Develop the mental clarity
that invites compassion
Oct 10-17
Balmaha
Scotland
Step away from noise and depletion. These retreats offer expertly guided yoga, Ayurveda, and seasonal rest to reset the body, clarify the mind, and replenish energy. Come for the deep nourishment—leave with practices that hold you long after you return.
Yoga & Ayurveda Retreats and Trainings in Scotland. Register Today to Secure Your Space.
Oct 10-17
Balmaha
Scotland
Develop the mental clarity
that invites compassion
Step into the nature around Loch Lomond.
Daily yoga practices are just the beginning.
There's plenty of rest. We also have many restful & creative activities, thoughtfully led to safely soothe your senses and bring you closer to nature - closer to yourself.
The Oak Tree Inn
Retreat pricing is packaged.
Accommodations & Retreat Programming
All Dining, and St. Mocha Cafe warm beverages.
A variety of fare from their award-winning restaurant.
Dates & Options
🗓️ Oct 10–13
3-Night Retreat
Friday check-in. Monday early afternoon checkout.
🗓️ Oct 10–17
7-Night Retreat
7-Night Yoga Teacher Training
Friday check-in. Friday early afternoon check-out
Getting Here
From Glasgow's Queen Street Station, take the North Clyde Line to Balloch Station.
Walk 10-minutes to catch the 309 bus to Balmaha, running every 90 minutes. Or pre-arrange a taxi from Balloch Station.
Emerging Lotus
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Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama Daily
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Ayurveda Group Education
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Excursions
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Silent Sunday
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Socials & Tea time
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Craft your .Art of Living
Pricing & Booking
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$ 300 USD nonrefundable holds your spot / $500 USD for 7-Night
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Remaining Balance due by Sept 2, 2025
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3-Night starts $ 1190 USD
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7-Night starts $ 1790 USD
Teacher Training Path
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Foundations in Asana
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1 of 4 ELYS Modules
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Small Group Mentorship
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Resources and Materials
USD$700 nonrefundable holds your spot. Balances due by Sept 2, 2025
Join us on the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park -where daily yoga, Ayurveda, warm meals, and self-enrichment invite you to reset and rejuvenate.
Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat and Training in Scotland
October 10–17, 2025 at The Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha, via Balloch Station From Glasgow
Your retreat lead
is Lisa Owens. Her travel & retreat management skills come from decades long career in fitness tourism.
Simultaneously, she has walked a long path of study & education in psychology & the healing arts & sciences.
Hosted by The Oak Tree Inn.
Retreat packages include room, dining and hot beverages.
Join us
on the edge of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park -
-Professional retreat staff
-Daily yoga
-Ayurveda workshops
-Saturday: excursion to Inchcaillach / Scottish folk craft
-Silent Sunday: sensory and walking meditations, cleansing breath work
-Pivots & plans to accommodate weather
-Much more for 7-Night stays & Yoga Teacher Training
Pricing below or jump to registration page.
How to Retreat
Select from 3 Experiences:
3-Night, Oct 10-13, 2025
7-Night, Oct 10-17, 2025
7-Night + YTT, Oct 10-17, 2025
3-NIGHT
Retreat packages include lodging, meals, daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, and curated experiences to ground, soften, and reset. Explore wild swimming, forest walks, creative rest, journaling, and the modern relevance of Ayurveda.
7-NIGHT
Stay the week to deepen into rhythm. Additional yoga study, Ayurveda in practice, and more personal time to integrate. Ideal for those craving restoration with structure, or for future yoga teachers beginning their training. Includes special Thursday closing and full daily program.
All packages include your room and meals at The Oak Tree Inn, along with a curated grounding activities and time to soften, root, and reconnect. Let your senses lead the way—this is a weekend for body, breath, nature, and presence.
Expertly-led daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork, along with journaling, creative expression, forest walks, hikes, wild swimming, and deep rest.
Weekend highlights include:
• A guided boat and land excursion to Inchailloch Island
• Silent Sunday for introspection and sensory refinement
• A special session: The Art of Ayurveda in Our Modern World
Let Balmaha be your balm.
Explore The 3 Program Options
3-Night Retreat
All meals and accommodations are taken care of—your only job is to breathe, move, rest, and explore. Whether you’re hiking through the hills or curled up with a book by the loch, this extended retreat gives you space to restore and tools to reclaim your health. Group yoga throughout the week.
Includes everything from the 3-Night Retreat, plus:
• A second guided excursion
• Lochside Starlight Social gathering
• Independent time and deeper group connection
• Bonus digital resources from Lisa to RE-TREAT Yo Self
7-Night Retreat
You’ll study in a small group (max 11), exploring how to build a steady, Ayurveda-informed foundation for practice and teaching.
Module 1 is part of the 200-hour ELYS certification, and also a strong standalone training. You do not need teaching ambitions to go deeply into learning.
Yoga teacher training is a meaningful commitment. You’ll find full details on the next page—and you’re invited to connect with Lisa for any questions before registering.
7-Night Yoga Teacher Training
Select From 3 Experiences:
• 3-Night Retreat
• 7-Night Retreat
• 7-Night Retreat + Teacher Training
Begin your path below
How to Retreat
Select from 3 Experiences:
3-Night
7-Night
7-Night + Yoga Teacher Training
3-NIGHT
Retreat packages include lodging, meals, daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, and curated experiences to ground, soften, and reset. Explore wild swimming, forest walks, creative rest, journaling, and the modern relevance of Ayurveda.
7-NIGHT
Stay the week to deepen into rhythm. Additional yoga study, Ayurveda in practice, and more personal time to integrate. Ideal for those craving restoration with structure, or for future yoga teachers beginning their training. Includes special Thursday closing and full daily program.
7-NIGHT + YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
This track adds daily practicum and structured study. Its Module 1: Foundations in Asana, 50-hour yoga training. Refine your understanding of movement, cueing, group space, and inner awareness. Learn to guide others with presence and clarity while deepening your own practice.
3-Night Retreat
A nourishing long weekend of yoga, rest, movement, and nature.
All-inclusive stay with daily yoga, meditation, guided walks, crafts, wild swims, and breathwork—plus special events like Silent Sunday, The Art of Ayurveda, and a private island excursion.
Let Balmaha be your balm.
7-Night Retreat
A full week to reset body and mind.
Includes meals, lodging, yoga, meditation, creative practices, and ample time to roam or rest. Enjoy two excursions, a lakeside Starlight Social, and extended access to digital resources to support your well-being long after you leave.
7-Night Yoga Teacher Training
Emerging Lotus Yoga School: 50-Hour Training
Includes full 3-night retreat plus 4 additional days of training. Daily yoga, lecture, group study, and practicum. Focus: foundations in asana, cueing, space holding, and the connection between yoga and Ayurveda. Small group, structured schedule, and direct mentorship.
"I created these retreats to give people what I needed most—time to reorient...to remember how to breathe, enjoy movement & learn in a space that honors integrity, depth, and creativity.” -Lisa Owens
Inclusions & Logistics
The Oak Tree Inn
Retreat pricing is packaged.
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Accommodations
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All Dining, and St. Mocha Cafe warm beverages.
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A variety of fare is on award-winning menu
Dates & Options
🗓️ Oct 10–13
3-Night Retreat
Friday check-in. Monday checkout.
🗓️ Oct 10–17
7-Night Retreat
7-Night Yoga Teacher Training
Friday check-in. Friday check-out
Getting Here
From Glasgow's Queen Street Station, take the North Clyde Line to Balloch Station.
Walk 10-minutes to catch the 309 bus to Balmaha, running every 90 minutes. Or pre-arrange a taxi from Balloch Station.
Emerging Lotus
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Expert educator & retreat leadership
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Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama,
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Ayurveda Group Education
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Excursions, Arts & Crafts
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Silent Sunday
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Socials & Tea Time
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Guided Forest Walks
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Weather Flexibility Planning
Pricing & Booking
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3-Night $ 1190 USD per person double occupancy / $1490 single occupancy
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7-Night $ 1790 USD per person double occupancy / $ 2390 single occupancy
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INCLUDES Room, dining, unlimited cafe beverages
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COMPLETE RETREAT program & classes, excursions, materials, and curated resources of Ayurvedic practices & recipes to take home
Teacher Training Path
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Yoga Alliance Accredited
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"Foundations in Asana" 50HR Module
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Small Group Mentorship
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Resources and Materials
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Tuition is $555 in addition to 7-night retreat package- $ 700 USD due at registration. *Solo YTT travelers can request to be matched for shared lodging. Not guaranteed however.
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Lisa invites a discussion to support your clarity and decisiveness. Click here for WhatsApp
“I left with more than tools—I left with a sense of rhythm and reconnection I didn’t know I’d been missing.”
— Mandi T., Boston
“Lisa’s presentation of Ayurveda’s perspective on sleep support was genuinely helpful—and months later, I’m still feeling the benefits of what she shared.”
— Anonymous Retreat Guest
“There’s something about Lisa’s classes that just feels right—balanced, calming, and real. Her voice is incredibly soothing, and I always left feeling more like myself.”
— Maya R., Cincinnati
Meet Lisa Owens
Lisa leads with heart, hospitality, and deep-rooted expertise in Ayurveda, yoga, and embodied rhythm.
Lisa Owens has been teaching yoga since 2009 and leading group education in Ayurveda since 2012. In 2023, she completed a BA in Psychology, continuing her passion for sharing Vedic science alongside Western research to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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“The Ayurveda intro workshop was my favorite...
A lot of helpful wisdom [to take] home."
– Doug, Cincinnati, OH
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