The Autumn Reset
Retreat - Regulate - Realign
18th – 21st September 2026
with Louise & friends
The Autumn Reset Retreat
Life can be full.
Work, family, phones, messages, responsibilities, other people's needs, the endless list of things that somehow always seem to need doing...
Sometimes what we need isn't another thing to add to the list.
We need to stop.
The Autumn Reset is a four-day retreat created as an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with your body, rest properly and spend some time asking a very simple question:
What do I actually need right now?
Through breathwork, yoga, nervous system practices, sound, sauna, nature, fire, good food and time to simply be, you'll have space to explore what helps you feel more grounded, connected and alive.
Retreat Summary
Begins on:
Friday September 18th @ 7:00pm (arrive from 5pm)
Ends on:
Monday September 21st @ 2:00pm
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Hosted by:
Louise & friends
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What do I need?
That's the only question we're asking you to sit with this weekend. Not what should I be doing, not what will look good, just, what do I actually need right now.
Everything here is optional.
The permission to rest instead of joining a session. The permission to follow your own thread instead of the group's. This is your retreat, not a checklist. Come to everything, or come to almost nothing and spend four days enjoying the spaciousness of the land. Both are the right way to do this.
What we are actually doing here…
Nervous System Regulation - Practical regulation tools to take back home and integrate into your day to day.
Mindful Movement - Practise moving slowly, mindfully, with presence, slow down to notice and to feel.
Nourishing Moments - Sauna, a gong bath, a sacred fire and unstructured time built into every single day.
Yoga and Breathwork - Journey with the body, moving, breathing, creating space.
Gathering in Community - Finding the moments of resonance, the sense of belonging, a feeling of home
Time to gather - your thoughts and reflections, time to share and to vision whats to come.
Beyond the Schedule
Equinox Fire & Sunrise: Sunday night's fire marks the turning point of the year, and Monday opens with the equinox sunrise itself, watched in together.
Rest & Recuperation: Unstructured hours built into every day. Nap, journal, do nothing at all.
The Harvest Feast: A shared, seasonal table, marking the equinox itself, and a coming together in community, with our wider community coming together for the meal.
Wood Fired Sauna: Body scrubs, optional cold plunge, and the kind of heat that empties your head out.
What are the benefits of joining this retreat?
Slow down and step away from everyday demands
Rest and recharge
Reconnect with your body
Explore breathwork and somatic practices
Learn simple tools for supporting your nervous system
Release some physical and mental tension
Spend meaningful time in nature
Move, breathe and feel more present
Enjoy sauna, fire and time outdoors
Meet new people in a relaxed and friendly environment
Create space to reflect on what you actually need
Take some simple practices home with you
The shape of the weekend
Every session is optional, and the days are built loosely enough that you can drop in and out as your own nervous system asks for.
Friday
Arrival & Opening Circle
Settling in, meeting the group, and an opening gong bath to mark the start of four days together.
Saturday
Down Into the Body
A gentle start, nervous system tools and nature connection. A chance to check in with what is serving you and what you want to let go off as the season shifts.
Sunday
Village Day
Yoga, breathwork and coming together, mindful movement & the harvest feast, and the Equinox Fire at night, the heart of the whole weekend.
Monday
Equinox Sunrise & Closing
Sunrise on the equinox itself, a closing circle, and an optional afternoon for anyone who wants to stay a little longer, have a treatment or integrate in nature.
A village of facilitators
Louise
Your Host
… and constant for the whole journey - Nervous System Tools, Mindful Movement, Sacred Fire. The Sauna Experience.
Nartan
Yoga
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Rooted in the Satyananda tradition, Nartan teaches yoga as a practice of discovering our deeper nature, weaving together movement (asana), breathwork (pranayama) and meditation.
Moving with care and presence cultivates a quiet receptivity, allowing the subtler aspects of ourselves to emerge into awareness, creating space for growth, healing and positive change.
Her classes are focused yet accessible, welcoming complete beginners and experienced practitioners alike. There is no prerequisite to join a class — no particular level of flexibility, fitness or mindset is required. Come as you are.
Alongside her yoga teaching, at this festival Nartan will also be reading a short story around the fire, drawing on her previous work as a professional audiobook narrator.
Hanyika
Breathe and Receive
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I’m passionate about bringing joy and supporting others on their journeys of growth, healing, and self-discovery. My path began as a primary school teacher in the Czech Republic and has since evolved into working in adult education and as a self-love therapist. I’m deeply inspired by healthy living close to nature, which I consider my sanctuary and a vital source of balance and creativity.
I first discovered Laughter Yoga many years ago while living in Brighton. I’ve always loved laughing, moving my body, and cultivating a good mood, and yoga has long been one of my go-to practices. When I learned about the powerful research behind voluntary laughter and its profound benefits for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, I was instantly hooked and decided to train as a Laughter Yoga teacher.
Alongside laughter, I’m deeply fascinated by the magic of breath and its impact on our minds and bodies. I regularly attend workshops and trainings to expand my knowledge and experience, continually deepening my practice and understanding.
Today, I live at Leela Centre, a vibrant community where I share my gifts and spread the giggles on a regular basis. My sessions are playful, inclusive, and deeply nourishing — an invitation to breathe, let go, and reconnect with joy, lightness, and the wisdom of the body.
Prabhuddho
Singing at Sunrise
As the sunrises join Prabuddho as we sing hello to the sun
Vic
Sacred Fire Keeper
Sacred Fire Keeps the flame that opens the retreat and threads through every evening that follows.
Not just a venue
The Autumn Reset takes place at with a community, so you're not simply arriving at a venue for a series of workshops.
You're actually spending a few days in a living community.
You'll eat together.
You'll meet people.
You'll sit around the fire.
You'll wander around the land.
You might end up having a cup of tea with someone you've only just met.
There is plenty of opportunity for connection, but there is also plenty of space to be on your own.
This is also a community event. Alongside the participants staying onsite, members of our wider community are invited to join a selection of the sessions over the weekend. The Harvest Feast on Sunday is where it all comes together in celebration.
Retreat Cost and Details
Start: Friday September 18th @ 7:00pm (arrive from 5pm)
End: Monday September 21st @ 2:00pm (see optional extension below)
Monday Optional Extension: Not ready to leave straight after closing circle? Book an extra integration session, relax on the land through the afternoon, then either head off by 5pm, or stay on for dinner and a sauna for an extra £20.
Registration Tickets Autumn Equinox Retreat (this includes the retreat, all meals & drinks)
First release: £290 (9 tickets)
Second release: £320 (6 tickets)
Concession: £250 (5 tickets)
Price includes the full lineup, all meals, sauna access x1. Accommodation is selected separately at checkout. Concession tickets are limited and offered on request, get in touch if cost is a barrier - email: [email protected]
Payment Plans
We understand that everyone's financial situation is unique, so we've designed our payment plan with flexibility in mind.
Secure your place by spreading the total cost into manageable instalments. We offer the option to pay a deposit and spread the balance over the remaining months before the payment deadline which is a few weeks before the start of the event. There is a £5 charge for using this payment plan option, and payment dates will be clearly outlined when you book.
Cancellation & Refunds
Our cancellation and refunds policy can be found by clicking here
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the price and can be selected separately during checkout via the booking link.
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The Equinox Only Balances Once a Year
Take the four days. Put the phone in the drawer. Come and find nourishment and connection. Come home to yourself.
Food at Leela
All food is vegetarian, drawing inspiration from cuisines from around the world. Garden produce is used when available including green salads and culinary herbs.
There is a separate tea making area with a wide range of beverages which include herbal teas, coffee, decaf, green and black teas, hot chocolate, plus cow’s milk and alternative milks.
We cater for the following diets …
Dairy-free / Egg-free
Gluten Free
Sugar conscious
Vegan and vegetarian
Food is prepared in a shared kitchen where allergens are present. See our food information page for details.
