Yoga and Stillness Retreat in Somerset, England

The retreat is hosted at Wylder, a countryside house in Somerset that's been set up for exactly this kind of get-away. The weekend starts on Friday afternoon with a light welcome lunch and an opening circle, then eases into an evening practice of Yin Yoga with aromatherapy and Yoga Nidra. Over the next two days, the schedule includes morning breathwork and Vinyasa, a sound bath on Saturday evening, and a Memory & Focus workshop that's more practical than woo-woo. Sunday finishes with a closing ceremony and an early afternoon checkout, though you're welcome to linger a bit.

What makes it different from other yoga retreats is how much care goes into the details. The house has heated floors, a cozy fireplace, and a pool that looks out over the countryside. There's a sauna and a cold plunge, which is a bonus if you're into that kind of contrast therapy. In your free time, you can walk to a nearby lake or just sit in the garden. It's not a retreat for sightseeing—the pub is a short drive away and the point is to stay put, but that's also what makes it so restful.

Eva, the host, brings a blend of traditional yoga and neuroscience to her sessions. She's trained 600 hours in India and with Austin InCE, and she's a student of Paul Grilley, who's big in Yin Yoga circles. She also offers optional add-ons like massages and 1:1 coaching if you want to go deeper. The group is small, which means you get personal attention in the classes and a chance to actually get to know the other guests.

You're staying in a real home, not a retreat center, so the atmosphere is more like a weekend house party with yoga than a structured wellness bootcamp. That's both the charm and the point—it's less about being 'transformed' and more about giving your nervous system a break. The food is vegetarian, farm-to-table, and cooked fresh for the group, with produce and eggs from local farms. It's simple, nourishing, and goes well with the slower pace of the weekend.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink on arrival - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Specialized workshops (Memory & Focus) - Group excursions and activities (lakeside walks, forest meditation) - Use of sauna and cold plunge - Access to indoor pool and spa areas - Luggage storage - Free parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights and train costs - Additional spa treatments (massages) - 1:1 coaching sessions - Activities not listed in the itinerary - Alcoholic drinks