The Zest Life, Vereinigtes Königreich

Laura Bell, The Zest Life founder, will be sharing her love and knowledge of yoga on this retreat. With over 12 years' worth of yoga teaching experience, she brings together a Vinyasa flow style yoga class that is suitable for all levels and abilities. The classes are fun and informative yet deeply restorative and nurturing. There will be more Dynamic yoga sessions in the morning with more calming relaxation sessions in the evening. Furthermore, meditation plays an integral part in each session in her classes.

Katy Stylli

An ex-gymnast, Katy's yoga classes focus on balancing strength with flexibility and will help you find your equilibrium, both on and off the mat. Her sequences are inspired by Vinyasa flow, created to be physically challenging while tailored to one's ability. Morning classes will provide an active, full-body experience that strengthens through stretching, breathing, lengthening, and opening, setting you up for the day's activity. You will feel restored and revitalized from her yoga sessions.

Gilly McArthur

Gilly is a STA Level 2 Open Water Swim Coach and her passions lie in the outdoors and encouraging others to find their place in it. Having worked professionally in the outdoor industry for over 20 years, the outdoors is as much her profession as it is her pastime. As a skin swimmer she has competed in winter swimming events across Europe. She is the co-founder of Blue Mind Swim, a free introduction to open water group based in the Lake District and is part of team Wonderful Wild Women. Gilly has written about the joys of cold water swimming and climbing in many publications and media outlets.

Jonathan Cowie

Jonathan has a particular love of very cold water and swims all year-round in just trunks, hat and goggles. He is an STA Level 2 Open Water Swimming coach who loves introducing swimmers to the joys of outdoor swimming. From marathon swimming to cold water dipping via swimrun and adventure swimming, Jonathan has a passion for swimming outdoors and promoting the benefits it brings. He has competed in winter swimming competitions around the world, co-founded Blue Mind Men, a men’s cold water swim club to improve mental and physical health, and is the Editor of Outdoor Swimmer magazine.

Leo Oppenheim

Leo is a multi-discipline instructor specialising in balance and core stability. He incorporates a variety of techniques to harness the full power of your breathing and increase strength, conditioning, and focus. His yoga practise is so diverse but yang and restorative are key to Leo's teaching. Learn how to move freely with fluidity and purpose. Head trainer at BLOK studio Manchester, he holds space beautifully, with the power to make a whole room feel held and safe. We’re all so lucky to have him on our team and we can’t wait to enjoy his teachings.

Claire Missingham

Teaching yoga and meditation for over 24 years, Claire is one of the originators of the Vinyasa method in the West and was one of the first two teachers to begin to train UK yoga teachers in the method, back in 2009. Enthusiastic and down to earth, Claire’s teaching method has evolved to be a formulation of traditional practices that keep the historical lineages alive while honouring biomechnical developments including trauma-informed techniques, kriya for purification, and music as a therapeutic somatic tool for awareness and freedom. You will feel welcomed and inspired in Claire's classes.

John Farrell

John Farrell is a keen runner and triathlete. He holds a Level 2 triathlon coach qualification and coaches regularly with his local club GOG Triathlon. Aside from these, he is also a qualified sports nutritional coach, strength and conditioning specialist, functional assessment specialist, performance movement coach, and hold an Olympic weightlifting for athletes coaching certificate. On a personal level, over the last year, he has run every distance up to and including an ultra marathon, competed in the Equinox 24-hour race, and completed marathons in Snowdonia and around Anglesey.

George Jones

George is an experienced osteopath of 24 years and oncology scar therapist with an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy. She was an international model in Milan and Paris, during which time she developed her own natural skincare products to keep her skin in tip top condition. She created Bathing Beauty in 2012 to help solve her family’s and patient’s skin and well-being issues. Passionate about the products, process and the planet, George only includes ingredients that are needed for each issue.

Aimee Walker

A former restaurant Head Chef and practicing artist, Aimee’s delivery is rooted in local produce and wild food that grounds you in deep nourishment. Working closely with the intentions of the retreat, Aimee is able to create a culinary experience that is wholesome and enlivening to your senses. Since a young age she’s been fascinated with gathering herbs and produce from the areas we live and how meals made with love and affection can bring people together. It is this act of alchemy that enriches her curious nature to explore land, flavours, and storytelling through food.

Adam Richardson

from Great Britain, March 2024

"I was the only man on this retreat. Still loved every minute"

I am a big eater but the food was to die for. First class all the way.

Julie Bristow

from Great Britain, August 2023

"First retreat "

The structure of the weekend and the location was magical. The staff were wonderful and supportive and everyone worked to their own level with swims and yoga. We were always safe and supported with free time to explore the amazing souroundings.

Anonymous

from Great Britain, November 2022

"A weeke Bonding with nature in this magical place "

All aspects of the weekend where person centred. The location could not have been any better. A Definate go to for a retreat. Yoga and exhilarating walks to calm any stresses. Our instructor Laura was very knowledgeable and patient and considerate with us during the sessions of Yoga. The food was first class. Each meal was different and healthy. My daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommended. ☺️

Anonymous

from Great Britain, October 2022

"Yoga Meditation & Walks"

The Yoga and Meditation combined with the walks were perfect. The house and gardens were a beautiful place to stay.

Anonymous

from Denmark, July 2022

"The Zest Life"

Location, food, people, meditation

Michelle Gallagher

from Great Britain, February 2022

"Zest Life in Wales"

Everything about the weekend was exactly what I needed... Claire is an amazing yoga teacher who explained everything and more! The food was perfect as was the location. This is the second time I've been on this retreat in Wales with Zest Life and I have a feeling it won't be my last... thank you!

Suzanne Hoxworth

from Great Britain, February 2020

"Getaway from it all retreat"

I loved the situation of the retreat and the accommodation was more than ok but it was advertised as an ensuite room but they were shared facilities. This was not a problem but I wished I'd have known beforehand as I would have packed a dressing gown etc. The yoga practices were very good, a good mix of intense and relaxing and a good introduction to the other aspects of yoga like mudras. Nice group of people.

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