Samadhi Retreats & Meditation Reviews

Transformational retreats which will restore your inner peace. I cannot recommend Samadhi enough! I have just been on a 3 day retreat and it has been absolutely brilliant. The talks, meditations and yoga plus walks in the stunning surroundings have restored my inner peace. Highly recommend, thank you David & Manu x

Great retreat experience in the beautiful surroundings of Trigonos Retreat Centre Thank you David and Manu for another great retreat experience in the beautiful surroundings of Trigonos, right on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. It was peaceful, insightful, the accommodation and food were excellent and we made up a friendly and warm group of people. I will see you again in the Spring, for now all the best in everything you do. Yangchen x

Three day meditation and yoga retreat I went on a three day meditation and yoga retreat run by David and May at the Trigonos centre in North Wales. It well exceeded my expectations and when I returned home I felt able to do meditation session without any guidance for the first time. I've come away full of confidence and hope for the future.

Wonderful uplifting retreat I had the pleasure of attending a 4 day meditation retreat at Charney Hall in Oxfordshire last month (Sep 2023), and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The venue and food were amazing, and David and Manu are exemplary meditation and yoga teachers. I look forward to taking part in another Samadhi retreat in the neat future. Blessings and success to you both. **I also recommend this as an autism-friendly retreat service. I felt safe and included throughout my stay and the instructors were both approachable and attentive when I needed support**

Silent Retreat: the best gift to one's mind I took a silent 4 days retreat with David and Manu in September 23. It's been one of the best experiences of my life frankly. As I dabbled with mindfulness for years I was left with so many questions, and David was able to really clear my mind with the way he thought the practice - and Manu's yoga finally helped my back. Overall, just a wonderful experience. And also, David and Manu sure know how to organise an amazing retreat. Organised, punctual, gift bags at the arrival, great location and food choices... I was stunned. As an ex-event organiser, I could really appreciate the care put into everything, it really takes work. TL;DR: Absolutely, wholeheartedly recommended. Life-changing content and great organisation.

Charney Manor Tranquility & Insight meditation retreat I have just come back from a four day silent retreat in Charney Manor in Oxfordshire. I have recently retired and hadn't done meditation and yoga for many years. I had never been on a silent retreat before, and I was a bit nervous about whether I would be physically able to sit down for the many meditation practices. I was assured by David that this retreat is for everyone. David and Manu are wonderful hosts, and I was looking forward to every session with them. Manu's yoga classes gave the body a good stretch and was aimed at helping us physically with the meditation practices. David's teachings were brilliant. He shared his wisdom in a very kind and loving way, and it has given me the enthusiasm for practising daily meditations at home. It is life transforming in the best possible way. Charney Manor was a very beautiful and tranquil setting for the retreat. The food was delicious and I had a nice clean room with an ensuite bathroom. I can highly recommend this retreat for anyone who is struggling with their daily lives.

Inspired and motivated Well organised and brilliantly taught workshops with 'soul food' meditations and complimentary yoga. I was nervous about attending on my own but felt so welcome and equal. The food was really fantastic! I'm inspired and motivated to realise my best self, for myself and others.

I went on the Lincolnshire 4 day retreat with David and Manu a couple of weeks ago, and cannot recommend it highly enough. David's teachings balanced simple, relatable content with deeper ideas that I am still mulling over weeks later. Manu guided yoga sessions that were easy to follow, even though I adapted the exercises as an amputee, and I left each session feeling energised, strong and grateful for my body. I hadn't been on a retreat before, and was initially quite nervous, but everyone was incredibly lovely and I felt safe and settled very quickly. I also didn't realise how deeply relaxed I could be - 4 days lets you release so much more stress than occasional, shorter meditation sessions. Ever since leaving (even two weeks later), I have felt like life has been in high-definition and that my work is a massive opportunity to serve our wider community rather than a trial. I hope to continue working with these two incredible people and this community for many years to come.

Life changing experience A truly life changing experience accessible to everyone of all levels, set in beautiful surroundings and great food. It felt really supportive to be part of a group of similar intention. I left feeling everything made sense and with the intention to use the lessons learnt knowing it’s the right path for a happier life.

Lincolnshire retreat 2023 Lovely weekend spent with a lovely friendly group of like minded individuals. David and Manu are great hosts and a lovely couple. David openly shares his experiences of being mindful and his talks are inspiring and thought provoking and have helped me enjoy meditation again. Manu yoga is for all and you can go at whatever pace suits your ability with Manu encouraging you along. The structure of the weekend was perfect and the venue very nice with good facilities and free time each day to explore the grounds or spa facilities . If you’re unsure just book it you won’t regret it . 😁