I am so grateful to experience another lovely Lila spring retreat! Lila and Cary's combined energy of generosity of heart and attention to details made us feel welcomed, nurtured and inspired. The weekend offered a much needed pause from busy lives. I left feeling renewed and with a deeper sense of grounding and trust in my body. The cottages were perfect and the staff at Mandala Springs were very friendly and helpful as well. Thank you Lila! Thank you Cary. I could have easily enjoyed another day or two.

An incredibly special trip that I won’t forget! Deeply replenishing spiritually and physically. The instruction was amazing and the perfect balance of gentle and educational. I have never been more peaceful and relaxed. So grateful for the experience and cannot say enough positive things about the retreat.

My experience at the “Journey to the Heart” Pilates and Movement Retreat with Katie and Lila was exactly the nourishing and restorative trip that I needed. From the moment my and I arrived, the breathtaking beauty of the Mar de Jade retreat center created the perfect container for rest, reflection, and renewal. It is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth. Katie and Lila curated the retreat with such thoughtfulness and care. Each class felt calming, nourishing, and deeply restorative—accessible yet powerful in the way they encouraged us to tune into our bodies. Their teaching style created a space that felt supportive, grounding, and inspiring, and I especially appreciated the opportunity to take time for breathing and journaling each morning. The journal prompts helped me to reflect in ways I hadn’t expected and opened up conversations within our group that were honest, heartfelt, and deeply connecting. If you ever have the opportunity to attend “Journey to the Heart” with Katie and Lila, take it—you’ll come home with a full heart, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of self.

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

Beautiful week with Lila and Katie. Lila is a compassionate communicator, and her knowledge of the body/mind connection is invaluable. I hope to return next year. Mar de Jade is a wonderful space to connect.