How do I book a spot?

Reserve through the Maycroft Retreat booking link provided by the host. See the referral link in the listing to complete your booking.

Comfortable, stretchy layers and a non-slip mat; bring swimwear if you want to use the Wild Spa after class.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes—sessions are designed to be accessible, with adaptations and breathing cues for newer students and outdoor-recovery needs.

Can I join the Wild Spa after yoga?

Yes—the Wild Spa (sauna and cold dip tubs) is optional and available after class; plan extra time and bring swimwear.

Are there age restrictions?

The host has not specified an age minimum; if you have concerns about cold immersion or medical conditions, check with staff before booking.

What if the weather is bad?

Evening classes run in the studio; the optional Wild Spa access is managed by staff based on safety and weather conditions.

Seasonal Yoga at Maycroft Retreat: Monthly Wild-Spa Evenings in Path of Condie, Scotland | Workshop | Wellness

Adventure Brief

Slow down with Mandy’s Seasonal Yoga at Maycroft Retreat in Path of Condie—monthly evenings that pair gentle, TCM-informed practice with an optional wood-fired sauna and cold dip. Small groups and seasonal themes make this an ideal, restorative stop after a day on nearby trails.

2 hours

easy

From £36.75

At the edge of Path of Condie, Scotland, Maycroft Retreat hosts Seasonal Yoga—monthly evening classes that align gentle movement, breath and stillness with nature’s cycles, led by Mandy, who blends seasonal yoga with Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to guide an hour-long practice followed by an optional Wild Spa ritual evening. Classes convene the first Thursday each month from 6pm to 7pm, with a two-hour window including arrival and optional spa time; groups cap at twelve participants so instruction remains personal and quietly attentive, and the flow prioritizes joint-friendly sequencing and breathwork rather than strenuous alignment for restorative evenings after travel. The studio opens toward wind-scoured fields and peatland where low heather, drystone walls and scattered native trees shape the view; that geology and vegetation sense—the smell of peat, the sweep of open sky—becomes part of practice, inviting different seasonal intentions through texture and light and quiet, starlit winter nights too. Mandy’s approach borrows from Traditional Chinese Medicine to frame each month: spring for awakening, summer for expansion, autumn for letting go and winter for restoring; sequences include mindful mobility, breath practices and guided stillness tailored to the body’s changing energy across the year. What sets Seasonal Yoga apart locally is the pairing with Maycroft’s Wild Spa: a wood-fired sauna and cold dip tubs let participants close a practice with heat, an open-air plunge and time to restore circulation, a traditional Scottish inclination toward cold-water bathing amplified by intentional breathwork and gentle transitions afterward. Beginners, seasoned walkers and visitors recovering from long days on nearby tracks will find the work accessible: poses adapt to pain thresholds, breath cues unhook tension, and teachers emphasize alignment through comfort rather than force, making the practice compatible with outdoor recovery routines Stay longer for the sauna after class. Bookings go through the Maycroft Retreat site; arrival fifteen to twenty minutes early secures a mat space, and you should bring a non-slip mat, warm layers, water and swimwear if you plan the Wild Spa; class size means reservations are recommended well ahead, especially during peak summer and holiday weekends. Around Maycroft the landscape rewards quiet noticing: you might catch barn owls quartering at dusk or red deer moving along field margins, and the property’s peat-smelling air, open sky and stone wall edges create strong photo opportunities for people and landscape shots at sunset. Respect boundaries; leave gates closed too. Maycroft encourages low-impact visits: sand or rinse gear before entering tubs, pack out litter, and follow staff guidance to protect sensitive peat soils; for travelers who want a quieter rhythm after a day of hiking, Seasonal Yoga offers a practical, body-friendly way to tune with Scotland’s seasonal mood.