New Forest Yoga Retreat

the sea AND the trees
A LONG WEEKEND YOGA AND PADDLEBOARDING retreat in the New Forest
12-14th MAY 2023

Yoga, the Sea and the Trees: May 12-14th Weekend Retreat in the New Forest

Yoga, the Sea and the Trees: May 12-14th Weekend Retreat in the New Forest

£475.00

A weekend yoga retreat in the New Forest, with wild ponies, forest walks and seaside activities. 12-14th May 2023.

Our lovely country lodge is in the village of Tiptoe, with log burners, a beautiful, light-filed garden yoga studio overlooking fields behind. A 5/10 minute walk down the quiet lane brings you onto the open forest, where ponies, pig, donkeys and cows can be found roaming free.

£475pp for twin occupancy of a twin or double room, £645pp for solo occupancy of a double room.

Highlights include:

Daily vinyasa, yin & meditation
Wild swimming + a paddle boarding adventure (weather permitting!)
Accommodation in a beautiful, peaceful lodge down a quite country lane in the New Forest
Free time for walks, reading and naps
Delicious vegetarian meals, afternoon tea and refreshments

"The Wild Times is nourishment for the soul, the retreat Jen has created not only connects you back to nature but takes you on a journey back home to yourself. I left with a smile and a full heart. Being a newbie to yoga I was made to feel welcomed by all and guided beautifully in our morning and evening sessions, and helped lovingly (with a few giggles) into new poses."

Abigale

"I attended The Wild Times Cornwall retreat and I cannot recommend it enough. I had never been on a retreat before and it totally exceeded my expectations and any previous concerns I had (yoga too challenging/not challenging enough etc). Jen & team went above and beyond to make sure we were all enjoying the activities and making the most of the time we had there. I left feeling blissfully at peace with some lovely new friends, which I think says it all!"

Lucy

"I have to say that one thing I really appreciated was the chance to reset and ground in nature, and also to connect with other people as well. That's something I often find to be a challenge when living in a busy city like London. Overall, I feel like the retreat was the fresh breath of air that I really needed. Thank you Jen for making it so special!"

Jessica

"Life changing experience. If you are looking for something new, different, boundary pushing or just enjoy yoga, meditation and water sports, i would well recommend The Wild Times. Excellent food, accomodation and staff, perfectly planned itinerary and overall incredible experience"

Eliza

Do

Our New Forest lodge is just 5 miles from the sea, so there will be optional sea dips and a paddle boarding adventure (weather permitting!)

Mornings will bring meditation and dynamic vinyasa yoga before a big brunch. Evenings will include yin and yoga Nidra classes. Our yoga classes on retreat are themed around the natural elements of earth, air, fire and water, and are suitable for all levels of yogi.
There will be forest walks and plenty of free time for reading, napping and exploring the nearby woods.

Stay

Our characterful, art-filled country lodge is down a quite lane in the New Forest village of Tiptoe. The light-filled yoga studio in the garden has large windows looking out onto the orchard and field beyond.

Referring to a pre-war family connection to India, birthplace of yoga, the bedrooms carry the names of historical Indian locations. Accommodation is a range of twin or double bedrooms. Please note, 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets are shared between the bedrooms, along with an extra shower and loo in the yoga studio).

Eat

Enjoy wholesome, home-cooked meals around the kitchen table by the Aga together with our hosts and chefs Annabel & Angus. Breakfast often includes fresh sourdough, homemade conserves, muesli, granola, fresh fruit and juices. Lunch can include soups, salads, dips and grazing boards then nourishing veggie and vegan feasts for dinner.

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

Location: The New Forest

The New Forest National park is in Hampshire on the South Coast of England, famous for wild ponies and ancient woodland, just an hour and a half away from central London.

This was once the royal hunting ground of William the Conqueror all the way back in 1079, and is full of ancient oak trees, open, heather-covered heaths and woodland. There are beautiful villages, country pubs, thatched cottages and great walks. The New Forest ponies roam free, as do cows and donkeys. You'll even see pigs in the Autumn, put out onto the forest to eat all the acorns, an ancient practice known as pannage.

One of the best things about the New Forest (in my opinion) is that it goes all the way down to the sea. Where else can you see wild ponies running through the trees while you're standing on the shore? It's a very beautiful place with an ancient, magical history, and I'd love for you to come and explore it. P.S. The New Forest is where I (Jen!) grew up, so it holds a very special place in my heart.

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Example Schedule:

Friday

4pm: Arrive, settle in, tea and cake
5.30pm: Yin yoga
7pm: Dinner

8.30pm: Yoga Nidra

Saturday

8.30am: Vinyasa yoga & morning meditation
10am: Brunch
11am: Relax, walk or optional paddle boarding trip
2.30pm: Lunch
Free Time or workshop
5.30pm: Yin Yoga
7pm: Dinner

Sunday

8.30am: Vinyasa, meditation
10am: Brunch
11am: Free time - forest walk, relax, optional trip to the beach for a swim
1pm: Lunch
2.30pm: Closing circle, departures

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