Events & Retreats

Nicki B runs a series of movement and breathwork events and retreats throughout the year in the Swanage area. See details of the events below and get in touch for more information or to book your space.

8th March

Breathe and Reset Retreat Day

9:00 to 13:00 at Yoga at the Space in Studland
13:30 to 14:30 Studland Sauna at Studland Beach

£85 - see below for early bird and payment options

A half day retreat of deep rest, gentle movement and breath work.

A morning of slowing down, reconnecting with yourself and taking some time out for you.

We will spend time improving your breathing mechanics and working on slowing down the breath. Learning to slow down the breath and do more with less.

Gentle movement to mobilise the ribs and help you breathe easier.

Deep rest to help your nervous system regulate.

You will leave the day feeling reset and recharged.

Delicious snacks provide and tea.

Optional Sauna which is an additional £10 surcharge.

Cost:

Early bird offer £70 - to be booked by 31st January and paid in full.

Payment plans:

£30 deposit and 2 payments of £27.50 to be paid by 28th Feb.

book your spot

17th May 2026

“Breathe” Immersion with Nicki and Helen

Sunday 17 May 2026
10:00 17:00

A one day in-depth immersion exploring the importance of how we breathe to support our health and wellbeing.

Cost £135 Early bird / £145 full price after 1/4/2026

This is for you

If you would like to improve your breathing functionality, to sleep better and improve general health,
If you are often experience overwhelm and would like to have the tools to help you deal with life’s everyday stresses.
If you are a yoga practitioner interested in understanding more about different pranayama practices and to support your own practice.
Or if you simply want to breathe and move better.

What to expect

We will take an in-depth look at functional breathing and breathing practices

The bio-mechanics of breathing, including understanding the role of that different parts of our body plays - diaphragm, pelvic floor, rib cage, tongue
How simple movement and somatic practices can support good functional breathing mechanics
The bio-chemistry of breathing and how different practices and techniques work.
The effect of different breath awareness and pranayama practices on our nervous system
Using breathing practices to support you at different stages of life, including (for women) peri-menopause and menopause
The intersection and differences between pranayama, breath awareness and other breathing practices

We will explore tips to

help Improve your energy and sleep quality
Help you recover faster
Help you calm your mind

The day will include lots of practical elements

Exercises to bring awareness to your diaphragm, pelvic floor and rib cage to support good functional breathing bio-mechanics.
Movement, including somatic practices, to bring awareness to your breath and support you to breathe with ease.
Simple guided breathing, breath awareness and pranayama practices to allow you to understand the different effects of these.

The day is open to anyone over 18 years of age. You don’t need to have had any previous experience of breathing practices.

Limited to a small group of 8 people maximum, to allow for plenty of individual attention,