Balance Breathe Believe

07/09/2026

So it's been a while - but I've been doing some long hard thinking these last couple of months and the time has come to really be clear.

I've decided to pivot the focus on my April 2027 'retreat'. I see yoga and wellbeing retreats all the time - the language is woolley, all aimed at stressed, tired women who just need a break. I feel it's the world that is pretty broken at the moment, especially for midlife women, so I'm going back to my roots and something I'm really passionate about....midlife women's health. And not in a 'take a break' kind of way - but much deeper than that - science, data, expertise that really shifts the needle.

Midlife is a time - some would say the only time to take a good long hard look at one's self - your body, your health, and what is happening in perimenopause - it's a window of opportunity that only comes around once. This is not a time to just start ‘managing symptoms’. It's about midlife health, longevity, performance and quality of life. And doing that crucially at the right time to give yourself every chance of success: A better healthier future you as you transition into midlife. Now is your time!

So comment PIVOT to get the full info on the STEP UP DON’T STEP OUT:
The Peri/menopause Powwow in the Malagan Hills.
- It's five days to stop, step-back and get properly informed about one of the biggest transitions of your life
- Five days to understand what is happening to your body, what it could mean for your health, career, relationships, energy and performance — and what you can actually do about it

Join for expert education, honest conversations, practical strategies and the time and space to work out what you need for the next phase, along with other women just like you - who hear you, see you and get you.
This pivotal trip can completely transform the trajectory of your transition

Want to chat some more?
Email: [email protected]
Comment PIVOT to get the full info on the STEP UP DON’T STEP OUT:
The Peri/menopause Powwow in the Malagan Hills.

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You feel... 'Something is changing. I'm not quite myself. I don't know what's normal. I don't know what I should be doing. And I don't have time to spend six months figuring it out.’Perhaps you’ve developed symptoms → you struggle → see your GP → Google things → try supplements → talk ...

26/08/2026

So a side to my work that I don't shout about as much as I should do is rehab. Working weekly or fortnightly with people who need dedicated attention to their physical issue.

This is often a hip, knee or spinal issue that's affecting their mobility and or daily life. Someone may be just managing the pain instead of dealing with the issue in hand, they may have done the rounds with Drs and physios who often only focus on one particular area and don't look at the body as a whole, or what a person does in their daily life to make something worse or to compensate in some other way adding a secondary issue to their plate.

We all shy away from 'work' and want a fix handing to us - that's human nature but when a person spends some time and effort investing in their physical health - the rewards are there to be taken....improved movement and flexibility, reduced pain, reduction or removal of pain meds, better sleep and focus and new lease of life - who knew!!

Don't just take my word, here's a few words from a current client 'R'.....

Thanks 'R' - it's a honour working with you Lx

03/08/2026

Hello midlife women!! I see you constantly busy, overstimulated, and giving energy to everyone around you so this retreat is about slowing down, taking a breath and reconnecting to yourself again. Let's get real for a moment being a midlife women can really suck at times - you're probably juggling a million things, maybe battling your way through the endless summer school holidays, battling peri/ menopause symptoms and strange health changes leaving you wondering what the hell is happening to you?
If that sounds like you - and you need a little getaway booked to look forward to after winter - then join another 8 women who also love the outdoors, who want to press 'reboot'. Eight women who love some yoga but it's not the be all and end all, and 8 women who love like-minded female company, sharing life and stories and hanging out. I am looking for women who want to escape to the mountains of Spain next April.....
We’ll be staying in a beautiful little valley in Andalucía in Spain, surrounded by mountains and nature, doing yoga, hikes, breathwork, slow dinners, journaling, spa time, and disconnecting from everyday life for a bit.
If this sounds like something your soul needs lately then come and join me in the golden hills of Andalusia, where olive groves roll toward wide-open skies and the air carries the quiet hum of nature. Soft mornings perfect for yoga as the sun rises over the mountains, and gentle breezes guiding you along winding hiking paths that reveal hidden valleys, whitewashed villages, and vistas that seem to stretch into forever.
You also get access to me and my expertise: women's health, nutrition and menopause.
So why not start summer early in April and reboot ready for the rest of 2027?
If you fancy joining me in the Malagan hills next April '27 then say hello and I'll send you more info.
https://lucyheaton-wellbeing.com/retreats-copy/
Email: [email protected]
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18/07/2026

Looking for 8 women...who love the outdoors, walking in nature, who want a little escape to find peace and to clear one's head. Eight women who love some yoga but it's not the be all and end all, and 8 women who love like-minded female company, sharing life and stories and hanging out. I am looking for women who want to escape to the mountains of Spain next April.....
I know a lot of us are constantly busy, overstimulated, and giving energy to everyone around us so this retreat is about slowing down, taking a breath and reconnecting to yourself again.
We’ll be staying in a beautiful little valley in Andalucía in Spain, surrounded by mountains and nature, doing yoga, hikes, breathwork, slow dinners, journaling, spa time, and disconnecting from everyday life for a bit.
If this sounds like something your soul needs lately then come and join me here - an eco-haven for peaceful balance. Nestled in the golden hills of Andalusia, where olive groves roll toward wide-open skies and the air carries the quiet hum of nature, this retreat invites you to step into a slower, more soulful rhythm of life. In April, the landscape glows with warm light—soft mornings perfect for yoga as the sun rises over the mountains, and gentle breezes guiding you along winding hiking paths that reveal hidden valleys, whitewashed villages, and vistas that seem to stretch into forever. Here, you’ll reconnect with your breath, your body, and the grounding beauty of the natural world. Each day begins with mindful movement and deep rest, followed by nourishing food and unhurried moments of reflection.

You also get access to me and my expertise: women's health, nutrition and menopause.

If you fancy joining me in the Malagan hills next April '27 then say hello and I'll send you more info.
https://lucyheaton-wellbeing.com/retreats-copy/
Email: [email protected]
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12/07/2026

Wow what a month June was - a mega 20th anniversary party, tons of guests and prep, and now onto our third heatwave - it's been a hot ride!
But I'm back into the routine and starting to look ahead to new activities and adventures, exploring nature and outdoor activities - getting outside and blowing life’s cobwebs away.
I'm back on my mission to promote health and wellness, to share my love of wellbeing, travel and nature and to break down confidence barriers that prevent women from getting outside into this wider beautiful world, trying new things and meeting new people.
I’ve been running retreats since 2017 in Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Italy and France. I’ve traveled to many many places with my career and would think nothing of grabbing my rucksack and landing somewhere remote tomorrow! I know it’s not like that for many, especially solo women, but if I can get you excited enough to jump on a plane knowing you’ll be in safe hands, to explore in nature, to eat great food and fuel properly, to move, to be re-energised and to share this moment in life with other like minded women - then I’m happy and I think you’ll be happy too!
Why join me on retreat?
You get access to me and my expertise: women's health, nutrition and menopause. I find that running something specific like a nutrition or menopause retreat is often too niche for most people - at the end of the day we just want a few key midlife health niggles sorting, to know we are not alone in those niggles, to share some fun times with like minded women who 'get it' and 'get you' and then to relax, to connect and find some peace of mind and joy.
So that’s what I offer - health insights, community and belonging and there's no better place to have fun doing that than in the Malagan hills.
So why not start summer early in April and reboot ready for the rest of 2027.
If you fancy joining me in the Malagan hills next April '27 then say hello and I'll send you more info.
https://lucyheaton-wellbeing.com/retreats-copy/
Email: [email protected]

I’ve been running international yoga and wellness retreats in France, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco since 2018 and have clocked up over 10+ sell-out retreats since first starting out in Marrakesh.

27/05/2026

It's been a while to I'm saying hello.....
Hey I’m Lucy, I’m a qualified yoga teacher, Naturopathic Nutritionist and Menopause Health Expert from the Pennines in Yorkshire. I have a huge passion for health and wellbeing plus exploring nature and outdoor activities - getting outside and blowing life’s cobwebs away.
The whole of my working career has been as a health educator and communications professional in the corporate world but in December 2015 I made a decision that would change my life forever. I handed in my notice and moved to SW France with my family.
It was during this time that I founded Balance Breathe and Believe…on a mission to promote and spread health and wellbeing to all I encounter, to share my love of travel and nature and to break down confidence barriers that prevent women from getting outside into this wider beautiful world, trying new things and meeting new people.
I’ve been running retreats since 2017 in Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Italy and France. I’ve traveled to many many places with my career and would think nothing of grabbing my rucksack and landing somewhere remote tomorrow! I know it’s not like that for many, especially solo women, but if I can get you excited enough to jump on a plane knowing you’ll be in safe hands, to explore in nature, to eat great food and fuel properly, to move, to be re-energised and to share this moment in life with other like minded women - then I’m happy and I think you’ll be happy too!
Why join me on retreat?
You get access to me and my expertise. I find that running something specific like a nutrition or menopause retreat is often too much for most people - at the end of the day we just want a few key midlife health niggles sorting, to know we are not alone in those niggles and then to relax, to connect and find some peace of mind and joy - to get on with life!
So that’s what I offer - insights, added value and joy!
If you fancy joining me in the Malagan hills next April '27 then say hello and I'll send you more info.
https://lucyheaton-wellbeing.com/retreats-copy/
Email: [email protected]

07/05/2026

Ah - Just back from my Porto Spring retreat - what a blast! A great group, up for some fun and laughter, great weather, hot and sunny mostly, fab yogis and wonderful guests all round - I loved it!

I was lucky enough to take a week over all - spending a few days in one of my new favourite cities Porto! So much to see - we ate, we drank, pastel de nata'd like they were going out of fashion! We yoga'd a lot, hiked a lot, basked in the sunshine, dodged snakes, dined like kings and had a really great time - thank you all for making this retreat so much fun! You were truly great company.

Great to also see my friend of 20+ years @ who popped up from near Lisbon and many family familiar return retreaters too.

Massive thanks to Paulo and Theresa who truly looked after us, faultless accommodation in their ancient farmstead, fireside yoga space and their own w**e in an evening - what super great hosts! Thank you.

Can't wait to do another one.
However, with the state of international travel at the moment and world affairs in general I have decide to postpone my October retreat in the Malagan hills, to April 2027. But more info on that to come soon for when things are brighter.

If you fancy joining me on retreat with fun, like-minded people, up for a laugh doing yoga and hiking in nature then drop me a hello, let's connect.

Lucy xx

08/04/2026

Retreats are a great passion of mine - I love nothing more that packing a case and setting off with a sense of adventure, a spring in my step and sunshine ahead.

I love bringing groups of women together to share my passion of travel, of opening eyes to new experiences, new sights, new cultures and foods but also testing myself a little.....spending time with new people, people who also like what I like - hiking, yoga, wellbeing, health and the outdoors. I love enabling women to get out and travel and breathe.

I love the space that travel - intentional travel with a purpose - gives the brain and the nervous system - a well deserved break and a sense of distance from the hum drum of the day to day, the roles we play.

I'm upping the ante on my retreats - I love them so much!
I'm sharing details of my upgraded pages on a new system - and I'd love your feedback/ thoughts as I step into this new refreshed chapter....I'd love to bring you along with me for the journey.

If you like it - and my retreats resonate with you then please follow me, drop me a note, share it wider with friends etc ....we can chat more and I'd love you to join me on retreat in Andalusia, October 2026.
https://go.lucyheaton-wellbeing.com/retreat

03/04/2026

October 2026 | Andalusia Retreat for Women 45+
There comes a season in life when you stop rushing… and start choosing.
Choosing depth over noise. Strength over pressure. Joy over obligation.

This October 2026, I’m inviting women 45+ to join me in breathtaking Andalusia, in the south of Spain, for a few blissful days of yoga, hiking, connection, and renewal under wide open skies.

Why this retreat — and why now?
Because this chapter of life is powerful. Your body deserves movement that supports it, not punishes it. Your mind deserves space to breathe. Your spirit deserves adventure.

Imagine… Morning yoga as the sun rises over the hills. Guided hikes through the Andalusian countryside, surrounded by olive groves and mountain views. Long, nourishing meals. Real conversations with women who get it. Time to reflect, reset, and reconnect with yourself.

This isn’t about “getting away.” It’s about coming home — to your strength, your confidence, and your next chapter.
If you’re 45+ and craving: - Energy without burnout - Movement without comparison - Connection without competition - Adventure with intention then this retreat was created for you.

October 2026. Andalusia. Your time. Click through here:
https://go.lucyheaton-wellbeing.com/retreat
Comment “RETREAT” or DM me for details. Let’s make this the season you choose yourself. Please DM me with any questions you may have, to request the full information and sign up for the Autumn getaway! Email [email protected]

A 5-day yoga & hiking retreat in Andalusia to clear your head, reconnect to your body, and remember what life feels like when it’s not rushed.