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Nicole

FOUNDER

Plant lover, Cat mum, Retreat Host, Yoga teacher, Reformer Pilates teacher, Sound Therapist, Ibiza lover, Goa dreamer

The Soul Space Retreats began as an online sanctuary during the stillness of lockdown, offering yoga, meditation, breath work, and more to a global community seeking grounding and peace.

Founder Nicole, whose own journey with yoga began in 2006 as a dancer, she evolved her practice into a spiritual path that led her across Asia to study and teach diverse wellness traditions and hosting her first retreat in 2017.

Her passion for blending movement with stillness inspired her to create a collection of transformative on-demand classes and monthly live masterclasses that brought connection and healing to many.

After closing the online space, Nicole reimagined The Soul Space as an immersive retreat company, leading day and weekend retreats in the Midlands and week-long escapes in Europe, Goa, and beyond.

Nearly 40 retreats and over 500 guests later, Nicole continues to guide most retreats personally, with trusted teachers joining for select experiences.

In 2025, Nicole will take The Soul Space on the road, infusing each retreat with her vision and offering new opportunities to reconnect, heal, and grow.

Meet the Team

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    Gemma

    UK RETREAT FAIRY

    Gemma is a radiant space holder who nurtures love, unity, safety, and expansion. Her work is centred on healing the sisterhood wound—a deep, cellular memory carried by many women—and helping women rise into the truth of their feminine essence. 

    Trained in Divine Feminine Movement, Kunyin, and the path of The Dark Priestess, she weaves movement and feminine embodiment practices to open herself physically and energetically.

    She offers her soothing presence through savasana massages and supports the retreat chef, while also providing divine, restorative massages herself. With her gentle yet powerful energy, Gemma ensures that every guest feels nurtured, cared for, and deeply aligned with their feminine essence.

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    Nafia

    UK RETREAT CHEF

    Nafia is a passionate natural chef and yoga instructor known for her incredible plant-based cuisine that leaves everyone raving about her delicious dishes and desserts.

    As a devoted mother of three self-sufficient teenagers, she infuses love and creativity into every meal, transforming simple ingredients into mouthwatering delights.

    With a zest for life and a curiosity for travel, Nafia invites you to savor her culinary creations and experience the joy that comes from sharing food made with passion.

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    Tilly

    PORTUGAL RETREAT COLLAB HOST

    Tilly discovered yoga on a silent retreat in Oxford in 2012 and quickly felt its transformative effects on her mind and body.

    She completed her teacher training in 2019 at a Miami ashram, focusing on Sampoorna Yoga, which emphasises meditation, breath-work, karma yoga, and Hatha flow.

    Her mission is to promote wellness through yoga, mindfulness, and plant-based healing, helping others build resilience against stress and illness.

    Tilly envisions creating a healing space in Jamaica where she currently lives, offering whole foods, yoga, and sound healing, and is passionate about sharing the power of yoga with everyone.

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    Pranav

    SOUND FACILITATOR

    Pranav, whose name means "OM" in Sanskrit, found harmony in handpan music during the COVID-19 pandemic, balancing it with his role as an Aerospace Project Manager.

    Inspired by the wisdom of Himalayan monks, he weaves handpan sounds into yoga and BreathART, creating immersive, transformative experiences.

    His aim is to inspire and uplift his community through music, mindfulness, and healing.

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    Alice

    ITALY/GREECE/SPAIN RETREAT COLLAB HOST

    Alice began yoga in 2009 for its physical benefits, soon discovering its grounding and revitalising effects on her life.

    Since her 2017 Ashtanga Vinyasa training, she has expanded her skills to include Yin Yoga, Reformer Pilates, Pranayama, and Meditation, teaching in London, Nottingham, and Loughborough.

    Music and sound are central to her practice, where she balances the strength of Yang yoga with the calm and spaciousness of Meditation and Yin, embracing the mental clarity and release they bring.

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    Mikki

    DAY RETREAT HOST, NOTTS

    Mikki is a yoga teacher, sound facilitator, and pole fitness instructor.

    She discovered her passion for yoga a decade ago, drawn by the inner peace and stillness it brought her through asana and meditation.

    In 2016, she began a 2.5-year journey of travel, starting in India, where her practice deepened. Inspired, she returned in 2018 for teacher training in Rishikesh and again in 2020 to explore Yin yoga.

    Mikki finds the teachings humbling and soul-nourishing, and she loves guiding others toward inner peace and reconnection with their true selves.

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    Katie

    SOUND FACILITATOR

    Katie is a sound healer specialising in vibrational medicine, dedicated to helping others reconnect with their hearts and live more fulfilling lives.

    Drawing from her own transformative journey, she uses a variety of instruments and vocal transmissions to promote energetic alignment, healing, and relaxation.

    By incorporating the wisdom of earth and plant spirits, she creates a safe and nurturing space that empowers individuals to tap into their inner wisdom, intuition, and self-healing capabilities.

    Katie's vision is to help others feel safe, free, and worthy, guiding them back to their most luminous selves.