Earthy Sundays: Hebden Bridge Retreat Day

Yoga, meditation, riverside hike, forest bathing, sauna & cold plunge, plus a gift to remember the day! Earthy Sunday Series Hebden Bridge Day Retreat Hey, I'm Heather (@wildheather_wellness on Insta and heathergrantwellness.com on the web). Welcome to my Earthy Sunday series! A monthly gathering for wild hearts, muddy boots, and honest, nourishing connection. Join me in the lush, rugged village of Hebden Bridge for a soul-nourishing day retreat. Earthy Sundays invites you to kindle a deeper connection with nature, yourself, and others through yoga and meditation, a mindful hike, forest bathing meditation, and a sauna/ cold plunge, and a wellness gift bag! It's a grounded, wholesome, and quite literally, down-to-earth day. Here's the flow: Timings are approx. 11:00-12:00: Meditation + Yoga at Calderdale Yoga Centre A 10-minute walk from the train station. Free parking is available at the station, but spaces fill up fast, so I recommend getting the train if you can. This will be a gentle nature-based meditation, followed by an all-levels Vinyasa flow to get us warmed up and ready for a gorgeous, earthy day together. There'll be a chance to use the toilets at the yoga centre if you wish to get changed, but please bear in mind we will finish at the sauna so you will need to carry everything you bring! 12:30–14:30: Riverside work, picnic stop, and forest bathing meditation We’ll head off on a scenic, moderate-level hike by the river and through the trees - it's a magical fairytale gem of a spot, trust me! I'll share nature-connection insights to reflect on as we walk, and we'll stop for a picnic and then for a short forest bathing workshop. There's a steep incline at the start, so be prepared for a bit of fire in the thighs! You'll also need shoes with a good grip for the gorgeous mossy and muddy earth. (final route and details will be shared via WhatsApp nearer the time). 14:45–15:45— Sauna + Cold Plunge at Iglu Sauna We'll arrive at Iglu Sauna in their peaceful and secluded spot by New Delights Inn, in the hills of Hebden Bridge, for an authentic Nordic-style wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience. With the more active parts of the day behind us, we can now take a moment to reflect, take stock, and let our muscles ease and soften. Then we'll say our goodbyes and part ways, with a gift to take home and remember the day! This event will start in Hebden Bridge and finish at Iglu Sauna (at New Delights Inn). You have a couple of options for getting back: 1) There is a bus (aka ‘the sauna shuttle’) that runs directly from the sauna back into Hebden Bridge, with a stop at the Hebden Bridge New Road and the train station. The next bus will be at 15:54: https://bustimes.org/stops/45005086. 2) If you’d prefer to get a taxi back into town, message me UPON BOOKING, and I can help arrange a taxi for you. What To Bring: • Clothing: Comfy layers for yoga, hiking, and changing weather • Waterproofs & an umbrella: we might need them for the forest bathing! • Footwear: Hiking boots with good grip + sandals/flip-flops for the sauna • Other: • Swimwear + towel for the sauna • Water bottle + suncream • a packed lunch Why not make a weekend of it? Want to extend your Earthy Sunday? I’ve teamed up with a few lovely local businesses to offer you some special perks: 🥂 Free glass of fizz at COIN – book a table for food after your retreat and enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz. 🍰 10% off afternoon tea at Wild Goose – the perfect post-retreat treat. 🏡 Discounted stay at Garnett Street Holiday Home – make a weekend of it with a cosy stay in the heart of Hebden Bridge, available at a discounted rate for Earthy Sundays guests. Just mention that you’re attending a Wild Heather Wellness retreat when booking to claim your perks. Be prepared for unpredictable weather - let's embrace the elements! This event will go ahead unless the weather becomes dangerous.