A space to connect with nature, community & your natural self
Reconnect & Rejoice
Reconnect with divine nature, shed your fears, and become empowered to step into your true self.
Natural Flow Yoga Retreat is a unique opportunity to embody nature’s tranquil bliss. Move your body and breath in rhythm to the percussive sounds of live instruments and the melodic song of the wild birds.
Journey into the broadleaf woodland to meditate in the dappled stillness of the forest, discovering the plant medicines and guides growing at your feet. Find the deep softness in your heart to open up your relationships with others.
Rejoice in playful gratitude, dance and sing with conscious musicians chanting their living prayers into the night sky.
Dare to meet the spirit of fire in a shamanic ceremony of hot coals and flame. Plunge into the restorative cold of the river, connecting with the flowing life lines of the land.
We will be living together as a community on the land at Hardwick Estate. We offer you daily wild swimming in the river waters followed by the heartwarming Siberian Sauna, reviving yoga practices in nature accompanied by Live Music, guided meditations with ancient trees and forest bathing, authentic workshops, sound healing, art therapy and a chance to connect as a community through empowering ceremonies. There will be opportunity for therapeutic body work and personal healing treatments.
Come with us on a journey of joy, creativity, rest and courage.
Music weaves through the days, supporting your yoga practice, guiding you into meditation and inspiring uplifting celebration. Use your hands to connect with elemental nature through sacred craft work. Allow your body and mind to relax into the cool green embrace of the meadows.
Break through your boundaries and find your inner strength through the empowering Fire Ceremony.
Incredible musicians will share the good vibes to restore and replenish you, storytelling and singing by the campfire will give you the heartwarming gift of community connection.
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And of course alongside it all, the river, the sauna, the wandering paths, the organic, seasonal and sumptuous food.
Oh it’s going to be so good – come and join us! We’d love to see you again.
Wild Swimming – We are blessed to have a clean section of the Thames on our doorstep. Listed as one of the best wild swimming spots in UK.
Riverside Sauna – Deeply relax in the warmth of the sauna with a spectacular view of the river Thames.
Cold Water Immersion – Experience the rejuvenating and enlivening effects of cold water immersion therapy. Combining breathwork techniques and intensifying movements, this is will leave you fully awakened for the day.
Morning Yoga – to help us connect to our natural state of body/mind – relaxed awareness, presence, peace. Exploring mindful embodiment through the depth of asanas, breathwork and cleansing practices.
Pranayama – A combination of awakening and activating breathing practices to warm you from within and energise you for the day ahead. Includes cleansing kriyas and lung capacity-expanding exercises, as well as breathwork techniques to upregulate the nervous and respiratory systems.
Nature Connection – Connect to the sacred land around you through immersion into the generous wild at Hardwick Estate.
Meditation – Guided meditations unfold a sense of serenity, deep inner inquiry and embodied calm, through a variety of carefully curated methods.
Fire Walk Ceremony – Experience the ancient ceremony to deepen the connection to nature, feeling of unity to overcome your fears, break through internal barriers and discover your personal power – experience your change!
Live Music – Sacred sound round the campfire will be heart-warming songs about nature, green futures and what it is to be human, lead by specially invited renowned musicians.
Personal Ayurvedic Assessment – Understanding of your own nature provides an enhanced toolset for self healing and wellbeing.
Meals and Ayurvedic Teas – All our food is organic and locally sourced and lovingly prepared with your health and satisfaction in mind. We are so lucky to be surrounded by passionate and ethical growers!
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Essential Info
We hope to be able to accommodate all who are interested & feel drawn to come together as a community.
We have tickets available for the Full Retreat: Friday evening – Sunday evening which are limited in numbers to facilitate a deep experience of rest and reconnection as a community.
Your Tickets include:
✔️ 2.5 days of full immersion into sacred lands and your beautiful self!
✔️ All activities, classes and workshops.
✔️ Fire Ceremony.
✔️ Delicious Ayurvedic food:
Friday dinner, 3 meals on Saturday and 2 meals on Sunday. A selection of hot drinks will be available throughout the day.
✔️ Ground rent for your own tent.
The retreat begins on Friday evening, 24th July 2026, and ends on Sunday evening, 26th July 2026.
Camper vans & caravans are welcome, dogs must stay at home!
This retreat is free from drugs, alcohol and intoxicants which cloud the mind.
Tickets are booked on this website through our booking platform Wetravel – tap the orange button below on this page to secure your place.
For those who would like to combine the fun of the retreat and the karma of the service, we have a few Seva Tickets. These tickets are designed for those who enjoy getting involved in the running of the retreat by giving the core crew a hand with whatever is needed to be done on the day, or those who can’t afford the full price of the tickets but still want to come. If you’re keen to be involved, apply here.
A full immersion amidst the living wisdom of the ancient oak trees and wild water of Hardwick Estate.
Food
We will be eating fresh, organic, locally grown plant based meals lovingly prepared according to the Ayurvedic principle of food as medicine. Ayurveda views food as both nourishment and a primary tool for self healing, essential for balancing the mind, body, and spirit.
This approach blends flavourful ingredients with health benefits, creating meals that satisfy your senses while enhancing your vitality with culinary richness and balance. We use a pallette of sattvic ingredients to ensure that your food supports your yoga, mediation and cleansing practices, leaving you feeling nourished, balanced and strong. Here we move beyond calories and macronutrients to embrace food as a tool for creating harmony, balance, and optimal health.
As much as possible of our gorgeous fruit and veg will come from Tolhurst Organic farm, based on site, who use stock free farming to produce the lowest possible carbon footprint, cruelty free food. Their work is truly inspiring and aligned with our ethos of re-connecting and re-aligning with mother nature to live in more harmony.
Venue and Location
Our retreat takes place in a secluded and serene riverside setting on a community-run rural estate in the Thames Valley. Surrounded by lush green forests with ancient oaks, rare wildflower meadows with astounding biodiversity and the glistening waters of the upstream Thames, this unique location is easy to get to, yet feels deeply held in wild nature.
All accommodation is in our secluded riverside campsite. Hot shower cabins, a riverside sauna, composting toilets, and a sparkling river to swim in! Washing sinks and running fresh water. Tents are available to rent if you can not bring your own.
Workshops are held in an open structures, and out in the meadows and forests to truly experience immersive nature.
Camper vans & caravans are welcome, dogs must stay at home!
This retreat is free from drugs, alcohol and intoxicants which cloud the mind.
Travel Logistics
Hardwick estate is only 40 minutes by train from London (Paddington), and just 20 minutes by car from Junction 12 on the M4. Easily accessible from the main transport hubs at Reading, yet set in the rolling countryside of the Chilterns AONB, Hardwick is ideally located for a weekend getaway of peace and tranquillity.
By Air
The closest airport is London Heathrow – LHR – which is only a 1 hour car journey from the retreat venue. There are direct train and coach services from LHR to Reading, our closest city. From Reading it is a a seven minute onward train journey to Pangbourne, our closest village or a 20 minute taxi or car journey to the retreat venue.
By Train/Taxi
There are direct trains to Pangbourne, our closest village, from London (40 minutes) , Reading (7 minutes) and Didcot Parkway (20 minutes). From Pangbourne it is a 40 minute walk or a 10 minute taxi or car ride to the retreat venue. We give out some local taxi numbers in our booking confirmation, and we recommend you make a reservation with them for your journey if you plan to travel this way – we are in a rural location so they do not wait by the station and there is no Uber!
By Car
The retreat venue is just 20 minutes from Junction 12 on the M4, halfway between London and Bristol. If you have a spare seat in your car and are happy to share a ride, or if you need a lift to the gathering, here is the link to our retreat community WhatsApp group: Natural Flow Shares
Surround yourself with 500-year-old trees, wildflower meadows, stunning scenery, magical sunset views, wonderful wildlife & your community.
Reviews
Wow, I don’t know where to begin. What an amazing weekend I had on the Natural Flow Yoga retreat, it’s beyond words. I arrived feeling agitated and closed and I left feeling peaceful and open hearted. The experience of love, joy and connection from everyone really touched my heart. The teachers were skilled, knowledgeable and brought so much love and energy to their sessions. The musicians played from the heart and it felt like one big family around the camp fire. I would recommend Natural Flow to anyone
By Syreeta D
It is now 3 weeks since my first experience of a Sadhama Rewild Retreat and I am still buzzing!!! From the moment we arrived till we left I felt held... read more in a bubble of peace and deep connection. Connection with all the people either facilitating the experience, and those taking part, connection with this an is land, expressed through the beautiful river, trees, landscape and food that nourished us. And connection with the wider Universe through music, movement and meditation 🧘♀️🙏🏼 A truly moving experience and one i would highly recommend to anyone looking for an authentic spiritual retreat. With all my heart 💚 thank you to all of you for making it possible 🙏🏼🫶🏼
Muriel Russell 7th August 2026
I attended a wellbeing session which included forest bathing, sauna, wild swimming and fine dinning. Dimiti who led the wellbeing practices is an infectious, interesting and authentic guide.... read more The fine dining was the best Vegan food EVER, Karen’s creatively and knowledge of working with the principles of aryuveda alongside local, organic vegan ingredients was inspiring. Highly recommend.
marie groucott 5th July 2026
I went to the Sweat and Serenity weekend. If you have any inclination at all to do this then do! Amazing food, great place, natural beauty. Swimming in... read more the Thames at the end of the campsite, then to a nearby a Sauna afterwards. And of course the Sweat lodge - quite and experience and also some yoga. I had a great time and would recommend it without hesitation.
Harvey French 9th June 2026
I would describe my experience at the Sadhama - Insight Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat as PERFECT!!!!!! Seriously! If you are looking to 'sort your sh1t out', then you need look... read more no further. The team created the perfect setting to get you on the path and support you as you travelled along it. Utterly sublimely organised from the delicious food to the utterly beautiful location. I wanted a river and lots of greenery. This retreat delivered in that in abundance. On the banks of the River Thames surrounded by 200 year old oak trees and fields that stretch to the rolling green hills in the distance. Nature gently holds you as you are guided through your practice. Bliss. Expert guidance carried me through as I worked hard on my practice. I felt hugely supported, even through the silence. The power and love I felt emanating from the group was immense. Wow! Wow! Wow! I wouldn't change a thing. Didn't miss my phone one bit. So glad to have a break from the craziness of the modern life. Don't let the early starts put you off either. It turns out they are exactly what you need! You go to bed early anyway and awake energised, ready to mediate some more. Stop reading this now and get yourself booked in. I promise you will not regret this opportunity to develop. Written with the deepest of love. I'm in! Vipassana all the way! I'm already booked in for another trip! Good luck legend! You're doing better than you think!
Spim Taylor 22nd September 2025
This was the best week of my life in terms of personal development. Words cannot describe how beneficial this retreat was for my mind and energy.
Firstly, Dmitry, the meditation teacher,... read more was incredible, so wise and deeply knowledgeable about the technique. Normally, at school, I would get distracted, but having Dmitry as my teacher allowed me to fully embrace the Vipassana technique and benefit greatly from it.
Before this retreat, I had meditated regularly for three years, about 30 minutes a day. But during this one week, I learned a technique that was more effective than any other practice I had tried. I will be continuing what I have learned from this retreat for the rest of my life.
I also cannot write this review without mentioning Karen, who cooked the most incredible vegan Ayurvedic food. This food gave us the energy and mental clarity to meditate for extended periods each day.
In the evenings, there was a sauna to use, cold-water swimming available, and massage therapists on site.
This retreat was honestly life-changing, and I will 100% be back in the future.
Kian Patel 18th September 2025
I recently attended a Vipassana retreat with Sadama Rewild Retreats, and it has been one of the most profound experiences of my 50 years.
This year has been a very inward... read more journey for me, and when I booked the retreat back in February, I knew I was looking for silence—but I didn’t realise just how much it would involve. Vipassana is simple in structure but powerful in practice: long periods of sitting in stillness, going deeply within, supported by walking meditations and a gentle daily yoga session. If you’re considering it, I would recommend some yoga practice beforehand, as it really helps you benefit from the extended meditations.
The teaching from Dmitry was humble, clear, and deeply impactful. The retreat began with a warm debrief from Karen, who also prepared the most nourishing Ayurvedic food throughout the week. The meals were incredible—wholesome, flavourful, and surprisingly left me with no cravings for sugar, caffeine, or anything else. It truly supported the essence of Vipassana: being fully present in the moment.
The environment was just as supportive—the setting near London is stunning, with water, birds, trees, and wide open landscapes holding the group beautifully. Being in silence with 50 others doing the same inward work created an energy of safety and connection that simply cannot be replicated alone. By the end of the retreat, the vulnerability and openness shared was extraordinary, a testament to how well-held and supported we all felt.
The entire team—Dimitri, Karen, David, and others—give so much with such generosity of spirit. This is not an easy retreat, but if you are on the fence, I would highly recommend it. What you learn about yourself has the potential to shift everything. I have already booked to return 🙏
Tina Gore 18th September 2025
One of the most beautiful & transformative experiences in my life! The whole team was caring and amazing at creating a safe space for our journey which helped us to... read more really deepen our practice. Dmitry's teaching is astonishing! He's so wise and settled in his practice it basically just jumps on you. Karen's nurishing food and care also helped a lot through the whole retreat. If you want to experience the real deal (truly lucky to receive teachings in english), meet like minded beautiful people, be surrounded by nature, love, inspiration and spiritual drive 1000% this is the right place to do it at! I will definitely be back xx
Kajo 14th September 2025
This was my first retreat, but by following the instructions and wisdom of Dmitry (the yogi), I have taken away some very valuable advice and experiences.
By being explicitly not profit-driven,... read more the risk of joining Sadhama for a retreat is minimal. I am not intitiated, I am not experienced, yet I have faith that I experienced an authentic teaching of Vipassana. For little cost, I have been blessed with one of the most important weeks of my entire life.
Also, on day one skepticisms will be put in check by Karen's (Head chef) mindblowing ayurvedic food.
Thank you to the incredible team behind this whole thing, a real diamond in the rough.
P.s. I highly recommend not neglecting to open your hips and strengthen your body (legs, knees, lower back, neck) just a little bit beforehand, or you'll suffer from some annoying pain like I did.
Ty 10th August 2025
A huge thank you from my deepest heart for providing the perfect retreat!
I'm still smiling and floating from this weekend ........
The energy that you and your team brought was so... read more beautiful. It was the perfect balance of activities without any pressure. And somehow you also summoned beautiful participants! I could feel the love reverberating.
Most importantly I realised I felt safe, because I was in good hands, and with my tribe, the people who are aligned to me. I haven't felt that safe and amongst my own for a long time.
Thank you again to Karen for supporting my endless food intolerances - the food was amazing! I hope you weren't rolling your eyes when you saw me!!! You've reminded me to honour my Vata
Thank you Dimitri for your energy and guiding light, your peace and wise words, and reminding me of that I'm on the right path, and to stop and be present a little more. What an inspiration.
Sam Silvester 4th August 2025
Natural flow last summer was a life highlight for me. I was absolutely mesmerised and captivated by the sheer talent of the musicians, the passion and authenticity of the workshop facilitators, and the standard of care in every detail from the food, to the setting to the communication. I’ve been to a billion and one retreats, but never ever one like this. It felt like coming home. I absolutely with my whole heart want to be a part of that in any small way I can!
Kayleigh F.
Ian P.
“I had an amazing life changing experience with people that I felt safe to be myself with. Really well organised with so many wonderful things to do.The food was out of this world if they had a restaurant I would move next door. The yoga ,meditation,breath work ,and talks were first class.also some fantastic treatments.and some beautiful music and singing from top notch musicians. Book me up for next year please.”
Vikki S.
“This was my second time to a Sadhama retreat and once again it exceeded all my expectations. What Dima and Karen create on these retreats is something very special, from the food, to the practices and ceremonies, to the sacred land that it all takes place on. As for the Lovejam tribe…wow! The music and singing around the campfire was very special…Lewis and Lana both incredible talents and Phil’s yoga was up there with the best I have ever experienced, Nathan and Joe…they all held space for us so beautifully. It’s testament to all involved by how much so many of us were transformed after just 2 days. I totally recommend booking yourself on a Sadhama retreat if you want to feel joy, unity, connection, freedom, empowerment and love…all things that the world needs now more than ever!”
Rachel B.
“The Hardwick Estate is a magical place and Dmitry & Karen dedicated to helping, healing and sharing their gifts with the world. Under Dmitry’s kind, humorous and humble guidance, one can find their way back to their true selves. Karen and her team work quietly and attentively in the background, making sure that every is cared for and has all that they need. The food was another level! If you are looking for a genuine place to connect to yourself and your heart under the care of those who only have your best interests at heart, this is it.”
Anita M
“This was an amazing retreat – my best yet and i’ve been on a lot all over the world. The teachings were amazing, the food exemplary. It was a truly nurturing experience and even as a beginner yogi, I felt very welcome and able to follow and stretch as best I could without any inner criticism or comparisons to others, which is new. Thank you so much I truly looked forward to the next one”
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