#3 JOOLS SAMPSON - RETREAT EXPERT

Jools Sampson is a creator of extraordinary and transformational retreats. She set up Reclaim Your Self (@reclaimyourself) in 2005 and has run over 100 pioneering retreats since then. Before retreats, Jools gained a Masters in political science and spent 10 years working in International Development. Currently, Jools' attention is on her new sustainable travel goals.

WE TALK ABOUT

Perseverance /// Gut instincts /// Work involved in creating retreats /// Surviving a financial crash /// Rebirth after disaster /// Vision boards /// Extraordinary locations /// Comparing ourself to others /// Transitioning careers

QUOTES

‘I beat myself up for ages because I’d ignored my instincts.’

‘I need to work with people who have the same values as me.’

‘It’s taken me ages and ages and ages to be successful at this... I never had a business plan!’

‘I didn’t come into this with a business plan to make loads of money; I came in to create, and that’s what I love.’

REFERENCES

-Panamar, Bocas del Toro

-Theresa Keen, Purple Valley Yoga Centre

-Travel purchase from Jools - Lululemon bumbag

-Travel purchase from Adam - Trakke bags made in Scotland

-Sri Lanka for the best sunrise

-Calm app - meditations, talks, white noise for sleep and more

-Azores, Iceland and Norway retreats coming up with Adam Husler

THE HOSTS

@adamhusler - Drawing from a variety of lives lived off the mat, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Educated by globally renown teachers, including Jason Crandell and Michael Stone, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’. Based in London, Adam teaches a robust schedule in one of the worlds top yoga studios, Triyoga, and world leading gym, Equinox. On top of this, Adam leads workshops, trainings and teaches festivals continuously around the world, leaving him with thousands of teaching hours under his belt and plenty of appearances in national and international media. For workshops, trainings, events and retreats, find out more here.

@iamhollyhusler - From belting out original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to 20,000 people, whilst supporting Westlife, to singing healing mantras and playing magical instruments, to seas of sleeping yogis, at events and studios across the globe; Holly’s journey has led to a deep desire to help people find conscious connection and their own inner peace. For workshops, music, events and retreats, find out more here.

The @thehuslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com