Flow Like A River - Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat 3rd - 5th May 2024

Glasbury, Hereford HR3, UK

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River Flow Yoga
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4 reviews
May 3 - 5, 2024
Group size: 1 - 25
Flow Like A River - Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat 3rd - 5th May 2024
Glasbury, Hereford HR3, UK

River Flow Yoga
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4 reviews

May 3 - 5, 2024
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

This 3 day Yoga & Wild Swimming retreat is held in a cosy and creative converted Chapel in a small village on the banks of the River Wye in Mid Wales.


During this retreat we will be looking at the practice of open water swimming and its connection to your yoga practice. Both on your mat, and in the water we will focus on awareness of movement, breathing, and mindfulness.


"The thrill of plunging - or dipping a toe into water brings joy, confidence, adventure and friendship. It can wash away stress and sadness, pain and grief. Here, water is a great healer, a place to feel gloriously, elementally alive and in touch with yourself, with others and with nature."


Anna Deacon


The weekend's activities include yoga, chanting and sound meditations, lead by the director of River Flow, Graham Nolan. 

You will be staying in beautiful accommodation at Chapel on the Green and will be nourished with the most delicious vegetarian and vegan food catering to all dietary requirements.


Throughout the retreat you will also be encouraged and guided though the exhilarating ritual of wild swimming. This will include morning and afternoon swims, as well as a night swimming session under the stars, at specially chosen local spots. 


All swimming will be guided by experienced and qualified open water teachers.
The swimming programme is structured for both beginners and experienced swimmers and our teachers will guide you though the steps to help you acclimatise to the water, using breathing and mindfulness techniques.

Your hosts, Graham and Matthew, will ensure that you have an enjoyable and memorable stay.

Available Packages

King Room with ensuite bathroom

Price per person - for 2 people 

£440
Deposit:£220
King Room with ensuite S.O.

Single occupancy - Price per person 

£770
Deposit:£385
King Room with shared bathroom

Price per person - for 2 people

£385
Deposit:£195
King Room shared bathroom S.O.

Single occupancy - Price per person 

£660
Deposit:£330
Twin Room with shared bathroom

Price per person - for 2 people

£385
Deposit:£195
Triple room with shared bathroom

Price per person - single bed and bunk bed

£330
Deposit:£165
Non-resident participant
£275
Deposit:£140

Available options

Thai Yoga Massage
£60

1 hr session 



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RF
River Flow Yoga
4 reviews
Yoga retreats based in a beautiful Gothic Chapel in the heart of Mid Wales.

Reviews

A lovely relaxing venue. The organisers were very approachable and the hospitality staff couldn't have helped more. The food was delicious. The accommodation was clean, warm, spacious and comforting. All the equipment need for the workshops was provided and of great quality. My only criticism is for a couple of the workshop leaders to speak a little louder, when in the large open hall spaces. I am hard of hearing (using hearing aids) and couldn't hear some of the instructions / guidance given. It didn't spoil my enjoyment of the sessions, but something to bear in mind at other events. A great bunch of attendees too :)
By Ian T for Queer Nature Retreat on Nov 28, 2024
This was a truly magical holiday! Gray guided us through two yoga practices every day, each covering a different chakra. Our small group of 12, included beginner level to more advanced and were aged from early twenties to middle seventies. Gray gave us lots of options which made the yoga very inclusive. I felt my yoga practice had improved over the week. My yoga highlight was to do a headstand! Matthew prepared us beautifully fresh, colourful and restorative meals, from high quality and fresh local ingredients. We ate mostly vegetarian at the villas and we ate out twice at local tavernas. Emilie and Greg were our swimming coaches and, again, they made this a very inclusive experience. We swam out into sea caves and had a boat trip where we could swim into secluded coves.The sea was crystal clear and very buoyant; we saw many fish and corals. I particularly enjoyed the boat trip and the 2.5K swim on the last day. The area we stayed in on Lefkada was quiet, peaceful and very beautiful. There were a handful of local tavernas in walking distance and others a short taxi ride away.
By Dianne P for Greece - 7 Nights - Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat on Jun 19, 2024
What can I say, surpassed every hope I had. Amazing teaching of yoga and swimming in the most joyous environment and then the luscious food. Lived my best life. Thank you Gray, Mathew, Emile and Greg. Utterly wonderful week. 🥰 Magical
By Michelle L for Greece - 7 Nights - Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat on Jun 14, 2024
From the moment you arrive you are enveloped in a warm, welcoming environment. The sound & meditation workshops were illuminating . The Taiko drumming was tremendous fun. Graham's yoga always brings something new & valuable. Matthew's food was just amazingly delicious. I can't recommend this retreat enough!
By Karen R for Good Vibrations - Yoga, Sound & Meditation in Nature Retreat on Mar 21, 2024