Autumn Yoga Day Retreat | Near London

A yoga day retreat in the South Downs National Park

Hannah Pocket's yoga day retreats at Cowdray Hall give you the opportunity to step out of your routine, unplug and reset. Autumn is nature’s exhale. As the trees shed what they no longer need, we’re invited to do the same. It’s a season for reflection, a chance to pause and take stock of the habits, stories, and expectations you've carried through the year. What’s been serving you? And what’s ready to fall away?

Spend a beautiful autumn day in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Just over an hour from South West London, yet feels a world away from the city, space to reconnect with yourself and nature. Yoga will take place in a warm and spacious hall with an impressive vaulted ceiling, gorgeous parquet floor and big windows that flood the room with natural light.

“A complete breath of fresh air. It was the most relaxing and rewarding way to get away from London and practice yoga in a beautiful setting with like-minded people and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough!” - Juliet

We will start the day with guided journalling and intention setting to creating space for reflection. Then we'll get our bodies moving with a playful Hatha Vinyasa Flow followed by breathwork and meditation. At lunchtime a family style sharing feast will be provided by The Yellow Kitchen. You can then choose to rest in the hall, mooch around the farm shop and local village or join our guided walk around the stunning Estate to take in the autumn colours, the Queen Elizabeth Oak and Cowdray ruins. In the afternoon we will light the candles for yin yoga, guided relaxation and head massage.

This day retreat is open to all levels, everybody welcome.

If you have any questions or are interested in booking a place, please get in touch.

Autumn Yoga Day Retreat - Near London | £130pp

10:45 | Welcome tea

11:00 | Guided journalling and intention setting

11:30 | Morning hatha vinyasa yoga

This no-pressure practice invites you to move with curiosity and ease. We'll begin with slow, grounding movements to settle in, then gradually pick up the pace—flowing from pose to pose in an energising breath-led sequence.

12:30 | Meditation and breathwork

13:00 | Lunch

A family style sharing feast will be provided by The Yellow Kitchen - Serving the best local and Estate-sourced produce where possible.

14:00 | Walk or rest

Join our guided walk around the Estate, mooch around the farm shop and local village, or relax with a cup of tea, reading, journalling, or snoozing!

15:30 | Afternoon yoga: Candlelit yin yoga

This deeply restful practice offers space to stretch, unwind and reset. We'll slow everything down, settling into long-held, floor-based postures designed to release tension held deep in the fascia and connective tissues. With the support of gravity and time, your body will begin to soften and open. Gentle hands-on adjustments and massage will be offered to help you fully relax.

16:45 | The ultimate shavasana

Calming breathwork, guided meditation and intention setting, yoga nidra, head massage with Neil's Yard Bee Lovely Lotion.

17:30 | End of retreat

*Yoga mats, cushions and blankets will be provided. You are welcome to bring any addional props.

“Absolutely incredible and a very special experience. There was no detail that wasn't thought of. The yoga itself was brilliant, and the added meditation, readings and gratitude sections at the end were perfectly done. The ambience was magical and I can't wait for the opportunity to take family and friends along to one of Hannah's retreats in the future.” - Melody

Some travel options

Drive | 1hr 15mins from Balham. Free parking is available on site

Train | Nearest stations are Haselmere and Pulborough (15 min taxi can be pre booked and shared)

Accommodation | If you fancy making a weekend of it Cowdary Estate has some gorgeous accomadation.

Early birds | Cowdray Cafe opens at 9am

Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to book.

Best wishes,

Hannah

Hannah Pocket Yoga

hannahpocketyoga@gmail.com

07939 686962