A Time for Self-Exploration

Join yoga teachers Kris Relucio and Holly Urban, health coach and home-taught chef Anna Jackson and bodyworker Valerie Penrose for a luxurious 3-day, 3-night yoga retreat in one of Michigan's beautiful beach towns, about 2.5 hours outside of Chicago, IL. 

This retreat will be a wonderful balance of deep relaxation and self-study. Spend time immersing yourself in nature, moving and nourishing your body, exploring yoga ethics and insight, and engaging in community and discussion. The hope is to walk away feeling relaxed and rejuvenated and with a high-level understanding of the yamas and the niyamas, the first two limbs of the yogic eight-fold path, and concrete takeaways for how you might apply this ancient wisdom to your life. 

At this retreat, you'll enjoy 4 optional yoga classes with varied intensity and focus, 2 in-depth discussions on yogic philosophy, and daily seasonal locally-sourced meals crafted by Anna Jackson. You'll also have the option to add a massage ala carte with bodyworker Valerie Penrose. The retreat house is enveloped in the woods, has a hot tub and heated pool, and the beach is 1.5 miles away. Journey through self-exploration here.

Why Kali?

Aside from being a convenient combination of both of our names (Kris + Holly = Kali), Kali is also our favorite Hindu deity, the goddess of enlightenment and liberation. She's a fierce, feminine presence who helps destroy the constructs of the ego and the mind's limits to live a more awakened life. We're drawn to her because she is an incredible representation of the divine feminine in all of her duality; she's life and death, destructive yet nurturing, darkness and light. 

Kali Retreats aims to channel Kali by celebrating the dynamic nature in all of us. Expect a balance of relaxation, growth, and space for you to be your authentic self. We'll cultivate inspiration through nature,  movement, and inquiry. We’ll support and empower each other through this process while learning from one another.  We’ll fill ourselves with love and acceptance so we can go out into the world with more clarity and power.

What is Kali Retreats?

Kali Retreats was created by Kris Relucio + Holly Urban, two yoga teachers originally from Illinois. They met in 2012 in Chicago during their 200-hour yoga teacher training, and the connection was instant! Throughout the years, they've continued to inspire one another, take yoga trainings, and grow together, even though they now live far away from each other. To learn more about them, visit hollyurbanyoga.com and  krisrelucio.com <3  

ALL are welcome on this retreat!  No level of experience is needed - just a hunger for learning and inquiry!

P A Y M E N T :

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you'd like to discuss pricing or a payment plan! Booking deadline is April 7th. A $500 deposit is required to reserve, and the balance is due on or before April 7th, 2024.

C A N C E L L A T I O N :

Cancel for a full refund by March 15th, 2024. The deposit is non-refundable after March 15th, 2024. The full cost of the retreat is non-refundable after April 7 (to ensure we're able to pay for the operational costs).

T R A N S P O R T A T I O N :

Midway Airport - IL (approx 2.5 hrs)

Chicago O'Hare International Aiport - IL (approx 3 hrs)

Detroit Airport - MI (approx 3 hrs)

We can coordinate rides with others to cut the cost of transportation and reduce carbon footprint. Please let us know if you need this, and we can help.

If you are local to the area and can help with transportation or need transportation, let us know!

L O D G I N G :

All room options can fit 2 people. There are 2 private room (solo) options (queen bed with shared bath). These rooms can also be shared.

The rest of the beds are shared by 2 people in a private or semi-private setting, all with shared baths. There is one king and one queen room with private baths.

M E A L S :

Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or aversions, and Anna can accommodate.

A C T I V I T I E S :

All are welcome to participate in any/all activities. Nothing is mandatory -  make this trip your own! There is a fire pit, hot tub,  heated pool, hiking, the nearby beach, and star gazing!