3 Day Personalized Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness Escape in Herefordshire

The retreat runs over three days and two nights, with a schedule that mixes structured practice with proper downtime. Each morning starts with Buddhist chanting in the Buddha Hall before breakfast, then moves into a two-hour therapeutic yoga class. The teachers here are the real deal – Laura, who trained in Vinyasa Krama in Bali and Australia, Liz, who follows the Krishnamacharya lineage and has been practising for over 20 years, and Kirti, a Yoga Alliance RYT with over a decade of teaching. They're all used to working with a range of levels, so whether you're returning after a break or just starting out, the practice gets adapted to you.

What sets this retreat apart is the Ayurvedic thread that runs through everything. The food is designed by an Ayurvedic doctor – breakfast is a light porridge, lunch is the main meal of the day, and dinner is early and easy to digest. There's also a qualified Ayurvedic doctor on site, Dr Pooja Amin, who can offer consultations and therapies, and you can book in for treatments at the small spa.

The setting is genuinely lovely. The farmhouse sits within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with 14 acres of gardens, a veggie patch, orchard, and flower meadows, all bordered by the river. There's a library and lounge for quiet time, bikes to borrow, and free parking. Guests often mention the homemade vegan ice cream, which says a lot about the standard of the kitchen.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in a beautiful countryside farmhouse - 3 daily delicious and nutritious Ayurvedic meals - Daily buddhist chanting in the peaceful Buddha Hall - 2 daily therapeutic yoga classes with experienced teachers - Daily meditation classes (breath meditation, loving-kindness, guided practices) - Personalised yoga guidance and a take-home plan - Daily afternoon activities: cookery classes, walking meditation, Ayurveda talks, Buddhist talks - Daily evening activities: Yoga Nidra, guided meditation, sound bath - Online support team of expert practitioners after your stay - Cosy lounge and library space - 14 acres of land to explore including veggie garden, orchard, flower patches, and meadows - Free bike rental and luggage storage - On-site parking and wifi connection - Support for The Metta Trust charity (profits go to underprivileged communities)

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Additional treatments - Transportation costs - Flights