Imagine finishing your weekend feeling clear, calm and energised - instead of drained going into Monday.
ElevateWell is a two-day online reset retreat designed to help you reconnect with your body, calm your mind and restore your energy through movement, breathwork and brilliant practical wellbeing sessions.
Join the Reset: May 9–10
Saturday
Sat 9th May
Online
Immerse yourself a day of guided sessions designed to nourish, reset, and recharge your mind and body and soul.
Perfect for a day of self-care or exploration.
Sat 9th - Sun 10th May
Online
Access all sessions across both days.
Deep dive into breathwork, movement, and mindful practices for a full weekend reset.
Maximise your retreat experience with complete immersion.
*Early Bird offer, limited time only- £97 usual price.
Sunday
Sun 10th May
Online
Immerse yourself a day of guided sessions designed to nourish, reset, and recharge your mind and body and soul.
Perfect for a day of self-care or exploration.
Plan your weekend - choose your sessions and craft your perfect retreat experience.
08:30 - 09:30
Niki Perry
10:00 - 11:00
Leo Oppenheim
10:00 - 11:15
Debbie van Leeuwen Schweers
11:30 - 12:30
Annie Southcott
14:15 - 15:45
Charlotte Nixon
16:00 - 17:15
Jason Pooley
16:00 - 17:00
Dan + Karyn Hughes
17:30 - 18:30
Emily Dunstan
08:30 - 09:30
Jason Pooley
10:00 - 11:00
Dirish Shaktidas
10:00 - 11:00
Your Words. Your Magic
Jeff Lester
14:00 - 15:00
Zoshia Shepherd
14:00 - 15:00
Jujitsucise Workshop
Mark Saunders
16:00 - 17:00
Elemental Mastery
Josh Barrow
17:30 - 18:30
Leo Oppenheim
18:45 - 19:45
Abi Jones
Meet the experts holding space for your reset and renewal.
Leo Oppenheim
With a diverse skill set encompassing Yoga, Creative Movement, Sound Therapy, Breathwork, Contrast Therapy and Ceremony, Leo crafts a unique fusion of disciplines designed to facilitate profound mental, physical and emotional shifts.
Leading practices at mass gatherings, festivals, and wellness events worldwide, Leo’s presence and extensive knowledge make him a trusted guide. His personal journey emphasises conscious expansion, positioning him as a dedicated facilitator for those ready to explore their transformative potential through holistic practices.
Niki Perry
Niki Perry is the founder of Blessed Yoga and has been teaching for over 22 years. Vinyasa sits at the heart of her practice - energising, dynamic and deeply intentional - though she teaches across all styles of yoga with equal passion and presence.
She trained with Baron Baptiste in Hawaii, Mexico and London, and with Tao Porchon-Lynch in New York and London, influences that continue to shape her strong yet compassionate approach.
Niki is deeply passionate about sharing yoga as a lived practice that builds strength, resilience and connection, and she believes wholeheartedly that yoga is for everyone.
Jason Pooley
Jason is the founder of ElevateWell, and his work is at the intersection of business performance, leadership development and sustainable wellbeing.
His career has been shaped by coaching, teaching and building communities centred around growth, energy and meaningful connection. As the founder of The House of Yoga and the FloVibe Wellness Festival, Jason has created spaces where people slow down, strengthen their foundations and reconnect with what lights them up.
His approach blends performance psychology (mindset), practical habit design and leadership insight, helping individuals operate at a higher level while staying grounded and self-aware.
Jason believes success should expand life, not consume it.
Dirish Shaktidas
Euphoria Somatic Dance:
Chakrasize Your Life!
Dirish Shaktidas is the founder of Euphoria Somatic Dance™ and creator of the world’s first Somatic Dance Convention, pioneering a global movement that fuses chakra psychology, yoga, breathwork, and embodied dance.
A yoga trainer, DJ, and Amazon #1 bestselling author, he launched the Somatic Dance Academy online and in person, training facilitators worldwide to move authentically, lead powerfully, and own their magic.
With 20+ global retreats and features in Om Yoga Magazine, Mind Body Spirit London, Wanderlust TV, and The Shard, Dirish pioneers spaces where individuals are seen, heard, and celebrated, and leaves them liberated, lit up, and fully expressed from their hearts and Souls.
Move Different. Dance Your Soul.
Charlotte Nixon
Charlotte Nixon is an Evolutionary Astrologer, yogi and founder of Aligned Body & Stars, a body of work devoted to helping you remember your own rhythm. She works at the intersection of astrology, embodiment and life strategy, supporting clients to navigate identity shifts, relationship evolution and purposeful career growth through their personal cosmic blueprint.
Creator of the SOULSTICE mentorship and the Cosmic Life Audit, Charlotte is known for translating astrology into practical guidance that can be lived, not just understood. Her approach blends astrology, nervous system awareness, yoga philosophy and business strategy, allowing you to move beyond generic life hacks and into deeply personalised alignment.
Jeff Lester
Your Words. Your Magic
Jeff Lester is an international facilitator, retreat leader and leadership coach for wellness guides. Working at the intersection of language, nervous system regulation and embodied leadership, he helps practitioners deepen their presence and refine how they communicate and hold space.
With a background in yoga, meditation, breathwork and transformational coaching, Jeff delivers grounded yet powerful experiential sessions that turn insight into lived, embodied practice.
Karyn Hughes
Karyn is the driving force behind Vitae Vi. A specialist in reflexology, wellbeing and fitness coaching, and advanced breathwork, she left a successful beauty industry career to follow one belief: paddle your own canoe, purchasing a gym on the Isle of Wight and building a thriving wellbeing business.
She has collaborated with the NHS, supported hospice care, and delivered staff wellbeing programmes for The Cowdray Estate in West Sussex. Alongside her husband Dan, she blends reflexology, breathwork, mindset coaching and cold immersion to guide people towards greater strength, health and happiness.
Dan Hughes
Meet Dan, Co-Founder of Vitae Vi, Wim Hof Academy Instructor and Advanced Oxygen Advantage Breathwork Coach.
After overcoming serious illness and the debilitating effects of Long Covid through breathwork and cold immersion, Dan left his corporate career to help others do the same.
Now a sought-after facilitator, he empowers people to feel stronger, healthier and happier through breath, mindset and cold exposure, grounded in his belief: you are stronger than you think you are.
Emily Dunstan
The Space Between Breaths:
A Nervous System Reset Through Slow Flow & Yin
Emily is a Yoga Instructor, Breathwork Coach, Meditation Teacher, and Reiki Healer, bringing a unique fusion of healing skills to her teaching. She creates welcoming spaces where all levels feel supported, weaving in relatable stories on mental health, yoga philosophy, and everyday life.
Her signature outdoor beach classes along the South Coast, and retreats in Bali, Ibiza, and Morocco, blend mindful movement, breathwork, and restorative practices to help participants feel grounded, embodied, and deeply connected to themselves.
Sensei Mark Saunders
Jujitsucise
Mark is a Black Belt in Japanese Jujitsu with over 20 years of training and a qualified personal trainer, passionate about helping people feel strong, capable and self-assured.
In his session, you’ll learn practical self-defence skills you can actually use, alongside mindset tools that build real-world confidence.
His calm, empowering approach focuses on awareness, boundaries and embodied strength, helping you feel safer, stronger and more self-assured in everyday life.
Zoshia Shepherd
Zoshia is a wellbeing and leadership coach who helps individuals cultivate clarity, resilience, and steady energy. Blending neuroscience-informed coaching, mindfulness, and yoga, she creates practical, embodied shifts that support both performance and wellbeing.
At the ElevateWell Reset Retreat, she will guide a mindfulness session designed to calm the nervous system, sharpen focus, and restore presence. You’ll leave with simple, effective tools to feel grounded, clear, and centred long after the weekend ends.
Josh Barrow
Josh is an acupuncturist devoted to unlocking human potential through the refined art of classical and Japanese acupuncture. His work bridges ancient wisdom and modern psychology, supporting people to reconnect with their natural strengths and restore internal balance.
Guided by a deep respect for the body’s innate ability to heal, Josh creates calm, unhurried spaces where lasting change can unfold. His approach integrates the Five Elements framework with somatic awareness, helping individuals understand their unique constitution, regulate stress, and cultivate focused, embodied strength.
Through his session, Josh offers both insight and practical tools for aligning mind, body, and purpose.
Abi Jones
Abi has been teaching Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork since 2019 and is qualified in Power Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Nidra and Mandala.
Passionate about making Yoga accessible and educational, Abi loves weaving philosophy and spiritual teachings into her classes. She strives to empower her students through body and breath to feel the best they can.
Abi is also a Reiki Master and Celtic Witch and loves to practise and share Tarot & Astrology.
Annie Southcott
A Full-Body Pilates Flow
Annie is a Mat and Reformer Pilates teacher and founder of MaxWellbeing - a peaceful outdoor sanctuary designed to help people slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and support nervous system regulation through movement and nature.
Her Pilates classes blend strength, mobility, and mindful movement to promote physical and mental wellbeing. Welcoming to all abilities, participants leave feeling stronger, taller, and more connected, stepping out of the busy mind and back into their bodies.
Debbie van Leeuwen Schweers
Debbie is a renowned Face Yoga teacher known for her unique, holistic approach to facial wellbeing. She helps people reconnect with their face in a more conscious, relaxed and natural way through a blend of movement, massage and awareness.
Her sessions are both practical and deeply insightful, exploring the connection between facial tension, emotions and the nervous system - leaving you feeling lighter, more open and visibly refreshed.
Power Vinyasa Flow
-Niki Perry
Live streamed from Blessed Yoga, Chichester, a dynamic Power Vinyasa Flow designed to awaken your energy, focus and intention for the day ahead.
Dharma Yoga + Breathwork
- Leo Oppenheim
Kickstart your Saturday with a dynamic Dharma Yoga practice led by Leo from SIMHA.
This session combines Breath work, progressive sequences, and an exploration front body and hip-opening postures, with special focus on opening the hip flexors.
You’ll also be guided through some balances and inversions, with clear step-by-step instruction suitable for all levels - whether you're stepping into your first inversion or deepening your practice.
Beyond the physical, this class weaves in a deep mental and spiritual focus, using breath and mindfulness to fuel your inner strength and presence.
All levels welcome - come ready to move, breathe, and drop into yourself.
Face Yoga
- Debbie van Leeuwen Schweers
Why do we focus on the body in yoga, but often forget the face?
In this 75-minute session, Debbie will guide you through simple yet effective Face Yoga techniques to help release tension, improve circulation and bring awareness to the patterns we hold in the face, jaw and neck.
Through a combination of movement, massage and relaxation, you’ll learn how to soften lines, ease tightness and support your nervous system - all while reconnecting with a more relaxed, natural expression.
Expect to leave feeling lighter, more open and refreshed - in both face and mind.
Please note: this is a hands-on session involving facial massage. If you’ve recently had Botox or fillers, sensation may be reduced.
Lengthen, Strengthen, Reconnect
- Annie Southcott
Full-Body Pilates Flow
Move through a core-focused Pilates flow designed to lengthen, strengthen, and restore balance. With options to challenge yourself and subtle variations for those who want a little extra, this session supports full-body resilience, stability, and mindful movement.
Step out of the busy mind and back into your body - participants often leave feeling taller, stronger, and more connected.
Master Your Rising Sign:
- Charlotte Nixon
An Introduction to Your Cosmic Front Door
This workshop invites you to understand the energy you lead with in the world, the part of you people experience first and the lens through which life meets you. What if the way you are perceived isn’t accidental, but your soul’s strategic design? In this session, Charlotte explores how your Rising sign shapes your energetic signature, influences patterns in your relationships and career, and reveals the path toward authentic visibility. Rather than trying to change who you are, you’ll learn how to work with your cosmic design, understanding why certain themes repeat and how to consciously embody your Rising sign’s highest expression. Expect practical, grounded steps based on your personalised birth chart, to help you stop hiding behind roles that no longer fit and begin leading your life from your true cosmic front door with clarity and confidence.
* Please generate your birth chart before this session (instructions will be shared in advance).
Design Your One Great Life
- Jason Pooley
An inspiring workshop led by Jason designed to help you pause, reflect and realign with what truly matters.
Together we explore mindset, clarity, energy and courage — guiding you to create a compelling vision for your future and translate that vision into meaningful goals and actions.
This session moves beyond inspiration. It’s about shifting from visualisation into activation, leaving with renewed focus, clear intentions and a practical roadmap for building a life that feels purposeful, energising and deeply fulfilling.
Functional Breathwork:
- Dan + Karyn Hughes
A learning session on how and why you should be breathing correctly
Dan & Karyn Hughes are experienced and much sought‑after breathwork facilitators who are passionate about helping people reconnect with their natural capacity for calm, energy, and balance. Their approach is grounded, compassionate, and rooted in science‑informed breathwork practices that support both physical wellbeing and nervous system regulation.
Breathwork isn’t just another wellness class - it’s a powerful, evidence‑based way to understand how influential your breath is, and how profoundly it can impact your health, energy, and overall sense of wellbeing in a world that often feels overwhelming. Through simple, accessible practices, you’ll learn to release tension, improve focus and clarity, cultivate emotional balance, and strengthen your body’s natural resilience. Suitable for all abilities, this restorative session provides a safe space to slow down, breathe consciously, and leave feeling lighter, more present, and energised.
The Space Between Breaths:
- Emily Dunstan
A Nervous System Reset Through Slow Flow & Yin
This deeply nourishing session offers a gentle descent from movement into stillness. Beginning with grounding breathwork and slow, intentional flow, we gradually soften into longer-held yin postures that allow tension to unravel beneath the surface.
By lengthening the exhale and creating space between each breath, experience true regulation, not through force, but through safety and surrender. This practice leaves you steadied, spacious, and resourced, with simple breath and evening wind-down rituals you can return to whenever life feels overwhelming.
Power Vinyasa Yoga:
- Jason Pooley
A dynamic vinyasa flow that blends strength, movement and breath to create a powerful moving meditation. This energising session will challenge the body, calm the mind and leave you feeling strong, focused and uplifted.
Euphoria Somatic Dance:
- Dirish Shaktidas
Chakrasize Your Life!
A somatic journey through the chakras to wake up your joy and embodiment.
A high-vibe somatic dance journey blending breath, chakra activation and conscious movement to help you shift emotional blocks, awaken your body, and reconnect to your natural joy. Expect powerful beats, guided embodiment, and a full-body reset that leaves you energised, expanded, and lit from within.
This experiential workshop is for those curious about conscious communication, personal growth and leading their life with greater intention. You’ll explore how the language you use shapes your emotions, relationships and sense of possibility. Through guided reflection and embodied practices, you will develop a more intentional relationship with your inner dialogue and the way you speak to others. Participants often leave feeling clearer, lighter and more resourced, with practical tools to communicate, lead and live with greater alignment.
Mindfulness
-Zoshia Shepherd
A mindfulness session designed to calm the nervous system, sharpen focus, and restore presence. You’ll leave with simple, effective tools to feel grounded, clear, and centred long after the weekend ends.
Jujitsucise Workshop
- Sensei Mark Saunders
Personal Safety & Self-Defense
This session combines insight with action.
Mark will begin with a 45-minute interactive talk exploring personal safety in everyday life, cutting through myths, shifting perspectives and helping participants develop greater awareness, clarity and self-trust.
This is followed by a 30-minute practical session where participants will learn simple yet effective techniques and concepts they can apply in real-world situations if ever required.
The outcome: greater confidence, practical tools and a stronger connection to your own capability, so you move through the world feeling prepared, grounded and empowered.
Elemental Mastery:
- Josh Barrow
The Blueprint for the Integrated Man
An engaging workshop on the Five Elements, the ancient Chinese framework used by emperors to master their internal states and their empires. It is a psychological deep dive and a practical toolkit for the modern man.
In this session, you will:
* Identify Your Element: Pinpoint your natural strengths and perhaps some of your "shadow" traits that hold you back.
* Achieve More With Less Effort: Learn to fuel your drive without the friction of burnout.
* Lead with Deeper Understanding: Understand the elemental makeup of those around you to lead with empathy and less conflict.
* Master the Body: Learn somatic practices to instantly ground anxiety, awaken creativity, or sharpen your focus.
Coherent Breath x Sound
- Leo Oppenheim
Breathe • Explore • Awaken
Step into an inner journey through breath.
In this guided session, Leo will introduce you to Coherent and Circular Breathing techniques that invite deeper awareness, presence, and emotional exploration. This breath practice opens the door to subtle shifts in consciousness, helping you connect with what’s moving beneath the surface -physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Whether you're curious about breath work or looking to deepen your self-awareness, this is a space to explore at your own pace. Techniques will be adapted to meet you where you are, with guidance on how to navigate the sensations and emotions that may arise.
Contraindications will be shared at the start. No experience needed - just come with an open mind and your breath.
Relaxing Yoga Nidra
- Abi Jones
End your day with Abi's relaxing Yoga Nidra session. Yoga Nidra is the practise fo Yogic Sleep designed to give you deep rest and reset. You might imagine this session like a full body massage for your brain. Yoga Nidra takes you from a Beta wave to Alpha wave state, even touching upon Theta and Delta wave states. These brian wave states are where the mind accesses creativity, intuition and deep layers of the self. Yoga Nidra helps improve sleep quality, memory and recall; the perfect session to close your Elevate Well experience to make sure you remember the powerful insights you have gained over the weekend.
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