A one-day women’s retreat to help you rest, reset, and return home to yourself. Hosted at Yoga Spirit Studio in Bragg Creek, this elevated VIP experience blends yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, and reflection to calm your nervous system, release stress, and reconnect you with what matters most.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 am arrival · 9:30 am start · 5:30 pm finish
Location: Yoga Spirit Studio, 12 Balsam Ave, Bragg Creek, AB
Who it’s for: Women · All levels of yoga experience welcome
Limited spots (only 16 participants).
Is this for you?
You’re holding a lot. Your days are full, your nervous system feels constantly “on,” and even when you slow down, it can be hard to truly rest. This Return to YOU Fall Yoga & Wellness Retreat is for the woman who is ready to soften her edges, exhale some of what she’s been carrying, and spend a full day being lovingly held.
This one-day getaway retreat is for you if:
You crave time and space away from everyday demands to breathe, reset, and reconnect with yourself.
You feel your nervous system is overtaxed and want tools to move from stress and busyness into calm and grounded presence.
You love yoga and meditation (or feel curious) and want to experience multiple styles in one curated day.
You desire connection with like-minded women in a safe, heart-centred environment.
You’re drawn to aromatherapy, ritual, and reflection, and want to make your self-care feel more intentional, not just another to‑do.
If you’re nodding yes to any of these, this retreat was created with you in mind
What you’ll experience
A beautifully-paced day that blends movement, stillness, and ritual so you can soften, release, and return to yourself.
In this one immersive day, you’ll enjoy:
Guided meditation and nervous system support:
Start the day with gentle breath work and meditation to help your whole system downshift from “doing” into “being.”
A full spectrum of yoga styles
Move through Kundalini, flow, Yin, and Yoga Nidra across the day. You’ll be guided step by step, with options for all levels, so you can safely explore energizing, grounding, and deeply restorative practices.
Sound bath journey
Rest into the soothing tones of crystal and/or other healing instruments in a sound bath designed to help melt tension from your body and quiet the busy mind.
Aromatherapy-infused ritual
Experience sensory rituals using grounding, heart‑centred scents. Learn simple ways to pair breath, intention, and scent so you can recreate the feeling of retreat at home.
Journaling and reflection
Guided prompts, mindful activities and quiet time to help you listen inward, release what you’re ready to let go of, and name what you want to carry forward.
Meaningful connection with self, others, and nature
Be surrounded by trees and natural beauty in Bragg Creek, with space to connect with other women in a warm, non‑performative way.
Nourishing lunch and snacks
Enjoy a delicious, thoughtfully prepared lunch and snacks that support your energy through the day—no rushing out to find food, everything is taken care of. *Heart cafe is open for any added drinks or treats you desire.
Take‑home AromaYin kit
Receive a small ritual kit with a signature roller, prompts, and self-care tools so you can bring the retreat home with you and support your nervous system in daily life.
*Schedule and offerings may vary based on availability of guest instructors and attendee preferences.
What you’ll leave with (benefits)
By the end of the day, you can expect to feel:
More rested and grounded, with less tension in your body and more ease in your breath.
Calmer and clearer, with a nervous system that feels soothed rather than over-stimulated.
Reconnected with yourself, with a stronger sense of what you need and what your heart truly wants right now.
Supported and seen, having shared space with other heart-centred women in an intimate, caring environment.
Equipped with practical rituals, including simple scent, breath, and reflection practices you can use at home when life feels busy or overwhelming.
This isn’t just a day off. It’s a consciously crafted reset—a chance to step out of your daily rhythm, experience deep rest, and remember how it feels to be more at home in yourself.
The Flow of the Day (Sample Schedule)
Times are approximate and may be adjusted slightly to support the energy of the group, but this is the general rhythm:
9:00–9:30 am – Arrival & settling
Check in, enjoy tea, find your space in the studio, and gently land in the retreat environment.
9:30–10:15 am – Opening circle & meditation
Welcome, intention setting, and guided meditation to shift from everyday mode into retreat mode.
10:15–11:15 am – Yin yoga
Slow, floor-based practice with longer holds to release deep tension, support the nervous system, and cultivate stillness.
11:15–11:30 am – Break
Tea, water, washroom, and quiet reset.
11:30 am–12:30 pm – Kundalini yoga*
An energizing, clearing practice using movement, breath, and mantra. Designed to awaken and clear, not exhaust.
12:45–1:30 pm – Nourishing lunch
A seasonal, grounding meal that’s satisfying yet supportive of continued practice.
1:30–2:15 pm – Aromatherapy ritual
A sensory experience with guided breath, intention, and scent. Learn how to use your AromaYin kit as a simple home ritual.
2:15–3:15 pm – Essential Emotions Journaling & reflection
Experience an essential emotions breakthrough session using aromatherapy, guided prompts and quiet time to integrate personal discoveries into daily life.
3:15–3:30 pm – Break
Tea, water and light snack.
3:30–5:00 pm – Yoga Nidra & Sound bath
Guided “yogic sleep,” a deeply restorative practice to close the arc of the day while experiencing an immersive sound journey, allowing your whole system to drop into deeper rest.
5:00–5:30 pm – Closing circle
Final reflections, gratitude, and gentle closing ritual. Leave with a clear, simple way to continue your practice at home.
What’s included
Your ticket includes:
Full-day retreat programming (9:30 am–5:30 pm)
Multiple yoga styles: Kundalini, Yin, Yoga Nidra
Guided meditation and sound bath
Aromatherapy ritual experience
Essential Emotions Breakthrough Experience, journaling and reflection time
A nourishing lunch and snacks
A take‑home AromaYin kit
Use of the beautiful Yoga Spirit Studio space in nature
A small, intimate group setting for women
You only need to bring yourself, a mat (if you prefer your own), comfortable clothing, and a journal (for taking extra notes if desired).
Investment
$197 – $247 (only 16 tickets available)
Includes meditations, yoga, lunch, snacks, and special VIP AromaYin Kit.
Sale ends August 15, 2026 or until quantities last
*Previous attendees, watch your email for special Founders’ rate.
Who’s guiding you
Hosted by:
Rachel Joy Olsen (R.J.O. Wellness)
Yoga teacher (BYT-500, BCEP), author and women’s health and wellness coach.
Rachel creates heart-centred, sensory-rich experiences that blend yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, and nervous system support. Her work is rooted in the belief that every woman deserves spaces where she can soften, be held, and reconnect with the truest version of herself. Return to YOU: Yoga & Wellness Retreat is the next evolution of those spaces—a retreat in one day.
FAQ’s
No. All levels are welcome. You’ll be offered options and can rest whenever needed.
Comfortable clothing, a yoga mat if you prefer your own, a water bottle, and a journal/pen.
We aim to provide a nourishing meal and can often accommodate common dietary needs with advance notice. Details will be shared closer to the event. All meals and snacks are vegan. *Gluten free upon request.
Aromatherapy is used intentionally and gently. If you have sensitivities, please note this when registering and accommodations will be discussed where possible.
Ready to rest, reset, and return to yourself?
Spots are limited to keep this retreat intimate and deeply held. If you feel a yes in your body, reserve your place and give yourself the gift of one full day devoted entirely to you.