YOGA, which derives from the Sanskrit root word “yuj,” means “to unite.” Most Hindu literature describes yoga as a discipline for controlling the senses and, eventually, the mind. The most famous is the Bhagavad Gita (written between the 6th and 3rd centuries BCE), in which Krishna describes four types of yoga – bhakti, or devotion; jnana, or knowledge; karma, or action; and dhyana, or concentration (also known as raja yoga, though not all sources agree on the term) – as paths to moksha, the ultimate objective according to Hinduism.
Where does yoga come from?
Yoga originated in northern India more than 5,000 years ago. Yoga was originally referenced in the Rig Veda, an ancient religious literature. The Vedas consist of four ancient spiritual texts written in Sanskrit. The Rig Veda is the oldest of the vedas, consisting of over a thousand hymns and mantras organised into ten chapters known as mandalas, which Vedic age priests utilised. Rishis (sages) improved and developed yoga, documenting their practices and views in the Upanishads, a massive collection of over 200 scriptures.
Yoga belongs to one of the six schools of philosophy in Hinduism. It is also an important aspect of Buddhism and its meditation techniques.
The natural beauty of the United Kingdom is breath taking.
In my wildest thoughts, I couldn’t have imagined a more fitting setting for such a significant event.
What about a yoga retreat holiday?
Oh Yes,
A yoga retreat in the United Kingdom is where you can connect with nature, discover your true self, calm down your hectic lifestyle, and just absorb the therapeutic benefits of your natural surroundings.
7-day Insight Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat, UK
This Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat is an excellent opportunity to discover your actual self and build inner peace, conscious action, and attentive thought.
Dive into an ancient meditation technique that is remarkably simple in principle but powerfully transformative in practice.
The retreat programme will include both sitting mindfulness meditation and dynamic walking meditation practice, as well as five days of solitude. You will also have time to attend daily Hatha yoga courses, which help the body with its mental and emotional aspirations by unlocking bodily barriers and relieving tension.
what is included:
- Sitting Meditation
- Practice walking meditation and daily yoga, and consume Ayurvedic foods and teas.
- Nature Connection
- Outdoor activities include wild swimming and a riverside sauna.
- Dhamma Talks.
And so much more…
3-Day Weekend Yoga Retreat in the Kent Countryside, England.
Enjoy the opportunity to refresh, move, and unwind! You’ll slow flow, vinyasa, and restorative yoga. The workshops will provide an opportunity to find activities and rest that feel comfortable for you at your speed, and to experiment with breathing practices, meditation, and deep relaxation techniques. There will be options available to suit everyone.
Delicious vegan and vegetarian meals will be served. Holistic, deep tissue and sports massages will be available. Chat over tea and cake, relax by indoor and outdoor fires, sleep in, and explore the countryside. It’s going to be a fantastically revitalising, enjoyable, and healing weekend!
6-Day Nutrition and Intuition Women Retreat in Scotland
This 6-day, 5-night retreat in Scotland’s foothills aims to help women overcome anxieties about diet, exercise, and body size and achieve holistic well-being.
This event will cause you to feel nourished and empowered, equipped with a toolkit of holistic wellness techniques to use at home. You will also leave with a fantastic group of new, once-in-a-lifetime friends! So, what is included in the list?
- 5 nights’ stay
- three delicious and nutritious meals per day.
- Cooking Class and Day Trip to Edinburgh
- Hike in Scotland’s Foothills
- Professional Photos of Our Time Together
- Mini Photoshoot (Part of the Body Picture Workshop)
- Daily classes for yoga.
- Regular meditation sessions.
- Regular pranayama sessions.
- Group excursions and activities
- Water, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day.
- Airport pickup and drop-off and Wi-Fi access
- Our team provides pre- and post-retreat support.
4-Day Spring Cleanse and Rejuvenation Retreat in Oxfordshire, UK
This retreat provides an opportunity to discover skills that will benefit your daily life, balance your nervous system, allow you to reconnect with your core, and help you find satisfaction again.
This is a safe area in which the group encourages the act of nurturing and where we may all heal and grow.
You will be taken through a gentle detox to restart your system, and daily yoga and meditation sessions to strengthen your connection with your body and mind.
This retreat combines structure and space to relax and unwind. This is the ideal blend of action and leisure, learning opportunities, and time for reflection. Here’s what’s included:
- Full Accommodation
- Daily classes for yoga.
- Regular meditation classes.
- Workshops tailored to specific needs
- Cooking workshop
- Regular smoothies, breakfast, supper, snacks, and tea.
- Our team provides pre- and post-retreat support.
- Parking for cars
4-Day Yoga Sound Bath Wellbeing Retreat, Isle of Skye, UK.
Do you feel called to explore the woods and nature? Do you want to take some time for yourself to figure out what you need for the coming year? Do you want to relax your body and mind while empowering yourself to move forward? Are you willing to learn some techniques and strategies for dealing with the overwhelming feelings of everyday life? This retreat will provide you the opportunity to relax and revitalise your body and mind. Mindfulness and yoga can help you re-centre yourself and achieve inner balance and clarity. This retreat also provides a rare opportunity to see the breath taking Isle of Skye! So, what is included?
- A place to stay
- three nutritious and tasty meals per day.
- Water, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day, along with specialised workshops.
- A Wi-Fi connection
- Welcome beverage.
- Group excursions and activities
3-Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Ireland.
Here’s what’s included:
- Delicious and nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
- Two nights’ accommodation (sharing or private)
- Every day, there are meditation sessions.
- Regular Vinyasa Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Regular meditation classes.
This yoga retreat is suitable for new people to yoga or who wish to study it. The focus is on the Five Tibetan Rites yoga lineage.
“This kind of yoga only comprises five asanas (positions), each of which requires twenty-one reps and twenty-one inhalations. There is no twisting or contorting in this yoga; only core strength exercises and basic moves.”
Enjoy daily dawn and twilight yoga sessions, guided meditations, and delicious ‘food is medicine”-inspired meals throughout.
3-Day Environmental Farm Stay and Yoga Retreat in the New Forest, England.
Here’s what’s included:
- The eco-farm stay offers three days and two nights of exquisite relaxation.
- 10 yoga lessons, workshops, and meditation sessions.
- nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks.
- offer drinks and teas, as well as Wi-Fi.
- Walk down to the local beaches.
- This yoga retreat ideally combines yoga, meditation, and nature.
- There will be morning and evening yoga classes. Professional teachers lead guided mindfulness meditations, pranayama (old yogic breathing practices), and mindful art classes.
There will be numerous opportunities to socialise and meet like-minded individuals.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, you can go for a walk and discover the wild beauty of the natural area throughout your visit.
In the end, whether you’re searching for spa retreats in West Lexham, a relaxing soak under the starry skies of the Scottish Highlands, an escape to the gorgeous Cotswolds, or a yoga break outside of London to recharge your entire system, United Kingdom yoga retreats have you covered.
