You’re the strong one. The reliable one.
The woman who shows up, holds space, and keeps going, no matter what.
But lately? Your body is tired. Your heart feels heavy, and your nervous system is stuck in survival mode.
Even if the chaos is over, your body hasn’t caught up. You’re still bracing. Still swallowing your truth. Still apologising for needing anything at all.
The Exhale is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about giving your body the conditions it needs to soften, settle, and remember who you are beneath the roles.
This is a day designed for safety, not performance.
For permission, not pressure.
For coming home to yourself in a way that feels grounded, held, and sustainable.
This is a place where reclamation can begin — gently, safely, and without force.
This full-day, in-person retreat is designed to help you feel safe in your body again — without guilt, shame, or pressure to “do it right.”
Expect a sacred blend of:
✴️ Somatic practices + breathwork to regulate your nervous system
✴️ Silent Counselling + energy healing to clear inherited trauma responses
✴️ Inner child reconnection + reparenting rituals
✴️ Sacred rage exploration — meeting anger safely, without pressure to express or perform
✴️ Journaling + reflection to anchor safety in the body
✴️ Sisterhood circles where you are witnessed in your truth, not fixed
✴️ Ritual closing to anchor the shifts and seal your return to self
Is exhausted from holding it all in and keeping it all together
Struggles to rest, slow down, or receive — because she’s never felt safe doing so
Has spent a lifetime tending to others and is ready to tend to herself
Has walked away from toxic cycles — but knows her body is still carrying the imprint
Feels unseen, unheard, and unheld… and is finally ready to change that
Regulated — like your body finally stopped bracing for impact
Lighter — because you released what was never yours to carry
Seen — not for what you do, but for who you are
Reconnected — to your truth, your voice, and your self-worth
Restored — with a nervous system that feels safe, not strained
Not fixed. Not “healed.” Just finally able to exhale.
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: The Alchemist Retreat, Havant, Hampshire
Group Size: Intimate circle of 6 women
Refreshments & snacks included
Lunch: You are invited to bring your own food for your lunch.
To honour the depth of this work, spaces are intentionally limited.
This isn’t a mass event, it’s an intimate, sacred container.
That’s natural. Most women arrive with butterflies. You don’t need to show up “ready” — just willing. From the moment you step into the circle, you’ll be held with compassion, and everything unfolds at your pace.
No. You’ll never be pushed to share more than you feel comfortable with. Some women speak, some don’t — both are valid. Transformation happens through the practices, rituals, and energy of the space, not performance.
Absolutely. You don’t need prior experience — just a willingness to explore. Every practice is guided step by step, trauma-informed, and gentle. You’ll be supported whether this is your first retreat or your fiftieth.
Silent Counselling is a body-led, non-verbal process that works with the nervous system rather than the story.
There is no need to talk through experiences or analyse what happened. The focus is on allowing the body to release what it has been holding, safely and gently.
Many women find this deeply relieving, especially if they are tired of talking or explaining.
No.
This retreat is designed to regulate and restore, not open you up and send you home exposed.
You may feel tender or reflective at times, but the overall arc of the day supports settling, grounding, and integration. Most women leave feeling calmer, lighter, and more resourced than when they arrived.
A journal and pen for reflection and exercises
A water bottle to keep hydrated
Comfortable clothing you can move in (layers work well)
Slip-on shoes for moving between the sanctuary and my home if needed
If you’d like, you can bring a small item, crystal, or personal memento to place on the altar. This can be something meaningful to you — a symbol, a stone, a token of intention — anything that feels aligned with your journey for the day. This is entirely optional, but it can deepen your connection to the retreat’s energy.
All mats, cushions, blankets, and props will be provided for you to fully relax and settle into the space.
Yes, accessible inside the house. Slip-on shoes are recommended for easy access between the sanctuary and the facilities.
Please note that I have a friendly dog on the premises — he’s lovely and sociable, but has no spatial awareness, so if you’re not into dogs, this might not be the space for you.
Yes, there is on street parking available at The Alchemist Retreat for all attendees.
Yes, The Alchemist Retreat is accessible by public transport. The nearest train station is Havant, which is approximately 10 minutes away by taxi. Local bus services also connect nearby towns to the retreat location. We’ll provide more specific transport details once you reserve your place.
The full postal address will be provided upon booking to ensure privacy and security. If you’d like to know the details before reserving your spot, please feel free to reach out to me directly, and I’ll be happy to share the information with you.
Your booking terms, including the cancellation policy, are clearly outlined at the point of booking.
Please read these carefully before reserving your place.
If something unexpected arises, you’re always welcome to get in touch.
To reserve your spot, simply click on the ‘Reserve Your Spot Today’ button. As spaces are limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment!
This is not a day of pushing, fixing, or performing healing.
You won’t be asked to relive the past or become someone new.
You’ll be invited to slow down enough for your body to recognise that it’s safe to let go.
If you’re tired of holding it all together, this space was created for you.
If your body whispered yes, trust that.
This is where you stop surviving and start sovereigning.
Where you soften without shattering.
Where your nervous system exhales, maybe for the first time in years.