About Mellulah
For over 14 years, Saira Francis has been holding space for deep rest and renewal through her yoga retreats and workshops. Based in the heart of West Dorset, her retreats in the UK and abroad, offer a cocoon of safety and nurturing, where guests can soften, heal, and reconnect with themselves. As an experienced yoga teacher, holistic therapist, and sound healer, Saira weaves together authentic support, compassion, and wisdom. Having walked her own path of healing, she gently guides others, whether they are just beginning their journey or well along the way. This sanctuary of care and transformation keeps guests returning to Mellulah Yoga Retreats, drawn to the warmth of her guidance and the deeply restorative practice she offers.
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Reconnect
Truly experience the serene nature surrounding our unique retreat venues.
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Refresh
Enjoy clean eating, reviving yoga, and wild experiences in nature.
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Renew
Begin your journey of self-discovery and inner peace.
explore upcoming retreats
Discover the right retreat for you with our carefully curated selection of upcoming events. From revitalising day experiences to deeply nourishing residential retreats, find your perfect escape in our varied offerings.
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'The deep relaxation, the depth of yoga practice, the support and wisdom of the group and the warm welcoming sunshine of this retreat was just what my body, mind and soul needed! Saira’s teaching was incredible. Already booked on her next retreat!'. Sarah Cook, December 2024
Abbotsbury
£18
12 September 2025
- 12 September 2025
Starts: 7:00 pm
Autumn Equinox Celebration Sound Healing Evening
Autumn Equinox Celebration Sound Healing at Abbotsbury in Dorset with Saira this year. An evening of blissful sound medicine, with crystal bowls, gong and more. . Saira offers sound healing immersions on each of the Sabbats throughout the year, honouring our Celtic ancestors and ancient ways in coming together to celebrate in sacred space in Dorset.
Abbotsbury, Dorset
£75
13 September 2025
- 13 September 2025
Starts: 10:00 am
All About The Love Replenishing Day Retreat
Step into a day of deep nourishment and heartfelt connection at All About the Love, a replenishing retreat day with Saira Francis in a stunning historic tithe barn in the most idyllic village of Abbotsbury in the rural Dorset countryside. Surrounded by nature and held in sacred space, this is your invitation to pause, soften, and reconnect, with yourself and with love.
Add in a sound bath with Saira on the Friday evening at the same venue, to create a weekend retreat, travel from home or stay locally.
Dorset
From £399
19 September 2025
- 21 September 2025
Starts: 4:00 pm
Finding Peace Nervous System Reset Yoga Retreat
Imagine this space, held in a secluded location close to the coast in Dorset. A deeply relaxing intimate nervous system reset retreat for just nine guests, where you can pull back and let go with yoga, sound healing, wild swimming and plant-based meals in the Dorset countryside. Learn about how to reset and balance your nervous system. Enjoy Vinyasa flow, restorative yoga, meditation, swims in the private lake and walks while disconnecting from digital distractions. All in the sumptuous surroundings of this stunning country house.
Happy River, Wareham, Dorset
£110
5 October 2025
- 5 October 2025
Starts: 10:00 am
Soulful Vagus Reset Autumn Day Retreat
A day of blissful relaxation at Happy River. Gain a deeper knowledge of how to regulate your nervous system, find optimum health and reset from a deep soul level. The perfect reset to send you into autumn with practical techniques and tools for managing anxiety, stress, lifestyle changes and more. Yoga, sound bath plus wood fired sauna and optional cold water plunge all set in a wonderful, natural, outdoor woodland space near Wareham, Dorset
Meet your host
Saira Francis has been a healer for over two decades, offering authentic support, compassion, and guidance to those in her community. Based in West Dorset, Saira is an experienced yoga teacher, holistic therapist, and energy and sound healer. Drawing from her own experience treading along the healing path, Saira can offer heartfelt support for those just embarking on or continuing their journey. Her dedication to helping others has guests returning to Mellulah Yoga Retreats over and again for her energetic guidance and practise.
