Yoga Retreat
with Vicky Jennings
27 Dec 2026 - 2 Jan 2027
From £680 per person
“The whole ambience at La Maison Anglaise is magical – from the beautifully decorated rooms, the lovely surrounding gardens, the delicious meals prepared with such care and the delightful efficient team all made for a memorable and happy seven days… and the added options of the cultural tours meant we all learnt a little more about the extraordinary and fascinating country that is Morocco.” Jane Stanley 2024
This brochure provides you with lots of information about the venue, the bedrooms, the activities, how we design your holiday to meet your needs, your tutor, the likely itinerary and what is included in the cost. Please read on to the end!
Why booking early is a good idea
- If you’d like single occupancy we only allocate a limited number of rooms for singles
- Our holidays are very popular so often fill quickly – a maximum of 16 places plus a limited number of non-participating roommates (please enquire)
- The designated group flight (to which transport to and from Agadir airport is included) for this holiday is Manchester – Agadir with EasyJet.
- To secure your place on this holiday a deposit of £100. is paid. Followed by 2 equal balance payments 4 months & 2 months before the the start date of the holiday.
The Venue Well known for magical meaningful holidays, excellent food and exceptional staff, this award-winning set up relocated in 2020 to a stunning sustainably-run eco-lodge with a chlorine-free pool and permaculture gardens. Located on the south side of the ancient town walls of Taroudant, which enjoys the best winter climate in Morocco. Enjoy an exceptional menu of local healthy food.
“It’s just brilliant. I love it – the whole vibe in the well-designed garden, the buildings, and the sustainable aspect of it all. The staff are incredible, all caring, kind, diligent and willing to do whatever it takes to make your stay perfect. The food is truly delicious, fantastic for vegetarians and meat-eaters too, as well as offering tea/coffee at any time by helping yourself. Relaxed, with the smell of the beautifully planted garden at night, and a well-stocked library so I can read all day long by the pool. Heaven!” Jane Duncan Rogers January 2024
Bedrooms The comfortable, beautifully appointed rooms are cleverly designed to be cool in summer and warm in winter. All have en–suite bathrooms, their own terrace and garden and can sleep two or more. A limited number are allocated for single occupancy. More details of rooms here
Heartful Holistic Holidays which offer a wide choice of authentic activities run by amazingly knowledgeable English-speaking guides. Explore the fascinating culture and landscapes, use our library, our small spa, swim or simply laze in the sun.
Optional Activities include cookery, walks, visits to local families and charitable projects, wildlife, massage, shopping and several other choices. Little visited by tourists, the local souks offer an exotic traditional atmosphere. Read more
Located within 30 minutes’ drive of the contrasting mountain landscapes of the majestic High Atlas and the extraordinary Anti-Atlas (beyond which lies the Sahara). We are also only an hour’s drive from the Atlantic coast.
Feel safe and cared for thanks to the care of loving, experienced English-speaking staff, good medical facilities, excellent WiFi, safe drinking water and being on the edge of a small, relaxed and friendly town with few tourists.
“La Maison Anglaise is really beautiful, impeccably kept and nurtured by you and your delightful Moroccan team there. All of the staff, without exception were wonderful – helpful, courteous and so very happy all the time. They looked after our every need, and nothing was too much trouble for them. The gardens are a real delight, the pool is gorgeous, and the meals were all delicious. The trips out and other activities that the staff took us on were a treat, and we all felt very safe with your careful drivers and guides”. L Turner, May 2023
Why choose a Yoga holiday with us?
We have been organising group holidays since 1998. Our venue has a variety of lovely spaces for yoga including the tiled circle in the gardens, the spacious 64 sq metre activity room and a very large tiled roof terrace, lovely at sunset and sunrise. Read more about our Yoga Holidays here
“I have organised, attended and facilitated many group events in a myriad of locations around the world over the last forty years…I found the ideal setting. It is small enough to maintain intimacy whilst having the spaciousness to accommodate privacy. The bespoke planning and vision which created this venue, inspired by Jane’s deep knowledge of the needs and requirements of small group holidays and workshops is evident in the care paid to every detail.” Tutor Katy van Haeften
Your Tutor
Photo of your tutor, Vicky Jennings
Read more about your tutor here.
To Book or Express an Interest: Limited places available. Request a place at www.cecu.co.uk/book We will then send you the payment schedule (split into instalments with a small initial deposit to secure your place).
Book early to get good flight prices, but please do NOT book flights until we give the go-ahead!
More Information For FAQs go to www.cecu.co.uk/faqs
Contact us: www.cecu.co.uk/contact or visit www.holidays-with-heart.co.uk
We will also send detailed pre-visit information after you book.
About the course:
This New Year retreat we will be connecting to the elements, focusing on a different element and chakra each day. There will be a variety of yoga styles offered. Hatha classes will be taught as a steady yoga flow, offering many options, to allow this class to be accessible for all abilities. Our Vinyasa practice will combine movement with breath, allowing for a more dynamic flow, these classes will also allow for options. Mandala Flow is another more dynamic practice where we build a sequence of poses, then move 360 degrees around our mat, facing in all directions.
Yin yoga is a slow paced, floor-based class, with passive, longer held seated or supine poses, held for three to five minutes. This meditative practice will allow time to release tension held in our fascia, the connective tissues in our bodies. This practice may be combined with yoga Nidra, which translates as yogic sleep. A meditative practice which promotes deep relaxation in the body and mind.
With the variety of classes offered, this retreat allows something for all. Participants are encouraged to listen to their body and take the practice as they need.
1st Morning: Vinyasa Flow / Afternoon: Hatha Earth Practice (Root chakra) / Evening: Yin and Yoga Nidra
2nd Morning: Hatha Water Practice (Sacral chakra) /Afternoon: Yin Yang
3rd Morning: Mandala Flow / Afternoon: Hatha Fire Practice (Solar plexus) / Evening: Yin and Mindfulness Meditation
4th Morning: Hatha Air Practice (Heart chakra) / Afternoon: New Years Eve Practice
5th Morning: New Years Day Flow / Afternoon: Hatha Ether Practice (Throat chakra) / Evening: Yin and Yoga Nidra
6th Morning: Hatha Chakra Flow (all the above chakras including third eye and crown) / Afternoon: Closing circle
“I’ve been practising yoga long enough, with enough different teachers to know that every once in a while, you find somebody who’s that extra bit special, more than just a very good teacher they’ve got that undefined edge, a spark, that little something extra that makes them exceptional, and Vicky is just that. I can feel my yoga improving thanks to Vicky’s encouragement and gentle adjustments, along with her excellent humour. I think where Vicky shines above and beyond others, is in her ability to create a safe space. If you want to feel safe, supported, and seen and improve your yoga (and mental health) with lots of wobbles, giggles and imperfections along the way, come and join Vicky’s practice.”
“Vicky is a warm and welcoming teacher who caters for all abilities in the class, she explains clearly and in detail without overwhelming the participant with too much at one time. I will no doubt be joining for another class in the near future. Highly recommend a class with Vicky Jennings – Give one a go you will not be disappointed!”
“I have never felt stronger than I do in a mountain pose at the front of your class. And nothing gives me more relief than a heavy forward fold. Nothing gives me more pride than a half-moon from a warrior pose. I repeat strong arms and soft shoulders all of the time. You have taught me so much.”
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME which will vary with travel arrangements, weather etc
Each day you may choose one of the optional activities on offer below. Anything listed as “optional” means it is payable locally and not included in the price. Please see our price list for costs.
Day 1 Arrival Day – Our drivers meet you at Agadir airport. Light dinner, settle in.
Day 2 – 5 Optional excursions: walking at one of 2 oases and possibly in the Anti Atlas Mountains with Said / Anti Atlas “Berber Castle” / walking and wildlife in the High Atlas Mountains with Said.
Optional cultural experience: cookery lesson / massage / experience our on-site solar powered hammam /henna tattoo / shopping in the souks / Caleche ride (horse drawn carriage) in town
Day 6 Farewell. Vacate rooms after breakfast. Optional lunch out or with us, at your expense. Transfer to Agadir 3 hours before flight departs.
Summary
Cost: £680 per person in shared twin/double room.
Includes:
- Transfers from/to Agadir Airport at one designated time
- Accommodation in en suite twin or double bedroom; single occupancy on request
- Chlorine-free pool
- Substantial breakfasts and vegetarian evening meals (meat or fish at extra cost)
- Lunches on the first 5 days
- Tutored workshops – about 3 hours per day
Excludes:
- Flights (often under £100 return if booked early)
- Single occupancy supplement £25 per night
- Travel insurance (required)
Payable in Morocco:
- Tips
- Meat or fish supplement
- Tourist Taxes 41 MAD (approx £3.20) per person per night
- Cultural Experiences & Excursions; see details of prices and choices
- Airport taxi transfers at times other than the designated flight
Best Holistic Holiday Provider 2024
Best Wellbeing Retreat 2024
Best Holistic Ecolodge in Morocco 2023
Rural Accommodation of the Year 2023-2025
Tripadvisor: Number 1 in the Taroudant Region
Voted Top 10 in the World: Lonely Planet Eco Stays 2014 & VegeNews Vegetarian Holidays 2005
Responsible Tourism Trophy: Community Project Work 2009