(No availability) 7 Day Personal Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Retreat in Carlsbad, California
The listing is fully booked, get notified when dates are available
We’ll only ever send you one email notification and will never spam you
Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Retreat USA
Deepen your mindfulness and meditation practice. Whether you are seasoned at mindfulness and meditation or curious to learn and practice the benefits, this retreat is for you. Disconnect from your fast-paced life to reconnect with your inner self and rediscover a sense of clarity! Deepen your asana practice with daily yoga sessions and experience unending states of peace and quiet. Hike up to vistas overlooking the Pacific Ocean before relishing innovative, antioxidant eats. Recount your spiritual experiences in your journal as you relax amidst the world-renown self-realization gardens in Encinitas. This individual or couple retreat is designed to empower you to live an emotionally, physically, and mentally healthy life. During this retreat, you will explore and put into practice the techniques of mindful living with one on one instruction and experiential play through guided yoga and meditation. Practice and embody the tools to live in a more peaceful, balanced state through mindfulness and meditation.
Meet the instructors
Read more
Highlights
- Land yoga sessions
- Guided nature hikes and visits to tide pools
- Daily mindfulness training with an individualized curriculum
- Daily freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Use of paddleboard and equipment
- 6 nights' accommodation
- Airport pickup
Accommodation
Nestled amidst abundant tropical vegetation, the solo retreat center of Casa de Chinquapin offers a serene, yet stimulating setting for a transformational wellness getaway. You'll stay on a unique beach, earth-friendly property with tropical landscaping and outdoor living space. The sleeping studio has a queen sized bed. There is a tropical garden with a seating area complete with glass sparkle fire pit. The bathroom is an earth-friendly outdoor bathhouse complete with plumeria, palm trees, and tropical foliage.
Program
Disconnect from your fast-paced life and reconnect with your innermost self — to discover a new level of clarity! Mindfulness is all about living in the present moment through awareness. This retreat consists of a 7-module, in-depth training and experiential practice in mindfulness. The retreat is ideal for anyone who desires to integrate mindfulness and meditation into their daily lives.
Course modules
- Attention and the ‘now’
- Automaticity
- Judgement
- Acceptance
- Goals
- Compassion
- The ego
- Combining them all
Your personal retreat experience begins with a 1-on-1 video call with Suzanne Bloom, to uncover your specific and unique goals. You will be assigned light reading materials about the course and what to expect. This ensures that upon arrival, you are prepared to integrate the knowledge in a practical setting. Deepen your asana practice with daily yoga sessions, and experience a new level of peace and quiet. Hike up to magnificent vistas that overlook the Pacific or Red Rock views.
Recount your spiritual experiences in your personal journal (provided), and relax amidst the beauty of the world-renowned self-realization gardens in Encinitas, or the Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park in Sedona.
Enjoy healthy, nourishing meals curated by the in-house staff. Your menu will cater to your personal dietary preferences. This individual retreat is designed to empower you to live an emotionally, physically, and mentally healthy life! You will explore and put into practice the techniques of mindful living with 1-on-1 instruction and experiential play through guided yoga and meditation. An individual plan and follow-up can be designed as an add-on.
This module course retreat offers in-depth training and experiential practice in Mindfulness. For the participant wanting to put Mindfulness and meditation into their daily lives or the seasoned practitioner wanting to deepen their practice.
The course modules are attention and the now, automaticity, judgment, acceptance, goals, compassion, ego, and combining them all. Your experience will start with a video call discussing your particular goals from home and some light reading material about the course and what to expect.
During this retreat, you will explore and put into practice the techniques of mindful living with one on one instruction and experiential play through guided yoga and meditation.
Immerse yourself in the warm weather, sun, and sand in San Diego, the most temperate climate in the continental United States. known as a mecca for health, wellness, and adventure with breathtaking views.
The highlights are completely individual. For some, the challenge and success of getting into Virabhadrasana II on a paddleboard is the highlight. For others, it is the views of world-renowned Torrey Pines. The tropical atmosphere of the retreat location lends to journaling and quiet time to reflect.
This retreat can be tailored to meet your unique, individual needs. This is a solo getaway and you can receive one-on-one attention and guidance from Yogi Suzanne. The host is trained in MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) from the University of Massachusetts in conjunction with the Omega Institute and is an outdoor enthusiast with knowledge of the surrounding area along with a background in hospitality. Activities will include guided meditations, experiential mindfulness practices, hiking, and yoga.
Sample itinerary
Day of arrival:
- 15:00 Check-in
- 17:00 Introductions and outdoor immersion
- 19:00 Dinner
Retreat day(s):
This is an individualized retreat and each day will be planned accordingly with input from the practitioner 2 hours of Mindfulness:
- Training
- Land yoga
- Tide pooling
- Hikes
- Paddleboard yoga
- Meditation
- Great meals and picnics
Day of departure:
- 07:00 Breakfast
- 07:30 Optional morning hike
- 08:30 Morning meditation and flow yoga practice
- 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 Seasonal ceremony
- 11:30 Departures and free time at the tide pools, ocean, or village
Schedule is subject to changes
Included excursions
Nature guided hikes
One of the most rewarding hikes you can do in Southern California is the trails at the Torrey Pines State Reserve in La Jolla. These trails provide a perfect backdrop for an exploration of the amazing California coastal scenery and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Oceanside Harbor is a gem along the North San Diego coast with picturesque views of sailboats, charming shops, and restaurants - a perfect location for outdoor yoga practice or perhaps paddleboard yoga.
Other activities
- Strolling seaside villages
- Visits to tide pools
Instructors
Suzanne Wunsch
Suzanne has a passion for adventure and self-exploration. Little did she know that her greatest journey would be finding her true self through yoga and meditation. She was drawn to yoga for the gentle approach to stretching healing and toning. The love of the great outdoors runs deep, growing up in the mountains of Southern California.
Charlene
Motivated by her mission to help others, Charlene graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Kennesaw State University, Georgia. She worked as a mental health technician at a children’s behavioral center where she obtained Basic Life Support Certification (BLS). Charlene believes yoga and meditation is an essential part of her spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being. It is her way of self-care and rejuvenation as she serves others in their process of healing and growth.
Location
Carlsbad is located in northern San Diego County, USA. The property is two blocks to the Aqua Heidiondas Lagoon and four blocks to Tamarack Surf Beach.
Features
Activities
- Hiking
- Massage
- Reiki
- Stand up paddle boarding
General
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Services
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Wireless internet
Food
During the Covid19 pandemic, the menu may be altered to comply with regulations. All meals are homemade with fresh, real ingredients with antioxidant qualities. Since the meals are prepared on-site, all ingredients are on-site, they can be individually modified for gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian or your specific needs.
Meals will be prepared without preservatives but with whole, fresh food. You should let the host know if you have any special requests. Most requests can be accommodated. Some meals will be served as a picnic or beach sunset outing.
Carlsbad Village is less than 2 miles and has a great selection of restaurants and delis. There is also a refrigerator and moderate cooking facilities.
Sample menu
- Breakfast: Napoli cactus upon farm-fresh over-easy eggs, served with tomatillo and carrot salsa
- Picnic lunch: roasted garlic and coconut beets atop spring mix served with mozzarella cheese and a golden tomato and avocado compote with lime, cilantro dressing
- Dinner: spaghetti squash with basil and tomato marinara, quinoa, salad, and seasonal fruit
- Dessert: berries with fresh cream and cocoa nibs
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Acupuncture
- Browse the shops of charming downtown Carlsbad
- Massage and facials (available for an extra charge)
- Reiki
- Sound bath healing
- SUP
- Visit the Meditation Gardens of the Self Realization Fellowship
What's included
- Land yoga sessions
- Paddleboard yoga sessions
- Daily mindfulness training with an individualized curriculum
- Guided meditation
- Guided hikes
- Strolling seaside villages
- Visits to tide pools
- 6 nights' accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Use of paddleboard and equipment
- Airport pickup (no additional cost)
What's not included
- Facials
- Massage
- Acupuncture
- Reki
- Car Rental (if desired)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
San Diego International Airport
48 km
Transfer included
John Wayne Airport (Orange County Airport)
76 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
