Join us in Stourbridge, West Midlands, 27–31 August 2026, for a transformative week of Meditation, Yoga, Breathwork and Ayurveda including the world-renowned Sudarshan Kriya technique
Designed for the whole family, the Retreat offers dedicated programmes for adults seeking deep rest and renewal, and youth programmes for ages 3–18 that build resilience, confidence and human values.
All sessions are led by professionally trained, experienced teachers.
For Art of Living Part 1 graduates only
(Part1 / Happiness Programme)
Through the Hollow and Empty meditations, journey inwards and experience:
Teacher: Sue Hindle
Contact: Pawan Udernani / Hina Pancholi
Email: pawan@uk.artofliving.org / h.pancholi@uk.artofliving.org
For Art of Living Part 1 and Art of Living Part 2 graduates only
Sanyam is an advanced programme that helps you understand the essence of the eight limbs of Yoga. It combines the subtlest three limbs, Dhāraṇā (concentration), Dhyāna (meditation) and Samādhi (blissful union), to work at the sensory, mental and spiritual levels:
Teacher: Christopher Kiran Byrt
Contact: Bhavini Vyas / Hina Pancholi
Email: bhavini.vyas@artofliving.org / h.pancholi@uk.artofliving.org
An advanced level yoga course that includes yogic detox processes which have a profound impact on the body and also the mind. It is only when the body is cleansed, that the mind is able to come to a point of stillness. When your mind stops, you find a relaxation deeper than the deepest sleep.
Teacher: Tahir Sharief
Contact: Tahir Sharief / Hina Pancholi
Email: tahir@uk.artofliving.org / h.pancholi@uk.artofliving.org
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.
Teacher: Deepak Paretha
Contact: Deepak Paretha / Hina Pancholi
Email: deepak@uk.artofliving.org / h.pancholi@uk.artofliving.org
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.
Teacher: Su Bowerman
Contact: Su Bowerman / Hina Pancholi
Email: su@uk.artofliving.org / h.pancholi@uk.artofliving.org
For Art of Living Part 1 graduates only
(Part1 / Happiness Programme)
This process is like a guided meditation, a one to one session for about 2 to 3 hours.
It enables one to overcome the negative elements and past impressions to be in the present moment and celebrate life.
Teacher: Viren Lavangia
Contact: Viren Lavangia
Email: viren@uk.artofliving.org
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.
Teacher: Hina Pancholi
Contact: Su Bowerman / Hina Pancholi
Email: su@uk.artofliving.org / h.pancholi@uk.artofliving.org
A fun, empowering programme that supports children's overall wellbeing through yoga, meditation, breathwork and practical wisdom.
Children learn tools they can carry beyond the course:
Teacher: Su Bowerman
Contact: Su Bowerman / Hina Pancholi
Email: su@uk.artofliving.org / h.pancholi@uk.artofliving.org
A practical, research-backed programme giving teenagers real tools to thrive — in school, at home and with friends.
Stress and emotion management through breathwork, including the Sudarshan Kriya technique
Teacher: Rishi Pancholi
Contact: Su Bowerman / Hina Pancholi
Email: su@uk.artofliving.org / h.pancholi@uk.artofliving.org
For YES! graduates only
An advanced meditation and leadership workshop that takes teens deeper — beyond stress management and into personal growth, service and inner clarity.
Think of it as the teen equivalent of the Silence Retreat, DSN and Volunteer Training — combined.
Teacher: Su Bowerman
Contact: Su Bowerman / Hina Pancholi
Email: su@uk.artofliving.org / h.pancholi@uk.artofliving.org
The Angels programme combines fun games, art and craft, yoga, nature walks and storytelling for children aged 3-7 who are out of nappies. This allows their parents to fully relax on their own course, knowing the little ones are taken good care of.
Teacher: Aditi Pancholi
Contact: Aditi Pancholi, 07719045100
Email: aditijn13@gmail.com
Other links and info tbc
Set in the charming town of Stourbridge, The Art of Living UK Summer Retreat 2026 at OSH boarding school offers a peaceful escape within easy reach of Birmingham. Known for its rich heritage and leafy, tranquil surroundings, Stourbridge isideal for slowing down, unwinding, and reconnecting. The campus has expansive grounds, mature trees, and quiet open spaces that create a naturally restorative environment. Combining traditional architecture with modern facilities, OSH provides a comfortable and supportive setting for a deeply rejuvenating summer retreat experience.
Accommodation at the venue includes single rooms, shared rooms (male/female), and family rooms, all with shared shower blocks and toilet facilities (no en-suite rooms available). If you have any accessibility or specific accommodation requirements, please contact your workshop organiser or the organising team in advance.
To reach OSH, the most convenient option is by train followed by a short taxi or bus journey. Travel to Stourbridge Junction railway station, which has regular connections from Birmingham and indirect routes from London (typically via Birmingham). From the station, the school is a 5–10 minute taxi ride and local buses also stop near Heath Lane, just a short walk from the campus.
Use postcode DY8 1RQ for sat nav directions, which will take you directly to the visitor car park at OSH.
The full address is:
OSH - Old Swinford Hospital School, Health Lane Stourbridge DY8 1QX West Midlands
