Autumn Equinox
Sunday 27th September 2026 2pm-6pm
The change of seasons offers a potent opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign.
As the pace of summer fades, autumn invites us to slow down, replenish our energy, and set meaningful intentions for the months ahead.
When we pause in balance at the Autumn Equinox your host Maura warmly welcomes you at Wasing Estate for a celebration of harvest, transformation, and connection.
This profound seasonal threshold is a powerful moment to honour their personal harvests, embrace change, and seek greater balance in their lives as they prepare for the season to come.
Their special gathering features a grounding Autumn Flow Yoga practice (including Somatic Movements and breathwork), use of essential oils and self massage, a silent woodland walk and hilltop meditation, a cacao ritual with time to journal, reflect and set intentions, Restorative Yoga and a luxuriously long relaxation (including light, massage-like touches).
Wholesome treats are also included, as well as your take-home seasonal reflections.
This half day retreat takes place at their beautiful Pavilion Yoga studio.
Groups are small, with lots of space and personal attention.
No experience is necessary and beginners are very welcome. Yoga mats, props, blankets and eye pillows are all provided.
Autumn Equinox Half Day Retreat Includes:
– Welcome circle
– Grounding Autumn Flow Yoga practice (incl Somatic Movements, breathwork and meditation)
– Silent woodland walk and hilltop meditation
– Cacao ritual
– Wholesome treats
– Journaling (guided by journal prompts)
– Time to reflect and set intentions
– Use of essential oils and self-massage
– Restorative Yoga (incl optional light hands-on touches)
– Deep guided relaxation and luxuriously long Savasana
– Take-home seasonal reflections
Please wear something comfortable and warm, and bring suitable clothing, footwear, and your journal for your walk.
Your host:
Senior Yoga Teacher Maura Barber-Oosterhuis
Maura’s love of yoga is infectious.
Her guidance is ‘soulful and seasonal’ and focuses on deepening breath, body and self-awareness.
Committed to offering a heartfelt experience she will encourage you to reach further by breathing fully and feeling deeply.
Her 25 years of yoga experience range from the dynamic Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga to the gentler Somatic Movements, Yin and Restorative Yoga. With a keen interest in mindfulness and meditation Maura’s unique style is infused with these.
She feels hugely inspired by the teachings of Ayurveda and loves sprinkling her offerings with little gems of Ayurvedic wisdom.
Always taught from the heart, Maura’s gently flowing yoga is a compassionate blend of deep breathing and mindful moving.
Wasing Estate
At Wasing, they see things differently.
That we are inherently part of nature and that what harms the planet ultimately harms us.
Everything is connected.
As one of the most diverse rural estates in England, Wasing is truly unique – a special place to celebrate, connect, grow and heal.
The Estate is home to one of the finest wedding venues in the country and is a stunning space where exceptional events are hosted, including immersive musical experiences in our woodland amphitheatre The Mount.
They combine this beautiful backdrop with exemplary hospitality to deliver profound experiences.
Life long memories are made there.
Our farm underpins our ‘Estate to Plate’ ethos by providing delicious organic produce and Wasing Wellbeing offers the opportunity to connect with self, each other and nature through rejuvenating retreats & wild swimming.
