Breathwork, Yoga, Cold exposure & Hiking retreat for women in the Lake District

24-27th February 2023

Do

Our first ever collaborative retreat with both Jen and the brilliant Georgie. As a Master Instructor of the Oxygen Advantage method specialising in female physiology, Georgie puts breath at the centre of everything she does. Specifically, Georgie helps women to self regulate and optimise sports performance around the different phases of the menstrual cycle as well as raising education and awareness of female hormonal superpowers through her recurring Female breathing course with the Oxygen Advantage.

Female-specific breathwork and yoga: There will be four 1-1.5 hour female focused yoga practices, including vinyasa, yin + yoga nidra, with options for all levels of yogi. Daily guided breathwork specifically designed for both menstruating and peri-menopausal women.

Women's Health educational talks: Two talks diving into the topics of how to overcome PMS symptoms, peri-menopausal symptoms through self-regulation and the incredible benefits cold exposure has on female physiology.

Cold exposure experience: Step by step, we’ll take you through an unforgettable cold exposure experience in the heart of nature. There’s so much to learn from the cold - mainly the fact that we’re so much stronger than we give ourselves credit for.

Walking and wild swimming(dipping!): Mountain walks around the beautiful edge of Coniston Water and into the hills. If you would like to relax, read or enjoy the grounds please do. You will leave this retreat knowing that you are stronger and more resilient than you thought, rested and ready for whatever life throws at you and with real, science-backed tools and techniques to help you manage your hormones and better understand your body.

Stay

Our huge, light-filled venue is on the Eastern shores of Coniston Water, with views across to the village and the fells beyond. Enjoy the beautiful gardens or walk along the edge of the lake to swimming access 1km along.

The big high-ceilinged rooms are a mixture of king-size beds, twins and bunk beds. All but one have en-suite shower rooms, and the other one has an adjacent bathroom. 

The house was once owned by William Collingwood, who was secretary to the famous artist John Ruskin and a renowned artist in his own right. And Arthur Ransome, a close friend and author of the world-famous Swallows & Amazons book, spent lots of time here and even taught Collingwood's children to sail on the lake! 

Coniston is a hidden gem in the Lakes, only 25 minutes from bustling Ambleside but a world away and very peaceful. Across the lake is the small village and a pub on the banks of the water (if you need a warming hot toddy!)

Eat

We will be joined by our resident Wild Times retreat chef Beth the Free Range Chef. Beth specialises in creating delicious, seasonal meals with local produce.

Expect freshly baked bread and cakes, homemade dips, delicious spiced porridge and vegetable curries, inspired and influenced by cuisines and cultures all across the world.

There will be fruit and a hot drink station for you to help yourself to throughout, with herbal teas, coffee, fresh mint, lemon and ginger. We can cater for dietary requirements if you let us know beforehand.

Example Schedule:

Friday

5pm: Arrive, settle in
5.30pm: Opening circle, yoga class, breathwork & meditation. Explore, walk or relax
7pm: Dinner
8.30pm: Yoga Nidra

Saturday

8.30am: Vinyasa yoga, breathwork and meditation
10am: Brunch
11.30am: Women's health talk and tea
1.30pm: Lunch
3pm: Cold water exposure experience
5pm: Free time
6.30pm: Yin yoga
7.30pm: Dinner, campfire, drinks, marshmallows

Sunday

8.30am: Vinyasa yoga, breathwork and meditation
10am: Brunch
11am: Women's health talk and tea
Free time - walk, relax, wild swimming
5.30pm: Yin yoga
7pm: Dinner

Monday

7am: Vinyasa yoga, breathwork and meditation
8am: Breakfast
9.30am: Departures

Schedule subject to change / going with the flow. Do as much or as little as you like.

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