Next offering Sunday MaY 10th 2026
3 hr Morning Retreat
10am – 1pm
Stepping into Summer Ayurveda Workshop: Cooling, Balancing & Radiant Living
Intention of the Workshop
To help you move through summer with ease rather than overwhelm; cultivating coolness, softness, joy, and steady energy.
What to Expect
Step into the energy of summer through the lens of Ayurveda. This workshop is designed to help you stay balanced during the Pitta season—when heat, intensity, and activity naturally increase.
Together, we’ll explore:
- The qualities of summer (hot, / sharp, intense, expanding)
- How these affect body, mind, and emotions
- Simple, practical ways to cool, soothe, and nourish yourself during the summer season
- Daily rhythms, food choices, and lifestyle rituals for summer seasonal harmony
Expect a blend of learning, gentle practice, and deep rest.
Join Julia
What You’ll Experience
Yin Yoga – Deep Stretch & Release
Slow, floor-based postures held for longer periods to:
Release deep tension in fascia and joints
Encourage cooling and surrender
Balance excess heat and intensity in the body
A grounding, meditative practice to soften effort and invite ease.
Pranayama – Cooling Breath Practices
Learn and experience breath techniques to calm and regulate:
Cooling breath
Gentle lengthening of the exhale
Breath awareness to reduce internal heat and agitation
Perfect for cultivating clarity, calm, and emotional balance.
Yoga Nidra – Guided Deep Rest
Be guided into a state of conscious relaxation where:
The nervous system resets
The body cools and replenishes
The mind softens and releases excess stimulation
Aligned with summer themes of letting go, spaciousness, and inner ease.
Sound Bath – Immersion & Integration
Rest and receive as sound washes over you:
Crystal bowls, chimes, or grounding instruments
Vibrations to soothe the mind and body
A deeply immersive experience supporting integration and balance
Takeaways & Seasonal Support
You’ll leave with practical tools to carry into your daily life:
A sense of calm, clarity, and renewed energy
Summer-balancing food ideas and simple recipes
Cooling rituals and self-care practices
Breathwork techniques to use at home
Reflection prompts to stay aligned with the season
Spaces Are Limited – Do Book Your Place
Where: The Yurt Maxwell-being, Maxwell House, Mincingfield Lane, Durley, Southampton, SO32 2BR
Investment : £35 per person
Lynn Phillips (verified owner) –
This was our first workshop with Julia. Me and my partner Jamie found it truly uplifting, informative and inspiring. We’ll most definitely be using the Ayurveda well being practices and resources at home. A huge Thank you Julia and Ewelina for a beautiful experience🙏 It’s put a spring in my step 😊
Lynn x
Suzanne Barnes (verified owner) –
Julia was welcoming and informative to our Sunday morning on spring renewal and awakening. A wonderful safe space, to engage with the light within us all and bring me to a sense of calm and out of body release, with sound breathing therapy a truely unquie experience. After a night of rest and recoupation, feeling lighter in body and spirit. A new dawn emergies. Thank you 🙏
Tanya Hawkins (verified owner) –
My husband Paul and I first met Julia a few years ago when we had an ayurvedic assessment which helped us at the time we were experiencing family problems so we understand the power and benefits that ayurveda can bring for health and wellbeing for longevity. Julia and her approach to her work is very professional and this is the second workshop that we have both attended and enjoyed. A lot is packed into the workshop and Julia gives clear explanation about ayurveda and how this goes hand in hand with yoga. The yoga practitioner that was invited to the session used headphones for the breath work which enabled a deeper practice with emotional effect. This workshop left participants feeling informed, held in the space and ready for the next one.
Tanya
annonymous –
What an amazing event ! So special! Was glad to be part of it ! Love my wreath and all it stands for. Thank you for the wonderful Yoga and the guidance on how to create my masterpiece! lol So much thought went into the three hours It all flowed so seamlesly Book me in for next year!
Joanna Cowles (verified owner) –
This was my second of Julia’s workshops and they are becoming my favourite thing to do. I left feeling stretched, relaxed, strong and ready for the autumn with wonderful ideas and inspiration to maintain balance within my body and mind. Thank you Julia for sharing your knowledge and for just being fabulous!
Sasha Nelson (verified owner) –
Thank you Julia for an amazing autumn workshop in a stunning location. Lovely relaxing atmosphere and refreshments, especially the flapjacks! Christina did a wonderful sound bath. My first experience of a cold bath, with your support. Sauna was great too, I will definitely come again x
Andrea Collins (verified owner) –
Loved it! Am a fan of Julias work and style. The Spring Wellness Workshop was a great reminder of the principles of wellbeing. Thank you Julia for the reboot!
Dawn Robinson (verified owner) –
Thank you very much, Julia, and fellow yogis for such a great Winter Workshop.
I thoroughly enjoyed the yoga flow, and left your wonderful session feeling uplifted and positive to embrace Winter and all her beauty!
Already looking forward to your next Ayurveda workshop!
Karen Glasspool –
A Very inspirational morning
Who knew a headstand could change how you feel and balance you out 😊
I learnt a lot about the winter body ❤ Thank you Julia for a imparting your knowledge in a supportive and warm manner
Thank you so much Julia
Katy (verified owner) –
Julia imparts her knowledge of Ayurveda and yoga in an inspiring and supportive way. You can’t help but leave in a better place. As a newcomer to yoga, I would highly recommend these workshops and Julia’s yoga classes to anyone.
Suzy Merrifield (verified owner) –
Taking a moment to ‘stop’ the chaos of modern life is essential and Julia’s workshops are perfect for this. Julia expertly guides you through your yogi journey bringing your awareness to the here and now. It was really interesting learning more about Ayurveda and how the seasons affect the body and the little adjustments we can do to benefit us and keep us balanced. Once again Julia, so needed, thank you!
Lynne Madden (verified owner) –
Another fantastic workshop with Julia. Today we focused on how to take care of ourselves in the winter months; taking in to account the changes in our environment and body. We were given tools and advice on how to maintain balance through Ayurvedic and Yoga practices. Julia imparts so much knowledge and advice in 2 hours. Really worthwhile workshops 🙏
Vanessa (verified owner) –
Thank you for another fantastic workshop – Julia is so knowledgeable & passionate about the importance of rest & self care. This workshop gave me an insight into making small changes to my day – breathing more, restful sleeping & increasing hydration. Really looking forward to the next session in June.
Holly –
This was my first workshop with Julia, after thoroughly enjoying her yoga sessions, I wasn’t disappointed! Her knowledge is vast, and very captivating. I was able to listen, learn, and absorb the information handed to me and totally transform myself with the practical side of it too. It was perfectly planned. I left feeling very light and restored. I am keen to take my learnings further with me for a more balanced lifestyle. Thank you Julia.
Clare (verified owner) –
I attended an Ayurvedic rest and restore workshop this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was informative, calming and restorative-a restful treat for our overstimulated nervous systems. I’d recommend it to anyone interested in finding out a little more about Ayurveda and wanting to carve out some time for self care.
Lynne Madden (verified owner) –
I have attended a number of Julia’s workshops over the years and I always leave restored and inspired by her offerings. Julia’s is able to impart her infinite knowledge of Ayurveda in a digestible and practical way; that you can take away with you and put in to practice immediately. Although the two hours flew by I left with all the tools to have balance and well-being in my day to day life. See you on the 3rd June Julia!