BREATHE ALFOXTON
A Full Day of Conscious Breathwork with Christopher Gladwell
14 July 2024
Join leading Breathwork teacher Christopher Gladwell to embark on a transformative journey through breathwork techniques that merge scientific understanding with traditional wisdom. We will delve into the profound connection between breathwork and the teachings of Buddha. Discover transformative practices to deepen presence, actualize potential, and foster inner peace. Explore neurobiology, optimal flow states, and breath-specific techniques tailored for well-being. Led by experienced practitioners, this event empowers you to integrate mindfulness, discipline, and habit creation for lasting transformation. Take home practical tools to sustain growth and embrace life's full potential.
This workshop is suitable for all. If you are working with any physical or psychological conditions, please let us know in advance so we can tailor input accordingly.
Accessibility
Some prior experience with mindful movement practices will help, but isn't necessary. If you have recurrent pain or other health conditions please consult your doctor or physiotherapist before signing up for this retreat.
If you're unsure or have any queries related to mobility or accessibility, please get in touch.
FACILITATION TEAM
Christopher Gladwell
Christopher Gladwell's work is focused on uniting Hearts, Bodies, and Minds for a Better Life and Planet.
He is a seasoned breathwork, yoga and meditation practitioner with over 45 years of wisdom and experience. He combines breathwork, yoga, meditation, embodied movement, mind mastery, and neuroscience to help individuals achieve optimal well-being.
Christopher's expertise extends to psychotherapeutic modalities, body-based therapies, and a deep understanding of different meditative practices from Vedic to Taoist and Tibetan traditions. His teachings are rooted in scientific knowledge, and he emphasises the importance of the scientific method.
Passionate about creating a world of kind, aware, and caring individuals, Christopher believes that breath is the ultimate teacher, connecting us all. His online community and training courses provide practical tools for optimal well-being and collective empowerment.
Timings & TRAVEL
TIMINGS
Arrive from 10:00 for 10:30 start, finish 17:00
Participants asked to bring and share vegan lunch
TRAVEL
The nearest railway stations are Bridgwater and Taunton. We are about 1h 15min from Bristol by car.
The 15 bus leaves Bridgwater at 16:50 during college term dates and stops at the Plough Inn in Holford. We are a 15min walk from there.
Please get in touch for further advice with public transport, or for help arranging lifts / carpools.
Make sure to put "Coach House 2, Alfoxton Park" into Google Maps. Other variations will take you to Alfoxton House nearby which is not us. Otherwise use grid reference 51.165187, -3.220080.
The What3Words for our car park are ///soup.candy.huddling
Accommodation & Food
ACCOMMODATION
This is a day event.
FOOD
Delicious vegan meals will be provided throughout the retreat.
ACCESSIBILITY & DIETS
We are committed to Alfoxton being a fully accessible venue and are working hard to achieve this. However, while the renovation work continues, visitors with specific mobility or accommodation needs may experience barriers to accessing all areas of the building and land.
If you have any questions or concerns, just get in touch, and please inform us of any significant dietary or accessibility requirements before submitting your booking request.
Costs
Alfoxton Park is a charity and works on the principle of dana or a 'gift economy'. Read more about dana here.
A deposit of £33 will secure your place. You will be invited to make a donation to Alfoxton when you attend.
If you are an Triratna Order member and need financial support to pay a retreat deposit, you can apply for a grant from the Abhayaratna Trust.
Technology, alcohol & drugs
All of our events are alcohol and drug free. During the meditation retreats we ask you to turn off your mobile phones and other devices and not contact people outside of the retreat. For all other events and workshops we ask you to be mindful of the use of devices and stay present, in order to make the most of your time here.
Any Questions?
Check our FAQ page or send us an e-mail at events@alfoxtonpark.org.uk