Holistic Tango Retreat

Musicality - Connection - Flow

18th – 20th December 2026
with Yanna / Navanita

Join us for the Winter edition of the gorgeous Tango Retreat with Yanna / Navanita & Friends.

The second retreat held at The Leela Centre in beautiful Dorset!

It promises to be a juicy, rejuvenating, exhilarating and wholesome weekend, enjoying time out for you, whilst learning and/or deepening your experience and ability of the Argentine Tango in our friendly setting.

We have an amazing tango team assisting our retreat. Cathy & Joseph are back, and I’m excited to also welcome my friend Jonathan, fresh back from Argentina, to join us! They are all warm, vibrant and trusted people, as well as beautiful tango dancers. They all dance both roles, and will support, share and no doubt inspire everyone to get the most from this Holistic Tango Weekend.  

Nartan studied the Satyananda Yoga tradition in India. In her sessions, she gently weaves movement, with breath & meditation in a focussed yet accessible way. 

This retreat includes Five Tango Workshops, Two Guided Practicas, One Tango Lab Session with Q&A, and a ‘Milonguita’ (an intimate social dance evening also open to a limited number of local tango dancers). 

Alongside tango, the weekend offers Yoga meditation, breath-work, biodynamics, sauna time and tasty nourishing vegetarian meals, creating a holistic balance for wellbeing.

Over the weekend we will explore and dance to beautiful traditional tango music, as well as some juicy alternative tunes.

In our tango lessons we will cover topics such as: Musicality, Balance, Creativity and Connection, building on Core Elements Technique, and Flowing Vocabulary. 

Workshop Summary

Begins on:
Fri 18th December at 17:00

Ends on:
Sun 20th December at 17:00

Duration:
3 days / 2 nights

Hosted by:
Yanna / Navanita

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During this retreat you will

  • Experience 5 structured Tango Workshops.

  • Take part in 2 Practicas — guided dancing spaces for pleasure, practice and integration.

  • Enjoy a social tango Milonguita — Dress up for an evening of tango with tandas & cortinas.

  • Begin the day with Bioenergetics/Breathwork 

  • Rest, integrate and connect through sauna time, yoga, walking in nature and time for relaxation.

  • Share fantastic freshly cooked vegetarian meals and a warm community atmosphere.

  • Close with Dance of the Heart — Tango Lab session with Q&A + Practical

What are the benefits …

  • Deepen connection through embodied tango practice

  • Build confidence, musicality and fluidity in a supportive learning space

  • Nourish body and mind through movement, rest, sauna and yummy wholesome food

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Your Facilitators

Yanna \ Navanita

Yanna, also known as Navanita, is a passionate Argentine Tango dancer, facilitator and creative space holder who brings heart, presence and playful depth into the dance.  

With a background in community dance theatre, choreography and performance, she weaves together technique, musicality and authentic connection, inviting dancers to explore tango as both an art form and a living dialogue. 

Her approach blends structure with sensitivity — supporting beginners to feel safe and confident whilst encouraging experienced dancers to deepen their embodiment and expression.

Yanna has trained extensively in Argentine Tango over the years, studying with many excellent and wonderful Argentine and European Tango Teachers, including the tango teacher training at El Corte in Holland.

Yanna/Navanita is also a trained Counsellor, Hypnotherapist & Mediator with a keen interest in personal development, ‘Intimacy & Relating’ and authentic communication.

Through her Tango offerings Yanna invites participants into a juicy and connective exploration of presence & comfort in the tango embrace. Drawing from the elements, and core tango technique, we build confidence through the embodied practice, and enjoy the many benefits of this intimate beautiful dance.

Treat yourself or a friend this winter, and join her 2nd Holistic Tango Retreat 18th - 20th December 2026.

Nartan: Yoga sessions

Rooted in the Satyananda tradition, Nartan teaches yoga as a practice of discovering our deeper nature, weaving together movement (asana), breathwork (pranayama) and meditation.

Moving with care and presence cultivates a quiet receptivity, allowing the subtler aspects of ourselves to emerge into awareness, creating space for growth, healing and positive change.

Her classes are focused yet accessible, welcoming complete beginners and experienced practitioners alike. There is no prerequisite to join a class — no particular level of flexibility, fitness or mindset is required. Come as you are.

Yanna Navanita's classes are very very welcoming.  Her clear guidance and leadership promotes confidence in the dance moves.  There was a sense of fun & encouragement that built trust and connection. I in particular connected and met my now partner at Yannas Tango workshop.  

Ali, Essex

TESTIMONIALS

Yanna is a warm, passionate, generous Tango Teacher, who creates a fun, relaxed and safe space. 

Simon, Lancs

Yanna Navanita gave me confidence and helped me move fluently with authentic expression.  

Andy, Wales

 ' Fabulous!'... Yanna is kind, talented and encouraging.  Her classes are a joy! 

Claire & Becky, Somerset

Who is this for

  • Recent beginners with basic experience of Practica and Milongas and improvers wanting to gain confidence in a supportive tango environment

  • Experienced dancers wishing to explore the other role

  • People who enjoy tango alongside meditation and holistic wellbeing

Who is this not for

  • People looking for a competitive performance-driven show tango environment

  • People seeking a purely technical intensive without holistic elements

  • Anyone not interested in meditation, yoga or shared retreat spaces

Retreat flow

(Schedule may be subject to change)

Friday: Connection

15:00 - 17:00 Arrive & Check in

17:30 - 18:15 Yoga w/Nartan in Zorba

19:00 - Dinner with Tango Group

20:00 - Welcome Session with Yanna & Team

Tango workshop + Practica

Saturday: Musicality & Creativity

07:00 - 08:00 Bioenergetics / Breathwork

08:00 - 09:00 Showers & Breakfast

10:15  Morning Tango Workshop (Earth)

13:00  Lunch + dishes & Relaxation

15:00 Afternoon Tango Workshop (Air)

16:15 Yoga w/Nartan

17:00 Sauna, fruits, water & honey scrub, or walk/relaxation

19:00 Dinner + ‘dress up’ 

20:15 Evening Tango Workshop (Fire) 

Milonguita + light snacks & fruit

Sunday: Flow

07:00 - 08:00 Bioenergetics / Breath-work

08:00 - 09:00 Showers & Breakfast

10:00 - Tango Workshop (Water)

13:00 Lunch & Relaxation 

14:45 Dance of the Heart - Tango Lab Session with Q & A + Practica & fruit snack

Private lessons and more tango info …

A limited number of one to one (or two sharing) may be available with Yanna. For further tango related questions, or to reserve a private lesson, please email her directly on: [email protected]

Come and join

  • Two nights in a variety of accommodation options

  • Fantastic freshly cooked vegetarian food from amazing Leela chefs — 3 meals a day + free flowing tea station all day

  • Sauna experience on Saturday before dinner with fruits, water & honey scrub

  • All welcoming and inclusive tango community

Workshop & Accommodation Costs

Dates

Start weekend: Friday December 18th @ (Arrive from 3pm on the Friday to settle in, dinner is at 7pm, retreat commences at 8.30pm)

End: Sunday December 20th @ 5:00pm

Full Price

£320 (includes workshop & food)*

Early bird till November 27th

£290*

*Accommodation is not included in the price and can be selected separately during checkout via the booking link.

Payment Plans

We understand that everyone's financial situation is unique, so we've designed our payment plan with flexibility in mind.

Secure your place by spreading the total cost into manageable instalments. We offer the option to pay a deposit and spread the balance over the remaining months before the payment deadline which is a few weeks before the start of the event. Payment plans are free, and payment dates will be clearly outlined when you book.

Cancellation & Refunds

Our cancellation and refunds policy can be found by clicking here

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Food at Leela

All food is vegetarian, drawing inspiration from cuisines from around the world. Garden produce is used when available including green salads and culinary herbs.

There is a separate tea making area with a wide range of beverages which include herbal teas, coffee, decaf, green and black teas, hot chocolate, plus cow’s milk and alternative milks.

We cater for the following diets …

  • Dairy-free / Egg-free

  • Gluten Free

  • Sugar conscious

  • Vegan and vegetarian

Food is prepared in a shared kitchen where allergens are present. See our food information page for details.

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