Workshops & Retreats

Janine relaxes over a bolster for a Restorative Yoga Workshop

Restorative Yoga Workshop

2-5pm Sunday 4th October 2026
At The WI Hall in Marple Bridge
Cost £35

As autumn gently unfolds, this workshop offers a sanctuary to slow down, soften, and embrace the nourishing power of rest. As the days become shorter and nature begins to turn inward, you're invited to do the same. Honour your own rhythm and reconnect with what feels grounding, restorative, and true.

Stepping away from the busyness of everyday life, you'll be guided into a space of warmth, stillness, and ease. Through mindful movement, restorative yoga, guided meditation, and the deep, cocooning rest of Yoga Nidra, we'll explore rest as a practice of renewal. Allowing tension to dissolve, the nervous system to settle, and quiet energy to gently return.

Inspired by the wisdom of the season, each practice is designed to support letting go and creating space. Like the trees releasing their leaves, you'll be invited to notice what you're ready to soften, release, or simply hold with greater compassion. There is nothing to strive for and nothing to achieve, only an opportunity to be nurtured, supported, and deeply restored.

Whether you arrive feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or simply in need of a moment to pause, this autumn retreat offers a gentle invitation to replenish before the quieter months ahead. Leave feeling grounded yet lighter, deeply rested, and connected to the calm, steady energy that this season so beautifully offers.

What to Expect:

  • Gentle, mindful yoga (beginners are welcome)

  • Restorative Yoga postures

  • Hanna Somatic sequences

  • Guided breath work, relaxation and meditation

  • Reflection and journaling prompts

  • Tea, snacks and time to rest

Useful equipment:

  • 1x yoga mat (if you need to borrow a mat please let me know)

  • 1x blanket (to keep warm for the relaxation)

  • 2x bed pillows (to rest on when doing restorative poses)

Students need to be able to easily get up and down off the floor. This class is not suitable for pregnant people or students with major injuries or health conditions.

 

“Thank you so much for the Yoga workshop yesterday, I can’t tell you how well I slept last night. The whole afternoon was perfectly paced and felt nurturing, peaceful and genuinely grounding.” - Laura  

Workshops are like an extended version of a class, focusing on a specific theme or style of yoga. They’re a fun opportunity to experiment and learn something new. If you’d like to keep updated about future workshops, email me at: hello@janinekelly.co.uk to be added to my mailing list.