Gift yourself three inspirational days to restore, re-center and re-energize, to inspire ourselves and each other to enter a deeper yoga and mindfulness experience. Bring a friend, or make new ones! Inspiration is as close as your next mindful inhale, especially when surrounded by the quiet beauty of the land. We'll gather at WhisperTree, an expansive hillside property in the gorgeous Anderson Valley, Boonville, CA. Among the scenic rolling hills of Mendocino County, the landscape reminds us of our yearning to connect with Nature, and the power of the Earth to embrace and heal. Our practices together will invite each of us to receive what we need, and to offer back our gifts, connecting us to our hearts, our voice, our loved ones, each other and the Earth. All levels, ages, and all aspirations are welcome. As the poet Rumi wrote, bring your big beautiful heart out into the golden fields and let it breathe!
Cost: varies, from $375 budget camping option to $950/person luxurious option, and many price points in between!. Small scholarship support may be available for those in need; please inquire.
Note: Non-refundable deposit required to reserve your accommodation. Deposit payments hold your place in the retreat, and are not refundable.
Cancellation policy: Retreat payments are not refundable. Cancellation may qualify for a credit toward a future retreat or event, as follows: (1) If you cancel prior to 1 month before the start date of this retreat, deposit is not refundable, but remainder of payments made will be credited toward a future retreat of event with Soulpowerflow; (2) If you cancel within 1 month of the start date of this retreat, no refund or credit is provided, however, if you are able to find someone to take the place/accommodation that you reserved for this retreat, and that person enrolls to take your spot, we will be able to refund your payments, EXCEPT for the non-refundable deposit.
ALL-levels Vinyasa Flow yoga practice, with personal attention and instruction, breathwork for inner peace, heart-opening guided meditation, singing bowls sound bath, walking meditation, hiking, fantastic, nutritious, organic family-style meals, hot tub, relaxation and wonderful new friends. Lovely, luxurious accommodations in a gorgeous landscape that will adjust your perspective instantly, just 2 hours from SF. Massage available at additional cost.
Please see the amazing reviews that have been posted to WeTravel by previous participants. Here are a few more that were sent to us privately:
“Thank you for your excellent teaching, the music, the stories, all the incredible effort and expertise you put into the whole weekend.
You are a beautiful soul on this earth and I’m grateful to be in your orbit.” ~ D. A. 11/2019
”I love your voice. It is so calm and grounded and yet energizing. You give us such clear directions I don’t even notice because I always know what you want me to do. I love your flow and how you get through the whole body. You are a really incredible teacher. I’ve been practicing yoga for 30 years now and you are top of the list.“ ~G. A. 6/2020
“I’d LOVE another one of your retreats. Always the best!” ~ C. D. 9/2020
"Absolutely magical." - K.R. 2023
Thursday:
3:30-5pm: Inspire Your Practice Retreat welcomes you to check in starting at 3:30pm. The earlier you arrive, the earlier you get to begin your journey to relax and re-inspire your life! Try to arrive by 5:30pm to avoid rushing and to begin to appreciate the beauty of the Land while there's still light out!
5:30pm: Orientation and Welcome Yoga Practice
7pm:: Welcome dinner
Friday:
7-9am: Coffee, tea, fruit, toast
8:20am: Walking Meditation
9-10:30am: Morning Yoga
11am: Brunch
12pm: Free afternoon to explore and/or on-site massage
5pm: Restorative Yoga
6:30pm: Dinner
8pm: Kirtan/Song Circle
Saturday:
7-9am: Coffee, tea, fruit, toast
8:20am: Walking Meditation
9-10:30am: Morning Yoga
11am: Brunch
5pm: Afternoon Practice/Sound Bath
7pm: Dinner
Sunday:
7-830am: Coffee, tea, fruit, toast
8:30-10am: Morning Yoga & Closing Circle
10:am: Check out of rooms
10:30am: Brunch
12pm: Departure
**SAMPLE SCHEDULE; Actual schedule will be similar, but subject to adjustments
Hearty, seasonal, Ayurvedic meals: 3 dinners, 3 lunch/brunch and 3 light pre-yoga breakfasts (e.g., toast, fruit, coffee, tea).
Extra cost, details and signups provided to registration to prior to retreat
Carpooling encouraged!
If you know you need to snack between meals, bring some of your faves!
BYO, or visit the fantastic local Anderson Valley wineries and micro breweries!
We will be nourished by Ayurvedic chef extraordinaire, Alexandra Sargent, who crafts delightful and soul-satisfying meals, and makes eating healthy and seasonal both delicious and delightful. Alexandra will be providing our three dinners and three brunches while on retreat.
Join us in the yoga sanctuary or a one-hour restorative practice to relax, unwind, stretch, clear your mind and enter the heart-space of your retreat.
Chef Alexandra will nourish us with her finest creations, and teach us about eating seasonally and mindfully, leaving us feeling healthy, happy and deeply cared for . . . On the last day, e will depart the beautiful Bell Valley Retreat Center after brunch at around 12:30pm
Each morning we will begin with an energizing and awakening yoga practice, combining guided and self-paced sun salutations, energy medicine and breathwork to jump-start the day, with guided meditation.
Late afternoon or evening practices will be Yin and/or restorative yoga to take you deeper into self-awareness, and guided somatic practice for release and relaxation. Singing bowls.
Enjoy an uphill hike to the top of the property with great views of the rolling hills, to the pond where a brave soul could take a cold swim! We also encourage you to visit Hendy Woods State Park just outside Philo, CA for a beautiful, moderate walk in the redwoods. Experience the magic of the redwood forest, stop at the Philo Apple Farm on the way back.
Boonville and Philo have some great small wineries for an afternoon visit.
