KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY

A 7-Day Educational Retreat for Body, Mind & Soul

What if your wellbeing could become something you know how to look after — rather than something you only think about when something goes wrong?

Keep The Doctor Away is my signature 7-day educational retreat designed to bring you back to wholeness.

This is not simply a week of relaxation.

It is an opportunity to slow down, learn, experience and explore practical ways of caring for yourself — physically, mentally, emotionally and energetically.

You will leave with knowledge, practices and rituals that you can take home and weave into everyday life.

Because wellbeing is not something you find.
It is something you learn to live.

7 DAYS. A LIFETIME OF KNOWLEDGE.

Each day is an invitation to explore another aspect of your wellbeing.

We begin the mornings by moving, breathing and connecting with the body through yoga and mindful movement.

We close the days by slowing everything down with restorative practices, meditation, Yoga Nidra, relaxation or sound baths.

In between, the retreat becomes an open classroom for your own wellbeing & self exploration.

You will learn and experience:

BREATH

Explore different breathing techniques and discover how your breath can influence your state, energy and ability to regulate yourself.

ENERGY

Explore simple practices for becoming more aware of your energy and learning how to restore, balance and direct it.

MIND

Discover practical mental practices and rituals designed to help you become more conscious of your thoughts, patterns and everyday choices.

EMOTIONS

Explore ways of working with your emotional world rather than being unconsciously driven by it.

FOOD

Discover anti-inflammatory food options, simple ideas and practical knowledge that you can continue using long after the retreat ends.

BEAUTY FROM THE GARDEN

Learn how nature can become part of your everyday wellbeing through simple garden-based beauty and self-care practices.

TOUCH

Experience and explore different massage techniques and discover the power of conscious touch for relaxation, restoration and connection.

REST

Learn different ways of truly switching off — from restorative yoga and meditation to Yoga Nidra, sound and deep relaxation.

THIS IS NOT A RETREAT YOU SIMPLY ATTEND.

IT IS KNOWLEDGE YOU TAKE HOME.

The intention is not to give you seven beautiful days that disappear the moment you return home.

The intention is to give you practical knowledge that becomes part of your life.

Small practices.

Simple rituals.

New ways of thinking.

Different ways of moving, breathing, eating, resting and reconnecting with yourself.

Things you can share with your partner.

Things you can teach your children.

Things that can become part of your family.

Because the greatest wellbeing knowledge is not the knowledge that stays with you.

It is the knowledge that gets passed on.

COME AS YOU ARE.

You don't need to be experienced in yoga.

You don't need to meditate.

You don't need to know anything about energy, breathwork or holistic wellbeing.

You simply need to come with curiosity.

Throughout the seven days, you will be invited to learn, experience and explore — and discover what works for you.

There is no one-size-fits-all formula for wellbeing.

The goal is not to create another set of rules.

It is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and give you more tools to make conscious choices about the way you live.

A WEEK TO BRING YOU BACK TO WHOLENESS

Body.

Breath.

Mind.

Emotions.

Energy.

Food.

Rest.

Connection.

Nature.

Self.

Everything is connected.

And sometimes, bringing yourself back to wellbeing isn't about adding more.

It is about remembering what has always been available to you.

Keep The Doctor Away is an invitation to remember.

WHERE WILL WE MEET?

These retreats can take place in carefully selected locations where the environment itself becomes part of the experience.

Depending on the retreat, locations may include:

India
Retreat centres surrounded by ancient traditions and practices.

Nepal
Spaces that invite stillness, reflection and connection.

The Mediterranean
Private yachts and beautiful locations around Turkey, Greece and Croatia, creating a completely different way to experience the retreat.

The location will be selected according to the retreat, the group and the experience we are creating. We have more locations on our 'Location' page and some hidden from the public eyes available only for very private hire.

YOUR RETREAT. YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Keep The Doctor Away is available for:

One-to-one retreats
For those wanting a deeply personal experience.

Couples
A shared opportunity to learn practices you can continue together at home.

Private groups
For groups of 8–30 people, including friends, families, communities and organisations.

A RETREAT CREATED AROUND YOU

I also offer tailor-made Keep The Doctor Away retreats.

If you have a particular intention, group, location or wellbeing focus in mind, we can create the retreat around you.

Your programme can be adapted to the people attending, the environment, the length of the experience and the areas of wellbeing you most want to explore.

Private tailor-made retreats require a minimum of 3 months' advance booking.

If you already have a group in mind, or you would like to create something completely bespoke, get in touch and let's explore what we can create.

KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY

Seven days to learn.

A lifetime to practise.

Knowledge worth passing on.

This is not about waiting until you need the doctor.

It is about learning how to take better care of the life you have.