The whole retreat was held with such loving presence and integrity. The best way that I can describe the experience is 'gentle but potent’.. The most powerful takeaway for me was not only the reminder that suffering is resistance to what is, but also the reminder that 'what is' is the portal, the invitation. I departed feeling more centred than I had felt in probably two years, with tools that I am continuing to integrate into my life.

Natasha, 2022

I feel incredibly lucky that my first-ever meditation retreat was the One Heart Retreat. Anahata’s teaching style is gentle and supportive. She creates soft space for big transformations. I felt nourished by her thoughtful schedule with a wide variety of practices, all blended with her unique wisdom. 

The gentle silence held by everyone became a cherished part of my experience, as did the evening group chanting. The gorgeous catering by Katie Ward provided meals that were fresh, flavourful and sustaining. 

I highly recommend this experience especially the longer 5 night option. My biggest moments came on day 4 and I was grateful for the extra time.

Amelia Black 2024

Anahata gently and powerfully holds the space into which each student can step with their own selves - on their own journey, with whatever messages are coming through from beneath. 
Anahata is a wonderful, inspiring and gentle "game changer". She held the space for people's journey with a profound, deep and compassionate listening.

Viv Waller, 2017

What a space for unwinding, unraveling, softening, release. Anahata holds a truly supported safe space to enable me to let go of this habitual contractions that no longer serve me. To restore kindness and compassion to this ole body and mind. Somatic unwinding- what a simple powerful way to feel and fall back in to my body- freeing, a little more available to this sensory life.  Thank you also to Katie, who  provided whole food with love and grace, such rich nourishment.

Holly Beaumont, 2019

Thank you Anahata for your gentle and caring guidance and for providing a safe space on retreat. It is a place where I always feel that I belong. Your words and poems inspire me. But it is more than your words, because you embody the practices that you teach with compassion and wisdom and grace. Each time I attend I discover a new layer of something within, rising to the surface. The time-out on retreat is precious, not always easily found in every-day busy life.

Karen Buckland, 2018

The retreat was otherworldly, I've never experienced such a concentrated time for introspection. The work we did helped me shape my path moving forward. Anahata perfectly facilitated the journey and asked all the right questions to help me reflect and progress. I cannot recommend her retreats and services highly enough to anyone considering such an adventure.

Marcus Willis, 2022

I want to express my deep thanks for all of your teachings and guidance. I love that we were the group with the most notes and the most tears! It was a pleasure to be taught by you - you are lovely to listen to and I love how you moved with the group and were still able to interweave the themes around our collective energy. For me, my fierce protector dropped away (not without protest mind you!) and my heart opened, and the tears came. Thank you for the opportunity, the space, the guidance, which allowed me to do that, to turn towards a place ‘in my forest’, if you like, that I had forgotten how to find. Now I feel I can continue walking with my senses receptive, feeling the earth beneath my feet, and listening through my heart. Thank you again for all the gifts.

Rachel, 2023

Thankyou Anahata for creating such a nurturing retreat space. The nourishment of your loving guidance of yoga, meditation and chanting and holding the space for us all created tangible safety. This enabled me to visit tough feelings and open to new insights on my journey home to wholeness. I’m now in a clearer place in my life and can notice that all of me belongs. 

Katrina Roberg

I have completed two One Heart Silent Retreats led by Anahata Giri. Each retreat has been unique and has taken me to places of profound insight, peace, and grace. Anahata has a beautiful, gentle, and invitational style. Whether you are a seasoned meditator trekking the embodiment path for some time or new to meditation and yoga, this retreat has the capacity to gently hold and meet a diversity of needs and levels. To experience the greatest depth and full benefit of the retreat, I would definitely recommend attending for the full 5 days. Also, the organic, vegetarian food provided by chef Katie Ward is so good that it is almost beyond words. You will remember it for years!

~Sara Moshenrose 2024

I was someone who didn't practice meditation or mindfulness before this retreat and I was initially intimidated by the concept of this retreat. I can't express how glad I am that I booked this retreat...and for the 5 days.

I learnt SO much about different ways to practice meditation, mindfulness and inner healing. I can genuinely say this retreat was life changing. Anahata was so wonderful, gentle, passionate and wise. I look forward to doing another retreat with her in the future and can't recommend this enough!

Chloe, 2024