AUTUMN BLISS RETREAT 2024
Wild & Free Yogalates Retreat | Yogalates
20 September, 2024
Wild & Free Yogalates Retreat
With Beth
20th-23rd September 2024
Yearning for a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Look no further! Reconnect with the natural world and come home to yourself on this three-night eco-paradise escape to the North Norfolk countryside.
Run on over 90% renewable energy and full of abundant wildlife, West Lexham is the ideal retreat space to unplug and unwind. By extending this to a four-day escape (most weekend retreats are too short in my opinion!), you’ll have time and space to really relax and immerse yourself in these unforgettable surroundings. My retreats offer the perfect balance of activity and rest, nourishing movement and stillness. Aside from the daily Yogalates, Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra sessions, you can spend a lazy afternoon cosied up with a book in the warmth of a log burning stove, or enjoy a refreshing wild swim in the lake or in the heated, naturally filtered pool. Make new friends around the fire pit under the stars… everything is optional. Do as much, or as little, as you like! Come back to your breath, come back to your body and reconnect with the beauty and tranquility of nature whilst enjoying the comfort and charm of this idyllic 21-acre country estate. Return home feeling refreshed and reinvigorated.
Typical Day at the Retreat:
Friday 20th September
- Arrival: 4pm onwards
- Settle in with a cuppa! There will be a delicious snack prepared by our wonderful retreat chef for you on arrival.
- 5-6.30pm: Relaxing Yin Yoga
- 7pm: Dinner
- 8.15-9pm: Welcome circle & pre-bedtime meditation
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September
- 7.30am: Energising Yogalates class
- 9.45am: Brunch
- FREE TIME (swimming, reading, exploring, etc.!)
On Sunday there will be the chance to join an optional 2-hour walk in the area as a group
- 2-4pm: Light bite
- 5-6.30pm: Yin Yoga or Yoga Nidra meditation
- 7pm: Dinner
- 8.15pm: Blissful sound bath (Saturday evening) or Fire pit under the stars (Sunday evening – weather permitting)
Monday 23rd April
- 7am: Energising Yogalates class
- 9.30am: Breakfast
- 11am: Check out
Our weekend morning practice will be a dynamic, yet accessible fusion of Hatha Yoga and Pilates, known as Solomon Yogalates™. This award-winning method intelligently combines core-stabilising mat Pilates exercises with traditional, heart-opening Yoga practices. Connecting breath and movement in a way that will leave you feeling strong, energised and ready for each beautiful day on retreat. On Friday and Sunday afternoons you’ll be guided through a slow, deep Yin Yoga practice, helping you release tension and promoting deep tissue relaxation. On Saturday afternoon, you’ll experience a 30-minute Yoga Nidra meditation prior to the evening sound bath event, aiding sleep, boosting your energy reserves, and shifting brain waves into regeneration & repair mode. We’ll enjoy three nourishing meals per day on retreat prepared by our experienced and passionate retreat chef Sarada, and there will be plenty of spare time to breathe in the fresh country air and explore enchanting wild nature.
What’s Included with the Retreat:
- 3 nights accommodation
- All classes
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner prepared by our experienced retreat chef
- Saturday evening sound bath
- Sunday nature walk
- Equipment for classes
- Access to all facilities at West Lexham, including the naturally filtered, heated swimming pool and lake for wild swimming or rowing (boating and rowing equipment available for use at no extra cost)
Accommodation:
- Twin share
- Triple share
- Private king size room (all ensuite)
- Bell tent twin share
Meals:
The wonderful Sarada @shaktikitchen will be delighting our taste buds with three delicious, health-giving meals every day. You won’t have to lift a finger! The food on my retreats always comes from the heart, both inspiring and satisfying, energising and comforting. Food is always a big part of the experience on my retreats, and this year will be no different. Example dishes… Baked frittata (vegan and/or egg); roasted carrot & tahini sauce; sweet potato & green bean salad. Singapore style coconut curry; tofu & vegetable salad with tamarind & peanut sauce; sambal & brown jasmine rice. Rose-scented sweet rice with cardamom, pistachio and honey roast figs. All dietary requirements can be catered for.
Activities:
Nature walks, swimming, exploring the area.
Pricing and Deposit Deadlines:
- Twin share ensuite in the barn – £795 p/p (full price: £895)
- Triple share ensuite in the barn – £695 p/p (full price: £795)
- Bell tent (twin share) – £695 p/p (full price: £795)
Single occupancy spaces are limited: - Private super king ensuite in the barn – £1045 p/p (full price: £1145)
- Couple sharing super king ensuite: £2090 (full price: £2290)
All rooms are ensuite, except for the bell tents. Bell tent guests have access to a shared garden wash house with eco-toiletries and underfloor heating. There are hot showers, plus a bathtub for those who love a relaxing soak! Rooms in the barn are elegantly designed with comfortable beds, sumptuous linen, towels, a hairdryer and organic soap & shampoo. There are plenty of comfortable areas indoors and out in which to relax, read or get to know your fellow retreat guests. A non-refundable £350 deposit is required to secure your place on the retreat, with the remaining balance due by 20th July 2024. Payment plans available upon request.
About the Retreat Leader:
Beth is the founder of Yogalates London and will be leading all classes on this retreat. She has been teaching since 2014 and has advanced qualifications in Solomon Yogalates, Yin Yoga and Hatha Yoga, having trained with the founder of Yogalates, Louise Solomon, and some of the best yoga teachers in the world, such as Norman Blair and Tiffany Cruikshank. Beth is passionate about helping people discover greater ease and freedom of movement in their bodies through Yogalates, as well as the profound mental and emotional shifts that come from a regular yoga practice. She is a strong believer in the transformative powers of yoga & meditation in these technology-focused, fast-paced times of ours.
