Art of Living UK Spring Connect 2025
MEDITATION, BREATHWORK AND YOGA PROGRAMMES FOR ALL
Art of Living UK Spring Connect 2025 is a perfect opportunity to recharge and reconnect by the peaceful waters of the Grand Union Canal, Brentford.
This holistic wellness retreat takes place over the days of 10th - 13th April and comprises a schedule of wellbeing programmes designed for individuals/families and includes meditation, yoga, breathing practices (including the world renowned Sudarshan Kriya technique), silence and Ayurveda.
Whether you're new to these practices or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat promises relaxation, growth, and transformation. All course teachers are professionally trained with many years of experience teaching and working in the wellbeing field.
Come and be a part of this rejuvenating journey as we welcome spring with peace, vitality, and connection.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Art of Living Part-2 (Silence Course)
10 - 13 April
A graduate programme available after completion of the Art of Living Part 1 course.
The Art of Living Part 2 offers a unique set of meditations called ‘Hollow and Empty’ which take you inwards, towards self-discovery, allowing for deep rest and healing. Whilst in silence, you will receive precious knowledge, renew and recharge your energy levels, rebalance your emotions, and experience a deeper state of inner silence and bliss.
Eligibility: Art of Living Part 1 Course.
Dates: 10 - 13 April
Time: 6 pm on 10th to 3 pm on 13th
Fee: £495 (includes all meals)
(Accommodation available, tailored to your needs.)
Teacher: Christopher Kiran Bryt
Contact: yashwinee@uk.artofliving.org
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DSN
10 - 13 April
DO SOMETHING NOW
DSN translates to "Do Something Now". It is a rigorous and transformational course that empowers participants to break through personal inhibitions and barriers and access inner stability and power. DSN uses a powerful combination of yoga, group processes, and deep spiritual knowledge to break through personal barriers and create personal empowerment.
Eligibility: Art of Living Part 1 Course.
Dates: 10 - 13 April
Time: 6 pm on 10th to 3 pm on 13th
Fee: £495 (includes all meals)
(Accommodation available, tailored to your needs.)
Teacher: Jaya Speranza
Contact: yashwinee@uk.artofliving.org
Blessings Course
10 - 13 April
Fulfilment is a beautiful quality of the consciousness and gives one the ability to bless and be an instrument of healing. The Blessings Course offers an experience of abundance, contentment and fulfilment through unique meditation processes. These qualities are natural to all of us, and the course brings them to the fore of our experience.
Eligibility: minimum two Art of Living Part 2 Courses.
Dates: 10 - 13 April
Time: 6 pm on 10th to 3 pm on 13th
Fee: £695 (includes all meals)
(Accommodation available, tailored to your needs.)
Teacher: Sue Hindle
Contact: rajshree@uk.artofliving.org
ENTRY LEVEL
Art of Living Part-1
11 - 13 April
This course combines practical wisdom with powerful breathing techniques that cleanse the system of emotional and physical stresses and impurities, increasing mental focus, heightening awareness and allowing us to reach our highest potential, through the Sudarshan Kriya Yoga breathing technique, meditation, yoga and wisdom.
Dates: 11 - 13 April
Time: 9 am to 12 noon everyday
Fee: £250
Teachers: Viren Lavingia, Yashwinee Karkera
Contact: viren@uk.artofliving.org, yashwinee@uk.artofliving.org
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Sahaj Samadhi Meditation
11 - 13 April
Learn the art of effortless meditation in this course, which deeply rejuvenates and energises the system. A personal ‘mantra’ is given to settle the mind, achieve deep relaxation and release stress.
Dates: 11 - 13 April
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm everyday
Fee: £250
Teacher: Sundar Sivasundar
Contact: sundar@uk.artofliving.org
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Sri Sri Yoga Foundation Programme
11 - 13 April
Experience a blend of yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation and yogic wisdom offering you a holistic approach to the body, mind and spirit with advanced asanas, detox and blissful meditations.
Each session includes a beautiful blend of yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditations and yogic knowledge
Dates: 11 - 13 April
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm everyday
Fee: £120
Teacher: Tahir Sharief
Contact: tahir@uk.artofliving.org
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YOUTH PROGRAMMES
ART Excel
(8-12 Years)
11 - 13 April
This course supports the overall well-being of children by teaching them empowering techniques that foster peace of mind, mental clarity, focus and emotional stability, nurturing values like sharing, playing in harmony and developing a sense of belonging with others.
Through yoga practices, meditation, nuggets of knowledge (Golden Keys) and powerful breathwork, (including the Junior Sudarshan Kriya/ Happy Breath technique), pranayama and other breathing processes, they learn how to apply these skills and tools beyond the Course.
Dates: 11 - 13 April
Time: 10 am to 1 pm everyday
Fee: £180
Teachers: Debbie Turner
Contact: debbie@uk.artofliving.org
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YES! (Youth Empowerment Seminar)
(13-18 Years)
11 - 13 April
YES! is dedicated to providing teenagers with practical tools, research backed Sudarshan Kriya technique and life skills to manage stress and emotions, helping them gain the ability to focus and perform well academically and build positive relationships with peers, parents and teachers.
It includes breathwork to relieve stress, manage emotions and inhibitions and focus the mind and experiential processes to develop problem-solving strategies and dynamic group discussions designed to help them feel at ease in challenging situations.
Dates: 11 - 13 April
Time: 10 am to 1 pm everyday
Fee: £180
Teachers: Neha Sanghrajhka, Nikita Singh
Contact: neha@uk.artofliving.org, nikita@uk.artofliving.org
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YES!2
(13-18 years)
11 - 13 April
YES! 2 is an advanced meditation and leadership workshop for students who have already taken the YES! workshop and want to go deeper with their experience. Through processes, wisdom and deep meditations, teens overcome personal limitations and explore the joy of service, the rejuvenation of silence and the depth and clarity that comes from meditation.
For parents familiar with Art of Living’s adult programmes, this workshop is a teens' combination of the Silence Retreat, DSN and Volunteer Training Programme.
Dates: 11 - 13 April
Time: 8 am on 11th to 3 pm on 13th
Fee: £595 (includes stay and all meals)
Teachers: Su Bowerman
Contact: yashwinee@uk.artofliving.org
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Combo Packages
Choose from thoughtfully curated combinations to maximise your experience.
Art of Living Part 1 + Sahaj Samadhi Meditation (Premium Course) | Fee: £425
Combine the foundational breath techniques of the Art of Living Part 1 Course with the deep meditation of Sahaj Samadhi Meditation.
Art of Living Part 1 Course + Sri Sri Yoga Foundation Programme | Fee: £370
A perfect pairing of breathwork and yoga to enhance your mental and physical well-being.
Sahaj Samadhi Meditation + Sri Sri Yoga Foundation Programme | Fee: £370
Enjoy effortless meditation and comprehensive yoga practices for holistic growth.
Art of Living Part 1 + Sahaj Samadhi Meditation + Sri Sri Yoga Foundation Programme | Fee: £545
A complete foundation for mindfulness, combining breath, meditation, and yoga.
Art of Living Part 2 + Sahaj | Fee: £745
Deepen your practice with the silence retreat while adding effortless meditation for clarity.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Experience Nadi Pariksha at Spring Connect, a gentle Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis that offers personalised insights into your body, mind, and emotions. It’s a chance to reconnect, restore balance, and nurture your well-being. While you’re here, don’t miss the Sri Sri Tattva kiosks with a range of wellness products to support your journey.
RETREAT LOCATION DETAILS
| Adult programmes Holiday Inn - Brentford Lock, Commerce Road, London TW8 8GA | Youth programmes Brentford School for Girls, 5 Boston Manor Rd, London TW8 0PF |
Directions to Holiday Inn - Brentford Lock, Commerce Rd, London TW8 8GA
By Car
From Central London: Take the A4 (Great West Road) towards Heathrow, then exit onto Ealing Road (B455) towards Brentford. Turn left onto Commerce Road, and the hotel will be on your right.
From Heathrow Airport (Approx. 20 minutes):
Take the M4 eastbound towards Central London. Exit at Junction 2 and follow signs for Brentford. Take the A315 towards Brentford, then turn onto Commerce Road.
Parking: On-site parking is available at the hotel (subject to availability and charges).
By Rail
Nearest Station: Brentford Station (South Western Railway)
Brentford Station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Trains run from London Waterloo to Brentford in around 30 minutes.
Alternative Station: Kew Bridge Station
Located about a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
By Underground (Tube)
Nearest Underground Station: Boston Manor (Piccadilly Line).
From Boston Manor Station, take a bus or taxi to the hotel (approximately 10 minutes by car).
By Bus
Several bus routes serve the Brentford area:
Route 267 (from Hammersmith to Brentford)
Route 237 (from Shepherd's Bush to Brentford)
Route 65 (from Ealing Broadway to Brentford)
Get off at Brentford High Street and walk approximately 5-10 minutes to Commerce Road.
Directions to Brentford School for Girls, 5 Boston Manor Road, London TW8 0PF
By Car
From Central London: Take the A4 (Great West Road) westbound towards Brentford. Turn left onto Boston Manor Road (B455), and the school will be on your left after about 500 metres.
Parking: Limited on-site parking may be available, or you can find nearby public parking.
By Rail
Nearest Station: Brentford Station (South Western Railway)
Approximately a 5-minute walk from the school. Trains run regularly from London Waterloo and other major stations.
By Underground (Tube):
Nearest Underground Station: Boston Manor Station (Piccadilly Line),
about a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride to the school.
By Bus
Several bus routes serve the Brentford area:
Route 65 (Kingston to Ealing Broadway) – Stops near Brentford High Street.
Route 237 (Shepherd’s Bush to Hounslow) – Stops near Brentford Station.
Route 267 (Hammersmith to Fulwell) – Stops close to the school.
Get off at Brentford High Street or Brentford Station and walk approximately 5-10 minutes to the school.
ACCOMMODATION
We will offer you accommodation options for single occupancy, 2-person sharing and 3-person sharing at the following hotels
Holiday Inn-Brentford Lock, Commerce Rd, London TW8 8GA
Premier Inn, 52 High St, Brentford TW8 0BB
Prices for 3 nights range from £110 to £390 , based on your requirements.
FOOD
Course fees for all Advanced Programmes and YES!2 include meals. You will be provided with nourishing vegetarian meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—on all full days of the course.
Participants registered on Combo packages may select from the range of residential options that will include meals and stay.
CONTACT: springconnect@uk.artofliving.org
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE !!
