The Retreats
At the centre of our 10-week programme is a 5-day immersive retreat for women ready to release symptoms at the root and rediscover radiant health through breathwork, somatic movement, and lifestyle medicine
Held in nature, guided by science, supported by community
Why Retreats?
In today’s relentless “hustle” culture, our bodies and nervous systems quietly carry the cost. A retreat offers a dedicated pause, an immersive environment away from daily demands where true healing can begin. Research shows that retreat-style health programmes provide a unique opportunity to escape unhealthy routines, engage in curated practices and reconnect deeply with body, mind and nature. (Link to PubMed Article)
But the magic doesn’t stop at individual rest: lasting transformation often happens through connectedness. Studies indicate that participants at retreats experience strengthened self-awareness and emotional regulation (as many as 85% in some reports) when they step out of isolation and into a community of intention. (Link to Venue Retreat)
Shared breathwork, movement, circles of reflection and nature immersion amplify change, you are not just doing a programme, you are being held by a group, by the Earth, by your own nervous system coming back online.
Pair this communal container with the healing power of nature, outdoor walks, forest or coastal settings, fresh air, and you activate the restoration processes in the body (lowered cortisol, improved sleep, enhanced mood) that simply can’t happen in a high-stress environment. (Link to Aleenta)
In short: a retreat isn’t just a break, it’s a reset. It’s your body being given the time, space and community it needs to remember how to heal. In that container you move from symptom-management to root-cause renewal, and from isolation to belonging.
If you’re a woman who’s ignored her health while carrying everyone else, this retreat gives you more than strategies, it gives you a bridge back to your body, your vitality and your community.
What you’ll experience
Our retreat priming begins 4 weeks before the retreat and integration for 4 weeks after, this allows you to experience sustainable transformation for true balance and harmony from within
Phase 1: Week 1-4 Priming the Nervous System
Learn to notice your patterns, regulate your breath with a daily 10 minute practice, and begin restoring physiological safety before arriving at the retreat
Phase 2: The 5 Day Immersive Retreat
5 Days following the BODY | MIND IQ A.L.I.G.N. Protocol
Shift from “managing symptoms” to embodying safety and self-regulation, creating the conditions for the body’s natural healing response to return
Phase 3: Weeks 5-9 Integration
Stabilising the nervous system, deepen self-trust, and integrate new health behaviours into daily life
Phase 4: Week 10 Closing and community
Anchoring new identity
Moving forwards with clarity, confidence, and a sustainable roadmap for continued vitality and regulation