REALIGN 2026
citta collective was born with the purpose to change thoughts and habits around wellbeing and health through exploration, experience and education.
This intention weaves throughout the REALIGN retreat, as we go on a journey together that opens horizons and shifts perspectives to enhance self-caring within the rapid dance of our lives. The essence of this retreat circulates around our four citta collective core pillars and rituals within.
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Beyond these we value the time and space for reflection, introspection, connection and relaxation. With the retreat being the beginning of our self-discovery journey, we invite everyone joining us to welcome this weekend with curiosity and joy through guided experience and organic unfolding — a retreat fulfilling its purpose of tranquility.
itinerary.
friday. 23 jan
3.30 \\ welcome ARRIVAL. ORIENTATION. CONNECTION.
4.00 \\ grow INTRO. PERSONAL INTENTION SETTING.
4.45 \\ move RESTORATIVE PILATES. INTRO TO MEDITATION.
6.00 \\ nourish DINNER.
7.00 \\ rejuvenate FREE TIME.
saturday. 24 jan
6.00 \\ rejuvenate REFRESHMENTS. FRUIT. MORNING RITUALS.
6.30 \\ move DYNAMIC PILATES.
8.30 \\ nourish BREAKFAST.
10.00 \\ grow LEARNINGS FROM AYURVEDA & ANCIENT PRACTICES FOR MODERN SUSTAINABLE WELL BEING.
1.00 \\ nourish LUNCH BUFFET.
2.00 \\ rejuvenate WALK. SPA. FREE TIME.
4.00 \\ move RESTORATIVE PILATES. MEDITATION.
6.00 \\ nourish DINNER.
7.00 \\ rejuvenate FREE TIME.
sunday. 25 jan
6.00 \\ REFRESHMENTS. FRUIT. MORNING RITUALS.
6.30 \\ move DYNAMIC PILATES.
8.30 \\ nourish BREAKFAST.
9.00 \\ rejuvenate & grow BREATH WORK & ICE BATH.
1.00 \\ nourish LUNCH BUFFET.
2.00 \\ rejuvenate MASSAGE. SPA. FREE TIME.
4.00 \\ move RESTORATIVE PILATES. MEDITATION.
6.00 \\ nourish DINNER.
7.00 \\ rejuvenate FREE TIME.
monday. 26 jan
6.00 \\ REFRESHMENTS. FRUIT. MORNING RITUALS.
6.30 \\ move DYNAMIC PILATES.
7.30 \\ grow CLOSING REFLECTIONS & INTENTIONS.
8.30 \\ nourish BREAKFAST.
10.00 \\ farewell. DEPARTURE.
note: itinerary subject to change.
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PILATES BY ELAINE | CITTA COLLECTIVE
Elaine is the founder of citta collective. Being the host and creator of our retreats, as well as the Pilates teacher, Elaine connects the puzzle pieces of over 12 years in Pilates, Physiotherapy, Personal training and wellness retreats.
In her unique classes she cultivates a Pilates experience that allows tuning into our bodies, uncovering and balancing out muscle imbalances, replenishing body awareness and accessing areas that need extra nurture through movement.
Each day of our retreat will be opened with a dynamic Pilates session, focusing on strength through core, glute, leg and arm muscles. We close each day with a restorative Pilates flow to lengthen, stretch and unwind. Experience improved alignment, posture, stability, mobility and deep strength.
All exercises in our classes can be tailored and modified to experience level, pregnancy, injuries and health limitations.
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CLEANSING FOOD BY TASH & TOM | BURBURY WHOLEFOODS
Tash and Tom, founders of Burbury Wholefoods, embody an approach to cooking rooted in nourishment, wellbeing, sustainability, care and the joy of shared meals.
As private chefs with years of retreat experience, their deep understanding of how food can restore, ground, and inspire comes to life in each meal. Their creations are shaped by the natural world around them, celebrating local produce, highlighting Australian natives, and supporting producers and growers that utilise regenerative forms of agriculture.
For REALIGN, a wholesome, plant-based seasonal menu inspired by Mediterranean and Ayurvedic principles will shape breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While emphasising a cleanse for body and mind — by removing refined sugars, alcohol, and processed foods — we gently support a natural, yet delicious reset.
We cater for dietaries, allergies and pregnancy. Please make any requests upon booking.
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BREATH & ICE BY BENNY | SOL HOUSE STUDIO
Benny, the co-founder of Sol House Studio, is a certified Wim Hof Method and Oxygen Advantage Instructor. With an extensive knowledge from these methods and his work in emergency situations, he will guide us through a unique breath work and ice bath experience, that will change our relationship to breathing and cold exposure.
This is a deep session of learning, understanding, feeling and exploring on how to utilise oxygen and cold exposure to optimise functions of our body and mind and how to influence stress, fear and deep happiness. Whether you have experienced breath work and ice bathing before or are new to both, this workshop is uncomparable, as Benny creates an incredible safe space, designed to tap into our deeply held emotions that our conscious body often blocks from allowing us to work through.
This is the third time Benny is part of the REALIGN retreat and each time, this is one is one of the most transformational experiences and favourite parts of the weekend.
how to get there.
Hillside Carool is located in the Hinterland of the Tweed coast.
Drive from Coolangatta Airport is 20-25min away
Drive from Sydney appr. 8h 45min
Drive from Brisbane appr. 2h
Prior to the retreat, more details on ‘how to get to the retreat’ will be shared via email.
We will also create a whatsapp group to connect all guests. This has proven to be a great way to connect, get to know each other and potentially organise shared rides from the airport.
