REALIGN Pilates & Wellness Retreat

This retreat is not a hard core detox experience. It is a gentle entry into cleansing body and mind. We achieve this through different pathways: ~ NUTRITION by cutting out processed food, refined sugar, alcohol, animal products and we replace them with the best local fresh and seasonal produce, created by our private chefs. ~ MOVEMENT through dynamic and restorative pilates, as well as fascia release techniques to remove waste products in connective tissue. ~ MASSAGE, SAUNA, BREATH WORK, ICE BATH are gentle ways of releasing what no longer serves us across our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual landscape. ~ LEARNINGS from Ayurvedic practices that can support cleansing at the retreat and in our every day life.

We absolutely love that you are considering going on a retreat before having a baby and we encourage every woman to have this time for yourself now, to check in, to get pampered and to learn habits and routines that you can maintain when life gets a tad busier. For your own and your baby’s safety we ask though to be no further than your 30th week and be active in your day to day life. Our Pilates sessions are suitable and modified for pregnancy, as I personally work closely with pre and post natal clients in Personal Training and classes. We also have been very lucky and have had pregnant women in each retreat so far. Overall I’m a big supporters of movement during pregnancy, as it is important for pelvic floor, lower back support and overall strength. The catering can also accomodate to pregnancy dietary requirements, please just advice us in your Booking Form. If you are still not sure, lets talk about your concerns on a call or via email.

Experienced, certified and trained, as a Physiotherapist in Germany, as well as Pilates teacher and Personal trainer, I am confident to provide tailored and modified movements to present injuries and health limitations. Please get in touch directly and we can discuss your thoughts. All information are treated discrete and confidential.

Hillside Carool is located in the Hinterland of the Tweed Coast. Here are some estimates: Drive from Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport — 20-25min. Drive from Sydney — appr. 8h 45min. Drive from Brisbane — appr. 2h Prior to the retreat, more details on ‘how to get to the retreat’ will be shared via email. We will also create a whatsapp group to connect all guests. This has proven to be a great way to connect, get to know each other and potentially organise shared rides from the airport.

Benny, the co-founder of Sol House Studio, is a certified Wim Hof Method and Oxygen Advantage Instructor. With an extensive knowledge from these methods and his work in emergency situations, he will guide us through a unique breath work and ice bath experience, that will change our relationship to breathing and cold exposure. This is a deep session of learning, understanding, feeling and exploring on how to utilise oxygen and cold exposure to optimise functions of our body and mind and how to influence stress, fear and deep happiness. Whether you have experienced breath work and ice bathing before or are new to both, this workshop is uncomparable, as Benny creates an incredible safe space, designed to tap into our deeply held emotions that our conscious body often blocks from allowing us to work through. This is the third time Benny is part of the REALIGN retreat and each time, this is one of the most transformational experiences and favourite parts of the weekend.

Elaine, the founder of citta collective and host of this retreats, connects over 15 years in Pilates, Physiotherapy, Personal training and wellness retreats. In her unique classes she cultivates a Pilates experience that allows tuning into our bodies, uncovering and balancing out muscle imbalances, replenishing body awareness and accessing areas that need extra nurture through movement. Each day of our retreat will be opened with a dynamic Pilates session, focusing on strength through core, glute, leg and arm muscles. We close each day with a restorative Pilates flow to lengthen, stretch and unwind. Experience improved alignment, posture, stability, mobility and deep strength. All exercises in our classes can be tailored and modified to experience level, pregnancy, injuries and health limitations.

When the year’s pace begins to pick up and the body quietly starts craving more space and time, there’s often a moment of awareness — a sense that something needs to shift. REALIGN was created for exactly this moment and tends to attract a certain kind of person. Often capable, thoughtful and aware — yet carrying more than they realise. Those who move through life with responsibility, but feel the quiet need for space. Those seeking clarity, not more input. Those who value growth, but are no longer drawn to intensity. Whether it’s: The feeling of being mentally full and in need of stillness The desire for deeper conversations and meaningful connection or a sense that something new is ready to unfold. It's a retreat experience for those who want to: ~ begin autumn in rhythm with themselves ~ replace pressure with sustainable pace ~ clear the noise and reconnect to what matters ~ return with a grounded clarity and direction for what lies ahead