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Today at 2.30pm at the Field Centre in Slapton there is a free yoga class hosted by @yogafieldandsea for anyone attending the ‘Celebrating Start Bay’ event. All ages and abilities welcome. Learn how to do some foundation poses and a few standing poses! Lots of stalls, food, kids activities and local businesses there! #freeyogaclasstoday #slapton #startbayfieldcentre

From the beach it looks so idyllic. A perfect place to cool off, go for a swim or try out surfing. From above it’s clear to see the repercussions of the recent downpour. The teeny cute stream is now a torrent of dirty brown run-off water emptying into the cove. Swimming here?! No thanks! Not today (although lots of people were). Not ideal to swim after heavy rain, and always best to check the beach environment for safety from multiple view points looking for streams, rips, natural features, constructed features, entry and exit points etc. Thankful I took my swim safety/ rescue course this year with @coasttocoast_watersafety who run all of our swims on every retreat . Looking forward to arriving back to the Uk tomorrow after 4 weeks of road tripping and vanning in Spain and Portugal! #swimsafety #safeswimming #noswimday

Some of you know already that Nick and I have opened Start Bay Studio recently for ‘Yoga and Wellness by the Sea.’ Nick has quit his corporate job (that makes two of us!) and will be joining me in running our new venture. It’s going to be an exciting year. Follow us @startbaystudio to see our journey unfold! #wellnessbusiness #wellnessbythesea #yogastudio #dreamjob #giveupcorporatelife #taketheplunge #torcross

Balance. My new favourite hobby. Today we all tried the ‘slackline’ (walking the tightrope). It was so hard!! After lots of attempts and a huge amount of fun we decided we should have one in our own garden. Such an important skill to maintain / develop, especially as we get older!!! It reminded me of one of my all time favourite excerpts I often use in classes from ‘Fire of Love’ by @aadilyoga. It explains that in life, just like in asana, you have to work hard to achieve AND maintain balance, you must remain vigilant because “the moment you congratulate yourself on achieving balance you have already begun to fall over” (just like me in this slackline falling to the left as I lost focus). A great analogy for life…..keep a constant focus on maintaining balance, balancing your nervous system (between sympathetic and parasympathetic), balancing activity and rest, balancing awake time and sleep time, balancing your diet and so on. Obviously it’s all work in progress for me ;-) #slackline #tightrope #balance #balancepractice #newhobby #fallingover

This week I have been so grateful to practice yoga here on this amazing deck overlooking the Atlantic! It’s been wonderful to be a participant instead of teacher ! Obviously the number 1 choice for a relaxing getaway is to come on a Yoga Field & Sea retreat BUT if you want to go overseas for a family get away I can really recommend this……Included yoga classes, fitness classes, training sessions, skate boarding, graffiti art sessions, loads of fun kids activities, gorgeous pool, hot tub and best of all, it’s on one of the best stretches of Portuguese surf coast. Awesome industrial decor (think concrete and rustic wood with fish nets hanging everywhere), funky accommodation with hanging bunks for the kids, breakfast included (along with the mandatory pasteis de nata). @noahsurfhouseportugal it’s been incredible so far! Such a treat for us during our month long Spain/ Portugal van trip! #yogafieldandsea #portugalsurfcoast #noahsurfhouseportugal #familyholidayportugal #roadtripportugal #familyvantrip #rareluxury

Loving it here in western Portugal! So many incredible surf beaches, and like my local South Devon patch, beaches face two different directions so no matter what the wind direction you can usually find the conditions for your chosen sport! The daily routine for us is early yoga, surf in the morning on a western beach and swim in the afternoon on a southern beach! Trying to avoid too many pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) as they are just toooooo good! #surfportugal #roadtrip #vanlife #summeradventures #familysurftrip #tonel #sagres #bigredfoamy #yogafieldandsea

Caceres, Spain, 7.40pm, 38 degrees. 5 of us camping in the van tonight. The best strategy is to stay in the pool until it shuts and then eat ice cream until midnight when the temperature drops by a huge 2 degrees. Thankfully just a one night stopover on our way to Portugal 🇵🇹 🏄‍♀️ 🏄‍♂️ 🏖 #hotcamping #roadtrip #5inthevan #spainandportugal #vanlife

Start Bay Studio is getting smarter by the day! We now have a name up. Huge thanks to @futureclient in Kingsbridge for turning this around so quickly. It looks amazing. Over the summer we have - Yoga Field & Sea classes with Kirsty Wed, Thur, Fri - Mint massage appointments with Kerry on Wed, Thurs, Fri - Lucy Penny mindful art workshops Tuesdays -Gallery exhibitions Saturdays and Sundays - Mary Brooking Run Sessions 24/25/26 Aug - Helen Phillips sound baths Friday 29th July/ Friday 26th Aug - Adventure South Paddle board instructor course 8/9 Oct Call 07500 032781 for more info!! #artsessions #yogastudio #startbaystudio #paddleboardinstruction #kingsbridgebusinesses #torcross #runcoaching #wellnessstudio #soundbath #strollandsketch #massage #hotstonemassage @yogafieldandsea @mintmassage22 @lucypennyartworks @hillyfields.runsessions @adventuresouthuk @helenphillips787

For her 11th birthday, Ellie (my eldest) just wanted to jump into the sea! Thanks Conor from @adventuresouthuk, as always you were ace! #coasteering #southdevoncoast #jumpoffrock #11thbirthday

Only 9 days until we head off on our big summer adventure (if the passports arrive) leaving our gorgeous pupp behind. Luckily for Rusty he gets his own holiday with 5 other Vizsla’s in a household that love him like their own! We will miss the daft pupp! Fingers crossed for the passport, it’s been a super stressful week on this front. We thought we had it all in hand, 3 passports in date, 2 renewals applied for 15 weeks ago! But no, only one renewal arrived, the other was MIA. Luckily our local MP @anthony_mangnall_mp stepped in and actually sorted it! Amazing!!! But then, just as we thought the stress was over we discovered that one passport we thought was in date was expired! (100% Nick’s fault!) 24 hours of more stress, an emergency trip to the London passport office and hopefully it should be here before we go! If you have summer plans to go overseas check your passports are in date now and combat any stress with extra yoga!!! #passportstress #vizslalove #summervibes #vizslapuppy

Can’t wait for my hour full body hot stone massage tomorrow at our lovely @startbaystudio. Kerry @mintmassage22 has done a fabulous job setting up this space to be so welcoming! Lovely and cool in there too! 30% off until the 27th July so book up quickly with Kerry via www.mintmassage.co.uk Beautiful art by @theseaweedstudio on the wall as well ! #massage #torcross #startbaystudio #kingsbridge #hotstonemassage #seaweedstudio

Festival ready!! It could not be more glorious down at Blackpool sands. The ocean is so still, the water is crystal clear, I can confirm the sea temperature is warm! So happy to be teaching some yoga at one of my favourite local beaches over the next couple days. For those of you signing up to the festival sessions: Saturday session: 10.15am Sand and Sivasana. No we won’t be lying in Sivasana for an hour on the sand, but this will be your reward for a lively asana practice. Sunday session: 11am Waves and Warriors. No waves here at the beach this weekend, no swell forecast at all, but yes we will be warriors. We’ll work in some strong standing poses and at the end you might even hear the story behind the origin of these wonderful postures See you there ! Bring sunscreen and water ! #tunesonthesands #blackpoolsands #yogafieldandsea #yogaoutside #festivalyoga

Who is going to the @tunes_on_the_sands festival at the glorious Blackpool sands this weekend?! If you are, there are free wellness sessions including yoga on the beach. I’ll be running two sessions: Saturday 10.15-11.15am Sand & Sivasana Sunday 11am-12pm Waves & Warriors For festival ticket holders to book your free spot email: info@tunesfestivals.com @tunes_on_the_sands #tunesonthesands #wellnessonthebeach #blackpoolsands #yogafieldandsea #festivalyoga #devonyoga

Slapton Sands! A 3 mile stretch of beach along the beautiful Start Bay, at one end Strete Gate, at the other end (in the foreground here) Torcross. Yesterday a survey of 550 beaches across the UK named this a top 10 UK beach, one of only two in Devon, and the only one in South Devon. All of our Spring and Autumn retreats overlook this gorgeous bay, either from the stunning 7 bedroom house in Torcross (Golden Meadow) or from the brand new luxury 5 bed/ 5 bath house in Slapton (Higher Poole). So lucky to have spent my childhood on this very beach, and be back here living with my own kids who love it just as much!! #lovewhereyoulive #southdevonbeach #slaptonsands #ukbestbeaches #yogaretreatslaptonsands #ukholiday To check out retreat availability go to www.yogafieldandsea.co.uk

The weather was just too amazing to stay inside! The benefits of using @startbaystudio by the beach for classes means we can relocate to the ocean when the sun is out! Just grab a beach blanket, strap, block and sun cream, walk for 5 seconds and voila......practice to the sounds of the sea and the birds!! #outdooryoga #torcross #slaptonsands# #startbaystudio #beachyoga #yogaandswim #devonyoga #yogaclassesdevon #suptapadangusthasana

After running 4 retreats in the last couple months, and this week teaching 10 classes I am sooooooo happy to have finally tidied my special yoga space and I am now ready again for my own practice. I have an amazing #greatyogawall class from the incredible @purnayoga828 studio in Asheville, North Carolina lined up for tonight! I studied for my 200hr and 500hr qualifications in Washington, USA. It’s so fabulous that I can join online classes (recorded and shared), on my own schedule, from such knowledgeable teachers I met through my studies. Thanks so much for keeping my yoga learning journey accessible Letitia, Whitney and Hannah @purnayoga828 If anyone wants to visit my home studio for a wall class, private 1-2-1 and group sessions are available! #yogasling #yogawall #greatyogawall #homepracticeyoga #mytime #myownpractice #homeyogastudio

And that’s a wrap! We’ve just finished the pack up after our third Salcombe yoga, hike, swim, paddle retreat here at the magical East Soar farm. What a beautiful sun set we were treated to before our Sound Bath on Sunday evening. This weekend we had guests who had never travelled alone, who had never slept in a tent, who had fears about getting in the sea, who hadn’t done yoga in 2 years, who were worried about the food, who had various injuries to deal with, who were overcoming illness, who had travelled from overseas to reach us, and more....it was truly humbling, as it always is, to see all these wonderful people flourish, gain strength, overcome fears, try new things and most of all, have a massive smile on their faces throughout the entire weekend. You might be reading this thinking it’s a load of old rubbish, that it’s over the top and gushy! I promise, it’s totally real. My heart is so full from the energy, the stories, the conversations, the spirit, the humour, the encouragement, the kindness, the generosity, the all round awesomeness of every one who came! Thank you thank you thank you ❤️ #retreat

Starehole Bay at its best. A well deserved quick swim break. We’ve been working hard all day to set up for our final Salcombe retreat of the year! We are ready for you! #stareholebay #eastsoarfarm #eastsoaroutdoorexperience #yogafieldandsea #swimbreak #warmwaters #thisisengland #thisisdevon #wildswimming #swimdevon #bestbeachesuk

I’ll admit I haven’t washed my hair in a while. Is this a bit controversial? Loving the daily salt effect, adding so much ‘body’ to my hair, it feels great! And now we are on the topic of the natural look, I don’t even own a moisturiser. I have a theory, founded on no science whatsoever, that my skin just sorts out its own natural balance! I do of course wear sunscreen though. Anyone else willing to share their lack of face care / hair care routine or am I the only one?! #growoldgracefully #nomakeupever #naturallook #beachhair #saltyhair #notwashingmyhair #nofaceproducts #nomoisturiserchallenge #bringonthewrinkles #naturallook #saltyhair #faceroutine

Yesterday was an epic 3 swim day. Starting off with a 1km beach swim in the morning, wet suit and hat for warmth! An hour training swim @dartmouthswimmingclub, thanks Mat for another great session, and then hit the beach again for 9pm to watch the moon rise over the ocean. At 11pm it seemed rude to not have little dip in that moonlight reflection. Days like this I am so grateful that I have found my groove in life, no more corporate BS, way less desk time, no more endless zoom meetings and Teams chats. Just the ocean calling........ #quitthedayjob #liveyourdharma #findyourdharma #yogafieldandsea #oceantime #moondip #moonrise #strawberrymoon #fullmoonswim #swim3times #swimdaily

Feeling incredibly lucky today that 9 out of 10 guests who came on our April 2022 luxury yoga and wild swimming retreat in Torcross are re-booking for next year! The 10th is a guest who will be coming on a @yogafieldandsea retreat for the 3rd time! @magdaratajczaktehrani You might ask why the photo of Tall Nat @natiewilliams puckering up for a smooch with a fresh sea bass....well, a MASSIVE part of the reason for our high percentage of repeat bookings is the one and only Chef Tall Nat. Guests were blown away by her thoughtful, tasty, pescatarian menu, packed with local, fresh, organic produce. Meal times were such a joy! Juices, smoothies, breakfasts, packed lunches, hiking snacks, cakes, three course evening meals.... it was all top notch. She also happens to be the most incredible person, and friend, and luckily Nick was able to chop chop chop just about fast enough to keep up with her demands!! Love you Tall Nat, you are amazing!!! If you are sad that Torcross 2023 is already fully booked, we have space at our luxury Slapton retreats later this year (Autumn and Winter). Tall Nat will be our in-house Chef!!! Book via yogafieldandsea.co.uk #chefextraordinaire #healthyfood #pescatarianmenu #localseafood #bass #saltcrustedbass #seabass #devonfishing #localproduce #yogafieldandsea #yogaandwildswimming #retreat2023

Be kind to your future self! Often a theme for my yoga classes! When you are in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and beyond be kind to your future self. No matter what your current age, look after your body, avoid injury, do yoga, jump in the sea, take time to breathe deeply, eat well. Then your future self is happy (when you get there)! Take these two wonderful, inspiring ladies who come, without fail, every week to my Wednesday yoga class. After class they have a decent swim to the buoy and back, then they take off their wetsuits and do a second ‘skins’ swim just in their cozzies to enjoy the cold water on their skin. I want to be these ladies when I get to be my future self. They ooze life!! Love it!! #yogaforallages #yogaforallabilities @yogafieldandsea #yoagandswimming #bekindtoyourself #bekindtoyourfutureself

Proper lush that was! (The longer I’m back in Devon, the more Devonshire I sound !!!) #wednesdayswim #magnificentmermaids #14degrees #warmwaters #stretegate #devonswimming #ukwildswimming #ukwildswimmers

Really enjoyed seeing Lucy and Graham today for a 2 hour private yoga session focusing on prevention of kyphosis (arching of upper spine more than normal). We talked through their objectives of the session, the reasons kyphosis can set in, how to prevent it, and then worked through 3 areas of focus. 1. Lengthening the spine, allowing each vertebra to move away from eachother to free up space for the discs 2. Opening the chest, to free up the intercostal muscles which can tighten and pull your torso forward. 3. Thoracic back bends to reverse the forward posture. After working hard, there was flap jack, vegan truffles, vegan carrot cake, tea and coffee before a well deserved soak in the hot tub with views over Slapton village and the ocean! Private sessions, half day and full day retreats available! Email info@yogafieldandsea.co.uk #privateyogasession #yogafieldandsea #preventingkyphosis #bekindtoyourself #backcareyoga #halfdayyogaretreat #dayretreat

‘It might just change your life’ This amazing review from last weekends’ retreat actually brought a tear to my eye. One of the things I love most about running retreats is meeting such a wide variety of people. So many interesting conversations, learning so much from each person, and seeing a group of people who don’t know each other gel in such a short time! Here is Phil getting splashed by an excited Sam, and here is Phil’s review: ‘This retreat is a very special experience. The high quality of customer service and exceptional level of professionalism, is matched by warmth of welcome, humour and brilliantly paced instruction. Retreat leader Natalie together with her dedicated support staff, delivered the retreat with commitment, genuine passion and deep care for their retreaters. Our group comprised of people from a range of backgrounds, age, and level of experience in either yoga, walking or wild swimming. None of this mattered. We gelled together so very well and new friendships were formed. This is not a spa style indulgence involving lying around a pool with sauna and massages. It is a very well designed level of support with gentle but effective challenge, in order to help retreaters find pathways to inner calm, gain insights into their capabilities and new ways to respect one’s mind and body. Oh, and finally, the meals provided are flippin’ fantastic quality healthy, nutritious, top nosh!! If you fancy an experience that packs a punch, then book with Yoga Field & Sea. It might just change your life.’ #loveourguests #yogafieldandsea #googlereview #changeyourlife

Following on from my last post about how to spot a rip..... Here is the beach in question. Just below the rocks in the middle of the photo you can see a blue horizontal channel where there is no white water/white foam. This is the rip. Always look for different textures on the water. Much easier to see from above the beach. A rip forms when water is pushed to the shore (eg via swell) and then has to find a way back out to sea. It will find the easiest way back out to sea, which will be wherever there is a deeper channel. As large volumes of water rush back out to sea in this deeper channel it forms the rip. The waves / surf don’t break in the deeper water giving you a sign to spot where the rip is. The waves break as they go over shallower ground. It might look scarier to swim in the breaking waves but it’s safer than the rip!! If the waves are too big then don’t go in! If it’s a popular surf beach the surfers will likely be hitching a ride out the back on the rip! Don’t be tempted to swim with them :-) #howtospotarip #watersafety #swimsafe #yogafieldandsea #soarmillcove

Serious post alert! Make sure you know how to spot dangerous sea conditions before entering the ocean. On Friday we had a wonderful wild swim on our retreat at a secluded beach. We always swim with our professional, extremely experienced and highly competent swim team. Here is Loic from @coasttocoast_watersafety giving the pre swim safety briefing before we entered the water. We had three professional water safety experts/ lifeguards with us. After our wonderful swim, while we were all enjoying our post swim hot drink we heard a cry of ‘Help’ from a distressed Dad whose 12 year old daughter was caught in the rip and was being swept away. Unfortunately this family on holiday did not know how to recognise a rip. Two men went in after her and also got caught. Eventually they managed to climb onto a semi submerged rock, and cling on as the 4 foot swell crashed around them. The coastguard was called, and Phil (a guest on our retreat) and I clambered around the rocks to catch sight of them and assist in bringing them back across to safety. They had been planning to stay on the rock and wait for the tide to fall further but I was able to tell them the tide was about to turn. Thankfully everyone was able to return to the beach safely. Sarah (another lovely guest on our retreat, a GP) was also able to ensure they were ok. We both advised they got warm fast, removed wet clothes, and ate something. The coast guard then arrived by land (truck), sea (boat) and air (helicopter) as did the RnLi boat and the RnLi Salcombe lifeboat. A huge response which was amazing to see, but luckily all that was required was the 12 year old having a photo with the coastguard! The next post will show the photo of the rip with some tips on how to spot them. For any beach environment training or water safety courses I can highly recommend @coasttocoast_watersafety. I was VERY pleased that I carry an SOS satellite phone and am swim rescue and first aid trained! #beachsafety #swimrescue #swimsafety #yogafieldandsea #watersafety #beachrescue #dartmouthcoastguard #coastguard #rnli #spottherip #ripcurrent

It’s been a mammoth week preparing for our 3 night glamping retreat with Yoga, hiking, wild swimming, paddle boarding and delish healthy food. Here are the little boxes of goodies for all of you lovelies who are making your way to beautiful South Devon tomorrow! See you at East Soar farm for tea and cake, safe travels!! #retreat2022 #yogafieldandsea #cantwaittomeetyou #cantwait

The best granola ever! As confirmed by almost every guest who ever tried it! Some even suggested that Tall Nat (aka Chef Nat, aka Young Nat) should sell it! We have a lot of this lined up as just one breakfast choice for our upcoming retreat this weekend. And yes, as Tall Nat is taller and younger than me, I get to be Short Nat or Old Nat. Thanks for your epic granola @natiewilliams #granolagoddess #granola #retreatyumminess #retreatfood #breakfast #yogafieldandsea

My sister in law has persuaded me to do the Dart 10k swim in a small group later this year. The small group consists of some seriously good swimmers (GBR Iron / triathlon level swimmers). They might catch me stopping at the pub for a rest and a pint as there is no chance of me keeping up! I guess I better do a little training! This morning’s 5.30am sea swim was a good start. Thanks @hillyfields.runsessions for setting a decent pace :-) #dart10k #seaswimming #swimtraining #nohopeofkeepingup #530amclub #sunriseswim #neoprenegalore #startbay #torcross #ukwildswimmers #ukwildswimming #devonswimming

The 4.50am alarm was worth it! #sunrise #sunriseswimming #sunriseskins #torcross

Beyond excited to be welcoming the amazing Kirsty from @yoga_zest to the new Start Bay Studio! She will be leading two new Yoga classes (Hatha/Vinyasa) on a Thursday evening and Friday morning (early). Now we have 5 classes running throughout the week. Kirsty will kick off her 8 class series on June 9th. Book at www.yogafieldandsea.co.uk/studio Classes Wed 9.30-10.45 Gentle Yoga (Natalie) Thurs 9.30-10.45 Strength & Flexibility (Natalie) Thurs 11.30-12.45 Strength & Flexibility (Natalie) Thurs 19.00-20.15 Hatha/Vinyasa (Kirsty) Fri 7.30-8.45 Hatha/Vinyasa (Kirsty) More classes, workshops and activities coming soon! #yogafieldandsea #localstudio #torcross #yogastudiouk #communityclasses #yogaforthecommunity #kingsbridge #dartmouth #devonyoga #yogaindevon

The sun is shining, it must be time to give a little love to my nervous system. Sinking down into my parasympathetic with some deep breaths in one of my favourite spots on earth. This is a little corner of our Higher Poole retreat home, with those beautiful calming views over the valley of Slapton village, and the ocean of Start Bay beyond. We have a couple spaces left for our Autumn yoga and wild swimming retreats here. Book at www.yogafieldandsea.co.uk or call 07500 032781 #gloriousviews #restanddigest #luxuryyogaretreat #yogaretreatdevon #swingingchair #grateful #yogafieldandsea

Needed some super powers this morning so opted for the mighty chia seed pudding. Soaked with lemon zest, blueberries, almond milk and a touch of maple syrup, topped with coconut yogurt, fresh fruit and sliced almonds. Trying to avoid the crunchy nut cornflakes that keep appearing in my cupboard :-) #superfood #breakfastideas #wheresthecoffee #chiaseeds #chiaseedpudding #yogafieldandsea

Only 2 weeks until our next Yoga, Wild Swimming and Paddle boarding glamping retreat at the glorious National Trust farm at East Soar, Salcombe. Just a couple spaces left. 3 nights of luxury glamping, 3 yoga classes daily including an evening Sound Bath from the amazing @helenphillips787. We will enjoy a wild swimming experience at one of the best (quiet) beaches in the country AND have the opportunity for a 2 hour paddle boarding lesson at a stunning Salcombe sandy beach! All meals, juices, snacks and campfires included. All you need to think about all weekend is whether to have another marshmallow on the campfire or come to Yoga Nidra!! Read our Google reviews for lots of wonderful testimonials To book visit yogafieldandsea.co.Uk or call Natalie on 07500 032781 #glampingretreat #yogafieldandsea #yogaglamping #luxuryglamping #timetoreconnect #coastalbreakuk #yogaandsea #yogaandswimming #coldwaterswimming #yogawithaview

Fabulous to see our new ‘Start Bay Studio’ getting busy with amazing workshops, courses and classes. Today @coasttocoast_watersafety ran a first aid course, and coming up we have massage appointments, art workshops, paddle boarding school, more yoga and hopefully some gallery displays!! Excited to bring more life into this beautiful village in the South Hams, where I grew up :-) And....in other news the exterior is about to get repainted! Anyone want to guess what colour we opted for? #yogafieldandsea #villagecommunity #communityspace #startbaystudio #firstaidcourse #yogastudio #villagebusiness

Fun day today on the @coasttocoast_watersafety Swimmer Rescue and Safety course. This guy was very happy to see me speeding towards him Baywatch style with my yellow rescue tube! Thanks Loic for your excellent tuition! #safeswimming #swimsafety #yogafieldandsea #lifesavingskills #watersafety #swimrescuetraining #openwaterswimming

Could not have been more idyllic for two guests today who decided to go that extra mile (literally) paddle boarding from North Sands to the stunning Starehole Bay (only accessible by water). Crystal clear water, golden sands, dramatic rocks and great company. Thanks Scott @adventuresouthuk for taking us on such a fabulous adventure. Just three spots left for our next two retreats in Salcombe, filled with glamping, wild swimming, paddle boarding and plenty of yoga! Beginners all welcome!! #paddleboardinguk #secretbeaches #wildswimminguk #paddleboardingadventure #remotebeach #yogafieldandsea #glampingretreat #glampingyoga #crystalclear #crystalclearwater #holidayuk

Ready ready ready! Gluten free, dairy free rich chocolate and almond olive oil cake and a cup of tea awaits! Thanks @natiewilliams for your most excellent baking skills again! #retreatunderway #firstguestsarehere #yogaretreat #welcometeaandcake #yogafieldandsea

Starting to get very excited now! Just over 24 hours away from greeting our guests joining at the beautiful East Soar Farm, Devon, for a long weekend of glamping, hiking, wild swimming, yoga, campfires, great food AND a paddle boarding lesson. Not only is the lesson at one of the best beaches in the UK, but also with the best instructors from @adventuresouthuk We are watching the forecast every hour hoping for sun and low wind. It’s looking like it could be epic! Fingers crossed 🤞 #paddleboardingretreat #wildswimandpaddle #yogaandcoastaladventures #yogaandswimming #balance #restandrestore #southdevon #glamping #retreat2022 #paddleboardinglesson #yogafieldandsea #coastaladventures #explorebypaddleboard #salcombe #salcombebeach

Here’s one of our lovely guests enjoying Viparita Karani during our afternoon restorative yoga session on retreat. Here’s what she said on Google reviews about her week on retreat with us in Torcross. “Natalie and Nick were fantastic hosts on this retreat. I was made to feel extremely welcome from the minute I arrived. The atmosphere was relaxed, the yoga was so good - Natalie is obviously very experienced and a very good teacher who you can approach at any time if you have a question to ask or advice to seek. The accommodation was second to none, transport was arranged to the start of our walks with flexibility for those who wanted to extend or those who wanted to shorten an outing. As for the food, it scored very high on both quantity and quality, I really couldn’t believe the very high standard of the food served up at every meal and with a lovely smile from Natalie the chef. The swims were in stunning locations and our safety guide was very experienced. Combining the swim with the walk was a great idea and the hosts knowledge of the sea proved very useful in finding beaches out of the wind, for a more enjoyable swim. Thank you guys for an amazing five days I will never forget. Hope to return in the not too distant future!!” If you want the same experience head to www.yogafieldandsea.co.uk as there are not many spaces left for 2022! #viparitakarani #restorativeyoga #restandrestore #parasympathetic #restanddigest #yogaretreat #luxuryyogaretreat #yogawithaview #yogafieldandsea

The reward after an active yoga class and a hike: A refreshing dip in the sea on a beautiful beach. All safely guided by Loic our swim guide from @coasttocoast_watersafety Whether you decide to wear a wetsuit, tri suit, one piece, bikini, swim trunks, gloves, hat, goggles or maybe something else entirely it’s up to you!! Three amazing wild swimming experiences this week on retreat at three different stunning south Devon beaches. Even those that weren’t too sure about the big blue ocean came in with the support and encouragement of Loic and each other. Lots of smiles from ear to ear. There really is nothing like an invigorating cold water swim, it does us so much good for body and mind. #coldwaterswim #swimmingretreat #wildswimholiday #yogaandswimming @coldwaterplunge #coldwaterimmersion #wimhof #slowbreathing #pranayamainthesea #yogathenswim #openwaterswimming #newexperiences #11degreeswarm #yogafieldandsea #proud #southwestcoastswimming #ukwildswimming #openwaterretreat #luxuryyogaretreat

What a fabulous week on retreat! After taking part in three yoga classes every day, jumping in the English sea for brisk wild swimming every day and hiking miles and miles of the South West Coast path every day we definitely deserved a little treat at #gararockhotel. Maybe they were healthy mocktails, or maybe they were yummy cocktails, not telling ...... ;-) Feeling very very lucky indeed to have hosted such an amazing group of people who were so adventurous, spirited, generous, humble, grateful, receptive and most of all totally open to new experiences. I sincerely hope I see you all again in Devon soon. I learnt more from all of you than you did from me. Thanks for putting your trust in @yogafieldandsea ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ #newexperience #newchallenge #yogaswimminghiking #luxuryyogaretreat #southwestcoastpath #devon #lovedevon #salcombe #gararock

And breathe.....(preferably slowly, deeply...) After battling with the M5, car troubles, the train and the narrow Devon lanes our guests all arrived in time for tea, cake, yoga on the terrace with beautiful views of Start Bay, an amazing 3 course Thai meal, chats around the fire pit under the stars and finally a relaxing candlelit yoga Nidra session! Lots of fun re-wilding on the south west coast tomorrow so I hope everyone gets a good night sleep! #onretreat #luxuryyogaretreat #yogawithaview #torcross #yogafieldandsea #startbay #yoga2022 #yogaretreatuk

The first retreat of 2022 is almost upon us. For this one we are in the beautiful village of Torcross, South Devon, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). For our lovely 10 guests who are joining us on Monday for a week of yoga, hiking, wild swimming and an absolutely bumper line up of delicious healthy food, we are ready for you! #aonb #yogaretreat2022 #yogahikeswim #yogafieldandsea #studiobythebeach #alignmentyoga #restorativeyoga #yoganidra #campfires #torcross #southdevon #lovedevon #yogaretreatuk

This is one of our secret swimming (or dipping) spots for our Autumn wild swimming and Winter cold water immersion retreats. Maximum of 10 spots per retreat. After the sea dip (or swim if you are feeling brave), back to the luxury retreat home for a warming hot tub or Japanese soaking tub. I can confirm that this morning it was simply stunning! I even challenge the Devon locals to name this secret spot...... #devonlocal #bestseaswimminguk #seaswimming #yogaretreat #yogafieldandsea #wildswimming #secretswimbeach #restorativebreak #southwestcoastpath #lovedevon. #dartmouth #kingsbridge

Sea conditions are looking great for tomorrow’s full moon swim (or dip!) and evening of yoga in Torcross. The all important cake baking is under way. Coffee and walnut cake and perhaps one other surprise entrance!!! I’m pretty sure the cold water means we need MORE cake! Text Nat to book 07500 032781 #torcrossbeach #torcross #kingsbridgedevon #wildswimming #nightswimming #fullmoonswim #moonlightswim #southdevonswimming

Looking for a new experience this Easter hols? We have our April full moon swim and evening of restorative yoga on Friday 15th April at 8pm in Torcross. £20 includes a guided swim under the full moon (conditions permitting!) with @coasttocoast_watersafety, hot drinks and delicious cakes to warm up, and then a blissful evening of restorative yoga in our new studio in Torcross. A few spots left! Call Nat to get the booking link 07500 032781 #newexperiences #supportlocal #kingsbridgedevon #kingsbridge #devonlocalbusiness #torcross #torcrossbeach #devonswimming #devonwildswimming #wildswimminguk #moonlightswim #fullmoonswim #dartmouth #dartmouthdevon

Excited to have received a call out of the blue from The Saturday Times this week! And here we are in ‘The new wild swimming’ Weekend section!!

Skin swimming (swimming cozzie) or neoprened to the hilt (wetsuit galore)??? What’s your spring ocean swimming strategy?! For me it’s a daily cozzie dip and if I want to swim properly then it’s as much neoprene as I can get on while still being able to move my arms!! Lovely dip at beautiful Gara on the weekend while the boys went exploring in wetsuits. #skinswimming #neoprenegalore #yogafieldandsea #ukwildswimming #gararock

I’ve done this hike so many times before but each time it’s different. Torcross to ‘valley beach’ through bright yellow spring gorse. We’ll be doing this exact hike to this beautiful cove on our Spring (Torcross) retreat and our Autumn (Slapton) retreats. The reward is a swim in the crystal clear water 💧 only mildly ruined today by Rusty (my dog) trying to save me as I swam. This just means lots of scratches on cold bare wet skin! Love him really!! #southwestcoastpath #springhiking #springcolours #lovedevon #secretcoves #hikeeveryday #swimeveryday #wildswimmimg #ukwildswimming #swimwiththedog #yogafieldandsea

Any excuse for a surf, a picnic and a bottle of Prosecco! Happy Mother’s Day to all those epic mums out there, and even more good wishes to those that are waiting, wanting to be a mum xxxxx #mothersdaysurf #mothersdayprosecco #celebratemums

Torcross to Start Point hike today after teaching my 9.30 gentle class at the studio. What a corker of a day! Such a beautiful stretch of coast line. Folks coming on our April retreat here in Torcross you are going to love this one, and hopefully if the weather plays nice we will get to swim at one of my absolute favourite beaches around the corner :-) #yogafieldandsea #hikeroute #southwestcoastpath #beesands #hallsands #lostvillageofhallsands #startpointlighthouse #lovedevon #yogaandhiking #yogaandswimming

MASSIVE shout out to my great friend Kate @paddle_for_purpose and her challenge partner Ben who swam an absolutely remarkable 24 miles in 24 hours this past weekend. One mile every hour for a continuous 24 hour period. An absolutely grueling endurance challenge which they both smashed with a smile on their happy faces throughout. I took on the night shift along with my eldest Ellie. Between us we swam the midnight shift, the 6am shift and the final hour with some poolside dancing and games of ‘would you rather’ to help while away the lengths. All in aid of raising money to teach essential and life saving water safety skills to primary school kids! Amazing work @coasttocoast_watersafety and @dartmouthswimmingclub Still trying to make the 5k target so donate here if you can https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dartmouth-swimmingclub?fbclid=IwAR39VFZw4_wePMmO1fAuXIaiWDKkntu6guB_CDXg0qqBtsQvNMYcPNkiues #endurancechallenge #24in24challenge #24in24 #24mileswim #nevergiveup #inspiringpeople #celebratesuccess #epiceffort

Not usually a fan of East winds here at slapton sands as it brings a cold, onshore wind that results in choppy seas and feisty swell BUT it did make for an exhilarating swim followed by picnic on the beach! This weather is amazing!! ☀️ #feistysea #seaswell #eastwind #choppyseas #seaswimming #ukwildswimming #ukwildswimmers #yogafieldandsea #safeswimming #stretegate #slaptonsands #lovedevon #swimeveryday #waves

This stunner of a secret beach is the location for our wild swimming experience on our Salcombe retreats this year. This photo was taken from the air at our May retreat in 2021. There we are, those little black dots, laughing with glee as we swim in this incredible place! We have three dates to choose from and a choice of either a cosy cottage or luxury bell tent. The retreat consists of three yoga classes per day in the beautiful swallows nest barn, glorious hiking on the famous south west coast path, wild swimming and paddle boarding experiences at some of Devon’s most beautiful beaches AND includes all your meals! No need to spend a penny during your whole retreat, everything is covered from your beach changing robe to your hot thermos flask !! Salcombe dates for 2022 May 5-8 June 2-5 June 18-21 Book at www.yogafieldandsea.co.uk #wildswimmingretreat #dronephotography #oceanswimming #oceanexploring #mayretreat #yogafieldandsea #beautifuldevon #southwestcoastpath #yogaandswimming #retreatyourself #wildretreat #glamping #yogaglamping

This is the beautiful spot for our full moon swim this Friday evening. Just 3 spaces left for our blissful evening of moonlight swimming (with @coasttocoast_watersafety) and homemade cakes followed by restorative yoga with @yogafieldandsea in our new beachside studio. The weather forecast looks like it will be clear night so hopefully we’ll see the moon shining down and glistening on the ocean! We’ll end with candlelit yoga Nidra!!! https://eola.co/w/1238/activities/moonlight-swim-and-yoga #fullmoon #fullmoonswim #restorativeyoga #yoganidra #moonlightswim #torcross #torcrossdevon

We often get asked what a typical day looks like on retreat! For our April retreat at this 5* home it goes something like this (FYI two spaces left, one double and one twin). - wake up to the sounds of the birds 🦅 - enjoy an energy boosting smoothie - asana class on the terrace or at the village studio by the beach - hike to remote beach - guided wild swim at a quiet stunning (secret) south devon beauty spot - healthy packed lunch and thermos of your chosen hot drink - free time in the beautiful surroundings, in the village or at the retreat home - restorative yoga class - amazing home cooked healthy pescatarian dinner on the terrace (if the weather obliges!) - yoga Nidra or a beautiful sound journey experience or maybe a campfire on the beach! Marshmallows provided !! - some z’s To book one of the remaining spaces visit yogafieldandsea.co.uk #yogafieldandsea #restoreandrelax #metime #holidayforyou #southdevonbeaches #southwestcoastpath #yogaretreatuk #alignmentyoga #yogaandswimming #wildswimminguk

A bit of chair yoga this morning for our 9.30am gentle class. Focus today was on reversing/ preventing kyphosis (rounding of the upper back). We used the chairs for gentle sun salutations, standing poses and some kyphosis reversing thoracic back bends!! So happy with my new super strong yoga chairs. #reversekyphosis #yogaforeverybody #gentleyoga #yogafieldandsea #preventhunching #perfectposture #villageyoga #yogaforthecommunity

Just two spaces left on our April yoga and wild swimming retreat in this stunning home in Torcross, South Devon. Our 5 days (April 25-29) are filled with walking the stunning #southwestcoastpath, wild swimming in some of the most beautiful remote beaches with our safety team from @coasttocoast_watersafety and of course 3 wonderful yoga classes per day! We practice in the retreat home or on the terrace overlooking the glorious views of Slapton Ley and the ocean. We also have the option to use our new studio in the village by the sea. We have a delicious healthy menu lined up with some yummy treats thrown in as well! 2 remaining spaces are ideal for two sharing. The ‘workshop’ is a self contained studio attached to the main house, it has its own kitchen, living space and terrace. To book visit www.yogafieldandsea.co.uk or call Natalie for more info 07385 879188 #yogaandwildswimming #yogaretreat #luxuryretreat #devonretreat #treatyourself #yogabreak #yogafieldandsea #gloriousviews #alignmentyoga #hikingdevon

Looking forward to the February full moon sea swim and restorative yoga evening tonight at our new studio. Here’s my home studio full of tonnes of prep work for all you lovelies that are joining myself and Loic. The wind sounds pretty strong out there, but luckily it’s a westerly so the sea should be calm. Are we going to be brave enough to venture into the ocean in the dark and the rain? @coasttocoast_watersafety will be making the decision at 6pm based on conditions. Safety is paramount. If we can’t swim, don’t worry, we will do an active asana class instead! #fullmoonswim #yogafieldandsea #homemadecakes #torcross #restorativeyoga #yoganidra #swimmingandyoga #miniretreat #alignmentyoga #candlelityoga #curatedexperiences

For the first class in our current 8 week series it’s all about confronting the arch enemy of the lower back! Something we all do far too much of: Sitting. Sitting for prolonged periods of time shortens your hamstrings which in turn pulls your pelvis out of alignment. The consequence is lower back pain. The mighty Supta Padangusthasana is one of the best yoga poses to begin lengthening the hamstrings. #hamstringstretch #yogafieldandsea #hamstrings #suptapadangusthasana #combatsittingallday #lowerbackpain #beatingbackpain

After so many people asked about my recent moonlight swim we thought it was only right to arrange a proper event for the next full moon on Feb 16th! We have teamed up with our water safety gurus @coasttocoast_watersafety to offer an evening of moonlight ocean swimming, hot drinks and yummy cakes followed by a sublime evening of restorative yoga and yoga Nidra in our cosy warm studio next to the beach. Torcross, South Devon. Only 12 spots! Book quick! https://eola.co/w/1238/activities/moonlight-swim-and-yoga #moonlightswimming #febfullmoon #snowmoon #swimunderthestars #nightswimming #yoganidra #restorativeyoga #yogafieldandsea #treatyourself #miniretreat #wildswimming

Sneaky heads up.....after so many folks asked about my full moon swim in January and voiced that they would love to join something official for next months’ full moon.......watch this space for the February snow moon. Something exciting is brewing.... #nightswimming #fullmoonswim #swimandyoga #februaryfullmoon #snowmoon #yogafieldandsea #torcross #torcrossbeach

For those of you coming on retreat this April, this is the shingle that might greet you at the beach! Sometimes sand, sometimes shingle depending on the preceding swell and wind conditions! Bring wetsuit shoes/neoprene socks or rock shoes as it can be a little uncomfortable to walk on especially with chilly toes! 🥶 #yogaretreat2022 #yogaandwildswimming #stretegate #skinswimming #swimallyearround #winterswimming #yogafieldandsea #wildswimretreat

Our brand new studio space at the old post office in Torcross, Devon is ready to roll! Soon we will also have a new floor and a patio door but we are VERY excited to be starting weekly classes this Thursday 9.30am and 11.30am. Not many spaces left so email info@yogafieldandsea.co.uk if you would like more details about the 8 week series starting very soon! #villageyoga #devonyoga #newstudio #yogaforeverybody #alignmentyoga #iyengaryoga #loveyoga #liveyoga #morethanjustasana #educationalyoga #getonthemat #newventures #yogafieldandsea #torcrossyoga

Ooooh it’s getting nippy now! Had to add the hot water bottle to my warm up routine today and WOW I loved that stuffed down my dry robe! #januaryswimming #winterswimming #sammytheseal #januarysunshine #yogafieldandsea #stretegate #devonswimming #wildswimming

So excited to start teaching a new yoga class, Thursdays at 9.30am in our new studio space in Torcross, Devon. Thanks @tarara1910 for nudging me to get this going ASAP!!! At this rate I’ll be adding another class to the schedule as it’s already full. If anyone who isn’t already signed up wants to come let me know and I will schedule more. #newyogaclass #yogaforeveryone #asanapractice #yogafieldandsea #torcross #devonyoga #yogaalllevels #alignmentyoga #yoga2022

Wolf moon... A bunch of brave ladies swimming in the ocean at 7.30pm under moonlight in January when the temperature is -0.5 degrees Celsius. The warm up hot chocolate, fabulous company and loud music from the 90’s in the van after was almost as fun. #moonlightswimming #wolfmoon #howling #nightswimming #yogafieldandsea #nightseaswim #newexperiences

Dog walk, work-out, sea swim, coffee. Done. Winning at some aspects of life. Cleaning, tidying, laundry, work, food shopping, dinner, emails. Not done. Not winning at all aspects of life but I think I got my priorities right........ #winningatlife #worklater #seaswimming #morningworkout #swimeveryday #swimallyear #yogafieldandsea

Sun rise from the hot tub anyone?! We are so lucky to be able to watch the sun rise over the ocean here at Higher Poole, the retreat home for our 2022 Autumn and Winter retreats. The only difficult decision on retreat is whether to watch sunrise while relaxing in the hot tub, or while practicing yoga on the terrace...... Autumn dates for 3 nights of Yoga, hiking and wild swimming: Sep 23rd-Sep 26th Sep 30th-Oct 3rd Winter dates for 4 nights of Yoga, cold water immersion and a full day cooking course with Philleigh Way cooking school: Nov 24th-28th Dec 1st-5th Book at www.yogafieldandsea.co.uk #yogaretreat #yogaandcooking #vegetariancooking #cookingcourse #hottubbliss #coldwaterimmersion #wildswimmingretreats #southdevonretreat #yogafieldandsea #sunrise

Could there be a better lunch break from my desk than this?! A January swim and a post swim bowl of soup from the back of the Yoga Field & Sea van absolutely hit the spot. My new wetsuit gloves make such a massive difference. Thanks Santa! For those coming on retreat in April I highly recommend some wetsuit gloves and socks! #slaptonsands #startbay #swimminginwinter #winterdipping #coldwaterimmersion #coldwatertherapy #seaswimming #skinswimming #ukwildswimmers #ukwildswimming #yogafieldandsea #yogaandswimming #yogaretreat

Coldest swim of the winter season so far yesterday with the air temperature feeling like zero degrees. 12 mins swimming in the ocean AND with my New Years’ resolution to get my head under on every winter swim! (Real ice cream headache territory). I must say that I did feel very cold today after getting dressed. It was straight back to my van for hot tea, no socialising and eating cake on the beach today! Sorry Lucy!!! It might be cold but I couldn’t be without it!! #wildswimming #coldwaterswimming #skinswimming #winterswimming #devonswimming #torcross #lovethesea #swimeveryday #yogafieldandsea #coldwaterimmersion #safeswimming #knowyourlimits #watchfortheafterdrop

Loving the fact that Sebby, 6 years old, already knows how amazing the ocean makes him feel. This picture was taken today after spending a good hour with his besties jumping in the waves and swimming. It’s how I feel every time I get in!!! Happy New Year folks! Xxx

I nearly didn’t go today as I’m so ‘busy’ but it’s always the right decision to put your tools down and take time for yourself ! Thanks ladies for a lovely dip and amazing carrot cake! #winterdipping #ukwildswimmers #ukwildswimming #swimmingallyearround #skinswimming #devonlife #yogafieldandsea #southmiltonsands #thurlestonerock

My new swim buddy.....Just a pupp but Rusty is getting in the sea with me everyday now. Such a champ. While puppy life is chaos it’s wonderful to have a partner to hike and swim with (albeit he can’t go too far yet!) His downward facing dog is teaching me a thing or two as well! Any of you dog lovers out there like my new crazy idea of yoga, coastal dog walking and fun agility classes on a retreat?!! #devonpuppy #vizslapuppy #vizslalove #vizslaswimming #seaswimming #wildswimuk #wildswimdevon #ukwildswimmers #skinswimming #coldwaterswimming #yogaanddogs

This might honestly be my favourite time of year. Empty beaches, warm water (relatively speaking!) and plenty of opportunity for ocean dips. So many swims this week with the seal, the sun and new friends. Impromptu dips bringing people (and dogs!) together. Love it! It makes me smile for the rest of the whole day. #swimwithfriends #coldwaterswimming #slaptonsands #stretegate #wildswimming #wildswimminguk #winterskinswim

A simply beautiful sunrise this morning from our Slapton retreat home. This is the view from every room: the rolling hills, the village in the valley and the sea beyond. At night the stars are amazing and you can see the flashes of Start Point lighthouse at the west end of Start Bay. Our Slapton retreats for Autumn 2022 are now available to book at www.yogafieldandsea.co.uk Who wants the room with the private balcony and Japanese soaking tub?!? #retreatheaven #yogafieldandsea #wildswimmingretreats #wildswimmingholidays #yogaandswimming #yogaretreat2022 #slapton #devonsunrise #startbay #startpointlighthouse #wellbeingbreak #begoodtoyourself #treatyourself #alignmentyogaretreat #thegreatyogawall

What an epic way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Swimming from Slapton memorial to Torcross with a bunch of lovely ladies, a seal and some wonderful volunteers on kayaks and paddle boards to keep us safe! Thanks so much @jojamiesonswimschool for suggesting such a fabulous activity, for herding us all to the start line and cheering us at the finish!! Felt good to put into practice some of the open water skills I’ve learnt at the swim school in recent weeks!! Same time next month ?!?! #openwaterswimming #openwaterswim #devonswimming #wildswimmingdevon #wildswimminguk #wildswimmers #yogafieldandsea #swimmingwiththeseals #startbay #slaptonsands #torcross #torcrossbeach

Today certainly goes down as one of the most epic birthdays ever! Morning bike ride with my littlest, an ocean swim at Slapton sands with @jojamiesonswimschool plus loads of other inspiring and amazing ladies, yet another swim around Burgh Island exploring caves and jumping off rocks with the fabulous @paddle_for_purpose who took this fabulous shot, a hike after school with my middle, an evening mile lane swim at the local pool with my eldest and somehow also managed to squeeze in cake with my parents and dinner with Nick. Like I said, EPIC! I am grateful every day for the access I have to swim in beautiful waters with amazing friends. Devon you are simply wonderful! #lovedevon #birthdaygirl #42yearsyoung #ukwildswimmers #ukwildswimming #wildswimming #burghisland #yogafieldandsea #openwaterswimming #openwaterswimmer #lovethesea #birthdayswim

It’s a little bit addictive this sea swimming lark! 3rd time around the island this summer and it never fails to disappoint. Might have to do it again tomorrow!!! Thanks again @coasttocoast_watersafety for making it so accessible and safe! #yogafieldandsea #openwaterswimming #lovetheocean #wildswimming #swimdevon #burghisland #bigburyonsea #perfectconditions

We did it! The ultimate adventure day with @coasttocoast_watersafety taking on their new ‘Hikonic’ event. The most awesome combination of wild swimming and hiking along the south west coast using the fabulous #ruckraft to transport our gear in the water. 4 amazing wild swims including the River Avon ‘swoosh,’ Burgh Island and Thurlestone rock. Literally my favourite day this summer by a long shot and not a bad way to celebrate 12 years of being married to @nick.cordrey Can’t wait to do it again. Thanks so much @loicdoison for being such a fun and expert guide! #adventure #wildswimming #openwaterswimming #openwaterswim #seaadventure #hikeswimrepeat #oldfriends #happyanniversary #lovethecoast #swimdevon #southwestcoastpath #swimadventure #burghisland #thurlestonerock #banthamswoosh

Perfect conditions today for a morning sea swim around the beautiful Burgh Island. Exploring rocks, caves, channels and loving that awesome feeling of staring through clear water to the ripples of sand beneath as you swim your way clockwise around this iconic island. A late birthday present for my wonderful sister-in-law (who slowed her pace a great deal to swim with me!) Thanks @brooking.mary Of course we were guided by the excellent @coasttocoast_watersafety team who know all the best spots to explore. Thanks Jo and Becky! #wildswimmingdevon #wildswimming #wildswim #devonswimming #lovedevon #burghisland #bigburyonsea #yogafieldandsea #exploring #theocean #lovethesea #perfectconditions☀️ #beinnature #openwaterswimming

Wonderful to be exploring Cornwall! ‘Tis a beautie! #cornwall #chapelporth #whealcoates #coastpath #lovehiking #summerhols

Keep your eyes peeled on the Devon lanes for the mad Yoga lady in the big gray camper !!! If the traffic gets too bad on the tiny beach roads this summer at least I can make a cup of tea 🫖 Thanks Steve @southhamssigns for the great work! #yogafieldandsea #camper #yogavan #yogavanlife #yogaretreatdevon #lovemyvan #popupyoga

Valley beach (as it’s known by the locals!) The hottest day of the year so far, middle of July, and I only had to share the beach with this one lone boat and a couple other hikers. Meanwhile Blackpool sands around the corner was full of hundreds of people! This is one of our secret wild swim beaches for our upcoming Autumn retreats. A stunning 5 mile hike takes us through a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, through the Slapton Ley Nature Reserve (a Site of Scientific Special Interest) and along the famous South West Coast path. A few spaces left in September. October now sold out. Book at www.yogafieldandsea.co.uk #yogafieldandsea #yogaandhiking #southwestcoastpath #secretbeaches #hikinguk #wildswimming #wildswimmingdevon #escapethecrowds

I think the faces say it all. EPIC 5km swim down the Avon to Bantham (the current might have provided a little assistance it’s true). Once again, major thanks to Loic and team from @coasttocoast_watersafety for the excellent event, guidance and safety and the @gastrobusbeachfood for post swim delicious coffee and cake! #banthamswoosh #riverswimming #rivertosea #wildswimminguk #wildswimming #ukwildswimmers #orangehats #frontcrawlswimming #yogafieldandsea #lovedevon #banthambeach

Well there’s a good use for a tow float after a swim. #swimtraining #towfloatpillow #wildswim #wildswimminguk #wildswimdevon #yogafieldandsea

Our drinks and food arrived by canoe, we arrived via a stunning swim, we had the beach all to ourselves and had an absolute blast! #remotebeach #creamteaatthebeach #mumfriends #badmoms #weeknightdrinks #sunsetswim #lovedevon #salcombe

Just look at that smile and speed @ktmcauley Rescue techniques taught by Conor from @adventuresouthuk are always a good laugh!! #paddleboarding #northsandssalcombe #yogafieldandsea #rescuetechniques

And that’s a wrap. Three amazing retreats in 6 weeks at the magical East Soar farm in Salcombe. This weekend we paddled, we swam, we shrieked, we stretched, we meditated, we practiced so much asana, we got stronger, we encountered a lot of cows, horses, ponies, donkeys, sheep, swallows and even some dolphins, we slept, we ate (quite a lot of cake, cream teas and cheese), we reflected, we toasted, we laughed, some of us even cried (in a good way), we elbow bumped, we shared meals, we hiked, we talked about life times of wisdom and experience, we listened to a sound journey of singing bowls..... I could go on and on. 16 beautiful, interesting, strong, fascinating, bubbly, intelligent, funny people. Becky and I feel honored to have hosted this with you all..... Until next year.... Thanks to a wonderful team from these wonderful local businesses: @coasttocoast_watersafety @adventuresouthuk @galleygirlscatering @eastsoarfarm @drones4devon @helenphillips787

And the set up begins......Beautiful bell tents amongst the beautiful rolling South Devon countryside.....and if you close your eyes and listen carefully you can hear the sea (although you do have to focus quite hard in order to drown out the sheep/lambs/goats)..... See you soon! #glamping #luxurycamping #belltents #eastsoaroutdoorexperience #yogafieldandsea #yogaretreat #lovedevon

No such thing as bad weather, just the wrong gear!! The weather forecast for the weekend keeps changing! It’s pretty safe to say that waterproofs are needed for those joining this weekend’s Salcombe retreat! Rain won’t stop us getting out there and enjoying the coast path and the refreshing cold salt water!!! #southwestcoastpath #hikenomatterwhat #wetwalk #swimintherain #fingercrossedforsunshine #yogafieldandsea #yogaandhiking

Checking the weather forecast approximately once every 3 minutes. Keeping all fingers and toes crossed that we can head out again for a paddle on Saturday with @adventuresouthuk for our third and final Salcombe retreat for 2021. Exciting news: we now have dates set for Salcombe retreats in 2022. Newsletter sign ups will hear first and have the opportunity to book before dates go live on the website. More awesome drone photography by Harry @drones4devon #paddleboarding #northsandssalcombe #yogaandwildswimming #yogaretreat2022 #yogaretreat #rewilding #devon #southwestdevon #paddleboardinguk #paddleboardingdevon #immersiveexperience #discoverdevon #yogadevon #yogafieldandsea