On the Lake: Breathwork + Yoga Retreat

Tahoe City, CA, USA

OY
Outdoor Yoga Retreats
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40 reviews
Oct 16 - 20, 2020
Group size: 1 - 15
On the Lake: Breathwork + Yoga Retreat
Tahoe City, CA, USA

Outdoor Yoga Retreats
  • Facebook verified
40 reviews

Oct 16 - 20, 2020
Group size: 1 - 15

About this trip

Join me and a special group of people as we adventure into the heart of nature for a cleansing, nourishing weekend in community. 


Come home to your center—the place within you that remains steady amidst the chaos of daily living—in a weekend of fluid movement, breath work, and chanting to bolster your faith, deepen your awareness and amplify your love. 


A soulful weekend of yoga, meditation, breath work and hiking —with plenty of space for rejuvenation, reflection, and connection with the natural world.


This will be my third Fall hosting a retreat in Tahoe. It's a glorious time to be here as the weather is still warm during the day and it always seems to come at the perfect time when we've been on go-mode from summertime for a while. 


The kinds of people that love this experience are open-minded, kind, generous of heart, and enjoy the support of community. This is an intimate retreat of just 10 people. And while we always stay in beautiful places, this year we've got a super deluxe spot right on the water.


I look forward to meeting you.

All are welcome.


Ps instruments are welcome if you play and want to bring. 


About rooms:

All rooms are california King beds. Shared rooms means also sharing a (really big) bed!


Group size: 10 or less.


COVID requirements:

I am asking that everyone joining take a COVID test 1 week prior to arriving - the Friday prior. And to be *extra* cautious during that week. We will be sharing a home together, based on the shared trust that everyone has taken every precaution to make this a safe weekend for everyone. We will not be social distancing or wearing masks when at the home.  If you want to, of course you are welcome to, but the idea is that with testing and extra precautions, we will be able to relax and connect with one another in an easeful way.


about breathwork and yoga:

Breathwork is a powerful practice of breathing to music over a duration of time that brings us into an altered state where deep healing occurs.

The yoga offered this weekend will be slower, steady, strong practices to unravel tension, build strength and enjoy the sweetness of deep breathing. We will also have restorative practices before bed.


Retreat begins Friday @ 12pm! We’ll do a 1.5 - 2 hour hike that begins near Tahoe City, where the house is located. You’re welcome to join the hike, or arrive anytime Friday evening, but the earlier you arrive, the more time you will get on retreat! 


FRIDAY

12pm - Hike. 

3pm - Arrive at house, settle in to the space, take a hot tub, sauna, read.. etc 

5pm  - Breathwork + Yoga 

7pm - beautiful nourishing dinner 

9pm - Yoga Nidra to prepare you for deep rest :)


SATURDAY MORNING

Quiet mornings

Light breakfast available - coffee/tea, fruit, juice, eggs, toast.

8am - 20 min meditation

8:30am - 75 min Rinse + release yoga on the patio. 

10:30am - Brunch 


SATURDAY AFTERNOON

from 11 - 4 - hike around the lake, explore the beach, or rest.

4pm - 6pm - breathwork practice

6pm - Sunset kombucha on the patio.. 

7pm - Beautiful farm to table dinner. Fresh catch fish +  fresh veggies.

9pm - Restorative stretching / yoga nidra.


SUNDAY MORNING

Light breakfast available - coffee/tea, fruit, juice, eggs, toast.

8am - 20 min meditation

8:30am - 75 min yoga on the patio. 

10:30am - Brunch 


12pm- option to hike in afternoon with group or head back to SF.


What’s included

  • 3 Yoga classes
  • 1 breathwork class
    powerful reset practice
  • Delicious meals
    5 beautiful farm to table meals. Appetizers + Dinner on Friday to brunch on Sunday
  • A blissful weekend!
    Creating a beautiful space for you to feel taken care of and reconnected to yourself and an embodied sense of love and presence.

Available Packages

Master Suite - Single
$1,400
Deposit: $500
King Room - Single
$1,250
Deposit: $500
King Room - Shared
$1,000
Deposit: $500


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OY
Outdoor Yoga Retreats
40 reviews
I draw on the contemplative traditions of reiki, meditation, yoga, nutrition, positive psychology and integrative wellness to address the entire human experience - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. I teach a steady, strong and spirited vinyasa class. Classes are thoughtfully designed to the seasons and time of day. You can expect to chant, sweat, feel your heart come alive and learn new elements of yoga philosophy in each class. I also love teaching restorative yoga and yoga nidra in late afternoons and evenings on retreat.

Reviews

MF
This was a more beautiful experience than I ever could have imagined! Thank you Julie and Kirin for creating such a wonderful atmosphere. I met a lot of amazing women here. The yoga classes and other programming were excellent all week.
By Magdalena F for Soulful Yoga Retreat from Women on Feb 22, 2024
A fabulous experience—Julie and Kirin did such a good job creating a safe space for us to feel rejuvenated and connected to ourselves and each other. There was a good mix of standard yoga flow classes with other uplifting and empowering experiences including a pose lab, yoga nidra and hypnotherapy, and an introduction to the practice of somatics. The retreat center environment was stunning—we saw macaws every day and ate delicious, healthy food for every meal. I can’t recommend this experience highly enough and I hope to be able to return again next year!
By Makenna M for Soulful Yoga Retreat from Women on Feb 19, 2024
It was wonderful! Fabulous yoga instructors/leader and great group of people. The resort was divine and Costa Rica was magnificent! Thank-you thank-you for a restful recharge.
By Cheryl M for Soulful Yoga Retreat from Women on Feb 19, 2024
SD
I have been involved with Outdoor Yoga SF for around five years, attending local yoga classes at the beach and have now joined for two international retreats. Both in Costa Rica and both have been amazingly refreshing and rejuvenating. Even these words do not really do justice to how my body, mind and soul feel after spending time with only women and in such beautiful lush scenery. The Outdoor Yoga community is so special and attracts people of all backgrounds and various personalities all of whom value nurturing and nourishing our bodies and souls. The founder Julie and teacher extraordinaire Kirin make the retreat experience unique and special! My favorite parts of the retreat have been the level and mix of yoga and other exercises such as Barre or partner yoga, dance, reiki and background/education on foundational yoga poses. There are always opportunities to learn more such as with a somatic overview, tapping or hypnotherapy. My favorite part about these retreats is that there is no pressure for joining every single thing offered, but usually I want to go to everything! I am already over scheduled in my regular life that I don't want to feel that way on vacation. I honestly don't have a lot of feeback on ways to make these retreats better because Julie has already made them so special and will continue to eb and flow with new and fun opportunities. The food was great and healthy and the amount of exercise feels really good and a privilege. I will also say, when you travel you cannot guarantee anything and sometimes there may be issues; Julie is a strong advocate for her retreat members and will support you if there are any issues at all. The excursions offered were also a nice perk to this experience. Last year I rode a horse on the beach and on a hike to a waterfall and repelled down the waterfall; it was EPIC! Riding the horse through the fields with parrots and toucans all around felt very magical! The music and singing/chanting was also one of my favorite things about this space! The music is soothing and inspirational. Thank you so much Julie and Kirin for this abundant opportunity! I look forward to more <3 
By Susie D for Soulful Yoga Retreat from Women on Feb 18, 2024
CS
Absolutely life-changing! Julie and Kirin are truly one-of-a-kind human beings and it was one of the greatest joys of my life to spend a week learning from them and practicing with them. The picturesque location, nourishing food, and beautiful accommodations really set the stage for an unforgettable experience. The workshops, meditations, and yoga practices were all incredible resources I could seamlessly integrate into my daily life. The other women attending this retreat played a pivotal role in making my experience exceptional. The group radiated grace, vulnerability, acceptance, and openness. I am profoundly grateful for the connections formed during this retreat, and having these incredible individuals in my life is a true blessing. Julie and Kirin have a remarkable talent for bringing together like-minded and like-hearted people. It felt like every single persons' attendance was fateful and that this group was really meant to be there together. We had women join from all over and though a lot of us came to the trip solo- there was an immediate soul connection. This retreat served as a genuine reset for my life, and I believe it's such essential priority for our well-being- one I knew I needed but didn't realize how much I needed it until I was there and afterwards. To those hesitant about investing in such an experience, I can confidently say that the returns, in numerous and unexpected ways, are tenfold. The impact on your life is truly well worth the investment!
By Christina S for Soulful Yoga Retreat from Women on Feb 13, 2024
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CB
Julieanne and Kirin's retreats are the perfect blend of soul food style movement, downtempo relaxation time in a gorgeous environment, friendship, delicious healthy food and fun. I can not provide a higher endorsement for a trip with these women and feel so lucky to have experienced multiple yoga vacations. Honestly, the most relaxing, deeply nourishing and low stress trips of my life. If you are reading this.....just book the damn trip. You will not be disappointed.
By Chelsea B on 21 Feb, 2023
I recently returned from an incredible 7 day retreat at the wonderful Blue Osa in Costa Rica, hosted by Julie and Kirin. The community formed in a week amongst 15 women, ranging in age from 23-73, without expectation, and trusting something was there for all of us, was truly magical and something I have never experienced. Julie and Kirin created a safe space for us to share our grief, tender spots, goals and vulnerability. This retreat was long overdue for me, as a mom of two young girls, it truly was one of the best experiences of my life. The retreat gave me the space to be held in nature, by new friends, through delicious healthy meals and most importantly fill my cup first so I can give back to my family and those around me. Julie and Kirin are authentic, loving and inspiring in their own unique way, it was truly a gift to be able to practice alongside them and a group of beautiful women. I highly recommend any retreat with Julie and Kirin as it will change your life forever!
By Kirsten F on 08 Feb, 2023
Since returning from Kauai, I have felt a sense of retreat throughout my days. Peace and serenity weave through my day, easing the stress from work and everyday tasks. I am motivated and inspired to continue what I have learned on the retreat and bring it into my daily life. This retreat showed me what it was like to take care of myself and ultimately how that will help me to take care of those around me. From eating healthy meals, to practicing yoga regularly, to calming my mind and practicing kind observations. A huge thank you to Julie for her care and support during the retreat. It was a treat being able to spend this time with her guiding our group. She was prepared and had lots of information and goodies to share, yet was flexible and open to changing the itinerary based on the needs of the group and the weather. Her knowledge of yoga, the island, cooking, and many other great things kept us inspired and in awe. I would recommend a retreat with Julie to anyone with a curious mind, an open heart, and anyone who wants to truly relax and retreat in a healthy and rejuvenating way.
By Hannah E on 30 Sep, 2018
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