A walking journey with Yoga at its heart
Join us for this unique three day wild yoga journey with two overnight wild camps in the Scottish Highlands.
You will be fully supported and guided through this experience by Anna Danby and Lindsay Warrack.
Anna is a qualified Mountain Leader with a particular interest in sharing the stories of landscapes, enabling exploration off the beaten path and helping you gain mountain skills and confidence.
Lindsay is a Mountain Leader, yoga teacher and massage therapist with a passion for movement and the great outdoors, she loves to help people to find mindful ways to connect with nature.
Our Approach
Over the past few years we have developed a unique approach to journeying through wild places using yoga as a medium to connect with ourselves and our surroundings.
As we travel through the landscape we will take time out from walking each day to practice yoga asanas (poses). Nature based mindfulness meditation practices will also be woven into the moving and still parts of our days alongside learning about Scotland’s natural and human history.
The nature and style of the practice will be influenced by the weather and the terrain. Lindsay is used to working dynamically and the sessions will be designed as the journey evolves. There will be opportunity for reflection, journalling, reading and personal yoga/meditation practice.
Accessibility
Our wild camping journeys in Scotland are designed to be as accessible as possible.
The journeys are female led and open to all regardless of gender, age and previous experience.
We work hard to create an inclusive atmosphere where everyone can feel at ease and participate on their own terms. All of the activities are ‘invitations’ and if you do not want take part in anything then you do not have to. We believe that the most valuable experience is one that you feel an active participant within, able to shape your own journey. You will never be made to do anything that you do not resonate with.
There is no requirement to own camping equipment or have access to a car
Locations can be reached by public transport and we provide all the technical kit, food, navigational and camp-craft skills. This removes the requirement for you to own expensive equipment and provides a supported environment in which to learn regardless of previous experience. Enabling you to come together with other like minded people to spend three days walking, living, learning and connecting in remote and beautiful Highland settings.
What to expect
Each wild yoga journey will evolve depending on the participants, the weather and conditions underfoot. This means the exact route, distances and ascents and yoga practice will be determined together as a group. However, the following gives you an idea what to expect. If you are at all unsure about whether this is for you please contact us and we will happily discuss more details with you.
Distance: 10 – 15 km per day
Ascent: variable depending on group, max 800m in a day.
Walking Time: up to 8 hours per day at a relaxed pace
Location: West Highlands, near Fort William and The Cairngorms, near Aviemore
Terrain: A variety over the 3 days; rough paths, rocky and uneven ground, some steep ascents and descents.
Requirements: A good level of mountain fitness and comfortable walking on rough ground. You should be able to walk uphill at a steady pace without needing regular stops. You will also need to be able to carry a rucksack weighing approximately 10kg. No previous experience of Yoga or wild camping is required.
What is provided for you as part of this Wild Yoga Journey?
- Expert Guidance: Throughout the experience you will benefit from our professional guidance and coaching. Group sizes are kept to a maximum of 6 people to ensure there is plenty of opportunity to work with everyone.
Anna will take time to support the development of your outdoor skills and confidence. This will include the opportunity to work on navigation, route finding, movement through technical terrain, camp craft and other hill skills. Learning about the history, geology, flora and fauna of the landscape will be woven throughout the journey.
Lindsay will offer opportunities to help you build relationships with yourself, the present moment and the landscape that we journey through and come to rest in. She will do this via a series of group yoga and mindfulness practices interspersed throughout the duration of the trek. She will also be avaliable to offer one to one guidance on your personal yoga practice, particularly with regard to taking it into nature and wild places.
- Top Quality Equipment: all the technical equipment required for the journey is provided for you. This includes; tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, eating utensils, head torch and a rucksack to carry it all. All the equipment is high quality and light weight and gives you the opportunity to test out a range of kit. All you need to bring is your own personal walking clothing including waterproofs, warm layers and footwear, full information on this will be provided on booking.
- Delicious Food: all of the food and drink required to keep your energy and spirits up over the 3 days is provided. We use high quality ingredients and local suppliers to ensure everything we are eating is delicious and healthy. All the food is vegetarian and any other dietary requirements can be catered for on request. Dinners are chosen from a range of specialist camp meals. Lunches, snacks and cakes are provided by Stronaba Kitchen, Liz has created a bespoke menu packed full of goodness and suitable for carrying in the hills. Examples of what to expect include:
Pastries: Vegetarian haggis ‘sausage’ roll; Moroccan spiced sweet potato and vegetable pasties; Potato and pea samosas; Spanakopita.
Wraps and Rolls: Falafel, hummus and crunchy veg wrap; spiced lentil bites, date and tamarind chutney and crunchy veg wrap; Vegetarian burrito, black beans, rice, veg and cooked tomato salsa; Millet and Black bean burger, cheese and tomato chutney roll.
Sweet Treats: Lemon drizzle cake; orange marmalade cake; Fruit and oat slices; Panforte (fig and nut nougat); Chocolate brownies; Chewy butterscotch cookies with choc chips and walnuts.
- A unique experience: most importantly you get to create a valuable memory that will stay with you and give you skills and confidence to shape your own future adventures.
2024 Wild Yoga Journey dates and Booking
| Journey | 2024 Dates |
|---|---|
| Wild Yoga Journey: Cairngorms | Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September |
| Wild Yoga Journey: West Highlands | Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd September |
The cost of the 3 day journey including all food and equipment is £420 per person
You can pay this upfront in full or a place can be secured with £150 deposit. You are welcome to pay the balance in as many instalments as you like, just get in touch to arrange. Full payment due 6 weeks prior to the start of the journey.
If you would struggle to meet the cost of the course, The Neil Mackenzie Trust may be able to help. They are a small charity who offer a limited number of grants for skills training and expeditions. You can find out more about their grants here.
Each Trek has a maximum group size of 6 participants.
These experiences are accessible via public transport. For Cairngorms we meet in Aviemore and West Highlands we meet in Fort William. We may then travel a short distance to our walk start point but lifts can be arranged for those without their own transport.
Once you have made a booking you will receive an email confirmation. We will then contact you with further details including a full list of what you will need to bring and details of the meeting point.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
See our other journeys in the Highlands
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