This is a beautiful remote part of the world, Half way between the British Isles and Scandinavia The Sheltland is an outcroup of ancient mountains with now just their craggy peaks jutting out of the Ocean. A home to the sea birds and mammals of the the Atlantic and North Sea.
Join me in this other worldly place for a six day Yoga Retreat, a Northern adventure onto this remote private island, facing westwards looking out to Foula the furthest flung Shetland Isle. We will spend the days practising yoga in a sunny yurt overlooking the sea, and the rest of our time wandering freely over the island, sea swimming in the most crystal clear sea water and warming up after in the wood fired sauna over looking the bay.
We will be staying in the castle like house with it renovated original decour from the late eighteen hundreds. The rooms are all large cosy doubles with single occupancy. There is one room with two doubles in the tower room for anyone who would like to share.
We will practice Hatha Yoga twice a day, in the morning and early evening. A stronger practice during the morning and a gentle yin style practice in the evening. The practices will be suitable for all bodies with posture options and modifications. We will also have the opportunity to study yoga philosophy looking at the texts of the the Bagavad Gita and Book One of Patenjalis Yoga Sutras. There will also be sessions dedicated to different styles of pranayama and meditation. This will be a excellent deep dive into yoga for anyone who is thinking of teacher training for the future as well as those who are looking for a nature adventure and time for quiet contemplation.
The island has a small working farm and an amazing farm garden so it is mostly self sufficent. All the meals will vegetarian and nutritious and prepared Kaye, an excellent experienced chef.
This is a private island and there are no roads, just tracks, and no cars. It is only accessed by private boat and except the few people who live and work on the island, you will not see anyone else for these days. You might however see Sea Otters, Seals, Puffins, Auks and Orcas. It is a perfect retreat where you will be lost in the elements, the enomous skys and ocean with its endless horizon, the beautiful bright midsummer light and long sunsets.
The price is an amazing £795 pp and flights ( which are about £350 return from London). Boat and taxi transfer from the Island are included in the price if you travelling the right times please contact me for flicht and transfer information.
(The room with two sharing is £695pp + flights ) Please contact me at rebeccaoura@hotmail.com for more information.
