Winter’s Repose: An Afternoon Online Retreat
Date: December 12, 2026
Time: 2PM - 4:30 PM (Azores Time) / 10AM - 12:30PM EST / 3PM - 5:30PM BST
Location: Online via Zoom
An afternoon online retreat for deep rest, body awareness, and seasonal nourishment.
As the year turns inward, this is your invitation to slow down. Winter's Repose is a single afternoon designed to nourish your joints, support your immune system, and create space for the kind of rest that actually reaches you.
What to expect
A rich, complementary blend of movement, stillness, sound, and breath - drawing from the traditions of yoga and qigong alongside modern approaches of Breath-Body-Mind and Oxygen Advantage.
You'll move gently to unbind knots and reconnect with your body. You'll breathe more fully. You'll listen. And you'll leave with more space - in your body, in your breath, in your mind.
Receive a practice handout and 12 months of access to the session recordings - perfect for continuing your practice throughout the year or catching up if you can't join us live.
Is This For Me?
Open to everyone with a regular mind-body practice such as Breath-Body-Mind, Yoga, or Qigong. You do not need experience of all of them.
Practitioners and teachers: experienced instructors are warmly encouraged to attend for their own self-care and personal nourishment.
Note: This is a practice-only event; there is no teaching requirement or certification component.
Join us and participate as you wish — it is your time, your retreat.
Read what previous participants have said:
“I’m so glad you offered this. It was truly spectacular”. Rena
“It is lovely to be able to share in these practices, and to be cared for and nourished by Joanna and Mandy”. Clare
“I love the space and being able to treat as a retreat instead of a practice and really enjoyed the more contemplative vibe”. Lucy
“This was perfection defined”! Sarah
Meet Your Facilitators
Mandy Brinkley
Based in the serene landscape of the Azores, Mandy is a highly experienced Yoga and Senior Breath-Body-Mind™ teacher. Her work focuses on the intersection of movement, nature, and the nervous system, helping students move from "doing" into "being." Find out more about Mandy here.
Joanna Harper
Joanna is the founder of Integrate Training and a Senior BBM™ Teacher. With an MSc is in Transforming Integrated Health and Social Care her approach is deeply rooted in trauma-informed practice. She specializes in helping individuals and professionals navigate stress and enhance well-being. Explore more at integratetraining.co.uk
Our Synergy: Together, Mandy and Joanna offer a balanced blend of practical science and intuitive practice, ensuring you feel safe, supported, and expertly guided throughout your retreat.
Investment & Sliding Scale We are committed to making these practices accessible while valuing our time and expertise. Please choose the tier that best reflects your current financial circumstances:
Supported: €40 (For those on a restricted budget)
Standard: €55 (The actual cost of the retreat)
Supporter: €70 (Helps us offer supported places to others)
Community Access: We believe these practices should be available to everyone. If your current circumstances mean the supported rate is still out of reach, please contact Mandy. We have a limited number of further discounted places available.
Secure Your Space
Ready to breathe with us? Don't miss this opportunity to nourish your body and mind.