Spring Equinox Day Retreat

A seasonal day retreat with Yoga with Alex, held at the peaceful Damson Hill Cottage in Upper Swanmore.

Spend the Spring Equinox in a setting designed to support movement, creativity, and a deeper connection with the natural world. Throughout the day, Alex will guide you in slowing down, breathing with intention, and making space for honest expression through journaling and drawing. Created to refresh the mind and uplift the spirit, this retreat invites you to embrace the balance and new energy that spring naturally brings.

No prior experience in yoga or writing is needed — just bring your curiosity and an open heart.

What to Expect

• Gentle yoga and breathwork to awaken the body
• A mindful forest bathing walk to inspire clarity and connection
• Guided creative journaling or drawing to explore balance, authenticity, and new beginnings
• Delicious plant-based food and refreshments
• Time to rest, reflect, and connect in community
• A peaceful rural setting surrounded by nature

Retreat Itinerary

9:30am – Welcome. Arrive, enjoy a warm drink, settle in, and take time to set your personal intentions for the day.

10:00 – 11:30am – Morning Yoga Asana. Begin with a gentle, flowing practice designed to open the body, connect with the breath, and welcome the energy of spring.

12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch. Enjoy a nourishing plant-based lunch and take in the calm beauty of the grounds.

1:00 – 1:45pm – Forest Bathing & Nature Walk. Take a mindful walk through the woods at Damson Hill, awakening the senses and drawing inspiration from the beauty of early spring. Gentle foraging and quiet moments of reflection will help prepare the mind for creative expression.

1:45 – 3:15pm – Guided Creative Journaling or Drawing Workshop. Inspired by the morning walk, Alex will offer gentle prompts to explore authenticity, renewal, and balance. There will be time for reflective writing and optional sharing in circle.

3:30 – 4:30pm – Restorative Yoga & Breathwork. Slow down with a grounding practice that includes breath awareness and yin-inspired postures, helping you integrate the day and plant intentions for the season ahead.

4:30pm – Closing Circle. Come together in community to reflect and carry your intentions forward into spring.

We would love to welcome you to this Spring Equinox retreat — a day to clear the mind, open the heart, and reconnect with your most authentic self.

With care,
Alex