Step Into Fall Fully Nourished

Restorative yoga. Warm Ayurvedic meals. Rainy hikes. Cozy connection.
This is your soft landing for the season ahead.

The San Juan Island yoga retreat in the PNW is kept intentionally small so you can be truly seen. Gather in circle, breathe into restoration, and savor personalized care in an experience designed for your nervous system and soul. Spaces are limited: listen to your body if it’s saying ‘I need this’, we’ve got a spot for you.

Join the Ambuja Yoga community and your host, Autumn Adams, in Friday Harbor, Washington, October 23–26, 2025, for a retreat that feels like a deep exhale. With gentle yoga, nourishing seasonal meals, and cozy fireside conversations, this weekend was made to help you slow down, feel truly cared for, and share space with women who are craving the same.

Does this sound familiar?
You’ve been running on empty for a while now.

And it’s starting to show — not just in your body, but in your spirit.

You’ve been the steady one. The strong one.
Always showing up, holding space, keeping the pieces together.

But under the surface?
You’re craving a break. Not a vacation. Not a checklist of self-care. Just space to be with yourself — in a way that feels honest. Unrushed. Nourishing.

And if you’re honest… you’re tired of putting it off.
Of saying “maybe next season” or “when things slow down.”

The Sacred Rhythm Retreat isn’t about fixing anything.
It’s about coming back to what’s already here — your breath, your body, your knowing. It’s cozy and quiet and exactly what your nervous system has been asking for.

A few days on the island.
Warming food. Chai in your hands. Gentle movement. Rest that doesn’t require you to earn it.

Small group. Big exhale.

You don’t need to be anyone here. Just you.
Exactly as you are.

You drive off the ferry and into stillness. The road curves through evergreens, and the quiet hum of island life greets you like an old friend.

You’ve arrived — not just on San Juan Island, but in a space that’s been calling you back to yourself.

Every detail has been thoughtfully handled, and every cell in your body sighs with relief, knowing all you have to do this week is show up for yourself.

Mornings start slow.
Maybe there’s a soft rain outside.
You wrap your hands around a warm mug, breathe in the scent of chai, and feel your shoulders drop.

There’s no rush here.

You move through gentle yoga and grounding breathwork.
You walk quiet forest trails lined with golden leaves.
You share meals that warm your belly and calm your nervous system.
And slowly — without trying — you start to feel yourself return.

Each workshop, each moment by the fire, each conversation with a woman beside you brings clarity.
Not the forced kind — but the kind that rises when you’re finally still enough to hear it.

By the time you leave, you feel lighter. Clearer.
Not because everything in your life has changed — but because you have.
You remember how to listen.
How to rest.
How to honor what you need — without guilt.

This is the shift waiting for you at The Sacred Rhythm Retreat. 

Are you ready to choose yourself — gently, fully, and without apology?

Join us this October in Friday Harbor and let the island, the circle, and the season hold you as you reconnect with the rhythm of your own life.

You are whole. You are worthy of rest. You are already everything you’ve been searching for.

Your Island Retreat in the Pacific Northwest

The ferry docks and you roll off slowly, gravel crunching under your tires, evergreens rising all around you. There’s a shift you can’t quite name, but you feel it. Your shoulders drop a little. You breathe deeper.

San Juan Island meets you with misty mornings, salty air, and the kind of quiet that settles into your bones. The water moves at its own pace. So do the people. It’s calm here — not curated, just natural.

Our retreat, just outside of Friday Harbor effortlessly tucks into this rhythm. Cozy cabins. Communal meals. Space to stretch, move, rest. You wake with the soft light, sip something warm, and settle into practices that meet you exactly where you are.

You hike a little. You write. You laugh. You’re not “keeping up”. You’re not fixing. You’re just here.

And somehow, that’s more than enough.

What Awaits You at the Sacred Rhythm Yoga Retreat in the San Juan Islands?

Root + Restore: Finding Your Fall Rhythm
Begin the retreat with a grounding workshop to gently transition out of summer’s high energy and into a steadier, more sustainable rhythm. Through breathwork, guided journaling, and personal rhythm mapping rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom, you’ll create a daily flow that supports your energy, body, and mind — both on retreat and once you return home.

Sacred Nourishment: Fall Food, Rituals & Ayurvedic Self-Care
This hands-on workshop offers practical and deeply nurturing tools for the Fall season. You’ll learn how to care for your body through dosha-balancing foods, warming rituals, and nervous system-supportive self-care. Enjoy creating your own kitchari bowl, practice self-oil massage (Abhyanga), and participate in a cozy chai ritual. You’ll leave with a personalized seasonal toolkit to support your wellbeing long after the retreat ends.

Daily Yoga + Meditation
Start each day with gentle, heart-centered movement and accessible breathwork to help you reconnect to your body and soften into the day. These slow, intentional sessions are designed to nourish rather than push — and to bring you home to yourself, one breath at a time.

Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing
In the evenings, you’ll be guided into deep rest through Yoga Nidra, a form of yogic sleep that supports nervous system repair and emotional clarity. Coupled with sound healing, using crystal bowls, chimes, and vibration, these sessions are designed to help you release tension, drop into your body, and experience stillness on a cellular level.

Beach Walks + Forest Hikes
Explore the natural rhythm of the island with walks along rugged beaches and quiet forest trails. These hikes are gentle and intentional — not about distance or effort, but about presence, connection, and grounding into the land around you.

Women’s Circle + Reflection
Throughout the weekend, we’ll gather in sisterhood. Through intention-setting and gentle rituals, you’ll connect with a group of women who are also ready to rest, release, and realign.

Reserve Your Spot Here!

You’ll Leave This Retreat:

1. More grounded in yourself.

You’ll move through your days with more presence and less urgency. Fewer knee-jerk yeses. More listening to what you actually need.

2. More resourced, not just rested.

This isn’t about one good weekend. It’s about having simple tools and rhythms that hold you — even when life doesn’t slow down.

3. More honest in how you show up.

With your people. With your work. With yourself. You’ll stop abandoning your needs to keep the peace — and start trusting your own pace again.

Hear From Past Yoga Retreat Guests:

How to Book:

1. Select your room type below
2. Click “Reserve Now” to register via WeTravel
3. Pay your $500 deposit to hold your spot
4. Complete your intake form (we’ll send this after you book)

But don’t ruminate too long. There are only four rooms left!

What’s Included in Your Sacred Rhythm Retreat
San Juan Island Yoga Retreat

October 23–26, 2025 | Saltwater Farm – Friday Harbor, WA

3 Nights at Saltwater Farm
Settle into your private or shared accommodations on this stunning island property. With sweeping views of the Salish Sea, cozy forest cottages, and charming suites, every room is designed for comfort, restoration, and quiet retreat. You’ll have full access to the outdoor sauna, hot tub, fire pits, and common gathering spaces throughout your stay.

Seasonal, Nourishing Meals (B, L, D)
Enjoy three warm, grounding meals each day, made with locally sourced and Ayurvedically aligned ingredients. Meals are designed to support your body’s shift into Fall — simple, delicious, and deeply nourishing.

Daily Yoga + Meditation
Start your mornings with breath-led movement and grounding meditation in Saltwater Farm’s light-filled gathering space or overlooking the sea. Practices are slow, spacious, and supportive — accessible for all levels and designed to help you land fully in your body.

Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing
Unwind in the evenings with guided Yoga Nidra, followed by immersive sound healing using crystal bowls, chimes, and vibration to support deep nervous system repair and emotional release.

Root + Restore Workshop
Step into the season intentionally with this workshop focused on Ayurvedic wisdom, personal rhythm mapping, and nervous system attunement. You’ll leave with a sustainable daily rhythm aligned with your energy and lifestyle.

Sacred Nourishment Workshop
Explore Fall nourishment through food, ritual, and Ayurvedic self-care. This hands-on session includes a build-your-own kitchari bowl, self-oil massage (Abhyanga) practice, and chai ritual — plus take-home recipes and routines to support your transition beyond the retreat.

Beach Walks & Forest Hikes
Reconnect with the natural rhythm of the land through slow, intentional walks along San Juan’s rocky shores and forested paths. These hikes are about presence, not performance — giving you space to breathe, move, and reflect.

Fireside Circles + Integration Space
Gather each evening in circle to reflect, release, and share. These sessions offer honest, heartfelt connection with a small group of women on the same path of slowing down and coming home to themselves.

Welcome Gift
Receive a thoughtfully curated welcome package with cozy, seasonal items and wellness tools to support your journey on the island — and when you return home.

Supportive Travel Planning
You’ll receive detailed guidance on ferry schedules, carpool coordination, and local travel tips to make your journey to Friday Harbor seamless and stress-free.

What’s Not Included in Your San Juan Yoga Retreat:

Transportation to San Juan Island
Alcohol & Souvenirs
Bodywork Sessions
Additional Excursions

Meet Your Host

Autumn’s classes are a delightful blend of her extensive education in dance, Hatha, and Vinyasa Yoga. She crafts dynamic, flowing sessions that gently nudge students to break old habits and explore new boundaries. Her teaching style is light, approachable, and often sprinkled with engaging stories from Hindu mythology or her own life adventures, making each class a unique experience.

What Autumn loves most about yoga is its transformative power—the way it shifts our mindset from “I can’t” to “How can I?” She inspires her students to become conscious creators, urging them to take risks, listen deeply to their bodies, intuition and hearts, and embrace life’s winding path with grace and humor.

Her retreats have been featured in publications like Insider.com, Shape.com, Zappos.com, Asia Spa, Direct Holiday, and Bend Nest.

Outside of yoga, you can find her chasing down her free spirited little boy, hiking in the mountains, or swimming in the sea.

Are you ready to transform your life? NOW is the time to embark on an adventure of self-discovery and empowerment!

No Need to Stay Up Late With Unanswered Questions About the Sacred Rhythm Yoga Retreat in Washington because I’ve got YOU!

I’ve gathered a list of the most common questions I receive. If — you read through these Q & As and you still have questions — then I encourage you to book a FREE no pressure Q&A call with me, so I can help you get the clarity you need. Click here to schedule your call.

What type of food is provided? During our October yoga retreat in Washington, you’ll enjoy warm, seasonal meals inspired by Ayurvedic principles — think grounding soups, kitchari bowls, roasted veggies, and nourishing herbal teas. Meals are vegetarian friendly (although animal protein will be provided for some meals), gluten-free friendly (let us know if it’s a requirement), and made with local ingredients whenever possible. We’ll ask for dietary needs in advance.

Is alcohol available or provided during the Washington yoga retreat? No alcohol will be served or provided. This retreat is about rest, clarity, and connection — we want to support your body and nervous system fully.

What airport do I fly into? Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the closest major airport. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. There is also a small plane shuttle that flies to the island.

How do I get to Friday Harbor from Seattle? You’ll receive a full travel guide after registration. Most guests either:

• Rent a car and drive to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal (about 2 hrs), then take a walk-on or drive-on ferry (1 hr to Friday Harbor).
• Or, take the San Juan Airlines commuter flight directly from Seattle to Friday Harbor.

We’ll help coordinate ride shares if desired.

How far is the retreat center from the ferry terminal? Saltwater Farm, our San Juan Island yoga retreat venue, is about a 10-minute drive from the Friday Harbor ferry dock. Clear directions will be provided.

When is check-in and check-out? Check-in is between 4:00–5:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, and check-out is by 11:00 AM on Sunday, October 26.

Can I come if I’m not an experienced yogi? Absolutely. This retreat is designed to meet you exactly where you are. Practices are gentle, beginner-friendly, and focused on nervous system support — not performance or flexibility.

Do I have to participate in everything? Nope. This is your retreat. Everything is optional. You’re encouraged to listen to your body and do what feels right. Rest is sacred here.

Will there be men on site at the San Juan Island yoga retreat? This retreat is for women only. While the Saltwater Farm property is private, there may be staff on site (groundskeeping, etc.), but all retreat spaces are reserved exclusively for us.

What should I pack for my October yoga retreat in Washington? You’ll receive a full packing list, but essentials include:

• Comfortable layers (sweaters, rain jacket, warm socks)
• Yoga clothes + cozy lounge wear
• Hiking shoes or sturdy boots
• Reusable water bottle, journal, and any personal items for comfort
• Optional: your own yoga mat (we’ll have props available)

Is Wi-Fi available? Yes, but we encourage limited screen time to support your reset and presence.

San Juan Island Women’s Yoga Retreat in Washington Reservations and Payment Information

Reservation Information for Your Washington Yoga Retreat:

To reserve your spot contact Autumn through our contact form to confirm room availability, fill out the Student Health and Liability Waiver, the Retreat Registration Form and send your non-refundable deposit or pay for your retreat in full.

Payment Information:

You may pay for your retreat via WeTravel, Paypal, or Stripe. Payment plans are available upon request. $500 non-refundable deposit holds your place; full payment due by October 1st for the October 23, 2025 retreat.

Ambuja Yoga Retreat Payment, Refund & Cancellation Policy:

• The deposit amount is non-refundable. However, if you can find someone to fill your space the non-refundable deposit can be transferred to another individual.
• If written Notice of Cancellation is received at least 30 days prior to the retreat start date the full amount paid less the non-refundable deposit will be refunded.
• If written Notice of Cancellation is received within 30 days of retreat start date there will be no refund granted.
• If Ambuja Yoga must cancel the retreat due to illness, death, or extenuating circumstances 100% of money paid to Ambuja Yoga will be refunded within 30 days of retreat cancellation. Ambuja Yoga is not responsible for guests’ costs & expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled retreats.
• Final payment must be received by October 1, 2025 for the October 23-26, 2025 retreat, unless otherwise authorized by Ambuja Yoga.