Held space in North Norfolk

Held Space Retreats

One-to-one contemplative support, spacious personal retreats, and a tiny solo retreat cottage for people who need time to breathe, listen, and return to themselves. Jane also offers meditation days and a free local Awakening Dignity practice group in Aylsham.

A quiet garden retreat cottage in soft morning light
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Sometimes what we need most is not advice, diagnosis, or a programme to follow. It is simply to be heard deeply, without judgement, by someone who knows how to hold space.

Saturday 4 July

A day of meditation and relaxation

A small, nourishing day in Aylsham with meditation, gentle accessible yoga, breathing practices, Yoga Nidra, vegan lunch, refreshments, and spacious time to rest.

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Free weekly group

Awakening Dignity practice group

A six-month Monday morning journey into dignity, compassion, meditation, contemplation, and meaningful connection. Available in Aylsham and online.

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With JaneCatherine Aldiss

Presence without performance

Jane brings more than forty years of lived practice across yoga, meditation, Shiatsu, Reiki, dreamwork, Non Violent Communication, deep listening, and compassionate companionship. Her work is personal, unhurried, and grounded in the real texture of being human.

One-to-one

Wellbeing and clarity

Spacious online or in-person sessions for stress, overwhelm, grief, transition, or simply needing somewhere honest to speak and be heard.

Immersive

Personal retreats

A private weekend in Aylsham with meditation, nourishing food, Reiki, reflective support, walks, and plenty of unstructured time.

Solo practice

Retreat Cottage

Yurlod Kurpa is a tiny, self-catering practice cabin near Aylsham for solo retreat stays of up to 28 nights.

The personal retreat

A weekend shaped around spaciousness

One guest at a time. A few gentle anchor points create rhythm, while most of the weekend remains yours: walking, resting, journaling, sleeping, or doing absolutely nothing.

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A calm retreat room with a meditation cushion and soft natural light
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The Retreat Cottage

Tiny, private, and intentionally simple

Yurlod Kurpa is Jane's personal practice cabin, now opened to solo retreat guests. It is small by design: a contained, quiet, self-catering place for sitting, simplifying, and being with practice.

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Practical

Solo guests only. Minimum 2 nights, maximum 28 nights.

No WiFi, no TV, and limited mobile signal at the top of the garden.

Near Itteringham, Blickling Hall, Aylsham, and the North Norfolk coast.

Begin gently

A free 20-minute introductory call is available

No preparation needed. Just come as you are.

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