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Stretch-eze® Retreat

Return to the intelligence of your body

Joshua Tree / Twentynine Palms, California

January 28–31 (3 nights)

Four unforgettable days of movement, nature, breathwork, community and deep
restoration beneath the endless desert sky.
This is a Stretch-eze® retreat experience—created for teachers and movement professionals. Across three nights, we’ll move through daily embodied sessions and workshops that integrate Pilates, yoga-inspired flow, and somatic exploration using Stretch-eze® as a responsive tool for feedback, strength, coordination, and nervous system awareness.
Alongside workshops and movement practice, the retreat includes restorative and self-inquiry experiences such as breathwork, hot and cold exposure practices, journaling, and guided time in Joshua Tree National Park. These elements are designed to support integration, reflection, and a deeper connection to nature, stillness, and presence.

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What To Expect

Each day is intentionally designed to balance movement, learning, nature, and restoration.

You'll leave feeling more connected-to your body, to others, and to what matters most.

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

Settle in, land, and ease into the rhythm of the retreat

Move, explore and deepen your knowledge with Pilates, hiking, Stretch-eze® somatics, restorative yoga and stargazing.

Connect with nature, dive into embodied anatomy and renew with a Breathwork session. 

 

Integrate, celebrate and leave with new tools, clarity and connection. 

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Meet Your Instructors

Nigel Sampson

With more than three decades of experience teaching Pilates and movement, Nigel has dedicated his career to helping people reconnect with the body's natural intelligence. As Creative and Education Director of Stretch-eze, he combines movement science, somatic education, and decades of practical teaching into experiences that are restorative, inspiring, and accessible to everyone.

His teaching encourages curiosity over correction, helping participants discover greater ease, freedom, and confidence in the way they move.

Zila Moosa

President of Stretch-eze®, Zila brings an energetic, compassionate presence that helps create a welcoming and uplifting environment for every participant.

Zila is certified in Yoga and Conscious Connected Breathwork - during the retreat, Zila guides yoga practices and facilitates a transformational breathwork experience. Her mindful movement sessions invite you to slow down, release tension, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with yourself. Her gentle approach encourages relaxation, presence, and a profound sense of ease, creating the perfect balance to the retreat experience.

Accommodation

Nunyara House is our beautiful private retreat setting in Twentynine Palms, California, minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. A space designed for focus, presence and  immersion in desert stillness.

Participants can enjoy on or off property accommodation.

What's included
  • Daily Stretch-eze movement classes
  • Breathwork session
  • Educational Workshops
  • Guided Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast lunches and dinners (excluding dinner Saturday night)
  • Healthy snacks and beverages
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to and from Nunyara House
  • Travel Insurance
  • Dinner Saturday night ( we invite you to explore favorite town options)
  • Pass access to Joshua Tree National Park ( pay fee at the park entrance)

Invest in Yourself

A USD 850 deposit secures your reservation.

You will be contacted for room selection. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the retreat begins.

Prices shown under accommodation options are TOTAL RETREAT PRICE

3 Private Rooms (Queen Bed)

Your own private room or share with a partner or a friend and enjoy a reduced per-person rate (USD).

Single Occupancy
$1,995

Double Occupancy
$1,595
per person

1 Shared Airstream Experience (Twin Beds)

Stay in our beautifully restored 1972 Airstream, thoughtfully renovated to blend vintage charm with modern comfort (USD).

$1,495 per person

Retreat Pass

Stay off-site and enjoy the full retreat experience. There are plenty of nearby Airbnb rentals and hotels, giving you the flexibility to choose accommodations that suit your style and budget (USD).

$995

JANUARY 26-31, 2026 | JOSHUA TREE / TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA

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