Yoga and walking in the Lakes District with Georgia Marnham

Event Description:

I’m delighted to be offering a retreat in the UK at Yewfield Vegetarian Guest House, set in the heart of the Lake District. Yewfield was built in 1875 and has been beautifully and caringly restored. It has a yoga studio nestled within landscaped gardens on its 80-acre grounds. It is just a 15-minute walk from Tarn Hows, with Ambleside, Coniston and Windermere all within easy reach, offering wonderful opportunities to explore some of the region’s most varied and accessible landscapes.

Arriving on Thursday, this four-day retreat takes place just before the school holidays, allowing us to enjoy the Lake District at a quieter and more spacious time of year, before the main summer influx. Yewfield offers stylish accommodation, a peaceful atmosphere, and supportive surroundings for focused practice, rest, and a short pause before the busyness of summer begins.

There will be a total of eight yoga classes, with a combination of morning and evening sessions. The timetable allows space each day to explore the area or to rest. You may choose to walk among mountains and lakes, visit nearby villages associated with Wordsworth, the Lakeland poets and Beatrix Potter, or simply enjoy time at Yewfield, resting in the gardens, the comfortable lounge, or the comfortable bedrooms. Treatments will also be available on site.

The retreat is open to Iyengar yoga students of all levels. Class numbers are limited to 18 participants, ensuring a focused and supportive teaching environment.

Yewfield also welcomes friends and partners who may wish to join for the weekend and enjoy the landscape and walking opportunities, even if they are not attending the yoga classes.

Your retreat includes:

• 8 Iyengar yoga classes (morning and evening)
• 4 nights’ accommodation (prices per person; rooms can be shared with friends or family)
• Buffet breakfast, light lunch, and generous evening meals featuring fresh vegetarian cuisine
• Tea, coffee and snacks available throughout the day
• Access to gardens and woodland walks
• Use of maps and advice for self-guided walks

Getting there and getting around

For those not driving:

• Nearest train station: Windermere

• Nearest bus stop: Hawkshead Hill Chapel

• Nearest main airport: Manchester

Teacher – Georgia Marnham:

Georgia, a level-3 Iyengar teacher qualified in 2003 and has been teaching general and mixed-ability classes ever since. She has taught in the all the countries she’s live in: UK, Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Brazil and Portugal, and now offers retreats internationally each year. Her teaching is deeply rooted in the Iyengar principles with an emphasis on clarity, steadiness and the practical application of yoga philosophy. She works carefully with students of differing experience, aiming to create conditions in which each practitioner can work appropriately and leave class feeling fulfilled and supported.

Email: georgiamarnham@gmail.com  Website: yogawithgeorgia.com