A Space to Be

Join us in our quiet corner of Northumberland and escape the busy-ness of every day life. We offer weekly yoga classes, individual yoga tuition, massage therapy, bed and breakfast and overnight yoga retreats.

A Space to Be is located in Shilbottle, Northumberland (near to Alnwick, Alnmouth and Warkworth). We are easily accessible by car or by train (to Alnmouth). Shilbottle is served by Arriva bus X15 and Travelsure 472.

A Space to Be is also online. You can join us by Zoom or Discover Our App.

Lucy Maresh

Lucy has been a holistic therapist and yoga teacher since 2005. She 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, mind and breath. She hopes to guide you home to your felt sense of what’s right and true, and your passion for a purposeful and intentional life.

Yoga

Lucy Maresh in the yoga posture upward facing dog.

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.

Massage

Massage Therapy Room at A Space to Be Shilbottle Northumberland.

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.

Retreats

Single bedroom at A Space to Be

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.

“Can’t think of a better retreat in which to indulge in some ‘me time’ for a precious weekend.

From the home comforts of my spacious ‘suite’ to Lucy’s relaxing yoga and massage, to beautiful local walks, I appreciated every last drop. 

This is a personal investment I need to arrange with A Space to Be annually!”

Charlotte, A Space to Be Retreat, March 2022

Lucy and Henry are wonderful hosts who are welcoming, helpful and flexible. The bedroom is spacious and the bed is really comfortable. Breakfast and dinner, if arranged, is tasty and nutritious. Lucy’s restorative yoga workshop was just lovely! I also had a massage and found her sensitive, experienced and very good at what she does.

Zsofia, A Space to Be Retreat