Dan & Karyn Hughes

Co-founders Vitae Vi

BIO

Vitae Vi is a wellbeing approach built around one simple idea.

You don't need to push harder, you need to understand your body better.

Vitae Vi was created from two personal journeys shaped by challenge, recovery, and a deep belief in what the human body and mind are capable of when given the right conditions to thrive. We don't chase extremes. Instead, we create steady, supportive environments where people can regulate their nervous systems, sharpen their clarity, and reconnect with their natural resilience. Our aim is simple. To help you feel calm, capable, and full present in your life again

Dan's journey into this work was not theoretical. It was lived. In his late thirties, serious illness stopped him in his tracks. Years later, long COVID stripped him once again of strength, clarity and vitality.
Breath became the turning point.

Through breathwork and the cold immersion techniques of the Wim Hof Method, Dan didn't simply recover. He recalibrated. He rediscovered what the body is capable of when given the right stimulus, the right mindset, and the right environment. Today, Dan works with high-performing individuals, sports teams, business leaders, and organisations to develop calm strength, resilience, and clarity under pressure. His approach is focused, grounded, and human.

Karyn's work is guided by something steady within.

Her journey began with a simple belief: paddle your own canoe. After leaving a successful career in the beauty industry, she created her own wellbeing space on the Isle of Wight, building a gym, studio, and treatment environment dedicated to helping people reconnect with their bodies. Over time her work deepened.

Fitness became functional strength. Coaching becaome awareness. Therapies became integration. Today, Karyn blends reflexology, breathwork, movement, and nervous system awareness to help people restore balance and reconnect with themselves. Her work is intuitive, compassionate, and supportive.

Everything we do is grounded in care, safety, and respect for where you are right now.


*Safety before strength
*Science with soul
*Compassionate challenge
*Integration over intensity
*Ancient wisdom with modern physiology
*Transformation through presence, not performance

Vitae Vi has delivered workshops, classes and immersive experiences across wellness venues, corporate environments and retreat settings. Dan and Karyn previously delivered breathwork and ice bath sessions for a client retreat hosted at Delta, and loved the atmosphere, location and energy of the space — making this collaboration a natural next step . More info at www.vitaevi.co.uk/

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VIDEO INTRO

OFFERINGS 
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Half Day Experiences (3–4 hours)

Guide pricing: £1581.25 / half day (up to 12 persons)

  • Breathwork & Cold Exposure Immersion
  • Nervous System Reset & Resilience Workshop
  • Breathwork for Focus, Mood, Performance & Sleep
  • Ice Bath Mindset Masterclass
  • Sleep Workshop

Full Day Experiences (6–7 hours)

Guide pricing: £3162.50 / day (up to 12 persons)

  • Complete Breathwork & Cold Exposure Retreat Day
  • High Performance Nervous System Training Day
  • Breathwork, Movement & Recovery Day
  • Leadership & Resilience Intensive

Day Retreat Experiences

Guide pricing (min numbers apply)

Sessions:

  • Daily Breathwork Sessions (energising, grounding, restorative, relaxation) - c. £28.75pp per session - 60 mins
  • Basic Cold Exposure Training & Mindset Coaching - c. £109.25pp - 120 mins
  • Evening Breathwork Journeys - c. £28.75pp - 60 mins
  • Breathwork + Nature Immersion Sessions (beach or sunset sessions) - c. £40.25pp per session - 90 mins

Individual or Small Group Sessions (60–120 mins)

Guide pricing (min numbers apply where applicable)

  • 1:1 Private Breathwork Session - £109.25pp - 90 mins
  • Group Breathwork Session - c. £28.75pp - 60 mins
  • Breathwork for Anxiety, Sleep & Stress Regulation - c. £40.25pp - 90 mins
  • Reflexology - c. £143.75pp - 90-120 mins

APPLICATION 
FORM

If you would like to book one of our people to be part of your retreat, fill out the application form below selecting which team members you would like to join and for what dates. An email will automatically be sent to each team member you apply for with the info you put down and you can start to work together to put a package together for you.

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