RESILIENCE RESET

This retreat will begin on Friday at 4:00 pm, that's when guests can arrive and settle into their spaces- whether that be in a teepee or in a traditional guest house (private or shared rooms are first come first served). We aim to gather together around 5:30pm for introductions and an important informational and safety meeting. Our introductions usually include a grounding exercise together to ease the nerves and from there we flow into our first yoga practice of the weekend. After yoga, we will enjoy a family style dinner and traditional campfire s'mores for dessert.

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Saturday morning begins with a sound bath & coffee at the nature site. Guests who chose the adventure route this weekend will be awoken by sound bowls with hot coffee delivered to their teepee. Retreat house guests will arrive onsite with one of our instructors to experience their morning concert in the forest. Coffee is followed by either a nature trail run or a silent sunrise hike. We love to use this quiet time in the morning to go within. If your morning run or hike wasn't enough, then get your blood pumping even more with a morning vinyasa class. If that's more than you care for first thing in the morning, then take the next hour to do some reflective journaling on anything that may have come up for you during your morning walk or run. When yoga is over, we will enjoy a hearty breakfast, family-style.

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After breakfast, Adrian and Yari will begin the Resilience Reset training portion of the retreat. He will focus on the Importance of Connection & Community during this time. This won't be your typical classroom setting, we will be outdoors, immersing ourselves in nature while learning how to best hold space for others and our own selves.

Lunch is next before we head off to paddleboard or kayak (kayaks will be an extra charge, paddleboards included). We first paddle upstream, taking breaks along the way, finding the ease in the discomfort. This portion is moderately difficult, but the water is shallow enough to stand in most places and falling in is encouraged! We spend time here swimming in the fresh, crystal clear water of Rock Springs. The water remains at 72 degrees year round and you will be able to see tiny fish, beautiful plant and bird life, and maybe even a family of otters if you're lucky! There is also an option to take a shuttle to the top of the run so that you don't have to paddle upstream and can paddle/float back with the rest of our group. No experience necessary for the paddle boards or kayaks.

When we return from our water adventure, we will dive back into discussion with Adrian and Yari. Having been given a few questions to meditate on during your paddle, you'll be ready to jump back into discussion! This portion of the training will visit topics like Mental Health 101.

The option for a Hydration IV administered by a medical professional onsite is offered next, this is an add-on treatment that most of our guests truly enjoy. Blue Wave offers a mobile concierge IV service with vitamins and electrolytes that will support your adventure, relaxation, and hydration. This portion is an add-on for $99 and you will be billed directly through Blue Wave and they will collect any patient information, Yoga Elements Retreats respects your privacy and HIPPA laws.

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After optional Wellness IV's and showers, we will meet for connection around the campfire before we eat a hearty meal. This time, a glass of wine is offered and we pair it with s'mores again for that comfort food feeling. Before you slip off to bed, enjoy chair yoga for a good night's sleep while listening to the harmony of a Moonlight Sound Bath.

On Sunday morning you will wake up in a similar fashion as the morning before. Maybe you choose to do the opposite of what you offered your body and mind on the first morning or maybe you go with what feels good at that very moment. Your journey, your choice. This time though, after breakfast instead of a vinyasa practice, join one of our instructors for a yin class. Allow your body to unravel as the stretch visits the fascia and releases unnecessary tension from the body.

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Our last session with Adrian and Yari allows us to dive deeper into Trauma Informed Yoga for a bit before we enjoy an early lunch.

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After lunch we will head off to our Intuitive Horse Connection experience where we will connect and bond with therapy horses at a local horse sanctuary. Again, no experience is necessary here. We just ask that you come with a respectful and loving heart for these sweet animals.

At very last we will hold our Closing Ceremony and guests will depart from their weekend paradise at 4:00 pm Sunday afternoon.

Just as in your yoga practice, if there is anything that doesn't speak to you, simply skip it. There are beautiful springs and trails for exploring if you ever choose to skip an activity. However, those seeking the continuing education credits will need to attend all modules with Adrian throughout the weekend or complete them online before credits and certification is issued.

Please keep in mind that our schedule is subject to change. We will do our best to always include everything as promised but sometimes the schedule is adjusted and activities are moved around to enhance our guests comfort and experience. Retreats are also held rain or shine, as long as there isn't a threat to safety.