Join us in Polzeath, Cornwall, where the rhythmic pulse of the sea meets the quiet beauty of sandy shores. Fluid Body, Fluid Life is a long weekend retreat to awaken your innate fluidity, inviting ease into movement, life, and spirit.
This retreat is a dedicated space for re-connection — a time to release what feels rigid and embrace a more natural flow, inspired by the element of water and the fluidity it represents.
WHAT'S IN STORE
+ Enjoy 3 nights luxury accommodation next to Polzeath Beach, Cornwall
+ A blend of movement, meditation and pranayama weaved together thoughtfully with the intention of cultivating fluidity and space.
+ Soul nourishing food made with love by Hannah from Herbs & Wild ( breakfast, lunch and dinner)
+ Afternoon Mixed Movement workshop with guest teacher, Paula
+ Tend to your body in the state of the art Gym and tennis court facilities
+ Invigorating dips in the sea and coastal walks to fully immerse yourself in the elements
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Travel, any extra activities eg, surfing, travel insurance
THE LOCATION
Set against the stunning backdrop of Polzeath’s beach, you’ll be surrounded by nature’s reminders of calm and strength. Whether watching the waves roll in, walking along the coastline, or simply breathing in the salty air, this landscape will be our sanctuary and source of inspiration for the weekend.
Inviting you to let go and truly immerse in a slower, more present way of being. Heaven!
Nearer the time a Whats app group will be created to arrange lift shares.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
7:30AM LIGHT SNACK
8:00AM 90 MIN ASANA, MEDITATION & PRANYAMA PRACTICE
9:30AM BRUNCH,
FREE TIME, WALK, SWIM, SURF, REST
1:30PM LUNCH
FREE TIME,WALK, SWIM, SURF, REST
4:00PM MIXED MOVEMENT PLAYSHOP
6:00PM YIN YOGA MYOFASCIA RELEASE
7:00PM DINNER
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, EVERYTHING IS OPTIONAL SO YOU CAN CREATE YOUR OWN SCHEDUAL
WHAT GUESTS THOUGHT LAST TIME
"River is an incredible yoga teacher and seeing and being with her on a retreat was even more special. She is so wonderfully unique and genuinely cared about all the tiny details. I’m still reeling from this retreat, from the food, the beautiful belly laughs from us all, and the stunning fluid flows of yoga. Thank you so much River your retreat was sublime. "
"River coordinated a magical weekend. From the moment I enquired, I felt welcomed and I knew I was making the right choice. From the venue, to the schedule, yoga classes, food and unexpected goody bag - it is clear everything was carefully researched and executed with thoughtful attention to detail. Fire circling and sauna under the stars was an unexpected highlight too! Thank you River for bringing such a wonderful coven of women together, I went home feeling full of all the good stuff :)"
River, your attention to detail and love of yoga and all things wholesome made our retreat the most wonderful and special weekend. I loved every second: our yoga and breathing practices; your perfectly chosen playlists; every beautifully prepared and nutritious meal; our camp fire, sauna and massages; getting to know everyone who attended; sharing stories and laughter; the stunning setting; our gifts (thank you!)…the list is endless! It was a magical weekend that I will reflect upon and cherish forever x
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
If you are new here, then welcome, my name is River
My heartfelt intention is to ensure you feel fully cared for on retreat with me and that you leave feeling deeply inspired and replenished. Creating beautiful, uplifting spaces for you to step away from the busyness of life and reconnect with your true self is my passion. I believe in the power of movement and community to heal whether it’s a kitchen disco, or flowing with breath in a yoga class, from handstands to lying still and sensing the movement of the cosmos within—it’s all magic!
Paula Jankowska
Paula brings her professional background as a contemporary dancer trained at Laban. She specializes in cultivating fluidity through grounded connection with the floor, inviting you to discover movement that flows with ease and expression.
In Paula’s workshops, you’ll learn to slide, roll, fly, and flow, exploring new ways to inhabit your body. She’ll help you expand your movement vocabulary beyond the linear, tapping into creativity and freedom of form. Her approach is an invitation to reconnect with the body’s natural, fluid state — moving from grounded stability into boundless possibility.
THE FOOD
Herbs and Wild aims to deepen the connection between people and the food on their plate."
Hannah from Herbs & Wild will be looking cooking up a seasonal 2 course feast. Her food is vibrant and seasonal using the best local ingredients from Devon.
The traceability of ingredients is at the heart of H&W - Sourcing what is available in the UK, grown by local farmers and foraged from nature’s pantry enables us to appreciate the changing seasons, work with ingredients at their peak in flavour and nutrient density and cultivate a more sustainable food system and local food economy.
In other words her food is INCREDIBLE your in for a real treat!
CHOOSE YOUR ROOM
We will be staying in two exquisitely designed houses perched on an elevated position, offering unparalleled sea views across to Stepper Point and the Camel Estuary. Both houses have been meticulously designed down to the little details to leave you feeling inspired and truly cared for. Luxurious soft furnishings, warm tactile finishes, and large sections of glass bathe the interior in natural light, seamlessly merging the inside with the outside world.
Early bird pricing till 15th January.
Deposit £150, 2nd Payment due January, final payment Due 10th February 2025
Any questions then please send us an email on the contact form below.
Once you have paid your deposit you will be sent a registration form. By paying the deposit you agree
to River Mace Yoga T&Cs
3 Rooms Left Early Bird £639 pp Regular Price £669pp
1 ROOM LEFT (single occupancy) Early Bird £695 Regular Price £759
1 ROOM LEFT Early Bird £759 Regular Price £830
This is one not to be missed if you love moving your body in new ways and being immersed in the more salty way of life.🌊
This retreat is for those who have practiced yoga before or another movement modality such as, dance, capoeira, calisthenics. You by no means have to be advanced at any of these things though!! just an awareness and a willingness to explore how incredible your body is. We will meet you were you are at so you get the most out of the experience.
The morning practices will be yoga asana, meditation and pranayama in the afternoon we will have mixed movement playshops with guest teacher Paula, exploring floorwork foundations and less linear ways of moving to cultivate a sense of spherical being and flow. There will also be some more yin practices to balance out all the Yang 🔥
All practices are optional so you can pick and choose to create the perfect retreat experience for you.
Spaces are limited to 12 people to maintain an intimate experience for each guest. Reserve your place today, and prepare to embrace your fluid body and life in one of Cornwall’s most breathtaking coastal locations. We seriously can not wait to welcome you!
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