zakynthos • TIDAL: PILATES, GYROKINESIS, YOGA, retreat • 8-11th SEPTEMBER 2027
Greece
Move differently. Rest deeply. Get curious about your body.
Join Blue Spaces Wellbeing and Mariana Movement Pilates in Greece for three nights of movement, sea, beautiful food and space to slow down.
TIDAL is a creative movement retreat bringing together Pilates, GYROKINESIS® and gentle restorative yoga, with practices that evolve across our time together and take inspiration from the rhythms and movement of the sea.
This isn't about doing more.
It's about having the time and space to move, explore, rest and perhaps experience your body a little differently.
Zakynthos, Greece • 8-11th September 2027
Wake up to the sea.
Move, swim, eat long lunches, read by the pool, head to the beach, watch the sun go down. And, for a few days, have nowhere else you need to be.
TIDAL is three nights in beautiful Greece, bringing together morning Pilates and GYROKINESIS® with gentle, restorative evening yoga. Our movement will take inspiration from the landscape around us, exploring strength and precision alongside spirals, flow, softness and rest.
Between practices, there is plenty of space to swim, eat, explore, sleep, read or simply do very little at all.
Everything is optional.
Small group • plenty of free time • everything optional
A retreat that moves with you
TIDAL is more than Pilates in the morning and yoga at night. The practices will evolve across our time together, moving from the strength and precision of Pilates towards the spiralling, fluid movement of GYROKINESIS®, before slowing down with gentle, restorative yoga in the evenings.
No experience of GYROKINESIS® is needed. Just come curious, explore something new and enjoy moving your body without needing to achieve anything.
Movement to explore. Space to enjoy it.
No guilt. No packed schedule. Just movement, rest and a few days by the sea..
-
Pilates
-
Gentle Movement
-
Restorative Yoga
-
Sea views
-
Great food
What to expect
Move. Explore. Soften. Rest. Repeat.
Across the retreat, you can expect:
Morning Pilates with Mariana, building from strength and precision towards the fluid, spiralling movement of GYROKINESIS®
Gentle evening yoga with Laura, with slower, restorative practices designed to complement the morning movement
Movement overlooking the sea, taking inspiration from the landscape around us
Plenty of free time to swim, read, nap, explore or do very little
Time by the water, with space to enjoy the beaches, pool and beautiful Greek coastline
Beautiful meals enjoyed together
Optional private Pilates and movement sessions with Mariana
Space to try something new, whether you're experienced in Pilates and yoga or simply curious about moving differently
A small, welcoming group to share it all with
Nothing is compulsory.
This is your retreat.
A typical day
The exact schedule will vary, but your days might look a little like this:
8:00am – Morning Pilates with Mariana, gradually evolving towards more fluid, spiralling GYROKINESIS® practices
9:30am – Long, nourishing breakfast
11:00am – Free time to swim, read, rest, explore, head to the beach or just stay exactly where you are
2:00pm – Lunch
3:00pm – Optional private sessions with Mariana / free time
5:00pm – Gentle or restorative yoga with Laura, designed to complement the morning practice and wind down the day
7:00pm – Dinner together
There'll be plenty of space around the schedule, and nothing is compulsory. Some days may take us away from the usual rhythm to explore a little more of Greece.
Across the retreat we also head out for:
Head out for a boat trip day
Trip to the beach, or a hike
Your home in Zakynthos
For three nights, we'll have two beautiful private villas in the north of Zakynthos entirely to ourselves.
Think white stone, big skies, infinity pools, outdoor terraces and stunning views out to the Ionian Sea.
We'll practise outside overlooking the water, eat together on the terrace and make the most of September days that still feel very much like summer.
There are plenty of places to be together, and plenty of corners to disappear to when you want some time to yourself.
Morning coffee with a sea view.
A swim between sessions.
A book by the pool.
Dinner outside as the sun goes down.
It really is a beautiful place to spend a few days.
Rooms & Prices
Chose from:
-
Shared Room
A shared twin room, en-suite and with a terrace.
Early Bird Rate: £1399 (per person)
ONLY 1 REMAINING
-
Solo Room
Your own en-suite private room, with a terrace.
Early Bird Rate: £1799 (per person)
ONLY 1 REMAINING
The Food
Good food is a fairly important part of a good retreat.
Our private chef will prepare a generous brunch and dinner each day, along with an afternoon snack.
Expect fresh, colourful food, plenty of it, and long meals around the table together.
Tea, coffee and snacks will also be available throughout your stay.
One evening will be spent at a local restaurant, and will be covered by you.
-
3 nights' accommodation in our private villas
Twice-daily Pilates & Yoga
Private chef
Brunch and dinner each day
Afternoon snacks
Tea & coffee
Beach trip
Optional 1:1 coaching with Nikita
Optional 1:1 movement / therapeutic session with Laura
Yoga equipment
Plenty of free time to rest and enjoy Zakynthos
-
Flights to Zakynthos
Travel insurance
Airport transfers
One meal one evening
Any additional food, drinks or activities you choose outside the retreat
-
The retreat takes place in northern Zakynthos.
Zakynthos has its own international airport and we'll provide full travel and transfer information before the retreat
Who This Is For
You don't need to be experienced at pilates, Gyrokinesis or yoga. Or have been on a retreat of anytime before.
You might come because:
Life has been busy and you'd really like a few days away from it
You love movement but rarely have time to practise as much as you'd like
You're curious about Pilates, Gyrokinesis or want the space to deepen an existing practice
You want a holiday that feels restorative rather than exhausting
You'd like some time by the sea, with good food and your days largely taken care of
You fancy travelling somewhere beautiful but don't necessarily want to do it alone
You simply saw Greece, Pilates, Yoga and September in the same sentence and thought yes
That's enough of a reason.
Previous Retreat Reviews
“My initial hesitancy was immediately forgotten from the minute I arrived.
Beautiful venue, delicious healthy food, peaceful comfortable room, positive, supportive advice if needed, yoga, movement, swimming...but most of all...delightful, funny, inspirational people. Deep friendships were formed and will no doubt endure. Recommend fully.”
R Hitchen“This retreat was exactly what I didn’t realize I needed. From the moment I arrived, everything felt intentional — the atmosphere, the yoga practices, the community, and the balance between activity and rest.
What stood out most was how grounded and welcoming the experience felt. It wasn’t about perfection or performance; it was about reconnecting with yourself, slowing down, and being present. The instructors created such a supportive space for all levels, and every session left me feeling stronger, calmer, and more centered.
The setting itself was beautiful and peaceful, making it easy to fully unplug from daily stress and settle into the rhythm of the retreat. I also loved the sense of connection that naturally developed among the group — meaningful conversations, shared meals, and genuine kindness throughout the experience.
I left feeling physically refreshed, mentally clear, and deeply grateful for the experience. If you’re looking for a retreat that combines wellness, authenticity, and community in a truly memorable way, I would absolutely recommend this one.”
Bita“Love you lovely lot. You've changed my life honestly.”
R.S.
Meet your hosts
We know what it’s like to be capable, responsible, and quietly tired.
We host retreats the way we’d want to attend one - thoughtfully, calmly, and without pressure to be anything other than yourself.
-
![Woman, red jacket, glasses, side profile]()
Mariana Movement Pilates
Mariana Da Silva Parreira is the founder of Mariana Movement Pilates and has been teaching Pilates for over a 15 years.
Her approach brings together precision and creativity, with a particular interest in helping people explore movement with greater awareness, curiosity and freedom. Alongside Pilates, Mariana works with GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC®, bringing more fluid, circular and spiralling movement into her teaching.
On TIDAL, Mariana will lead our morning practices, beginning with the foundations of Pilates and gradually introducing the flowing qualities of GYROKINESIS® as the retreat unfolds.
Experienced, creative and deeply interested in how bodies move, Mariana's approach is less about performing movement perfectly and more about discovering what becomes possible when we really pay attention to it.
-
![Person swimming in a body of water with hills in the background under a blue sky.]()
Nikita Johnson
Nikita will be hosting the retreat alongside Laura and offering optional 1:1 coaching sessions.
If there's something you've been thinking through, work, business, a decision, a change or just a general what on earth am I doing next?, you can use the time to talk it through.
Or you can completely ignore the coaching and go for another swim.
Both are encouraged.
Nikita is a Coach and entrepreneur. Her strengths lie in thoroughly understanding what it takes to successfully lead a business on an international level. She understands the challenges professional women face in a competitive corporate world. Her passion lies in helping women to lead happier and healthier professional and as such personal lives.
-
![Woman in black swimsuit smiling on a beach with cloudy sky and sea in the background.]()
Laura Wright
Laura will lead the yoga and breathwork sessions throughout the retreat, with a mix of flowing morning practices and slower yin and restorative sessions.
She'll also be available for optional 1:1 movement or therapeutic sessions during the retreat.
Laura is a Bacp registered psychotherapist and yoga teacher. She offers a unique and multidisciplinary approach in all aspects of her teachings. For over 15 years she has worked individually and within a group setting helping and supporting people. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. Laura is here to support you in that process.
FAQs
-
Not at all.
The retreat is designed to be welcoming to different levels of experience, and you can adapt or sit out anything that doesn't feel right for you.
-
No.
We mean it when we say everything is optional.
If you wake up one morning and what you really need is another hour in bed, that's completely fine.
-
Absolutely.
Many of our retreat guests come alone.
You can book a room to yourself or choose a shared room if you'd like us to match you with another guest.
-
No.
There will be plenty of yoga and breathwork, so you'll have a chance to deepen your practice, but this is also a holiday.
There is deliberately lots of time to swim, rest, read, explore and enjoy being in Greece.
-
The retreat takes place in northern Zakynthos.
Zakynthos has its own international airport and we'll provide full travel and transfer information before the retreat.
Ready for a few days by the sea?
3 nights.
Morning movement overlooking the Ionian.
Sea swims.
Private-chef dinners.
And a bit of space from normal life.
Zakynthos • 8-11th September 2027
