Yoga, Fitness & Wellness
GROUP CLASSES
at the SPA
Island Retreat Spa is the hub for Bald Head Island's fitness and wellness activities!
Classes at Island Retreat are designed for both beginners and experienced students.
All Spa classes are held outdoors on our covered porch unless otherwise noted.
Spa Class Pricing includes mats, blocks, straps and any other equipment needed for the class.
New for 2025
Group & Private Fitness Classes are now being offered at
The Shoals Club and Bald Head Island Club!
Note: BHI Club and Shoals Club Classes will have different pricing than the Spa, and will be for Guest Members, Members and their guests.
Please direct all BHI Club & Fitness Inquiries to our Fitness & Wellness Team via the link below:
Spa Group Fitness Pricing
Drop-in Rate | $29
3- Class Solo Pass | $70
5-Class Shareable Pass | $140
10-Class Shareable Pass | $250
Spa Private Fitness Sessions
(priced for up to two people)
At the Spa | $125
Off-site | $150
+ $20 per additional student
3-Class Solo pass designed for one user. 5-Class and 10-Class shareable passes may be used by multiple guests in your party. However, when booking online, please note only one class space can be reserved online at a time. Please call (910) 454-0333 to reserve multiple spaces with a shareable pass.
Members-Only Fitness & Wellness at the Clubs
Island Retreat is pleased to partner with the Bald Head Island Club and The Shoals Club to offer expanded fitness
and wellness services for the 2025 season!
Offerings will Include:
Indoor Group Classes at the BHI Club Fitness Center
Indoor Private Group or Individual Classes at the BHI Club Fitness Center
Outdoor Group Classes at The Shoals Club
Chiropractic Care
Acupuncture Treatments
Physical Stretching Sessions
Chair Massage for Post- and Pre-workout
...and more!
Questions? Contact us at wellness@islandretreatspa.com
Appointments & Class Schedule Opening Tuesday, April 15th!
GROUP CLASS PRICING
BHI CLUB
GROUP CLASSES
Full Member Pricing
Drop-in Rate
$25
Guest (Temporary) Member
Pricing
Drop-in Rate
$28
SHOALS CLUB
GROUP CLASSES
Full Member Pricing
Drop-in Rate
$25
Guest (Temporary) Member Pricing
Drop-in Rate
$28
PRIVATE CLASSES
at the CLUBS
Full Member Pricing
Individual/Couple
$100
Each Additional Person
$20
Guest (Temporary) Member
Pricing
Individual/Couple
$115
Each Additional Person
$20
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Only the best instructors in the region teach on BHI for Island Retreat! To ensure our collaboration with the BHI Club meets our high standards, we have also sourced the "best of the best" to guide our Barre & Pilates classes, too.
Meet: PULSE Pilates & Movement -
Wilmington's premier Pilates studio.
MEET SHELLEY JACKSON.
A passionate Pilates maven with two decades of experience, Shelley has been the heartbeat behind countless transformations. With a keen eye for precision and a nurturing spirit, she's guided enthusiasts through the art of movement, honing their strength and flexibility.
Her Wilmington, NC studio PULSE Pilates & Movement is a culmination of her years of expertise and dedication. Her contagious energy and commitment to empowering others to shine, invites every participant to thrive on their fitness journey. Get ready to embark on a new chapter of fitness and self-discovery with Shelley leading the way!
Shelley will be on-island Tuesdays in the spring/summer of 2025 along with several members of her PULSE team - teaching at Island Retreat and at the BHI Club. Members of the PULSE team will be joining the schedule, too! Stay tuned...
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Laura Smith
Yoga Instructor
RYT-500
Laura began practicing yoga in her thirties as a way to cope with anxiety. She was immediately struck by the way the brain and the body were connected and thus the transformative nature of the practice of yoga. Read more...
Alicia Linstead
Barre Instructor
Living in San Francisco nearly twenty years ago and on a quest to recover from a back injury, Alicia found and immediately loved The Bar Method. During the process of healing her back and became a dedicated Bar Method read more...
Spencer Rubio
Yoga Instructor
RYT-500
Spencer is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher who brings a grounded, hands-on approach to every class. She’s passionate about strength, functional movement, and understanding how the body works—helping students build confidence, awareness, and resilience along the way. Spencer loves finding ways to bring yoga into everyday life, believing that what we practice on the mat should support us out in the real world. Her classes are a blend of challenge and support, always aimed at helping people feel stronger, more connected, and more empowered in their bodies.
Gillian Grenz
Yoga Instructor
RYT-200
Gil (pronounced like "Jill") has a passion for all things movement!
Her passion for yoga is deeply rooted in her collegiate and competitive dance background. In 2020, she received her 200-hour certification from the Yoga Alliance and became a certified Baptiste Educator.
Gil strives to incorporate her knowledge of anatomy into classes to optimize the body’s function.
Her practice is both strong and playful. In her classes, she strives to uplift, inspire, and guide students through a sequence that balances physical practice with mindfulness and meditation.
Gabriela Lancaster
PULSE® Pilates Instructor
Gabriela is a certified Pilates instructor who completed a comprehensive training at Appalachian State University in 2023 and now teaches full-time in Wilmington, NC. For Gabriela, Pilates is more than just a workout—it’s a way to build strength, reconnect with your body, and feel empowered in movement. She teaches both Classical and Contemporary Pilates, blending precision with creativity to make movement feel intentional, challenging, and fun. Gabriela spent her childhood summers on Bald Head Island and is thrilled to return this year as an instructor. Her classes are high energy, set to great music, and always welcoming. She loves creating a space where everyone feels supported, strong, and capable—and she can’t wait to move with you this summer.
Marisa Baker
PULSE® Pilates Instructor
My introduction to the world of Pilates came after a transformative experience during my college years. Unfortunately after years of long distance running, I experienced a knee injury that halted my running career. Determined to stay active and find a low-impact exercise form, I came across Pilates and it completely changed my life.
In 2018, I became so inspired by how Pilates had changed my life, that I started teaching reformer Pilates at a local studio. Fast forward to 2021, I completed a 500 hour comprehensive training through Club Pilates, which covered all apparatus of Pilates. In 2023, I decided to focus and perfect my skills on specifically Mat Pilates. I completed an additional 134 hour course Mat Pilates Certification through Balanced Body, which increased my knowledge of anatomy.
In my classes, I strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals of all fitness levels can flourish. I have a keen eye for proper form and guide my students to slow down, paying attention to the subtleties of each movement. With my expertise, I aim to empower my clients to improve their strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.
Stephanie Washburn
Yoga Instructor
RYT-200
Stephanie is a RYT-200 having completed her training through Yoga Salt in Wilmington, NC. On the mat, Steph focuses on breath work, and offering modification for yogis of all experience levels. Incorporating gentle hands-on assists and relaxing touch as well as uplifting meditation is a passion of hers, read more...
Jennifer Kuzmuk
Yoga & Mat Pilates Instructor
E-RYT-500
Jenn has been a yoga student for more than 20 years, practicing different lineages such as Iyengar, Vinyasa, Baptiste, Yin and Ashtanga. Jenn’s classes are filled with her passion for the power and peace a yoga practice brings and demonstrate how yoga is a beautiful way to express yourself from the inside out. Read more...
PRIVATE GROUP FITNESS
Private group classes are available year-round at multiple locations around the island. Please contact us to inquire.
Private Class & Guided Fitness Options:
- Vinyasa Flow Yoga
- Gentle Yoga
- Restorative Yoga
- Yoga & Mimosas* (add $25/per 4 people)
- Barre
- Mat Pilates
- Core Strength
- Yin Yoga
- Breathwork & Meditation
- Soundbath with Tibetan Singing Bowls
- Sports-focused Assisted Stretching
- Guided Nature Hikes
... & more!
Some Private Session times are available for online booking, but more availability may be open upon advance request. Please inquire if you are not able to find a time that works for you.
