The Retreat
1 Season . 8 Episodes TV-PG

A group of unsuspecting everyday people accompany English television presenter Nick Knowles and his co-stars for an intensive 28-day detox program on a tropical island paradise.

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A group of unsuspecting everyday people accompany English television presenter Nick Knowles and his co-stars for an intensive 28-day detox program on a tropical island paradise.

Through a regimen of fasting, mindfulness, and alternative therapies, participants ride an emotional rollercoaster and awaken to what gets in the way of optimal health and life fulfillment. But the burning question remains: will it be worth it?

Each episode is filled with humor, touching moments, and plenty of tears as they set out to discover the antidote to the chaos of modern Western living.

Featuring: Nick Knowles, Julian Perryman, Billy Byrne
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
24 mins TV-PG
Featuring: Nick Knowles, Julian Perryman, Billy Byrne
As Nick Knowles and the group set off to Koh Phangan, Thailand, we explore the extent of their difficulties and the mental and physical challenges they aim to overcome.
24 mins TV-PG
Featuring: Nick Knowles, Julian Perryman, Billy Byrne
Over time, Billy enthusiastically embraces the detoxing protocol, which disturbs other members and leaves most in absolute dismay. This prompts the question: Did they truly understand what they were getting themselves into?
24 mins TV-PG
Featuring: Nick Knowles, Julian Perryman, Billy Byrne
As Milton begins his intensive protocol to address his health concerns, Nick takes the initiative to develop his own strategies that conflict with the retreat plan. These individual actions subtly influence the rest of the members, leading to a palpable shift in the group.
24 mins TV-PG
Featuring: Nick Knowles, Julian Perryman, Billy Byrne
As the group progresses, they start to acknowledge the effectiveness of their treatments. Particularly, Nick experiences a profound expansion of consciousness during a yoga session, which leaves a lasting impact on him.
24 mins TV-PG
Featuring: Nick Knowles, Julian Perryman, Billy Byrne
During Reiki sessions, Julian and Kathy undergo profound transformations and Maggie's hearing improves. Despite the accelerated change experienced by some, the group encounters challenges with slowing down and fully embracing these new ways of being.
24 mins TV-PG
Featuring: Nick Knowles, Julian Perryman, Billy Byrne
The group receives a Reiki attunement and Nick and Julian's astral projection experience in Yoga catches Luke off guard, leaving him in awe of their spiritual journey.
24 mins TV-PG
Featuring: Nick Knowles, Julian Perryman, Billy Byrne
The return to regular life has begun, marked by a member's early departure and Nick's abrupt exit from the Qi Gong session during warm-up.
24 mins TV-PG
Featuring: Nick Knowles, Julian Perryman, Billy Byrne
While April continues to struggle with persistent eyesight issues, the other members assess markers of their well-being, discovering some astonishing results in their blood work that even surprise Dr. Nick at the medical center.