Chromatography

What is Chromatography?

Chromatography is a selective physical method to separate compounds in solution, that is used in many different fields of science.

In the case of Soil Chromatography, the result is a ‘photo’ of the soil which gives us useful information about soil quality.

How do we use it?

Soil chromatography is a technique to assess the quality of the soil, which is easy to replicate and understand by farmers.

Chromatography can be used at the same time with other soil analysis (mineral, organic matter or biological test) with the objective to integrate several results, gathering a high level of understanding of soil in our farm, plot or backyard.

Chromatography can be used to assess the quality of compost, biofertilisers, amendments, fruit, vegetables, seeds, plant tissues and other applications.

How it works

Chromatography understands the soil as a being alive, in other words it is an unfinished process with elements working and living in symbiosis. Therefore the final result is a qualitative view of these processes and elements rather than a quantative one.

Chromatography gives you valuable information such as soil structure, general health of soil, minerals available for the plant, biological diversity, or organic matter content and humus available. It also assess the fertility of the soil through the integration of previous elements. 

  • Yoga & Wellness Retreat

    Retreat to the forest for a weekend of yoga and nurture your wellbeing!

    13-15 April 2018

    This retreat is suitable for guests wishing to come on their own, for friends planning a meet up and looking or something different to do or for a special mother/daughter or couple weekend away.

    The weekends yoga is most suited to beginners and intermediates. More advanced yoga retreats also available, please message for details. The morning yoga on this retreat tends to be more dynamic, with a more restorative session in the evenings.

     

    Across the weekend you can expect the following:

    * Twice daily yoga and meditation practice, incorporating Yin, Hatha and Kundalini, followed by guided meditations.
    * Walks around the surrounding 60-acre organic farm down to the River Wye.
    * Wholesome vegetarian meals and plenty of snacks and refreshments. The food on our retreats always score a 10 on our retreats, prepared by Tom who is a trained cook with 20 years experience. We Cater for all dietary requirements including vegan, gluten free and nut free and will make sure you are happy with the menu across the weekend.
    * An Ayurvedic cookery course – food not only good for the body but the mind too! Course worth £60.
    • An evening spent sitting around a warm fire in stimulating conversation with fellow yogi’s, and having a dip in our natural wood fired hot tub.
    * Optional holistic treatments including an Ayuvedic and Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage and Reiki.
    * Sri Vijay Anand is available to do Karma Astrology Consultations.
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    • Clean and warm bunkhouse style accommodation, but other accommodation options available upon request at an additional cost.
    * Friendly and experienced staff that will ensure that you are comfortable and happy across the weekend.
    * NEW TO 2018 - A GONG BATH - can only be described as a soothing, detoxing, rejuvinating vibrational sound massage for the body and mind too!

    An early bird price of £245 is now available for limited spaces, and a £50 deposit is all you need to secure your place!

    To book your place or find out more information, email info@forestretreats.co.uk

    or call 07826-557211

    Normal price will be an all inclusive price of £265

    Visit our websites:

    www.forestretreat.co.uk
    www.indianwellnessacademy.com

    Namaste

    This is led by Master Sri Vijay Anand, an Indian Yogi and international speaker and teacher for over 30 years, and Ildiko Bakos ji (Ildy), a popular and established yoga teacher with 17 years experience. Both have excellent pupil testimonials.

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