Fynnon's Retreat is taking place at St Fagans to boost wellness
It was created by nutritional therapist Molly Harvey-Love, breathwork facilitator Jenny Edwards, and yoga and sound healing teacher Claudia D'Arezzo.
Ms Edwards said: "Many retreats are a full week or weekend long, we wanted to offer something for busy people who can get all of the benefits of a longer retreat, but still be back to do bedtime."
The event included yoga, breathwork, sound healing, and a nourishing lunch.
Attendees were also given a resource journal to support ongoing wellness at home.
One participant said: "A restorative retreat that helped release stress and emotions using a variety of tools from movement, breathwork, nourishment and connection."
More information can be found on the Ffynnon Retreats' Instagram page.
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