Pilates and coaching retreat in collaboration with Maren Fritsche from Pilates & more
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" I am leaving the retreat feeling inspired and empowered "
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“There was so much care and attention to everything, the food, the location, the coaching and the pilates"
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“Just perfect"
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"highly professional and warm retreat environment - it just flowed"
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"It was an absolute tuning in"
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Pilates & Coaching
Retreat
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Tasman, Nelson NZ
Get ready to zen out with the Pilates pro, Maren, and life coach extraordinaire, Marisa, as they whisk you away on a soul-soothing retreat.
Escape to a secluded paradise with a handful of other lucky people (8 participants max.) for 2 nights and 3 days of pure indulgence including:
A cozy luxury room in a beautiful lodge within serene bushland with private wellness facilities and ensuite bathrooms fit for royalty!
Delicious vegetarian cuisine, locally catered for just for us
Pilates classes that will get your body grooving and relaxed to the max!
Get ready to learn some practical tips and tricks for stress management in our group coaching sessions that cover the short, medium, and long term solutions tailored to your individual stress response.
Warm up your taste buds and experience total bliss with our cacao tasting, cozied up by the fire.
Dive into the pool, spa and sauna whenever you please!
Plus, we've got some extra options up our sleeves to help you gain awareness, knowledge, and tools for daily stress management.
and finally, it's showtime! You get to flex your newfound zen skills and create a vision board to take with you.
What are you waiting for? Come join us and leave your worries at the door!
Here is what past retreat participants have to say about the experience:
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The movement classes with Maren were somehow both relaxing and energizing. As someone who doesn’t have much experience with Pilates I was a bit nervous about how I would find keeping up with the classes, but Maren was so thoughtful about the exercises she set, encouraged us to go at our own pace and supported us with modifications.
My body feels so cared for and I am excited to do more.
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While I have had some coaching in the past, I came to the retreat with no expectations and an open mind. I was blown away by how much I took from the coaching sessions. Marisa was thoughtful, gentle and expertly guided us trough deep self reflection.
I have finished the retreat feeling empowered and energized.
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I feel nourished in my mind, body and soul.
I feel empowered to make change in my life, to live the life that I want.
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Marisa approaches her sessions with openness that allows for discussion in a safe space to explore the topic at hand.
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Maren’s Pilates is delivered in a safe and secure way, allowing for all levels and abilities to participate fully. The sessions have a lovely balance of calmness and challenge; her skill and experience comes through without it being intimidating.
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Marisa’s sessions were well planned and executed with an excellent combination of information given and considerable skill in listening to and facilitating discussion within the group and using the theme of the session to reflect back on these discussions.
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Maren has the most beautiful, gentle approach to movement in general and Pilates specifically.
Her sessions were very well explained and clearly articulated with a lovely ease and flow that had just enough challenge to feel we had enjoyed a full body exploration.
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Before coming on the retreat, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the coaching and how relevant the content would be for me. I found Marisa’s coaching sessions incredible helpful; they made me realize things about myself in terms of stress responses and management. Techniques that I had not properly thought about before.
Marisa’s approach felt grounded and accessible, despite me coming to the table with some skepticism about what “Life Coaching” is and how effective it can be. I would highly recommend working with Marisa.
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Being a beginner/novice in Pilates I found the sessions with Maren incredible rewarding. Gentle and meditative whilst simultaneously forcing me to notice parts of my body and muscles I rarely use or think about.
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Why are we facilitating this retreat?
As two trained professionals working in the wellness and healthcare sector we are coming across one main denominator in terms of short, and mid to long term health and wellness issues, which is STRESS.
Stress is so real! And so painful! And so life energy draining! It is something you will not be able to eliminate all together but by learning about it, resetting your nervous system and gaining tools that help with short, mid and long term stress management you can grow resilience and become stress smart.
That is what this retreat is about.
We will give you a super relaxing, wellness like experience, paired with movement for stress management (Pilates) and Group Coaching workshops that will help you learn about stress management for the short, mid and long term solutions that are tailored to your individual response to stress.
What to expect:
Close your eyes and picture this: You wake up in a cosy bed with stunning views of the ocean and bush, feeling like a million bucks after a great night's sleep. You take a brisk dip before a scrumptious breakfast, then head to a movement class that leaves you feeling like Gumby.
Next up, you're spoiled with the most delectable vegetarian meals that are both healthy and satisfying. You'll also get to join group coaching sessions, where you'll learn about your own stress triggers and coping mechanisms, so you can tackle anything life throws at you.
During your downtime, you can unwind in a sauna with a view, take a dip in the pool, or just chill with nature. If you're feeling adventurous, there are plenty of optional activities to choose from! It's a total mind-body-soul experience that'll leave you feeling like a brand new person.
Coaching & Pilates Takeaways
Pilates:
We all know the importance of exercising regularly.
It helps balancing out hormones, your sleep and overall mood. After a busy day it feels amazing to simply just lie down on the ground and breathe.
Pilates brings awareness to your body and mind. By focusing on deep breathing you can regulate your nervous system and learn to activate and engage your core, something that falls away when you are in a stress response. Maren will help you realize on a deeper level, how much fun and valuable to your overall well-being a regular Pilates routine can be. She is very excited to see you on the mat. All levels of fitness are welcome and no previous experience is required.
If you do have any issues or concerns you would like to discuss with Maren please feel free to get in touch with her.
Coaching:
Marisa will guide you through a coaching journey that will help you become aware of your own personal stress levels, your triggers and automatic stress response. You will walk away with personalized solutions and tools that you can implement straight away and will range from quick solutions to exercises and lifestyle changes that will help you become more resilient to stress in everyday life.
Marisa is passionate about improving your mental health and she invites you to an optional pre- retreat chat (15min) to understand your individual needs for this retreat.
What do others say about
Marisa and Maren?
“I got more than ever expected from my coaching with Marisa. She is so gentle yet acutely insightful. I never felt criticized or looked down upon, just understood and cared for.
She has a true gift.”
“Marisa’s warmth and depth of care made me feel safe and open enough to share a lot of my journey with her, to which I received valuable reflections, insights, and skillful guidance in response.”
“Maren has been my Pilates teacher for a number of years. She is extremely knowledgable and her teaching style is progressive, fun, supportive and she makes sure that everyone’s needs are met in her class. I highly recommend her as a teacher for beginners or advanced Pilates students.”
“Marisa is an excellent teacher. She guides you to dig deep into your inner most thoughts and mental barriers in a kind, curious and compassionate way. She has so many helpful tips to make small changes that can really make a big difference to your confidence and feelings of self worth.
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“I recently attended a women’s self-confidence workshop hosted by Life Coach Marisa, and I can say that it was a transformative experience.”
“I have been going to Maren for Pilates classes for seven years now and I never want her to stop being my teacher!
She is amazing, considerate and caring and so astute on how the body works. I come away every time feeling like I have worked hard and am well stretched. I always know I am in such good hands with Maren.
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