Ayurvedic Yoga and Sweat Lodge Cleansing Retreat by the Thames

The retreat is held on the Hardwick estate in the Thames Valley, a community-run rural estate with ancient oaks, wildflower meadows, and a clean stretch of the river Thames, one of the best wild swimming spots in the UK. Over the four days, you'll be guided by a team of experienced teachers, including founder Dmitry, who has over a decade of teaching yoga, meditation, and breathwork, and is a certified Ayurvedic practitioner. The retreat opens with an introduction to your Ayurvedic constitution, which shapes your practice and food throughout. Saturday is dedicated to the sweat lodge ceremony, with the morning spent in preparation and the afternoon in ceremony, led by Andy Jupp, who has been working with the Buzzard Medicine lodge for 12 years. Sunday focuses on Ayurvedic daily routine (dinacharya), with a guided tree meditation in the afternoon. Evenings are filled with music and song, led by Sophia, a musician and choir leader with 17 years of experience. What makes this retreat different is its combination of ancient shamanic practice with Ayurvedic science, all set in the wild nature of the Thames Valley, yet only 40 minutes by train from London. The retreat is designed for those looking to slow down, cleanse, and reconnect—not for high-intensity fitness, but for deep rest and renewal.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation (choose your option at checkout) - All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (organic, plant-based, Ayurvedic) - Daily yoga classes - Sweat lodge ceremony - Meditation sessions (tree meditation, mantra meditation) - Ayurvedic assessment and workshops - Creative writing session - Singing and live music around the campfire - Wild swimming in the river Thames - Access to riverside sauna - Boat and kayak use - Hot showers and toilet facilities - Parking next to the campground - Free collection from Pangbourne train station

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Tent rental (if you don't bring your own) - Bedding and pillows (unless in Deluxe Glamping Bell Tent) - Yoga mat (limited number to borrow) - Cutlery and crockery (bring your own) - Massage and healing therapies (available at reduced rate) - Flights - Personal expenses