The most nourishing retreat - highly recommend it to everyone!
I attended the 5-day mediation retreat in Devon. This was my first ever retreat, and hand on heart, it truly was one of the most wonderful experiences I’ve had.
I decided to book this retreat after my friend recommended Samadhi to me as I was going through some difficult times.
I was quite nervous, not knowing what to expect, but everything about the retreat was so healing – from the teaching, the people, the weather, the setting, the nature, and to the food. Everything about it was just perfect.
First of all, David and his teaching. I’ve been listening to the Samadhi podcast and I instantly found David’s voice comforting when listening to his mediation. When I met him in person, he’s very down to earth but at the same time, has a real presence about him. He makes his teaching so relatable and easy to understand. He has the ability to make you feel completely safe to be vulnerable. I went into the retreat, not thinking I would share much to others, but because of David and the kindness of others, I was able to open up and able to share and ask questions which helped me a lot to process things.
Manu’s yoga practices were the perfect way to start the day. Manu and his smile always brightened up the room! He injected a lot fun and joy, gave a real lightness to the retreat which balanced the whole experience really well.
I’ve been looking for a sense of community for a while, and I feel like I’ve found a beautiful one here at Samadhi. Everyone there were so friendly and supportive of each other. You get to meet people from all walks of life with unique experiences, and it was great to hear their stories and connect with them.
We were extremely lucky with the weather as it was beautiful throughout our stay. The setting was just beautiful. On top of hill, looking over the river Dart, surrounded by acres of woodland, seeing wildlife flourishing all around you. The garden was also beautiful, and they grow their own vegetables and fruits which was lovely to see! The staff there were all lovely and friendly, and you get to help out some days in the kitchen which was fun for me! The food was just amazing too! All wholefood, plant-based meals, which were heathy but delicious at the same time. I always went away feeling full but didn’t make me feel sluggish. They encourage you to switch off your phone during the stay. It was so liberating to be free from your phone and it had a huge positive impact on my mental health. Everything about the whole experience was so nourishing!
I can’t thank David, Manu, and the entire Samadhi community enough. It really has changed my life and outlook for the better. I definitely would like to keep up with the practice and try and attend more of their retreats.
I really think everyone would benefit from attending a Samadhi retreat, I can’t recommend it highly enough.
체험 날짜: 15 May, 2025
체험 날짜: 15 May, 2025
Samadhi Retreats & Meditation 에서 답장
2025.07.10
Thank you, Teppei, for your kind and thoughtful comments about the retreat. We're so glad to hear how beneficial and nourishing the retreat was for you. May your practice continue to grow and flourish!
David & Manu
David & Manu