Bella Prana in partnership with Wellness Rebirth LLC

Bella Prana Yoga Pilgrimage: Homecoming
A Sacred Gathering on at home

This season, the pilgrimage does not take us across oceans.
It brings us home.

In a time when the collective field feels charged, uncertain, and tender, we are choosing to root more deeply into the land beneath our own feet. The next Bella Prana Yoga Pilgrimage will unfold locally in the Tampa Bay area, on the sacred coastal grounds of Davis Islands honoring the waters, the winds, and the ancestral stewards of this land.

This is a conscious choice.

As the political and global climate shifts, we feel called to hold sacred space here, on U.S. soil, to pour into our communities, to fortify our nervous systems, to strengthen our spiritual foundations, and to remember that yoga is not an escape from the world, but a way to meet it with steadiness, clarity, and heart.

This pilgrimage is a Homecoming.

While we are not traveling far geographically, we will journey deeply inward, downward, and beyond surface identity. This is a pilgrimage of the soul. A return to essence. A reverent honoring of the land we inhabit and the ancestors, indigenous and displaced whose stories live in its soil.

Secure your place today for this transformative immersion!

The Experience

This immersive retreat will offer 3 nights of intentional accommodation, with the option of day passes for those who feel called to participate while remaining at home.

Each day will be woven with:

• Devotional Hatha, Vinyasa and Restorative yoga

• Meditation, pranayama, and sacred silence

• Ritual honoring the land and the waters of Tampa Bay

• Community circles, ceremonies and integration dialogues

• Sound, mantra, and contemplative practices

• Teachings rooted in Ayurveda, the Eight Limbs of Yoga and embodied Samadhi

In alignment with Bella Prana’s regenerative spirit, we will invite local holistic practitioners, healers, and facilitators to share their gifts — creating a collective tapestry of wisdom rooted in this region. This is yoga lived off the mat. This is community care in motion.

Why Here? Why Now?

To practice yoga in today’s world is an act of devotion.
To gather intentionally is an act of courage.
To honor land and lineage is an act of reconciliation.

This retreat honors the truth that sacred space is not somewhere else, it is cultivated wherever we stand with presence.

We will acknowledge the original peoples of this land.
We will honor the ancestors whose labor shaped this country.
We will hold space for grief, for resilience, for prayer, and for possibility.

A Portal for the Bella Prana Community

Bella Prana has always been more than a practice space, it is a living prayer, a collective field of awakening. This Homecoming pilgrimage invites you to step through a new portal:

• To root more deeply.

• To strengthen your inner witness.

• To practice detachment while loving fiercely.

• To embody steadiness in uncertain times.

• To live your yoga not just spiritually, but civically and relationally.

You are not being called away.
You are being called inward.

And in that inward turning, we fortify ourselves to move through the world with clarity, compassion, and grounded power.

This Is For You If…

You feel the need to gather close to home.
You long to reconnect with your practice in a deeper way.
You sense that sacred activism begins with inner alignment.
You are ready to honor this land while transforming your relationship to it.

The pilgrimage continues.
The altar is here.
The land is listening.

Welcome home.

As we aim to elevate your holistic wellness, we emphasize the potency of plant healing by engaging with the most vibrant of botanical medicines. Every meal at our retreat will comprise Ayurvedic yogic nutrition and plant-based meals with foods sourced from local organic farms.

Anticipate 3 daily meal that nurtures your body and soul along with medicinal herbal teas, freshly squeezed natural juices, and delightfully nutritious coconut water. You're not just feeding your body, but also fueling your soul with every bite and sip, embodying the essence wellbeing.

This retreat will be hosted at a private home in Davis Island

About our Sanctuary 

Nestled amidst the local stunning beauty of Davis Island, Tampa Bay, a luxurious private home that will be your sanctuary during this profound immersion.

Serene Waterfront Home: Our charming home on the water offers a harmonious blend of comfort, luxury and natural beauty. Wake up to breathtaking vistas of the serene the water creating a relaxing backdrop for your healing experience.

Eco-Conscious Design: We are committed to sustainability and eco-consciousness. The accommodation harmonizes with the surrounding environment, ensuring your stay is not only comfortable but also respectful of Mother Earth.

Soul-Nourishing Ambiance: Embrace the peaceful ambiance of the home, designed to create a space of tranquility and rejuvenation. Each cottage features artistic touches making it a sanctuary for introspection and reflection.

Comfortable Amenities: Our accommodations are equipped with modern amenities to ensure your stay is pleasant and hassle-free. Enjoy cozy beds with soft linens, immaculate bathrooms with hot water showers.

Our comprehensive accommodations embrace all - from free-spirited explorers to couples seeking a seamless, fully catered experience. Our retreat serves as a nurturing sanctuary for artists and romantics, while offering a haven of equilibrium for busy professionals. Ultimately, everyone who joins us discovers their unique spark of inspiration.  

Megan

Megan is a 500 E-RYT and YACEP certified instructor, serves as the Director of Operations at Bella Prāṇa. She is a lead instructor for Yin, Gentle, and Restorative Yoga Teacher Trainings and a core faculty member in the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program.

Megan’s yoga journey began in 1995 as a young wife and mother seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. Inspired by an image of a woman practicing yoga in nature, she discovered the quiet strength, grace, and peace yoga offered. Her passion grew, leading her to begin teaching in 2007.

As a lifelong student of yoga, Megan is also a Reiki Master. She earned her 200-hour certification in the Hatha tradition, completed her 300-hour certification with Jessica Lynne Trese at Bella Prāṇa in 2018, and holds advanced 50-hour certifications in Restorative and Yin yoga with Bernie Clark. In addition, she is pursuing her certification as an Ayurveda Health Advisor, set to be completed in 2023.

In every class she leads, Megan guides students on a journey through physical postures, breathwork, and meditation, helping them cultivate balance and return to love.

Maharri

Maharri is a devoted yoga teacher, reiki healer, and death doula whose journey is deeply rooted in her Rastafari way of life and the healing wisdom of her Jamaican heritage. Growing up in rural Jamaica, she was immersed in the natural rhythms of life and the spiritual essence of the land, which continue to inspire her practice and teachings. Her connection to yoga deepened as she sought tools to harmonize mind, body, and spirit, eventually leading her to share this transformative path with others.

Guided by the principles of Rastafari, Maharri’s work emphasizes alignment with nature, balance, and intentional living. She seamlessly integrates ancient yogic wisdom with her Afrocentric spiritual philosophy, offering a unique approach to healing and self-discovery. With extensive experience in hatha, power, Yin, vinyasa, gentle yoga, Yoga Nidra, and certifications in sound healing and Reiki, she creates sacred spaces for students to reconnect with themselves and the divine.

As a death doula, Maharri brings her compassionate presence and deep understanding of life’s cycles to support individuals and families during the sacred transition of death. Her work honors the Rastafari belief in the interconnectedness of all life and the eternal spirit, helping to guide souls and their loved ones with reverence, grace, and love. This profound calling is an extension of her commitment to healing and nurturing every stage of life’s journey.

Maharri’s retreats, classes, and workshops reflect her dedication to holistic well-being, incorporating movement, breathwork, meditation, sound healing, energy healing, and, indigenous ceremonies and rituals. Her Rastafari way of life influences her teaching, emphasizing community, connection, and the power of sacred rituals to foster deeper healing and transformation.

Through her practice, Maharri invites students to explore the divine within, embody resilience, and cultivate harmony in their lives. Whether on the mat, in sacred spaces, or during life’s most profound moments, she is committed to helping others discover their inner light and walk their path with clarity, purpose, and joy.

Kamran

Kamran is a dedicated yoga teacher whose journey began with a personal exploration of healing. After experiencing sports-related injuries, Kamran turned to yoga as a path to recovery, discovering its profound ability to restore both physical and mental balance. This transformative experience sparked a passion for teaching and sharing the practice with others.

In Kamran's classes, ancient yogic philosophy meets evidence-based research, creating a practice that is both rooted in tradition and informed by modern science. With 5 years of teaching experience, Kamran specializes in restorative, vinyasa, power vinyasa and sound therapy & healing, offering students a supportive and enriching space to grow in their own journeys.

Beyond the mat, Kamran finds inspiration in music, nature, playing guitar, traveling, reading and maintaining an active lifestyle through fitness. These passions often inform their teaching, adding depth and creativity to each class. By integrating mindful movement, philosophy, and evidence-based approaches, Kamran aims to guide students toward greater resilience, harmony, and joy in both body and mind.

For over 15 years, Bella Prana Collective has been a pillar of wellness in the Tampa Bay community, dedicated to making healing experiences accessible to all. Guided by the belief that wellness should not be a luxury and that true wholeness requires equity, they strive for the liberation of all beings through the 8 Limbs of Yoga. Honoring the ancient wisdom of yoga and meditation gifted by the ancestors of South Asia and yogis worldwide, Bella Prana fosters a space for truth, growth, and connection.

Wellness Rebirth Retreats is a holistic wellness collective devoted to restoring balance within the individual, the community, and the Earth. Rooted in indigenous wisdom, embodied practices, and regenerative travel, our work exists to support deep healing, self-remembering, and sustainable ways of living.

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