'Better Together'
An Anusara® Kula UK & Ireland Event
A weekend of fabulous yoga and making deeper connections!

28th - 30th March, 2025
​Devon, UK

This is a weekend community event for all lovers of Anusara Yoga - whether you are a teacher or not - all are welcome! Heaps of classes to choose from, coming from a wonderful group of experienced Anusara yoga teachers ... this is going to be a wonderful chance to be together!

The Anusara lineage holds community dear and we really do shine brighter together. It's been waaaay too long since we gathered our UK & Ireland kula together ... so please do join us and feel the support of our collective energy and hearts!

I'm Sarah Powell and have recently taken on the role of country coordinator for UK & Ireland, alongside Isabel Ferreira. I have put my heart into creating you all a special weekend, and have teachers travelling from all over Europe to join us, including the Vice President Letizzia Wastavino!

Fabulous value for money can be offered to you as this will be a group effort! We will all help with meal preparations in the large kitchen, and muck in with washing up and changing bed linen at the end of our weekend together. I am hoping  for people to help me with the running of the event (see 'Volunteers' section below). Community effort is what it's all about!

A chance for us all to practice together, relax in great company, eat well and unwind in nature ...
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• Many highly experienced Anusara yoga ECAT teachers all ready to share their love of Anusara!
• Opportunities to experience teaching from other Certified Teachers and those working towards Certification
• Opportunity meet and mix with loads of  Anusara-Inspired and Anusara-Elements teachers, share your experienced and link up!
• Morning meditations
• Saturday night Kirtan
• Anusara Formal Meeting - to get your views and opinions communicated to ASHY
• Wonderful healthy vegetarian/vegan food - all meals are included in the price!
• Step out the front door to beautiful walks and peaceful grounds

It's going to be a VERY special couple of days!

The maximum we can take is 34 yogis so please do book in to ensure you have a place on this very special weekend!

Sharpham House, Devon

Sharpham House is an internationally-recognised centre for mindfulness retreats & nature connection, with 40 years’ experience. They aim to connect people with nature and foster mindfulness and wellbeing., through charitable works and by hosting events and retreats that support this goal.

We are so lucky to have secured a weekend booking at this very popular venue! It's a majestic location on the banks of the River Dart. The main and gardens feel so serene and peaceful, with breath taking views across the wider Sharpham Estate.

Their delicious and nutritious vegetarian and vegan food will have you feeling very satisfied! We will not be restricting diets in any way!

We will have the use of two yoga spaces over the weekend, each with a capacity of 16 mats (hence our max of 32 students plus teachers). This means we can run 2 classes consecutively, giving us lots of chances for teaching and classes.

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The proposed schedule ...

We have some fabulous teachers and classes ready for you! Please note that this schedule may be subject to some small changes and tweaks as things evolve!

ECAT (Experienced Certified Anusara Teachers

• Sarah Powell
• Benita Wolfe-Galvan
• Bridget Woods-Kramer

CAT (Certified Anusara Teachers)​

• Christine Stewart
• Letizzia Wastavino

AI (Anusara Inspired) 

• Chris Carmona
• Rhys Howells
• Simona Massidda
• Andrea Rimington
• Henry Morgan

Kirtan

• Jack Harrison​

** This schedule may change slightly ... it's call spanda!

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Volunteer Opportunities ...

I would love to hear from any of you that can help me organise this event ... before, during and after. I am particularly looking for ...

• Class assistants (one for each class)
• Room assistants (one for each room)
• Help with welcoming & arrivals
• Help with kitchen/food coordination
• A volunteer to organise the volunteers!

I'd love to hear from you if you'd like to volunteer for any of these roles. Please apply by 1st July, 2024 via email [email protected]

​Please kindly note ...

• This is a community event, so volunteers cannot be paid
• All volunteers still have to pay retreat fee
• I will do my best to include everyone that applies to help!

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It Takes a Village ... we all muck in!

Please don't expect room service or to be waited on hand and foot. At Sharpham house we will really be embracing the theme and need all hands on deck!

The Sharpham house team will be looking for volunteers for a rota (normally 4-5 people) 3 times a day (takes about 30 minutes). This means that we all have to muck in and help out for at least one meal over the weekend.

Tasks include ...

• Wiping down tables
• Washing up - crockery, cutlery, plates and some pots (items are then put in the dishwasher)
• Drying and putting away
• Veg prep (tends to start around 9am-9.15am and usually takes around 30mins) 

On the final day we all need to strip and remake our beds using the linen provided, before vacating your bedroom at 9:30 am

Your Investment 

Whats included:

• 2 nights accommodation at Sharpham House (Friday & Saturday)
• 5 gorgeous meals (Friday dinner, through to Sunday breakfast)
• Choice of many Anusara yoga classes 
• Yoga mats, meditation cushions and blankets are provided (but bring your own if you prefer)
• Towels provided
• Lounges, log fires and plenty of grounds to explore

Whats not included:

• Transport to the retreat
• WIFI - it's pretty weak, so be to please just assume there won't be any!

What you will need to bring:

• A willing pair of hands for community living (see notes on bed changing & kitchen tasks)
• Your yoga mat & kit
• A smile!

Bookings close 1st March, 2025 (although I anticipate we will sell out way before this!)

​Maximum 32 students

Food Note ...

​All the food will be vegetarian and vegan, so you will be nourishing your body as well as your heart. Many allergies can be catered for as fa as possible.

THE MAJORITY OF ROOMS HAVE SHARED BATHROOMS WITH ONE OR TWO OTHER PEOPLE

Price	Twin Share ​(price per person)	Single	Offer Ends	Anusara Registered Discount ** ​(Please use code ANUSARA or ANUSARA108 at check out)
Regular	£425 pp	£475	1st March, 2025	£50 off

** This discount is for all currently licensed teachers and those enrolled in an Anusara Teacher Training program. Please use the code ANUSARA at check out for payment plans and ANUSARA108 for one off payments ... please only use if you are currently licensed or in a TT!

Please note that all payments are non-refundable (but 100% transferrable to someone else).
​I highly recommend that you have your own insurance in case you need to cancel for any reason.

I AM CURRENTLY TRYING TO FIND MORE ROOMS AT SHARPHAM HOUSE AS WE HAVE FILLED OUR ALLOCATION ... PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU HAVE MISSED OUT ON A PLACE AND I WILL PUT YOU ON A WAIT LIST AND BE IN TOUCH IF WE CAN GET MORE SPACES XXX

[email protected]

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