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he Duchess of Sussex faced
criticism for promoting her friend
Taryn Toomey’s £900-a-night
wellness and yoga retreats on
Instagram earlier this summer. But the
new mum has always been vocal about
the benefits of regular yoga, which offers
both physical and mental advantages.
Model Kate Moss has transformed her
lifestyle after taking up yoga, inspired by
wellness stays at the Chiva-Som retreat in
Thailand. Love Island host Caroline Flack
chills out with yoga sessions at The Body
Camp in Ibiza. The discipline has not only
helped her tone up but, says Caroline,
has helped ‘change my mindset’.
Harry Potter... star Emma Watson is
also a fan and once went on a ‘silent’yoga retreat in the US Rocky
Mountains as part of her yoga
teaching course. Her favourite
teacher James Reeves is co-
author of The Book Of Rest,
which comes out next week.
Victoria Beckham is
a devotee of Lanserhof
Tegernsee in Munich. She’s
even used it to influence
her fashion choices and was
recently spotted wearing
yoga pants as daywear.
If you’re looking to find
your inner zen and get
super supple – but closer
to home – here are our
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The Scarlet Hotel, Cornwall
It’s a popular spot for proposals and
honeymoons, and when you visit The Scarlet
Hotel you’ll understand why. The venue, which
celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, boasts
incredible views out over Mawgan Porth.
Poldark eat your heart out!
Your own personal yoga teacher will
guide your practice as you gaze across at the
freshwater pool and spectacular beach. This
is yoga at its most uplifting. A yoga break
includes a three-night stay in a sea view room
with three privately tutored 90-minute yoga
sessions. There are optional group classes
every morning, plus lavish breakfasts, dinner on
two evenings and products to take home.
A tailored Scarlet Journey consists of a
four-hour treatment comprising an individual
consultation, bathing ritual, guided meditation,
therapeutic massage and deep relaxation
recovery time.
Yoga breaks are £1,749 based on two people
sharing a Just Right room for three nights.
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Grayshott Health Spa, Surrey
Kate Winslet (left) is among the A-listers who’ve had a relaxing
break at Grayshott Health Spa, which prides itself on providing
a tranquil escape from the rat race. Book
in for the weekend and you can take part
in four yoga sessions, as well as a range of
other classes, including Pilates and tai chi.
How much or little you do is up to you.
Grayshott offers body composition
tests to motivate guests to make long-
term lifestyle changes. A weekend stay
includes meals, use of the spa (left), classes and
either a massage, a facial or fitness assessment.
A classic weekend stay costs £275 per
person per night based on two people sharing.
VISIT WWW.GRAYSHOTTSPA.COM/SPA/CLASSIC-STAY/.Can’t take too much time off
work? Then Champney’s in
Tring may be your best option.
With yoga courses that range
from one day to four nights
and lots of variations on offer
from Hot Vinyasa to Kundalini
and Ashtanga classes, you’ll be
spoilt for choice.
The perfect base for a
relaxing weekend, Champney’s Tring has a sparkling
new yoga studio. You can use the pool, sauna
and relaxation rooms before or after your classes.
Overnight stays include a buffet breakfast, healthy
lunch and delicious three-course dinners.
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