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Our Story

Founded in 2019 as Retreat Me Wellness and now growing into Retreat Me Wild, our intention is to create experiences that help you connect deeply with nature, and in turn, with yourself. We believe that as animals, we come back to ourselves through nature, and to nature through ourselves. Born from a desire to ground, to be present and to live more slowly, we are a home for anyone looking to step away from the rush of modern life, gain a healthier perspective and find support in making lasting changes.

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We bring this intention to life through immersive, sensory experiences. These include our signature somatic yoga sessions, which are far more than a yoga class: they are a practice in caring for your nervous system. We are passionate about getting people outdoors into wild green spaces, building real community, and championing creative, analogue activities like journaling, painting and handwriting that invite true moments of presence.

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At the root of everything we do is a commitment to seasonal living. We simply aren’t meant to go at the same pace all year round. While modern life comes with responsibilities we must fulfil, we can still use the power we do have to live seasonally. This means choosing not to pile the same heavy demands onto our winter days that we would carry in the height of summer. This is where wellbeing meets everyday life: a shared space to move, gather, feast and rest with the turning year.

Jesse Laila, yoga teacher and wellness facilitator, Gloucestershire

Our founder, Jesse Laila

​​I am an experience curator, yoga teacher and facilitator of wellness experiences with a background in event management and retreat facilitation. I have worked with a range of clients that include; 

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For a long time, I tried to keep up with that 24/7 pace. It eventually caught up with me in the form of severe burnout and Long COVID. It forced me to completely rethink how I live and work.

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I spent years studying the nervous system, ancient wisdom about seasonal rhythms, and somatic bodywork to figure out how to actually heal. Now, I use those same tools to help you get back to a version of yourself that feels steady and real.
 

My mission is to support other people and particularly women to reconnect their body’s wisdom, build aligned and thriving lives, and grow conscious offerings that serve the collective.

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I offer spaces that are as strategic as they are sacred. Whether on the mat, in a talk session, or gathered in circle, I invite you to slow down, feel deeply, and lead from grounded strength.

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I'm all about:

 

→ Somatic movement and trauma-informed yoga

→ Nervous system support

→ Seasonal living and ritual

→ Reverence for nature, beauty, and the pursuit of a well-lived life

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I look forward to collaborating with you in some way!

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Jesse x

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