Aether Yoga Day Retreat - August 3rd 2024 - Fire
Our day retreats are a mix of yoga sequences, breathwork, and meditation. The August date is themed around the element of fire to celebrate the strength of the summer sun as it moves into Leo🌟.
The classes are all guided by Charlotte, a Yoga Alliance registered instructor, and have been designed for those of all experience levels to connect you with your body and breath as you flow through asanas - or sit in stillness - surrounded by the beauty and sounds of the forest.
We always provide a nourishing buffet lunch prepared by chef Georgia and herbal tea/black & coffee all day.
In case of adverse weather we have a lovely big room and a yurt we can use at the venue. Feel free to bring your own props and mats, but we can also provide them. If you have any questions at all, just message Charlotte through the contact form or email cshort@aetheryoga.org. Here are all of our social and contact links.
See you in the woods!
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August is Leo season, linked to the fire element. Setting a theme gives me a starting point to theme the yoga sequences around, so we'll have a more energetic flow in the morning to build up some heat and then a smouldering slow restorative session in the afternoon.
It's also a chance to think about what you want to burn away in life (negative thoughts, actions, ways of life) or build up & fuel, like you'd build a fire. Setting an intention for the day gives it a focus: it's rare we get a chance to connect to ourselves for a whole day away from work/kids/distractions so I'd love for everyone to take something useful back into life.
We'll also have a fire pit that we can sit around for some cacao and a closing chat . Watching fire is something so peaceful and ancestral, I really wanted to include it in the day.
Just a few places left for the retreat - we’re limited to 15 places. I'd love to see you there🔥✨
Day retreat schedule:
10am - Welcome talk & tea
10.45am - First asana class
12pm - Pranayama (breathwork)
12.30pm - Meditation
1pm - Lunch & free forest time
2.30pm - Second asana class
3.30pm - Meditation
4-4.30pm - Closing talk & finish
Location info:
Gisburn Forest is a huge Forestry England wood in the Bowland Forest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Toilets and free parking within easy access on site.
It’s perfectly located in the middle of the country within easy reach from loads of major cities and towns:
1hr drive from Manchester, Leeds, Kendal, Preston, Harrogate, Bradford.
45 mins drive from Blackburn & Burnley
30 mins from Skipton.