Online Retreat: Balancing the Nervous System

On this page, you will find details and booking options for the online experience on our September 2026 retreat: Balancing the Nervous System.

Please read our retreat overview page here first if you haven't already. 

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Details

Starts: Friday 18 September 2026, 19:30

Ends: Thursday 24th September 2026, 21:00

Where: Online via Zoom 

Times are given for the UK (BST). Please click here for your local time. 

Please note, bookings for this event will close on Friday 18th September at 16:00.

Why Consider Joining Online?

It's not always possible, for various reasons, to attend a retreat in-person. Our hybrid format means you can choose take take part in this expert-led retreat in a way that would be most supportive and manageable. 

There's no doubt that an in-person retreat makes it easier to disconnect from daily life. But joining a retreat online offers you a unique opportunity to put the teachings into practice in real time — can you notice the urge to reach for your phone? Can you allow background noise to exist as an element of your experience, without reacting or pushing it away? 

To help you get the full retreat experience, consider how you will set your environment up. It may be helpful to:

• Speak to family/housemates to ask for their cooperation
• Log out of emails and turn off phone, or have one person who can contact you in emergencies
• Prepare meals for the week in advance, or have recipes and ingredients to hand
• Create a little kit of items like a weighted eye mask, meditation cushion, yoga mat
• Set-up a dedicated space you associate with the retreat
• Ensure you have good speakers or wireless earphones so you can hear clearly, even when distanced from your screen

You can also read our guide here on top tips for preparing for an online retreat. 

I think if anyone is hesitating about doing the retreat online — don't. I had a full retreat experience in the comfort of my own home, participating, exploring and connecting with myself, others and nature.

— Jacqui, 2025 Online Retreatant

I felt completely involved with what was going on at the retreat centre even though I attended online. I thought the organisation of it was very smooth and professional.

— Penny Lane, 2025 Online Retreatant

Retreat Schedule

All times are for the UK (BST). Please click here for your local time. 

The teachers were able to convey a real sense of community between the in-person and online participants. Even though it was online and I didn't attend all the meetings, there was a strong connection and a reinforcement of the sense of shared humanity. A very enriching experience.

— Anonymous 2024 Online Retreatant

Interested to hear how people previously found joining our hybrid retreat from home? Here's what online participants shared in their anonymous feedback from in September 2024:

“Much more powerful than I expected being on zoom, very inclusive.”

“This retreat for me was like a Rolls Royce model both inside and out. I am so grateful for having the chance to be part of it. Much appreciation to everyone involved for making it happen.” 

“I really enjoyed seeing all the retreatants both in person and online. It felt very familial and warm. Fantastic efforts of all the tech folk involved. The sense of [Breathworks] teamwork added to the sense of connection and excitement. I felt touched by Breathworks’ efforts to continue to enable the 'homebods' (for whatever their circumstances) to get a look in!”