Frequently asked questions about retreats
Question: Do I have to be an advanced yoga practitioner to go on a retreat?
Answer: Not at all. Each year we have a wide range of students, from complete beginners (some who have never even done one class before!) to yoga teachers. The yoga is accommodating for all levels so that each person can learn and deepen his or her knowledge.
Question: Are share rooms single sex or co-ed?
Answer: They are single sex, unless otherwise specified or requested (i.e. you are a couple, or friends sharing)
Question: Is it possible to attend for part of the retreat?
Answer: We do not encourage people to attend for partial days, but of course understand if someone needs to leave a day early for personal or work related reasons.
Question: What is the food like?
Answer: The food is always delicious, and we work to honour common dietary requirements and food allergies.
Question: Is there coffee, tea, desserts, and wine?
Answer: Yes, if you want! Coffee and tea will be available throughout the mornings and afternoons, as well as evening if people wish. Dessert is usually offered with dinner. Wine is available to purchase in Normandy at a nearby supermarche, though none is sold on premise. In Umbria wine is available at the retreat restaurant.
Question: Are there toiletries available?
Answer: Yes in Spain, Italy and Oxfordshire. In Normandy, we recommend you bring your own towel as well as toiletries. Sheets and bedding are provided. In Italy and Spain, no need to bring anything other than a toothbrush, and a swim towel. They provide everything there -- soap, shampoo, hair dryers, etc.
Question: Is there wifi available?
Answer: Yes, in the common room/living room areas in Italy and Normandy, and throughout the house in Spain. We do recommend that people keep their online time minimized so as to gain the most rest and quiet while on retreat.
Answer: Not at all. Each year we have a wide range of students, from complete beginners (some who have never even done one class before!) to yoga teachers. The yoga is accommodating for all levels so that each person can learn and deepen his or her knowledge.
Question: Are share rooms single sex or co-ed?
Answer: They are single sex, unless otherwise specified or requested (i.e. you are a couple, or friends sharing)
Question: Is it possible to attend for part of the retreat?
Answer: We do not encourage people to attend for partial days, but of course understand if someone needs to leave a day early for personal or work related reasons.
Question: What is the food like?
Answer: The food is always delicious, and we work to honour common dietary requirements and food allergies.
Question: Is there coffee, tea, desserts, and wine?
Answer: Yes, if you want! Coffee and tea will be available throughout the mornings and afternoons, as well as evening if people wish. Dessert is usually offered with dinner. Wine is available to purchase in Normandy at a nearby supermarche, though none is sold on premise. In Umbria wine is available at the retreat restaurant.
Question: Are there toiletries available?
Answer: Yes in Spain, Italy and Oxfordshire. In Normandy, we recommend you bring your own towel as well as toiletries. Sheets and bedding are provided. In Italy and Spain, no need to bring anything other than a toothbrush, and a swim towel. They provide everything there -- soap, shampoo, hair dryers, etc.
Question: Is there wifi available?
Answer: Yes, in the common room/living room areas in Italy and Normandy, and throughout the house in Spain. We do recommend that people keep their online time minimized so as to gain the most rest and quiet while on retreat.