Lina Newstead
Lina Newstead
Lina has long ties to Claridge House and been practising Yoga since 1975, gaining experience with Yoga teachers from different traditions. She has had extensive experience in teaching Yoga to seniors, adults, and to students with special needs such as MS and ME. She has been teaching Mindfulness with a unique slant from her experience of the Buddhist Tibetan and Yoga traditions, as well as Christian Mindfulness.
Retreats led by Lina Newstead
June 2022
1/2 day Mindfulness Meditation
Thu 9 June

Booking ID: 090622
Give yourself the gift of a day away from all the stress.
Mindfulness meditation techniques will be practised, formal sitting and deep relaxation - safely.
Theme : Turn of the year - Greeting Summer
br> Meditation Day 9.30 - Day participants arrive. Coffee Tea available
9.45 - Quiet time 15 minutes silence to arrive
10.00- Welcome and introductions of participants
-- Centre in Egyptian posture
-- Mindful Movement outside weather permitting
11.15 - Tea, Coffee and biscuits
11.30 - Body relaxation – body scan
-- Breath awareness practice
-- Mind meditation - guided meditation
1.00 - Lunch - optional book with office for additional £12.50
Non-residential price: £35.00
Confronting the Inevitable - Death and Dying
Fri 10 - Sun 12 June

Booking ID: 100622
A subject that is still a challenging one for us in the West to discuss.
Come and talk about it with people who are also interested in bringing this out into the open.
We will look at the practical and the philosophical aspects of death in the West and also from other cultures and traditions.
Be prepared to be surprised and have laughter included in the mix!
Please note this course is not for people who are recently bereaved or have a terminal diagnosis. Please talk to the tutor if you are unsure of your own situation
Residential price: £345.00
Non-residential price: £195.00
July 2022
1/2 Day Mindfulness Meditation
Thu 7 July
Booking ID: 070722
Give yourself the gift of a day away from all the stress
Mindfulness meditation techniques will be practised, formal sitting and deep relaxation - safely.
Theme : Trust
br> Meditation Day 9.30 - Day participants arrive. Coffee Tea available
9.45 - Quiet time 15 minutes silence to arrive
10.00- Welcome & introductions of participants
-- Centre in Egyptian posture
-- Mindful Movement outside weather permitting
11.15 - Tea, Coffee & biscuits
11.30 - Body relaxation – body scan
-- Breath awareness practice
-- Mind meditation - guided meditation
1.00 - Departures
It is possible to prolong your stay overnight please speak directly with someone at the office
for offers & costs 01342 832150
Non-residential price: £35.00
August 2022
1/2 Day Mindfulness Meditation
Thu 4 August
Booking ID: 040822
Give yourself the gift of a day away from all the stress
Mindfulness meditation techniques will be practised, formal sitting and deep relaxation - safely.
Theme : Non Striving
br> Meditation Day 9.30 - Day participants arrive. Coffee Tea available
9.45 - Quiet time 15 minutes silence to arrive
10.00- Welcome & introductions of participants
-- Centre in Egyptian posture
-- Mindful Movement outside weather permitting
11.15 - Tea, Coffee & biscuits
11.30 - Body relaxation – body scan
-- Breath awareness practice
-- Mind meditation - guided meditation
1.00 - Departures
It is possible to extend your stay overnight pre- and/or post course. Please speak directly with someone at the office
for offers & costs 01342 832150
Non-residential price: £35.00
How to Age Positively and Well
Fri 5 - Mon 8 August
Booking ID: 050822
Looking at aging with a positive perspective we can learn how to age as well as possible. Gentle movement from Yoga and Mindfulness along with specific breathing techniques and deep relaxation and meditation all can enhance our physiological age. Tips on how to maintain health through lifestyle and diet will be explored and how to integrate them into everyday life
Residential price: £425.00
Non-residential price: £195.00
September 2022
1/2 Day Mindfulness Meditation
Thu 8 September
Booking ID: 080922
Give yourself the gift of a day away from all the stress
Mindfulness meditation techniques will be practised, formal sitting and deep relaxation - safely.
Theme : Turn of the year - Greeting Autumn
br> Meditation Day 9.30 - Day participants arrive. Coffee Tea available
9.45 - Quiet time 15 minutes silence to arrive
10.00- Welcome & introductions of participants
-- Centre in Egyptian posture
-- Mindful Movement outside weather permitting
11.15 - Tea, Coffee & biscuits
11.30 - Body relaxation – body scan
-- Breath awareness practice
-- Mind meditation - guided meditation
1.00 - Departures
It is possible to prolong your stay overnight please speak directly with someone at the office
for offers & costs 01342 832150
Non-residential price: £35.00
October 2022
Half Day Mindfulness Meditation
Thu 6 October
Booking ID: 061022
Give yourself the gift of a half day away from all the stress
Mindfulness meditation techniques will be practised, formal sitting and deep relaxation - safely.
Theme : Acceptance
9.30 - Day participants arrive. Coffee Tea available
9.45 - Quiet time 15 minutes silence to arrive
10.00 - Short introductions of participants
Centre in Egyptian posture Mindful Movement outside if possible
11.15 - Tea & Coffee with cake & biscuits
11.30 - Body relaxation – body scan
12.00 - Breath awareness practice
12.15 - Mind meditation - this can be walking meditation when possible/ guided meditation /
enquiry meditation
1.00 - Departures
for offers & costs 01342 832150
Non-residential price: £35.00
Meditation and Movement
Fri 28 - Mon 31 October
Booking ID: 281022
Meditation does not need to be just sitting on a cushion. Come and experience mediation through specific gentle movement as well as classic sitting & breathing techniques. Walking meditation and creative sessions used as meditation will be explored
Residential price: £495.00
November 2022
Half Day Mindfulness Meditation
Thu 10 November
Booking ID: 101122
Give yourself the gift of a half day away from all the stress
Mindfulness meditation techniques will be practised, formal sitting and deep relaxation - safely.
Theme : Letting Go
9.30 - Day participants arrive. Coffee Tea available
9.45 - Quiet time 15 minutes silence to arrive
10.00 - Short introductions of participants
Centre in Egyptian posture Mindful Movement outside if possible
11.15 - Tea & Coffee with cake & biscuits
11.30 - Body relaxation – body scan
12.00 - Breath awareness practice
12.15 - Mind meditation - this can be walking meditation when possible/ guided meditation /
enquiry meditation
1.00 - Departures
It is possible to prolong your stay overnight please speak directly with someone at the office
for offers & costs 01342 832150
Non-residential price: £35.00
Yoga and Meditation
Mon 14 - Fri 18 November
Booking ID: 141122
Come and get away from it all! Put away devices and get back in touch with the essential self. Enjoy postures, breathing, deep relaxation and mindful meditation to benefit your life, allowing your body and mind to come back into balance.
Residential price: £595.00
December 2022
Half Day Mindfulness Meditation
Thu 8 December
Booking ID: 081222
Give yourself the gift of a half day away from all the stress
Mindfulness meditation techniques will be practised, formal sitting and deep relaxation - safely.
Mindfulness Meditation Morning Sample Programme
Theme - Turn of the year - Greeting Winter
9.30 - Day participants arrive. Coffee Tea available
9.45 - Quiet time 15 minutes silence to arrive
10.00 - Short introductions of participants
Centre in Egyptian posture
Mindful Movement outside if possible
11.15 - Tea & Coffee with cake & biscuits
11.30 - Body relaxation – body scan
12.00 - Breath awareness practice
12.15 - Mind meditation - this can be walking meditation when possible/ guided meditation /
enquiry meditation
1.00 - Departures
It is possible to prolong your stay overnight
please speak directly with someone at the office
for offers & costs 01342 832150
Non-residential price: £35.00