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• Autumn Somatic Day Retreat: Regulate, Restore & Rest - 2 payment option.

• Will begin on Oct. 1, 2026

This membership is for those of you who want to make your payment in 2 parts ie September 2026 £60.00 and October 2026 £60.00 to make the £120.00 total for the Autumn Retreat of 2026.

You can purchase this membership any time in September 2026 and then it will be removed from sale on the final day of September.

When you purchase this membership you will be billed £60.00

And then on 1st October 2026 you will be billed the second part £60.00.  No further payments will be taken after this point.

Event Details:

Midlife is a time of discovery and deepening into you. It is about taking proactive, intelligent steps to support your body for the long term. What you do now truly changes your future.

Join international educator Sarah Pritchard for an intentionally small, high-touch day retreat in the Shropshire countryside. Designed specifically for women navigating midlife, perimenopause, and menopause, this restorative day integrates medically endorsed bone and joint health programming, dynamic neuro-cognitive imagery, breathing techniques, and practical nervous system regulation as a wellbeing practice.

Together, we will build physical strength, refine inner and outer balance, and cultivate a deep softness and expansion in our breath. It is already within you, waiting to be discovered.

The Three Pillars of Your Day Retreat

1. Midlife Bone & Joint Health (Buff Bones® & Specialised Movement)

Using evidence-based Buff Bones® programming - a medically endorsed system integrating principles of Pilates for osteoporosis, biomechanics, functional movement and bone density - we focus on safe, bone-strengthening movement, posture, and joint integrity. Experience how to protect and load your skeleton safely while building physical confidence through perimenopause, menopause, and midlife.

2. Vagus Nerve Regulation & Embodied Breath (Franklin Method®)

Explore the structural influence of the vagus nerve using Franklin Method® imagery, organ dynamics, and gentle ball work. Learn practical breathing and sounding techniques to directly stimulate vagal tone, down-regulate the nervous system, and transition your body out of chronic stress into true physiological rest.

3. Inner Resilience & Emotional Regulation (SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy)

Drawing from the wellbeing side of SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy, you will learn gentle somatic practices to tune into internal physical cues, navigate stress responses with kindness, and cultivate sustainable emotional regulation and inner resilience.

Appreciating the Influence of the Vagus Nerve

As our primary nerve of wellbeing, we can see directly from anatomical science how the vagus nerve's branches literally wander through the body - stretching from the brainstem down through the neck, chest, heart, and deep into the abdominal viscera.

By engaging this vast neural network through somatic movement, targeted breath, and Franklin Method® techniques, you actively expand your physiological bandwidth for stress. Improving vagal tone enhances organ function, supports digestive health, enlivens your senses, and restores your body's innate capacity for deep recovery.

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is specifically curated for women in midlife and beyond who:

• Are experiencing hormonal changes, perimenopause, menopause, or stress-related symptoms including tiredness and aching joints, or who are looking for different tools to add to their own wellbeing kit.

• Long to reconnect to their body in a kind, grounded, and meaningful way.

• Want expert, evidence-based guidance on joint health, osteopenia, and Pilates-aligned movement for osteoporosis.

• Need practical, science-backed tools for emotional regulation and nervous system health.

• Value a calm, safe, intimate, and intelligent space to reset away from daily demands.

• You prefer an intimate setting over large, crowded groups and long for a warm, inclusive space where you are genuinely welcomed, supported, and included.

Our Venue & Hospitality: Newton Meadows, Shropshire

Nestled in the tranquil countryside, Newton Meadows offers a peaceful, cozy setting for quiet reset:

• 🍁 Cosy Log Fire: If the autumn air is chilly, our crackling log fire keeps our studio, bodies, and spirits glowing throughout the day.

• 🍁 Nature Views: Our movement space looks directly out onto beloved pine trees, providing a serene backdrop for somatic practices and on a good day we go outside to experience some of these practices.

• 🍁 Rolling Gardens: Weather permitting, take a mindful walk through the private grounds and take in views across the landscape to the Shropshire hills.

• 🍁 Full Hospitality: Refreshments are provided throughout the day, including a wholesome healthy lunch, warming drinks, and delicious afternoon chocolate cake.

• Total Investment: £120.00

  To maintain a quiet, deeply personal atmosphere with individual attention, spaces are strictly limited.

• Space Guidance & Boundaries for the wellbeing of group work

  Please note that this retreat operates strictly within the domain of Somatic Movement Education and features practices drawn from the wellbeing side of SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy. While I share tools from my therapeutic practice, this group day is designed for education, self-discovery, and health optimisation. It is not a therapy group or a space to process personal trauma or deep emotional topics typically addressed in 1-on-1 somatic therapy. However, the wellbeing practices I offer have an incredible effect on the health and wellbeing of our nervous system and some of them are great fun to do and can easily be built into everyday life!

  Physical Safety & Suitability

  This retreat is safe for individuals with bone and joint health conditions (including osteoporosis), provided you are cleared for exercise by your medical provider and are steady and safe getting up and down from the floor independently.

  • Spinal Fractures: If you have ever experienced a spinal fracture, you must contact Sarah directly prior to booking.

  • Under Care: If you are currently working with a physiotherapist or specialist health provider, please consult with Sarah first to ensure this day is suitable for your individual needs.

  • Discover more on my website 

  • There are no refunds or transfers on this Retreat.  Please see full terms and conditions on my website and within the TeamUp platform.