This retreat takes a deeply connected approach to meditation—anchoring ourselves in nature awareness and cultivating an open heart through metta (loving-kindness). Together, we will foster presence, deep aliveness, and compassion by immersing ourselves in the natural world and practicing heart-centred meditation.

To support and integrate this inner journey, we will engage in gentle, mindful movement practices—including restorative yoga and qi gong—allowing the body to ground the insights of the mind and heart.

This retreat is perfect for beginners curious about Buddhism and meditation, as well as those looking to deepen their existing practice through an embodied, nature-based lens.

You'll learn two traditional Buddhist meditations – the mindfulness of breathing and the loving-kindness practice - as well as receive a clear introduction to the principles of meditation. We will also be exploring some traditional Buddhist teachings to get a flavour of how these might be relevant to modern life. 

As well as time to move and meditate together, this retreat will include time for reflection, discussion, connection with others and time to explore the beautiful landscape around Dhanakosa and time to rest and just be, away from the pressures of everyday life. 

This is an introductory retreat, open to all. No previous experience of meditation or movement is assumed so these retreats are suitable for complete beginners and they are also a good refresher for those who already have some experience. For more information, read the retreat information sheet. 

Are you new to Dhanakosa? Watch our short film to get a sense of the centre, landscape and what it's like being on retreat here. 

Going Deeper retreats are an ideal first regulars’ retreat.  They are suitable for anyone who has already done an introductory retreat, or who has been attending their local Triratna centre and wants to take their practice deeper.

This retreat emphasises a body-based approach to meditation, supported by yoga, Qi Gong and somatic movement—practices that invite you to experience movement from the inside rather than simply performing shapes. Together they help us develop a fuller physical and emotional awareness, and explore what it means to practice metta-based mindfulness in both movement and stillness.

Metta—a kindly, non-judgmental awareness—forms the basis of all our practices. We will explore how blurring the lines between the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana allows us to come into a greater sense of ease and expansion. We'll also bring in a stronger Just Sitting and reflection element. The retreat includes an introduction to Buddhist ritual and puja, and longer periods of silence to support a deeper experience of ourselves and each other.

Yoga teaching is suitable for both beginners to yoga and experienced practitioners. For more information read the retreat information sheet. 

These popular retreats offer a nourishing mix of movement and meditation, giving time to connect with yourself and to experience community with others, all held in the beautiful landscape of Balquhidder Glen. 

The retreat combines introductory meditation teaching with a blend of traditional yoga and contemporary approaches to embodied movement. This playful synthesis of body-based approaches to well-being in the peaceful and supportive environment of the retreat can help you find ease and balance in your life. 

We will introduce two traditional Buddhist meditations and offer a solid introduction to the principles of meditation, giving you tools and practices that you can continue at home. We will also explore some traditional Buddhist teachings to get a sense of how these might be relevant in modern life. 

No previous experience of meditation, yoga or embodied movement is assumed, so these retreats are suitable for complete beginners, and they are also a good refresher for those who already have some experience.

For more information, read the retreat information sheet. 

There are no single rooms available on this retreat.

Experience Balquhidder Glen in the spring-time and take time for yourself to deepen your practice and connect with like-minded others in the supportive context of a Dhanakosa retreat. 

This retreat offers a body-based approach to meditation supported by yoga and embodied movement to help us develop a fuller physical and emotional awareness. Movement practices will include yoga, Qi Gong and somatic movement - an exploratory form of movement that is less structured than traditional yoga. 

In meditation we will continue exploring the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana practices, and also introduce a stronger Just Sitting and reflection element to our practice. These retreats will also include an introduction to Buddhist ritual and the Seven Fold Puja. Longer periods of silence than on introductory retreats will support a deep and rich experience of ourselves and others.

Going Deeper retreats are an ideal first regulars’ retreat. They are suitable for anyone who has already done an introductory retreat, or who has been attending their local Triratna centre and wants to take things deeper.

Yoga and movement teaching is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. For more information, read the retreat information sheet. 

These retreats combine introductory meditation teaching with a blend of traditional yoga and contemporary approaches to embodied movement.  This playful synthesis of body based approaches to wellbeing (through meditation and movement) in the peaceful and beautiful environment of the retreat can help restore physical and mental vitality and balance in our lives.

We will cover an introduction to two traditional Buddhist meditations as well as give a solid introduction to the principles of meditation.  We will also be exploring some traditional Buddhist teachings to get a flavour of how these might be relevant to our modern lives.  

No previous experience of meditation, yoga or embodied movement is assumed so these retreats are suitable for complete beginners, but they are also a good refresher for those who already have some experience.

For more information read the retreat information sheet.