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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'What can I say. This was the best retreat I’ve ever been on and can’t wait for my next one with Saira. Nothing was too much, everything was thought of. Felt like I’d known her for years'. Sarah Beckitt, August 2024
Happy River, Wareham, Dorset
£110
5 July 2025
- 5 July 2025
Starts: 10:00 am
Vagus Nerve Summer Reset Day Retreat
A day of blissful relaxation at Happy River. Gain a deeper knowledge of the vagus nerve and how to regulate your nervous system. The perfect reset to send you into summer with practical techniques and tools for managing anxiety, stress, and trauma responses. Yoga, sound bath plus wood fired sauna and optional cold water plunge all set in a wonderful, natural, outdoor woodland space near Wareham, Dorset
Moreton, Dorset
£29
11 July 2025
- 11 July 2025
Starts: 6:30 pm
Soul Medicine Yoga Rave Night
Another of these now legendary events with Saira Francis and Sam Wilson and DJ Andy Cleeton in Dorset. An immersive experience of yoga flow, Balearic beats with sound system, dancing, lights, raw cacao, aromas, sound bath and more!
Evershot, Dorset
£1200
22 July 2025
- 24 July 2025
Starts: 3:00 pm
Soul Replenish Bespoke Retreat
Welcome to a haven of calm and healing with Saira Francis in the heart of beautiful Evershot, Dorset. This new retreat offers a deeply personal and restorative one-to-one experience, lovingly tailored to your unique needs. Immerse yourself in gentle yoga, soothing massage, transformative sound and energy healing, and tranquil countryside walks. Stay locally and let us arrange everything for you, join Saira each day in her cosy cottage and allow yourself to rest. Step away from the noise of life and reconnect with your inner peace in a space designed for your soul to soften, heal, and replenish.
Moreton
£18
30 July 2025
- 30 July 2025
Starts: 7:00 pm
Lammas Celebration Sound Healing Evening
Lammas Celebration Sound Healing at Moreton in Dorset with Saira this year. An evening of blissful sound medicine, with crystal bowls, gong and more. Lammas is the midpoint between Summer Solstice and Autumn Equinox, its exact on 1st August each year. 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.
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.
