Retreats

RETREATS WITH BODY POTENTIAL

We have collaborated with expert Yoga, Pilates, Nutrition and Swim practitioners to provide experiences to help your body reach its full potential. The 2026 location is 26th to 29th Sep in the Yorkshire Dales.
2027 is 3rd to 7th June in the beuatiful Sesimbra region in Portugal.

To register interest please fill out the contact form click here

THE NOURISHED BODY RETREAT
YORKSHIRE DALES

I am in the final stages of putting together a pilates, yoga, walking and nutrition retreat weekend with Doctor Helen Andrews, from Saturday 26^th September until Monday 28^th September 2026 in the Yorkshire Dales. For further information please reach out via the contact page.

PORTUGAL RETREAT

Thursday 3^rd – Monday 7^th June 2027
Sesimbra region, Portugal. (nearest airport Lisbon 27kms)

5km, from Lagoa de Albufeira (nature reserve)

The luxury restorative retreat in Portugal has exclusive housing on a private estate.
7km, from Meco Beach

MAIN FACILITIES

There is a heated swimming pool, indoor and outdoor yoga studio which includes equipment. Yoga, Pilates and swimming sessions over 5 days will support strength, mobility and deep renewal in a calm and nurturing environment.

This retreat is ideal if you

Have some experience or if you are interested in learning more about Pilates or yoga
Want to learn swimming fundamentals or improve your technique
Would like to rebuild strength safely
Wish to move with more ease and confidence
Enjoy thoughtful, restorative teaching
Value comfort and quality in calm surroundings

The days will include Pilates and yoga movement to awaken strength and mobility, swim coaching, time to rest with meditation and sound bath, as well as time to explore and enjoy the local surroundings. This retreat has been created for those who value mindful movement and wish to support their body for the years ahead. It is an invitation to slow down, to listen and to restore strength and confidence in movement in the beautiful setting of Sesimbre Portugal, 27 kilometres from Lisbon

With more than 22 years of experience teaching yoga, Pilates and a love of swimming, I have created this retreat to support practitioners who wish to move with confidence, strength and ease. My approach focuses on thoughtful, restorative movement that respects the individual body and promotes long-term wellbeing.

Places are limited to ensure individual attention and a calm group environment. More details will be shared soon and priority booking will be offered to current students. When registering your interest please let me know if there is another student or friend you would consider sharing a room with. If this feels like something you would love to be part of, register your interest below, even if you are unsure of the sharing arrangements at this early stage.

Twin room single occupancy £1,700 (only a few available)

Twin room double occupancy £1,285

Your place can be secured with a deposit of £400 with the balance payable in a couple of tranches (TBC) through to February 2027.

Excluded: Flights (£120-£250), transfer (£20-£25), travel insurance, onsite massage, excursions (which include optional trips to Lisbon, the beach, e-bike tours, hiking tours…)

Prices include: