Releasing the Pressure to Be More

How often do you tell yourself...

"I'll rest when..."

When work settles down.

When everyone else is taken care of.

When you've finally done enough.

Many of us live as though our worth depends on what we accomplish.

Yoga offers another perspective.

What if enough isn't something you achieve?

What if it's something you remember?

What We'll Explore

This retreat invites you to gently examine the expectations you've placed on yourself and the stories you've been carrying about productivity, success, and worthiness.

Through movement, reflection, and shared conversation, we'll create space to soften the constant pressure to do more and instead cultivate compassion for exactly where we are.

Your Experience Includes

• A slow, nurturing yoga practice emphasizing rest and self-compassion.

• Guided journaling and thoughtful discussion.

• Quiet moments for reflection in nature.

• A deeply restorative crystal bowl sound bath.

• Tea, nourishing refreshments, and community.

Is This Retreat For You?

You may feel at home here if:

• You struggle to slow down without feeling guilty.

• You often place everyone else's needs before your own.

• You're ready to replace self-criticism with greater compassion.

• You're looking for practices that support your mental and emotional well-being.

• You simply need permission to breathe.

A Note from Jessica....

When I imagined offering retreats in our dome, I didn't picture a day filled with activities or a long checklist of things to accomplish. I imagined creating space.

Space to breathe.

Space to listen.

Space to reconnect with the quieter parts of ourselves that everyday life often drowns out.

My hope is that you'll leave feeling rested, grounded, and reminded that yoga isn't just something we practice for an hour. It's something we carry into our relationships, our work, and our ordinary moments.

I'd love to welcome you.

Retreat Details

Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Location: The Yoga Junction Geodesic Dome, Water Valley

Group Size: Limited to 10 participants

Includes: Yoga, sound bath, refreshments & snacks, reflection materials, and take-home keepsake.

What to bring:

Yoga Mat, water bottle, good shoes, as there is a short walk to the dome from the parking area.