Sacred Pause - A Winter Yoga, Rest & Sound Retreat
Saturday 12 December 2026
10am – 3.30pm
The Lake House, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent
As the year begins to draw to a close and we approach the darkest days of winter, join me for a nourishing day dedicated simply to slowing down, turning inward and taking a pause.
The Sacred Pause is an invitation to step away from the busyness of everyday life – and the rush of the festive season – and give yourself a whole day to move, breathe, reflect and deeply rest.
We'll gather at the beautiful Lake House Kent, a peaceful wellbeing venue set within 2.5 acres of grounds, surrounded by mature trees and overlooking its own lake.
Our morning will begin with a warming Hatha Yoga practice, followed by meditation and time for personal reflection and journalling. We'll then gradually slow things down with a long, nurturing Yin Yoga practice, encouraging the body and mind to soften and release.
After a relaxed light lunch, the afternoon is all about rest. You'll be guided into a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra, before settling back for a beautiful 45-minute sound bath. We'll finish our day quietly together with a short closing circle.
Our day
10.00am – Welcome & Opening Circle
10.10am – Winter Hatha Yoga & Pranayama
11.20am - Short break
11.30am – Meditation & (optional) Journalling
12.00pm –Yin Yoga
1.00pm – Light Vegetarian Lunch
2.00pm – Yoga Nidra
2.30pm – 45-minute Sound Bath
3.15pm – Closing Circle
3.30pm – Finish
Your investment
£99 - Includes a light lunch and tea and cake!
Your day includes all yoga and meditation practices, Yoga Nidra, sound healing and a light vegetarian lunch.Places will be deliberately limited to keep the retreat intimate and allow plenty of space to relax.
Who is this retreat for?
You don't need to be an experienced yogi to join us. The practices will be accessible and adaptable, and you're always encouraged to listen to your own body.
Come exactly as you are.
Give yourself permission to stop doing, just for a while.
Pause. Breathe. Rest. Reconnect.
Venue
The Lake House Kent , Maidstone Road , Hothfield, Ashford, Kent TN26 1AR
A peaceful holistic wellbeing venue surrounded by nature, with a lake, beautiful grounds and on-site parking
TESTIMONIALS
What a fantastic workshop! You could really see just how much thought, time and effort Theresa had put into preparing Returning to Yourself: Rediscover the Wise Woman Within. The whole experience was beautiful. The three questions we were asked were incredibly insightful and really made me stop, think and reflect. The yoga was so relaxing, and the meditation was wonderful. Theresa is such a kind, warm, beautiful and incredibly talented person who makes you feel completely at ease and welcome. I would highly recommend Theresa’s workshops to anyone thinking of attending. You are definitely in very good hands, and I came away feeling relaxed, reflective and very grateful for the experience.
NIK
"An excellent class, would thoroughly recommend. Theresa has gentle and down to earth approach to yoga. She successfully pitches each class so it’s easy to join in for complete beginners, and has plenty to interest and stretch anyone who has practiced yoga before. She keeps the format fresh so that each session has a slightly different flavour – and as well as giving a great work out there's plenty of time for relaxation too. If you’re looking for a supportive, enjoyable class then this is for you! "
ELEANOR
Theresa is an absolutely incredible and inspirational Yoga teacher, and I absolutely loved her Wise Women Workshop.... If you need a safe space to restore your mind and body,
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