Well, not just retreats but
HOWUK Retreats.
Below are all the details of the upcoming retreats, and a look back at some of the past ones.
A Mindful Adventure in Borneo 16 - 22 Jul 2024
Come on the trip of a lifetime to Kota Kinabalu, Borneo and study mindfulness on their jungle island
During this retreat, you will dive deep into mindfulness, meditation, and yoga plus have the amazing chance to visit the abundant wildlife that borneo has to offer including an orangutang sanctuary.
Make this retreat become one of your precious memories with life-changing relaxation and mindfulness skills to take home with you to enable to deal with the ups and downs of everyday life
On top of the truly wonderful adventures that you will be experiencing in Borneo, you will also learn how to...
* Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
* Learn how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
* Learn how to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
* Take a fresh look at challenging relationships, old and new
* Practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation
* • Understand the science of self-compassion
* Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
* Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Learn the body scan and awareness of breath, to help relax, release tension, and use the breath as an aid for pain management.
* Become aware of gentle, restorative yoga techniques
* Learn how to use mindfulness in daily life, and pacing techniques to live with more awareness, and overcome the tendency to overdo it on good days, and collapse on bad days.
* Learn how to overcome the negativity bias of attention and live with gratitude and cultivate joy in the small pleasures of life.
A little about Kota Kinabalu , Borneo
Kota Kinabalu can be described as the gateway to Borneo, it's the island’s most dynamic city but on the doorstep of pristine rainforests – where you can spot orangutans, proboscis monkeys, crocodiles and the world’s largest flower, the rafflesia – all can be visited on day trips, with time in the evening for a tasty meal and a drink by the waterfront
A little about the accommodation
Located in Kota Kinabalu and only 1.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, MLH Designer Suites @ Jesselton Quay CityPads provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a terrace and a swimming pool.
the accommodation include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a walk-in shower and free toiletries. A toaster, a fridge and a stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house
It's just £549 for a room to yourself
(excluding flights and transfers, which I can help you organise)
Please let me know your room requirements when reserving your place
£50 is required to book ( full payment 8 weeks before the retreat), please register your interest and I will be in contact with details of how to pay (Reserve your place quickly as this retreat will sell out)
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
Love Yourself The Self Compassion Retreat in Koh Samui (Thailand) 25-31 July 2024
Learn how to love yourself and develop self compassion.
This very special Retreat is designed for you to reset, learn skills to truely love, like and respect yourself , develop self compassion and aceptance. When you return to your daily life you will have in place the ability to not let the stresses and anxiety of daily life grind you down.
You will be able to flouish by just be the wonderfulness thats you.
Its time to let go of all life’s traumas, disappointments and past hurts.
Its time to release your strong inner critical voice .
Its time to be kinder to yourself and be the person you have always wanted to be
Join me in Koh Sumui
• Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
• Learn how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
• Learn how to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
• Take a fresh look at challenging relationships, old and new
• Practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation
• Understand the science of self-compassion
• Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
• Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
. Learn the body scan and awareness of breath, to help relax, release tension, and use the breath as an aid for pain management.
• Become aware of gentle, restorative mindful movement techniques
• Learn how to use mindfulness in daily life, and pacing techniques to live with more awareness, and overcome the tendency to overdo it on good days, and collapse on bad days.
• Learn how to overcome the negativity bias of attention and live with gratitude and cultivate joy in the small pleasures of life.
I have booked 6 villas so you can have the luxury of a villa to yourself, in a wonderful area of the island for complete escapism. Nestled on the hillside overlooking the stunning sea, this luxurious resort brings you a deep sense of relaxation with its tranquil surroundings and fine facilities. There are two pools and spa facilities and treatments available
Price is just an amazing £599 Inclusive for a double bed villa and breakfast.
(excluding flights and transfers, which I can help organise for you).
£50 is required to book ( full payment 8 weeks before the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to pay (Reservse your place quickly as this retreat will sell out).
Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life Retreat ( Barton under Needwood, Staffs) 16 - 19 September 2024
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it’s all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” – Marcus Aurelius
Overwhelmed by your thoughts?
Struggle with stress or anxiety about the tasks you need to complete on a weekly basis?
Want to simply stop worrying about life in general?
Unwanted Intrusive thoughts?
Or even self/sabotaging thoughts that have been in your life for what seems like forever?
This retreat is all about YOU!
Learn about the power of positive thinking, love and accept yourself just the way you are and quit all the down talk, release self-limiting beliefs & emotions and learning to stop thoughts that are not serving you well
I will be showing you how to stop your thoughts using a variety of different methods, from mindfulness to CBT to DBT and other methods
You will leave the retreat feeling energised, enlightened, inspired and equipped with practical tools and techniques to stop or dramatically reduce the amount of negative thoughts and anxiety in your life forever
A little about the accommodation
I have booked accomodation at Wychnor Park Country Club for this life changing retreat to take place
Set in a private, peaceful estate, this country club has landscaped gardens and combines the best of old and new for a relaxing environment. It features a leisure centre with a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room and fitness centre. A 9-hole golf course and mini golf are also available on-site.
The cost is £299 shared room bed and breakfast
£399 for for single occupancy bed and breakfast. (Including using of the leisure centre )
Or you may just wish to attend the retreat, without accomodation . Day only is just £175
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
New Year : New You. The happiness retreat in Sri Lanka - 10-16 Jan 2025
This is the ultimate retreat to find and keep your happiness and keep it for the rest of your life. New beginnings from 2025 and onwards.
I have chosen wonderful Sri Lanka for your journey into happiness to take place.
The retreat will focus of how to bring about deep and meaningful happiness into your life by combings breathing techniques, mindfulness, meditation, yoga and knowledge about the mind and how to manage negativity, as well as other interactive processes with ease and success in a stressful world.
By the end of the retreat you will have gained..
• Stress management skills
• Improves health and well-being
• More energy
• Strengthens immune system
• Reduces cholesterol levels
• Greater creativity
• Greater clarity of mind
• Improved sleep
• Improved ability to manage challenging situations
• More ease, joy and harmony in personal and work relationships
• A deeper sense of community
• Increases awareness both of self and surroundings
• Improves patienced
• Increases confidence and self-esteem
• Experience a deep inner peace of mind
And how to contiue with this into your everyday life
Each day there will be yoga, mediation, workshops and an afternoon activity ( You are welcome/encouraged to take part in all activieties but its not obligitory).
I have booked a lovely family run guest house in negombo, close to the beach
There are many activities in the afternoon that you can take part in including snorkling, diving, lagoons and many beaches
A little more about the area you will be staying in...
Negombo is a delightful seaside town located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, about 38km north of Colombo. Apart from being a popular beach destination, Negombo has a number of great bars, pubs and restaurants that come alive in the evening, creating an atmosphere of fun and excitement. The city also has many interesting sites that showcase its colonial past. A visit to the charming town of Negombo should definitely be part of your Sri Lankan adventure!
Price is just an amazing £499 for a double room to yourself with breakfast
(excluding flights and transfers )
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to pay
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
Mind Body And Soul Re-awakening Retreat in the Maldives - 20 - 25 Jan 2025
Details
Join us on the beautiful paradise island of Maaenboodhoo in the Maldives for the 2025 reboot of your mind body and soul. Let the start of the new year begin with health, happiness, peace and love for yourself and others
During this retreat, you will be able to take some time out from daily life to reset, refresh and recharge.
There will be daily guided meditations and inspirational life-changing workshops about how to live a stress-free life and learn how to follow your inner guiding soul
The daily workshops will include positive living skills, how to live a life free from fear, how to develop inner resilience and mindfulness, how to use energy and how to harness and listen to your inner guiding system. Plus, much more
You will unwind, de-stress, and cultivate inner well-being. You will not only enjoy the amazing paradise location but also discover practical tools that you can take into daily life to help you maintain your restored well-being and vitality.
There will be breathing and yoga for wellbeing that will be taken on the beach with the sea as the amazing backdrop, this will enable you to deepen your relaxation and enhance your concentration. The soothing and healing yoga sessions also help to improve physical flexibility, strength and resistance.
We’re sure you’ll leave feeling refreshed, nourished, and stress-free – with new tools to reduce your stress and anxiety and to feel more positive and peaceful.
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LOCATION OF THE HOTEL:
The hotel is situated on the local island of Maaenboodhoo, in Dhaalu Atoll
Please note this is a total escape from your day-to-day life, this is not a touristy island. I intend most of the workshops and activities to take place in shaded areas of the beach.
There will be plenty if opportunities to snorkel in the coral reef, swim, canoe and visit other islands
(NB Bikinis are not permitted in public areas apart from on certain beaches which we will have opportunity to travel to)
Cost
Here are two price options...
Or
2. £499 for a room to yourself bed and breakfast (Excluding including flights and transfers)
Please let me know which option when you are booking
Please note: This will sell out as numbers are very limited
£50 is required to book (full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register your interest, and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
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Finding Love: A Dating Coaching Retreat
Details
Do you find dating difficult?
Do you feel like you will never meet the right person and may be on your own forever?
Do you struggle with dating social chit-chat and body language and finding dates?
Is the baggage and trauma of your past relationships stopping you from finding true love?
If any of the above are true then this retreat is for you, and I have chosen an amazing location for you to learn the skills to find your soul mate
When you’re having trouble finding a love connection, it’s all too easy to become discouraged or buy into the destructive myths out there about dating and relationships, this retreat will help you sort out the good from the bad information
Even if you’ve been burned repeatedly or have a poor track record when it comes to dating, this retreat will help you to keep things in perspective and put you on the path to finding a loving relationship that lasts.
This retreat will give you a step-by-step plan for how to free yourself from the baggage of past relationships/dating experiences and guide you smoothly to finding your life partner/ relationship of choice
I will cover everything from body language to social communications to where to find your partners what warning signs to look out for in potential partners and how to find the perfect partner for you.
I will help you find your blind spot or what keeping you from finding and keeping your partners and give you a strategy to stop that from happening again
I have booked the wonderful Gilletts cottage in the Oxfordshire countryside for the retreat to take place at the Gillett's cottage is a 5-bed detached cottage on the grounds of Charney Manor which is in a the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside
Here are two price options...
£299 bed and breakfast, shared room.
Or
£399 for a room to yourself bed and breakfast
Please let me know which option when you are booking
Please note: This will sell out as numbers are very limited
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interested and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2025: Mind and Body Awakening Retreat- 19 -23 June 2025
Have you always wanted to celebrate the solstice at Stonehenge?
Do you want to seize back your life and let go of the mental constraints (self-sabotaging behaviour, negativity, trust issues etc) that are holding you back?
Do you want to live your life authentically and not live the life you feel you "should" be living
If the answer is yes, then this retreat is for you
I have organised a very special 5 day retreat at a very special time, the summer solstice. We are going to harness the power of the summer solstice and allow the reawakening of you and letting you begin to live the life that you have always dreamt of living.
This is a total transformational retreat in the , we will look at the area of your life that you are unhappy with and want to change. What's self sabotaging your inner happiness, Exploring and conquering your limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the authentic version of yourself that is the real you
This retreat will you may face and shift core issues hat have been stopping you, discover your inner richness, and find an increased self-worth and passion for life. This will results in an increased capacity to live in honesty and dignity, with an underlying sense of peace and to make your future one of your own choosing, not allowing life to just happen to you
In this retreat you will:
Learn how to be more confident and assertive
Learn how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Learn how to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Take a fresh look at challenging relationships, old and new
Practice the art of self-appreciation
Set life goals and learn how to stop procrastination
It will also include a little yoga, relaxation and a heap of fun
Its your time to create a new vision for your life, become more confident stand in your own power, you will leave with a tool bag of strategies and a solid plan for the next 12 months and hopefully a huge smile on your face and memories of a life changing week in Salisbury
A little about the accommodation
I have booke a beautiful 5 bedroom house for this extra special retreat with a hot tub for your use. Its in the secluded country side with great views and a countryside setting yet still and still accessable to Sailsbury and Stonehenge
Pricing for the 5 days /4 nights
Option 1) three single occupancy double bed rooms £499 per room
Option 2) One twin room £250 per person
Option 3)Book your own accomodation and just come for the workshops and activities the cost is £170 (A lift can be arranged if needed to and fro the retreat house each day)
Thiis will sell out as numbers are limited
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
Face Your Fears: Achieve Your Dreams Retreat in Cappadocia, Turkey.
# "I’d rather look back at my life and say – I can’t believe I did that – than – I wish I did that"
This is a very special life-changing retreat set in an amazingly special area of the world (Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in central Turkey, is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley)
The comfort zone can become a prison or a trap, particularly if you are there because of fear and avoidance, this retreat is specially designed to free you from the trap of fears that are stopping you live the life you have always dreamt of.
Once you learn how to face your fears this increase confidence and self-esteem. This in turn will allow you to achieve your personal goals which will release of dopamine, the feel-good hormone. “Then you start to feel better about yourself – you’re aware of what you can do, more willing to take positive risks. You have more energy. It’s a kind of domino effect.”
So whether you have a fear to face, a business you have always dreamt of starting or you feel you are not living to your true potential this is the retreat for you
On this retreat you will learn how to attain your potential via
...Mindfulness
...Mediation
...NLP
...Self Hypnosis
...CBT Strategies
...Yoga and Quigong
...Law of Attraction techniques
....Plus much much more
You will leave this retreat with a tool bag of stragies for you to live the life of your dreams and a huge smile on your face
During the retreat you will also have the oppurtunity to enjoy the wonders that Cappadocia has to offer including hot air ballooning, a brilliant new beginning to your new life free of fear
The accomodation
This family-run property is situated in the historical town of Urgup, in Cappadocia. 4 Oda Cave House features a stone structure built within the caves and rock formations of the area and spacious terraces overlooking the valleys.
Accommodation is provided by authentic cave rooms with stone walls, high ceilings, traditional decorations and special hand made details such as antiques, ceramics and mosaics.
Each morning starts with a rich breakfast menu including local cheese, homemade jams and a variety of homemade pastries. You can enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee on the terrace while admiring the surrounding views.
Please note this retreat has very limited places
Pricing for the 7 days /6 nights
Option 1) One single occupancy double bed rooms £750 per room
Option 2) Two twin cave room £499 per person
Option 3)Book your own accomodation and just come for the workshops and activities the cost is £250
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), Price does not include flights and transfers, please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
Mindful Walking Retreat 1 - 10 Sept 2025, "Santiago de Compostela" NOW FULL
This will be a mindful walk of the last 100km (the minimum required to earn your Compostela certificate) of the Portuguese Way from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela in eight walking days at a leisurely pace and take your time to explore the beautiful villages along the route, the local culture and the Galician cuisine.
This final stretch of the Camino Portugues Coastal is 100 km from Vigo to Santiago. This Portuguese Coastal Route or Portuguese Way starts in the dynamic seaside town of Vigo, in the heart of the Rías Baixas
Each morning we will meet, I will guide you to do some gentle yoga stretches and mindful meditation and have a small mindful task for the day, which we will discuss during our evening get-together
I am repeating the walk due to popular demand but this time starting from a coastal resort "Vigo", home to a fishing port plus ancient Roman ruins, neoclassical churches, and an authentic Galician old town. You may wish to stay for a day or so before the walk begins
The Camino is always beautiful to walk whichever route you take and great for a beginner
This is a breakdown of the days
Day 1: Arrive in Vigo
Day 2: vigo to redondala | 15km
Day 3: redondala to arcade | 8km
Day 4: arcade to pontevadra | 12km
Day 5: pontevandra to a portela 14 k
Day 6: Portela to caldras de reis | 8km
Day 7: caldras de reis to padron | 18km
Day 8: padron to teo | 12km
Day 9: teo to santiago | 13km
Day 10: Departure
(Please note this is the rough working itinerary atm and may change a little regarding overnight stops and distances due to availability of accommodation in the village as we are often travelling through tiny hamlets with limited accommodation)
### Difficulty and terrain
This itinerary is relatively speaking a relaxed walk which includes walks of 10-12km per day on average The terrain is flat or hilly without steep ascents or descents. You will follow a mixture of dirt roads, woodland paths, minor roads and some busier roads close to the bigger towns and cities. The routes are well-marked with yellow painted arrows and a yellow shell on a blue background, and the itinerary is very easy to follow.
Please note this will be a small walking group of no more that 6 people and myself, so it will sell out
Each nigh there will be shared accomodation in a twin room as close to the end point of the day as possible.
We will have one or two meetings before going so pople can ask questions
The cost is £750 including accomodation and luggage transfer between accomodation Accommodations on this walking retreat include a mix of welcoming countryside guesthouses, whole house/apartment airbnb type accomodation or comfortable 1-3-star hotels, located close to the route of the Camino.
### Compostela/Pilgrim’s Passport
You need to get your passport stamped in churches, restaurants or hotels along the way. At the end of the walk in Santiago de Compostela, you can obtain your Compostela Certificate.
### Excluded
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to pay
Autumn Aldous 07455757144
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