Announcing our next Yoga Retreat to the countryside in Norfolk UK
If you are feeling a lack of time to dedicate to yourself, want to deepen your yoga practice and immerse yourself in a space dedicated to self-reflection, we have designed this retreat for you!
Every day we run around trying to juggle a work/life balance and we rarely have time to completely rest. Our weekends are spent catching up on life admin and seeing loved ones. When do you have time dedicated solely to YOU?
“88% of UK employees have experienced burnout in the last 2 years”
Do you ever feel like your weekend is here: You start cleaning, doing life admin, catching up with your friends, and suddenly it is Sunday evening and you didn’t have any time for yourself?
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a weekend when you can truly rest and recharge and go back to Monday feeling more in balance, connected to yourself, feeling strong and you just made a new group of friends?
On our retreat all your everyday duties will be taken off your shoulders, giving you the time and space needed to recharge, reflect, and focus on the magic that your yoga practice brings.
Welcome to the tranquil and unspoilt Norfolk Broads, at our gorgeous home: Fishley Hall.
Why join us?
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Imagine...
Waking up each morning, only having to walk a few steps into your yoga shala, practice energising yoga, and have a super healthy and filling brunch spread waiting for you afterward?
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Connect...
With like-minded people, your teachers and yourself. Whether you decide to come on your own or with someone, you will enjoy some uplifting conversations, have fun, and most importantly spend some time on you.
What can you expect on our Yoga Retreat?
Location:
You will spend 3 restful evenings and 4 days at Fishley Hall near Norwich (2 hours via train) a gorgeous, quiet, country manor house.
Yoga and Workshops:
6 Yoga classes (Rocket, Sattva, Vinyasa, Yin and Yoga Nidra)
Daily Meditation and Breathwork
2 Workshops :
- Yoga drills & techniques ;
- Mindfulness
Eat
All healthy, nutritious, and carefully balanced meals are provided by our live in chef
You will have the option to book a massage over the weekend, explore nature walks on the extensive Norfolk Broads, or visit the beautiful seaside.
You will leave feeling lighter, rested, grounded, and with a deeper sense of connection, AND with some wonderful new friends!
“We loved to have two different approaches to yoga with two different teachers. I enjoyed learning a bit about Mandala yoga. Love the energy of Melinda and the peacefulness of Ashley.”
— Retreat student 2019
Your hosts
Ashley Ahrens - Yoga Teacher
I’m a London based Senior Yoga Teacher (teaching over 9 years) with a background in sciences - I studied genetics in university and minored in psychology and anatomy. Now I am pursuing further education in nutrition in my quest to understand health and wellbeing holistically.
On the retreat I’m excited to teach you Sattva Yoga - a challenging and grounding practice which focuses on fascial/connective tissue lines in our bodies, breath & meditation - a complete practice that is steeped in tradition. I love to chat about philosophy and the deeper parts of yoga - ask me anything while we’re together!! I’m a huge anatomy nerd too and love to talk about alignment and how to advance both your physical and spiritual practice.
www.ashleyahrensyoga.com // Instagram @ashleyahrens.yoga
Melinda Szepesi - Yoga Teacher
As a teacher, my main focus is to help you find your own practice. We are all unique individuals so our practice will differ too.
My classes are all about you finding your pace, how much you’d like to challenge yourself. My aim is to guide you to find your movement that harmonises with your breath.
You will be practicing mandala vinyasa and yin with me:
We will open with a Mandala vinyasa class, moving 360° around the mat, softly flowing through asanas, challenging the body and the mind. For the rest of the retreat, we will focus on slowing down with some Yin yoga, to balance our morning Yang practice.
www.melindasyoga.com // Instagram: @melindaszepesi
“Excellent retreat. Yoga practice was perfect balance- challenging, but not exhausting. Clear instructions, supportive teachers. Sattva and Mandala yoga have complimented each other.
Ashley and Melinda were always friendly and approachable.”
— Retreat Student 2019
Testimonials
Take a look inside our last retreat
Pricing
We have a limited amount of Early Bird(EB) prices available, prices are per person based on double occupancy:
(EB expires October 31st, 2023 - first come first served)
Luxury Shared Room (can be separate twin beds or one double)
– from £590 EB / £640 regular
- SOLD OUT - King Size Ensuite Room (with bathtub & shower)
– from £ 690 EB / £740 regular
- SOLD OUT - Small Ensuite Room (twin or double bed(s) with shower)
– from £640 EB / £690 regular
Pricing plans are available! Split the payment over a few months.
(Example: £200 deposit + £88 per month over 5 months)
To reserve your space, we require a non-refundable deposit of £200
Rooms not described as ensuite share a bathroom with one other room.
All shared bathrooms have a bath tub and separate shower.
Luxury Shared Rooms will be allocated unless you request to share with someone.
Return policy:
If we have to cancel or reschedule for reasons out of our control, you will have the option for a full refund (deposit included) or to transfer your booking to the new date.
Full payment is required 45 days in advance of the retreat (March 3rd 2024). If you cannot attend for any personal reason with short notice (outlined in our contract), we cannot refund and therefore we advise you purchase travel insurance which covers cancellations etc. We will be providing recommended insurers upon booking.
Please let us know if you have any questions and we are happy to answer!
FAQs
What’s included?
-3 energising practices: Sattva (vinyasa) yoga, Rocket
-3 evening practices to unwind: mandala, yin & yoga sleep (nidra)-2 workshops OR 1 workshop + 1 group outing (weather dependant) to the beach or Broads (group majority vote)
-3 nights’ accommodation
-Towels & linens
-All meals, tea/coffee/snacks at the Manor House
-You can book a massage with a therapist who visits us. Extra fee (approx. £60)
What’s not included?
Travel to Fishley Hall - there are trains from Liverpool St Station in London (2.5 hours, from £16) - and a 10-minute taxi ride (about £10) from the station (we will coordinate who can share the taxi together) - it’s super easy to get here!
Extra food and/or entertainment whilst out of the house.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely! You don't have to come with someone to have fun on a retreat! You may even prefer it because it gives you the opportunity to really get to know the other guests & us hosts and have precious alone time. Our rooms can be made up into either twin or double beds so if you are coming alone, we will pair you up with someone we'd think you'd get on with (so far everyone has left with new yogi friends!!) If you are worried about sharing a room with someone, you can request single occupancy - please ask about rates and availability. The rooms are spacious and have lots of room for sharing. For travel, usually, most people end up on the same recommended train, so you’ll most likely meet each other before you arrive! About half our guests come with friends/partners and the other half come individually, you won’t be the only one don’t worry!
Do I have to participate in everything?
Not at all. This is your time to do whatever it is your heart desires!! If that means skipping yoga and going for a walk, do that! Workshops and group outings are of course optional as well, and many guests do prefer to skip them to do their own thing, there’s no right or wrong here - we provide a schedule, and you choose what you want to do - it’s your retreat.
I have food allergies/intolerance / a specific diet to follow, can you accommodate me?
Yes! Kat is an amazingly talented chef and is happy to accommodate provided we have notice. When you book with us we ask you to fill out a registration form providing anything we need to know about, including dietary preferences/needs. Our menu is 100% vegetarian, mostly plant-based (for example, there will be some eggs at breakfast and both dairy & plant milk). We have catered for vegans, lactose intolerance, soy allergy, gluten intolerance, etc, and are happy to make sure you are well-fed in the way your body needs.
Will you be providing alcohol?
No. We are not providing any alcohol, but if you want to enjoy some - please feel free to bring, or you can order while at the house. There is an extra kitchen for guest use, and it has a wine fridge. We aren’t far from the town Acle so a walk into town is also feasible to grab any extra bits you may want. Some people will be drinking, some won’t, it’s personal so please enjoy whatever your preference is!
