A year-long journey to live in rhythm with nature.
immerse learn transform.
Reconnect with nature’s wisdom and your own innate rhythm through the lens of Chinese Medicine. Across a full year, you’ll explore how each season affects your energy, emotions, and wellbeing — and how to live in balance through movement, nourishment, and mindful self-care.
1. About the Course
This 12-month online journey begins in March 2026 and blends the timeless wisdom of Chinese Medicine with modern, practical self-care.
You’ll learn through six live, 2-hour webinars — one for each season and a foundations session — each designed to guide you through nature’s energetic shifts and your own.
Each session includes:
*Seasonal theory and Five Element wisdom
*Qi Gong and meridian stretching
*Acupressure with essential oils
*Food therapy and seasonal recipes
*Meditation and journaling for reflection
*Printable workbook for notes and meridian mapping
All sessions are recorded and available for 12 months, so you can revisit the teachings whenever you need a seasonal reset.
Course Schedule
All webinars are live on Saturdays, 10 am–12 pm (UK time) with replays available for 12 months.
Online 2026–2027 Dates:
- 7 March – Foundations: The Wisdom of the Seasons
- 2 May – Summer: Fire Element – Expansion & Joy
- 18 July – Late Summer: Earth Element – Nourishment & Stability
- 29 August – Autumn: Metal Element – Letting Go & Renewal
- 24 October – Winter: Water Element – Rest & Restoration
- 15 January 2027 – Spring: Wood Element – Growth & Flow
2. Choose Your Path
There are three ways to join this journey — each designed to meet you where you are:
Pay-as-you-go — £45 per webinar (book before 15th Dec '25 - £59 after)
Join any of the six live 2-hour seasonal sessions.
Perfect for those who want to explore one season at a time.
Includes replay access and printable workbook.
Full-Year Certificate — £249 (£41.50 per webinar before 15th Dec '25 - £315 after)
Commit to your full year of seasonal wellness and receive:
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All six webinars + replays for 6 months
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Printable workbooks for each season
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Certificate upon completion
The Immersive Path — £935 (before 15th Dec '25 - £995 after)
For those who want to embody the teachings through practice and connection.
Includes everything in the Full-Year Certificate, plus:
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Five in-person retreat days at the loyalty rate of £139 (normally £149)
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Free annual subscription to The Tao of Self Care (worth £49)
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Exclusive seasonal audio rituals
Please note: There are limited space on day retreats. This option is available on a first come first served basis.
3. Optional In-Person Retreat Days
Deepen your learning with optional retreat days held throughout the year in Sussex and beyond.
Each one complements the online teaching, allowing you to move, rest, eat, and reflect with the energy of the season.
Expand into Summer – Sunday 10 May 2026 (Trueleigh Hill, Sussex)
Experience the Essence of Late Summer – Sunday 9 August 2026 (Knepp)
Breathe, Release & Restore – Sunday 13 September 2026 (Steyning)
Embrace Winter’s Stillness – Sunday 8 November 2026 (Steyning)
Awaken into Spring – Sunday February 7th March 2027 (Steyning)
→ [Find out more about the retreat days]
4. What Happens Next
One month before the course begins, you’ll receive:
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A welcome email with your course schedule, access link, and materials
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Your first Foundations webinar date: Saturday 7 March 2026
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Details on how to join the optional retreats and access recordings
If you’re joining the Immersive Path, you’ll also receive your Tao of Self Care subscription link and seasonal bonus resources, beginning from 7th March 2026
5. Questions or Support
If you’re not sure which path is right for you or need help with enrolment, just pop me an email — I’d love to help you find the option that fits your rhythm best.
| Room Type | 3 Nights | 4 Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Ensuite | £599 | £798 |
| Shared Ensuite (Twin or Double) |
£459pp £918 Total |
£625pp £1250 Total |
| Solo Luxury Suite | £719 | £959 |
| Shared Luxury Suite (Twin or Double) |
£549pp £1088 Total |
£745pp £1490 Total |
Choose payment via KLARNA to split your payment over 3 months at no extra cost.
Faqs
Terms and Conditions
Jo Darling Retreats – Terms & Conditions (For Multi-Day Abroad Retreats) Effective from 26 June 2025
1. Payment Terms
- Deposits are non-refundable once paid but you can transfer them to another person.
- Full balance due at least 60 days before travel.
- Cancellations made 60–30 days prior to the retreat: 50% of the retreat fee is non-refundable.
- Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat: 100% of the retreat fee is non-refundable, but you can transfer it to someone else.
- You can pay via Klarna via this website, spreading the cost.
- If you'd like a payment plan, please contact us via the contact form and I can arrange that for you.
Note: Payment terms were updated on 26/06/25. If they now present a difficulty to you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — I’m always happy to explore flexible options wherever I can.
2. What’s Included
Your retreat fee includes:
- Accommodation for the full retreat duration
- Group workshops, classes, and sessions as described
- Most meals (check your specific retreat info for what’s included)
What’s not included:
- Flights or transport to the retreat destination
- Transfers from and to the airport (but I can help you arrange them)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Meals, drinks, or excursions not specified in the itinerary
- Additional treatments, therapies, or one-to-one sessions unless booked separately
3. Travel & Insurance
- You are responsible for arranging your own flights and travel to the retreat starting point. I will recommend suitable flight timings once your place is confirmed, to help coordinate arrival and transfers.
- You are responsible for the cost of travel to and from the retreat meeting point. I work with the retreat centre or hotel to arrange transfers and will coordinate this for you—but the cost of the transfer is yours to cover.
- Travel insurance is essential and should cover cancellation, delays, medical issues, and personal belongings.
- I strongly recommend arranging your travel insurance as soon as you book, to ensure you're covered in case of any changes to your plans.
- You are responsible for ensuring you meet all visa and entry requirements for the destination country, including holding a valid passport.
4. Health & Responsibility
- You are responsible for your own health and wellbeing during the retreat.
- By booking, you confirm you are physically and mentally fit to participate.
- Please disclose any relevant medical conditions or mental health concerns before attending.
- The retreat is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment.
5. Liability
- Jo Darling Wellness are not liable for any personal injury, loss, damage, or expense incurred during the retreat, unless caused by proven negligence.
- You attend and participate in all activities at your own risk.
6. Changes & Cancellations by Us
- I reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. illness, natural disasters, or other force majeure).
- In the rare event this happens, you’ll be offered:
- A full refund of what you’ve paid (excluding personal travel costs), or
- A place on a future retreat of your choice.
7. Behaviour & Group Dynamics
- I aim to create a kind, inclusive and respectful space.
- I reserve the right to ask a participant to leave the retreat (without refund) if their behaviour jeopardises the safety or wellbeing of the group.
8. Acceptance
By booking and paying your deposit, you agree to these Terms & Conditions in full.
Payment Terms
From the Terms and Conditions
Deposits are non-refundable once paid but you can transfer them to another person.
Full balance due at least 60 days before travel.
Cancellations made 60–30 days prior to the retreat: 50% of the retreat fee is non-refundable.
Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat: 100% of the retreat fee is non-refundable, but you can transfer it to someone else.
You can pay via Klarna via this website, spreading the cost.
If you'd like a payment plan, please contact us via the contact form and we can arrange that for you.
What if I book a shared room but no roommate is available?
If you choose a shared room, I’ll always do my best to match you with a suitable roommate. Most of the time, this works out beautifully — many retreaters come solo and are happy to share.
However, if I’m unable to pair you with someone for some or all of your stay, you’ll be offered the room as a single and charged the single occupancy rate for the nights without a roommate. I’ll always keep you informed in advance so there are no surprises, and I’ll confirm final arrangements as we get closer to the retreat date.
Getting There
✈️ Suggested Timings for Marrakech Retreats
Arrival into Marrakesh before 4pm :
Friday 23 Jan: for 3 or 4 day Retreat
Monday 26 Jan: for 4-day Retreat
Tuesday 27 Jan: for 3-day Retreat
Leaving Retreat centre : Hotel checkout is at 11am. Late checkouts may be arranged.
Transfers will be arranged before we travel. The cost is MAD 125 (approx. £10) for a shared taxi and MAD 250 (approx. £20) for a private taxi. I try and put people together in transfer groups to keep the cost down.
Accommodation
Relax and unwind at this stunning boutique hotel, just a 30-minute drive from Marrakech, nestled in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
A hidden gem in a small Berber village, its narrow alleyways and flat-roofed village houses made from packed mud and water giving them an earthy colour and warm glow.
Discover serene plunge pools, hidden terraces, and enchanting gardens, each offering a peaceful corner for reading or unwinding.
Experience a fully equipped Moroccan spa with a wide range of treatments—from the authentic Moroccan Hammam ritual to soothing massages—perfect for those days when you simply want to sit back and relax.
Single or shared ensuite rooms available. Also, a limited selection of single or shared luxury suites.
Location
Relax and unwind at this stunning boutique hotel, just a 30-minute drive from Marrakech, nestled in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
A hidden gem in a small Berber village, its narrow alleyways and flat-roofed village houses made from packed mud and water giving them an earthy colour and warm glow.
Testimonials
Retreating with Jo was life-changing for me. And the impact is stillstrong. The changes that I’ve made to certain aspects of my life feel permanent as there’s been some kind of fundamental shift in meIt feels much easier now, as that’s just who I am now!
Sasha
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