not need to know anything about either of these in order to do the practices and reap the magic they offer. Although, here, your body will undoubtedly reveal the wisdom of each of these modalities simply by experiencing itself, because it already holds the ability to grasp these teachings exactly as it is.
Your home for the weekend:
Where you’ll sleep:
Schedule
Friday 16th October
15:00 - 16:00 Arrive
16:00 - 17:00 Opening Circle
17:00 - 18:15 Somatic Ecstatic Dance
18:30 Dinner + enjoy the evening together
Saturday 17th October
7:30 - 8:30 Embodied Breath, Silence & Journaling in Nature
8:30 - 9:30 Breakfast
10:30 - 12:00 Soma Flow Yoga
12:00 - 12:30 Integrative drawing / painting
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:00 Swim / Sauna / Free Time
15:00 - 15:30 Cacao
15:30 - 17:00 Embodied Yin & Somatic Myofascial Release
17:00 - 17:45 Soundbath
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
19:30 - 20:30 Fire in the Forest + Mantra
Sunday 18th October
7:30 - 8:30 Embodied Breath, Silence & Journaling in Nature
8:30 - 9:30 Breakfast
10:30 - 12:00 Soma Flow Yoga
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:30 Swim / Sauna / Free Time
14:30 - 15:30 Closing Circle
15:30 - 16:00 Leave
Who you’ll be guided by:
Nicola is the founder of Bodygardeners. She has been practising yoga for over 15 years, and teaching for 8. Nicola’s teaching is intricately woven with Somatics (Body-Mind Centering based), the philosophy of Non-Dual Tantra, as well as her broad knowledge on Dance from her previous career as a professional dancer.
Her guidance serves the potential for embodied awakening that exists within each of us. Learn more about her here.
“Nicola’s calming energy immediately puts you at ease making you feel comfortable and supported. She knows how to carry you through any kind of discomfort in just the right way. I felt encouraged to step out of my comfort zone, try something new and I learned how to really explore with my movement. I left with a heart full of gratitude and would highly recommend Nicola to anyone looking for a genuine heartfelt yoga journey.” ~ Mills
What’s Included?
x2 Nights accomodation
Daily vegan/vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea & coffee throughout the day
All practices, activities, and facilities including use of the sauna
How do I get there?
You can easily reach the retreat house with the options below:
By train: 25 minutes from London Bridge to Sevenoaks, Kent + a 15min taxi ride
By car: Approximately 45mins-1 hour from Brentwood, Essex
Parking: There is free on site car parking available
Full travel details will be shared with you after booking your ticket.
Pricing & Rooms
Early Bird *before August 2nd 2026
Private Room £480
Shared Room £450
Regular Price *from August 3rd 2026
Private Room £510
Shared Room £480
Spaces are limited.
To book your space, a deposit payment of £150 should be made by clicking the button below. (Payment options for the remaining balance are available).
