Yoga in Nature Workshops and Events
Nature is my healing place. And practicing movement such as yoga and qigong surrounded by nature and in the fresh outdoors is just magical and so powerful for wellbeing. I love sharing this energy with you and the ethos behind Anja Yoga is all about nature connection and following the rhythms of the seasons.
I spend time selecting lovely spots for the events to offer unique experiences with a close link to nature. Remember, I always have a weather plan – in all the spaces we practice, we have cover and if the weather is cooler, I adjust the practices to suit the temperatures. Think of it as going out for a walk in nature, prepare in a similar way and always bring layers and a blanket with you.
I currently host seasonal journey through the seasons sessions every 6 weeks (based on the Celtic calendar) either at Camp Plas, Dolanog or The Forge, Corwen and special yoga in nature with afternoon tea sessions at Fork Handles Tearoom, Llangedwyn. See below details for both.
Journey through the seasons – ancient wheel of connection to the shifts in nature
These seasonal pauses in nature celebrate the Celtic wheel of the year with Nordic traditions weaved in.
Find the stillness in the shifts in seasons; pause and reflect; connect and celebrate the turning of the seasonal wheel. Align yourself with nature’s compass to stay true to your direction and authentic self.
These sessions offer a beautiful pause in the yearly calendar and bring you back to connect with nature and self.
In these sessions you learn about the seasonal traditions, move your body in a gentle way inspired by the time of the year and pause in stillness to reflect and set intentions for the next phase in the wheel. Each session is held in beautiful locations with nature at its heart so we can really harness that special energy around us. Many sessions also include time spent in nature and a wild swim.
The movement in these sessions is inspired by the seasons from traditional yoga, qigong and somatics. We tune in deeply with ourselves to move in a way that honours how you are – there are no fancy poses or complicated practices, just connecting to the beauty in gentle movement that touches deep within you.
As a Finn living in Wales, I have been blessed to live in places where connection to land, our ancestors and the seasons are an integral part of the culture. I’m a senior yoga teacher with specialist studies and training in seasonal living linked to Traditional Chinese Medicine, which brings an additional layer into the practices as all these traditions have one common root: nature and its rhythms.
Details of 2025 events and locations:
Lunastal/Lughnasadh – Sunday 3 August 2025
Place and time: The Forge Corwen, Sunday 3 August 17:30-20:00 with sauna and swim in private lake
Cost: £40 includes a 1.5 hour seasonal practice with fire circle, 1 hour access to private on site sauna and swim lake plus cake&refreshments (see package offers below)
Come and welcome the start of the harvest season. The season of golden light, of things ripening and slowing down. Nature is sighing and slowing after the expansiveness of summer. This is a time for nurturing and for celebrating the abundance of mother earth. The session focusses on grounding practices.
Mabon/Autumn equinox – Monday 22 September 2025
Place and time: Camp Plas, Dolanog Monday 22 September 18:00-19:30 followed by wild swim conditions permitting
Cost: £16 includes a 1.5 hour seasonal practice plus cake&refreshments (see package offers below)
Come and welcome the start of Autumn, the season of stunning colours in nature, fresh breath of air, of things releasing and letting go. At equinox light and dark are at equal length. This is a time to give thanks to the harvest and earths gifts and prepare for the slower, yin seasons. The session focusses on reflecting and letting go.
Samhain/Calan Gaeaf – Saturday 1 November 2025
Place and time: Camp Plas, Dolanog Saturday 1 November 10:30-12:00 followed by wild swim conditions permitting
Cost: £16 includes a 1.5 hour seasonal practice plus cake&refreshments (see package offers below)
Come and welcome the season of darkness and start of winter. The darker times of year can offer such magic, beauty and invite us to slow down. This season is the start of hibernation in nature, an essential part of wellbeing through the seasons. The session focusses on embracing darkness and igniting our inner light.
Yule/Winter solstice – Sunday 21 December 2025
Place and time: The Forge Corwen, Sunday 21 December 11:00-16:00 with sauna and swim in private lake
Cost: £80 includes seasonal practices throughout the day, fire circle at 15:03 when winter solstice takes place, 1 hour access to private on site sauna and swim lake plus soup lunch, cake&refreshments (see package offers below)
Come and celebrate the darkest day of the year in a nurturing way. Solstice is a great time for reflection and for setting gentle intentions. Nature is truly hibernating now and there is so much beauty in this stillness. This is a time for cosying up, for slowing down and resting. The session focusses on hygge – a sense of cosiness, comfort and contentment.
More information about the magical locations
The Forge Corwen (near Llangollen, North Wales) is a stunning place for you to relax, unwind and reconnect with nature. Founded on the principles of sustainability and rewilding, helping others to rekindle a love and appreciation for the natural world is at the heart of everything they do. There is a 4 acre wild flower meadow, iron-age hillfort (where we can practice), wood fired sauna (tested and approved by this Finn!) and a small, natural wild swimming lake by the sauna! It is a truly magical site and we also have an indoor practice space with a log burner plus an outdoor covered practice space to choose from.
Camp Plas in Dolanog (Mid Wales, near Lake Vyrnwy) is nestled in the valley surrounded by beautiful Welsh hills and landscape, Camp Plas is a haven for connecting with nature. This place has a truly special energy which is hard to describe in words, you just need to experience it yourself! We have a beautiful, cosy barn to use for our yoga practice, perfect for any weather. In the colder months we will light a fire, gather around it and all practices are done in chairs and standing. In warmer months, we will be on the wild flower meadow. The site also has a very special wild swimming spot on the River Vyrnwy!
*Important: please note, I am not a qualified wild swimming coach, the sessions offered here are at locations where you have an opportunity for a wild dip or swim. These are done at your own risk but you will have a nurturing and supportive environment for a dip whether you are a newbie or an experienced wild swimmer. At Camp Plas the dip is dependent on river conditions, safety comes first. At Forge Corwen you have the private natural lake to dip and swim in plus cold water shower and buckets.
Book your session below. Package offer of £110 for both sessions held at The Forge, Corwen or £130 for all 4 sessions. Terms and Conditions: 7 day cancellation policy applies for these sessions, no refunds if cancelled less than 7 days prior to the event. Packages are non refundable – no part refunds for cancelled sessions in the package.
Yoga in Nature with Afternoon Tea at Fork Handles Farm, Llangedwyn
These seasonal sessions invite you to enjoy movement in a beautiful location surrounded by nature followed by a delicious afternoon tea and connection.
Yoga and cake, what could possibly be better? I absolutely love Fork Handles Farm, the location is beautiful and I am excited to join forces with Jude and her team for this special offering.
Our cosy and gentle Sunday sessions start with a seasonal movement practice outdoors either under cover by the tearoom or outside in the field next to it with stunning views over the nearby hills. The movement part of our session includes yoga and qigong linking in with the season. These sessions are gentle and suitable for everyone inlcuding beginners (16+). We also spend time slowing down in meditation and take time to relax.
After our movement session we will move into the cosy tea room for our afternoon tea beautifully prepared by Jude and her team. Connect with like minded people over a cuppa and sandwiches&cake. I love the social aspect of bringing people together and there is no better way to do this than through good food.
Details of 2025 events:
These are special events and run seasonally. The sessions run from 11:30-14:30 with yoga&meditation from 11:30-13:00 followed by afternoon tea – you do not have to stay until 14:30 if you have other commitments, this is the latest the session will finish.
- Sunday 13 July 11:30-14:30
- Sunday 14 September 11:30-14:30
*special intro offer for our first 2 sessions £30 pp (normal price £32pp)