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SUMMARY:Autumn Eel Pie Island Yoga Womens Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Eel Pie Island Womens Day Retreat\nEarth & Stars Day Retreat + Gong Bath\nTurn your body into a sanctuary and your practice into a whole-bodied invocation to the energies of the Earth and the Stars; our primordial Mother & Father and the sacred union of all polarities in this powerful field of presence and love. \nSaturday\, 1st November\, 2-6pm 2025\nTotal Cost: £80 \nDiscounted Place: £45. Available for those on a lower income. Please email info@nadiaraafat.com for discount code. \nBook Your Place Here\nIt is time to return to wonderful Eel Pie for our seasonal community gathering. As the light turns in\, we are also inviting you to turn your attention inwards and downwards through the gateway of the body to discover the inner body; a pulsating\, vibrating fleld of continuously moving energy and learn how we can use our yoga; asana\, breathwork and awareness to direct the flow of our precious life energy not only through our own beings but out into the wider field of which we are part. \nThis day retreat explores the polarities of strong and soft; active and passive\, inner and outer\, open and closed in all their somatic expressions. The extended 2 hour yoga asana session will focus on moving from deep fascial engagement to deep fascial release. Trust me\, time will fly by. This will be followed by a 30 minute healing yoga Nidra on intuition and creativity – something we all need to access. After the yoga\, a break for delicious refreshments and connection on the terrace\, then\, from a place of open receptivity\, receive the healing sounds of Candice’s all-encompassing Gong bath. \nCandice will lead us on a deeply relaxing journey of sound encouraging us to rest within the experience and witness our nervous systems\, vagus nerve and brain be both stimulated and soothed by the sound of the Gong. \nWe will close with a circle of love and connection sealing in our efforts and intensions for the day. \nAs always this event will be a wonderful opportunity to come together with old friends\, make new ones\, connect with ourselves and each other and reaffirm our unity and community as we head into the darkness of late autumn. \nAbout Eel Pie Island\nEel Pie Island is a small private island accessed via a footbridge from Twickenham riverside and across the water from Richmond. It is home to a large artist’s community and an array of wonderfully eccentric and curious properties as well as a really colourful rock n roll history. \nIt is easily accessible by all forms of transport; walking distance from Twickenham station and a stones throw from the High Street\, served by many bus routes. Metered parking is also widely available. \n  \n \nAutumn Island Womens Day Retreat\nEarth & Stars Day Retreat\nSaturday\, 1st November\, 2-6pm 2025\nTotal Cost: £80 \nDiscounted Place: £45. Available for those on a lower income. Please email info@nadiaraafat.com for discount code. \nBook Your Place Here\n  \n \nAbout Nadia:\nI am a senior registered yoga teacher and teacher trainer with 20 years of teaching experience. I teach hatha\, vinyasa and yin yoga alongside yoga nidra\, meditation and mindfulness. I am also a holistic pelvic health specialist and a perinatal specialist. \nMy yoga is creative\, fluid and somatically-informed. I will keep you engaged and gently challenged from all perspectives. As a movement teacher\, I am always discovering fresh\, and new ways of embodying and experiencing ourselves. All my classes are infused with mindful awareness\, reverence for movement and for the beautiful philosophical teachings of yoga. \nI believe deeply in the power of yoga to awaken us physically\, psychologically and spiritually to live the lives we came here to live. \n \n  \nAbout Candice\nCandice Joyce is a dear friend and wise soul sister. Alongside being a mama\, she is a talented musician\, singer and songwriter as well as a gong bath facilitator. When she is not making music\, she practices as a homeopath with a long-standing private practice in Richmond. \n \nAutumn Island Womens Day Retreat\nI hope you will join us this November on Eel Pie Island – my favourite urban retreat venue. \nThe cost of this event will be £80. Early Bird £70 (available until 30 September)\nI am also offering discounted places of £45 to those in a lower income bracket.\nPlease email info@nadiaraafat.com for the discount code. \nSaturday\, 1st November\, 2-6pm 2025\nTotal Cost: £80 \nDiscounted Place: £45. Available for those on a lower income. Please email info@nadiaraafat.com for discount code. \nBook Your Place Here
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LOCATION:Richmond Yacht Club\, Eel Pie Island\, Twickenham\, Richmond Yacht Club\, Eel Pie Island\, Twickenham London\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Yoga and Hiking Retreat in the Lake District
DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Hiking Retreat in the Lake District\nThursday 14 May – Sunday 17 May 2026 | Keswick\, UK\n\n\n\n\nJoin myself and Hayley Webb\, a world-class hiking and mountain guide  for a deeply nourishing and uplifting long yoga and hiking weekend surrounded by breathtaking nature— a chance to reawaken your mind\, body\, and spirit. Together we’ll enjoy yoga and hiking\, meditation and guided inner exploration as we take the nourishing spring energy deep into our beings. \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Keswick\, Lake District\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNestled between the serene shores of Derwentwater and the dramatic silhouettes of Skiddaw and Blencathra\, Keswick is one of the Lake District’s most inspiring locations.Its blend of mountains\, lakes\, woodland and wide-open sky offers the perfect backdrop for yoga\, mindful hiking\, and a deep internal reset. \n\nA Sacred Experience: Meditation at Castlerigg Stone Circle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the retreat\, we will make a special visit to Castlerigg Stone Circle\, a 5\,000-year-old Neolithic site set on a natural plateau ringed by mountains. \nHere\, among ancient stones and shifting light\, we’ll settle into a guided meditation—an opportunity to connect with the land\, the breath\, and the timeless stillness held within this sacred site. \n\nYour Home for the Weekend: Thwaite Howe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThwaite Howe is a welcoming Victorian country house set in tranquil surroundings just outside Keswick—a peaceful\, restorative sanctuary. \nThe house offers ten spacious and comfortable bedrooms\, each with its own ensuite bathroom. Rooms include a thoughtful mix of twin\, double and single beds\, making the space ideal for solo travellers\, friends\, partners\, and families alike. \nInside\, you’ll find a large\, cosy lounge where you can unwind after a day on the fells\, enjoy a cup of tea\, share conversation\, or simply sink into stillness. The property also features generous gardens that invite quiet moments outdoors\, plus a dedicated workspace should you need to step away for anything practical during your stay. \nRoom Options & Prices (per person) – all rooms offered on first come first served basis! All rooms have private en suite bathrooms \n________________________________________\nPricing & Packages\nPrices are for three nights and full board plus the option to attend\, daily Meditation plus two yoga classes with Nadia and three hikes with our Mountain Guide Hayley. \nRegular Pricing (From 6 January 2026)\nShared Double — £555 / £755 single use \nShared King — £575 / £795 single use \nSingle Room — £745 – No More Available \nSharing Room (with ensuite) – 2 Singles and 2 good quality adult bunks  £300 \nFill in the booking form and reserve your space. \n   \n\nDaily Rhythm & Yoga Practices\nEach day includes morning meditation and two yoga sessions aligned with your natural energy: \nMorning Practice\nAwakening and enlivening—opening the body\, raising your vibration\, and preparing you for the day’s hike. \nEvening Practice\nDeeply calming and restorative\, using nourishing yin\, down-regulating pranayama\, and Yoga Nidra for profound rest. \nWe also begin and end our Lake District journey with two ceremonial circles—one to open\, one to close and integrate the expereince. \n\nThree Guided Hikes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcross the weekend\, you’ll enjoy three guided hikes\, each led by Hayley\, your highly experienced and wonderful Mountain Leader. \n1. Derwentwater Lakeside & Woodland Trail\nGentle\, scenic and grounding—perfect for settling into the land. \n2. Force Crag Mine via Outside & Barrow Circular Walk\nA moderate ascent with breathtaking views \n3. Catbells Ridge Experience Evening Walk\nA joyful\, iconic Lake District ridge walk offering gorgeous 360° views. \n\nNourishing Vegetarian Meals\nDelicious\, home-cooked vegetarian meals will be lovingly prepared throughout the weekend by Hayley\, who is not only your mountain guide but also a fully trained chef. \nExpect: \n\n\nwholesome\, satisfying dishes using local produce from the farm shop. \n\n\nfresh\, nourishing ingredients \n\n\nspecial treats for the trail \n\nHayley will supply breakfast\, nourishing and sustaining food for packed lunch and trail treats plus a warm home cooked evening meal.\n\nYour weekend will be supported by food that truly nourishes and cleanses. Any special dietary needs will be accommodated. This is an alcohol-free retreat. \nFill in the booking form here \n\nMassage Treatments Available\nThroughout the retreat\, you’ll have the option to book massage therapy at the house.Treatments are available to ease tired muscles\, support nervous system softening\, and enhance your overall rest and recovery. \nBooking details and pricing will be included in your welcome email. \n\n\nWho Is This Retreat For?\nThis retreat is open to all\, regardless of your yoga and hiking experience. Basic fitness is required.Both Nadia and Hayley will offer modified practices where required and tailor routes according to ability. \nPartners are warmly welcome\, and teens aged 13+ may participate fully. \n\nMeet Your Guides\n \nHayley – Mountain Leader\, Outdoor Specialist & Chef\nHayley Webb lives and works in the Lake District year-round\, holding Summer & Winter retreats. She has led groups all over the world including to Base Camp Everest. \nShe is a registered Mountain Leader\, and International Mountain Leader; a member of MTA\, BMC and the Austrian Alpine Club\, she brings safety\, expertise and joy to every adventure.As a trained chef\, she also brings delicious nourishment to the retreat. \nHer walks are engaging and informative; Hayley’s superpower is that she knows this region inside and out and truly brings the mountains to life. It is a pleasure to walk with her. I met Hayley in Snowdonia on a hiking retreat and fell swiftly in love with her knowledge\, sense of fun and inspiring competence. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nNadia –  Yoga & Meditation Teacher and Psychosynthesis Counsellor\nI am a senior registered yoga teacher trained in Hatha\, Vinyasa\, Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra\, and Meditation. I have specialist expertise in chakra yoga\, perinatal yoga and holistic pelvic health. \nAs a psychosynthesis-trained counsellor\, my sessions and circles offer deep presence\, compassion and emotional attunement. \nI have been teaching and leading groups since 2006. \nFor me\, the Lakes offer an opportunity for intimate connection with wild and beautiful nature which is not just profoundly physically sustaining but also spiritually inspiring. \n  \n  \n\nWhat’s Included\n\n\n3 nights accommodation at Thwaite Howe \n\n\nAll yoga\, meditation & breathwork sessions \n\n\nOpening & closing circles \n\n\n3 guided hikes with Hayley \n\n\nVisit to Castlerigg Stone Circle \n\n\nAll vegetarian meals\, snacks & teas \n\n\nUse of gardens & communal spaces \n\nOptional massage treatments (additional cost)\n\n\nPayment Plans\n\n\nOption 1: Pay in full \n\n\nOption 2: £150 non-refundable deposit + balance by 1 March \n\n\nOption 3: £150 non-refundable deposit to secure your place + £50 non-refundable admin fee and Monthly payment plan available to suit your budget. Contact Nadia at info@nadiaraafat.com to organise payment plan \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy\n\n\n£150/£200 (payment plan) deposit is non-refundable \n\n\nCancellation before 1 March → 50% refund of remaining payments \n\n\nCancellation after 1 March → no refund unless your space is filled \n\n\nIf the organisers cancel → full refund including deposit \n\n\nTravel insurance is recommended. \n\nHow to Book:\nIf you would like to join us on this Spring yoga and hiking adventure please: \nFill in the booking form here: \nOr email us on: info@nadiaraafat.com and include: \n\n\nYour room choice \n\n\nDietary needs \n\n\nPayment plan preference \n\n\nYou’ll receive an application form with full details. Upon confirmation\, you will receive a welcome pack including the full itinerary\, travel info and a recommended packing list. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nDo I need yoga experience?\nNo — the retreat is suitable for all levels. \nDo I need hiking experience?\nJust general fitness. The hikes are accessible and paced kindly. \nIs massage available?\nYes — massage can be booked at the house throughout the weekend. \nAre meals included?\nYes\, all meals are vegetarian and home-cooked by Hayley. \nCan I come alone?\nAbsolutely — many guests do. You’ll be warmly welcomed. \nWhat should I bring?\nA packing list will be sent: boots\, layers\, yoga clothes\, water bottle\, etc. \nIs there free time?\nYes — time for rest\, journaling\, reading\, massage and enjoying the gardens. \nHow do I get there?\nTrain to Penrith + bus/taxi to Keswick\, or drive and park at the venue. \nWhat if it rains?\nWe adapt! Routes or timings may be adjusted\, always safely. \n\nFor more details and to book your place please contact us on: info@nadiaraafat.com
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