accommodation, as well as spacious “There is a lot of meditation in the find myself stressed and anxious and
luxury bathrooms and sea views to yoga classes which is very calming the techniques Karen practises will
enjoy the beautiful summer sunsets. and it’s also luxurious definitely help me in my everyday life.
An attractive, south-facing garden accommodation.” I can now understand why such a
with seating area was our next stop Pips Robins has been attending wide range of people take up yoga.
where I got to sample the freshly Karen’s yoga classes for the past year By the end of the class every
made Welsh cakes I’d first noticed as after being advised to take classes to muscle in my body felt at ease and I
I’d arrived. help ease a back injury. could have fallen asleep on my yoga
I also hear the home-made bara She has been delighted with the mat!
brith which is also offered to guests is results and also found Karen’s yoga The retreat packages Karen offers
equally as divine. techniques a vital comfort just hours include at least six hours of yoga over
An extra bonus to this tranquil before her wedding day recently. two days, but Karen likes to tailor the
retreat is an indoor heated swimming “The night before our wedding breaks for the individual or group
pool for those evening dips after a both my partner and I were very needs.
class, or maybe to swim off one of anxious and stressed out and I rang From what you hope to get from
Karen’s healthy home-made dinners. Karen to see if she could help us.” the retreat, to the meals and holistic
All the produce is sourced locally and A 90-minute yoga session later and treatments you’d like, Karen is on
is organic where possible. both Pips and her partner were hand to ensure what you want is
Just a mile from Pembrokeshire’s relaxed and calm and went on to what you get.
beautiful coast path at Aberfelin cove enjoy their special day with the help Seven therapists are also only a
in Trefin, Karen also organises coastal of Karen’s yoga techniques. phone call away providing reiki,
walks for guests, including Porthgain With such glowing endorsements I reflexology, and Indian head
and Abermawr, for visitors to soak up thought it was about time I put yoga massages among other holistic
the stunning scenery and enjoy the to the test. therapies for guests.
crisp sea air. A 45-minute yoga class later and I Karen also welcomes other yoga
Helen Goodier, from London, felt a sense of calm and relaxation teachers who may like to take their
discovered the retreat 18 months wash over me. group or class on a retreat to take
ago. As well as staying at Awelfan The class involved a lot of advantage of the facilities at Awelfan.
she has taken yoga classes including concentration on breathing
one-to-one sessions and continues to techniques and making movements in
visit for classes whenever she is in the time with my breath, something I
county. struggled to grasp at first, but with You can find out more about
“Karen is a really great teacher, Karen’s guidance I eased my way into this yoga paradise online at
she also tailors everything to your the various exercises. www.pembrokeshire-
needs. When work deadlines loom I often
online.co.uk/awelfan.
Pembrokeshire County Living 3737
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