“Today, no database knows where I have been, what I have seen, what I have read, who I have spoken to  or how I have felt. I am FREE!”  Francesca Creffield During your retreat, we invite you to experiment with choosing a Digital Detox. This refers to a period of time when you refrain from using any technological devices – phones, computers, laptops, tablets, televisions, social media sites and even your smartwatch. “Detoxing” from technology allows focus on real-life social interactions without distractions. It allows you to let go of the stress that stems from constant connecti ..read more

  VITAL HEALTH TIPS FOR LOCKDOWN As far as possible have a routine. Go to bed early. The best quality sleep occurs between 9pm and 1am. Get up at a reasonable time aiming for 8 hours sleep. Turn all digital devices off an hour before bed as they affect the quality of your sleep. Meditate on waking – before you do anything else (except perhaps wee). Use an app. if it helps. We recommendwww.headspace.com There are lots of great teachers out there. We particularly like Craig Hamilton at Integral Enlightenment. He has lots of free content and courses and a really great blog integralenlighte ..read more

To All Our Lovely Clients What difficult and changing times these are. I wanted to write to you all to let you know about adjustments we’re making on our retreats but also to reach out and make contact because we know that so many of us are having our lives drastically affected by this virus and, even more so by the measures we are going to have to take to avoid it.  As I’m already on the subject I’d like to address how we’re approaching the virus issue with respect to our retreats. Obviously we don’t want to do anything that would increase the risk of infection for anyone coming on the retre ..read more

As we are all aware there is a great deal of fear and concern about the Coronavirus or SARS. It is highly infectious and a potentially dangerous disease. However, it does seem to be specifically dangerous to  those who’s immunity is already compromised so the best defence is to increase one’s health and, in turn boost our natural immunity to all disease both chronic and acute.  Obviously people are concerned about gathering in public places so we have been asked about how this will impact our retreats. We have, as a team, agreed that this is a question of immunity – if our immunity is strong ..read more

Dear All Welcome to our Super Spring Newsletter which has contributions from your Vital Team and more news of our exciting debut at Combe Grove – Bath’s dedicated Wellness Centre. In this episode we have, for your delectation and delight …….. An Introduction from the ever FABULOUS FRAN!! News of a PRICE REDUCTION at our NEW VENUE for our retreat starting on 26th of April! News of our PAY IT FORWARD campaign and how its helping more people have a Vital life. BARBARA’S BRILLIANT BIT!! What’s blooming in  ANNA’S BLOOMIN’ GARDEN?! Tips on what coffee is best for coffee enemas from FIONA! and ..read more