Monthly Friday Night Yin

Because rest is a perfectly valid Friday night plan.

Arrival & Landing 

Guests arrive as dusk settles over the fells. Shoes off, shoulders down.
A warm welcome into the yurt — candlelight glowing, blankets layered, the kettle quietly steaming.

There’s no rush here.
Come as you are.
Yes, pyjamas are very much welcome.

Herbal teas are poured — seasonal, soothing, soul-friendly — and there’s time to arrive gently, letting the week loosen its grip.

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Yin Yoga Practice 

A slow, nourishing Yin Yoga practice designed to unwind the body and settle the nervous system.

Postures are held for longer, supported with bolsters, blankets and cushions — allowing the body to soften rather than push.
The focus is on deep rest, quiet release and creating space in the body after a busy week.

Expect:

• Grounded, floor-based postures

• Long, supported holds

• Gentle guidance woven with poetry, seasonal reflections and moments of silence

• An emphasis on listening inward and moving at your own pace

This is not about flexibility or “doing it right” — it’s about sinking in, letting go, and feeling held.

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Tea Pause & Cosy Reset

A short pause to rewarm hands and hearts.
More herbal tea, a stretch, a blanket shuffle.
Nothing to do, nowhere to be.

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Yoga Nidra – Guided Rest 

We finish with Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative guided meditation — often called yogic sleep.

You’ll be invited to lie down, fully supported and wrapped up, while you’re gently guided through a journey of rest, imagery and awareness.
This is where the nervous system truly unwinds, the mind softens, and deep rest becomes possible — even if sleep never comes.

Many people leave feeling clearer, lighter and deeply nourished.

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Closing & Gentle Departure 

We close softly — no sudden endings.
A moment to arrive back, share a smile, and gather ourselves slowly.

There’s no rush to leave.
You’ll head back out into the night calmer, cosier and more connected — carrying that Friday-night feeling of ease with you.

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The Essence of Friday Night Yin

This is:

• A regular evening retreat

• A pause at the end of the week

• A reminder that joy can be quiet

• Rest as an act of self-respect

Low effort. High nourishment.
The kind of night that says “I chose myself.”

Why not make a weekend of it and book to stay over? Check out www.howgillshideaway.co.uk for glamping accommodation options and availability.