Altar of the Heart
A Soulful Somatic Yoga Retreat for Women
DATES | 21st - 26th April, 2026
LOCATION | Mellow Beach House,
Essaouira, Morocco
INVESTMENT | from £695
Welcome, precious heart,
I warmly invite you to join me for a five-day devotional immersion in the beautiful lands of Morocco — held in remembrance, reverence, and ritual to the sacred heart and the wisdom of the body.
These days will be a sanctuary of self-discovery, inner listening, deep connection, movement medicine, fearless love, awakening inner radiance, freedom, and unity.
Together, we’ll be grounded in intimacy, emotional presence, and embodiment through movement, ritual, somatic infused yoga, ceremony, and the power of circle.
“I looked in temples, churches, and mosques. But I found the Divine within my heart.”
— Rumi
Our days will begin with breath and meditation, followed by morning tea, coffee, and fresh fruits.
We’ll gather each morning for a heart-led movement practice, with the afternoons holding space for nurturing yoga and deep rest.
Together, we’ll share a bountiful brunch, enjoy nourishing afternoon snacks, and close the day with a warming, wholesome supper.
Each day offers a generous window of free time — space to simply be. Take it slow, read a book, wander down to the beach, or explore the nearby village of Sidi Kaouki.
For those seeking adventure, surfing, a desert trip, or a visit to Essaouira can be arranged.
These days are yours to flow as you wish — to listen, soften, and move in rhythm with energy of your body.
I wish for this retreat to offer you a journey of empowerment and sweet guidance where you deepen relationship with self, awaken the truth of your heart, and drop into a place of true expression.
A space for alchemy — transforming tender moments into soothing tonics, landing softly into curiosity, reclaiming your inner radiance, and being in the aliveness of your heart, body, mind, and spirit.
A reclamation of the creative pulse of life that lives within you.
Altar of the Heart held at the eco-lux Mellow Beach House holds a tapestry of practices — including meditation, pranayama (breath), heart-led yoga flow, free movement (inspired by Embodied Flow Yoga), restorative yoga, ritual, rest, contemplation, and journalling.
Plus intimate sharing circles, welcome & closing ceremony, and a beautiful afternoon experience at a traditional Moroccan Hammam Spa.
Daily Devotional Themes:
Over the five days, we’ll journey through four themes — each offering a unique lens for inner exploration and embodiment:
• Earth Mother Connection
– grounding, belonging, and returning to the body and the land.
• Love & Grief
– honouring the full spectrum of the heart, allowing what has been held to soften and move.
• Forgiveness
– gentle release, compassion, and freedom through acceptance.
• Open Heart
– integration, radiance, and devotion; living from love.
Each theme will weave through our practices of movement, ritual, meditation, and circle — guiding you home to the wisdom of your own heart and body.
Gathering on retreat allows me to feel a deeper sense of being whilst connecting back to my inner truth.
It’s always so beautiful sharing with familiar friends and new faces as we embark on a few days of soulful nectar for the heart, mind, and body.
These containers aren’t always entirely easeful, yet I can share with hand on my heart that they are profoundly medicinal and deeply healing when you allow yourself to open to the experience.
I feel and see each retreat I offer as a sacred threshold where true connection and depth marry. A gift of union and presence as we practice together over days, journeying through life in an intentional and devotional way.
An exploration where turning inwards becomes fully available — an opportunity to taste our desires, listen to inner truths, and welcome soft strength and courage into the body.
An invitation to embrace the holiness (/wholeness) of life, to meet yourself with compassion and immense love; to welcome growth and vibrancy into your cells.
To say yes to life.
Mellow Beach House
Your home for 5 nights
Tranquil Retreat Amidst Nature
Discover serenity at Mellow Beach House, an eco-luxe sanctuary nestled in the hills above Sidi Kaouki, Morocco.
Here, panoramic ocean views meet sustainable living — a space where the rhythm of nature guides your days and the sea breeze invites you into stillness.
Mellow Beach House is an eco-responsible and energy-independent house.
Built in the “beldi” (traditional) way in stone, clay and wood, the house is thermoregulatory and life is always good there.
All the electricity in the house is provided by solar panels and batteries, we reuse gray water (shower water) to water the few plants and trees on the property, we have a dry toilet system (0 waste of water COMPOST LOO’s), we recycle our waste and we compost.
Altar of the Heart — Retreat Pricing
Includes 5 nights’ accommodation, all nourishing meals, twice daily somatic & yoga practices, ritual, ceremony, and a traditional Moroccan Hammam spa experience.
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Lovely size room.
Double bed and countryside views.
Rooms either share a shower and compost loo with one other room.
Limited availability. -
Beautiful, spacious room
Some rooms offer countryside views, others open toward the sea. If you have a preference, please let us know.
Rooms either share a shower and compost loo with one other room or have private bathroom.
A maximum of two guests per room ensuring space, comfort, and serenity. -
Beautiful, spacious room
Some rooms offer countryside views, others open toward the sea. If you have a preference, please let us know.
Rooms either share a shower and compost loo with one other room or have private bathroom.
A maximum of two guests per room ensuring space, comfort, and serenity.
THE ROOMS
The house consists of 7 bedrooms :
– 2 Double Rooms (double bed sole occupancy)
– 2 Triple Rooms (1 single bed/1 double bed sole occupancy)
– 3 Family Rooms (1 single bed/1 double bed sole occupancy)
If you are booking the retreat with a friend/family member and would like to share a room, please reach out via email and we can coordinate correctly for you.
Deposit: £200 is required to reserve your space on Altar of the Heart.
Once your deposit has been received, you’ll receive a email with retreat details and chance to confirm with room type you’d like to book.
Remaining Balance: is due 5 weeks prior to the retreat’s start date (17th March 2026) made in one payment or through agreed instalments.
Payment Plans: 2 or 3 x monthly payments (for those that would prefer to split final payment over months)
This retreat is an intimate and intentional gathering — by booking, you agree to honour the shared energy of the space with respect, care, love and tenderness.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
5 night’s accommodation at Mellow Beach House
Lovingly made plant based meals Brunch, Afternoon Snack and Dinner (vegetarian - can be made vegan upon request)
Ceremonial Welcome and Closing Circle
Sunrise Meditation and Pranayama
Daily 2hr Morning Sadhana, including asana, embodiment practices, contemplation
Daily 90min Late-Afternoon Practice, including Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra (guided rest), Sharing Circles and Ritual
Afternoon at a traditional Moroccan Hammam Spa Experience
Fire Ritual (gathering in circle offering prayers, intentions, and whispers of release)
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
Flights
Transport to Mellow — there will be option to book a transfer from the airport, I’ll organise this once I have everyone’s flight times
Extra Activities (surfing/horse riding/trips to Essaouira)
Retreat Itinerary
T U E S D A Y
Arrive 3pm
Welcome Ceremony & Land Orientation
Supper
W E D N E S D A Y - S A T U R D A Y
7am Sunrise Meditation & Pranayama
8am Tea/Coffee, Fruits & Nut
8.30am Morning Sadhana (devotional practice with movement & contemplation)
10.30am Brunch
F R E E T I M E*
3pm Savory Snack, Teas, Juices
4pm Afternoon Practice
6.30pm Supper
Star Gazing / Fire Circles
S U N D A Y
Closing Ceremony
Final Brunch
Departures by 12 noon
*One afternoon we will visit a traditional Moroccan Hammam spa experience
- Itinerary above is the general flow of our days yet also subject to change
This retreat is for you if you’re ready to...
- feel more embodied and connected
- deepen your spiritual journey
- step into your true potential
- live with greater devotion in your day-to-day
- remember your true nature
- slow down and listen deeply
- awaken your Shakti — your creative, vital power
- welcome presence and stillness
- trust your intuition
- reconnect with your heart, body, mind, and the earth
- bask in sisterhood soaked in beauty, love, and vibrancy
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The only experience I ask of you is that you’ve practiced yoga asana at some point — enough to have a basic feeling/understanding with the poses.
Morning meditations will be around 20 minutes, so if meditation is new to you, I encourage you to begin welcoming moments of quiet sitting into your days.
My offerings draw from the yoga traditions as doorways into connection with Self and inner work.
There is no expectation to achieve anything — simply come with an open heart.
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You will leave with...
- a deeper awareness of yourself and your body’s wisdom,
- a renewed creative pulse and excitement for life,
- a heart more centered and alive,
- tools and rituals to carry this remembrance home with you.
Transportation
Direct flights from London to Marrakech Menara (RAK)
From the airport transfers will be arranged to Mellow Beach House - price depends on how many people in the transfer (between £10-£30 each way)
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Any questions or uncertainties about travel please reach out to me.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
I understand that life can move in unexpected ways, and plans sometimes need to shift. My intention is always to hold this process with fairness and clarity for everyone involved.
Your deposit is refundable up until 12 weeks before the start of the retreat.
After this time, if you need to cancel within 12 weeks of the retreat start date, your payment (including the deposit) will only be refundable or transferable if your place can be filled by another participant.
The final balance is due 5 weeks prior to the retreat, either in one payment or through an agreed instalment plan.
In the unlikely event that the retreat must be cancelled, all payments made (including deposits) will be fully refunded, or you may choose to transfer them to a future offering.