Retreats
Retreat Philosophy: Intentional travel.
Regenerative experiences.
Yoga, breath, and water as pathways back to yourself as nature.
‘To retreat: to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place’
from the Latin retrahere - to draw back.
Retreating is stepping back enough to see things more clearly. It is a pause, a chance to soften the pace, reconnect with your body and breath, and remember your place within the natural world.
From this space, renewal happens naturally. Energy returns, creativity opens, and what truly matters comes back into focus.
I have been leading global marine expeditions and retreats in Morocco, Greece, the UK, Mexico, Tobago, and Indonesia for over 20 years.
These retreats are fully experiential, offering more than just a beautiful location and yoga. Each one is connected to water, incorporating meditation, pranayama, ocean and water advocacy, and, of course, plenty of yoga asana.
At the heart of every retreat is a commitment to responsible and regenerative travel, placing both people and planet at the centre of the experience. Each retreat is carefully curated with nature in mind, creating opportunities for meaningful immersion, environmental awareness, and, where possible, engagement with local communities and projects.
Responsible travel is about giving back to the planet and not just ticking off places on a map.
The experiences we create are designed to stay with you, moments you will return to in your mind long after the retreat has ended. Experiences that have the potential to shift perspectives, deepen your connection to yourself and the natural world, and inspire lasting change.
These retreats are informed by the Ocean Flow Method and the philosophy of Blue Alchemy Academy, where wellbeing is understood as something interconnected with the health of our planet.
Above all, these retreats are about cultivating a sense of gratitude, for your body, your life, community, nature and our planet.
ocean flow retreat, Castara Retreats, Tobago
2nd - 9th October 2026
Ocean Flow yoga retreat, inspired by the Caribbean Sea, has been curated for you to connect with the rhythms of the ocean and create spaciousness in your body and mind, restoring a sense of balance and calm.
Curated by yoga teacher, Professor of Education and Environment and marine scientist, Leanne Hepburn, alongside Travel Editor of Women’s Health magazine and yogi, Amanda Statham.
This retreat offers sunrise and sunset yoga on a lush hillside above Castara Bay, delicious, nourishing food, nature writing and a marine adventure along Tobago’s stunning coastline, recently named a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Find out more here.
LOW IMPACT & ETHICAL RETREATS
We support projects that sequester carbon from the atmosphere and you can rest assured the carbon emissions from your flight will be offset by us with no extra cost to you and your retreat experience! Our current partners are https://onetribe.com/ and https://www.worldlandtrust.org/ and your travel emissions offset cost with be invested in conserving some of the worlds most endangered species and habitats.
All of our retreats are curated with care and nature in mind. We are about experiences which are always rich in nature immersion, often engaging in community projects and definitely education!
Responsible travel is about giving back to the planet and not just ticking off places on a map. Experiences that you will replay in your minds eye for years to come. Retreat experiences that may change you and those around you, catalyse transformation, and leave you feeling a deep sense of gratitude for yourself, your body, your life, and nature.
