Journey To The Heart 2026
February 21 - February 28, 2026
Lila Heller and Katie Ybarra
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About the Retreat
Come nurture your mind, body, and spirit with Neuro-Movement and Breath work coach, Lila Heller, and Pilates & Yamuna Body Rolling instructor, Katie Ybarra, for eight nights and seven days of heart-opening practices. You’ll explore a blend of mindful movement, restorative resets, and reflective exercises designed to release tension, awaken deeper connection, and rekindle a sense of joy in everyday life. Each day, immerse yourself in sessions that support balance in your nervous system, enhance physical alignment, and invite profound self-awareness. Whether you seek renewal, insight, or a chance to slow down and breathe, this retreat will leave you feeling lighter, stronger, and more open-hearted—ready to embrace life with newfound energy and clarity.
The Schedule includes daily Morning and afternoon classes. Plenty of time to relax and explore the surrounding area, enjoy the spa and hike.
For information regarding this retreat go to www.lilaheller.com/retreats
About the Teachers
Lila Heller & Katie Ybarra
Lila Heller
Lila is passionate about education, movement and well being. Dance brought Lila into the wellness world and her fascination with learning more has kept her there. She is a well known movement coach in The Bay Area specializing in Pilates, Breathwork, Applied Neurology and Functional Movement. She has originated The Love Of Movement Method that synthesizes these modalities and her over twenty years of experience working with hundreds of clients. She loves to facilitate and witness the group coherence that supports individual transformation during retreats.
Instagram: @lilahellerretreats
Katie Ybarra
Katie is classically trained, receiving her Pilates certification in the Ron Fletcher Technique back in 1999. She has been teaching Pilates for 20+ years. Most of those years have been spent working alongside her friend and colleague, Lila Heller. She is a certified Yamuna practitioner and is looking forward to bringing the Yamuna body rolling work to the retreat. As a former dancer, She is a lover of movement. She believes that movement is medicine; physically, emotionally, and spiritually.