Movement as Medicine:

Rejuvenate Your Body, Mind and Spirit: A Movement-Based Wellness Retreat

Are you looking for an escape from the stresses of everyday life?

Join Lila Heller, Movement and Breathwork Facilitator, and her team of expert healers, including special guest presenter Manu Kalia, Amanda Smith, Neuro Movement Coach, Prema Arhin, Acupuncturist, and Alexandra Sargent, chef of WlydHart Aryuveda for a retreat at the beautiful Yuba river in Nevada City.

For three nights and four days, you'll be immersed in the healing waters of the Yuba river, surrounded by a team of expert healers who will support you on your journey towards better health and wellbeing. You'll learn valuable tools for healing that you can apply to your daily life, giving you the power to live a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Our movement classes, led by Lila Heller, will reset your nervous system and leave you feeling energized and refreshed.  This is a carefully curated experience that will nourish you from the inside out, from the delicious Ayurvedic meals prepared by Alexandra Sargent to  the Breathwork sessions, which will help you clear your mind and leave you feeling grounded and present.

If you're looking for even more relaxation and rejuvenation, Acupuncture and massage sessions will be available for booking, complementing your healing journey and leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Yuba river and start your journey towards a healthier, happier you.

Come immerse yourself in Medicice:

Movement Medicine

River Medicine

Your Medicine

Breath Medicine

Food Medicine

Nature Medicine

Community Medicine

We can't wait to see you there!

The retreat is  located on a habitat preserve; adjacent to 650 acres of state parkland, along the beloved Yuba River. Just over 2 hours from The Bay Area.   Explore creek waterfalls and private trails along the Yuba River. 

With the backdrop of nature’s sounds, the aromas of old pine and oak trees, the medicinal plants that live in the winding trails, our getaway is the ideal place for rejuvenation, rest, and reconnection. 

Intentional in design, the home itself holds an artistic rustic aesthetic. With a big, sunny deck overlooking the forest, it’s easy to bathe in the simple luxury of feeling the warmth on your skin and attuning to the subtle rhythms of nature around. Every bedroom is made up with organic linens. Each bathroom features organic towels with natural products. 

You may book a private king bedroom with your own bathroom, a private queen bedroom with shared bathrooms, a shared queen bedroom {shared households only—please message us to arrange}, a private cabin near the river, or pitch a tent in one of our campsites. WiFi is available at the main retreat house but is very limited in the surrounding area.

If you have any questions about the accommodation, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

-Yoga mat (s)

-Yoga blanket

-Yoga Straps

-Yoga blocks 

-water bottle

-bug spray, sunscreen

-beach towels

-warm clothes at night

-Journal and Pen

-Camping gear if Camping

Non-refundable deposit

Full refund minus deposit if canceled 90 days prior to retreat. 

1/2 refund minus deposit if cancelled 60 days prior to retreat.

No refund if cancelled 30 days prior to retreat.

IN case of fire danger:

If the retreat has to be cancelled, the retreat will be rescheduled. If the retreat cannot be rescheduled or the dates do not work for you, a refund minus the deposit will be given.

Policy stated to attendees: The property owner has set the threshold for canceling or delaying the retreat at an AQI of 125 or higher 24 hours before our retreat begins, since the numbers can shift so rapidly. Therefore, I will plan to run the retreat if there is no imminent fire danger and an AQI of 125 or lower, 24 hours before we convene. If the AQI improves one day after the planned start date of the retreat, we will move forward with the retreat starting on the second day and a prorated refund will be given for the missed day.

Explore the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the sacred Yuba River. If you ask any local, they’ll tell you the Yuba is a place like no other. Come to be cleansed, inspired, or simply soak the crystal clear waters for rejuvenation. We believe Nature is medicine and beneath all our conditioning, it’s our inherent state of being. Through wilderness immersion, we reconnect with the land, the plants, the animals, and the subtle rhythms of the river to strengthen our intuition, creative flow, and connection to life. A return to nature is a way home to ourselves. 

"I have travelled with Lila Heller before and knew to expect the best, but this retreat surpassed all of my expectations. Not only is Lila the most skilled pilates/movement instructor, I have ever worked with, but her ability to hold space, create comfort and generate laughter is truly exceptional. I am so grateful for the time we had together in Mexico, and for all of the women who joined the retreat. I cannot wait to travel with her again!"

-Rosei Skipper from Journey to The Heart 2023

" I didn't realize how much I needed this retreat until I experienced it. Lila gifts each of her participants with a re-grounding back into their bodies, a re-connection to our spirits. And, unexpectedly, I left with new friendships and a new community."

- NSJ Bell Valley Retreat 2022