Yoga, night meander and mindful stargazing
High Dalby House, Dalby Forest - with guest teacher Mark Westmoquette
When was the last time you looked up at the night sky with wonder and curiosity? Just looked up in awe at the vastness of the universe?
Mindful stargazing is nothing to do with maps or facts. It's an immersive experience of looking up at the night sky with inquisitiveness. It'll also leave you feeling calmer and more grounded as you connect to your celestial home.
The evening will be led by Mark Westmoquette (a former professional astrophysicist turned yoga and Zen teacher) and Alison Goodwin - the owner of Adventures for the Soul.
Run in partnership with High Dalby House, a boutique retreat with stunning grounds, the location couldn't be more perfect. Given there'll be no light from the moon this evening and Dalby Forest is the darkest place to observe stars, you'll be in for a real treat!
You'll start the evening with a deeply grounded Zen yoga and qigong practice with Mark. All done indoors in the warmth of High Dalby's chapel.
Afterwards, Alison will take you on a short, sensory night- time walk around the woods. Why? Walking at night is such an incredible thing to do because it makes you feel amazing and enhances your experience . You'll essentially see and hear so much more.
You'll have a hot drink to warm you up before heading out for a mindful stargazing session with Mark. If the weather is inclement we'll head indoors as we've got some other awesome delights in store for you!
We'll end the evening with a buffet and another hot drink, all prepared by our wonderful hosts, Ian and Linda, from High Dalby House.
Obviously we can't guarantee if we'll see stars or that we'll have good weather. During or after extreme weather conditions, we reserve the right to change, postpone or cancel the event. You'll find our cancellation terms here.
Dates and start times
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Yoga and qigong
So Mark can consider any health issues while doing yoga and qigong, we'll ask you to complete a health questionnaire. The information is confidential and will be destroyed after the event.
Walk details and suitability
Although the walk will be less than quarter of a mile, this is NOT an easy access walk. There are well defined paths, some steep slopes, steps and a bit of rough ground. We'll also be walking in the dark as well (with a torch!).
Food
Please remember to let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Call Linda and Ian to discuss further if you have any queries and to give them advance warning of your needs.
Indoors and staying safe (Covid)
So we can all be in an enclosed space safely, please can you do a Covid test BEFORE the event. Please read 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 an adventure.
For Yoga
- Yoga mat
- blanket
- cushion for your head
- wear clothes you can stretch in
For walking and being outdoors
- additional warmer layers (you will need them in February!)
- waterproof jacket & trousers - just in case!
- a rucksack to put it in
- a torch
- wear comfortable and waterproof shoes
- hand sanitiser
- face mask (please bring one)
Staying over
If there's space, you can stay over at High Dalby House (see the 'Staying Over' section for details). It comes highly recommended! If they're full, check out North York Moors National Park's website for other accommodation choices.
Please make sure you know the accommodation provider's cancellation policies
before booking.
Cost
Includes: Food and hot drinks at High Dalby House. Services of a 'wellbeing in nature' guide and expertise from our guest teacher, Mark Westmoquette. Yoga and Qigong session. Mindful star gazing, A sensory meander that'll ramp up your feel-good factor. Feeling amazing. Peace of mind. Safety. Feeling calmer and awe - which is priceless!
Only 8 participants on this experience too!
£49 per adult
PLEASE NOTE, our Terms & Conditions have changed. PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE YOU BOOK. Thank you.
TO BOOK -
choose number of people, and then you'll be taken through to the calendar. Select date and follow the booking process from there.
Your event leaders and hosts
Your hosts - Ian and Linda - moved to the tiny hamlet of High Dalby, following their dream of creating a place of blessing. They love welcoming guests to their little retreat. It's a place to escape and a perfect base to explore. See the 'Staying over' section above for more details.
Staying over at High Dalby House
Set in an idyllic location right in the heart of Dalby Forest, you'll find High Dalby House. A boutique retreat set in 6 acres of private grounds. Your stay here will be truly magical.
There'll be plenty of opportunity to relax and recharge in the beautiful garden. You can explore the stunning grounds or Dalby Forest, which is on your doorstep. Venture further to the coast on the iconic North Yorkshire Moors Railway or visit some of the beautiful villages in North York Moors National Park.
You'll receive a very warm welcome from Ian and Linda too. One thing's for sure, your stay here will be truly memorable.
You'll find more details
here.
