Embodied Awakenings,
Women's Retreat
Joshua Tree, California · April 8-11, 2027
Yoga | Somatic Healing | Stargazing
You are likely carrying far more than anyone realizes.
Sure, from the outside, it looks like you're doing fine.
You eat healthy, you practice yoga, have lots of friends + a secure job.
It seems like you have it all together.
But what about what everyone else can't see?
+ Pressure to provide for + prioritize others, hold everything together, and push through despite the voice in your head and feeling in your gut that says you were made for something else.
+ Grief from lost relationships, what you thought your life would look like by now, or what feels like an unstoppable avalanche of change…
And of course...
+ Your own internal dialogue that denies yourself permission to do things differently + rebel against the status quo.
So right now, you're settling.
But you're craving a freedom that feels unattainable.
Here's the good news, babe: You can create a life you're obsessed with.
But the solution isn't another strategy, book, or podcast.
You need space.
+ Space to remember who you are + what you desire, outside of your children, job title, relationship, beyond the roles, responsibilities + many hats you wear.
+ Space to finally process emotions you've been carrying for years (if not generations)
+ Space to breathe, hear your own voice again, and then go home and act on the choices you've made while you were in your clearest state of mind
This Retreat will create the conditions for reflection, deep healing, + change that everyday life often cannot: It will give you freedom to choose differently. With the support of myself + a community of women who want only the best for you, on your own terms.
You'll be given the tools to trust the process exactly as it is – because it's all medicine, + reminded that it's not only safe, but necessary to put yourself first.
This Retreat in Joshua Tree – a weekend to step back from your daily environment – isn't a luxury, it's a necessity for your nervous system.
What's included & Daily activities
Gaia Retreat Center, Joshua Tree, California
This retreat is for you if…
- You're already walking a spiritual path – you've tried meditation, + listening to The Alchemist on audiobook while driving to yoga, but you're still seeking the deeper meaning underneath it all + wondering why your life feels different than how you envisioned it 5 years ago…
- Craving a freedom that doesn't feel accessible given the situation you are in + the cards you've been dealt.
- Your nervous system needs a reset—a chance to clear emotional blocks, restore your energy, release stress, + embody a new way of being.
- Seeking a change – perhaps a really big (scary) one, but not sure where to start or who to lean on for support.
- You’re ready to tend to your own needs rather than everyone else's so you can create a deeper connection with yourself, nature, + other like-minded women.
- If this freedom, clarity, + change is what you're seeking, you're meant to join this retreat + sisterhood.
Your daily rhythm
- You get to meditate without feeling hurried, sleep soundly under the desert stars, + be fully taken care of – instead of taking care of everyone around you.
- You'll reconnect with your body + your innate wisdom through practices like breathwork, tapping, somatic movement, + hiking.
- You get to see your life from the outside looking in, + notice where you can pivot from your most grounded, calm, + clear point of view after implementing these + cleansing practices.
What's next
- Select your room + submit your deposit.
- Shifts will begin the moment you say YES!
Choose your space
Every room at our private villa is designed for deep rest and rejuvenation. Booking is handled securely through Barefoot & Free Yoga — click your preferred room to reserve your spot.
3 Available
Features two twin beds + one twin day bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower and double sinks, + an insane soaking tub – see below!
The fireplace brings the cozy, boho-chic vibe up another level.
2 Available
AWAKEN 2 is a bunk room that'll bring out your inner child.
Features one bunk with two twin beds + shared bathrooms with AWAKEN 3 + AWAKEN 4.
2 Available
Recruit a girlfriend, your mama, or another soul sister to join you, or opt to reserve one of these rooms all for yourself.
Each features two twin beds that can be merged into one, with shared bathrooms with AWAKEN 2, AWAKEN 3, + AWAKEN 4.
These rooms are your sanctuary amidst the desert bliss, + they're made for you.
2 Available
Recruit a girlfriend, your mama, or another soul sister to join you, or opt to reserve one of these rooms all for yourself.
Each features two twin beds that can be merged into one, with shared bathrooms with AWAKEN 2, AWAKEN 3, + AWAKEN 4.
These rooms are your sanctuary amidst the desert bliss, + they're made for you.
4 Available
AWAKEN 5 draws out your playful, childlike energy with a bunk bed + a pair of freestanding twin beds.
Features a shared bathroom (shower + bathtub), plus access to an outdoor heated shower + two downstairs bathrooms.
Your Retreat Leader
Erica is a yoga teacher, retreat leader, and coach with thousands of hours of teaching experience, devoted to guiding others through deep transformation. With her psychology degree, a background in dance, and over 20 years of dedicated practice, she brings forth a wealth of knowledge connecting science, somatics, and spirituality. She guides heart-centered individuals to reconnect with their wholeness, reclaim their truth, and step into their fullness and freedom.
Known for her inspirational dharma talks, playful energy, and heartfelt humor, Erica creates experiences that are both expansive and grounding. She helps others cultivate resilience, regulate their nervous systems, strengthen self-trust, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
As the founder of Yoga by Erica, she leads international retreats, teacher training programs, and immersive courses. These offerings provide students with practical tools for healing, personal development, growth, and lasting transformation. Erica is a Level II Reiki practitioner, E-RYT 500, and a trauma-informed coach. Having been sober for over six years, she is firmly anchored in faith and is passionately devoted to empowering others to embrace their own journeys.
Her mission is to create safe, sacred spaces for transformation—where you’re guided to evolve, expand, and reconnect with your most authentic self. Erica is a living testament to the work she teaches, embodying the message that freedom is possible, connection is essential, and life becomes profoundly beautiful when one chooses faith over fear and flow over force. This work is both her calling and her greatest joy!
