Yoga Retreat – 2nd-4th October 2026 – BE KIND

Yoga Retreat – BE KIND

at Samye Ling Tibetan centre, Eskdalemuir, DG13 0QL

Total cost: £280

£100 non-refundable deposit, balance of £180 payable by 4th September

I would like to invite you to a yoga retreat, with the theme BE KIND, set within the peaceful grounds of Samye Ling, the first Tibetan centre to be set up in the west in 1967, simply a magical place in the rolling hills of lowland Scotland. Arrival time between 3-5pm on Friday. We will do our first yoga session after supper. On Saturday we will practise twice and do a guided walk in the afternoon. Sunday we practise in the morning and meet for a short closing of the retreat after lunch aiming to finish around 3pm

• Hatha and Yin yoga with an emphasis on correct breathing and attitude
• preparatory asana work for seated meditation
• exploring simple meditation techniques
• breath work
• safe partner adjustment work
• the art of relaxation
• give everyone the opportunity to draw inspiration from Samye Ling and to experience, for a couple of days, what life is like at the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Centre

To read more about http://www.samyeling.org

Terms and conditions:
Cost £280 includes: 2 nights accommodation, all meals and yoga teaching.

Rooms are single occupancy, basic but comfortable, and there are separate shower facilities finished to a high standard.

Meals are vegetarian and will be enjoyed in the shared canteen. They regretfully can’t cater for individual dietary requirements, please bear in mind that food is prepared in an environment where soya, gluten and dairy products are present.

We will aim to car share if possible. Otherwise it is possible to get to and from Samye Ling by train and bus.