A 1- day immersive retreat focused on the healing, connection and liberation of

Black, Indigenous and Women of Color

ABOUT THE RETREAT

When I became a yoga teacher, one of the things on my heart early on was to host a retreat around the weekend of Mother’s Day—a retreat for women to attend to be cared for. To not take on more responsibilities but to be loved and cared for and to rest.

As my life has evolved, I have wanted this space more now than ever and want to make it a space for women. For women who may have a complicated relationship with this day. For women who may be mothers and just want a day for themselves, for women who may have estranged relationships with mothers, women who may be struggling as a mother, women who are trying to conceive, women who may not want to conceive but may feel the pressure to become a mother AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN.

This first retreat will center the voices of the BIPOC community because rarely are there spaces that center the intersectionality of being a Woman of Color and motherhood, and we need to have spaces where we can be vulnerable, be honest, and be together.

RATE DETAILS

  • The Communion retreat will be Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 am until 4:00pm

  • The rate of the retreat is $200 and there will be a $50.00 non refundable deposit required to hold your spot. There are options to pay in 2 installments or pay in full.

  • The retreat will include gentle yoga, reiki with Melissa Barrios, catered lunch from a local venue and more!

  • We will also have a Resident Beverage Guide from Vida Mia to provide zero proof beverages throughout the day

THE VENUE

Photos courtesy of Elaine Miller / Kelly Allison Productions

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

We expect that the event will unfold somewhat organically around this framework.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Retreat is scheduled from 10:00am until 4:00pm

  • Welcome + Opening ritual

  • 75 minute REstorative yoga

  • Seated lunch + Connection

  • Reiki with Melissa Barrios

  • Individual reflection time and journaling

  • small group reflection

  • closing ritual

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Do I have to be a mother to attend?

    • Not at all, this space is geared to women of color as a place to rest.

  • Do I have to have a complicated relationship with motherhood?

    • Nope! I wanted to share that in the description to let people know if they do, this space will be safe for them because we wont harp on the fact that is mothers day weekend. The goal is really for women of color to rest.

  • What kind of food will be served?

    • We will have lunch from local caterer Big Delicious Planet. When choosing the food for the event my direction was a menu that really makes women feel loved on and cared for, and they have delivered!

  • What should I bring?

    • Come to the retreat in comfortable clothes, with a yoga mat, journal, water bottle and anything else that makes you cozy and comfortable

  • What activities are included? Are there different options for events/activities?

    • See above for sample itinerary

  • I’ve never been on a retreat, what should I expect?

    • For this retreat, think of it as a day for YOU. I encourage you to arrive and put your phone on do not disturb and take the day to really connect with yourself and others who will be in the space

  • What does the retreat price include?

    • Retreat pricing includes yoga, reiki, lunch, gift bags, drinks

  • How many people will be at the retreat?

    • In order to keep the space intimate, we will max the capacity at 15

  • Who will be at this retreat? Who will not be at this retreat?

    • This is a women only retreat

  • Are men invited to this retreat?

    • Not this time! Sorry guys!

  • What are check-in / check-out times?

    • We ask that participants arrive at around between 9:45 - 10:0am so we can start on time

  • What are the activities that we will do at this retreat?

    • See above for a sample itineary

  • Where is [the retreat location] located? Is there street parking?

    • The retreat will be located at Kelly Allison Studio located in the Fulton Market area. There is ample street parking available that is FREE

  • What will happen if someone gets Covid while we’re there? Will Covid testing be available?

    • I would prefer that people test before they attend, but I ask that if you are sick, you let me know as soon as possible.

  • Is this retreat non-smoking?

    • Yes please

  • Is there parking in the area?

    • Yes, there is ample parking in the area, and I didn’t see meters in the area which is great but I would encourage people to Uber to just be on the safe side!

  • Do I need to do anything to prepare for this retreat?

    • I encourage you to think about what your intentions are for the retreat and what you hope to get out of your time

  • I have more questions, how do I connect with DuShaun?

    • Email me at DuShaun@sagegawdcollective.com