20269k. Yoga and Creativity Retreat with Laura and Jo 17 to 23 Oct

..in this 6 Night Yoga and Creativity Retreat at the wonderfully peaceful Dragonfly House, Andalusia!

Designed to restore a feeling of balance, and create deep calm within the the nervous system, this retreat will include beginner-friendly sessions exploring:

- Gentle Yoga and Somatic Movements

- Pranayama (breathwork)

- Meditation & Mantra

- Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)

- Sound Bath (relaxation with singing bowls)

- Art-based Mindfulness

- Creative Self Expression

- Excursions in the beautiful Spanish countryside, hiking & sightseeing.

There will also be plenty of free time to relax by the pool! (Temperatures in this region in October are usually in the mid 20s)

Optional excursions will be offered on at least 2 of the days, and will include visits to local beauty spots, possibly including some walking, hiking, and sightseeing. More information on this will be provided closer to the time.

And why not indulge in a personalised treatment too - choose from a range of options including Indian Massage, Ayurvedic Massage, Facials, and even Tarot Readings! 

I am very excited to announce that I will be joined in leading this retreat by the lovely Jo Rooks, who is a fantastic artist and teacher based in London. Jo will be leading us in some fun, simple, artistic and creative activities designed to help us connect with and express ourselves, and to act as an extension of our yoga practices. 

We will also be joined by Helen Smith, owner of Dragonfly House, who will be leading some yin and restorative yoga. Helen is a very experienced yoga teacher and sound healer, with a passion for creating trans-formative experiences.

And of course I (Laura!) will be leading daily Hatha Yoga sessions. For those that don't know me, my sessions are always designed to be accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring. My passion is bringing deeper meaning to our practices, as well as allowing people to explore finding the best ways to practice for their own individual bodies, minds, and hearts.

All yoga and art-based activities are completely beginner-friendly, and no experience (or talent!) is required! This retreat is open to ALL. Those who come regularly to my sessions will already know that I have a passion for creating practices that are gentle, accessible, inspiring, and enjoyable for all bodies, minds, and hearts. And I know that Jo and Helen share this ideal with me.

Anyone who needs to retreat for a while. Who wants to rest, release, restore, and relax. My Retreats are for EVERYONE! Yes, there's plenty of yoga, and definitely opportunities to deepen your practice and challenge yourself if you would like... BUT you do not need to be super fit or flexible! 

My retreats are aimed at beginners and experienced practitioners alike. The only thing worth noting before you book is that its helpful for yoga to be able to get up and down from the floor, and that the venue is set into the hillside and has steps between buildings which cannot really be avoided. But you do not need to be able to sit for hours of meditation, you do not need to have a lot of yoga experience, you do not need to have ANY art experience at all, you do not need to be a certain age, size, colour, shape, or gender, you do not need to be attending my (or any other) classes regularly - ALL ARE WELCOME!

I would love for you to join us!

SINGLE OCCUPANCY en-suite room - £1499

SHARED OCCUPANCY (twin) en-suite room - £999

A non-refundable deposit of £333 is required on booking, to secure your place

(Spaces are limited, especially for single rooms so book early to avoid disappointment)

You can let us know on your booking form  who you would like to share with.

Included:

- 6 Nights Accommodation 17th-23rd October 2026

- All Meals (3 per day)

- All Yoga Sessions (approx 1 movement session & 1 relaxation session per day)

- All Art-based Sessions and Materials (at least 3 sessions over the 6 days)

NOT included:

- Flights (please book your own flights to Malaga Airport arriving 17th Oct, departing 23rd Oct 2026)

- Transfers (these will be arranged for you and approx cost 110 Euro between 4 people)

- Excursions (optional)

- Treatments (optional)

Simply follow the Book Now link and you will be directed to my booking site. Scroll to the bottom (click see more) and you should see the Creating Calm Retreat.  Select the room that you would like to book and head to the checkout. A non-refundable deposit of £333 is required on booking, to secure your place. To avoid you paying the booking system fees, I am asking for this deposit to be paid via BACS. Details on how to do this will be in your confirmation email.

The balance of your fee will be due 8 weeks prior to your weekend retreat, and payment will be via bank transfer again. A reminder email will be sent at the time.

Please don't hesitate to GET IN TOUCH if you have any questions.

Flights should be booked to Malaga Airport and are not included in your fees. Transfers will be arranged through Dragonfly House using local taxi companies. Transfers are payable in Euros and in cash at the time of transfer so please make sure you bring sufficient - there is no cash point ATM at Dragonfly House. 

Closer to the time of the retreat a full information pack will be sent out and I will take details from everyone regarding flight arrival and departure times, and bookings for excursions. Excursions booked will still be payable even if you decide not to come on the day, as taxis and guides must be booked in advance.

- The deposit is non-refundable and is to be paid via BACS to avoid any booking system fees. Laura Ridgeon Acc 41049917 Sort Code 40-08-20 - Please pay your deposit within 24hrs of booking, or your booking will be cancelled automatically.

- The non-refundable balance of your fee will be due 8 weeks before the retreat.

Balance will be paid via BACS to Laura Ridgeon Acc 41049917 Sort Code 40-08-20. A reminder will be sent to you via email.

-Please note refunds will not be given for deposit or balance for cancellations, you are strongly recommended to take out your own travel insurance.

- In the unlikely event that your retreat in cancelled by Yoga North East, you will be offered a future date as soon as possible.

-In completing your booking, you agree to these terms and conditions