BONHAYS

'A Sanctuary of welcome, peace and simplicity'

Bonhays offers a perfect environment for running residential retreats, set in the Marshwood Vale and beautiful rolling hills of west Dorset, just two miles from the sea, delicious food and an indoor pool to luxuriate in. To hire Bonhays see here. Bonhays is one of the main schools for Nei Gong, running residential retreats, day and evening classes taught by Sophie Johnson who is a senior teacher for The Internal Arts Academy, the school of author and teacher Damo Mitchell.

More about Sophie’s retreats here.

Breathing & Sinking the Qi

15th - 17th May 2026

with Sophie Johnson

We will utilise the new moon of this weekend to look at stillness work, in particular our relationship to the breath. We will explore reverse breathing, 4 gates breathing, Dan Tian breathing, and breath retention.

Correct released and ‘at ease’ breathing is not something we can ‘do’! In fact the very act of trying to improve our breathing will create tension as we will immediately engage and incorrect aspect of our mind. 

So instead we will explore the causes that will create the outcome of our breathing deepening and releasing, thereby taking our Nei Gong training to the next level.

Learn more here.

Nei Gong Evening Classes with Sophie

These will be on most Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm.

There is also a regular Meditation 6:30am on Mondays.

For more information Click Here

Hiring Bonhays for your retreat

Bonhays is the perfect choice of venue for group leaders looking for a gentle and intimate environment. As group leaders ourselves, we appreciate your needs and are very aware of how the energy and atmosphere of a place can effect the depth and immersion of a group.

Bonhays has become a popular venue for course leaders running courses in Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation and Energy work.

If you are interested in hiring Bonhays please click here for further information.

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