A weekend of slowing down, re balancing yourself to feel nourished and grounded.
This retreat offers a peaceful opportunity to reconnect with yourself in a serene environment. You’ll enjoy time with like-minded individuals while learning yoga poses to enhance balance and posture, guided by the Alexander Technique. Discover how to nourish your body with simple, satisfying meals, aligned with the moon’s hidden powers and their connection to your body’s organs. With gentle movement, nutritious food, and time for relaxation, you’ll leave feeling restored, grounded, and more in tune with yourself.
Retreat Highlights:
Time to Rebalance
Slow down and reconnect with yourself through gentle practices that restore calm, clarity, and vitality.Movement for Lightness & Ease
Experience yoga infused with the Alexander Technique to release tension, realign the body, and rediscover a sense of buoyancy and lightness.Food to Nourish & Reset
Enjoy seasonal biodynamic meals from our gardens. Two light, moon-aligned meals support digestive reset and inner balance.Inspiration in the Kitchen
Join optional cookery demonstrations with Alison, sharing simple, grounding recipes from her Jigsaw Method. (available for sale or you can purchase it from Alison’s website.)A Place to Switch Off
Nestled in the stillness of Eryri National Park, unwind with peaceful walks, dark sky stargazing, and time to just breathe.
“I learnt the art of slowing down and taking time to practice self care.”
What to Expect:
Connect with Like-minded People
Enjoy meaningful time with others, helping you reconnect with yourself in a supportive, inspiring environment.Yoga & Alexander Technique
Learn simple yoga poses to enhance your balance and posture, guided by the Alexander Technique for improved body alignment.Nourishing Simplicity
Discover how eating simpler, nutritious food—tuned to the cycles of the moon—can nourish your body, improve digestion, and leave you feeling satisfied.
This Retreat will Help You:
Find Your Balance
Reconnect with your body and mind, discovering how movement and nourishment can restore harmony.Enhance Sleep & Energy
Address how food choices and posture affect your sleep and vitality, guiding you towards better health.Improve Posture & Well-being
Learn how gentle yoga and mindful eating can improve your posture, boost energy, and support overall well-being.
Who is this Retreat For?
Those needing to reset digestion
If digestive health is a concern, this retreat offers a chance to realign and restore balance.Anyone looking to restore energy and self-connection
Recharge and reconnect with yourself in a supportive, peaceful environment.Those feeling disconnected
Ideal for anyone who feels out of sync and is seeking to find harmony again.Those in need of a reset
Perfect for those who feel overwhelmed by the hectic pace of modern life and want to slow down.Anyone wanting to restore balance
This retreat offers tools to help restore balance in body and mind.Beginners and seasoned yogis
Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, the yoga sessions are designed to improve alignment and awareness.
Join us at Trigonos with Alison for a transformative experience.
Embark on a journey of discovery, and leave with a renewed sense of peace, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself.
“The reminder to slow down helped me to get lost in the movement.”
What is The Alexander Technique?
The Alexander Technique, developed by Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869–1955), is a method focused on improving posture, movement, and body awareness. It is based on the principle that poor posture can contribute to a variety of health issues. By learning to re-align and re-balance the body, individuals can achieve more natural, efficient movement and reduce unnecessary strain.
The Alexander Technique can offer:
Relief from posture-related pain
Increased body awareness and balance
Stress management and reduced tension
Enhanced performance for athletes and performers
More comfortable pregnancy
Faster recovery following injury or surgery
Better vocal use and breath control
About the Facilitator
Alison trained with the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique in Kendal, Cumbria, and has been teaching since 2001. She is also a certified Reflexologist with the Association of Reflexologists, a Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance Professionals, and has specialized training in Pregnancy and Childbirth as a Doula and in Eutokia.
Before pursuing her career in teaching the Alexander Technique, Alison worked in the computer industry and initially discovered the benefits of the technique through managing back pain. With a lifelong love of movement, Alison had always dreamed of being a dancer, but digestive pain prevented her from pursuing that path.
Since her mid-twenties, Alison has used her knowledge of the Alexander Technique and Yoga to improve her movement quality and running style. Now, she teaches others how to regain the joy of movement without relying on painkillers or surgery. In 2024, Alison published her first book, The Jigsaw Method – Building Balance into Your Diet with the Power of the Moon.
In addition to her work in movement and health, Alison is passionate about cycling, gardening, and cooking. She runs cookery demonstrations and teaches her Re-balancing Your Diet Programmes and the concept of Lifestyle Nutrition. Alison's natural enthusiasm for cooking also plays a role in her holistic approach to health, especially when it comes to digestive health.
Alison also has a special interest in teaching the Alexander Technique to children both in and out of school, using creative and fun methods to help kids learn and build confidence.
For more details, visit Alison’s website.
An Insight to the Retreat…
Everything shared throughout the retreat is optional — this is your space, your time.
7:30am – Morning Yoga
Start the day with gentle, grounding yoga to awaken the body and mind.
8:00am – Nourishing Breakfast
Enjoy a wholesome, organic breakfast made with love.
9:30am – Foraging & Exploration (self-led)
Take time to explore the grounds, connect with nature, and forage for local edibles if you wish.
11:00am – Cookery Demonstration & Discussion
Join Alison in the dining room to learn simple, nourishing recipes and discover how to align your diet with the moon's phases.
12:30pm – Outdoor Yoga
Experience yoga in the open air, surrounded by the peaceful gardens of Trigonos.
1:00pm – Lunch
A seasonal, satisfying vegetarian lunch using biodynamic ingredients.
2:00pm – Free Time (self-led)
Rest, journal, swim, draw plants, or simply wander the beautiful grounds.
4:00pm – Lazy Yoga
Unwind in a restorative session designed to soothe and soften.
5:30pm – Light Evening Meal
End the day with a lighter meal based on recipes from The Jigsaw Method — supporting your digestion and restful sleep.
Cost
🌟 Save £50 if you book by 2nd August (no other discounts apply)
Residential Rates – Prices start from £432.00 per person, including facilitator fees, accommodation, and all-inclusive catering.
You can choose from the following options:
Single Occupancy:
Double Bed Ensuite: £612.00
Single Bed Ensuite: £582.00
Single Bed Non-Ensuite: £462.00
Shared Twin Occupancy (per person):
Double Bed Ensuite: £462.00
Single Bed Ensuite: £447.00
Single Bed Non-Ensuite: £432.00
Non-Residential Rate – £283.00 per person, including facilitator fees and all-inclusive catering (excluding breakfast).
Concession: Trigonos offers a 30% discount on residential rates for Nantlle Valley residents, unemployed individuals, and retirees. For non-residential participants, a 10% discount is available for the same groups. Proof of eligibility (e.g., relevant documentation) is required to confirm your discount.
Retired would include those over 65, in receipt of state pension, or personal pension.
Nantlle Valley residents would include those living in Nantlle, Tanrallt, Drws Y Coed, Talysarn, Penygroes, Rhyd Ddu, Llanlynfi, Y Fron, Cilgwyn, Carmel, Y Groeslon, Rhos Isaf, Rhostryfan, Rhosgadfan, Dolydd, Dinas, Llanwnda, Bethesda Bach, Dinas Dinlle, Saron, Llandwrog, Pontllynfi, Aberdesach, Nebo, Nasarth, Tai’n Lon, Capel Isaf, Pant Glas, Clynnog Fawr, Gryn Goch.
Unemployed would include those out of paid work and in receipt of Universal Credit.