Retreats

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. 

Inside every woman is a wild self who is the vital spark of our embodied wisdom, creativity, intuition & connection to nature. All too often, however, rigid social structures mean we’re acculturated to put aside our wild selves in order be the ‘perfect’ mother, partner, worker etc. So, it’s no wonder many of us feel tired, burnt out, angry, numb, stuck or all of these at once.

This retreat in the heart of the West Yorkshire moors – famous for inspiring the wildness of the Brontë sisters – will be a chance to press pause on the busyness of life and re-wild yourself through the complimentary practices of yoga and journaling led by experienced facilitators and friends Donna Southwell and Dr Rachel Newsome.

Celebrate mid summer in this beautiful Edwardian house set in its own grounds in the heart of the North Yorkshire moors. The perfect place to escape from the busyness of every day life, to slow down and explore your Ashtanga yoga practice in more depth.

Mornings start with your choice of either Mysore style self practice or a led Ashtanga class. Day times can be spent wandering through the meadows behind the house, exploring the vast expanse of moorland right outside the door, taking time out in the garden and chatting to new friends. Afternoon workshops focus on chanting, chatting, technique and deep relaxation. Evenings can be spent chatting or wandering up The nab, the small hill behind the house, to watch the sunset. All of this nourished by delicious plant based food. 

Barmmor is the ideal location for a retreat, the windows overlooking the moors, big gardens surrounding us and the pretty village of Hutton-le-Hole a short stroll away. Huge big skies, full of stars at night. Completely quiet, peaceful and spacious. Do as much or as little as you need to do - this is your mid summer escape.

Enjoy a week of early summer sunshine and 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. This is a beautiful peaceful 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.