Flourish: Rest & Align – 2026
A Half Day Intentional Women’s Healing, Meditation and Empowerment Retreat
A calm Sunday afternoon to rest, receive and gently step into the year you want to create.
Sunday 1st February 2026
Sunday 8th February 2026
1pm-5pm
The Lygon Arms, Broadway, Cotswolds
£65 – Early Bird until 31/12/25
£65 early bird, £75 standard
Full payment secures your place.
£120 for two tickets – Early bird until 31/12/25.
£140 for two tickets – standard.
Limited spaces available.
✨ Restore. Reconnect. Rise. ✨
A softer start to your year….
By the time a new year arrives, many women feel tired, overloaded and a little disconnected from themselves.
We know what we are done with.
Less stress. Less self doubt. Less feeling pulled in every direction.
What we rarely give ourselves space for is the healing, reflection and support to decide what we truly want instead.
Held in the luxurious surroundings of The Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds, Flourish is an intimate and transformational space for women who are ready to pause, soften, and step into something more.
Rest & Realign: 2026 Intention Retreat is a half day women’s healing and meditation space that brings together:
- Rest for your body and nervous system
- Gentle emotional healing and energy work
- Empowering reflection and intention setting
- Simple tools to help you move forward in real life
It is not about fixing you. It is about creating a space where you can listen to yourself, feel supported and leave with a clearer, kinder path into 2026.
“I am who I am. Not who you think I am. Not who you want me to be. I am me.”
A Time to Awaken, Heal, & Flourish….
Who This Retreat Is For?
This retreat is for you if you:
- Have been carrying a lot for a long time and need somewhere to put it down
- Feel ready for emotional and energetic healing, but want it to feel safe and grounded
- Want to reconnect with your own needs, desires and inner voice
- Are curious about meditation, energy work and manifestation, but prefer things explained in clear, practical language
- Want to feel more empowered and in choice about how you move through 2026
You do not need to be “spiritual” or experienced. Everything will be guided, and you can take part at your own pace.
“Before coming to this retreat, I felt lost and disconnected. After just one day, I felt re-energised, deeply connected, and at peace with myself. If you’re hesitating—just do it!”
– Emma W.
🌿 An Energy Reset for the New Year 🌿
Mind. Body. Emotions. Energy.
Think of it as a reset for mind, body, emotions and energy, in a relaxed, welcoming way.
You will arrive to a cosy room, soft music and the comfort of tea, coffee and cake. There is nothing to prove and nowhere you need to be other than here.
Across the afternoon, you will be guided through a gentle healing and empowerment journey.
Grounding, Nervous System Reset & Letting Go…
We begin with a calming meditation to bring you out of “busy brain” and back into your body.
You will be guided through a simple nervous system reset to:
- Slow your breathing
- Release some of the tension you have been carrying
- Help your mind soften so you can start to hear yourself again
You will then be invited to reflect on what you are ready to leave behind as you step into 2026. This is a quiet, personal process, done through journalling, so you can be completely honest with yourself.
Next, you will be offered warm ceremonial cacao, known for its gentle, uplifting properties.
With guided prompts, you will be invited to:
- Connect with your heart and emotional self.
- Notice where you might be holding on to old stories, guilt or pressure.
- Begin to set healing intentions for how you want to feel in 2026.
This is where we start to blend healing and empowerment. It is not just “what do I want to do this year”, but “who do I want to be and how do I want to feel in my life”.
Here we bring in a clear, grounded look at manifestation, rooted in healing and psychology as much as energy.
You will explore:
- How your thoughts, beliefs and emotions influence your energy
- Why an exhausted, stressed system finds it hard to create change
- How healing and self compassion support real empowerment
- How to move from “I have no choice” to “I can take one small step”
You will then create your 2026 Empowerment and Intention Map, including:
- Three core intentions for the year ahead.
- How you want to feel in each area.
- One simple, realistic action you can take in the next week for each intention.
- A word or phrase for 2026 that reflects your healing and growth.
You will then be invited to lie down or sit comfortably for a restorative healing session.
This part of the afternoon includes:
- Crystal sound healing to calm the mind and soothe the nervous system.
- Group Reiki to support emotional healing, release heaviness and restore balance.
- A gentle guided meditation that supports you to let go, receive and feel held.
Many women leave this section feeling lighter, more peaceful and more connected to themselves.
You do not need to “do” anything here. Your only job is to rest and receive.
From this calmer, clearer place, you will be guided through a future self meditation where you connect with the version of you at the end of 2026 who has honoured her needs and intentions. We energetically move through the year to create the intentions we have set.
We close with a short check in, so you leave grounded, supported and clear on your next steps.
A Sacred Space in the Heart of the Cotswolds…
Sunday 1st February 2026
Sunday 8th February 2026
Lygon Arms, Broadway, Cotswolds.
1pm – 5.00pm.
The Flourish retreat is held at the historic and soulfully elegant Lygon Arms in Broadway, one of the most picturesque villages in the Cotswolds.
Steeped in history yet rooted in warmth, the Lygon offers more than just a venue — it offers a feeling.
Nestled among honey-coloured stone buildings, rolling hills and ancient woodlands, the space holds a calm and grounding energy from the moment you arrive. With roaring fireplaces, oak-panelled rooms, and beautiful gardens, this is the kind of setting that invites you to exhale.
Our retreat room is private and peaceful, allowing for deep connection and introspection, while the restaurant offers a delicious two-course lunch served with care and quiet luxury.
It’s the perfect place to retreat from the noise of the outside world… and reconnect with the wisdom within.
What’s included:
- A four-hour women’s healing and empowerment retreat.
- Guided meditations throughout the afternoon.
- Cacao for heart opening and emotional clarity.
- Crystal sound healing and group Reiki for deep rest and energetic support.
- A grounded, empowering manifestation and mindset teaching.
- Printed handouts and journalling prompts, including your 2026 Empowerment and Intention Map.
- Teas, coffees and cakes.
- A small, supportive group of women in a warm, welcoming space.
What you’ll leave with:
- A calmer and more regulated nervous system.
- Lighter emotionally, with less weight on your shoulders.
- Clearer on what you want and what matters most.
- More empowered to make choices that support you.
- Reconnected to your own inner voice and intuition.
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Booking your place
Places are intentionally limited so that the space stays intimate, and you feel well supported.
Investment:
£65 early bird, £75 standard
Full payment secures your place.
£120 for two tickets – Early bird until 31/12/25.
£140 for two tickets – standard.
If you are ready for a softer, more healing and empowered start to 2026, this afternoon is for you.
TESTIMONIALS
What Clients Are Saying….
Joanne you have found your purpose. To have channelled all the mysteries, energies and needs of our group and to have a smile on your face the whole time. To hold space, empower and guide vulnerable women through a time of turbulence was amazing to feel and witness. Truly grateful and motivated to start my new chapter. Thank you.
A lovely relaxing day with lots of benefits. Great venue, experiences, company. I always come away feeling so much better and crave the next one. I recommend to everyone!
Let Me Introduce Myself……
I’m Joanne, founder of The Zen Academy, soul guide, and sacred space holder.
I walk this path because I’ve lived it — navigating emotional trauma, identity loss, burnout, and the deep remembering that healing is possible.
Through my work as a Master NLP Practitioner, Energy Psychologist, Reiki Master Teacher, and Spiritual Life Coach. I have supported hundreds of women to reclaim their wholeness, shift their stories, and step into lives rooted in clarity, resilience, and love.
At Flourish, I hold a space where you will feel seen, held, and honored — exactly as you are.
The feminine magic of women gathering together is profound — and your journey home to yourself begins the moment you say yes.
With Love & Gratitude,
Joanne x
“Sometimes we can’t supress our emotions any longer and need to reconnect, shift our perception internally and address our shadows. We must stop hiding from who we really are in case it’s not what the world wants to see and live in our own power.”
The Power Of Feminine Energy….
Women coming together in feminine energy and sharing this space to gain balance, meet like-minded people, letting their bodies & minds rest and energy heal is truly magical!
No matter what you bring with you to this space it will be held, & the expression and acknowledgement of emotion should not be feared, it is not negative it is part of being human!
We need to regulate our emotions through expression & in an ever-busy world we don’t always have the place, space, or time to be able to feel these emotions as we strive for more and navigate life. Sometimes we don’t feel that our expression is not worthy or me may be judged.
This day retreat is a place for re-connection & to gain clarity & purpose, enabling you to shift identities & come back to a place of love within yourself & your heart space.
GOT SOME
QUESTIONS?
What if I don't feel comfortable participating in part of the afternoon?
You can participate in as much or as little as you would like to during the afternoon – this is your time!
If at any point you need some time out this is also okay and I will be there to personally support you and anything that comes up for you.
Do I need to bring any mats, blankets or cushions?
For all meditation & yoga practices all mats, blankets and cushions are provided.
Please bring anything additional if you would like to that will help with your comfort on the day!
Chairs are available if more comfortable.
What Should I Wear?
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and maybe layers in case you get hot. You will remove your shoes inside the yurt, so please wear socks.
Also bring a jumper as we may if the weather allows be outside for the meditation & yoga practices, but definitely for the fire-pit release ritual.
Will Refreshments be provided?
Coffee, tea and herbal teas will be provided along with delicious afternoon cakes. Dietary requirements catered for.
Is there parking at the venue?
There is plenty of parking at The Lygon Arms and instructions will be sent nearer the retreat.
What if I am running late or cannot now attend?
If you find that you are going to be late please let me know on – 07859 731707, as depending on how late you are going to be a decision will be made if we may have to start before your arrival.
If you are unable to attend the event is non-refunadable. If you let me know with enough time I will try and fill your space.
Are there any restrictions for attending the retreat?
As much as I would love this to be accessible for everyone there are some precautions and it may be unsuitable for pregnancy, people who suffer from seizures, tinnitus, or those who suffer from severe mental health, but if you’re not sure please do get in touch and I will be happy to answer any questions and discuss suitability for you.
I will check your suitability for Cacao on the day, if you have a heart condition this ceremony is something you will not be able to particiapte in.
Join the waitlist for future 2025/2026 Flourish Retreats & Workshops
Be the first to hear about the next Flourish retreat dates – early bird discount for those on the waitlist……