My weekends in the UK and week long holidays abroad are about deepening your practice, meeting others from all over the world, adventure and exploration.
Yoga Weekends
Held in the most beautiful areas of the UK. Retreats are all about connections – connecting to yourself on the yoga mat, connecting to others through conversation, trust, support and encouragement and connecting to the world around you through getting outdoors, being exposed to the elements and exploring – feeling the earth beneath your feet whilst hiking in the mountains, feeling the rock under your hands and feet as you trust your instincts and face your fears when rock climbing, braving the waters on streams and tarns whilst wild swimming or really testing your courage with ghyll scrambling.
The days start with a choice of a Mysore style self-practice class or a led class for those with less experience. The afternoons are spent out in the mountains returning to totally let go with restorative yoga and beautiful home-cooked vegan food.
Yoga Holidays
A whole week to totally immerse yourself in yoga without outside distractions, allowing you to discover the benefits of a regular daily practice without having to rush. The classes are taught in a traditional Mysore style with beginners and those unfamiliar with the sequence given extra guidance and support so that they can develop their own practice and fully understand the benefits of this method of learning.
Afternoons are for exploring the local area, relaxing by the pool, reading, chatting, journaling and enjoying the sunshine. Evening workshops are where we can break down the practice and look at different aspects in more detail. There is time to talk about the more philosophical aspects of yoga and for questions and answers. We will always end the day with some form of restorative yoga.
Come away from a week of yoga feeling rested, refreshed and re-inspired – and maybe a little bit achy too!!
Yoga Italia Autumn 2025
Sat 11 Oct – Fri 17 Oct 2025
YogApulia, Puglia, Italy
YogApulia is near to the town of Cisternino.
Flights there are to Brindisi or to Bari
From the airport you can get a train to Ostuni and a taxi to the centre or a taxi direct from the airport (we can help you organise taxis)
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.
Lake District Summer Weekend - Ashtanga yoga, rock climbing, hiking, wild swimming
Fri 4 Jul – Mon 7 Jul 2025
Nab Cottage, Rydal Water, Lake District
Nab Cottage is situated on the shores of Rydal Water in between Grasmere and Ambleside
Nab Cottage, Rydal, Ambleside, LA22 9SD,
The nearest train station is Windermere from where you can take a bus either heading towards Grasmere or Keswick
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.
Yoga Italia Summer 25 - FULLY BOOKED
Sat 14 Jun – Fri 20 Jun 2025
YogApulia, Puglia, Italy
Yoga Puglia is near the town of Cisternino in Puglia
The nearest airports are Brindisi or Bari
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.
North Yorkshire Spring Weekend Retreat
Fri 25 Apr – Mon 28 Apr 2025
Barmoor, Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire
Barmoor is situated just outside the village of Hutton-le-Hole, near Kirkbymoorside, in the heart of the North Yorkshire moors. The nearest train statio is Malton.
Celebrate the height of spring in this beautiful Edwardian house set in its own grounds in the heart of the North Yorkshire moors. This is 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 exploring the vast expanse of moorland right outside the door. Afternoon workshops focus on chanting, chatting, technique and deep relaxation. Evenings spent chatting by the fire or heading up The Nab for starry moonlit walks. All of this nourished by delicious plant based food.
For those who just need to do a bit less this is the perfect spot to chill out in, a big Victorian house, windows overlooking the moors, big gardens surrounding us and the pretty village of Hutton-le-Hole a short stroll away. Do as much or as little as you need to do - this is your mid spring escape.
Yoga, the power of menopause and beyond - reimagining the second half of life -2025 dates tba
Fri 25 Oct – Mon 28 Oct 2024
Nab Cottage, Rydal Water, Lake District
Finding the centre
Nab Cottage
Rydal
Ambleside
LA22 9SD
The nearest train station is Windermere, about 4 miles away, from here you can catch the nu,ber 555 bus to keswick which drives directly past the cottage. Ask the driver about which is the best stopto get off at.
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.
