Yoga Aura’s Mindfulness and Wellness Weekend 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 an exclusive, all-inclusive weekend yoga retreat, in a luxury 4-star B&B.  A former Silk Spinning Mill in the 1700’s and full of history. Offering a choice of ensuite, King-size, Twin rooms and a family room for up to 5 guests. 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 you day by joining us for (optional) a morning 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.

Optional alternative walks to The Roaches, a peak district gem, an impressively rugged and steep gritstone ridge, home to mythical mermaids and 15 metre natural gritstone straddling the parishes of Leekfrith and Heathylee offering amazing views across the Peak District.

Day 1

Arrivals from 16:00, Check in and settle into your room, explore the local area and join Kate Kearns Senior Yoga teacher for a choice of Yin/Yang Vinyasa Slow Flow or Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra Meditation before enjoying a delicious home-cooked dinner.

Day 2

Wake up to the sound of the stream and birds (option to join us for an envigorating morning wild water dip) and 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 and heart-centred philosophy, to enabling you to recognise the divine in all beings.

Vegetarian Breakfast Feast followed by a walk to one of the local spectacular locations.

Lunch followed by a delicious Restorative, Gentle Yin Yoga with Gong Bath Sound Bath with Kate Kearns and the most wonderful highly experienced Gong Bath Practitioners and Sound Healers Graham and Ondray from Go Gongs. A workshop to balance, nourish and release you with sounds, vibrations, relaxation and gentle opening yin poses. A wonderful workshop to cultivate peace and harmony within.

Another delicious homecooked dinner will be served and guests can enjoy a peaceful evening. Option to take a wild water dip inthe River Dane.

Day 3

(Option to join us again for an envigorating morning wild water dip).
A morning Mindful Yin Yoga with Myofascial Release Workshop offering deep releasing and embodied practice developing awareness, encouraging self-enquiry and deeply releasing as we use balls to release tension, with yin yoga poses and breathing meditation to find and release tension that you didn't even know you were holding onto. You will feel truly connected, alive and refreshed and deeply relaxed.

Breakfast will be served around 10:15.
11:00 check out of rooms - heading home or choosing to go for another walk before starting the journey home.

Holistic treatments are also available to book over the weekend.  (Not included in the price).  Leaa and Ondray offer a choice of treatments to include:-
Massage, Facials, Reflexology, Reiki, Metamorphic Technique, Mongolian Sky Energy, Daoyin Tao, Mongolian Koyashai and one to one gong baths that can be booked in advance. Cost £50 for a 1 hour treatment.

Classes and timetable may vary slightly.