Cornwall


<p>Before you book your hols, capitalise on your new-found enthusiasm for fitness and wellness with an active break. Here&#8217;s our pick of the bunch over the next few months &#8211; both in Cornwall and run by Cornish businesses abroad.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.cabillacornwall.com/dirty-weekend/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dirty Weekend Retreat</a>, Cabilla, Bodmin Moor</h2>



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<p>Sleep underneath the stars of Bodmin Moor in a Koyt cabin and spend your days getting down and dirty, Cabilla style. That means getting in touch with your natural selves: roll up your sleeves and plant trees as part of a temperate rainforest expansion project, experience guided rainforest walks to learn about soil health and species reintroduction, plus you’ll meet the beavers, Sigourney and Jean-Claude. And when you’re finished getting dirty, discover the calming bliss of a sound bath, yoga classes and the Woodland Sauna to help you relax. You’ll also receive three nourishing meals a day, cooked by private chefs, and spend evenings around the fire drinking hot chocolate and wine, while listening to live music. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Yoga Retreat, <a href="https://pengellyretreat.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pengelly</a>, Hayle</h2>



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<p>You’ll find Pengelly in a tranquil and unspoilt rural location between the north and south coasts of Cornwall. Hidden away in five acres of rolling meadows, lakes, and gardens with two very private and exclusive lakeside properties ‘The Boat House’ and ‘The Sail House’. From 15-18 June join a women’s only, fully catered 3 night yoga retreat in an idyllic setting with private swimming lake and secret garden. Nourish, connect, empower, restore through yoga, healing circles, wild swimming, and sound baths. Can’t make that date? Create your own, as guests at the lakeside accommodation can book a private yoga session tailored to you, taught outside on the deck &#8211; cool off afterwards with a dip in the deep water.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Swim Break, <a href="https://www.watergatebay.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watergate Bay Hotel</a></h2>



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<p>If you’ve always dreamt of becoming a stronger, faster and more confident swimmer, Watergate Bay’s two-day swim active break is for what you need.</p>



<p>Designed to cover all aspects of swimming the activities on hand include stroke work in the pool, theory sessions, swim yoga, a coastal walk and talk session. Expect an introduction to sea swimming, guidance on how to build swimming into your life and developing your own ongoing practical swim program to meet personal objectives. Led by expert swim coach Salim, you’ll leave feeling like you could swim an Olympic distance (or at least have mastered the stroke!). The next one is 24 &amp; 25 February and then April.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://www.cocoonluxuryretreats.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cocoon Luxury Retreats</a>, Boconnoc Estate</h2>



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<p>The first of these brand new 3-night Restorative Cornish Retreat, hosted at the wildly beautiful Boconnoc Estate runs from 21 &#8211; 23 April, founded on a holistic approach to wellness, the new retreat centres around movement, meditation, and mindfulness. Activities include Restorative Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Yoga classes, Gong baths and sound healing ceremonies, Candlelit meditations and nature explorations and Individual aromatherapy consultation for each guest (including a gifted bespoke oil blend to take home) – as well as a luxury welcome gift (plus optional massages) Retreat guests will stay at <a href="https://www.boconnoc.com/the-stewardry/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Stewardry</a>, a newly renovated 18<sup>th</sup> century Manor House hidden in the heart of the Boconnoc Estate. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wellbeing Workshops &#8211; The Scarlet, Mawgan Porth</h2>



<p>Time your stay at The Scarlet (or Bedruthan Hotel &amp; Spa) right and you can spend your day at the <a href="https://www.scarlethotel.co.uk/events/resilience-breath-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Resilience Breath Workshop – Cold and Heat Exposure</a> run by Anthony Mullally, a recently retired professional rugby player whose playing career consisted of 200+ super league games, 2 world cups and a grand final trophy. Towards the end of his career he started training in breathwork for his own performance, becoming an advanced breathwork coach with Oxygen Advantage. </p>



<p>During the workshop, participants will be guided on how to build resilience, adapting to adversity, and enabling better management of stressful everyday situations in a practical and effective way. The next workshop is on 16 Feb, and then March. In April and May, he will be running transformative breathwork sessions. By bringing awareness to our breath, with guidance from Anthony you will move into altered states of consciousness associated with deep meditation and sleep. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wild Women’s Retreat at 7th Rise</h2>



<p>In a small group of like-minded women, gather around the fire for soulful conversations and immerse yourself in water with twice-daily river dips. Enjoy simple, down-to-earth meditations and practice yoga practices immersed in the forest, and eat local, nourishing, heartwarming food. This retreat simply offers you space and time to slow down and reconnect &#8211; it is very much embracing back to basics, as the site is accessed by foot, roughly a 15-minute walk across fields and through woodland (although the showers are hot, they are outside and shared, as are the rooms!) Run by <a href="https://www.horizoninspired.co.uk/wild-retreat/">Joey at Horizon Inspired</a>, the spring retreat is on 5 &#8211; 7 May 2023 and then runs again in September.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Yoga &amp; Wild Swimming Retreat, The Salt Sisterhood</h2>



<p>Join a group hosted by <a href="https://www.thesaltsisterhood.com/cornwall-yoga-wild-swimming-retreat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Salt Sisterhood</a> for 5 nights accommodation at a stunning country home located on its own peninsula with private beach and serene woodland walks all around, plus all food by a private chef, 7 Yoga / Meditation sessions, all of which are optional, and daily guided walks and swims. Runs four times a year, the retreat on June 10-15 has spaces remaining.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thera-Sea Wellness Retreat </h2>



<p>In a stunning new location on the Helford River, which is within 50 acres of magical meadow gardens and woodland with idyllic private beaches. The isolated location provides the perfect place for guests to immerse themselves in nature, disconnect from the outside world, and unwind. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.thera-sea.co.uk/upcoming-retreats">Thera-Sea</a>’s off-grid experiences focus on bringing mental health back to basics. We incorporating different techniques into the adventures such as cold-water therapy through wild swimming, challenging yourself with ocean sports, and education through self development workshops in the wilderness.</p>



<p>By day, you will be invited to reconnect to the natural environment by learning bushcraft skills such as building shelters and fires, going wild swimming in the river, foraging, or relaxing. During the evenings, join us on night-time strolls through the forest, experience torch-lit trips along the Helford River, huddle around the fire pit, relax with a book, stargaze, and watch Thera-Sea’s resident chef cook up a feast on the open fire. The next retreats are 5 &#8211; 8 and 9 &#8211; 11 May.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Yoga Retreat, Tresco, Isles of Scilly</h2>



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<p>Rejuvenate body and soul with <a href="https://www.tresco.co.uk/staying/offers-and-breaks/lucyaldridge-yoga">Lucy Aldridge’s yoga breaks on Tresco</a> &#8211; the ultimate retreat from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. Recommended for those with at least two years&#8217; experience. Includes five nights&#8217; Bed &amp; Breakfast accommodation at the newly-refurbished New Inn, an optional group dinner on the first and last nights (payable locally), six yoga classes with Lucy, access to Tresco Island Spa, entrance to Tresco Abbey Garden (one of The <a href="https://cornwall.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/great-gardens-of-cornwall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Great Gardens of Cornwall</a>), a 30 minute Ila Express treatment at Tresco Island Spa, bike hire, optional meditation walk with gentle breath work (pranayama) &#8211; weather dependent and complimentary on-island transfers. The next retreat is 22 &#8211; 27 April and then October.</p>



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<p>Cornish businesses doing their thing, abroad.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ski and yoga week (France)</strong></h2>



<p>A week&#8217;s skiing and yoga with the team at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/@Altavidaalpineholidays/">Alta Vida</a> in Morzine and Les Gets, France, will leave you fully refreshed. The view from the luxury chalets across to Mont Blanc is second to none, best viewed apres-ski from the chalet&#8217;s outdoor hot-tub. It makes the perfect end to a day which starts with a sunrise yoga session, takes in the best skiing that the Portes du Soleil ski area has to offer, followed by dinner cooked by the live-in chef, and then cozying up by the open fire, unlimited drinks purely optional!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Immersive Surf Course (Costa Rica &amp; Morocco)</h2>



<p>George Stoy&#8217;s <a href="https://www.georgessurfschool.com/2023-surf-courses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">immersive surf courses</a> are designed to give people the very best opportunity to learn and progress in the time they have available. Whether you are completely new to surfing, looking to improve your technique, develop your confidence or simply catch more waves, joining the team at George&#8217;s Surf School in Morocco will have you reaching your goal with confidence. The Morocco course includes practical and theoretical teaching, video coaching, and targeted teaching as well as plenty of downtime. The next one is Nov 2023, otherwise Polzeath in May.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Yoga Retreat (Morocco)</h2>



<p>Newquay based Shine Yoga founder Jen hosts a gorgeous sounding <a href="https://shineyogauk.com/yoga-retreat-morocco/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">yoga retreat in Morocco</a>. Relax and recharge with morning and evening yoga sessions, soak up the sun and sea with spa, souk or surfing trips and eat delicious, nutritious, vegetarian dishes in the private beachfront villa. Perfect for solo travellers, as all transfers and yoga kit are included, as are almost all meals. The last one was Oct 2022, watch this space for 2023 dates.</p>


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