West Lexham Retreat Centre.
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Friday 25th - Sunday 27th July 2025
Yoga, Fitness & Wellbeing
At the tranquil haven of
West Lexham Retreat Centre, Norfolk
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What to expect...
Classes
Yoga: Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin & Restorative
Meditation - Breathwork - Sound Healing
Dance - Body Conditioning - Mobility - Dance
(All included in price)
Workshops
African Drumming - Nature Walks - Fire Pit Gatherings - Art
Vision Boards - Farm to Fork & Salad Picking - Sharing Circles
NEW - Spinal Energectis
(All included in price)
Additional Activities
Use of Swimming Pool - Lake Swimming - Nature Walks
Lake Boats & Canoes - Sanctuary Garden - Kitchen Farm
(Self led in free time. All included in price)
Bookable Treatments
Massage, Reiki, Spinal Energetics... More coming soon!
(Treatments bookable for an additional cost)
All sessions are drop in and optional. Take part in as many or little as you like
More classes and teachers still to be added
Your Weekend Team
Meet the Facilitators and Therapists for the July weekend.
Alicia Chasteau
Dance, Sound & Event Organiser
Alicia is a group exercise instructor with over 15 years teaching experience and more recently Yoga. Alicia is passionate about sharing healing modalities, which include restorative yoga and she is currently finishing a diploma in sound healing.
Founder of Ubuntu Spirit, Alicia is passionate about making wellbeing more accessible, bringing diversity and representation to the wellness sector, and building community, also often drawing on her background in Social Work.
Cousins Alicia and Taron-i work together to organise this summer retreat. Their aim is to offer a space for rest and wellness, that is accessible financially but most importantly feels safe, is inclusive and is delivered by a diverse group of facilitators.
Taron-i Sylvester
Fitness, Mobility & Event Organiser.
Taron-I is an experienced Personal Trainer with over 15 years of experience.
Having worked with a range of clients from those with severe mobility issues to world champion athletes, Taron-i brings a wealth of knowledge in all things strength and fitness. Specialising in the use of biomechanics he aims to patiently teach key techniques to better your physical wellbeing, manage pain and improve function.
Over the weekend, he will be holding workshops on mobility, stability and posture. You will leave sessions with the tools to identify and correct any imbalances or restrictions in your body. He will also be offering one to one sessions, an in depth movement assessment and creation of a personalised plan.
Zeena Kalisperides
Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga and Spinal Energetics
Zeena is a yoga teacher with over 20 years of personal practice. After practicing as a general dental surgeon for several years, she felt a natural pull to shift careers, transitioning into yoga teaching in 2013.
Zeena has a deep passion for living well through yoga, green living, and mindfulness.
Her classes are a mix of playful exploration and grounded practice, welcoming both beginners and seasoned practitioners. She believes in using yoga as a tool to create strength, presence, and flow, both on and off the mat.
On our retreat, she will also be offering Spinal Energetics sessions in both group and one-to-one formats, guiding you through energy work that connects deeply with the body and helps release tension stored in the spine.
www.zeenakaliyoga.wordpress.com
Faye Edwards
Dance & Stretch
Celebrity trainer, founder of F.I.T Jam Dance Movement, and Master Trainer at Johnson Digital, Faye Edwards is renowned for her high energy and positive influence in the fitness space.
Faye’s inclusive approach is that each individual journey is their own. Every ‘body’ is different, and every body is capable!
Expect to feel empowered and motivated in Faye’s F.I.T sessions.
Tawa Tany3
Reiki, Sound Healing & Meditation
Tawa Tanye is a fully qualified energy healing practitioner, with over 10 years of experience.
Throughout his journey, he studied many energy-based modalities and uses them to empower others. From early age, Tawa was connected to his intuition and his guides.
Coming from a musical background family he has been always around music and he expresses his passion through healing with the vibration of sound. He is also a channel to the divine and delivers his messages through the universal language of light. He shares his knowledge and helps others in their unique journeys through one-to-one sessions and group healing events alongside his wife.
He truly enjoys being the bridge between Western and alternative medicine and believes that through these practices he helps others to live better, happier and more balanced lives.
During the retreat, Tawa will be leading group meditation and sound healing, as well as offering one-to-one energy healing and sound sessions.
Louis Walcott
Yoga & Fitness
As a coach, Louis helps people achieve meaningful lifestyle changes by empowering them to take control of their fitness, nutrition and mindset.
Louis is also founder of Mandem On The Mat, a community providing immersive experiences through events and workshops in Yoga, Meditation and Sound Healing for black men to practice. We were extremely honoured to work with Louis to co-host the first Mandem On The Mat Retreat, in March 2025.
On our summer retreat Louis will be offering sessions in both yoga and fitness.
More team & therapists offering treatments and massage to be announced very soon!
Retreat Timetable
All sessions are included, drop in and optional. You can do as many or little as you like, giving you the freedom to build your own retreat
Classes and times are subject to change.
A finalised timetable will be provided upon arrival.
FRIDAY
Arrivals from 1pm
Please find us in The Barn
(The Barn is not accessible before 1pm)
1.30pm-2.30pm
Lunch & Refreshments in The Barn Dining Room
2.30pm
Tour of Grounds or Relax in The Barn
Room check in TBC between 2-4pm. Come dressed for your first class, luggage storage available until check in.
3.30pm
Welcome & Opening Class
Grounding Hatha Yoga with - Zeena 60 mins (The Barn)
5.30pm
F.I.T Jam Dance with Faye - 60 mins (The Orangery)
or
Yin Yoga with Louis- 60 mins (The Barn)
7pm - Dinner in The Barn Dining Room
8pm
Opening Circle (The Barn)
9pm
Bedtime Meditation & Sound Healing with Tawa (The Barn)
10pm
Fire Pit Gathering (The Orangery)
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SATURDAY
8am
Fitness with Taron - 30 mins (The Orangery)
8.30am
Ashtanga Yoga with Zeena - 60 mins (The Barn)
9.30am - Breakfast - The Cafe
11am
Nature Walk (Meet at The Barn Entrance)
or
Vinyasa Yoga with Louis (The Orangery)
12.30pm
Breathwork & Sound - Louis & Alicia (The Orangery)
1.30pm - Lunch in The Barn
3pm
Mobility Workshop with Taron-i - 50 mins (The Barn)
4.15pm
F.I.T Jam Dance with Faye - 60 mins (The Orangery)
5.30pm
Spinal Energetics with Zeena - 90 mins (The Barn)
7.30pm - Dinner in The Barn Dining Room
8.30pm
Restorative Sound Bath with Alicia - 60 mins (The Barn)
From 9.30pm
Fire Pit Gathering, Hot Chocolate & Marshmallows - (The Orangery)
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SUNDAY
8.30am
Fitness with Louis 30mins (The Orangery)
9am
F.I.T Stretch with Faye - 60mins (The Orangery)
10-10.30am - Room Check Out
(Luggage can be stored in The Barn)
10:30m - Brunch in The Cafe
12pm
TBC
2pm
Closing Class
Gong & Sound Bath with Tawa & Alicia - 60mins (The Orangery)
Closing Circle with Whole Team
Departures
Please note; classes and times are subject to change.
A finalised timetable will be provided upon arrival.
Retreat Meals
All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner, are included in your booking and
will be provided. Hot drinks, snacks and fruit will be available at all times in the dining area.
If you have any special requirements, allergies or dietary needs, please let us know on the registration form
What To Bring
Clothing
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Suitable clothing for classes such as yoga, fitness and running, also for more relaxed and sedentary classes (something warm or layers).
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For the evening we encourage you to be relaxed.
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Swimwear and a swimming towel. The venue has an outside swimming pool and lake (subject to weather). You may want to bring swim shoes for the lake. One shower towel per person is provided in rooms, swimming towels are not provided.
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Wet weather gear: welly boots, waterproof jacket and umbrella (weather dependent). Trainers for indoor sessions
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Walking boots or spare trainers for walking that can get muddy.
Equipment and Other
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Water bottle. The site’s taps are all drinking water, drawn from a fresh chalk well.
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Yoga mats are provided or feel free to bring your own. We would recommend
bringing a eye mask/pillow for relaxation based classes. Look out for the brand new yoga mats and eye pillows for sale at the weekend!
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Yoga props such as bolsters, yoga blocks & bricks, blankets and yoga straps will all be provided. Please feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Please also feel free to bring any other props which help you with your yoga practice or ability to relax.
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Cash/card for if you would like to book any treatments/ massages, or purchases from our little community retreat shop or the onsite cafe. There is also a garden kitchen farm on site, where depending on seasonal supplies, organic produce can be purchased to enjoy over the weekend or take home.
Treatments & Therapists
Treatments will be open to booking a few days before the retreat with full details of how to book being sent out via email and the groups whatsapp. You can book then directly with the therapist or book on arrival.
Tawa Tanye
Reiki, Spiritual Healing & Guidance
Tawa is a fully qualified energy healing practitioner, with over 10 years of experience.
Throughout his journey, he studied many energy-based modalities and uses them to empower others. From early age, Tawa was connected to his intuition and his guides. Coming from a musical background family he has been always around music and he expresses his passion through healing with the vibration of sound. He is also a channel to the divine and delivers his messages through the universal language of light. He shares his knowledge and helps others in their unique journeys through one-to-one sessions and group healing events alongside his wife. He truly enjoys being the bridge between Western and alternative medicine and believes that through these practices he helps others to live better, happier and more balanced lives.
During the retreat, Tawa will be leading group meditation and sound healing, as well as offering one-to-one sessions in: Reiki, Chakra Alignment & Sound Healing. Sessions can focus on one or various, to be discussed with the Tawa dependent on your needs or wishes.
Cost: £80 Special Retreat Price (Usually £177). Duration: 60-90 minutes
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Taron-i Sylvester
Mobility, Posture Assessment & Assisted Stretching
Taron-I is a highly experienced Personal Trainer and Body Worker with over 15 years experience. Having worked with a range of clients, from those with severe mobility issues learning to walk again, to world champion athletes. He aims to better your physical wellbeing, manage pain and improve physical function.
Sessions can include; posture and joint screening to identify limiting areas, specific mobilisers, stretches and exercises to take away for correcting them. MFRT tools, Bands and a Theragun massage device.
Cost: £30-£60 Special Retreat Price (Usually £50-110)
Duration: 30-60 minutes. Arranged with Taron-I dependent on individual needs and treatment.
Dawn Kendall
Sports Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Facial Massage and Indian Head Massage.
For retreats Dawn offers a deep tissue or softer massage using a choice of one of her own pre-blended aromatherapy oils or plain oil
50 Minute treatment - £50
This can be a full body massage, or a combination of a back neck and shoulder massage and an Indian Head massage. The treatment is completely personalised depending on your wants and bodies needs.
30 Minute treatment - E30
Chose either a neck, head and face massage, or a back neck and shoulder.
https://dawnsportsmassage.co.uk/
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Zeena Kalisperides
Spinal Energetics
In addition to leading yoga sessions, Zeena will also be offering the powerful modality of spinal energetics. One group session will be included on the timetable for all to attend. For anyone wanting a private one to one session, this is bookable at an additional cost. Click the link below to fid out more about Spinal Energetics.
60 - 90 Minute Treatment - £90-110
Cost dependent on length of session and agreed beforehand with Zeena.
Session to be booked with Zeena in person at the retreat.
www.zeenakaliyoga.wordpress.com www.spinalenergetics.com
Our Previous Retreats
Facilities at West Lexham Retreat Centre
Travel to West Lexham
Venue Address:
West Lexham Nr. King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2QN
What3words location is brass.static.liberated
Train
The nearest train station is Kings Lynn.
We would suggest a time of 12.30pm train arrival time fir those wanting to arrive for lunch.
Taxi's
We would recommend sharing taxi’s to share costs. This can be arranged by you via the group whatsapp chat nearer the time.Please note there is no public transport from the station to the venue. A taxi will cost around £40 one way. Local taxi’s to be pre arranged by guests.
G&M Taxis 01366 510810, Als Cabs | 01760 720 002, Platinum Cars 01760 725 366/ 07760 761 504 and Bishops Travel 01366 324 307.
By Car
You will arrive accurately at our location by searching PE32 2QN in your sat nav, or by using our what3words location brass.static.liberated.
The turning for West Lexham is clearly signposted on the A1065. You will then follow a single lane country road and follow the road to the left, through the hamlet of West Lexham. You will pass the village sign on your left, and you will see a flint wall to your right and our entrance is the next right.
Ride and Taxi Shares
If you would like to know more about these, please let us know by email or include this in your registration form and we will connect you. If you are able to offer someone a ride, please do let us know.