Heartful Retreats

The location was fantastic, we felt welcome and well looked after by the hosts. The yoga sessions were professionally taught and varied with lots of lower limb postures before and after hikes and meditation plus yoga nidra sessions. We were in a really friendly group so enjoyed the company and laughter. Roseanna and Sion put together a great combination of yoga, hikes, massage options and tasty vegetarian food. Food allergies were well catered for at the cottage. I would feel comfortable going again with friends or on my own.

Rosanna and Soin were calm, friendly, engaging and brilliant instructors. They have a relaxing weekend and are wonderful people to be around, Thankyou for a fantastic retreat 😊

Loved the venue. The instructors were both excellent and it was fantastic to meet and get to know the rest of the group. We especially enjoyed the restorative and Nidra yoga sessions- slept so well. We will definitely book another one next year- thank you .

The instructors were gentle and encouraging and made everyone feel very at ease. The setting was fabulous, really peaceful and yet very close to Ambleside centre.

The whole weekend was fantastic, the yoga sessions were all very well pitched, and the accommodation was clean and very comfortable

To start with it’s a lovely location with a nice friendly greeting on arrival from Rosanna and Sion and introduced to the plan for the weekend. The yoga sessions were all amazing, the walks excellent, the group of new people on the retreat were all lovely. The food was very good and the rooms are a good standard.

What made this a fabulous weekend was the extra effort Rosanna and Sion go to- the mobile sauna is a great touch and we loved it and the massage with Penny was the cherry on the cake!

I’ll definitely be back on another retreat.

I booked this retreat for my wife and I to have a shared experience. My wife is experienced with yoga and retreats. I have done some yoga but not much, however I love walking and swimming so the combination looked perfect and it was an ideal choice. The way the yoga was led worked for both inexperienced me and my experienced wife, that is not easy to achieve. The mindfulness and meditations gave us the shared experience that we were looking for. I loved the swims! The whole retreat was well organised with everything slotting together with ease. Such a great relaxed vibe yet we did so much over the weekend. Rosanna and Sion are such a great team and balance each other beautifully.

The attention to detail in producing the programme

Rosanna and Simon were very welcoming and professional and the Retreat was well run and enjoyable.

Rosanna was lovely, fabulous teacher.

The rooms were clean the food was great.

Really lucky as it was a great bunch of people too.

The accommodation was situated on the edge of the lake with spectacular views. The itinerary for the weekend included a good balance of activities and free time. The evening meal was good and I enjoyed the packed lunch. The yoga sessions were the right length for my level (beginner) with a couple of additional poses for more the advanced. The outdoor sauna was a welcome treat after dipping in the lake.

Loved the whole weekend cannot wait to do it again

How genuine, devoted, natural and caring the instructors were.

Everything was perfect. I had a late arrival and they accommodate that. The next day, I particularly liked the hike, the scenery was breathtaking! I followed that with the most relaxing massage and a few moments in the hot tube which was so amazing. Overall the experience was more than expected, the food was so delicious I wanted to have a recipe for every dish. At the end of the weekend I am feeling happy, more present and healthier.

Great people, great yoga and meditation and amazing walks.I came home feeling relaxed and refreshed and would totally recommend.

Both Rosanna and Sion had put together a great itinerary . Had a great mix of different types of yoga which was brilliant for all abilities . The walks were amazing and the meditation was wonderful.

The days were organised well and getting to the venue by bus / train was really easy

The food was well cooked and fresh and packed lunches were organised when we were out walking. It was also possible to book a massage with a therapist brought in Penny who was brilliant too.

Thankyou Rosanna and Sion - I didn't want to come back home !

Rosanna is an excellent yoga instructor who takes care of everyone in the group and made sure we all had an amazing time. Yoga outdoors by the lake in the sun was fantastic. Lodge accommodation was superb with views of nearby deer grazing. The wood fired sauna was a welcome addition after a bracing dip in the lake! Very highly recommended.

Rosanna is very kind and calming, and runs great yoga and meditation practices. The weekend was perfect, there was enough activities to keep you fit and feeling healthy but also down time to explore the site. Met some amazing ladies on my trip and will be looking to do this again in the near future.

Thoroughly enjoyed the yoga tuition from Rosanna and the walking experience in such a beautiful area of the Lake District

Great venue, relaxing yoga, lovely walks.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Yoga Retreat at Rydal Hall in the Lake District. Rosanna and Sion were welcoming and included everybody. The group of people taking part varied in age and experience and everybody could access and enjoy the activities. As a solo traveler, I was made to feel totally included - I could be sociable when I chose and have my own space when I needed it. I loved the combination of Yoga, mindfulness meditation, walking, and swimming - I could connect with the beautiful environment (lakes and mountains) and with my own body and mind. I felt the combination of challenge and support in the level of Yoga practice and walking was perfect for my ability (intermediate). The walking routes were well planned and stimulating, with an opportunity to visit caves and Mountain tarns and also peruse pretty villages. Thank you!

The location and the variety and thought Rosanna and Sion worked well together.

Loved the timings of the yoga sessions & their varied yoga practice. Rosanna is v experienced & a supportive instructor Saturday walk is great opportunity to get to know each other, beautiful lounge/ bar area too to get together. Food outstanding!

I found the instructor welcoming and articulate. She explained everything well. She was considerate, sociable with the guests and ready to help.

The 2 day yoga retreat was very well planned and everyone was given the chance to discuss any questions and fears at the start. We had planned sessions and other activities to complement the yoga which was a good mix to enable the to socialise and get to know one another.

I enjoyed everything about the retreat. Meeting new people and exploring the lakes with a very friendly group.

Rosanna & Sion were the perfect hosts and explained everything very clearly. My first retreat but I will definitely be going again

Excellent Yoga practice , magical location, wonderful hospitality at Nab cottage

The whole timetable ran like clockwork despite some rearranging from Rosanna being left to run everything single handed. I’m sure I’ll still be benefitting from the Meditation and yoga sessions for a while. Complete downtime and self care was my aim and it didn’t disappoint. The food was amazing, so tasty and wasn’t left hungry at anytime. Comfortable room in a beautiful setting. There was nothing about the weekend I didn’t enjoy. Everyone was just lovely and I will most definitely be attending another one. Thank you all so much for a great weekend.