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Elise Ottaway Coaching

Fast-tracking wellness entrepreneurs on their journey to aligned success. Connect. Align. Succeed.

Balancing Bodies is here to educate and empower you to 𝐿𝑂𝑉𝐸, 𝑁𝑂𝑈𝑅𝐼𝑆𝐻 & 𝑁𝑈𝑅𝑇𝑈𝑅𝐸 yourself through yoga, food, movement and fulfilment. Feel safe, supported and empowered to create the healthiest version of you so you can feel your best now and for years to come.

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09/11/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how often we put things on hold while we’re waiting to feel ready.

Waiting until we have a plan. Until we’re more confident. Until the timing is right. Until we know exactly how it’s all going to work out.

But some of the best things in my life have come from simply saying yes, giving something a go and figuring it out along the way.

And one of the biggest lessons I’ve learnt is that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

Getting coaching and support along the way has genuinely sped up my own process. Having someone in your corner who has been there before, can see the bigger picture and help you navigate the bits you might not know how to tackle makes such a difference.

It’s also why I feel so honoured to now help others do the same, particularly when it comes to creating, planning and bringing their own retreats to life.

There’s something pretty special about watching someone go from having an idea they’ve been sitting on for years to actually welcoming their first group of guests.

So here’s your reminder (and mine):
You don’t need to know everything. You don’t need to do everything. And you certainly don’t need to do it all alone.

Back yourself, stay curious and find the people who can help you get where you want to go.

06/11/2026

I’d add it just before the final paragraph so it feels like you’re opening up a conversation rather than simply making a statement.

I think one of the ongoing challenges of being human is learning to accept that your life isn’t supposed to look like anyone else’s.

And I mean really accepting it. Not just saying it, putting a positive spin on it and carrying on.

Because sometimes it’s bloody hard watching other people move through milestones, build the things you thought you’d have by now, or seem to have found their place in the world while you’re over here figuring things out for the 47th time.

There are moments when I wish my path was a little more straightforward. That I could just pick a lane, follow the plan and tick off the things in the order they’re apparently supposed to happen.

But then I remember how much of what makes my life mine comes from taking the less obvious route. The unexpected turns, the changing interests, the things I’ve let go of and the things I’ve started again.

There’s a real beauty in a life that doesn’t follow a template. But it takes a little work to keep coming back to yourself, especially when the world makes it so easy to measure your life against someone else’s.

Maybe the work isn’t to love every part of your journey all the time. Maybe it’s to stop treating your life like it’s behind schedule.

We’re all making it up as we go along a little, aren’t we?

Surely I’m not alone in this?

What a shame it would be to spend so much time wishing we had someone else’s life that we forgot to appreciate the one we’re actually living.

06/11/2026

For a long time, I tried to fit myself into one box. Pick a lane, choose a niche, specialise in one thing. You know the drill. For a long time, I tried to fit myself into one box. Pick a lane, choose a niche, specialise in one thing. You know the drill.

But the more I’ve explored, created and worked with people, the more I’ve realised that all these seemingly different things actually have a lot in common.

Whether I’m creating a retreat, teaching a yoga class, working on a brand or picking up my camera, I’m drawing on the same things: creativity, intuition, connection and an ability to see the bigger picture.

I’ve stopped trying to choose just one. Turns out, having a few different strings to your bow isn’t such a bad thing when they all work together.

So here’s a little look at the different things I offer, and the many ways we can work together.

If something sparks your interest, check out my little ol website eliseottaway.com, or get in touch. I’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.

31/10/2026

Everyone loves the idea of hosting a retreat. The beautiful venue, the long lunches, the yoga, the connections, the whole experience.

And don’t get me wrong, it really IS what it’s cracked up to be. But there’s also a little more to it than choosing a pretty location and putting together a playlist.

Surprisingly enough, I’ve managed to learn a thing or two over the last decade of running retreats. And once you get me started on creating retreats, it can be hard to get me to stop. 😅

I love helping people take those big ideas and turn them into something tangible. Sometimes it’s a little creative direction, sometimes it’s the behind-the-scenes know-how, and sometimes it’s simply having someone to bounce ideas around with who’s been there before.

So, if you’ve got a retreat idea brewing, don’t be surprised if I’m just as excited about it as you are. And don’t be surprised if I get a little carried away talking about all the possibilities and ways we could bring it to life.

I really do love this stuff.

25/10/2026

I used to have retreats all over my vision board, long before I really knew what retreats were, how to run them, or how any of it would come to life.

I just knew there was something about them that called to me. And I could never have even fathomed the life I have created now, all these years later, having been part of over 400 retreats.

I’m sharing this because I genuinely want to see more people bring their vision to life. Not because every passion needs to become a business, but because there’s something beautiful about giving an idea the chance to become real.

You don’t always need to know the how, have the plan, or see the whole path ahead. Sometimes, you just need to pay attention to what keeps calling you and be willing to take the next step.

If there’s something you’ve been dreaming about, don’t dismiss it simply because you can’t yet see how it will happen.

Listen to the whispers. Pay attention. I certainly didn’t know what those little images on my vision board would one day lead to. 🤍

25/10/2026

Retreats are where I feel most at home.

After facilitating 400+ retreats, I know that the most impactful experiences are not just about a beautiful location or a full itinerary. They’re about creating a space where people can slow down, feel supported, connect deeply, and leave with something that stays with them.

There are a few ways we can work together in the retreat space:

✦ Come on retreat with meI host intentional retreats designed to help you step away from the everyday and reconnect with yourself. Visit my website to explore upcoming experiences.

✦ Create your own retreat with my supportIf you have a retreat vision, I offer consultation to help you bring it to life—from clarifying your intention and ideal guest, to shaping the flow, experiences, and overall guest journey.

✦ Have me by your side to co-facilitateHolding a retreat can be incredibly rewarding, but you don’t have to hold every moving piece alone. I can join you in person to support your guests, co-facilitate sessions, and help create an intentional, beautifully held experience.

✦ Integrate and refine after the retreatI also offer post-retreat support to debrief, review guest feedback, support integration, and refine your next experience.

If you feel a gentle yes around joining a retreat, or creating one of your own, I’d love to chat.

Feel free to follow the link in my bio, or reach out and we can see what support might feel most aligned.

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25/10/2026

I don’t know about you, but this simple little question took me deep 🤔

07/10/2026

I was having a conversation with one of my retreat guests this week and it really reminded me of something I’ve been learning too.

I’m not someone who puts all her eggs in one basket.

I love variety. I love having different things on the go, following a spark, creating, teaching, photographing, retreating… letting life be a little bit layered.

And when I finally stopped fighting that and surrendered to how I naturally work, things started to flow.

Not perfectly.
Not predictably.

Just… naturally.

So this is a little reminder to myself, and maybe to you too:

You don’t have to follow someone else’s blueprint.

Stay focused on what matters to you.
Leave room for what lights you up.
Trust what you feel.

And let the rest unfold.

27/09/2026

Especially when we’re creating images for their business.

I want you to see yourself in your photos and think:

“YES. That’s me.”

Not a version of you trying to look the part.

You… comfortable, confident and completely yourself.

To me, it feels like the best gift I can give someone.

18/07/2026

These are the shoots I love most.

When someone brings so much heart, wisdom and joy to what they do, my job is simply to capture that in a way that feels real.

This ‘All You Need’ shoot with the beautiful Jacqui Edgerly | Business & Mindset Coach was an absolute delight! It was equal parts laughter, playfulness and powerful conversations. I can’t wait to see these images help share the incredible work she offers with the world.

Here’s to women owning their voice, their gifts, and being seen.

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