Name: Relax and Rejuvenate: A Nervous System Regulation Retreat for Stress
Start: 2024-01-13
End: 2024-01-20
Location: Frederiksted, St Croix 00840, USVI

Nourishing Heart Yoga

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15 reviews

Jan 13 - 20, 2024

Group size: 10 - 22

Relax and Rejuvenate: A Nervous System Regulation Retreat for Stress

Frederiksted, St Croix 00840, USVI

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Nourishing Heart Yoga

Email address verified

15 reviews

$NaN

Jan 13 - 20, 2024

Group size: 10 - 22

Accommodation
7 nights, 8 days at Feather Leaf Inn
Airport Transfer
Arrival day transportation from Henry E. Rohlson Airport (STX) provided and departure day taxi to the airport included.
Daily Yoga
Beginners welcome & encouraged! Enjoy a variety of yoga styles, all designed to heal and regulate the bodymind from stress and trauma.
Daily Meditation
A safe and nurturing environment for transformation of body and heart through the practices of breathwork and mindfulness meditation.
Plant-based Meals
Three 100% organic, gourmet vegan meals each day. UV filtered water, teas and coffee throughout the retreat.
Christiansted Excursion
Safari Taxi to Christiansted for a yoga class and fresh, organic juice at The Courtyard followed by free time for shopping and exploring Christiansted.
Guided Night Snorkel
Our expert guide will take us on a night snorkel at Frederiksted Pier. Snorkel gear is provided or bring your own from home.
Basketweaving
Spend a leisurely afternoon learning to weave a basket from natural plant materials from the rainforest of St. Croix.
Historical Walking Tour
Learn the history of the Butler Bay Estate (Feather Leaf Inn). We’ll talk about the plants and animals we share the land with and give an overview of the coral reefs.

Airfare
We are happy to offer guidance regarding flight itineraries.
Travel Insurance
Recommended
Alcohol
Independent Transport
If you wish to rent a car to get around on the island, we can make recommendations.
Souvenirs/Personal Items
Bodywork Sessions
We will provide an experienced massage therapist for private bookings on site.
Live Music Sunset Sail
Our final night excursion is a sunset sail with live music. This excursion is optional (not everyone likes boats!) so it is *not* included. The trip costs $150 and we will help with reservations.
Gratuities
It is recommended to bring cash for gratuities for drivers and staff. We can offer guidance in this area.

Your Caribbean Dream
Your Caribbean Dream
Ocean view & Salt water pool

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Sample Daily Schedule
Sample Daily Schedule
Healing & Learning

Sample Daily Schedule (subject to change)

Day 2

7:00 am Morning Meditation, Breathwork & Yoga: RECONNECTING to our body.

9:00 am Breakfast

10-11:00 Workshop: Tools for Stress

12:00 pm Lunch

1:00pm Free Time

4:30pm Afternoon Yoga

6:00pm Dinner

7:30pm Tools for Depression and Anxiety

Day 2 THEME: UNDERSTANDING how the brain and the autonomic nervous system responds to stress. We will look at what a healthy stress response looks like in contrast to unresolved stress and trauma.

Day 3

7:00 am Morning Meditation, Breathwork & Yoga: NOURISHING our nervous system.

9:00 am Breakfast

10-11:00 Workshop: Calming the Nervous System

12:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm Free Time

4:30 pm Afternoon Yoga

6:00 pm Dinner

7:30 pm Downregulating the Nervous System through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory

Day 3 THEME: LEARNING how each of us survives through adaptation. Looking closer at fight, flight, freeze, fawn. We will look through the lens of the polyvagal system to understand the role of the vagas nerve in emotion regulation, social connection and fear response.

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Grounds
Grounds
Incredible trees, historical ruins, and gardens to explore

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Explore Christiansted
Explore Christiansted
See the sights and experience Crucian culture

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Go within
Go within
Guided journaling, introspection and time to reconnect with yourself

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Gourmet Cuisine
Gourmet Cuisine
100% Plant-based, Organic, Vegan
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Adventure & Explore
Adventure & Explore
Complimentary bicycles provided
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Connection
Connection
Make meaningful friendships
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Aqua water & sandy beach
Aqua water & sandy beach
Snorkeling, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming, sunning and relaxing
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Your Caribbean Dream

Ocean view & Salt water pool

I had such a wonderful experience. It was such a delight. Looking forward to Matece’s next retreat.

By Tanya M for Nourishing Heart Yoga Retreat 2024 on Mar 04, 2024

I had a great time. The food and the accommodations were wonderful. I would highly recommend the FeatherLeaf Inn and the Nourishing Heart Yoga Retreat.

By Mary Lou R for Nourishing Heart Yoga Retreat 2024 on Feb 27, 2024

I had a great time. Great hosts and facilitators! Wonderfully planned activities with an abundance of free time. The group was friendly, kind and wise. I would do this again in a heartbeat.

By Debra H for Relax and Rejuvenate: A Nervous System Regulation Retreat for Stress on Jan 29, 2024

A wonderful week with the perfect mix of yoga, activities and free time. The Featherleaf Inn is a beautiful & quiet place for a retreat. The vegan meals were delicious and prepared with great care.

By Laurie E for Relax and Rejuvenate: A Nervous System Regulation Retreat for Stress on Jan 26, 2024

It was a trip of a life time. Wonderful people, accommodations, a beautiful town, perfect weather and scrumptious food. Could not ask for a nicer place or an overall perfect trip..thank you!