Soul Bliss Autumn Retreat – Hereford

Immerse yourself in the healing energies of Autumn, in a soul nurturing experience set in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside.

In a weekend of teachings that combines the gentle practices of authentic Hatha and Pranayama yoga, energy medicine, chakra healing, and meditation, this is a perfect opportunity to come back into the self, to ground, cleanse, and to improve energy flow within, to bring peace, and to aid in providing a renewed sense of perspective going forth, as we transition from the summer into the autumn months.

As we pass now from the turning point of the Equinox into the next cycle of the year, we enter into a phase traditionally seen as a time for balance, for letting go, and for gratitude. For appreciating the fruits of our own labours, and of all that is found within nature. The practices we engage in throughout the weekend will embody these elements, and will be fortified by the wisdom of Spirit and of Mother Nature herself.

The Healing Tenet.

One of the first steps to good health is often to acknowledge and accept everything that we are. To no longer push away, but to acquiesce to and love everything just the way it is. In doing so, we naturally become aligned with the spiritual flow and guidance that is there at all times, to nourish, nurture and support us. Within this alignment, we feel safe to let go of what no longer serves us. Old patterns are released, allowing new energy in to bring change wherever it is needed.

The practices taught by Hazel and Maxine embody all this and more, and are ultimately designed not just to relax, nurture and bring healing, but to bring us back into the loving space at the centre of our beings.

Maitreya House along with the beautiful grounds that surround it, provides a nurturing space to assist in facilitating this healing.

What you will experience on the retreat.

Friday

Arrival by 3pm

Warm welcome to Maitreya

Opening circle

Gentle yoga

A wholesome dinner

Evening reflection/meditation

Saturday

Morning Hatha yoga

Breakfast

Pranayama yoga breathwork

Lunch Plants and tree ID/how to make your own natural remedies

Wholesome dinner

Evening reflection/meditation

Stargazing/relaxing by the fire

Sunday

Morning Hatha yoga

Chakra healing with nature

Breakfast

Closing circle

This is your retreat, and while the planned healing sessions are there for you to participate in them, if you would prefer to have time for yourself, then please do so.

Between each of the sessions, there will be free time to enjoy the healing space within Maitreya House and the grounds that surround it. We may at some point take a walk to enjoy the landscape that surrounds the house, and there will be opportunities for stargazing, journalling, and if the weather permits, cosying up by an outdoor fire.

Maitreya House

Set in a remote part of Herefordshire, Maitreya House is comprised of a converted cottage and 3 kutis/cabins, on a 4 acre site. The house overlooks the surrounding countryside with spectacular views of Golden Valley and Hay Bluff. Inside the house, there are three bedrooms, a dining room with a large dining table, a teaching space, and a kitchen.

The grounds include an orchard, maturing gardens, and many trees. An ideal space to relax, connect to nature, and feel at peace, as you tune into the shifting energies that are felt at the time of Autumn equinox.

Accommodation

Within the house, there is one private room, and two shared rooms. There are also three cabins in the grounds of the house which can sleep one or two people. Please let us know if you wish to have a private room, and we will do our best to accommodate this.

About your teachers.

Maxine Allinson – Awaken Nature Healing.

Maxine specialises in energy medicine, and working with the natural world for healing. The one-to-one and group sessions she provides focus on connection to the spiritual self, and rebalancing the physical, mental, and emotional bodies through meditation, energy practice, and chakra healing. She also regularly runs workshops teaching foraging for natural medicines, wildcrafting, and working with the spiritual intelligence of the plant kingdom.

Hazel Parsons – Hazel Lily Yoga

Hazel Lily Yoga’s aim is to bring peace and calm to busy minds through mindful movement, blissful breathwork, and traditional accessible yoga techniques. helping to alleviate the stresses of modern life.

Hazel weaves together compassion, authenticity, and wisdom, drawing upon teachings and experience gained from yoga teacher trainings at International Yoga Satsanga Ashram in Portugal, and more recently 150 hours Intensive Residential Gitananda Yoga Sadhana at ICYER, Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry in India.

Cost of the retreat

The total cost of the retreat is £370. This includes accommodation for two nights, three daily nourishing vegan meals, and a variety of healing practices including beautifully relaxing meditation, yoga, chakra healing and connection to nature practices from Friday to Sunday.

For those who book onto the retreat before 30th November 2025, we are offering an earlybird discount of 10%, which would then make the cost of the retreat £333.

Paying in Instalments.

We understand with the cost-of-living as it is, that paying for the retreat in one go might not be feasible, and therefore we are offering an option of paying in instalments. For example, if you made a first payment in October, you could make nine subsequent payments to complete paying by July 2026. Or If you wished to pay in two or four instalments, this is also an option.

If this is something you would be interested in, please do not hesitate to contact hazel@hazellilyyoga.co.uk for further information.

Additional information.

Where possible, the healing practices will take place in the grounds of the house. There is space within the house for quiet time, but we will also have the use of the Zendo, a healing space located right next to Maitreya.

This is a Buddhist House where they have a strong Karma Yoga ethic. Everything is run on a voluntary basis, and the ethos is about a sense of community living where everybody works together.

All meals will be shared together, and we will all share responsibility for keeping the house clean.

All food will be provided throughout the weekend, and included as part of the cost. All food will be vegan, but please let us know at least seven days before the retreat begins, if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements. If you have a specific diet, please feel free to bring any food for the stay.

There is one shared bathroom in Maitreya House, but there is also within the grounds a modern wooden utility block that holds within shower and toilet facilities.

If for some reason you are not able to attend the event after booking, refunds can only be made at least 14 days prior to commencement of the retreat. Due to booking commitments, an 80% refund would be made.

For more information, or to book a space please click into the link below or email Maxine at max.allinson@live.co.uk or hazel@hazellilyyoga.co.uk.

Looking forward to sharing this healing space with you

Much love

Maxine and Hazel xx