Why go on a Pilates retreat this year

What if your next vacation brought you back more rested, stronger and more inspired than when you left? That’s the promise of a Pilates retreat. Far from daily life, it combines movement, relaxation and shared moments in a setting that does you good. Here’s why more and more women are choosing this kind of trip.

What is a Pilates retreat?

A Pilates retreat is a stay of a few days, in a small group, organized around Pilates practice and wellbeing. Days alternate between Pilates sessions, free time, healthy meals, relaxation and group activities. It’s a trip where you take care of yourself on every level: body, mind and relationships.

The benefits of a retreat

• A real break: far from work, screens and obligations, the mind finally rests.
• A deeper practice: several sessions in a few days let you progress and better understand the method.
• Restorative rest: movement by day and relaxation by night encourage deep sleep.
• Authentic connections: sharing an experience in a small group creates friendships that often last.
• Inspiration: you come back with new habits and renewed energy.

What does a typical day look like?

Each retreat has its own rhythm, but a typical day might look like this: a Pilates session in the morning to wake up the body, a healthy and colourful breakfast, free time to swim, read or explore, then a mobility or relaxation session at the end of the day. In the evening, everyone gathers over a good meal to share and laugh. The goal isn’t to fill every minute, but to find the perfect balance between movement and rest.

Who is it for?

Pilates retreats are for any woman who wants to reconnect with herself, whatever her level. Sessions are adapted so everyone can participate at her own pace. You can go alone, with a friend, your sister or your mother. Many participants come alone and leave with new friends.

An antidote to stress

We live at a frantic pace, and stress ends up accumulating in the body and mind. A retreat offers the space needed to slow down, breathe and reconnect. We explore this link between movement and mental wellbeing in our article on Pilates, stress and mental health.

How to prepare?

• Practice Pilates regularly in the weeks before, so you arrive in good shape.
• Pack comfortable clothes, grip socks and an outfit for each session.
• Leave work behind: turn off your notifications and enjoy fully.
• Arrive with an open mind, ready to live the experience and meet new people.

BLVD Pilates retreats

At BLVD Pilates, we organize small-group retreats that extend the studio experience under other skies: Pilates, sunshine and community. Our next retreat, “Marée Haute”, takes place in Riviera Maya, Mexico, from November 19 to 24, 2026. Discover the day-by-day program, the hotel, what’s included and booking on the Voyage page.

A trip true to our values

Our retreats reflect what drives us at the studio: excellence, kindness, elegance and the strength of community. To discover our vision, visit the About page.

Back home: keeping the momentum

The real gift of a retreat is what you bring back. Many participants come home wanting to practice more regularly, sleep better and slow down. To keep this momentum, book your classes at the studio as soon as you return and stay in touch with the group. The community created during the retreat often keeps meeting in Laval, class after class.

Reserve your spot

Spots are limited to twelve participants to guarantee an intimate, personalized experience, and a deposit is enough to reserve yours. Give yourself this moment: you deserve it.