Sharpham Yin & Yang Yoga Retreat

We're delighted to announce that we have selected the idyllic venue of Sharpham Trust for our next retreat in May 2024. Frequently named as one of the top retreat destinations in Europe by reviewers such as The Guardian and Independent, Sharpham Trust is a beautiful mansion sitting high atop a promontory with spectacular views of the River Dart. Offering privacy and calmness, the retreat is set in its own grounds besides the river. Meals will be prepared by the Sharpham Trust cooks who produce high-quality, seasonal, vegetarian and vegan food utilising their on site organic farm and kitchen garden. You will have the chance to taste some of the delights that are produced on site, such as their award-winning cheese, organic eggs and apple juice from the orchard.

What can you expect

• Daily yoga sessions

This retreat is suitable for all levels. Classes are designed in a supportive environment for those who are looking to learn or return to the foundations of yoga postures, alignment, breathing, and technique. It will be a mixture of vinyasa flow, Hatha, and Yin / Restorative. The daily practice will help you to feel grounded, centred and rejuvenated.

• Aromatherapy and massage workshop

Included in the retreat will be an optional one hour workshop using hand blended massage oils and knowledge of acupuncture pressure points, to help you learn these new skills that you can then take away with you.

• Pranayama (breathing exercise) & meditation

In the medical community, there is a growing appreciation for the positive impact that deep breathing can have on the physiology, both in the mind and the body. Both Pranayama and meditation helps reduce anxiety and depression, lower/stabilise blood pressure, decrease feelings of stress and overwhelm, improve immunity.

• Delicious organic vegetarian meals

Freshly prepared, plant based food using quality produce prepared by an experienced chef from Sharpham Estate. We can accommodate special dietary requirements, please state this at the time of booking. Day one (arrival at 4pm) includes dinner, day two includes breakfast, lunch and light supper, day three includes breakfast,  (retreat closes by midday).

• Connecting to the self and nature

There will be scheduled free time for you to simply indulge in this lush land of nature and enjoy the stunning scenery, take one of our optional guided hikes or simply relax by the outdoor swimming pool. There are many reported benefits of spending time in nature which helps release stress, improve the immune system, promote sleep and relaxation and spiritually cleanse your aura. 

What's Included

• ​Two nights accommodation 
• 2 x Morning yoga & meditation 
• 2 x Afternoon restorative yoga / yin yoga 
• 1 x Workshop
• Daily vegetarian/vegan breakfast, lunch, light supper
• Full use of the mansion including the outdoor pool

Host or Publisher Joy Yoga and Wellness