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Writer's pictureMargaret Reckitt

Move for Life! 11-16 June 2025

Updated: Aug 21

A retreat combining movement, wellness & goal setting to help you live your best life




Led by:

Expert mobility coach, personal trainer & yoga teacher Asha Melanie

Team including Qi Gong & Dance teachers, experienced massage therapists,

and hosts Margaret & Jack Reckitt



Come to relax, enjoy & take time out to focus on you - your needs & wellness goals!

We know how hard it can be to find “me time” in our busy world & have designed this retreat with you in mind! The fantastic facilities at Manoir Mouret & the peaceful surroundings give you the perfect setting to dive deeper into understanding your body, how it moves & how you want it to move for years to come.


Our Team is led by Asha, an amazing personal trainer, mobility coach & yoga teacher with over 15 years’ experience of helping clients in London & Hong Kong.


Asha “I’m really excited to be leading another Move for Life! retreat at the beautiful Manoir Mouret and to be able to work with such an inspiring team. My overarching goal is simple, to help people feel good in their bodies. By thoughtfully creating a personalised combination of strength training, yoga/Qi Gong and mobility work people can improve their wellbeing, and with it, their enjoyment for life.







Margaret & Jack, retreat hosts and long-term local French residents, complete our Team bringing local knowledge. They and the team prepare delicious nutritious meals using the best of local seasonal produce.


“We’re so pleased to run this new retreat at Mouret. It celebrates the joy of movement and brings together amazing teachers and people who we love and admire. Our retreat shares the best of French rural life and local seasonal produce to provide a truely joyful, inspiring experience.” Jack and Margaret

Is Move for Life! right for you?


Whether you come solo, with friends or your partner, everyone is welcome. All sessions are inclusive & encouraging, designed so that everyone will learn & enjoy.

The delicious seasonal food will nourish you & the single occupancy en suite bedrooms will restore you. Our Team can’t wait to welcome you all to Manoir Mouret & our wish is for you to leave the retreat feeling refreshed, rejuvenated & empowered with the knowledge to move in new ways.





Sample Days on Move!

On the retreat we'll be experiencing lots of different ways to enjoy moving and no two days will be the same but hopefully these sample days give you an idea.

Sample Day 1

  • Pre-movement vitality smoothie

  • 90 mins Mobility & Qi Gong practise

  • Brunch

  • Free time - swim, play tennis, massage, just chill with a book by the pool

  • 60 mins evening Resistance Training with Asha

  • Dinner

Sample Day 2

  • Pre-movement cashew & date energy balls

  • 90 mins Yoga with Asha

  • Brunch

  • Guided walks through the local countryside

  • Free time - chill, massage, 1-to-1 technique drop in with Asha

  • Evening session on personal goal setting

  • Pre-dinner wine tasting by Jack, award winning local winemaker

  • Dinner




Retreat Highlights

  • A fun mix of Yoga, Mobility & Resistance Training, Qi Gong & dance

  • 5 nights in your own Deluxe Double room with ensuite

  • Goody bag to help you rest & recharge

  • Personalised movement goal setting & guidance

  • Delicious meals

  • Fun, informative & thought-provoking longevity discussions

  • Down time to relax by the pool or enjoy a game of tennis

  • Visit to a medieval bastide village

  • Treat yourself to a massage (optional extra)

Not included, flights and transport to Manoir Mouret

Arrival: Wednesday 11 June from 3pm

Departure: Monday 16 June around 2pm

Retreat Value 1750€

Early Bird Price of 1650€ until 30 September 2024



For booking, FAQs, travel information & more see our Practical Information page.

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