Posted on November 04, 2022
Featured image credit: Five Peaks Yoga
The Cotswolds are known for being somewhere to escape to for a little rest and recuperation. This is so important during the winter months where shorter days can feel a little de-energising and so we’re sharing a few of our favourite yoga and wellness retreats in The Cotswolds with some fantastic upcoming events for the festive season too!
Bobble Yoga at Cotswold Park Barns
Bobble Yoga is yoga without the fancy pants and we love this premise! Founder Adri is based in The Cotswolds and holds regular “pay what you can” virtual yoga classes and private sessions. However she also runs really special yoga retreats.
At the beginning of December, Adri is holding a Christmassy Cotswolds luxury retreat in the Cotswold Park Barns in Gloucestershire. With smaller numbers so you don’t feel lost in a crowd, a large area with underfloor heating for yoga, cosy, extremely comfortable en-suite bedrooms and remote countryside settings, it’s a perfect chance to getaway and relax ahead of the festive busyness!
Spots are still available, secure yours and find out more here.
Katie J Yoga Retreats
Katie is all about helping people prioritise their own wellbeing, self-care and work on both their physical and mental health. Based in Bath, she runs weekly classes but is also renowned for her retreats in The Cotswolds to dedicate time to yoga and mindfulness.
Located in the beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water in a light and airy stone house with a separate yoga studio, wake up to views over the private lake and take part in gentle yoga sessions and workshops to deepen your knowledge of a variety of poses and build confidence.
Check out more information and dates for Katie’s retreats in 2023 here.
Notgrove Holidays Yoga Retreats
Notgrove Holidays are well known for their luxury family safari tents and glamping experiences in The Cotswolds all-year round. However they also run special activities and retreats and we really love their regular yoga retreats and wellbeing holidays.
There are three dates planned in for 2023 and the upcoming retreat from the 26-29 January is available to book now.
Held by advanced yoga teacher Jo Fellows, her classes and treatments are designed to revitalise your spirit and restore balance to the mind and body. Set in Notgrove Holidays’ idyllic 1,500 acre private estate where you’ll stay in glamping pods, it’s the perfect place to reflect and unwind.
The retreat is suitable for all abilities and includes morning yoga, a crystal sound bath for a good night’s sleep, relaxing evening yoga, catered food made from local ingredients, a Swedish massage and much more.
Five Peaks Yoga
Five Peaks Yoga studio is a new retreat venue set in the historic market town of Dursley. Offering yoga breaks as well as scheduled classes if you’d like to book in a session while you’re on holiday in The Cotswolds, their studio is simply stunning and one of the most picturesque in The Cotswolds. Nestled in an elevated position among the hills, you can enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
Their yoga weekends are a time to unwind but also a way to help introduce you to ways you can incorporate yoga, meditation and wellbeing practices into everyday life. From yoga and meditation classes to catered food from a local chef and daily hikes across the surrounding hills, there’s no better way to relax and rejuvenate.
The Yoga Glow
Awarded Gloucestershire’s Best Yoga Teacher, Jay specialises in 1-2-1 private yoga, events and retreats in UK and abroad.
With a belief that everyone can benefit from taking a little bit of time out of their busy schedule to nourish themselves - to enjoy a moment of stillness that lifts you out of your hectic life, Jay has a couple of upcoming retreats for the end of the year to help you do just that.
If you’re looking for a Christmas retreat to bring in the festive season with peace and joy, then The Yoga Glow’s retreat day at the Old Gore Barn in December sounds magical. With open fire pits, a festive wreath making workshop, grounding yoga classes and healing gong bath with underfloor heating and a delicious plant-based lunch specially curated for the day.
Bamford Spa at Daylesford Farm
Wellness and beauty enthusiasts have probably already heard of Bamford’s products and wellness spa. On top of an unrivalled spa experience, they also offer daily restorative and outdoor classes including yoga, pilates, sound healing, meditation and gong therapy if you’d like to plan in some mindfulness to a holiday in The Cotswolds.
Combine one of the classes with either a trip to the Spring Wet Spa including a herbal sauna, steam Room and hydro pool or a treatment for a real treat day. There are a huge range of classes available, meaning you can find something for experienced practitioners as well as beginners. Find out more here.
If you're looking for more spa and wellness spots to visit in The Cotswolds, then check out our journal here.