YOGA RETREAT IN YOSEMITE
April 30-May 3, 2026
Come to one of the most beautiful places in the country, the Yosemite National Park area. This peaceful, relaxing, and grounding yoga retreat combines nature, yoga and holistic health for a fun + restorative 4 days, 3 nights with Shawna + John. Each day has scheduled events + free time so you can get the most from your time on this relaxing escape in nature.
DAY 1
3:30 PM: Check in + snacks plus ((in no particular order):
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a relaxing and restorative yoga class designed for after-travel body and mind care
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intention setting and journaling
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a delicious and healthy dinner together
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aromatherapy + sound healing session or floating sound healing in the pool (weather permitting).
DAY 2: (in no particular order)
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gentle hike in Maripossa Grove of Giant Sequoias which is home to over 500 giant Sequoia Trees
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yoga
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floating sound healing or regular sound healing
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breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
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free time/ optional Sauna
Day 3 ((in no particular order):
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gentle hiking + exploring Yosemite Valley Floor (waterfalls!)
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breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
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yoga
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meditation
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free time/ optional Sauna
Day 4: Check out
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early morning yoga + light breakfast
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light breakfast
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retreat ends 8:45 am / you may stay in cabin until 10 am.
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*Special note: There is a once a year "vow renewal ceremony" at the Chapel at Yosemite National Park. It is a community renewal and it is free. Ceremony starts at 11 am, must leave cabin around 8:45 am. Bring your white dress if you'd like to join ! Please note location is 1.5 hours from the cabin. Shawna + John will be leaving at 8:45 to go and if you are traveling with your loved one, we invite you to join us! Otherwise, relax at the cabin until check out at 10 am.
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Mariposa Grove of Sequoias
An experience like none other, we will hike around the Grove which has over 500 Sequoia trees 1000 to 2500 years old towering as tall as 258 feet. We will then do a 30 minute yoga practice among these gentle and wise giants.
Yosemite Valley Floor
Surrounded by waterfalls + breathtaking views of nature, have a picinic lunch in front of one of the falls + leave time for meditating, journaling + exploring the park.
Bass Lake
If you have free time or come up early, check out Bass Lake. It is about 30 minutes from the cabin.
Forest Bathing
Forest bathing originated in Japan in the 1980s, when doctors noticed that their patients were suffering from mental health issues and wondered if spending time in nature could help. It's now a vital part of preventative healthcare in Japan.
Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, is a practice that involves spending time in a forest to connect with nature through your senses. It's a therapeutic way to relax and de-stress, and it can have many health benefits, including:
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Improved mood and sleep quality
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Reduced stress levels
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Lowered blood pressure and heart rate
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Lowered levels of harmful hormones
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Increased well-being and happiness
Infared Sauna
Research proves that using an infrared Sauna for at least 30 minutes once a week decreases chances of diseases by 55%. Get a private or two-person session in our Infrared Sauna outside facing the forest. The benefits of infrared sauna are vast including but not limited to pain management, weight loss, skin health, allergies, heart health, mental health + more. On your free time, you can book up to three sauna sessions on during your retreat.
Daily Holistic Classes
From yoga to sound healing to meditation and aromatherapy. You will have at least one holistic class a day. Check out the schedule below!
Meals
Meals are health and organic home cooked! We meet any dietary preference and allergy. Include meals include: dinner on Nov 6, 7, + 8; lunch on November 7 + 8 and breakfast on Nov. 7, 8 + 9 .
Meals
Meals are healthy and organic home cooked! We meet any dietary preference and allergy.
Accomodation
We will be staying in a gorgeous log cabin with 6 bedrooms + 4 bathrooms. It has a total of 11 beds. The spacious cabin also has a large gameroom with lots of fun games (think fooz ball, arcade games and more), a hot tub + pool, hammock, outdoor shower, + a beautiful view of the forest and mountains.
