3 Day Rebalancing Yoga Retreat in the South Downs

The retreat runs from Friday afternoon to Sunday, with a clear rhythm of yoga, meditation, food, and free time. On arrival, you're met with tea and cakes, given time to settle into your room, and then led into the first yoga session—an hour to unwind from the journey. Saturday starts with a wake-up yoga and meditation, followed by brunch, then a posture session focused on arm balances and inversions, which is suitable for all levels. Afternoons are deliberately free for massages, walks along the river, or simply dozing in the sun lounge. The day winds down with a somatic and yin yoga session, a sound bath, and supper.

Sunday brings a change of scene with a visit to the Yoga Garden at Knepp Safari, a rewilding project less than ten minutes away. The morning starts with yoga in a yurt, then a picnic breakfast and a guided walk around the estate. Back at the house, there's lunch and a final meditation before departure at 4pm.

The practices are rooted in classical Hatha yoga, with elements of Iyengar and Ashtanga, plus somatic work influenced by Feldenkrais. Rebecca, who leads the yoga, is a senior Yoga Alliance teacher with over ten years of teaching experience. She's been practicing since her late teens and brings a steady, knowledgeable approach that works for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Nicola, the other half of the hosting duo, teaches meditation and is responsible for the kitchen—her cooking has a following, with guests returning year after year.

The location is a 16th-century house called Northblows, with beautifully renovated outbuildings including a dairy and barn. It was featured in the Daily Telegraph for country weekend escapes. There's a huge west-facing lounge where yoga takes place, acres of gardens, and a general sense of being far from anywhere, even though it's just an hour from London.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily meditation classes - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Transportation during the retreat - Wifi connection - Parking - Delicious and nutritious meals (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options) - A optional session exploring an ancient yoga text - All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

What's not included

- Additional treatments (e.g., massage) - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Airport transfers (unless arranged separately)