Strength & Stillness: A New Year Day Retreat
Sunday 18th January 2026 at The Frogmill GL54 4HT, from 930am - 430pm
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING | YOGA | GUIDED MEDITATION | SOUND BATH | WORKSHOP TALK
Start your year strong with a wholesome day of strength training, a nourishing yoga session, delicious food and immersive workshops.
Join us on Sunday 18th January 2026 for Strength & Yoga Day Retreat - a full day of movement, nourishment, reflection, and deep reset ready for the year ahead. This day retreat is designed for all levels, whether you’re brand new to strength training and yoga or a seasoned pro at either. You’ll be guided safely, supported fully, and encouraged to go at a pace that feels good for your body on the day.
We’ll begin with fresh juice, grounding breathwork, gentle stretches, and intention setting before moving into an energising Strength & Conditioning session with Fontaine. After a delicious two-course lunch, we’ll then explore how you can tap into an athlete mindset, setting goals, and understanding what strength truly means to you through an interactive workshop.
The afternoon gently softens into Yin yoga, guided meditation, and space to pause and reflect with Jay. To close the day, you will experience a deeply restorative sound bath helping your mind and body to relax and recover.
Our intention is for you to leave this retreat feeling empowered and reconnected to your inner strength, with clarity of what 2026 can look like for you.
Come as you are, this is your day! A chance to step into the year feeling grounded, strong, and inspired.
We can’t wait to spend this wholesome Sunday with you,
Jay & Fontaine
Your Day:
Arrive from 9.30am and ease into the morning with a fresh juice or herbal tea. We’ll begin with grounding practices, intention setting, and gentle stretches led by Jay to help you settle and arrive fully in your body. Fontaine then guides an energising strength and conditioning session suitable for all levels to uplift and empower you.
After a nourishing two-course lunch prepared by The Frogmill, we’ll explore an interactive workshop centred around mindset, goals for 2026, or what strength truly means to you.
The afternoon softens into soothing Yin yoga and a guided visualisation, with a few thoughtful surprises woven throughout to support you as you prepare for the year ahead. We’ll close with a deeply relaxing sound bath, helping you step into the year feeling grounded, nourished, and inspired.
Departure is between 4.30–5pm.
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Jay brings over ten years of teaching experience to this day retreat and has led transformative retreats both across the UK and abroad.
Known for her uplifting yet grounding approach, she blends Yoga, guided meditation, breathwork, and intentional reflection to help you feel calm and connected.Based in Cheltenham, Jay specialises in practices that help you create real, lasting shifts in how you feel.
Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful guidance, and practices that leave you feeling centred and inspired, ready to step into the year grounded and aligned.
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Fontaine is a former England number 1 and team GB professional badminton player, now owner of The Studio Cheltenham, a strength and dynamic reformer Pilates studio.
Fontaine has been a qualified PT for almost a decade and loves to teach high energy, confidence boosting classes. She brings her experience and knowledge of strength training to all her clients, no matter their level and after training in dynamic reformer Pilates in 2019, Fontaine uses the principles of Pilates to enhance her core focused and strength building sessions even when there’s no reformer in sight! -
In the afternoon, we’ll settle into a deeply serene space with a soothing sound bath - an ancient practice used for thousands of years to calm the mind and restore balance.
The vibrations of the gong can create a feeling of spaciousness and lightness, with many people describing the sensation as floating in water or drifting through space.
Allow yourself to soften, let go, and be gently transported into a realm of weightlessness and inner peace.
Where: The Frogmill GL54 4HT
When: Sunday 18th January 2026, from 9.30am - 4.30pm
early bird £150 per person / £260 for two
£185 per person thereafter
A £50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space. The remaining balance is due by 3rd January 2026
What’s included?
Herbal teas throughout the day
All equipment provided: mats, resistance bands, blocks, bolsters, eye masks
Strength & Conditioning session with Fontaine
Relaxing Yin Yoga and Guided Meditation with Jay
Interactive workshop on mindset, goals, or personal strength
Mid-year check-in for accountability and reflection
Nourishing two-course lunch (pre-order from set menu, all dietary requirements catered for)
Thoughtful surprises throughout the day to support your year ahead
Sound Bath for deep relaxation
Takeaway goody bag with treats, resources, and discounts to The Studio, Yoga Glow classes, and local businesses
Is this for me?
This retreat is for anyone and everyone, no matter your fitness or yoga experience. Whether you’re new to strength training or yoga, or already have an established practice, you’ll find space to move, rest, and grow at your own pace.
It’s also about connection — meeting like-minded people, sharing delicious, nourishing food, and creating new experiences together. Expect inspiration, laughter, and a supportive environment where you can relax, explore, and step into the year ahead feeling grounded, strong, and refreshed.
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Many participants arrive independently and leave having made new, meaningful connections. This retreat is all about connection, so you’ll feel welcome whether you join solo or with friends. -
This retreat is designed for all levels.
If you’ve attended Jay’s classes before, you’ll know she always provides options so everyone can feel supported. For those new to yoga or seeking a gentler approach, you’ll be guided safely and encouraged to move at your own pace. If you’re looking to deepen your practice, you’ll also find opportunities to be challenged in a safe and supportive environment.
Fontaine’s strength and conditioning sessions are also fully accessible for beginners. She will provide modifications and guidance so you can work at a level that suits you while still feeling energised and empowered. Everyone leaves feeling strong, confident, and supported, no matter their experience.
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No problem! Both Jay and Fontaine provide options and modifications for all levels and abilities. You’ll be guided safely, and you can choose the pace and intensity that works best for your body. Please let us know about any injuries or concerns when you book so we can support you fully.
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Click the button below to pay your £50 deposit and secure your space. Please note that your deposit is non refundable.
You’ll receive an email with instructions for the remaining balance via bank transfer, payable by 3rd January 2026.
Nearer the time, we’ll send your retreat guide with what to bring, a health questionnaire, and a chance to pre-order your lunch.
Time to get excited for a wonderful day of movement, relaxation, and inspiration! We can’t wait to welcome you.
With love,
Jay & Fontaine
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Yes! We provide a nourishing two-course lunch, and all dietary requirements are carefully catered for. You’ll have the chance to pre-order your meal from a set menu to ensure your preferences are met.
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Your deposit is non-refundable, non-transferrable.
If for any reason you cannot attend the day and need to cancel, please email as soon as possible and we will do our best to fill your place so that we can refund any payments made (excluding deposit). This may not always be possible however and if your place cannot be filled, the following cancellation fees will apply:
4 weeks before the retreat start date: 50% of the retreat price minus deposit (deposit non refundable)
4 weeks or less before the retreat start date: 100% of the retreat price.
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Just email us at theyogaglowuk@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to answer any questions or help you feel confident about your retreat experience.