Meditation, healthy food and some seriously spectacular locations will ensure you’re just a pigeon’s pose away from feeling truly relaxed at these yoga retreats.
3 Day Flow Like A River – Yoga and Wild Swimming Retreat in the Beauty of Mid Wales, UK (Photo: BookYogaRetreats.com)
The UK might not have Bali’s beaches or Cali’s sunny studios, but what it does have is a wealth of exceptional yoga retreats catering to a variety of different needs. From pastoral countryside retreats to coastal havens, the UK offers a diverse range of destinations perfect for unwinding and reconnecting with yourself. Add to this nourishing, locally sourced meals, picture-perfect settings and expert guidance, and you’ve got the perfect formula to reset, recharge, and rediscover balance. Here are some of the best yoga retreats to book in the UK right now.
Chapel on the Green, Wales
This bucolic three-day retreat set in a beautifully restored 1866 Gothic chapel in the heart of the village green is an ideal escape. Led by River Flow Yog Director Gray Nolon, the programme includes dynamic yoga sessions, chanting and sound meditations, focusing on movement, breath and mindfulness. There are also guided morning, afternoon and night swims under the moonlight, led by Open Water Swimming Coaches in some of the most picturesque wild swimming spots in the county. The retreat also includes two nights of accommodation at Chapel on the Green and a variety of delicious vegetarian and vegan meals. From £330 per person, select dates throughout the year.
The Tree Relaxation Retreat, Yorkshire
Yoga and Mindfulness Weekends at The Tree Relaxation Retreat (Photo:The Tree Relaxation Retreat)
Set in the peaceful village of Rosedale Abbey, right in the heart of North York Moors National Park, The Tree Relaxation Retreat offers a cosy home-from-home atmosphere with comfy rooms and spectacular views. The weekend is packed full of yoga and meditation sessions, holistic treatments and delicious vegetarian meals, with time to relax in the sauna or Jacuzzi. Optional therapies like aromatherapy massages and head, neck, and shoulder treatments are also available. The retreat’s schedule also includes guided relaxation, yoga nidra, and outdoor walks on the beautiful moors. Focusing on stress relief and well-being, The Tree offers a perfect environment to disconnect from everyday life and leave feeling refreshed and restored. From £390 per person, multiple dates throughout the year.
Book at Thetree.earth/yoga-weekend
Sunny Brow Farm, Lake District
Sunny Brow Farm is set in the heart of the Lake District, where the air is thrillingly pure and the surroundings suitably scenic. The programme includes 15 hours of yoga, ritual and sacred sound healing sessions (spread out twice daily), as well as sound baths, breath practices and chanting, and a cacao ceremony. Groups are limited to 12 people at any time and accommodation is available at one of four lovingly renovated barn cottages. You’ll have plenty of time for daytime walks exploring the local countryside too. From £495 per person, select dates throughout the year.
Grace Farm, Kent
3 Day Boutique Yoga Retreat with Amazing ESPA Treatment in Kent Countryside, UK (Photo: BookYogaRetreats.com)
For those looking for something a little more plush, this three day boutique yoga retreat could be just the ticket. With two nights of luxury accommodation in a 16th-century farmhouse kitted out with fluffy luxury robes and Egyptian bed linen, you’re guaranteed a good nights’ sleep. Guests are also treated to one ESPA treatment, four yoga classes, use of the boutique spa facilities and wholesome green, farm-produced meals throughout the day – all just a 37-minute train journey from London. From £695 per person, available throughout the year.
Plantation Villa at Ruxton Farm
Set in the serene Wye Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this treat offers a holistic approach to well-being through Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation, with expert guidance to help you detoxify, restore balance, and rejuvenate your body and mind. Guests can enjoy a variety of therapeutic treatments such as Abhyanga massages, herbal detox shots, steam baths, and body scrubs, complemented by nourishing Ayurvedic meals prepared with locally sourced, organic ingredients. Designed for those seeking a true reset, it combines enough rest, education and self-reflection to allow guests to totally unplug from the demands of modern life and reconnect with their natural rhythm. From £535 per person, available throughout the year.
Adventure Yogia, Peak District
5 Day Midweek Hiking and Yoga Retreat in the Peak District, UK (Photo: BookRetreats.com)
Immerse yourself in the lush hills and wooded valleys of the Peak District with a five-day mid-week retreat that combines the restorative properties of nature with yoga and hiking. The retreat offers the perfect balance of activity and relaxation, with two guided hikes led by experienced mountain guides across the Derbyshire Dales, followed by a plant-based meal and soothing yoga sessions. Beyond exercise, the accommodation offers ample space to unwind, from a restful night’s sleep in stylish private rooms to serene stargazing around the outdoor fire pit. From £779 per person, select dates throughout the year.
Selkie Explorers Mindful Sailing and Wild Yoga, Scotland
Led by female skippers and yoga teachers Celia Bull and Emma Burgess, this mindful adventure blends sailing, yoga, meditation, and exploration of the wild Scottish landscapes of the Hebrides. Starting in Mallaig, guests embark on a journey aboard the Selkie yacht, sailing through the Small Isles and learning sailing techniques while discovering remote islands and peaceful bays. Each day combines hiking, yoga on land and aboard, paddleboarding and journaling, offering up the chance to connect deeply with nature and the rhythm of the sea. The retreat wraps up on the island of Eigg, the home port of Selkie. From £1,620 per person, select dates throughout the year.
Book at Selkie-explorers.com