Body Wisdom: Yoga & Writing Retreat to Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree, CA, USA

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Casa Mara Joshua Tree
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Oct 4 - 6, 2019
Group size: 1 - 14
Body Wisdom: Yoga & Writing Retreat to Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree, CA, USA

Casa Mara Joshua Tree
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2 reviews

Oct 4 - 6, 2019
Group size: 1 - 14

About this trip

Join Sarah Beston and Sarah McColl for a Body Wisdom Yoga & Writing Retreat in stunning Joshua Tree.


Through three days of yoga classes and writing workshops, and two nights of stargazing with a special moonlit Saturday night Sound Bath, the Body Wisdom Retreat Weekend invites participants to slow down, experience deep quiet, and hear their inner rhythms. Together we will use the practices of yoga, meditation, breath and chakra work, reading, reflection, and writing for creative discovery with the awe-inspiring desert landscape at Casa Mara, Joshua Tree as our backdrop.


In all creative endeavors, our internal guides can lead us to discoveries of the heart, mind, and body. The Body Wisdom Retreat Weekend is an opportunity to tune in and listen deeply.


There will be plenty of time between Body Wisdom sessions to relax and connect with yourself, each other, and the land. Explore local Joshua Tree, book a massage, take a hike, or take a nap. Our meals together will be simple, fresh, vegetarian fare.


We hope you can join us for this restorative and grounding weekend of movement, creativity, and community in the desert. All levels welcome!


Sarah Beston is a yoga and meditation teacher and spiritual guide based in Los Angeles, California. In her classes,  Sarah promotes a welcoming and safe environment that realigns her students with the natural gifts already within them—vitality, strength, joy, and intuitive intelligence. Sarah received her yoga teacher training certification (Yoga Alliance E-RYT) through Yoga Mittra and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Spirituality and Mind Body Practice from Teacher's College, Columbia University. 


Sarah McColl is a writer and educator based in Los Angeles, California. She is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir, Joy Enough (Liveright Publishing/W. W. Norton & Company, 2019). Her writing has appeared in the Paris Review, McSweeney’s, The Guardian, and StoryQuarterly, which nominated her essay on singer-songwriter Connie Converse for a Pushcart Prize. She has been awarded fellowships from the Millay Colony, Ucross, Vermont Studio Center, and the MacDowell Colony, where she was named the 2017 Mary Carswell Fellow. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts from Sarah Lawrence College. 


Cancellation Policy


All sales final. No refunds.

What’s included

  • Yoga Classes
  • Sound Bath
    with David Romero
  • Writing Workshops
  • Some Vegetarian Meals
  • Coffee/ Tea/ Snacks

What’s not included

  • Some Meals
  • Travel
  • Some Accommodations

Available Packages

Retreat Ticket Only/ Stay Offsite

Covers entire itinerary (see below) of yoga, writing workshops, sound bath, and some meals. Accommodations to be booked separately at nearby property. Here are some great suggestions - or reach out and we can help you find a spot.

$375
Retreat Ticket + Queen Bedroom 1

Covers entire itinerary (see below) of yoga, writing workshops, sound bath, and some meals plus the "Purple Rain" bedroom with a queen bed at Casa Mara Joshua Tree. Shared bathroom in a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. The room can be shared by two people or booked solo. If shared, purchase one additional retreat ticket.)

$575
Retreat Ticket + Queen Bedroom 2

Covers entire itinerary (see below) of yoga, writing workshops, sound bath, and some meals plus the "With or Without You" bedroom with a queen bed at Casa Mara Joshua Tree. Shared bathroom in a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. The room can be shared by two people or booked solo. If shared, purchase one additional retreat ticket.)

$575
Retreat Ticket + Queen Bedroom 3

Covers entire itinerary (see below) of yoga, writing workshops, sound bath, and some meals plus the "Otherside" bedroom with a queen bed at Casa Mara Joshua Tree. Shared bathroom in a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. The room can be shared by two people or booked solo. If shared, purchase one additional retreat ticket.)

$575
Retreat Ticket + King Bedroom

Covers entire itinerary (see below) of yoga, writing workshops, sound bath, and some meals plus the "dreams" bedroom with a King bed at Casa Mara Joshua Tree. Shared bathroom in a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. The room can be shared by two people or booked solo. If shared, purchase one additional retreat ticket.

$600


Itinerary

Day 1
Friday

5-7 P.M. ARRIVAL, SHARED DINNER

7-9 P.M. OPENING GATHERING, EVENING YOGA

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Sarah Beston is a yoga and meditation teacher and spiritual guide based in Los Angeles, California. In her classes, Sarah promotes a welcoming and safe environment that realigns her students with the natural gifts already within them.

Reviews

Truly a five-star experience. The facility was beautiful and welcoming. The food was exceptional and the classes or events were enlightening and fun to participate in. I would certainly recommend and cannot wait to attend the next one!
By Cynthia C for Body Wisdom: Yoga & Writing Retreat to Joshua Tree on Oct 15, 2019
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Wow, what a relaxing and powerful weekend. Sarah & Sarah shared their wisdom of yoga + writing to create such a special weekend. We took in the beauty of the desert, enjoyed seeing parts of Joshua Tree Nat Park, and indulged in delicious but healthy food! I would sign up for this retreat yearly, if I could. Thank you!
By Steph W for Body Wisdom: Yoga & Writing Retreat to Joshua Tree on Oct 09, 2019