Upcoming Retreats.
Spain Yoga Retreat
Yoga Retreat in Andalusia - our 8th annual visit! Winter Sun and Yoga at the award winning Santillan Retreat in the quiet hills, near Malaga, overlooking the sea….Suitable for all levels of yoga practice. Beautiful yoga studio, lovely ensuite accommodation, fabulous food, peace and tranquility. More info here.
Winter Solstice Day Retreat
Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat at Damson Hill Cottage, SO32 2QR
Join Rachel Lovegrove for a day of yoga, relaxation, and nature at Damson Hill Cottage to celebrate the Winter Solstice. We look forward to welcoming you!
Location: Damson Hill Cottage, Damson Hill, Upper Swanmore, Hampshire
Date: 21st December 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Overview: immerse yourself in a special day of Iyengar yoga at Damson Hill Cottage. Nestled in the serene countryside of Upper Swanmore, Hampshire, this retreat offers a perfect blend of relaxation, rejuvenation, and holistic wellness. The inside studio is a peaceful haven for practice, and weather permitting, we may even be able to enjoy the outside yoga deck under the crisp winter sky.
What to Expect:
Morning Yoga Session: A 2.5-hour mixed-level yoga workshop taught by Rachel Lovegrove in the Iyengar yoga tradition. The session focuses on proper body alignment in the poses to bring about the most effective results, concentration on details to help focus the mind, and carefully crafted sequencing to balance your whole practice.
Wholesome Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Julia's Kitchen. The meal will feature hearty, homemade, vegetarian/vegan-friendly dishes to suit all palates—perfect for warming up in the winter season.
Nature Walk: Explore the beautiful surroundings of Damson Hill with a guided nature walk. Take in the fresh winter air, admire the crisp, picturesque landscapes, and connect with the natural world in its quiet, serene form during the solstice.
Afternoon Restorative Yoga: End your retreat with a restorative yoga session designed to relax and rejuvenate your body, bringing mindfulness to the breath. The final guided relaxation will leave you feeling refreshed, balanced, and at peace.
Tea and Reflection: Conclude the day with a hot drink (and maybe some cake!) and a reflection circle to share insights and experiences from the day.
What to Bring:
Comfortable yoga attire and warm layers for the restorative session
Yoga mat and equipment (can be provided if you don’t have any or have limited transport)
Warm walking shoes, and layers for the walk (optional)
A notebook if you enjoy taking notes!
Booking Information: This is a popular event and spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Price: £135, including lunch & hot drinks
Refund Policy: Cancellations are accepted only if a replacement for your booking can be found and incur a £25 admin fee, or you can transfer your payment (less £25) to another event happening within 6 months of the retreat date.
India 2025!
Coming in 2025 - Rachel's first India yoga retreat at the popular Palm Tree Yoga centre in Kovalam, India.
This retreat is being organised by Free Spirit Yoga Retreats and is currently full - to be on the waiting list, please visit Free Spirit Yoga Kerala
Yoga Weekend, Ireland
A weekend yoga and walking retreat at this popular and unique retreat centre in County Louth, Ireland.
This retreat is aimed at yoga practitioners who have been taking regular classes for at least 4 months or more. We will focus on a balance of yoga & pranamaya with plenty of time for walking and resting (and eating!) in this beautiful part of Ireland. Just 45 minutes from Belfast or Dublin, Carlingford Yoga provide free transfers from Dundalk. The fabled Tain Trail passes the retreat centre, a path that takes you between the medieval town of Carlingford, through mountain passes and lush valleys to Ravensdale oak forest.
Once here, unpack your bags and everything is to hand, no need to have a car or worry about getting anywhere. It’s all here, giving participants a joyous weekend of rest and renewal. Our hosts, Martina and Stuart will be on hand to take care of our every need. The price is €425 inclusive of sharec ensuite accommodation, all your food and yoga, guided walk and free transfer from Dundalk.
Bookings Opening Soon.
Crete Yoga Retreat 2025
Join us at this beautiful Iyengar Yoga retreat centre in Chora Sfakion. Suitable for all levels of practice. Pre-bookings now being taken - to reserve a spot, please email Rachel.
Turkey Yoga Holiday 2025
Please visit the main Turkey Retreat page for more information. Bookings are now open!
Italy Retreat 2025
A retreat for all levels at the wonderful Locanda Della Quercia Calante, Orvieto, in the quite a picturesque rural Provence of Umbria. Beautiful accommodation (all ensuite), lovely yoga studio over looking the gardens (fully equipped) and gorgeous food prepared in the retreat centre kitchens with much of the produce coming from their organic garden. More details here. Pre-bookings available - please email Rachel to enquire.
Portugal Yoga Retreat
This retreat is currently FULL! You can join our waiting list or opt for an alternative retreat such as Santillan, Andalusia in November. Check back soon for 2025 dates.
Women’s Wellness Week - Portugal
This retreat is currently FULL! You can join our waiting list or opt for an alternative retreat such as Santillan, Andalusia in November. Check back soon for 2025 dates.
IYOGA Festival
Join us at our gorgeous new venue in Hampshire, for IYOGA Fest (Yoga Camp) 2024. Four days of wonderful yoga with amazing teachers, glorious surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, gorgeous food (the retreat is fully catered) and a full program of entertainment included. The focus of this annual yoga camp is to give people an opportunity to really connect with the practice of Iyengar yoga while being fully immersed in nature’s surroundings.
This year’s teachers are Rachel Lovegrove, Hannah Lovegrove, Uday Bhosale and Lin Craddock. All are senior Iyengar Yoga teachers with over 120 years experience between them!
You don’t have to camp! We have modern, light indoor bedrooms or ready-made tents (with camp beds & bedding) available, or bring your own tent or camper, or even stay offsite in a nearby hotel. All meals and yoga included. For more information, visit our main Yoga Camp Website at www.theyogacamp.co.uk
Italy Yoga Retreat
This event is currently SOLD OUT but you can apply to the waiting list, or opt for a non-residential package (email Rachel for details). A retreat for all levels at the wonderful Locanda Della Quercia Calante, Orvieto, in the quite a picturesque rural Provence of Umbria. Beautiful accommodation (all ensuite), lovely yoga studio over looking the gardens (fully equipped) and gorgeous food prepared in the retreat centre kitchens with much of the produce coming from their organic garden. More details here. Bookings/waiting list click here.
Restorative Yoga Weekend
A mini-retreat for introspection, stability in body and mind through the exploration of yoga asana in the tradition of Iyengar Yoga. Join other like-minded, friendly yogis on this special short break with Rachel Lovegrove. For more information and bookings, please click here.
Yoga Retreat on Crete
Join us at this beautiful Iyengar Yoga retreat centre in Chora Sfakion. For 2024 we are currently FULLY BOOKED but you can apply to join the waiting list. More info can be found here. Accommodation and food are booked directly with the venue, but you can secure your place using the link here: Register for Waiting List Place
Yoga Weekend, Ireland
A weekend yoga and walking retreat at this popular and unique retreat centre in County Louth, Ireland.
This retreat is aimed at yoga practitioners who have been taking regular classes for at least 4 months or more. We will focus on a balance of yoga & pranamaya with plenty of time for walking and resting (and eating!) in this beautiful part of Ireland. Just 45 minutes from Belfast or Dublin, Carlingford Yoga provide free transfers from Dundalk. The fabled Tain Trail passes the retreat centre, a path that takes you between the medieval town of Carlingford, through mountain passes and lush valleys to Ravensdale oak forest.
Once here, unpack your bags and everything is to hand, no need to have a car or worry about getting anywhere. It’s all here, giving participants a joyous weekend of rest and renewal. Our hosts, Martina and Stuart will be on hand to take care of our every need. The price is €425 inclusive of sharec ensuite accommodation, all your food and yoga, guided walk and free transfer from Dundalk.
Spain Yoga Break
Yoga Retreat in Andalusia - our 6th annual visit! Winter Sun and Yoga at the award winning Santillan Retreat in the quiet hills, near Malaga, overlooking the sea….Suitable for all levels of yoga practice. Beautiful yoga studio, lovely ensuite accommodation, fabulous food, peace and tranquility. More info here.
Portugal Yoga Retreat
All Levels Yoga Retreat in the beautiful Algarve - for those with a regular practice of 6 months or more. Full package (yoga, accommodation & all meals) from £1050 (shared room) to £1250 (single occupancy).
Non-Residential Places available for £600 (includes all yoga plus lunch)
For more info, head to the Portugal Retreats page here.
Portugal Yoga Retreat - Women’s Wellness Week
Women’s Wellness Week Algarve. A special women only week where we explore the healing and supporting nature of yoga for all stages of a woman’s life including menopause, menstruation and fertility problems. Suitable for all levels of practice but not for new students who are pregnant. Full package (yoga, accommodation & all meals) from £1050 (shared room) to £1250 (single occupancy). Non-Residential Places available for £600 (includes all yoga plus lunch)
For more info, head to the Portugal Retreats page here.
Italy Yoga Retreat
A retreat for all levels at the wonderful Locanda Della Quercia Calante, Orvieto, in the quite a picturesque rural Provence of Umbria. Beautiful accommodation (all ensuite), lovely yoga studio over looking the gardens (fully equipped) and gorgeous food prepared in the retreat centre kitchens with much of the produce coming from their organic garden. Full details here.
Yoga Camp Retreat
A retreat with a difference - four days and three nights of Iyengar Yoga, gorgeous food (included) and wonderful entertainment in beautiful surroundings. The focus of this annual yoga retreat is to give people an opportunity to deeply connect with the practice of yoga, come together as a community of yoga practitioners, sharing their knowledge and learning from teachers immersed in yoga.
Full details from the main Yoga Camp website here.
Portugal Yoga Retreat
All Levels Yoga Retreat in the beautiful Algarve - for those with a regular practice of 6 months or more. Full package (yoga, accommodation & all meals) from £1050 (shared room) to £1250 (single occupancy).
Non-Residential Places available for £600 (includes all yoga plus lunch)
For more info, head to the Portugal Retreats page here.
Day Retreat New Forest
This day retreat is aimed at regular yoga practitioners who have been taking classes for at least 6 months or more. The theme is "restorative" where we will explore the art of letting go by using supported poses and pranayama as well as exploring philosophical themes to help us reflect, quieten and calm the mind, heal the body. The morning session will consist of more active poses, but from the view point of going deeper inwards and to prepare for pranayama.
A lovingly prepared vegan lunch will be offered and then the afternoon session will consist of restorative poses and pranayama.
The day is not suitable for beginners, but for those with a regular yoga practice (experience of Iyengar Yoga desired but not essential) and knowledge of using props.
For more information or to book visit: Yoga Day New Forest Info