Things to do at Leela

Whether you are here for a retreat, workshop, or a longer stay, there are many ways to spend your time at Leela. Alongside organised events, guests often enjoy walking the land, dancing or meditating or joining morning gatherings, receiving treatments in the healing centre, or simply slowing down and resting.

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Workshops & Retreats

Leela hosts weekend and week-long workshops and retreats throughout the year. These explore areas such as tantra, embodiment, breathwork, creativity, movement, and relationships, and are led by experienced facilitators from a range of backgrounds.

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Festivals & Gatherings

Leela’s festivals take place during the spring and summer months. These gatherings bring people together workshops, music, shared meals, and time outdoors, creating a lively atmosphere on the land.

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Time on the Land

Leela is surrounded by Dorset countryside, with fields, woodland, and quiet places to sit or walk.

Many guests spend time outdoors between activities, taking a walk, resting in the gardens, or simply enjoying the space and fresh air.

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Meditation at Leela

Two optional meditation sessions take place at Leela each day, usually in the morning and evening.

These include both active and more gentle practices. Guests are welcome to join and participate are their pace.

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Evenings at Leela

At times the community hosts informal evening gatherings at Leela. These may include open mic nights, music, conscious dance, creativity, sauna, sharing circles, or other ways of coming together.

Guests are welcome to join or simply enjoy the atmosphere, depending on what is taking place during their stay.

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Shared Meals & Community Time

Meals are an important part of daily life at Leela. People often gather around the table, share food, and spend time together between activities.

These moments offer space for conversation, connection, and simply being together in an informal way.

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Quiet Time & Rest

Alongside the activities and gatherings, there is also space at Leela to slow down.

Some guests spend time reading, journaling, resting, or simply enjoying quiet moments between events.

There is no expectation to fill every part of the day.

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Explore the Local Area

Leela is set in the Dorset countryside, with plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding area during your stay.

Nearby you’ll find quiet villages, countryside walks, and the Jurassic Coast, which is within easy reach for a day trip.