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Upcoming retreats

Going on a retreat is special. Taking time out to nourish and heal yourself is so important. We've created the retreat venue we would hope for; comfortable, peaceful, beautiful and well equipped. Take a look at the retreats and teacher trainings we are hosting this coming year. We have some wonderful teachers leading inspiring retreats throughout the year.

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A New Year’s Escape

Teachers: Stacey and Rhi, co-founders of Escape Yoga Mumbles
Date: Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th January 2025

A weekend getaway to the beautiful coast of Pembrokeshire to cultivate intentions and rejuvenate ready for 2025. This retreat will provide diverse yoga delivered by Stacey and Rhi, co-founders of Escape Yoga Mumbles. Energise and challenge yourself with 90 minute morning practices that will drop you into the breath, take a coastal walk or chilly sea dip ready to ground yourself with our evening offerings of restorative and yoga nidra sessions. Disconnect to reconnect and come back feeling ready to develop good routines, habits and rituals that will support a busy modern life in 2025.

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Unwind Retreats – Ladies Only New Year Retreat

Hosts: Beth Howes & Ellen Picton
Date: Friday 24th – Monday 27th January, 2025

Retreat, reset and rejuvenate your wellbeing with your hosts Ellen & Beth. Ellen has been a nutritionist for 9 years and will be giving talks, demos and preparing your nutritious meals. Beth is fully trained in classical Pilates and will be putting you through your paces and will look after your exercise programme. Daily coastal walks, relaxing in the Hot Tub and Sauna, enjoying the cosy comfort of the wood burning stoves in every cottage.

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Anja’s Coastal Bliss Seasonal Yoga Retreat

Teacher: Anja Yoga
Date: Friday 11th – Monday 14th April 2025

Join Anja for a blissful seasonal yoga retreat where you will learn more about how to live in harmony with the seasons, create a deeper connection with yourself and our beautiful nature. During the retreat we will practice seasonal yoga (all levels welcome), explore gentle coastal and woodland walks, refresh with wild dips in the sea and have the time and space to relax and rejuvenate. Everything on the retreat is truly optional and there is plenty of time for yourself and for connection with others

Anja loves creating a safe space for your practice and invites you to be curious and explore on the yoga mat. She specialises in yin yoga and her style is gentle. On this retreat the practices include flow yoga, qigong, yin yoga, restorative yoga, meditation, yoga nidra and pranayama practices. You will also learn about acupressure points for the season and have the opportunity to book for a blissful aromatherapy massage.

All vegetarian food is freshly prepared and seasonal. From luxury breakfast hampers in your cottage to picnic lunches and shared evening meals, this retreat is inclusive of all meals, snacks and refreshments.

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The Magic of Yoga: Spring Retreat

Teacher: Alex Mitchell
Date: Saturday 26th April 2025

We run two retreats a year ourselves and this is our one day retreat celebrating the arrival of Spring here at Cwm Connell. Including Anahata, Hatha and Restorative classes this retreat is suitable for all levels. Including Vegan snacks and lunch and an optional dinner. Including Sound Bath from Teressa Walker. Reflexology Treatments available.

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The Alchemy of the Heart – Anahata Yoga 2 Week Immersion May 2025

Teacher: Bella Berggren & Chris Parkin
Date: 2nd May until 16 May 2025

After the wonderful training this Spring Bella and Chris will be back to teach another immersive in 2025. This two week immersion is for anyone who is curious enough to explore their own unique potential. It is for everyone that wants to deepen their path of practice and become their own teacher. This is an incredible opportunity to learn the principles and practices of Anahata Yoga – an ancient tradition from Assam in northern India. This immersion includes: Anahata Yoga, Kirtan & Mantra, Yoga Therapy, Meditation, Pranayama, Mudras & Bandhas, Yoga Nidra & Yoga Nyasa, principles of Ayurveda, Yogic Philosphy, Anatomy and Kinesiology, Cacao Ceremony, Fire Puja. Fully catered with wonderful food from Vivienne from Apricus Kitchen.

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Meadowside’s Introduction to Ayurveda & Yoga Spring Retreat 2025

Teacher: Molly Crowther of Meadowside Yoga, Reflexology and Ayurveda
Date: Friday May 30th to Sunday June 1st 2025

Join Molly for a weekend of dipping your toes into the world of Ayurveda and lots of lovely Yoga at Cwm Connell. No experience required to participate in classes of Hatha Yoga, Yin & Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra and Yoga Shred in the peaceful Yoga Shala and if the weather allows, in the fields overlooking the sea! The retreat will be fully catered, including yummy vegetarian food, snacks, drinks, organic wine and fizz. Enjoy yourselves relaxing in the hot tub, sauna or in front of a roaring fire with great company in a supportive environment.

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Inspired Yoga Retreat

Teacher: Sharon Henshall

Date: Friday 6th – Sunday 8th June 2025

Sharon Henshall from Inspired Yoga has a wonderful weekend of nourishment, relaxation and yoga (gentle/yin/restorative) planned at Cwm Connell from 6th-8th June 2025. Based just 40mins from Cwm Connell, Sharon is passionate about ensuring yoga is inclusive, with a focus on stilling the mind to be more present. She also teaches Mindfulness and will be including guided meditations throughout the weekend to help us deepen our practice and sooth the soul 💜. Arrival Friday afternoon and departure after lunch on the Sunday.

Included: yoga sessions to suit all levels (beach yoga – weather permitting), guided meditations, delicious vegetarian food (dietary requirements catered for), spa (hot tub & sauna), chats around the fire (weather permitting), optional treatments (extra cost), optional walk & some deliciously nourishing ‘you’ time to relax. There may even be a gong bath on the Saturday evening (TBC). Immerse yourselves into a wellbeing weekend of yoga, fresh air, great food & of course… wonderful company :)).

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Yogi Sanctuary’s Summer Rest & Reset Yoga Retreat

Teacher: Stef Carnell of Yogi Sanctuary
Date: Friday 11th – Monday 14th July 2025

A refuge from daily life. Four days and three nights that will leave you feeling rested and your mind, body & soul re-set and re-energised. Includes a wide variety of Yoga Classes, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing, Sea Kayaking, Guided Wildlife and sketching walks as well as a pottery class. Mike of Yoga Massage offers Ayurvedic Yoga Massage. Fully catered with delicious plant based food.

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Fork & Bindi Autumn Retreat

Teachers: Jaya Jaks & Marc Pasternack
Date: Thursday 25th September to Sunday 28th September 2025.

Join the wonderful Jaya and Marc for a super special weekend of yoga, food and friendship.

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Bryony’s Autumn Retreat

Teacher: Bryony Morris
Date: Monday 29th September – Friday 3rd October, 2025

Join Bryony on her Autumn Retreat including a variety of yoga practices, with creative workshops, guided walks and wild swimming. There will be plenty of free time for exploring the local area or curling up in front of the fire with a book.

Each day will include: *MOVE* We will move together every morning with a flowing breath led practice. Each day will be different and fun! *EXPLORE* You will have an opportunity to explore the local area daily, from guided walks to nature watching. *CREATE* There will be optional creative afternoon workshops with hot drinks and treats. These may include journaling or sketching. *NOURISH* You will be fed wholesome vegetarian and plant based food to warm and nourish you. *RESTORE* There will be a slower practice each evening which will include restorative yoga, yoga nidra, or a sound bath. *REJUVENATE* Take a swim in the sea and then warm up in the hot tub and sauna. Additional holistic treatments can be booked separately.

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