Rest & Replenish in Cornwall

THE YOGA: Mali has over 10 years experience teaching movement and meditation. She completed her first training with ISHTA Yoga in 2013 while studying philosophy and art as an undergraduate at NYU. Her teaching combines buddhist and tantric contemplative practices with contemporary research in movement, mindfulness and perception. Oceana has been teaching yoga for the past eight years, since graduating from the Royal College of Art. She completed her advanced teacher training with ISHTA yoga in London and uses her practice to explore the intersections between tantric philosophy, the subtle body and somatic movement, completing her Feldenkrais practitioner training in 2024. Together we hope to guide you towards a more subtle exploration of yoga as a practice that supports our lifelong well-being and nourishes our creative muscles. Over the course of this long weekend we will highlight ways of actively resting our bodies to soothe the nervous system and return to a state of wholeness - a place where we feel present within the richly full experience of life. 

THE VENUE: Imagine yourself driving across a narrow bridge, onto a small peninsula. 300 acres of regenerative farmland, encircled by the River Lynher with views to Dartmoor on one side, and the village of St Germans on the other. Symbolically and physically you’re leaving behind the noise and rush of everyday life. This is unspoilt land. There are no public footpaths here and every step is taken with care for the land beneath our feet. Fields of wild flowers, buzzards, skylarks, swallows, geese, egrets, fallow deer in the oak-filled woodlands, owls calling across the river at night… you’ve entered another world. Perched on Erth Hill is your destination: Erth Barton. Our home while on retreat. Its large granite mullion windows look out over the tidal river as it breathes in and out twice daily, bringing with it an ever-changing landscape and light. Here is a place that marries its medieval roots with a 21st century vision of what it might mean to live simply - rewilding ourselves by becoming immersed in a natural landscape teeming with wildlife. 

WHO’S THIS FOR? Our wish for this weekend is to provide a soft landing for your body and mind. To create a space that allows you to slow down and gift yourself a few days of nourishing rest. While on retreat there'll be time for both activity and quietness, alone time as well as connection. Whether you’ve been practicing yoga for years, a few months or, if we’ve never met before and you don’t have any experience at all - we warmly welcome you to join us on retreat. We know there is so much for you to gain from this experience.  This retreat is for you if: You need time to unwind, relax and rejuvenate. You could use a digital detox and/or a dose of nature. You have a yoga practice and would like to deepen your embodied understanding. You’re new to yoga, but open-minded about what it can do for you. You want to feel more at home in your body. You’re looking to re-connect with yourself. You want to experience positive connections with others. You want to experience the peace, stillness and creativity of a relaxed. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED? 4 days / 3 nights stay at Erth Barton manor. Nourishing, seasonally-inspired meals freshly made for us by a private chef. Daily somatic yoga practices for all levels. Daily mindfulness meditation. Blissing out with afternoon Yin yoga and sound sessions. Preparing for deep, restful sleep with Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath relaxation practices. Yogic wisdom talks and time for conversation. Mindful walks through ancient wood- and river-lands. Evening stargazing and bonfires or, curling up with an inspiring book. Watching the sun rise over the river Lynher with a warm cup of tea. All mats and props including blocks, bolsters, blankets and eye pillows. Sumptuous towels and linens for autumnal cozy comfort. Expert care and guidance from our amazingly friendly retreat and housekeeping team. Snacks, fruits, filtered water, tea and coffee available throughout the day. WiFi access. 

WHAT’S EXCLUDED? Travel to and from Erth Barton Travel insurance (recommended). Excursions or day trips. Alcoholic beverages or fizzy drinks. Extra food, drinks or any entry fees while out and about. Holistic treatments such as facials, massages etc. 

WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO? Although we are offering a full retreat programme to support rest and relaxation, there will be down time for you to use however you'd like. Some options for outings that can be organised externally are:  Take an afternoon trip to Dartmoor National Park. Trek up Brown Willy in Bodmin Moor. Stroll along the breathtaking Whitsand Bay beach. Visit the National Trust houses Cotehele and Lanhydrock. Pay a visit to the Eden Project in Charlestown. Wander around the local villages of Polperro, Fowey and Looe. Take a mindful walk across the 300 acres of Erth peninsula. Go wild swimming in the river Lynher. Cosy up by the fire pits and enjoy the river views. 

HOW DO I GET THERE? Erth is remote and yet, easily accessible by road and well-connected by excellent rail links. By Train: Saltash is the nearest railway station which is served by direct trains from London’s Paddington station (3h 30mins travel time) or, if travelling from elsewhere, trains run direct to Plymouth and then change to Saltash. Erth Barton is a mere 10 mins taxi ride from Saltash station. By Car: Erth peninsula is just a one hour drive from Exeter off the A38 (around 4 miles) and is also easily accessible via the M5. Parking is provided on site. 

THE SCHEDULE: A typical day will look something like this… Somatically-guided yoga Breakfast Meditation practice Time to rest or roam Lunch Free Time / Excursion Yin Yoga Dinner Guided Relaxation / Sound Bath.