A Space to Be is a yoga studio, therapy space and place of retreat in Shilbottle Northumberland. Escape the busy-ness of every day life and step into our quiet corner of calm.
Lucy Maresh uses movement, relaxation, massage, and meditation to help people learn about themselves and make life easier. Her classes are grounded in traditional yoga philosophy and include a holistic balance of practices for body, breath, mind, heart and soul.
Classes are taught in person and online by Lucy Maresh. The practice is based on breathing, with movements that are coordinated with the breath. It is done in a meditative way, without music. Classes are always tailored skillfully to meet the level of the participants – everyone is welcome from beginners trying their first class, to fellow teachers looking for a bit of space for themselves. Pregnant women are welcome in all classes.
Lucy describes her hands-on treatments as ‘Massage Therapy’. Just like a good talking therapist must be firstly be a good listener, Lucy listens to your body and is guided in her work by what she hears. There are no set routines or sequences, each treatment is unique and individual. In 2005, Time Out magazine reported that Lucy had ‘magic hands’. Almost twenty years later she continues to learn, practice and share her magic.
Our guest suite above the studio is quiet, uncluttered and has fabulous views over fields all the way to the sea. We can accommodate up to four people in two or three bedrooms. You can relax and ‘just be’, or plan a full itinerary of yoga and massage. Bed and breakfast is available all year round. Half board yoga retreats are available on selected dates. Accommodation is also available for our events and workshops.
“A quick note to say how we enjoyed our visit. It was a real breathing space and we loved the personalisation and attention to detail.
We felt very much cared for and held.
I am doing my exercises!”
“I was so comfortable in Lucy and Henry’s guest suite. It is an oasis of peace overlooking a wonderful view of fields sloping down towards the sea. Every little detail has been thoughtfully planned with the aim of creating a relaxing environment. I particularly appreciated the fresh bread and fruit provided for breakfast along with my favourite Dorset cereals and orange juice. I felt very safe as a single traveller. The bed and armchairs were very comfortable, the shower was terrific. Lucy welcomed me warmly even though I arrived quite late. I look forward to spending more weekends there in the future. Very convenient for Alnwick and Alnmouth, each only 10 mins away by car. Thank you so much!”
