Relaxanation – Women's Winter Warmer (EarthSpirit Main Centre)

Relaxanation, the Women's Winter Warmer, is a yoga retreat for women led by Dom Dolloso at the Main Centre of EarthSpirit Centre in Compton Dundon, Somerset. It takes place in late January, in the quiet of the winter season, and is a chance to spend a few days practising yoga in the company of other women, away from everyday routines.

What to Expect

The retreat is described as a yoga retreat, and its name, Relaxanation, points to its spirit: unhurried practice and room to rest during the coldest part of the year. It is held for women, so the group is likely to feel settled and companionable. If you are looking for a women's yoga retreat in Somerset that treats winter as a time for warmth and restoration rather than effort, this is the kind of gathering it offers.

Dom Dolloso leads the retreat. A detailed daily timetable has not been published, so the exact shape of each day, including session times and the style of yoga taught, is best confirmed with the teacher or the centre when you reserve a place.

The Setting

The retreat is held in the Main Centre at EarthSpirit Centre, a retreat and workshop venue in the village of Compton Dundon in Somerset. The centre runs a year-round programme of residential gatherings, from yoga and meditation to breathwork, shamanic training and ceremony, and the Main Centre is one of its two main spaces for groups. The surrounding countryside is part of the Somerset Levels, an area of open, ancient landscape near Glastonbury, which suits a retreat devoted to slowing down.

The centre also publishes guides to its accommodation, catering, accessibility and travel directions. If you have particular needs around rooms, food or getting there, consult those before you travel.

Before You Go

This is a retreat for women. Because the programme details are limited, it is sensible to ask Dom Dolloso or the centre about the experience level expected, what to bring and what is included before you book. Winter weather in Somerset can be damp and cold, so pack warm layers and comfortable clothes for yoga and for walking in the countryside.