Cultivating Sweetness Within

The stars are aligning for an auspicious women’s retreat. Between a new moon in Virgo, the Autumn equinox, and a partial Solar eclipse, we will be blessed with a magical time for deeply healing shadow work. Cosmic illumination will expand and compassionate self-care rituals will bring a deep sweetness to life. Participants will have the opportunity to experience carefully curated yogic practices meant to help recognize and interrupt old outmoded patterns with the support of the eclipse and equinox – so we can illuminate new pathways and access the sweet nectar of ancient wisdom within.

We invite you to join us in sacred ceremony, self care rituals and a vast array of yogic offerings to fall into the best version of yourself possible.

Schedule

SUN, Sep 21, 11:29 AM – partial eclipse (recognizing shadows)

SUN, Sep 21, 12:54 PM – new moon (new beginning)

MON, Sep 22, 11:19 AM – fall equinox (letting go of what we’ve outgrown – what lessons are you tired of learning)

Yogic Philosophy: Balancing the Three Gunas + Samudra Manthan – Cultivating sweetness by discovering the light and shadows within wholeness

Thursday: 

3pm Arrive get soaking

4pm Check into cabins

6pm Dinner

7pm-8:30pm – Karen gives orientation, ice-breakers, Restorative + MFR (myofascial release aka self massage) postures are held for 2-5 minutes each with optional hands on enhancements. 

(Kristi + Anne)

Friday: 

7am-8am: Meditative Slow Flow, Pranayama (breathe work), + Meditation (Kristi)

8-9am Breakfast

11am-1pm:  Yogic Practices for the Nervous System: support the nervous system with ancient yogic tools and evidence-based neuroscience practices  (Kristi)

1pm Lunch

4-6pm  Guided Thai Yoga Therapy Session where Anne leads partners through a blend of rhythmic massage, gentle twisting, assisted yoga stretches and acupressure. (Anne)

6pm-7pm Dinner

Saturday:

7am-8am: Meditative Slow Flow, Pranayama, + Meditation (Anne)

8-9am Breakfast

11am-1pm:  Alignment based yoga workshop (Anne)

1pm-2pm: Lunch

Afternoon:  Free time

6pm-7pm Dinner

7pm-9:00pm New Moon Ceremony, Bonfire + Sunset Candlelit Labyrinth Meditation Walk, (Kristi – This class uses astrology and yogic philosophy as a way of holding space for participants to self reflect, set intentions and move in greater alignment with purpose/values. Expect journaling, discussion, gentle movement, breath work, meditation, guided rest, tuning forks, healing chimes, cleansing, restorative nidra with essential oils (collective dreaming -blue lotus tea meditation, essential oil self massage, dream journal) (Kristi)

Sunday:

7am-8am: Meditative Slow Flow, Pranayama, + Meditation (Anne + Kristi)

8-9am Group Breakfast in North Wing – Dream sharing, discussion + Closing

9am- 1pm – Pack up cabins, Freetime 

1pm: Lunch

3pm Departure