Awaken & Align | A Spring Equinox Yoga, Nature & Craft Retreat

Welcome the returning light with a day of movement, nature connection, creativity and rest. This Spring Equinox retreat blends yoga, mindful walking and a gentle craft practice using natural, seasonal materials.  Inviting you to attune to early spring’s sense of renewal and possibility.

Our yoga practices during the day will help you to invite that fresh spring energy in whilst still honouring the nourishment our bodies need after the quieter, cooler months. We will be getting outside for a walk in nature, taking the time to connect with each other as well as the flora and fauna around us. Our pace will be slow and gentle so that we have the time to truly notice our surroundings, something that can often seem a luxury.

Nourishment will also be prevalent in our seasonal, plant based lunch eaten together in community.

Our day retreats are always an invitation to ground, rest and connect with yourself and others whilst honouring the changing rhythms of the season.

Date – 2027 dates TBC

Timings – 10:30am – 5pm

Location – Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, Abingdon OX14 4QZ

Draft Schedule

10:30 – Arrival, Welcome & Seasonal Intention

A grounding opening circle to settle into the energy of the equinox, explore themes of balance, and set personal intentions for spring.

11:00 – Spring Flow Yoga

A nourishing, uplifting practice designed to awaken the body, release stagnation from winter, and invite fresh energy in.

12:15 – Seasonal Lunch + Pause

A wholesome, plant-based meal inspired by early spring produce. Time to rest, chat, journal or wander quietly.

13:15 – Guided Nature Walk / Hike

A mindful walk through Earth Trust’s meadows, woodland paths or riverside trails. Expect sensory invitations, gentle observation and connection with early spring growth.
Sturdy shoes recommended.

14:30 – Seasonal Crafting: “Welcoming the Light”

A relaxed, creative session using simple natural materials such as early spring foliage, twine, paper, or found objects from the landscape.
You might create:
✨ a small equinox nature hanging
✨ a nature-intention bundle
✨ a mini wild-weave or wreath ring
✨ a nature-inspired journal card
The aim is to craft mindfully and meditatively, as an expression of spring’s emerging energy.

A warm drink is provided during crafting.

15:15 – Restorative Yoga + Breathwork

Sink into spacious restorative shapes supported by props. Slow, soothing breathwork helps integrate the day and calm the nervous system.

16:15 – Spring Equinox Ritual & Meditation

A guided meditation and simple ritual honouring new beginnings, balance and inner emergence, perfectly timed with the turning of the season.

16:30 – Closing Circle

A gentle space to share reflections (optional) and close the retreat with gratitude and grounding.

17:00 – Retreat Ends

Location

The day retreat will be taking place at Earth Trust in their gorgeous barn and within the grounds, making use of the onsite footpaths and woodlands

The address is Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, Abingdon OX14 4QZ. Full directions will be sent in your information pack

What to bring

• Water bottle
• Yoga mat & blanket (if you would like to use your own, we will provide all props and mats required)
• Yoga clothes
• Layers for comfort indoors & outdoors
• Waterproof/warm outerwear
• Walking shoes
• Journal
• Optional: any small natural items you’d like to include in your craft

Things to note

• The schedule above is a draft, this may be changed and amended
• All mats and props will be provided but feel free to bring your own
• A waiver will need to be signed prior to the retreat
• We reserve the right to cancel the event if the minimum number of spaces required are not filled. This will be communicated 1 week prior to the event commencing
• The easiest way to get to Earth Trust is by car or the closest bus stop is in Long Wittenham, currently served by the following bus routes, D1 – Burcot – Clifton Hampden – Long Wittenham – Didcot  operated by Going Forward Buses  and 95 – Didcot, Parkway Station – Culham, Science Centre operated by Thames Travel. Should you be interested in car sharing then please do let us know

Your Teachers for the Day

Georgie Davies

Georgie is the founder of Yogipod and a yoga teacher and will be one of your guides for this day retreat. Teaching in a way that is rooted in your experience, Georgie will encourage to listen to your body and to honour what it is telling you while still providing space for exploration and play

Katie McNeil

Katie is a teacher also based in Oxford and loves to help empower students to feel comfortable being themselves in class, to have the opportunity to find a sense of agency within their yoga practice, and find their own set of tools they can take with them throughout their life

Find out more about Katie here

Day Retreat Terms & Conditions

Booking

• Your booking is not considered definite until full payment is received but you can secure a spot with your deposit. If full payment is not received by the required date then your deposit will be held and not refunded and your place may be cancelled and given to someone else.

Payment

• Payment of deposit or full balance is to be made at the time of booking by placing an order through www.yogipod.co.uk.
• Payment of full balance is due 2 weeks before the event date and will be made via bank transfer using the details invoiced

Travel

• Travel arrangements to the venue are your responsibility and at your own cost

Your health

• It is your responsibility to communicate any medical conditions, injuries or other relevant information to your teachers prior to the event that may affect your participation. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If you experience any pain or discomfort, you will listen to your body and ask for support from the teacher. If your medical condition changes, you will always communicate this to the teacher.
• Please advise us of any mental or physical health conditions, allergies and dietary requirements before you book. 
• If you have health conditions and dietary requirements that may be affected by the activities offered on our retreats, we reserve the right to advise you to desist, and in the interests of your health, or others, we may decline your booking.
• Whilst all measures are taken to ensure a high standard of health and safety, some of the venue is in the countryside and we shall not be responsible for any injuries caused by uneven terrain, steps or paving.
• We shall not be held responsible for any injuries sustained during our retreat activities.

Cancellation by you

• You may cancel your booking at any time, provided that the cancellation is made by the person who made the booking. Cancellation will take effect the day such notification is received by us. The deposit is non refundable. A refund of remaining payments will be made if the cancellation is made before 14 days prior to the start date of the retreat.

Amendments by us

• It may arise that we need to make changes to the schedule of the day retreat, which we reserve the right to do at any time. These will be communicated with you as soon as possible

Cancellation by us

• We reserve the right to cancel a retreat in any circumstances. In particular, our retreats require a minimum number of participants to have booked by 14 days before the start date. If this minimum number is not reached by that date, we may cancel and refund the full payment to you.

Privacy policy

• All day retreat bookings will be taken through the Yogipod website and as such are covered by our privacy policy and terms and conditions