Joyful, seasonal retreat days in Sussex to feed the soul & lift the spirit
• Yoga • Nature • Food •
Spring 2026 Retreat
Sunday March 22nd, 10.30am-5pm
Tickets, £90 (£45 low-waged concession)
* Early bird rate of £75 available until end of 2025!*
Spaces are limited, so
book here now for...
Plenty of Yoga
Enjoy two yoga sessions over the course of the day - an invigorating morning practice to echo the uplifting energy of spring, and a restorative afternoon practice to tune into the more gentle unfurling and renewal of the season
Nature Walk & Talk
Explore the incredible beauty and diversity of nature right on our doorstep in the South Downs. Waterhall Rewilding Centre is the perfect place to practice gentle meditation and reconnection, a calming balm for mind and body
Delicious Healthy Lunch
Join Mimi for a chat about nutrition, with ideas shared from her books written with Dr Michael Mosley about 5:2 intermittent fasting. Discover how fasting can support health, well-being and longevity (don't worry, there will be plenty to eat!)
Breathwork & Yoga Nidra
In our busy world, yogic breathing practices (pranayama) offer an opportnity to be fully in the present moment. The retreat closes with the rest and relaxation of Yoga Nidra, the calming space between sleep and wakefulness
What is provided: yoga mat and bolster, healthy vegetarian lunch, plentiful snacks and herbal teas
What to bring: cushions or pillow, blanket, eye mask (optional), water bottle, a sense of curiosity
Our retreats are open to all
The venue is wheelchair accessible and facilities are gender-neutral
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We are The Rest is Yoga...
Sam and Mimi met during their yoga training in 2021. Sam now offers community yoga classes for people of all abilities, and works with the Brighton Natural Health Foundation and the Brighton Yoga Foundation to bring the benefits of yoga to a wide and diverse audience. Mimi has practised yoga from the age of 21. A journalist and author, she has written extensively about diet and nutrition, with seven books to her name including The Fast Diet with Dr Michael Mosley, and The Midlife Kitchen. Together, Sam and Mimi launched The Rest is Yoga in 2022 to offer approachable, supported retreat days and classes accessible to everyone - even people who may think yoga is not for them.
Previously on The Rest is Yoga....
'Yesterday’s retreat was so special, I cannot thank you both enough, just what I needed. The yoga and meditations were excellent, and I learnt so much to help me make my coeliac diet more interesting and nutritious. Am very fortunate to have found you.' Ann
'You both gave us all such a gorgeous day. Your dynamic working together is just so lovely.' LK
'Thank you for such a lovely day yesterday, I came away feeling totally replenished ❤️' Eva
'Amazing - I feel rested and restored & balanced!!'
KMcM
'Thank you for a perfect day! You thought of everything to make the experience seamlessly smooth,
fun and relaxing. Food absolutely delicious! Feeling de-stressed and floaty.'
Kate
'I utterly enjoyed every moment of the day, it was a total escape and a wonderful experience and I cannot wait to sign up for the next one. I think I am still floating on a cloud from the loveliness…
thank you both so much for organising such a blissful retreat.'
Rachel
'Yesterday was so joyful in ways that I could not even have imagined. The space you created was so safe and inclusive allowing for vulnerability, so much loving kindness and compassion.
The world can feel triggering, and can feel frazzled, and your retreat is the perfect antidote for bringing back self-connection and harmony.' AT
'Stunning setting - truly comforting, feeling safe and secure inside with the wild weather outside. Feeling so nourished and relaxed.' Lisa
'It was just perfect, just what was needed, really perked me up and gave me lots to think about (in a good way!). It was such a warm, welcoming and relaxing environment, wish we could do it every week!' Elsa
'The Rest is Yoga has brought such goodness, healing and nourishment to my life. The value of these days is immeasurably Good - it's not always possible to put into words, but you are creating a movement for holistic wellness, with love ❤️' A
'Thank you for another magical day - I always leave feeling reset and ready for the coming season - you are both magic. Loved every minute... I'm still floating!' Katty
'Thankyou so much for a wonderful Yogi day on the South Downs! We absolutely loved all the different elements to the day and came away relaxed and full of enthusiasm for Yoga and your amazing recipes. Already looking forward to the next time!'
Bridget
