Holy Isle Retreat 10th-13th May 2025
Take time to take your practice deeper.
Available spots
Class Description
ANNUAL YOGA RETREAT This year we will explore in a bit more depth, so Julie requests a minimum of 2 years current class experience. Practice is in the beautiful and spacious Peace Hall, situated adjacent to the accommodation and dining room. PROGRAMME The retreat starts with a restorative session on Saturday evening. Sunday and Monday: Pranayama 7-8am, Asana 10am-12.30pm and 4-6pm Tuesday pranayama 7-8am Our programme allows an hour after breakfast on Sunday and Monday for karma yoga, that is in the spirit of the community and actually a nice thing to do. Working with a resident volunteer to help with kitchen, house-care or garden tasks. Leaving plenty time for you to enjoy nature walks along the shore or up the hill, some outdoor swimming or just chill on the terrace with a coffee watching the yachts. Julie is the Senior Teacher at Yoga on Tay in Fife, also qualified as an Assessor, Teacher Trainer, Mentor and Yoga Therapist with IY(UK). Julie teaches widely as a guest teacher and has had many trips to India to train with the Iyengars. She has much to share in yoga and this year would like to work in a bit more depth hence the requirement for a minimum of 2 years current class experience. ENQUIRIES AND BOOKING FOR THE RETREAT BOOKING is in 2 parts: a) The course £190: to attend we require 2 years current Iyengar experience. Please bring yoga kit of (mat, 4 blocks, 2 bricks, 2 belts, 1 blanket). b) The accommodation is comfortable and home cooking delicious. Full board and lodging costs, current prices are £198 single room, £294 for two people sharing a twin, £111 dorm please note that this may change by 2025. Once you have booked your place on the course (use the button below) you will then need to book your accommodation directly via the Holy Isle website https://www.holyisle.org/ Holy Isle is a special place, please take the time to read their Golden Rules https://www.holyisle.org/home/golden-rules/ TRANSFERS (ferries, buses, taxis) If you plan to take a car onto Arran pre-book through CalMac otherwise you can pay as you go. The Holy Isle Ferry will open for booking once tide times are confirmed https://lamlashcruises.org.uk Some people use the local bus to transfer to Lamlash, it meets the ferry while others share a taxi to make this link. For any further enquiries email Julie at yogaontay@gmail.com or phone 01382 543431
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
DROP-IN BOOKINGS may be cancelled and rescheduled up to 2 hours before the class starts. You must do so yourself, online. Go to ‘my bookings’ and click on the booking you want to reschedule. There are no refunds given for Drop-in bookings. BLOCK BOOKINGS: Refunds for block bookings are only available in exceptional circumstances. These include a new injury or medical condition or bereavement. A medical certificate may be required. Refunds can only be given for the time period after we have been informed about the situation and not retrospectively. Bookings for WORKSHOPS and SPECIAL EVENTS are not refundable unless a replacement can be found to use your place.