Barre and Pilates in the Sicilian sunshine
Join Yaz Mohamed for an energising weekend in Sicily in April/May 2025.
Enjoy up to two classes a day by the pool, building strength in the sunshine.
Delicious local food, peaceful surroundings and the Sicilian sun make this a retreat not to be missed.
Yaz is also running a retreat on the beautiful island of Lefkada, Greece in October 2025 — find out more here.
Your host
YAZ MOHAMED
Yaz has been a professional fitness instructor in London for four years. Whether it’s a dance cardio class, a lengthening and sculpting Barre class or a strength-building fitness class, Yaz is experienced in multidisciplinary workouts.
Yaz has trained hundreds of clients in group classes and private sessions, all with her light, upbeat style.
She says, “fitness has always been a part of my life from a young age, I’ve always felt a drive towards how fitness makes me feel empowered.”
VILLA GENEVRA
The venue provides total tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle.
Enjoy three nights at this ‘garden towering over the sea’ in one of the beautiful and comfortable rooms lovingly renovated inside of an old 17th Century farm.
Expect to lounge by the panoramic pool between classes, with views of the sea of Brolo, the Aeolian Islands, and the countryside of Ficarra.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Villa Genevra offers spacious, well equipped rooms with views of either the sea, the valley or the mountains.
Rooms are offered on a twin or solo occupancy basis.
See prices and booking form below for more information.
The programme
You’ll have two sessions a day with Yaz: one Barre and one Pilates. One day will have just one class to give you some free time to relax or take a day trip.
BARRE & PILATES
Expect to be challenged in Yaz’s classes, and discover muscles you never knew you had — all while moving to an absolute banging playlist! Each class will be 45 minutes and give a full body workout. Classes are for all levels with modifications and progressions always given.
BARRE: This is a low impact class designed to strengthen and tone muscles. We move at a slower pace, focusing on core strength and stability. This is a great class for anyone living with long/short term injuries and also pre- and post-natal.
PILATES: Pilates offers a holistic approach to fitness by improving core strength, flexibility, posture and overall body awareness. Yaz's Pilates classes continuously flow, so the body is always stimulated. Expect to feel challenged particularly in core and balance exercises and expect to feel revived and stronger.
Yaz had put so much effort into the different classes. They were well thought through and had a good amount of variety. The music was also so good!
GRACE
Relax & Refuel
FOOD
You’ll be set up for the day with a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition, afternoon tea, cake and fruits will be provided on request.
The focus is on local culinary delights from the sea and the land, with much of the food being produced on site.
Dietary requirements? Villa Genevra can cater for all!
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
The venue and surrounding grounds offer places to rest and unwind in the Sicilian countryside. You'll find vegetable gardens, quiet places to read a book overlooking the rolling hills and views out to the sea.
You can choose to spend your days relaxing by the pool or add on an activity such as a massage, wine tasting, cookery class or even a boat excursion.
Massages are available to book and are priced at €50 for 45 mins.
What’s included
INCLUDED
2–3 Barre/Pilates sessions a day
Accommodation (solo, twin)
Breakfast, lunch
and dinner
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Travel insurance
Day tours
FAQs
IS IT OK TO COME ALONE?
Yes, most guests are solo travelers and we welcome single riders! It’s an opportunity for you to fully immerse yourself in your practice but also to meet like-minded individuals. Strangers often come away with new friends on retreats.
CAN I SPREAD THE COST?
Yes! Payment plans are available. Get in touch with Will to set up a payment plan.
WHAT’S YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Please ensure you have appropriate travel insurance. If travel restrictions come into place due to border restrictions or due to COVID-19, your space is refundable/transferable to another retreat. Outside of these terms, the deposit is non-refundable. Your balance can be refunded up to ten weeks prior to the retreat. If you find another client to fill your spot, a 15% admin fee will be charged and your balance returned.
WANT TO GET IN TOUCH?
If you have any questions about the classes, booking or payment plans, please get in touch with Will.