Respite Day Retreats

Restorative respite retreats for the people who care for others.

Caring for someone else takes something out of you that rarely gets put back. Our respite day retreats are for family carers, support workers, and care staff, built around movement, breath, and rest, so you leave with real tools for looking after yourself, not just a day off.

What to expect

One day, somewhere beautiful and no one to look after but yourself. Yoga and gentle movement, guided reflection, and practical skills for calming your body and mind when caring feels like too much.

You'll leave with tools you can reach for on the hard days.

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Who is this for

Family carers, support workers, and care staff. Anyone who spends their energy holding space for someone else.

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Facilitators

Led by the team behind Gentle Spaces. Qualified in yoga and meditation, with backgrounds in mental health, they understand both the practices and the pressures carers are living with.

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Want to know when the next retreat is?

Register below and we'll send you the details, including information on potential funding streams.

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Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.