Movement as Medicine
This is a women’s health–focused Pilates & Yoga retreat, guided by a specialist physiotherapist — not a bootcamp, and not a one-size-fits-all yoga week. Movement with Phillipa is intelligent, adaptable, and restorative, designed to help you feel stronger, more mobile, and more at ease in your body.
With a small group, plenty of space to rest, and days that honour your individual energy levels, this retreat blends purposeful movement, nature, nourishment, and education — so you leave feeling confident, supported, and reconnected to yourself.
Wednesday, October 7 – Arrival & Welcome
Guests arrive at Tara Nature Retreat in the afternoon. After settling into our rooms, we’ll gather in the early evening for a welcome drink and a nourishing evening meal. Following dinner, we’ll come together for a welcome circle, offering a gentle space to connect, set intentions, and ease into retreat life. To close the evening, you’re invited to join an optional gentle group stroll, allowing you to digest, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful Umbrian night air.
Thursday, October 8 – Ground & Strengthen
We begin the day with a morning Pilates session, focusing on posture, deep core support, and joint-friendly strength. After breakfast, we will explore our surroundings with a guided walk or enjoy free time to relax by the pool (weather permitting). Late morning, we’ll meet for a slow-flow yoga practice to support mobility, circulation, and nervous system balance. Enjoy your first Lunch at Tara. Now take time to rest, read, journal or have an optional 1:1 session. In the late afternoon, we’ll enjoy a restorative yoga and breathwork session before sitting down together for dinner. After dinner, you’re welcome to join an optional 30–45 minute evening walk to aid digestion. Complete your evening in front of the fire before retiring.
Friday, October 9 – Move & Explore
The day begins with Pilates for strength and resilience, focusing on the hips, glutes, and spinal support. After breakfast, enjoy a guided walk or time to relax at Tara. Late morning optional Movement opportunity exploring Hypopressives for posture and pelvic health. Following lunch, we come together for a Muscle release workshop with Massage Balls in the late afternoon. We’ll return to Tara in time to relax before dinner. After dinner, join an optional evening walk to enjoy the stillness of the countryside.
Saturday, October 10 – Restore & Nourish
We’ll start the day with a morning yoga practice, emphasising balance, breath, and ease of movement. After breakfast, join a guided walk or take time to swim, rest, or journal. In the afternoon, we take a short trip to the medieval hill town of Todi (departing at 2:30 pm), where you’ll have time to explore, shop, and enjoy the local cafes. The day closes with a calming yoga or nervous-system reset session. After dinner, an optional gentle evening walk is available.
Sunday, October 11 – Strength, Space & Integration
The morning begins with Pilates with a core focus, helping you move with confidence and control. After breakfast, enjoy a stroll or free time at Tara. Late morning, join Hypopressives Part 2 before lunch. Swim, read, or rest after lunch, and in the late afternoon we’ll gather for a slow, restorative yoga practice to support recovery and ease. After dinner, you’re invited to join an optional evening stroll, connecting and unwinding before bed.
Monday, October 12 – Close & Carry Forward
Our final full day begins with a morning Pilates session, bringing together strength, mobility, and calm. After breakfast, take a stroll or enjoy time to yourself. Late morning, our chef will lead an optional cookery workshop, and we’ll enjoy the fruits of our labours for lunch. After lunch, enjoy spacious free time; this is your time to slow down and reflect. In the late afternoon, we’ll meet for a restorative yoga practice, followed by a reflection and closing circle. We’ll enjoy our final dinner together, followed by one last optional post-dinner walk.
Tuesday, October 13 – Departure
Guests check out and travel home. No scheduled sessions today — leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and confident in your body.
Retreat Timetable Summary
| Day | 8.00 am | 9.30 | 10.30 | 1.00 | 4.00 | 6.00 | 7.15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 7 | – | – | – | – | Arrival & Settle in | Welcome Drink, Dinner | Opening Circle & Stroll |
| Thu Oct 8 | Pilates Intro | BFast | Guided Walk | Lunch | Restorative Yoga | Dinner | Evening Stroll |
| Fri 6Oct 9 | Pilates Posture | BFast | Hypopressives Part 1 (Optional) | Lunch | Muscle Release Workshop | Dinner | Evening Stroll |
| Sat Oct 10 | Yoga Sun Practice | BFast | Guided Walk | Lunch | Trip to Todi Depart at 2.30 pm | Dinner | Evening Stroll |
| Sun Oct 11 | Pilates Balance | BFast | Hypopressives Part 2 (Optional) | Lunch | Restorative Yoga | Dinner | Evening Stroll |
| Mon Oct 12 | Pilates Strong | BFast | Cookery Workshop | Lunch | Restorative Yoga | Celebration Dinner | Closing Circle and Stroll |
| Tue Oct 13 | BFast | Check out & Departure | – | – | – | – |
