Root2Rise

Directions Website Contact the business

Root2Rise Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Root2Rise, Alternative & holistic health service, York.

🍂 OUR FINAL EVENTS OF 2026 As we continue to transition through autumn and move towards winter, we’re so excited to shar...
22/10/2026

🍂 OUR FINAL EVENTS OF 2026

As we continue to transition through autumn and move towards winter, we’re so excited to share the beautiful experiences we still have waiting for you.

We’re continuing with a more limited programme for now due to personal circumstances, but as we look ahead to 2027, we’re hopeful that spring will bring more Root2Rise gatherings back into our calendar.

In the meantime, we’ve carefully curated a collection of autumn and winter experiences, each offering something a little different, but all rooted in what we love sharing most.

✨ Space to pause, reconnect and recharge.

✨ Ancient wisdom woven with modern practices.

✨ Meaningful experiences, genuine connection and a little Root2Rise magic.

And we're especially excited to be returning to venues that have become so much more than places to host our events. They really do feel like home, filled with wonderful memories, family like bonds and the warmth of our growing community.

Charlotte
The Acorn wellness Retreat
Yogabomb Lou

Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another experience, we'd absolutely love to welcome you.

Swipe through to discover our final gatherings of 2026 👉🏼

Retreats • Transformation • Healing

21/10/2026

𝟭, 𝟮, 𝟯… 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟯 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧! 🏔️❄️

Imagine starting 2027 with an unforgettable winter adventure in the magical French Alps.

𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦…

❄️ Wim Hof Method breathwork and invigorating Alpine cold-water experiences.

🥾 Snowshoeing into the mountains, spending a night at 2,080m and waking to a spectacular Alpine sunrise.

🧘 Yin Yoga, Nepalese singing bowls, Reiki Drumming, ceremonial cacao and deep restoration.

🤍 Laughter, new friendships, meaningful connection and time to reconnect with yourself.

🏔️ Six days immersed in nature, adventure and experiences that stay with you long after you return home.

Over 150 people have joined us here across the past seven years, and this January marks our 13th and FINAL Winter Alpine Adventure at the chalet we've come to call our Alpine home.

Seven years of memories, challenges, friendships and extraordinary moments. We're so grateful for everything this journey has brought us, and we can't wait to share one final adventure.

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is a wonderful time to explore whether this experience is for you.

📍 French Alps | 9–14 January 2027
✨ Payment plans available
🔗 Full details and booking via the link in our bio.

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳?

https://root2rise.co.uk/wim-hof-method-travel-experience-retreat-in-the-frenchalps-saturday-9th-thursday-14th-january-2027

We’re back at the magical Acorn Wellness Retreat later this month 🍂We’re carrying "harvesting the light" theme with us: ...
10/10/2026

We’re back at the magical Acorn Wellness Retreat later this month 🍂

We’re carrying "harvesting the light" theme with us: recognising what’s already within, nourishing ourselves and making space to rest and recharge. As we transition more deeply into autumn, we hope these experiences offer something to look forward to, a little time for yourself, shared with lovely people.

Join us for a Space to pause, rest, recharge and nourish the light already within ✨

We’d love to welcome you to one of these events at the very special The Acorn wellness Retreat . Details & booking via the link in our bio.

With Love and Gratitude Natalie & James ROOT2RISE ™ RETREATS & WORKSHOPS
www.root2rise.co.uk

We’re often very good at pushing through.We override the tiredness.Ignore the tension.Dismiss the need for rest.Tell our...
08/10/2026

We’re often very good at pushing through.

We override the tiredness.
Ignore the tension.
Dismiss the need for rest.
Tell ourselves we’ll slow down when life is less busy.
Prioritise everyone and everything else.

But our bodies are communicating with us all the time.

And this is a huge part of why Root2Rise was born.

Our own experiences of autoimmune illness, burnout, adrenal fatigue, two cancer diagnoses and other health challenges became a catalyst for completely changing our lives, careers and priorities 10 years ago and ultimately creating Root2Rise.

We began exploring practices that helped us take our own wellbeing more seriously, training with global masters and eventually sharing them with others.

Breathwork. Yoga. Meditation. Sound. Reiki. Cold exposure. Time in nature. Connection. Rest.

These practices aren’t just something to reach for when life becomes difficult.

They can become part of how we meet life.

Small opportunities to check in, reconnect and perhaps notice some of the quieter whispers before they become impossible to ignore.

And if your body is already shouting? It’s never too late to start listening ..

If your body, mind or spirit has been whispering lately, perhaps this message is for you ...

Come and join us at one of our upcoming Root2Rise wellness workshops, retreat days and transformational retreats in Yorkshire and beyond.

👇🏼 What is your body asking for more of right now?

REST • MOVEMENT • BREATH • CONNECTION • SPACE • ADVENTURE

Retreats • Transformation • Healing

07/10/2026

***FINAL 2 PLACES***

We’ll be taking a pause from offering Reiki training in this retreat format for some time, and we have 2️⃣ very special places remaining for our final Shoden weekend 🤍

But what is Shoden?

Shoden means “First Teachings” and is the traditional starting point of the Reiki journey.

Level 1 begins with YOU.

Why learn Reiki?

✨ Develop a simple self-Reiki practice you can use anywhere
✨ Support relaxation, rest and nervous-system regulation
✨ Become more aware of your own energy and inner state
✨ Learn tools to bring more presence and calm into everyday life
✨ Begin a practice that can continue to deepen throughout your lifetime

And rather than squeezing the teachings into a single day, we make this a three-day retreat experience, giving you space to learn, practice, receive, rest and integrate.

🌿 30th October - 1st November | Yorkshire
✨ 2 places remaining
🤍 No previous experience needed
📱 Arrange a call with me if you have questions

If Reiki has been quietly calling you, perhaps this is your time.

Hope you can join us 🙏🏼

www.root2rise.co.uk

WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS IN YOUR BODY DURING THE WIM HOF METHOD? 🌬️❄️The Wim Hof Method can feel powerful but some of what ...
06/10/2026

WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS IN YOUR BODY DURING THE WIM HOF METHOD? 🌬️❄️

The Wim Hof Method can feel powerful but some of what happens beneath the surface is even more fascinating.

Scientists have been studying this ancient wisdom for years👇🏼

1️⃣ YOU CAN INFLUENCE SYSTEMS ONCE THOUGHT TO BE ENTIRELY AUTOMATIC

In a landmark 2014 study, people trained in the Wim Hof Method were able to voluntarily activate their sympathetic nervous system during an experimental immune challenge.

They produced higher levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and experienced fewer flu-like symptoms than the control group.

That doesn’t mean WHM simply “boosts immunity” but it provided remarkable evidence that we can consciously influence aspects of our autonomic nervous and innate immune responses.

2️⃣ YOUR BLOOD CHEMISTRY CHANGES... FAST

During WHM breathing, increased ventilation lowers carbon dioxide in the blood and temporarily raises blood pH.

That altered physiology contributes to some of the sensations you may experience during the practice, tingling, lightness, heightened awareness and changes in perception.

So that feeling isn’t simply because you’re “getting more oxygen.”

There’s some fascinating physiology happening underneath it.

3️⃣ YOU’RE PRACTISING HOW YOU MEET STRESS

The breathing and cold deliberately introduce controlled physiological stress.

Rather than trying to avoid discomfort, we practise meeting it with awareness, breath and mindset.

Over time, that becomes part of the real practice:

Can I stay present when things become uncomfortable?

4️⃣ THE COLD CREATES A POWERFUL PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE

Cold exposure activates the sympathetic nervous system and increases catecholamines such as noradrenaline.

But for us, the magic isn’t simply getting into cold water.

It’s learning to soften the breath, quieten the mind and find some calm within the challenge.

5️⃣ AND THEN THERE’S HOW IT FEELS…

🌬️ Curious? Come and experience it for yourself.

Join us for one of our WHM events! Details on www.root2rise.co.uk or in bio

📸 The Wardette Studio Commercial
🏠 Chalet Savoie Faire

Retreats • Transformation • Healing

Never tried the Wim Hof Method? Perfect....Done it loads of times? Also perfect... You don't need to be flexibleYou don'...
04/10/2026

Never tried the Wim Hof Method? Perfect....
Done it loads of times? Also perfect...

You don't need to be flexible
You don't need to be super fit
You don't need to be able to meditate
And you definitely don't need to be “good” at breathwork
Just come as you are 👏🏼

7 GOOD REASONS TO JOIN US 🌬️

01. REBALANCE YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM
Life can be busy, noisy and full. This is time to step away from the constant doing, connect with your breath and give your whole system some space to reset.

02. RELEASE TENSION YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU WERE HOLDING
Shoulders up around your ears? Jaw clenched? Mind running at 100mph? We often don’t realise how much we’re carrying until we finally stop. Breathe, soften and let some of it go.

03. FEEL CLEAR, ALIVE & RECHARGED
There’s something pretty incredible about discovering what your own breath can do. The Wim Hof Method can create powerful shifts in how you feel...leaving many people feeling clearer, energised, present and wonderfully alive.

04. SHIFT YOUR ENERGY
You don't always have to think your way into feeling better. Sometimes changing what’s happening in the body can change the whole tone of your day. Breath is one of the simplest tools we have and it’s always with us.

05. CULTIVATE STILLNESS & CLARITY
After the breathwork, simply lie back as we move into therapeutic singing bowls and gong. Nothing to achieve. Nowhere to get to. Just time to receive.

06. RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES
You don't need to wait until you're exhausted, stressed or running on empty to give yourself some care. Autumn is a beautiful reminder to slow things down, replenish and build our resources for the months ahead.

07. HYDRATE & MOBILISE YOUR FASCIA
Breathing is a whole-body experience. Deep, expansive breathing moves the diaphragm, ribcage and surrounding connective tissues, creating movement and changing pressure through the body. We’ll breathe, move, make some noise and then deeply rest.

Wim Hof Method Breathwork & Sound Experience
Saturday 17th October | YogaBomb, York Yogabomb Lou
11.45am–1.30pm

Final spots DM for link or go to www.root2rise.co.uk

TRATAKA | CANDLE GAZING MEDITATIONA little light for the darker mornings and evenings 🌙 Recently, we brought the ancient...
02/10/2026

TRATAKA | CANDLE GAZING MEDITATION

A little light for the darker mornings and evenings 🌙

Recently, we brought the ancient yogic practice of Trataka back into our retreat schedule. As we transition into autumn, with darker mornings and longer evenings, it feels like the perfect practice to share with our community once again.

Trataka is an ancient yogic practice of steady, one-pointed gazing. Traditionally, different focal points can be used, but one of the best-known forms is Jyoti Trataka - gazing at a flame 🔥

More than simply “candle meditation”, Trataka is traditionally considered one of the Shatkarmas - the cleansing practices of Hatha Yoga and is also used to cultivate Dharana, or one-pointed concentration, preparing the mind for deeper meditation.

In a world of constant stimulation, it's an invitation to do something wonderfully simple. Sit. Gaze. Breathe. Be still.

✨ WHY PRACTICE TRATAKA?

• Cultivate focus and concentration
• Give a busy mind somewhere to rest
• Encourage stillness and mindfulness
• Create a calming evening ritual
• Develop greater awareness of your thoughts

YOUR INVITATION 🕯️

Tonight, rather than reaching for your phone, why not light a candle and gift yourself a few minutes of uninterrupted stillness?

You don't need a retreat, expensive equipment or an hour of free time to begin building meaningful practices into everyday life.

Sometimes all we need is a candle (non toxic), a quiet corner and the willingness to pause.

Save this post for your next quiet evening, or share it with someone who could use a little stillness.

With love 🤎

Welcome to October 🍂 It's hard to believe that we were bringing our "harvest the light within" retreat to a close in Ibi...
01/10/2026

Welcome to October 🍂

It's hard to believe that we were bringing our "harvest the light within" retreat to a close in Ibiza only 2 weeks ago. This photo was taken at a magical spot on the island which holds wonderful memories from over the years.

But now our attention has moved onto our autumn programme and oh my goodness it's going to be amazing. As the mornings grow darker, the evenings draw in and nature begins to release, October reminds us that not every season is about growth, doing more or setting even more intentions or goals.

Sometimes, it's about recognising how far we've come, appreciating what has already been cultivated and creating space for what truly matters. And perhaps, most importantly, to remember that rest is not the opposite of growth.. It's part of it.

After a beautiful September of retreat experiences, we're welcoming October with even more intention, some wonderful opportunities to gather and a renewed commitment to sharing more of our practices with YOU.

We hope to see you soon to Rest and Recharge 👀 🍂 👇🏼

📅 Sat 17th Oct | Wim Hof Method Breathwork and Sound Experience at Yogabomb in York ~ 11.45am - 1.30pm [4 spots available] Yogabomb Lou

📅 Sat 17th Oct | Yin Yoga Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming at Yogabomb in York ~ 2.30pm - 5.30pm [fully booked]

📅 23rd - 25th Oct | Wim Hof Method Weekend Retreat [fully booked] Charlotte

📅 Tues 27th Oct | Autumn Transition Retreat Day at The Acorn [1 spot available] The Acorn wellness Retreat

📅 Wed 28th Oct | Yin Yoga Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming ~ 10am - 1pm at the Acorn [ new event 8 spots only]

📅 Fri 30th Oct - Sun 1st Nov | Reiki Shoden Attunement weekend at The Acorn [2 final spots]

📅 Sat 7th - Sun 8th Nov | Prepare for Winter Overnight Retreat at The Acorn [fully booked]

📅 Sunday 29th Nov | Yin Yoga Singing Bowl Therapy and Reiki Drumming in York at Yogabomb [to be soon - save the date]

📅 Sat 9th - Thur 14th January | Wim Hof Method and Alpine Adventures in the French Mountains [only 4 spots available] Chalet Savoie Faire

IBIZA • UK • NEPAL • INDIA • FRENCH ALPS 2027 INCOMING

Address

York

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Root2Rise posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Root2Rise:

Shortcuts

Share

Category