Retreats
Yogabliss retreats are offered in beautiful locations where we are enveloped by the natural world. Each retreat is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and explore a more mindful way of being. On retreat we reclaim our attention, taking time to listen to the quiet voice within as we reconnect with ourselves & nature.
Our Retreats Typically Include:
Yoga & Somatic Movement classes
Mindfulness Meditation practice
Extended workshop-type sessions
Outdoor activities for connecting with nature
Time for rest & self-care & quiet
…We create space for grounding, inspiration, reflection and connection.
Upcoming Retreats
Spring Retreat 2024: Yoga, Meditation, & Mindfulness - A Retreat to Awaken the Spirit! Chacala, Mexico with Maria Bliss and Richard Guevara
Let’s get away & unwind together in paradise. Imagine a week where each day begins and ends on your mat with a view of the Pacific Ocean. Maria & Richard are delighted to offer this 7-day experience to help awaken your spirit. Our home for the week will be the beautiful Mar de Jade-Retreat & Wellness Resort, located at the edge of the tropical jungle on the pristine sandy beach of Chacala, Mexico.
Fall Retreat 2024: Yoga, Meditation, & Hiking in the North Cascades
Step away from your daily routine and into a long, rejuvenating weekend surrounded by the majestic North Cascade mountains. Join us for yoga, hiking, meditation, and deep relaxation as we embrace the vibrant beauty of the changing seasons. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to practice, come as you are and enjoy some well-deserved rest. Leave the hurry-up intensity of the city behind and embrace a weekend of self-care, connection, and community.
This special weekend away in the mountains takes place in Mazama, WA in the Methow Valley of Washington State, just 30-minutes from the North Cascades National Park boundary.
Fall Retreat 2023: Yoga & Hiking Retreat in the North Cascades with Maria Bliss & Richard Guevara
Autumn in the North Cascades & Methow Valley means fresh air, lingering sun, blue skies, and vivid fall colors. We schedule this annual retreat so we can take in the beauty of the golden Larch trees, as we hike in the North Cascades Mountains.
Summer Retreat 2023: MOUVment + Mindfulness + Hiking with Maria Bliss & Casey Brown
Join us for this unique retreat offered by Casey & Maria. Our weekend includes hiking, movement classes to stretch and strengthen our bodies, mindfulness practices and plenty of time for relaxation and self-care. Casey & Maria are bringing together their shared love of the outdoors, the healing forces of physical movement and the blessing of community in this uniquely curated retreat.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes. Even you.”
— Anne Lamott
Benefits of attending a retreat
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Deepen Your Practice
Free from distractions, take time to immerse yourself in your practice. Expand your understanding of poses, learn new techniques to deepen awareness and explore Mindfulness.
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Connection
Retreat is an invitation to come home to yourself, connecting body, heart & mind. There is a beautiful connection & sense of belonging that grows when we spend intentional time with a supportive community of yogis.
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Exploration
We offer our retreats in unique locations, where we have easy access to the mountains or the sea. Surrounded by the natural world we can learn from the rhythms of Mother Nature, appreciate the beauty & feel gratitude for the wonder of it all.