A weekend on the Suffolk coast to find fluency in our own unique movement language.

When we learn a new language, we start by translating words and sentences, piecing the individual parts together and practicing (and practicing some more) until we develop fluency - the ability to fully express ourselves through this language. How could we apply the same principle to our yoga practice. Spending time on the building blocks or composite parts, until eventually, with time, these parts quite naturally flow into a fluid and spontaneous language.

Expect to uncover your child-like curiosity to the nature of being human - through movement and meditation practices that offer inquiry into how we feel the world through our body.

While there will be moments of free exploration, these practices will be fully guided by myself. If you are newer to the practice, you are of course welcome to join and there will be options to suit all levels of experience. This weekend will offer all the tools you need to build a regular and curious self practice into your daily life.

This is a weekend with space to breathe. Where we gather to move collectively, as well as allow time to deeply rest and reconnect in nature.

Our retreat will be held at Toad Hall Lodges on the Suffolk Coast. The site features 5 cute nature cabins, each with their own hot power shower washroom and comfy memory foam beds. We will practice in their bespoke studio space, complete with all the props you could need. We’ll eat hearty homemade vegetarian communal meals in the outdoor kitchen and light the fire pits for a cosy evening. Restore in the onsite sauna and cold plunge pool (for the brave amongst you).

We’ll head to nearby Dunwich on Sunday night for a sunset Qigong practice on the beach and a pub dinner at the Ship Inn.

On the fringes of our site, you will find Hen Reedbeds Nature Reserve, a home for otters, water vole and wetland bird life. The location is less than one hour's walk from the historic town of Southwold and home of Adnams Brewery and lighthouse. We’re also a short drive from the atmospheric dune coastline and ruins of Dunwich and Minsmere Nature Reserve.

How our days will unfold …

… morning tea, smoothies and fruit

… a long, slow and somatically inspired morning yoga practice of breath, movement and stillness.

… communal hearty brunch buffet

… time to rest, explore or adventure in the surrounding areas

… slow evening Qigong and restorative practice.

… sauna and cold plunge

… gather for an evening feast and tea by the fire pits


Toad Hall Lodges is easily accessible by train and is a 2 hour journey from London Liverpool Street to Darsham Station, changing at Ipswich. We can arrange lifts to pick you up from the station. There’s also ample parking if you are travelling by car.

Find out more about the accommodation and pricing options here.

This retreat is limited to an intimate group of 10. To secure your place or ask any questions reach out on hello@rebeccawoodenyoga.co.uk.