Travel that feeds the soul.
Holistic Escapes was created for travellers who want to feel a place, not just see it.
A different way to travel
We believe adventure and restoration can coexist.
Most travel energises you, then exhausts you. Most wellness retreats restore you, but take you away from the world. Holistic Escapes is built differently.
Our retreats blend real cultural exploration with intentional movement and nervous system-led practices. Pilates in Paradise takes you to the Maldives’ private islands, Pilates in the Wild to Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, and The Wanderlust Edit to the wild beauty of Bali and Sumba.
You don't return home needing another break. You return steady. Clear. Changed.
What you’ll experience
01 / Movement that goes deeper
Not just yoga. Not just Pilates. A carefully sequenced blend of both, designed to regulate your nervous system as you travel. You’ll feel stronger, calmer and more embodied with every day that passes.
02 / The best of each place, curated over a decade
We’ve been running retreats since 2015. That means we know the hidden temple before the crowds arrive, the local family restaurant that doesn’t appear on any list, the viewpoint that takes your breath away, and the train journey that changes everything. You don’t just visit. You experience it properly.
03 / Adventure without the overwhelm
Wildlife safaris, UNESCO World Heritage sites, swimming with horses, ocean dives, highland trains, ancient temples and white sand beaches, all woven into a rhythm of movement and rest that keeps your energy steady. You’ll do more than you thought possible and still feel restored at the end of it.
Meet Courtney
Founder. Retreat leader. Yoga & Pilates teacher.
About eight years ago I swapped city life for island life in the Maldives, after burnout pushed me to slow down and come back to my body.
That shift changed everything, and it became the heart of every retreat I design.
Since 2015 I’ve guided hundreds of guests across Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Bali and Sumba. My classes are for every body. They’re not about pushing harder (though it does get spicy at times!). They’re rooted in nervous system regulation and in creating a safe space to slow down and really feel.
I’m qualified in 200hr and 300hr Yoga Teacher Training, Pilates Mat, Yin & Restorative Yoga, Breathwork and Somatic Mind-Body Healing, and I bring all of it to how I hold space on retreat.
"This isn't about adding more. It's about returning to what was always there."
"Exactly what I didn't know I needed. I booked thinking it would be a nice break — but it turned into something so much more. I left feeling clearer, calmer and completely reset."
— Emma, USA
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