Soul Spa

We’ve been expanding on our Soul Spa Wellness area at DorsetFest since 2017 and this year it gets even bigger and better.

Saira has brought together a team of therapists who are all local to our lovely corner of Dorset. Get in touch with them prior to the festival for more information or to book a time slot or just turn up and choose something on the day.

The therapy tents will be open from 11am – 6pm on Saturday only, don’t miss out.
Sessions run from 15 mins to 1 hour  and prices start at £10

We’ve also got all day yoga and sound baths for you to indulge in during your festival, whether you’re with us for a day, evening or all weekend you’ll find something perfect.

Yoga and sound bath sessions cost just £5 for 45 minutes and you can buy an all day pass for £15 and just lie in our wellness tent all day if you wish!

See below for all the details and more.

 

How To Book With Us

First go to the DorsetFest website and buy your festival tickets for an evening, day or weekend, plus camping if you wish to stay.

Our Soul Spa is a cash only event so please either just turn up on the day and find us, or confirm your Day Pass for £15 below where you’ll be taking to the booking app and we will reserve space for you.

For individual classes and sound baths please just turn up 10 mins before the class starts and register with £5 cash.

We will be just beyond the main festival area and easy to find following our signs

 

Yoga & Sound Bath Wellness Tent Schedule

Take a rest and join us for a yoga practice or heavenly sound bath.

All of the team are local and you can find out more about us online:

Saira Francis – Founder of Mellulah Yoga Retreats, The Light Spa Dorset & Yoga with Saira 

Saira runs yoga classes in Dorchester, Hazelbury Bryan and online via zoom. She also offers therapies and Reiki courses in Evershot, plus sound healings all over Dorset, Moreton, Bridport, Lyme Regis and Litton Cheney. Saira also runs yoga retreats all over the South West of England, Morocco and Portugal.

Charlotte Bentley – My Oke Yoga 

Charlotte runs yoga classes in Blandford and Milborne St Andrew. She also offers private classes and special sessions for gatherings and hen do’s etc.

Kim Jones – Kim Jones Wellbeing

Kim runs yoga and pilates classes in Dorchester and surrounding areas. She specialises in birth preparation, pregnancy and post natal recovery.

Hannah at Harmony Yoga

Classes of flowing asana, breathwork and meditation to connect, nourish and find harmony within.
Group and one to one sound healing with beautiful Tibetan bowls and gong .
Classes based in and around Wimborne
Find me on
Facebook @Harmony Yoga
Instagram harmony_yoga
Or
hannah.harmonyyoga@gmail.com

 

Friday

6:00 pm

Join Charlotte Bentley - My Oke Yoga and Saira Francis for a Hatha Yoga & Sound Bath session to start your evening or weekend festival.

Saturday

9:30 am Saira Francis - Family Yoga

11:00 am Hannah clark - Yoga and Tibetan bowls

12:00 pm Tracey Boast - restorative yin yoga

1:00 pm Ellen Wells - Crystal Bowl Sound healing

2:00 pm Charlotte Bentley My Oke Yoga - Hatha yoga

3:00 pm Saira Francis - Sound Healing gong bath

4:00 pm Kim Jones - Gentle yoga

5:00 pm Daisy Snape - gong bath

Our Therapists Area

Hannah Monksummers – Reiki and Indian head massage

Hannah is based in Bourton nr Gillingham and offers treatments and therapies in person and online
Contact Hannah at White Feather Healing

 

Rebecca Thurgood – Back Massage, Facial Massage & Reflexology

Becky is based nr Warminster and works at Rolls Mills Health Centre in Sturminter Newton.
Contact Becky at Rolls Mills  or 07805 566001

 

Melina James – Head & Face Massage and Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage

Melina is based near Sherborne and she works at the Dorchester Yoga Centre, Nine Springs in Yeovil and in Chard. Melina is also a Breathwork Practitioner.
Contact Melina at Existing Human or 07538 540563.

 

 

Ben Sewell – Reiki

Ben is based at The Retreat New Forest and runs Reiki Retreat days an Reiki Bath workshops – a blend of storytelling, soundscapes, intention setting and reiki self care.
Contact Ben at Aroha Wellbeing or 07832 367752

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find you?

DorsetFest is easy to find and well signposted at Warren Farm. There is plenty of car parking and its a lovely rural location

Do I need to bring anything to the yoga or sound healing?

Yes, bring your own yoga mat and a blanket. We will have some spare. You are welcome to leave your yoga gear with us for the day while you explore the festival

Do you take credit cards?

We are a cash only event because this is a remote rural area and phone signal is not good enough for us to take card payments, please remember your cash before you arrive as there aren't any cash machines on site.

Are children welcome?

Children are very welcome but the Gong Baths are not suitable for children under 14 years.

Children are welcome at Saira's Family Yoga for campers at 9.30am on Saturday and all other sessions they can join you, under 12's are free.

£5

The Soul Spa @DorsetFest

27 June 2025 Start date
28 June 2025 End date
Total participants 50
Available spots 25

DorsetFest Bulbarrow, Dorset

£5


My experience at Saira's retreat was amazing. I've been on several of Saira's retreats and they are all wonderful, so thoughtfully planned, down to the smallest details, to make sure that everyone feels so welcome and cared for. I would highly recommend Saira's retreats and hope to go on many more! Thank you Saira xx

Deni B

My experience on Saira's retreat was truly extraordinary. I came all the way from the US for this unique experience. Saira is a gifted facilitator and healer, and through her kind, wise and humble nature, she created safe space for a group of strangers to find connection with one another and within themselves. Great care was taken to ensure that everyone's dietary, energetic and emotional needs were honored and I felt very cared for throughout the experience. I am so grateful I made the journey!

Emily T

I have just returned from a retreat run by Saira and feel like I have been restored and replenished! Everything was well planned and organised with amazing food and facilities. If you are feeling undecided about attending a retreat alone I can reassure you that you will be made to feel welcome and looked after whilst you are there. Everyone is important in Saira's eyes and she has time and space for everyone who needs her attention. She's very caring and knowledgeable in all the activities she offers so you feel safe and nurtured. You'll not be disappointed.

Catherine H

Saira is the real deal - her retreats are profound, intelligent, passionate and safe. I have been on two so far and hope to join many more!

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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.