5-Day Wellness Escape: Yoga, Sound Baths & Cumbrian Walks

There's a particular kind of tiredness that no amount of ordinary rest seems to shift, and this five-day escape in Cumbria is made for easing exactly that. It suits you if you're drawn to daily yoga and meditation but equally value time to yourself, and if the idea of balancing gentle practice with a walk in the hills and a quiet evening by the fire sounds like your sort of break. You don't need to be especially experienced; the programme is designed to be accessible, combining yoga, meditation and pranayama with plenty of room to pace yourself.

The practice sits at the heart of each day, with a session to begin the morning and another in the late afternoon. Alongside the daily classes, the programme weaves in a mandala creating and drawing workshop, a complimentary one-to-one sound healing session, and evenings that sometimes close with a crystal and Tibetan singing bowls sound bath or a talking circle. For those who like a bracing start, there's optional cold water dipping during free time, and guided nature hikes led by a trusted guide to carry you out into the countryside.

You'll stay at St Marks Stays, a recently renovated vicarage full of character and charm, set among countryside and close to two national parks. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated, each with countryside views, and there are three room options to choose from: a private room with an en-suite bathroom, a double room with en-suite for two people sharing, or a private room with a shared bathroom. There's a yoga shala on site, along with free WiFi and parking if you're driving.

A typical day settles into an easy rhythm. Mornings open with yoga at half past seven, followed by breakfast and free time, when you might try a cold water dip or simply rest. Afternoons bring an outing or a workshop, such as the guided walk to Cautley Spout, England's highest waterfall, or to Farfield Mill with a chance to browse. Late afternoon yoga leads into dinner, and some evenings continue with a sound bath, or a talking circle and stargazing by the firepit when the weather allows. The first day begins more gently, with check-in and a welcome afternoon tea before late afternoon yoga and dinner.

Food is looked after throughout. A local chef prepares all meals, focusing on nutritionally balanced, plant-based dishes, with three meals a day—breakfast, lunch and dinner—designed to be wholesome and energising. Afternoon hot chocolate and biscuits appear each day, and water, tea and coffee are served throughout.

The four-night stay includes your accommodation and all meals, daily yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, the mandala workshop, the complimentary sound healing session, wild dipping, group excursions and activities, the guided hikes, stargazing by the firepit, parking and WiFi, plus pre and post retreat support from the team and a charity donation. Do note that flights, transport to and from the retreat, airport transfers, travel insurance and any visa fees are not included, so you'll want to plan your journey ahead. If you have questions before booking, the team is on hand with pre-retreat support.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Afternoon hot chocolate and biscuits - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Mandala creating and drawing workshop - One to one complimentary sound healing session - Wild dipping - Group excursions and activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Star gazing by the firepit - Charity donation - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Parking - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights cost - Transport to and from the retreat - Travel insurance - Visa fee