Sustainability and Self-Care Teachers’ Retreat with Norman and Anna Taylor
Teachers’ Residential Retreat at The Tree Relaxation Retreat, North Yorkshire.
Monday June 21 - Thursday June 24 2027
Booking and costs
Prices shown below. A deposit payment of £300 is required (or full payment if close to the time of the retreat).
Sole occupancy in a twin room £895
Sharing in a twin or triple room £695 per person
Camping/camper van £550 (one pitch only)
If you would like further information or would like to book, please email yogawithnorman@gmail.com
Arrival is 4.30pm on Monday 21 June; departing 2.30pm on Thursday 24 June
Daily Schedule
8.00am: guided morning practice
9.00am-10.30am: teaching and practice sessions
10.30am: brunch;
12.00pm - 5.30pm: teaching and practice sessions
6.30pm: dinner;
9.30pm: yoga nidra
All sessions are optional - you are encouraged to attend them all but are welcome to take time out to relax during this retreat.
About this retreat
Why prioritise self-care?
While teaching yoga can be hugely rewarding, it also brings with it challenges that can feel draining. We often work alone, which can feel isolating. In addition to our direct teaching there are often many unpaid hours involved in marketing, planning, travel, and a range of other admin. Burn out is common.
As with any care-giving profession learning how to skilfully hold space for ourselves is as important as learning how to hold space for our students.
Doing so enables us to feel resourced and resilient as we ride the inevitable ups and downs of teaching. After all, as the saying goes “you can’t pour from an empty cup”.
Self-care is about so much more the resting on bolsters and soaking in a bubble bath (as lovely as these can be). It can be a courageous commitment to ensure that our own needs aren’t being sidelined through our teaching. It can be about creating small, impactful changes that don’t need to be costly
For more information, see co-teacher Anna Taylor’s website here
The venue
The Tree Relaxation Retreat is situated in the North York Moors National Park. Take in the breathtaking views in every direction. See and listen to the diverse wildlife including distinctive cries of woodpecker, cuckoos, and curlews. This is a place of deep tranquillity, soothing energy, fresh air and starry skies. The Tree Relaxation Retreat use local suppliers wherever possible, including some vegetables straight from the fields of a nearby organic farm. It is heated with biomass and all electricity is supplied by a sustainable energy company.. There are plenty of walking opportunities through the stunning countryside and the coast is within a 40 minute drive. You will be nurtured with fresh, organic, vegetarian food and all dietary requirements are catered for. For more information see the website here
Testimonials
“Led by two thoughtful, experienced and highly regarded teachers, this course offers important reflections, space and support to reflect on what it means to look after yourself as a yoga teacher. A must for all!”
“A simple “thank you” doesn’t feel like enough, but I’m deeply grateful for your support and for the opportunity to be supported alongside my peers.”
“This workshop I feel is a must experience for all teachers, as a way to continue to be re-empowered in your teaching journey and also be in an inclusive, safe, positive and non-judgmental open space with other teachers. It’s rich in its content and also really impactful too. Highly recommend!”
“As teachers it is easy to spend time learning about how to improve or add on to our teaching skills. This course turns the focus inwards and provides plenty of ideas, tools and practices to take care of yourself as a teacher. After all, when we are in our best energy we can be there for others. Anna and Norman have years of experience teaching, they are great role models of self care and compassion.”
Included
All practice and teaching sessions, accommodation, and food is included in the price for the duration of the retreat.
Not included
Travel, transfers and insurance are not included the price of the retreat.
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Teachers
Norman Blair
please click on his name to visit the homepage and learn more about Norman if you aren’t already familiar!
Anna Taylor
Anna Taylor is a Senior Yoga Teacher, IAYT Accredited Yoga Therapist and Mindfulness & Compassion Instructor based in London. Anna is the author of Weaving Mindfulness and Compassion into Yoga Teaching – a resource for yoga teachers and teachers in training. She has been teaching since 2008 offering mindful, therapeutic, restorative and yin yoga both in person and online. More information can be found at www.mindbodybalance.co.uk.