Relaxanation - Women's Winter Warmer at EarthSpirit Centre, Somerset

Relaxanation - Women's Winter Warmer is a yoga retreat for women, led by Dom Dolloso at EarthSpirit Centre in Compton Dundon, Somerset. It is held in the depth of winter, and the title says what it is for: a warming, restful few days of yoga for women, away from the pace of ordinary life. Anyone looking for a women's yoga retreat in Somerset, or a quiet winter break built around yoga and relaxation, will find that here.

What to Expect

The retreat is a yoga retreat in the plainest sense, and the name Relaxanation points to its emphasis on rest and relaxation. It is a women's gathering, so the group is made up of women practising together. It runs over a few days in the Main Centre, the larger of the two buildings at EarthSpirit Centre, rather than as a single class or a day workshop.

The programme and daily timetable are Dom Dolloso's to shape, and the particular styles of yoga and the order of sessions are not set out in advance. What the title and format do promise is a winter retreat in which unwinding comes first.

The Setting

EarthSpirit Centre sits in Compton Dundon, in the Somerset countryside near the ancient Somerset Levels. It is a residential retreat centre with a long calendar of workshops and retreats, from yoga and meditation to breathwork, drumming and shamanic training, and it has two main buildings, the Main Centre and Little Earth. This retreat takes place in the Main Centre.

The nearest train station is Castle Cary, which is the usual starting point for anyone travelling by rail. The centre also keeps separate pages on its facilities, accommodation, catering, accessibility and how to get there, which are worth checking before you plan your journey.

Before You Go

This retreat is for women. The yoga retreat is described without any stated prerequisites, so there is no experience requirement to point to. If you are unsure whether it suits your level or have particular needs around food, rooms or access, it is sensible to ask the centre or the teacher before reserving.

Winter in Somerset can be cold and damp, so bring warm layers for the evenings and for time outdoors, along with whatever you usually like to have for yoga and rest.