Restorative yoga retreats near Hay-on-wye, Powys, Wales.
Explore how to cultivate steadiness and ease at the level of the body and the mind in a supportive and spacious environment.
Step back and relax in a comfortable, contemporary countryside retreat centre set within 20 acres of woodland.
Experience meditative, reflective, personalised yoga sessions and explore some of the key teachings of yoga in a small group
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Step back and relax in a comfortable, contemporary countryside retreat centre set within 20 acres of woodland.
Experience meditative, reflective, personalised yoga sessions and explore some of the key teachings of yoga in a small group
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Highlights
3-4 days of practise
Daily philosophy, pranayama and meditation sessions.
Delicious, healthy, light vegetarian and vegan food.
*Massage treatments, *horse-riding and walking.
Spacious rooms and grounds.
Daily philosophy, pranayama and meditation sessions.
Delicious, healthy, light vegetarian and vegan food.
*Massage treatments, *horse-riding and walking.
Spacious rooms and grounds.
Well-being Retreats
Dates for 2020 coming soon....
Sample schedule
Friday
14:00 - 16:00 Arrivals and refreshments
16:30 Introductory session and opening practice
18:00 Vegetarian or vegan dinner
19:30 Yoga session
21:00 Use of the wood-fired hot tub
Saturday
07:30 Yoga session
09:00 Breakfast
09:30 Philosophy session followed by a guided pranayama or meditation practice
10:30 - 13:00 Free time for massage, walking, and one-to-one yoga sessions
13:00 Vegetarian or vegan lunch
14:00 - 18:00 Free time for massage, walking, or horse riding
18:00 Vegetarian or vegan dinner
19:30 Yoga session
21:00 Use of the wood-fired hot tub
Sunday
07:30 Yoga session
09:00 Breakfast
09:45 Philosophy session followed by a guided pranayama or meditation practice
10:30 - 13:00 Free time walking and a one-to-one yoga session
12:00 Feedback, open questions, and closing practice
13:00 Vegetarian or vegan lunch
14:00 - 15:00 Departures
*Please note massage and horse riding are not included within the costs of the retreat. Please phone or email to book
14:00 - 16:00 Arrivals and refreshments
16:30 Introductory session and opening practice
18:00 Vegetarian or vegan dinner
19:30 Yoga session
21:00 Use of the wood-fired hot tub
Saturday
07:30 Yoga session
09:00 Breakfast
09:30 Philosophy session followed by a guided pranayama or meditation practice
10:30 - 13:00 Free time for massage, walking, and one-to-one yoga sessions
13:00 Vegetarian or vegan lunch
14:00 - 18:00 Free time for massage, walking, or horse riding
18:00 Vegetarian or vegan dinner
19:30 Yoga session
21:00 Use of the wood-fired hot tub
Sunday
07:30 Yoga session
09:00 Breakfast
09:45 Philosophy session followed by a guided pranayama or meditation practice
10:30 - 13:00 Free time walking and a one-to-one yoga session
12:00 Feedback, open questions, and closing practice
13:00 Vegetarian or vegan lunch
14:00 - 15:00 Departures
*Please note massage and horse riding are not included within the costs of the retreat. Please phone or email to book
Sample menu
Breakfast
Muesli compote with fresh fruit nuts and seeds
Fresh rye bread with homemade jam
Lunch
Goodness bowl: roasted turmeric chickpeas, roasted chili sweet potatoes, purple sprouting broccoli with a tahini dressing,
muhammara, tabbouleh, halloumi
Dinner
Dhal with roasted cauliflower, coconut chutney,
fresh naan, and coriander rice
Snacks
Matcha Energy balls
Carrot flapjacks
Carrot and mustard puree with homemade seeded biscuits
Muesli compote with fresh fruit nuts and seeds
Fresh rye bread with homemade jam
Lunch
Goodness bowl: roasted turmeric chickpeas, roasted chili sweet potatoes, purple sprouting broccoli with a tahini dressing,
muhammara, tabbouleh, halloumi
Dinner
Dhal with roasted cauliflower, coconut chutney,
fresh naan, and coriander rice
Snacks
Matcha Energy balls
Carrot flapjacks
Carrot and mustard puree with homemade seeded biscuits
About Glasnant Retreat Centre
Glasnant Retreat Centre is a freshly renovated, comfortable and luxurious contemporary retreat centre set within 20 acres of peaceful woodland and surrounded by thousands of acres of open countryside. The surrounding woodland is a private nature reserve filled with delightful bird song and home to pied flycatchers, a kingfisher, and a large badger set. Wherever you are within the retreat centre you are very much connected to the nature around you and you can enjoy the gardens, woodland and open countryside at your leisure throughout your stay.
Over the course of this weekend retreat you will have the opportunity to take part in meditative, reflective, and personalised yoga sessions and to explore some of the key teachings of yoga with an experienced teacher in a small group of 6-8 people. Daily yoga classes, interactive philosophy, meditation and pranayama sessions are all included. A 30-minute one-to-one yoga session is also included so that you have a personalised practice to take away with you at the end of your stay.
All food and soft drinks are included throughout your weekend stay along with a complimentary glass of wine each evening. Light, nourishing vegan and vegetarian meals will be cooked on site by local nutritionalist and chef Charlotte Bloomer. Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements when booking. In the evenings you can indulge in a glass of wine, a hot chocolate or a cup of tea in the courtyard around the fire pit or in the wood-fired hot tub and Nicky will be on site throughout your stay to make sure you have everything that you need.
*On Saturday afternoon, for a small additional fee, we can also arrange an holistic massage, sports massage, or Indian head massage with Elly Ingram, an experienced local massage therapist, or perhaps you would prefer a horse riding trip with the reputable Brgynwyn riding centre located just a few miles from the Retreat Centre. Please phone/email for more details.
If you have time before or after the retreat or if you are staying with a partner and they are not taking part in the yoga activities then we would highly recommend a trip into Hay-on-Wye. In Hay-on-Wye, you will find independent books, clothes, and antique shops, high-quality restaurants and cafes, an independent cinema as well as several art galleries and music venues. Hay-on-wye is also situated within very close reach of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons.
Over the course of this weekend retreat you will have the opportunity to take part in meditative, reflective, and personalised yoga sessions and to explore some of the key teachings of yoga with an experienced teacher in a small group of 6-8 people. Daily yoga classes, interactive philosophy, meditation and pranayama sessions are all included. A 30-minute one-to-one yoga session is also included so that you have a personalised practice to take away with you at the end of your stay.
All food and soft drinks are included throughout your weekend stay along with a complimentary glass of wine each evening. Light, nourishing vegan and vegetarian meals will be cooked on site by local nutritionalist and chef Charlotte Bloomer. Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements when booking. In the evenings you can indulge in a glass of wine, a hot chocolate or a cup of tea in the courtyard around the fire pit or in the wood-fired hot tub and Nicky will be on site throughout your stay to make sure you have everything that you need.
*On Saturday afternoon, for a small additional fee, we can also arrange an holistic massage, sports massage, or Indian head massage with Elly Ingram, an experienced local massage therapist, or perhaps you would prefer a horse riding trip with the reputable Brgynwyn riding centre located just a few miles from the Retreat Centre. Please phone/email for more details.
If you have time before or after the retreat or if you are staying with a partner and they are not taking part in the yoga activities then we would highly recommend a trip into Hay-on-Wye. In Hay-on-Wye, you will find independent books, clothes, and antique shops, high-quality restaurants and cafes, an independent cinema as well as several art galleries and music venues. Hay-on-wye is also situated within very close reach of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons.
Accommodation in Glasnant House
Glasnant is a secluded retreat centre, set in 20 acres of peaceful woodland. The characterful main house is situated next to a delightful stream and accessed via a small stone bridge. Within the main house there are three bedrooms: one twin room with two double beds (shared bathroom), one queen room (shared bathroom), and one king room (ensuite). There are several communal spaces, including an open plan living and dining room with a double-sided wood-burning stove and a reading/cinema room.
Glasnant Studio
Opposite the main house and set around a communal courtyard there are two stunning delux private studio rooms with king beds and en-suite bathrooms, alongside a light modern yoga studio where all the weekend yoga activities will take place. Each of the studio rooms are accessed via their own private entrances. Both of the studio rooms have tea and coffee facilities and are situated next to the yoga studio so you can literally roll out of bed and straight onto your mat in the morning! Studio one offers a soak in a rolled top bath underneath a refreshing living plant wall. Studio two is incredibly spacious and has a walk in shower room.
Packages for one person
Glasnant Studio one - King bed, en-suite bath, tea and coffee making facilities
Glasnant Studio two - King bed, en-suite shower, tea and coffee making facilities
Glasnant House - King bed with shared bathroom
Glasnant house - Double bed with shared bathroom
Glasnant House - Queen bed with en-suite bathroom
Glasnant Studio two - King bed, en-suite shower, tea and coffee making facilities
Glasnant House - King bed with shared bathroom
Glasnant house - Double bed with shared bathroom
Glasnant House - Queen bed with en-suite bathroom
Packages for two people sharing
Glasnant House - Twin room (2 x double beds) with shared bathroom - 2 people doing yoga
Glasnant Studio - King bed, en-suite bathroom or shower room, tea and coffee making facilities - 2 people doing yoga
Glasnant Studio - King bed, bathroom or shower room, tea and coffee making facilities - 1 person doing yoga + 1 person bed and board (no yoga)
Glasnant Studio - King bed, en-suite bathroom or shower room, tea and coffee making facilities - 2 people doing yoga
Glasnant Studio - King bed, bathroom or shower room, tea and coffee making facilities - 1 person doing yoga + 1 person bed and board (no yoga)
