Yoga and night awe-walks to see the Geminids meteor shower

Yoga, mindfulness & night 'awe-walk' 

Great Fryup Dale, North York Moors


Standing on top of a wild moor in the middle of winter you'll feel very much alive.


Even more so when you look upwards to a huge sky, studded with stars, planets and constellations. If it's clear, you'll be able to see the Milky Way with the naked eye too.


This evening also coincides with the new moon making it a dark night. Excellent conditions for a spot of stargazing - if it's clear.


But this evening is so much more than this too. It's an opportunity to slow down, chill out and embrace the beautiful, stunning heavens above you. 

We'll include a slow and gentle yoga session that will ground you to this earth. Followed by the most amazing night sky meditation to connect you to the heavens above. 


Afterwards we'll head out on a night walk that'll engage all your senses to ramp up your WOW-factor. By the end of the evening you'll feel utterly amazing - and hopefully feel awe. An emotion even more beneficial than happiness.

But regardless of whether you see the stars or not, walking at night is an incredibly powerful way of reconnecting you to nature. Standing on top of wild moor, you can't help but feel more alive. And this really is a wild moor. Great Fryup Dale is located right in the centre of the National Park and has huge vistas.

Obviously we cannot guarantee the weather or you'll see meteors or stars. And your safety and enjoyment is of utmost importance to us. In extreme weather conditions, we reserve the right to change the route, postpone or cancel the event. You'll find our cancellation terms here.


Event details

This event is run in partnership with AFS Mountaineering and colleagues.


Please note all joining instructions will be given to you nearer the date.


Date and start time 

No dates at the moment, but this can be booked as a bespoke experience. Contact me for more details.


Walk details and suitability

We'll be mainly on footpaths, but we'll walk over some rough ground, a hill and through mud on this route too. Although one of our easier walks (just under 3 miles), you'll need a good baseline fitness for this event.

Staying safe (Covid)

So we can all be in an enclosed space safely, please can you do a Covid test BEFORE the event.  Please see our Terms and Conditions before you book.


Bring with you

An open mind. Come with a willingness to do things differently and a desire to go on a mini-adventure. 


For yoga: 

 

  • clothes you can stretch in. Layers are best
  • please bring your own yoga mat, blanket and cushion (while Covid is still around)

 

For walking:
 

  • additional warmer layers (you will need them as it can get very cold)
  • decent waterproof jacket & trousers (please bring both)
  • a rucksack
  • a headtorch (and make sure it works)
  • waterproof walking boots (not wellies)
  • water or hot drink
  • a snack to nibble on before heading outside
  • hand sanitiser
  • face mask



Cost 


Includes: Services of an expert mountain leader to guide us on our night walk, plus a highly experienced yoga, mindfulness and wellbeing practitioner. A little information on the universe and stars. Peace of mind. Safety. Awe - which is priceless!


£45 per person

Please refer to our FAQs and Terms and Conditions before booking and for further details. This is for clarity and your safety.


Public transport

The nearest train station is Danby via Middlesbrough. From there you'll need to travel to and from the Yorkshire Cycle Hub by taxi. Taxis will need to be pre-booked both ways. Here are a few to try:

 

  • M & J Blacklock (Danby based) - 07792 838771
  • Lingdale Travel - 01287 654196
  • Falcon Flight Link - 01287 630333
  • Ayton Taxis - 01642 722448

 


Staying over

Yorkshire Cycle Hub have both bunk and cottage accommodation. More details are on their website. Or if you want more luxury, I can totally recommend Crag House Farm, a short distance away. If you fancy something a bit more quirky, check out this lovely shepherd's hut near Great Ayton.


North York Moors National Park also have lots of accommodation choices on their website.



Please do check their cancellation policies before booking accommodation.



More information about your leaders

The walk will be led by Dr Fabian Seymour from AFS Mountaineering. He's not only a qualified winter mountain leader, but a PhD scientist with a specialism in evolution and life in extreme habitats. He also has a fascination with stars and planets and can talk to us about what we are looking at and how it formed.

The yoga and mindfulness will be lead by Alison Goodwin, a former Zen Buddhist and qualified yoga teacher of many years. For over 10 years she's taken people to some of the most stunning areas of the UK on yoga, mindfulness and walking holidays. You can read more about her here.

Alison Goodwin
Owner - Adventures for the Soul
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