Wytham Being for Beginners Weekend

Being for Beginners is a wellbeing series provided to staff and researchers at Oxford and other universities including Cambridge. For hundreds of people  the series has strengthened their wellbeing, giving them vital tools to navigate life with greater confidence and happiness.  It receives 5* reviews on Trustpliot.

The series is available to the public through occasional weekend retreats in the university's beautiful Wytham Woods near Oxford.

These weekends provide an opportunity to step back and reflect upon ideas and frameworks drawn from various traditions, disciplines and cultures.  It asks how do we 

• Grow in wellbeing? 
• Develop a wellbeing mindset?
• Be less anxious and stressed?
• Become more positive and skilled in our thoughts and feelings?

The series develops greater self-awareness, explores practices that improve self-understanding, and provides tools to change habits and patterns of thought and feeling. It offers fresh perspectives on our relationship with ourself, with nature, time and others.

It is a series for those who want to grow.

During the weekend we explore various ideas and practices such as meditation. No previous experience is required.  There is a strong emphasis upon personal privacy and individuality.

Read more about the Being for Beginners series.

If you are on limited income and the cost keeps yoiu from registering please use one of these coupon codes: 

Wytham20 (20% off), Wytham40, Wytahm60, Wytham80 (80% off)

FAQs

1. Is Accommodation included?

No accommodation is included, these are day-events: 9am - 4:30 Saturday and Sunday. Park in the woods car park and allow 20 minutes to walk up (let Roddy know if that is difficult).

2. Meals

Tea and coffee will be provided, please bring your own packed lunch

3. Will we be in a meeting hall?

Ideally we will be outside under the parachute, which is close to the lodge.  If the weather really comes down we will head inside the lodge

4. What to wear? Will it be cold?

You will be outdoors ... so be prepared, a blanket and a rainjacket may be helpful

5. Will there be yoga and movement?

No. There will be opportunities to walk in the woods, so if you wish bring sandals / boots