Celebrate the Summer Solstice AND International Yoga day with us!
Step into the rhythm of breath and movement with this enriching mini day retreat designed to open the doorway into Ashtanga yoga — whether you're just beginning your journey or deepening your existing practice.
Led by two deeply experienced and passionate teachers, Katherine Lawrence of Ashtanga Yoga Ipswich and Abby Hoffmann, this retreat invites you to explore the dynamic, meditative, and transformative potential of the Ashtanga method in a grounded and welcoming space.
✨ Timetable
12:00–2:00pm – Introducing the Practice
We’ll begin by exploring the roots and philosophy of Ashtanga yoga, followed by a demonstration and a beginner-friendly version of the Primary Series. This session is all about accessibility — demystifying the practice and meeting you exactly where you are. Includes handouts and an extended savasana.
✨ Break
2:30–4:30pm – Ashtanga Techniques
A playful and powerful afternoon workshop diving into the mechanics and magic of jumping back and through as well as entering the wonderful world of inversions. With a focus on bandhas, breath, and body awareness, this is where you’ll find the lightness in your practice, whether your feet leave the ground or not.
5:00pm – Closing Circle & Meditation
We’ll come together in stillness to reflect and ground the day with a guided meditation and closing circle.
5:30pm onwards – Nourishment & Community
Stay and enjoy a delicious, lovingly prepared meal from Vicky’s Kitchen, made with seasonal ingredients and a whole lot of heart. Eat, connect, and savour the warmth of good food and community.
About Your Teachers
Katherine Lawrence brings decades of dedicated practice rooted in both traditional and evolving forms of yoga. With training in India and a deep connection to teachers like John Scott and Lucy Crawford, her teaching is both soulful and precise, infused with the breath-led rhythm of Ashtanga.
Abby Hoffmann bridges the worlds of dance and yoga with a lifetime of movement experience, a PhD in yoga and dance, and extensive teaching across the UK and abroad. Her approach is both light-hearted and deeply informed, celebrating the longevity and joy that yoga brings to life.
This day is for everyone — curious beginners, seasoned practitioners, and anyone in between. Come as you are, and leave a little more connected, a little more lifted, and a lot more nourished.
Cost. £75 including a delicious plant-based meal from Vicky’s Kitchen. Individual sessions can be booked please email us to enquire. hello@yantrastudio.co.uk
Spaces are limited – book early to secure your mat.