About The Retreat

Dates 2023

21-23 April
19-21 May
16-18 June
14-16 July
18-20 August
22-24 September
27-29 October

Five Peaks Yoga is a new retreat venue set in the Cotswolds. Nestled in an elevated position with stunning views over the surrounding hills & countryside.

Our weekend retreats include a daily hike across the surrounding hills. Walking up to 3 hours each day along the famous Cotswold Way, taking in stunning views across the Severn estuary, the Welsh mountains and local countryside.

Our local, award winning chef will source, prepare and serve a range of delicious vegetarian or vegan meals throughout our weekend retreats.

Teachers

Neil has a deep desire to help people and bring tangible benefits to those who need support. Comprehensive training in India, Bali, and Thailand resulted in an enjoyable and rewarding 6 years of guiding students through Yoga and wellbeing practices.

He pursues a softer therapeutic aspect to teaching and was inspired by Tal Swissa of Luna Alignment Yoga, to help students avoid injury, by practicing with safety and stability in mind.

Neil’s teaching style has continued to evolve, combining functional movement with continual references to postural alignment and how this awareness can benefit students in everyday life.

Neil is now training to become a therapist, to help those with common health conditions via close 1-2-1 support, incorporating gentle movement, tailored breathing practices, and deep relaxation techniques.

Schedule & Activities

Arrival time is Friday at 4pm and we bid you farewell on Sunday at 3pm. We welcome you into the studio on Friday for an introduction, followed by a Mindful Movement class.

A delicious dinner prepared by a local chef will be served, giving you a chance to get to know your fellow guests.

We close the day with a meditation practice, preparing you for a restful night’s sleep. Saturday morning we welcome the day with sunrise meditation at 7am followed by breakfast and a Functional Mobility practice, focussing on strength and stability.

Lunch will be served and then a guided walk awaits. We will set off across the Cotswold hills, taking in stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area and Severn Estuary.

Returning to the studio, a gentle hip class will be followed by Yoga Nidra, experiencing a deep state of relaxation. Dinner will be served and your day will finish with another meditation, setting you up for another good night of sleep.

Sunday morning meditation greets the day at 7am, ahead of breakfast and an energising Yoga practice focussing on Chest Opening and Backbends. A shorter hike will take in the stunning views to the South, before returning for lunch and a final farewell gathering.

Typical day

Friday

16:00 Arrival
17:00 Welcome and introduction to the weekend
17:30 Yoga practice – Mindful Movement
19:15 Dinner
21:30 Meditation

Saturday

07:00 Meditation
07:30 Breakfast
09:30 Yoga practice – Functional Mobility
12:00 Lunch
14:00 Hiking on the Cotswold Way
17:30 Yoga practice & Yoga Nidra
19:15 Dinner 21:30 Meditation

Sunday

07:00 Meditation
07:30 Breakfast
09:30 Yoga practice – Chest opening
11:00 Hiking on the Cotswold Hills
13:30 Lunch
14:45 Time to say Goodbye

Food / Cuisine

Our local, award winning chef will source, prepare & serve all meals throughout our weekend retreats. Offering a range of delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health, and can help you feel your best. Bringing the restaurant to our home.

Retreat Price

Prices start from £299 per person

Included

All yoga equipment 2 nights accommodation 5 yoga practices 4 meditation practices Yoga Nidra Detailed anatomy tuition 2 guided walks 2 evening meals, breakfasts and lunches Bedding & Towels

Not included

• Travel
• Hiking equipment

Location and how to get there

Nearest Train Station is Cam & Dursley – less than 3 miles away Nearest Motorway link is M5 – J13 7 miles to the North / J14 8 miles to the South Location postcode – GL11 4EP

Booking

Please book via the website. For further information please email Five.Peaks@hotmail.com