Yoga Retreats
Retreats are living containers where the practice of yoga can deepen away from the demands of daily life.
Soulful retreats to help you return to yourself
Woven together with morning and evening practice, pranayama, meditation, mantra and restorative rest. Time to breathe more deeply, return to yourself and remember what nourishes you beneath the noise of everyday life.
You may arrive feeling tired, pulled in many directions or quietly disconnected. You leave with a renewed sense of steadiness, clarity and vitality that continues to nourish you long after you return home.
I’ve been leading yoga retreats for over 25 years, in the UK, Europe and India, drawing from my deep immersion in classical Hatha yoga, the Sivananda tradition and the living wisdom of Bhakti yoga.
Current Yoga Retreats
Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Kerala, India
10 – 20 January 2027 | With Lila & Rohit Yadhav
A 10-night immersion into the living traditions of yoga and Ayurveda in the heart of Kerala, the land of smiles, coconuts, sunshine and ancient healing wisdom.
This retreat is more than a holiday. It is a gentle, deeply restorative journey that brings together daily yoga and pranayama, mantra and meditation, personalised Ayurvedic treatments, nourishing sattvic meals, Vedic ceremony and the natural rhythm of life between the Arabian Sea and the tranquil backwaters.
You will leave feeling grounded, lighter in body and mind, energised in your practice and with a restored sense of balance and deep nourishment.
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Your Kerala sanctuary Cherai Beach, Vypin Island — a rare and beautiful stretch of unspoilt golden sand nestled between the Arabian Sea on one side and the peaceful backwaters on the other. The retreat centre sits directly on the backwaters, with sunrise reflections across still water, a short walk to the sea for sunset and the gentle sounds of everyday Kerala life all around.
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Daily yoga and pranayama — morning Hatha and evening Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra
Meditation, mantra and kirtan
Personalised Ayurvedic consultation with pulse diagnosis
10 days of Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage and treatments using warm herbal oils
All herbal supplements as prescribed
Three locally sourced sattvic vegetarian meals per day, plus juices, herbal teas and filtered water
Vedic fire ceremony
Temple visits and cultural experiences
Backwater boat ride and sunrise and sunset outings
An excursion e.g. Fort Cochin
Airport transfers from Cochin on arrival and departure days
Yoga mats, bolsters and blocks provided
Spacious free time for rest, beach walks, hammock time and integration
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6:30 am — Morning meditation and mantra
7:30 am — Yoga and pranayama
9:00 am — Breakfast
10:00 am — Ayurvedic massage, free time, beach or pool
1:00 pm — Lunch Afternoon — Massage, rest, beach or backwaters
5:30 pm — Evening yoga
7:00 pm — Dinner
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Prices are per person and include accommodation, all meals and the full retreat programme.
Garden Cottage:
Shared double from £1,611,
Single from £1,811Standard Heritage Room:
Single from £1,881Premium Room:
Shared twin from £1,867
Single from £2,081A deposit of £500 secures your place. The remaining balance is due by 1 November 2026.
Places are intentionally limited to keep the group intimate and the experience personal.
Open to all levels — no previous Ayurvedic experience needed.
Yoga Retreat
Kefalonia, Greece
4 – 11 May 2027 | With Lila
A nourishing yoga holiday on the beautiful Ionian island of Kefalonia, with morning and evening practice and generous time to rest, swim, explore and reconnect.
Set in a stunning clifftop location surrounded by pine and eucalyptus trees, with panoramic views over the deep blue sea. A small quiet beach is reached by a picturesque cliff path.
Each day begins with morning yoga on the sea-view platform, including meditation, breath awareness and flowing asana practice. Late afternoon brings a softer, Yin or restorative practice. Classes are suitable for all levels.
Yoga Retreat
Dalyan Delta, Turkey
4 – 11 September 2027 | With Lila
Set in an elevated position surrounded by forested conservation area overlooking the Sülüngür Lagoon, with spectacular views across the beautiful Dalyan delta and Istuzu beach. The utter peace and privacy of the venue creates an idyllic setting for a yoga retreat.
Each day begins with morning Hatha yoga in the fully equipped yoga shala, including meditation and pranayama. Afternoons bring a more held and still Yin yoga practice. Between sessions you can relax by the pool, walk through the forest to the private lagoon beach or explore the charming riverside town of Dalyan.
*Bookings for Greece and Turkey retreats are via YOAS Retreats website so you’ll be directed there to book.
“But the really special element of this stay was Lila- what a wonderful yoga teacher, bringing such experience, wisdom, calm care and gentle humour to the sessions. The Yin yoga afternoon class was such a deeply beautiful offering- and loved by us all. I’d go as far as to say that I would choose my next retreat for Lila regardless of location and dates”
- Dinah Rogers - Kefalonia Retreat
Questions about the yoga retreats?
For any questions about suitability or to find out more, you are warmly invited to get in touch.