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A luxury week of Ashtanga Yoga, community and breathtaking nature hosted by Katy Scherer and Joseph Armstrong. From the 19th - 26th of April 2024.
First of all we are glad your are here and thinking of joining us in Scotland. If you have joined us in Italy or Guatemala welcome back and if you are new to our retreat then we hope you will join our ever growing retreat community. We are very happy to announce that our destination for 2024 will be Scotland so keep reading for all the details of this one of a kind retreat experience.
Location
The Dell of Abernethy
Nestled within the Cairngorms wilderness and with easy access to Aviemore, The Dell offers a main lodge and cottages offer the perfect escape for anyone looking to dive deep into their yoga practice.
The Dell has created the perfect setting to unwind, stoke your fire, re-connect and breathe deep. You can choose to go barefoot on the lawn, pick a hammock, toast your toes and slow right down all whilst taking in the silence amongst the trees.
The Dell was originally built to house the head forester of Seafield Estate, who kindly planted many of the different species towering head and shoulders above the house today. Beech and Horse Chestnut, Oak, and the fragrant Lime, which has been known to ‘calm ones nerves by simply walking beneath’.
About the Yoga and Schedule
Join Joseph and Katy for a week of traditional Ashtanga Mysore practice as well as daily breathing and meditation sessions and afternoon workshops on a variety of topics related to the practice. Each day we start the morning sadhana with breathing and meditation followed by our traditional Mysore practice with both Katy and Joseph caring for the room.
The afternoon sessions will consist of a variety of topics which will be confirmed closer to the date once Katy and Joseph have a good understanding of the students joining. Topics will consist of Asana, philosophy and Breathing techniques. Mysore is an incredibly inclusive form of practice and welcomes all levels to join in the fun. Both Joseph and Katy have many year of experience teaching complete beginners to advanced students so you will be in very capable hands.
Sample Schedule
8-10 am:
Sadhana (Breathing and Mysore Practice)
11am: Brunch
FREE TIME:
During the free time we will have optional activities such as Wild Swimming
with Polly, Nature Sound Walks and hiking.
4-6 pm:
Afternoon workshop session with Katy or Joseph
6:30 pm Dinner/ Supper
Evening:
Fireside chats or free time
About the food
Eating at The Dell is not like any retreat you have been on! Polly is a culinary wizard and those who have eaten her food dont forget their experience in a hurry! Bruch and Dinner are sit down culinary experiences and will be served over two houses. Polly and her team create food which marries together the flavours of fine dining flavours with Scottish country soul food.
On the retreat you can expect a very hearty brunch that will be served after our morning session and a spectacular evening dinner with a few snack on offer in between. Coffee and Tea are alway available.
Sample Menu
Brunch
Apple and cinnamon bircher with yoghurt and rhubarb compote Pesto mushroom on sourdough with a poached egg & sprouts
Supper
Roast carrot and za’atar risotto with goats cheese and peppery salad Raspberry and pistachio brownies with greek yoghurt
Snacks
Cacao and Beetroot Energy Balls
Vegans and any dietry requirements will be catered for.
What’s included
Six morning Sadhana sessions consisting of traditional Mysore, breathing and Meditation.
All home-made Brunches and dinners served in our houses.
Snacks
your chosen accommodation.
The optional group activities of Wild Swimming & Sound Walks.
Whats not included:
Your travel to and from the retreat and any extra activities booked through the Dell.
Rates for 7 nights
A twin bed in a shared room based on two sharing – 1780 Euros P.p
A king size room based on two sharing – 1780 Euros P.p
A king size room for one person – 2560 Euros P.p
Next Steps
If you would like to get more information please leave a message in the form down below. Katy will be in touch ASAP to help organise your week in the Scottish Highlands.