Practitioner-led
Retreats
Freedom retreats have always been rooted in connection - to place, to practice, to community, and to the people who gather with us.
Now, we’re opening the door for trusted practitioners to co-host or lead their own retreat experiences within the Freedom framework.
These retreats are guided by practitioners with their own wisdom, voice and way of holding space, while Freedom gently supports the foundations behind the scenes. The result is a retreat that feels personal, meaningful and beautifully held, with the same care, structure and sense of ease you can expect from Freedom.
Co-hosted ↠ A retreat co-hosted by a practitioner and Jax Heffer-Cooke
Led ↠ A retreat solely led by a practitioner
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Week 2
Co-hosted by Tara Bishybee
Alongside Freedom Yoga’s lead guide, Jax.
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Phuket + Koh Lanta (8 Days) 14th-21st February 2027
A slower, place-led retreat on the shores of Koh Lanta - gentle morning and evening yoga, ocean swims, and spacious time to rest. We’ll explore nearby islands, move and breathe by the sea, and return each day to simple living, good food, and a quiet kind of calm that lingers.
Highlights
Two daily yoga sessions + meditation/workshops
Dawn meditation
4 Island boat tour (swims/snorkelling)
Thai massage + integration time
Experience Koh Lanta nightlife
Where you’ll stay
2 nights luxury resort in Phuket (private room + pool)
5 nights air-conditioned beach bungalow on Koh Lanta
All Phuket → Koh Lanta transfers included.
About co-host Tara
Tara’s work is rooted in movement, breath, touch and the natural rhythms that have guided her through the most challenging chapters of her life. She teaches and offers bodywork because these practices supported her when she needed grounding, compassion and strength — and she loves to share that same steadying presence with others.
Yoga, mobility and functional movement have been part of her life for more than sixteen years. They became especially important during periods of injury recovery and throughout a long season of caring for her family through illness, Alzheimer’s and mental health struggles. Movement gave her structure when everything felt uncertain; breath gave her space when emotions felt heavy; stillness helped her listen inwardly when I couldn’t find the words.
These experiences shaped who she is as a teacher: grounded, nurturing, intuitive and deeply compassionate.
Included
Accommodation, transfers, scheduled practices, included activities, boat day, one massage, and retreat experiences.
Not included
Flights, travel insurance, personal spending, optional extras.
When
Week 1 ↠ 7th-14th February 2027
Week 2 ↠ 14th-21st February 2027 (this retreat)
Week 3 ↠ 22nd February - 1st March 2027 (this retreat)
You can book as many weeks of Thailand as you would like to (up to 3). If booking more than one week, you must treat each week separately, and pay for a deposit per week.
For example, if you are attending Thailand week 2 & 3, you must add one deposit for week 2 and one deposit for week 3 to your cart, fill out both forms, and pay for both.
Please note, you are paying for retreat days as listed. For example, if you choose all three weeks, we are not responsible for you on the night of the 21st, and you will have to seek out and pay for your own accommodation and amenities etc.
Contact us if you have any questions!
Payment Options
We offer two options: pay in full or a payment plan.
If you choose to pay with a plan, pay your deposit here to secure your place.
Flexible payment options tailored to you available. Please contact hello@freedomyogaandretreats.com
We also accept Klarna and Clearpay.
Co-hosted
Week 2 of our Thailand retreat is co-hosted with Tara Bishybee Yoga alongside lead Freedom guide, Jax Heffer-Cooke
Week 3
Led by Practitioner Lou Bugg from The Seed of Change
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Phuket + Koh Yao Noi Retreat (8 Days) 22nd February - 1st March 2027
We are excited to be teaming up with practitioner Lou at Freedom Yoga, where she will host week 3 of our Thailand retreats, bringing her wisdom and wonderful soul to the experience. She owns Seed of Change, where she aims to help people find themselves amongst the noise of life- we all need to slow down and switch off!
Please note, even though Jax Heffer-Cooke is a tour guide for this week of the retreat, she is only hosting week 1 & 2, with the amazing Lou hosting the third week.
A note from Louise:
WHAT THIS EXPERIENCE OFFERS YOU…
This retreat has been designed with intention —
to guide you through a full inner journey using movement, stillness, nature and connection.
Each day gently aligns with a different element / energy centre (chakra)…
so you don’t just visit Thailand —
you move through transformation whilst you’re there.
Daily yoga (accessible to all levels)
Guided meditations + bodywork
sound healing sessions
Opening + closing ceremonies
Island experiences (boat trips, kayaking, nature immersion)
Space to rest, reflect, journal… or simply be
A like-minded group — no pressure, just connection
YOUR INVESTMENT
£1,400 per person
(Flights + travel insurance not included)
This includes:
Accommodation
All retreat sessions + teachings
Planned excursions + experiences
Selected meals
WHO THIS IS FOR
This is for you if…
• You’re feeling the pull for something deeper
• You’re ready to step away from the noise of life
• You want space to breathe, feel, and reset
• You don’t want a “busy retreat”… you want a meaningful one
You don’t need to be “good at yoga”
You just need to be ready.
When
Week 1 ↠ 7th-14th February 2027
Week 2 ↠ 14th-21st February 2027
Week 3 ↠ 22nd February - 1st March 2027 (this retreat)
You can book as many weeks of Thailand as you would like to (up to 3). If booking more than one week, you must treat each week separately, and pay for a deposit per week. For example, if you are attending Thailand week 2 & 3, you must add one deposit for week 2 and one deposit for week 3 to your cart, fill out both forms, and pay for both. Please note, you are paying for retreat days as listed. For example, if you choose all three weeks, we are not responsible for you on the night of the 21st, and you will have to seek out and pay for your own accommodation and amenities etc. Contact us if you have any questions!
Payment Options
We offer two options: pay in full or a payment plan.
If you choose to pay with a plan, pay your deposit here to secure your place.
Flexible payment options tailored to you available. Please contact hello@freedomyogaandretreats.com
We also accept Klarna and Clearpay.
Led
Week 3 of our Thailand retreat is led soley by Lou Bugg from The Seed of Change.
2025
Thailand
Co-hosted with Nicola Pollet
What makes a practitioner-led retreat different?
Each practitioner-led retreat carries its own energy.
Some may be rooted in yoga and meditation.
Some may weave in sound, bodywork, breathwork, creativity, ceremony or deep rest.
Some may feel spacious and slow.
Others may invite gentle transformation, movement, nature and adventure.
But every Freedom retreat shares the same intention:
to create a thoughtful, human experience where you feel safe, supported and free to meet yourself exactly as you are.FREEDOM HOLDS THE JOURNEY
Our practitioners lead the heart of the experience - the practices, sessions, teachings and group energy.
Freedom supports the wider retreat journey, including carefully chosen locations, accommodation, guest care, logistics, bookings, payments and the flow of the experience.
So you can arrive knowing the practical pieces are held, and the retreat itself has been created with care.
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