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Welcome to the wilds of North Devon
A weekend retreat
Come join us in the wild beauty of Lynmouth, North Devon.
In this stunning part of the world we’ve created an amazing programme interweaving yoga, relaxation pilates and meditation, with nature, sauna, wild swimming and stunning walks. The combo of fresh air, dark skies and the wildness of the nature is elevating and guaranteed to lift your soul.
So if you fancy long rolling hills to either gaze at or walk and yoga and pilates to release tension and stress, yoga Nidra to encourage deep sleep and a gorgeous sauna right next to the sea drop us a line.
The retreat will be your time to relax and nourish both body and mind through stillness, movement and breath. Plus - it’s open space so you can do as much or as little as you wish.
This is an usual retreat as some accommodation is off site giving you more independence and space.
With gentleness, understanding and respect for our own unique body, mind and breath we move to rejuvenate and refresh.
We meet on the Friday afternoon and begin the weekend with a yoga session followed by deep relaxation.
As the weekend evolves we’ll be encouraging the body and mind to unwind, strengthen and release. We’ll practice natural movement, yoga and pilates and have sauna and wild swimming available to ease the muscles and release the stress. Stunning walks, fresh air, dark skies and the wildness of the nature are on tap here.
We complete on Sunday afternoon.
Reflective time
Yoga in nature
Coastal walks
Sunset over the water
Local beaches
Sounds of the sea
Section Styles reverse-first-row
“England's Little Switzerland”
Set beyond Exmoor, this expansive coast is majestic, so much so the poet Shelley called the area “England's Little Switzerland”. You’ll be staying a stones through away from the sea in a beautiful traditional village. The deep and wooded valley nearby is one of the largest remaining areas of semi-natural ancient woodland in the South West.
This place is beautiful both day and night.
Daily movement sessions held by Alex
We will practice, Yoga, Pilates and Yoga Nidra. All of the practises are designed to create release and relaxation in the body and mind. If you scroll down you’ll see the timetable. This is an open space which means you can do as much or as little as you wish.
Walking in nature
Paul Bloomfield… from the times cites this area as “Britain’s most beautiful coastal mile” It is indeed an area of outstanding natural beauty.
He cites two walks which are on our doorstep, Watersmeet and The Valley of Rocks as two of the best walks in the UK.
Watersmeet is a gentle canopied valley walk and gorgeous come rain or shine. The Valley of Rocks is more invigorating and leads to a series of beaches, waterfalls, and eventually Heddens Mouth, all of this walk is part of the ‘most beautiful coastal mile’.
Sauna by the sea
Let the heat of the sauna detox and destress your mind and body. It’s the perfect way to relax and release tension.
The sauna is positioned right on the sea so the view is quite special from in there.
The idea is to follow the heat with a plunge in the sea to invigorate and uplift you, and then go back in the sauna, so the heat and cool really move the lymphatics and the circulation.
Fresh water swimming in the sea is the perfect injection of freshness.
The sauna is subject to the tides, but we’ve got it scheduled in to work for this retreat.
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Being right next to the sea yet surrounded by the moor and ancient woodland gives this place a special atmosphere. I feel as if I'm transported to a real place of joy every time i visit.
David Brookes
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This place is wonderful, the food gorgeous, the sauna on the beach exquisite, this is a slice of heaven. I can't wait to return. Thank you all, I feel great from only a few days here.
Elizabeth Newton
A guide to the weekend:
Friday 4pm - Gather and practice yoga to relax and release
Dinner - 6pm
8pm - Yoga Nidra
Sat Tea and snacks available early morning and a light breakfast
09.30 - Short mediative walk, then we begin with pranayama, a gentle movement practice to limber the body especially the joints and then build up to more classical yoga Asana / Pilates practice which will end with a lovely relaxation
1.00pm lunch followed by free time or a coastal walk
17.00 Sauna and swim
19:00 - Dinner
21.00 - Late into the evenings there will meditation and Yoga Nidra to cultivate deep relaxation and rest.
Sunday morning there’s a possible early option to sauna swim and stretch, tide dependent
09.00 Breakfast
10.30- A meditative river walk where we begin the pranayama and movement session. We’ll end the walk back to the studio for yoga Asana and relaxation.
1.00pm lunch followed by free time
3.00 pm Relaxation and meditation
The day will complete at 4pm. If you wish to stay Sunday eve you just need to book that extra night.
Details, pricing and accommodation options
Accommodation - you can stay in the local inn which has beautiful room, self catering cottages or in the main house. Accommodation is paid separately to the venue of your choice.
Price for the retreat is £550 which includes all food, classes and sauna.
Day of arrival the retreat is open after 16:00
Day of departure we complete at 16.00
Travel from the local train station
Breakfast/brunch, snack/lunch and dinner
Filtered water
Fresh herbs for infusions, tea bags and coffee
Yoga mats, blocks, bricks, belts, bolsters, and blankets
Internet reception through the retreat
Here are our room options - please specify what you are interested in in the form below
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Hazy storm
A restful paradise for coastal path and moors adventurers. This home is a 300 year old listed building next to the east and west Lyn rivers, and just moments fro the sea.
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Hazy Storm
Beautiful rooms, of varying budgets
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Hazy Storm
Suites / Bedrooms available at The Bath Hotel
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Hazy Storm
Beautiful and peaceful
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Hazy storm
Twin beds. Price on enquiry
Your questions answered
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You can get a train to Tiverton / Taunton or Barnstable. We can arrange a pick up at an additional cost, or come by car.
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We are surrounded by coast, and both sandy and stoney beaches
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Absolutely
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Yes, we are based in the village so you have amenities close by.
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Yes, all meals onsite are included, if you head off out for lunch or dinner you will need to pay for that yourself
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The retreat is an open space so you are free to attend what you wish to attend and rest whenever you wish
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Absolutely
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If you arrive on Thursday there is a local night of sea shanties at the local inn which is fun, we recommend staying there anyway as it’s lovely.
If you’d like to stay for longer then just book your accommodation for however long you wish. The retreat will end on Sunday but there’s plenty of walks to do in the area.
