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Imagine arriving in South Devon…
Fresh sea air greets you. Rolling green fields stretch around Merrifield House. The coast is just moments away, quietly calling you to slow down.
Your weekend unfolds gently:
🌙 Deeply nourishing Yin and Yoga Nidra to help you fully unwind
🌊 Beach yoga with the rhythm of the waves
💦 Playful SUP yoga floating on calm water
🌅 Energising morning yoga to awaken your body
This is Breathe & Balance by the Beach – a Simply Soulful retreat designed to help you reset your body, calm your mind, and truly smile on the inside.
Your Peaceful Base: Merrifield House HQ
Your retreat begins and ends at the tranquil setting of Merrifield House, your Simply Soulful HQ nestled in the South Devon countryside.
Here you’ll enjoy:
✨ Comfortable, yoga-inspired accommodation to help you fully unwind
✨ Nourishing, feel-good breakfasts to gently start your day
✨ Peaceful countryside surroundings that soothe the senses
✨ A warm, supportive community atmosphere where everyone feels welcome
The retreat has been thoughtfully designed to remain affordable and flexible, with other meals self-catered so you can choose what suits your appetite, budget, and rhythm. It’s relaxed, supportive, and refreshingly down to earth.
From Rise & Shine to Deep Rest
This retreat gently guides you through a beautiful arc of energy and calm.
Grounding Yin Yoga & Nourishing Yoga Nidra (at Merrifield House) - Softly melt into stillness at Merrifield House HQ for deep relaxation and restoration. Grounding Yin Yoga helps to:
✨ Release deep-held tension
✨ Improve flexibility gently
✨ Encourage nervous system calm
Nourishing Yoga Nidra - A soothing practice often described as “yogic sleep” helps to:
✨ Calm the busy mind
✨ Support deep nervous system healing
✨ Improve sleep quality
✨ Reduce stress and overwhelm
✨ Promote emotional balance
Many guests say this is where the real magic happens – a moment of complete letting go.
Beach Yoga in Hope Cove - Take our practice to the coast… Soft sand beneath your feet. The steady rhythm of the waves. Fresh sea air filling your lungs.
Beach yoga offers a uniquely grounding experience that helps:
✨ Release physical tension
✨ Deepen breath naturally
✨ Calm the nervous system
✨ Reconnect you with nature
There is something truly special about moving with the sea beside you.
SUP Yoga in Kingsbridge
Enjoy the playful magic of floating yoga. On calm estuary waters, SUP yoga invites you to:
✨ Build gentle core strength
✨ Improve balance and focus
✨ Experience joyful, mindful movement
✨ Boost confidence in a supportive space
It’s light-hearted, uplifting, and often full of smiles (with the occasional splash!).
Rise & Shine Yoga (at Merrifield House) - Softly awakening the body with an energising morning flow designed to:
✨ Boost circulation and energy
✨ Wake up sleepy muscles
✨ Set a positive tone for the day
Expect gentle movement, mindful breath, and that lovely “I’m so glad I came” feeling.
The Beautiful Benefits of This Retreat - This retreat is carefully crafted to support your whole self.
Physical Benefits
✨ Improves strength, balance, and flexibility
✨ Supports healthy circulation and mobility
✨ Encourages deep, nourishing breath
✨ Gently energises then deeply restores the body
Emotional & Mental Benefits
✨ Calms stress and overwhelm
✨ Boosts mood and emotional resilience
✨ Encourages mindfulness and presence
✨ Creates space to truly switch off
By combining land, sea, movement, and stillness, the experience feels both uplifting and deeply soothing.
💛 Perfect for Real Life (Not Just Perfect Yogis)
You do not need to be:
Super flexible
Experienced at yoga
Confident on a paddle board
Ultra fit
Your retreat is:
✔ Beginner friendly
✔ Fully guided and supported
✔ Warm and welcoming
✔ Calm and unhurried
You simply need a willingness to show up and take some time for yourself.
A Refreshingly Affordable Coastal Retreat
One of the loveliest things about Breathe & Balance by the Beach is how beautifully accessible it feels.
✨ Comfortable shared accommodation
✨ Nourishing breakfasts
✨ Flexible self-catering options
✨No hidden add-ons
✨Equipment provided where possible
✨Payment plans if required
✨Authentic and financially realistic
✨ An investment in your wellbeing that lasts far beyond the weekend
…it offers the feeling of a full retreat experience without the heavy price tag.
Perfect if you’re craving meaningful wellbeing time away that still feels realistic, nurturing, and achievable. 💜
Ready to Join Us by the Sea?
If your body is craving movement…
If your mind feels full…
If your soul needs sea air and stillness…
This is your gentle invitation.
✨ Come solo or with a friend
✨ Stay at peaceful Merrifield House
✨ Move, float, rest, and reset
Flow on the sand. Float on the water. Rest at Merrifield House … Join me for Breathe & Balance by the Beach soon.
Reach out to chat more ... donna@simplysoulful.co.uk
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