Somatic Yoga Retreats
Life is hectic.
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That's why retreats are so powerful...
they provide a sacred space for us to rest, reflect, and realign with what truly matters.
Finding Strength from the Inside Out:
A Women's Empowerment Weekend
with Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health • Stockbridge, MA • September 24-27, 2026
Join us for a deeply nourishing and enlivening weekend designed to redefine what it means to be empowered.
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This immersive experience is an invitation to rewrite the story of strength. Rather than pushing harder or overriding your body’s signals, you’ll explore strength as something responsive, intelligent, and deeply personal — grown from the inside out through awareness, sensation, and choice.
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Through thoughtfully sequenced somatic movement and strength-based exploration, you’ll be guided to build both physical and inner resilience in a way that feels supportive and sustainable.
During this Women's Empowerment Retreat you will...​
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Develop deeper muscular awareness and core vitality while honoring breath, softness, and rest
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Experience how slow, intentional strength work allows power to emerge naturally when the body feels safe and supported
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Explore fluid and restorative movement to balance effort with ease
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Engage in practices that support resilience across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions
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Use anatomical imagery as a tool for curiosity, clarity, and self-trust
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Reconnect with the strength that already exists within you
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With decades of combined experience, Bobbie and Karin create an environment that is grounded yet playful, and both dynamic and compassionate.
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This weekend is for women who want to feel strong in a way that is embodied, authentic, and sustainable. Come as you are. Leave feeling rooted, radiant, and resourced — with a deeper connection to your own inner strength.
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This program is open to women and those who identify as women.
Awakening the Wisdom of the Body:
A Somatic Yoga Retreat
Menla, Phoenicia, NY • September 24-27, 2026
Join us for a four-day somatic yoga and movement retreat in the tranquil, restorative setting of Menla in the Catskills.
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This immersive experience is an invitation to slow down and reconnect—with your body, your breath, and your inner landscape. Through gentle somatic movement, mindful yoga, breath awareness, guided rest, and creative exploration, you’ll be supported in listening more deeply to the body’s innate intelligence.
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Held within a warm, trauma-informed environment, this retreat is designed to cultivate a sense of ease, resilience, and vitality. There will be space for both structured practice and personal reflection, allowing integration to unfold naturally.
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You’ll leave with practical tools and embodied insights to support you long after the retreat ends—resources you can return to in your everyday life.
What to Expect
Somatic Yoga & Gentle Movement: Mindful, accessible practices that invite curiosity, freedom, and presence.
Breathwork & Meditation: Techniques to calm your nervous system and expand awareness.
Creative Reflection: Journaling and expressive practices to integrate your insights.
Community Connection: Experience the power of shared practice in a supportive circle of women.
Benefits of Attending Awakening the Wisdom of the Body
Release physical tension and emotional stress.
Develop a deeper understanding of your body’s needs and signals.
Cultivate a more intuitive, compassionate relationship with yourself.
Leave feeling revitalized, empowered, and more in tune with your authentic self.
Who Is This Retreat For?
This workshop is open to all, regardless of experience, whether you're looking to deepen your existing practice or seeking a gentle introduction to the transformative power of yoga. It’s especially beneficial for those who wish to:
Reduce stress and anxiety
Increase body awareness
Enhance personal growth
Reserve Your Spot for Awakening the Wisdom of the Body
Spaces are limited, so don't miss the opportunity to unlock your body's wisdom. Register today and embark on a life-changing experience!