Day Retreat
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WHAT'S IN STORE
Restorative Yoga, Natural Swimming Pond, Finnish Sauna
As the earth softens and the days lengthen, we step into a season of potential, expansion, and renewal. Bloom is our second seasonal retreat of the year, following winter’s deep stillness. Now, we emerge—opening, unfolding, and moving towards the fullness of spring.
The intention behind this retreat is to awaken your inner vitality through the elements of fire and (cold!) water. You’ll be guided through a carefully curated journey of expansive yoga practices, breathwork, wild swimming in a natural pool, and deep restoration, all woven together to cultivate a sense of expansion and renewal. A nourishing lunch by FED will make your body happy, and a sauna will be available to warm and replenish you from within.
What other retreat guest thought....
"River is an incredible yoga teacher and seeing and being with her on a retreat was even more special. She is so wonderfully unique and genuinely cared about all the tiny details. I’m still reeling from this retreat, from the food, the beautiful belly laughs from us all, and the stunning fluid flows of yoga. Thank you so much River your retreat was sublime. "
"River coordinated a magical weekend. From the moment I enquired, I felt welcomed and I knew I was making the right choice. From the venue, to the schedule, yoga classes, food and unexpected goody bag - it is clear everything was carefully researched and executed with thoughtful attention to detail. Fire circling and sauna under the stars was an unexpected highlight too! Thank you River for bringing such a wonderful coven of women together, I went home feeling full of all the good stuff :)"
River, your attention to detail and love of yoga and all things wholesome made our retreat the most wonderful and special weekend. I loved every second: our yoga and breathing practices; your perfectly chosen playlists; every beautifully prepared and nutritious meal; our camp fire, sauna and massages; getting to know everyone who attended; sharing stories and laughter; the stunning setting; our gifts (thank you!)…the list is endless! It was a magical weekend that I will reflect upon and cherish forever x
THE PRACTICES
Morning Practice: Expand Potential
We’ll explore backbends—not as you know them, but through new techniques, intelligent mapping, and hands-on assists designed to help you move in ways you may never have before. Expect collaborative exploration, where we work together to decode movement, refine patterns, and build fluency in your body.
Afternoon Practice: Grounded Being
Our afternoon practice will focus on restoring, reframing, and refining your ground of being. Thoughtful adjustments will offer a new frame of reference, helping you find stability in your lower body so your upper body can do what it’s meant to do—express. This session invites you into deep release and embodied integration.
THE SCHEDULE
How we will spend the day together..
9am Arrival and Tea
10:30 am Yoga Workshop and Breathwork Guided by River
12 pm Sauna and Wild Swimming in the garden sanctuary
13:30 Tasty Lunch & time to soak up calm surroundings
15:00 Restoritive Yoga- Grounded Being Practice Guided by River
16:30 Closing and good byes!
PRICE
Includes everything shared above + tea and coffee throughout the day
£129
There are only 8 spaces so this will sell out quick!
MEET YOUR HOST
RIVER MACE
River has always been guided by her curiosity to explore the body in new ways, a journey shaped by movement, connection, and a deep relationship with embodiment. A foundation in gymnastics sparked an early love of physical exploration, further refined through professional training as a dancer. River’s yoga path began with traditional Hatha training in Bali, complemented by 100's of hours of advanced study in Embodied Yin, Katonah Yoga and Somatic Stress Release.
Her teaching blends dynamic flow, strength, and meditative stillness, helping students cultivate adaptability, courage, and joy. Inspired by a fully embodied approach to life, River embraces movement as a path to vitality and play, drawing connections between fluidity on the mat and freedom in life.
River’s retreats are thoughtfully curated spaces of nourishment, transformation, and connection. Her approach is welcoming to all levels, offering personalized guidance in a supportive, nurturing environment. Whether you love exploring armbalances or finding a sense of peace, each retreat invites participants to cultivate courage, connection, and joy.
Past retreat guest have often described these experiences as "like receiving a warm hug" I hope you can come and experience the love for yourself!
"I feel incredibly fortunate to have found River as my first yoga teacher. Her knowledge, patience, and genuine passion has help me so much. I can't recommend her classes enough!"
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