Connect. Celebrate. Contemplate.

Friday 20 June 2025, 19.00-21.30

"Summer solstice is a time to celebrate the light within ourselves and the infinite possibilities illuminated by the sun's golden rays."


As the sun reaches its peak on the summer solstice, we will gather to honour this celestial event with a yoga practice infused with mindfulness and intention.

In the midst of Nature's abundance, we will embrace the longest day of the year as an opportunity to cultivate inner light and connection.

Through gentle asanas, breathwork, reflection and meditation, we will attune our bodies and minds to the rhythms of the season, inviting in feelings of gratitude, vitality, and renewal.

It will take place at Heartwood Forest in St Albans, a sprawling woodland and conservation area renowned for its natural beauty and biodiversity.

This retreat is for everybody, complete beginners are very welcome, come just as you are but remember to dress for the weather as we’ll go ahead even if it’s raining!

 

CONNECT.

Begin with an opening meditation designed to deepen your connection to the energy of the sun and the abundance of Nature bursting forth all around us.

CELEBRATE.

Flow into a gently moving yoga asana practice to honor and celebrate the sun and its transformative powers. Explore heart-opening postures that connect you to your inner light, guiding you home to the peace and ease that resides within.

CONTEMPLATE.

Take time to slow down with a solstice-inspired yoga nidra, accompanied by sacred sounds. Conclude the practice with an honoring of the land, reflecting on the cyclical rhythms of Nature and how attuning to them can promote wellbeing.

We’ll gather together at the end for refreshments and to share experiences.


So why not join us as we celebrate the arrival of summer and connect to the abundance and vitality of Nature?


This mini-retreat will leave you feeling awakened, joyful, and ready to dive into the summer energies that will be all around. It will include yoga, mindfulness meditations, breathwork, reflections, sound therapy and time to just be.

This retreat is for everybody, complete beginners are very welcome, come just as you are!

Investment: Just £35 per person if booked before 23 May (£45 after).

  • Location

    Our beautiful yoga circle at Heartwood Forest near St Albans, nearest postcode is AL4 9DQ, surrounded by wildflower meadows, new woodland and the sounds and energy of nature.

  • How to Prepare

    Bring a yoga mat, a cushion, and a cosy blanket to keep yourself warm and comfortable. Dress in loose, comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement, and layer up with warm, breathable fabrics to ensure you stay snug throughout the session.

What others are saying about Louise's teachings

'Classes are a life-line'

by Cathy Washbrooke

Louise’s classes are a life-line! I find myself being able to calm my anxiety, find a new purpose and most importantly accept where we are as a country and continue my daily life. Louise is a very warm, nurturing and knowledgeable teacher. She also integrates elements of mindfulness through various readings, poetry and insights to deepen the practice and allow deep rest to take place. I always feel lifted, yet grounded after each of Louise’s yoga sessions.

'Supports mental wellbeing'

by Finola McManus

What I love best about your classes is that they not only give the benefit of a yoga practice but also deliver simple and practical ways to apply the weekly themes and help support mental wellbeing which is especially important at this time. Speaking as someone who struggled to make time for a single weekly practice, I am now getting to my yoga mat most days and it has become a ‘non-negotiable’ in my daily life and one which I make time for.

'Louise is so kind and caring'

by Emma Scinaldi

I started as a complete beginner and was worried I would not be able to follow the moves, but Louise is so kind and caring, plus really knows her stuff so is able to give very clear, supportive guidance. There is never any pressure as Louise always offers alternatives. With care and kindness she has encouraged me to really develop my practice. I always feel really energised after a session with Louise but I am also starting to notice a higher level of peace and tranquility in my day to day life. I feel strong and calm at the same time!

'Classes are a life-line'

by Cathy Washbrooke

Louise’s classes are a life-line! I find myself being able to calm my anxiety, find a new purpose and most importantly accept where we are as a country and continue my daily life. Louise is a very warm, nurturing and knowledgeable teacher. She also integrates elements of mindfulness through various readings, poetry and insights to deepen the practice and allow deep rest to take place. I always feel lifted, yet grounded after each of Louise’s yoga sessions.

'Supports mental wellbeing'

by Finola McManus

What I love best about your classes is that they not only give the benefit of a yoga practice but also deliver simple and practical ways to apply the weekly themes and help support mental wellbeing which is especially important at this time. Speaking as someone who struggled to make time for a single weekly practice, I am now getting to my yoga mat most days and it has become a ‘non-negotiable’ in my daily life and one which I make time for.

'Louise is so kind and caring'

by Emma Scinaldi

I started as a complete beginner and was worried I would not be able to follow the moves, but Louise is so kind and caring, plus really knows her stuff so is able to give very clear, supportive guidance. There is never any pressure as Louise always offers alternatives. With care and kindness she has encouraged me to really develop my practice. I always feel really energised after a session with Louise but I am also starting to notice a higher level of peace and tranquility in my day to day life. I feel strong and calm at the same time!

'Classes are a life-line'

by Cathy Washbrooke

Louise’s classes are a life-line! I find myself being able to calm my anxiety, find a new purpose and most importantly accept where we are as a country and continue my daily life. Louise is a very warm, nurturing and knowledgeable teacher. She also integrates elements of mindfulness through various readings, poetry and insights to deepen the practice and allow deep rest to take place. I always feel lifted, yet grounded after each of Louise’s yoga sessions.

Your Teacher

'Yoga gives us peace and clarity in order to see the beauty and wonder that is all around us'

Louise Neicho

Having spent the first 20 years of my professional life working in and with Nature I feel a deep connection to the natural world that has promoted numerous benefits in my life. Combining this with a love and appreciation of yoga and mindfulness that spans over two decades has enabled me to share practices that help us connect more deeply with Nature and ourselves. I have completed over 1000hrs of yoga and mindfulness teacher training and in 2023 I received a distinction for my master's degree in Mindfulness where my thesis focused on the wellbeing benefits of connecting with Nature. I can honestly say that yoga and Nature has saved my life on more than one occasion, and I don’t think I would be the person I am today if it wasn’t for my practice. To bring all of this together is simply a dream come true and I hope you will join me and our like-minded community soon.

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T&C's

Once payment is made your space is guaranteed for that particular retreat. Bookings are non-refundable and not transferable. By purchasing this retreat you are agreeing to these terms. Read full t&c's HERE.

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