The powerful practice of yoga can transform your life.

Since time, women have been acculturated to mostly put up and shut. It’s no surprise, then, that so many of us arrive at menopause worn down and burnt out. And then the hot flashes start.

Meanwhile, the subject of women and rage remains taboo while those who dare to express their anger are called all sorts of names. Which, of course, is good reason to get angry!

So, what do we do with our anger? How can we process it and find healthy, life affirming ways to express it?

Celebrate the long days of midsummer sunshine with a week of Ashtanga yoga in the beautiful YogApulia retreat centre.. YogApulia is a boutique retreat centre exclusively for yoga and meditation practice, set up and run by dedicated Ashtanga yoga practitioners Mark & Nicola. Their intention is to create an intimate space in tune with the natural rhythm of nature  where guests can escape from the demands of the modern world to deepen their practice in the beautiful, peaceful setting of the Valle d’Itria in Apulia, Southern Italy.

A weekend escape from the demands of everyday life - time out for some adventure and connecting with your true self and your own needs. Put some life and energy back into your Ashtanga practice (I offer Mysore style and teacher led classes), spend time in the beautiful lake district fells, hiking, rock climbing, swimming in lakes and tarns, chatting, journaling, relaxing by the fire or in the sauna and hot tub. 

The morning session will be a hybrid led / Mysore style self practice ensuring that the class is suitable and challenging for all levels - The sun salutations and standing postures will be led in the counted method with alignment tips - we then move into self practice.

The afternoon sessions will be about playing and having fun, challenging yourself and trying out some cool new postures - we will explore postures from the intermediate and advanced sequences including arm balances and hand stands There will be something to challenge you whatever level you're at - you may not be able to do all the postures but you can work towards them

Ending with yoga nidra, q & A, tea and cake. 

Extend the summer sunshine as we move into autumn with a week of Ashtanga yoga in the beautiful YogApulia retreat centre.. YogApulia is a boutique retreat centre exclusively for yoga and meditation practice, set up and run by dedicated Ashtanga yoga practitioners Mark & Nicola. Their intention is to create an intimate space in tune with the natural rhythm of nature  where guests can escape from the demands of the modern world to deepen their practice in the beautiful, peaceful setting of the Valle d’Itria in Apulia, Southern Italy.

As we go through menopause/perimenopause alongside other transitions through the many seasons of our lives, what served us in the first half of our life might be less useful as we ask ourselves who we want to be and how we want to live in the second half of our life?

This weekend will give you time and space to explore the rite of passage and the power that is menopause. Through yoga practice, guided journaling, wild swimming, connecting with others and time outdoors in nature we can support each other as we navigate our feelings, emotions and experiences.

Celebrate mid winter and the darkest time of the year by coming together to practise, a little escape from all the busyness, some moments of stillness and connection.

Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December 8 - 10 am