28 Sept 2025 - Autumn Yoga and Wellness Day Retreats In the Peak District

Yoga Aura’s Mindfulnes and Wellness Day Yoga Retreat offers you the chance to nourish your soul and connect with nature, in the breathtaking Peak District in Derbyshire.  Situated on the borders of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire in a distinctive accommodation in the heart of the Peak District, join Kate Kearns, Senior Yoga Teacher and guest yoga teachers, gong practitioners and holistic therapists for the Saturday itineray of the weekend retreat.  With limited amount of day retreat places, join this exclusive, all-inclusive yoga retreat, in a former Silk Spinning Mill in the 1700’s and full of history.  Set among some of the Peak Districts most beautiful scenery, in a wooded valley, along-side the bank of the River Dane with walks on our doorstep through meadows and forests to the Roaches and Lud’s Church.  This Mindfulness weekend is filled with nourishing, soothing, energising and grounding yoga practices to suit all levels, including Mindful Yin Yoga, Mindful Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative/Gentle Yin with the most delicious soothing Gong Bath Sound Healing Therapy, Yoga Nidra Meditation, Pranayama, Myofascial Release as well as mindful walks to Lud’s Church a natural stone cleft sliced into the hillside above Gradbach, and further exploring of the local area. Mindfulness practices of yoga, meditation, and sound healing (Nada Yoga) are designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation, allowing you to focus on your own wellbeing. The mindful walks to Lud's Church, provide an opportunity to connect with nature and take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Legend has it that Lud’s Church, a natural stone cleft sliced into the hillside above Gradbach, was the inspiration for Sir Gawain and the Green Knight – a medieval tale of chivalry, bravery, and honour.  Start the day by joining us for (optional) a morning 7am wild water dip in the River Dane. It is said that the benefits of wild water dipping include improved circulation, increased energy levels, improved physical strength, and improved mental clarity. Additionally, the sights and sounds of being in nature can have a calming and restorative effect, helping reduce stress and anxiety as we breath ourselves into the refreshing and revitalising flowing waters and once settled (yes having got other the initial shock) allow your heightened senses to take in the views of the beautiful landscape and feel even closer to nature.  Gorgeous home-cooked vegetarian food and plenty of it, combined with fresh air and a chance to explore, can help also to reduce stress levels, and promote relaxation. The stunning location, yoga and mindfulness practices including a mindful walk in the countryside can be calming and uplifting. The weekend provides a much needed physical, mental, and emotional re-charge from your daily life. Just 45 mins drive from Manchester Airport, 22 min from Macclesfield Station and 1.35 hours from Birmingham airport.  Programme for the Day: Optional arrival for at 6:45 for the 7am morning wild water dip.  or  Arrive for 8:00am for the morning energising yoga practice.  Choose from a dynamic Mindful and Modified Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow, with pranayama and meditation with Kate Kearns or a Vinyasa Slow Flow infused with breathwork and mindfulness. A tool for self-inquiry, drawing on the beauty of moving meditation. 10:00 Vegetarian Breakfast Feast  11:00 Optional walk to one of the local spectacular locations or book a treatment or relax at the mill.    13:00 Delicous Vegetarian Lunch followed by a delicious 2 hour Breathwork, Restorative, Gentle Yin Yoga with Gong Bath Sound Healing workshop with Kate Kearns Senior Yoga Teacher and Sound Healing practitioner. . A workshop to balance, nourish and let go with sounds, vibrations, relaxation and gentle opening and releasing poses. A wonderful workshop to cultivate peace and harmony within. 16:30/17:00 departing feeling relaxed and refreshed. What is included: Optional 7 am Wild Water dip in the River Dane Choice of morning energising yoga classes - Vinyasa Flow or Mindful Ashtanga with Pranyama (breathwork) and Meditation Homemade Vegetarian Breakfast Feast Optional walks with the group on your own Delicious homemade Vegetarian Lunch with homemade cakes. 2 hour Breathwork, Restorative, Gentle Yin Yoga with Gong Bath Sound Healing workshop Tea, coffee and Gradbach Spring Water throughout the day. Yoga equipment is provided including blankets, eye pillows and bolsters. Optional Holistic Treatments Holisitic treatments including massage, cupping, and reiki are available to book (at an additional cost) Not included Accommodation - Luxury B&B Gradbach Mill, Quarnford, located just outside Buxton the famous Spa Town, on the borders of Derbyshire and Staffordshire, A refurbished former silk spinning mill, which is now a 13 en-suite bedroom, luxury 4 star, stunning accommodation, full of history, set among some of the Peak Districts most beautiful scenery, in a wooded valley, situated along-side the bank of the River Dane. Just 45 minutes drive from Manchester Airport, A maximum of 24 guests. All rooms are equipped with luxury bathrooms, double, twin or king-size beds and Wi-Fi. :Enjoy the delicious home cooked food and Gradbach Mill's own spring water. This day retreat is offered for those who are not able to join the full weekend retreat.  If you would like to join the entire weekend retreat from Friday to Sunday please enquire to book your place.    What's Included 🍴 Food - All Vegetarian Meals (special dietary and vegan options available) 🧰 Equipment - All yoga equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Comfortable warm clothing as you never know what the weather will be like ☂️ Waterproofs - Waterproofs as you never know what the weather will be like 📋 Other - Comfortable cloths for yoga and you can bring your own yoga equipment although all yoga equipment will be provided. It is advisable to bring your own equipment for COVID 19 hygiene although all equipment will be clean and sanitised for your use.