April Weekend Yoga Retreat 11-14TH APRIL 2019

Life has a funny way of throwing you off course sometimes but I am a great believer that when it all suddenly comes together - the time is right for that something special to happen. It has taken me almost 15 months to get everything in place for this retreat to the Brecon Beacons and the fantastic Tall John's House. What better time to go there than when Spring has sprung.

This 3 night Find Balance retreat is about leaving winter behind and giving our mind and body a spring boost. The combination of energetic morning yoga and slower mindful evening practices are perfect to shift those sluggish systems into gear and rid yourself of the stresses and strains our frantic pace of life can bring. The morning sessions integrate mindful movement, therapeutic yoga interventions, myofacial release, simple breath work and guided relaxation to help release, stabilise, strengthen . These practices are about building awareness and connection to perhaps the most intelligent thing we have at our disposal - the intelligence housed within our own body.

Evening sessions will delve into the contemplative practices of mindfulness, restorative yoga and guided relaxation to access our natural dimmer switch to relaxation and build resilience.

Although grand and elegant, Tall John's oozes an atmosphere of homely cosiness. All meals are freshly prepared and every effort is made to use locally sourced and locally produced ingredients. A healthy breakfast, wholesome lunches and dinner is included in the retreat price. Plus, I love that cake suddenly appears each afternoon on the main hall table, along with tea or coffee - just cut a slice and enjoy sitting by the fireside or on a window seat in one of the beautiful reception rooms.

The beds are comfortable, the towels fluffy, the staff always on hand to ensure your needs are fully met.

I cannot wait to use the newly renovated old barn for our twice daily yoga practices. It is an amazing space, bright and airy for the morning and the lighting can be adjusted to create a tranquil setting for evening.

Outside nature waits for you to explore - bird sanctuaries, walks, hikes, wildlife, rivers & local communities, or you can wander round the grounds and walled garden of Tall John's House. Why not have a sauna or find a quiet spot to relax and read.

Angela Cox of Health- Healing and Happiness will also be available for you to book a facial, massage or other holistic treatment.

Make time for something special to happen - just for yourself - join me and press the restart button to put a spring in your step.

For more details or to book please visit: www.gailsmithyoga.com