About Mellulah
For over 15 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
Algarve
From £949
10 September 2026
- 15 September 2026
Starts: 4:00 pm
Finding Your Inner Light Algarve Retreat
You’re invited to join us for our Algarve Retreat Finding Your Inner Light in beautiful Portugal: A five-night award winning yoga retreat designed to leave you feeling rested, reconnected, and feeling like yourself again.
Moreton
£18
20 September 2026
- 20 September 2026
Starts: 4:45 pm
Autumn Equinox Vagus Nerve Reset & Sound Healing Evening
Join our Vagus Nerve Reset Autumn Equinox Sound Healing at Moreton in Dorset with Saira this year. Learn simple techniques to reset your vagus nerve and calm your nervous system, followed by blissful sound medicine, with crystal bowls, gong and more, to bring in the powerful energies Autumn
Happy River, Wareham, Dorset
£120
10 October 2026
- 10 October 2026
Starts: 10:00 am
Autumn Vagus Reset 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
Moreton
£18
30 October 2026
- 30 October 2026
Starts: 6:45 pm
Samhain Vagus Nerve Reset & Sound Healing Evening
Join our Vagus Nerve Resist Samhain Sound Healing at Moreton in Dorset with Saira this year. Learn simple techniques to reset your vagus nerve and calm your nervous system, followed by blissful sound medicine, with crystal bowls, gong and more, to bring in the powerful energies Samhain.
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.
