New Year Retreat

Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007

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Jan 19, 2025
Group size: 1 - 35
New Year Retreat
Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007

1 review

Jan 19, 2025
Group size: 1 - 35

About this trip

Welcome the new year with intention in the nourishing sanctuary of nature!    Immerse in tree wisdom, cultivate clarity, play in creative flow, nurture conscious relationship with our Mother Earth and your inner nature, reflect and rejuvenate your whole being and connect with like-hearted community in sacred space.


Our day will include Guided Deep Forest-bathing (Shinrin Yoku), Meditation, All-Levels Physical Yoga and Breathwork, Group Reiki Energy Healing, Meditative Painting with Soundbath, Somatic Dance (Soul Movement), Reflection, Conversation and Healthy Plant-based Lunch at the Peacock Cafe. 


Your host is Michelle Chua, Founder of Root 2 Rise Yoga and Reiki.  Learn more about her here.

What’s included

  • Lunch at Peacock Cafe
    Healthy Plant-based Meal
  • Guided Yoga Class
    (Hatha/Vinyasa/Yin) All levels, including beginers, are welcome.
  • Group Reiki
    Reiki Energy Healing Session for Deep Relaxation and to promote clarity, vitality and peace
  • Guided Meditation
    Beginners welcome.
  • Guided Forest-bathing
    Called Shinrin Yoku in Japan, it's a practice for attuning to your sensory connection with nature and nurturing conscious relationship of reciprocity with Mother Earth.
  • All Art Materials
    For Meditative Painting while immersed in a Soundbath of Singing Bowls and other harmonious instruments (A "process-over-product" practice for awakening flow state and inspired action)
  • Soundbath
    With crystal singing bowls, rain stick, bells and other instruments to promote focus and ease during Meditative Painting
  • Somatic Movement
    To an ecclectic musical soundscape, for awakening creative flow and joy and promoting embodied presence
  • Parking & Admission
    To The LA Arboretum, includes admission for the day

What’s not included

  • Water
    Please bring your own eco-friendly bottled water for the day
  • Snacks
    Outside Food is prohibited at the Arboretum; Guests may purchase additional snacks at the on-site cafe.

Available Packages

Super Early Bird Discounted Admission
Available until January 6, 2025

While your admission is non-refundable, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend who can take your place if you need to cancel.  Just email Michelle before the day of the retreat to inform her: [email protected]

$124
Early Bird Discounted Admission
Available until January 13, 2025

While your admission is non-refundable, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend who can take your place if you need to cancel.  Just email Michelle before the day of the retreat to inform her: [email protected] 

$144
Regular Admission
Available until January 18, 2025

While your admission is non-refundable, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend who can take your place if you need to cancel.  Just email Michelle before the day of the retreat to inform her: [email protected] 

$164

Available options

Follow-Up 90-Minute Private Reiki
$65

For a Discounted Offer, support your continued New Year rejuvenation and intentions for inner and outer peace, vitality and well-being, as best aligned with your soul's vision.  Nurture deep rest and awaken inner knowing with a comprehensive 90-minute session in the style of traditional Japanese Jikiden Reiki or Usui Ryoho Reiki.  Choose to receive the session at Michelle's LA-based home studio or at your home or space in Los Angeles area.  


Please book your appointment with Michelle directly for a date through June 1, 2025.



Itinerary

9:00AM
Opening Circle & Somatic Dance in the Oak Room

We'll arrive and set intentions for the day inside the cozy Oak Room, our indoor sanctuary that overlooks the sunlit courtyard beneath the Peacock Cafe.


Somatic dance is an opportunity to open your senses and embody presence, while giving ourselves permission to flow through the day with curiosity and an attitude of play.  Here's a little bit more about it, which I also call Soul Movement.

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Root 2 Rise Yoga & Reiki with Michelle Chua
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Michelle Chua founded Root 2 Rise Yoga and Reiki in 2010. She is a certified Reiki Practitioner, Forest-bathing Guide and Registered Yoga Teacher who is dedicated to her personal practice of living and loving wholeheartedly. She is inspired to facilitate experiences in which humans can awaken soulful connection with themselves, each other, Mother Earth and the life energy that animates us all. May we root in our true nature and rise together thriving! Find her more detailed bio at Root2RiseYoga.org/About-Michelle-Chua

Reviews

Michelle is by far one of the best yoga instructors I've ever had. In addition, she's so kind and sweet. My first class with her was at LA fitness 8 years ago and I never forgot how good she was. Years later, I stumbled into one of her classes at the Ymca and I was so happy to find her. Then, I was lucky enough to participate in her Pura Vida retreat in Costa Rica this year. It was an amazing experience for me. She planned the trip so well. In addition to yoga, she had so many other physical and social activities planned for us. Her energy is so pure, vibrant, and infectious, that everywhere we went became alive. In addition, she drew the most amazing group of people into her practice and to this yoga retreat. I am grateful to have made so many friends through Root 2 Rise yoga and I look forward to many more retreats, hikes, yoga classes and/ or anything else Michelle plans for us. I would recommend Root 2 Rise yoga to anybody -Ani A
By Ani A for Freedom to Flow: Nature, Culture + Yoga Adventure Retreat on Jul 04, 2018