Flourish: A Day To Come Back To Yourself

A restorative women’s day retreat at The Lygon Arms, Broadway Before the year asks even more of you, what if you gave yourself one day to hear what you need? Flourish is a carefully held women’s day retreat created for those moments when life feels full, noisy or demanding and you are craving space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. You do not need to arrive with a problem to solve. You do not need to know what needs to change. And you do not need to have any idea what you “should” get from the day. You simply come as you are. Across the day, you’ll be gently guided through a carefully paced blend of grounding, cacao, reflection, restorative movement, Yoga Nidra, guided meditation, visualisation, embodied practices, sound and stillness. Not as a list of activities to get through. But as a journey that gives your mind space to quieten, your body permission to soften, and you the opportunity to hear yourself more clearly again. Because sometimes coming back to yourself doesn’t need to be dramatic. It simply needs enough space. Who Flourish is for? You might be ready for Flourish if: • You’ve been craving some space but keep putting yourself at the bottom of the list • You’re used to being the capable one, the reliable one, the person who keeps everything moving • Your mind rarely feels completely quiet, even when you technically have time to rest • You’ve felt a little disconnected from yourself lately • You want time that isn’t about achieving, performing or being productive • You’d love a day where everything has already been thought about for you • You’re curious about what might become clearer when you finally give yourself space to listen You don’t need to arrive with an intention to transform. You can simply come because something in you wants the space. Your dayA gentle journey back to yourself Every part of Flourish is chosen with intention — not as a collection of activities, but as a carefully paced journey through the day. You’ll be guided through a blend of grounding, reflection, rest, movement, meditation and restorative practices, each one designed to help you gradually step out of the noise and reconnect with yourself. There is no pressure to arrive with anything figured out, and no expectation that you need to “work on” yourself. You simply arrive. And as the day unfolds, you are given the space to slow down, soften, listen and notice what becomes clearer when everything else gets a little quieter. Mind. Body. Emotions. Energy. Flourish gently brings all four together — helping you feel calmer, more grounded and more connected to yourself by the time you leave. What the day includes Grounding, Cacao & Intention A gentle opening to help you settle, leave the outside world behind and arrive fully into the day. Guided Reflection & Connection Thoughtful prompts create space to notice what has been taking up your energy and what you may need more — or less — of. Gentle Movement - Yoga or Qi Gong Slow, supportive movement followed by deeply restorative guided rest, helping the body soften and giving you permission to stop doing for a while. Guided Meditation & Visualisation Immersive guided practices designed to help you reconnect with yourself, your inner voice and what matters to you. Embodied Movement A chance to move out of your head and back into your body, shifting the energy and creating space for something different. Sound, Stillness & Integration Time to rest, receive and gently integrate the day before returning to everyday life. There is no expectation to participate in every moment in a particular way. Flourish is your day, and you’ll always be encouraged to listen to what feels right for you. A pause to nourish:A nourishing lunch is included as part of your day, giving you time to pause, connect and enjoy being looked after. There is no rushing between sessions and no need to think about what comes next. Everything is taken care of so you can stay in the experience. Lunch, refreshments and herbal teas are included, with dietary requirements catered for. You may leave with:✓ A quieter mind and a greater sense of calm ✓ Space around the things that have been taking up your energy ✓ A deeper connection to yourself and what you need ✓ Time away from constantly doing, organising and thinking ahead ✓ A body that has had permission to rest and soften ✓ Greater clarity around what feels important to you ✓ Simple practices and reflections you can take back into everyday life ✓ A renewed sense of energy and spaciousness to carry with you beyond the day ✓ The feeling that, for one whole day, you chose yourself You may not leave with every answer. But you are likely to leave hearing yourself more clearly. The setting: The Lygon Arms, Broadway There is something about stepping out of your usual environment that makes it easier to hear yourself differently. Set in the heart of Broadway, The Lygon Arms brings a sense of history, warmth and quiet luxury to the day — the kind of place that naturally invites you to slow down. In late autumn, there is something especially cocooning about arriving here: honey-coloured stone, glowing interiors, beautiful surroundings and the feeling of being tucked away from the pace of everyday life for a while. For one whole day, you get to step out of the doing, organising and constant looking ahead — and into a space where everything has been considered for you. A beautiful Cotswolds setting. A slower rhythm. A day that is entirely yours. What women say about Flourish:“I attended my first Flourish Day Retreat with no expectations and simply feeling happy to be taking time out of my busy schedule. Joanne created a safe and nurturing space for each one of us, tending to our individual needs with sensitivity and authenticity. A space for whatever is needed — self-reflection, healing, soothing the soul or simply finding your way back to yourself. I left feeling grounded, with a sense of peace and ease.” “I’ve just attended Jo’s Flourish retreat in Broadway. From start to finish it was a rollercoaster of emotions and insight, held in a comfortably safe space. Beautiful meditations, an incredible sound bath, laughter and healing tears. I highly recommend anyone who is feeling a little lost with themselves to put yourself in Jo’s healing hands. I’ve slept every night calm and centred since.” “Absolutely wonderful retreat, I came away feeling so much better. Joanne has such a calm reassuring nature, such a relaxing safe space to be. It’s set the start of my year off wonderfully.