What is the Retreat Environment?

The retreat environment is as natural and healthy as possible, situated in a renovated old farmhouse in a country setting. A calm and relaxing atmosphere is paramount to achieving the best overall progress and health benefits for students. The Retreat is within a barn complex dedicated to the Yoga retreats and overlooking hillside fields. It is within a couple of miles of Dovedale, the nationally renowned Derbyshire countryside beauty spot.

The accommodation is of a high standard with double and twin bedded rooms all having en-suite facilities. Each bedroom has its own unique character and there are rooms dedicated for special needs if necessary. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Diet and mealtimes can strongly affect the way you feel so we try to have a vegetarian diet as this is easier to digest. We also avoid stimulants such as coffee and alcohol during the retreat if possible, as this assists the calming process and thereby helps to improve meditation quality. Meals are eaten together as a group and drinks will be available constantly throughout the weekend. There is a comfortable lounge where you can relax, read or chat.

Clothing should be loose and comfortable so that there is no restriction around the limbs. No special preparation is needed for the retreat except to look forward to relaxing and unwinding in this very special environment.