Three meals a day. Fresh, daily made and organically outsourced from their farm.
Movement
Two movement, breath and release classes a day.
Meditation/Journaling
Guided meditation and journaling prompts to enhance your self awareness.
Breathwork
Trauma informed breath work sessions
Yamuna Body Rolling
You will learn ways to release and ease tightness along the fascial lines of the entire body. Yamuna rolling balls provided and available for purchase.
Nervous system Reset
Daily nervous system reset drills to apply to your daily life when you return from retreat
Private Beach and pool
The grounds of Mar de Jade
What’s not included
Shuttle
Transportation to and from the airport
Airfare
Please plan on arriving Saturday Feb 24th by 4pm and depart March 2 (check out is 11)
Lila believes that when we feel good in our bodies, we are inspired to do good in the world. Her goal is to help people move better, breathe better and feel better to live a life they love. Lila has been teaching private and group Pilates since 2004. She has been leading transformational retreats since 2010. She is an internationally trained Pilates trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Smartflow YTT, Primal Movement coach and Zhealth Practitioner. For more info on go to www.lilaheller.com/about.
This is the 7th year that I have gifted myself with the much needed experience of renewal that I have only found at Lila Heller's Journey to the Heart retreats. Lila expertly weaves together yoga, pilates, Applied Neurology, and breath work to create a truly transformative week of movement. Lila and her guest teacher, Katie Ybarra, share a contagious synergy that quickly put us all at ease and filled our classes with laughter, strength building, and connection with each other. The location is a spot of tranquility on the Pacific Ocean, the food is delicious and nurturing, and everyone left longing for the next time. Nerissa H
By Nerissa H for Journey To The Heart Retreat on Mar 14, 2025
Lila is a gifted teacher and retreat facilitator. This is my second retreat with Lila, and I always return home feeling so rejuvenated. From the beautiful location, the nourishing food, the mindful movement, and thoughtful agenda. I always find plenty of time for rest, exploration, and play. I also always enjoy the people that Lila attracts, such a beautiful array of people from all walks of life. Always kind, friendly, and interesting! I will absolutely be attending the next one.
Thank you Lila for creating another amazing retreat experience! Descriptive words are: connection, inspiration and nourishment. Lila's infectious and generous warmth and her skill for blending modalities offer an opportunity to be more present and aware in my body. I am encouraged to continue to move and feel better. The natural setting at Whispertree was a perfect place to renew my spirit. I left walking taller and my heart filled with gratitude. It was a gift to share this time with so many other wonderful humans.
By Zandra F for Movement as Medicine: Rejuvenate Your Body, Mind and Spirit on Jun 08, 2024
Perfect in every way -- great teachers, gorgeous setting, charming tent and bath house, wonderful people. Thank you Lila! Bath house could have been closer to the lower tents! But it was good movement walking up and down.
Lila is a wonderful teacher, and her calm and grounded presence created a beautiful sense of community. The food was delicious and the accommodations lovely, and clean. There was a perfect balance of classes, relaxation, and socializing. I recommend to anyone who wants to take a break from busyness to rejuvenate, move, and nurture themselves. You will leave feeling refreshed and changed!