Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat Day

Retreat by SOS Therapies

Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat Day

When: December 19, 2026 9:30 am - 4:30pm
Where: Melancoose Woodland Spa and Studio, Colan, Newquay, TR8 4JS
Hosted by Sharon O’Sullivan

A day of therapeutic movement, woodland spa, mindfulness  walk in silence and delicious food held in the beautiful woodland spa and yoga studio Melancoose just outside of Newquay.

A day of deep rest before the Christmas holidays focused on the the theme of ‘being’.

£125

What's involved...

🔄 Relaxed group opening and closing circle to share intentions and reflections (optional to share – you can sit back and listen too).

🧘‍♀️ Gentle seasonal movement of both trauma informed yoga and pilates fusion. 

🔥2 hour woodland sauna and hot tub session with guided breath practice in the sauna and meditation by the outdoor fire

🥗 Delicious healthy salad box lunch from Sabzi in Newquay.

☯️ Afternoon deeply slow and restful yin yoga followed by a short nidra.

🍂 Seasonally themed day weaving principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Winter which includes replenishing the kidneys and urinary bladder meridians (energy pathways).

💛 An emotional focus on the art of being versus doing and making space for quiet and deep rest..

💗 A woodland mindfulness walk in silence to Porth reservoir

🍰 Tasty cake and warm drinks

Who is this for?

🍂 This day is for anyone in need of some deep rest, self care or just a day to unwind pre Christmas.

 

🍂 You don’t have to have practiced yoga or meditation before as we there will be lots of options to suit different levels in the yoga sessions. 

 

🍂 Anyone recovering from burnout or in the throes of burnout.

Schedule

9.30-10am

Arrival


10am-12pm

Opening Circle followed by yoga/pilates fusion and outdoor walk in silence to the reservoir

 

12-2.15pm 

Wild woodland sauna and hot tub session with guided breath practices and meditation and fresh fruit snacks. 


1.30-2.15pm

Lunch: Delicious fresh Sabzi Salad Box


2.15-4.30pm

Deeply restorative yin yoga and yoga nidra with Sharon followed by closing circle with tea and cake. 

About your host

Sharon O'Sullivan 

Physiotherapist and Somatic Yoga Therapist

Sharon has her own private practice and is also an NHS advanced practice orthopaedic physiotherapist (HCPC/CSP registered) and her extensive training includes yoga therapy, trauma-informed yin yoga, clinical pilates, yoga nidra, therapeutic massage, acupuncture and strength and conditioning. 

She specialises in burnout recovery and prevention and teaches from her own long-standing yoga and meditation practice. 

She aims to make her sessions safe, inclusive, fun, non judgemental and diverse. Her aim is to help you to help yourself.

Sharon O'Sullivan of SOS Therapies

Pricing

£125pp 

Includes all practices and wild spa session, parking, equipment, lunch, teas, snacks and afternoon cake. Please pay in full. If you need support with a payment, can you please contact direct and we will aim to support.

Cancellation Policy

We understand plans can change, if you cancel before 2 weeks of the event you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 2 weeks before the event no refund will be given.

Book Online

When booking the retreat below, choose the 19th December date: