Gentle Gaia Yoga
With Katy Shay and Kate Knowles
Kate and Katy have been friends since 1999, so we are delighted to be able to work together, offering afternoon and weekend retreats. We decided to call ourselves Gentle Gaia Yoga, Gaia being Mother Earth. Our events are often designed to be in harmony with the natural cycles of nature.
Our afternoon and day retreats are designed to offer women a bit of time out from their busy lives, with gentle yoga, soothing breathwork, deep relaxation, soundbath, time to chat and reconnect with one another and delicious cakes and drinks. Our afternoon retreats coincide with the main seasonal equinoxes, and are designed to support our energy levels as the seasons change.
Katy Shay (on the right in the photo) is a qualified homeopath, yoga teacher (British Wheel of Yoga diploma) and reiki master. Katy specialises in crystal singing bowl soundbaths.
If you'd like to contact Katy directly to find out about her classes or healing treatments available
please call her on 07885 288490.
Kate Knowles (on the left) has been teaching yoga since 2004, training with the British Wheel of Yoga. Kate has since trained in yoga for people living with cancer, menopause yoga, baby yoga, yoga for healthy lower backs and yin yoga.
We both love sharing yoga tips and ideas to support women through the challenges of life.
FEEDBACK FROM MINI AFTERNOON RETREATS
It was a lovely afternoon, Thankyou both so much and to all the ladies who came and shared today ❤
It was lovely, thank you both x
It was lovely Kate, I could have stayed all day! Xx
Brilliant afternoon thankyou Kate Knowles and Katy Shay xxx💗💗💗
Thank you Kate and Katy. It was wonderful.x
The cake was delicious !!
Summer Serenity Luxury Yoga and Soundbath day retreat
Sunday 21st July, 10 - 4 at Inglewood Manor.
Join Katy and Kate for a day of gentle, nurturing yoga including a crystal singing bowl soundbath and yoga nidra (deep relaxation). This day is suitable for everyone, as long as you are able to get down to the floor and back up again, using a chair for support if necessary.
The day will include gently flowing, floor based, yoga practices to enhance strength and flexibility; Pranayama (breathing techniques) to support our energy levels; restorative yoga to relax the body, mind and spirit; yoga nidra for deep relaxation and a crystal singing bowl soundbath. Soundbaths are associated with bringing full body relaxation at a cellular level, as the vibrations of the singing bowls resonate through the body.
Katy and Kate have over thirty years of teaching experience between them ! The main aim is to provide a day away from responsibilities of daily life, giving you the opportunity to rest, reflect, and recharge your batteries.
Inglewood Manor is a beautiful hotel with stunning grounds at the south of the Wirral peninsula. Easily accessible from the M53 and A540, its only 20 minutes away from Chester, and 30 minutes from Liverpool.
https://www.inglewoodmanor.co.uk/
Itinerary (may be subject to slight alterations)
1000 - 1020 arrivals and welcome drinks
1020 - 1130 - yoga
1130 - 1200 - morning break with coffee/tea/pastries
1200 - 1300 - yoga
1300 - 1400 lunch - all the food will be vegetarian, with plenty of vegan choices too (and probably some gluten /dairy free options too)
1400 - 1445 - yoga nidra relaxation
1445 - 1515 - afternoon tea with cakes
1515 - 1600 - soundbath and goodbyes
Winter Wellness Luxury Yoga and Soundbath day retreat
Sunday 8th December, 10 - 4 at Inglewood Manor.
Join Katy and Kate for a day of gentle, nurturing yoga including a crystal singing bowl soundbath and yoga nidra (deep relaxation). This day is suitable for everyone, as long as you are able to get down to the floor and back up again, using a chair for support if necessary.
The day will include gently flowing, floor based, yoga practices to enhance strength and flexibility; Pranayama (breathing techniques) to support our energy levels; restorative yoga to relax the body, mind and spirit; yoga nidra for deep relaxation and a crystal singing bowl soundbath. Soundbaths are associated with bringing full body relaxation at a cellular level, as the vibrations of the singing bowls resonate through the body.
Katy and Kate have over thirty years of teaching experience between them ! The main aim is to provide a day away from responsibilities of daily life, giving you the opportunity to rest, reflect, and recharge your batteries.
Inglewood Manor is a beautiful hotel with stunning grounds at the south of the Wirral peninsula. Easily accessible from the M53 and A540, its only 20 minutes away from Chester, and 30 minutes from Liverpool.
https://www.inglewoodmanor.co.uk/
Itinerary (may be subject to slight alterations)
1000 - 1020 arrivals and welcome drinks
1020 - 1130 - yoga
1130 - 1200 - morning break with coffee/tea/pastries
1200 - 1300 - yoga
1300 - 1400 lunch - all the food will be vegetarian, with plenty of vegan choices too (and probably some gluten /dairy free options too)
1400 - 1445 - yoga nidra relaxation
1445 - 1515 - afternoon tea with cakes
1515 - 1600 - soundbath and goodbyes
Chair Based Yoga, Soundbath and afternoon tea retreat
Sunday 3rd November, 2 - 5 at The Little Fox, Thornton Hough, Wirral
Join Katy and Kate for an afternoon of gentle, chair based nurturing yoga including a crystal singing bowl soundbath and yoga nidra (deep relaxation). You are welcome to lie on the floor for relaxation and the soundbath.
This event is suitable for everyone, and the venue is fully accessible.
The event will include gently flowing, chair based, yoga practices to enhance strength and flexibility; Pranayama (breathing techniques) to support our energy levels; yoga nidra for deep relaxation and a crystal singing bowl soundbath. Soundbaths are associated with bringing full body relaxation at a cellular level, as the vibrations of the singing bowls resonate through the body.
Katy and Kate have over thirty years of teaching experience between them ! The main aim is to provide a day away from responsibilities of daily life, giving you the opportunity to rest, reflect, and recharge your batteries.
The Little Fox is a beautiful venue with stunning grounds in the middle of the Wirral peninsula. Easily accessible from the M53 and A540, its only 25 minutes away from Chester, and 30 minutes from Liverpool.
https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/littlefox/
Itinerary (may be subject to slight alterations)
1345 - arrivals
1400 - 1515 - chair based yoga
1515 - 1600 - afternoon tea with a choice of cakes
1600 - 1700 - crystal singing bowl soundbath and goodbyes.
Nurture in Nature Yoga Retreat, Llanidloes, mid Wales, May 2025
Join Katy and Kate for a women only, three night retreat at the lovely Llanidloes retreat centre in mid Wales, only 2 hours from Wirral.
The retreat will include
Gentle yoga practices to enhance strength and flexibility in the lovely yoga shala
Pranayama (breathing techniques) to support our energy levels
Yoga nidra for deep relaxation
Crystal singing bowl soundbaths. Soundbaths are associated with bringing full body relaxation at a cellular level, as the vibrations of the singing bowls resonate through the body
Techniques to support vagal tone and emotional wellbeing.
Time in nature to rest and be still
Optional wild swimming in the lake
Optional stand up paddle boarding (boards can be hired or take your own) - SUP Yoga anyone ?!
Excellent, full board, ensuite accomodation - single or shared rooms available.
Katy and Kate have over thirty years of teaching experience between them ! The main aim is to provide a weekend away from the responsibilities of daily life, giving you the opportunity to rest, reflect, and recharge your batteries. Our goal will be to find time for silence, time away from digital devices, an opportunity to Nurture in Nature. Time to be a human being, not a human doing, finding pleasure in simplicity.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about our retreat.