Balance and transform retreat

Balance and Transform retreat – weekend retreat in beautiful Suffolk.

Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21, 2025

The Autumn Equinox is an ideal opportunity to explore and restore balance within. I love retreating at potent times in the natural calendar; we can sense into the powerful energetic shifts at play and take time to connect with where we are in our lives; what we need to let go of and what we would like to welcome in.

On this deeply grounding retreat, the focus is nurturing the sometimes challenging transition from Summer to Autumn. Letting go of the longer daylight hours, the heat and high energy of the Summer can be tricky for many of us. Yet the darker months are a time to dream, to plant seeds, to set our intentions ahead of the light returning. On this retreat, as we come together in beautiful and peaceful natural surroundings, we will look to practices that help us feel nurtured, balanced and replenished.

We will quite literally make space to dream.

Set in the retreat haven that is Potash Barns in rural Suffolk, the natural energy of the land and stunning views make for the perfect setting to help bring you a sense of balance at the Autumn Equinox.

We will ease into the seasonal shift with intention. Over the weekend you will enjoy daily, nourishing yoga and meditation practices to awaken your mind and body; held in the stunning yoga studio with views over the Suffolk landscape. Explore the vibrational healing of a Gong Bath; plus the opportunity to relax further with a treatment – (reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Massage, kinesiology).

Delicious vegetarian feasts will be designed by our on-site chef, allowing you to truly focus on nourishing your needs, before you retire each evening to cosy rooms in the beautiful barns. During your downtime there are beautiful walks all around, along with space to unwind in the grounds, making for ample opportunity to ground and tune into nature’s rhythm.

This really is the perfect opportunity to reset and recharge.

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Potash Barns are set in the beautiful Suffolk countryside and easily accessed from Essex, London and further afield.

The soothing energy of the land and stunning views are the ideal setting for a nourishing retreat.

What does a day on a retreat look like?

Morning meditation and sadhana

Morning Yoga practice

Delicious brunch

Free time/ opportunity for treatments / time to explore

Tea & snack

Evening Yoga Practice / fire ceremony / sound journey

Dinner

Accommodation:

Accommodation is spread across three, beautifully-modernised, Grade II listed barns. All rooms are shared and beautiful; some feature ensuites and all have been tastefully designed in keeping with the age of the buildings.

I am so looking forward to sharing this retreat with you. Spaces are limited and payment options are available, so please don’t hesitate to enquire.

FAQs:

-All rooms are beautiful, cosy, shared and beautifully set in Grade II listed barns. Please don’t be put off by sharing! It’s a beautiful way to connect with other like-minded souls and make meaningful friendships. You will be paired with someone of the same sex, unless you choose to come with a friend, and have lots of space for you.

-This retreat is for everybody. Nicola teaches in a way that encourages students to deepen their curiosity with their own practice; offering modifications and variations along the way. Allowing you to take what you need; each practice is taught in a mindful way with a clear intention.

-Whether you are at the beginning of your yoga practice or a seasoned practitioner, all are welcome.

Your investment:

Rates below are priced per person, include all classes, workshops, accommodation and catering for the weekend. Please note treatments are an extra charge.

Shared room in the beautful barns: £490; £470 if booking with a friend.

Deposit:
A £180 deposit is required to secure your booking. Please note, deposits are non-refundable. The final payment balance is due 8 weeks before the retreat.

Getting there:
Potash Barns is easily accessible from all major routes and there is plenty of on-site car parking.

Your guide:
Nicola is an experienced yoga, mindfulness and Yoga Nidra practitioner based in Essex, UK. She guides students on an intentional journey of compassionate self-enquiry; moving away from the inner critic and towards greater self-awareness.

Classes range from dynamic Vinyasa flow, to softer Yin, to guided meditations and Yoga Nidra journeys. Her teachings are creative, thoughtful and designed for all levels to explore.

How to book:

-To book your place, email directly to Nicola@littleyogastudio.co.uk. I will then confirm that a space is available and send you BACs details for the deposit. Your space isn’t confirmed until the deposit is received. Bookings are on a first come, first served basis.