As I drove past my old school yesterday, I remembered receiving the news that my dear friend Roisin, who I had known since school passed away. Always ‘on the go’ ... Roisin was just like me and you; a kind-hearted, hard-working woman who put everyone else first. 

With 2 beautiful young girls, she was a very 'busy bee' and I recall the final time I saw her, she hardly had time to stop to say Hello.  Soon after she passed away I was teaching Yoga at The Yoga Hub and met Roisin’s niece.  She told me that Roisin was always dreaming of the day when she could take time off  from her family commitments to spend time taking care of herself.  That dream died with her.  

You might be thinking… that’s very morbid… But it reminded me that we are only on the earth for a visit and it’s really important to embrace every moment & especially nurture and nourish ourselves while we are here.  

A life-coaching client shared a similar story about her sister and another attendee at our recent Women's Wellness Workshop shared a similar story about her friend. Dr Gabor Mate, one of my many mentors speaks about the detriments of stress to our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing... Dr. Deepak Chopra, who I had the honour of training with in California also speaks about Stress!

If you are feeling overwhelmed with all you have to do daily, desire to let go of tension all around your body or reduce stress

so that you feel physically & mentally stronger & live with greater ease, you may like to consider where being busy, stressed or tired all the time is holding you back from living a life of peace & joy, with wonderful wellbeing.

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Having been asked many times would I host a retreat  abroad, I am delighted to now be able to do just that.

Thanks to a cancellation in one of the most exclusive retreat resorts on the Algarve The Relax & Refresh Retreat is finally fulfilling a dream I’ve had for a long time; a dream of spending time with women like you and me, sharing the beautiful benefits of yoga, meditation and self-care, so that you can replace the stresses of everyday life with a sense of renewal and rejuvenation and

be inspired to treasure your most important asset - YOU!  

Have YOU ever had a dream or desire that you've had to put on hold because life got in the way? Have you been busy looking after everyone else? Maybe you yearn to get away from it all... to go somewhere serene, or to simply stop and smell the roses ?

As women, we often prioritize the needs of others before our own, but it's important to remember that investing in your own wellbeing can have a positive ripple effect on those around you... and after all... You do deserve it!

 That's why I invite you to consider joining us for this wonderful wellness week on the magical Algarve. It's a chance to give yourself permission to slow down, to prioritize your own health and happiness and to connect with kind-hearted women, just like you.

Whether you're looking to relax your body and mind, to recharge your batteries or to explore new horizons, having this time for yourself will be the best tonic ever. Imagine how revitalised you will feel after a week of pure pampering!

Thank you for considering this invitation, and I hope to see you at the retreat.

Lots of Love, Louise xxx