As the festive season unfolds, take time to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.

Join SIlvia and Mark for a soothing Restorative Yoga and Gong Bath workshop, offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and find deep relaxation amidst the winter rush.

What to Expect

The session begins with a calming Restorative Yoga practice, where you’ll be fully supported by props and guided into gentle postures designed to release tension and encourage stillness. Each pose is held for several minutes, allowing your body and mind to unwind layer by layer.

Following your yoga practice, you’ll be invited to settle into deep rest and receive the healing vibrations of a Gong Bath. The resonant tones of the gongs and other sound instruments wash through the body, helping to balance your nervous system, calm the mind, and restore a sense of harmony and ease.

Benefits

• Reduces stress and promotes relaxation

• Restores energy and balances the nervous system

• Encourages mindfulness and inner peace

• Enhances sleep and overall wellbeing

What to Bring

Please wear cozy layers. The more comfortable you are, the deeper your rest will be. We have everything else in our studio, we provide mats, blankets, bolsters, eye pillow and other necessary props

Perfect For

Anyone seeking deep rest, relaxation, and a nurturing space to reset before the festive rush. No previous yoga experience is necessary — this practice is suitable for all

Restore and Retreat

The BAY yoga day retreat offers a sanctuary to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.

Enjoy ALL OF THE FOLLOWING nourishing activities

designed to support your mind, body and soul.

9.30-10.30AM gentle hatha yoga

Join Hatha specialist Kulan for some gentle stretching and a meditative practice to kick off your day by setting a grounding intention.

11-12.30 Ashtanga led yoga class

Join Ashtanga expert Caroline for a dynamic and truly authentic Ashtanga class.

12.30-2.30 vegetarian Lunch

Enjoy a delicious buffet of heart-warming, rainbow-themed food and an array of herbal teas, available throughout the day

12.30-2.30 head or foot massage

Choose from either a 25-minute head/foot massage with holistic experts Gary and Silvia, melting away stress and tension

16.15-17.30 - candlelit yin & sound

Finish your day with a calming sound bath and experience the therapeutic healing frequencies of our beautiful crystal bowls. Sylvie is our in-house yin yoga expert and passionate about teaching a slow practice that gives you a chance to connect with your inner self.

Limted spaces so book early.

A gong bath is a deeply immersive, meditative experience where you are surrounded by the powerful and soothing vibrations of a gong. During a gong bath, you lie comfortably on a mat while the sound practitioner plays a large gong, filling the room with a symphony of rich, resonant tones and vibrations. These sounds are believed to promote healing at both a physical and emotional level.

The gong's vibrations help induce a state of relaxation, reducing stress and bringing balance to your mind, body, and spirit. As you lie in stillness, the waves of sound help clear mental clutter, calm your nervous system, and allow for emotional release. Each person’s experience is unique, and many report feeling rejuvenated, peaceful, and deeply centered after a session.

Whether you're looking to unwind from daily stresses, explore mindfulness, or embark on a journey of self-discovery, a gong bath provides a sanctuary for your inner well-being.