Pranayama + The Subtle Body 5 Day Retreat

Crimsworth Valley, Hebden Bridge
£750 - £790 depending on room choice
Pranayama + The Subtle Body 5 Day Retreat
Start Date
29/09/2023
End Date
03/10/2023

Lead Teacher


100 hours Pranayama Training


Prānāyāma, Retreat & Training with Vicki Shields exploring the Subtle Elements of our bodies & minds and healing them through a deeper connection with nature, sound and conscious movement. 


Prana is a mysterious energy. It's the immeasurable source of life itself and yoga is an invitation to channel this powerful yet subtle energy. When directed inwards, it can lead us to the true greatness of our being and take us beyond the limited conditioned self.


As we take our attention inwards away from the distractions of the world we begin to feel more. Letting go from the gross physical through the deeper layers of the breath and mind (the koshas), opening up the vast potential of the LIFE FORCE within


To turn that inner dial from negative to postive, to change thoughts to ones that serve our highest good, planting positive seeds of consciousness, taking back our power in the knowing, we are the change we have been waiting for. We are powerful beyond measure.


The 100hrs Training comprises of a five-day retreat in the wild, windswept moors of the Yorkshire countryside, the ideal setting to discover the mysteries of the body and mind. 


The retreat carries a 60 hours CPD certification. Combine this with our 40 hours Breath of Life Certification, a total of 3 weekends over 6 months, to earn 100hrs YAP Certification. 


The Breath of Life training is your opportunity to build a personal practice and the retreat allows you to turn your attention inwards, connect with Nature and channel the Life Force Energy, to balance all systems of your body.


Every morning we'll begin with contemplation, followed by an embodied and somatic approach to Yoga postures to turn your attention inwards & the subtle movement of energy within. Then, we’ll take a deep dive into the ancient wisdom of Prana, Nadis, Bandhas and the Chakras. We'll also explore the vibration of sound and Mantra, alongside daily Pranayama, to expand your own knowledge and give you the tools to guide others to do the same. 

Your body will be nourished with the most incredible, high vibe food from the Mindful Kitchen and you get to stay at Acre Head Farm with the most stunning views of the sunrise and sunsets every day. The wood and waterfalls are a few minutes walk. The ideal setting for meditations to enhance that vital energy within.


This Training is certified with a Trainer-Pro status with Yoga Alliance Professionals.

What does the course include: 

  • Breath regulation
  • How to move with your breath in Yoga Postures
  • Posture and sitting for Pranayama
  • Pranayama history 
  • Preparatory practices for Pranayama
  • Nadi Shodhana (nerve cleansing), the Breath and Kapalabhati and retaining the breath
  • The interplay of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitric oxide
  • Pranayama methods
  • The subtle body in relation to:
    • The 8 Limbs of Patanjali Yoga
    • Hatha Yoga - the process of Sun & Moon
    • Kundalini; what it is and how do we access it?
  • Obstacles to growth in a dedicated (yoga) practice
  • How the breath works in terms of anatomy & physiology
  • How to grow your practice
  • Personal practice that is custom built for your dosha with Pulse readings

What to expect from the retreat

  • You'll learn how to still the mind and create a shift in the autonomic nervous system

  • You'll learn how to recognise and potentially work through your physical and emotional holding patterns formed over many years

  • You'll cultivate a feeling of peaceful spaciousness to help you make decisions from a heart-centred place

  • You'll balance the energetic body by opening your sense fields to become more aware of channels that flow through the body

  • You'll improve your ability to discern your own emotions from others, empowering you to stay true to your own needs and boundaries

  • You'll develop the art of listening to the breath, and over time, prepare to awaken subtle energy at the core of the body called Kundalini

  • You'll strengthen your understanding of our interconnected world and allow this to shine forth

  • You'll elevate your own sense of compassion by gaining a conscious understanding of the sacred, infinite body of pure awareness

Who will be teaching you?

It's so rare for Western Yogis to be connected to a living tradition because many of the great Yogic Masters have passed. However, Vicki Shields is taught directly by Yogic Master Sri PO Tiwari who's one of the few remaining Pranayama & Hatha Yoga masters of India. With 14-years of dedicated study with him, Vicki blends ancient yogic wisdom and contemporary scientific research. Her style of teaching is a combination of practice, lecture and discussion giving her students a full understanding of the incredible potential of their body and mind. 

Key Dates

Crimsworth Valley, Hebden Bridge.

Arrival: 4pm Friday 29th September 2023

Depart: 2pm Tuesday 3rd October 2023

Total: 4 nights - 5 days

6 spaces available 

Retreat Schedule

Upon arrival on Friday evening, there'll be a magical Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath with James Dearden Bush.

Morning  8:00am – 11.30am

Kriyas Pranayama, contemplation, Pranava Japa into silence and Guided Asana. 

Lunch  1:00pm - 2:00pm 

Afternoon  2.30pm - 5.30pm

Further Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Bij Mantra. Chants to silent/sitting Yoga Asana with a focus on embodied meditation and energy centre chakra work.

Daily Lectures cover Pranayama, philosophy, scientific information, healing circles with sound and affirmation. Then, our evenings will be a mixture of video, meditation Tratak and private time.

If you're yearning to learn more about yourself, this retreat aims to help you unlock the richness of your inner being and help you discover the power to transform your behaviour with sincerity and devotion.

If you're a beginner to Pranayama, we advise that you take our weekend workshops, Breath Of Life. These workshops are held every three months in Manchester.

Prices of ‘Pranayama and the Subtle Body’ Retreat

The 5 day retreat is £750 - £790 depending on room choice and carries a 60hrs YAP certification

To take your 60 hour certification up to 100hrs combine with the Breath of Life weekends of 40hours Pranayama, discounts for evolve graduates. You need to have attended at least one of the weekend Breath of Life workshops in order to get the most from this retreat.

Please email info@evolveyogatraining.com for further details.

 A non-refundable £200 deposit is required to secure your place


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