Fall Women's Mini-Retreat

Sunday, November 19, 2023
​1:30-4:30pm 
Taft Gardens
Ojai, CA

This event is now SOLD OUT.
Relax, restore, release and rejuvenate as you journey towards the fall and winter holiday season.  Join Michelle Chua of Root 2 Rise Yoga and a community of like-hearted women for an afternoon of Guided Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation practices, Reiki and Soundbath to nurture well-being and inner wisdom through loving presence with Mother Earth and nature within.  Immerse in the nature preserve's vibrant gardens of autumn and draw on nature as teacher to courageously let old leaves fall, in some way lightening your load.  May this afternoon of conscious self-care and connection rekindle joy and open-heartedness for what's ahead.
Here's our tentative itinerary for Nature Within:
1:30pm Arrival & Welcome Circle
1:45pm Mindful Nature Walk - Slowly paced walking with mindful pauses to connect your senses with the elements of nature around you
2:30pm Yogic Breathwork, Relaxation with energy-balancing Reiki & Soundbath (of Crystal Singing Bowls, Tibetan Bowl, Ocean Drum and more) and Meditation
3:15pm Healthy Refreshment - Heart-Opening Cacao treat and tea 
3:45pm Group Reflection & Intuitive Dance (Soul Movement) 
​4:20-4:30pm Closing Circle

Optionally, guests may choose to book a 15-minute massage session in a quieter area of the gardens with Licensed Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, Ani Zakarian, who specializes in pain relief.  Massages are priced at $20/session and not included in the retreat investment.  Guests may sign up online, when they receive the retreat preparation email a week prior to the retreat.
Your Host, Michelle Chua, is a nature-loving Yoga Alliance-Registered Teacher and has been guiding the practice since 2010, when she founded Root 2 Rise Yoga, based in Los Angeles, CA.  She has been a student of Yoga since 2001, is a certified Reiki Practitioner and guides monthly Mindful Nature Walks and Meditations in Los Angeles area.  Read her bio here.  Find her past and upcoming retreat offerings here.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Investment per participant:
  • EARLY BIRD (thru Nov. 12) $48
  • After Nov. 12, $54
  • Cancellation Policy: After November 12, there are no refunds.  Cancellations must be sent via email with the registrant's name(s) included.
​A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Conservation Endowment Fund and their mission to preserve, educate and explore the Santa Ana Canyon, including caring for Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve.
  1. Submit your total investment to Michelle Chua by one of the following methods:  cash in-person, mailed check to 5757 Franklin Ave. #202 LA, CA 90028 or Zelle to Mary Chua at [email protected].
  2. Complete the registration form below.  Make sure to include the name of the person who submitted the investment.
  3. Your confirmed reservation will be sent via email with another email including directions to Taft Gardens sent to you a week prior to the event.  If you register within 48 hours of the event, please text Michelle at (818) 235-9067 to ensure you receive the directions in time.