Yoga & Relaxation Retreats

Last year we launched our new yoga and relaxation retreats. Designed and hosted by myself and our wonderful massage therapist, Jo Warren, we are both excited to release the dates for the forthcoming retreats! With this in mind, I thought that I would take this opportunity to tell you a little more about what you can expect from a Hummingbird retreat.

Our retreats give you the opportunity to relax and unwind with a blissful afternoon of yoga and relaxation. Hummingbird retreats take place in our beautiful, purpose built studios within a converted barn in the Essex countryside; the perfect setting for rest and relaxation.

Our retreats give you some quality time to yourself and whether you are new to yoga or have an established practice, I will guide you through a carefully thought out and flowing yoga practice to leave you calm and revitalised.

Each retreat has a theme; whether it be working with the seasons, focusing on a particular area of the body or based on a specific set of poses. The theme will inspire the retreat's yoga practices. The first, more active Vinyasa Flow practice will work to energise, strengthen and enliven the body. The second will be dedicated to a deeply calming and replenishing practice, integrating Restorative and Yin yoga, to allow the body and mind to soften.

We'll provide you with space to switch off, allowing you to benefit from rest and relaxation between classes and enjoy fresh juices, herbal teas and delicious organic fruits and snacks. This time is yours to use however you feel the need – reading that book that you've been longing to start, taking some time to meditate, losing yourself in some mindful crafts or curling up under a blanket and simply relaxing.

You can enhance your retreat experience by booking a treatment. Jo and I work together to develop the retreat's theme, which Jo then carries through to the treatments that she offers. Jo is trained in Thai Yoga massage, deep tissue, holistic, Indian head and hot stone treatments and so will be able to tailor her massage strokes, pressure and oils and meet your individual needs – either way you'll leave the treatment room feeling amazing!

The retreat will draw to a close with a deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra (“yogic sleep”) or Guided Meditation, ensuring that you leave restored and well rested.

We also give you a little bit of that retreat feeling to take home with a goodie bag containing a bespoke essential oil blend to evoke that feeling of relaxation, whenever and wherever you feel the need.

The next retreat is taking place on Sunday 14^th April – we guarantee that it'll put a spring in your step!

To book your space, head to the website www.hummingbirdpilates.co.uk. Click BOOK CLASSES NOW and head to the WORKSHOP section. Future retreat dates are also available online.

We can't wait to see you there!!