Judit Szathmary Courses

May Half Term Mini-Block 2026
2026-05-27 10:30 - 2026-05-29 14:30 UTC | Thakeham, Pulborough, United Kingdom
Our holiday courses are designed to provide integrated, holistic systems of services from babyhood to adulthood in different locations in the UK

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The programmes are complex and focus on establishing the ability to actively participate, successfully interact with the social, physical, and natural world, build independence skills, communicate, change position and place, mobility, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, dexterity, coordination, self-care, and more.

Easter Spring Renewal Residential Retreat in the New Forest UK 2026
2026-04-04 08:30 - 2026-04-09 18:00 | New Forest UK, Lymington
Following our regular Easter mini-block in Thakeham, we will be running our Easter Spring Renewal Residential Retreat

A gentle return to rhythm, and inner coherence, a seasonal invitation into growth, safety, and renewed organisation — at the pace the nervous system can genuinely receive.
Spring carries a particular intelligence. It does not rush, yet everything begins to move again. After the inwardness of winter, life re-emerges — not by force, but through timing and quiet readiness. Rather than striving for change, we work with emergence — supporting the nervous system, the body, and the subtle layers of experience to reorganise. Spring reminds us that renewal happens when conditions are right. This retreat is about creating those conditions.
This Easter retreat is shaped by the same principle of renewal and includes an Easter egg hunt. Spring offers more light, warmth, and predictability — all of which support nervous system regulation.
We work with:

consistent daily rhythms
gentle transitions
familiar spaces and people
a calm, responsive participation

Over six days together, we create and hold a restorative field that allows what has been dormant, tired, or held too tightly to soften and reawaken. There is space to breathe, to listen, and to allow new rhythms to arise naturally in the body and inner landscape.
Days unfold with a natural rhythm of guided practices, quiet integration, time outdoors, and shared meals. There is room for both silence and soft connection, allowing each participant to meet spring in their own way.

This retreat promises a truly unique experience. It is set in a fully accessible, detached self-catering cottage on the outskirts of Lymington, surrounded by the breath-taking New Forest National Park.

After welcoming a family from Australia for an intensive three-week programme over Christmas—where they stayed in one of The Bench’s properties while participating in an individual programme—we are happy to offer this opportunity to other families on a regular.

You can choose to:

Join our regular residential retreats, where participants can attend independently without their parents, carers or personal assistants.

Arrange a holiday stay with your family or your personal assistant in one of three available cottages, and book personalised one-to-one or small group sessions, which can be arranged at The Bench or a local venue in Boldre (subject to availability).

We offer integrated, holistic systems of services from babyhood to adulthood, with programmes designed to support a wide range of developmental needs in different locations in the UK.
Our approach focuses on building the ability to actively participate and successfully interact with the social, physical, and natural world. This includes enhancing independence, communication skills, mobility, changing position and place in various ways, walking, stair-climbing, dexterity, coordination, self-care, and more.

Each session is bespoke and tailored to individual needs. It focuses on personalised rehabilitation, well-being, and independence in a tranquil yet dynamic environment.

For more details or to reserve your place, please email us at info@juditszathmary.com

Easter Mini-Block 2026
2026-03-30 10:30 - 2026-04-01 14:30 | Thakeham, Pulborough, United Kingdom
Our holiday courses are designed to provide integrated, holistic systems of services from babyhood to adulthood in different locations in the UK.

The programmes are complex and focus on establishing the ability to actively participate in and successfully interact with the social, physical, and natural world, building independence skills, communication, changing position and place, mobility, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, dexterity, coordination, self-care, and more.

February Half Term Mini-Block 2026
2026-02-16 10:30 - 2026-02-18 14:30 | Thakeham, Pulborough, United Kingdom
Our holiday courses are designed to provide integrated, holistic systems of services from babyhood to adulthood in different locations in the UK. The programmes are complex and focus on establishing the ability to actively participate, successfully interact with the social, physical, and natural world, build independence and communication skills, change position and place, mobility, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, dexterity, coordination, self-care, and more.

Fortnightly Weekend Classes – West Sussex Autumn Term 2025
2025-09-13 - 2025-12-07 | Thakeham, Pulborough, United Kingdom

Summer Retreat 2026 — New
2025-08-29 08:30 - 2025-09-02 18:30 | New Forest UK, Lymington
Created to uplift, restore, and awaken potential, our summer retreat offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to pause, connect, and grow. Each year, we craft a nurturing environment that meets the unique needs of every participant — allowing space for movement, expression, reflection, and joy.

This year, we return with a carefully curated blend of familiar favourites and new, enriching activities that deepen participants’ connections to themselves, their families, and the world around them. Set within peaceful New Forest surroundings, the retreat centres around our foundational principle: Active Conductive Living — the art of integrating movement and intention into daily life with awareness, dignity, and purpose.

What to Expect
Throughout the retreat participants will have the opportunity to:

Participate in daily functional routines that promote independence
Practise self-help and personal care skills in supported environments
Engage in movement classes designed to improve balance, control, and coordination
Explore self-expression through gesture, rhythm, and playful communication
Enjoy moments of rest, restoration, and laughter through shared meals and activities

We are especially excited to offer a renewed focus on:
Happy Hands and Feet
A gentle yet powerful daily practice dedicated to energising and harmonising the internal flow of the body. By exploring purposeful hand gestures, foot poses, and structured movements, we can help stimulate circulation, enhance organ function, and support a holistic sense of vitality. These activities are not only practical for improving fine motor control, putting weight through the feet, standing and walking, but also serve to balance emotional and mental wellbeing.
Soothing Epsom salt foot baths, lavender wraps, and nourishing leg and foot massages will be offered every day to relax the body and ease muscular tension.
Posture and Presence
This year we introduce guided moments of reflection on how we hold ourselves in the world. Through playful yet intentional exercises, we will explore:

How posture shapes confidence and energy flow
Ways to increase awareness of how we “show up” in everyday life
The link between movement and inner belief systems

From a poised stance to an open gesture, our outer form communicates something deep — and we aim to support each participant in developing a more centred, expressive relationship with their body.
