Yoga Mini & Residential Retreats
A celebration for Imbolc
January mini retreat
Our next retreat will celebrate Imbolc and will take place in January: a celebration of embodied yoga and ritual to welcome the first stirrings of Spring.
At this time of year, we are noticing new life emerging around us. The message is positivity and living in the moment.
Our Imbolc yoga will honour and align with this phase in the Wheel, with some awakening, gentle flow sequences.
We will align ourselves with ritual and meditation with the focus on possibilities.
And honour the Goddess and Saint, Brighid, whose festival this is.
Venue: Blackheath Complementary Health Centre,
184/6 Westcombe Hill, SE3 7DH
Date: Sunday 26 Jan 2025 Time: 10:00–13:30 Fee: £53 / Conc £47
Email to book: info@peacefulpractice.co.uk by Saturday 18 Jan (cash or BACS).
Last minute (48hrs) cancellations are unable to be refunded unless your place can be filled.
Midsummer Yoga Retreat in the Eastern Algarve, Portugal:
Thursday 19 – Tuesday 24 June 2025
Our residential retreat in June 2025 will be in Portugal to celebrate the powerful energies of the five Elements, during the magical time of Midsummer and the Summer Solstice.
Held on an organic farm surrounded by lush landscapes, this retreat offers nourishing, vegetarian meals made with locally sourced ingredients to nourish both body and mind. With access to a natural lake, a fully equipped, airy yoga hall, and the healing energies of the natural environment, you’ll find the perfect balance between relaxation and revitalization. The retreat’s tranquil and immersive atmosphere is ideal for honouring the longest day of the year, with ample opportunity for reflection, rejuvenation, and connecting with the elements.
Amidst the natural reserve of Ria Formosa, which stretches along the coast of the Eastern Algarve, Quintamar is situated in an olive and almond orchard less than 30 kilometers away from Faro International Airport. It is an ideal place for our yoga retreat, in unspoilt nature and close to white sandy beaches away from the madding crowd. A refreshing alternative for sea swimming is Quintamar’s 300 square meter biotope. Situated only 500 metres away from the sea.
Accomodation is in fully equipped guest houses and daily brunch and a 3 course evening meal are included in the fee for the retreat. There will be two daily yoga sessions in the morning and evening. During free time, bicycles are available for hire. The historic town of Tavira is nearby with its Moorish architecture and cobbled streets.
Quintamar has also been selected for the fourth year running to be featured in the Alistair Sawday’s site and is published in their highly acclaimed guide book.
Join Bernadette and experience an enriching and unique yoga retreat in one of the most beautiful and peaceful settings in the world:
Download our brochure for full details and booking form: Algarve Retreat June 2025 Brochure
Or download the 2-page booking form only: Algarve Retreat Booking form – download free Adobe Acrobat reader to view and complete PDF booking form.
The brochure provides full trip information including T&Cs. The booking form can be printed, completed and handed to Bernadette, posted to the address provided on the form, or emailed to info@peacefulpractice.co.uk
Please email Bernadette with any questions: info@peacefulpractice.co.uk
Hightlights from our Litha and Full Moon retreat:
21-23 June 2024
May 2023 Bealtainne Yoga | Reiki | Ritual | Residential Retreat
I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. I really benefited from the Yoga and the lovely Reiki you gave me. It was a lovely group, uplifting ritual, and beautiful surroundings. Thank you so much.
M.S.
May 2022 Bealtainne Yoga | Reiki | Ritual | Residential Retreat
Comments about the 2022 retreat
A huge thank you for the wonderful Spring Retreat. Every minute was filled with original activities and new practices and rituals – with a lot of ‘firsts’ for me – that will stay with me forever.
It came just at the right time for me providing a much needed realignment of my energies.
Once again, the Claridge House team welcomed us warmly and made us feel safe and comfortable, introducing us to some fresh and novel ingredients, lovingly created and presented providing our delicious meals. I think everyone appreciated the beautiful planting and constant maintenance that the large grounds require.
It was a glorious weekend spent in the company of beautiful, talented, intelligent and funny women.
P.M.
An amazing and outstanding weekend. Thank you so much for organising. The entire weekend was perfect in every respect. It was truly magical.
W.P.
Thank you so much for all your hard work and preparation that made last weekend such a wonderful experience 💓
L.K.
July 2021 Residential Retreat
