Creative Transformation: A Yoga Retreat to Rekindle the Joy of Self-Expression
With Michelle Douglas and Natasha Albornoz
July 24 - 27, 2025
You are a creative being, and every moment offers a chance to reconnect with that inherent energy. This retreat is for anyone who feels called to explore their creative flow and rejoice in the freedom to be yourself.
Through yoga, meditation, and intentional creative exploration, we will guide you to reconnect with your imaginative essence. Embrace curiosity, befriend fear, and discover how self-expression can bring depth, purpose, and joy to your life.
Nestled in the serene Catskills, this retreat will open you to inspiration and help you feel more alive, present, and connected to your true Self. Let the universe guide you as you awaken your inner voice, and leave with a renewed sense of wonder and possibility.
Schedule
Thursday, July 24
- 3 – 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:30 – 9 pm Gentle Yoga and Opening Circle
Friday, July 25
- 7 – 7:45 am Pranayama, Mantra, Meditation (Optional)
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 10:15 am – 12:15 pm Practice
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 3 pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa
- 3 – 4 pm Nature walk and Meditation
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:30 – 9 pm Painting by Intuition
Saturday, July 26
- 7 – 7:45 am Pranayama, Mantra, Meditation (Optional)
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 10:15 am – 12:15 pm Practice
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
- 1:30 – 6 pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa
- 6 – 7 pm Dinner
- 7:30 – 9 pm Creative Self-Expression Night
Sunday, July 27
- 7 – 11 am Check-out of Rooms
- 7 – 8 am Pranayama, Mantra, Meditation (Optional)
- 8 – 9 am Breakfast
- 9:30 am – 12 pm Practice, Closing Circle
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
About the Leaders
Michelle Douglas
Michelle Douglas discovered yoga by chance at a gym, unaware it would become the catalyst for profound personal transformation. Overcoming years of heartbreak and running from her inner struggles, yoga helped her regulate her nervous system and find inner peace. This journey of healing and growth ignited her passion to teach yoga through a trauma-informed […]
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Natasha Albornoz
At the end of the first yoga class I ever attended, while dazed, sweaty and blissed out, I said to myself: "I am going to do this for the rest of my life." It's been over a decade, and my love for yoga is as strong as ever, even though my practice has changed and […]
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