November 2023 – Independent UK group, Exclusive Collection, has teamed up with London-based wellness consultancy Oyogo to launch a curated series of fitness and holistic wellbeing retreats. Taking place at Pennyhill Park in Surrey and South Lodge in West Sussex, the two-day retreats include a range of performance sports techniques, breathwork training, cold water exposure; yoga and sound bathing; and recovery methods, all led by experts in their field.

For those looking to jumpstart their fitness journey ready for the New Year, Pennyhill Park invites guests for an energetic getaway designed to empower participants to develop their skills and performance levels. Taking place from 18-19 November, the Move, Recover, Restore will include restorative and recovery breathwork sessions led by trainer David Jackson; cold water exposure training and in-water skills with ex-Olympic silver medallist swimmer Kerri-anne Payne; and functional training sessions with fitness trainer James Stirling.

Throughout the weekend, guests will also have access to Pennyhill Park's 120-acre grounds and 45,000 sq.ft award-winning spa. Facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness suite; a range of indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs; thermal and sensory experiences; 23 relaxation rooms; an extensive spa menu; and the recently launched private Spa Cabanas. With fitness at its core, Pennyhill Park has been the training ground of the England rugby team since 2003 thanks to its indoor sports training facilities, 40m x 40x 4G indoor pitch, and outdoor sprint track.

South Lodge recently encouraged guests to recharge and reconnect with a holistic wellbeing retreat in partnership with Oyogo in the Sussex countryside. The retreat included wild swimming and cold-water exposure; a sound bath and energy healing journey; Vinyasa yoga and breathwork. The next retreat will take place in early 2024.

For those looking for a wellness adventure this winter or to kickstart the New Year by fulfilling new fitness resolutions, these exhilarating Oyogo weekend retreats are an ideal solution. Oyogo boasts an impressive portfolio of highly qualified trainers, ranging from Olympic champions to specialists in niche areas and practices such as sound healing. For Move, Recover, Restore trainers will include:

• Keri-Anne Payne, double open water swimming 10 km world champion and silver Olympic medallist. She will be leading the Wild Swimming and Cold-Water Exposure session as well as the Hot and Cold Exposure Training
• James Stirling, also known as London Fitness Guy, is a qualified PT and social media content creator. London Fitness Guy began his career training the contestants of ITV's The X Factor, and has since trained a variety of sports professionals, musicians, and TV personalities. He will be leading the Functional Fitness session.
• David Jackson is a Master Instructor with the Oxygen Advantage. A former professional rugby player, accredited UKSCA Strength and Conditioning coach, NASM performance enhancement and corrective exercise specialist on a mission to make breathwork a normal part of our everyday lives. He will be leading the Deeply Restorative Breathwork and Recovery Breathwork

The Pennyhill Park retreat starts at £629 for individuals, or £979 for two when sharing a room. Rates include all expert sessions and Q&A talk, luxury overnight accommodation, breakfast or brunch, lunch both days and full spa access.

Please see here for more details and the full schedules for the retreats.

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About Pennyhill Park 

Indulge in the best, be at your best, release your potential at Surrey's Pennyhill Park hotel and spa. Offering overnight breaks with 124 luxurious rooms and suites, and an outstanding array of award-winning restaurant options; experience the flavour of refinement in the Michelin-starred Latymer, or enjoy inspiring provenance at Hillfield.  

Relax and feel at your best with over 45,000 sq.ft of exceptional wellness and fitness facilities to explore. The award-winning spa offers five-star treatments, state-of-the-art spa experiences and four private luxury cabanas.  

More at www.exclusive.co.uk/pennyhill-park/ 

Pennyhill Park is part of Exclusive Collection, a B Corp certified independent group which includes: Fanhams Hall, Lainston House with Season Cookery School, The Manor House with golf club and The Castle Inn, Pennyhill Park with spa, Royal Berkshire, South Lodge with spa.     

More at www.exclusive.co.uk 

About Exclusive Collection 

Eat well, sleep well, do you well and take a breath from the everyday in beautiful surroundings. Exclusive Collection are proudly leading the way as the first B Corp accredited, family-owned collection of country house hotels, spas, golf, cookery school, and a pub thrown in for good measure. 

Exclusive Collection was founded in 1981. The group includes: Fanhams Hall, Lainston House with Season Cookery School, The Manor House with golf club and The Castle Inn, Pennyhill Park with spa, Royal Berkshire, South Lodge with spa.    

The group recently brought Ansty Hall into the fold and are working hard to deliver an Exclusive Collection experience in the Midlands for guests from mid 2024. 

More at www.exclusive.co.uk