13 years · 40+ retreats · 700+ women
Recipes
Learn how to create a daily herbal ritual using tea, aromatherapy, and nature practices to support calm, clarity, and connection. by Lisa LeCuyer, MH, NBC-HWC This article is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Herbs can interact with medications and aren’t right for everyone. Check with your healthcare provider before starting, especially if […]
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Retreats
There’s a moment before almost every retreat booking when: You’re on your phone, maybe a little too late at night.You’ve opened the page more than once.You’re reading, scrolling, thinking: “Is this something I’d actually do?” From the outside, women’s yoga retreats can look like they’re made for a certain kind of person—someone more flexible, more grounded, more […]
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Retreats
If you’ve been thinking about booking your first yoga retreat, there’s usually a moment where your brain starts doing the thing. You’ve found the page. You’ve read everything. You actually want to go.And then the questions start. What if it’s weird? What if I don’t fit in? What if everyone else is way more into […]
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Mindful Mondays
Welcome to the Mindful Monday Series. Box breathing is a simple breathing technique — inhale, hold, exhale, hold, each for the same count — that calms your nervous system in just a few rounds. It’s one of my favorite tools to teach, because you can do it anywhere, no experience required, and it works whether […]
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Wellness
Bringing Ritual Back to the Practice If you’ve been wondering how to use herbs in your yoga practice, you’re not alone. Most yoga practices focus on what happens on the mat — the poses, the breath, the sequence. But over time, many of us begin to feel that something is missing, not in the practice […]
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Retreats
October in the Blue Ridge Mountains is its own kind of extraordinary. The leaves have started turning. Mountain air that’s cool enough to wake you up and warm enough to spend the day outside. Waterfalls that don’t require a long drive — just lace up your hiking shoes and walk. I’ve been hosting women’s yoga […]
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Philosophy
I’ve been practicing yoga for over two decades… nearly three! And, to be fully transparent, there was a time when stepping onto my yoga mat felt more like stepping onto a stage. I’d roll it out right at the front of the room.Wearing the right leggings.Doing the hard variations.Trying to look like the kind of yoga teacher who had […]
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For Teachers
Discover the many benefits of yoga nidra, yogic sleep, with this yoga nidra script inspired by nature and the natural world.
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Travel
If you’re heading to a yoga retreat in North Carolina, knowing what to pack can make the experience feel much easier. This yoga retreat packing list for North Carolina is designed specifically for fall retreats near Asheville, where temperatures shift throughout the day. Packing for a yoga retreat is different than packing for a “regular” […]
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Retreats
Is a women’s retreat in Oregon worth it? Yes—a women’s retreat in Oregon is worth it if you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of clarity. It offers space, guided support, and a nature-based environment that helps you reset, reconnect, and return home with more energy, clarity, and direction. If you’re asking this question… There’s […]
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Wellness
Create Your Own Calm 3 Calming Herbs for Anxiety You Can Grow at HomeBy Lisa LeCuyer Kofakis, MH, NBC-HWC Most women don’t need another productivity hack.They need somewhere to put their nervous system down. What I’ve found, both in my own life and in working with women, is this:Stress often creates a disconnection from our […]
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Travel
What do you pack for a women’s retreat in Oregon?Pack comfortable yoga clothes, layers for cool mornings and evenings, walking shoes, a journal, a reusable water bottle, and simple toiletries. Keep your packing minimal and focus on comfort, versatility, and ease rather than bringing too many options. What to Pack for a Women’s Retreat in […]
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