Paula's Helping Hand

13/03/2026

🛑 Only until Sunday Early Bird discount for our two beautiful retreats

Sometimes life becomes so full of responsibilities, expectations and caring for everyone else that we forget to care for ourselves. Aura Retreats were created as a gentle reminder that you deserve space too. Space to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself 🌿✨

Our events are designed especially for international women who feel tired, overwhelmed, or simply in need of a moment that is just for them. A moment where you don’t have to be the one holding everything together. At Aura Retreats, you are invited to finally put yourself first 🤍

We create a beautiful, supportive and calming environment where you can completely relax your nervous system and feel safe to simply be 🧘‍♀️💫 Through yoga, sound baths and psychotherapy-inspired tools, our retreats help you slow down, release tension and reconnect with your inner calm. All of this while being surrounded by incredible, like-minded women who understand the importance of rest, support and genuine connection 👭🌸

Every venue we choose is carefully selected, and every detail is thoughtfully planned to make the day feel truly special 🕊️ From the atmosphere and flow of the retreat to the smallest touches that make you feel welcomed and cared for.

With the combined experience and passion of Paula and Kasia, Aura Retreats offer something truly unique ✨ Our intention is simple: to create a space where women can feel nurtured, supported and deeply relaxed.

And a little reminder — our Early Bird offer is available only until this Sunday for two beautiful upcoming retreats ⏳

🌿 A one-day retreat in Lancashire next month
☀️ A 4-night retreat in Malaga this September

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your sign 💌 Don’t hesitate to book your space and give yourself the gift of time, rest and connection.

More information in our bio 🔗 We can’t wait to welcome you 💫

12/03/2026

🛑 Only until Sunday Early Bird 10% discount

If your body feels tired but your mind won’t switch off… this day is for you 🌿

Many women live in a near-constant state of stress, always holding everything together for work, family and life — with very little space left for themselves.
If you’ve been craving rest but don’t know how to begin (or feel guilty taking time just for you), this is your permission to pause 💖

Aura Retreats: Nervous System Reset is a full-day women’s retreat created to help you slow down, reconnect and deeply restore — physically, mentally and emotionally.
One carefully held day can genuinely change how you feel in your body and mind.

What the day includes 🌿
🧘‍♀️ Somatic Yin/Yang Yoga to gently release tension and help your body feel safe and settled
🎨 Art therapy session to create your inner safe place using colour, imagery and sensory grounding (no experience needed)
🥗 Nourishing lunch with time to digest and rest
🌊 Cold plunge & hot tub to awaken the body and soften into deep relaxation
🔔 Nervous system reset & sound bath meditation to soothe your mind and restore balance
🔥 Cosy fireplace reflection and closing circle to gently integrate the day

This retreat is especially for women who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, always “on”, or simply in need of calm, connection and space to breathe. Everything is gentle, optional and choice-led. Come exactly as you are 🤍

📅 Saturday 25 April 2026
⏰ 10:30am–6:00pm

💖 Deposit only £35 — balance due one month before the event

Spaces are limited to keep the group intimate and supportive. Booking essential.
Come as you are. Leave feeling calmer, lighter and more like yourself again ✨

Check Event page for more details or DM us 💖

11/03/2026

🛑 Only until this Sunday! Last Early Bird discount. Save £100

🌿 Your September Sanctuary Awaits in Málaga 🌿
Tired of the same routine? Imagine a week where every detail is designed for your renewal.

✨ This is more than a holiday, it’s your reset. ✨
We’ve crafted the perfect September escape in a private luxury villa, where:

· 🧘‍♀️ Daily yoga & meditation with breathtaking views
· 🎵 Deep sound bath sessions to truly unwind
· 🥗 Nourishing, healthy meals prepared just for you
· 🏊‍♀️ Poolside serenity and peaceful sun-soaked corners
· 🌄 A guided excursion to connect with Andalusia’s beauty
· 💫 A supportive, like-minded community of women

📅 Limited Spots for 16-20 September 2026📍 Málaga, Spain
💰 Investment: just £245 (deposit)

Your future self will thank you. This is your sign to say YES.

👉 https://kasiapech.yoga/retreat

📌 Comment “MÁLAGA” or send us a DM for more info!

11/03/2026

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Today reminded me why I do this work. 🧠✨

I had a new client come through her health insurance. Before our session, I read through her assessment notes and saw a long history of therapy dating back to childhood. She has been living with significant mental health difficulties for many years, and many professionals have tried to help along the way.

My first thought?
“What am I going to offer her? Me, little psychotherapist… if so many have tried before, what can I possibly add?”

Ah, the inner critic. Loud and convincing as ever. 🙃

I went into the session with a loose plan, but as we started talking, it became clear — together — that a different type of psychotherapy would likely serve her better than CBT (I’ll keep details vague for confidentiality). Rather than forcing a model, we focused on understanding her story properly.

I spent the hour assessing, listening carefully, reflecting, and making sure that after all these years, she might finally be directed towards the right kind of support. I offered recommendations and some initial guidance on what to focus on and how to approach the core difficulties she’s facing.

And at the end of the call, she said something that truly stayed with me. She asked:
“If after that therapy I still need some further support, can I come back to you? You seem really understanding and knowledgeable.”

That meant more than she’ll ever know. 💛

There I was, doubting myself, forgetting how much I’ve learnt, how deeply I care, how committed I am to understanding people and helping them find what’s genuinely best for them — even if that means it’s not with me.

Sometimes we forget our strengths. The inner critic takes centre stage and drowns out everything else. But moments like this are a gentle reminder: we are often far more capable than we give ourselves credit for.

What’s one of your strengths that you sometimes forget? 🌿

05/03/2026

In therapy, when we talk about love languages (a concept popularised by Gary Chapman), what we’re really talking about is perceived care. We each have different ways of recognising and interpreting love: acts of service, quality time, words of affirmation, physical touch, gifts.

There’s also something powerful about planning joy. Research in positive psychology shows that anticipation of a positive event can boost wellbeing almost as much as the event itself. Having something in the diary creates hope, momentum, and forward focus — all protective factors for mental health.

So yes, “acts of vacation” is funny.
But psychologically? It makes sense.

What’s your real love language underneath the joke?

✈️💛

02/03/2026

Just back from a girls’ trip and I’m reminded — not just personally, but professionally — how psychologically important friendships are.

As a psychotherapist, I often sit with women and men who are devoted partners, loving parents, capable professionals… and utterly depleted. Long-standing relationships and family life can be beautiful and meaningful, but they also narrow our time, our spontaneity, and sometimes even our sense of self.

Time away with friends isn’t indulgent. It’s protective.

From a psychological perspective, here’s what the research and positive psychology tell us about friendship and shared experiences:

🌞 Social connection regulates the nervous system
Safe, attuned friendships increase oxytocin and reduce cortisol. Co-regulation through laughter, conversation and physical proximity quite literally calms the body. We return home more resourced.

🌞 Shared joy builds psychological resilience
Positive emotions expand cognitive flexibility and build enduring psychological resources. In simple terms: joy with others makes us more adaptable and resilient in daily stress.

🌞 Identity beyond roles
In long-term partnerships or parenting, it’s easy to become “mum”, “dad”, “wife”, “husband”. Time with friends reconnects us with earlier, fuller aspects of identity.

🌞 Uninterrupted adult conversation
Depth, humour, reflection — these stimulate meaning-making. Research consistently links close friendships with lower rates of depression and higher life satisfaction.

🌞 Perspective and normalisation
Hearing “me too” reduces shame. It reminds us we’re not alone in our struggles. That reduces isolation — one of the strongest predictors of psychological distress.

For many people — especially those in long-standing relationships with children — space like this feels selfish or impractical. Yet paradoxically, prioritising friendships often strengthens romantic partnerships and parenting. When individuals feel nourished and autonomous, they bring more patience, vitality and empathy back home.

If it’s been years since you’ve had that space, consider this your gentle nudge 💖

19/02/2026

✨🌸 Have you recently been wondering what you truly need?
We might have a few answers for you — the choice is yours:

🌊 For experience and nature – Lancashire
25 April | cold plunge, hot tub, art therapy, bonfire. Only 5 spaces left!
https://facebook.com/events/s/day-retreat-in-lancashire/1254262113340036/

🌿 For an escape from the city – Yurt Escape near London
10 May | sauna, nature, restoration – only 10 spaces
https://facebook.com/events/s/day-retreat-yurt-escape-with-s/1857692501596357/

☀️ For breath and sunshine – Málaga
16–20 September | villa, pool, beach, Spain, feminine energy
https://kasiapech.yoga/retreat

We create each of these events in a way that we ourselves would genuinely want to attend.

If any of them sounds like something for you – message Kasia Crystal Yoga or Paula 💛
We’d love to spend this time together! 💖💖

16/02/2026

Is your nervous system waving a white flag? 🏳️

If your mind races at 2 a.m....
If you can’t remember the last time you felt still....
If you keep telling yourself “I’ll focus on me later” — let this be your later. ✨

📍MALAGA | Sept 16–20
A 5-Day Reset for the Woman Who Is Ready To:

🧘‍♀️ Feel calm again (without the guilt)
❤️ Reconnect to her body and her emotions
🧠 Learn real tools she can actually use when she gets home
😴 Rest deeply, laugh freely, and feel truly supported

Picture this: Warm Spanish sunshine on your skin. Gentle neuro-yoga to quiet the mind. Powerful CBT workshops to rewire those tired thoughts. Beach walks, soulful conversations, and nourishing food made with love. Ocean air, and space to breathe for the first time in a long time.

Spaces are filling fast. Once these few remaining spots are gone, registration closes.

👉 Full retreat details:
https://kasiapech.yoga/retreat

Don’t wait for burnout to force you to stop.
Choose yourself. Right now. 🤍

09/02/2026

I asked ChatGPT how it sees me and my work… and honestly? It’s pretty spot on 😅

Working online with my clients 💻
A very real love affair with coffee ☕
Always taking photos 📸
Travelling whenever I can ✈️
Living in spreadsheets 📊
Organising all the things 🗂️
And constantly wishing I had three hands to do it all at once 😂

It made me smile because this really is the mix of creativity, structure and organised chaos that goes into what I do every day. Behind the scenes might look a bit busy, but it’s exactly how I like it 💜

Tell me… what would YOUR caricature include? 👀✨

04/02/2026

Fancy a city escape in Nature? Our next day retreat in May will be in a beautiful Surrey surroundings 💖
We also have something special for you on the day.
DM us for more information 🙏🏼

📢 ATTENTION, LONDON! 📢

Something unique is coming! Yort Escape – a one-of-a-kind event near London. Have you been waiting? More details coming soon!

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: 10 May 2026

Get ready for a day full of thrills. 🔥
Spots are EXTREMELY LIMITED – we are preparing just 10 places for the fastest!

🔗 The booking link is in my Bio
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