Shirley Ballas has enjoyed a ‘long overdue’ stay at a juice retreat in which she took part in hiking, yoga and a colonic’.
The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 61, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a series of snaps from her stay, remarking she’s ‘happy I took time to focus on myself’.
Shirley’s stay at the Juice Master Retreat in Portugal comes just months after she had a health scare and had to undergo a series of tests on all of her organs after fans spotted a lump in her armpit last year.
Doing good: Shirley Ballas has revealed she enjoyed a stay at a juice retreat in which she topo part in hiking, yoga and a colonic, with Shirley saying the stay was a ‘long time overdue’
In her post, Shirley uploaded a number of images, with one seeing her in a purple vest as she took part in a gruelling hike.
While others saw her relaxing in the swimming pool and catching up on her reading.
Shirley even shared an image of her busy schedule which included activities such as volleyball, yoga, walks and of course juicing.
Captioning her post, Shirley penned: ‘Well what an experience here with @jasonvale @juicemasterretreats. It’s been absolutely transformative learning about juicing, The schedule is tough but you can do as much or as little as you like.
Wellness: The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 61, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a plethora of snaps from her stay in Portugal
‘Me I did it all today and I’m exhausted but feeling proud of myself. The hike was just beautiful, the views breathtaking. All the classes informative and so professionally put across to all levels, so impressive. I even tried volley ball today lol trampolining was an experience in itself.’
The ‘Queen of Latin’ continued: ‘I’m happy I took time to focus on myself, to do the things I love long time over due, and I met some very cool people. I’ve even had a colonic to clean my system which I loved and I truly felt lighter and cleaner from the inside out.
‘facial , massage ,rainforest scrub, this will be an experience I will have in my calendar from now on,, it’s been a phenomenal experience here in Portugal Wow wow wow. Loved being here with my friend and publicist @lauransinclair.’
Concern: Shirley’s stay at the Juice Master Retreats comes just months after she had a health scare and had to undergo a series of tests on all of her organs after fans spotted a lump in her armpit last year
Back in November, Shirley underwent scans at King College Hospital after doctors flagged concern about her high testosterone levels.
Doctors were initially searching for a suspected lump in her armpit after concerned fans noticed it on Strictly in October.
Medical tests also revealed a shadow on her kidney, but the doctor gave her the all clear.
Health: In her post, Shirley uploaded a number of images, with one seeing her taking part in a gruelling hike, while others saw her relaxing in the swimming pool and catching up on her reading
Healthy pals: The dancer flashed a beaming smile with pal Jason Vale, who runs the retreat
Plan: Shirley even shared an image of her busy schedule which included activities such as volleyball, yoga, walks and of course juicing
Speaking to Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid about her recent health journey during an appearance on Good Morning Britain in November, Shirley told how she initially ignored fans comments about her alarm, but sought help from her GP after more concerned messages came flooding in.
She said: ‘It’s been the last two weeks – it has been like a whirlwind with everything else I’ve been doing.
‘I was doing a Paso Doble move, put up my right arm and a couple of people got in touch and I kind of ignored and then there was about 11 people getting in touch so I thought, no I better go to the doctor.
Shirley said of the retreat: ‘It’s been absolutely transformative learning about juicing, The schedule is tough but you can do as much or as little as you like’
Feeling good: ‘I’m happy I took time to focus on myself, to do the things I love long time over due’
‘I went off to see my doctor, she had a little feel around and she couldn’t feel anything but she had some past blood tests from a few months before. I hadn’t gone back for the results – my fault – and she was alarmed by them.’
The ballroom champion told how she will undergo further tests at King’s College, hospital in London after initially sparking concern over her testosterone levels, with the star hoping to get her results back soon.
Shirley has since been given the all clear, telling fans ‘I can now breathe’ after weeks of anxiety.
Worries: Back in November, Shirley underwent scans at King College Hospital after doctors flagged concern about her high testosterone levels