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 meditation and yoga, a mindful hike, a forest bathing, a sauna/ cold plunge experience, and wellness gift bag!

It's a grounded, wholesome, and quite literally, down-to-earth day.

Please note: This event alternates between mixed group and women-only event (trans & non-binary inclusive) due to the nature of the sauna experience and to create a comfortable space for all attendees. THIS DATE IS WOMEN/ NB ONLY.

Here's the flow:

Timings are approx.

11:15-12:15: Meditation + Yoga in 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 prompts to reflect on as we walk, and we'll stop for a picnic and then for a short forest bathing meditation.

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 an aromatherapy 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

Let’s keep things as low-waste and nature-loving as we can. Please bring your food in reusable containers where possible, and take any rubbish home with you.🌍

Be prepared for unpredictable weather - let's embrace the elements! This event will go ahead unless the weather becomes dangerous

Description supplied by the event organiser.