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01/05/2026

April: The month we said goodbye to our furry first born 🐕 😢

Last of the Lankan sunsets, long flights & nappy explosions at 30,000ft, sold out retreats 🍾🍾, Sri Lankan cooking classes, sharing Gratitude with our Spring Fast warriors 🙌, dreamy Ayurvedic treatments in the jungle, impromptu sundowners, intermittent fasting, attempts (failed) at sleep training 😵‍💫, 2027 retreat launches 🚀, spring cleaning and multiple daily Vinted runs to the post office, sunrise walks with (and without) the hound 💔, dinner parties, connecting with old friends as we remember the life of Stevie-The-Dog ❣️

22/04/2026

🚨 One Spot in a Private Room has just become available at Roam Porto Retreat this May 🚨

Grab it quickly!

Lifes journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, and this time, fate has opened up a new opportunity for you. Due to unforeseen circumstances, a spot has become available for our Roam Porto retreat May 21st - 25th
Seize this chance to join us on a long weekend of self-discovery and exploration.

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Obviously, all the retreats I curate hold a special place in my heart, but this Porto long weekend getaway is particularly meaningful to me.
Porto has been my home for the past 8 years and I’m beyond excited to share everything I adore about this magical city with you.

Comment PORTO 👇 for further information

I cannot wait to welcome you to the city I call home,

With love and excitement!

Hayley x

21/04/2026

Today marks the end of our 5-day Spring Fast journey ☀️

We break the fast with an apple 🍎 — and this morning, one of our participants shared a photo in the group with the following feedback….

“I was in a Zen place last night and again this morning when I woke up. I felt I was in a deep relaxation, in a ketosis state. I’m aware that I want to pay more attention to what I eat, how I eat, and how much I eat. I really want to prepare my food with love — and love for the animals too, meaning less meat and dairy.

This morning, I peeled my apple, placed the peel in a sunray formation around the plate, cut it up, and ate it mindfully — slowly chewing and watching the birds outside my window. I finished the second half slowly, savoring the tartness of the flesh, the sound of chewing, the juiciness and sweetness.

Miraculous! 😊”

It has been such a privilege to be a small part of this journey over the past couple of weeks. I feel deeply grateful to be in the company of such powerful, open-hearted, and unguarded women — it’s been incredibly inspiring 💪

As one participant said: “It’s a privilege to be able to fast — a choice to put yourself first and to consider not eating as an option.”

Its moments like this that remind us why we Fast.

Yes, there are a myriad of physical benefits — but what is even more powerful, in my opinion, is how it changes the way we view food. Eating with appreciation and awareness means really feeling how many beautiful moments and miracles have taken place just to make this meal a reality for you.

The sun and rain that nurtured it, the soil that cradled it, the many hands that planted, harvested, and brought it to you — all part of the journey 🍎

Life is a miracle, the food you eat is a miracle and you too are part of the great interconnected dance of life 🌱

20/04/2026

How do we overcome all that “nutritional noise” being thrown at us?⁠ 😵‍💫
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My advice...go back to basics and keep it simple⁠.
Probably the one answer you didn’t want to hear!⁠
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In our search for health it’s not uncommon for our daily routines to become either overly complicated or totally restrictive. ⁠

Of course, having a diet or lifestyle that works for you is important, but often we end up doing so much it ends up taking all the enjoyment out of life. And what’s the point in that?!
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For me, it’s been the simplest habits that have had the biggest impact - getting outdoors, moving my body (in any way that calls me in that moment) spending time with those who make me :)💜⁠

During our recent retreat we talked about the process of “undoing” or “unlearning” in order to find balance.

Is there anything you can unlearn today ⁠that will help you live with a little more ease?
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Enjoy the journey of untangling and unraveling 🙏

17/04/2026

Probably the second most asked question we get at Roam (after “Do you serve wine on your retreats?”)⁠
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Is it worth you signing up to a Roam Retreat when you’re a Yoga newbie?⁠
You better believe it!...that’s why we call it a YOGA PRACTICE …everyone is on their own Yoga journey, ranging from developing a foundation to exploring more advanced poses.⁠
At Roam we allow you the time and space to explore your personal practise, so you can return home with a deeper understanding of how to take your practise “off the mat”.⁠
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So don’t worry if you can’t place your leg behind your head (yet) … Our retreats cover Ayurvedic teachings, Metaphysics, Meditation, Breathwork & Good Food and much more … with a dash of Yoga sprinkled in,⁠
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Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or curiosities you may have…⁠
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Hx 🌱

16/04/2026

Let’s enjoy the journey to good health ❤️

15/04/2026

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15/04/2026

Sometimes we get so caught up in pleasing others we forget to acknowledge how we feel. ⁠
We need to remind ourselves that it’s okay and absolutely necessary to honour how we feel. ⁠
It’s okay to NOT put others happiness before our own, because YOU MATTER & HOW YOU FEEL MATTERS.⁠
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Thank you School of Metaphysics for this powerful insight 🙏⁠
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Reminder to introduce and fearlessly protect those gentle daily acts of love and care for ourselves. Reclaim your power. You are allowed to say NO.⁠
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And finally, wherever you are in your ‘people pleasing’ journey, all is as it is supposed to be.⁠
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X

14/04/2026

7 months with my little barnacle ❤️ - now weighing at enough to give me a constant dead arm and giving me all the material and life lessons I need for Roam.

So much reflective energy lately (also very seasonal 🌱) and trying to digest everything that has changed within the last year still makes my head spin 😵‍💫

Anyone else feeling this?

📸 moment captured by Guncle extraordinaire Chris Scholes ❤️

08/04/2026

🌱 Total Body Reset: Luxury Fasting & Yoga Retreat | Douro Valley, Portugal | 11–18 October 2026 🌱

Step away from daily demands and immerse yourself in nature, luxury, and expert guidance. Over 7 transformative days, experience the gentle power of Buchinger-style fasting, combined with yoga, breathwork, meditation, and Ayurvedic wisdom, all designed to restore your body, mind, and spirit.

This retreat is perfect if you’re ready to:

🌿 Release fatigue and mental fog
🌿 Calm your mind and regain emotional balance
🌿 Reset cravings, sugar habits, and your relationship with food
🌿 Feel lighter, more energized, and fully in tune with your body

Set in the stunning Douro Valley, Quinta da Tojeira offers 8 hectares of private forest, a wild swimming creek, woodland walks, serene terraces, and luxury accommodation — the perfect environment for deep renewal, reflection, and connection.

Guided support begins before the retreat, continues daily during your stay, and extends afterwards with follow-up sessions and practical resources so the benefits last far beyond your week away.

This is an intimate, small-group retreat, ensuring personalized guidance, space for reflection, and meaningful connections.

📩 Comment “RESET” below to claim your place and begin your journey to renewed energy, clarity, and emotional balance.

07/04/2026

During a five-hour taxi ride, I had the chance to really sink into a podcast with Bill Burnett & Dave Evans – authors of “How to live a meaningful life” (I’ve already ordered my copy! 🫣)

I’ve listened to A LOT of podcasts with Meaning and Fulfillment at their core, but I truly loved how Bill & Dave highlight that life is less about perfecing our existaece and more about Playing with it.

This isn’t about chasing meaning on some mountaintop, but designing it right here — in the

Messy,

Marvellous,

Middle,

of daily life.

Wonder Glasses are a way of paying attention that turns ordinary moments into meaningful ones. A gentle invitation to pause and say: “wow, this moment right here is pretty amazing” 🙌 Iinstead of asking “What’s next?” You see what’s already there ,instead of what’s missing.

Wonder Glasses don’t change your life. They change how you see the life you already have🌱

So this week, “Put on your Wonder Glasses” and start noticing the moments of awe in the everyday 🙌

Comment WONDER below and I will send you the podcast link 👓

With love and gratitude,

Hayley 💛

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