July 3rd - 6th, 2025. Teaching will be given in French and English.

A RETREAT INTO SOURCE

Connect to the spiral essence of nature's wisdom during four beautiful days of community, creativity and movement with your inspirational guides Célina Hwang & Dr Karen Kirkness. You'll be warmly welcomed in an informal and friendly atmosphere that will inspire you to immerse yourself in somatic and creative projects, all in the splendid natural setting of
the Domaine du Taillé in
the Ardèche.

Full board accommodation can be booked directly with Domaine du Taillé with more than 10 different accommodation options, from eco-chic tents, tepees, chalets, yurts, shared or single rooms, you will reserve with the Domaine the option that will satisfy your desires and your budget:

https://www.domainedutaille
.com/

https://www.domainedutaille
.com/formations-et-
stages/recherche/

The price of 2 x £240 includes teaching from Célina and Karen and all workshop supplies (does not include accommodation).

This somatic and creative retreat is open to everyone (family-friendly).

August 8th - 10th, 2025. Assisted by Thomas Harvey Brosnan at A Wee Retreat

MAX 12 SPACES: THE OPTIMAL STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO FOR PROGRESSION

Join us for a 3-day Mysore Intensive Aug 8-10th, 06:30-08:30 each morning 🌅 (Just £65 for all 3 days). Spaces are limited to 12 and Karen offers experienced guidance and custom adaptations for your unique practice... she is joined by Thom who will be assisting. Two teachers, 12 spaces, no better opportunity to grow your practice this summer!

All levels are welcome. Some experience of the Ashtanga Vinyasa method is helpful; please reach out if you're unsure whether this intensive will serve you best!

SEPT 27-28th, 2025 at A Wee Retreat 08:00 - 5PM

PRACTICE DEEPLY, LEVEL UP YOUR ANATOMY, SOAK UP THE FIVE FILAMENTS 

Thinking of doing your Advanced Training with Karen? This Weekend Intensive offers a deep dive into the rotational biomechanics of the Five Filaments (5F) bio-motional basis for Spiral Vinyasa.

Expect to move, assist, be assisted, and take your teaching practice to the next level. No commitment to the 300-Hr is expected; however, you may use this weekend as a springboard into the full training, where space becomes available.

ITINERARY BOTH DAYS

08:00 - 10.00 am: Challenging yet nourishing Spiral Vinyasa practice.

10:ish - 12.00 pm: Introducing the Five Filaments (5F) Repertoire for Teaching & Practice. This is a set series of "spiral snacks" you can access from anywhere and teach in your classes.

Noon - 1 pm: Break

1 pm - 5:00 pm: Five Filaments (5F) Contact Pre-hab (yoga-based rotational assists in practice). This work is hands-on and requires in-person attendance.

NOV 8-9th, 2025 at A Wee Retreat 08:00 - 5PM

DIVE INTO SPIRALITY, FOCUS ON SPIRAL MOTION ASSISTS

This Weekend Intensive offers a deeper dive into the rotational biomechanics of the Five Filaments (5F) bio-motional basis for Spiral Vinyasa.

Expect to move, assist, be assisted, and take your teaching practice to the next level. This weekend will offer an emphasis on the 5F Contact Pre-hab, a suite of practices for giving and receiving yoga assists.

ITINERARY BOTH DAYS

08:00 - 10.00 am: Challenging yet nourishing Spiral Vinyasa practice.

10:ish - 12.00 pm: Introducing the Five Filaments (5F) Repertoire for Teaching & Practice. This is a set series of "spiral snacks" you can access from anywhere and teach in your classes.

Noon - 1 pm: Break

1 pm - 5:00 pm: Five Filaments (5F) Contact Pre-hab (yoga-based rotational assists in practice). This work is hands-on and requires in-person attendance.