“May you recognise in your life the profound invitation that comes with each new dawn” — John O’Donohue
Beautiful, nervous system supporting, seasonal retreats to help you flourish co-led by two expert practitioners. With over 40 years of professional experience in women’s wellbeing, together we hold space and create experiences with integrity, professionalism and deep human compassion. Yoga, movement, nutrition and bodywork is led by Katie. Dr Kirstin Bohn, Clinical Psychologist and Positive Psychology Coach provides us with science-backed practices to supporting a life aligned with your values. Full details of our seasonal retreats are below.
FREE INTRODUCTORY ZOOM:
If you’re curious but want to know more before you commit, join our free introductory zoom on Wednesday 16th September, 8 – 9pm: BREATH, BODY & A LITTLE PSYCHOLOGY. You’ll be guided through beautiful, connecting, soulful breath and body practices led by Katie – encouraging a sense of gentle aliveness and awareness. Dr Kristin will share what positive psychology really is – and isn’t – and offer a simple practice for savouring the good: noticing and lingering on the small moments that quietly shift how we feel. Sign up here.
We know there are likely to be kids, pets and partners around at this time. There’s no need to lock yourself away (unless you want to!). We understand real life happens – come as you are, however you are, knowing you’ll be warmly welcomed.
Sign up here. There will not be a recording of this session, so if you’re intrigued by our work, want to know more, get a feel for our approach and retreats, want a free experience of yoga and gentle positive psychology coaching, sign up here.
Our autumn retreat: Turning Home ~ Friday 2nd October 9.30 – 1.30pm
As the seasons soften and the air turns, this nurturing autumn retreat invites you to slow down, reconnect, and choose how you want to move forward – with haste and hurry or choice and intention?
Including practices to awaken the senses to the beauty of the season — the scent of fallen leaves, cool fresh air, changing colours and earthy stillness. You’ll learn practices of grounding, presence and awareness – tools to take away and weave into the months ahead, allowing you to engage fully in the moment.
Through gentle movement, deep rest and calming rituals, Katie supports you to release tension you didn’t know you were holding and leave you with a sense of deep nourishment. Stocking your larder with replenishing energy for the months ahead.
Dr Kristin Bohn will guide you in a simple, research-based practice for noticing and holding on to the good — the small, easily-missed moments that, once we learn to pause with them, can gently shift how we feel.
Together, we’ll reflect on the seeds we wish to nurture for the coming year, allowing intentions to softly ruminate over winter, without pressure or urgency.
Thoughtfully curated and deeply replenishing, Turning Home offers a gentle invitation to return to yourself — feeling calmer, steadier, and more rooted as the seasons begin to change. Book here under “half day retreats”.
In the depths of midwinter, this deeply restorative retreat offers space to stop, rest, and retreat from the busyness of everyday life. Pressing pause on the normal expectations of this time of year, recalibrating and replenishing body, mind and soul as you turn inward, nourishing yourself.
Inspired by the slower rhythms of winter, the day is designed to nourish your nervous system through slow somatic movement, grounding practices, intentional rest and gentle reawakening of your senses and direction. There is nothing to chase here but space created and held to listen inwardly. If that feels impossible with the busy-ness of our brain, don’t worry, you’ll be guided deeply by two expert practictioners withcollectively over 40 years expertise.
Body and breath practices are led by Katie, known for her deep nurturing, inclusive and accessible approach. Dr Kristin Bohn will share gentle, evidence-based practices around self-compassion — how treating yourself with the same kindness you so readily give others can quietly steady you through the darker months. Book here under “half day retreats”.
Are these women’s retreats right for you?
You sense that something is shifting — in your body, your priorities, your sense of self
You are tired in a way that a holiday doesn’t fix
You have been the one holding everything together and you are ready, just for a morning, to be held
You are curious about what comes next, but haven’t had the space or silence to hear the answer
You have never done anything like this before and you are a little nervous and also quietly sure it’s exactly what you need
No yoga experience required. No flexibility required. Everything you need is provided — mats, bolsters, blankets, eye pillows, snacks and drinks. You just bring yourself.
Your hosts, Katie Wheater & Dr Kirstin Bohn
Your Oxford retreat facilitators
Katie Wheater is a yoga teacher, nutritionist and massage practitioner based in Oxford, specialising in women’s wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and the particular needs of midlife women’s bodies. She has been working with women in this way for years — and her cabin, her garden, and her hands have held a great many of them.
Dr Kristin Bohn is a Clinical Psychologist and Positive Psychology Coach. Her work is grounded in the science of wellbeing, human flourishing, and what it means to live a life aligned with your deepest values. She brings warmth, precision, and a rare capacity to hold both the complexity and the possibility of midlife.
Pricing & how to book
Early bird pricing: each retreat is £100, price increase to £125 three weeks before the event. Get in touch with either of us by email with any questions at all: katie@katiewheaterwellbeing.co.uk or drkirstinbohn@gmail.com or BOOK HERE under half day retreats.
