Winter Solstice Yoga Day Retreat 'Return to the Light' - Saturday 21 December 2024

This retreat offers a refreshing escape, a holiday for your mind and body and an escape from the festive noise, giving you the space to unwind and recharge as we welcome the returning light of the winter solstice.

The retreat will take place as we approach the darkest time of the year, an ideal moment to embrace the natural cycle of letting go. Together, we’ll explore how to release what no longer serves you, creating space for new energy and growth as the light gradually returns.

This will be a deeply nurturing day, with carefully designed yoga sequences and Pranayama aimed at releasing tension, shifting stagnant energy, and soothing your nervous system.

Guided by insights from Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga, we’ll dive into the art of letting go, with practical techniques you can incorporate into your daily life. These time-honored principles will help you reconnect with your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, allowing you to move forward with clarity and purpose.

Here’s what you can expect:

Slow-Paced Flowing Practice: To help your body open and release tension.
Pranayama (Breathwork): Techniques to deepen your breath and encourage the release of old energy.
Sound Meditation: Soothing sounds of bowls and chimes to harmonise and align your mind.
Mantra Chanting: Uplifting chants to support your practice of letting go.
Visualisation and Relaxation: Guided techniques to help you unwind and create space for renewal.
Letting Go: Insights on how to release what you no longer need
Nutritious Seasonal Lunch: A freshly prepared meal by the talented chefs at Hospitalfield.
Refreshments: Enjoy warming, medicinal teas designed to nurture and restore.

Held at the historic Hospitalfield House in Arbroath, within the peaceful surroundings of the newly developed Artists’ Studios, this retreat offers the perfect environment to focus on your well-being.

You’ll also have plenty of time to explore the tranquil grounds.

£95

Open to everyone, beginners welcome. Read the 5* reviews below.

Bring some magic into your life with a transforming yoga and wellness getaway to picturesque Dunkeld, Scotland.

Nestled on the banks of the River Tay, surrounded by stunning scenery, breathtaking walks, and a plethora of nature. The ‘Boathouse’ is our retreat escape.

Imagine yourself flowing through a guided, breath-led yoga practice indulging in unobstructed views of the River Tay. It's a melting pot for the senses. There are many opportunities to relax, reset and entirely nurture yourself.

Winter retreats may include a visit to the award-winning HAAR sauna, located just footsteps next door, where we continue to marvel at the sight of the majestic River Tay. We invite the heat of the wood-fired sauna to further relax our mind and body.

You will leave the retreat having deeply nourished your skin, immune system, respiratory systems and overall detoxification.

Extend your stay in luxury boutique accommodation at Tay House. Immerse yourself in the thriving arts and music scene, independent shops and galleries.

Explore the stunning landscape on foot, e-bikes, kayaks or wild swimming for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

I would highly recommend attending one of Kelly’s Day Retreats at The Boathouse.

You could tell the day had been very carefully planned and put together as everything was delivered with lots of care and attention . I felt properly looked after throughout the day as Kelly creates such a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The Asana practise was vibrant and energising and the other activities complimented the Yoga perfectly, making for a well balanced program which never felt rushed.

Whether you are a complete beginner or seasoned Yogi, this is a day retreat that everyone will enjoy as it’s very inclusive and mindful of different needs that students may have.

A thoroughly enjoyable experience and the perfect way to start the New Year with positivity and good intentions.

Lorraine Muir

This was my first Yoga Retreat, and I wasn't sure what to expect. The Boathouse, Dunkeld, was a wonderful location. Full of natural light.

Kelly is so friendly and made us all feel so welcome and comfortable.

Kelly's enthusiasm for yoga and for us all to have a great day was infectious.

The yoga and other activities were carried out at a good pace. It was a very friendly group with a lot of fun and laughter.

It was a great way to start the New Year.

Lana Shepherd

I absolutely loved our yoga retreat together.

The day was filled with an abundance of peace, love, joy and fun in exactly the right measures.

Loved meeting all you ladies. Thanks to my beautiful friend Miriam for asking me to go. Kelly you were awesome guiding us gently through our day in an endearing, warm, comfortable ambience.

Well done and thanks again.

Donna Brown

Having never been to a retreat like this before (and not practised yoga for a while) I didn't really know what to expect and was a little apprehensive - although I definitely shouldn't have been!

The yoga was pitched perfectly, the goal setting activities offered a great opportunity for reflection and to create intentions going forward and the sauna in the afternoon was fab.

It was great to share the experience with such lovely people and Kelly is such a natural, who made everyone feel welcome and comfortable.

The location was stunning and really enhanced what was an amazing day. I would highly recommend!

April Shepherd

Thank you, Kelly. I was a little nervous beforehand but you created such a warm and nurturing space, filled it with laughter, positive energy and light. We all had a special day at the Boathouse - wow, what a tranquil setting - and went away feeling lighter and happier. Can thoroughly recommend it.

Alison Ezra

I loved it all, from meeting everyone right through to the burning of the ‘let go’ hands! I enjoyed the breathing work and chanting a lot. Hadn’t experienced those before! My first retreat was memorable and left me feeling lighter and more positive. Left me wanting more! Lunch was delicious. Best soup I’ve had in a while and lovely wraps.

I had a wonderful experience at the self love retreat. Kelly had a wealth of knowledge and was happy to change and adapt the day to suit us to ensure we hard exactly what we anticipated. From the minute we arrived until we left I felt relaxed and encouraged . It was a perfect mix of yoga, philosophy and time to reflect on our own lives and what we can do to nurture ourselves. I really did feel like a weight lifted and will definitely be doing another retreat with Kelly.

Claire Wightman

The yoga retreat exceeded my expectations in every way. From the tranquil surroundings to the well guided sessions, each element contributed to an experience of extreme serenity and self-discovery. Kelly tailored the classes to accommodate various skill levels, giving us all a sense of inclusivity and growth. The wholesome meals and rejuvenating activities complemented the yoga sessions, creating a holistic and enriching retreat. I left with a deep sense of gratitude and a renewed connection to both my body and mind. Kelly went truly above and beyond to make sure we all felt comfortable and relaxed. She has an extremely warm and bright energy making us all feeling so welcome no matter what skill level we were all at. Not only that I loved the idea of it not just being your normal typical yoga retreat. Kelly used a lot of philosophical approaches which I absoloutely loved and felt I gained more knowledge on things I have wanted to learn for a while. Honestly cannot recommend Kelly and her retreat enough! Will definitely be back for another and I will continue to tell all my friends and family how amazing it was.

Melissa Kerr

Winter Solstice Yoga Day Retreat 'Return to the Light' - Saturday 21 December 2024

Hear what what people are saying!

WHAT AN AMAZING DAY. KELLY HAD MADE AN INCREDIBLE JOB OF ORGANISING IT. IT RAN LIKE CLOCKWORK BUT WAS NOT RUSHED. KELLY’S YOGA KNOWLEDGE AND ENTHUSIASM IS JUST MIND BLOWING AND INSPIRES YOU. THE GROUP WERE SO FRIENDLY AND IT JUST FELT LIKE A CLOSE-KNIT GROUP OF LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE.

Kelly is fantastic, she is the most warm and welcoming yoga teacher. She is adaptive and kind which makes her practice and retreats suitable for everyone. I would highly recommend future retreats with Kelly and really hope everyone gets the chance to go at some point.

This was my first yoga retreat and I did not really know what to expect but I’m so glad to say it exceeded my expectations. The location was just beautiful and the group and instructor were so friendly and welcoming. Everyone was at different levels but we were all able to practice together.

Winter Solstice Yoga Day Retreat 'Return to the Light' - Saturday 21 December 2024

Hear what what people are saying!

WHAT AN AMAZING DAY. KELLY HAD MADE AN INCREDIBLE JOB OF ORGANISING IT. IT RAN LIKE CLOCKWORK BUT WAS NOT RUSHED. KELLY’S YOGA KNOWLEDGE AND ENTHUSIASM IS JUST MIND BLOWING AND INSPIRES YOU. THE GROUP WERE SO FRIENDLY AND IT JUST FELT LIKE A CLOSE-KNIT GROUP OF LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE.

Kelly is fantastic, she is the most warm and welcoming yoga teacher. She is adaptive and kind which makes her practice and retreats suitable for everyone. I would highly recommend future retreats with Kelly and really hope everyone gets the chance to go at some point.

This was my first yoga retreat and I did not really know what to expect but I’m so glad to say it exceeded my expectations. The location was just beautiful and the group and instructor were so friendly and welcoming. Everyone was at different levels but we were all able to practice together.

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