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Becoming Retreats and Yoga Academy is your sanctuary for growth and transformation. From soul-enriching retreats to world-class, Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher trainings, we empower you to unlock your true potential through self-discovery, connection, and expert guidance.
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Becoming is where transformation begins. Through life-changing retreats and world-class yoga teacher trainings, we empower you to grow personally and professionally. At Becoming Retreats, we guide you on a journey of self-discovery and self-love with inspiring yoga, transformative workshops, and a supportive community. As an accredited Yoga Alliance school, Becoming Yoga Academy offers expert training to help you unlock your potential and thrive as a teacher. Together, we’re here to help you embrace your true self and step confidently into your next chapter.
Deeply impactful retreats and life-changing yoga teacher trainings
Becoming your true self with Becoming Retreats
our values
Safe Space
Non-Judgement
We strive to create a safe space for you to grow by removing common triggers like alcohol, smoking and drug use. We do our best to use trauma informed language and we will always asked permission before any hands on assist in class.
Holistic Yoga
We implement a judgement free environment for all of our retreats. Know that you will be understood, respected and loved when you show up unapologetically as your authentic self on our retreats. We also expect you to be non-judgemental towards yourself and others. Everyone is welcome!
We honour the philosophy of yoga just as much as we understand safe movement and anatomy. Our classes seamlessly blend the ancient practice of yoga with modern day science to bring you a well rounded, safe class that benefits both the body and mind.
What you can expect
From the creative flows, to the unbeatable playlists, nurturing hands on assists and the dreamy shavasana head massages, you know you're in for a real treat every day!
inspiring yoga and self-love classes
Make deep connections and lifelong friendships with unique, open-minded souls! It's not just a holiday fling, our retreat girls also meet up and stay connected after the retreat ends!
unbreakable sisterhood
Idyllic locations with an aesthetically pleasing interior? We wouldn't expect anything less. Stepping into luxury really does level up your experience and help you feel at ease.
beautiful locations
Nourishing food
Our specially selected chefs know how to cook up a storm! Using the freshest ingredients, they produce the most delicious, nutritious, flavoursome and (comfortably) filling vegan and vegetarian meals!
I know what it feels like to lose yourself to a lack of confidence and low self-esteem. For years, I struggled with dysmorphia and insecurity, hitting rock bottom when severe cystic acne shattered my self-worth. I’d cry in the mirror, avoid meeting friends, and edit photos to the point where I was unrecognisable. That all-time low forced me to begin a long and challenging journey to self-love.
Yoga became my anchor and lifeline. After being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition that forced me to give up my dream of performing, I felt completely lost. I was bedbound for weeks at a time, dependent on medication to manage the pain. Yoga changed everything. As I built strength and flexibility, I began to move freely again for the first time in years—without medication. It was a profound transformation that reignited my sense of hope and purpose. Inspired by its impact on my body and mind, I knew I had to share yoga’s healing power.
This journey led me to create Becoming Retreats. From empowering retreats to accredited yoga teacher trainings, my mission is to help others unlock their full potential, rediscover self-love, and step confidently into the next chapter of their life.
I had no idea what yoga and self-love was or how desperately i needed it.
2025 retreats & trainings
I lost myself to CHRONIC PAIN And low self-esteem...
"Honestly one of the best weeks of my life"
"It’s hard to find the words to describe how much of an amazing experience the retreat was but it was honestly one of the best weeks of my life.
The environment is super supportive. Jess is an incredible yoga instructor - giving time and guidance to every single person. The retreat is also suitable for people of all levels. The workshops have been incredibly helpful in helping me improve my sense of self-worth, self-love and acceptance
I’ve met some truly amazing people and made some wonderful friends and I will remember this experience for the rest of my life."
Yasmin - Sintra retreat
"I left feeling like a new and improved person"
"This was genuinely one of the most incredible experiences I have been on.
Jess makes you feel so welcome and any pre nerves you may have are settled as soon as you arrive. I went by myself and met an amazing group of women there. Everything from the yoga, to the food to the villa we were staying was outstanding. I left the retreat feeling like a new and improved person. Full heart, happy soul.
If you are thinking about a yoga retreat this one is for you, I will 100% be going on another one of becoming retreats!!!"
Lucy - mallorca retreat
"life changing"
"An incredible experience! The practice was accessible to everyone, there was no judgement and it was incredibly freeing and joyful to spend time with beautiful like-minded humans.
There was no judgement or pressure to do more than I was comfortable with and I was able to fully participate and enjoy all of the practices.
The food was delicious and meals were definitely a highlight as we spent time together as a group and had so much fun, I genuinely can’t remember when I laughed so much!"
sara - ibiza retreat
"I'm in a little bubble of happiness"
"Booking onto this retreat last minute was extremely out of my comfort zone and I was even close to not going. However, I'm so glad I went!
As soon as I arrived I felt comfortable and safe. I was worried about my ability to participate in classes as I'm a complete beginner but Jess was great at showing alternatives and also made it an environment that was non-judgemental.
I highly recommend anyone considering to go on one to do so. I feel like I'm in a little bubble of happiness!"
Demelza @demelza.fitness
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