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3 Day Flow Like a River - Yoga and Wild Swimming Retreat in the Beauty of Mid Wales, UK
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River Flow Yoga is small yoga, mindfulness, and Thai massage centre based in the stunning Wye Valley in Wales, just outside of Hay on Wye.
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Gray Nolan
Gray, the founder of River Flow Yoga, is a qualified teacher with British Wheel of Yoga and a practitioner in the field of the senses. Gray has been teaching yoga since 2006, his style is relaxed, accessible and warm with a focus on compassion and inclusivity. As well as a yoga teacher, he is a massage therapist and a tactile sign language specialist, having worked with people who are Deafblind most of his adult life. The river, mountains and local landscape in Mid Wales have had a profound effect on his yoga, and this is evident through his practices.
Cate
Cate, an experienced swim coach from Derbyshire, excels in cold open water swimming. With a background in competitive swimming, she has completed epic swims across the UK, set two ice swimming world records, and become a European champion this year. A qualified Level 2 swim teacher since 1992, she holds multiple coaching certifications and works in Greece during summers as a coach and guide. A self-proclaimed "swim nerd," Cate loves sharing her passion for swimming with others.
Sarah Price
Sarah Price of Sarah Price Hiking will guide the walks during the retreat. Sarah is a qualified and fully insured walk leader specialising in the landscapes of the England–Wales border. Trained in Outdoor and Mental Health First Aid, she is also a member of the Mountain Training Association and the British Mountaineering Council. Sarah leads walks across valleys, woodland, moorland, and hills throughout Herefordshire and South Wales, creating welcoming experiences for both experienced walkers and those new to the hills.
Hannah
Hannah, a complementary therapist trained in massage, aromatherapy, Indian head massage, and reflexology, intuitively tailors her techniques to each client’s needs. Her warm and gentle approach ensures you feel welcomed on arrival and revitalised when you leave.
Matthew
Matthew, resident chef and artist at Chapel on the Green, brings creativity and care to every aspect of the retreat experience. In the kitchen, he crafts vibrant vegetarian and vegan dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients, ensuring every meal is as nourishing as it is delicious. As an artist, Matthew’s vision shapes the Chapel’s unique design, blending charm, creativity, and comfort to create a warm, inspiring space where guests feel truly at home.
What Do People Say About Us?
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Veronique Cliquet
from Great Britain, May 2026
Loved it!
Upon our arrival we were warmly welcomed with tea/coffee and the most delicious home made cakes . My favourite swim was in the river Wye, Cate and Gray were there looking after and guiding us. No pressure. Gentle swims. Lots of laughters and camaraderie. The accommodation was superb, it was a bit chilly outside but the chapel was kept lovely and warm. Gray is a very experienced yoga teacher ,. each sessions was very informative, innovative and restorative. The surrounding countryside is amazing! Well worth going there and the little village of Glasbury is so pretty. All in all , my partner and I had a lovely time. A big thank you to Gray, Cate and Matthew. 🏊♂️🙏🏻🧘♀️
Emma Mcneill
from Great Britain, June 2025
Bliss in Beautiful Wales
Stunning scenery and delicious food!
Samantha Maloney
from Great Britain, June 2025
River Flow Yoga and Wild Swimming Retreat
Where to start? everything was phenomenal. The wild swimming locations were truly out of the this world. The yoga was perfection. And OMG THE FOOD - Matthew is an amazing cook. The location was lovely, we had enough free time to mooch around Hay for a while, and the vibe was lovely and relaxed. We'll be back.
Rose Brady
from Great Britain, June 2025
The food was Amazing.
The environment was beautiful.
The company was friendly, polite and interesting. The Yoga was sooo good and an amazing massage with Hannah.
I would definitely recommend this retreat and would Love to return.
Robert Sierra
from Great Britain, May 2025
Chilled long weekend
Like minded and friendly people in a beautiful setting with lovely food and wonderful hosts.
Claire Shanley
from Great Britain, May 2025
Great weekend
The activities, the location the delicious food!
Victoria Silk
from Great Britain, May 2024
Fantastic weekend in the water and out!
Graham and Matthew are lovely and welcoming. Graham led the retreat with kindness, generosity and an absolute willingness to address individual needs and concerns. Matthew's food was amazing! I loved the combination of yoga, mindfulness and swimming - the flow theme throughout was brilliant. We swam in the river as well as in 2 different lakes, the surrounding countryside is beautiful and is a wonderful backdrop for the retreat.
Helen Cunnie
from Great Britain, September 2023
Can't wait to go again
Fantastic food. Friendly ambience and a beautiful place to stay.
Anonymous
from Great Britain, September 2023
Inspirational
The whole experience was excellent from start to finish. Well organised and all my needs were met. There was an abundance of delicious freshly made dishes throughout the day. I’ve joined many retreats in the uk and this trumps them all. Great value for money - plenty of activities and well thought out schedule! I’ll definitely be indulging in another retreat with these guys again. We had an array of yoga classes throughout the days from Nidra - Vinyasa! Wonderful!
Anonymous
from United States, February 2019
Wonderful rejuvenating retreat
Wonderfully nurturing experience
Amazing hosts
Excellent food
Gorgeous dogs
I Highly recommend this lovely little place.
Monika Anna Anton
from Great Britain, January 2019
Fantastic retreat. Great teaching and location
The location is perfect. If your seeking quiet and a reset this is the place. The food was gourmet style and the company was excellent. The room spacious providing a great weekend vibe