Pila-Tay is designed as a full system reset for the mind, body and nervous system. The first part of the evening is all about intelligent, feel-good Pilates to bring you back into your body. You’ll move through signature Pilates styles guided by Holliana, deep core connection, slow controlled strength work, lengthening floor sequences, and mobility-focused flows that unlock tight hips, shoulders and backs. Expect that steady “good burn”, improved posture, and the kind of strength you feel in real life, not just in the room. Options are offered throughout, so whether you’re a first timer, regular mover or finding your way back, you’ll be safely held and appropriately challenged.

All of this is simply preparation for the heart of the retreat:

A full-length, renowned Yoga Junkie floating sound experience, held at twilight in our woodland HQ. As the light softens and the trees outside fall quiet, you’ll be guided down from movement into stillness, then into a rich, layered sound journey. Using a blend of therapeutic instruments, including crystal singing bowls, chimes, drum, voice and more; Debbie’s sound work invites your whole system to shift gear: from fight-or-flight into deep rest and repair.

Many people travel from across the UK to experience this sound work as a stand-alone session. Pila-Tay offers a rare opportunity to receive it within a retreat setting, with the body already opened, muscles warm, and the mind softened by ritual and light-hearted “party” energy. Matcha becomes a grounding anchor, the hint of celebration keeps things playful, and the sound does the deeper work: easing tension, unravelling stress, and helping you access a quality of rest that’s hard to reach on your own.

If your mind has been busy and your body feels tired, this twilight retreat is where they finally meet in the middle, reconnect… and exhale.