Croyde, North Devon
Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th Jan 2024
January SALE (book by 5th Jan)
After a wonderful first retreat in 2023, we are heading back to Croyde for our 2024 winter retreat. You will deeply rest and invigorate both mind and body, by the beautiful surroundings of North Devon.
I will guide you through a 4 day sanctuary, offering a wide variety of yoga practices: asana/movement, meditation and mindful breathing techniques, playful workshops and more. If you love seasonal, home-cooked food, delivered to you in a beautiful stylish house by the sea, this mini winter treat is for you.
I will guide you through a 4 day sanctuary, offering a wide variety of yoga practices: asana/movement, meditation and mindful breathing techniques, playful workshops and more. If you love seasonal, home-cooked food, delivered to you in a beautiful stylish house by the sea, this mini winter treat is for you.
Accommodation
You'll be staying in the village of Croyde in a modern and stylish home a short stroll from the sandy dunes and rolling waves . Relax, and unwind while experiencing the rejuvenating sea air and if you're brave enough, we'll jump into the sea!
Each bedroom is splashed with lots of colour and patterns and when you're ready, there'll be a large, comfy bed for you, dressed in Egyptian Cotton Linens. Make use of the wraparound balcony to star gaze and enjoy morning sun salutations if you wish! But either way you will find time and space to unwind and find a quiet few moments looking at the views stretching out to the sandy dunes and the horizon beyond.
Each bedroom is splashed with lots of colour and patterns and when you're ready, there'll be a large, comfy bed for you, dressed in Egyptian Cotton Linens. Make use of the wraparound balcony to star gaze and enjoy morning sun salutations if you wish! But either way you will find time and space to unwind and find a quiet few moments looking at the views stretching out to the sandy dunes and the horizon beyond.
Highlights
- 8 Yoga classes, including: Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Nidra & Sound Baths, meditations - taught by Advanced Yoga & Meditation teacher Anna Holland - over 25 years self practice, 10 years teaching.
- Our retreat takes place in a stylish sea dwelling abode, boasting sea views and walks in to the countryside or a short stroll to local amenities.
- Beautifully decorated rooms with beautiful views – 6 bedrooms: 2 doubles & 4 twins. From *£600 if booked by 30th November
- Daily plant based delicious brunch & dinner. We can cater for most diets**
- 5 minutes from the beautiful sand dunes
- Yoga in a spectacular yoga space overlooking the dunes & sea
- Plenty of free time to enjoy the house, grounds, winter fires, and local walks & amenities, the beach for swimming, and will anyone try surfing with me?!
- 12 yogis max
Yoga
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A program to explore a range of styles, suitable for all levels, including 2 workshops. Time in retreats feels very different to normal life, and while there are a number of classes listed, the majority are gentle and classes finish in the blink of an eye. Whilst we encourage you to attend all classes, they are optional
Day 1 6pm: Yoga – Opening Circle & Gentle Grounding Flow (90min) Day 2 8:15am Energetic Flow Yoga (90mins) 5pm Evening Yin Yoga – rejuvenating the joints into spring (60mins) 8:30pm Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath, gazing up at the stars Day 3 8:15am Yoga Flow) (90mins) 5pm Evening Gentle Flow Yoga Winddown, infusing philosophical concepts (60mins) 8:30pm Restorative Yoga Day 4 9:00am: Yoga – infused Yin & Yang Practice (60mins & closing circle) |
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Delicious
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Delicious, hearty and healthy food is key and we want all of our guests to experience the richness of freshly prepared plant based cuisine.
We will have a chef who will be responsible for lovingly preparing your meals throughout your stay. We will be serving you delicious plant based food during your stay, using quality seasonal ingredients to nourish and satisfy you. During your stay you can expect to have: → access to a 24 hr tea/coffee bar. → self serve porridge will be available first thing for those who prefer not to practice on an empty belly (just let me know the night before) → We will be serving you a hearty daily brunch after your daily morning yoga practice → A light lunch each day, if you prefer to go out you can re-heat it when you're back → In the evening you will be served a nutritious meal Most food intolerances, allergies or special diets can be accommodated for, Some diets may cost extra, so please let me know prior to booking (and also specify in the booking form). |
Price
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Price based on shared occupancy
£600 JANUARY SALE book BY 5th Jan 2024 £650 normal rate (1 bed in shared room, 1 twin left) Price based on single occupancy £875 JANUARY SALE book BY 5th Jan 2024 £925 normal rate (1 king size room left) 50% deposit to secure booking. Final Payment due 1st Dec. There are 6 bedrooms - 2 Kingsize beds & 4 Twin rooms. Bring a non-yogi to share your room (they will have a 10% discount), have a room to yourself, or I can pair you with someone wonderful to share a twin room Deposits are non-refundable. If you manage to find someone to fill your spot, I will gladly take them in your place and you will get your money back. |
What's Included
What's not included?
**Some diets may cost extra, please email us to find out. Special diets need to be requested by 5th January.
*** Please note, the retreat is to support cleansing and detachment, please apply a mindful approach to alcohol consumption
The retreat is catered to all levels of yoga experience, you will be guided to develop your practice mindfully, so you can do as much or little as you wish.
- 7 Yoga classes, including: Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Nidra & Sound Baths
- Our retreat takes place in a stylish sea dwelling abode, boasting sea views and walks in to the countryside or a short stroll to local amenities.
- Beautifully stylish decorated rooms with beautiful views – 6 bedrooms: 2 doubles & 4 twins. From *£600 if booked by 30th Nov
- Daily plant based delicious brunch & dinner, and light warm lunches. We can cater for most diets**
- 5 minutes from the beautiful sand dunes
- Gorgeous and warm yoga studio, overlooking the dunes & sea
- Plenty of free time to enjoy the house, grounds, winter fires, and local walks & amenities, the beach for swimming, and will anyone try surfing with me?!
- 12 yogis max
- Open wood fires to keep you cosy and warm in our winter retreat!
- Delicious dinners Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening
- Unlimited teas, coffee,
- Towels, linen, hairdryers
- Self Serve: early porridge available for those who cannot practice on an empty belly
What's not included?
- Transport to and from the retreat centre. Get in touch to share the journey with other yogis.
- Food & drinks other than already stated. Option to bring wine***/soft drinks or have lunch at the local restaurants
- Local excursions & activities: surfing. paddle boarding etc
**Some diets may cost extra, please email us to find out. Special diets need to be requested by 5th January.
*** Please note, the retreat is to support cleansing and detachment, please apply a mindful approach to alcohol consumption
The retreat is catered to all levels of yoga experience, you will be guided to develop your practice mindfully, so you can do as much or little as you wish.
Logistics: Getting there and Dates
The retreat will begin on Thursday 25th Jan 2024
Arrival from 4pm onwards.
The retreat will conclude on Sunday 28th Jan 2024
Departure by 11am
We will set up a WhatsApp group for yogis to connect and travel together - car sharing encouraged!
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Trains from London to Barnstaple, then a bus from Barnstaple Station to outside our accomodation in Croyde (45mins, or Taxi 22mins)
TRAINS & BUSES
If travelling from London by train the trains from Paddington to Barnstaple, though on Thursday there is a replacement bus due to line works, which takes just as long as it would on the train. I've seen returns for £60
Buses depart from various London locations and are cheaper than trains, though the journey is longer
DRIVING
There is loads of parking at our abode. If leaving from London it takes around 4hrs
Arrival from 4pm onwards.
The retreat will conclude on Sunday 28th Jan 2024
Departure by 11am
We will set up a WhatsApp group for yogis to connect and travel together - car sharing encouraged!
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Trains from London to Barnstaple, then a bus from Barnstaple Station to outside our accomodation in Croyde (45mins, or Taxi 22mins)
TRAINS & BUSES
If travelling from London by train the trains from Paddington to Barnstaple, though on Thursday there is a replacement bus due to line works, which takes just as long as it would on the train. I've seen returns for £60
Buses depart from various London locations and are cheaper than trains, though the journey is longer
DRIVING
There is loads of parking at our abode. If leaving from London it takes around 4hrs
To book - Email [email protected] to book your place
Your Hosts
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Anna has loved yoga since she first started practicing it in ‘94. She has taught yoga for 8 years, and attained the highest teaching qualification EYT-500hr in 2018. Since, she's attained Senior Yoga Teacher status, though I feel older, it is to signify I have taught over 4000 classes and/or 10 years.
She aims to empower her students to regain their balance, energy, focus and explore a lighter side to life. Anna infuses yoga philosophy with modern anatomy, to enable you to re-connect to all layers of self and guides practitioners to feel a sense of inner calm and a greater connection to their essence. Anna has tallied over 850hrs training including Yoga for Athletes with Sarah Ramsden (Ryan Giggs teacher), ‘Creating Space & Freedom - Hips & Legs’, ‘Building Integtrity & Stability - Spine & Core’, & ‘Cultivating Strength & Movement - Shoulders, Neck & Upper Back’ with Jason Crandell, described as taking yoga to its next level. She has also been fortunate to study with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli (teacher, author and feminist) ‘Well Woman Yoga’ - a movement guiding us to use yoga to embrace women's health and vital energy throughout their lives. Anna teaches from Devon, having moved with the family in 2023, and offers online classes and hosts workshops & retreats in the UK, and beyond. She has just started to train to become an Ayurveda Consultant and will qualify in 2024 - it is a system of medicine which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems by using nutrition, herbal treatments, and yoga, breathing practices & meditation. |
