The Yurt: The Temple, The Centre, The Ritual Amplifier
The yurt is the heart of Mana and Wak.
More temple than tent, it's a space of freedom, of sweat, of non-judgement. A place of silence and deep conversation, of discourse and true understanding. Here we move, we practice, we communicate not just with our voices but our bodies - unlocking non-verbal intelligence, connection, and expression. The yurt holds practice in many forms: yoga, martial arts, meditation, and discussion. It is a portal, a boardroom, a place of vision
The yurt invites teams to rediscover communication beyond words - to build trust, resilience, and synergy through shared movement and presence. Here, new dynamics emerge and deeper collaboration is born.
Movement, meaning, mastery
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The Pond: Cold Water, Cleansing, Resetting
The natural swimming pond is water in its sacred form - to cleanse the mind, body, and spirit.
Wash off the sweat, immerse yourself in cold. Learn from hardship. Relax and let nature-nurture you.
Learn the language of the reeds and the frogs.
Reset the mind. Wash off preconceptions. Let go of the past. Embrace the present.
And in summer, the pond softens - the cold gentles - and the water becomes a place
to float, glide, and listen to the chirping insects.
A quiet baptism into now.
The pond offers a powerful practice in resilience and renewal
a physical metaphor for
adapting to challenge and returning with calm focus and vitality
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partner events
SUMMER SOLSTICE GATHERING 2026
Time & Location
19 Jun 2026, 17:00 – 21 Jun 2026, 16:00
MANA AND WAK, Buckettsland Farm, Buckettsland Ln, Borehamwood WD6 5PN, UK
About the event
The Temenos Summer Solstice Gathering Join us for an immersive Summer Solstice weekend at the wonderful Mana & Wak Retreat Centre in Borehamwood. A chance to celebrate life and honour the energy of the sun in a beautiful setting with a selection of like-minded humans. Centered around movement and dance the weekend will include a range of workshops, meditation, yoga, capoeira, sauna (with swimming pond), live fire, camping, plus delicious vegan food. All set in a serene, natural setting just 30 minutes from London. The full line up of artists, teachers and guests will be announced as we get closer to the gathering itself but, as with all things Temenos, you can rest assured that the quality of the offerings will be first class. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the summer solstice with a small community of like-minded humans. Places are strictly limited to 30, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Highlights Include:
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Conscious Dance & Movement (including Moving Connections with Julia Samel and Contact Improvisation with Sole de La Hoz & Mark Rietma)
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Guided meditation and yoga sessions
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Capoeira
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Seasonal ritual to honor the solstice
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Sauna & Swimming Pond
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Community meals
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Fireside gatherings
Dates & Location:
Friday 19th June (5pm) - Sunday 21st June (4pm) Additional Information: You will be required to bring your own tent and camp on site. Your ticket includes 6 meals starting with dinner on Friday 19th at 7pm and finishing with lunch on Sunday 21st June. No Under 16s.
The Grounds: The Fire, The Garden, The lands
Sit around an open fire.
Learn how to grow food - really learn, really see.
Let it teach you how the world works - how the earth wants to provide for you.
Wander. Sit. Stare.
London just out of sight... out of mind.
Here, you are free.
Here, you are quiet.
The land reawakens groundedness. It reminds teams of patience, of cycles, of how real success is cultivated - not manufactured.
faculty
toby
Mana and Wak Founder
Movement Expert
Retreat Director
Business systems thinker
and Thought Disrupter
tony
barry
Co-Director
Mindfulness and Mental Health Director
ryan
Racheli
YogaTeacher,Women's Thai masseuse,
Founder of Mensch
Men's Leadership and Facilitator
josh
RABBI DANNY NEWMAN
Community spiritual liason
Resident Sonic Practitioner
& Ritual Circus co-host
William
