Upcoming Retreats 2025
Spain & Portugal
UK Retreats
Spain Yoga Retreat - Improvers Level
Iyengar Yoga retreat for those with a regular practice of yoga wishing to develop their experience and move towards move advanced poses or themes. The venue is the award winning Santillan Retreat in the quiet hills, near Malaga, overlooking the sea. This is for students with at least 12 months yoga practice or more. Beautiful yoga studio, lovely ensuite accommodation, fabulous food, peace and tranquility. More info here.
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 shared ensuite accommodation, all your food and yoga, guided walk and free transfer from Dundalk.
Crete Yoga Retreat 2025
At the beautiful Iyengar Yoga retreat centre in Chora Sfakion. This retreat is now FULL. To be put on the waiting list, please email Rachel.
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.
IYOGA Festival
Join Us for the 5th Annual Iyengar Yoga Festival!
When: 1st - 5th September 2025
Where: YMCA Fairthorne Manor, Hampshire
Immerse yourself in four unforgettable days of yoga with world-class teachers, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Hampshire. Step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and indulge in a retreat that nourishes the mind, body, and soul. Enjoy gorgeous fully-catered meals, a variety of entertainment, and a welcoming community of yoga enthusiasts.
This year, we’re thrilled to partner with Beautiful Bells Glamping, offering upmarket luxury glamping tents for those who want the joy of camping without the hardship. Experience the magic of nature in style and comfort.
The focus of this festival is to deepen your connection with Iyengar Yoga, fully embracing its practice amidst the tranquility of nature.
Meet the Teachers for 2025:
Garth McLean - Los Angeles-based Senior (Level 3) Iyengar Yoga teacher & yoga therapist and author of Yoga and Mulitple Sclerosis, A Practical Guide for People with MS and Yoga Teachers
Jayne Orton - director of the Birmingham Iyengar Yoga Insitute and Advanced Senior (Level 4) teacher and direct student of BKS Iyengar since the early 1980’s
Rachel Lovegrove - director of IYOGA Festival, Level 3 Iyengar Yoga teacher and trainer.
Accommodation Options:
You don’t have to camp if it’s not your style! We offer a range of options to suit every preference:
Modern, light indoor bedrooms
Luxury glamping tents from Beautiful Bells Glamping
Bring your own tent or campervan
Stay offsite in a nearby hotel
All accommodations include meals and yoga sessions.
For more details and to book your spot, visit our main website: www.iyengaryogafestival.com
Portugal 2025 Week One
Two Weeks of Immersive Iyengar Yoga at Sol Viegas Yoga Studio, Algarve, Portugal Join us for a transformative one or two-week Iyengar Yoga retreat at the stunning Sol Viegas Yoga Studio in the heart of the Algarve. These weeks, led by senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Rachel Lovegrove, offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the practice, surrounded by the natural beauty of Portugal’s southern coast.
Week 1: 22nd to 26th September - Open to those with 12 months experience of yoga, perfect for deepening your practice or starting fresh.
Location: The fully equipped studio is just a 15-minute walk from the breathtaking Algarve beaches and a 20-minute drive from Faro airport. Non-residential, so you can choose from a wide range of accommodations in the charming Almancil area.
What’s Included: Daily Iyengar Yoga classes taught by Rachel Lovegrove, who returns to her beloved Algarve, where she lived for over 12 years. Option to join for one or both weeks. Two group meals per week . Massage treatments available (additional cost) from skilled therapists at the studio.
Cost - £500 per week - Book HERE.
You only pay for your yoga tuition, allowing flexibility to choose accommodation that suits your style and budget.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your practice in a beautiful, serene environment!
Portugal 2025 Week Two
Two Weeks of Immersive Iyengar Yoga at Sol Viegas Yoga Studio, Algarve, Portugal Join us for a transformative one or two-week Iyengar Yoga retreat at the stunning Sol Viegas Yoga Studio in the heart of the Algarve. These weeks, led by senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Rachel Lovegrove, offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the practice, surrounded by the natural beauty of Portugal’s southern coast.
Week 2: 29th Sep to 3rd October - Designed for intermediate level students (3 years or more experience), focusing on refining techniques and exploring advanced postures.
Location The fully equipped studio is just a 15-minute walk from the breathtaking Algarve beaches and a 20-minute drive from Faro airport. Non-residential, so you can choose from a wide range of accommodations in the charming Almancil area.
What’s Included Daily Iyengar Yoga classes taught by Rachel Lovegrove. Option to join for one or both weeks. Two group meals per week . Massage treatments available (additional cost) from skilled therapists at the studio.
Cost - £500 per week: Book HERE.
You only pay for your yoga tuition, allowing flexibility to choose accommodation that suits your style and budget.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your practice in a beautiful, serene environment!
Spain Yoga Retreat - All Levels Welcome
Yoga Retreat in Andalusia - Winter Sun and Yoga at the award winning Santillan Retreat in the quiet hills, near Malaga, overlooking the sea. This course is suitable for those with at least 3 months yoga practice and all abilities are welcome. Beautiful yoga studio, lovely ensuite accommodation, fabulous food, peace and tranquility. More Info. Or Book HERE
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.
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