Overview
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Yoga Aura’s Mindfulness and Wellness Weekend Yoga Retreat offers you the chance to nourish your soul and connect with nature, in the breathtaking Peak District in Derbyshire.
Situated on the borders of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire in a distinctive accommodation in the heart of the Peak District, join Kate Kearns, Senior Yoga Teacher and guest yoga teachers, gong practitioners and holistic therapists for an exclusive, all-inclusive weekend yoga retreat, in a luxury 4-star B&B. A former Silk Spinning Mill in the 1700’s and full of history. Offering a choice of ensuite, King-size, Twin rooms and a family room for up to 5 guests. Set among some of the Peak Districts most beautiful scenery, in a wooded valley, along-side the bank of the River Dane with walks on our doorstep through meadows and forests to the Roaches and Lud’s Church.
This Mindfulness weekend is filled with nourishing, soothing, energising and grounding yoga practices to suit all levels, including Mindful Yin Yoga, Mindful Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative/Gentle Yin with the most delicious soothing Gong Bath Sound Healing Therapy, Yoga Nidra Meditation, Pranayama, Myofascial Release as well as mindful walks to Lud’s Church a natural stone cleft sliced into the hillside above Gradbach, and further exploring of the local area.
Mindfulness practices of yoga, meditation, and sound healing (Nada Yoga) are designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation, allowing you to focus on your own wellbeing. The mindful walks to Lud's Church, provide an opportunity to connect with nature and take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Legend has it that Lud’s Church, a natural stone cleft sliced into the hillside above Gradbach, was the inspiration for Sir Gawain and the Green Knight – a medieval tale of chivalry, bravery, and honour.
Gorgeous home-cooked vegetarian food and plenty of it, combined with fresh air and a chance to explore, can help also to reduce stress levels, and promote relaxation. The stunning location, yoga and mindfulness practices including a mindful walk in the countryside can be calming and uplifting. The weekend provides a much needed physical, mental, and emotional re-charge from your daily life.
Just 45 mins drive from Manchester Airport, 22 min from Macclesfield Station and 1.35 hours from Birmingham airport.
Optional alternative walks to The Roaches, a peak district gem, an impressively rugged and steep gritstone ridge, home to mythical mermaids and 15 metre natural gritstone straddling the parishes of Leekfrith and Heathylee offering amazing views across the Peak District.
Day 1 Arrivals from 15:30, Check in and settle into your room, explore the local area and join Kate Kearns Senior Yoga teacher for a choice of Yin/Yang Vinyasa Slow Flow or Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra Meditation before enjoying a delicious home-cooked dinner.
A morning Mindful Yin Yoga with Myofascial Release Workshop offering deep releasing and embodied practice developing awareness, encouraging self-enquiry and deeply releasing as we use balls to release tension, with yin yoga poses and breathing meditation to find and release tension that you didn't even know you were holding onto. You will feel truly connected, alive and refreshed and deeply relaxed.
Breakfast will be served around 10:15.
11:00 check out of rooms - heading home or choosing to go for another walk before starting the journey home.
Holistic treatments are also available to book over the weekend. (Not included in the price). Cost £55 for a 1 hour treatment.
Classes and timetable may vary slightly.
Inclusions
Accommodation - Luxury, 4 star luxury accommodation in a choice of ensuite twin, double and super kingsize beds available subject to availability.
Gradbach Mill, Quarnford, located just outside Buxton the famous Spa Town, on the borders of Derbyshire and Staffordshire, A refurbished former silk spinning mill, which is now a luxury 4 star, stunning accommodation, offering ensuite rooms, full of history, set among some of the Peak Districts most beautiful scenery, in a wooded valley, situated along-side the bank of the River Dane. Just 45 minutes drive from Manchester Airport,
A maximum of 20-24 guests. All rooms are equipped with luxury bathrooms, double, twin or king-size beds and Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilites.
Enjoy the delicious home cooked food and Gradbach Mill's own spring water. Bring your own water bottle
What's Included
🍴 Food - All Vegetarian Meals (special dietary and vegan options available)
🧰 Equipment - All yoga equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - Comfortable warm clothing as you never know what the weather will be like
☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs as you never know what the weather will be like
📋 Other - Water Bottle (and your own mug if you prefer to keep your own for the weekend). Comfortable cloths for yoga and you can bring your own yoga equipment although all yoga equipment will be provided. It is advisable to bring your own equipment for COVID 19 hygiene although all equipment will be clean and sanitised for your use. Swimwear and towel, (water shoes also recomended) if you are intending to join the optional water dips.
Yoga Aura’s Mindfulness and Wellness Weekend Yoga Retreat offers you the chance to nourish your soul and connect with nature, in the breathtaking Peak District in Derbyshire.
Situated on the borders of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire in a distinctive accommodation in the heart of the Peak District, join Kate Kearns, Senior Yoga Teacher and guest yoga teachers, gong practitioners and holistic therapists for an exclusive, all-inclusive weekend yoga retreat, in a luxury 4-star B&B. A former Silk Spinning Mill in the 1700’s and full of history. Offering a choice of ensuite, King-size, Twin rooms and a family room for up to 5 guests. Set among some of the Peak Districts most beautiful scenery, in a wooded valley, along-side the bank of the River Dane with walks on our doorstep through meadows and forests to the Roaches and Lud’s Church.
This Mindfulness weekend is filled with nourishing, soothing, energising and grounding yoga practices to suit all levels, including Mindful Yin Yoga, Mindful Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative/Gentle Yin with the most delicious soothing Gong Bath Sound Healing Therapy, Yoga Nidra Meditation, Pranayama, Myofascial Release as well as mindful walks to Lud’s Church a natural stone cleft sliced into the hillside above Gradbach, and further exploring of the local area.
Mindfulness practices of yoga, meditation, and sound healing (Nada Yoga) are designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation, allowing you to focus on your own wellbeing. The mindful walks to Lud's Church, provide an opportunity to connect with nature and take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Legend has it that Lud’s Church, a natural stone cleft sliced into the hillside above Gradbach, was the inspiration for Sir Gawain and the Green Knight – a medieval tale of chivalry, bravery, and honour.
Start your retreat by arriviing on Friday anytime from 3,30pm, check in, grab a drink from the drinks station, settle into your room, enjoy the beautiful location and join one of the 2 yoga classes taking place on Friday evening. After a delicious and plentiful homemade vegetarian 3 course buffet dinner made by inhouse vegan chef (special dietary requirements also catered for), further enjoy the summer evening by the river, or explore the meadow and settle into your comfortable room for the evening.
Start your Saturday by joining us for (optional) a morning wild water dip in the River Dane. It is said that the benefits of wild water dipping include improved circulation, increased energy levels, improved physical strength, and improved mental clarity. Additionally, the sights and sounds of being in nature can have a calming and restorative effect, helping reduce stress and anxiety as we breath ourselves into the refreshing and revitalising flowing waters and once settled (yes having got other the initial shock) allow your heightened senses to take in the views of the beautiful landscape and feel even closer to nature.
Gorgeous home-cooked vegetarian food and plenty of it, combined with fresh air and a chance to explore, can help also to reduce stress levels, and promote relaxation. The stunning location, yoga and mindfulness practices including a mindful walk in the countryside can be calming and uplifting. The weekend provides a much needed physical, mental, and emotional re-charge from your daily life.
Just 45 mins drive from Manchester Airport, 22 min from Macclesfield Station and 1.35 hours from Birmingham airport.
Optional alternative walks to The Roaches, a peak district gem, an impressively rugged and steep gritstone ridge, home to mythical mermaids and 15 metre natural gritstone straddling the parishes of Leekfrith and Heathylee offering amazing views across the Peak District.
Day 1 Arrivals from 15:30, Check in and settle into your room, explore the local area and join Kate Kearns Senior Yoga teacher for a choice of Yin/Yang Vinyasa Slow Flow or Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra Meditation before enjoying a delicious home-cooked dinner.
Day 2 Wake up to the sound of the stream and birds (option to join us for an envigorating morning wild water dip) and choose from a dynamic Mindful and Modified Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow, with pranayama and meditation with Kate Kearns or a Vinyasa Slow Flow with guest teacher infused with breathwork and mindfulness. A tool for self-inquiry, drawing on the beauty of moving meditation and heart-centred philosophy, to enabling you to recognise the divine in all beings.
Vegetarian Breakfast Feast (cooked full english breakfast and a choice of fruit, yogurts, juices, pastries etc. followed by a walk to one of the local spectacular locations.
Upon return of our walk and whater you have chosd to do in your spare time a delicious lunch will be served followed by a delicious Restorative, Gentle Yin Yoga with Gong Bath Sound Bath with Kate Kearns. A workshop to balance, nourish and relax you with sounds, vibrations, with gentle opening restorative and yin poses. A wonderful workshop to cultivate peace and harmony within.
Another delicious homecooked 3 course dinner will be served and guests can enjoy a peaceful evening. Join us around the fire camp and set an intention to let go of something that is no longer serving you. (subject to weather).
Vegetarian Breakfast Feast (cooked full english breakfast and a choice of fruit, yogurts, juices, pastries etc. followed by a walk to one of the local spectacular locations.
Upon return of our walk and whater you have chosd to do in your spare time a delicious lunch will be served followed by a delicious Restorative, Gentle Yin Yoga with Gong Bath Sound Bath with Kate Kearns. A workshop to balance, nourish and relax you with sounds, vibrations, with gentle opening restorative and yin poses. A wonderful workshop to cultivate peace and harmony within.
Another delicious homecooked 3 course dinner will be served and guests can enjoy a peaceful evening. Join us around the fire camp and set an intention to let go of something that is no longer serving you. (subject to weather).
Day 3 (Option to join us again for an envigorating morning wild water dip).
A morning Mindful Yin Yoga with Myofascial Release Workshop offering deep releasing and embodied practice developing awareness, encouraging self-enquiry and deeply releasing as we use balls to release tension, with yin yoga poses and breathing meditation to find and release tension that you didn't even know you were holding onto. You will feel truly connected, alive and refreshed and deeply relaxed.
Breakfast will be served around 10:15.
11:00 check out of rooms - heading home or choosing to go for another walk before starting the journey home.
Holistic treatments are also available to book over the weekend. (Not included in the price). Cost £55 for a 1 hour treatment.
Classes and timetable may vary slightly.
Inclusions
Accommodation - Luxury, 4 star luxury accommodation in a choice of ensuite twin, double and super kingsize beds available subject to availability.
(some shared bathroom rooms available also)
Gradbach Mill, Quarnford, located just outside Buxton the famous Spa Town, on the borders of Derbyshire and Staffordshire, A refurbished former silk spinning mill, which is now a luxury 4 star, stunning accommodation, offering ensuite rooms, full of history, set among some of the Peak Districts most beautiful scenery, in a wooded valley, situated along-side the bank of the River Dane. Just 45 minutes drive from Manchester Airport,
A maximum of 20-24 guests. All rooms are equipped with luxury bathrooms, double, twin or king-size beds and Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilites.
Come with a friend or enjoy some 'You' time and book an en-suite room for yourself for a single supplement or come with friends and take the family room that sleeps up to 5 guests.
Enjoy the delicious home cooked food and Gradbach Mill's own spring water. Bring your own water bottle
What's Included
🍴 Food - All Vegetarian Meals (special dietary and vegan options available)
🧰 Equipment - All yoga equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - Comfortable warm clothing as you never know what the weather will be like
☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs as you never know what the weather will be like
📋 Other - Water Bottle (and your own mug if you prefer to keep your own for the weekend). Comfortable cloths for yoga and you can bring your own yoga equipment although all yoga equipment will be provided. It is advisable to bring your own equipment for COVID 19 hygiene although all equipment will be clean and sanitised for your use. Swimwear and towel, (water shoes also recomended) if you are intending to join the optional water dips.