This retreat was just a short, laid back, long-weekend get-away. The beaches in Destin with their fine, white sand and pristine water are among the most beautiful in the world.
We simply committed 3.5 days to clean eating, deep breathing, yoga, and Reiki healing. By taking our time to complete each breath cycle fully, we remembered that we all have enough time, and we used it for long walks on the beach, crystal bowl sound bath meditation, wonderful meals, bike rides, and coaching workshops on how to remove negative self-talk, set an intention, and take action purposefully.
It was time well spent recalibrating, rejuvenating, and re-energizing.
Especially early morning pranayama practice in salty air felt so good. I am grateful that I get to do this kind of work and for the trust of all who travel with me.
This was such a diverse and beautiful group with women literally from all walks of life and five different states. Our common ground? Love for yoga, nature, good food, community, and purpose in life.
The unique dome house below was the venue for this retreat – offering beautiful spaces for yoga both in- and outside, private bed- and bathrooms, a quiet Reiki room, and chef kitchen, located secluded down by the river with its own access to tubing. The best part, the entire house was shielded from EMF – deep sleep, quiet, and fasting from electronics! Like at every other of my retreats, each woman received a 1-hour 1-on-1 Reiki and health coaching session.
Vortex energy everywhere!
Hiking in Sedona heals and expands the heart chakra. Allowing ourselves to be spacious and open creates a sense of free-flowing energy – for adventure and courage, for playfulness and connection medicine, for giving and receiving love.
Visiting Palatki Heritage Site, Sinagua cliff dwellings and alcoves that shelter the painted symbols, or pictographs from every native culture to ever occupy the Verde Valley.
Visiting Wupatki National Monument, Sinagua dwelling on the plateau
Visiting Walnut Canyon National Monument, 12th century Sinagua dwellings, carved and built high up in the canyon walls
Daily yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practice, including a visit to Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park for a walking meditation in silence and intention setting circle.
And of course, not to forget the fabulous vegan food 🙂
Cauliflower steak with turmeric, cinnamon and black pepper, quinoa, mixed greens with lemon-olive oil, strawberries, and goat-cheese crumblesCajun shrimp and mixed greens salad with fresh herb vinaigrette and a cooling watermelon-mint-blueberry side Vegetable stir-fry with tofu and green salad with kalamata olives and fresh grapefruit
This group of friends invited me to spend Labor Day weekend with them in Ohio and offer my women empowerment program. They brought fabulous, joyful, warm-hearted, and open-minded energy to the retreat.
My amazing co-host, Michelle, opened her lakehouse to us, providing a welcoming ambiance for all. Thank you so much for your generosity and loving attention to detail!
We shared invigorating morning yoga classes, hikes and sunset boat tours, Reiki, BrainTap, wonderful vegetarian meals, and Yoga Nidra. And we learned about brain health and hormonal balancing through nutrients, sleep, and stress-management. And, the best part, we had the hardest belly laughs – so uplifting and making lasting memories indeed!
Bringing big smiles to faces is the reason why I keep offering retreats. Seeing everyone leave replenished, is time well spent.
If you are interested in a private retreat, fill out my contact form, and let’s start co-creating a customized program for your group!
