Today I want to share some info about an incredible yoga retreat happening this fall. I’ve recently had the chance to connect with some incredible women retreat leaders, and today’s post features a Q&A with Kristina Lawrence, who is leading a yoga and kayaking retreat in North Carolina in October.

It’s called Fall into Rejuvenation: Women's Yoga and Kayak Getaway and the retreat is happening October 11-13 2024 in Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

Tell us about your retreat!

This will be a three-day, two-night, women's beach yoga and kayak getaway in beautiful Ocean Isle Beach, NC. The retreat includes gentle and restorative yoga practices, guided meditation, sound healing, pranayama, a guided kayak tour in the lovely tidal creeks, and free time to explore Ocean Isle Beach.

What makes your retreat special and unique?

Our retreat is special because it's a women's only retreat that offers not only deep relaxation and introspection but at the same time rejuvenation, empowerment, and community!

What will participants walk away with? How will this experience transform them? What’s the most memorable 'aha' moment you've witnessed a retreat guest experience?

This is our first retreat! We are hoping that our participants walk away with an enhanced sense of mental clarity, peace, and empowerment.

If your retreat theme had a soundtrack, what songs would be on it?

"Higher Love" Whitney Houston; "Good Day for a Good Day" Michael Franti

Tell me a little bit about yourself. What inspired you to host this retreat? What are you most excited about when it comes to hosting it? What's something surprising you've learned hosting retreats?

I'm excited about this retreat mostly because it has a beautiful collaboration between two best friends who are relatively new business owners and are nearing menopause! haha My friend Amy Clark of Masonboro Paddle Company and myself found each other over 20 years ago and together explored nature and experienced the power of connection with nature and each other.
Your ideal outcome for participants is that they would walk away feeling...

Relaxed AND Rejuvenated!!

Tell us about the FOOOOD! What local flavors or culinary surprises can guests look forward to?

Oh so good! We are whole food junkies! Food will include a lavish oatmeal bar, rice bowls, and picnic lunch provided by a local restaurant.

How do you create that 'home away from home' vibe for retreat guests?

We are whole food junkies! Meals will consist of a lavish oatmeal bar, Mediterranean & rice bowls, and a picnic lunch provided by a local restaurant.

Can you share a fun or quirky ritual from the retreat that’s become a beloved tradition?

This is our first retreat, but I'm intending on beginning a new tradition of starting a retreat journal where participants will be asked to share an anecdote, thought, or quote about the retreat. Helping to allow the retreats to live on!

If your retreat was a yoga pose, which one would it be and why?

It would for sure be Tadasana! Out retreat is going to offer grounding and stability to then allow our hearts to shine forward and then welcome organic expression outward.

What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone on the fence about joining a retreat?

Prepare for yourself for a weekend you won't ever forget!

Anything else you want to share?

This is an inclusive women's retreat and we are beyond excited to share this experience with others!

Interested in joining the retreat? Fill out this form to connect with Kristina. Or follow her on Instagram @kristina_lawrence

Want to learn more about her yoga classes? Check out Elevate Yoga and Wellness Studio

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