Bodrum Fitness & Wellbeing Retreat: Reformer Pilates & Turkish Coast Reset

The retreat is built around daily Reformer Pilates sessions led by Lisa, the instructor behind LSA Fitness. Mornings start with a longer class — typically around 75–90 minutes of Reformer work, with springs set for your level so beginners and experienced clients can train side by side. Later in the day there's a second, shorter session: sometimes mat Pilates, sometimes mobility and stretching, sometimes a walk or outdoor movement depending on weather.

Lisa coaches in a way that's hands-on without being precious about it — she'll adjust your setup on the Reformer, change your spring resistance and tell you plainly when your ribs are flaring. Regular clients travel with her on these trips, but first-timers book too, and the classes are scaled so nobody is left behind or bored.

Bodrum does a lot of the work on the non-training side. The peninsula is known for whitewashed houses, bougainvillea, a castle on the waterfront, and water that's genuinely clear. Swimming is a five-minute walk from the villa; boat trips, the Bodrum Amphitheatre and the old town bazaar are all easy to reach on a free afternoon. The food is Turkish and mostly local — think grilled fish, mezze, olive oil vegetables, fresh bread, fruit from the market.

The May 2026 retreat runs eight days (Friday 8th to Friday 15th May) and the September 2026 retreat runs seven days (Sunday 27th September to Saturday 3rd October). The 2025 week (28 September – 3 October) sold through its initial allocation and is shown here for reference. Group sizes are kept deliberately small, so if you want a particular date, enquire early. It's not a party week — most people are in bed before midnight — but it's friendly and social over dinner rather than silent and monastic.

What's included

- 7 or 8 nights accommodation in private or shared twin rooms (depending on the retreat date) - Three meals a day at the villa - Daily Reformer Pilates sessions (generally two per day) - Mat Pilates, mobility and stretch classes - Use of the pool and villa grounds

What's not included

- Flights to and from Turkey - Airport transfers (can be arranged on request) - Travel insurance - Drinks outside of meals - Optional excursions, boat trips and spa/hammam treatments - Personal expenses