The Well Nest

What is Reformer Pilates?

Your guide and what to expect from a reformer session… In recent years, Reformer Pilates has gained significant popularity among fitness enthusiasts and those seeking effective ways to enhance their physical well-being. This unique form of exercise offers a variety of benefits, making it a valuable addition to any fitness regimen. But what exactly is…

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Yoga with Goats

This summer, why not try something completely different and immerse yourself in nature for yoga sessions with baby goats. There are several dates available for the sessions. Please make sure that you read all of the below information before booking a session. Booking a session is confirmation that you have read the information below and…

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The Seven Types of Rest: A Comprehensive Guide for a Healthier You

In our fast-paced world, rest has become a crucial aspect of maintaining our mental and physical well-being. While sleep is the most well-known form of rest, there are other types that are equally essential for our overall health. Understanding and incorporating the seven types of rest into our daily lives can help us recharge and…

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Natural Balance Wellness Retreat – Sattva

Sunday 24th July 2022, 10 am – 4 pm With modern life becoming ever faster and more demanding, the rise of a movement to live well and in natural harmony with the environment (Sattva) is becoming more appealing. The concept of Sattva is central to this desire to live simply, live purely and live happily….

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It’s The Well Nest’s 5th Birthday!

We are celebrating our 5th birthday this month – come and join us for special offers, prizes and wonderful new workshops and experiences at The Vegan & Sustainable Living Festival 22nd – 24th April at Bishton Hall. Thank You I’d like to start by saying a huge, huge thank you to everybody that has joined…

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Vegan & Sustainable Living Festival!

Exciting things are happening at Bishton Hall this month – join us for our first Vegan & Sustainable Living Festival! Come along and try some fantastic vegan street food, shop sustainably, discover amazing local makers and crafters and join me in the Wellbeing Tipi for some retail therapy, self-care therapies and workshops. Main Marquee We…

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Letting Go and Manifesting the New

Halloween isn’t just about costumes and sweets. Samhain, as the festival is traditionally known, is a wonderful time for acknowledging the past and letting go before calling in your hopes and dreams for the future. October’s unique workshop will bring together the best of the season and the energetic changes to give you a boost…

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Yoga Focus – What is Ashtanga Yoga?

If you’ve ever taken a vinyasa class with me, you will be familiar with a lot of the poses from the ashtanga lineage. Vinyasa yoga is essentially a free flowing version of ashtanga – anything goes. Ashtanga is itself quite the opposite; a set number of postures, in a set order…every time. You may think…

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Yoga Focus – What is Kundalini Yoga?

Often referred to as the ‘Yoga of Awareness’ or ‘Holistic Yoga’, Kundalini yoga is a practice fusing several ancient practices and principles to enable the practitioner to manage and manipulate the energetic flow in the body. Kundalini includes the practices of Bhakti yoga (devotion and mantra chanting) Raja yoga (meditation, mental and physical control) and…

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Your Practice, Our Community: Lockdown 2.0

Well we were expecting it weren’t we? But that said, lockdown still comes as a blow to most of us (myself included). But, I’m still here helping you to stay motivated, lifted and encouraged to keep practicing yoga and meditation. We have a great community of yogis and meditators, so lets get through this together!…