Qigong, breathwork, sound baths, retreats and wood-fired sauna experiences in North Yorkshire.
Wuji Wellness Retreats with PortaSauna
Step into the Wuji experience, a new wellness business bringing together movement, stillness, breath and heat across Harrogate, York and Huby.
Founded by Lauren Grundy, Wuji has been created for people who want to slow down, reconnect and enjoy wellbeing in a way that feels welcoming, natural and fun. Through Qigong, breathwork, sound baths and retreat experiences, Wuji offers a calm space to reset the body and mind.
Now, with the addition of the PortaSauna KABIN, Wuji is bringing authentic wood-fired sauna into its retreats and wellness sessions. The sauna adds a powerful layer to the experience, helping guests relax deeply, warm the body, share time together and enjoy the ritual of heat as part of a wider wellbeing journey.
Whether you are joining for a retreat, a breathwork session, a sound bath or a private wellness day, Wuji is about creating space to pause, breathe and come back to yourself.
Highlights
Wuji uses the PortaSauna KABIN, a traditional wood-fired sauna designed to create real heat, real steam and a proper outdoor sauna experience.
The sauna will be used as part of retreat days and private wellness sessions, helping guests relax, recover and reconnect in a natural outdoor setting.
Qigong sits at the heart of Wuji. These gentle movement practices are designed to support balance, breath, mobility and calm.
Sessions are suitable for people looking to move slowly, feel grounded and enjoy a softer approach to wellbeing.
Wuji offers guided breathwork as part of its wellness and retreat experiences.
Breathwork can help guests slow down, focus the mind, settle the nervous system and prepare the body for deep relaxation before or after sauna use.
Wuji also offers sound bath experiences, creating a calm and restorative environment through sound, stillness and guided relaxation.
Paired with sauna and breathwork, this gives guests a complete mind and body reset.
Wuji will be running full day and weekend retreat experiences, with the PortaSauna KABIN included as part of selected events.
The first retreat using the PortaSauna KABIN is planned for 25th January at a private lake location.
What Wuji Offers
About Lauren Grundy
Lauren Grundy is the founder of Wuji, a new wellness business based around Harrogate, York and Huby.
Wuji has been created with a fun, welcoming energy, offering people the chance to explore wellbeing through Qigong, breathwork, retreats and restorative experiences.
As a new brand, Wuji is building a community around mindful movement, outdoor wellness and meaningful retreat days. The addition of the PortaSauna KABIN gives Lauren and the Wuji community a powerful new way to create memorable, restorative experiences.
The Sauna Experience
The Wuji sauna experience is built around the PortaSauna KABIN.
Guests can expect a warm, calming and social sauna space as part of a wider retreat setting. The wood-fired heat creates an authentic sauna experience, allowing guests to sit, breathe, sweat, reset and enjoy time away from the noise of everyday life.
Depending on the event, the sauna may be paired with:
The focus is not just on heat. It is about creating a full wellness journey.
Trip Tips
Fast setup Flexible event use Authentic wood-fired sauna feel Suitable for pop-up locations Great for groups Strong visual presence Ideal for festivals, retreats and private hire
Where SMÜG Operates
Sauna, breathwork and movement can all make hydration important. Bring a bottle of water with you and keep sipping throughout the experience.
For Qigong, breathwork and sound bath sessions, wear something comfortable that allows you to move and relax easily.
If your session includes sauna or cold water, bring swimwear to wear underneath your clothes.
One towel is useful for sitting on in the sauna. The second is for drying off afterwards.
Outdoor wellness sessions can involve time outside between sauna rounds, so bring warm, loose-fitting clothes for after your session.
The sauna is not a competition. Step out when you need to, rest when you need to and listen to your body throughout.
Locations
To book, enquire or find out more about upcoming retreats, contact Lauren at Wuji.
Email: hello@wuji.uk
Phone: +44 7956 393395
Instagram: @wuji.uk
Facebook: Wuji
Wuji is a wellness business founded by Lauren Grundy, offering Qigong, breathwork, sound baths and retreat experiences across Harrogate, York, Huby and surrounding areas.
Wuji uses the PortaSauna KABIN, a wood-fired portable sauna.
No. Wuji sessions are designed to be welcoming and accessible. You do not need previous experience with Qigong, breathwork, sound baths or sauna.
Bring water, swimwear if sauna or cold water is included, two towels, warm layers and comfortable clothing for movement or relaxation.
No. You can take part in the wider retreat experience and use the sauna only if you feel comfortable.
Some retreats may include access to cold water or a private lake setting. This will depend on the event. Cold water is always optional and should be approached gently.
Yes. Contact Lauren directly to discuss private retreats, group sessions or wellness events.
