Pilates, The Breath & Vocal Training.

Saturday 6th April ~ Sunday 7th April.
Chateau De Boulaines, Méru, Nr Paris, France.

Total Cost: 400 Euros

A Weekend Retreat in France

A wonderful opportunity to join Sheli & Katharine for an informal & educational weekend of Pilates Training, Voice Coaching, Friendship & Fun.

Ideal for singing enthusiasts, or those who use their voice for presentations or public speaking, no prior training is needed, as Sheli will cover all the basics over the course of the weekend.

So why pilates? Well, Pilates teaches us how to connect our mind with our body, to align the frame, create an elongated spine, & as a result, make space for the all important breath..

Katharine will provide a comprehensive foundational training in Pilates during the course of the weekend, equipping you with the tools needed to use your body well, support your voice, & lay a strong foundation for all movement disciplines.

“Every day we use our voice, whether we’re just talking, laughing shouting, sobbing, & we modulate our voice from low to high without even realising it.
Over the course of my lessons you will unlock your voice potential & learn all the tools needed to gain more precision, better manage your breath, & develop your vocal agility.”

~ Sheliyah Masry

Your Hosts.

  • Sheliyah Masry

    Shelyah started music at a very young age, studying music theory at music school from the age of 4.

    From 17 to 21, she was the opening act for Blur & Auto de Lucie, & a guitarist/backing vocalist for the Charming Boys, a British Pop band.
    Sheliyah then embarked upon her own solo career.

    Sheliyah is well acquainted with the stage having performed in over 1500 concerts around the globe.

    Sheliyah now sings jazz standards with her trio/quartet, performs in numerous clubs & festivals, & shoots many videos with Brazilian artists.

    In addition to this, thanks to her years of experience & her diploma in vocal technique training (BEPA), Sheliyah offers vocal technique lessons & masterclasses in jazz & gospel singing at festivals.

  • Katharine Jemmett.

    Katharine has been teaching the Classical Pilates Method for over 20 years, initially practising as a Sports Therapist.

    She now uses both disciplines to educate & empower individuals of all ages, nationalities, genders & abilities to move well & feel good for life.

    Katharine has been invited to present Pilates Workshops all over the world including Boton, Arizona, Milan, Turkey & Greece.

    She now runs her own Pilates Retreats twice a year, taking the Matwork Method she loves into the naturally beautiful outdoors, proving the Pilates can be practised anywhere, all you need is a mind, a body & the ability to connect the two.

    She also mentors teachers, supporting them to feel, find & deepen their own personal practise, & teaches both online around the world & in person at her Surrey UK Studio.

  • Your Venue.

    Your accommodation is a the beautiful Chateau de Boulaines, 14 Chemin de Boulaines, 60110, Méru, Nr Paris, France.

    Set in the stunning French countryside only 40 minutes from Paris, this privately owned residence forms the perfect setting for our Pilates, Breath & Vocal Coaching Retreat.

    You will have time to relax, enjoy a walk around the tranquil grounds, or simpty read, chat or practise all you have learned inbetween the scheduled sessions.

Your Pilates Workshops.

Each morning we will begin with a 90 minute Pilates Workshop led by Katharine.

This will be informal, educational & fun, & no prior pilates experience is needed.!

Katharine will help you to connect you mind with your body by using the sensory feedback you receive from your mat, & find & activate your core muscles, so needed to support the frame of your body in all movement.

The focus will be aligning the frame of the body, making room for the breath, establishing where to place your breath, find length in your spine, & move your lengthened spine through all planes of motion.

All these elements are absolutely vital when it comes to using your voice well, which Sheli will explain during her Voice Coaching Sessions each afternoon.

Your Voice Coaching Sessions.

Each afternoon, Sheli will draw from all you have learned in your morning pilates workshop & apply the education to getting the most from your voice.

You will learn how to use your diaphragm, feel & understand what muscles are involved during the act of speaking & singing, & learn how to connect your spoken voice to your singing voice.

Singing is a full body act, so the mind body connection & core activation you will have worked on with Katharine, will be a fabulous preparation for what Sheli will share with you..

You will leave knowing your range & strengths, along with tips to support all that you need to work on such agility, pitch, connection to emotions, & vocal effects such as slides, runs, & vibrato.

It will be fun, non threatening, educational & supportive, to ensure you feel comfortable & safe throughout the weekend.

Additional Information.

Cost of Retreat:

400 Euros

What’s Included:
Breakfast, lunch & dinner simply prepared by your host Sheli, in an informal, friendly & welcoming manner.
Please advise of any dietary needs at time of booking, thank you.

Address of Venue:
Chateau de Boulaines, 14 Chemin de Boulaines, 60110, Méru, Nr Paris, France.

Nearest Train Station:
Gare du Nord is the nearest mainline station, & approximately 40 minutes by car to Chateau de Boulaines.
Please enquire regarding transport from Train Station to Venue

“Pilates is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, & a skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play & in the way you work.”

— My favourite Joseph Pilates Quote, Katharine Jemmett.