The Rise Up Retreat was amazing - so much more than I could have imagined. I was so nervous in the weeks leading up to it. When I arrived, there was Dani waiting with a warm greeting and a hug. Instantly I felt a little calmer. Within around 30 minutes, having seen the other women and recognising that they too were feeling the same way, I started to relax and feel at ease. The energy of love, acceptance and understanding that Niky, Dani and Alix exude made me think this is going to be something great - and I knew I would be fully supported in my journey. The content was exactly what I needed - the yoga and pilates classes made me feel confident and content in my own skin - the meditations took me outside of my body to a place of higher connection. I experienced so many a-ha moments and feel that Ive been given the tools to bring all of this together to live a more productive, loving, authentic life. In the first week after retreat, I have recognised many instances where I calmly stood firm to my values and needs, and prioritised my self care or spoke my true thoughts and feelings rather than pushing them down. Ive used some of the tools, without even really being conscious of it - incorporated some breathing and the facial massage into my morning - and yoga sessions, both solo and with my family. I feel like Im becoming the person that I hoped I could be. Im now looking forward to opportunities to show up rather than dreading these moments where I had previously been biting my tongue and filling with anger. Thank you so much Niky, Dani and Alix - I believe that you may have helped me change the course of my life - which in turn will affect those around me also.